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QUEEN CHARLOTTE
View property, nice house, 604-940-6309. www.bchomesforsale.com d17fn
3504 3rd Avenue: 2 Separate View properties. Quiet. (1) 1/5 acre, serviced, (1) 2/5 acre, unserviced. Prices REDUCED. Negotiable. View online at: www.bchomesforsale.com 250-559-4209 j7-f25
SANDSPIT
Semi-oceanfront property, nice home, quiet location. please call Deb at 250-637-5458 for more information. f4/11
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MASSET
1947 Trumpeter, large view suite, furnished, laundry & cable incuded. $600 per month, 1 year lease preferred. 250-626-3835. d3fn
PORT CLEMENTS
Waterfront basement suite and self-contained house for rent in Port Clements, $450-500/month. Option to manage a bed and breakfast/rental endeavour with a share in the proceeds for the right person. 250-559-9069 J28/F4
Port Clements Community Hall available for all island commuity events and functions. Phone 250-557-4313 and leave message F4/10
SKIDEGATE LANDING
One bedroom furnished apartment. Quiet location $600/month, utilities included. Hi-speed internet. No pets. f4/11/18/25
QUEEN CHARLOTTE
1 bedroom ground-level basement suite with 4 appliances on Forestry Hill. Private entrance & driveway. Available February 1. $550/month (1st& last) + hydro. Municipal utilities included. Free internet (within reason). Non-smoking, pet negotiable. Gardening potential. Quiet senior preferred. Local references required. 559-4681 (day) 559-4554 (ev.). j21fn
COMMERCIAL RENTAL / LEASE
Artists who need a space
The former Abserver space in QC is available to rent. Would work great as a working and or teaching space/gallery shared by 2 or 3 artists who would like to show and sell work during the tourist season (or beyond). Call Dianne at 250-559-4680
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HAIDA HERITAGE CENTRE, Skidegate A fully equipped restaurant available immediately for rent or lease opportunity. Offer also includes opening inventory supplies, access to financial projections and business planning materials. Serious inquiries only, please contact Jason Alsop. Operations Manager by phone: 250 559-7885 xt.233 or by email at info@haidaheritagecentre.com f4/11
Retail/Office Space for Lease or Rent in Skidegate. Two units available - one at 429 sq ft., second is 728 sq. ft. For further info call Paula at 250-559-8149 n12fn
Turnkey Restaurant Business
Howler's Bistro is available for lease. Immediate occupancy. Great opportunity for the right operator. Bernie for details. 250-559-8272 f4/11/18/25
BUSINESS FOR SALE
Profitable, recession-proof business for sale. Joe's Bottle Depot. Serious enquiries only. 250-559-8410. jl30fn
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THE VILLAGE OF PORT CLEMENTS 2010 BY-ELECTION
NOTICE OF NOMINATION
Public notice is given to the electors of the Village of Port Clements that nomination for the office of:
COUNCILLOR- ONE (1) TO BE ELECTED
for a twenty month term commencing April 2010 and terminating December 2011 will be received by the Chief Election Officer or a designated person, as follows: At the Village of Port Clements office located at 36 Cedar Avenue West, PO Box 198 Port Clements, BC V0T1R0 from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm February 23rd, 2010 to March 4th, 2010 excluding statutory holidays and weekends and from 9:00am to 4:00 pm, March 5th, 2010.
Nomination documents are available at the Port Clements Village Office during regular office hours (9:00am - 1:00pm Monday - Friday)
QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICE
A person is qualified to be nominated, elected and to hold office as a member of local government if they meet the following criteria:
. Canadian Citizen;
. 18 years of age or older;
. resident of British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately before the day nomination papers are filed;
and
. not disqualified by the Local Government act or any other enactment from voting in an election in British Columbia or from being nominated for, being elected too, or holding office.
NOTICE OF CLOSURE OF ADVANCE REGISTRATION
REGISTER OF ELECTORS
The Village of Port Clements maintains a register of electors entitled to vote in the 2010 By Election on April 10, 2010 for one (1) Councillor. Until the close of advance registration at 1:00pm Tuesday February 16th, 2010 resident and property electors can register in advance from 9:00am to 1:00pm Monday to Friday, excluding statutory holidays, at the Village Office located at 36 Cedar Avenue West, Port Clements, BC. No advance registration will be permitted after 1:00, Tuesday February 16th, 2010.
ELECTOR QUALIFICATIONS
RESIDENT ELECTORS:
. age 18 or older; and
. a Canadian citizen; and
. a resident of British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately before the day of registration; and
. a resident of the Village of Port Clements, for at least 30 days immediately before the day of registration; and
. not disqualified by any enactment from voting in an election, or otherwise disqualified by law.
NON-RESIDENT PROPERTY ELECTORS
. age 18 or older; and
. a Canadian citizen; and
. a resident of British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately before the day of registration; and
. a registered owner of real property in the Village of Port Clements for at least 30 days immediately before the day of registration; and
. not entitled to register as a resident elector; and
. not disqualified by any enactment from voting in an election, or otherwise disqualified by law; and
. if there is more than one registered owner of the property, only one of those individuals may, with the written consent of the majority of the owners, register as a non-resident property elector.
Non-resident property electors who do not register in advance will be required to obtain a "certificate to register" prior to the time of voting or on voting day.
FURTHER INFORMATION on the foregoing may be obtained by contacting:
Heather Nelson-Smith, Chief Election Officer 250-557-4295
Jasmine Ryland, Deputy Chief Election Officer 250-557-4295
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The Queen Charlotte Visitor Centre
is hiring a new Manager for the Centre.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, self-motivated person. Strong people skills, team player, willingness to learn, understanding of the tourism industry, sales experience, willingness to work with a volunteer Board and knowledge of Haida Gwaii are definite assets.
We offer a competitive wage, training, flexible hours, a great environment and an opportunity to learn and explore.
If you enjoy interacting with people please send your resume to Box 819, Queen Charlotte, BC, manager@qcinfo.ca or for more info call Greg at 250-559-8193. j28,f4,11
Secretariat of the Haida Nation Job Posting: Fisheries Program Manager
The Council of the Haida Nation is seeking a full-time Program Manager to lead the Haida Fisheries Program in a range of current initiatives including fisheries management, stock assessment, salmon enhancement, and marine planning. The Program has offices in Massett and Skidegate, Haida Gwaii. Requirements are as follows:
. Bachelor's degree in Resource Management or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of secondary education with a strong background in the field of public or financial administration, or the marine resource field.
. Five years of related experience preferred with two years involving administrative duties and responsibilities similar to this position.
. Excellent leadership, interpersonal, communication and computer skills.
. Knowledge and understanding of the federal and provincial systems as well as other sources of funding sources particularly management of contracts or grants.
. Knowledge and experience in personnel management, organizational development, employment standards/law, program budgeting, program planning, program development and financial management.
. Experience with First Nation natural resource management programs is desirable.
General Duties include management of a wide range of fisheries and marine-related projects; supervision of a staff of approximately 10 full-time and 30 part-time staff; preparation of reports, funding proposals and operational plans; interaction with professional staff in other agencies; training of personnel; and regular reporting to Haida boards and the public. Salary and benefits are negotiable based on education and relevant experience. If you have further questions regarding this position please contact Russ Jones the Technical Director at [russ.jones@haidanation.net]
Please email resume including references and covering letter to May Russ c/o Lisa Edwards, Acting Administrator [chn_hts@haidanation.ca]. The deadline for applications is 4:30 PM, Friday, February 19, 2010. j14-f18
Secretariat of the Haida Nation Job Posting: Program Biologist - Skidegate
The Council of the Haida Nation's Haida Fisheries Program is seeking a full-time contract Fisheries Biologist. The focus will be on salmon stock assessment and management. Preference will be given to applicants with the following education and experience:
. B.Sc. in Biology with two or more years of fisheries related experience and knowledge of salmonid stock assessment projects.
. Fisheries stock assessment project design, statistical analysis and report preparation.
. Project management experience including preparation of proposals, budgets and work plans as well as cost control and staff supervision.
. Experience working with First Nation's organizations.
. Operating small vessels and working in isolated settings (field camps or aboard vessels).
. Proven leadership and interpersonal skills and ability to supervise field crews while fostering a team based approach.
General Duties include management of field projects, supervision and training of field staff, biological support for a recreational creel program and large-scale salmon hatchery as well as preparation of technical reports.
Salary and benefits are negotiable based on education and relevant experience. If you have any further questions regarding the position please contact Russ Jones Technical director at russ.jones@haidanation.net
Please email resume including references and covering letter to May Russ c/o Lisa Edwards, Acting Administrator [chn_hts@haidanation.ca]. The deadline for application is 4:30 Friday, February 19, 2010. j14-f18
Pharmasave
Pharmasave Telepharmacy in Masset is looking for a reliable and energetic individual to join our pharmacy team as a casual technician.
The successful candidate must demonstrate an ability to perform the following tasks: work in a high paced detail oriented environment where accuracy is of utmost importance, work with both the general public and health care professionals, manage and maintain adequate inventory levels, work with a cash register and balance cash, have good communication and phone skills, have a general ability to operate a computer and a digital camera and have a willingness to learn.
The position will be on a casual basis to fill in for relief when required Monday to Friday between 9am and 5:30pm. Please send resumes and references by fax or e-mail to:
Alan Williamson
5331 Headland Dr.
West Vancouver BC V7C3C5
Phone: 604-926-5331
Fax: 604-926-4819
e-mail: ps214alan@shaw.ca
Islands Women Society - Queen Charlotte City
Community Outreach Services Program Coordinator
Permanent, Part Time (20 hrs per week - flexible hours)
Wage commensurate with experience and education.
IWS is a collaborative and supportive working environment. The successful applicant will deliver culturally appropriate public education initiatives to raise awareness of the effects of violence against Women, and will be largely responsible for networking and spearheading collaborative efforts in the local communities aimed at increasing the safety of women, children, and families. The worker will also provide support and assistance to women who are choosing to make positive changes in their lives, will provide referrals to appropriate services, and transportation to local services.
Qualifications - Combination of relevant skills, experience & education.
Requirements - Professionalism, commitment to confidentiality, and an ability to work both autonomously & collaboratively as part of a team. Own vehicle and a valid driver's license. Persons of Aboriginal ancestry are encouraged to apply.
For more Information contact Rachel Cameron @ 559-8843
Resume submitted by February 15 @ 5:00pm to: QCIWS, Box 207, Queen Charlotte, BC V0T 1S0
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1990 Nissan pickup. 4 cyl., 5 speed, good transportation. $2500. 250-557-4555 j28fn
Sherman GM Prince Rupert 1-866-624-9171
RAINBOW CHRYSLER 250-624-8200 OR 1-877-624-8207
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Miller portable welder - model 200LE gas engine, Lazer model 72 stove with tank and stand, Scotty downrigger, North Hill 30R anchor, North Hill 20R anchor. For more information please call 250-626-3358 j28,f4,11
Hot tub, brand new, easy to install and extremely efficient, 6' diameter, $4600. For info call Don 250-557-4788.
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Echo Bay Tool Rentals
Case Skidsteer #445. 1/2 yd. bucket, with or without operator. Call for rates: 250-559-4595. J7-F4
Sea Vue Glass (1976) Ltd. Now in business at Skidegate Landing For all your glass needs call Bob at 559-6800. Come in and get an estimate. Fn
Complete renovation services. Carpentry, roofing, siding, framing, drywall, hardwood floors, tile floors, finishing work. 557-4697 fn
Tree Services - planting, maintenance, pruning, removals. 1 million liability insurance and WCB. This is the best time of year for most tree pruning. Bird's Eye Contracting 626-5417. j28/f4
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HAWAA
Thanks to the generosity of the people of Haida Gwaii we were able to raise $ 2049 for the Red Cross in Haiti at last weekend's Giant Garage Sale/Bake Sale held at Sk'aadgaa Naay. Haawa to everyone who contributed their time and energy, quality garage sale items, and delicious baked goods. Haawa also to the many people who came out and donated so generously for items at the sale.
We would like to thank everyone who helped us when Emily Goertzen passed away. Especially Elizabeth and Patricia Moore for all the running around and getting everything in order. The doctors and nurses who treated Emily with such loving care, being there when she needed them. Steven Brown for playing his saxophone at the funeral service and Claude Jones for playing his sax at the cemetery.
The men who built and painted her casket so beautifullly, the person who built the cross. Also, the women who lined it so beautifully. The ministers who held the services. The grave diggers and the pall bearers. The wonderful people who stayed up all night at the church.
Everyone who visited Emily and the ones who brought her the beautiful flowers, that was her favorite pass time, working in her garden with her flowers. The loving women who were at the hospital as soon as they heard that she passed away, Winnie Smith, Barbara Humphries, Marina Jones, Lily Bell and Elizabeth Moore, they dressed her so lovingly.
We really appreciated all the people who cooked soups, made sandwiches, baked, and all those who helped to serve the food, also those who helped to clean up aferwards. Thank you for all the flowers, cards and donations
It is good to live on Haida Gwaii, where everyone cares and helps however they can in the time of need.
We reallly appreciated all the help and love shown at this time.
The Goertzen families and the Davidson's (Emily's sisters) and their families. f4
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Grow your own! Order chicks and turkeys by March 1 for March 25 pick-up in Tlell. (April 11 for May 6 p/u & May 23 for June 17 p/u.) Ranch Feeds: 250-557-4276. j28-may20
SPCA: CATS: spayed shorthair tortoiseshell female, spayed shorthair grey & wh tabby female, spayed shorthair brown tabby, neutered orange longhair male, neutered orange shorthair male, shorthair white female, neutered longhair bl male, spayed longhair bl & wh female,neutered long hair white & brown tabby male. KITTENS: neutered shorthair bl male, spayed shorthair bl & wh female. DOGS: black with white collie X 9 mo. old female, 2 neutered male pitbulls. LOST: in QC: black male cat with big fluffy tail. 559-8439, or www.spca.bc.ca/QueenCharlottes.com fn
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OBITUARY
Kimiko's Eulogy
Haida Laas, Salana, Howa'a
Good people, creator, Thank-you.
Kimiko Nicole von Boetticher was born on June 8, 1968 in Scarborough Ontario, the first daughter of Ernie and Inga Von Boetticher, Kimiko was the third child in their family; Inga having two children prior; Kimiko's older brother Peter, and sister Uschi. Kimiko was later followed by her younger brother Walter.
Inga and Ernie fostered in Kimiko a love of people, nature and spirituality that stayed with her throughout her life.
As a child Kimiko, and her extended family spent their summers at a family cottage on Golden Lake near Algonquin National Park and took full advantage of the opportunity to explore the natural world.
From a young age Kimiko also showed a keen interest in the traditions and culture of the First Nations of the area and spent a lot of time during the summer with friends on the neighbouring Pikwàkanagàn Reserve of the OJIBWAY NATION.
Kimiko graduated from high school and furthered her education completing a Bachelors Degree from the University of Waterloo in Environmental Studies and Geography.
During this time she met and married Barry Becta who travelled with her to Vancouver when Kimiko decided to pursue her Masters degree in Environmental Education at Simon Fraser University.
While in Vancouver, Kimiko watched a television show on the totem poles of SGang Gwaay and decided that the Islands were a place that she wanted to visit and during her final semester at SFU Kimiko was invited by another member of her class, Rosa Bell to attend a potlatch on Haida Gwaii.
Accepting this most honouring invitation Kimiko, her instructor and a number of her class came to Old Massett to help prepare and participate in the festivities. Loving the beauty of this place Kimiko expressed to Rosa that she would love to stay here but a large student loan, few job prospects, not to mention a husband back in Vancouver may be big obstacles. Rosa confidently told Kimiko to pay no mind, she should just come and that everything would work out fine.
During her first visit to Haida Gwaii she met many community members including Skilay, Ernie Collision, who was welcoming to everyone, and offered Kimiko a place to stay anytime she wanted to come back to visit.
Although the offer was sincere, I think Skilay was surprised when Kimiko knocked on his door a month later, while he was in the middle of a full house preparing for another feast, and announced she was back. Without missing a beat, Skilay said, end of the hall on the left and went back to preparing his chowder.
Kimiko put her bags in the room and walked out to the front of Skilay's house overlooking the Delkatla Sanctuary and respectfully stayed out of the way of all the commotion going on in the kitchen but before she could settle an unknown woman's voice said
"What? You think you're a princess? Come over here and peel some potatoes."
I believe with those words Kimiko felt she was part of this community.
Kimiko wrote her thesis in record time and was granted her Masters Degree in Environmental Education after her first submission. Her thesis looked at the role that traditional First Nations knowledge can play in our education and our understanding of our Natural Environment.
Kimiko moved to Haida Gwaii after the completion of her Masters degree and appreciated the hospitality of many Old Massett families contributing by lending a hand whenever and wherever she could. She often said that it was easy to get to know everyone in the community because there was a dinner gathering at a different person's house every night. She met many people assisting with the early days of the Old Massett Haida Language Classes and enjoyed her time with the Nonnies.
Rosa was right, and a few months after coming to the Islands Kimiko got a job as the Coordinator of the newly formed Haida Gwaii Marine Resources Group Association, at the time this group was relatively unique being made up of a half Haida half non-Haida Board committed to agreeing on all the decisions they made. While difficult at times Kimiko used her personal skills and bridged many an impasse earning the respect her board.
Kimiko's husband followed soon after but both of them realizing that they wanted different experiences in life and not wanting to hold each other back returned to Vancouver and they amiably divorced.
I met Kimiko soon after through mutual friends we began an email correspondence. It was made quite clear early on that if I was interested in anything developing I would have to move to Haida Gwaii.
Part of Kimiko's duties with the HGMRGA included the oversight of the Provincial Fisheries Renewal Program and Kimiko worked tirelessly to rehabilitate Salmon Streams damaged by human activity on Islands with many other local groups.
Some of the Highlights of Kimiko's time with HGMRGA included travelling to Ottawa with Guujaaw to speak before a Parliamentary Sub-Committee looking at Bill C-10 the Canadian National Marine Conservation Act. With her knowledge of local traditions Kimiko made and took a witness gift for every member of the Committee which included a fish fridge magnet, agate and scallop shell which she gave to the members at the end of her presentation.
Another highlight was the Salmon Run Youth Exchange where Kimiko organized a trip following the route of the salmon starting on Haida Gwaii and ending in Salmon Arm for 8 Islands youth 9 - 10 years old. The route travelled through the Province and was hosted by different First Nations along the way. It was an incredible experience for the children and luckily myself seeing all aspects of the salmon's life cycle, releasing fry from a hatchery and catching salmon in traditional weirs with the Bonaparte Band of the SHUSWAP NATION at the end of the route. The following year Kimiko helped organize and host a group from the Bonaparte Band that did the same trip in reverse to Haida Gwaii.
Kimiko volunteered in her community filling roles as Cub Scout Leader and a Director on many Islands Boards including the Women's Society, Masset Eagles Swim Club, and the Haida Gwaii Tourism Association.
Environmental Education was always a theme for Kimiko and she developed and contributed to our knowledge through her involvement with many groups and through the teaching of many education programs including Wild BC, Stream keepers, the Tidal Elements Home School, and the local Forest Stewardship program which Kimiko researched, developed and found the funding to see that every student in the school district on Islands in grades 4, 8, and 12 spent time at the Mt. Moresby Adventure Camp, exploring and learning about the forest ecology and the natural wonders of our Islands.
Kimiko's efforts were rewarded daily to her in the community and she was honoured to be invited to many special events with the people she cared for. Paramount to this was when she was invited to attend the replanting of the Golden Spruce seedling along the banks of the Yakoun River. It was an unparalleled honour that we cherished often.
In the years before her Cancer diagnosis Kimiko assisted in restarting the Masset Campus of NWCC and became its Community Learning Facilitator. She worked with many students teaching Essential Skills for work and she enjoyed the interactions with her students and took great pride in their successes.
Kimiko approached her illness as she approached her life, with interest and strength. A strength which she saw in a united Islands community. She believed in the strength of our community and in our islands and our community is a stronger and richer place because of her contributions.
Many people have told me in the past few days that Kimiko was the first person they met when they arrived on Islands and how welcome she made them feel. That can be directly attributed to the welcome the Islands community gave to Kimiko. She knew it was her responsibility to protect and educate people about this place and she welcomed people here because she was welcomed here and because she felt part of this place.
Howa'a / Thank-you for honouring Kimiko's memory and her contributions today.
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In Loving Memory of
Johnny Carlson
May 5, 1920 - Feb. 8, 2008
Deep in my heart
A memory is kept.
I loved him too dearly
To ever forget
Missing you my dear friend,
Love, from Lynn XXOO
Ron "Relic" Robinson passed away December 8, 2009. For everyone who knew and loved Ron there will be a memorial to celebrate his life at the Port Clements Community Hall, February 6, 2010 at 11 am. For additional info call Betty at 250-557-4666. j28
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