THURS., MAY 31, 2012 EDITORIAL Page 6 LETTERS Page 7 SPORTS Page 13 NORTH ISLAND LIFE Page 15 CLASSIFIEDS Page 16-18 9045 Granville Street 250-949-7442 Come see us today at EJ Klassen GM or check us out online at klassengm.com DEALER #7983 0 % 2012 CHEVY ORLANDO FOR 60 MONTHS 2012 CHEVY SONIC 2012 CHEV MALIBU financing O.A.C. FOR 84 MONTHS FOR 84 MONTHS J.R. Rardon Gazette editor A sweeping pilot proj- ect intended to strengthen employment retention, attraction and training on the North Island has proven alternately rewarding and frustrating to those attempt- ing to implement its major features before the year is out. The Coordinated Workforce Initiative, fund- ed through a $210,000 Provincial grant and administered by the Regional District of Mount Waddington, has plugged along, often behind the scenes, since Penni Adams was hired as its coordinator last year. The initiative is meant to bring together a wide range of stakeholders — including large employers, small-business entrepre- neurs, School District 85 and North Island College, Community Futures of Mount Waddington, North Island Employment Foundations Services, and first nations — around a com- mon table to establish param- eters for attract- ing, training and keeping skilled workers in the region. “It’s a huge project,” said Adams, a con- sultant who had just left a job in higher education in Saskatchewan before answering the call to coordinate the effort. “I came in a little behind the eight-ball last August, and I’ve been work- ing to re-engage the stakehold- ers. It takes a long time to gain momen- tum.” Adams and RDMW eco- nomic development director Neil Smith hope the project picks up a little more of that momentum with a stake- holders meeting scheduled for June 21 at Seven Hills Golf and Country Club. At that meeting, participants will be updated on the sta- tus of several developments in progress and planned for the coming months, includ- ing the launch of an inter- active website designed to showcase North Island busi- nesses while also informing potential job-seekers of the skills and training required to move into jobs available in the area. “Our message to the busi- ness community is, please get engaged and give us your feedback,” said Smith. “It’s quite a challenge and it’s very hard for the busi- ness sector to wrap their heads around the ‘What’s in it for me’ question. We’re setting up these models to help them, but this is the year we have to show something for it.” Group seeks more business input See page 3 ‘Input sought’ Publications Mail Agreement No. 391275 G AZETTE NORTH ISLAND 46th Year No. 22 Newsstand $1.25 + HST www.northislandgazette.com NEWS: [email protected]SUBSCRIPTIONS: 250-949-6225 SALES: [email protected]PAGE 11 Gwa’sala- ’Nakwaxda’xw School celebrates 15th anniversary with ‘play potlach’ CANADIAN COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER AWARD 2012 The face of a fight Little ladybug Jordyn MacGregor circles the Port Hardy Secondary School track with Tracy Ranger Saturday evening during the Relay for Life. More than $38,000 was raised to fund can- cer research. See more coverage on page 15 and online at northislandgazette.com. J.R. Rardon Lt. Gov. visits North Island J.R. Rardon Gazette editor FORT RUPERT—A few weeks ago, Kwakiutl master carver Tony Hunt began work on a totem pole on the grounds of Government House in Victoria. Last Friday, the current resident of that house repaid the favour with a visit to Hunt’s hometown. The Honourable Steven L. Point, B.C.’s Lieutenant Governor and a Grand Chief of the Stó:lo First Nation, was treated to dancing at the Kwakiutl Big House and addressed band members before being guided on a walking tour of the community. “Inside a building like this, the Penni Adams See page 3 ‘Visit wraps up’
This document is posted to help you gain knowledge. Please leave a comment to let me know what you think about it! Share it to your friends and learn new things together.
Transcript
THURS., MAY 31, 2012 EDITORIAL Page 6 LETTERS Page 7 SPORTS Page 13 NORTH ISLAND LIFE Page 15 CLASSIFIEDS Page 16-18
9045 Granville Street
250-949-7442Come see us today at EJ Klassen GM or check us out online at klassengm.com
DEALER #7983 0%2012 CHEVY ORLANDO
FOR 60 MONTHS
2012 CHEVY SONIC
2012 CHEV MALIBU
financingO.A.C. FOR 84 MONTHS FOR 84 MONTHS
J.R. RardonGazette editorA sweeping pilot proj-
ect intended to strengthen employment retention, attraction and training on the North Island has proven alternately rewarding and frustrating to those attempt-ing to implement its major features before the year is out.
The Coordinated Workforce Initiative, fund-ed through a $210,000 Provincial grant and administered by the
Regional District of Mount Waddington, has plugged along, often behind the scenes, since Penni Adams was hired as its coordinator last year.
The initiative is meant to bring together a wide range of stakeholders — including large employers, small-business entrepre-neurs, School District 85 and North Island College, Community Futures of Mount Waddington, North Island Employment Foundations Services, and
first nations — around a com-mon table to establish param-eters for attract-ing, training and keeping skilled workers in the region.
“It’s a huge project,” said Adams, a con-sultant who had just left a job in higher education in Saskatchewan before answering the call to
coordinate the effort. “I came in a little behind the eight-ball last August, and I’ve been work-ing to re-engage the stakehold-ers. It takes a long time to gain momen-tum.”
Adams and RDMW eco-
nomic development director Neil Smith hope the project picks up a little more of that
momentum with a stake-holders meeting scheduled for June 21 at Seven Hills Golf and Country Club. At that meeting, participants will be updated on the sta-tus of several developments in progress and planned for the coming months, includ-ing the launch of an inter-active website designed to showcase North Island busi-nesses while also informing potential job-seekers of the skills and training required to move into jobs available in the area.
“Our message to the busi-ness community is, please get engaged and give us your feedback,” said Smith. “It’s quite a challenge and it’s very hard for the busi-ness sector to wrap their heads around the ‘What’s in it for me’ question. We’re setting up these models to help them, but this is the year we have to show something for it.”
Group seeks more business input
See page 3‘Input sought’
Publications Mail Agreement No. 391275
GAZETTENORTH ISLAND
46th Year No. 22 Newsstand $1.25 + HSTwww.northislandgazette.com
PAGE 11 Gwa’sala-’Nakwaxda’xw School celebrates 15th anniversary with ‘play potlach’
C A N A D I A NCOMMUNITYNEWSPAPERAWARD 2012
The faceof a fight
Little ladybug Jordyn MacGregor circles the Port Hardy Secondary School track with Tracy Ranger Saturday evening during the Relay for Life. More than $38,000 was raised to fund can-cer research. See more coverage on page 15 and online at northislandgazette.com.
J.R. Rardon
Lt. Gov. visits North Island
J.R. RardonGazette editorFORT RUPERT—A few weeks
ago, Kwakiutl master carver Tony Hunt began work on a totem pole on the grounds of Government House in Victoria.
Last Friday, the current resident of that house repaid the favour with a visit to Hunt’s hometown.
The Honourable Steven L. Point, B.C.’s Lieutenant Governor and a Grand Chief of the Stó:lo First Nation, was treated to dancing at the Kwakiutl Big House and addressed band members before being guided on a walking tour of the community.
“Inside a building like this, the
Penni Adams
See page 3‘Visit wraps up’
www.northislandgazette.com Thursday, May 31, 20122
AROUND TOWN
Reservations required250-949-0378
Cluxewe CaféOpening June 19th
NEW!Every Saturday &
SundayOpen 8am for
breakfast
Prime Rib Dinner every Friday night
Halibut Fish & Chips every Tuesday night
Open 7 days a week
11:30am-8:00pm
Bottle Drive Customers!We will pick up bottles and
process them for you.
Contact Rod: 250-949-1668Pick up bottle drive
brochures & videos at the
Port Hardy Kinsmen Return-It Centre
9300 Trustee Rd, Port Hardy 250-949-7700
Open 4 days a week Thurs-Sun: 10am-5pm0am 5pm
District consolidates committeesAidan O’TooleGazette correspon-
dentCouncil is seek-
ing applications for a new Community Consultative Com-mittee after passing a motion last week to disband several estab-lished committees in favour of one with a broader mandate.
Council made the decision to replace the Parks and Recreation, Public Events, Measuring Up, and
P l a n n i n g / H a r b o u r Commissions in order to “address capac-ity issues,” said Mayor Bev Parnham.
“It mirrors what is already occurring in other communities and reflects the realities that face small commu-nities around attracting and retaining members for multiple commit-tees,” she said.
The Mayor went on to express Council’s appre-ciation for the “dedi-cation” and “invaluable
input” that Committee members have provided in the past.
Those interested in
applying to the new committee are invited to check the District’s website, porthardy.ca, for full details and con-tact information.
Safety addressedThe Council also
agreed to remove play-ground equipment from the park on Upper Carnarvon after it was deemed to fall below Health and Safety stan-dards.
A recent letter from Upper Carnarvon resi-dents Mr. and Mrs. Minar to Council out-lined some of the issues with the play area. The letter coincided with a risk-control survey being conducted on Port Hardy’s parks. The sur-vey concluded that the
Upper Carnarvon Park did indeed fall below Playspace standards, citing the sharp edges on equipment and risk of equipment failure.
Councillors resolved to remove the equip-ment as soon as pos-sible and requested a
report into the options for the future of the park.
Bylaws and amendments
Council passed a Vacant Buildings Bylaw which will give more powers to the
District to force land-lords to secure vacant properties.
Amendments to the Animal Control Bylaw will result in the estab-lishment of an off-leash zone at the green-space on Trustee Road, beside North Island College.
Council Meeting
Port Hardy
Village of Port Alice
NOTICE OF INTENTION TO AMEND COUNCIL PROCEDURE
BYLAW NO. 495, 2004 In accordance with Section 124(3) of the Community Charter, notice is hereby given that the Council of the Village of Port Alice intends to consider amendments to “Procedure Bylaw No. 495” at the June 13th, 2012 Regular Council meeting which commences at 7:00 p.m. at the Village of Port Alice Council Chambers located at 1061 Marine Drive, Port Alice, BC. A summary of the proposed amendments, incorporated into draft Procedure Bylaw No. 590, 2012 is provided below:
Application of Rules and Procedure: This section has been updated to replace “the new Roberts Rules of Order 2nd Edition, 1998” with “general parliamentary procedures”.
Order of Proceedings and Business: This section has been updated to change the order of agenda items for all Regular Council meetings to the following:
(i) Call meeting to order by presiding member;
(ii) Adoption of agenda (as presented or with additions and/or deletions);
(iii) Delegations;(iv) Minutes;(v) Old Business;
(vi) Communications;(vii) New Business(viii) Reports;(ix) Bylaws;(x) Question Period;(xi) Notice of In-Camera Meeting(xii) Adjournment.
Designation of Member to Act in Place of the Mayor:
In the event that the Mayor is expected to be unable to perform his/her duties for an extended period, Council may designate a member by resolution to act in place of the Mayor until such time as the Mayor returns to duty.
Copies of draft Procedure Bylaw No. 590, 2012 are available for review at the Village of Port Alice municipal office located at 1061 Marine Drive, Port Alice, BC.
Madeline McDonaldChief Administrative Officer
Washed and fried
Shelby Wilson works the hose while Jordan Burland tries to stay out of the line of fire during a fundraising car wash and barbecue held by Sunset Elementary Grade 7 students at Marketplace IGA in Port McNeillSunday. J.R. Rardon
Thursday, May 31, 2012 www.northislandgazette.com 3
North Island Eagles Summer Camp
June 25th-28th
in Port McNeillOpen to all skill levels from Atom to Midget
For more information or to register call Tanya at 250-956-4836
$20.00 for two ice sessionsJune 25th June 26th June 27th June 28th
7:00-8:00 Atom Peewee Atom Peewee
8:15-9:15 Bantam Midget Bantam Midget
Centre on Aging
The University of Victoria, in partnership with the BC Ministry of Health Services has an important role in delivering health education programs to the public and we are in need of volunteers like you!Our self-management programs are for people with chronic pain, diabetes, arthritis and fibromyalgia and chronic disease. Our four-day training workshops are free and will allow you to learn new skills, help you stay connected to your community and give you a meaningful volunteer experience.
Dancers medal in gamesGazette staffEileah Cotter and
Abigail McCorquodale each won aggregate trophies and Heather MacKenzie and Emma Jensen claimed indi-vidual wins to lead the North Island contingen-tat two recent Highland Games competitions in the Comox Valley and Victoria.
The Comox Valley Highland Games took place on May 19. In the primary under 6 cat-egory, Jerzie Cheetham placed 3rd in the Pas de Basques and Highcuts and 1st in the Fling.
In the Beginner 9 & 10 competition, Shelby Keen placed 3rd in the Lilt and 4th in the Flora.
Abigail McCorqudale placed 1st in the Fling, Sword, and Flora, 2nd in the Strathspey and Highland Reel and the Lilt, and won the aggregate trophy in Novice 7-9.
Eileah Cotter placed 1st in the Fling, Sword, Lilt, and Flora and won the aggregate trophy in Novice 10-11.
In Novice 12
and over, Heather MacKenzie placed 1st in the Strathspey and Highland Reel, 3rd in the Sword and Flora, 4th in the Fling and 5th in the Lilt. Robyn Kufaas placed 3rd in the Fling.
In Intermediate under 13, Jenna Brown placed 3rd in the Seann Truibhas and 2nd in the Strathspey and
Highland Reel. Emma Jensen placed 2nd in the Fling, 1st in the Seann Truibhas, and 4th in the Strathspey and Highland Reel.
Tyresa Bramham placed 2nd in the Fling in Intermediate 13 and over.
The Victoria Highland Games took place the following day, and North Island dancers
competed against danc-ers from around B.C. and across Canada and Washington.
Georgia Walkus placed 2nd in the Fling in Premier 12 and under, while in Novice 9 and under, Abigail McCorquodale placed 4th in the Fling and 3rd in the Sword, Seann Truibhas, Strathspey and Highland Reel, and the Flora.
Other dancers who placed in the week-end’s games included Sarah Tupper, Sydney Tupper, Shreya Narayan, Danielle Wigard, Tyresa Bramham, Emily Walker, Kale Iceton and Kacie Brittain.
Ashlyn Walker also competed in Beginner 9 & 10 and Laina Southgate competed in Premier 16-17.
The Mount Waddington Highland Dancing Association recently launched a website, which pro-vides more information about highland dance on the North Island. Check it out at www.MWHDA.org.
Eileah Cotter of Port Hardy performs the sword dance during the Comox Valley Highland Games. Cotter won the event and the aggregate trophy as top overall dancer in the 10-11-year-old novice class.
Photo submitted
from page 1children can learn their history and
culture,” Point said while admiring the Big House. “They can hear their lan-guage spoken. In this house the stories are passed down to the children, and I know that history continues.”
The visit wrapped up a larger tour of coastal First Nations communities by the Lieutenant Governor, which included a stop in Alert Bay one day earlier.
He was feted by both the ‘Namgis and Kwakiutl bands and shared gifts while touring the communities.
Point traveled in the company of Bob Blackwood of the Rotary Club, with whom the Lieutenant Governor’s office has partnered to bring books and libraries to remote first nations
communities.Point spoke at some length about
projects both completed and in prog-ress, including an effort to bring a satellite post-education program to Kingcome Inlet to encourage stu-dents to continue their studies beyond elementary school.
“We found kids were quitting school rather than leave home to attend school in Campbell River or
elsewhere,” said Point. He also spoke of the importance
of the critical need for highly skilled workers to aid Aboriginal communi-ties in their effort to establish eco-nomic sufficiency, self-government and self-management of their natural resources.
Point even gave a plug to the Canadian Forces as a potential outlet for young people to gain those quali-fications.
“I know it’s hard to leave your home,” he said. “In the military you’ll receive an education at the same time you wear your uniform. You can gain skills you can bring back to your community and put to work to benefit everyone in your community.”
B.C. Lieutenant Governor Steven Point laughs while posing for photos with young Kwakiutl danc-ers during his visit to Fort Rupert Friday.
J.R. Rardon
Visit wraps up coastal tour
from page 1The pilot project, under
scrutiny by provincial authorities eager to see how it might be applied in other regions, was approved in late 2010 for two years of fund-ing. In essence, said Smith, it hopes to show the multi-tude of private stakeholders involved can jointly — and successfully — provide a
variety of workforce support and promotion functions once performed by public and quasi-public offices.
“We’re essentially hav-ing to reinvent the wheel as a special pilot project to see if a volunteer group of stakeholders can do the same things, with govern-ment support,” Smith said. “There used to be more pub-
lic manpower resources. The schools had more resources; North Island Employment had more resources, North Island College did some work in this area.
“This is an effort to coor-dinate what’s left of us to get this done.”
The project is centred around a Workforce Planning and Action Committee,
around which orbit other committees dedicated to human resources, educa-tion and training, workforce sustainability and aboriginal planning.
There have been some notable successes, includ-ing a job-shadowing proj-ect between School District 85 and Neucel Specialty Cellulose in Port Alice.
And the impending launch of the interactive web “por-tal”, including a searchable database of North Island employers, could prove to be a long-term benefit.
The web portal is being constructed concurrently with a new website rede-sign for the RDMW, under a $30,000 contract with Backbone Technology of
Vancouver. Smith’s econom-ic development office has already committed to main-tain and upgrade the new web portal.
“There will be successes and things that are not as successful,” Smith admit-ted. “But it does need some support in the public realm. It’s up to ourselves how we move forward with this.”
“In this house the stories are passed
down to the children ...”
The Hon. Steven L. Point
Input sought for provincial pilot project
www.northislandgazette.com Thursday, May 31, 20124
North Island Concert Society would like to say thank you to the following for making our 2011-2012 season a huge success:
Coastal Community Credit UnionOverwaitea Foods Ltd.
Absolutely Grape U-BrewTelegraph Cove Resorts Ltd.North Island TransportationPort McNeill Flower ShoppeRotary Club of Port Hardy
Hardy Lock and Key Busy B’s DistributingNorth Island Gazette
Strait Shooter PhotographyBC Arts Council
The Port RadioBC Ferries
Malones BistroQuarterdeck Inn
Café GuidoThe Hobby Nook
Gail NeelyJeffrey Jones & Co
Ron MollingaPort Hardy Museum
Port Hardy Lions Club
And to all the friends of the Concert Society who help with preparations for our performances:Kathy NickersonEvelyn ColmerNadine GoughJerry DavidsonJohn GroffJan Pearson
Jean HemphillRobert and Judy FylesJoanne BeekKen Hutton
For anyone we have forgotten, our apologies and our thanks as well.
NICS Annual General Meeting: 7 p.m., June 6, 2012
at Eagleview School – everyone is welcome.
Courtesy of Island Foodsyou receive a free pop
with every Just for You Placed in the Gazette!
GAZETTENORTH ISLAND
Orca Sand & GravelJ.R. Ewen LTD
KER Point Log Salvage LTDBill Feader
F.P. FoodsTri-Port ContractingAlma Vant Schip
Alderwood Acres
The SeaView School PAC would like to thank the following people for their generous donations towards our playground project.
Thank You
Sea View School Staff, students, parents and community volunteers.
Just
for
You
Quatse Centre opens for 2012Aidan O’TooleCorrespondentThe Quatse Salmon
Stewardship Centre reopened its doors to the public last weekend for a third season.
The popular multi-purpose facility is located next to Quatse Campground and houses an educational interpretive gallery, laboratories, meeting facilities, a gift shop and, of course, plenty of hands-on fun for younger visitors.
The centre is operated by the North Vancouver Island Salmonoid E n h a n c e m e n t Association and is focused on safeguard-ing salmon stocks in the North Island through its hatchery program and initiatives such as raising aware-ness, habitat enhance-ment and education.
NVISEA is a non-profit organization and all proceeds from the centre go back into the community in the form of salmon enhancement programs. So assistant manager Erin Wright hopes to see lots of local faces among her visitors again this season.
“Everything we get here gets put back into the North Island through our projects,” she points out. “We do salmon enhancement, habitat restoration, classroom projects with the schools.”
Already a popular destination for school groups, the centre is also a perfect spot for a family day out, with lots of games, interac-tive displays and cos-tumes for the kids.
Tours of the centre are currently avail-able on request and are
scheduled to run three times a day beginning in June, with the sea-son culminating in the centre’s ‘River’s Day’
celebration at the end of September.
For more informa-tion on tours or rent-ing the meeting space,
contact Erin Wright at 250-949-9022 or check the centre’s website at www.thesalmoncentre.org.
Above, Erin Wright of the Quatse Salmon Stewardship Centre, middle, explains an aquarium display to visitors Marilyn and Robert Mirault of Ontario. Below, Robert and Marilyn dip their fingertips into the tank to draw young salmon smolt to the surface while Wright looks on. Aidan O’Toole
The local Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary chapter no longer exists.
But the volunteers remain on call, provid-ing the same rescue support and training service under a new name.
“We never were a part of the Canadian Coast Guard, and that’s been the mispercep-tion,” said Aaron Frost, station leader for the Port McNeill station of the newly formed Royal Canadian Marine Search and Rescue.
Functionally, the new organization will not differ from the Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary, which was established in 1997 in a consolidation of various Canadian marine search and rescue groups.
The local crews will still respond to calls for assistance from the
Coast Guard, through the Victoria-based Joint Rescue Coordination Centre, and will still provide boat inspec-tions, share marine and boating informa-tion and provide test-ing for Pleasure Craft Operators’ Certificates.
But RCM-SAR equipment will eventu-ally transition to a new look and a new logo as it is replaced and updated, and the status of the new organization has been changed from volunteer to trained professional, as mem-bers receive the same training as Coast Guard personnel.
The local station has a separate charitable society — Port McNeill Marine Search and Rescue — devoted spe-cifically to fund-raising.
Recently, the group received contributions of $2,800 from Coastal Community Credit Union and $1,500 from Orca Sand and Gravel.
Thursday, May 31, 2012 www.northislandgazette.com 5
BrittanyKristen Ron BrittanyKristen
Recently, the media have been reporting about taking some blood pressure medications at night rather than in the morning. Sometimes, if the medication is taken at night, the blood pressure may drop too low causing falls during a trip to the bathroom. This is something to be discussed with your doctor and pharmacist.
Poison ivy: This skin problem is caused by brushing up against the plant which contains urushiol, an oily resin that causes painful itchy rashes of the exposed skin. Urushiol is found on the stem, leaves, and skin of the fruit of the plant. You can’t catch poison ivy from another person. You have to touch the resin. Treatment includes washing the area with cold water. Our pharmacists can help.
Shingles is a painful, blistering rash caused by the same virus that causes chickenpox. There is a vaccine for those that have this virus in their system due to childhood exposure to chickenpox. Its rate of effectiveness is 55%...pretty good odds to prevent the pain and discomfort of shingles. See your doctor about this.
Breastfeeding is good for the baby and the mother. Human breast milk contains over 300 ingredients. These include white blood cells, interferon, antibacterial and antiviral agents. Breast milk is good for the baby’s developing immune system.
Taking medications while breastfeeding can be worrisome to new mothers. Our pharmacists will be happy to advise you about what’s safe and what isn’t.
Grant to aid N.I. Literacy SocietyElena RardonGazette staffMore than 30 children
gathered for the Mount Waddington Family Literacy Society’s cel-ebration on Saturday in Port McNeill, after the organization received a $14,500 grant from the Queen Alexandra Foundation.
Some of the events of the day included a sing-along with Fran Jenkins, Kwak’wala nursery rhymes with Vera Newman, and puppets in the library with Mother Goose Jodie Lukow.
Each child also received a free book.
Another celebration took place later in Port Hardy, but the Literacy Bus was unable to fol-low the group after a faulty gas pedal left it
broken down.“This is why we have
to think about fund-ing,” said Kathy Martin of the Literacy Society. “It’s with the funds of the Queen Alexandra
Foundation that we were able to do this today.”
The Queen Alexandra Foundation is a regis-tered charity based in Victoria that provides
Vancouver Island youth and families with support to ensure health and well-being. The QAF will provide $660,517 in grants to agencies on Vancouver
Island and the Gulf Islands in 2012-13.
The North Island Early Child Development Society also received a $17,820 grant from the foundation.
GAZETTENORTH ISLAND
Port McNeill carriers needed!
Great way to earn extra $$!
Call Julie for more info 250-949-6225
Above, Mother Goose Jodie Lukow entertains with puppets at the Vancouver Island Regional Library in Port McNeill Saturday. Right, Laurie Fisher and Ron Hewitt of the Queen Alexandra Foundation present Kathy Martin with a cheque for the Mount Waddington Family Literacy Society.
Elena Rardon
www.northislandgazette.com Thursday, May 31, 2012
VICTORIA – With ongo-ing pipeline and oil tanker skirmishes, and a hot sum-mer for mining and logging still to come, the green war in B.C. shows no signs of slowing down.
Things are already hot in the Fraser Valley, where the federal government’s change to the definition of fish habitat has opened a new front on the farms.
Farmers briefly got into the public discussion by hauling a couple of cute calves into downtown Vancouver and staging a television-friendly demo in front of the federal fisher-ies office. They have been saying for decades that imposing salmon stream regulations on drainage ditches around their fields is impractical.
Fraser Val ley Conservative MPs Randy Kamp and Mark Strahl even had the nerve to meet with local mayors to hear their concerns about B.C.’s most productive farmland, with-
out inviting self-appointed “activists.”
At the provincial level we have a new Animal Health Act, which threatens heavy fines or even jail time for prematurely leaking reports of serious animal disease outbreaks. This was also portrayed as a jack-booted sellout of the public’s right to know, putting the busi-ness interests of land and ocean farms ahead of pub-lic safety.
Here’s what’s really happening. As is gener-
ally the case with meat inspection and livestock issues, the federal govern-ment is imposing rules on provinces in the wake of avian flu and “mad cow” outbreaks. Canadian beef was banned in 30 countries after a single infected cow was identified in Alberta in 2003.
B.C. Agriculture Minister Don McRae assures me this legislation will not result in reporters or envi-ronmental activists being thrown in jail for telling the public about sick ani-mals. They and the farmers themselves can say all they want, once infections are confirmed and quarantines established.
When the B.C. govern-ment took the advice of B.C. Information and Privacy Commissioner Elizabeth Denham and began releas-ing fish farm inspection data in 2010, the operators stopped providing sam-ples voluntarily. The fish farmers’ position was that
you can have a co-opera-tive system of farm inspec-tions or one that’s imposed, but not both.
Imposing inspections on land farms across B.C.’s vast area is even less practical. Former Alberta premier Ralph Klein famously observed that the next rancher to find a possible mad cow should have “shot, shoveled and shut up” rather than file a report and devastate the industry.
Denham, the NDP and others appear to oper-ate under an assumption that there should be suffi-cient government resourc-es to sample and inspect every farm across B.C. for reportable contagious ill-nesses. This is similar to the fashionable notion that we should have enough park rangers to guard every cedar tree.
Tom Fletcher is legisla-tive reporter and columnist for Black Press. [email protected]
6
COMMENTARY
An important reminder about the pick up and drop off of your children at Eagle View Elementary School in Port Hardy:
This topic has been brought up several times, but for some reason parents and guardians still aren’t getting it.
It is a very simple rule and it is for the safety of your children.
A sign clearly displayed at the school entrance states only bus and school staff are to enter the parking lot.
The rule exists for two main reasons: first, it is a very busy place before and after school and they don’t want any children getting run over with all the traffic. The second is for health reasons, as the many idling cars create exhaust that children are inhaling while playing on the school grounds.
There is a designated area for dropping off and picking up students. This shouldn’t be so difficult for drivers to understand, yet year after year the same parents continue to ignore the important rule.
Is it because they didn’t see the sign, because they don’t read the school newsletters, or simply because they are following everyone else out of habit?
This habit needs to be stopped immediately. To help, some parent volunteers have offered to stand at the entrance in the morning and afternoon to make sure this practice stops. Let’s remember: it is for the safety of your children.
A pair of young sharp-shooters from Alert Bay competed well at the Canadian Ju-nior Rangers national marksmanship fi nals.
Diffi culties staffi ng multiple public com-mittees has forced Port Hardy to disband them in favour of a single consultative body.
Comments? Box 458, Port Hardy, B.C. V0N 2P0 250-949-6225 Fax 250-949-7655 or email us at [email protected]
A member ofThe North Island Gazette is published Thursdays at Port Hardy, B.C. by Black Press Ltd.Canadian Publications Mail Agreement #391275. We acknowledge the financial support of the Government of Canada through the Canada Periodical Fund of the Department of Canadian Heritage.
Question: Have you volunteered for any of the clean-up events on the North Island this spring?
www.northislandgazette.comTotal votes received for this question: 14
Voting deadline is Monday at 3 p.m.
Yes29%
No71%
Leave school lot to the kids
B.C. Viewswith Tom Fletcher
Scenes from the farm trenches
We Asked You
This North Island Gazette is a member of the British Columbia Press Council, a self-regulatory body governing the province's newspaper industry. The council considers complaints from the public about the conduct of member newspapers. Directors oversee the mediation of complaints, with input from both the newspaper and the complaint holder. If talking with the editor or publisher does not resolve your complaint about coverage or story treatment, you may contact the B.C. Press Council.Your written concern, with documentation, should be sent to B.C. Press Council, 201 Selby St., Nanaimo, B.C. V9R 2R2.For information, phone 888-687-2213 or go to www.bcpresscouncil.org
Thursday, May 31, 2012 www.northislandgazette.com 7
Letters to the editor The goal is to publish every letter, so keep them brief, clear and to the point. Be hard on the problem, not the person; skip quotes except where readily confirmable; accept editing
for length and legality. Include full name and home community (plus phone number to confirm authorship). Mail, fax, email or drop off c/o the editor by 4:00 pm Friday.
Returning vets deserve more supportDear editor,Why is the Federal
Government reducing services right now when young veterans need it the most?
In response to recent media coverage regarding military suicides and the Government’s proposed medical services cutbacks, the Legion’s BC/Yukon Command is fighting for public recognition of the importance of intervention for our military serving members suffering from mental trauma and PTSD.
For years, the Legion has been filling the gap where services for veterans are lacking. We know first-hand how hard it is for veterans and their families
trying to cope with mental issues resulting from mili-tary service.
There is no question that the Federal Government provides certain levels of benefits and programs. However, these only go so far and the need is far greater than we are made to believe. The Legion is working directly with vet-erans to transition them back to health and back into the community.
In the absence of a tai-lored, responsive, and comprehensive continuum of care for our returning military, the Legion in BC/Yukon has been making a powerful, practical differ-ence by offering the fol-lowing one-of-a-kind pro-
grams, with life-changing impact:
• Veterans Transition Program, for veterans suffering post-traumatic stress;
• Military Skills Conversion Program, for veterans re-entering the Marketplace; and
• Cockrell House, for homeless veterans.
The Legion does not receive any government funding for these programs.
These three programs are made possible by virtue of our ongoing fundraising. In 153 communities through-out British Columbia and Yukon, Legion volunteers contribute over 600,000 hours each year. More and more of those service hours are now focused on engag-ing the new generation of veterans and trying to help them transition back to their families.
Legionnaires and Ladies
Auxiliaries know firsthand that military families bear more than their fair share of the load when one of their own serves in the Canadian Military. We fundraise, we reach out, and we provide a second family of sup-port for them. Many of our members are not military related themselves, but they are with us because they care.
There is a tremendous need in our veteran com-munity right now. From the veterans who are homeless to the silently suffering 26 year-old who doesn’t sleep anymore, it is the respon-sibility of all Canadians to reach out to them.
Stepping up to the per-ceived stigmas of post-trau-
matic stress, to the plight of homelessness, and to the rejections of re-enter-ing the workforce – this is what The Royal Canadian Legion is doing in British Columbia and Yukon for a new generation of veter-ans returning from overseas duties.
The Royal Canadian Legion BC/Yukon is speak-ing up for those who have served this country with honour when we say they should get more services, not less. The cost to society will be borne by us all for years to come.
Sharel FraserDirector, Community &
Government LiaisonRoyal Canadian Legion
BC/Yukon Command
"For years, the Legion has been filling the gap where services
for veterans are lacking."
Wild salmon not
at faultDear editor,To BC Salmon Farmers Association:A few weeks ago I saw you respond
negatively to a letter asking for independent testing of your farmed salmon. Now two of your farms have tested positive for the highly contagious IHN virus, resulting in the ordered killing of your stocks.
Without any proof you place the blame of your outbreaks entirely on wild fish, while deceptively proclaiming IHN won’t harm wild salmon. Those studies you quote were done on adult salmon, yet you don’t men-tion numerous studies showing IHN to be deadly to juvenile wild salmon, you know, the innocent ones now swimming past your filthy infected farms.
While the world's leading labs are confirm-ing a myriad of “European strain” diseases from store-bought B.C. farmed salmon, you not only deny those findings as well, but arrogantly still refuse independent testing!
This has many of us questioning your ethics or lack thereof. Since your main argu-ment with independent lab results is about “foul play” or “contamination” why don’t you accompany your fish to the lab, just to make sure there’s no hanky panky going on?
If your fish are as squeaky clean as you claim then there should be no problem. The public and wild salmon deserve to know!
Angela KochQuadra Island
Dear editor,At the same time that DND
has admitted that the num-bers of suicide incidents in the Canadian Forces have risen, how is it possible that the department is eliminating the jobs of medical profession-als involved in suicide preven-tion and monitoring of post-traumatic stress disorders? They are actually reducing the number of epidemiologists and researchers who analyze men-tal health issues.
This government has asserted
that dealing with such health issues is a priority. How can the government announce on the one hand that it appreciates the sacrifices made by our vet-erans and then turn around and cut the services and research efforts needed to treat those same men and women, at a time when they need it most?
The Legion is extremely con-cerned with this move, espe-cially with the increase of sui-cide incidents in the Canadian Forces. The full extent of the cases of mental illness, aris-
ing from the heavy operation-al tempo in the Balkans and Afghanistan, has not likely been felt yet.
The government and Canadians have sent these men and women to deploy and serve in these missions abroad and therefore have a moral obliga-tion to ensure they are prop-erly cared for once they return. The announced cuts give the government a failing grade. Without operational research in this area, Canada will be forced to resort to reactive treatment
while abandoning proactive education and prevention of mental illness to our troops.
It is unacceptable that these cuts have been made on the backs of our most vulnera-ble and mentally ill soldiers, sailors, airmen and airwomen. There is no better way to dem-onstrate their commitment to support the men and women who serve their country than by not making these cuts.
Patricia (Pat) VargaDominion President
Royal Canadian Legion
Veterans' cuts unacceptable
Diggin' thefield trip
Port Hardy public works staffer Bob King looks on as elementar y school student Aren Kufaas tries his hand with a backhoe during the Public Works open house Friday. Numerous schoolchildren tried their hand with the machine and enjoyed a barbecue during their visit to the public works yard.
J.R. Rardon
May 31Join North Island College staff and students in wel-
coming author Diane Jacobson, who will read as part of the A’lumas Watldama: An Aboriginal Authors Series. Reading begins at 7 p.m. at Cafe Guido in Port Hardy and is free to attend. For more information, contact Caitlin Hartnett at 250-949-7912, ext. 2872.
June 1CIBC Port McNeill Annual BC Children’s Hospital
BBQ 11 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
June 1Mount Waddington Highland Dance Association
Family Dance fundraiser. Theme is beach party. Includes concession and raffle baskets. 6 - 9 p.m. at Eagle View Elementary School. $3 per person, $6 per family.
June 3Seniors Week - Opening day. Pancake breakfast from 9
a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Hardy Bay Senior Citizens Society. FMI, 250-949-7252.
June 4Port Hardy Committee Meeting for the Regional Fall
Fair. 7 p.m. at the Port Hardy Arena. Everyone is wel-come. Contact Brenda Fleeton for more information, 250-956-5099.
June 4Seniors Week - Presentation by RCMP Staff Sergeant
Anna Marie Mallard on safety issues for Port Hardy and surrounding areas. 1:30 - 3 p.m. at the Hardy Bay Senior Citizens Society. FMI, 250-949-7252.
June 5Seniors Week - We Care Foot Care Clinic from 9 a.m.
to 5 p.m. Bag lunch at noon - bring your own. Hardy Bay Senior Citizens Society. FMI, 250-949-7252.
June 6Seniors Week - Presentation by Ross Hunt on First
Nations History and Culture. 1 - 3 p.m. at Hardy Bay Senior Citizens Society. FMI, 250-949-7252.
June 6North Island Concert Society annual general meeting,
June 7Seniors Week - Representatives from General Health
Care and Auriculo Medicine. 1:30 - 3 p.m. at Hardy Bay Senior Citizens Society. FMI, 250-949-7252.
June 8Seniors Week - Bag lunch at noon at Hardy Bay Senior
Citizens Society. FMI, 250-949-7252.June 8
World Oceans Day Celebration, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.Hosted by and taking place at the Port Hardy Chamber
of Commerce & Visitor Centre. Shore walks, touch tank, crafts, Tundra the wolf and much more.
For information please call Kari at 250-949-7622.
June 9Seniors Week - Closing day. Hamburger and hot dogs
from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Hardy Bay Senior Citizens Society. FMI, 250-949-7252.
June 13North Island Community Services Society invites you
to their 34th Annual General meeting. 6 p.m. at the Old School Seniors Room in Port McNeill. Meeting will cover financial review, society report, and election of directors. The cost is $1 for a one year membership in the Society. Fee must be paid to be eligible to vote.
June 14-1754th Annual June Sports in Alert Bay. First Nation
soccer tournament, Salmon prince and princess pageant, parade, kids races and games, food, vendors and more. Info, ‘Namgis Band office, 250-974-5556.
June 16-17Family Fishing Weekend. Salt water fishing from Sea
Gate dock in Port Hardy Saturday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; fresh-water angling at O’Connor Lake Sunday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Prizes, snacks, no charge for day license for kids. Info, Nita at 250-949-8382.
Hot SpotsHot SpotsNorth IslandNorth Island
Free in-home consultationsContact our Port McNeill design consultant
• 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.• Eagle View PAC mtgs are first Wednesdays of every month at
7pm.• 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.
• Drop-in basketball at PHSS every Tuesday from 5pm-7pm and Thursdays from 7pm-9pm.
• Regular PAC meetings at Eagle View Elementary are the first Wednesday of every month at 7 pm at the school.
CUSTOM CABINETS
THE CABINET SHOP
Let us create beautiful, custommade cabinetry for every room in your home. Choose your style, colour and the perfect finishing touches. Our quality products and service are guaranteed.
423 Pioneer Hill, Port McNeill
www.cabinetshop-portmcneill.com
250-956-4659
June 1 • 6pm-9pmTheme is beach party.
Includes concession and raffle baskets.At Eagle View Elementary School. $3 per person and $6 per family.
Mount Waddington Highland Dance Association presents a
Family Dance fundraiser
Thursday, May 31, 2012 www.northislandgazette.com 9
THERE’S NO COMPARISON OR COMPROMISE. ONLY AT YOUR BC FORD STORE.bcford.ca
2012 ESCAPE XLT I4 FWD AUTO 7.1L/100km 40MPG HWY***
10.0L/100km 28MPG CITY***
$145**
@ 5.99%$21,999*
CASH PURCHASEFOR ONLY
OFFERS INCLUDE $1,600 FREIGHT AND AIR TAX AND $5,000 MANUFACTURER REBATE†.
OWNFOR ONLY
FINANCED BI-WEEKLY FOR 72 MONTHS WITH $3,000 DOWN PAYMENT.
ORAPR
Quatsino Hotel boasts colourful historyEagle Manor, for-
merly the Quatsino Hotel, turns 100 years old this year.
Ed Evenson was one of the settlers who arrived in Quatsino in the late 1800s. Always an entrepreneur who had many interests in the community, in 1908 Evenson started construction on a small hotel to host engineers assisting in the devel-opment of the Port Alice pulp mill. It was completed in 1912.
Evenson operated a store and post office, and put two large fuel tanks on the point in front of the hotel which would even fill up the Navy ships when they came into Quatsino Sound. The hotel had five guest rooms. When full, guests had to bunk in a common area above the store.
Evenson had a repu-tation of being very community-minded and he donated proper-ty for a community hall in Quatsino. He was also a part owner in the Yreka mine. After he had sold his share in
the mine the new own-ers went bankrupt, and a number of the com-munity members were written bad cheques for wages. Evenson had purchased a boat from new owners which he had not paid for in full. Local stories tell of Evenson cashing the workers cheques and then dropping off the bad cheques written by the mining company to ‘pay off’ his debt.
One of the main floor rooms in the hotel served as a tem-porary dentist’s office. Some locals said it was hard for them to go into the hotel because they always associated it with having painful dental work done.
Rumour has it that the Hotel at one time operated as a house of ill repute, however it is not clear if this is actu-ally the case.
In 1950 Mr. and Mrs. Harris bought the Quatsino Hotel. Mr. Harris eventually died and Mrs. Harris, unable to keep up repairs on the old building, moved into a small suite at one side of the hotel. The rest of the building leaked badly and fell into disrepair.
Nick Tosvigo and his wife Johanna bought the property in 1969 for $5,000. Some of their friends thought they were crazy and suggested they bull-doze the structure.
The Tosvigos embarked on a labour of love refurbishing the hotel. The first thing they did was cut a hole in the floor, jack up the building and replace the rotting foundation. They also put on a new roof and started refin-ishing the interior.
Unfortunately, in 1978 Nick Tosvigo died when the car he
was travelling in went off a cliff when he was going to work at the Port Alice pulp mill.
Johanna continued the refurbishment on her own. After doing well on the stock mar-ket, in 1981 alone she spent $125,000 on upgrades to the hotel. In 1983 the Tosvigos’ daughter, Andrea, and her partner John Gresmak took over the property and ran it as Eagle Manor from 1986 until early 1990s.
Florian Tosvigo took over Eagle Manor in 1998. He added two new cabins, enlarged the dining area, and made numerous other improvements. Today Eagle Manor does a thriving business, and is a great North Island get-away with a colour-ful history.
Brenda McCor-quodale lives in Port Hardy and is a North Island history enthusi-ast. If you have any stories or North Island information that you’d like to share, please email Brenda at [email protected]
Do you use our Harbour facilities?
Are you interested in our parks and in community safety?
Do you want to be involved in the planning process?The District of Port Hardy invites applications from those interested in serving on the NEW Community Consultative Committee. Nine positions are available with initial appointments of two years for 5 members and one year for 4 members. Subsequent two year appointments may be made.
This is a volunteer Commission that will meet as needed and it is composed of nine voting members, one Council member and one District staff member. Terms of Reference are available at the Municipal Office or on our website at www.porthardy.ca.
Written applications, stating your qualifications and/or interest, will be accepted until 4:00 p.m. June 29, 2012. Please send them to:
Gloria Le Gal, Director of Corporate ServicesDistrict of Port Hardy, PO Box 68
The Eagle Manor Hotel in Quatsino has undergone several chang-es of ownership and major rebuilding in its 100-year history.
Photos submitted
BrendaMcCorquodale
Chris Walker, Ken McLean and Tasos Baroutis of the 19 North Highway Rescue Society accept a grant of $1700 from Diane Forsberg of Coastal Community Credit Union as part of the “Coastal Spirit Fund 2012.” The Society was formed in 2010 to address changing safety rules, liabilities and insurance con-cerns with Port McNeill Volunteer Fire Department operating outside of town limits. The funds received here have gone towards the pur-chase of extrication training equip-ment. Photo submitted
19 North Highway Rescue Society receives gift from CCCU
www.northislandgazette.com Thursday, May 31, 201210
WE ARE PROFESSIONAL GRADEEXPERIENCE THE INNOVATION AT YOUR GMC DEALER TODAY.
Visit our facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/fl yerland.ca
15 years - and counting!
Left, Norman Walkus-Janssen of Gwa’sala-’Nakwaxda’xw School dances before a large crowd at the school’s Yayuma Friday, held to celebrate the 15-year anniversary of the school’s opening. Above, Chris Andrew decorates the roof of the school building in preparation for the ceremonies.
J.R. Rardon
Early bird ticket deal ends soonGazette staffNorth Island music
fans have one more day to get their tickets at a special, reduced early bird price for the second annual Triport Music Festival.
The festival will take place on August 4 at Cluxewe Resort from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. It will feature a number of musical guests, head-lined by 10 Souljers, Kenny Shaw, and The Roper Show. The campground will also feature beer gardens, craft and food vendors, and a kids playground.
Tickets are available at an early bird special of $20 until June 1. Afterward, tickets are $25, or free for chil-dren under 12. You can purchase tickets at Cluxewe Resort, in Port McNeill at Bobannee’s and and the Port McNeill Chamber
of Commerce, or in Port Hardy at Cafe Guido and the Port Hardy Chamber of Commerce.
Other groups sched-uled to appear include Michigan Curve, Souled Out, Brian Temple (with Kenny Shaw) and the North Island’s Jam Shack Araknids.
For more information, contact Dave Stevenson at 250-230-0776, or check out the festival website at www.triport-musicfest.ca.
Kenny Shaw and Brian Temple
www.northislandgazette.com Thursday, May 31, 201212
Available in most new Ford vehicles with 6-month pre-paid subscription
†††THERE’S NO COMPARISON OR COMPROMISE. ONLY AT YOUR BC FORD STORE. bcford.ca
SEDAN AND HATCHBACK
PER MONTH FOR 48 MONTHS WITH $2,100 DOWN PAYMENT.
$165±
FINANCED BI-WEEKLY FOR 72 MONTHS WITH $2,000 DOWN PAYMENT.
OFFERS INCLUDE $500 IN MANUFACTUER REBATES† AND $1,600 AIR TAX & FREIGHT. NO SECURITY DEPOSIT REQUIRED.̂
$90** PURCHASE FOR
$15,999*OR
LEASE FOR ONLY
OWN FOR ONLY
PUR CHASE O R L E A S E2012 FIESTA SE SEDAN 0% FINANANCING
HATCHBACK
0%PURCHASE OR LEASE FINANCING
APR
OFFERS INCLUDE $1,250 IN MANUFACTUER REBATES† AND $1,600 AIR TAX & FREIGHT.
PURCHASE FOR
$18,999*OR
FINANCED BI-WEEKLY FOR 72 MONTHS WITH $1,500 DOWN PAYMENT.
2012 FOCUS SE SEDAN 5.5L/100km 51MPG HWY***
7.8L/100km 36MPG CITY***
$112**
@ 0%OWN FOR ONLY
APR
NO COMPARISON. NO COMPROMISE.
FOCUS.
I DARE YOU TOFIND A BETTER CAR FOR YOUR MONEY.
OR CHOOSE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING FOCUS SE LEASE PAYMENT OPTIONS:MONTHLY LAPR TERM DOWN SECURITYPAYMENT DEPOSITˆ$199± 0% 48 $2,050 $0$220± 0% 48 $1,000 $0$241± 0% 48 $0 $0
OFFERS INCLUDE $1,250 IN MANUFACTURER REBATES† AND $1,600 AIR TAX & FREIGHT.NO SECURITY DEPOSIT REQUIRED.ˆ
Automatic Headlamps 160 hp 16” Wheels Active Grille Shutters Air Conditioning Fog Lamps w/ Chrome Surround Anti-Lock Break System AdvanceTrac w/ Roll Stability Control‡
LOADED WITH FEATURES:
Fall fair looks for royal time in Port HardyGazette staffPORT HARDY—The
annual Mount Waddington Fall Fair will pay homage to Queen Elizabeth’s diamond jubilee when it kicks of the 2012 Fair in Port Hardy
Sept. 8 with the theme “A Royal Affair.”
The fair will run through Sept. 9 at the Don Cruickshank Memorial Arena showcasing garden-ing, canning, preserving
and various crafts skills of North Islanders, as well as booths featuring a number of businesses and service groups.
The Fall Fair Committee has scheduled a meeting for
7 p.m. June 4 at the arena and prospective volunteers or those just looking for more information are invit-ed to attend.
One entry class that will see substantial changes this
year is photography, which will feature the same cat-egories for all age groups and trophies for the aggre-gate point-winner in each age group.
“With people able to print
their own photos, entries in the photography classes have exploded over the past few years,” said Brenda Fleeton of the executive. “So now there are more rewards.”
Thursday, May 31, 2012 www.northislandgazette.com 13
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.
June 2Baseball
Port McNeill vs. Port Hardy, 6 p.m., Hyde Creek Ballpark.
June 3Stock car racing
Season opening points race, 1 p.m., Triport Speedway. Concession, kids play area. $5 adults, $3 youth, $2 seniors.
BaseballPort McNeill vs. Hyde Creek, 4 p.m., Hyde Creek Ballpark.
June 9-10Mountain biking
Annual Rumblefest, Port Alice. Cross-country race noon Saturday, starting at marina. (arrive early to register). Expert, intermediate and beginner courses. Rumble Tumble Downhill Race Sunday, 10 a.m. Mandatory pre-ride; arrive early to register. Uphill shuttle will be provided. Info, email [email protected].
June 14-17Slo-pitch
Port Hardy Slo-pitch hosts its Father’s Day tournament throughout the weekend. Finals Sunday; concession and prizes. Info, David at 250-949-7221.
June 16-17Golf
Loggers Invitational Tournament, Seven Hills Golf and Country Club. Best-ball scramble format; sign up as team or individuals, $65 per player. Two flights Saturday, one flight and prizes Sunday, 144-player limit first-come, first-served. To register or for info, call Bill Gray, 250-949-7623, or Lito Pineda, 250-956-5234.
FishingFamily Fishing Weekend. Salt water fishing from Sea Gate dock in Port Hardy Saturday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; freshwater angling at O’Connor Lake Sunday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Info, Nita at 250-949-8382.
Cubs, 'Billys more wet than wildJ.R. RardonGazette editorHYDE CREEK—The
Port Hardy Cubs weathered every challenge thrown at them by the Port McNeill Rangers to win their North Vancouver Island Baseball League matchup Saturday.
Their next game simply went to the weather.
Moments after Chris Heslop’s RBI single in a driving rain drew the Cubs into a 3-3 tie with the Hyde Creek Hillbillys Sunday, the game was called off with three innings completed at Hyde Creek Ballpark.
“The really heavy stuff isn’t even here yet,” a drip-ping Cubs catcher Rod Romas said as the teams retired to the relative shelter of their dugouts.
The contest will be com-pleted prior to the next Cubs-Hillbillys game here on June 9.
The Hillbillys jumped out to a 2-0 lead in the first inning Sunday as Cubs starter Chris Lamothe strug-gled with the damp, cool conditions. After he walked two batters, Lamothe sur-rendered back-to-back, run-scoring singles to Jason West and Curtis Carmen.
The Cubs (3-0) got a run back against Carmen in the bottom half when Jordan Campbell walked, moved up on an errant pickoff throw and scored on Curtis Martyn’s single to left field.
The Cubs took advantage of another leadoff walk to tie the game 2-2 in the second. Lukas Jones drew a free pass, moved up on Heslop’s single and scored
on a fielder’s choice by Quinn Mellow.
With the light rain increas-ing to a steady shower, the Hillbillies (2-1) regained
the lead at 3-2 with an unearned run in the third. Ivan Hall drew a one-out walk, moved to second on a fielder’s choice and scored
on Carmen’s second RBI single of the game.
With the rain increasing in intensity, the Cubs sand-wiched a Romas double
between a pair of walks to load the bases with one out in the bottom of the third. Carmen coaxed a come-backer to the mound to get the second out on a force at home plate, but Heslop roped the ball to left field to score Romas with the tying run. Carmen escaped further dam-age by striking out the next batter, and umpire Gordon Glover ruled that conditions had become unplayable.
Cubs 7, Rangers 2A two-run triple by Arnaud
Coté in the first inning and a two-run homer by Lamothe in the seventh bookended the Cubs’ victory over Port McNeill Saturday evening.
Former Cub Mike Schofield, playing for the first time this season while visiting from his new home in the Okanagan, went 2-for-4. Martyn picked up the win on the mound.
Rob Kenny was 2-for-2 with a double and an RBI for the Rangers (0-4). Jordan Altmiks added two hits, two stolen bases and an RBI in the loss.
Hyde Creek pitcher Curtis Carmen delivers through a downpour in the third inning Sunday, shortly before his team's NVIBL game against the Port Hardy Cubs was halted. Above right, Port Hardy's Curtis Martyn reaches out to drive a high fastball. J.R. Rardon
Triathletes gather medals at Comox eventGazette staffC O M O X — P o r t
Hardy's Scott Harris won a gold medal in men's individual sprint and daughter Kaleigh teamed with Emma Jensen and Steven Williamson to win the mixed youth relay Sunday in the annual Comox Valley Tri-K triathlon.
They were part of a sizeable contingent from the Triport Multi-sport Club who traveled
and succeeded in the event, which combines swimming, cycling and running.
Scott Harris placed just behind Gold River's Patrick Ney in the swimming and run-ning, but easily won the biking portion to finish nearly two minutes in front in the men's 40-49 division. His time of 1:14:39 was good for third overall among all age groups.
Jacob Jensen placed
sixth in the same class.In individual youth
competition, Kristian Jensen claimed a bronze medal in the 15-17 male category and Jaylon Grenier fin-ished sixth in the 12-14 male division.
In the women's indi-vidual classification, Dianne Harris placed seventh and Wendie Jensen finished 10th in a large field of com-petitors in the 40-49 age group.
The club entered two mixed youth relay teams.
With Kaleigh Harris swimming, Emma Jensen cycling and Williamson running, the Paperclipz won the 12-14 age class by more than two minutes.
Noah Jensen, Madyson Harris and Ryan Patterson placed second in the 10-11 mixed class, just seven seconds behind the winners.
Port Hardy's Kristian Jensen makes a turn during the swimming portion of Sunday's Comox Valley Tri-K triathlon.
Sandy Grenier
www.northislandgazette.com Thursday, May 31, 201214 Sports & Recreation
If you know someone who should be the Athlete of the Week, phone the Gazette at 250-949-6225.
THE ‘PAPERCLIPZ’Kaleigh Harris, Emma Jensen and Steven Williamson of Port Hardy won the mixed 12-14 team title in the Comox Tri-K Triathlon Sunday.
AAAAAATTTAAAAAA HHLLEHHLLEETTTESSEESSSS f h Wf h W kk
Have you ever had a great round going until you found yourself stuck in a sand trap?
There seems to be a great divide between pros and amateurs when it comes to play-ing from the sand. Pros love it, sometimes even beg for it when the rough is long and lies are unpredictable. But amateurs fear it. Amateurs seem to believe that bunkers never have enough sand in them but pros often find that there is too much.
Why is this, and more importantly, how can you close the gap? Practice these tips to help you escape the sand with ease:
• Get Forward: Take a wide stance with your weight strongly favoured to your left side (for right-hand players). Position the ball a few inches for-
ward of the middle of your stance and let ‘er rip. Keep your weight on your left side through the swing and be dili-gent about that, because it will go against your natural urge to lean back and scoop the ball while promoting the consis-tent contact necessary to become a good bunker player.
• Accelerate! I can’t stress this enough. You may be mentally scarred by memories of thinly struck sand shots bounding across the green but it is abso-
lutely critical that you continue to accelerate through the shot. Pay attention to the pros, no matter how far they
need to hit the ball they do it with speed and acceleration.
• Thump: A well-hit bunker shot makes a distinct thumping sound. What many don’t realize is that it is caused by the trail-ing edge, or back of the club, thumping into the sand as opposed to the leading edge, which will dig. Feel like the back edge is thumping into the sand about an inch behind the ball and accelerate through to a full follow through.
You may have a chance to win a pair of 9-hole greens passes by correctly answer-ing the following trivia question:
What was the first golf club established in Canada?
Email answers to [email protected]. Correct answers will be put into a draw to be made Tuesday, June 5.
Kevin Black is course manager and CPGA pro at Seven Hills Golf and Country Club. [email protected]
Three keys to escape the beach
Brought to you by Stryker Electronics Ltd
Stryker Electronics Ltd.6710 Hardy Bay Road Port Hardy, B.C.
Day Time Ht/Ft Day Time Ht/Ft Authorized Sales & Service Dealer of:Furuno, ComNav, Si-Tex, Koden, Seatel, KVH, Intellian, GlobalStar, Nobeltec, Uniden, Standard Horizon, Icom, Suzuki Outboards, Silver Marine Boats
Marine Electronics & Supplies
Tide GuideWeek of May 31-June 06
Fade withBlack
with Kevin Black
Alert Bay Junior Rangers hit the mark in nationalsGazette staffA pair of Junior Canadian
Rangers were among 50 competitors from across the country who trav-eled to Victoria this month to compete in the National Marksmanship Championship.
Chelsea Colcol, who was born in the Philippines but relocated with her fam-ily to Alert Bay, earned one of 10 positions on the JCR shooting team for the fourth straight year, and placed second in the team shooting competition with the 4th Canadian Ranger Patrol Group in the cham-pionships.
Cynthia Jones, a 14-year-old who has been shooting the air rifle for only a year, became the first member
of her family to make the shooting team.
50 Junior Canadian Rangers from across Canada participat-ed in the Daisy Air Rifle Championship. Marksmanship is an important component of the JCR Programme as it
“teaches self-discipline, builds confidence, and allows JCRs the opportu-nity to compete equally in a recreational sport that is gender neutral.”
Colcol is a grade 12 student at North Island Secondary School who will graduate this weekend
in a ceremony at Chilton Regional Arena in Port McNeill. She also finds time to work a part-time job, play floor hockey and basketball and go for bike rides.
She also volunteers her time to help out at local community events.
Jones has been an active member of her JCR patrol for two-plus years and has offered her time to the community as a volunteer at the local Legion. Outside from the JCR programme, Cynthia also enjoys figure skating, dancing and play-ing baseball.
The annual JCR National Marksmanship Championship was held at the Albert Head Training Facility, west of Victoria.
Chelsea Colcol Cynthia Jones
Cars set to rollGazette staffPORT HARDY—The
tune-ups and the hot laps have been completed, and the Triport Motor Sports Club is ready to fire up the 2012 stock car racing Sunday at 1 p.m. at Triport Speedway.
Racing begins at 1 p.m. at the quarter-mile oval, located off Bronze Road in the Tacan Industrial Park off Byng Road in Port Hardy.
Two race sessions will be held each month from June through August, with a season finale scheduled for Sept. 9.
The feature events on the calendar include the Filomi Days races July 21 and the annual Dust Bowl doubleheader weekend Aug. 11-12.
Admission is $5, $3 for youth 13-17 and $2 for youth 6-12. Seniors and kids under six get in free.
A full con-cession will be in operation, and a kids play area is avail-
able on site.
2012 Triport Speedway Schedule
June 3—Points racing, 1 p.m.June 17—Points racing, 1 p.m. - Admission free for all fathersJuly 7—Points racing, 7 p.m.July 21—Points racing, 4 p.m.Aug. 11—Dust Bowl champion-ship, 7 p.m.Aug. 12—Exhibition racing, 1 p.m.Aug. 25—Points racing, 7 p.m.Sept. 9—Points racing, 1 p.m.*Saturday rain makeups held following day*Sunday rain makeups held Sept. 16 and/or Sept. 30
SportsBriefs
Thursday, May 31, 2012 www.northislandgazette.com 15
North Island LifeLighting the way
Dozens of Nor th Islanders raised more than $38,000 — and counting — to benefit cancer research and treatment during the annual Relay for Life Saturday and Sunday at Port Hardy Secondary School. Clockwise from left: Spectators applaud as cancer survivors take the ceremonial first lap; Marlene Gooding gives Brooke Mercer a boost into the floating ball pond; walkers stroll past luminaries after dark; Ava Fuller bounc-es on her way down the inflatable slide set up to entertain children, and Danielle Lacasse of Por t McNeill’s Pathfinders lights a can-dle for one of the doz-ens of luminaries that line the track in honour of cancer victims.
J.R. Rardon
video-online]
northislandgazette.com
www.northislandgazette.com Thursday, May 31, 201216
Predeceased by son Dwayne Anonson. Survived by loving husband, Floyd and loving family, son;
Terry, daughters; Valaine and Brenda, grandchildren; Nicole, Cory, Abby, Randi, Mike, Christie, Darren
and many friends.
Barb was born in 1939 in Bentley, AB. She was a world traveller and adventurer who loved gardening,
photography and skiing. She served as a long time councillor for the city of Port Hardy and represented
the tourist commission.
Barb touched many lives and she will be greatly missed by all.
A Celebration of Life will take place at Valley Vista Estates Clubhouse, 4714 Muir Road, Courtenay, BC.
on July 28, 2012 from 2:00 – 5:00PM.
For those wishing, donations in her memory to the local Red Cross (Equipment loan program) or to the Comox Valley Hospice society (www.comoxhospice.
com) would be appreciated.
Arrangements entrusted to Comox Valley Funeral Home, Courtenay, B.C. 250-334-0707
Barbara AnonsonNorth Island Church Services
PORT HARDY BAPTIST CHURCHCorner of Trustee & Highland
Morning Service 11:00 am Plus regular family activities
Office: 250-949-6844www.porthardybaptistchurch.ca
Pastor: Kevin Martineau11/12
ST. COLUMBA ANGLICAN UNITED
9190 Granville St. Port HardyPhone 250-949-6247
11:00 a.m. Sunday School and ServiceWed., 1:00 pm Bible Study
The BBB Contest closes on May 31, 2012 at midnight. Look in your copy of the BBB Vancouver Island Directory for your last chance to be entered to win $250. Simply e-mail your name, phone number and quiz answers to:
[email protected] “BBB Contest” as the subject line or mail the same information to BBB Contest, Black Press 818 Broughton St. Victoria, BC V8W 1E4
LEGALS
DENIED OR CUT OFF DISABILITY
BENEFITS?If Yes, call or email for free legal consultation and protect your right to compensation.
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUSPort 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.
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUSPort McNeill meetings every Monday and Friday 8pm. Lo-cated at 737 Shelley Cres. (the old school room #3).
NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS - Port Hardy meets on Mondays at 7:30pm & Fridays at 8pm. Located at Upper Island Public Health Unit on Gray St. (rear entrance), Port Hardy, B.C. For more information call 1-877-379-6652.
OPLACES F WORSHIP OPLACES F WORSHIP OPLACES F WORSHIP OPLACES F WORSHIP
COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
LOST AND FOUND
LOST Blue Raleigh Peak mountain bike. Missing from 92 Highview Trailer park on April 10th. If you fi nd it please phone 250-949-8325 or 250-230-2071.
TRAVEL
TIMESHARE
CANCEL YOUR Timeshare. NO Risk Program, STOP Mortgage & Maintenance Pay-ments Today. 100% Money Back Guarantee. FREE Con-sultation. Call Us NOW. We Can Help! 1-888-356-5248.
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES
BUSINESS FOR SALE
Be your own boss publishing your own local entertainment / humour magazine. Javajokepublications is offering an exclusive protected license in your area. We will teach you our lucrative proven system, step by step by step to create the wealth that you want. Perfect for anyone FT / PT, from semi-retired to large scale enterprise. Call today to get your no obligation info packet.
Toll FREE 1-855-406-1253
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
AIRLINES ARE Hiring- Train for high paying Aviation Main-tenance Career. FAA ap-proved program. Financial aid if qualifi ed- Housing available. CALL Aviation Institute of Maintenance (877)818-0783.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
CLINICAL COUNSELLOR - N.I. Survivors’ Healing Society - Counselling Centre for Adults Affected by Abuse - Campbell River. Contract with renewal
potential, 28 hrs/ week or may be split. Direct resumes to
No calls or special requests please. Open until suitable
candidate located.
HELP WANTED
An Alberta Construction Com-pany is hiring dozer, excavatorand rock truck operators. Pref-erence will be given to opera-tors that are experienced inoilfi eld road and lease con-struction. Lodging and mealsprovided. The work is in the vi-cinity of Edson, Alberta. CallContour Construction at 780-723-5051.
TOLL FREE 1-855-310-3535Your community. Your classifieds. Your community. Your classifieds.
$22999898LEADER PICTORIAL
C O W I C H A N N E W S
plus tax
SELL YOUR STUFF!Private Party Merchandise Ad1" PHOTO + 5 LINES (99¢ extra lines) Runs till it sell, up to 8 weeks!
Black Press Community Newspapers!
Add any other paper for only $9.99 each +tax
2Choose any:
$2998
WE’RE ON THE WEBwww.bcclassifi ed.com
ALL YOU NEED IN PRINT AND ONLINE
www.bcclassifi ed.com
Call 310.3535
YOUR COMMUNITY, YOUR CLASSIFIEDS
Your Community, Your Classifi eds. 1-855-310-3535
Thursday, May 31, 2012 www.northislandgazette.com 17
Land Act:
Notice of Intention to Apply for a Disposition of Crown LandTake notice that Nuchatlaht Tribe of Zeballos, British Columbia, intends to make application to Ministry Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations (MFLNRO), West Coast Service Centre, for a Licence - Commercial situated on Provincial Crown land located in the vicinity of Espinosa Inlet, British Columbia.
The Lands File Number that has been established for this application is File #1413774. Written comments concerning this application should be directed to the Section Head, Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations at 142-2080 Labieux Rd, Nanaimo, BC, V9T 6J9, or emailed to: [email protected].
Comments will be received by MFLNRO until July 12, 2012. MFLNRO may not be able to consider comments received after this date. Please visit our website: http://arfd.gov.bc.ca/applicationposting/index.jsp for more information.
Be advised that any response to this advertisement will be considered part of the public record. For information, contact the Freedom of Information Advisor.
Land Act:
Notice of Intention to Apply for a Disposition of Crown LandTake notice that Western Forest Products Inc. of Campbell River, BC, intends to make application to the Ministry of Forest, Lands & Natural Resources Operations (FLNRO), North Island – Central Coast District Of ce to amend a License of Occupation for Log Handling / Helicopter Drop Zones (File no.: 1405427) situated on Provincial Crown Land located in Belleisle Sound.
For a Copy of the application or to make written comments, please contact: Cyndy Grant, FLNRO, North Island-Central District, PO Box 7000, Port McNeil, BC, V0N 2R0, or email at [email protected]. The application will be available for 30 days from May 31, 2012. Comments will be received until June 30, 2012. FLNRO of ce may not be able to consider comments received after this date. Comments can
also be posted at: http://www.arfd.gov.bc.ca/ApplicationPosting/index.jsp?PrimaryStatus=pending
Please be sure to cite the Applicant’s name and the location of the proposed activity for reference. Be advised that any response to this advertisement will be considered part of the public record. For information, contact Freedom of Information Advisor at FLNRO of ce.
NOTICE OF INTENTRE: LIQUOR CONTROL AND LICENSING ACT
APPLICATION FOR A LIQUOR PRIMARY (LP) LICENSEAn application for a new liquor license has been received by the Liquor Control and Licensing Branch from Yoon Sung Enterprises Ltd. The proposed location for the licence is 3000 Englewood Drive in Woss. Proposed licensed hours are between 11:00 am to 12 midnight from Monday to Sunday. Person capacity will be limited to 45 person inside and 8 on the patio.
Residents and owners of businesses located within a 0.5 mile (0.8 km) radius of the proposed site may comment on this proposal by:
To ensure the consideration of your views, your comments, name and address must be received on or before June 14, 2012. Please note that your comments may be made available to the applicant or local government officials where disclosure is necessary to administer the licensing process.
HOOKTENDER &BOOM MAN
WFP is currently seeking a fully qualifi ed Hooktender & a fully qualifi ed Boom Man to join our Holberg Forest Operation.
These are permanent USW hourly union positions required on a full time basis. Details of the collective agreement can be viewed at
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.
DETAILS:
We operate 10½ to 11 months per year, Monday to Friday.
Accommodations available in Holberg, 45 minutes West of Port Hardy.
If you believe that you have the skills and qualifi cations that we are looking for, please reply in confi dence:
Human Resource Department Facsimile: 1.866.840.9611
As only short listed candidates will be contacted, WFP thanks you in advance for your interest in our Company.
Vancouver Island InsuranceCentres is a dynamic and expanding General and Life insurance brokerage with 13 locations throughout Vancouver Island. We have been tailoring the insurance needs of our customers for over 100 years on Vancouver Island. VIIC is prepared to offer an excellent team-focused working environment coupled with a competitive salary and benefit package.
Position Available:Part time Auto Insurance Sales & Service Representative
Location: 1-7053 Market Street, Port Hardy, B.C.
Qualifications:Ideal candidates must possess excellent customer service and communication skills. Education and training will be provided.
Please send your current resume along with a covering letter detailing why you would like to join our team to: Meagan Cadwallader, Branch Manager [email protected] by June 7, 2012
We’ll take care of it
Electricians Wanted
Electrical contractor, located in Port Hardy on N. Van Island. Range of service includes residential, commercial and light industrial installations and maintenance.
Position available immediately. Please apply in person with resume or
call Creative Edge Salon & Spa at
250-949-5905.
LEGALS LEGALS LEGALS HELP WANTED
An Earthmoving Company in Alberta is looking for a 3rd year or Journeyman Heavy Duty Mechanic. You will be part of a team maintaining and servicing our fl eet of Cat doz-ers, graders and rock trucks plus Deere/Hitachi excavators. You will work at our Modern Shop at Edson, Alberta with some associated fi eld work. Call Contour Construction at (780)723-5051DUNLOP’S HOME Hardware is looking to fi ll the following position: Truck driver - delivery - yard man. Class 3 Driver’s Li-cense with Air Brake Endorse-ment is required. Experience in crane operation is an asset but will provide training for the right applicant. This is a full-time position and weekend work may be required.Interested persons may submit their resume by: fax: 250-949-6620; email: [email protected] or in person: 8945 Granville St. Port Hardy.Thank you for your interest.
WANT TO see scenic BC? Needed immediately. Experi-enced Feller Buncher Opera-tor with Chipper Head/Mower to work around Hydro Trans-mission Lines. Must be willing to travel throughout BC (based out of Vanderhoof). $28-$34 per hour + benefi ts. For more info e-mail: [email protected]. Send resume to: SBCJOBS Box 1136 Vanderhoof, BC V0J 3A0 or Fax:250-567-2550
HELP WANTED
Looking for a NEW employee?www.bcjobnetwork.com
TRADES, TECHNICAL
HELP WANTED
Logging Equipment Manager
Nootka Sound Timber, based on Nootka Island, has an im-mediate opening for a salaried Equipment Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for all mainte-nance and replacement of equipment plus land based and barge camp facilities, su-pervision and hiring of me-chanics, purchasing of parts and services and related short and long term equipment and maintenance planning. The successful candidate should have extensive coastal logging maintenance experi-ence, supervisory experience, strong interpersonal skills, a commitment to safety and the ability to work in a high energy environment.Nootka Sound Timber logs 300,000 m3 annually and is based at Kendrick Arm on Nootka Island. Please submit your resume to:Nootka Sound Timber Co. Ltd.
SETO’S WOK & GRILLis looking for a full time cook,
full time server and a part time server.
Please contact Denny Seto at 250-949-8381.
STRUCTURLAM PRODUCTSLtd., located in beautiful Pen-ticton, B.C. is seeking experi-enced Timber Framers. For more information and to apply, please visit our website @ [email protected]
HELP WANTED
Looking for a NEW career?www.bcjobnetwork.com
HELP WANTED
SUMMER EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Meet interesting people, see the North Island and earn good money at the same time. Town Taxi is looking for a few good drivers. We are willing to pay for the
class 4 drivers licence and train the right applicant. Please fax resume to:
250-949-9656.
THE CANADIAN Red Cross is seeking summer students fortheir North, Central and SouthIsland locations. For detailsplease go to www.redcross.ca How You Can Help, Careers,Canadian Opportunities.
THE LEMARE GROUP is accepting resumes for the following positions:• Experienced Boom man• Grapple Yarder Operator• Hooktender• Off Highway Logging Truck Driver• Heavy Duty MechanicsFull time with union rates and benefi ts. Please send resumes by fax to 250-956-4888 or email to offi [email protected].
HELP WANTED
.com
Looking for a NEW employee?
COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
Your Community, Your Classifi eds.
Call 1-855-310-3535
www.northislandgazette.com Thursday, May 31, 201218
North Island Community Services Society is seeking a Behavioural Consultant to provide support to Foster Families in the Mount Waddington region.
Applicants must have:• an applicable Bachelor’s degree• 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 June 14, 2012 via mail or email to:
North Island Community Services SocietyPO Box 1028, Port McNeill, BC V0N 2R0
Role: Under the direction of the VP Finance, the General Accountant will be responsible for overseeing general accounting functions; preparing various month-end reports and schedules; and responsible for statistical compilations and reports.
Experience:• Minimum 3 years in an accounting role.• Pro ciency in accounting, costing and commodity taxation.
Education:• Professional accounting designation or student in a recognized accounting
program.
Skills Required:• Computer pro ciency in a Windows environment using MS Of ce.• Superior skills related to Excel: pivot tables, vlookup, graphs and
scenarios.• Interpersonal and communication skills suited to a high performance, team
based environment are essential.
Description:• Prepares various month-end working papers and journal entries.• Compiles statistics for internal and external agencies.• Assists with the accounting of major chemicals, fuel, oil and log
purchases.• Prepares Social Services Tax and withholding tax remittances and tax
refund claims.• Receives, sorts and checks computations of invoices.• Matches purchase orders to invoices.• Posts outgoing and incoming invoice batches.• All other duties related to role.
To apply for this position please email your resume, cover letter and a minimum of two references to [email protected] citing the job title in the subject line of your email.
General AccountantClosing Date:
June 2, 2012 at 4:00 pm
Human Resources ManagerPort Hardy Processing Plant
Marine Harvest is the world’s leading producer of quality farmed salmon. Our Canadian operation requires an experienced professional to lead the human resources activities at our processing plant, located in Port Hardy. The plant operates 2 shifts per day, 5 days/week year-round, producing high quality whole fi sh and fi llets for our customers in North America and Asia.
Reporting to the Plant Manager, you will be responsible for all human resources functions at the plant, with an emphasis on recruitment and retention, labour relations and attendance management. This is a key role on the plant management team. You will be counted on to be a proactive, team-focused leader, capable of developing effective working relationships, resolving and supporting the continuous improvement of plant operations.
If you possess the attributes we desire and want to join a progressive company in a dynamic industry, view the posting at www.MarineHarvestCanada.com and apply.
Live, Work and PlayLive, Work and Playonon
Vancouver IslandVancouver Island
The TOWN OF PORT MCNEILL is requesting expressions of interest for the position of manager/caretaker of the Broughton Strait Campsite.
The duties may include, but are not limited to:
the campsite.
Please submit expressions of interest (including related experience, any requirements needed, and references) to:
Box 728, Port McNeill, B.C. V0N 2R0 fax 250-956-4300 or
Grade Hoe Operators for logging road construction on
Vancouver Island. Competitive wage &
benefi t package.TEL: 250-286-1148FAX: 250-286-3546 [email protected]
PERSONAL SERVICES
HEALTH PRODUCTS
WAIST AWAY the summer days in a new bathing suit. Get your 1st 9 weeks for $99- proven results! Call Herbal Magic now 1-800-854-5176.
FINANCIAL SERVICES
DEBT CONSOLIDATION PROGRAM
Helping CANADIANS repay debts, reduce or eliminate
interest regardless of your credit! Qualify Now To Be Debt
Free 1-877-220-3328Licensed,
Government Approved,BBB Accredited.
GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420.
www.pioneerwest.com
HELP WANTED
PERSONAL SERVICES
FINANCIAL SERVICES
DROWNING IN Debt? Helping Canadians 25 years. Lower payments by 30%, or cut debt 70% thru settlements. Avoid bankruptcy! Free consultation. Toll Free 1-877-556-3500 www.mydebtsolution.com
IF YOU own a home or real estate, Alpine Credits can lend you money: it’s that simple. Your credit/age/income is not an issue. 1-800-587-2161.
M O N E Y P ROV I D E R . C O M . $500 Loan and +. No Credit Refused. Fast, Easy, 100% Secure. 1-877-776-1660.
LEGAL SERVICES
CRIMINAL RECORD? Don’t let it block employment, travel, education, professional, certifi -cation, adoption property ren-tal opportunities. For peace of mind & a free consultation call 1-800-347-2540.
CRIMINAL RECORD?Guaranteed Record Removal
since 1989. Confi dential, Fast, & Affordable. Our A+BBB Rating
assures EMPLOYMENT &TRAVEL FREEDOM.
Call for FREE INFO. BOOKLET1-8-NOW-PARDON(1-866-972-7366)
RemoveYourRecord.com
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
AUCTIONS
Auction Estate Antique Collectable . June 3 @ 1pm at Dodd’s Auction 3311-28 Ave, Vernon. 1-866-545-3259. View photos at doddsauction.com
FUEL/FIREWOOD
SEASONED FIREWOODVancouver Island’s largest fi re-wood producer offers fi rewood legally obtained during forest restoration, large cords. Help restore your forest, Burndrywood.com 1-877-902-WOOD.
GARAGE SALES GARAGE SALES
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE
21’9” REINELL Boat and Tan-dem Trailer. 350 H/P InboardOMC Cobra leg. 6h/p motorand all accessories. Call 250-284-0090. $10,800.
HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS.Best price. Best quality. Allshapes & colours available.1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/news-paper?
MISCELLANEOUS WANTED
WANTED: PRE 1950’S GillNet, 3 strand or multi. Requirefor rug making course. [email protected] or 604-329-7949
REAL ESTATE
FOR SALE BY OWNER
BEAUTIFULLY Landscaped3-bdrm home in Hyde Creekon 2 acres. 2 bath, jacuzzi tub,900 sq ft heated wired shop.$249,000. Call 250-230-0717.
Well managed 1 & 2Bdrm suites. Gym & sauna on site. Call for availability.
Phone Rick250-956-4555
PORT HARDY Updated 3 bdrm condo, secure building & caretaker on site. N/P, N/S. Avail. immediately. Heat & hot water incl. $725/mo. Ref. req. Call 250-949-7085 leave message.
PORT HARDY Woodgrove GardensVery clean & bright.
2 bdrms, 5 appliances, deck, cable tv incl. in rent.
Freshly painted Available Now
$640/mo. N/S, N/P. Call Rosaline
250-949-7074
PORT MCNEILLMCCLURE APT’S.
1, 2 & 3 Bedroom apart-ments, furnished or non-fur-nished. Clean & quiet. Hot water & cable included.
Call 250-956-3526 References a must.
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.
APARTMENTS FURNISHED
PORT HARDY Highland Manor
•Bachelor •1 bdrm furnished
•2 bdrm $550Move in incentive
on approvalReferences Call Jason
250-949-0192
COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL
FOR RENT Large shop at 101 Coal Harbour Main, includes outbuilding storage, use of waste oil facility. Some equip-ment available. Rent and hy-dro $1300. Please call 250-949-8147.
DUPLEXES/4PLEXES
PORT HARDY $765/mo.Storey’s Beach
• Huge 3 Bdrm, 1.5 bath• Light, Bright & Modern• Decks, fi replace, f/s, w/d• Security system • Quiet, professional bldg.• Non smoking, Pet? • Prefer 1 year agreement • Discounts available
1-250-335-3313 or 1-877-773-7173
HOMES FOR RENT
CENTURY 21 Gold River Re-alty Property Management For rent, 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home in great neighbourhood. Completely redone new fl oors, paint, kitchen and more. $1150 per month call Scott 250-465-8778 no pets, no smokers
SUITES, LOWER
PORT HARDY 2 bdrms, Bea-ver Hrbr Rd., 6 appl. $750/mo. N/P, N/S. Ref. req. 250-949-7814 or cell 250-902-1038.
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. Call 250-949-8981. Available now.
RENTALS
TOWNHOUSES
SEAWIND ESTATESTOWNHOME $825./mo
3 bdrms, 1.5 bath, F/S, W/D included. PRIVATE yard area in gated com-munity. SPACIOUS unit.Quiet complex. 9130 Granville St, Port Hardy. No pets. Refs required.
Call 250-756-3240250-949-7079
greta@pacifi crealtygroup.ca
TRANSPORTATION
AUTO FINANCING
WANT A Vehicle but stressed about your credit? Christmas in June, $500 cash back. We fund your future not your past. All credit situations accepted. 1-888-593-6095 www.creditdrivers.ca
TRANSPORTATION
AUTO FINANCING
Auto Financing 1.800.910.6402
DreamCatcher Auto Loans“0” Down, Bankruptcy OK -
Cash Back ! 15 min Approvals1-800-910-6402
www.PreApproval.cc DL# 7557
TRANSPORTATION
AUTO FINANCING
GUARANTEEDAuto Loans orWe Will Pay You $1000
All Makes, All Models.New & Used Inventory.
1-888-229-0744 or apply at: www.greatcanadianautocredit.com
Must be employed w/ $1800/mo. income w/ drivers license. DL #30526
CARS
2007 CUSTOM Chev HHR. Excellent condition. Loaded. White. 119,000 km, mostly hwy driven. On-Star. $11,900 fi rm. 250-755-5191.
SCRAP CAR REMOVAL
SCRAP BATTERIES Wanted We buy scrap batteries from cars, trucks & heavy equip. $4.00 & up each. Free pick-up anywhere in BC, Minimum 10. Toll Free 1.877.334.2288.
WHERE BUYERS AND SELLERS MEETwww.bcclassifi ed.com
- BUYING -- RENTING - - SELLING -
bcclassifi ed.com
LEADER PICTORIALC O W I C H A N N E W S
CallCall[toll free] 1-855-310-35351-855-310-3535
Private Party Merchandise Ad1" PHOTO + 5 LINES
(99¢ extra lines) Runs until it sells! Up to 8 weeks(99¢ extra lines) ) ))))))))))) R R uns until it sells! Up to 8 weeks
plus tax
Choose: 2 Black Press Black Press Community Community Newspapers!Newspapers!
Add any paper below for only $9.99 each +tax
dSell your stuff!
Limited Time
Offer!
Village of Port Alice
PUBLIC NOTICE
2011 Annual Municipal ReportThe Village of Port Alice 2011 Annual Municipal Report will be available to the public for inspection on June 12, 2012. The document can be viewed at the municipal office during regular business hours Monday to Friday between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm or by visiting the Village’s website at www.Portalice.ca.
The report include:2011 Audited Municipal Financial Statements2011 Schedule of Payments made to Elected Officials and
Employees2011 Schedule of Payments made for Goods & Services2011 Annual Progress Report & Statement of Major Projects2011 Statement of Permissive Tax Exemptions2011 Statement of Municipal Services & Operations2012 Statement of Objectives & Measures
The Village of Port Alice Council will be adopting the 2011 Annual Municipal Report at the Regular Council meeting held on Wednesday, June 27 at 7:00 pm in the Council Chambers and will be available to answer any questions relating to these documents.
Madeline McDonald,Administrator
Village of Port Alice
Gazette staffDave Landon Motors
in Port Hardy has been selected among an elite group of Ford and Lincoln dealerships to be recognized with the 2011 President’s Award by Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited.
Landon Motors was one of only ten dealer-ships in B.C. to receive this award.
“Earning The President’s Award sig-nifies our entire staff’s
dedication to deliver-ing superior customer satisfaction day in and day out,” said Dave Landon Motors princi-pal, Todd Landon.
“I couldn’t be more proud to receive this recognition, especially since it comes from the people we value most - our customers. They’re the reason we are able to accept this award.”
The President’s Award, introduced in 2000, is Ford of Canada’s highest deal-
ership honour. It is presented annually to those dealerships who demonstrate outstand-ing achievement in sales and customer sat-isfaction.
Dealers become eligible with excep-tional customer feed-back through survey responses related to their sales and service satisfaction and overall dealership experience.
Dave Landon Motors has won the President’s Award nine times.
Landon awarded
RENT IT FAST!!RENT IT FAST!!
Point Point and Clickand Clickbcbcclassifiedclassified.com.com
GET THE FAC TS Making informed menu choices can be challenging. But with the new Informed Dining program, restaurant-goers can now get the facts when dining out. Just look for the Informed Dining logo at participating restaurants and ask your server for nutrition information to help you make healthy choices from the menu. You can now be confident when eating at participating restaurants that you’ll have access to nutrition information before you make your menu choice. Stop guessing...and start asking!
WIN BIG!Enter now for a chance to win great prizes, including a Grand Prize worth $2,500! Other prizes include $150 prize packs to featured Informed Dining restaurants across B.C. Enter weekly for more chances to win!
Learn more and enter today at healthyfamiliesbc.ca
LO O K F O R N U T R I T I O N I N F O R M AT I O N AT T H E S E PA R T I C I PAT I N G R E S TAU R A N T S
STOP GUESSING
START ASKING
It is now easier than ever to make healthy choices when dining out with the recent launch of the Province of British Columbia’s Informed Dining program.
Featuring more than 300 restaurant outlets in British Columbia, the program publishes nutritional information and allows diners to view the information in a format similar to that of a nutritional guide on products at the grocery store. All you have to do is look for the Informed Dining logo at participating restaurants.
“British Columbians have made it clear they want information to help them make informed choices about what they and their families are eating,” says B.C. Minister of Health Mike de Jong. “With Informed Dining, we are partnering with B.C. restaurants to help make the healthy choice the easy choice.”
Some of the participating restaurants include chains such as The Boathouse, De Dutch, A&W and Little Caesar’s, and stand-alone restaurants such as H.A.V.E. Cafe in Vancouver, Mountain Eagle Books in Smithers and Joseph’s Coffee House in Victoria.
With people in British Columbia eating a meal in a restaurant approximately 10 per cent of the time, it’s never been more important to be able to source out healthy options. With the new program, calorie and sodium information is prominently highlighted for all regular menu items, while other nutrients, including carbohydrates and fat, are also noted. The program also gives advice on daily calorie and
sodium requirements.Excess weight can increase the risk for type 2 diabetes,
cardiovascular diseases and various cancers, so calorie-counting is an important part of a healthy diet. Eating too much sodium contributes to high blood pressure, stroke, heart disease and kidney disease, making sodium another important piece of the healthy eating puzzle.
“Healthy eating is a critical element in living a long and healthy life and avoiding cardiovascular disease,” says Gavin Arthur, vice-president of research and health promotion for the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada. “The Informed Dining program takes a positive step forward in providing people with information they can use in making informed choices while dining out.”
The program is voluntary, but the provincial government is
encouraging every restaurant to join the initiative and make such information available.
“We want to be part of the solution in making healthy choices, easy choices in B.C.,” says Vice-President of the Canadian Restaurant and Foodservices Association Mark von Schellwitz. “This program has the potential to help restaurant patrons become more conscious about what they are eating – it also shines a light on those establishments already providing menu nutrition content while encouraging other restaurants to follow suit.”
The provincial government has been working on this program since 2010, and has given restaurants several options for disclosing nutrition information, including a menu insert, a poster or a brochure.
“I am proud that we have about 300 outlets across the province signed up to participate in this important program,” says Ian Tostenson, CEO and president of the B.C. Restaurant and Foodservices Association. “I know that other business will continue to learn more about Informed Dining and sign up – this information is what our customers have been telling us they want, and it is our responsibility to provide it.”
The initiative is part of the Healthy Families BC campaign, created by the Province to promote healthy lifestyles and prevent chronic disease. For more information, visit www.healthyfamiliesbc.ca/home/informed-dining. The website also features a contest with weekly draws and a grand prize to cook like a chef and learn from a dietitian.
Making dining out just a little bit easier
“ British Columbians have made it clear they want information to help them make informed
choices about what they and their families are eating,” says B.C. Minister of Health Michael de Jong. “With Informed Dining, we are partnering with B.C. restaurants to help make the healthy choice the easy choice.”
www.northislandgazette.com Thursday, May 31, 201220
Welcome to Northern Vancouver Island
Enjoy your stay with these great savings from our North Island merchants.
GAZETTENORTH ISLAND
Welcome to Northern Vancouver Island
Enjoy your stay with these great savings from our North Island merchants.
GAZETTENORTH ISLAND
Mark your calendars!North Vancouver Island events you don’t want to miss!
Telegraph Cove 100th Celebration - June 23-24Port Hardy: Filomi Days - July 21-22
Alert Bay: SeaFest - July 27-28Port McNeill: OrcaFest - August 18
ant to miss!-24
Mark your calendars!North Vancouver Island events you don’t want to miss!
Telegraph Cove 100th Celebration - June 23-24Port Hardy: Filomi Days - July 21-22
Alert Bay: SeaFest - July 27-28Port McNeill: OrcaFest - August 18
8625 Shipley St. Port Hardy250-949-7392 • 250-230-8318www.odysseykayaking.com
Expires September 16, 2012
One day rental ratesFiberglass: single-$65 • double-$85
Plastic: single-$60 • double-$70
Sales & Rentals
Save on multi-day
rentals
10%off
Any Kayak Rentals
8625 Shipley St. Port Hardy250-949-7392 • 250-230-8318www.odysseykayaking.com
Expires September 16, 2012
One day rental ratesFiberglass: single-$65 • double-$85
Plastic: single-$60 • double-$70
Sales & Rentals
Save on multi-day
rentals
10%off
Any Kayak Rentals
Thank Youfor visiting Northern Vancouver Island
& supporting our North Island Merchants.
We look forward to seeing you again.We look forw
d nts.
Thank Youfor visiting Northern Vancouver Island
& supporting our North Island Merchants.
We look forward to seeing you again.We look forw
d nts.
8950 Granville StThunderbird Mall
Port Hardy250-949-6455
Helping keep the North Island green.
Fresh Products…Great Service
Expires September 16, 2012
#61
#61
Open 7 days a week
Present this coupon & receive a reusable cloth grocery bag
with a purchase over $30.00
FREE
8950 Granville StThunderbird Mall
Port Hardy250-949-6455
Helping keep the North Island green.
Fresh Products…Great Service
Expires September 16, 2012
#61
#61
Open 7 days a week
Present this coupon & receive a reusable cloth grocery bag
with a purchase over $30.00
FREE
Thank Youfor visiting Northern Vancouver Island
& supporting our North Island Merchants.
We look forward to seeing you again.We look forw
d nts.
Thank Youfor visiting Northern Vancouver Island
& supporting our North Island Merchants.
We look forward to seeing you again.We look forw
d nts.
#100-8950 Granville St (in the Thunderbird Mall)
250-949-9522
Expires September 16, 2012
10%GIFTWARE
offFull Service Pharmacy• Housewares • Cosmetics
• Giftware • Vitamins • & much more
Check your blood pressure with our monitors for free
#100-8950 Granville St (in the Thunderbird Mall)
250-949-9522
Expires September 16, 2012
10%GIFTWARE
offFull Service Pharmacy• Housewares • Cosmetics
• Giftware • Vitamins • & much more
Check your blood pressure with our monitors for free
Thank Youfor visiting Northern Vancouver Island
& supporting our North Island Merchants.
We look forward to seeing you again.We look forw
d nts.
Thank Youfor visiting Northern Vancouver Island
& supporting our North Island Merchants.
We look forward to seeing you again.We look forw
d nts.
7250 Market St Port Hardy
250-949-7622
SAVE
Souvenirs & Giftware galore
10%Souv
on purchases over $20
Free information & smiles
Expires September 16, 2012
7250 Market St Port Hardy
250-949-7622
SAVE
Souvenirs & Giftware galore
10%Souv
on purchases over $20
Free information & smiles
Expires September 16, 2012
Thank Youfor visiting Northern Vancouver Island
& supporting our North Island Merchants.
We look forward to seeing you again.We look forw
d nts.
Thank Youfor visiting Northern Vancouver Island
& supporting our North Island Merchants.
We look forward to seeing you again.We look forw
d nts.
7110 Market StPort Hardy
250-949-8143
SAVE
Expires September 16, 2012
Summer Hours: 10 am - 5 pm daily
everything in the shop
Looking for a unique gift? The Port Hardy Museum Gift Shop has lots to offer. Locally made giftware
and First Nations art and jewelry are unique to the museum. Come & visit.
10%off
7110 Market StPort Hardy
250-949-8143
SAVE
Expires September 16, 2012
Summer Hours: 10 am - 5 pm daily
everything in the shop
Looking for a unique gift? The Port Hardy Museum Gift Shop has lots to offer. Locally made giftware
and First Nations art and jewelry are unique to the museum. Come & visit.
10%off
Thank Youfor visiting Northern Vancouver Island
& supporting our North Island Merchants.
We look forward to seeing you again.We look forw
d nts.
Thank Youfor visiting Northern Vancouver Island
& supporting our North Island Merchants.
We look forward to seeing you again.We look forw
d nts.
8925 Granville St Port Hardy
250-949-6552 Fax: 250-949-6598
Timex Watches
off20%offoff
Expires September 16, 2012
www.rexall.ca
A pharmacy first
Store and Phamacy hours to serve youMon-Fri.- 9am – 9pm
Sat 9am-6pmSun. 10am-5pm
Aeroplan Points can now be collected at Rexall
8925 Granville St Port Hardy
250-949-6552 Fax: 250-949-6598
Timex Watches
off20%offoff
Expires September 16, 2012
www.rexall.ca
A pharmacy first
Store and Phamacy hours to serve youMon-Fri.- 9am – 9pm
Sat 9am-6pmSun. 10am-5pm
Aeroplan Points can now be collected at Rexall
Thank Youfor visiting Northern Vancouver Island
& supporting our North Island Merchants.
We look forward to seeing you again.We look forw
d nts.
Thank Youfor visiting Northern Vancouver Island
& supporting our North Island Merchants.
We look forward to seeing you again.We look forw
d nts.
Expires September 16, 2012
Available at: Port Hardy: West Coast Community Crafts Port McNeill: Just Art; East of Java Echo Bay: Billy’s Museum; Yvonne’s Studio
10%off
Yvonne Maximchuk Art
Yvonne Maximchuk Art
www.searosestudio.net
Expires September 16, 2012
Available at: Port Hardy: West Coast Community Crafts Port McNeill: Just Art; East of Java Echo Bay: Billy’s Museum; Yvonne’s Studio
10%off
Yvonne Maximchuk Art
Yvonne Maximchuk Art
www.searosestudio.net
Thank Youfor visiting Northern Vancouver Island
& supporting our North Island Merchants.
We look forward to seeing you again.We look forw
d nts.
Thank Youfor visiting Northern Vancouver Island
& supporting our North Island Merchants.
We look forward to seeing you again.We look forw
d nts.
Expires September 16, 2012
8700 Hastings Street
across from the Tourist Info Centre
250-949-7811
Open 11am daily
www.thesporty.com
Great food, atmosphere & locationJoin us on the patio
With this coupon
receive a complimentary
CAESAR OR MIXED GREEN
SALAD (choice of dressing)
with the purchase of any main course.
• Available after 5pm
• No substitutions
Expires September 16, 2012
8700 Hastings Street
across from the Tourist Info Centre
250-949-7811
Open 11am daily
www.thesporty.com
Great food, atmosphere & locationJoin us on the patio
With this coupon
receive a complimentary
CAESAR OR MIXED GREEN
SALAD (choice of dressing)
with the purchase of any main course.
• Available after 5pm
• No substitutions
Thank Youfor visiting Northern Vancouver Island
& supporting our North Island Merchants.
We look forward to seeing you again.We look forw
d nts.
Thank Youfor visiting Northern Vancouver Island
& supporting our North Island Merchants.
We look forward to seeing you again.We look forw
d nts.
Telegraph Cove, BC • 1-800-665-3066www.stubbs-island.com
Dedicated to ethical wildlife viewing, education and conservation
Departures daily at 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.
Please call for reservations250-928-3185 • 1-800-665-3066
Telegraph Cove, BC • 1-800-665-3066www.stubbs-island.com
Dedicated to ethical wildlife viewing, education and conservation
Departures daily at 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.
Please call for reservations250-928-3185 • 1-800-665-3066
Thank Youfor visiting Northern Vancouver Island
& supporting our North Island Merchants.
We look forward to seeing you again.We look forw
d nts.
Thank Youfor visiting Northern Vancouver Island
& supporting our North Island Merchants.
We look forward to seeing you again.We look forw
d nts.
Port McNeill Mall
8:00am - 9:00pm
7 Days a week
250-956-2881
Great savings on President’s Choice products everyday!
’s !
We Deliver
Port McNeill Mall
8:00am - 9:00pm
7 Days a week
250-956-2881
Great savings on President’s Choice products everyday!
’s !
We Deliver
Thank Youfor visiting Northern Vancouver Island
& supporting our North Island Merchants.
We look forward to seeing you again.We look forw
d nts.
Thank Youfor visiting Northern Vancouver Island
& supporting our North Island Merchants.
We look forward to seeing you again.We look forw
d nts.
“behind Subway”
Port McNeill
250-956-2686
Expires September 16, 2012
our already low prices on Tents, Sleeping Bags &
BackpacksEverything you need for a North Island adventure!
Outerwear, camping gear, hiking/caving/climbing equipment, ski/board gear & a full bike shop.
The best gear from the best brands: The North Face, Kelty, MSR, Thermarest, Ortlieb, Sealline, Pelican, Petzl, Sierra Designs, Coleman, Camelbak, Bell, Giro, Oakley, Baffin,
Sanuk, Yakima & many more.
10%off
“behind Subway”
Port McNeill
250-956-2686
Expires September 16, 2012
our already low prices on Tents, Sleeping Bags &
BackpacksEverything you need for a North Island adventure!
Outerwear, camping gear, hiking/caving/climbing equipment, ski/board gear & a full bike shop.
The best gear from the best brands: The North Face, Kelty, MSR, Thermarest, Ortlieb, Sealline, Pelican, Petzl, Sierra Designs, Coleman, Camelbak, Bell, Giro, Oakley, Baffin,
Sanuk, Yakima & many more.
10%off
Thank Youfor visiting Northern Vancouver Island
& supporting our North Island Merchants.
We look forward to seeing you again.We look forw
d nts.
Thank Youfor visiting Northern Vancouver Island
& supporting our North Island Merchants.
We look forward to seeing you again.We look forw
d nts.
Bring the family out to the races at
TriPort Speedway
in Port Hardy!
Located on Steel Road, off Byng Road, the old Airport Road.
12 years and under
Race Dates: June 17 - Fathers are FREE July 7 & 21 August 11, 12 & 25 September 9
1 FREE Children’s Admission
Expires September 16, 2012
Bring the family out to the races at
TriPort Speedway
in Port Hardy!
Located on Steel Road, off Byng Road, the old Airport Road.
12 years and under
Race Dates: June 17 - Fathers are FREE July 7 & 21 August 11, 12 & 25 September 9
1 FREE Children’s Admission
Expires September 16, 2012
Thank Youfor visiting Northern Vancouver Island
& supporting our North Island Merchants.
We look forward to seeing you again.We look forw
d nts.
Thank Youfor visiting Northern Vancouver Island
& supporting our North Island Merchants.
We look forward to seeing you again.We look forw
d nts.
North Island Gazette is proud to present the 2012 North Island Coupon Book.
We are helping to promote North Island businesses and celebrating Telegraph Cove’s 100th year anniversary.
Come into the Gazette office and pick up the 2012 Vancouver Island Visitors’ North Guide, Marine Directory, Port Hardy, Port McNeill and
Telegraph Cove maps.
YOUR LIFE. YOUR COMMUNITY. YOUR PAPER.
7305 Market Street, Port Hardy
North Island Gazette is proud to present the 2012 North Island Coupon Book.
We are helping to promote North Island businesses and celebrating Telegraph Cove’s 100th year anniversary.
Come into the Gazette office and pick up the 2012 Vancouver Island Visitors’ North Guide, Marine Directory, Port Hardy, Port McNeill and