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The newly refitted Quadra Queen II arrived in Alert Bay last weekend. After three days of crew training, it is scheduled to resume service today serving Port McNeill, Sointula and Alert Bay. Robin Quirk photo
Gazette staffFollowing an 11-month,
$15 million refit and
upgrade, the new-look
Quadra Queen II is expect-
ed to resume service on
the Port McNeill, Sointula,
Alert Bay route this morn-
ing.
“The Quadra Queen II is
conducting crew training
the next three days. The
ship will re-enter service
on our Port McNeill - Alert
Bay - Sointula route on
Thursday morning,” said
Deborah Marshall, Director
of Media Relations and
Corporate Development for
B.C. Ferries, in an email to
the Gazette Monday morn-
ing.
The Quadra Queen II
spent approximately eight
months at Point Hope
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An open house was held
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show off the fruits of the
refit and upgrade.
7 Mile accepts truckloads of contaminated soilJ.R. RardonGazette staffThe acceptance of truck-
loads of contaminated soil
at 7 Mile Landfill will help
the Regional District of
Mount Waddington limit
its taxpayers’ burden, but
drew concern from some
residents when the first
bargeload of trucks arrived
last week.
The Regional District’s
board of directors approved
the delivery of the soils
by Hazco Environmental
Services, which will help
pay down the principal on
financing of improvements
to the landfill by hundreds
of thousands of dollars.
Hazco, which accu-
mulates the soil from its
various demolition, site
remediation and construc-
tion projects, pays tipping
charges to the district. It
will also place the soils,
which are to be used to
supplement capping part of
the landfill when Phase I
and II exhaust their air-
space allowance in 2012, to
the district’s specification.
Finally, Hazco will pay
to hydroseed the soil in
its final destination atop
the landfill, which could
provide a level of meth-
ane mitgation, according
to RDMW Operations
Manager Patrick Donaghy.
“When we’re dealing
with contaminated soils
there’s always concern,”
said Donaghy, who noted
his office and Hazco have
each fielded calls about soil
spilled onto the highway
during last week’s initial
delivery and concern about
its impact on the environ-
ment. “Most of the contam-
ination is metals, mostly
copper. But as a percentage
you’re probably looking at
less than one gram in all
that (spillage).
“It’s like someone drop-
ping a washer on the side
of the road, that’s how min-
iscule it is. We have far
more contamination con-
cerns with the garbage we
put out on the curb each
week.”
Donaghy was asked about
the soil during last week’s
Regional District board
meeting, by one director
who had apparently been
contacted by one or more
residents.
He pointed out that Hazco
pays for testing of its soils,
See page 3‘Soils deemed low risk’
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J.R. RardonGazette staffPORT McNEILL — The
Regional District of Mount Waddington kept a lid on the expenses it could con-trol in the coming year. But the one expense it couldn’t control will result in a bump to residents’ tax bills in the coming year, according to the Five Year Financial Plan presented to the board at its regular meeting Mar. 15.
Debt service for the Phase III expansion at 7 Mile Landfill boosted the cost for solid waste more than 20 per cent, which makes
up the bulk of a budget increase that will add about $6 per $100,000 assessed property value of the dis-trict’s constituents, or $15 for a $250,000 home.
And the amount could have been higher, were it not for some 11th-hour trimming.
“The board will note the solid waste budget has been amended from $554,000 to $529,450,” Regional District Treasurer Joe Mackenzie said in his report. “The original increase was 26 per cent, which would have cost an
additional $8 per $100,000 off assessed value. This new figure shaves $2 off that.”
The 2011 budget holds the line on general gov-ernment expenses, the regional emergency plan, parks, planning and eco-nomic development. A slight bump in 911 service fees has been offset by pro-vincial funding to a degree that it actually cuts the mill rate by 81 cents for the non-solid waste portion of the budget.
Phase I and II of 7 Mile Landfill, initially scheduled to be capped in 2010, have
had their lifespan extended, partly through a change in usable airspace and partly through increased recy-
cling and diversion of sal-vageable material from the waste stream, Operations Manager Patrick Donaghy said.
But it will be covered in 2012, and a substantial cap-ital outlay was necessary to design and build Phase III — the debt on that expen-diture creating the jump in this year’s budget.
“You look at the capi-tal expenditure, and you can see why the (budget) increase is pretty much sit-ting there in solid waste,” Port Hardy Mayor Bev Parnham said. “It’s one we know has been coming, and it was regulated.”
And Mackenzie warned that this will not be the last time the district will
be dealing with increased landfill costs.
“Starting in 2022, future boards will have to raise taxes, due to two addition-al expansion projects,” he said.
The board approved first, second and third readings of the budget, then adopted the budget with a unani-mous vote — and a further caution from board chair Al Huddlestan.
“We’ve got a long-term issue to deal with,” Huddlestan said. “Short-term solutions are not an answer.”
J.R. RardonGazette staffPORT McNEILL —
In conjunction with
approval of the 2011
budget, the Regional
District of Mount
Waddington Board
of Directors passed a
series of bylaws related
to the budget process
during its regular meet-
ing Mar. 15.
Among those updat-
ed or established were
bylaws addressing tip-
ping rates at 7 Mile
Landfill and solid
waste transfer stations
on Malcolm Island
and in Woss and Coal
Harbour; water and
sewer service and street
lighting rates in Coal
Harbour; a new fee
schedule for Chilton
Regional Arena; and an
increase in the allow-
able levy to fund rec-
reational buildings and
grounds in the Hyde
Creek Settlement Plan
area.
Solid waste ratesBylaw No. 810 estab-
lishes a new tipping
schedule for 7 Mile
Landfill, including for
residential and com-
mercial waste, and for
controlled/hazardous/
contaminated mate-
rial. Several items will
remain free for resi-
dents to drop, includ-
ing sorted recyclables,
scrap metal including
all appliances, fine
(compostable) yard
waste and product stew-
ardship items, includ-
ing car/light truck tires
up to 16 inches.
Bylaw No. 812 repeals
the rate and regula-
tion bylaw 802 estab-
lished in December for
the new waste transfer
station on Malcolm
Island and clarifies the
tipping fees and other
rate schedules for the
Island’s service.
Bylaw No. 816 sets
rates for solid waste
collection at apartment
and B&B units in Coal
Harbour and amends
previous descriptions of
those units. Under the
new bylaw, an apart-
ment unit will include
any self-contained
dwelling unit within
or attached to a resi-
dential dwelling, apart-
ment building or other
building, which may
be used as a residence
on long- or short-term
basis, including guest
cottages.
Bylaw No. 817
amends the Woss
Garbage Removal rates
and bylaws, increasing
the annual removal fee
from $186 to $236 per
residence. The increase
reflects the cost of gar-
bage removal from the
hamlet and factors the
waste transfer station
set to be constructed
this year.
“I’d like to see an
effort put in for that
transfer station before
we start paying
that rate,” said Dave
Rushton, Area D direc-
tor and member of
the Woss Residents
Association. “Can you
give us a date for com-
pletion in July?”
“Our aggressive esti-
mate is to have that
running by the end
of May,” RDMW
Operations Manager
Patrick Donaghy
answered.
“Even better,” said
Rushton. “We’ll start
paying it then.”
Arena fees setBylaw No. 811
sets fees for Chilton
Regional Arena and
repeals and replaces
Bylaw 788 from 2009.
Coal Harbourservices
Bylaws 814 and 815
replace sections of
previous bylaws deal-
ing with definitions
and rates for dwelling
units for water and
sewer service. The new
bylaws establish rates
for multiple-dwelling
buildings, ranging
from apartments to
bed and breakfasts and
other dwelling rooms
with separate entrances
“used or designed to
be used as the perma-
nent residence or home
of one family,” such as
mother-in-law apart-
ments.
It establishes separate
tolls for each residence
where tolls are not on
metered systems, even
if served by the same
line.
The bylaws also set
commercial water and
sewer rates.
Bylaw 809 raises the
allowable expenditure
for street lighting ser-
vice for Coal Harbour
from $5,000 to $5,700
annually, though one
director added a quali-
fier to that cost.
“I’d like to invite
someone from BC
Hydro to come and
speak about the street
lights,” said Norm
Prince, Area C direc-
tor. “If the lights are
out longer than 10
days, I’m not paying
for them.”
Solid waste costs nudge taxes upwards
Regional District board resets user rates in bylaws
Regional DistrictMount
Waddington
“Short-term solutions are not an answer.”
Al Huddlestan
Soils deemed low riskfrom pate 1and that any metal or
hydrocarbon content
falls within limits set
by the Ministry of
Environment.
“I think it’s also
worth pointing out that
any soils destined for
here are tested at the
source, before they
ever get to the North
Island,” board chair Al
Huddlestan said.The criticism of
the Hazco soil deliv-ery was compounded when one of its drivers last week took his load from the barge dock through Port McNeill on the way to Highway 19 and the landfill.
The drivers of the 18 trucks were instructed to take West Main to limit the amount of time and distance they spent on the highway.
“Apparently one driver did not listen to that, and he’s been rep-rimanded,” Donaghy said. “Hazco does a lot of planning up front to ensure the public is not inconvenienced, and they get suitably choked when some-body decides to make their own plan.”
Brian Fagan, a Hazco manager on Vancouver
Island, concurred.“Running a fully
loaded truck through residential and school zones runs against our operational philoso-phy,” Fagan said. “We know the nature of our work can occasionally be controversial, and the worst thing that can happen is to have one person decide to go do
their own thing.”
A backhoe shapes a large pile of soil at 7 Mile Landfill Monday. The pile represents the first of several barge loads expected.
J.R. Rardon photo
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School district gets good news on budgetKen ManningGazette staffPORT HARDY –
Secretary Treasurer John Martin said at the S.D. 85 board meeting Mar. 14 he had received “really good news” from the Ministry of Education regarding next year’s school dis-trict operating grant. Martin said he had forewarned trustees that the budget for 2011-12 would shrink by $1.2 million over three or four years with the removal ofa min-istry funding protec-tion scheme. However, the ministry indicated funding protection will remain in place for at least one more year.
Martin reminded the board that it has been holding a surplus of about $500,000 to soft-en the expected finan-cial blow.
The continuation of funding protection next year and the sur-plus to protect against the removal of fund-ing protection moved to the following year, coupled with projected stable student enroll-ment numbers, provide confidence that “for the next two years we are not looking for major staffing and program cuts,” said Martin.
Martin went on to say that he and Director of Instruction Katherine McIntosh have worked through the enrollment projections and staff-ing projections for the 2011-12 school year and will be accepting board, public and staff input on plans for next year with a view to bringing the board a report on those items in the near future.
Electronic examsThe Ministry of
Education is moving increasingly towards having most provincial exams written on com-puters, said McIntosh.
Trustee Carol Prescott asked McIntosh if stu-dents get to try out the electronic interface before writing their exams. McIntosh said they do not, but the electronic interface does not present prob-lems for today’s stu-dent.
Trustee Werner Manke asked what hap-pens if the computer breaks down. McIntosh said the computers
are checked ahead of time by administra-tors to assure they are in working order. She also pointed out that special needs students are better served by the computer because the questions can be read aloud by the computer rather than having a scribe on hand to do
that task.Trustee Manke asked
if the students might be able to Google answers during an exam. McIntosh said that was not possible.
Heating contractMartin said the dis-
trict has tendered heat-ing and air condition-
ing upgrades for Fort Rupert Elementary School and he has reviewed the bids. He said the bids were all pretty close, with the lowest from Nelson Sheet Metal and Roofing with a bid of
$135,738. Martin rec-ommended to the board that it award the con-tract to Nelson Sheet Metal and Roofing.
Trustee Ann Hory asked if the Nelson company was a North Island firm. Martin answered that it is a Vancouver Island com-pany that has done lots
of work for this school district previously.
“They did good work for us,” said Martin.
The board unani-mously approved the awarding of the con-tract.
Earth monthSuperintendent Kathy
Bedard reported that
April will be recog-nized as Earth Month in the district. The dis-trict has asked students to put forward projects with that theme. She also said the district will host a youth forum on environmental top-ics involving about 120 student participants in Port Alice on May 5.
School Board
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Just days away from the one-year anniversa-ry of the initial signing, local and First Nations governments gathered Mar. 14 to reaffirm and celebrate the first year of the North Island Protocol Agreement: A memorandum of understanding to foster respect and cooperation between neighbouring governments.
Nearly forty rep-resentatives of local, regional and First Nations governments
gathered to have a State of the Region Summit and to review the status and progress stemming from the Protocol.
“This process has been an immense eye opener for us” said Bev Parnham, Mayor of Port Hardy, speak-ing of bilateral dis-cussions she has been holding with Kwakiutl First Nation Chief Coreen Child. “When we started speaking to each other we soon realized that we had literally hundreds of shared interests. The
challenge was to begin the process by select-ing just one item to focus on.”
“This protocol, has not been about quick fixes, or about miracu-lous changes in opin-ion.” said (Summit host) Gwa’sala-Nakwaxda’xw Chief Paddy Walkus. “But the doors of com-munication opening
amongst all of our communities already feels like a great suc-cess it makes me feel like we are moving to a strong place in our relationships through-out our homelands” .
Economic develop-ment, communica-tions and collabora-tive resource sharing were themes discussed throughout the day, as
well as in-depth dis-cussions about emer-gency preparedness, health, employment and training, and maxi-mizing resources for better opportunities for the entire region.
Formally signed March 17, 2010, the North Island Protocol Agreement was char-acterized as a living document, keeping the
door open for addition-al participants to sign on at anytime in the future.
Signatories to the North Island Protocol Agreement cur-rently include: The Regional District of Mount Waddington; the District of Port Hardy; the Town of Port McNeill; the Village of Port Alice;
the Village of Alert Bay; The Kwakiutl First Nation; the ‘Namgis First Nation; the Da’naxda’xw / Awaetlala First Nations; the Kwik’wastutinuxw Haxwamis First Nations; the Gwa’sala-N a k w a x d a ’ x w Nation; the Quatsino First Nation, and the Tlatlasikwala First Nation.
J.R. RardonGazette staffFollowing a pre-sentence
hearing for Port Hardy’s
Donald C. Walkus on counts
of breaking and entering
and sexual interference,
Crown and defence counsel
made a joint submission for
three-year prison sentences
on both counts Mar. 17 in
Port Hardy.
Judge Brian Saunderson
would not have it.
“I do not have confi-
dence he can drink and not
offend,” Saunderson said of
Walkus. “He is a danger to
the community, and a dan-
ger particularly to young
girls. I do not accept the
recommendation. I cannot
live with the thought of
such a short sentence.”
Saunderson instead
issued five-year prison sen-
tences for each count, in
addition to six months for
assault and one-month sen-
tences each for two counts
of breach. The sentences
will run concurrently, after
which Walkus will serve
three years probation with
a prohibition on attendance
anywhere children are pres-
ent.
Walkus entered a guilty
plea Nov. 30 after his arrest
for entering a residence and
inappropriately touching a
young girl who was sleep-
ing at the time.
“This is Mr. Walkus’s
fourth conviction on sexu-
ally related charges” dat-
ing to 1989, Crown counsel
John Blackman said. “The
sentence should emphasize
denunciation of conduct
and protection of the pub-
lic.”
Jail for knife attackBenjamin Beans of Alert
Bay will serve two years
less a day, in addition to
time served, after enter-
ing a guilty plea Mar. 16
for aggravated assault on
Norman Wadhams of Alert
Bay.
The incident occurred
Sept. 17, 2010, during a
party at an Alert Bay resi-
dence. Wadhams suffered a
puncture wound to the chest
and a slash to the wrist when
he tried to defend himself
from a second attack. He
was originally taken to hos-
pital in Alert Bay before
being flown to Vancouver,
where he spent three days
in hospital.
Defence counsel Jordan
Watt said his client could
offer no reason for the
attack.
Judge Saunderson added
three years probation and
a 10-year weapons ban to
Beans’ sentence, as well as
a no-contact order with the
victim. He was particularly
concerned about Beans’
intention to return to Alert
Bay upon his release and
emphasized a drug and alco-
hol prohibition throughout
the probation period.
“I warn you, Mr. Beans,
stay away from Mr.
Wadhams,” Saunderson
said. “If you do not, you
will be arrested and back
before the court. You must
not drink, or you will be
back before the court. And I
can assure you the sentence
will be stiff.”
Sentencing delayedThe scheduled sentencing
hearing of David Mayea
of Port McNeill on four
counts of sexual interfer-
ence was rescheduled to
allow families of the vic-
tims to attend.
The hearing, originally
scheduled for Mar. 16 in
Port Hardy, has been moved
to Mar. 29.
“This is spring break, and
some of the parents of the
children have made other
scheduling arrangements,”
Crown counsel Blackman
said.
Mayea plead guilty
Oct. 21, 2010 to the four
counts of sexual interfer-
ence against children who
attended his wife’s home
day care in July of 2009.
Court Report
B&E and sexual interference nets jail time
Local governments celebrate protocol anniversary
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VICTORIA – Rich Coleman is B.C.’s fourth energy minister in the past year, which is as good a measure as any of the polit-ical storm that has rocked the government.
On only his second day on the job, Coleman was already showing why Premier Christy Clark calls him a “tough guy” who can stare down the big-spend-ing BC Hydro. Clark is, of course, concerned that it may not be “good for fami-lies” if Hydro rates go up 50 per cent in the next five years.
The city media said Coleman is considering pulling the plug on the smart meter program or some other expensive project like the Ruskin dam overhaul. Interim NDP leader Dawn Black is demanding that the new premier “tackle skyrocketing Hydro rates.”
Don’t hold your breath. What Coleman actually mused about in his first scrum as energy minister was “amortization.” It’s not
a question of whether or not B.C.’s 20-year lapse in grid and dam upgrades needs fixing, only how fast it’s done.
Take the Ruskin dam. Many B.C. residents are unaware of the string of hydro dams along the north shore of the Fraser River, namely the Coquitlam, Alouette, Stave and Ruskin dams.
These are among B.C.’s oldest hydro assets. The Coquitlam River was dammed in 1914 and has
recently had a second earth-fill dam added downstream to mitigate an earthquake catastrophe.
The Stave Falls dam was completed in 1911 and the Ruskin dam followed in 1929. Their modest power output kept up with grow-ing demand.
Ruskin dam is a mossy old concrete monolith wedged in a granite gorge. Even a moderate earth-quake would not be good for families downstream in the village of Ruskin.
The Ruskin upgrade alone is estimated at a staggering $800 million, if it starts next year and is done by 2018. It could be delayed to give Coleman and Clark a short-term political boost, but delaying this long-over-due work further will cer-tainly push the cost over $1 billion.
Coleman could rein in BC Hydro by delaying smart meter installation. But as described last week, this project is also unavoidable, and delay can only lead to
bigger costs and rate hikes.Coleman could possibly
reduce the rate impact via privatization. According to BC Hydro’s most radical union, COPE local 378, this is imminent, as the utility’s contract with Accenture expires in 2013.
COPE issued a news release last week warning of the “possible breakup” of BC Hydro in outsourc-ing agreements as much as three times the size of the Accenture deal.
(In 2003 BC Hydro con-tracted with Accenture to provide customer service, finance, information tech-nology and other back-of-fice functions.)
A BC Hydro spokesman advises me that no, the utility is not considering breaking itself up into three entities.
The next time you hear about a quick solution for rising electricity rates, take it with a grain of salt.
Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter for Black Press. [email protected]
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EDITOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Teresa Bird
REPORTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ken Manning
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COMMENTARY
The reality of physics is hitting North Island ratepayers in the wallet this week.
The portion of 7 Mile Landfill first opened in the mid-1990s is nearing the limit of its capacity and its final cover is scheduled to be placed next summer.
That has necessitated construction of an expan-sion, Phase III, accompanied by new capital expenditure and financing.
And, as RDMW treasurer Joe Mackenzie warned the board of directors last week, this won’t be the last input of financing required by the landfill. In 2022, Phase IV is slated to begin.
The Regional District has taken some admira-ble steps to mitigate the financial impact, includ-ing measures that extended the life of the current Phase I and Phase II areas from 2010 to 2012.
Extending Phase III beyond 2022 — and reducing the tax hit from the subsequent expan-sion — will be partly up to the public, by divert-ing material out of the landfill’s waste stream.
That means sorting materials before they go out to the curb, using recycling centres in Port McNeill, Port Hardy and at 7 Mile, and taking advantage of free drops of items like appliances, fine yard debris and stewardship product pro-grams for car and light truck tires.
It’s a dirty job, but everyone’s got to do it.Or pay the price.
Kaouk, the “Port Alice
Trailer Park sea lion”,
was released back to
the wild after a stint at
the Marine Mammal
Rescue Centre.
Mount Waddington
Regional District rate-
payers will be seeing
a tax hike following
release of the 20011
budget.
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Dear editor,
Being a mom is a scary thing
when your child is sick and there
seems to be nothing you can do
for them.
Being a new mom is even worse
in tense situations. We as moms
rely on the health professionals
at the hospitals to help us and
we expect them to be courteous,
understanding and helpful.
Unfortunately, at Port Hardy
Hospital we didn’t receive that.
On Mar. 15 the treatment that my
girlfriend and I received when we
brought her two-month-old son
into Emergency was atrocious.
For two hours, we sat in the
waiting room without even being
acknowledged by a nurse or any
other staff member, then we were
subjected to the rudest attitude
from the ER nurse and sent home
without seeing a doctor.
We ended up returning to the
ER during the day and seeing a
daytime nurse who was amazed
beyond a doubt. They took the
time to help us to the best of their
abilities and to make sure we were
as comfortable as possible and
ensured that we saw a doctor.
The night emergency staff needs
to work on their “beside manner”
and treat all patients fairly, maybe
even take some lessons from the
daytime staff. As a mom and a
resident of Port Hardy, I suggest
if you find yourself ER-worthy
during the night, take the extra
20 minutes and drive yourself to
Port McNeill and receive the care
and respect you deserve instead of
subjecting yourself to rude behav-
iour and hours of waiting to see
anyone at Port Hardy Hospital.
Kate PylePort Hardy
Dear editor,
Lawrence Woodall’s cliché-
ridden rant against city-dwell-
ers (City dwellers not noted
for their horse sense, Mar. 17)
was short on facts but long on
name-calling.
His lame, unoriginal ste-
reotyping of “city folk” (just
how many times can you say
“latte-slurpers”?) betrayed
more than a little parochial
prejudice against the 80 per
cent of Canadians who live in
cities. That’s an awful lot of
people to think you’re smarter
than.
His ideas about urbanites
are about as valid as charac-
terizing country-dwellers as
inbred banjo players sitting on
the front porch drinkin’ moon-
shine while mamma makes
squirrel stew.
In the real world (country
or city) people are concerned
about the sled dog industry
because dogs are tethered for
long hours when not work-
ing, “culled” by gunshot and
pushed beyond their physical
limits in races - all inhumane
practices.
The dogs’ inbred desire
to run is exploited for the
sake of entertainment and
money. Sled dog operations
are businesses - they exist to
make profits, not to ensure
good animal welfare. Only a
ban will stop the commodifi-
cation of sled dogs, which is
the reason they are at risk.
Peter FrickerVancouver Humane
Society
Dear editor,
“You’ve fallen through
the cracks,” my WorkSafe
BC rep told me. “I wish
I could help, but there’s
nothing I can do.” Call
after call, I received the
same reply. My benefits
were cut off, my income
now zero.
My crime is simple – I
can’t work due to a jobsite
injury, and my condition
is worsening under the
“care” of WorkSafe BC.
My doctor insists that I see
a specialist for assessment
and possible treatment.
WorkSafe BC, however,
refuses to pay my benefits
until they receive a report
from that specialist, who
is out of the office until
the middle of April. I may
not get any benefits for
months – a long time to
wait without any income.
How can this happen?
I’ve paid WorkSafe BC
from each paycheque,
thinking that they would
help me if I was injured.
I’ve jumped through every
hoop, done everything that
they asked, and cooperated
fully in every program they
offered. My medical con-
dition keeps deteriorating.
Yet they still won’t pay
me. I’ve “slipped through
the cracks”, and there’s
nothing that they can (or
will) do to help.
How can this happen in
our country? WorkSafe
BC is supposed to pro-
tect injured workers, not
punish and abuse them.
Corporate greed and total
lack of common sense
may end up costing me
everything that I own.
To everyone working
now, beware! WorkSafe
BC has no compassion.
Hope and pray that you are
never injured on the job.
Nothing but greed, mental
abuse, and cruelty await
you with WorkSafe BC. It
happens every day in this
province, and it will never
end.
With an upcoming elec-
tion, I call on all of the
candidates to speak up!
Will you protect the rights
of injured workers? Or do
we slip through the cracks
politically, as well?
Ron HuttonPort McNeill
It is a pleasure to be
writing to you as the new
candidate for the federal
New Democrats. It is a
privilege to be a candi-
date for the party that
cares about you and me.
Jack Layton is a different
kind of leader, who is in
it for the right reasons. He
and the New Democrats
see that after five years
of Harper’s Conservatives,
life is less affordable, jobs
are scarce, seniors are
hurting, and communities
are suffering.
And now, we are see-
ing the downgrading of
Coast Guard services and
boats. The Conservative
representative for this rid-
ing sits idly by, while the
Point Race rescue vessel
is replaced with a smaller
boat, which is criticized
for being less fit for our
coastal waters and will
jeopardize lives.
Meanwhile, the Liberals,
who started the move to
replace the Point Race and
the Point Henry when they
were at the helm in the late
1990’s, are doing nothing
in Ottawa to prevent this
shrinking of the safety net
for coastal communities.
As your NDP Member
of Parliament, I will be
proud to be part of the
New Democrat team
that includes MP Nathan
Cullen. Nathan met ear-
lier this month with the
head of the Coast Guard
to demand public hear-
ings here on the west coast
and continues to raise the
issue with the Minister of
Fisheries and Oceans in
the House of Commons.
The NDP is fighting hard
for practical results for the
people of Vancouver Island
North. I am committed to
work hard with Jack and
the NDP team to see real
change for Canadians.
Life should be more
affordable for work-
ing families and seniors.
Our fishery and marine
resources should be pro-
tected. Vancouver Island
North deserves a represen-
tative who will stand up
for them. Sincerely,
Ronna-Rae LeonardCourtenay
Sled dog column misses mark
New NDP federal candidate fires first salvo
Injured worker failed by system
ER staff falls short of expectations
Ronna-Rae Leonard
How can this happen in our
country?
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Hot SpotsHot SpotsNorth IslandNorth IslandMarch 25
Movie Night at the Port Hardy Baptist Church. A pre-
release movie will be shown. Cost is free. Doors open at
7 p.m. Movie begins at 7:30. FMI see wwww.porthardy-
baptistchurch.ca
March 25-26Community Garage Sale sponsored by Providence
Place in support of their Garage Youth Centre. Sale
goes from 12 noon to 8 p.m. Friday and 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Saturday at the old grocery store next to Capt. Hardy’s.
Table rentals $20 plus a $20 deposit that is returned
after cleaning up your unsold goods following the sale.
Donations gratefully accepted. FMI 250-949-8899.
March 25-26Bear Cup Youth Floor Hockey Tournament. Ages 13-15
and 16-18. $50 per team with prizes for top three teams.
Register before Mar. 20th at Bears Place (Robert Scott
Gym) or call 250-949-0343.
March 28 to April 1Port Hardy Secondary School Japanese class is col-
lecting donations for Japan. Cheques payable to the
Canadian Red Cross - memo Japanese Earthquake. Tax
receipts available for donations of $10 or more. A dona-
tion box is in the school office. FMI see Ms. Johnson.
March 29The Filomi Days Planning Committee is seeking new
members. Come out for an information and organizing
meeting to find out more at Cafe Guido at 7:30 p.m.
March 29Culture night at the Sacred Wolf. Meetings will take
place every other Tuesday from this night forward.
Everyone welcome to take part in the singing and danc-
ing, at 7 p.m.
March 30In partnership with Small Business BC, Community
Futures is offering a video conference seminar titled
“Starting a Consulting Business” #14-311 Hemlock, Port
McNeill. 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Seating is limited so please
register at 250-956-2220. More information at www.
smallbusinessbc.ca.
April 4In partnership with Small Business BC, Community
Futures is offering a video conference seminar titled “My
First Year in Business - A Financial Overview” #14-311
Hemlock, Port McNeill. 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Seating is limit-
ed so please register at 250-956-2220. More information
at www.smallbusinessbc.ca.
April 9Casino Night presented by the Malcolm Island Lions
club will feature black jack, wheel of fortune, etc at F.O.
Hall. Doors open at 5 p.m. B.C. gaming license 31066.
Admission $5. FMI phone Campbell at 250-973-6153.
April 13In partnership with Small Business BC, Community
Futures is offering a video conference seminar titled
“Retail Distribution - Move Your Product Line in Retail
Market” #14-311 Hemlock, Port McNeill. 9 a.m. to 12
p.m. Seating is limited so please register at 250-956-
2220. More information at www.smallbusinessbc.ca.
April 15Eagle View Fun Fair from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. at Eagle
View Elementary School. A fundraising event for play-
ground equipment. Support the fundraising effort while
having some affordable family fun.
April 16North Island Concert Society presents Tim Williams, a
blues-based singer and songwriting veteran of the Roots
music scene in America. He is inspired by Hillbilly and
Western Swing music heard in his childhood. 7:30 p.m.
at Port Hardy Civic Centre. Tickets $20 at the Hobby
Nook, Cafe Guido, PH Museum and Port McNeill
Flower Shoppe. www.niconcert.ca.
April 17Community Garage Sale at Port McNeill Lions Hall. 1
p.m. to 3 p.m. Contact Helen Scott 250-956-3673
April 20In partnership with Small Business BC, Community
Futures is offering a video conference seminar titled
“Advertising Your Small Business” #14-311 Hemlock,
Port McNeill. 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Seating is limited so
please register at 250-956-2220. More information at
www.smallbusinessbc.ca.
April 28In partnership with Small Business BC, Community
Futures is offering a video conference seminar titled
“eCommerce and Understanding Online Payment
Systems” #14-311 Hemlock, Port McNeill. 1 p.m. to
3 p.m. Seating is limited so please register at 250-956-
2220. More information at www.smallbusinessbc.ca.
ONGOING EVENTS & MEETINGS• Are you interested in being part of the team? Join the PH Fire
Dept. drop-in meeting every Thursday at 7 p.m. at the fire
halls.
• Port Hardy Museum & Gift Shop open Tuesday to Saturday
10:00 am to noon, 1:00 to 5:00 pm.
• PH Youth Health Clinic: Tues 3-5pm drop in. Family Place
(back door).
• PM Youth Health Clinic: Thurs 3-5pm drop in. Public Health
office (beside town office).
• PHSS PAC mtg every 2nd Thurs of each month @ 7pm.
• Volunteers needed for a Kitchen Program Assistant for AIDS
Vancouver Island. Contact Shane 250-230-0884 or shane.
• Every 1st & 3rd Saturday at 7pm: Coal Harbour Activity
Centre Game Night. Bring a friend. Free. FMI 250-949-0575.
• PH Lions Club Bingo every Thursday. Doors open at 5:30pm.
• The German Edelweiss Cultural Club meets Thurs. at 7pm in
PH Inn Pub. FMI 250-230-1376.
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diseased arteries as a cardiac problem. Since 31% of Canadians die from heart disease, technologies
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Provincial award for North Island bus driverKen ManningGazette staffJoanne Ranger has
been named School Bus Driver of the Year by the Association of School Transportation Services of British Columbia.
Ranger, who will retire this year, deliv-ered 320,000 students 493,000 kilometres during her 32-year career without an acci-dent.
Mayor Bev Parnham, who is also the admin-istrative assistant at the school district’s trans-portation centre, pre-sented Ranger with a commemorative plaque and spoke on behalf of Randy Ball, the school
district’s transportation manager.
Ball’s letter said when he became trans-portation supervisor in
1992, Ranger was an invaluable resource.
“She knew every student and every stu-dent’s parents on all
four buses,” said Ball.Now, some 19 years
later Ranger is trans-porting the grandchil-dren of some of the children she transport-ed early in her career.
In his letter Ball jokes, “It’s quite an effective discipline tool when you tell the little ones, I know your par-ents and your grand-parents.”
Ball goes on to say that Ranger has been a driver trainer for more than 18 years. Many of today’s school bus drivers are her former students.
Temporary School District 85 Chair Jeff Field said, “I can recall, back a few years it was
a family tradition when you and your mom were both driving. On behalf of the board, I would like to thank you for your years of service to this school district and to the chil-dren of this school dis-trict. Well done.”
“This is past my wild-est dreams, really,” said Ranger. “I’m not going to miss the politics of it (driving), but I’m sure going to miss the kids. But, I’ll still be around. I’ll still see them in the grocery store.”
Also on hand to take part in the presentation was Rick Kolich, the school district’s trans-poration department working foreman.
Joanne Ranger with her B.C. School Bus Driver of the Year Award from the Association of School Transportation Services of British Columbia presented by Bev Parnham, school district transporta-tion department administrative assistant and by Rick Kolich, transportation foreman. Ken Manning photo
“She knew every
student and every
student’s parents
on all four buses.”
Randy Ball
Gazette staffThe current darlings
of royal watchers have
named Canadian Coast
Guard Auxiliaries as the
only Canadian charity
among many that they
chose to receive chari-
table donations from
well-wishers in lieu of
wedding gifts.
“They are chari-
ties that have a par-
ticular resonance with
Prince William and
Miss Middleton and
reflect issues in which
the couple have been
particularly interested
in their lives to date,”
said a statement from
Clarence House, the
official London resi-
dence of The Prince
of Wales and The
Duchess of Cornwall,
and Princes William
and Harry.
“It’s a huge honour
to be chosen by Prince
William and Miss
Middleton as part of
a list of distinguished
charitable groups
around the world,”
said Randy Strandt,
President Pacific
Region, Canadian
Coast Guard Auxiliary.
“We’re certainly proud
of the good work that
our nearly 5,000 vol-
unteers put in to ensure
marine safety and it’s
our pleasure now to be
in a position to share
our story with mil-
lions of people who
can support our efforts
on behalf of the Royal
Couple.”
The long tradition
of vessels responding
to distress situations is
part of the fabric and,
in many cases, the
law for most maritime
nations.
Wedding gift for auxiliary
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Gazette staffJosh Junglas,
Melissa Penney and Rob Ramchuk have been selected win-ners in the Port Hardy Official Community Plan survey contest, the District of Port Hardy announced last week.
“We received a total of 217 completed sur-veys from community residents and would like to acknowledge this contribution from the community as well as to announce the three survey winners,” said Kelsey Milne, assistant planner.
Residents were invited beginning in December to fill out the online surveys as part of the District’s efforts to get input from a broad spectrum of the community for the community-based
OCP.Those who missed
out on the survey still have an avenue for input into the plan, when the OCP focus group visits
Port Hardy April 5-6. The visit will include a coffeehouse discussion on social sustainabil-ity, titled A Discussion on Our Social Future, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Apr. 5, at Market Street Cafe.
In last week’s ran-dom prize draw of survey respondents, Ramchuk won an iPod,
Penney won a sea-son Recreation Pass from the District, and Junglas picked up a $50 gift certificate to Sporty’s.
“The town is actu-ally trying to get our opinion and that’s what democracy is all about,” said Junglas, a secondary school stu-dent.
Survey results are being formatted into a report that will be used as a platform from which to initiate more in-depth deliberation at community events, Milne said.
“The Focus team would like to thank everyone who took the time to fill out the survey and provide valuable feedback and input into this impor-tant planning process,” she said.
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“We received a
total of 217 completed surveys ...”
Kelsey Milne
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SPORTS & RECREATIONSubmit results to 250-949-6225 Fax 250-949-7655 or email us at [email protected] • Deadline 10 am Monday
on deckTell us about items of interest to the sports community.
March 25Youth soccer
Deadline for registration, Port Hardy Youth Soccer Association. Pick up forms at Recreation Centre counter, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Mon.-Fri.
March 25-26Floor hockey
Bear Cup Tournament at Old Robert Scott gym. 4-on-4, $50 per team, age groups13-15 and 16-18 years. Register at Bear’s Place (Robert Scott gym) or call 250-949-0343.
March 28Youth soccer
Deadline for registration, Port McNeill Youth Soccer Association. Pick up forms at Timberland Sports.
Hockey awardsPort McNeill Minor Hockey Association awards, 7 p.m., Sunset Elementary School.
March 29Hockey awards
North Island Eagles hockey pot luck dinner and awards, 6:30 p.m., Port Alice Community Centre.
April 2-4Floor hockey
Suicide Awareness Floor Hockey Tournament, Don Cruickshank Memorial Arena, Port Hardy. Men’s, women’s divisions, registration $250 per team. To register, call Victor at 250-902-2688 or Ethyl, 250-949-1964.
April 10Youth soccer
Youth soccer referee clinic for mini division, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Port McNeill. To register, or to volunteer as a coach, call Sarah at 250-949-6687.
April 29-May 1Soccer
Port McNeill Mud Bowl Tournament. NISS track, Sunset Elem. and Cheslakees Elem. fields. Game times tba.
Bantams start slowly at provincialsGazette staffThe North Island Eagles
rep bantam hockey team
had high hopes entering
this week's Tier 3 provincial
championships in Smithers.
But those hopes may have
been dashed by losses in the
team's first two tournament
games earlier this week.
Skating to a 2-2 tie with
Revelstoke in the second
period of their Sunday open-
er, the bantams watched as
Revelstoke pulled away to a
9-3 win.
The Eagles, who rolled
unbeaten through the
Vancouver Island playoffs
to earn the provincial berth,
seemed to be back on track
when they jumped to a 2-0
lead over Terrace Monday
afternoon.
But Terrace tied the game
in the opening period and
went on to a 7-5 win.
The bantams improved to
1-2 in the tournament by
overcoming an early defi-
cit to defeat Whistler 6-4
in Tuesday's early morning
game.
The squad, which includes
several players appear-
ing at provincials for the
third straight year, had one
more game in pool play late
Tuesday, but were a longshot
to earn a top-two pool finish
and a berth in Wednesday's
semifinals.
The tournament wraps up
today with the third-place
and championship games.
Clockwise from above: Lexie Murgatroyd of Port McNeill skates to a runner-up finish; Alyssa Busch of Port Hardy catches big air; Amy Parker of Port McNeill glides past the judges' stand. J.R. Rardon photos
Skaters take spotlight
J.R. RardonGazette staffPORT McNEILL — Karly
Dutcyvich, Whitney Murgatroyd
and Brenna Jardine each claimed
gold medals Saturday as the
Port McNeill Figure Skating
Club enjoyed an unqualified
success as first-time hosts of the
Barbara Rasmussen Memorial
Figure Skating Competition.
The 35th annual competition,
held in Courtenay through its
first 34 years, drew 115 skaters
from seven Vancouver Island
clubs to Chilton Regional
Arena.
A small army of parents and
other volunteers from the local
club configured the arena for the
competition and transformed
the image room upstairs with an
awards podium and backdrop.
A shortage of volunteers in
the Comox Valley this season
had threatened the event with
its first break since it began in
1977. The Port McNeill club
was initially approached about
hosting the competition in
Courtenay, but due to logistics
and travel opted instead to bring
the event here.
Rasmussen was a longtime
figure skating coach on the
North Island, who coached in
Port Hardy, Port Alice and Port
McNeill as well as the Comox
Valley before losing her life in
an automobile accident.
Current Port McNeill Figure
Skating Club coach Elizabeth
Kines was a student of
Rasmussen’s and was injured
in the same accident. Local club
officials cited the importance
of the competition to Kines as
a major reason for taking it on
this year.
The club is not expected to
host the Rasmussen event next
year, as it will be presenting its
bi-annual Ice Carnival in 2012.
On Saturday, Dutcyvich won
top honours in the Senior bronze
women’s division; Murgatroyd
won the Preliminary women’s
11&over title; and Jardine, of
Port Hardy, claimed the top spot
in Canskate group 3.
Silver medals for the Port
McNeill club went to Lexie
Murgatroyd in the Pre-
preliminary women’s 9-11
division; to Sidney Hamilton
in Preliminary women 11-over;
to Mikayla Walton in Junior
bronze women 13-over; to
Rebecca Griffith in Canskate
group 6; to Lisa Cochrane in
Junior silver women’s competi-
tion; and to Alyssa Rowe in the
Gold women’s skate.
Bronze winners were Carley
Bobb, Saiya Gachter, Port
Hardy’s Alyssa Busch and
Alison Gurney.
Competition results appear in Sports Scoreboard, page 13.
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KARLY DUTCYVICHThe Port McNeill figure skater won first place in the Senior
Bronze Women’s class Saturday during the 35th annual Barbara Rasmussen Memorial Competition at Chilton
Regional Arena.
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right here in BC!Charlotte Scragg of Port McNeill slides beak-first down the slope at the obstacle course race during Kids Fest Saturday at Mount Cain Ski Area. Below, Jesse Sewell appeared as "Stewie" from The Family Guy television program to rock the mountain, and Layla Hatelt shows off her face painting. Sandy Grenier photos
Kids stake claim on Mt. Cain
Gazette staffMore than 70 young-
sters, a record turnout,
made the annual Kids
Fest at Mount Cain
Ski Area a big success
Saturday.
Held in blowing snow
for much of the day, the
event featured races, an
obstacle course, snow
sculptures, face paint-
ing and various arts and
crafts.
Entirely volunteer-
run, Kids Fest was
backed by sponsor-
ship of North Island
businesses ranging
from Port Hardy, Port
McNeill and Sointula
to Campbell River and
Courtenay.
Awards were handed
out to top finishers in
each age group in races
and obstacle course.
Results appear in Scoreboard, page 13.
Gazette staffBouncing back in
impressive fashion
after a disappoint-
ing playoff loss, the
North Island Eagles
rep midgets stormed
through last weekend's
Port Alberni tourna-
ment and claimed the
championship with a
7-1 romp over Calgary
in the final.
Earlier, the Midgets
ripped Vancouver 11-2,
beat Peninsula 10-1
and topped Richmond
5-2 to claim the top
spot in their pool.
The Eagles then
broke open a see-saw
battle against Mission
in the semifinals with
four third-period goals
to advance to the final.
Stevyn Ruel and
Lucas Robertson split
time in goal for the
team throughout the
tournament, with
Robertson getting the
win in the final.
Slo-pitch to startThe ice is out, spring
has arrived and the call
has gone out to slo-
pitch participants in
Port Hardy.
Anyone interested in
playing or refereeing in
the coming season are
invited to call David
Deans at North Star
Cycle & Sports, 250-
949-7221.
Dean is tentatively
planning to hold the
annual Icebreaker tour-
nament the first week-
end in May.
Youth floor hockeyThe first Bear Cup
youth floor hockey
tournament will be held
Friday and Saturday at
the former Robert Scott
Elementary School
gymnasium.
The entry fee is $50
per team for the 4-on-4
format, and prizes will
be awarded to the top
three teams in 11-13
and 14-16 age divi-
sions.
Register at Bear's
Place in the Robert
Scott gym, or by call-
ing 250-949-0343.
Midget reps win Alberni tourneySportsBriefs
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FIGURE SKATING
35th Barbara RasmussenMemorial Competition
Mar. 19, 2011At Chilton Regional Arena
Top 5 and Port McNeill FSC results
Prelim. Women 11+ — 1. Whitney Murgatroyd, PM; 2. Sidney Hamilton, PM; 3. Carley Bobb, PM; 4. Kaitlyn Lasota, PM; 5. Darian Murgatroyd, PM; 6. Asia Prest, PM; 7. Karlie Shambrook, PM; 9. Kierra Shambrook, PM; 12. Maddy Chester, PM.Prelim. Women 10-under — 1. Jenni Peniuk, Camp. River; 2. Kaylee Lasota, Comox; 3. Lauren Wigard, Comox; 4. Shayna Usipuik, Comox.Jr. Bronze Women 12-under — 1. Savannah Wasden, CR; 2. Brianna Leonard Neva, Fuller Lake.Jr. Bronze Women 13+ — 1. Tiffany Tran, Gold River; 2. Mikayla Walton, PM; 3. Mariah Hooper, GR; 4. Rebecca MacDonald, CR; Leana Tremblay, CR.
Canskate:Group 1 — 1. Analie Oldale, Comox; 2. Taya Brideau, CR; 3. Aspen Sutherland, Mt. Arrowsmith; 4. Shea Watson, CR; 5. Kenya McRoberts-Stofi e, CR.Group 2 — 1. Brielle Varasteh, FL; 2. Jazmin Wheeler, FL; 3. Marisa Thomson, Comox; 4. Alexandria Uzzell-Paulos, CR; 5. Gracie MacLeod, Comox.Group 3 — 1. Brenna Jardine, PM; 2. (tie) Joel Blackburn, Comox; Kamryn Brown, CR; and Ashley Koziel, GR.Group 4 — 1. Amber Pitt, GR; 2. (tie) Julia Brenner, CR; and Samantha Clowes, CR; 4. Nora Goeschick, FL; 5. Alicia Karmazynski, GR.Group 5 — 1. Joshua Wheeler, FL; 2. Kaylan Chipchase, Comox; 3. Nina Kovacik, Sooke; 4. Anna Bissonette, CR; 5. Elizabeth Van Horne-Wall, Comox.Group 6 — 1. Charlotte Mather, GR; 2. Sophie Bouey, Comox; 3. Saiya Gachter, PM; 4. Natasha Grafton, PM; 5. Kiarra Balzer, Sooke.Group 7 — 1. Nicole Posner, CR; 2. Rebecca Griffi th, PM;
3. Chance Nobert, FL; 4. Laira Kate Cantor, Comox; 5. Myrthe Haddeman, CR.Elementary Women 8-10 — 1. Zoe McDougall, Comox; 2. Caiden Varasteh, FL; 3. Kaitlyn Dreger, CR; 4. Ashley Grant, GR; 5. Paige Shillito, GR.Elementary Women 11+ — 1. Haejin Cho, Comox; 2. Asia Crowther, Comox; 3. Kaelyn Bilcik, CR; 4. Rhianna Smith, Sooke; 5. Madeline Howarth, CR.Jr. Bronze Men — 1. Blake Strachan, CR; 2. Dustin Lucas, Comox.Sr. Bronze Women — 1. Karly Dutcyvich, PM; 2. Vanessa Mae Harrison, CR; 3. Alyssa Busch, PM; 4. Rachael Casanave, Comox; 5. Amy Parker, PM.Jr. Silver Women — 1. Meghan Taylor, Comox; 2. Lisa Cochrane, PM.Gold Women — 1. Karley Talbot; 2. Alyssa Rowe, PM; 3. Alison Gurney, PM; 4. Hannah Chester, PM.Introductory Interpretive — 1. Dustin Lucas, Comox; 2. Jordan Barrett, FL.Pre-juvenile Women — 1. Kelsey Lasota, Comox; 2. Nicolette Vinnedge, Comox.Pre-preliminary Women 9-11 — 1. Jade Paganelli, Comox; 2. Lexie Murgatroyd, PM; 3. Jillian Bugar, GR; 4. Stephanie Colmer, CR; 5. Larissa Gedlaman, GR; 6. Tyanna Laming, PM.Pre-preliminary Women 12+ — 1. Lucinda Grant, GR; 2. Megan Hay, CR; 3. Kyra Olsen, Comox; 4. Mckenzie Shillito, GR; 5. Dawson German, Comox.
SKIING
Kids Fest RacesAt Mount Cain
Saturday, Mar. 19
SkiingFace Race
Girls 4-6 years: 1. Ainsley Davidson, 44.59 seconds; 2. Joni McConnell, 45.13; 3. Anna Davidson, 60.27; 4. Harper Pingle, no time.Girls 7-9: 1. Kelsey Howich, 34.90; 2. Ali Milne, 35.95; 3. Ellie McConnell, 36.5; 4. Charlotte Scragg, 37.7; 5. Stella Pingle, 46.78; 6. Stephanie Lacasse, 54.15; 7. Maia Stanton, 54.56; 8.
Jane Dutcyvich, 56.20; 9. Louise Olesen, 78.0.Boys 7-9: 1. Kellen Warkentin, 30.15; 2. Matthew Ravai, 33.90; 3. Zach Loveless, 35.68; 4. Ethan Hanlon, 1:27.27.Girls 10-12: 1. Tara Warkentin, 30.0; 2. Molly Lash-Burrows, 31.72; 3. Hope McClendon, 33.8; 4. Bessie Prevost, 38.68; 5. Hannah Taylor, 40.94; 6. Danielle Lacasse, 41.18; 7. Sara Cai, 44.80.Boys 10-12: 1. Jesse Sewell, 29.53; 2. Chance McClendon, 30.43; 3. Ethan Milne, 35.15; 4. Finn Steiner, 37.94; 5. Tai Orser, 42.2; 6. Jaylon Grenier, 45.3; 7. Malcolm Blid, 45.3; 8. Iain Sov, no time.Girls under 15: 1. Jenna Cowan, 30.53; 2. Kieran McDougal, 47.59; 3. Anna-Lena Steiner, 1:28.0.Boys under 15: 1. Adrian Walker-Burroughs, 28.2; 2. Ryan Cai, 38.21.
Bunny HillGirls 4-6: 1. Madison Grenier; 2. Natalie Field; 3. Kaitlyn Sanders; 4. Layla Hatelt.Boys 4-6: 1. Isaac Koel; 2. Jacob Ravai; 3. Nolan Field; 4. Clem Loveless; 5. Tim Olesen; 6. Elijah Hatelt; 7. Dayton Arbason.Girls 7-9: 1. Adrian Heemels; 2. Araya Wagnor; 3. Evelyn Sov; 4. Anawren Burgess-Griffi th; 5. Sahara Marshall; 6. Kaitlyn Wilson.Boys 7-9: 1. Keenan Saunders; 2. Peyton Dugas; 3. Ethan Wagnor; 4. Koen Harwood; 5. Nicholas Miller; 6. Davis McFetrick-Inglis.Girls 10-12: 1. Raven Griffey; 2. Shelby Wilson.
SnowboardFace Race
Girls 10-12: 1. Bella Stanton, 54.30; 2. Ocean Bacon, 72.34; 3. Kashia Cook, 1:26.06.Boys 10-12: 1. Robert Burgess-Griffi th, 36.7; 2. Dexter Lash-Burrows, 45.6; 3. Hayden Argyle, 47.82; 4. Patrick Hanlon, 1:00.21.Girls under 15: 1. Charlotte Sanderson, 40.6.Boys under 15: 1. Isaiah Dello, 37.35.
Bunny Hill1. Ocean Argyle; 2. Ocean Holms; 3. Jayden Holms.
Sports Scoreboard
J.R. RardonGazette staffPORT HARDY — With the
2011 season about to start, the
Triport Dragonboat Society is
seeking paddlers interested in
either recreational or competi-
tive opportunities in the increas-
ingly popular sport.
Early-bird registration is
under way and will continue
through the end of March for
spots in one of the society’s
three boats, in Port Hardy, Port
McNeill and Sointula.
The fee is $150 per person
for two practices per week, and
covers the duration of the season
from April through September.
For one practice per week the
cost is $100. After Mar. 31 the
fee will increase $25.
Special senior (60-over) and
youth (13-18 years) rates apply
for registration of full teams,
which are 20-22 paddlers per
boat. That team cost is $1,000
for the season.
Triport Dragonboat Society
provides the boats, paddles and
safety training. New members
will need to provide their own
personal flotation device, foot-
wear and clothing appropriate
for a wet environment.
Registration forms may be
picked up in Port Hardy at
Irene Paterson and Associates,
Cafe Guido and the Chamber of
Commerce Visitor’s Centre; in
Port McNeill at Gus’s Bar and
Grill and Progressive Diesel; and
in Sointula at the Post Office.
Various practice times
throughout the week and week-
end will be available, said Irene
Paterson of the society’s execu-
tive board.
“We try to work around peo-
ple’s schedules as much as pos-
sible,” Paterson said. “If people
are concerned about getting a
practice time that works for
them, they can fill out a form
and bring it in with their prefer-
ences, then pay when they get
placed with a team.
“The sooner people are reg-
istered, the sooner teams can
let the scheduler know their
preferred practice times.”
Spots are also available for
those interested in the sport who
may be unable or unwilling to
paddle, including coaching and
helming the boats.
The society, which began with
the arrival of its first boat in
2008, has been expanding since.
Last season, several teams
competed in regattas in
Nanaimo, Victoria, Comox and
Port Alberni, and the society
capped its year by hosting its
first regatta before a sizable
crowd on the waterfront at
Rotary Park in Port Hardy.
Paterson said the local regat-
ta will return this season, the
weekend of Sept. 10, and that
teams from down-Island will be
invited to take part.
For more info, email triport-
Dragonboat registration open
Warriors cap banner season with winJ.R. RardonGazette staffPORT HARDY —
The Warriors of Port
Hardy had already
clinched the top spot in
the North Island Men’s
Commercial Hockey
League. On the final
weekend of play, they
made sure they didn’t
back into the champion-
ship.
Jake Colbourne, Trygg
Carlson and Shelby
Cockell scored two goals
each Friday night as the
Warriors topped the Port
Hardy Bulls 6-2 and took
home league bragging
rights until next season.
The Warriors kept
constant pressure on the
Bulls and goalkeeper
Derek Le Boeuf, and
were especially domi-
nant through the first
period. Some acrobatic
work in net by Le Boeuf
kept the game within 2-1
until late in the opening
period, when Colbourne
chipped in a third
Warriors goal with 2:34
remaining and Cockell
buried a wrist shot with
19 seconds left as they
padded their lead to 4-1
at intermission.
The Bulls tightened
up their backcheck after
the break and got a few
more shots on winning
goalie Jason Saunders,
but never got closer than
4-2 on Barney Wilson’s
rebound tally at 3:40 of
the second.
Lucas Noel also scored
for the Bulls, while
Chad Mackenzie had
two assists and Shawn
Patterson added a help-
er.
Jordan Nicholson
had two assists and
Cockell and Arlo Kueber
chipped in singles for the
Warriors.
The Warriors bolted
out to a fast start in
league play, then over-
came a midseason swoon
and a late charge by the
Port McNeill Ice Devils.
They essentially clinched
the league title with a
win over the Devils two
weeks earlier, prior to
the break for Port Alice’s
Oscar Hickes Memorial
tourney.
Port Hardy Bulls goalie Derek Le Boeuf joins teammate Curtis Martyn behind the net as they try to disrupt the attack of the Warriors' Jordan Nicholson Friday at Don Cruickshank Memorial Arena. J.R. Rardon photo
Members of the Port Hardy Tsunami Dragons compete in last year's Triport Dragonboat Society regatta on the Port Hardy Waterfront. J.R. Rardon photo
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Happy Birthday
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to parents Rebekah & Sean Daugherty, Leesburg, Virginia
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Gazette staffNational and provin-
cial newspaper awards for 2010 will soon be awarded, and once again the North Island Gazette will be repre-sented as a finalist in several categories.
The Gazette, which was honoured as Canada’s Best All-
Around Newspaper within its circulation category a year ago, received two nomina-tions for the national Canadian Community Newspaper Awards.
The Gazette is nomi-nated in the Outstanding Community Service category for its Christmas Hamper
Fund program and coverage, and cartoon-ist Lawrence Woodall was nominated for best local cartoon among papers with circulation under 10,000.
In the BC/Yukon Community N e w s p a p e r s Association awards (known as the Ma
Murray Awards), the Gazette was nominated in the special section category for the Our Coast supplement.
The national and provincial awards pre-sentations will be held on consecutive nights April 29 and 30 at the River Rock Casino in Richmond.
Gazette staffIn response to the
devastating earth-quake and tsunami that hit Japan last week, Coastal Community Credit Union is accept-ing donations on behalf of the Canadian Red Cross for its relief efforts in Japan.
CCCU members, clients and the com-munity at large inter-ested in helping the Red Cross are invited to make their dona-tion in cash or as a cheque at any Coastal Community branch across Vancouver Island and the Gulf
Islands. Please make cheques payable to ‘Coastal Community – Japan Earthquake.’ For those interested, tax receipts for donations of $10 or more will be issued directly by The Canadian Red Cross.
Also last week, Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General Shirley Bond announced the Province will provide $500,000 to the Red Cross in support of emergency relief efforts in Japan.
“British Columbia has a history of sup-porting countries that face catastrophic events
and these funds will help provide immedi-ate medical and emer-gency support for the people of Japan during this terrible tragedy,” said Bond. “We are also encouraging all British Columbians to consider reaching out
through aid agencies like the Red Cross to provide further help.”
To learn more about the Canadian Red Cross relief efforts in Japan or to make a donation visit: www.redcross.ca or call 1 800 418-1111.
Gazette award finalist
CCCU aids Japan relief fund
North Island Church ServicesPORT HARDY BAPTIST CHURCHCorner of Trustee & Highland
Morning Service 11:00 am Plus regular family activities
Office: 250-949-6844www.porthardybaptistchurch.ca
Pastor: Kevin Martineau11/11
ST. COLUMBA ANGLICAN UNITED
9190 Granville St. Port HardyPhone 250-949-6247
11:00 a.m. Sunday School and ServiceWed., 12:00 noon Bible Study11:00 am Midweek Eucharist
Everyone welcomeMeeting rooms available
Rev. Rob Hutchison [email protected]
11/11FULL GOSPEL CHURCH
2540 Catala Place Port McNeill(across from Firehall)
Sunday10:30 am - Morning Worship Church Office 250-956-4741 Youth Pastor: Steve Taylor
Cell: 250-527-0144Office hours: 10am-4pm Mon-Thurs
Visitors always welcomewww.portmcneillfullgospel.org
11/11
CHRIST CHURCH ANGLICANAlert Bay
Sunday Services - 10 amReverend Lincoln Mckoen
1-250-974-5844Warden Flora Cook
250-974-5945Warden Joan Stone
250-974-223411/11
ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP“A non-traditional connecting point
for North Island Christians”- Monthly “large group” gatherings
- Food, Fellowship & Encouragement- Home-Group gatherings and studies
Go to www.MyNewChurch.ca or phone Pastor Rick Ivens
at 250-230-5555 for more info. Our next gathering: Sun. March 6th
1 PM - Pot-luck Lunch at the Scout/Guide Hall in Port McNeill
Everyone welcome... bring a friend!11/11
SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH
4680 Byng Rd. Port HardyPastor George Hilton
250-949-8925 or 250-949-8826“Everyone welcome”
Saturday Services9:30am - Bible Study groups
10:45am - Worship/Praise serviceWednesday @ 7pm - Prayer meeting
Avalon Adventist Jr. Academy Offering Christian Education
250-949-824311/11
NORTH ISLAND CATHOLIC CHURCHES
Sunday MassesSt. Mary’s Port McNeill: 9am
St. Bonaventure Port Hardy: 11amSt. Theresa’s Port Alice: 1st & 2nd Sundays 9am
3rd, 4th, & 5th Sunday 1:30pmAlert Bay: 2nd & 4th Sundays 10am Father Roger Poblete 250-956-3909
11/11
PORT MCNEILL BAPTIST CHURCH
2501 Mine RoadSunday
9:45 am (Sept-June) - Sunday School11:00 am - Worship Service
7:00 pm - Evening FellowshipYouth Group Wed - 7:00 pm
Children’s Programs & Adult Bible Studies are scheduled throughout the year.
For information contactPastor Dave Purdy • 250-956-4737
11/11
LIGHTHOUSE RESOURCE CENTRE
• Chaplain Services• Bible Studies
• Spiritual Counselling • Weekly AA Groups
(8635 Granville St. Port Hardy)250-949-8125
11/11
PORT HARDYCHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP
at Providence Place, 7050 Rupert StSunday Worship 10:30 am & 7 pm
Tuesday Prayer 7:30 pmMidweek Biblestudies - Call the church
for time and place250-949-6466
Pastor George & Karen Ewald (home) 250-949-9674
E-Mail:[email protected]/11
PORT ALICE ANGLICAN- UNITED FELLOWSHIP
Sunday Services - 4pmReverend Rob Hutchison
1-250-949-6247 Box 159, Port Alice
You are extended a special invitation to share in our Services
11/11ST. JOHN GUALBERT UNITED
ANGLICAN CHURCH250-956-3533
Email: [email protected] Worship & Sunday School
9:00amThursdays 4 pm Bible Study
Thursdays 11:00 am Midweek EucharistReverend Rob Hutchison
All Welcome175 Cedar Street Port McNeill
11/11GWA’SALA-’NAKWAXDA’XW SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST
CHURCHat entrance to Tsulquate Village
(8898 Park Dr)Saturday/Sabbath
10:15 am-Sabbath School11:30 am-Worship Service
Pastor Randy Elliott 250-230-1885 cell
11/11
The ‘Namgis Health Centre is Seeking a
Community Health Representative
Specific to Elders (CHR)
Responsibilities: By working in a variety of programs, the
CHR fosters wellness and independent living
amongst infants, youths, adults and elders. As
well, the CHR assists with educational classes,
health clinics, and undertakes home visits.
Experience:
with First Nations People
working in a health organization
program scheduling
communication skills
Postnatal, Early Childhood. Chronic
Protection
facilitation
Team
Qualifications:
Deadline for Applications: April 15, 2011
For more information on these positions,
please contact:
COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
COMING EVENTS
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CALL FOR ENTRIES9TH ANNUAL
Kitty Coleman WoodlandArt & Bloom Festival.
Fine Art and Quality Crafts Juried Show.
Presented in a spectacular outdoor setting May 21,22, 23
Applications for Artisans are available at
woodlandgardens.ca or phone 250-338-6901
COMING EVENTS
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COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
INFORMATION
CRISIS LINE
250-949-6033or
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PERSONALS
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Port Hardy meets every Wednesday & Saturday at the Upper Island Public Health Unit on Gray Street at 8pm. Sundays at the Salvation Army Lighthouse, 8635 Granville St., at 7pm.
COMING EVENTS
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PERSONALS
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LOST AND FOUND
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TRAVEL
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CANCEL YOUR TIMESHARE No Risk Program. STOP Mort-gage & Maintenance Pay-ments Today. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Free Consul-tation. Call Us Now. We Can Help! 1-888-356-5248.
COMING EVENTS
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SELL/RENT YOUR TIME-SHARE FOR CASH!!! Our Guaranteed Services will Sell/ Rent Your Unused Timeshare for CASH! Over $95 Million Dollars offered in 2010! w w w. s e l l a t i m e s h a r e . c o m (800)640-6886.
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ADMINISTRATION
OFFICE/ADMINISTRATOR is needed for F/T position in busy in offi ce in Port Hardy. Current Excel & Word skills re-quired. Email resume to: [email protected]
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES
BE YOUR Own Boss with Great Canadian Dollar Store. New franchise opportunities in your area. Call 1-877-388-0123 ext 229, visit our websitewww.dollarstores.com today
COMING EVENTS
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES
COKE & CANDY Vending Route. Local Hi-Traffi c Loca-tions. Earn $40+ per year. Fast & Safe Investment Re-turn. Secure Your Future- Be the Boss! Factory Direct Pric-ing. 1-888-570-0892. Must Sell!
FAMILIES EARNING More. Work from home part or full-time. No selling. No inventory. No parties. No large invest-ment or risk. Visit www.familiesearningmore.com
HELP WANTED
SMALL ADS GET BIG RESULTS! Call 310.3535
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES
HOMEWORKERS GET paid daily! Now Accepting: SimpleFull/Part Time Data Entry &Online Computer RelatedWork is available. No fees orcharges to participate. StartToday, www.BCWOC.com
HOMEWORKERS NEEDED Immediately! Home-Based In-come Opportunity open toboth Men & Women. No Expe-rience Needed... All you needis a computer & internet con-nection. www.HomeWorkersNetwork.com
HELP WANTED
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North Island Church ServicesPORT HARDY BAPTIST CHURCHCorner of Trustee & Highland
Morning Service 11:00 am Plus regular family activities
Office: 250-949-6844www.porthardybaptistchurch.ca
Pastor: Kevin Martineau11/11
ST. COLUMBA ANGLICAN UNITED
9190 Granville St. Port HardyPhone 250-949-6247
11:00 a.m. Sunday School and ServiceWed., 12:00 noon Bible Study11:00 am Midweek Eucharist
Everyone welcomeMeeting rooms available
Rev. Rob Hutchison [email protected]
11/11
FULL GOSPEL CHURCH2540 Catala Place Port McNeill
(across from Firehall)Sunday
10:30 am - Morning Worship Church Office 250-956-4741 Youth Pastor: Steve Taylor
Cell: 250-527-0144Office hours: 10am-4pm Mon-Thurs
Visitors always welcomewww.portmcneillfullgospel.org
11/11
CHRIST CHURCH ANGLICANAlert Bay
Sunday Services - 10 amReverend Lincoln Mckoen
1-250-974-5844Warden Flora Cook
250-974-5945Warden Joan Stone
250-974-223411/11
ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP“A non-traditional connecting point
for North Island Christians”- Monthly “large group” gatherings
- Food, Fellowship & Encouragement- Home-Group gatherings and studies
now underway! Go to www.MyNewChurch.ca or phone Pastor Rick Ivens
at 250-230-5555 for more info. Time for a change in your life?
Everyone is welcome!11/11
SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH
4680 Byng Rd. Port HardyPastor George Hilton
250-949-8925 or 250-949-8826“Everyone welcome”
Saturday Services9:30am - Bible Study groups
10:45am - Worship/Praise serviceWednesday @ 7pm - Prayer meeting
Avalon Adventist Jr. Academy Offering Christian Education
250-949-824311/11
NORTH ISLAND CATHOLIC CHURCHES
Sunday MassesSt. Mary’s Port McNeill: 9am
St. Bonaventure Port Hardy: 11amSt. Theresa’s Port Alice: 1st & 2nd Sundays 9am
3rd, 4th, & 5th Sunday 1:30pmAlert Bay: 2nd & 4th Sundays 10am Father Roger Poblete 250-956-3909
11/11
PORT MCNEILL BAPTIST CHURCH
2501 Mine RoadSunday
9:45 am (Sept-June) - Sunday School11:00 am - Worship Service
7:00 pm - Evening FellowshipYouth Group Wed - 7:00 pm
Children’s Programs & Adult Bible Studies are scheduled throughout the year.
For information contact
11/11
LIGHTHOUSE RESOURCE CENTRE
(8635 Granville St. Port Hardy)250-949-8125
11/11
PORT HARDYCHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP
at Providence Place, 7050 Rupert St
Sunday Worship 10:30 am & 7 pmTuesday Prayer 7:30 pm
Midweek Biblestudies - Call the church for time and place
250-949-6466Pastor George & Karen Ewald
(home) 250-949-9674E-Mail:[email protected]
11/11
PORT ALICE ANGLICAN- UNITED FELLOWSHIP
Sunday Services - 4pm
Reverend Rob Hutchison1-250-949-6247
Box 159, Port AliceYou are extended a special invitation to
share in our Services11/11
ST. JOHN GUALBERT UNITEDANGLICAN CHURCH
250-956-3533
Email: [email protected] Worship & Sunday School
9:00amThursdays 4 pm Bible Study
Thursdays 11:00 am Midweek EucharistReverend Rob Hutchison
All Welcome
175 Cedar Street Port McNeill11/11
GWA’SALA-’NAKWAXDA’XW SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST
CHURCHat entrance to Tsulquate Village
(8898 Park Dr)
Saturday/Sabbath
10:15 am-Sabbath School
11:30 am-Worship Service
Pastor Randy Elliott
250-230-1885 cell11/11
www.northislandgazette.com Thursday, March 24, 201116
THE COMPANY
Western Forest Products Inc. is an integrated Canadian forest products company located on Vancouver Island that is committed to the safety of our employees, the culture of performance and the discipline to achieve results. We are currently seeking a fully experienced Swamper for our Holberg Forest Operation, located in Holberg, B.C.
THE POSITION
Reporting to the Road Foreman, a Swamper works under the direction of the Driller/Blaster to construct logging roads.
QUALIFICATONS
• Have a proven safe conscientious attitude.• Be in good physical condition to perform the job (i.e. packing powder,
changing drill steel, etc.)• Be self-motivated and be capable of working alone.• Be quali ed to operate a chainsaw.• Have mechanical aptitude to help with mechanical repairs.• Be able to read a map.• Have a current Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) certi cate
or be willing to obtain one once hired.• Level III First-aid ticket would be an asset• Have a valid driver’s licence.
This is an USW hourly union position with a rate of $25.89 per hour and a comprehensive bene t package. Details of the collective agreement can be viewed at http://www.westernforest.com/careers/collective_agreements.php.
If you believe you possess the skills and quali cations we require for this position, please reply in con dence by Friday, March 25, 2011, to:
Human Resources DepartmentWestern Forest Products Inc.3rd Floor, 435 Trunk Road
Duncan, BC V9L 2P9Fax (250) 748-3177
E-mail: [email protected]
As only short list candidates will be contacted, we thank you in advance for your interest.
SWAMPER
School District No. 85Requires a
SPECIAL NEEDS NOON HOUR SUPERVISOR
Pay Rate: $20.52 per hour
Location: Eagle View Elementary School
Hours of Work: 1 hr per day/5 hrs per week/10
months per year
Start Date: ASAP
Reporting To: Mr. George Markides, Principal,
EVES
Qualifications:Applicants must have:
Dogwood Certificate or equivalent)
supplemented by training applicable to work
situation.
relationships and communicate effectively
with school staff and students.
special needs.
oral and written instructions. Valid Level I
first aid certificate.
working with students with special needs.
Please complete an Application Form – CUPE;
which is downloadable at www.sd85.bc.ca
Career Opportunities, Support Staff.
Closing date for applications is 4:00 p.m. Thursday March 29, 2011 and quote
posting #43.SD85 thanks all applicants for their interest,
however, only short-listed candidates will be
contacted. This is a CUPE Local 2045 position.
Apply to:
Mr. John Martin, Secretary-Treasurer,
School District No. 85,
Full time Fisheries Biologist Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree in the
biological sciences and previous field experience
in coastal BC. Applicants must also have strong
organizational skills, excellent technical writing
and project management skills, and the ability
to work in remote settings and coordinate field
activities. Candidates must have valid B.C.
driver’s licence and electrofishing certification.
Consulting industry experience with extensive
working knowledge of fisheries requirements
related to industrial developments and their
impacts is desirable as are valid certifications
(i.e. First Aid, Swiftwater safety, WCB diving).
This person will design and undertake fish and
fish habitat field evaluations, manage projects,
supervise field crews, and prepare technical
reports and proposals.
Full time Fisheries Technician Applicants must have a technical diploma or
bachelor’s degree in the biological sciences.
Previous field experience in coastal BC
(minimum 1 field season), strong organizational
and communication skills, mechanical ability,
small boat handling experience, and a willingness
to travel to and work in remote areas as well as a
valid BC driver’s licence. This person will work
with senior staff to assist with field projects and
office activities.
Please submit resume, cover letter,
and references by
April 10, 2011
(Attn: Human Resources)
Wages are industry-competitive.
T: 250-949-9450 · F: 250-949-7656
PO Box 2760 Port Hardy, BC V0N 2P0
[email protected] · www.pacificus.ca
LANDSCAPE
MAINTENANCE
CONTRACTORS
Are invited to bid on lawn and garden
maintenance for our BC Hydro office
located on Byng Road, Port Hardy for
upcoming 2011-2012 season.
This tender closes on March 25th, 2011.
All contractors must be registered with
WorkSafe BC and carry Commercial
Liability.
Information and enquiries are available
only at below contact:
Sandra Huhn, Maintenance Coordinator
250-755-4716
Labourer 1 (Casual Term Position)The preferred candidates will be in good physical
condition, able to work alone or as part of a team,
have effective communication skills, knowledge and
ability to operate small tools and equipment. A full job
description is available at the Municipal Hall or the
District website: www.porthardy.ca
License and completion of Grade 12.
Works Foreman.
your resume to:
District of Port Hardy
Summer Student EmploymentThe District of Port Hardy is accepting applications
for Summer Student Employment with the Operational
Services (Public Works) Dept. The successful
applicants must be in good physical condition as the
job includes physical outdoor work. The applicants
must hold a valid BC Driver’s Licence. Application
deadline: 3:00 pm Thursday April 7, 2011
Please apply in writing with resume to:
Jack Griffiths, Operational Services,
District of Port Hardy, PO Box 68,
Port Hardy, BC, V0N 2P0
or fax cover letter and resume to 250-949-7465.
District of Port Hardy
HELP WANTED HELP WANTED BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES
PUB FOR lease. Dalewood Inn Pub in Port McNeill, BC. 40x40 furnished pub with new heating & air conditioning. Available April 1, 2011. Call Jacob 250-956-3304. w w w . d a l e w o o d i n n . c o m ; [email protected].
HELP WANTED
Call 310.3535
✔ CHECK CLASSIFIEDS!
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES
RESTAURANT FOR Lease. 44 seat restaurant for lease in a busy Motel in Port Hardy. Great potential and ocean view on the inner Harbour. FMI: Glen Lyon Inn & Suites, 6435 Hardy Bay Rd, Port Har-dy, BC. V0N 2P0. Call toll free:1-877-949-7115 or 250-949-7115
HELP WANTED
BUYING - RENTING- SELLINGCall 310.3535
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
MEDICAL OFFICE Trainees needed! Hospitals & doctors need. Medical offi ce & medi-cal admin staff! No experi-ence? Need training? Career training & job placement available! 1-888-748-4126.
DRIVERS/COURIER/TRUCKING
DELIVER RV Trailers for Pay! Successful RV transport com-pany seeking pickup owners to deliver RV’s from US to Cana-da. Paying top rates! www.hori zontransport.com/canada
EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS
DIFFERENCE BETWEEN Men and Boys? Men fi x their toys! Become an Outdoor Power Equipment Technician. Work on watercraft, ATV’s, snowmobiles, etc. Credit to-wards Apprenticeship. GPRC Fairview College Campus. 1-888-999-7882; www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview.
HELP WANTED
HELP WANTED
EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS
FREE WHEELIN’ Excitement - Learn to repair street, off-road and dual sport bikes. Hands-on training. On-campus resi-dences. Great instructors. Challenge 1st year appren-ticeship exam. 1-888-999-7882; www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview.
INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIP-MENT OPERATOR SCHOOL.Locations in Alberta & BC. Hands on real world training. Full sized equipment. Job placement assist. Funding Avail. www.iheschool.com1-866-399-3853
LEARN FROM Home, Earn from home CanScribe Career College offers online courses: Medical Transcription and Computers. Great work at-home opportunities. Enroll to-day! [email protected]
HELP WANTED
BUYING - RENTING- SELLINGCall 310.3535
HELP WANTED
EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS
STUDY ADVENTURE Tour-ism! Train to be an adventureguide in just 9 months. Out-door Recreation & EcotourismCertifi cate. College of NewCaledonia, Valemount, BC. 1-888-690-4422; www.cnc.bc.ca/valemount
WANT TO be a mechanic? Can’t get your foot in the door?General Mechanic program -GPRC Fairview Campus.Hands-on training in HeavyDuty and Automotive Techni-cian. Write apprenticeship ex-ams. On-campus housing. 1-888-999-7882;www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview
HELP WANTED
ACCOUNTING & PAYROLL Trainees Needed! Large &Small Firms Seeking Certifi edA&P Staff Now. No Experi-ence? Need Training? CareerTraining & Job PlacementAvailable. 1-888-424-9417
CDA WANTED Great patients! Great team!
Permanent position, 4 days/week (Mon-Thurs). Exan
computer system, digital radiography, laser, preventive, cosmetic, surgical and implant dental assisting experience is an asset. Please submit your
resume to: Dr. Jolene Benham at
Alderlea Dental Health Centre, 11-301 Festubert Street, Duncan, BC V9L 3T1
250-748-1842 (day) 250-715-1837 (evening)
Fax: 250-748-9868 Email: [email protected]
LEMARE LAKE Logging Ltd., is seeking individuals withcoastal logging experience forthe following camp positions:• Experienced Boom man• Grapple Yarding Operators• Hook tenders• ChasersUnion wages, full benefi ts,camp setting. Level 3 fi rst aidan asset. Please fax resumesto 250-956-4888 or Email:offi [email protected].
HELP WANTED
Your Community, Your Classifi eds. Call 310-3535
School District No. 85Requires a
SPECIAL NEEDS NOON HOUR SUPERVISOR
Pay Rate: $20.52 per hour
Location: Eagle View Elementary School
Hours of Work: 1 hr per day/5 hrs per week/10
months per year
Start Date: ASAP
Reporting To: Mr. George Markides, Principal,
EVES
Qualifications:Applicants must have:
Dogwood Certificate or equivalent)
supplemented by training applicable to work
situation.
relationships and communicate effectively
with school staff and students.
special needs.
oral and written instructions. Valid Level I
first aid certificate.
working with students with special needs.
Please complete an Application Form – CUPE;
which is downloadable at www.sd85.bc.ca
Career Opportunities, Support Staff.
Closing date for applications is 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 29, 2011 and quote
posting #43.SD85 thanks all applicants for their interest,
however, only short-listed candidates will be
contacted. This is a CUPE Local 2045 position.
Apply to:
Mr. John Martin, Secretary-Treasurer,
School District No. 85,
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Karlie Shambrook appeared
to enjoy her time on the
ice during the Barbara
Rasmussen figure-skating
competition Saturday.
J.R Rardon photo
smile...of the week.
GAZETTENORTH ISLAND
Carrie StoneSales Rep
Did you know…My business is to help
you grow your business.
To fi nd out how I can help you
increase sales, give me a call at
250-949-6225 or 250-230-2007or email me at:
HELP WANTED
CURRENT AVAILABLE VACANCIES
9-1-1 FIRE DISPATCHER
For information please visit the
“Employment Opportunities”
page on our websitewww.campbellriver.ca
CUSTOMER SERVICE No Associated Fees
Enjoy this unique and interest-ing position and the associat-ed training. Are you interested
in providing feedback to a Fortune 50 company specifi c
to store conditions and service levels? Hourly rate for driving time, observation time, report
time applies. Mileage reimbursed based on distance associated with assignments. For additional information and
to submit an on line application visit:
https://qualityshopper.org No Associated Fees
FORD PARTS MANAGER-PORT HARDY
Ford and after market parts experience mandatory. Great wage and benefi ts package to the successful candidate. Email resumes to: [email protected] or visit www.davelandonford.com
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Ken ManningGazette staffCorrine Hunt was
honoured with the 2011 National Aboriginal Achievement Award for the Arts during a gala in Edmonton Mar. 11.
“I was complete-ly astounded at being awarded this Achievement in the Arts and to be included among so many great Aboriginal artists such as Daphne Odjig and Norval Morriseau,” Hunt said in an email from Dresden, Germany.
“I feel honoured to be recognized and feel a great responsibility to the roots of my cul-ture and my two home-towns of Alert Bay and Fort Rupert.
“The event itself was fantastic, combin-ing humour and gen-tle accolades for the exceptional recipients from business, educa-tion, health sciences,
etc. It was a big thrill to hang out with Fred Saskamoose, the first aboriginal player in the National Hockey
League. There was a youth luncheon sched-uled where we met with students from the Edmonton area who asked a great deal of questions and inspired me with their spirit.”
Born in Alert Bay of Kwakiutl and Tlingit heritage, Hunt comes from a family of accomplished nation-
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Hunt has exhibited her work in Dusseldorf, Hamburg, Portland, Toronto, Vancouver,
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Corrine Hunt
Local artist nets national accolades
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Trailer park sea lion returned to the wildKaouk, Port Alice’s
“Trailer Park Sea Lion,” has been released back into the wild and appears to be feasting on herring. He also has quite the human fol-lowing.
Kaouk is the male Steller sea lion that baf-fled residents by walk-ing 300 metres to enter the Port Alice trailer park on Dec. 16. DFO and RCMP responded and because Kaouk appeared malnourished (and too interested in humans), Pacific Coastal Airlines gener-
ously flew him to the Vancouver Aquarium’s Marine Mammal Rescue Centre (MMR). He rehabilitated very well, even doubling in weight in his three months there.
Kaouk inspired the students of Port Alice to write a children’s book to fund marine mammal rescue and research and, on Mar. 17 was reintroduced into the wild from Toquart Bay on south-western Vancouver Island, near Barkley Sound.
This location was chosen for its ease of access (Kaouk could be released from land) and because an abun-dant run of herring was known to be in the area. There are other juvenile Steller sea lions nearby and, very significantly, it’s a long way to the Port Alice trailer park!
In all the wonder-ful work done by MMR, Kaouk’s rescue and release back into the wild is a first for them and maybe even for British Columbia. Never before have we humans come together like this to make the effort to rescue and release a Steller sea lion (a species pro-tected under Canada’s Species at Risk Act).
Kaouk continues to
be quite the marine ambassador, offering us the opportunity to learn about his species, his rescue and release, and by being the “test case” for justifying this effort for other sea lions.
For these reasons, and to ensure he is safe and staying wild, Kaouk was satellite tagged. These tags are applied with epoxy and will fall off when Kaouk moults (sometime after June).
DFO and MMR have made this data publicly available so that we can all follow this next chapter in Kaouk’s progress. In his first three days back in the wild, he has criss-crossed through more than 28 km and appears not even to have gone ashore in that time!
You can access his
tracking data, pho-
tographs, video of
his release, and fur-
ther information from
Vancouver Aquarium’s
MMR via www.the-
marinedetective.ca.
(Note that this data is
not as refined as that
available to DFO and
there is a day’s lag
time in the uploading
of locations.)
Jackie Hildering is a biologist, avid scuba diver, and marine edu-cator who lives in Port McNeill.
Kaouk, the male Steller sea lion who wandered into the Port Alice Trailer Park last year, is reintroduced to the wild near Barkley Sound. Peter Olesiuk DFO photo
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