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J.R. RardonGazette editorPORT McNEILL—The

Town essentially removed itself from consideration — or at least deferred its chances — as the final dis-play location for the histor-ic Hornsby Steam Crawler Tractor, which was recently returned to the North Island from Surrey following a protracted legal battle.

During deliberations in

its regular meeting Oct. 1, council declined to join the Regional District of Mount Waddington Heritage Registry, a precondition for hosting the RD’s historical artifacts.

Joining the registry would cost the Town $2,500 per year, a cost councillors were not willing to accept at this time.

“We’ve got the steam donkey here, and we’ve

got the burl,” coun. Shirley Ackland said. “We have heritage here we need to preserve. Before I would be willing to vote to put money into a regional plan, we need to look after the equipment we have here.”

When the North Island Heritage Society last month invited proposals to house the Hornsby, which is in temporary storage at the Lemare Lake Logging yard

south of Port McNeill, the Town expressed a tentative interest.

A volunteer group in Coal Harbour has taken the first steps toward what it hopes will be a new museum with the Hornsby as its centre-piece.

Coun. Gaby Wickstrom, who was provided the RD’s information just two days earlier, informed council of the heritage bylaw require-

ment, kicking off a dis-cussion that quickly made clear Port McNeill would not be a front-runner for the 100-year-old machine.

“My personal feeling is we have enough on our plate without encouraging us to get into a situation where there’s even more expenditures to lay out,” Mayor Gerry Furney said. “The Hornsby was retrieved by the people of Coal

Harbour, and I have felt if Coal Harbour is interested in making a project of it, it would be a great attraction for them.”

Wickstrom reminded council that the question was not one of hosting the century-old Hornsby, the only one of its kind

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Shining a light on lossGazette staffPORT HARDY—

Around a hundred people came out to the Sisters in Spirit vigil in Port Hardy last week.

Sisters in Spirit is a campaign launched by the Native Women’s Association of Canada in 2004 to raise public aware-ness of the high rates of violence against aborigi-nal women in Canada. The campaign has grown each year and this year over 100 vigils were held across Canada.

The vigil in Port Hardy made special mention of two local women; the recent murder victim Cindy Scow and the miss-ing Angeline Pete.

Scow, a mother of seven, was murdered last month in an abandoned house on Tsulquate Road and 19-year-old Dakota Johnny has been charged in the crime. Scow’s mother, Blanche Walkus, was present at the vigil and made an emotional address to the assembled crowd.

Pete has been missing

since May 25, 2011, when she was last seen at her res-idence in North Vancouver. The 29-year-old is origi-nally from Quatsino and her family and RCMP have been searching for her for more than a year. Family members have had no con-tact with her since her dis-appearance, something out of character for Pete, and they are concerned for her well-being.

Police have received many tips and possible sightings, and believe she may have hitchhiked to Alberta, but have no con-crete leads on her where-abouts.

Eileen Nelson, who raised Pete, held her pic-ture up during the vigil as songs for healing were sung. The crowd, holding candles, then walked along the seawall from Carrot

Park to Tsulquate Park and back.

Organizers explained to the crowd that the event was an opportunity for those assembled to slow down and feel, to honour missing and murdered Aboriginal women and girls, and to support their grieving families.

The local candlelight vigil was planned by the Quatsino First Nation.

A crowd gathered in Carrot Park last week for a candlelight vigil as part of Sisters in Spirit events across Canada. A O’Toole

On a rollLinda Archer of Port Alice dips sushi rolls in sesa-me seeds during last week’s Elder College lesson at the Community Centre. Shirley Scott

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Pumpkin Patch 2012Enter the pumpkin patch at your own risk!!! Spooky sights and sounds abound along the sea walk on Thursday, Nov 1. at Carrot Park between 6pm-8:30pm.

Enter thru the “graveyard” and be greeted by the Grim Reaper. Make your way through the pumpkin patch amidst all the lighted jack-o-lanterns. Complete your haunting journey with hot dogs and hot chocolate around a roaring bon fire.

Please contact the Chamber of Commerce for information on how you can donate your Halloween pumpkin to the Patch.

Your ChamberDespite the hard economic times, things are looking better for our Chamber. We are debt free and with your support we can continue

our involvement in event such as the Annual Business Awards & Gala, “Pitch-in Week” in April, Ocean Day, Filomi Days, Pumpkin Patch and Santa’s Parade. As business owners and friends of the Chamber we all know how important these events are to us and to the community.These programs and events don’t happen by themselves. We need you. We need not just your financial support but your ideas, comments and participation. Please join us whether you are an established business, a new business or a friend of the Chamber or a supplier of an area business.We are all in this together. Sometimes we hear people say “I don’t think the Chamber does anything for me”. A year ago a gentleman who owns a small one

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whether the Town was willing to join the Heritage Registry.

Currently, only Electoral Area C — which includes Coal Harbour — and Area D, which is work-ing to secure funding through the registry to explore restoration of steam locomotive 113 in Woss, are members of the registry.

“If someone (in Port McNeill) did come for-ward with a proposal to display the Hornsby, we wouldn’t be in con-sideration,” Wickstrom said. “The question is whether we want to be part of the heritage registry at that cost, whether that crawler comes to us, or any other piece of machin-ery or equipment, for that matter.”

No motion was called on the Heritage Registry issue, but Wickstrom noted the Town could always choose to join in the future, and suggested the matter warranted further research.

“Seeing as you’ve done as much research as you have, would you

like to take that on as a committee?” Furney asked Wickstrom. Then he added through the general laughter that followed, “This is called administration.”

Wickstrom said she would work with Town Administrator Sue Harvey on the issue.

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Town seeks improved access to Old SchoolJ.R. RardonGazette editorPORT McNEILL—

Council last week approved an applica-tion for a federal acces-sibility fund that could lead to improved access to the Old School for w h e e l c h a i r - b o u n d users.

The motion was pre-sented during coun-cil’s regular meet-ing Oct. 1 by coun. Gaby Wickstrom, who interviewed a number of citizens about the greatest accessibility needs facing both resi-dents and visitors to Port McNeill.

“Everyone I talked to that had accessibility issues uses this facil-ity,” said Wickstrom, whose motion requests an application to fund a redesign of the entrance to the Old School with improvements to include a paved handi-capped parking spot, a

paved sidewalk from the parking spot to the base of the exist-ing wheelchair ramp, and an enlargement of the landing at the front door. The improvements could possibly included an automated door.

The project was one of two recommended by Wickstrom, who also identified the need for a wheelchair-acces-sible public washroom at or near the water-front. The downside to that project was a sub-stantially higher cost, up to $50,000, of which the Town will need to pay 25 per cent.

Coun. Chris Sharpe asked if the two projects could be rolled togeth-er into a single funding request, but Wickstrom noted the town has just come through some major projects, includ-ing replacement of its water line system, and the current fiscal year’s

budget is particularly tight.

“If this (Accessibility Fund) is extended to 2013, we could get a really good proposal together,” she said.

Coun. Shirley Ackland came down in favour of the Old School upgrades as a needed, yet affordable, project.

“We have seniors using that facility, and the youth, and there are exercise classes,” Ackland said. “I think that would be the best bang for our buck, if we were to do anything.”

The motion was approved unanimously.

Arena lease OK’dCouncil unanimously

approved a five-year lease for the Regional District of Mount

Waddington to con-tinue operating Chilton Regional Arena on a town lot.

The motion was approved without dis-cussion after being given first, second and third readings dur-ing council’s previous meeting in September.

The lease, for a token fee of $1, continues a series of such leases that have allowed the RD to maintain and operated the arena, which was originally constructed in Port McNeill in 1977.

Tax bylaw advancesCouncil approved

first, second and third readings on Bylaw 639, which would approve exemptions on property taxes for six churches and several other properties run for non-profit service.

Among the proper-ties considered for

exemption under the bylaw, which could receive final approv-al at next Monday’s council meeting, are

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Registry includes Areas C, D“If someone did come

forward with a proposal to display the Hornsby, we

wouldn’t be in consideration.”

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Gazette staffAn open house about

a new marine partner-ship drew a modest turn-out in Port Hardy last week.

The Marine Planning Partnership has held

several open-house events in coastal com-munities on Vancouver Island, and Port Hardy was its last stop in the series before drafting begins.

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The partnership divides the coast into four sub-regions, Haida Gwaii, North Coast, Central Coast and North Vancouver Island, with

each region forming an advisory committee to maximize local knowl-edge and representation.

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Prowse of Coal Harbour, an early childhood educator at Port Hardy’s Stepping Stones Childcare Centre, was among the recipients last week as Prime Minister Stephen Harper announced the recipi-ents of the 2012 Prime Minister’s Awards for Teaching Excellence and Excellence in Early Childhood Education.

The Awards were pre-sented at a ceremony in Ottawa Oct. 3, ahead of World Teachers’ Day on Oct. 5.

“Good teachers help lay the foundation with which we interpret and navigate the world. They make a valu-able contribution to Canadians being among the brightest and most innovative citizens in the world,” said the Prime Minister. “It is a real privilege today to honour educators who have imparted their knowledge and inspi-ration to us and our children, helping all of us become the best we can be.”

The Prime Minister’s Awards for Excellence

in Early Childhood Education honour exceptional early-childhood educators who help build the foundation that young children need to make the best start in life.

This year, awards were given to 94 teachers/educators from across Canada, 27 of which travelled to Ottawa to receive their Certificates of Excellence (national-level) from the Prime Minister and attend three days of celebratory and

professional develop-ment activities. In addi-tion to those Certificates of Excellence, 67 Certificates of Achievement will be awarded at a regional level.

Five special awards honouring Aboriginal educators were also presented, as well as eight special awards for space science edu-cators.

The Prime Minister’s Awards for Excellence in Early Childhood

Education honour out-standing and innovative early childhood educa-tors. Awards are selected by an external selection committee comprised of early childhood edu-cation experts from across Canada. These experts select recipients based on their innova-tive approaches and outstanding ability to foster and support the early development and socialization of chil-dren in their care, and on their overall com-mitment to the develop-ment of children and the early childhood education and care pro-fession.

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Achievement (a region-al award). All recipients receive a certificate and pin, along with a letter from the Prime Minister. Certificate of Excellence cash awards are worth $5,000 and are shared equally between the winning educators and their childcare set-tings. Certificate of Achievement awards are worth $1,000 and are given directly to recipients.

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North Vancouver Island MP John Duncan joins Coal Harbour’s Janice Prowse, who was honoured last week with the Prime Minister’s Award for Excellence in Early Childhood Education. Photo submitted

In MidweekPort McNeill Rotary Club President Kathy Nelson is joined by other club members and donors at the ribbon-cutting for the new Rotary Trail in Port McNeill. See inside Midweek for story. J.R. Rardon


VICTORIA – My col-umn on skills training a couple of weeks ago gave short shrift to the NDP position: tax the banks and hand out grants for women’s studies, sociol-ogy and other worthless pursuits, while skilled jobs go begging.

That’s a pretty crude caricature, so I sat down with NDP leader Adrian Dix last week to get a bet-ter sense of his thinking on the subject.

Dix has been devoting a lot of time lately to skills training, in trades particu-larly.

Dix credits Premier Christy Clark and jobs minister Pat Bell with making some good moves recently, announc-ing equipment upgrades for vocational programs around the province. He says it’s because the NDP have been “pounding away at them for eight months” about freezing advanced education spending in their

March budget. Dix calls that a crucial mistake and predicts the government will reverse it soon.

“So I think, if we’re going to have a mission for four years as a gov-ernment, if we’re elected, this is the mission: to start to address the skills short-age,” he told me.

In his speech to the recent municipal conven-tion, and again at an NDP provincial council meeting, Dix zeroed in on B.C.’s apprenticeship system.

Since the B.C. Liberals took it from trade unions and set up a Crown corpo-ration called the Industry Training Authority in 2004, the completion rate for apprentices has fallen to 37 per cent, he said.

Speaking to the NDP executive, Dix referred to Phil Hochstein, president of the non-union Independent Contractors and Businesses’ Association, as the symbol of trades training decline. Not sur-prisingly, Hochstein has a different take.

The 37 per cent figure is misleading, Hochstein said, because under the ITA there are currently twice as many apprentices as when it was union controlled.

“What it does is impose union jurisdiction on the training system of the entire construction indus-try,” Hochstein said. “So multi-skilling, multi-task-ing, organizing the work in the most efficient way is blown out of the water, and

it’s stuck in the old craft system of training.”

The marketplace has spoken on that restrictive system, he said, and union-ized construction is down to about five per cent of the market, based on payroll.

Hochstein said the NDP talks a great game about getting more young peo-ple into trades. But when unions have the upper hand, they will always favour seniority. A quota of two apprentices per journeyman means another one can’t be hired.

Dix agreed with me that the public school system has over-emphasized uni-versity, to the detriment of not just industrial trades but lab techs, chefs and other skilled workers. And would NDP student grants be targeted to need? Dix’s answer was a definite maybe.

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COMMENTARY

The communities on Northern Vancouver Island are sustained by an extraordinary depth of volun-teerism which keeps our standard of living so high despite our relative isolation. An essential part of that standard of living is the knowledge that when things go bad, there are groups of volunteers who will be there to catch us when we fall.

The most prominent of these emergency volun-teer organizations are our local fire departments — and most of them need your help immediately.Unfortunately, many of our departments are getting very thin both in numbers and, in some cases, their hairlines.

A big challenge is members who work by day in the bush and are unable to respond to emergencies back home. Departments are trying to cope through mutual aid agreements between communities but this only partially meets the need. Our departments, particularly the rural stations, need men and women who work near their homes and are able respond at noon on a Thursday. A trained firefighter who is 120 lbs. can save lives whereas a 200-pound member stuck in Hushamu Creek can only fret about what is going on — if they even know what is happening.

Please look at your current life and at your family and friends. Can you lend one evening a week to get some great training and meet some awesome people? Our departments will show you how to make a huge difference as they have with all their existing and previous members.

They need you, and look forward to meeting some new faces — and hairlines — in the near future.

Coal Harbour’s Janice Prowse was honoured by Prime Minister Harper for Excellence in Early Childhood Education.

Only two people came to an open house held by the Marine Planning Partnership to aid healthy marine environments

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Dear editor,I’ve been meaning to

write this letter for the last 20 years or so but just never got around to it. I also hoped during that time our local service stations would come to their senses but that was a pipe dream on my part.

We travel a great deal dur-ing the year and it never ceases to amaze me that our gas prices here are nearly always the highest in western Canada. As I write this, gas down island is $125.9 while our two locals remain at a ridiculous $139.9.

When I inquired why the

price was so high, I was informed that the two local stations compete against each other and I suppose that means a competition for the highest price they can get.

I am tired of being ripped off just because we live in the North Island, and would like to hear from anyone else

who feels the same way, or am I the only one who feels scammed?

A fifteen cent extra profit for every liter of gas sold is a huge amount to earn from the pockets of us who live here.

Ross StonePort Hardy

Dear editor,Tom Fletcher (Party lead-

ers’ spin contest ends in a tie, North Island Gazette, Oct. 4) claims that a read of budgets shows that there have been no cuts to forest inventory work under the Liberals.

However, Liberal forest minister Steve Thomson clearly disagrees.

In budget estimates this spring, I asked the minis-ter to contrast the amount spent on forest invento-ry work in the 11 years the Liberals have been in power to the 1990s under the New Democrats.

Minister Thomson admitted that under the New Democrats, the budget for forest inven-tory work averaged $23.6 million, while under the Liberals, the average was roughly $8.5 million. By any measure, that’s a sig-nificant cut.

More important than the dollar figures, however,

is the qualitative record of the Liberals on forest inventory. Independent experts, including the auditor general and the Forest Practices Board, have recently condemned the Liberal record on for-est inventory and forest health. The auditor gen-eral said the Liberals had allowed a trillion-dollar asset – the publicly owned forested lands – to badly degrade, putting the future of our forest industry in jeopardy.

Adrian Dix and the New Democrats believe that careful investment in our forests can serve to stabi-lize the forests today so that we can have stable industry in the future. The first step is recognizing the failings of the recent past – and the Liberal cuts to for-est inventory work count as one of those failings.

Norm Macdonald, MLA New Democrat

critic for forests

Dear editor:In June, MP John Duncan

chose to make significant cuts to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency by voting in favour of the Conservative omnibus budget bill. Liberals voted against these cuts because Canadians deserve to feel confident that their food supply is protected just as our farmers and ranchers deserve safe and stable business.

Unfortunately these cuts went ahead and undetected E. coli

contamination at the XL Foods facility in Brooks, Alberta, led to the largest meat recall in Canadian history, spanning all the provinces and territories, plus 41 states.

Alarmingly, the outbreak was first detected by US food inspec-tors, not CFIA, and it took over two weeks for the first recall to be issued. At least 10 people have fallen ill.

Conservative messaging that everything is fine is cold comfort

to those who are sick or were exposed to E coli.

Canadians expected the gov-ernment to heed the lessons of the 2008 listeriosis crisis, which left 22 dead and 35 others grave-ly ill. Yet the comprehensive audit of our food safety system recommended by an indepen-dent review has yet to occur four years later.

Not only a terrible human tragedy, this may turn out to be the worst crisis in our beef

industry since the discovery of BSE, or mad cow disease in 2003, which led to an immediate worldwide ban on all Canadian beef exports.

Our cattlemen and food pro-cessors are at risk of another financial body blow, yet the Conservatives have just cut farm risk management programs, Agri Stability and Agri Invest.

Why is Mr. Duncan cutting support for farmers in crisis? Why is he supporting cuts that

remove vital resources from food safety professionals and creating a space where the industry is responsible for more and more of its self-regulation?

Waiting for Canadians to get sick is not a food safety strategy. Liberals support our scientists and professionals who are on the front line of food safety and call on Mr. Duncan to do the same.

Frank Valeriote, MP Liberal Party Critic for Agriculture

and Agri-Food

Dear editor,Since moving to Port

Hardy in May 2010, I have been following the matter of poor medical services with much interest. Thanks to the multiple levels of govern-ment agencies involved any resolution seems years off.

I think we lack strong local leadership to resolve some of the issues. I was hope-ful our mayor was going to take the lead when a year

ago she convened an “emer-gency meeting” to attack the problem. Alas, we ended up with a committee to study the problem. This spring the committee sent its report to VIHA. They, of course, took it under advisement.

At the recent forum, VIHA acknowledged the points in the study were worthy of action — but at least two years would be needed to implement them.

I note that the Gazette’s recent survey shows by 71% that the general population of Port Hardy feels that no action will be forthcoming. Back to my earlier point; our mayor should take the initiative and follow through on her pre-election prom-ise to deal with this urgent problem.

I have also been consider-ing this matter from another point of view. Does Port

Hardy need more medical infrastructure? Our popula-tion is declining at a rapid rate and the future does not look great. It is trapped with providing services — med-ical and otherwise — to many consumers who do not contribute to the tax base or provide funds to support the District’s infra-structure.

Maybe other political structures should be taking

on the challenge. If we were servicing only Port Hardy residents would two doc-tors be enough? Do we need a large hospital when there is another close by in Port McNeill?

Our unique location makes us the service centre to other communities for which we seem to feel responsible. I think it’s time that those communities that surround Port Hardy step up to the

table and take responsi-bility for their fair share of resolving this problem. They include, but are not limited to, the First Nations villages, Coal Harbour, Port Alice, Fish Camps, Logging com-munities and those areas reached by ferry services. The problem is not Port Hardy’s exclusively, others need to come to the table.

Alan WickensPort Hardy

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Port Hardy Public Works take down the wooden playground behind the Visitors Centre. The play-ground was beginning to rot and becoming a safety concern.

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October 13Port Hardy Rotary Club hosts a wine tasting and

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October 15-16Scholastic Book Fair at Eagle View Elementary School,

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October 20Elder College in Port Alice: Pruning Trees, Shrubs and

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October 20Fall Tea and Bazaar, 2-4 p.m., St. Columba Church, Port

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October 2340th anniversary celebration and customer apprecia-

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October 24Vancouver Island Regional Library presents eBook and

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Fireworks volunteer ready for 19th showGazette staffPORT HARDY—

Nineteen years ago, Robert Johnsen offered to put on a Halloween night fireworks show at Storey’s Beach.

He’s still at it, but the evening has turned out to be much more than a one-man show.

“We do all this by dona-tion from members and businesses of our town,” said Johnsen, whose sets up and sets off the fire-works with the help of a crew that includes Tim Thorpe, Ken Houghton, Dennis McGill, Ron and Val Hart and Erich Krawietz.

By the end of September Johnsen had already taken possession of a large pallet of fireworks, and promised more were on the way.

A donation from the District of Port Hardy pro-vided seed money, though

Johnsen and his team are always on the lookout for more assistance. The District also contributes traffic-control and clean-up services; Jim Burgess of Spike Top Cedar donates wood for the bonfire and Fox’s Disposal helps with delivery; and George Ewald and the staff of Providence Place Inn will serve hot chocolate.

This year’s event begins with the bonfire at 6:30 p.m., with the fireworks to begin at 8 p.m. sharp.

To donate, call Johnsen at 250-902-2221 or 250-949-0732.

Port McNeill fireworksPort McNeill’s Volunteer

Fire Department once again will host the com-munity’s Halloween fire-works show at Centennial Ballpark, next to the Community Hall.

As in Port Hardy, the

event will include a bon-fire in the parking lot of the Community Hall, and free hot dogs and hot chocolate will be served before the show.

Stage Fright in McNeill

Port McNeill Lion’s Club is kicking off this Halloween season with a fund-raising evening of spooky magic by illu-sionist John Kaplan Friday, Oct. 26, at Sunset Elementary School.

The event is a benefit for Sunset’s school break-fast program and for the Gazette Hamper Fund, and is the second he has per-formed in Port McNeill. Kaplan, a 30-year veteran of making magic across Canada, appeared at North Island Secondary School in the early days of his career, in 1984, in a fund-raiser for the NISS student

council.Kaplan is a veteran

magician and entertainer who has made a career of helping schools and organizations raise funds through his family orient-ed shows, which are often tailored for special occa-sions and holidays, includ-ing shows with Christmas and Halloween themes.

This month’s Stage Fright show is described as “full of macabre magic, silly spookiness and twisted illusions,” accompanied by eerie music, a light show and special effects. Audience members are promised a chance to participate by helping choose who will assist in Kaplan’s famed guillotine illusion.

The show begins at 7 p.m. in the school gym-nasium. For information, call Pierre Le Gal at 250-956-4296.

Thank you to all these generous donators. Without you Halloween fireworks would not happen for Port Hardy.

District of Port Hardy

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K&K Electric

Blackcat

NAPA Auto Parts

The Source

Paul Grier

Pacificus

Macandale’s

Creative Edge Salon

OK Tire

Port Hardy Rotary

Port Hardy Legion

Spike Top Cedar

Keltic Seafoods

Marine Harvest

Fox’s Disposal

EJ Klassen

Dave Landon Motors

Laurie O’Connor

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Alex’s Little Critters

Greg Geisler

Ken Houghton (Before & After Renovations)

Marshall Welding

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Mo’s

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Captain Hardy’s

John Thomson (Kokanee)

Clothes Inn

Babe’s Pub

Boris Garage & Recycling Centre

Archipelago

Merrilee Tognela

Fort Rupert Store

Also we would like to say welcome and thank you to Black & McDonald of Cape Scott Wind Farm for their donation.

Robert Johnsen stands with a pallet of fireworks des-tined for the 19th annual Halloween-night display at Storey’s Beach. J.R. Rardon

Be smart and savePORT HARDY and

PORT MCNEILL – BC Hydro is partnering with three Port Hardy and Port McNeill retail-ers to offer incentives for the purchase of energy-efficient prod-ucts during October, Power Smart Month.

The participating businesses are Dunlop’s Home Hardware and Overwaitea in Port Hardy and ShopRite/Rona in Port McNeill.

Power Smart dis-counts are available to customers for in-store purchases of energy-efficient lighting, tele-

visions and appliances.Every year during

October, Power Smart Month, BC Hydro shows British Columbians how easy it is to make smart energy use choic-es and save money on monthly electricity bills. BC Hydro pro-vides increased rebates and incentives to help encourage energy con-servation throughout the year.

Customers can save up to $6 on select Energy Star compact fluorescent light bulbs and up to $8 on Energy Star LED bulbs.

Some retailers are also offering additional sav-ings on Energy Star fix-tures, other energy-sav-ing devices like motion sensors for lighting and power bars, and select energy-efficient Energy Star rated televisions and major applianc-es, as well as double the mail-in rebates on select Energy Star clothes washers, dish-washers, refrigerators and freezers.

For a complete list of all rebates and specials and for more informa-tion visit powersmart.ca.


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Here’s a greatchildren’s story.The Queen Alexandra Foundation for Children has been renamed Children’s Health Foundation of Vancouver Island.

Please welcome our new name! We are excited about the change because the new name tells the story of what we do and where we do it. Our Foundation has a 90-year legacy of helping children thanks to you, our incredible donors and supporters. We will continue to promote the health and well-being of children, youth and families all over Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands. This includes funding for facilities, organizations, programs, and equipment for children in need.

If you would like more information or wishto donate, please visit childrenshealthvi.orgor call 250-519-6722.

Gazette staffWest Coast Helicopters

picked up another award to add to a growing tally as the Port McNeill outfit was recognized by the BC Aviation Council.

The BCAC announced this year’s Silver Wings Award winners, honouring outstanding contributors to the field of aviation in B.C.

The BCAC is a chari-table society entering its 75th year. Made up of 160 individual and corporate members, it promotes the shared interests of the avia-tion in B.C.

Each year, it hosts its annual awards gala where the organization presents its Silver Wings Awards as well as scholarships to stu-dents in the fields of flying, engineering and aviation management programs in B.C.

This year the awards gala will be held at the Vancouver International Airport South Terminal on October 25.

West Coast Helicopters will receive the Robert S. Day Award for its long-term commitment to safety, and for developing helicop-ter tourism on Vancouver Island and B.C.’s coast.

The award will join other awards that the outfit has picked up in recent years. In January of this year WCH was awarded the forestry/wood products Business Excellence on Vancouver Island Award in Nanaimo from the Business Examiner. This followed the Applied Science Technologists & Technicians of British Columbia’s TECHGreen Award in November of 2010. This award, which was in its inaugural year,

recognized West Coast Helicopters’ commitment to environmental leadership and involvement with sus-tainable best practices and energy conservation.

Other winners at this year’s BCAC Silver Wings Awards have been announced as:

•Entrepreneur of the Year: Conair Aviation, who have been innovative leader in aerial fire control servic-es and products, and have developed new markets in the US, Australia and France.

•Back and Bevington Air Safety: Victoria Harbour Master and Air Carrier Operators Team for devel-oping safety procedures and materials key to the operation of the Victoria Water Aerodrome.

•BCAC Environmental Award: Vancouver Airport

Authority for their first-in-Canada ground run-up enclosure to reduce noise impacts on the surrounding community.

•Lifetime Achievement: Lynne Denison-Foster for her many years as a leading aviation educator at BCIT and Ron Price for his lead-ership of the Abbotsford International Airshow.

•William Templeton Award: Canadian Rockies International Airport (Cranbrook) for aviation market deployment, com-munity outreach and envi-ronmental initiatives.

For more informa-tion about West Coast Helicopters check their website at www.westcoas-thelicopters.com.

For more on the BCAC or the Silver Wings Awards go to www.bcaviationcoun-cil.org.

Award lifts chopper company

Magic beans?Christine Snowdon and her daughter Selena pose beside what must surely be the biggest sunflower in Port Hardy at their Seaview Drive home. Photo submitted


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First Nations invited to geoscience courseGazette staffPORT HARDY—Geoscience

BC will present a free short course titled “Mining — What’s It All About?” Oct 27-28, 2012 in Port Hardy.

This free, interactive two-day workshop will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. each day.

The first day will be a class-room session at North Island College; the second, a field trip to local geological sites.

The workshop gives First Nation communities a look into modern geoscience, mineral exploration and mining. The workshop is being presented and sponsored in collaboration with Island Coastal Economic Trust and British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) as a part of the recently announced Northern Vancouver Island Geoscience Exploration

Project. A similar course was delivered in Campbell River in August, and was very well received. For more informa-tion about this project, please visit www.geosciencebc.com/s/NorthernVancouverIsland.asp.

The short course will be pre-sented by Dr. Jim Morin, an engaging BCIT instructor and member of the Metís commu-nity. The first day of the course is spent in the classroom, with presentations and discussions that provide basic information about mineral deposits and mines, the mining cycle and selected specific First Nations issues related to mining. The second day involves an interest-ing field trip to local geological sites. Complimentary snacks and lunches will be provided for both days of the course.

First Nations community leaders, councillors, elders,

personnel involved in land use and planning, community rela-tions, and economic develop-ment officers are encouraged to attend. This knowledge will help support informed decision making for the benefit and well being of First Nations com-munities.

Please note that local First Nations will get priority reg-istration. If you are interested in learning more about this course, please download the course details by visiting www.geosciencebc.com/i/pdf/2012-10-27_MiningSC.pdf.

This workshop follows the North Island Career Expo on October 26 at the Port Hardy Civic Centre, sponsored by the Mount Waddington Coordinated Workforce Initiative. For more informa-tion, please visit http://www.cfmw.ca.

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Grade 5-6 students at Eagle View Elementary School sport sunglasses provided by Dash BC as part of its Healthy Schools program. Greg Murray


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Gazette staffThe province of B.C.

has adopted October as Foster Family Month, an opportunity to rec-ognize the contribu-tions that foster parents make to our commu-nity— and to dispel some myths around

fostering.B.C. has some 3,200

foster families who open their homes to around 5,300 children and youth. Here on the North Island around 38 homes are available to take in the about 90 children in need, and

social workers would like to see that number of homes grow.

There are a variety of reasons why the chil-dren are in care- for their protection, illness of a parent, marital dif-ficulties and so on- and almost half return to

their parents within a year.

Many people assume that they would be unqualified to be a foster parent because they are not married, or don’t own their home, or because of their income level, but Social

Worker Nicki Therrien explained that these are not key factors.

“The kids come from all sorts of backgrounds so we need foster par-ents from all sorts of homes,” she explained.

Anyone interested in learning more about

fostering can check the province’s foster care website at www.mcf.gov.bc.ca/foster/ or call Therrien directly at 250-949-8011. As Therrien said, “Just call me and I’d be happy to come out and talk to you.”

Foster FamilyMonthin B.C.


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.

October 11Curling

Final day of free curling clinic at Broughton Curling Club, Port McNeill, 7 p.m. New curlers can get instruction from club members; equipment provided. Info, Nick 250-956-2736.

October 12Commercial hockey

Bulls at Islanders, 8 p.m., Port Alice; Mustangs at Warriors, 9:15 p.m., Port Hardy.

October 13Rep hockey

North Island Eagles midgets host Nanaimo, 2 p.m., Port McNeill; Eagles peewees host Cowichan Valley, 2:30 p.m., Port Hardy.

B League hockeyStars vs. Pioneers, 4:45 p.m., Port Hardy.


North Island Eagles midgets host Campbell River, 11 a.m., Port McNeill.

B League hockeyOilers vs. Whalers, 8:45 p.m., Port Hardy.

October 19Commercial hockey

Mustangs at Islanders, 8 p.m., Port Alice; Warriors vs. Bulls, 9:15 p.m., Port Hardy.


North Island Eagles peewees host Campbell River, 11:45 a.m., Port Hardy.

B League hockeyWest Coast Rookies at Pioneers, 7 p.m., Port McNeill; Stars vs. Oilers, 8:45 p.m., Port Hardy.

October 24Cross country

Districtwide element-ary school meet at A.J. Elliott School, Sointula, 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Age groups: Tyke (grades 3-4), Pee Wee (grades 5-6); Bantam (grade 7) and Open (over grade 7). Girls and boys divisions.

Gazette staffThe chill air Saturday

night did nothing to deter fans from coming out to see the season’s finale at Tri-Port Speedway, as the drivers took advantage of the conditions to take to the circuit one last time.

And they were glad they did as the drivers put on a show for the crowd.

Four cars lined up for the four-lap trophy dash open-er, with Paul Weeks sitting out to put some extra work into his car after Brock Shore set the fast time in the hot laps.

Glen Day was able to pull ahead of Shore and Ryan Doyle after the first lap and went on to win the race.

Weeks rejoined for the first heat, with orange flashes from under his car on the turns from the engine running rich. Weeks took advantage of the break at the intermission to get under the hood to try and adjust the mix.

The five cars then came out for the thirty-lap main event to round out the sea-son. Weeks led the pack from early on, aggressively defending his line as first Daniel Hovey then Day took turns trying to pass.

Day thought he had got his chance as he gunned ahead after rounding the turn out-side of Weeks, but a flag had dropped behind him for a tire on the track and he restarted behind again.

He got his chance two

laps later though and nipped inside before pulling ahead as Weeks had to keep one eye on the rapidly advanc-ing Hovey.

Hovey’s chance came soon after, as Weeks had to cut a corner after coming

too close to a tire on the inside. His loss of momen-tum allowed Hovey a clear run at the corner and he was able to clear the turn in time to take command of the inside line.

The drama wasn’t over yet either, as Weeks slowed after the last turn and Doyle and Shore passed him on either side in a photo finish for third under the check-ered flag. The cars lined up in front of the crowd in fin-ishing order and smoked the tires, Weeks’ still over-rich engine throwing a cloud of smoke over the stands.

Doyle then shouted to the crowd asking if he’d got third, the tower confirming that he had indeed squeaked ahead on the line.

The drivers were then each awarded with a cash prize, the funds donated by race officials, volunteers and fans. The season’s stand-ings were then totaled, and Day announced the season winner, receiving his tro-phy from the trophy girl in front of the stands.

Race official Sonya Gullacher explained that the cash was a token of appreciation for the hard work the drivers put in each week. “It’s not a

cheap sport,” Gullacher said. “These guys come out each week and pay to race, pay for their fuel— it’s just a way to give something back.”

The tower thanked every-one for coming out and said they were looking for-ward to seeing everyone next year.

The appreciative fans gave the drivers a huge cheer for their night’s efforts and the tower called down over the tannoy, “Brock, light those tires one more time for these guys.”

“I don’t know if it’ll even start after that,” came the quick-fire reply.

Race resultsFast time: Brock ShoreTrophy Dash: Glen DayMain event: 1. Glen Day;

2. Daniel Hovey; 3. Ryan Doyle

Day totals: 1. Daniel Hovey; 2. Glen Day; 3. Paul Weeks; 4. Brock Shore; 5. Ryan Doyle.

Season standings 1. Glen Day 2. Daniel Hovey 3. Justin Reusch 4. Paul Weeks 5. Ryan Doyle 6. Brock Shore.

Gazette staffA field of ten men’s

teams and four wom-en’s teams took to the floor of Wakas Hall last weekend for a floor hockey tourna-ment in commemora-tion of Tom Joseph and Gil Walkus Jr.

The tournament took place over three days and featured kids’ exhibitions and oldtim-ers games in addition to tournament play. The men lined up in two divisions with one women’s division, each competing in a round-robin format league to determine standing for Sunday’s playoffs.

Prizes were spon-sored by local business and individuals, and presented to the win-ning teams, along with team all-stars, tour-

ney MVPs, top play-ers in each position, as well as the most sportman-like players and teams.

In the women’s play-offs, Gil’s Girls beat out the G&N Memorial team 7-1 to win, with Herbert Johnny Memorial in third and Faith Inspiration pick-ing up the most sports-manlike award. MVP in the women’s divi-sion went to Courtney Walkus of Gil’s Girls, who scored 10 goals and four assists in the playoffs.

Gil’s Girls dedicated their win to the memo-ry of Gil Walkus Jr.

In the men’s divi-sions, Roaches and Storm went through from Gil’s Division to the playoffs, while Regulators and Gil’s

Guys went through from Tom’s Division.

Regulators and Roaches progressed to face off in the men’s final, Regulators win-ning 7-6 at the whis-tle. Storm beat Gil’s Guys in the consola-tion game and the Bull Harbour Bulls took the most sportsman-like award.

MVP for the men was Regulators’ Corey Swain, who scored twice and assisted on six others during the playoffs.

The organizers said the event was in mem-ory of Gil Walkus Jr. and Tom Walkus who both passed suddenly. They hoped that the event would let the community remember them and give the fam-ily a chance to heal.

Finale fireworks at Tri-Port Speedway

Floor hockey tourney draws crowd

Above; Gil's Guys clear the ball dur-ing their game against Quatsino.Left; The Faith Inspiration team sets up shop on the goal line as eventual winners Gil's Girls press forward.

Paul Weeks provides the fireworks as Glen Day closes in out of the turn during the main event at the Tri-Port Speedway Saturday.

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Gazette staffALERT BAY—

Young soccer play-ers and those who work with and coach aboriginal youth have an opportunity to receive free instruc-tion in the coming week, thanks to a part-nership between the ‘Namgis First Nation and a Vancouver Island Aboriginal sport/recre-ation council.

A pair of young athlete camps, fea-turing instruction by Cowichan Valley coach Dano Thorne, will take place Monday through

Friday at the Lawrence Ambers Memorial Rec Centre, adjacent to T'lisalagi'lakw School.

The youth camps will be followed Saturday by a workshop for coaches and mentors of Aboriginal, Metís or Inuit youth.

The youth camps and coaching modules are both sponsored by the Aboriginal Sport Recreation and Physical Activity Partners Council, which seeks to apply aboriginal cultural per-spectives while moti-vating, inspiring and

leading youth toward a successful and mean-ingful lifestyle.

Youth camp ses-sions for players 6-12 years old will take place Monday through Thursday from 3-5 p.m., following school, while a one-day camp for players 13-over will be held Friday from 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

The camps have been scheduled indoors, in the rec centre, but some activities could

be taken outside to the field if the North Island’s unseasonably mild weather contin-ues. They are open to all youngsters, including those from neighbouring communities, and travel bursaries are available to those requiring assis-tance with travel costs.

Pre-registration forms have been sent out to schools in the Mount Waddington region, said Jamie Hunt, the ‘Namgis Band coordi-nator for the camps and workshop. To register or for more information, contact Hunt at 250-

974-5356 or [email protected], or con-tact program coordi-nator Kim Leming in Courtenay at 250-338-7792 ext. 223 or [email protected].

An additional one-day soccer camp, headed by Thorne, has been scheduled for Port Hardy Sunday, Oct. 21. The camp will run from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and is open to all ages. The site is yet to be determined. For more info or to register, call Marc at 250-949-8928 or email [email protected].

Fast times net hot prizes at drag awards

Youth sport, coach clinics setSportsBriefs

Gazette staffPORT McNEILL—

Local drag racers were well-represented in the top 10, but the three big trophies went to down-Island driv-ers Saturday as the North Island Timing Association hosted its 2012 Rumble on the Runway wrap-up din-ner at Royal Canadian Legion Branch 281.

The dinner preceded an awards presentation for the six-race Rumble on the Runway series, held for the past three years on the eighth-mile strip at Port McNeill Airport.

Eric Shields of Parksville won the top overall cash prize and a NITA jacket, and was also presented the winner’s trophy for the Super-pro class.

Richard Spencer of Port Alberni was the Pro class champion and second overall in points, while Don Egan

of Courtenay won the Sportsman class and finished third overall.

The next three spots in the top 10 were Port McNeill drivers Terry Mackay, Chris Sharpe

and 2011 points cham-pion Tim Walton. Chris Beatty, a second-year competitor in the Sportsman class from Port Hardy, placed eighth overall and Bill

MacDonald of Port McNeill was 10th.

Ray Harper was awarded a plaque as volunteer of the year by Maureen “Mo” Anderson, who closed

the ceremony by announcing she was stepping down as organizer of the North Island races.

“I agreed to help out with advertising and putting the first poster in 2009, and that was it,” said Anderson, who instead became Rumble on the Runway direc-tor, safety coordinator and security coordina-tor for the next four seasons. “Good luck, racers; keep the shiny side up.”

The non-profit asso-ciation also awarded a pair of $1,500 cheques to local groups who assisted with each of the races. Cassie Conley, Vanessa Hayward and Kirié McMurchy accepted one donation on behalf of the Port McNeill Teen Centre, and Dacen Brooks and Dean Tait accepted the other for the Port McNeill Volunteer Fire Department.

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

GLEN DAYThe Port Hardy driver clinched his second straight season championship at Tri-Port Speedway while winning the feature main Saturday night.

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9. Dave Deck, Duncan10. Bill MacDonald, Port McNeill

Series championsSuper-pro: Eric ShieldsPro: Richard SpencerSportsman: Don Egan

Volunteer of the YearRay Harper

Hard-luck driverWade Lahaise, Ladysmith

Eric Shields of Parksville, centre, is presented the Rumble on the Runway Super-pro series trophy by Tim Walton, last year's win-ner, and North Island Timing Association president Jeff Bowell, during Saturday's awards dinner. J.R. Rardon

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The seafood was donated by Julian Johnson of Quatsino, Robert Howich (PH), Brand Spafford (PA), Bob & Colleen Talbert of 1,000 Oaks, Calif., Hardy Buoys & Marine Harvest of PH & CR

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Thank you to Billie Rogers & Scott MacMillian for getting their heads shaved.

The Port Alice Cops For Cancer Committee would like to thank the following who donated towards the seafood dinner and auction.We raised $12,901.98 TOTAL

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Bulls shut down Islanders for first winGazette staffPORT HARDY—

Cody Diotte and Richard Burgess each netted three points and the Port Hardy Bulls broke into the win column Friday with a 4-1 win over the Neucel Islanders of Port Alice in North Island Commercial Hockey League play at Don Cruickshank Memorial Arena.

Diotte and Burgess each had a goal and two assists, and Bill Jacques scored for the Bulls (1-1-1) who lost their opener and then earned a tie in their sec-ond game before nailing down their first victory.

The game was the season opener for the Port Alice squad, which has not had a chance to skate together as the ice in Port Alice Arena

is just in the process of being installed. The Islanders will host the Bulls Friday in their

home opener.Riding the strong

goaltending of Colin Hunko and some oppor-

tunistic offence, the Bulls jumped to a 3-0 lead at intermission.

Diotte rattled a shot

off the stick of Neucel goalie Adam Hall that bounced through and into the net for one goal. Jacques pounced for a quick chip-in shot after Hall made a save but failed to cover the rebound in time.

Russell Murray drew the Islanders within 3-1 on a backhand from the bottom of the left circle with 15:55 left to play, but that’s all Hunko allowed.

Hall was also in top form over the second period, though Burgess converted a quick one-timer off a Diotte crossing pass for the final score on a power play with 7:24 to go.

Mustangs 5, Warriors 2

In Port McNeill Sunday, the host

Mustangs also broke into the winner’s col-umn for the first time after skating to 2-2

draw with the Bulls one week earlier.

With the loss, the Warriors fell to 1-1.

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Find your inner Mother Goose at workshopGazette staffPORT HARDY—Ever

been a fan of the nursery rhymes of Mother Goose? Now you have a chance to be the revered literary figure, thanks to a free,

hands-on workshop this weekend hosted by the Mount Waddington Family Literacy Society and School District 85.

Workshops will be held in both Port McNeill and

Port Hardy, offering young adults 17 and over a chance to learn the skills that could land them a job represent-ing the Literacy Society in daycare centres, elementary school primary classrooms,

libraries and large public events.

“It’s good for people who need part-time work, but need to get the training,” said Stephanie Nelson, pro-gram coordinator.

The first workshop will be held Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Old School in Port McNeill.

On Sunday, it will take place in Port Hardy at Stepping Stones Daycare,

located in the Robert Scott School building, from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Lunch is pro-vided free both days.

For information or to reg-ister, call Stephanie Nelson at 250-230-8777.

Shawn, of Quatsino, BC, passed away from natural causes while doing the

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Survived by mother, Penny Bush; father, David Addison; brother, Brian Keith Addison; sister, Darcie Addison; sons, Chris (Jocelyn) and Allan (Aly)

and grandsons, Alexander and Nathan.

The family would like to thank Western Forest Products Jeune Landing crews for their prompt,

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No service by request.

Christopher Shawn AddisonOctober 5, 1965-October 3, 2012

Memorial service to be held for

Robert Bennetton Saturday, October 13th at 1:30pm at

the Royal Canadian Legion at Storey’s Beach

to share and remember stories of Bob.

The next regular School Board Meeting of the Board of Education of School District No. 85

(Vancouver Island North) will be held on

Monday, October 15th, 2012 6:00 p.m. School Board Office, Port Hardy

This is a public meeting. All interested parties are welcome.

North Island Church ServicesPORT HARDY BAPTIST CHURCH

Corner of Trustee & HighlandMorning Service 11:00 am

Plus regular family activitiesOffice: 250-949-6844

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Sunday MassesSt. Mary’s Port McNeill: 9am

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7175 HIGHLAND Dr. Port Hardy. 2520 sq ft 4bdr home. 2 landscaped lots joined. 2dr garage. Walkout base-ment/suite. 250-949-8922 or www.island.net/~fi shnet.

PORT HARDY 2400 sq ft house has been totally re-vamped, all new wiring, heat-ing, plumbing & all new appli-ances. Large private yard with good sized deck & patio. Am-ple room for RV’s, boats - has lots of potential. $255,000. Call 250-230-7540.

PORT MCNEILL - Must Sell!Renovation in progress. 2100 sq.ft. 4 bdrms, 2 baths, new laundry room w/ washer & dry-er. New perimeter drains, roof in great shape. All new windows & exterior doors. large sunny backyard & great view. Tons of potential. $160,000 or make us a reasonable offer. Call 250-956-3816 or 250-956-2135.

PORT MCNEILL-Ocean view 3 bdr, 5 appl, 1.5 bath. All laminate fl ooring upstairs, hot tub, pool table, wrap around deck with large workshop un-derneath. $139,000. Call 250-956-3417 or 250-902-8182.

HELP WANTED

An Alberta Construction Com-pany is hiring Dozer and Exca-vator Operators. Preference will be given to operators that are experienced in oilfi eld road and lease construction. Lodg-ing and meals provided. The work is in the vicinity of Edson, Alberta. Alcohol & Drug testing required. Call Contour Con-struction at 780-723-5051.

NI SPORTSMAN Steak & Piz-za Restaurant in Port McNeill is seeking experienced serv-ers. Please apply in person.

TRADES, TECHNICAL

INFORMATION

HELP WANTED

BUSY Lower Mainland tire shop is looking for an Experienced Service Truck Tire Technician. Your own Service Truck is preferable but not necessary. Top Wages Paid. Please send inquiries to [email protected]

SETO’S WOK & GRILLis looking for a

Short Order Cook, Servers and a Dishwasher. Please contact Denny Seto

at 250-949-8381.

TRADES, TECHNICAL

Looking for a NEW job?www.bcjobnetwork.com

INFORMATION

HELP WANTED

TWO FULL time position available immediately for Chrysler/Dodge/Jeep dealer-ship in Salmon Arm, BC. “Dispatch /coordinator”-Appli-cant must possess automotive mechanical knowledge-strong work ethic, organizational skills and can multi task. “Journeyman Technician” -Ap-plicant must have good atti-tude, quality workmanship. Both applicants must be able to produce in a fast paced en-vironment. Excellent wage and benefi t package. Please send resume: [email protected]

INFORMATION

PROFESSIONAL/MANAGEMENT

M’AKOLA Group of Societies Seek-ing Director of Operations for Vic-toria. Visit makola.bc.ca

PERSONAL SERVICES

HEALTH PRODUCTS

GET 50% off - Join Herbal Magic this week and get 50% Off. Lose weight quickly, safe-ly and keep it off, proven re-sults! Call Herbal Magic today! 1-800-854-5176.

FINANCIAL SERVICES

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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.

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LEGAL SERVICES

CRIMINAL RECORD? Don’t let it block employment, travel, education, professional, certifi -cation, adoption property ren-tal opportunities. For peace of mind & a free consultation call 1-800-347-2540.

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

BUSINESS SERVICES

DENIED CANADA Pension plan disability benefi ts? The Disability Claims Advocacy Clinic can help. Call Allison Schmidt at 1-877-793-3222. www.dcac.ca

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

FUEL/FIREWOOD

SEASONED FIREWOODVancouver Island’s largest fi re-wood producer offers fi rewood legally obtained during forest restoration, large cords. Help restore your forest, Burndrywood.com 1-877-902-WOOD.

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

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

REAL ESTATE

FOR SALE BY OWNER

PORT HARDY Woodgrove Gardens; 2 bdrms, fully furnished with brand new furni-ture, laundry, dishwasher, fridge & stove. Laminate fl oor-ing, new paint, new kitchen & new blinds. Close to all amenities. Asking $46,000 fur-nished, $40,000 unfurnished. Call Jason @ 250-949-1125.

HOUSES FOR SALE

HYDE CREEK, 11 1/2 acres for sale, located, 10 KM south of Port McNeill, potential sub-division. Roads and electric on 2 sides. Slight slope with southern exposure and a bit of ocean view. Price $249,000. Phone 250-741-4082 or even-ings 250-753-1578.

Incredible 5 acre treed PARK-LIKE PROPERTY

with Well-Maintained Furnished Home - 1500 sq.ft, 3-bdrm,

2 bath. Extremely close to Pristine Cowichan Lake,

in the town of Caycuse. Perfect for recreational

property or full time living. Motivated seller $378,800.

Exceptionally low yearly cost. Not leased land.

Call [email protected]

REAL ESTATE

HOUSES FOR SALE

PORT MCNEILL, 5 bdrm,2668 sq ft, water view, carport,12’x16’ shop, boat shed, F/P,new roof, deck, cul-de-sac,$240,000 obo (Reduced Now).Call (250)956-4547.

PORT MCNEILL, small 2bdrm, 1 bathroom, partialocean view, new roof andfl ooring, easy care fencedyard, great starter or retire-ment home. Asking $135,000.Possible rent-to-own for quali-fi ed buyer. Call 250-956-2388250-902-9582.

HOMES WANTED

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REAL ESTATE SERVICES

RIVERFRONT RESORT,Southern BC. Lots availableas low as $61,900. Year roundpark, indoor pool & spa. Lowmaintenance fees. Inquiries:Jan 250-499-7887; Caroline250-499-4233; www.riversidervparkresort.com

OTHER AREAS

BUY LAND in Belize - EnglishCommonwealth country inCentral America. CaribbeanJungle lots - 3 miles from sea -Starting at $11,000. All typesavailable. For information callPatrick Snyder 778-403-1365.

RENTALS

APARTMENT/CONDO

PETS WELCOME - Quiet 2bdrm apt near Airport. PrivateParking. Small backyard. Ref.Req. Call 250-949-7189.

PORT HARDY: Airport Rd 2bdrms, quiet. NS/NP Refs.$525. Oct. 15. 250-949-6319.

PORT MCNEILLAPARTMENTS

Well managed 1 & 2Bdrm suites. Gym & sauna on site. Call for availability.

Phone Rick250-956-4555

PORT HARDY, various unitsincluding Apartments andTownhouses. Call Roy Carltonat 1-866-314-8615. ColdwellBanker, Island Coastal.

SEAHAVEN APARTMENTS7070 Shorncliffe St.

Oceanview 2 bdrm suite.Fridge/stove, balcony,

blinds, private parking stall, locker,

laundry on premises.Quiet, adult building,

non smoking, no pets.References required.

Inquiries contact Janet cell 1-250-230-1462.

TWO OCEANS IN COAL HARBOUR

Large fully furnished 2 bdrmApt, all apartments includeF/S, W/D, pots and pans, tow-els and linens. Clean, comfy,quiet, reno’d, repainted andupgraded. Rural setting over-looking harbour. Satellite TVchannels included ($90 value).Available Now. $750 inclds hy-dro or $650+ hydro with a 1year lease. 1-250-949-8855email: [email protected]

APARTMENTS FURNISHED

PORT HARDY Highland Manor

•Bachelor •1 bdrms furnished

or unfurnishedOn the 4th fl oor

Move in incentive on approvalReferences Call Jason

250-949-0192

Alexis Slack gives a thumb’s up while running with the Sunset Elementary Running Club in Port McNeill last week.

J.R. Rardon

smile...of the week.


GAZETTENORTH ISLAND

Lisa HarrisonSales Rep

An active part of your business and our communities. Let me

help your business get business. Together we can help the North Island stay strong and grow!!

Give me a call at 250-949-6225or email me at:

[email protected]

RENTALS

APARTMENTS FURNISHED

PORT HARDY Waterfront bachelor suite. Furnished and fully equipped kitchen and bath. All utilities includ-ed. Flat screen TV with sat TV. Ref. re. N/P, N/S. $1000/mth. 250-949-9723.

COTTAGES

ATTENTION CONTRACTORS

Port McNeill 3 bdr. older trailer. Fully furnished with housekeeping. 1-2 bdr cottage also avail. For more info call 250-902-9346.

OCEANVIEW COTTAGESfor rent in Port Hardy

Includes satellite TV, internet, jacuzzi bath,

No pets.(250)949-7939

www.bearcovecottages.ca

HOMES FOR RENT

PORT HARDY 3 BDR rancher in Beaver Harbour. Quiet couple or family. N/S, solid ref. $1100/mth. 6 mth lease. 250-230-3825.

PORT HARDY 9105 Copper Dr. 3 bdrms, one bathroom de-tached split level home for rent. Quiet neighbourhood close to hospital, schools, parks and downtown area. Propane heating. Asking $300/wk plus utilities. N/S, N/P please. Call 250-949-8637.

TRANSPORTATION

AUTO FINANCING

TRANSPORTATION

AUTO FINANCING

DreamCatcher Auto Loans“0” Down, Bankruptcy OK -

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FIRST TIME auto buyers wanted. Friendly staff will guide you through the pro-cess. www.creditdrivers.ca Call 1-888-593-6095.Guaranteed Auto Loans1-888 -229-0744 or apply at: www. greatcanadianautocredit.com

AUTO SERVICES

BUY A car with Bad Credit! $0 Down, 24 Hour Approvals, Low Payments, No Credit OK. Approval Hotline Call 1-888-222-0663 or Apply Online at www.CanadaDrives.ca

CARS

2007 CUSTOM Chev HHR. Excellent condition. Loaded. White. 119,000 km, mostly hwy driven. On-Star. $11,900 fi rm. 250-755-5191.

TRANSPORTATION

CARS

1990 PLYMOUTH Voyageur.

Lots of recent repairs, new brakes, rad, fuel pump,

exhaust. Good running order.

$700 OBO. Carol 250-902-0887.

VEHICLES WANTED

WE BUY All Cars! Running or Not, we will buy it! Cars/Trucks/Vans. Sell Any Car today with One Free Phone call to: 1-800-551-8647.

RECREATIONAL VEHICLESFOR SALE

24’ 2005 Mallard. Port Hardy area. Nice layout with lots of great features. $10,000 OBO. Call 250-902-0878.

TRANSPORTATION

SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES

2002-FORD EXPLORER XLS. Runs excellent. 157,000 kms. Reduced to sell $4,999 OBO. 250-287-2009.

1996 JIMMY 4x4 New battery & brakes.

Runs well.Located in Port Hardy.

$2500 obo. Call Bev 250-949-9458.

MARINE

BOATS

16FT MISTY RIVER 30 hrp and 6 hrp outboards.

Doesn’t leak. $3500 OBO.

20FT MALIBU Recent work to engine.

$5000 OBO Call 250-902-0878.

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EDUCATIONEDUCATION EDUCATION


Have you ever want-ed to wave a magic wand and give your old kitchen and bathroom a sleek, modern look?

Well you can, usu-ally in less than three days and for a lot less than you think. If your kitchen layout is basi-cally fine and the cases structurally sound, you should consider refac-ing instead of replacing and save yourself a ton of money.

For a third of the cost of starting over from scratch, you can transform your kitchen with zero fuss and minimal down-time. Refacing means keeping what’s good and changing only the exterior components — the doors, drawer fronts, side panels and trim. Everything else stays just as it is.

From an environmen-tal perspective it’s the green thing to do. The old doors are recycled and nothing goes to the landfill.

Makeover magicThe difference is dra-

matic. And with the money you save, other projects can suddenly become much more affordable.

You can select from B.C. hardwoods or man-made polymers in any style and colour — elegant raised cen-tre panel, traditional Shaker or cool contem-porary.

Once you’ve decided on the look, exact mea-surements are taken and new doors, drawer fronts and end panels custom-sized to your kitchen’s specifica-tions. Standard manu-facturer warranties are five years.

Even older-style face frame cabinets can be magically transformed by changing to con-cealed European hing-es and ordering larger doors for that sleek seamless look.

The creative touch-es needn’t stop there: With the money left over you can opt for a vertical pantry, roll-out shelves or pot draw-ers that won’t have you bending like a pretzel to access those lower shelves.

Buying & sellingRealtors agree that

kitchens and bath-rooms can make or break a sale. If you’re buying or selling, refacing pays for itself several times over. Just get everything in writ-ing to avoid any cost-ly surprises after the fact.

Remember though, working with exist-

ing cabinets can be especially challenging so deal with refacing specialists who know what’s required and have the experience to do the job properly.

Mark Brown is a cabinetmaker from Courtenay. He can be reached at [email protected].

Although it’s commonly accepted that oil and antifreeze are not household garbage we can simply throw out, more than one million litres of used oil ends up in BC landfills every year. When you consider that it only takes one drop of oil to contaminate a million drops of water, the problem is clear: there’s just too many drops to count, too many to ignore.

BCUOMA is a non-for-profit organization that encourages British Columbians to responsibly recycle used oil, oil filters, oil containers, used antifreeze and antifreeze containers. Since the launch of the program in 2003, British Columbians have done an exceptional job of recycling their used oil materials.

2011 RECOVERY RATES

USED OIL & ANTIFREEZECONTAINERS

87%RECOVERY

USED OIL

73% RECOVERY

USED OILFILTERS

87%RECOVERY

ONE DROP

MAKES A DIFFERENCE.

As of July 1, 2011 antifreeze and antifreeze containers have been included within the broader recycling program. From the 10 million litres of automotive antifreeze sold in BC each year, about 45% will be available for collection and recycling. Please check for a collection facility near you.

Protecting our province from the harmful effects of used oil and antifreeze must be a responsibility we all share, together. So please, next time you look to dispose of used oil or antifreeze materials, find a collection facility near you. Here are three easy ways to do so:

usedoilrecycling.comCall 1.800.667.4321Call 604.RECYCLE

for the Lower Mainland

To arrange for a bulk pick-up of used oil (more than 30 litres), please call 1.866.254.0555

Note: Please make sure to return your used oil materials during regular business hours for proper disposal and to avoid any spills and further contamination to the environment.

In a continued effort to encourage higher rates of recovery, BCUOMA has built a strong support

network across the province. Today, participation includes 209 brand-owner

members, 39 collectors and processors, 520+ return collection facilities and

more than 4,000 generators. In addition, BCUOMA is reprising its

successful ambassador program this summer – with two

ambassadors touring the province to educate and raise awareness of the importance of used oil and antifreeze recycling.

By recycling your used oil and antifreeze products,

you’re playing an important role in preserving our environ-

ment for future generations.

USEDOILRECYCLING.COM

Check out the BC Recyclepedia App to find over 1,000 drop-off locations and recycling options for over 70 materials across BC.

Cabinets can look new Tower of PowerThe first tower section for the Cape Scott Wind Farm was delivered to a Port Hardy industrial lot last week, part of a test run for delivery of the massive windmills this fall.

J.R. Rardon

October 7th - 13th

www.northislandgazette.com Thursday, October 11, 2012B2

420 Pioneer Hill Dr.250-956-4407

Thank you to our local volunteer firefighters for

their service and dedication to our

community.

Port McNeill Junior

Volunteer Firefi ghters

Port McNeill Volunteer Firefi ghters

Safety Tips• Install at least one smoke alarm outside each sleeping

area. For improved safety, install a smoke alarm in every

bedroom.

• Check electrical appliances regularly: electric blankets,

heating pads, curling irons, radios, televisions and irons.

• Bedrooms should be non-smoking areas.

For service & dedication to our

community…

Heartfelt Thanks

Port McNeill & District Chamber of Commerce

Alert Bay Volunteer Firefi ghtersAlert Bay Volunteer Firefi ghters

Coal Harbour Volunteer Firefi ghtersCoal Harbour Volunteer Firefi ghters

Safety Tips•Fireplace: always use a fi re screen, ensuring it is the appropriate size for the fi replace opening.• Do not overload electrical outlets or use extension cords in the place of additional outlets.• Smokers should check furniture for fallen cigarettes or embers, which can smoulder undetected for hours before

bursting into fl ames.

Thursday, October 11, 2012 www.northislandgazette.com B3

The Regional District wants to thank all our Volunteer Fire Fighters for their time and service to our communities.

Thank You

Proud sponsor of the Fire Prevention Week & thanks to our local firefighters for all

their hard work & dedication!The Town of Port McNeill thanks all the volunteer

firefighters for their services.

We also appreciate their efforts in educating the public during fire prevention week.

250-949-6393 www.davelandonford.com

DAVE LANDON MOTORS

Thank you to the men and women of the Port Hardy Fire Department for volunteering your time to keep

our community safe!

DL # 5507

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Many fatal fires start at night

Smoke alarms save lives

As most Canadians turn back the clocks on November 4, here are some timely smoke and carbon monoxide (CO) safety tips:

change your clocks, test your smoke arlam.

less than three minutes to escape a fire. So when smoke alarms sound, ev-eryone must know what to do and where to go. Having and practising an escape plan is essential.

on every storey and outside

bedrooms if you sleep with doors closed.

are fully powered. Never take out batteries or remove an alarm from ceiling due to a false alarm.

fuel-burning devices such as a gas furnace, gas water heater, gas appliances, or an attached garage or carport, install at least one CSA-approved carbon monoxide outside all sleeping areas. One per storey is recom-mended.

-ery 10 years, and CO alarms every 7-10 years (depending on manufacturer) whether

battery operated or hardwired into your

home’s electrical system.Carbon monox-ide is colour-less, odourless and tasteless. So without a CO

alarm, humans cannot detect its

presence. Despite the average home hav-

ing several potential sources of the deadly gas, studies show that nearly 60 per cent of Canadians have not

-dition to being impossible to detect, CO also has another nefarious trait. Symptoms of carbon monoxide exposure mimic the flu, without the

-sible for thousands of clinic and hospital visits each year, and is commonly misdiag-nosed. Prolonged or extreme exposure causes nausea, diz-ziness, confusion, the loss of physical mobility, brain dam-age and ultimately, death. More home safety resources can be found on the www.safeathome.ca web site.

into home fire deaths very often find that a smoke alarm did not sound.

been discon-nected or not in working order. The batteries may have been dead, or some-one may have taken them out. Smoke alone won’t necessar-

fumes could put you into an even deeper sleep. Often, victims never wake up. Se-

niors will often need assistance from fam-ily members to put safety measures into place. As well, family mem-bers are in the best position to reinforce the precautions necessary to help their loved ones prevent or respond to a fire. Focus on

these six priorities to help aging family members pro-tect themselves against fire in the home.

INSTALL smoke alarms inside every bedroom, outside each sleeping area and on every level of the home, including the basement.

Larger homes may need ADDITIONAL smoke alarms to provide enough protection.

For the best protection, INTERCONNECT all smoke alarms so when one sounds they all sound.

An IONIZATION smoke alarm is generally more responsive to flaming fires and a PHOTOELECTRIC smoke alarm is generally more responsive to smoldering fires. For the best protection, both types of alarms or combination ionization and photoelectric alarms (also known as dual sensor alarms) are recommended.

Smoke alarms should be INSTALLED away from the kitchen to prevent false alarms. Generally, they should be at least 10 feet (3 meters) from a cooking appliance.

REPLACE all smoke alarms when they are 10 years old.

Only a working smoke alarm can save your life!FIRE PREVENTION WEEK OCT. 7-14

“Fall back” to smart home safety

Analysis was undertaken on almost 50,000 fires that occurred in Alberta, British Columbia, and Ontario over a 5-year period involving 663 fatalities. The findings demonstrated that the death rate per 1,000 fires in the absence of a present, functioning smoke alarm was 74% greater than when a functioning smoke alarm was present.

In case of fire - GET OUT AND STAY OUT – never go back into a burning building

the nearest exit maintaining contact with the wall.

it is hot, do not open. Use analternative route.

cool, stay low with your shoulder against the door while opening slowly. Be ready to close the door if smoke and heat rush in.

closed doors as possible between you and the fire, and seal all cracks in doors and windows with towels or bedding.

fire, stop where you are, drop gently to the ground and cover your face with your hands while rolling back-and-forth to put out the flames.

cold water.

Port Hardy, BC V0N 2P0

Safety tips on avoiding carbon monoxide poisoning• Install at least one carbon monoxide detector in your home.

• Ensure a wood or coal-burning stove is properly installed and vented.

• Don’t operate a gasoline-powered engine, kerosene stove or charcoal grill in a closed space.

• Barbecue grills should never be operated indoors.

• Check clothes dryer vents that open outside the house for lint.

• Check forced air fans for proper

ventilation.

Port Alice Volunteer Firefi ghtersPort Alice Volunteer Firefi ghters

Hyde Creek Volunteer Firefi ghtersHyde Creek Volunteer Firefi ghters

Safety Tips• Keep cooking areas clear of combustibles and wear short or tight-fi tting sleeves when you cook. Keep the handles of your pots

turned inward so they do not over-hang the stove. If grease catches fi re, carefully slide a lid over the pan and smother the fl ames, then turn off the burner. Types of fi res: wood, paper, cloth, fl ammable liquids and electrical fi res. If you intend to buy more than one, you may want to purchase a BC for the kitchen, an A for the living room and an ABC for the basement and garage.

• Keep portable and space heaters at least 3 feet from anything that may burn. Never leave heaters on when you leave home or go to sleep. Children and pets should always be kept away from them.

• If you have halogen lights, make sure they are away from fl ammable drapes and low ceiling areas. Never leave them on when you leave your home or offi ce.


We proudly support the local

VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS

serving our many communities.

MACANDALE’S IS PRESSURE WASHER CENTRAL

250-949-8442

All electric units powered with Baldor motors

Loads of accessories such as:

turbo tips, wands, extension wands, hoses & gutter cleaners

In-store service We run them up & make

sure you feel confident on their operation

Sales & Rentals

All gas powered units equipped with Honda engines

All electric units powe

Gas powered homeowner 2700 PSI

units from

$57200

Industrial 3600 PSI units from

$134300plus $15 PDI plus HST

plus $15 PDI plus HST

The Village of Port Alice would like to thank Fire

Chief Don Rethmeier and the Port Alice Volunteer Fire Fighters for their

dedication to the safety of our residents.

Village of Port Alice


We would also like to extend our appreciation to the

volunteer fi refi ghters of these communities whose

photos weren’t available at press time:

8945 Granville St

250-949-8313

Thanks to all the volunteers for their service to our

communities!

Dunlop’s

DO YOUR OWN CHECKFire ExtinguisherOperating Smoke/CO2 Detectors

Safe Exit PlanEmergency Numbers Posted

ACTION FIRST FIRE AND SAFETYA Division of JM’s Mobile Welding Inc.

- Extinguisher refilling - Annual inspections - Internal maintenance - Hydrostatic testing

WaterType of fire and what

extinguisher to use.

Wood, paper & textile

Flammable liquids

Flammable gases

Electrical contact

Cooking oils & fats

Foam Spray

ABC Powder

Carbon Dioxide

Wet Chemical

Fire Extinguisher Sales & Service:

We’ll help you pick

the proper extinguisher

for your situation

Island Foods and the staff proudly support the local

volunteer firefighters and all the community work they do.

Thank you Alert Bay Volunteer Fire

Department for serving Cormorant Island!

MOTORCADEE.J. KLASSEN

Thank YouTo all the dedicated

volunteers!

Holberg Woss Sointula

Port Hardy Volunteer Firefi ghtersPort Hardy Volunteer Firefi ghters

Zeballos Volunteer Firefi ghtersZeballos Volunteer Firefi ghters

The ABCD’s of Portable Fire ExtinguishersA fi re extinguisher is a storage container for an agent like water or chemicals. It is designed to put out a small fi re, not a large one. Extinguishers are labelled ABC or D. Ensure you use the right extinguisher for the appropriate type of fi re.

A Ordinary Combustibles – Fires started with paper, wood, drapes and upholstery require a Class A type extinguisher.

B Flammable and Combustible Liquids – Fires originating from fuel, oil, gasoline, paint, grease in a frying pan, solvents and other fl ammable liquids require a Class B type extinguisher.

C Electrical Equipment – Fires started with wiring, overheated fuse boxes, conductors, and other electrical sources require a Class C type extinguisher.

D Metals – Certain metals such as magnesium and sodium require a special dry powder Class D type extinguisher.

A multi-purpose dry chemical labelled ABC puts out most types of fi res: wood, paper, cloth, fl ammable liq-uids and electrical fi res. If you intend to buy more than one, you may want to purchase a BC for the kitchen, an A for the living room and an ABC for the basement and garage.


HBS Hardy Builders’ Supply

It’s all about comfort & safety.Blaze King in stock now!

Thanks for being there when we need you!

6954 Market St. Port Hardy

250-949-6611

Save 15% off all Smoke detectors

& CO2 detector combos.

North Islanders!

From the staff of IGA…

We thank all our local volunteer firefighters for all their hard work and

time they put in.

Alfons Bauer photo

Port Hardy Fire-Rescue

Saturday, Oct. 1313:00 hrs - 16:00 hrs

Fire Hall #1 in town - 8890 Central St.

Open Houseis hosting a Fire Prevention Week

Burgers, hot dogs & drinks starting at 13:00 hrs

Watch LIVE EXERCISES & DEMONSTRATIONS!

Meet the volunteers who make our community a safer place to be.

We are looking for more volunteer firefighters!

Applications on hand for those who are interested in becoming part of the team.

$3,000 Tax Credit for volunteer firefighters!

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