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Lori Wilson plots out the physical history of the ACRD.

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RCMP Sgt. charged with fraud An RCMP officer from Alberta who was supposed to come to Port Alberni as the new detachment commander last year has been charged with fraud and breach of trust.

RCMP Sgt. Jim Martin was appointed RCMP SGT. in February JIM MARTIN 2012 as Port Alberni’s new inspector and it was announced he was to join the detachment in April or May. His appointment quietly went away in March, and all the local RCMP would say is that plans had changed.

Alberta news agencies reported on Tuesday that Martin, of Spruce Grove, Alta., has been charged with two counts of fraud and two counts of breach of trust. He is accused of using RCMP credit cards to buy items totalling about $1,000 for personal use.

Martin was the acting detachment commander in Mayerthorpe, Alta., on March 3, 2005 when four RCMP officers were shot to death at a farm by gunman James Roszko, who later killed himself.

Martin has been suspended with pay pending investigation.. editor@albernivalleynews.com —With files from Wawmeesh G.

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Making maps ‘inexact science’ ACRD: | Technician Lori Wilson says she fell into map-making after a decade of working as a draftsman.

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f you own a residence in the Alberni Clayoquot Regional District, Lori Wilson could give you the exact plotted coordinates of your lot.

Wilson has been the mapping and computer technician for the ARCD for more than 13 years.

She maps properties in the ACRD and documents topography, infrastructure and property-related information.

The mapping information is used by the public, ACRD planning department and other governmental agencies.

Mapping is an inexact science that technicians like Wilson try and make as exact as possible. “‘A map is a reconciliation of errors.’ I heard this at a conference many years ago,” Wilson said. “You try and make everything fit together and it’s not perfect.”

A map is visual representation of an area that shows various physical features, Wilson said. “But it can be anything you want it to be.”

Maps can show property lines, boundaries, sensitive habitat, as well as lakes, rivers, streams and water courses, Wilson said. “Those are all tools that our planning department uses.”

◆ PORT ALBERNI’S archives house many old maps of the region — including some dating back to 1910 and earlier. ◆ STEEL SURVEYING PINS in the ground are the final legal determiner of property lines.

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Lori Wilson plots areas in the regional district on foot while using a Trimble portable GPS pack.

The married mother of two’s journey to working with maps is something of a road-map itself.

She didn’t know what she wanted to do after she graduated from high school in Alberta. She worked for five years before deciding to take industrial drafting at Kwantlen College in

Vancouver.

Wilson then worked as a draftsman at McGill Engineering for 10 years before taking her position at the ACRD in 2000.

Mapping is a natural extension of her drafting background, she said. “A lot of it is plotting survey data, which were skills I already had.”

Most people are familiar with Google map but its high-tech appearance belies the fact that it may not be updated, Wilson said. “Our mapping serves very specific needs and has a different focus,” she explained.

With the click of a mouse Wilson calls up a map using the program AutoCAD on one of her two computer screens. Choosing a random property, Wilson can see the area, land distribution, roll number and other information.

Wilson can make maps for display purposes or for Official Community Plan zoning, as well as for other purposes, she said.

To make a map Wilson first gets data, usually from a survey plan. Some of the data can be as old as from 1910 but it’s still legal, she said.

There are some things that people don’t realize when they are looking at a map. There are

usually small margins of error and that the more accurate the map, the more it costs to make.

Mapping conventions have changed with computer mapping versus hand drawn maps.

Fonts used in mapping now have displaced drawing lines of various thickness, each with its own meaning. Font sizes used to denote things like population density and water stream data, but that’s fading, Wilson said.

“Digital mapping hasn’t adhered to those conventions as much.

It’s a free-for-all in some regards.”

One piece of technology that Wilson uses is a Trimble, or mapping GPS. The unit fits in a backpack with an antenna jutting out of it, and also uses a hand-held computer.

The antenna receives satellite signals that tell it “I am here” and triangulates it. Once the signal is confirmed to be received, a line or position is then plotted.

Wilson recently used a Trimble to locate underground infrastructure when playground equipment was installed at a Sproat Lake park.

As well, she used it in 2011 to locate water meter boxes and document where various infrastructure was, she said.

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Teachers fear for Alberni Elem. French Immersion program WAWMEESH G. HAMILTON

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Parents and teachers at Alberni Elementary School say the school’s French Immersion program is under threat by a proposed school closure in the district.

Pamela Chandler, a teacher in the district, circulated an e-mail on Monday asking people to come out to the public meeting at Alberni Elem. on Tuesday, Feb. 5 and speak up in defence of

the French Immersion program.

“They will not listen to staff, only the parents and students, and the decision is up to the trustees who will be there waiting to see the turnout,” she wrote.

Chandler declined a further interview with the News. A spokesperson

from Canadian Parents for French, the parent advisory council for the French Immersion program, referred any comment to Chandler.

In her e-mail Chandler alludes to the French Immersion program being moved from Alberni Elementary to Maquinna

Elementary School across town, noting that as part of pending transportation cuts, students will not be bused.

She also said the Strong Start Centre and community school could be closed.

Also, that the on-site daycare will be

moved along with the Francophone school, but no destination is given.

The French Immersion program has been centrally located for 27 years, and it only works if it is accessible to all families in the community, Chandler wrote.

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COURTENAY — Some Comox Valley residents might be voting in the same federal riding as Port Alberni if an electoral boundary redistribution report is approved

by Members of Parliament.

The report, released Monday and prepared by a three-person electoral commission, proposed a variety of changes for the province, with one recommendation of splitting the Comox Valley into two ridings. That would increase Vancouver Island ridings to seven from six.

The change would see Comox included with the Vancouver Island North riding, while the City of Courtenay would join a redesigned Courtenay-Alberni riding.

It would also see

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An enlargement of the proposed electoral boundary map shows a new riding of Courtenay-Alberni, which would drop Nanaimo from the riding.

Denman and Hornby islands joining the proposed new riding.

Other changes across Vancouver Island include keeping the City of Nanaimo (currently two ridings) as a single riding,

putting Langford and Highlands into a Cowichan-MalahatLangford riding and reconfiguring other surrounding Victoria municipalities.

MPs will study the report and file objections in the

coming weeks.

A final report is expected in June, with changes expected to become law.

James Lunney, the current MP for Nanaimo-Alberni, did not return calls for comment.

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◆ REPORT ON HEALTH

Nurturing children to health

Health development begins before kids reach school; quality of life makes big difference.

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As VIHA Central Vancouver Island medical health officer Dr. Paul Hasselback explained, u Per cent of physical well-being is students scoring intimately related to below standards success in school. on standardized Children who are tests (Grade 4 and healthy learn better 7 writing): 34.9 in and are generally Alberni, 18.7 in more successful later B.C., 23.3 in VIHA on in life. A health u The serious juvenile concern—anything crime rate per from a chronic 1,000 for Alberni medical condition to (8.8) is higher than poor nutrition—can B.C. (4.2) and VIHA affect a student’s (2.9) ability to perform well in the classroom. u Significantly “Nutrition is a fewer adults in really good example,” Alberni attained he said. “If a child post-secondary is insufficiently education (49.9) JULIA CARANCI/Special to the News nourished they than B.C. (62.8) School District 70 district principal Stacey Manson says health is a key may come to school and VIHA (61.7) indicator to educational success in young children. without having u More anything to eat, and kindergarteners experiencing physical, brain development is if they are hungry we in Alberni rated mental or emotional very sensitive in the know they don’t learn as vulnerable for challenges. early years; it peaks as well.” language and Here We Come has before they even come While there are communication been around for years to school,” Manson exceptions to this and skills than in B.C. but district officials explained. every assumption or VIHA. continue to expand In fact, children’s about why kids the program with the social skills, language succeed or fail, health – Stacey Manson Source: Local Health goal of reaching as skills, emotional officials now know Area Profile Alberni many families within control, vision and that ensuring health (70) July 2011-12 the school district as hearing sensitivities and proper nutrition attending school, their possible. reach their peaks for children gives fundamental skills are It is one of several before the age of four them a striking providing incentives StrongStart programs regularly tested. in most children. advantage, both for children to read Alberni’s health that support mothers That’s why during their school more books. The goal profile also revealed from the time their programs like Here years and beyond. is to improve the poor that significantly children are infants We Come are vital.

As Manson writing standard. more Alberni Grade 4 until they begin Here We Come explained, educators “We know that if 7 studentsCLOSURES scored introduces pre-school- attending school. SD 70and have been aware SCHOOL we can get as many standard in This includes a free aged children to the of the strong SD 70below SCHOOL CLOSURES students reading writing. drop-in program with school environment relationship between SD 70Manson SCHOOL CLOSURES

by Grade 4 as we said for the (accompanied by their a childhood educator learning and proper 2012-13 school year the can, if they become session topics include parents) and gives nutrition for years. successful readers, district has adopted parenting skills, parents the chance to That’s why a they will learn more. a new Young Readers active play and a connect with service number of area It is a strong predictor schools now boast Initiative program healthy snack. providers if they feel of success,” she said. geared towards Once children begin their child might be well-used breakfast and lunch programs, including Eighth Avenue School in The ALBERNI VALLEY MUSEUM presents SD 70SD SCHOOL CLOSURES 70 SCHOOL CLOSURES Central Port, an area identified as having a higher proportion of vulnerable students.

Parents, staff and community members are invited to discuss “We have a Parents,and staff and community areschool invited to discuss population that has issues consider alternativesmembers relating to closures and some vulnerabilities,” Parents, and community members invited to discuss issues andstaff consider alternatives relating2013 toareschool closures and transportation reductions for September in SD70.

Manson said. “It issues and consider alternatives relating2013 to school closures and transportation reductions for September in SD70. is our obligation transportation reductions for September 2013 in SD70. to put food in their tummies.”

Another obligation that schools across this province acknowledge is a health-based Parents, staff and members are invited to discuss Visit the Albernis in 1912! Images & activities take you back to Parents, staffcommunity and community members are invited to discuss responsibility is sessions will take place at relating 7:00 pm to in school the explore the rivalry, the fashion and the coming of the railway! issues issues andAll consider alternatives relating to school closures and and and consider alternatives closures ensuring students All sessions willfor take place at gym.

7:00 pm in the respective school’s receive adequate daily transportation reductions September 2013 in SD70. transportation reductions for September 2013 in SD70.

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7:00 pm in the respective physical activity. The An overview of the financial details relating to school closures will be available at: Local Area Health respective school’s gym. www.sd70.bc.ca An overview of the financial details relating to school closures will be available at: EXHIBIT RUNS through to FEBRUARY 2, 2013 Profile shows there is The Museum is supported by: www.sd70.bc.ca An overview of the financial details relating to school closures will be available at: a lack of such activity www.sd70.bc.ca in the Alberni Valley.

ALBERNI VALLEY MUSEUM, 4255 WALLACE ST. Continued / A25 www.portalberni.ca or call 250-723-2181

ealth is not healthy development just about in the health profile. being free from More children in kindergarten here illness, it’s about ranked as vulnerable quality of life. for language and In this second part communication skills in our series on the than those Vancouver in B.C. and Island Health VIHA. Authority’s There’s no Local Health easy answer to Area Profile the question: for Alberni Why is this and the West happening?

Coast, we “We don’t will explore want parents how health PAUL to have guilt,” is so much HASSELBACK said School more than a District 70 physical state district principal of being.

Stacey Manson.

For children, health is about growing up in “Parenting is challenging. We know an environment that that.” nurtures and helps Statistics suggest them grow. much of how children School is an learn and grow is undeniably established before significant part of they ever set foot this equation. inside a classroom.

Alberni scored “What we know poorly on indicators about kids is their of child and youth

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Kimberly’s Law a good first start We applaud the family of Kimberly Proctor for standing up for change, knowing that doing so would thrust the tragic and painful case of their daughter’s murder back into the spotlight.

We are reminded of the efforts of Grant De Patie’s parents. Their lobbying for new regulations to protect late-night service station workers, prompted by their son’s death in 2005 as he tried to stop a gasoline thief in Maple Ridge, led to Grant’s Law, which ultimately mandated pre-payment for gas transactions.

Kimberly’s Law calls for a cluster of proposals, including changes to the federal Young Offender’s Act and a national strategy to single out youth with possible violent tendencies and steer them toward support.

Some of the lawyer-reviewed proposals have merit, such as the creation of specific protocols that would allow schools to more quickly identify individuals who show potential for threatening or dangerous behaviour.

Others seem unenforceable, such as making parents financially responsible for the human damages caused by their children, in cases of murders committed by youth.

Civil court already provides a venue to dispute instances of personal loss. While another proposal, the bumping up of youth to adult court for both murder trials and sentencing, makes sense, it would not jive with the financial liability request. How can we make parents responsible for the actions of their “adult” children?

Kimberly’s Law involves many jurisdictions and authorities. Therefore, the chances of it proceeding as written are very slim indeed.

But as with any piece of legislation, it takes time to hammer out the best workable solution, one that will have a lasting effect.

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New season for B.C.’s ‘school wars’ TOM FLETCHER B.C. Views

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VICTORIA – Like a bad reality show about a dysfunctional family, B.C. School Wars has lurched to life again for the 2013 election.

Coming soon to billboards and buses across the province: staged pictures of sadfaced kids crammed into dirty classrooms by a heartless government.

It doesn’t even matter which government. This ritual combat went on through Social Credit and NDP governments too.

Premier Christy Clark opened the new season with her promised pitch to restructure bargaining. It suggested splitting up bargaining into traditional wage and benefit talks, and a separate table and fund for classroom size and support.

Cast in her familiar role of the sullen, rebellious

teenager, BCTF president Susan Lambert staged a news conference to distort and mock the government’s offer.

A 10-year deal if we give up bargaining wages and classroom conditions?

“Ludicrous.”

What’s ludicrous is her characterization of a formula to link teacher pay to nurses, postsecondary faculty and other government workers.

Nurses are renowned for getting raises when no one else does, so this should be an opportunity for these powerful unions to co-ordinate.

But the BCTF can’t get along with other unions any more than it can negotiate with any discernible competence.

Lambert falsely claimed there was no consultation on the proposal. This reminded me how she low-balled the costs of

her union’s demands by hundreds of millions during what passed for negotiations in last year’s strike season.

Behind the scenes, the BCTF executive and the school district bargaining agent had just settled on a mutual costing model. What this means is the school districts, which have to make payroll and balance budgets, have convinced the BCTF to stop misrepresenting costs. I’ll believe that when I see it.

Before Education Minister Don McRae had even spoken, BCTF vicepresident Glen Hansman was growling his reply on Twitter: See you in court.

That message presumably also goes for premierin-waiting Adrian Dix, unless he replaces the hated B.C. Liberals in May, then quickly kneels before the BCTF and extends the key to the provincial

‘Two generations of British Columbians have been bullied by this bad drama...’

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Two generations of British Columbians have been bullied by this bad drama, since Bill Vander Zalm decided an industrial union bargaining structure was just the ticket for public schools.

Students are taught by example, if not by blatant propaganda in classrooms, that all problems are solved by demanding more money from the government. After this conditioning, older students are sometimes pressed into service as union pickets.

There’s your Social Justice class, kids. Sorry about those sports teams and trips, but we need those as bargaining chips to get more paid leave.

To state the obvious, Clark and McRae staged this as a pre-election event to frame the issue. They knew their effort would be greeted as a declaration of war.

The main reason the BCTF agreed to a contract extension with a wage freeze last year?

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Teachers talk contract tactics From / A8 It wasn’t the blindingly obvious fact that every other public sector union had already taken two zeroes. It was strictly tactics.

The delay sets up the latest rematch of these old warriors in the spring election.

The plan is to get the dreaded B.C. Liberals out and then start working over the weaker, more uniondependent NDP. That’s who caved in earlier and gave the

BCTF broad control over staffing levels, the proverbial key to the treasury.

Along with basic math and economics, a point the BCTF seems unable to grasp is that its strategy is self-defeating.

Those sad kids are making more and more parents seek a better deal.

Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com

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Mailbag: Feedback on proposed school closure in SD70 ‘Closure’ mired in confusion To the Editor, Due to an annual budgetary shortfall of over $400,000, School District 70 plans to end VAST’s lease for a saving of $110,000 and close a school for a saving of $300,000.

The district appears to favour placing VAST students in Wood Elementary and moving the elementary school students elsewhere.

Change of use, however, isn’t a school closure and won’t save $300,000.

So in all likelihood, another school will have to be closed. Gill?

John Howitt?

So far, obfuscation of the issues is all we’ve heard from the district. Ineptness also comes to mind.

Richard Berg, Port Alberni

Closing Wood is bad planning To the Editor, We need to be aware of how closing Wood Elementary School will affect the community as a whole. The community would be well advised to take into consideration what the repercussions of closing the only

central elementary school will be and the detrimental effects on our young and to future developments.

Wood school served as an anchor for development in that area. It spends zero transportation dollars and will help ensure future developments are successful.

Our Official Community Plan states that future residential is earmarked in behind the hospital (south of Westhaven) and northeast of Burde Street. If development lands on the former high school site on Burde is desired for future residential, then this makes an elementary school a necessity to keep in order for development to succeed.

Families don’t put down roots for alternative education.

They seek out an elementary school first and foremost.

Arguments used in securing Alberni District Secondary School to the Echo area were tied in with what is currently in the area. Shared programs between the high school and the elementary have yet to be fully realized.

The ministry is also expected to allocate capital fundings

‘Wood...is the only public elementary school in Central Port.’

– Darren Evans to schools where recommended in comprehensive plans.

Wood school would be looked upon by the ministry to gain capital monies to expand and bring more of our children onto this highway of learning and from our aging schools. Deleting the school goes against every trend of smart community planning, long-term transportation cost savings, co-location of parklands and community shared centres.

The highway to the future is an approach experts agree on.

Wood Elem. is the first step on this highway to the future.

Carolyn Jasken, Port Alberni

Parents must speak up To the Editor, School District 70 is in the difficult position of potentially closing a school.

There will be three meetings for the public to attend, the final one being at Wood School on Thursday, Feb. 7 at 7 p.m.

Wood School is the only public elementary school in Central Port Alberni.

It is in a prime location surrounded by the multiplex, library, pool, museum, etc. When making their argument for the location of the new Alberni District Secondary School, the board made it clear that this is a prime location for a school.

But, now it is one of the schools that the district may close.

We would like to see the board stick to their own beliefs and keep the school open for the reasons they pointed out.

Wood students regularly use the neighbouring facilities, with no busing costs to the district.

Closing Wood would also have a large negative impact on more than just the school kids and families.

When young families move to our town, they most likely look for a neighbourhood with a school close by.

With Wood closed,

there would be no elementary schools between Rogers and Dry creeks, leaving Central Port as a location that young families wouldn’t choose to move into.

If families can’t find a home close to a school in a neighbourhood like the Echo Area, they may opt for another town altogether.

There are more than 400 apartments within two kilometres of Wood school, without Wood, these families would also be left with nothing.

Central Port is ranked lowest on the EDI (Early Development Instrument) scale. It has been shown that a low EDI score can have a large effect on learning. Making some of the most vulnerable kids walk across town to get to school will not help in their most important educational years.

It would be nice to not have any schools close, but there are better choices if it has to be done. North Port has three schools, South Port has two, but Central Port only has one left. Come out to the meetings, get informed, and have your say.

Darren Evans, Port Alberni

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Fears over French programs From / 3 Alberni District Teachers Union (ADTU) president Ken Zydyk said the union isn’t aware of any concerns about the French Immersion program being moved.

“We haven’t received any concerns about it from parents or teachers,” he said.

“I don’t have any insight if there are plans for the program.

I haven’t seen or heard anything that would suggest this.”

At the Jan. 22 school board meeting, trustees said they would no longer comment publicly on the school closure issue until the public information sessions, which are scheduled for Feb. 5–7 at Alberni, Gill and Wood elementary schools, respectively (please see fact box). reporter@albernivalleynews.com Twitter.com/AlberniNews

Quickfacts SCHOOL CLOSURE PUBLIC MEETINGS: ◆ TUES., FEB. 5 at Alberni Elementary School, 7 p.m. in the gym. ◆ WEDS., FEB. 6 Gill Elementary, 7 p.m. in the gym. ◆ THURS., FEB. 7 Wood Elementary, 7 p.m. in the gym.

An overview of the financial details relating to school closures will be available online at www. sd70.bc.ca.

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Nanaimo-Alberni MP James Lunney (back row, fourth from right) presents Queen’s Diamond Jubilee medals to 12 central Island residents at Pacific Coast University, Thursday afternoon. Port Alberni honourees were Sally Anderson, Wayne Coulson, Joyce Gravelle, Paula Peterson, Tom McEvay, Ken McRae, Chris Jancowski, Charlie Cootes Sr. and Robert Jack Dennis Sr.

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Decades-old tire dump finally cleaned up WAWMEESH G. HAMILTON Alberni Valley News

Thousands of old rubber tires at an abandoned recycling plant on Crown land in Port Alberni have been recycled in the first of a two-phased cleanup.

A tour of the provincially owned site by Tseshaht First Nation and provincial government officials revealed that the tire piles that choked the area last August are for the most part gone.

“It’s such a huge feeling of satisfaction knowing that there has been progress made on this,” Tseshaht chief operating officer Cindy Stern said. “And we’re encouraged that the commitment is there to continue the work.”

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Some tires left at the site, which dwarf people on a tour last week, will be turned into a berm.

were carted away to Island Tire Recycling in Chemainus where they will be chipped and sold to Catalyst Paper Corp’s Port Alberni operation as hog fuel.

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tires that aren’t recyclable because of their size and steel content so they’ll be left on the site. Phase two of the project will see them used to construct a berm covered by dirt that will ring the fourhectare site, Ministry of Forests and Lands spokesperson Myles Mana said.

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medium-size tires also isn’t recyclable, and will soon be made available to the public for small projects.

A stand of small alder trees was also cut down, chipped, and sold to Catalyst.

The province picked up $25,000 of the $75,000 tab to complete the first phase of the project while Tire Stewardship BC paid the balance.

Phase two is expected to cost approximately $100,000, Mana said.

The facility was created in the 1990s.

The property is the responsibility of the Ministry of Forest and Lands but cleanup was the responsibility of the former leaseholder, who no one was able to track down.

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to Mana, the sheer size of the cleanup and lack of facilities with the technology and capacity to deal with it was the chief reason why. The province was working on a plan to deal with it, Mana said.

Those plans were fast-tracked after Tseshaht Chief Councillor Hugh Braker brought the issue to public light last summer.

Tire Stewardship BC became involved in the issue after reading news stories about the site in August.

One of the chief concerns about the site was the potential for pollution from the tires. A University of Alberta professor alleviated those concerns with studies he’d done on the

subject. “Even if tires are under water the leeching is minimal, and above the water there is virtually nothing,” Mana said.

The next step after the project is completed is deciding what will be done with the site, which is zoned for heavy industrial use by the Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District.

Tseshaht members previously considered using the site to stored equipment from their logging business and using the building as a shop, or even using it as a dryland sort.

The nation has a land notification on the site indicating an interest for economic development use.

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ots of renovations and signs of physical improvements can be seen at Fir Park Village these days.

After 32 years, the building is going through major changes aimed to make it more functional and to accommodate the needs of the 67 residents of this multilevel care home.

Fir Park Village opened its doors to the first residents on Jan. 26, 1981 (the official opening was March 6, 1981), thanks to the untiring efforts of a dedicated group of citizens like Walter Behn and other committed

Leanna Fines is director of residential and community programs at Fir Park Village.

board members who made a reality of a longtime dream of the community.

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Betty Sarton is a member of the clerical staff at Fir Park Village, which is celebrating its 32nd anniversary this year.

in need of care and socializing, thus becoming the first intermediate care home in the Alberni Valley.

But most importantly, the empty building was transformed into a home in which tenants became actively involved in the decisions that affect their lives; fulfilling their desire to continue playing

some of the roles that they had played in the community and, of course, the freedom of choice.

The philosophical mission of the home was to focus on wellness rather than sickness.

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Fines is responsible for the creation of programs, activities and residents’ wellbeing at both Fir Park Village and Echo Village.

She has been responsible for the creation and implementation of such programs for the past eight years.

Fines says that with the changes in the residents’ population, the programs have also had to be adapted, especially due to the fact that a large percentage of the residents are affected by some type of dementia.

“Our programs used to be entertainment with large attendances, but gradually we began working with smaller groups—four to eight people—and one on one.

“We now have what we call Snoezelen, which is a controlled multisensory environment (MSE) therapy for people with disabilities,” she adds.

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Our writer: Valley Seniors is a monthly feature compiled by Orlando Delano and featuring residents living in Port Alberni seniors complexes.

ECHO CENTRE The Sunshine Club also hosts a monthly dance, welcoming both members and non-members to join the fun. February’s monthly dance will be held Friday, Feb. 22 at Echo Centre at 7:30 p.m.

This month, the Hillbilly Country band featuring Gordie and Myrna McConnell and Friends will be playing. The cost to attend is $3 each for Sunshine Club members and $5 for non-member guests.

Admissions are taken at the door to covers the cost of refreshments, spot dance prizes and more.

For more information on the monthly dance or any other Sunshine Club activities, please phone 250-720-2505 or pick up a club monthly newsletter at Echo Centre.

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◆ FEB. 7 — Hanelle and friends entertain residents of Westhaven with a Chinese New Year celebration, 10:30 a.m. ◆ FEB. 12 — Rainbow Gardens is hosting a “wedding memory tea” event. ◆ FEB. 14 — Westhaven will hold a “Valentine’s Day” Tea. ◆ FEB. 14 — Rainbow Gardens will celebrate Valentine’s Day with a “Sweetheart SockHop” from 1:30–3:30 pm. ◆ FEB. 28 — Rainbow Gardens will also host a “Talent Show” on Feb. 28 between 1:30–3:30 pm.

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2012 BABY BOOK Lucille June and Olivia Emily October 24, 2012

Contratulations to all the families who welcomed a new baby in 2012 DRAKE LAWSON AUCOIN

Hunter Brown

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Accident claims one life on Hwy. 4 ‘Hump’ WAWMEESH G. HAMILTON

it collided with the truck, Port Alberni RCMP Cpl. Jen Allan said.

Early reports were that Parmar appeared to have been texting when the accident happened.

“There is no indication on the file that this was the case.

But the matter is still under investigation,” Allan said.

The driver of the BC Hydro truck, a 47-year-old woman from Gabriola Island was treated for injuries to her left arm at West Coast General Hospital before being released, Allan said.

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The BC Coroner’s Service has identified the victim in a twovehicle crash on Hwy. 4 on Jan. 25 as Jaspreet Parmar, 25, of Nanaimo.

Parmar died after the cube van he was driving collided with a BC Hydro truck atop the Hump around 1:20 p.m.

Officers from the RCMP traffic collision department are still investigating the accident.

But early indications are that Parmar’s vehicle was on the wrong side of the centre line when

A 25-year-old courier van driver from Nanaimo did not survive a near head-on collision with a BC Hydro truck on Friday at the top of the Hump. Traffic was delayed for hours as RCMP investigators analyzed the crash site.

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“The adult day care has always been a good addition to Fir Park,” Fines says.

“Its participants benefit from some of the regular activities offered to the residents, but at the same time they can take part in their own group activities that would suit their needs.

“We have between 25 and 27 participants in the program. I would like to see it grow, because there is a need for this type of service to seniors in the community.”

The adult day care (formerly called “Care and Share Program”), which also offers bath services, began functioning in June 1981, six months after the opening of Fir Park Village.

An important component of Fir Park Village is the role of the Residents Society, established in 1982. Each resident is a member of the society, run by a Residents Council, whose members meet regularly to talk about their home, to voice their concerns and to discuss ways to raise funds for their causes.

“It’s an active group, which acts as a ‘customer service’ monitor, including food service,” Fines says.

The Residents Council has raised funds for various items, over the years, like the construction of the front lawn gazebo.

In addition, the council assists with the funding of a number of activities and bus trips, helps maintain and inspect the bus.

The two homes count on a caring group of men and women, members of the staff, plus hundreds of volunteers and by the support from their board of directors and executive director, Barb Stevenson, and by the Fir Park Village/Echo Village Foundation, a nonprofit Society, led by its president, Jack Buffie.

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Alberni shines in Campbell River Wrestling teams from AW Neill, EJ Dunn, and Alberni District Secondary were in Campbell River Saturday to compete in the Campbell River Invitational.

In the team standings EJ Dunn Middle School Seahawks were second overall in the Junior Girls Division (Grade 7 – 9) and finished third overall in the Junior Boys Division. AW Neill junior boys finished second overall.

The Dunn girls were led by the gold medal performance of Aleadra Flaro(40kg).

Kalissa Montgomery (43kg), Summer Wass (51kg) and Grace Deutsch (64kg).

Each lost to only one opponent to win the silver medals in their weight classes.

Third place went to Queenie Zhang (51 kg) and Kylea Anderson (54kg).

Trenton Vanderkooi (70 kg) led the way for the Dunn boys claiming gold in his weight class. Trevor Barker (32kg), Aaron Badovinac (54kg) and

Strand steps up Alberni Valley Bulldogs forward Tryg Strand has been named the team’s third alternate captain.

Strand has exhibited leadership, maturity and a good work ethic since joining the team, said general manager and head coach Kevin Willison.

“He understanding what it takes to win and that’s just one of the reasons Tryg is looked upon his peers in the locker room as a leader,” Willison said.”

Strand is also involved in a school

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Jesse Wagner (top) of ADSS controls Dave Sharma of Abbotsford on route to gold at 54 kg in the senior boys division at the Campbell River Invitational.

Jayce Clayton (70kg) all finished with silver medals. Bronze medal finishers included Isaac McDonald (41kg) and Matthew Grimston (60 kg).

The Neill Middle School Talons had 10 wrestlers placing in the top six a the tournament.

In the girls division, Teela Johnson (47kg) led the Neill team with a silver medal. The boys top six finishers included Kenji Boyko (third at 32 kg), Justin Pater (third at 45 kg), Kole Croxen (fourth at 32kg), Seth Price (fourth at 35 kg), Ripley Jensen (fourth

at 41 kg), Daniel Spencer (fourth at 51 kg), Owen Spencer (fifth at 35 kg), Tristan Greene (fifth at 51 kg) and Scott Coulthart (sixth at 51 kg).

The Elementary Division featured up and coming wrestlers Mason Bodnar, Malika McDonald, Paige Maher and Cameron Maher.

All gained valuable match experience that they will bring into their home debut Feb. 7 at the Alberni Invitational.

“Our wrestlers are ramping up their intensity both at practice and in competition

in preparation for the upcoming Alberni Invitational Tournament,” coach Maureen Messenger said The ADSS Armada finished first overall in both the senior boys and senior girls divisions. The senior girls were led by the gold medal performance of Grade 12 Bailey Durning (69 kg). Second place finishers included Remi Wells (57 kg), Michel Kurucz (60 kg) and Julia McGowan (69 kg).

In the Senior Boys Division, Jesse Wagner wrestled an outstanding final

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match against rival Dave Sharma form Abbotsford to claim gold in the 54 kg weight class. Nolan Badovinac (74 kg) and Christian Anderson (90 kg) wrestled well adding gold medals.

Silver medallists included Sheldon Haddad (60 kg), Dean Leyland (70 kg) and Jonathan Spencer (70 kg).

The ADSS boys and girls teams looked strong and they’ve set their sights on a goal, coach James Messenger said. “One of our goals this year is to win the combined Aggregate title at the BC’s for the fourth year in a row,” he said.

All three local school will spend the next two weeks preparing for the invitational, which takes place at the Multiplex Feb. 7-9.

A group of the more experienced Alberni wrestlers will head to Abbotsford on Feb. 1-2 for the Miri Piri Invitational.

The BC High School Championships are in Duncan Feb. 28 to March 2.

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Bulldogs Ryan Lough, left, and Tryg Strand along with Safeway assistant manager Garth Coghill congratulate Bob Perkins for hitting the mark with his frisbee last Saturday night.

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Alberni Valley Bulldogs goalie Brad Rebagliati stops a shot by Trail Smoke Eaters Austin Adduono in the dying seconds of the third period at the AV Multiplex last Saturday. The Bulldogs won 5-4. The Bulldogs play a home and away game against the Cowichan Valley Capitals on Feb. 1-2. The home game is on Feb. 1 at the Multiplex. Game time is 7 p.m.

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The Alberni Valley Bulldogs have made an addition to hockey operations and he’s the kind of guy who likes to do things by the numbers.

Team officials announced that Dan Tisserand has been hired as the team’s official statistician.

“Dan’s attention to detail and ability to keep track of a high volume of data is very impressive and will be very helpful to the coaches,” said assistant coach and assistant director of hockey operations Adam Hayduk.

Tisserand will provide Bulldogs coaching staff with player and team statistics including season totals for each game. He replaces players who are out of the lineup, who have thus far been called on to keep stats.

Tisserand and his wife live in Nanaimo but he is no stranger to the Alberni Valley.

‘I am thrilled to be joining the Bulldogs.’

– Dan Tisserand He was born and raised in Port Alberni where he played minor hockey and coached at the bantam level for one season.

While his life has been in Nanaimo Tisserand attends almost all the Bulldogs games on the Island, the team said.

“I have been a fan of the Bulldogs since they moved to Port Alberni 11 years ago,” Tisserand said.

“I am thrilled to be joining the Bulldogs and I look forward to being a part of the 2012/13 season.”

Tisserand has provided stats for Evan Hammond’s play-by-play Bulldogs broadcasts for the past seven years. reporter@albernivalleynews.com

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From / A7 Obesity and childhood rates of diseases not usually seen in children, such as diabetes, have increased dramatically over the last 15 years, coinciding with an increasing dependence on computers, smartphones and televisions to provide education, information and entertainment.

“This is the first generation in which parents may outlive their children—this is a huge wake-up call,” Manson said.

To that end, a new mandate for elementary schools across B.C., including this school district, will include a halfhour per school day of physical activity, including work on endurance, flexibility and strength.

Children enter school with the goal of graduating and moving on to a successful career. In Port Alberni, fewer adults have attained post-secondary education, which is one of the main indicators of future career success and financial security.

Just 49.9 per cent of adults have attained post-secondary education compared with 62.8 per cent in B.C. and 61.7 per cent in VIHA. “Our mission is that all children graduate,” said SD 70 superintendent Cam Pinkerton.

Grad rates are statistically complex.

For example, 93 per cent of students who begin Grade 12 in an SD 70 school finish successfully.

“The challenge is to get them to Grade 12,” Pinkerton said.

The district’s completion rate— the percentage of students who begin and successfully graduate from high school within a sixyear time span—is 67 per cent overall and 37 per cent for Aboriginal students.

“But the trend [for aboriginal students] is up.” Pinkerton explained. “It was nine per cent about 15 years ago.”

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Pinkerton said some students simply do not perform well in mainstream school environments. Others hit roadblocks, such as having children or struggling with physical and/or emotional issues.

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He added the Ministry of Education is, for the first time, working to change how it measures educational success and how children are educated.

Personalized learning for the 21st century will incorporate the interests of students and project-based learning.

It focuses more on the needs and interests of the student without sacrificing foundational skills.

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A pair of restaurants have changed hands in the lower Johnston Road area Port Alberni, but the people taking over are familiar faces.

Laura and Darren Brown have purchased Miller’s Place from Robert and Donna Miller. Darren has cooked in several local restaurants around down in the past 15 or 20 years, and Laura has waitressed in various establishments.

The Browns took over Miller’s Place diner on Jan. 1.

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Dr. Art Hister, top centre, visits on Saturday morning with organizers of the Alzheimer Society in front of Safeway. From left to right are Marge Souther, Kathy Tetarenko, Gillian Trumper, Art, Sherrie Houston and Al Souther. Left, Hister spends a moment with Jack Buffie, whose late wife Wendy was remembered at the Investors Group Walk for Memories on Sunday.

Michelle Duggan celebrates her 18th birthday Jan. 24 at the Steampunk Café. Her cake, baked

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Bulldogs Teal Burns, left, and Manny Gialedakis, along with Safeway Manager Naomi McLeod congratulate Bob Kraneveldt on landing his Frisbee in the grocery cart at a recent Bulldogs’ home game and winning a $250 gift certificate to Safeway.

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The winners, top, of collecting the most correct items and raising the most money $820.50 were the Port Alberni PI’s from left to right are Karen Boire, Marge James, Jay Watley, Pierina Caldarulo and Katrina Arbanis. For their money raised they received the Irv Wilson memorial trophy.

The Rat Pack Ladeez stand by their transportation, a limo and are from left to right: Stevie Staniforth, Jacklyn McMillan, Leah McMillan, Stacie Johnston and Marla Kjernisted.

Kidz Rock travelled in a Hummer as they went around gathering up their items for the Variety Club Scavenger Hunt. From left to right are Jim Groenendyk, Sue Hopkins, Gidget McLeod, Linda X and Ken Majore. The event raised more than $3,000.

Chris Arcus has been canvassing local businesses for food for the post-Variety Club Scavenger Hunt for quite a few years. Without the generosity of many local businesses, this would just not be possible.

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There is only one week left to see the arrangement of photographs presented by the Alberni Valley Photo Club.

From local birds to far away exotic places, this exhibit of photographs captures it all. You won’t want to miss this exhibit showcasing some of our own local photographers.

New show on the way

Jim Kermeen will be the featured artist.

Kermeen is showcasing his first exhibit, which is a mix of acrylic paintings called ConglomerART. You can meet Kermeen on Saturday, Feb. 9 from 1-3 p.m. in the gallery.

Don’t miss this vibrant show.

Take a look for some books

The Community Arts Council is accepting gently used books for our annual book sale.

or group exhibit.

Application forms are available at Rollin or you can download an application at www.portalberniarts. com.

Deadline is April 30.

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Jim Kermeen is showcasing his first ever show of acrylic paintings at the Rollin Art Centre gallery.

Please drop off all your gently used books, puzzles and even C.D.’s in the box located under the stairs at the Rollin Art Centre.

The council is not accepting encyclopedia’s, text books and library books.

This is one of the council’s biggest fundraisers, so please help with this great fundraiser and we thank you for your continued support.

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Musical lineup at Char’s Thursday, Jan. 31st, 7-9 p.m., Emily Spiller

plus Johnny Good Sunday, Feb 3., 7-9 p.m., JAZZ NIGHT with ADSS Music Department— fundraiser Friday, Feb. 8, 8-10 p.m., Glenn Chatten and Sue Turner in concert Saturday, Feb. 16, 7-9 p.m., The Barley Show Open Mic Showcase (We survived Valentine’s Day Edition) The Rollin Art Centre is open Tuesday to Saturday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. located at the corner of 8th Ave. and Argyle. Admission is by donation and we are wheelchair accessible. Call 250724-3412 for info.

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by Dr. Carl Weber, BPE (Hon), DC Your Health Is Up To You! What do exercise, dentistry, running shoes, vitamins, bottled water and Chiropractic have in common? Not much you think? Guess again.

Seventy years ago, exercise was not acknowledged as necessary to maintain health.

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Fifty years ago, there were only two kinds of running shoes.

Forty years ago supplementing with vitamins was thought to be valid only for the creation of expensive urine.

Thirty years ago, bottled water was rare.

Twenty five years ago, Chiropractic was still a well kept secret.

So what am I getting at? Today, Chiropractic is where exercise, dentistry, running shoes, vitamins and bottled water were in their infancy, before they reached critical mass in the minds of popular culture.

Chiropractic, at this time, is poised for rapid evolution and not just for pain relief but for the cultivation and maintenance of health. Over the next twenty years, Chiropractic will play a strong part in enhancing people’s health because there is a current and very necessary shift towards pursuing health as a lifestyle instead of just avoiding disease. There is nothing more powerful than an idea whose time has come!

I see entire families, from newborns to ninety year olds, receiving life enhancing adjustments regularly to help keep their spines supple and the power of their nerve system on.

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Jazz Night with ADSS Music Department is happening on Sunday, Feb. 3 from 7-9 p.m. at Char’s Landing on Argyle Street.

The event is a prelude and fundraiser for the vocal and instrumental soloists who are going to the Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival in Idaho on Feb. 20.

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pieces will be performed at Char’s Landing by the ADSS Jazz Band 11/12, George and Company Quartet, Reanne Miller Trio, Guitarzan and the Jungle Cats and more.

Vocal and instrumental soloists including Morgan Buxton, Arlene Oldale, and Ashley Ahira will also be performing.

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OPEN HOUSES 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm

11:30 am - 12:30 pm 11:00 am - 12:30 pm

3:00 pm - 4:30 pm

#16-4935 Broughton St. $69 ,000 5054 Cherry Creek Rd.

2541 4th Avenue

$213,000

$192,000 ea 2527 9th Ave.

$187,900

SATURDAY FEB. 2ND

FRIDAY FEB. 1ST

FABULOUS LOCATION • Double wide mobile,55+ park • 2 large bedrooms, 3 pce ensuite • Large yard, carport and RV space Craig Filipchuk

SL#1 • Half-Duplex new construction • Trades considered or lease to own • Quiet neighbourhood

GOLF COURSE NEARBY • 4 bedrooms, 2 b, 2 fireplaces • Spacious family home w/alley access • Partially finished detached garage

Craig Filipchuk

Sonja Sutton

12:45 pm - 2:15 pm 3056 7th Ave

11:30 am - 1:00 pm 2541 4th Avenue

$

189,900+HST

GREAT VIEWS • 5 bedroom character home • Updated heating & electrical system • Newer roof & windows, full unfinished bsmt

CREEK’S EDGE RESIDENCES • Open concept living room/kitchen/dining • 2 bdrm, plus den, 2 bathrooms modular • 55 + park, pet freindly, home warranty • Heated crawlspace, 1.5 car garage Sonja Sutton

1:30 pm - 3:00 pm 5100 Pleasant

1:30 pm - 3:00 pm 22-6225 Lugrin Rd.

$49,000

SATURDAY FEB. 2ND

SUNDAY FEB. 3RD

Craig Filipchuk

Gary Gray

12:00 pm - 1:30 pm

$192,000 ea 512-5700 Pierce Rd

SL#1 • Half-Duplex new construction • Trades considered or lease to own • Quiet neighbourhood

$230,000

REMODELLED FAMILY HOME • Updated 3 bdrm home • Large fenced lot • Finished basement

Craig Filipchuk

Gary Gray

10:00 am - 11:00 am 11:30 am - 12:30 pm

$199,900

#16-4935 Broughton St. $69 ,000 5100 Pleasant

A MUST SEE • New bathroom and furnace • Newly painted • Pet friendly park

1:30 am - 2:30 pm

$199,900 2541 4th Avenue

$192,000 ea

MONDAY FEB. 4TH SUNDAY FEB. 3RD

TO NICE NEIGHBOURHOOD • Well cared for 3 bedroom home • Fully fenced level back yard • Plumbed for a second bathroom

Craig Filipchuk

WEDNESDAY FEB. 6TH

FABULOUS LOCATION • Double wide mobile,55+ park • 2 large bedrooms, 3 pce ensuite • Large yard, carport and RV space Craig Filipchuk

NICE NEIGHBOURHOOD • Well cared for 3 bedroom home • Fully fenced level back yard • Plumbed for a second bathroom

Craig Filipchuk

SL#1 • Half-Duplex new construction • Trades considered or lease to own • Quiet neighbourhood

Craig Filipchuk

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4213 Princess Rd. Corner of Ian & Johnston

NEW LISTINGS

3982 Shaugnessy St.

$

147,500

GREAT NORTH PORT LOCATION • 3 bedroom rancher • Fenced yard • New bathroom Dena Wickman 5054 Cherry Creek Rd.

$

213,000

4297 Princess Road

$

179,900

NORTH ALBERNI RANCHER • 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom home • Renovated kitchen & bathroom • Wood floors & coved ceilings The Fenton Team 6153 Beaver Creek Rd.

239,900

$

4215 8th Avenue

$144,900 512-5700 Pierce Rd

BARCLAY ESTATES • • 1252 Sq. ft., 2 bdrms, 2 baths • Immaculate & nicely updated • New windows, roof & hot water tank Maureen Mackenzie 5588 Meadow Dr.

337,900 3588 Swordfern Lane

COUNTRY CHARM • 3 plus 1 bedroom, 2 bathrooms • 22’x32’ garage with shop • Natural gas heat, fully finished bsmt

IMMACULATE RANCHER • 3 bdrm, 2 updated baths, 1790 sq.ft.

• Heat pump & much more on .24 acre • Built by Bill Goorts

Sonja Sutton

Pat & Gerry Hickey

Maureen Mackenzie

#6-3258 Alberni Hwy.

32,900

$

CREEK’S EDGE RESIDENCES • Open concept living room/kitchen/dining • 2 bdrm, plus den, 2 bathrooms modular • 55 + park, pet freindly, home warranty • Heated crawlspace, 1.5 car garage Sonja Sutton

$

GREAT LOCATION • 4 bedrooms, 2 bath, 2 fireplaces • Spacious family home w/alley access • Partially finished detached garage

#4-2917 Alberni Hwy.

39,800

$

189,900+HST 2876 10th Avenue

389,900

$

NEW 3 BDRM RANCHER

• Popular Uplands subdivision • Quality finishing throughout • No HST Dena Wickman #7-3859 Wood Ave.

209,000 Lot 2 Green Avenue

$

$

IMMACULATE • 3 bedrm (2 up & 1 down), 2 baths • Renovated, fully fenced yard • Multi-level back deck Kat Dwolinsky 8780 Stirling Arm Drive

$

$

210,000

ACREAGE • 3.58 acres, cleared, easy access • Close to town & mall • Cherry Creek water to proptery line Pat & Gerry Hickey

729,900

SPROAT LAKE BEACH • 1.02 acre private lot • 110’ low slope pebble beach • Southern exposure The Fenton Team

$44,900

#32-5558 Beaver Crk. Rd.

49,900

$

#11-1655 Alberni Hwy.

54,000

$

Residential MOBILE WITH ADDITION • Close to shopping • Golf courses Gary Gray 19-5679 Tomswood Rd

MOBILE HOME • 2 bedroom mobile • Spacious kitchen • Private parklike setting Kat Dwolinsky

$

63,900

2688 Anderson Ave.

$

109,900

We are your ONE-STOP-SHOP for all your electrical needs

#6-4777 Maitland St.

CAREFREE LIVING • 2 bdrm, 1 bath, over 1,000 sq.ft.

• Detached workshop • Over 1,000 sq.ft., 55+ Maureen Mackenzie

Sonja Sutton

GREAT LOCATION • 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom • Fixer-Upper, level lot • Close to schools, shopping, city bus • Ideal starter home/rental Dell McConnell

ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS & SALES

GREAT VALUE! • Well cared for 2 bdrm mobile home • New furnace, lino, carpets, themal win • Spacious open concept floor plan

119,900 102-5170 Angus St. E RIC WP E N

$

CONDO LIVING • 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom • Close to all amenities • Beautiful mountain views W. Earl Engstrom

BEAUTIFUL BEAVER CREEK • 2 bedroom, 14’ wide in adult park • Covered deck/carport, bus service • Small pets only with park manager approval.

Dell McConnell

$119,900 4511 Burde St.

JUST MOVE IN • 2 bedroom & 1 full bathroom • Ground floor condo • Gas fireplace The Fenton Team

$125,000

INVESTOR ALERT • 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom • Over 800 sq.ft, Detached shop • Newer furnace & roof Marueen Mackenzie

MTN. VIEW MOBILE PARK • 2 bed, 1 bath, completely redone • Vinyl siding, windows, flooring • Quick posession Sonja Sutton 5535 Broadway Ave.

LOCATION ! LOCATION !

• Quiet neighborhood near Papermill dam • Great starter home • Fully fenced yard Chris & Alease Arcus

OUR LIGHTING SHOWROOM

EVITT ELECTRIC CO. LTD.

4791 Tebo Ave. • 250-724-1931

$129,900

has everything from light bulbs to fancy fixtures New shipment of LED Lights

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4213 Princess Rd. Corner of Ian & Johnston

402-4505 Victoria Quay $132,500 4217 8th Ave.

$132,500 2626 2nd Ave.

$135,900 4343 Burde St.

139,900

$

Sold EASY CONDO LIVING • 1 bedroom top floor unit • Great river view • Secured parking Dena Wickman 3982 Shaugnessy St.

147,500

$

BARCLAY ESTATES CONDO • 2 bedroom, 2 bathrooms on 3 levels • 1 balcony and 1 patio • New roof, single carport, quiet Dell McConnell 3956 7th Ave.

OCEAN VIEWS • 2 bedrooms on main & full bsmt • New 1 car garage • Newer roof, paint, Vinyl windows W. Earl Engstrom

$149,900 4891 Elizabeth St.

CHARACTER HOME WITH IN-LAW SUITE • 4 bdrm home w/1 bdrm in-law suite • 1 year old roof and hot water tank • 5 yr. old natural gas furnace, new paint and floors throughtout W. Earl Engstrom

$149,900 #107-5262 Argyle St.

$139,900 #108 - 2825 3rd Ave.

4828 David St. E RIC WP NE

UPDATED RANCHER • Ideal starter home • 2 bedrooms plus den

CORNER SUITE • Bright, 2 bdrm, 2 bath, adult complex • N/gas f/pls, laundry, elevator, lg. patio • Underground parking, close to amenities Dell McConnell

Gary Gray

$159,000 4598 Redford St.

$145,000

$155,000

5223 Gertrude St.

$159,900

Sold UPPER NORTH PORT RANCHER • 3 bdrm in preferred neighbourhood • New bathroom • Newer roof and woodstove

NEW ROOF! • Great 2+ bedroom starter home • Thermal windows, functional kitchen • Carport, Alley access, Detached shed

NEW UPGRADES • 2 bdrm N.Port Rancher • New paint, light fixtures, kit. cabinets • Fenced, Carport, Close to amenities

Dena Wickman

Kat Dwolinsky

Dell McConnell

#2-5131 Gertrude St.

169,000

$

KITSUKSIS MANOR • Senior over 55 complex • 2 bedroom open concept condo • Covered parking and storage locker newer roof.

Fran Kimura 3180 5th Ave. E RIC WP NE

3876 10th Avenue E RIC WP NE

$169,900 4623 Argyle St. E RIC WP E N

The Fenton Team

Dena Wickman

$169,900 4853 Margaret St. E RIC WP NE

$169,900

5018 Montrose St.

The Fenton Team $179,900

LARGE CHARACTER HOME • 4 bedrooms, 2 baths and 2 dens • Huge attached shop • Put sweat equity to work for you Dena Wickman 3985 4th Ave.

NORTH PORT RANCHER • Large detached shop/alley access • Wheel chair access • Large fenced yard

BRING ALL OFFERS! • 2 bedroom spacious home • Large 84x123 lot, Mechanics garage • Suite potential in basement

Alease & Chris Arcus

$179,900 2417 9th Ave.

Sonja Sutton

187,900

$

2758 8th Ave.

Chris & Alease Arcus

NORTH PORT HOME • Desired North Port • Brand new perimeter drains • Great views from covered balcony Alease & Chris Arcus

CHARM & VERSATILITY • Updated and well cared for • 2 bed & 1 bath on main floor • 1 bdrm in-law suite The Fenton Team

$189,500

Sold

Sold

2 BEDROOM SUITE • Inlet views • Large covered deck • Bsmt suite rented for $600/mo.

$172,800

CAREFREE LIVING • 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms • Large corner unit, covered back deck • Close to amenities & Kitsuksis pathway The Fenton Team #4-5131 Gertrude St.

$174,900

Sold

WHEELCHAIR FRIENDLY • 900 sq.ft. rancher • Widened hallways & doors • Bathroom with huge shower

$179,900 4614 Glenside Road

TREMENDOUS VALUE • 3 bedrooms & 2 bathrooms • 1,920 sq.ft. with updates • Large double garage

HARBOUR QUAY RES. • 2 bdrm end unit • Windows in every room • Level entry from the lobby

NEAT AND TIDY STARTER HOME • 3 bedrooms + 1 1/2 baths • Lots of updates • Fenced yard with shop

MOVE RIGHT IN! • 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom home • Newer roof, siding, floors & other updates • Close to schools, parks & shopping

Gary Gray

Kat Dwolinsky

• INTERIOR & EXTERIOR DOORS • GARAGE DOORS • PHANTOM SCREENS • STORM DOORS • PARTS & SERVICE

Installation Available

Open: Monday to Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Closed: Weekends & Holidays

5820 Mersey Road first right past Gill School • 250 724-4721 • Fax: 250-723-9576

RETIREMENT LIVING • Kitsuksis Manor • 900 sq.ft rancher • 2 bedroom & full bathroom The Fenton Team 2541 4th Ave.

$

192,000ea

OWNER WANTS THEM SOLD! SL#1 & SL#2 • Half-Duplex new construction • Trades considered or lease to own • Quiet neighbourhood Craig Filipchuk

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4213 Princess Rd. Corner of Ian & Johnston

3065 6th Ave. E RIC WP NE

$178,000 121-5555 Grandview

$199,000 4021 Neill St.

199,000 3806 Argyle St. E RIC WP NE

Dena Wickman 2479 10th Ave.

RETIREMENT DREAM • 2 bdrms, 2 baths, 1320 sq. ft.

• Fully fenced, freshly painted • Over height attached garage Maureen Mackenzie

$209,000 3717 Exton Street E RIC WP E N

UPDATED 3 BDRM HOME • New roof, thermal windows • Move in ready • Detached garage and RV parking Dena Wickman 5535 Woodland Cres. E.

229,000

$

BEST LOCATION - BEST NEW PRICE • Multi-unit building site • Space for shop or pool • Green belt for privacy Joe VanBergen & Craig Filipchuk

3908 Marpole St.

240,000 each

$

SL#1 & SL#2 • New construction • 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms • Half duplex in upper North Port Craig Filipchuk

$199,900

NICE FAMILY HOME • 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms • Thermal windows, fully fenced • Mountain views, low maintenance yard • Recreation centre nearby Chris or Alease Arcus

$209,900 4789 Margaret St.

FAMILY HOME W/INLAW • Lg. 3 bdrm w/2bdrm in-law suite • Each suite w/laundry, garage & fireplace • On a fully fenced 64’x160’ lot

SOMASS RIVER FRONT • Level lot w/access to Barclay Sound • Single garage w/living quarters above • Float & walkway, Build your dream home

W. Earl Engstrom

Pat & Gerry Hickey

$215,900 5276 Wilkinson Rd.

$219,900 #118 - 5700 Pierce Rd. E RIC WP E N

$219,900

LOCATION, LOCATION! • 3 bed split lvl home in upper Echo • Newer kitchen, new bath & Heat pump • Garage at front & carport at

NORTH PORT CHARACTER • 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms plus den • Close to schools and shopping • Refinished wood floors

BEAUTIFULLY RENO’D • Immaculate inside and out • Large fully fenced yard • Unfinished bsmt rdy for development

RETIRE IN STYLE! • 2 bedroom + den manufactured home • Heat pump, enclosed deck, fenced • Finished & heated 1 1/2 car garage

Gary Gray

Dena Wickman

Chris & Alease Arcus

Kat Dwolinsky

4639 10th Ave.

$229,900 5587 River Road E RIC WP E N

FAMILY HOME W/SHOP • 5 bedroom, 2 bathroom home • Detached shop • Quiet neighborhood Chris & Alease Arcus

4834 Lathom Road

Sonja Sutton

$239,900 4115 Glenside Road

$239,900

$199,900

4414 8th Ave

$239,900

CUTE RANCHER • West Port - 3 bedrooms • Completely updated • Fenced backyard - large garage Alease & Chris Arcus 7833 Wardrop Rd. E RIC WP E N

$229,000

COUNTRY LIVING • Half acre • 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms • Full basement Craig Filipchuk 5151 Wilkinson Rd.

$

239,900

Sold

RIVERFRONT UPPER NORTH ALBERNI • In-law suite with separate entrance • 4 bedrooms & 2 bathrooms • 3 bedroom, two story family home • Extensive updates • 2.5 baths, 2 laundry rooms, fireplace • 2 feature fireplaces Pat & Gerry Hickey

$244,800 2835 Carmichael Cr.

OASIS IN THE CITY • 3 bedrooms + den, 2.5 baths • Fully fenced and landscaped • Family room & garage/workshop

5429 Falls Road

Sold

Sold

HOME WITH A VIEW • 9 foot ceilings • Thermal windows • 2 bdrm on main + potential 2 down

$199,900 5920 River Road

$

The Fenton Team

$244,900 4313 Alderwood Dr. E RIC WP NE

GREENBELT LIVING • 4 bedroom & 3 bathroom • Extensively updated • 60’ x 130’ lot The Fenton Team

MUST SEE TO APPRECIATE • 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms • Heat pump and Many updates • 725 sq.ft, detached garage, w/ RV Parking Maureen Mackenzie

$250,000 2337 Anderson Ave.

QUALITY BUILT • 3 + 1 bedroom split level home • Large private lot on Roger Creek • Garage, carport + 2 RV carports

$269,000

2402 Old Nanaimo Hwy $269,800

SOUTH PORT - MOTIVATED SELLER! • Renovated 5 bdrm family home • Fully fenced back yard w/ cedar deck • RV parking, alley access

BE INSPIRED ~ COUNTRY LIVING!!!

• 4 bedroom + den, 2 bath artists home • Open concept living, new septic system • Family Room, additional craft/workshop • Loft master bdrm w/ensuite & WI-closet Sonja Sutton

Pat & Gerry Hickey

WE SERVICE: Bamfield, Tofino, Ucluelet & Port Alberni Nanaimo to Campbell River and all points between

COZY CHARACTER HOME • 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom • Over 1,300 sq. ft.

• RV parking, • 73 of an acre, fenced, on greenbelt Maureen Mackenzie

SEptIC

Kat Dwolinsky

C aRE

LIMITED

HaVIng a SpECIal EVEnt?

Rent our portable restrooms and ease up the congestion in your home or save your septic tank.

Call us about our new rates

Tel: 250-724-5112 • 1-800-563-6004

Regular and Handicap Portable Toilets

• Every 2 to 3 years, have your septic tank emptied • Make sure you use activators (we have a supply of them) • Spring is the perfect time to have this done

email: hetheringtonind@shaw.ca

4715 Roger Street, Port Alberni, B.C.

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4213 Princess Rd. Corner of Ian & Johnston

4184 Steede Ave.

$298,000 3934 Waterhouse

ECHO AREA FAMILY HOME • Hardwood floors, granite counters • Garage, over-height carport & workshop • Reno’d throughout, a must see!

6080 Kitsuksis Rd.

SPACIOUS HOME • 5 bedroom 3 bath family home • Open concept and updated • In ground swimming pool & hot

MOVE IN READY • 5 bedroom, 3 baths with heat pump • New double garage • Updated kitchen and bathrooms

Kat Dwolinsky

Sonja Sutton 325,000

$

4718 Angus St.

$309,900 2225 14th Ave.

$308,000 5142 Forrest Rd.

Dena Wickman

$329,900

5700 Arvay Road E RIC WP NE

$359,000

$315,000 3192 12th Avenue

SUPER PRICING • Fantastic artisans finish • No traffic location • $20,000 below appraised value

$319,900

ONE SIZE FITS ALL • Stately 3 bed + den, 2 bath 3 levels • Elec. furnace, heat pump/AC • 24’ x 45 shop/garage

Joe Van Bergen

Dell McConnell

3669 Lyall Pt. Cres. $360,000_HST

3870 3rd Ave.

$369,000

REDFORD ESTATES • 3 bedrooms + den, 3 bathrooms • 3 car garage, hardwood floors • Redford Estates Subdivision

HISTORIC CHARACTER • .97 of an acre in city limits • 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom and den • Custom kitchen, New roof

Sold

COUNTRY LIVING • 0 acres in ALR. • Fronts 2 roads • Some out buildings.

GREAT INVESTMENT • 4-plex • Large lot • Great investment property

Dell McConnell 5489 Westporte Pl. E RIC WP NE

$392,500

Maureen Mackenzie

Gary Gray 3539 McKnight St.

$412,000 757 Franklin River Rd. E RIC WP E N

Sold

YOU’LL LOVE THIS • 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom • Over 2,000 sq.ft, .22 acres • Heat pump & 3 car garage Maureen Mackenzie

6880 Bainbridge Rd.

DESIREABLE AREA • 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms • 1700 sq ft, .56 acre • Detached shop, RV parking

COLLEGE HEIGHTS • 4 bedroom, 4 bathroom • Over 2400 sq.ft • Detached shop, RV parking Maureen Mackenzie

$499,900 2600 Burde St.

$419,000 5656 Madill Road E RIC WP E N

TIMELESS FAMILY HOME • 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home • Beautiful oak floors • 4.62 acres Dena Wickman

$499,900

Alease & Chris Arcus

Kat Dwolinsky

$449,900 3462 Markham Place

CUSTOM 4 BDRM HOME • 4.76 acres • Separate rental unit on property • Quiet Country location

$475,000

GARDEN PARADISE !

• 3 bedroom, 3 bath, 3700 sq.ft home • Spacious deck and patio w/ hot tub • 3 sep. title lots, 1.23 acres combined

Gary Gray

Kat Dwolinsky

3785 San Mateo Dr.

SPECTACULAR VIEWS • 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms • Stunning views • Preferred central location Craig Filipchuk 6307 Renton Rd. E RIC WP NE

$369,900

CHERRY CREEK CALLING • Extensively updated • Open concept living • 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom The Fenton Team 3600 Trevor Road

$459,900

RARE RANCHER • Cherry Creek 0.84 acre • 2,165 sq.ft. built in 2003 • 3 bedrooms & 3 bathrooms The Fenton Team

2520 8th Ave.

10080 Stirling Arm Cres $899,000

324,900

$

$59,900

Lots& Acreages

Sproat Lake BEAUTY SURROUNDS YOU • 5 bedroom, 4 bathroom • Tastefully renovated • 3.93 acre lot

CUSTOM FAMILY HOME • 5 bedrooms, 4 bathroom • Over 4700 sq.ft, .45 acre in the city • Trade potential, Partially finished bsmt

SPROAT LAKE WATERFRONT • 3,600 + sq. ft.

• 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms • 0.71 acre with pebble beach

The Fenton Team

Maureen Mackenzie

The Fenton Team

BUILDER ALERT • Large 66’ x 125’ lot • Foundation in place • South Port location The Fenton Team

2 Locations to serve you We provide Fast & Friendly Service We do medication reviews & Blister Packs

3949 Maple Way • 250-723-7270

MONDAY TO FRIDAY

FREE RX Deliveries

4833 Southgate • 250-723-4940

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Redford Estates Lots starting @ $79,900 5175 Cleary Rd.

$87,500 Lot 2 Alberni Hwy.

LOTS FOR SALE • Lot sizes and building schemes avail.

• Contact Kat for more info and pricing

ATTENTION BUILDERS • Level 80’x118’ building lot • Storm drain, water & sewer connected • Rural feel with city services

Kat Dwolinsky

Dena Wickman

5165 Golden St.

$149,000 2630 2nd Ave.

ONE OF A KIND • Over 1 acre in city • All city services • Privacy & green view

Commercial & Investment

5325 Otter Place

BEAUTIFUL VIEWS • 1/3 acre building lot • All services to lot line • Fantastic views, mountain, city & harbor

LEASE $900/mo. 4580 11th Ave

50

PEACEFUL ACREAGE • 3.9 acres • McCoy Lake area • Minutes from Sproat Lak

The Fenton Team Lot 2 Debeaux Rd. E RIC WP E N

$239,000

HISTORIC NEIGHBOUR • Next door to McLeans Mill • Over 25 treed acres in the ALR • Preferred Cherry Creek!

The Fenton Team

Alease or Chris Arcus

1000/Month 5251-A Argyle St. $1800/mo Lease

$

LOCATION! LOCATION! • Units A & B, main street location • Great for existing or new business • Approx. 1,600 sq.ft., Lease for $900/mo

• Warehouse for lease, $1,000/month • 1120 sq. ft. with 3 bay loading dock • Great for a freight company or business

Craig Filipchuk

Craig Filipchuk

$149,000

COMMERCIAL LOT • Vacant Commercial Lot • Zoned for C3 Development • Adjacent to new Big O Tire Centre Gary Gray

OFF

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RESTAURANT OPPORTUNITY • LEASE Tall Timbers Restaurant • Extensively Reno’d in 2012 • 125 seat capacity close to Harbour Quay.

Dell McConnell

7373 A Coleman Road $250,000

2966 - 3rd Avenue

SHAKE & SHINGLE MILL • Fully operational mill • Covered shed & truck loading dock • Fully zoned M3 (Industrial)

• Commercial building • Good tenants • Lots of upgrades

5251-A Argyle St. $3500/mo Lease

All

$355,000

PUB OPPORTUNITY • LEASE Pub Style lounge w/Sports Bar • Turn Key Op. Extensively Reno’d 2012 • Can be tied into Restaurant next door.

Dell McConnell 5110-5130 Argyle St.

UPTOWN INVESTMENT

Joe Van Bergen & Gerry Hickey

CLOTHING up to %

VIEW OF THE WATER • Stunning inlet views • 90’ x 139’ lot • City services to lot

The Fenton Team $177,900

$99,900

3178 Sweet Ave.

$117,900

OUTSTANDING BUILDING LOT • Large level lot • Backing onto greenbelt • Newer subdivision Gary Gray Lot 22 Ferguson Rd.

$299,000

PRISTINE WATERFRONT • 5 acres along Somass River • Salmon/steelhead fishing year round • Build your dream home 7 mins. from town Alease or Chris Arcus 4805c Mar Street

$8.50/sq ft

LEASE - $8.50 PER SQ. FT • High visual exposure for store front or office with plenty of parking available.

Concrete block building in down town core district. 6000 sq. ft. for retailer or service industry. Great location.

4644 Adelaide St. $9 / sq.ft

$128,900 3rd Avenue E RIC WP NE

LOOKING FOR A BUILDING LOT? • Level lot 85 x 146 lot in newer subdivision surrounded by quality homes. Underground services, close to schools, ready for your home plans. Mountains and pasture views. Quiet cul-de-sac living can be yours!

5327 Otter Place $129,900 GREAT LOCATION! • Newer subdivision in popular North Port with all the city conveniences, but country setting. Extra large level lot 91x137 ready for your home plans. Choice quiet location with mountain and pasture views.

Pat & Gerry Hickey

Joe Van Bergen

$99,900 2195 Mallory Dr.

COUNTRY SMALL ACREAGE • 1.28 acre lot • Desirable Kitsuksis area • Build your dream house

$154,000 7700 Woodward Rd.

$45,900 3790 Meares Dr.

W. Earl Engstrom 3429 3rd Ave.

CHERRY CREEK LOT • Ready to build on • Highway access • Flat .90 acres W. Earl Engstrom

OCEAN VIEWS • Ready to build on • Alley Access • Quiet area

Joe Van Bergen

$99,900 Lot 1 Kitsuksis

$399,900

SOLID OLDER BUILDING • Approx 2,000 sqft of leased and 2,000 sq.ft. of rented space • Located in up and coming area of town Jim Robertson

Gary Gray

FOR LEASE • Store front location • Easy access • Excellent exposure Pat & Gerry Hickey 137 Winter Harbour Rd.

$850,000

PORT HARDY • Wayne Ridley’s Fishing Lodge • Turn key fully operational • Accommoadates 20-16 guests Craig Filipchuk

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7373 Coleman Road

$1,250,000

SOMASS RIVERFRONT • 1 ¼ miles of riverfront plus 73.56 acres • Property has 15 RV Campsites, two rental cabins • Owner’s home with workshop, barn, trailer pads

Lot 19 Wickham Lane

Bamfield & Alberni Inlet

HARBOUR VIEW LOT • 66’ x 132’ building lot, • Water, hydro & phone to lot • 5 min walk to moorage

Joe Van Bergen & Gerry Hickey 38 Headquarters Bay

Chris Fenton 21 Headquarters Bay E RIC WP NE

$299,000 Lot 1 Kildonan

WEST COAST RETREAT • 1,680 sq.ft.

• 2 bedroom & full bathroom • 18 years old

$299,000

Joe Van Bergen $599,000

33 Headquarters Bay

$399,000

WATERFRONT GETAWAY • 5.0 acres & 150’ oceanfront • 1,250 sq.ft. cabin • Private 30’ dock Chris Fenton

143 Cia Rock Rd

$399,900

Joe Van Bergen

WATERFRONT AT ITS BEST • Grappler Cove w/ moorage • 2,080 sq.ft. w/2 kitchens • Renovated in 2004

DEVELOPMENT POTENTIAL • 15 acres on Burlo Island • 1,200 ft. of safe moorage • Nicely treed land

Chris Fenton

Joe Van Bergen

$

110,000

RIVERS INLET

Lot 1 Michelsens Lane $199,000

OCEAN VIEW LOT

• 8.12 acre waterfront • 200 foot deep moorage

• 100x100 lot with services • Views of Barkley Sound • Short walk to moorage

Craig Filipchuk $320,000

458 Pachena Rd

23 Michelsens Lane E RIC WP NE

$329,000

BAMFIELD’S BEST • 13 year hold home • 1,200 sq.ft.

• 0.92 acres

OCEAN FRONT • 5 acres waterfront strata • 860 sq. ft. cabin to lock up • Septic installed Craig Filipchuk

HEADQUARTERS BAY • 5.0 acres & 150’ oceanfront • 2,100 sq.ft. modern cabin • 3 bdrm & 2 bath

$625,000 6 South Bamfield Rd

BUILDING LOT • Partially cleared • Services to lot line • Moorage included in Strata fee

$299,000 14 Headquarters Bay

WEST COAST WATERFRONT • 2 acre lot • 8 Deep safe moorage • Fantastic building site

37 Headquarters Bay

$95,000 1 Finn Bay

Gary Gray

Chris Fenton

Joe Van Bergen

RECREATIONAL RETREAT • 5.0 acres & 150’ oceanfront • 1,800sq.ft. cabin near lockup • 1,200 sq.ft. finished garage

366 Grappler Inlet

Chris Fenton

$224,900 180 Cape Beale Trail

ALBERNI INLET OCEANFRONT • 5.0 acres • 150’ of accessible waterfront • Washroom & outbuilding on site

$69,500 Haggard Cove

Chris Fenton

Lot 18 Helby Island

Chris Fenton

$439,000 Finn Bay

CHARMING BAMFIELD • Panoramic harbour view • 3 bedroom & 2 bathroom • 28’ x 24’ shop Joe Van Bergen

$350,000

ISLAND RETREAT • 5.24 acres • 2 small cabins • Sunny western exposure

Joe Van Bergen

$409,900 325 Bamfield Rd E RIC WP NE

HARBOUR & MOUNTAIN VIEWS • 2,450 sq.ft. home • 16 years old • 0.53 acre lot

Joe Van Bergen

$495,000

RIVERS INLET • Turn key fishing lodge • 20 Guest Accommodation • 13 plus boats and motors Craig Filipchuk

$999,500 294 South Bamfield Rd $2,995,000

BAMFIELD’S BEST • 3 bedroom & 2 bathroom • 1.73 acres w/ safe moorage • 1,000’ of waterfront Chris Fenton

PRIDE OF BAMFIELD • 6 bedrooms & 5 bathrooms • 6 acres & 200’ deep moorage • Amazing harbour views Joe Van Bergen

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