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J.R. RardonGazette editorPORT McNEILL—A contrac-

tor facilitating a test fishery for Fisheries and Oceans Canada will be allowed to store equipment on a trial basis on the town’s year-old concrete dock, following a spirited

debate during Port McNeill’s most recent Town Council meeting.

Roger Paquette, owner of Nanaimo-based Hub City Fisheries, wrote council to request the use of a portion of the small-craft harbour’s drive-on dock to store equipment used to offload the

catch in the DFO test fishery.Councillors Gaby Wickstrom

and Shirley Ackland voiced their reservations, about the precedent it could set for other dock users, and about the storage area requested — a 12-foot strip spanning the entire 50-foot width at the seaward end

of the dock.“It would be in the way of

anyone loading or unloading in that area,” Mayor Gerry Furney

McNeill approves dock requestJuly 31, 2014

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Gazette staffEffective at noon on

July 23, 2014, camp-fires were once again permitted through-out the Coastal Fire Centre’s jurisdic-tion. The Coastal Fire Centre rescinded its campfire prohibition due to forecasted cool and rainy weather conditions.

The following uses are once again allowed:

• campfires, as defined in the wildfire regulation;

• open fires in an outdoor stove.

The long-term fore-cast, however, is for a return to hot and dry conditions later this week. These condi-tions will likely result in the reintroduction of a campfire ban prior to the August long week-end, said the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resources in a release.

The release contains

a reminder that camp-fires cannot be larger than a half-metre high by a half metre wide. Anyone who lights a fire must have a hand tool such a shovel or at least eight litres of water available to fully extinguish it. Never leave a campfire unattended and make sure that the ashes are completely cool to the touch before leaving the area for any length of time.

Small back-yard burning piles (Category 2 fires) remain prohibited within the Coastal Fire Centre, except in Haida Gwaii and the fog zone.

Category 3 open fires continue to be restricted through-out the Coastal Fire Centre’s jurisdiction.

For up to date infor-mation check the wildfire management branch’s website at www.bcwildfire.ca.

Local groups net salmon grantsGazette staffNine North Island

projects have landed funding as part of the Pacific Salmon Foundation’s 2014 Community Salmon Program Grants pro-gram.

The Pacific Salmon Foundation announced $1.5 million in grants to 121 projects in 72 communities across British Columbia through its Community Salmon Program Tuesday.

The grants focus on habitat restoration, salmon enhancement, education, and com-munity awareness. Funding for these grants was generated through sales of the Recreational Fisheries Conservation Stamp, commonly known as the “Salmon Stamp” through Fisheries and Oceans Canada.

“This year’s funding announcement is the largest in the history of the Foundation’s Community Salmon

Program,” said Dr. Brian Riddell, presi-dent and CEO of the Pacific Salmon Foundation “But the most important point is that for every $1 that the Foundation grants another $6 is generated within local communi-ties. This tremendous leverage is what helped the federal government to decide in 2013 to return 100 per cent of Salmon Stamp funds to British Columbia.”

Beneficiaries on the North Island included:

• Cordy Creek Hatchery — received $9,000. Communications and water supply infra-structure damaged in a 2011 windstorm at Cordy Creek to be replaced or upgraded to help with overall hatchery operation;

• Northern Vancouver Island Salmonid E n h a n c e m e n t Association — received $1,100. Funding will be used to purchase new “chill-

ers’ for the classroom so children can con-tinue to learn about the lifecycle of the Pacific salmon.

• Port McNeill Chinook Club — received $2,272. Funds to be used to insert coded wire tags in juvenile salmon to determine the local harvest rate and per-centage of hatchery fish in fisheries;

• Mainland Enhancement of

Salmonid Species Society — received $2,620. Barriers will be removed in three creeks that will increase access and spawning area for salmon; and,

• Salmon Coast Field Station Society — received $1,500 for the purchase of materi-als for safety upgrades in an aluminum boat used extensively for salmon assessment and research activities.

Friends of the Marble River Society received a total of $17,840 to fund four projects:

• $950 to help repair a salmon feeder at the Marble River Hatchery that was damaged by a black bear last year;

• $2,000 to purchase a marine net pen for rearing ocean Marble River Chinook juvenile salmon;

• $2,500 for repairs to infrastructure to allow a semi-natural

rearing channel for Marble River Chinook and Coho juvenile salmon to be used once again; and,

• $12,390 for the replacement of a retaining wall which supports the rearing tanks used in produc-tion of Chinook and Coho salmon for the Marble River.

“Recreational fishing is an important eco-nomic activity which attracts thousands

of visitors to Canada and contributes bil-lions of dollars to our economy every year,” said the Honourable Gail Shea, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans Canada. “The projects funded through the Salmon Stamp and the Government’s contri-bution to the Pacific Salmon Foundation will benefit British Columbia and Yukon communities for years to come.”

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But Coun. Chris Sharpe argued against turning away people who want to bring business to the Town, and said the dock was installed in part as a way to generate income.

“If it’s just an incon-venience for us, that’s not an argument,” he said.

But while the dock does generate revenue through moorage and loading, there is no pro-vision for storage fees in the Town’s Harbour Fee Setting Bylaw — passed by Council just two weeks earlier.

In 2013, Hub City had the same contract and paid $432 for barge storage in addition to a $250 seasonal dock-use fee.

“DFO asked for one thing; Hub City is now asking for more,” trea-surer Dan Rodin noted. “Hub City signed a con-tract on the basis they would have the same

arrangement (as last year). Now, they’re ask-ing for something that’s easier on them.”

But Sharpe, Council’s representative on the Harbour Committee, was unswayed. Acknowledging coun-cil still needed ques-tions answered — what is the nature of the equipment? Would a different spot on the dock be suitable? — he offered to liaise with other committee mem-bers, Administrator Sue Harvey and Hub City to explore the possibility of the arrangement.

After those discus-sions were held, Council approved the storage use on a two-week, trial basis, with a fee to be negotiated.

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Construction is under way on the new inte-grated clinic near Port Hardy Hospital, while renovations are in prog-ress to Port McNeill Medical Clinic while staff operates temporar-ily from Port McNeill Hospital.

“Port McNeill has embraced the model,” said Mitchell, “and Port Hardy will work the same way.”

Mitchell also said the makeup of the Local Working Group, whose recommenda-tions played a major role in pressing for the new clinics, will change in the coming months as the result of a new BCMA rural division of family practice formed

by Mount Waddington’s physicians.

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VICTORIA – A recent column on the B.C. gov-ernment’s decision to raise speed limits on portions of rural highways excited comments from readers.

Some questioned my suggestion that today’s new drivers are worse because they spend their formative years staring at screens in the back seat instead of looking out the window.

There is no doubt that B.C.’s graduated licens-ing system for new driv-ers is more difficult than what my generation faced. Those vehicle stickers with the “L” (for learner, or as teens prefer “loser”) and “N” (for novice, or in teen-speak “nerd”) have been around since 1998. The two steps make get-ting a full driver’s licence a longer, more difficult and expensive process.

Statistics provided by ICBC show what new driv-ers are up against.

First there is the written “knowledge test” to obtain

a learner’s permit. From 2004 to 2008, more than half of applicants failed in their first attempt. Things improved in subsequent years, with a 46-per-cent failure rate in 2009 declin-ing to 42 per cent by 2013.

The first road test required to go from “L” to “N” seems sufficiently harsh. The failure rate has been around 47 per cent in the past six years.

ICBC reports that in the first three years of the graduated licence program,

the new driver crash rate dropped by 16 per cent. In 2003 the required learner and novice period were extended, and restrictions on the novice stage were increased. New driver crashes fell by another 28 per cent.

Those restrictions include the number of pas-sengers and a “zero toler-ance” for alcohol.

Impaired crash and inju-ry statistics aren’t available for drivers in the gradu-ated licence program, only fatalities. They grew as more new drivers were enrolled in the new system, to a high of 24 in 2007, but that declined to 14 by 2012.

There will always be young people who drive impaired, speed or make other fatal errors. But it’s difficult to argue that today’s system in B.C. is lenient.

B.C.’s medical health officers issued a let-ter denouncing the deci-

sion to raise speed limits. Provincial Health Officer Dr. Perry Kendall said higher speeds increase the risk and severity of inci-dents.

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“Research is conclu-sive that at higher speeds, more people are killed and injured in the traffic sys-tem.”

The strategy notes that new technologies such as adaptive cruise control are becoming available. B.C. is also testing electronic highway speed limit signs that change with weather and traffic conditions.

Next comes self-driving vehicle systems, so drivers will be able to check their phones again.

Tom Fletcher is legisla-ture reporter and columnist for Black Press. [email protected].

COMMENTARY

We’ve reached the height of summer and all that comes with it — fun-filled community festivals, lake swimming and weekend camping excursions.

And, of course, fire bans.Luckily the ban put in place recently by the

Coastal Fire Centre was extinguished — albeit temporarily — as a few days of rain cooled off the North Island early last week.

But the announcement of the ban’s rescinding also warned that it is likely to be reinstated as sum-mer temperatures once again pick up.

While a ban does put something of a damper on a planned trip — after all, half the fun of camping is food on a stick — the measures are in place for good reason.

We are lucky enough to live in one of the most beautiful places on earth, and have the luxury of abundant unspoilt wilderness on our doorstep.

Keeping it unspoilt is the challenge.Over the last 10 years in B.C., the Ministry of

Forests, Lands and Natural Resources reports that 38.6 per cent of wildfires were caused by people.

Besides the spectre of wildfire, which admittedly and thankfully is less of a problem on the North Island, anyone involved in the backroad cleanups of recent years knows the scale of illegal dumping once you leave the highway. It’s hard to make it to a campsite without passing enough cans to cover the cost of the hot dogs.

Perhaps we are the ones who are spoiled — numbed to the scale and majesty of our surround-ings.

It really doesn’t get much better than the North Island, folks, and we would do well to preserve what we have.

Remember the old adage, “Leave only footprints, take only memories?”

Whether it’s packing out what we pack in or ensuring that the fire is out before we break camp, we have a duty to ensure that we leave as close to ‘only footprints’ as we can.

As stated previously, it’s the height of summer, so let’s get out there and enjoy all that the North Island has to offer, from the fishing to the fairs, the hikes to the lakes.

But let’s strive to do it respectfully and to leave our surroundings as beautiful as they were when we arrived.

Otherwise memories may be all we have.

Nine local projects enjoyed windfalls from the Paci� c Salmon Foundation this week, the grants earmarked to help fund projects.

The ban on camp-� res is expected to be reimposed in the near future as the hot, dry conditions increase the wild� re risk.

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Dear editor,I was recently dis-

mayed to hear that some parents had complained to their neighbour, who called me at their request, about “teachers” who were using Port Hardy Secondary School to practice music on Tuesday night prior to Filomi Days. Of course you know who those “teachers” were. They were the North Island Community Band —

a group of musicians dedicated to playing music for the North Island.

Oh, there are a num-ber of teachers in the group (quite a few, actually) but they are a community group with permission to use the school as a practice facility. I would note that none of the “teach-ers” who were there are PHSS staff, though one musician works at the school as a CUPE

member, one is a PHSS student, and yet anoth-er happens to work for a certain newspaper.

I question the motives behind the complaint. The band was preparing for the Filomi Days parade; would the people com-plaining rather that the band not participate in the parade because there are “teachers” in it?

This got me think-ing about all the other

things “teachers” do for our communities. I pondered this for a bit then decided to create a list of the things I personally know that teachers are involved in. I know that the list is not complete:

Port Hardy Minor Hockey, Port McNeill Minor Hockey, North Island Eagles Hockey, Port Hardy Soccer, Port McNeill Soccer, Coal Harbour Ceilidh Band, North Island

Community Band, Port Hardy Junior Canadian Rangers, Church groups in the North Island, Filomi Days committee, Fall Fair, Port Hardy Volunteer Fire Department, Port McNeill Volunteer Fire Department, 4 Paws Rescue Society, Cat's Meow, Wild Heart Music, Port McNeill Figure Skating, and a whole host of local fundraising events.

My point is not that

“teachers” should be singled out and com-mended for what they do in the community, but that complain-ing about a volunteer activity that involves striking teachers is short-sighted to say the least.

I know that the lockout/strike may make people unhappy or angry, but it is a normal part of labour relations. Using this to vilify community

volunteers is wrong. If you are angry at teachers striking, per-haps you should ask a teacher to explain what the dispute is all about. Just be prepared for a lengthy answer — they will, of course, try to educate you. That’s what teachers do!

Sincerely,Shawn Gough

Vancouver Island North Teachers’

AssociationLocal President

Classroom heads and community leaders

First response measured and appropriateDear editor,A recent op-ed by the

provincial fire fighters union president makes sev-eral claims about the pro-vincial pre-hospital health care system that require clarification so readers can have a balanced perspec-tive.

To ensure that both ambu-lance and first responder (fire department) resourc-es are dispatched appro-priately, and the public isn’t at risk from emer-gency vehicles driving at high speeds unnecessar-ily, BC Emergency Health

Services (BCEHS) under-took its fifth review of its Resource Allocation Plan (RAP) in 2013. The RAP outlines which resource(s) to assign to each medical call received and how they should respond — lights and siren or routine.

Our evidence-based review found that there is no clinical benefit for patients to have first responders dispatched for several of the call types that they currently attend.

A formal consensus among EMS physicians is that only patients in cardi-

ac or respiratory arrest, or those having total airway obstruction, benefit from a rapid ambulance response. An ambulance is still sent to every call in B.C., how-ever, they are responding without lights and siren more often.

Ambulance dispatch-ers assess the patient’s condition over the phone and prioritize every call for service — people with life-threatening conditions get the fastest response with the highest-trained paramedics available.

When appropriate,

dispatchers notify first responders that there is a patient that would benefit from having firefighters provide first aid as soon as possible. This notifica-tion occurs in seconds, not minutes as stated. First responders remain able to upgrade the call if they have concerns about the ambulance response.

With these changes, ambulances are getting to critically ill or injured patients faster and those with non-life threatening conditions have been wait-ing only a few minutes

more on average. An EMS expert reviewed

the process used to update the RAP and found that the methodology was con-sistent with contemporary best practices nationally and internationally, used robust clinical evidence, and is superior to the pro-cesses used in many major EMS systems.

BCEHS continues to monitor the RAP changes — which have only been implemented for ambu-lances so far, not first responders – on a system-wide basis and review

individual calls when the response was questioned. To date there have been no negative clinical patient outcomes attributed to the RAP changes.

BCEHS greatly values the role of first respond-ers and will continue to work on strengthening this partnership using medi-cal evidence and facts to enhance care and service for patients.

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It was the first dance hosted on Telegraph Cove’s new deck, where seats had been arranged in a square around the dance floor in imitation of a ceremonial Big House. The ocean pro-vided a backdrop for the audience of locals

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Admission to the event was by donation, with proceeds going towards the Gwa’sala-’Nakwaxda’xw School culture program. “We do this to inspire pride and confidence in our kids,” Willie said. “And so that they know where we came from.”

This coming weekend Telegraph Cove Resort and Campground will play host to its annual Craft Fair and Salmon Derby. The Craft Fair takes place Saturday on the boardwalk from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Visitors will have the chance to admire the creative work of local artisans

and enjoy a salmon barbecue. The Salmon Derby takes place Sunday, with awards for the largest salmon and halibut and numer-ous hidden prizes. A salmon potluck dinner

will also take place at the campground at 6 p.m. All proceeds from the $10 entry fee will be donated to the Kokish Hatchery Salmon Enhancement Program.

Above: A young dancer performs a Wild Man of the Woods dance during the second annual Sea Wolf Adventures traditional dance performance on the boardwalk at Telegraph Cove Saturday. Top: Cody Walkus performs an Echo dance, featuring a mask with inter-changeable mouth-pieces.

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Paddlers from far and wide come to take part in the event, which challenges any self-propelled craft to complete a clockwise lap of the island.

With registration lim-ited to 200 each year, the bulk of the field is usually made up of kayakers, although war canoes and rowboats have been among the craft in recent years.

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Clockwise from left: Tundra the wolf explores the lower tennis court Sunday during MusicFest; Stormy Cranmer performs Katy Perry’s Roar at the Kids Got Talent show Saturday; ‘The Wanderer,’ Peyton Brotchie, lets the crowd know the one he loves the best at the Kids Got Talent show; The Purple Pirate poses for a picture with his motley crew before a performance Saturday; Amanda Christianson goes for a spin during the finals of Minute To Win It; Crowds check out the vendors lining the street Saturday.

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Island timeGazette staffALERT BAY—

Hundreds descended on Cormorant Island under blue skies last weekend as Alert Bay hosted its annual SeaFest/MusicFest/ArtFest celebrations.

This year the theme was Treasure Island and featured Kids

Got Talent, crochet, Minute To Win It and Spaghetti Eating con-tests as well as ven-dors, top-class musical acts, the Salmon Run, talented local artists and — fittingly — performances from the Purple Pirate.

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August 2-3Golf

Annual Donny MacLeod Memorial tournament, 9:30 a.m., Port Alice Golf & Country Club. No scorecards and few rules, just the way Donny played. Barbecue, more. To register or for info, call the clubhouse at 250-284-3213.

Motor sportsStock car racing

doubleheader at Tri-Port Speedway, 6 p.m. Saturday, 1 p.m. Sunday. Concession, kids play area, more. $5 adults, $3 youth, $2 seniors.

August 3Paddling

Alert Bay 360 EcoPaddle race, 11 a.m., Government Dock. Registration 8-10:30 a.m.; awards and prizes to follow at 3 p.m. Info, 250-974-8255 or visit www.alertbay360.com.

August 15-17Slo-pitch

Annual OrcaFest Tournament, Port McNeill. Games played at Centennial, Mantic and Hyde Creek fields, beer garden at Centennial Park, Saturday dance, concession. Info, Orma at 250-956-3345.

August 16Golf

Port Alice Golf & Country Club Ladies Open, 9:30 a.m. Rock-n-Roll theme with 18 holes of fun, food and prizes. Info, 250-284-3213.

August 16-17Motor sports

Annual Dirt Bowl stock car champi-onship at Tri-Port Speedway, 6 p.m. Saturday, 1 p.m. Sunday. Concession, kids play area, more. $5 adults, $3 youth, $2 seniors.


Clockwise from top left: Aurellia Nelson and Devin White fight for the ball during the World Cup Soccer Camp tournament in Port McNeill Friday; members of Team Belgium attempt to build a human pyramid on the sidelines; Hannah Leonard leads Team Colombia in a conga line; members of Team Spain show their sup-port from the sidelines during the finals. Elena Rardon

Top of the world at soccer campGazette staffMore than a hun-

dred players partici-pated in the World Cup Soccer Camp across the North Island last week.

The camps, which were led by visit-ing coaches from Victoria, took place in various communi-ties throughout the week and culminated

in a tournament Friday on the North Island Secondary School pitch in Port McNeill.

During the tourna-ment, players split up into teams represent-ing different countries. The teams were then divided into seniors and juniors, and team-mates took turns play-ing while the onlook-ers cheered, danced,

and showed team spir-it from the sidelines. Extra points were awarded for enthusi-asm.

In the final play-offs, Team Spain squared off against Team Belgium, with Belgium taking home the gold.

All players received t-shirts at the end of the tournament.

www.northislandgazette.com Thursday, July 31, 201412 Sports & Recreation

J.R. RardonGazette editorHYDE CREEK—It

wasn’t the champi-onship tournament the North Vancouver Island Baseball League hoped to host, but a weekend doubleheader July 19-20 did manage to provide both post-season atmosphere and tight competition at the local ballfield.

With the defending champion Port Hardy Cubs withdrawing from the league due to low participation this spring, the NVIBL was reduced to a series of mostly imbalanced games between the Port McNeill Rangers and the Hyde Creek Hillbillys, who swept the entire season series by occasionally lopsid-ed scores.

But with several vis-iting players from the Comox Valley travel-ing to take part, the Hyde Creek Hillbillys managed a sweep of the final games of the season against a bol-stered “Rangers” club as sunny skies and a barbecue helped swell the crowd of family, friends and other spec-tators.

“It couldn’t have worked out better,” said Ryan Rushton, who hit his second career home run and added a ground-rule double in the Hillbillys’ wild, 16-14 win Sunday. “With the Courtenay guys coming up, it really brought up the

calibre of play and made the games excit-ing.”

Orginally, the plan was to bring up an entire team from Comox, which partici-pates each year in the Sointula Invitational Tournament May Long Weekend. Only three players were able to make the visit to

Hyde Creek, but they teamed with existing and recently recruit-ed Rangers — and a couple of borrowed Hillbillys — to create a solid squad that made for two days of solid, nine-inning competi-tion on the diamond.

The Hillbillys took a 12-6 win Saturday behind two home runs

from Ivan Hall.Sunday’s slugfest

actually began as a tight pitcher’s duel, with the Rangers tak-ing an early 2-0 lead and holding a 4-3 edge through six innings before the offences

took over.In the top of the

seventh, the Hillbillys plated three runs to jump ahead 6-4, but the Rangers erupted for seven runs in the bottom half to take a commanding 11-6 advantage.

But that outburst was merely a precursor for what was to come, as the Hillbillys answered with nine runs in the eighth — and left the bases loaded — en route to a 15-11 lead. But the Rangers weren’t finished, get-ting a run back in the bottom half on an RBI single by Keadan Egeland of Courtenay and, after the Hillbillys added a run in the ninth on Glenn Moore’s solo home run, scoring three more in the bot-tom of the ninth before Hyde Creek hurler

Jason West coaxed Egeland into a game-ending fielder’s choice with the tying run on base.

The Hillbillys will return the favour in two weeks, traveling to Comox to appear in a weekend tournament.

As far as the long-term future of the team, and the NVIBL, Rushton was optimistic that Port Hardy would return and that Port

McNeill would bounce back with a competi-tive team to restore the league next season.

And, the Hillbillys would like to invite a full Comox-area team to its postseason tour-nament.

“I think a playoffs with us, Port Hardy, Port McNeill and bringing in these guys would make it a really fun tournament,” he said.

Hillbillys sweep in final games

Dave Kines reaches out to tag Rob Cessford during one of the Hillbillies versus Rangers championship games.

Above: Load 'em Up third baseman Steven Clair tags out Cory Miller of the Woodchuckers during Saturday's play in the Woss Lake Fire Department and Rec Centre Slo-Pitch Tournament last weekend.Left: Barney Wilson of Load 'em Up drives a pitch during Saturday's game. Elena Rardon

J.R. Rardon

Load 'Em Uptop in WossGazette staffWOSS—Woss Lake hosted its annual

Fire Department and Rec Centre Slo-pitch Tournament last weekend.

The event featured massages from Cedarwood Bodywork and Massage, as well as a Saturday night dance with live music from Big Daddy.

First prize went to Load ‘em Up, and Woss Brewers took second place. Both teams donated their winnings back.

We’ve Got the Runs took third place, and fourth went to the Woodchuckers.

A costume prize was awarded to the Mid Island Misfits, who were spotted throughout the weekend dressed up as pirates.

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North Island Church ServicesST. COLUMBA ANGLICAN

UNITEDReverend Wade Allen

9190 Granville St. Port HardyPhone 250-949-6247

11:00 a.m. Sunday School and ServiceWed., 1:00 pm Bible Study

Healing Service first Sunday of the month, 7:00 pm

Everyone welcomeMeeting rooms available [email protected]

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FULL GOSPEL CHURCH2540 Catala Place Port McNeill

(across from Firehall)Sunday

10:30 am - Morning Worship Church Office 250-956-4741

Pastor Stan Rukin Youth Pastor: Steve Taylor

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

Visitors always welcomewww.ptmcfullgospel.org

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Sunday Services - 10 amReverend Lincoln Mckoen

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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

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Father Scott Whittemore 250-956-3909Sunday Masses

St. Mary’s 430 Chapel St.,Port McNeill: 9amSt. Bonaventure 4750 Byng Rd., Port

Hardy: 11amSt. Theresa’s corner of Nigei St. and

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PORT MCNEILL BAPTIST CHURCH

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You are extended a special invitation to share in our Services

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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. Contact Ed at 250-902-0310 or 250-949-9655

MEET SINGLES right now! No paid operators, just real peo-ple like you. Browse greetings, exchange messages and con-nect live. Try it free. Call now: 1-800-712-9851.

OPLACES F WORSHIP


PERSONALS

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.

COMING EVENTS

OPLACES F WORSHIP OPLACES F WORSHIP


LOST AND FOUND

FOUND CHILD’S DOLLAt Eagleview Elementary Play-

ground. Sings but can’t talk.To claim please call

250-902-0703

TRAVEL

TIMESHARE

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TRAVEL

FOUNTAIN OF Youth Spa and RV Resort offers more va-cation for less money, hot min-eral springs, events, activities, fi tness, entertainment. Web-site: www.foyspa.com or call 888-800-0772.

LEGALS

ACCOUNTING/BOOKKEEPING


The Lemare Groupis accepting resumes for the following positions: • Hook Tenders• off highway logging truck

drivers• Hydraulic log loader op-

erator• Chasers• Coastal Certifi ed Hand

FallersFull-time with union rates/

benefi ts.

Please send resume by fax to : (250)956-4888 or

email to offi [email protected]

The Lemare Groupis accepting resumes for the following positions: • Camp Cooks (Red Seal

Chef an asset) • Camp Bull Cooks

Please send resume by fax to : (250)956-4888 or

email to offi [email protected]

LEGALS


The Lemare Group We are seeking a Junior Ac-countant to join our Finance team. You must be well-rounded and hands on with the ability to work indepen-dently. Candidates will have excellent organizational and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate at all levels. This position will be best suited for a fl exible indi-vidual who is willing to assist with administrative and ac-counting duties as needed. Forestry experiences will be considered an asset. Experi-ence in basic accounting and Microsoft Excel is preferred, although we will provide the necessary training to the right candidate.

Please forward your cover letter and resume to

[email protected]

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

GET FREE vending machines.Can earn $100,000 + per year.All cash-retire in just 3 years.Protected Territories. Full de-tails call now 1-866-668-6629.Website www.tcvend.com

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION is an in-demand career inCanada! Employers havework-at-home positionsavailable. Get the online train-ing you need from an employ-er-trusted program. Visit:CareerStep.ca/MT or 1-888-528-0809 to start training foryour work-at-home career to-day!

fax 250.949.7655 email [email protected]

TOLL FREE 1-855-310-3535Your community. Your classifieds.

$2998plus tax

SELL YOUR STUFF!Private Party Merchandise Ad1" PHOTO + 5 LINES (99¢ extra lines) Runs till it sells, up to 8 weeks!

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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 Martineau 11/14

NortH islaNd CatHoliC CHurCHes

Father Scott Whittemore 250-956-3909

Sunday MassesSt. Mary’s 430 Chapel St.,Port McNeill:

9amSt. Bonaventure 4750 Byng Rd.,

Port Hardy: 11amSt. Theresa’s corner of Nigei St. and

Marine Dr., Port Alice: Saturdays 5:00pm

Alert Bay: 65 Hemlock St., 2nd & 4th: Saturdays 10am

11/14

st. ColumBa aNgliCaN uNited

Reverend Wade Allen9190 Granville St. Port Hardy

Phone 250-949-624711:00 a.m. Sunday School and Service

Wed., 1:00 pm Bible StudyHealing service, first Sunday of the

month, 7 pmEveryone welcome

Meeting rooms available [email protected]

11/14

Full gosPel CHurCH2540 Catala Place Port McNeill

(across from Firehall)Sunday

10:30 am - Morning Worship Church Office 250-956-4741

Pastor Stan Rukin Youth Pastor: Steve Taylor

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

Visitors always welcomewww.ptmcfullgospel.org

11/14

CHrist CHurCH aNgliCaNAlert Bay

Sunday Services - 10 amReverend Lincoln Mckoen

1-250-974-5844Warden Flora Cook

250-974-5945Warden Joan Stone

250-974-2234 11/14

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

250-949-8243 11/14

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

Pastor Dave Purdy • 250-956-4737 11/14

ligHtHouse resourCe CeNtre

• Chaplain Services• Bible Studies

• Spiritual Counselling • Weekly AA Groups

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

11/14

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]

11/14

Port aliCe aNgliCaN- uNited FellowsHiP


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


11/14

st. JoHN gualBert uNitedaNgliCaN CHurCH

250-956-3533Email: [email protected]

Sunday Worship - 9:00amReverend Wade Allen

All Welcome175 Cedar Street

Port McNeill 11/14

gwa’sala-’Nakwaxda’xw seveNtH-day adveNtist

CHurCHat entrance to Tsulquate Village

(8898 Park Dr)Saturday/Sabbath

10:00 am-Sabbath School11:15 am-Worship Service

Pastor Randy Elliott 250-230-1885 cell

11/14

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Huckleberry House Children’s Centre is recruiting for:

Cool Kids Program Supervisor/Preschool Worker. Th is is a temporary full-ime maternity position.

Casual, on-call E.C.E./E.C.E. Assistant Workers. Th ese positions require: Valid E.C.E. Certifi cate First Aid Experience working with children

Consider becoming part of our dynamic, energetic team. We off er a sup-portive work environment and the opportunity to work with dedicated, caring people.

For more detailed job descriptions or to apply, please contact: Executive Director

North Island Community Services Box 1028, Port McNeill, BC V0N 2R0 Ph: 250-956-3134 Email: [email protected]

FIRST NATION CONNECTIONS WORKER

North Island Secondary School30 hours per week

(Contract)

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIESThe First Nation Connections Worker is a member of the First Nations Support Team and is a position created from the En-hancement Agreement consultation process (2010) to provide additional support services to students through a more holistic vision. The position is specific to the enhancement model delivered at NISS and the First Nations students that attend there. Areas of focus for the position are to: provide academic support, support specific student transitions, advocate for students and their needs, and to provide intervention/prevention measures by connecting with students, staff, families and community support systems to increase student success.

JOB SCOPE

and acting as a liaison between school and home

MAJOR DUTIES

school work, school activities, homework and personal problems

QUALIFICATONS AND EXPERIENCE

students and their families

studies and science

Verna Ambers, Assistant Administrator, PO Box 210, Alert Bay, BC, VON 1AO

Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Public Notice

Public Hearing on the Offi cial Community Plan Bylaw No 759, 2014Scheduled for Wednesday August 6th, 2014 at 7:00 pmin the Council Chambers of the Village Offi ce located at 15 Maple Road.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN Pursuant to sections 890 and 892 of the Local Government Act that a Public Hearing will be held on Wednesday August 6, 2014 at 7:00pm in the Council Chambers of the Village Offi ce in Alert Bay located at 15 Maple Road for the purpose of hearing representations concerning:

Offi cial Community Plan Bylaw No. 759, 2014 In general terms, the purpose of the Bylaw is to adopt a new Offi cial Community Plan for all

lands within the boundaries of the Corporation of the Village of Alert Bay (the ‘Village’) and repeal Bylaw No. 589. The new offi cial Community Plan is a statement of objectives and policies to guide decisions on planning and land use management, within the Village, respecting the purposes of Local Government.

AT THE HEARING the public will be allowed to make representations to Council or present written submissions respecting matters contained in the proposed bylaw and will be aff orded reasonable opportunity to be heard. AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE that a copy of the aforementioned ‘Offi cial Community Plan Bylaw No. 759, 2014’ and related documents which have been or will be considered by the Alert Bay Council may be inspected on the Village’s Website or at the Village offi ce during regular business hours Monday to Friday 9:00am to 5:00pm (excluding statutory Holidays) Written Submissions will be accepted up to 5:00pm on Wednesday August 6th, 2014 to ensure their availability to Council at the Public Hearing. Written Submissions can be provided by any of the following methods: By Email: offi [email protected] Person: Village Offi ce 15 Maple RoadBy Fax: (250)974-5470By Mail: Village of Alert Bay Bag Service 2800 Alert Bay, BC V0N1A0 All Submissions must include your name and street address. Submissions cannot be accepted after the Public Hearing. All written submissions are public information pursuant to the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. For more information, please contact the Village Offi ce at 250-974-5213 or via email atoffi [email protected]

NOW HIRINGWestern Forest Products Inc. is an integrated Canadian forest products company located on Vancouver Island that is committed the safety of employees, the culture of performance and the discipline to achieve results.

DRILLER/BLASTERGold River

EXCAVATOR OPERATORGold River

HEAVY DUTY MECHANICSNorthern Vancouver Island

FALLERSNorthern Vancouver Island

GRAPPLE YARDER OPERATORPort McNeill

Detailed job postings can be viewed atwww.westernforest.com/business-value/our-people-employment/careers

We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive bene ts package.

If you believe that you have the skills and quali cations, and want to experience the special West Coast lifestyle reply in con dence to:

Human Resources DepartmentFacsimile: 1.866.840.9611Email: [email protected]

INFORMATION

HELP WANTED

INFORMATION

HELP WANTED

INFORMATION

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HELP WANTED


WRIGLEY Canada has a Mer-chandiser position available in North Vancouver Island. The ideal candidate will be based in the Courtenay area. This job is 20-24 hours/week, including a competitive salary, benefi ts, and reimbursement for busi-ness millage. Interested appli-cants send your resume to: [email protected]

DRIVERS/COURIER/TRUCKING

EXPERIENCED Class 1 Driv-ers, earn $70,000.00 plus per year with Sutco, plus many benefi ts. Drivers needed for our Flat Deck division apply on line at sutco.ca or call 1-888-357-2612 ext 230

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

EMPLOYERS SEEKING Can-scribe Medical Transcription Graduates. We can’t meet the demand! Medical Transcription is a great work-from-home ca-reer! Contact us today at www.canscribe.com or call 1.800.466.1535 or by email: [email protected].


HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

An Alberta Oilfi eld Company is hiring experienced dozer and excavator operators, meals and lodging provided. Drug testing required. 1-(780)723-5051.

DRIVER NEEDED to deliver the Gazette to carriers and businesses in Port McNeill and Port Hardy every Thurs-day morning. Prefer some-one with own vehicle that meets safety standards, but do have van available. Must be bondable and have cash handling experience.Criminal record check re-quired. Please bring resume and driver’s abstract, to the Gazette offi ce or fax to 250-949-7655 Attn:Circulation. No phone calls please.

SEEKING MEDICAL Tran-scriptionists to work from home! We are currently re-cruiting experienced MTs to work from home. CanScribe graduates preferred. Positions available immediately. Email: [email protected].


HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

WE ARE looking for young enthusiastic carriers to expand our current paper routes in PORT HARDY, PORT MCNEILL, HYDE CREEK and PORT ALICE. A great way to gain experi-ence with your fi rst job and to earn a little extra spending money! Call the offi ce at 250-949-6225 and ask for Circulation.

PROFESSIONAL/MANAGEMENT

OFFICE Manager; Part Time: Ragged Edge Community Net-work Society (Internet Service Provider) Administration, Bud-gets, Bookkeeping, data base maintenance, customer ser-vice...For a full job description email [email protected] Cover Letter, Resume, and 3 relevant references required. Application deadline 9:30am Wednesday August 6, 2014

TRADES, TECHNICAL

CHEVALLIER GEO-CON Ltd.of Rocky Mountain House, Al-berta requires experiencedCat and Hoe Operators, Class1 Lowbed Driver, Heavy DutyMechanic and Mechanic’sHelper. Safety tickets required.Please email resume to:[email protected] or fax to403-844-2735.

PERSONAL SERVICES

FINANCIAL SERVICES

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HELP WANTED

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTSCOMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS


Rachel is a strong part of the North Island and committed to

helping it grow.Call Rachel today to discuss how the right advertising can boost

your business.

Rachel Tam, Sales Rep, North Island GazettePh: 250-949-6225 Fax: 250-949-7655Email: [email protected]

Money matters to your business;so does the right advertising.

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FINANCIAL SERVICES

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

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.

UNFILED TAX Returns? Un-reported Income? Avoid Prosecution and Penalties. Call a Tax Attorney First! 1-855-668-8089. (Mon-Fri 9-6 ET)

LEGAL SERVICES

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

HOME REPAIRS

FULL SERVICE Plumbing from Parker Dean. Fast, re-liable, 24/7 service. Take $50 off your next job if you present this ad. Vancouver area. 1-800-573-2928.

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?

KILL BED Bugs & Their Eggs! Buy Harris Bed Bug Killer Complete Treatment Program or Kit. Available: Hardware Stores, Buy Online:homedepot.com

KILL ROACHES! Buy Harris Roach Tablets. Eliminate bugs- guaranteed. No mess, odorless, long lasting. Available at Ace Hardware & The Home Depot.

STEEL BUILDINGS/metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for bal-ance owed! Call 1-800-457-2206 or visit us online at: www.crownsteelbuildings.ca.

STEEL BUILDINGS. “Steel overstock sale!” 20x20 $4,055. 25x24 $4,650. 30x32 $6,586. 32x34 $7,677. 40x48 $12,851. 47x70 $17,899. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422 or visit us online at: www.pioneersteel.ca

MISCELLANEOUS WANTED

FIREARMS. ALL types want-ed, estates, collections, single items, military. We handle all paperwork and transportation. Licensed Dealer. 1-866-960-0045 www.dollars4guns.com.

REAL ESTATE

FOR SALE BY OWNER

PORT HARDYWell maintained 6-plex

Great investment$385,000

Call Noreen [email protected]

REAL ESTATE

FOR SALE BY OWNER

TOWNHOUSE- Price reduced to $137,500. #2-2697 Mine Road, Port McNeill. Quiet stra-ta complex, convenient to schools and hospital. 3-bdrm, 1.5 bath home, approx. 1250 sq.ft. Open plan main fl oor. Kitchen with built-in dishwash-er, fridge, stove. Upper level has master bedroom with walk-in closet, storage room, laundry alcove with full-sized washer/dryer. Electric base-board heat. Single attached garage with remote controlled door opener. Tidy, fenced back yard with patio, green-house and tool shed. Quick occupancy. Phone 250-956-9875 or email:[email protected] for appointment to view.

RENTALS

APARTMENT/CONDO

KINGCOME MANORPORT MCNEILL

NEWLY RENOVATEDBach, 1 or 2 bedrooms.

Newly furnished available.Free sat tv, over 300

channels. Phone Ron and Linda

250-956-3365

KINGCOME MANORPORT MCNEILL

NEWLY RENOVATEDBach, 1 or 2 bedrooms.

Newly furnished available.Free sat tv, over 300

channels. Phone Ron and Linda

250-956-3365

MARINA VIEW APTS & Townhouses. Professional building. 3 bdrms & 2 bdrms available, small dogs allowed. Call 250-949-0192.

Port Hardy, BCWest Park Manor

&Lindsay Manor

1/2 month free for selected suites!

Large one & two bedroom suites, some with a great

view, all clean and in excellent condition.

Also elegantly furnished executive suites available. Well maintained secure &

quiet buildings. Close to shopping.

Friendly onsite residentmanagers.

Call Renee toll free 1-877-227-7888 or email for info: comehome@pineridge-

village.ca

Port Hardy, BCWest Park Manor

&Lindsay Manor

1/2 month free for selected suites!

Large one & two bedroom suites, some with a great

view, all clean and in excellent condition.

Also elegantly furnished executive suites available. Well maintained secure &

quiet buildings. Close to shopping.

Friendly onsite residentmanagers.

Call Renee toll free 1-877-227-7888 or email for info: comehome@pineridge-

village.ca

PORT HARDY, harbour view condos, 2 bdrm, main fl oor, laundry shared, n/p, new paint blinds laminate fl oors, available now. 604-857-3366 or email [email protected]

PORT HARDYSEAHAVEN

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 250-230-1462 or

250-949-8501

RENTALS

APARTMENT/CONDO

PORT MCNEILL- 3 Bdrm townhouse. Call 250-956-3440. www.portmcneilltown houses.yolasite.com

PORT MCNEILLAPARTMENTS

Well managed 1 & 2 Bdrm suites

Gym & sauna on site Call for availability

Phone Rick250-956-4555

PORT MCNEILLMCCLURE APT’S.

New Management1, 2 & 3 Bedroom apart-ments. Competitive prices.

Call 250-956-3526.

TWO OCEANS IN COAL HARBOUR

Large fully furnished 2 bdrm Apartments include stove, fridge, washer, dryer & micro. Clean, comfy, quiet & upgrad-ed. Rural setting overlooking harbour. Satellite TV channels included ($90 value). Available Now. $850 inclds hydro or $650+ hydro with a 1 year lease. Pets considered. Call 1-250-949-8855.www.twoceans.com

COTTAGES

COAL HARBOUR One bed-room cottage, fully furnished. Available now. $525. NS.Call 250-949-9982.

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

PORT MCNEILL-DUPLEX For rent available Sept 1. 3 bdr, 2 bath, W/D, Amazing view. $975/mon. Ref Required. Proof of Tenant Insurance re-quired. For more info call: 250-956-3737

MOBILE HOMES & PADS

PORT MCNEILLMobile Home Park

Pads for rent.Short walk to shopping,

school & ocean.$300/ month

Call 250-758-4454

MODULAR HOMES

NEWLY RENOVATED 2-bdrm Oceanfront modular in Coal Harbour. $550./mo. Call (250) 286-0880.

HOMES FOR RENT

5-BDRM HOUSE on Found-ers. $1250./mo. Responsible tenants. Call Merrilee (250)230-5220.

COAL HARBOUR-Large Family Home, 3+1 bdrm, W/D, NS, NP. Overlooks Stevens Bay. References required. For more info call 250-949-0558

STOREY’S BEACH Oceanfront property for rent. Original “Storey” family home.

House located directly on Storey’s Beach. 3 bdrms,

appliances, lawn care included, 1.5 baths.

Rent plus utilities. Ref’s req’d.Available furnished. Sept 1st.

For more info contact: [email protected]

TOWNHOUSES

PORT HARDY: Seawind Estates, gated community, 3 bdrm, $800 avail. now 604-418-3626, [email protected]

PORT HARDY: Seawind Estates, like new 2 bdrm, $675. Avail. immed. (604)418-3626, trojan12@shaw. ca

TRANSPORTATION

AUTO ACCESSORIES/PARTS

autocredit

TRANSPORTATION

AUTO FINANCING

CARS

1966 FORD RANCHERO Good condition, good driver $5000 O.B.O. 250-287-3345

RECREATIONAL VEHICLESFOR SALE

2005 33’ MONTANA 5th, designed for full-time live-in. Well cared for. Polarpack, large bright living space. W/D, lots of storage, genera-tor. Asking $22,500. obo. Amazing, must see! (250)202-5820.

29FT MOTORHOME. Class A Very good cond. 2nd owner Must sell for health reasons. $15,000 obo. 250-287-3345

MARINE

BOATS

40’ LONG/RANGE Cruising Boat. The Silver Fox is Transport Canada Compliant for Chartering. Recent Survey $98,000. 250-339-7502. www.silverfoxmarinecharters.com

Arrianna Alfred smiles as she waits to take the stage at SeaFest’s Kids Got Talent show Saturday.

A O’Toole

Smileof the week.

Poor moorageA Coast Guard inflatable tows the vessel Curlew away from Port Hardy’s Government Wharf after it overshot the dock while mooring in blustery winds recently.

J.R. Rardon

Gazette staffThe Port McNeill

Baptist Church hosted its third annual fishing derby and barbecue on Saturday.

The freshwater and saltwater fishing derby was open to partici-pants of all ages, at no cost, and offered prizes for the largest fish, as

well as assorted door prizes.

Joe McDonald, one of the organizers, placed emphasis on the impor-tance of community to the church. “We wanted to find a way to bring people together,” he said about the event. “It’s not necessarily about the size, it’s about

having a good time.”According to the

church’s Facebook page, the derby was a success, as more fish were caught than any other year.

The weigh-in took place at the church, and was followed by prizes and a barbecue and pot-luck in the evening.

Church hosts community derby


Enter our Contest!Fancy yourself a foodie?

Is your meal a masterpiece?

Treat yourself to a meal at any of our participating sponsors and snap a picture of your entree. Enter our contest and the most delicious picture will win a dinner for two at the sponsoring restaurant!

Email your photos to sales@northisland gazette.com. Enter as many times as you’d like. The winner will be announced in our last dining guide on September 4th.

Bon Appetit!

The Glen Lyon Restaurant & Lyon’s Den Lounge

Mexi Taco SaladTopped with salsa,

sour cream & nacho beef. Served in a

crispy tortilla bowl.

The Glen Lyon Restaurant & Lyons Den Lounge6435 Hardy Bay Road • 250-949-7135

This week’s Special

Full menu available in the Lyon’s Den 11:30 am - Midnight

Great Food • Amazing View

Sea Gate Landing at the Port Hardy Airport

250-949-8551Open daily • Check out our 2 for 1 Sundays

Today’s Special

Come in and check out our

delicious daily specials!

New cook, new look!

Daily specials made to order!

O

n the

boardwalk

this week...

Blackened salmon served with a mango salsa

— • —

Lamb shanks for one— • —

Prime rib a la carte— • —

250-928-3155

Stop in or call for our daily specials

7070 Market Street • Port Hardy

250-949-8303

Check out these hot specials at our local

restaurants and cafes. You don’t need a big city to find

delicious dining on the North Island!

Dining GuideNorth Island

High notes

Hundreds came out to Alert Bay Sunday for the annual MusicFest celebration. This year’s lineup featured everything from folk to Bhangra to metal on the stage. Here are a few of our highlights... Clockwise from left: Olivia Fred flies a kite over Music Fest in Alert Bay on Sunday; Delhi 2 Dublin get the crowd moving during their set Sunday; Award-winning singer/songwriter Inez Jasper takes the stage; Members of the Vancouver-based folk rock band Headwater rock out on stage.

Elena Rardon, A O’Toole

North Island Gazette, July 31, 2014

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