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Sjoholm, Bread of Life part ways WAWMEESH G. HAMILTON

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Cindy Sjoholm has been removed as executive director of the Bread of Life.

A fixture at the Bread of Life for almost seven years, Sjoholm was suddenly relieved of her duties by BOL board members suddenly on Jan. 14.

“They just told me that my services were no longer needed

at the BOL and that I wasn’t to come around the facility,” Sjoholm said. “They never gave me a reason why. I don’t know. You have to ask them.”

Bread of Life board president Robert Gunter-Smith said that the dismissal was the result of a unanimous decision by the board’s seven members.

Gunter-Smith agreed that the BOL is consistently in

the public heartbreaking, eye. “But we and it took don’t discuss a lot to get board matters over, but publicly and I’m past the I’m sure you shock now.” understand Sjoholm why.” helped create Sjoholm space inside joined the BOL for BOL in 2007, community CINDY taking the agencies to SJOHOLM reigns from use to meet longtime with facility executive director patrons. She also Vera Seydel. “I thought helped expand the I’d get to retire nurses’ station. here like she did,” “I’m really proud of Sjoholm said. “It’s helping build those

bridges with agencies, and with agencies and BOL patrons,” she said.

Initiatives weren’t the only thing Sjoholm was proud of and will miss. “I’ll especially miss my co-workers and our patrons. I call us ‘a dysfunctional family’,” she said.

There are a few memories that stand out from the past seven years. Most recently, BOL used a donation via a will to replace its

furnace and make some other facility upgrades. And there was also the man who donated $10,000 to replace a leaky roof and asked to remain anonymous.“It’s amazing how this town will look after its own,” she said.

The memories all roll into one, Sjoholm said, but they have a common theme – respect. “The respect we got from agencies, businesses and patrons. I’ll always

remember that,” Sjoholm said.

The Bread of Life is part of a group of organizations that helps the Alberni Valley’s less fortunate.

Sjoholm built a rapport with several agencies and hopes to find a niche in the same line of work, she said.

There was no word from the Bread of Life on who would be replacing Sjoholm as executive director. reporter@albernivalleynews.com

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Fire destroys Argyle Street building SUSAN QUINN ALBERNI VALLEY NEWS

A fire that gutted an Argyle Street building on Friday of the Family Day long weekend was deliberately set, Port Alberni RCMP said Tuesday.

Fire and police officials finished their investigation on Saturday and concluded that the fire, which started inside the building is suspicious.

Port Alberni Fire Department received a call at 1:23 a.m. and when crews arrived there was smoke pouring from the eaves of the entire building. Flames were showing on the east side, along Second Avenue, fire Chief Tim Pley said.

The fire was large enough that Beaver Creek and Sproat Lake fire departments attended, the RCMP responded, city crews were on hand and both BC Hydro and Fortis BC were involved.

The building, which has been up for sale,

JERRY FEVENS, SUSAN QUINN ALBERNI VALLEY NEWS

Jerry Fevens, who lives near the burned out buiding, captured the fire at its height early Friday morning.

The building burned for many more hours and Argyle Street was closed because of danger from ice created from fighting the fire.

is more than 60 years old. It comprises four units, two of which are leased out.

McGill and Associates Engineering Ltd. is a longtime tenant of the building, Pley said. The other unit

is leased to the Nuuchah-nulth Tribal Council’s Quu?asa program. Another person is using a unit for storage and a garage facility, Pley said.

“It’s been a well-

functioning building.”

Weather and location proved to be challenging for fire crews, Pley said.

“The cold is a challenge. As soon as we started moving water it turned into a

skating rink. Between the ice and the slope it was dangerous for our people to move around,” he said. It also affected the way crews could fight the fire, limiting places they could place equipment.

“We were challenged by the ice.”

City crews brought in a brine truck, spread rock salt and had heavy equipment scraping the ice and removing it as fast as possible.

The building’s size—it’s about 12,500 square feet—and configuration made it difficult to access, Pley said.

“Thankfully, there’s nobody living in the building.”

Many similar buildings along Argyle Street have commercial or retail businesses on the ground floor and residences above, but not this one, he added. There were residents living above the Port Pub, who were warned that they might have to be evacuated.

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Engineering firm stored drawings, plans elsewhere WAWMEESH G. HAMILTON ALBERNI VALLEY NEWS

Computers holding critical data about city, regional district and First Nations projects were damaged in a blaze that gutted McGill Engineering and Associates.

But a unique offsite service that regularly backs up files on the firm’s server preserved all data up to the night of the fire.

“It’s as though nothing were gone,” said company president Brad West.

McGill does business with the city, AlberniClayoquot Regional District and some First Nations. Recent projects include work at the West Coast and Alberni Valley landfills, as well as seismic upgrades of the Sproat Lake and Beaver Creek fire halls.

Friday’s early

morning fire heavily damaged the building the business is located in. The firm’s computer hard drives may be salvageable but until West is able to enter the building he won’t know for sure, he said.

Meanwhile, the business has set up shop temporarily beside the Coastal Community Credit Union. McGill is already re-outfitted with new equipment and is downloading all the files from the offsite backup.

The idea of using an offsite backup service came about five years ago. “We used to use tape backup but that relied on who could remember to do the back up so we chose another route,” West said.

The business engaged the services of a US firm to regularly back their files up remotely.

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Bulldogs Games Gilligan Little Buddy The Alberni Valley Bulldogs are playing an away game and a home game this weekend.

They play in Powell River against the Kings on Feb. 14. On Feb. 15, the ‘Dogs are in action against Merrit at the AV Multiplex. Game time: 3 p.m. Catch the action in person, or listen to play-by-play on The Peak 93.3.

Boogie Down The Malloomba Boogie Band is showing the love at Romance & Dance, a fundraising event Friday, Feb. 14 at The Bavarian Centre on Fourth Avenue. Doors open at 7 p.m. with prizes, appetizers, dancing and a dress code.

Tickets are $20 per person and available in advance only at Triangle Music, Suzanne’s, Jim’s Clothes Closet, Gayle’s Fashions, Alberni Photography, Angels, Crystals & More and Urban Hair Studio.

“Just sit right back and you’ll hear a tale, a tale of a fateful trip, that started from this tropic port, aboard this tiny ship.” If you remember that, then you’re going to love Gilligan and the Gang at the sixth annual Rotary Dinner Fundraiser on Saturday, Feb. 15 at the Best Western Barclay Hotel ballroom. Tix are $40 per person or $300 for a table of eight and available at Scotiabank.

Rollin Art Event You are cordially invited – you, yes you. Rollin Art Centre is hosting an artist’s reception , on Saturday, Feb. 15, from 1-3 p.m. in the centre’s gallery. The reception is for Bill Townsend, whose collection of wood pieces is showing at the gallery until March 7.

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Parents fight for Wood SCHOOL CLOSURES: | Neighbourhood dictates need for central elementary school.

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Why don’t they put [Gr. 8] in the high school and leave elementary schools K-7?’

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Veena Sachdeva smiles tentatively in the cold while standing outside of Wood Elementary School. She walked her two sons, Javen and Bhauvan, in Kindergarten and Grade 3, to school already and has gathered with some of her friends to talk about how losing this school is going to affect her family.

Sachdeva doesn’t speak English well yet, and she doesn’t drive.

– Vickie Windley-Henderson She walks everywhere; which is why she loves living near Wood Elementary School and Echo Centre. Everything is central for her family, she said.

Losing the school is incomprehensible to her.

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with school closures and reconfiguration looming in School District 70, their lives are going to become complicated.

Hundal and her husband moved to the area near Wood three years ago because of the amenities, including a nearby daycare for her oneyear-old son.

Rani Lal feels the same way: she works shift work at the Best Western Barclay Hotel, and said it will be hard for her if her children have to go to separate schools (i.e. daycare close to home and elementary school elsewhere).

“I’m a working woman. I work shift work. It’s very difficult to drop off the kids and go to work.”

A lot of low income families live in the area.

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‘Get it over with’, public tells SD70 officials over closures WAWMEESH G. HAMILTON ALBERNI VALLEY NEWS

Close schools early and get it over with.

That’s the common theme heard at the school closure re-configuration meetings hosted

by School District, superintendent Cam Pinkerton said.

The district held two meetings about the issue on Feb. 4-5 at Alberni District Secondary School.

More than 160 people in total attended the sessions, Pinkerton said.

“Adjusting to this is hard and it’s emotional for everyone, But I think people recognize that we have to do something,” Pinkerton said.

Budget issues have forced the district to begin drawing up a plan that would see three Valley schools

closed and the rest re-configured to K-7 and Grades 8-12.

Three options were laid out at the public meetings that would involved closing three schools over one or three years. The three schools are Gill, Eighth Avenue and Wood Elementary Schools.

The schools were chosen in part because of declining enrolment. Gill school has 202 students presently with that number expected to dip to 190 within a decade; Wood School has 139 students and is expected to stay steady at 140; Eighth Avenue has 165 students and projected to lose another 14 before this September.

According to Pinkerton, most people at the public sessions favour the first option: closing Wood, Gill and Eighth

Avenue; re-configuring the remaining schools to K-7; re-purposing Wood to be part of Alberni District Secondary School, which would be converted to Grades 8-12.

“There’s a common recognition that people don’t like closing schools but if we’re going to do it then do it right away,” he said. “It’s like ‘go big or go home.”

If SD70 trustees choose in March to go ahead with the plan that then closures and re-configuration will take place in September, Pinkerton said.

Change usually means layoffs but how many remains to be seen, Alberni District Teachers’ Union President Ken Zydyk said. “Moving away from middle schools could mean fewer teaching positions.” reporter@albernivalleynews.com

Quu’asa still in business FIRE: | NTC business goes mobile for now.

DENISE TITIAN SPECIAL TO THE NEWS

Employees with the Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council’s Quu’asa program have been forced to move their office after a fire destroyed the building where they were previously located, at Argyle Street and Second Avenue.

Despite losing their office space, Quu’asa workers, who provide cultural support to Nuu-chah-nulth people, are hard at work.

According to Kim Rai of Quu’asa, he and his staff are still open for business and were busy connecting with their downtown partner service organizations getting the word out about the fire.

Notices were placed at The Bread of Life, NETP, Port Alberni Community and Women’s Society and other service providers.

Quu’asa clients may continue to reach their workers through the Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council at 250-724-5757; please ask for Andrea Pettigrew. Calls will be forwarded to individual worker’s

cell phones.

The nine displaced Quu’asa workers will work out of the Mission Road NTC offices for the time being. They will eventually relocate back to the downtown

area.

Quu’asa staff will be travelling to communities as scheduled.

Denise Titian writes for Ha-Shilth-Sa newspaper.

Plans saved offsite From / A3

“One of the things we thought about was if we deleted a file we could retrieve it,” West said.

“But you just don’t think that one day there’ll be a fire that would cause us to have to rebuild.”

West said he’s

spoken to the firm’s clients and assured them that all project plans and data are secure.

“Maybe some handwritten plans from old surveys never made it but the rest is good to go,” West said. reporter@albernivalleynews.com Twitter.com/AlberniNews

Sub-zero cold a concern: Pley From / A3

Power was turned off down Argyle towards Harbour Quay and for three blocks east. This was a concern, with temperatures that dipped below -10 degress Celsius overnight. Crews modified their fire attack so the power

could be restored everywhere except the burning building.

“Given the weather, we felt that was a priority,” Pley said.

There was also concern about the doctor’s office behind the building on Second Avenue, but Pley added he didn’t think there was even

much smoke damage.

“Our ladder did a good job controlling the spread from the building to the adjacent doctor’s office.”

Argyle Street remained closed as did Second Avenue as the fire burned throughout the day.

If you saw anyone in

the surrounding area, enter the building or can provide any information about the arson, you are asked to contact the local detachment at 250723-2424, or call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222TIPS. editor@albernivalleynews.com —With a file from Wawmeesh G. Hamilton

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Parent suggests eliminating middle schools; keep K-7

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participation — A Housing — B Paid and volunteer There are two thing participation — B that the Age Friendly Community support Survey has & health revealed services — A about the “There is a Alberni Valley, community says Barb spirit that Stevenson, comes who oversaw through,” the project in Stevenson October and said. In a fiveNovember. week period BARB Both youth there were 811 STEVENSON responses, and seniors are concerned about including 170 from the same things. And Alberni District community spirit is Secondary School alive and well. students.

Results of the survey “Their comments were released earlier and priorities are very this month. similar to other age The survey graded groups,” she said. six areas: “Mothers with Transportation – C strollers have the Outdoor spaces and same problems as buildings —B seniors in scooters or Social, recreational kids on bikes. & cultural “It was surprising ALBERNI VALLEY NEWS

to us that there were such similarities across the age groups.

We were surprised at how interested the kids are at volunteering.”

The city received a $20,000 grant to conduct the survey and determine how age friendly Port Alberni is, and how people felt officials could make it more so.

“Right from the start we found out that the demographic of our community is split into thirds (0-29 years, 30-54 and 55-plus).

Seniors aren’t our majority population.

“There was exactly 10,000 and change each.”

The comments section of the survey was revealing, she added.

“There were

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Losing the school will be a hardship for many families, Windley-Henderson added. She thinks the district can find a way to keep the school for elementary students.

“They have two middle schools; why don’t they put [Grade 8 students] in the high school and leave the elementary schools K-7. It would be a lot easier.”

Seva Dhaliwal, whose grown children all attended Wood, is advocating for the retention of Wood as an elementary school.

“Young families living in central areas of Port Alberni have a right to expect at least one elementary school in their area,” she said.

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“That time was very hard. I had just come from India, I couldn’t speak English, I couldn’t drive the car and my husband worked at a logging camp.”

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with the Alberni Valley Heritage Network Enjoy these activities: Industrial Heritage Centre – Alberni Valley Museum – Tuesday, February 18 – 1 to 3pm Award-winning author Lynne Bowen will be available to discuss and sign her newest book. “Those Island People” is a collection of stories about interesting and often unknown Vancouver Islanders.

Visit the newly expanded Historical Society Archives!

Maritime Discovery Centre – Wednesday, February 19 – 1-3pm Tour the galleries of the Maritime Discovery Centre with members of the Port Alberni Maritime Heritage Society.

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Thursday, February 20 – 1-3pm Explore the old arena, now the home of the Industrial Heritage Society, and see the collection and projects under restoration.

McLean Mill National Historic Site Friday, February 21 – 1-3pm Take a guided tour at 1pm or 2pm and discover some of the interesting projects being worked on at our National Historic Site: The Steam Donkey, the lumber deck and more!

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EDITORIAL

Is NDP revival imminent?

Prescription pot pretense ends soon Now we know the when. Perhaps soon we’ll learn the who.

The BC NDP announced a month ago that it will announce its new leader to succeed Adrian Dix on Sept. 28. That leader will be chosen by party members in a vote to be conducted Sept. 24-27 over the phone and online.

The party’s president, Craig Keating, said he’s looking forward to an “exciting leadership election with great candidates.”

Except, so far there aren’t any candidates. Great or otherwise.

Three federal NDP Members of Parliament from B.C. have said they’re not interested. Peter Julian, Fin Donnelly and Nathan Cullen all bowed out even before they bowed in.

Kennedy Stewart, the MP for BurnabyDouglas, is still mulling his decision. As is Jinny Sims, the federal NDP representative from Newton-North Delta.

Their reticence is understandable.

As members of the official opposition in Ottawa, they’re all strong voices for issues they and their constituents believe in.

They’re members of a party that captured voters’ imaginations in the last federal election and continues to get attention countering decisions and legislation made by Stephen Harper’s Conservative government.

B.C. politics, on the other hand, is a snake pit. Nobody knows that better than Dix, who seemed to have victory in last spring’s provincial campaign in the bag but found himself delivering a concession speech instead.

Now that the date has been set for the party’s leadership vote, most observers expect candidates to begin announcing their intentions as well. And no doubt as those names are known, and candidates start hustling for support, the always entertaining world of B.C. politics will burn with renewed energy and entertainment.

— Burnaby NewsLeader

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ICTORIA – On April 1, medical marijuana growing licences expire across the country, and only licensed commercial growers will be able to legally fill a prescription for pot.

Ottawa is moving to clean up the mess it created by issuing medical licences all over the country. Since then, municipalities have complained that smallscale medical licences have been greatly exceeded, with many used as fronts for a criminal drug trade that has made B.C. infamous around the world.

How big is the problem?

There are about 38,000 Canadians licensed to carry marijuana for medical purposes, and half of them live in B.C. Their permission to grow their own or buy it from designated small-scale growers is withdrawn in a

couple of months. to cripple the courts,” Here’s a look at the Fleugel said. “Something community level. Police in is going to have to take a the Fraser Valley suburb back seat if we are going of Maple Ridge estimate to go after all of them.” that it alone has 500 The police and fire properties licensed to department have grow pot. No, Maple Ridge proposed an amnesty or is not a world hotspot for grace period, allowing glaucoma or arthritis. It is people to disclose their historically known for its location and have it secluded properties and properly dismantled as a base for without B.C.’s prison penalty, to system and help deal with the province’s the volume.

Hells Angels.

This mess Police was created have only

by Ottawa in an estimate response to a – Dave Fleugel court ruling because Ottawa’s that forced bungled them to make medical pot scheme medical pot available. conceals the location of The Harper government licensed growers from remains trapped in a failed provincial and local war-on-drugs mentality. governments.

Then there is the circus RCMP Insp. Dave in Vancouver, where Fleugel told Maple Ridge self-styled princes of pot council last week that exploit the confusion of his detachment will first the medical marijuana law target medical growers to run an Amsterdam-style they know are linked to retail trade. organized crime. But it’s Cannabis Culture, the difficult to determine pot and propaganda which are legal and which empire built by Marc are not.

Emery before he was jailed “This has the potential in the U.S., rants about

‘This has the potential to cripple the courts.’

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the government’s “war on patients,” amid garish ads for “pot by post” and exotic weed varieties.

“By Health Canada’s own estimate, the cost will increase from $5 per gram to $8.80 per gram – going up by nearly 400 per cent,” its website warns.

Apparently smoking lots of weed really is bad for your math skills.

Dana Larsen, who spearheaded the illconceived and failed decriminalization petition last year, heads up the serious-looking “Medical Cannabis Dispensary.”

It has done so well at its location in the drug bazaar of East Hastings Street that it’s got a branch office on Vancouver’s tony west side.

Its official-looking forms have a long list of conditions where only a confirmation of diagnosis is required.

In addition to genuine conditions such as side effects of chemotherapy, it includes anxiety, psoriasis, spinal cord injury and even “substance addictions/withdrawal.”

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Mailbag: Feedback on snow and being snowed New crossing not needed To the Editor,

Re: Referendum would decide Roger crossing: Chopra, Feb. 6.

What is this lovely city of ours coming to? Does Port Alberni’s city council think that the people in this fair city have extra funds for tax increases to fund another crossing or some other great idea?

I do somewhat disagree with Coun.

Hira Chopra on the idea that the people who grew up here, and some us who came like myself in the early 1960s would want a second crossing to North Port.

This should have been dealt with in the 1970s-1980s when this city was booming, lots of people were working here and young families were moving here.

That Age Friendly Alberni survey I did on hard copy, I’m pretty sure there was no mention of a second crossing being needed in this valley unless there was a place for comments.

If you want to spend that type of funds it should be on our water, sewer and roads. How many more seniors and families that are on a fix income are going to live here when this so-called idea will probably push them

out of the homes that some of them built?

I was glad to see our councillors have voted to a raise and that they’re looking at cutting services.

When I worked for Catalyst Paper Corp.

I will get “0” raise this May. I still get that I’m paying taxes to keep my job. I could go on but I think a few more people in this great city will write in to the paper about the same great idea.

Just remember election day, Nov. 15, 2014 .

Dave Warrender, Port Alberni

With budget comes tax hike To the Editor,

Our mayor and councillors are elected by the citizens of Port Alberni. We must somehow make them understand that a zero tax increase is the only acceptable option.

When will our elected officials understand the basic budget process?

Most of us know the difference between the “must haves” and the “nice to haves”.

Council must return to the very basic needs for our city.

We must sustain our police and fire services, ensure our basic need for safe water and maintain our roads. We must honour our present negotiated contracts with unions.

All management wage increases should be based on individual performance review— not on an automatic salary entitlement.

In my opinion, a beach or a chicken coop for lost or abandoned chickens are not “must haves”.

It was reported by council that a review of all departments at city hall was a part of the budget process.

This is a start.

In addition, council should consider the following: • Eliminate trips to China and the like; replace conference attendance by utilizing accessible technologies.

• Re-assign and share duties among departments and eliminate new hiring.

Review current procedures and cut unnecessary tasks.

It broadens staff knowledge of the organization.

• Review all aspects of new equipment acquisitions. Review street maintenance and snow removal sessions. Start an “Adopt a Street” program and expand it to sidewalks or parks.

• Cut all “on contract” persons hired to conduct surveys, projects, etc. Surveys could be done by volunteers.

Projects and surveys could also be assigned to students as part of the curriculum. The experience would be

valuable towards their chosen careers while saving money for taxpayers.

• Review the need for the economic development position.

The chamber of commerce could take on the challenge.

•Revisit the tax policies for small and large businesses. The global economy is in declining mode; the city’s residents can no longer support the inequitable tax burden.

We must let our elected officials know that we can no longer sustain their lifestyles on our dime.

Monique Begg, Port Alberni

Snow joke on sidewalks To the Editor,

I think we should all give a big thank you to the residents of Port Alberni who diligently shovelled their sidewalks after this week’s snowfall and a big raspberry to the businesses who did not.

One of them told me that they pay taxes and that the city is responsible for sidewalk snow removal. Well, folks, here’s a flash: we all pay taxes and yet all of us are responsible for clearing the sidewalks around our properties so get with the program, please.

To refresh: CIty Bylaw 4670, section 8.7. Snow Removal

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Speak up. from Sidewalk states “the owner or occupier of any premises in any business district shall remove all snow and ice from any sidewalk in front of or adjacent to such premises not later than 12 noon of any day except Sundays and other holidays.”

Sam Brownlee, Port Alberni

Be drought resistant To the Editor,

the Alberni Valley Transition Towns Society, a group working to bring sustainability and resilience to local communities through a variety of strategies in various phases of life in the community.

The public is also invited to sit in on the meeting starting at 6 p.m.

Dan Schubart, Port Alberni

Young should hold tongue

As we watch California enter its third year of major drought and read of the lack of water in farming areas that provide much of what ends up in out shopping carts, it’s more important than ever that we consider alternative solutions to getting food on the table.

To that end, the public is invited to a film presentation and discussion at Char’s Landing on Wednesday, Feb. 19 at 7 p.m. The film in question is Edible City and looks at both home and commercial food production in urban settings.

The public is welcome without charge, though anyone wishing to make a donation to defray costs will be able to do that.

The film presentation will be preceded by the monthly meeting of

To the Editor,

18th century philosopher Voltaire is noted for his quote “I disapprove of what you say but would defend to the death your right to say it”. Many have died for this democratic principle.

Though you have the rights and freedoms to speak your inflammatory words, please acknowledge the rest of majority Canada. We need the economy from natural resources. We cannot afford the “stuff” Neil Young can, nor is 99 per cent of the world population able to afford the Green economy yet.

Our reality is on the auditorium floor, not on Mr. Young’s stage.

He has said that he can say what he wants when he wants. In Canada, yes he can.

Bully for democracy.

Bruce E. Hornidge, Port Alberni

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Trending on our Facebook site last week: Our post about the stabbing on Third Avenue reached more than 5,600 people. Our post about the first on Argyle Street reached upwards of 4,200.

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And did you know you can get a vet’s note to buy medical pot for your pet?

Larsen has boasted about the exotic offerings of his stores, including “watermelon hash oil” at $150 for 2.5 grams. Wow man, that’s like 400 million per cent higher!

Fittingly, this farce goes back underground on April Fool’s Day. Medical users can only order shipments from an approved commercial producer.

Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press.

Twitter: @tomfletcherbc E-mail: tfletcher@blackpress.ca

We cannot go backwards when it comes to rail and ICF DENNIS DALLA-VICENZA

Guest shot To the Editor,

It’s been three years since any VIA passenger train travelled up or down

Vancouver Island. We keep getting told a train service agreement (TSA) is “imminent”, but nothing materializes.

Hypothesis time: You are a corporate entity (VIA) with a few million dollars worth of heritage rail equipment.

You place this equipment

with an entity that is supposed to run it for you under contract (TSA).

You pay the bills for fuel, labour and ticket sales.

You pay a provision to the operator to run the passenger train system for you on maintained infrastructure that you pay to maintain.

When you hear rumblings that the system in operation is not up to snuff with maintenance, you query your hired contractor and he assures you all is fine.

Upon hearing of the maintenance problem over and over, you send in you own team of inspectors

and you find the rail system to be in such poor condition that you pull your tour (not commuter) contract.

Would you be willing to again get into a contract with these people who have misled you about rail conditions and who basically did not live up

to their obligation as your contracted agent?

I know I wouldn’t.

So why are people expecting VIA Rail to continue working with their “contractor”, the Island Corridor Foundation?

Dennis Dalla-Vicenza, Port Alberni

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Enter to win tickets to opening night of Wizard of Oz at the Capitol Theatre Feb. 21!

Colour this picture and drop off at the Alberni Valley News office at 4656 Margaret St by Tuesday Feb. 18.

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Older cameras still good in a pinch

PHOTOGRAPHY : | Alberni ace photographer Norman Silverstone heads out and takes pics with an older model Nikon camera. The results will surprise you.

NORMAN SILVERSTONE

Digi-pixels

Last summer I rode around Town on the Vespa Virgin taking photographs with Les’s older Nikon 8.1 megapixel camera.

My goal was to prove that you don’t need a fancy shmanzy camera to create brilliant images, that true creation is all in the eye of the beholder.

I was partly right and partly wrong, let me tell you why.

Les and I were talking around the wood fire the other day and Les said “my first Nikon camera takes the best photos, look at the 11”x 14” photograph on the wall”(Les had taken a photograph of the old gas pump at the Mill).

I understood that she was talking about her original 3-megapixel Nikon (she has three cameras, all Nikon).

I decided to take the three meg camera for a spin outside and see what would come up.

Les was right, the camera really came through, in fact it was a hundred times better than the newer 8.1-megapixel camera (exaggeration).

Today I decided that I was going to put the old feller through the mill so that I could write it up for you Oh Loyal Readers.

I went to Argyle and shot the mountain top, I went further down Argyle into the so called Arts District, shot Cher’s Landing, the old Postal building as well as the row of stores going down toward Third Avenue.

Jack Tsai and I had a chat and on I went down to Harbour Quay for more shots.

Did I mention that it was about -2 degrees with a bitterly cold wind making the real temperature about -6 degrees.

Coming from Montreal you would

think that I was used to freezing temperatures but alas after forty years of living in BC the body does not remember how to act.

By now I am shivering but the show must go on, so I put on my gloves, take photographs of the Centennial Breakwater, head and shoulders of the wooden man near the end of the pier, up the inlet with a gorgeous 45 degree sun, the covered walkway and of course the traditional shot up Argyle Street with a snow covered mountain as a backdrop. Came home, downloaded the photos and reveled in the image quality, quite something if you figure that the camera only has three megapixels and a three times zoom.

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This is just one of the pictures Silverstone took with an early model Nikon camera which uses only eight megapixels. Not bad.

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TOP TEN REASONS WHY ALBERNI TEACHERS Students know that the scores do not “count” for the report card, ARE CONCERNED ABOUT FSA EXAMS so some do not do their best work.

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when really the size of the sensor is what gives you the quality of your image, not the megapixels. I have just proved it.

There will be another FREE mini seminar (one hour) at the Library on Tuesday March the 11th called “ COMPUTERS AND SECURITY – What you need to know”.

The last miniseminar “ Now That You Own A Digital Camera – What you need to know” was sold out and had a waiting list so please phone the Library 250723- 9511 to register.

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Hoops help KidsSport, others

Referendum gets narrow nod from councillors

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Port Alberni residents are going to get to vote on a referendum about a Roger Creek crossing in this year’s election.

City council voted 4-3 at their Feb. 11 meeting in favour of a nonbinding referendum. The referendum question will read: “Do you support a 10th Avenue bridge crossing over Roger Creek with funding of $12 million from borrowing resulting in tax increases to the average homeowner of approximately $130 per year for 25 years?”

A report from city clerk Davina Hartwell noted that the $12 million cost for the bridge is approximate and actual costs could be higher. As well, there is no funding available from senior governments for the project. And others such as a new pool and waterfront industrial road are more of a priority than a bridge.

Mayor John Douglas and councillors Cindy Solda and Dan Washington voted against the move.

Douglas was blunt in his opposition. “We don’t need a bridge across Roger Creek at 10th Avenue,” he said. “It’s a great idea that’s really expensive that doesn’t warrant a referendum.”

Without solid direction afterward the referendum is moot, Washington said. “Without a binding recommendation we don’t have a case.”

The referendum would get people talking, Coun.

Rob Cole said. Council also doesn’t have a crystal ball where grants are concerned and chance favours the prepared.

The numbers have been crunched and the Celebrity Hoops Basketball Game has doled out more than $13,000 to Valley community groups.

Jericho Road Church youth pastor Harold Left Williams and Pastor John Cox handed out the proceeds to 10 groups last month.

“We have to be a church that reaches out into the community,” Williams said. “These groups can make a contribution that will benefit others in a healthy way.”

More than 18 organizations applied for assistance from the initiative, and a special board of directors sifted through applications and chose 10 of them.

Port Alberni KidsSport received the largest contribution at $5,000.

The organization helps pay sports registration

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Jericho Road Church youth pastor Lefty Williams and pastor John Cox give a $550 donation to the Eight Avenue Elementary School backpack program.

fees for families that can’t afford it. The donation will help approximately 150 children participate in sports, KidsSport spokesperson Ron Doetzel said.

The Alberni District Secondary School Athletic Program received $2,500.

The department has seen cutbacks so the money would likely be used to help with team travel, athletic department head Mike Roberts said.

Three organizations that operate food programs: the ADSS Breakfast Program, Eighth Avenue

Backpack Pro and Neighbourhood Link Read and Feed - received $550 each.

The Alberni Valley Community School, Port Alberni Athletic Hall Association, army and navy cadets programs, and Port Alberni Special

Olympics program received $1,000 each.

The Port Alberni RCMP DARE Program also received $1,000. DARE has a special significance for Williams.

Williams grew up in Jersey City, New Jersey, where opportunities for inner city youth were limited. The local DARE program made the difference between Williams pursuing a positive direction in life and being drawn into the morass of gangs, violence, drugs and crime.

“I was a DARE kid. An officer who worked in the program didn’t want to see me get into trouble and kept me on the right track,” Williams said.

“If it wasn’t for DARE— forget about it.”

The celebrity hoops event actually raised more than $14,000 but $1,000 had to be taken out to pay for a backboard that was broken at the Athletic Hall before the game. reporter@albernivalleynews.com

Catholic school JPII celebrates

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Students Alexandra and Anna work together during a buddy activity at John Paul II Catholic School.

CEDAR GROVE CHURCH A Christian Community of the Reformed Church in Canada Sunday Worship Service -10:30 am Wed. 9:30am - 11am Bible Study Everyone welcome to worship with us at the 7th Day Adventist Church at

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John Paul II Catholic School this week joined with all Catholic schools in British Columbia to celebrate Catholic Schools’ Week.

This is an annual event celebrating excellence in Catholic education.

The theme this year was “walk humbly with our lord.”

Each day of the week featured a special activity promoting faith, service, community, and fun. Some of these events included a special Mass at the Holy Family/Notre Dame parish, an open house, visits to local seniors’ homes, buddy activities, a staff vs. students floor hockey game, and a family potluck and talent show evening.

For more photos and video clips from the week, check out the school’s Facebook page (John Paul II Catholic School, Mini Miracles Family Centre).

For those who missed the open house but are interested in learning more about JPII, please contact the school at 250-723-0637 to book a tour.

A very busy person the other day bemoaned that she was giving up on prayer because God never answered. Now I did say very busy person - who works tirelessly for so many people. Like many of us these days even when we switch off the constant barrage of text and phone messages, our own internal noise pollution kicks in. “ Did I leave the kitchen light on when I left home?” “ Wonder what Susan meant when she said that to me?” Or that old reliable standby...”I SHOULD have said...” Given this behavior, our chances of really hearing the voice of God are just about nil. And yet, “the still small Voice is speaking: can you hear it?”

So listen to the message that God whispers in your heart. All we need to develop a listening heart are two brief phrases in our prayers as we go about our daily tasks: “Thank you” and “What’s Next”. And God’s still, small voice WILL speak - and you will hear it.

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2014 Nissan Rogue is the newest entry The dimensions of this new Rogue are to the fastest growing segment in Caa bit of an optical allusion, as it looks nadian auto market – the compact SUV. much bigger than the outgoing model The sales leaders are the Ford Escape, but, in fact, is 25mm shorter. Yes, the Honda CR-V, Toyota RV4 and many, width and height have increased but many others. There is no mistaking this small SUV looks longer because the why these products have become so wheelbase has been stretched to make popular. They offer room for a family of rom for an optional third row of seats. four, with a high seating position that drivers and passengers like, plus plenty Inside of room for cargo and a price that’s not Nissan has done a good job of delivering too outlandish. a pleasant looking dash with the feaThe fact that these station wagon-retures people really want. Just because placements have become so popular this isn’t a mid-sized SUV, doesn’t mean is also the dramatic that Canadians don’t improvement in fuel want the finer things. economy these companies The middle SV trim will have been able to achieve. be the most popular due No longer does a family to 17-inch alloy wheels, have to give up huge fog lights, heated seats, dollars on fuel to drive a power driver’s seat and small SUV. a huge panoramic moon And what makes this roof for $26,748 in FWD new Nissan Rogue so The objective and $2,000 more in AWD. interesting is the level of with this new Rogue To get the three-row refinement and capability version the SV needs for up to seven passengers was to be noticed to be equipped with over three rows of seats. and provide a level the $2,050 Family Tech To test this new entry, Package which might of refinement and Nissan held its launch be worth the stretch event in and around Mont creature comforts that because it really does Tremblant, Que., getting the competition isn’t amp up the goodies. They a real taste of sub-zero, include the third row of providing winter, Canadian driving. seats that makes this a

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Drive As hard as it might be to believe, this new, larger and slightly heavier (49kg) Rogue is actually more fuel-efficient than the last model. They were able to improve the economy by 18 per cent through the introduction of a new continuously variable transmission (CVT), aerodynamic tricks, and letting the carried-over engine breathe a bit better.

Still rated at 170hp, the 2.5L 4-cylinder engine does a good job in city driving, thanks to the gearing of the new CVT but can seam a bit underpowered for higher, passing manouevre on the highway. Overall, the person filling the new Rogue up with fuel will welcome this balance of efficiency and everyday drivability.

As part of the winter driving experience, I drove on an ice course in Macaglisse, Que., to highlight the vehicle’s stability system and the Active Trace Control feature. On the first run, through the twisty, sheer ice roads the entire system was shut off. As I crested a hill, then made a hard right turn, the Rogue slid all

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On the second run, with the advanced systems on, the same road was almost uneventful. The stability and traction control kept the wheels from spinning but the Trace Control System provides just a slight amount of brake force to the inside wheels to help the Rogue navigate the sheet ice with confidence.

Verdict The objective with this new Rogue was to be noticed and provide a level of refinement and creature comforts that the competition isn’t providing.

The pricing is fantastic, especially the middle SV models. The larger interior dimensions will always be welcome, as buyers like to get more for their money, but it is still small and efficient enough for city buyers.

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The tunnel to Canada was a stone’s throw away from our launch point.

I was thinking it would route me the same way I got down to Motown, via Windsor and through the tunnel.

Why the GPS didn’t? – I’m not sure. Clearly it knew something we didn’t.

After the excitement of the 2014 North American International Auto Show, I was looking forward to the long and painfully boring drive back. (That’s before Keith hitched a ride, honest.) My wish was not yet coming true.

Finally, we were on some sort of highway. But no signs to a border popped up for miles and miles. We even pulled over a couple of times in the all-new 2014 Jeep Cherokee Limited to check our smartphones to see if we were heading in the right direction.

Keith and I looked over at each other and laughed nervously.

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The one thing that remained steadfast and calm throughout the craziness was the Jeep Cherokee.

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It had an ability to somewhat calm my woes due to its temperate nature.

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Port Alberni city Councillor Cindy Solda congratulates ADSS wrestler Remi Wells, who was named Most Outstanding Juvenile Girls Wrestler of the tournament.

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Alberni Valley wrestler Jordan Wagner can’t quite get the best of Dave Sharma in his final match, but he did win gold in his division, Saturday afternoon at the AV Multiplex.

Alberni shines at home meet The 31st Annual Alberni Invitational Wrestling Tournament is in the books and by all variables it was another outstanding event.

Increased travel costs and shrinking school budgets reduced entries to fewer than 500, but the quality of competition was still high.

Alberni wrestlers turned in some incredible performances.

Local wrestlers captured 21 medals and placed 43 wrestlers in the top six placings of their weight classes.

The ADSS Girls won the Juvenile division while the ADSS Boys minus the injured Nolan Badovinac were

third in Juvenile. Dunn won the School Girl division and were fourth in School Boys while Neill was third in girls and second in the boys. ADSS was shut out in the Cadet Division this year.

Individually, six wrestlers took gold medals in their age and weight divisions.

ADSS wrestlers Jordan Wagner and Remi Wells at 57 kg in Juvenile boys and Juvenile girls.

Three local girls won School Girl gold with victories at 36 kg, 45 kg and 62 kg. Anna Frost of Dunn took the 36 kg school girl title while teammate Kylea Anderson was first at 62 kg. Neill’s Lily Timothy won the 45 kg weight. Seth Price of Neill took the

championship at 36 kg in the School Boy division.

Five Alberni wrestlers captured silver medals at the Invitational. Two time BC champion Jesse Wagner lost a hard fought battle with fellow BC champion Oscar Bulaqui of North Vancouver in the Juvenile boys 54 kg final. Bulaqui is also a reigning National champion.

Wagner’s teammate Michel Kurucz did the same in her 60 kg Juvenile girls final against Brandy Perry of Carson Graham.

AW Neill school boy wrestlers Shane Leeper and Daniel Spencer took second place honours in their 49 kg and 59 kg weights respectively.

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Dunn’s Circe Campbell won a silver medal in the 45 kg school girl division.

Local wrestlers won 10 bronze medals.

New comer Emma McGowan showed some real promise in placing third at 64 kg Juvenile girls.

School girls Ally Flaro and Miranda Barker of Dunn were third at 42 kg and 53 kg with Neill’s Kiarra Charlesworth third at 58 kg.

In the School Boy division bronze medals were claimed

by Dunn wrestlers Isaac McDonald 41 kg, Jayden Iverson 56 kg, Aaron Badovinac 64 kg, Skyler Lynn 68 kg and Jayce Clayton 74 kg. Neill’s Leonard Nookemis was third at 59 kg.

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Airborne take flight ‘The girls showed us both of these things on Friday. Jay and I were impressed.’

LINDSAY DEVINE SPECIAL TO THE NEWS

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he Alberni Airborne Volleyball Club has lifted off and started their competitive season.

The club has three teams this year: 12U, 13U and 14U. The 14U team is coached by Lindsay Devine and Jay Dyer.

The team shook the off-season rust off by competing in their first first games on Feb. 7 in Parksville.

The girls played amazing and are off to an excellent start.

The Airborne split their team into two teams as Parksville had two teams. The Airborne girls showed us that they really understood where to be both on offense and defense. The Airborne split the games with Parksville winning three sets and losing three sets.

The scores for Airborne Team One: 25-17, 25-18, 14-25. The scores for Airborne Team Two: 25-15, 22-25, 11-25.

The team showed

– Lindsay Devine

LINDSAY DEVINE/ SPECIAL TO THE NEWS

The Alberni Airborne Under-14 team has started practice and play. The team is competing in the Super Spike tournament in Nanaimo on Feb. 22-23.

leadership and an improved game from last season. Airborne players Aimee Gaudet, Haley Lupichuk, Laurel Davidson and Aimee Beaulac showed outstanding leadership.

Kaitlyn Roberts served 12 serves in a row to win her first set. Maryna MacDonald had an outstanding block to score a point for her

team and Julie Korver hustled hard, Devine said.

The tournament was competitive, but off the floor players from both teams socialized and enjoyed each others company.

Parksville was so welcoming that they even shared oranges and cupcakes with Airborne players at the end.

The Airborne have

two goals that they strive to meet in every game: movement and communication. “The girls showed us both of these things on Friday. Jay and I were impressed,” Devine said.

The team has a busy schedule ahead of it.

They are competing with eighteen other teams in the Super Spike Tournament on Feb. 22-23 in Nanaimo.

The Airborne are also hosting a play day at the Athletic Hall on March 2.

They are competing in a play day in Campbell River on April 5 before heading back to Nanaimo for the Island’s on April 12-13.

The team has its sights set on the provincial’s in Abbotsford on April 25-27, and then to the nationals for the first time, again in Abbotsford, on May 8-11.

“Normally, the nationals are too far away and with the 14U Nationals being in Abbotsford this year we really wanted to attend,” Devine said.

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Community Events FRI. FEB. 14 ◆ ROMANCE AND DANCE featuring the Malloomba Boogie Band. At the Bavarian Centre, Fourth Avenue.

Starts: 7 p.m. Tix: $20 each, available at Alberni Photography, Jim’s Clothes Closet, Gayle’s Fashions and Triangle Music.

SAT. FEB. 15 ◆ GILLIGANS ISLAND troupe. Dinner, entertainment, live and silent auctions as well as a live bar.

At the Best Western Barclay Hotel. Doors open 6 p.m. Tix: $40 per person. Rotary fundraiser. ◆ ARTIST’S RECEPTION For Bill Townsend, whose wood pieces are showing in the gallery at Rollin Art Centre. Event is from 1-3 p.m. ◆ HAPPY ANNIVERSARY event. CIBC is celebrating their 75th Anniversary in the Alberni Valley. The event is at 301-3555 Johnston Rd., from 10:30-12:30. Light refreshments will be

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SAT. FEB. 22 ◆ LOONIE TWOONIE fundraiser. At the Port Alberni Friendship Center, 3555-Fourth Ave., from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Grand Prize: Huge Flat Screen TV. Draws start at 1 p.m.

Proceeds towards Bella Bella Tribal Journeys.

SAT. APR. 5 ◆ CENTENNIAL BELLES fashion show. AtEcho Centre. Times and ticket prices to be published later.

Proceeds to help local families who have children with cancer.

ONGOING ◆ COMMUNITY ARCHIVES at the Alberni Valley Museum is open every Tuesday and Thursday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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STARFLEET CHAPTER meets the second Thursday of every month. At Echo Centre, 6 p.m. For info. call 250-7247293. ◆ FREE DROP-IN at Hilton Centre, 4325 Neill St. On Mondays from 10-11 a.m. For parents of children up to age five. Call 250735-3022. ◆ FUN NIGHT on Friday nights at Legion Branch No. 293, 4680 Victoria Quay.

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Ave. From 11 a.m. to 12 noon. For teens ages 13-17. For more info. call 250-7246826 or 250-7237223. ◆ CHOIR MEMBERS NEEDED Barkley Sound Choir welcomes new members in advance of new program to celebrate Alberni Valley Centennial. Practice is at 6:45 p.m. at the United Church, 2474 Church St. Contact Sylvia at 250-7237185 or Peter at 250724-5206. ◆ CRIB NIGHT at Legion Branch No. 293.

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◆ PORT ALBERNI YOUTH COUNCIL MEETINGS every Tuesday night, from 4:30–6:30 p.m.

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Meetings at 3092 Third Ave.

◆ BETA SIGMA PHI’S Preceptor Gamma Beta chapter meets on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month. Call Lorna at 250-7242487.

◆ THE ALBERNI VALLEY LACE CLUB is looking for new members.

If you’re interested in learning about tatting and bobbin lacemaking, please call Naomi at 250723-1395.

◆ MEN’S DART LEAGUE, looking for players and teams.

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CLOCKWISE from top left: Westhaven resident Hedie Fournier was thrilled when Sharon Hillman brought her this copy of her life that had been compiled by the Reflections Program of the Alberni Valley Hospice Society.

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The “Hot Flash Dancers� Shoppers Drug Mart, won the Scavenger Hunt for Variety getting the most correct items. There were 12 teams that participated and a grand total of $8,512.was raised from those teams. The Westwind Pub, host of the event also collected money, total not available at press time.

The team of judges was from left to right Bill Davidson, Kathy Pitts and Pauline Arbanas.

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Tara Paget, left, volunteer with Variety and Louise Duffy Event Coordinator with Variety and from the Mainland came to Port Alberni to bring prizes for the winners as well as check out this great fundraiser.

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Lyle Pitts was in charge of writing down the totals for the teams and also once again provided the scavenger hunt list.

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CLOCKWISE from top left: Valley Vision for Variety dressed in the theme of pirates and they won the Irv Wilson Memorial Trophy for most money raised by 12 teams that participated in the 25th annual Scavenger Hunt for Variety. They raised a little over $400 from the hotdog sale at Walmart and ended up with a total of $1,287 one dollar over team “Old Farts”.

Vals Gals and Guys dressed as chicken cord on blue and had two members, Rose Moore, left front, and Ellie Pernisie to her left, that have participated in all 25 Scavenger Hunts for Variety.

Westhaven resident Kay Day proudly holds her life story with her daughter Pamela Day, left, and Sharon Hillman of the Reflections Program with the Alberni Valley Hospice Society.

Chris Arcus of Coast Realty stands behind a third of the food that he gathered from generous local business to feed the hungry scavenger hunters at the Westwind Pub.

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Dake, Verna Adeline

September 19, 1947 – January 25, 2014 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Verna, who passed away in Port Alberni at 66 years of age.

Verna is survived by Allan Dake, her husband of 36 years, daughter Dionne Muller (Reg Lainson), grandchildren: Karley, Allyson, Sharon and Justin (Karl Muller, father of Karley and Allyson); sister: Sharon Murdock, brother Richard Breitung, nieces Tracy and Michelle, nephew Robbie 2nd mom to Janeen Garcia and Lisa Anderson “oma� to extended family Good friend to Kathy Anderosov and family and mother to beloved dogs Peanut and Paws. Oma had an open door to many kids growing up and touched many lives.

A memorial tea will take place from 1:00pm to 4:00pm on Saturday, February 22, 2014 at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 293, 4680 Victoria Quay. Stories and condolences may be forwarded to the family by visiting www.chapelofmemories.ca. Cremation has taken place. Donations in Verna’s memory may be made to the SPCA, 4936 Broughton St., Port Alberni V9Y 7L6.

Chapel of Memories Funeral Directors – (250) 723-3633

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Fine Art and Quality Crafts Juried Show.

Presented in a spectacular outdoor setting May 17, 18 and 19 Applications for Artisans are available at woodlandgardens.ca 250-338-6901 QUALITY ASSURANCE course for Health Canada’s Commercial Marijuana Program. February 22 & 23 Best Western Hotel, Kelowna, BC. Tickets: www.greenlineacademy.com or 1-855-860-8611 or 250870-1882.

THE 5th annual WCOWMA-BC Convention & Trade Show will be held at the South Thompson Inn and Conference Centre (3438 Shuswap Road) in Kamloops on February 20 - 23, 2014. Workshops, open forum discussions, networking opportunities and door prizes. Trade show admission is complimentary. Don’t miss the only wastewater trade show and convention in BC. More info at www.wcowma-bc.com

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Manager of Administration and Finance Alberni Community and Women’s Services Society (ACAWS) ACAWS is accepting applications for a full time exempt position at our 3rd Avenue location to provide executive administration and bookkeeping duties in a newly created role. This is the amalgamation of part time and contracted duties into a new and challenging role.

The incumbent will be a high functioning hands-on administrative pro with a strong reputation for accuracy, confidentiality and project delivery. A Simply Accounting designation or extensive recent experience with the program is required. A certificate/diploma in office Administration or book keeping is desired.

Experience with collective agreements, benefits packages and pension plan administration is preferred.

Supervisory skills mandatory.

Experience with Board support, minute taking and agenda preparation and an understanding of the requirements of the Society Act of BC reporting is required.

Experience supporting an Executive Director in confidential matters and being able to multi-task is a definite plus.

This is an excluded position in a newly unionized environment. A successful criminal record check is a requirement of employment. The incumbent directly supervises one staff and has shared responsibility for the smooth functioning of the day to day business of the office. Benefits, long term disability, generous holidays, and pension plan/RSP offerings are standard with this position.

Closing Date: February 21, 2014 at 4:30 pm (PST) Applications by email only to: executivedirector@acaws.ca No Phone calls Please

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES BRANCH MANAGER & Counter Parts Person required for automotive parts, HD parts and body shop supply business in Wetaskiwin, Alberta.

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For further information contact: Mrs. Kathy Korman, Principal John Paul II Catholic School

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Applications should be forwarded to the Island Catholic Schools office at 1 - 4044 Nelthorpe Street, Victoria, BC V8X 2A1.

Closing date for applications is Monday, February 17th, 2014.

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TORO SNOW BLOWER, near new, used only 10 hours. 8HP, with chains, 26� cut. $700. obo. (250)724-1043.

Debbie has been delivering her 60-paper Central Port route since August 2013. Debbie likes to spend her spare time going to sporting events and playing cards. Debbie says delivering the News is fun because she enjoys getting some exercise and meeting the people who live on her route.

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REAL ESTATE

Western Forest Products Inc. is currently seeking a seasoned individual with a background in logging and a demonstrated ability to teach basic logging skills. This is a contract position.

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HERITAGE HOTEL 30 rooms mixed commercial for sale.

Asking $399,000.

Call (250)735-0649.

For more information, please visit us at: www.westernforest.com/business-value/our-people/employment/careers

Thank you for your interest, however only short listed candidates will be contacted.

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

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Dry, split and fast delivery.

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

QUEEN MATTRESS & BOX. Brand new. European Pillowtop. $200. (250)713-9680

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GRINSHEEP FIBRE Productions. 1265 Leffler Rd. (across from the Wildlife Centre in Errington) Offering felting, spinning, knitting & weaving supplies at reasonable rates.

Open Tues - Sat., 1 - 5 or by appt. Call 250-248-6306 or email: grinsheep@gmail.com

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HEAVY DUTY MECHANIC (Mainland Coast Forest Operations) www.westernforest.com/business-value/our-people-employment/careers

We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive beneĂ°ts package.

If you believe that you have the skills and qualiĂ°cations, and want to experience the special West Coast lifestyle reply in conĂ°dence to: Human Resources Department Facsimile: 1.866.840.9611 Email: resumes@westernforest.com

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SOUTH NANAIMO: $233,900.

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2006 DODGE Caravan, 7 passenger, 96,000 km, great shape. $6,900 obo. Located in Port Alberni. Call (250)7233393.

SPROAT LAKE; 4 bdrm modular, newly reno’d at Sprout Lake Trailer Park. Private beach with boat slip. Asking $89,900. (250)735-0649.

RENTALS APARTMENT/CONDO

Oakridge Estates 2 bdrm in clean, quiet, secure building. 55+ W/D, D/W, storage, elevator.

Starting at $775./mo

Call (250)731-6100 PORT ALBERNI: Carmoor Building at the Harbour Quay, deluxe adult oriented 1 & 2 bdrm loft Apts for lease. 10’ ceilings, F/S, D/W, microwave, W/D, A/C, gas F/P. No pets, no smokers, ref’s req’d. Call (250)724-5040.

2006 DODGE SLT 1500 Quad cab 4x4. 5.7 Hemi, new 20� tires. Excellent condition. Lady driven 98000 Km. $16000, obo. Call 250-730-0346.

2007 DODGE Ram 3500 SLT Quad Cab, 4x4 longbox 6.7 lt Cummins Diesel. 6-spd auto, exhaust brake, boxliner, recent brakes/tires, tow pkg, exc cond, new batteries, 97000 km, never off road. $29,500 OBO. Call (250)724-3818.

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To solve a Sudoku puzzle, every number 1 to 9 must appear in: • Each of the nine vertical columns • Each of the nine horizontal rows • Each of the nine 3 x 3 boxes

Remember no number can occur more than once in any row, column or box.

Today’s Solution

Detailed job postings can be viewed at

CASUAL COMIC Book collector looking to sell, buy or trade some older comics. Call Barry (250)720-1285.

TRUCKS & VANS

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THE ARTS

THEATRE / Wizard of Oz opens soon. Feb. 21

Inbrief Meet mosaic artist at Rollin this Saturday arts newsline

Find the short story within

Writers launch new book

MELISSA MARTIN

The Islands Short Fiction contest is back. Writers of all ages on Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands may enter short stories of up to 2,000 words. There are three categories: adult (19 and over), youth (13–18 years) and junior (12 and under).

Deadline is March 17.

Entries are available at nanaimoartscouncil.ca. There will be a $20 fee for each adult entry and $15 for youth.

Authors take over Words on Fire ‘Desperate’ writers Deb Oakes, Ann Gijscers, Margaret Growcott and Julie Turner take over the Words on Fire open mic for a time on Wednesday, Feb. 26 to read from their second anthology, Desperate Writers of Port Alberni, Write Again!

Doors at Char’s Landing open at 6 p.m., readings get underway at 7 p.m.

Femme Fatales hit Rainbow Room

The high-energy cover dance band Femme Fatales are coming to the Rainbow Room on Saturday, March 1. Tickets in advance at Rainbow Lanes, $10 each.

This five-piece band is armed with some of the most talented women from the West Coast music scene.

They play the Queens regularly in Nanaimo and played the slo-pitch tourney here last summer.

A group of four local authors, who have written the book, Desperate Writers of Port Alberni, Write Again! will officially launch the book with a signing and reception on Saturday, Feb. 22, in the Gallery at the Rollin Art Centre from 1-3 p.m. Come join us!

Arts Around

Our current art exhibit at the Rollin Art centre is something different. Bill Townsend, a local wood carver and artist, is having a very unique exhibit showcasing his love of wood.

This type of wood work is called, Intarsia.

The name Intarsia literally means, “A mosaic in wood”. It is also referred to as “painting in wood”.

This is an exhibit for everyone who loves the look and feel of wood, something different, something unique.

Bill’s artist’s reception will be this Saturday, Feb. 15 from 1-3 p.m. in

SUBMITTED PHOTO

Bill Townsend created ‘Cowboy’, a mosaic, out of different types of wood.

the Rollin gallery. Join us in our gallery for an afternoon of refreshments and creativity.

His exhibit runs until March 7.

What are we bid for art?

The Rollin Art Centre will be having an art auction every month in the gallery.

Sealed bids will be taken with the successful bidder taking home a beautiful piece of donated art from local artists.

New pieces will be displayed each month

so drop by the Rollin Art Centre Gallery today and place your bid. All proceeds will go toward the Rollin Art Centre and future events.

available at the Rollin Art Centre or you can download an application at www.portalberniarts. com. Deadline is April 30, 2014.

Please call 250-724-3412 for more Rollin seeks information. artists for The gallery is located at the 2015 It’s that time of corner of Eighth year again. The Avenue and Rollin Art centre Argyle Street and Desperate is now accepting is open Tuesday Writers Write applications to to Saturday, 11 Again! all visual artists a.m. to 4 p.m. to submit an Closed Mondays. application to exhibit The facility is wheelchair their work in our Fine Arts accessible. Admission is Gallery during the 2015 by donation. calendar year.

Don’t miss this Melissa Martin is the Arts Administrator for the opportunity to have your Community Arts Council, own individual or group the home of the Rollin Art exhibit.

Centre.

Application forms are

Join Gilligan and Gang at Barclay Join Gilligan and the Gang for the sixth annual Rotary Dinner Fundraiser this Saturday, Feb. 15 at the Best Western Barclay Hotel ballroom.

This year’s theme is island cruising; participants are encouraged to dress the part.

Quality Foods has donated a three-hour tour for six people aboard the SS Minnow of Gilligan’s Island fame (yes, for real!). Minimum bids start at $2,500 so bring your chequebook.

The Quality Foods family purchased the SS Minnow, made famous on the 1960s

Gilligan’s Island fundraising television show. evening The Minnow features dinner, ran aground on entertainment, an uncharted live and silent ◆ ROTARY deserted isle after auctions, and live FUNDRAISER at a three-hour tour, music courtesy the Best Western stranding Skipper, of the ADSS band.

Barclay, Feb. 15.

Gilligan, the Doors open at Tickets $40. Call Professor, Ginger, 6 p.m., dinner 250-720-4422.

Mary Ann and the starts at 7 p.m.

Howells.

Tickets are Ken Schley, one of Quality $40 per person or $300 for a Foods’ founders, purchased table of eight and available at the boat in 2008.

Scotiabank. Please call 250The SS Minnow has been 720-4422 ext. 4000 for info. refurbished and is now used Proceeds go toward school for fundraising events. breakfast programs, student The Rotary dinner bursaries and the ADSS band.

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The Malloomba Boogie Band will stir up the crowd for Romance & Dance, a fundraising event Friday, Feb. 14 at The Bavarian Centre on Fourth Avenue.

The evening also features the romantic jazz stylings of newcomer Kathy Hopkins.

Doors open at 7 p.m. with prizes, appetizers, dancing and a dress code.

Tickets are $20 per person and available in advance only at Triangle Music, Suzanne’s, Jim’s Clothes Closet, Gayle’s Fashions, Alberni Photography, Angels, Crystals & More and Urban Hair Studio.

Proceeds will go to Alberni Community and Women’s Services Society (ACAWS).

Presented by Uptown Dance Group.

Guided online learning, instructor-led, in a highly supported environment

In collaboration with

Victoria Nanaimo Duncan Courtenay

Psychiatric Nursing (online): This 23 month program is accredited by the College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of BC (CRPNBC). Entry-level earnings start at $30.79/hour to $40.42/hour.

Special Education Assistant (online): You can become a Special Education Assistant in just

9 months! Average starting wage in school districts is $25.13/hour. You will receive training and certification from the Provincial Outreach Program for Autism and Related Disorders (POPARD).

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Boogie all night with Malloomba

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Alberni District Co-op Serving the Alberni Valley since 1928 DID YOU KNOW...

Co-op has Filtered, Reversed Osmosis Water 18.9 L jugs 99¢ refill Bagged Ice made from Reverse Osmosis Water 8 lb bags for $1.50 Make sure you have your CO-OP decal on your vehicle, as managers will be randomly choosing and awarding a $10 Gift Card to lucky CO-OP members.

We have had a Furnace Department for 8 Years • Servicing / Furnace Protection Plan • Oil Tank / Furnace Installs • Also service the west coast

When the person you refer signs up to get a membership, you will receive your $10 gift card.

4885 Beaver Creek Road 250-723-2831 OR 4006 Johnston Road 250-724-0008

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Here to make you happy.™

Frozen Home-Cooked Meals

Treat your Sweetheart to a Heart Shaped Pizza!

Valentine’s Day Fri, Feb. 14

Solda’s Valentine Specials

for Dine In, Take Out & Delivery Only available on

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To Order Call 778-421-4712 or Cell: (Kelly) 250-720-6597 (Juanita) 250-735-0493 or E-mail: coastcatering@hotmail.ca www.coastcountrykitchen.ca Open for Pick-Up Wednesday 2-6 pm or we welcome pre-arranged pick ups for YOUR convenience at... 4712 Ires Road

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Stay safe and enjoy the ones you love!

Happy Valentine’s Day from the Staff & Management of the Blue Marlin Inn

TURTLE BEACH

Valentine GREEK PLATTER

Saturday Meat Draw- 4–6 pm Stay and enjoy live music Live music by Black Flamango Turtle Beach Cafe Sunday famous brunch buffet 9am–2pm

Barclay Hotel

4505 Gertrude Street

includes: Scallops wrapped in Bacon Homemade Chicken Cordon Bleu Stuffed Baked Potato Dilly Baked Veggies Broccoli & Cranberry Salad Cheddar Biscuits

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Blue Marlin Inn This Valentine’s Weekend Check out our LOVE-ly Events

Special Valentine’s Menu

Half a Rack of Ribs & a Breast of Chicken Served with Spaghetti, Meat Sauce, Garlic Bread & Caesar Salad to start.

Valentine’s Day Dinner

Weekly Menu

Taste of Alberni

5093 Johnston Road • 250.736.1100

8 oz. AAA centre cut Top Sirloin with 4 sauteed Prawns and 3 Wrapped Scallops with Bacon. Served with Stuffed Potato, Fresh Vegetable, Garlic Bread & House Salad to start

Senior, Single and Family Portions

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Adults: $12.95 Seniors: $9.95 Children under 10 FREE

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250-723-5663

Two Seatings 4:30 or 6:30

Great Daily Specials at Creekers Liquor Store, Pub & Restaurant “Weekly & Monthly Room Rentals” Howard Johnson Hotel Port Alberni 4850 Beaver Creek Road Tel: 250-724-2900

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Roland Wickett, Senior Manager

We are really excited to be celebrating

our 30th year providing real estate service exclusively to Vancouver Island.

We are an Island company and always have been.

Our values are ones that you can always rely on‌integrity, professionalism, and a great record of client success.

Our Coast Realty Group representatives are your Vancouver Island real estate experts and are fully committed to our community.

In Port Alberni and all of the West Coast, CALL US FIRST!

Eleanor Coffey 723-1800

Lukh Saran 731-9797

In Port Alberni, our Coast Realty Group sales team led the Valley in sales units and production volume with totals 70% higher than the closest local competitor.

We thank the community for their support of our real estate service.

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Eleanor Coffey 723-1800

Lukh Saran 723-1800

11:00 am - 12:00 pm 2159 Rita Road

SATURDAY FEB 15TH

o

ed t

Pric

$309,900

sell

MILLION DOLLAR VIEW

• 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom rancher • Double detached shop • Fully fenced yard Alease or Chris Arcus

11:00 am - 12:00 pm 2640 - 3rd Avenue

11:00 am - 1:00 pm

$179,900 2541-4th Ave.

$375,000

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm #4-5131 Gertrude St.

$164,900

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm 3908 Dunsmuir

$249,900

12:15 pm - 1:15 pm 4534 Lathom Rd E RIC WP E N

$109,900

INVESTOR ALERT INCOME PROPERTY

• 3 bedroom suite up/ 1 down • Shared laundry • $1300 month total rents Alease or Chris Arcus

12:15 pm - 1:15 pm 4639 10th Ave.

$219,900

SL#1 & 2 • Duplex new construction • Trades considered or lease to own • Good income producer Craig Filipchuk

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm 4934 Locke Rd New

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

$155,000

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

1:30 pm - 2:30 pm 4833 Helen St.

$169,900

TIMELESS CHARACTER

• Private up North Port on No Thru Street • 3 bdrm, 2 bath with attached carport • 15’ x 24’ detached shop with high ceiling W. Earl Engstrom

1:30 pm - 2:30 pm 6435 Cypress Blvd

$529,000

ing

List

SWEET LOCATION • Central rural location • 3 Bedrooms and full bathroom • Updated septic and furnace The Fenton Team

LIKE BRAND NEW!

• North Port 2 bedroom rancher • Completely redone, lots of updates • Walking distance to all amenities Chris & Alease Arcus

CHERRY CREEK ACREAGE

• Built in 2008 • 5 bed, 3 bath • 1.98 Acres Alease or Chris Arcus

STARTER/ INVESTMENT PROPERTY

• Thermal windows • Close to all amenities • Hardwood floors Alease or Chris Arcus

1:30 pm - 3:00 pm 3325 - 5th Avenue CE PRI W E N

$124,900

CHARACTER HOME • 3 bedroom 1 bathroom • PLUS 2 bedroom suite up • Central location Craig Filipchuk & Joe VanBergen

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www.coastrealty.com Toll Free

1-888-723-1800

24 hrs.

1-240-723-1800

www.CoastRealty.com www.CoastRealty.com

4213 Princess Rd. Corner of Ian & Johnston

A – 4658 Adelaide Street

$5,000

5658 Beaver Creek Rd $80,900

#3- 4110 Kendall Ave

$99,900

10298 South Dr

$114,900

77-5558 Beaver Creek Rd

$124,900

Sold COMMERCIAL

HANDYMAN SPECIAL

• North Port • 5100 sq. ft. of store front • Easy access, level entry, parking Pat & Gerry Hickey 3834 8th Avenue - $149,000

• Level 0.5 acre lot • 2,020 sq.ft. home • 4 bedroom & 2 bathroom The Fenton Team 2868 3rd Avenue

ECHO ESTATES

$149,000

LIKE NEW

SPROAT LAKE AREA

• 3 bedrm, 2 bath 1134 sq ft.

• Close to city trans, parks, recreation & schools.

• Move right in w/ fresh paint, new carpet on main.

Dell McConnell 4203 Rosewood Street

• 2012 one owner home • Sits on a 44” crawl space • Great location in Creek’s Edge

• 82’ x 265’ building lot • Lake access nearby • Quiet wooded area The Fenton Team

$149,900

5223 Gertrude Street

$155,900

The Fenton Team 3805 China Creek Rd $205,000

Sold FAMILY HOME CENTRAL LOCATION

SOUTH PORT RANCHER

CITY CHARMER

CAREFREE LIVING

• 4 bedrooms, 1.5 bath, 2 fireplaces • Some hardwood floors, family room • Attached single garage, detached shop/garage

• 2 bdrm, 1 bath, updated, move in ready • Wheelchair accessible • Hardwood, new kitchen, fenced back yard

• 3 bedroom rancher with attached carport • 78 x 120 lot • Affordable living in great location

• 3 storey, 2 bedroom, 2.5 bath townhouse • clean and spacious • private backyard garden

Sonja Sutton

Sonja Sutton

Pat & Gerry Hickey

Gary Gray

3142 McNaughton

$229,900

OWNER WANTS HOUSE SOLD NOW!

• Listed below assessed value.

• 4 bedrms, 3 bath family home • Choice residential neighbourhood.

Dell McConnell 3619 12th Ave

$319,900

EXECUTIVE HOME

• Oak floors & gas fireplaces • 2225 quality sq.ft.

• Walk out in-law suite

2428 7th Avenue,

$237,500

SPACIOUS FAMILY HOME

• large great room and kitchen • four bedrooms, two baths • full finished basement Gary Gray 7171 Beaver Creek Rd $349,900

COUNTRY ACRAGE

• Imaculate 1600 square foot modular Home • heated and wired shop

The Fenton Team

3731 Argyle St

Craig Filipchuk

$239,900

MUST SEE!

Dell McConnell $364,900

CUSTOM ECHO HOME

SL 36 Haggard Cove $429,000

RECREATION DREAM HOME

• Well cared for 2 bedroom rancher • Pine interior, vaulted ceilings, wood stove • Move in ready complete with furniture and appliances

The Fenton Team

www.klitsadoors.com email: klitsa@shaw.ca

• large open living space • two bedrooms, two baths • quality finish throughout Gary Gray

• Terrific floor plan • 4 bedroom + bonus room • Two natural gas fireplaces

LOCK OUT THE COLD OF WINTER

$244,900

UPSCALE PATIO HOME

• 3 bedrm, 2 bath on main, rear covered deck.

• 2 fireplaces, lrg. rumpus/fam rm. & den down • Laminate, thermal vinyl windows.

3514 Huff Dr

#8 4951 Burke Road

Pat & Gerry Hickey

• INTERIOR & EXTERIOR DOORS NAFF • GARAGE DOORS Certified • STORM DOORS • PARTS & SERVICE Installation Available

Call to make an appointment Mon-Thurs or come by Fridays 8am - 4:30pm • CLOSED DEC 20 - JAN 6

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

INHERENT ATTRACTION

• Sits beautifully on large lot • Heat pump & newer roof • Wired 26’ x 23’ workshop The Fenton Team 5016 Richardson Rd

$274,900

d l o S

• 5 year old home • great layout with fully fenced yard • on a no thru road Kat Dwolinsky

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www.coastrealty.com Toll Free

1-888-723-1800

24 hrs.

1-240-723-1800

www.CoastRealty.com

4213 Princess Rd. Corner of Ian & Johnston

5250 Darnley Rd

$595,000

8720 Stirling Arm Dr $869,000

New Listings DELIGHTFUL CURB APPEAL

Maureen Mackenzie $39,900

4721 Glenside Rd

$49,950

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

SPROAT LAKE BEAUTY

• 3 beds, 2 baths, 1,760 sq ft • In floor heating, built in 2003 • 3 car garage, 1.55 acres, 100 ft of beach Maureen Mackenzie

16-4935 Broughton

$63,500

$39,900

Sold

Residential • 3 beds, 3 bath, 2,726 sq ft • Quality finishes throughout • 1 acre, det. shop, pool, built in 2005

33-4935 Broughton

22-6225 Lugrin Road E RIC WP E N

Craig Filipchuk

4844 Strathern Street

$82,000

3760 Argyle way

$86,500

Sold WELL CARED FOR 55+ PARK

GREAT OPPORTUNITY

• 2 bdrm mobile • Walking distance to Pacific Rim Centre and casino Dena Wickman

• 50 x 120 level lot • House damaged by fire

4765 Burde St.

2688 Anderson Ave.

$95,000

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

Lukh Saran

99,000

$

Lot 15, Sweet Ave.

$99,900

INCOME PRODUCER • Central location • Low maintenance yard Craig Filipchuk 10-4110 Kendall Ave.

$99,900

Sold REVENUE PROPERTY/ FIRST TIME BUYERS

• New roof • Covered parking Alease or Chris Arcus 102-5170 Angus St

$108,900

SOUTHPORT TOWNHOUSE

• 2 bedroom, 1 bath lower level condo • Close to schools and bus route • Updated, move in ready

Sonja Sutton 8600 Bland Road

NEW

LEVEL, FULLY SERVICED LOT5

HANDY MAN SPECIAL • 2 bdrm,1 bath Fixer-Upper • Ideal starter or rental on level lot.

• Close to city transit, schools, shopping, etc.

• exceptional 0.29 acre building lot; • quiet location, backs on to greenbelt; • close to schools, recreation and walking trails

Dell McConnell

Gary Gray

15-5558 Beaver Creek Rd $119,900

3772 6th Ave.

COUNTRY ACREAGE • 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom • 1 acre lot

TOWNHOME

• 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom • Wood floors • Cat and family friendly

Kat Dwolinsky

5535 Broadway Blvd.

$124,900 5203 Gertrude St.

NEW

WALK-OUT CONDO

• 2 bedrooms & full bathroom • Open concept w/ gas fireplace • Parking & storage unit included The Fenton Team

• 2 bdrm extensively updated mobile • 55+ park • bonus sunroom Dena Wickman

INCOME PRODUCER • Good tenant in place • 2 bedroom, 1 bath • Updated roof, windows Joe Van Bergen

LOCATION ! LOCATION !

• Beautiful, private fenced yard • Covered carport • 3 bedrooms

Bonded • Licensed • Insured “Cleaning and Organizing Services Customized for YOU”

Ph: 250.723.8458

•

124,900

$

ICE

PR

SPENCER PARK • 4 bedrooms, 1-1/2 baths • 3 level townhouse in North Port • Covered deck & laundry area

Chris & Alease Arcus

Alberni VAlley Valley CleAN Clean Team AlberNi TeAm • Basic & Deep Home Cleaning • Single Appointment or Repeat • Post-reno & post-construction cleaning • Between tenant cleaning (house, condo, apt.)

PR

Dena Wickman

$123,900

$97,000

ICE

Kat Dwolinsky

No NO HST GST

• Pre & post special event cleaning • Decluttering & organizing • Basement, shed, garage & workshop cleaning & organizing • Estate cleaning, downsizing and dispersal

Email: albernivalleycleanteam@gmail.com

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www.coastrealty.com Toll Free

1-888-723-1800

24 hrs.

1-240-723-1800

www.CoastRealty.com

4213 Princess Rd. Corner of Ian & Johnston

104-2825 3rd Ave.

$129,900

4343 Burde St

136,900

$

3956 7th Ave.

$134,900

Lot 21 Gilbert Plc.

$139,900

3571 Veldham

$155,000

CK QUI SSION E S S PO

The Good Life

• Two bedroom condo • Spacious and well cared for • Gas fireplace & balcony • Close to amenities The Fenton Team 4318 Dunbar St.

$

159,999

CHARACTER HOME • 1 bdrm in-law suite, freshly painted • 4 bedroom, ready to move in • 1 yr old roof & hot water tank

2512 - 11th Ave

3704 - 5th Ave

4265 Johnston Rd. OF RO W E N

$189,900

• Updated 5 bedroom • 2 bedroom in law suite

3717 Exton Street

Gary Gray

$199,900

Sold

QUALITY IN ECHO • 3 bedroom & 2 bathroom • Oak floors and fireplace • Newer heat pump & roof

5054 Cherry Creek Rd.

2852 10th Ave. CE PRI W NE

3 bdrm full basement family home 2 baths; 2 gas fireplaces Newer roof, f/a gas furnace Separate garage, fenced back yard

• 4 bedroom family home • Suite potential • Large double garage

Gary Gray

Pat & Gerry Hickey $

$187,500

PERFECT FAMILY HOME

LOCATION! LOCATION!

• • • •

$187,900

Gary Gray

Pat Hickey

$197,900

2874 6th Avenue

CHARACTER FAMILY HOME • 4/5 Bedrooms, 2 bath • Full basement, lots of parking • private back yard

NORTH PORT RANCHER

• 3 bedrooms, 1 bath • detached double garage • fenced yard

Sonja Sutton

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

Lukh Saran

$179,900 4081 Johnston Road $184,900

UPPER NORTH PORT FAMILY HOME

$195,000 4073 Kendall Ave.

CHERRY CREEK

• 3 bedroom, 1 bath rancher •.43 of an acre, low taxes • Carport/shop, close to town Sonja Sutton

Kat Dwolinsky

• 3 bedrooms, plus den, 2 bathrooms • Wheelchair access from backyard, alley access • Single car garage, woodstove, fireplace

Maureen Mackenzie

CLEAN AND SPACIOUS

3966 - 6th Ave.

$175,000

CHARMER IN SOUTH PORT • 3 bed, 1 bath, 1640 sq. ft.

• Original hardwood floors • 200 amp service, fenced yard

Dena Wickman

LARGE LOT

• Redford Estates Subdivision • .23 acre corner lot • Water and mountain views

Kat Dwolinsky

W. Earl Engstrom

Sold

NICE HOME • Renovated 3 bedroom rancher • Hickory kitchen with island • 200 amp electrical panel

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

2479 10th Ave.

$199,900

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

199,900

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

The Fenton Team

Sonja Sutton

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Tel: 250-724-5112 • 1-800-563-6004

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4715 Roger Street, Port Alberni, B.C.

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4213 Princess Rd. Corner of Ian & Johnston

4789 Margaret St.

$199,999

#301-5404 Victoria Quay $204,900

4353 Virginia Road

$225,000

2220 11th Ave

$227,000

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NORTH PORT CHARACTER • 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms plus den • Close to schools and shopping • Refinished wood floors Dena Wickman 5535 Woodland Cres. E.

$

229,000

NICE LOCATION

NORTH PORT RANCHER

• 2 bedroom plus den • Great views • Secure building

• 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath, great location • Garage with workshop/carport, newer roof • Quick possession, move in ready

Gary Gray

Sonja Sutton

3180 7th Avenue

$229,900

SOUTH PORT 2 STOREY

• 3 beds, 1 bath, 2250 sq ft • Updated kitchen, granite & S/S/appliances • Stylish new bath with heated tile floor Maureen Mackenzie

2658 Anderson Avenue $229,900

5671 Chapman

SOLID FAMILY HOME

HOBBY FARM

$229,900

7833 Wardrop Rd. E RIC WP E N

$229,000

COUNTRY LIVING • Half acre • 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms • Full basement Craig Filipchuk 4566 Beale St

$229,900

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BEST LOCATION - BEST NEW PRICE • Multi-unit building site • Space for shop or pool • Green belt for privacy Joe VanBergen & Craig Filipchuk 6064 Renton Rd. South

$229,900

UNIQUE FAMILY HOME – MULTI LEVELS

• 4 bedrooms, 4 bathroom, basement home • Detached garage, alley access, workshop • Solarium, new roof, fenced yard, vaulted ceilings • Stroll to the Harbour Quay for great shopping

Sonja Sutton 2171 Anderson Ave.

Kat Dwolinsky

$234,900

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BEAUTIFUL CHERRY CREEK CHARMER

• 3 bedroom, 1.5 baths • .88 acre, no thru rd, 24x24 wired shop • New kitchen, bathrooms, new windows Sonja Sutton

3908 Marpole St.

240,000 each

$

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

Stylish Quality

• 4 bedrooms & 3 bathrooms • Lovingly maintained & updated • Heat pump & vinyl windows The Fenton Team 2586 2nd Avenue

• 3 bedroom, 2 bath, one owner home • Newer Roof, Thermal Windows, some new flooring & Lighting fixtures

$

244,900

CANAL VIEW • Custom designed 3 bdrm & den • Full basement, detached garage off alley W. Earl Engstrom

4038 Steede Ave CE ICERI PR P W E W E NN

Dena Wickman

2337 Anderson Ave

W. Earl Engstrom

$234,900 4037 Cedar Street

• 4 bdrm 2 bath • great Upper Echo location • new roof, deck, windows, paint and flooring

$249,000

SPACIOUS FAMILY HOME!

• 5 bedroom 3 bath • Lots of updates • Fully fenced back yard with large deck Kat Dwolinsky

HOME SUITE HOME

• 1.25 acres w/fenced pasture & barn • 4 bedrooms, updated kitchen • 2 car carport, RV Carport, on bus route $239,900

Sold

• 5 bdrm, 3 bath home, single car garage • 1 bedroom in-law suite • Renovated throughout...too much to list Sonja Sutton

4612 North Cres.

$240,000

• 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom in great location • Freshly painted in modern colors • Fenced back yard, newer roof, detached shop

IN-LAW SUITE • 3 beds, updated features throughout • Separate wired 22X31 ft. garage with 2 piece bath

Sonja Sutton

Jim Robertson

RENOVATED & IMMACULATE

4151 Steede Avenue

$299,900

HOME WITH A VIEW

• 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, custom built • Great location, outstanding views • Heat pump Gary Gray

6321 Ferguson Road

$299,900

AMAZING CEDAR HOME

• 1,100 sqft cedar log home • Beautiful 1.66 fertile acres • Lovingly restored The Fenton Team

Call McLean & Higgins when you buy a new home!

• Hot water tanks supplied and installed with an 8 year warranty • Professional kitchen and bathroom renovations • Drain cleaning and camera inspections

‘Our families working with your families since 1948’ 6440 Walker Road • 250-724-4488

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4213 Princess Rd. Corner of Ian & Johnston

2926 Anderson Ave.

$299,900

2595/2593 2nd Ave.

309,000

$

3192 12th Avenue

$297,700

3503 Frank Street

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LEGAL FOUR PLEX

• Gross rents $2865 • 2-3 bedrooms, 1 1/2 bath units • 2-2 bdrm, 1 bath w/carport units Chris & Alease Arcus

2556 2nd Ave.

NOW is $328,000

SIDE BY SIDE DUPLEX • Completely renovated, like new • Both sides 1820 sq.ft.

• 2 bedrooms, new kit., 4 pce. bath

• Professional 24’ x 45’ shop on leg lot, central loc.

• 2+1 bedrm, den, 2 bath, 1-1/2 storey , full bsmt.

• Hardwood,Elect. furnace, Heat Pump/AC

BEAUTIFUL LIVING • 3 +1 bedroom, 3 bathrooms • 2 fireplaces, 2 decks, vaulted cedar ceiling • Spacious & open floor plan

Dell McConnell

Pat & Gerry Hickey

W. Earl Engstrom 2661 2nd Ave

$329,900

3935 Port Alberni Hwy

$329,900

$319,900

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IDEAL “HOME- BASED BUSINESS” OPPORTUNITY!

$319,900 2181 Cameron Drive

ICE

5509 Woodland Cres. West

$337,500

Sold

MODERN CAMERON HEIGHTS

• Well built in 2005 • 4 bed, 3 baths - Good for suite • Double garage plus workshop

The Fenton Team 5607 Kitsuksis Street

$339,900

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LOTS OF TREES & PRIVATE • 6 plex on a park like RM2 Zoned lot • Lots of trees, very private • 4-2 bedroom units & 2-1 bedroom units W. Earl Engstrom 4771 Leslie Ave.

$

349,900

QUALITY BUILT FAMILY HOME

MILLION DOLLAR VIEWS!

$359,000

9330 Central Lk. Rd.

$389,900

ICE

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$399,900

ACREAGE WITH CHARACTER!

• Original character throughout • 2 Acres • Private setting Alease or Chris Arcus Lot B Leslie Ave.

$425,000

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W. Earl Engstrom

$485,000

QUAINT & CHARMING RANCHER

• 3 bed, 2 bath, 1568 sq ft • Built in 2011, heat pump • Granite counter tops, wood floors

Maureen Mackenzie 5949 Grandview Rd

ALBERNI VALLEY FARM

$494,500

Lots & Acreages Maureen Mackenzie

Dena Wickman

MORE THAN

MODERN COUNTRY RANCHER • 2,235 sq.ft. home built 2011 • 0.92 acre w/ workshop & RV parking • 3 bedroom & 2 quality bathrooms The Fenton Team

BEYOND COMPARE

• Brand new under construction 1 plus 3 bdrm • Two story spacious family home • Main level entry/open living concept Pat Hickey

Redford Estates Lots starting @ $79,900 4459 Arrowsmith

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

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

• 15.39 acres of farmland • Very clean 2,260 sqft home • Great barn & outbuildings • Numerous updates Team The Fenton

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757 Franklin River Rd. NE

GRAND CHARACTER HOME • Heritage home on 80x120 view lot • 3 bdrms, 3 baths, lg master w/ensuite • Oak kit. w/nook & lg patio off nook

2600 Burde St.

• Large living room/dining area with fireplace; • 3 bedrooms, 2 baths; bright, spacious kitchen; • private, fenced backyard Gary Gray

Sonja Sutton

Kat Dwolinsky 3588 Swordfern

IMMACULATE WESTPORTE RANCHER

• 3 bedroom plus den, 2.5 baths • 1 bedroom cottage • Great office location

• 5 bdrm + den 3 bath • Updated Character style home • Lots of parking

W NE

1/2 OF LOTS NOW SOLD!

LOTS FOR SALE • Lot sizes and building schemes avail.

• Contact Kat for more info and pricing Kat Dwolinsky

45,000

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NORTH PORT LOT • Level 40x84 lot • Close to all amenities • Price to go!

Alease or Chris Arcus

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3949 Maple Way • 250-723-7270

MONDAY TO FRIDAY FREE RX Deliveries (City Limits)

4833 Southgate • 250-723-4940

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4213 Princess Rd. Corner of Ian & Johnston

3510 Barkley St.

79,900

$

5175 Cleary Rd

$87,500

4007 Shaughnessy CE PRI W E N

89,000

$

Lots 32, 33 & 34 Arvay Rd

$99,900

2201-11th Ave.

$239,000

AREA OF QUALITY HOMES

• 1.67 acre lot is a choice location • Great holding property for future subdivision • Previously pre-approved for 6 lot subdivision Lot 2 Cempthorn Ave

REDFORD HEIGHTS • 0.18 building lot • Surrounded by fine homes • Fully serviced lot

• Building lot in quiet location • level .22 acre lot • water, sewer and storm drain already connected

$149,000

Lot 4 Traves Road

$162,900

Lot A Tebo Ave. W

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

NEW DEVELOPMENT

• 2.57 acre development site • No through road • Great for your future home!

5350 Falls Road

$1,600,000

3790 Meares Drive

LIGHT INDUSTRIAL LOT

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$308,000

Lot 1 Franklin River Rd.

$97,000

229,000

$229,900

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

$180,000

432 Pachena Road

$260,000

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WATERFRONT PROPERTY

• Just under 3 acres in Uchucklesit Inlet • Offers best fishing, diving & canoeing • Perfect location & summertime retreat Craig, Pat or Gerry Lot R Cheeyah Island

Lot 22 Ferguson Rd. CE PRI W NE

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Craig Filipchuk & Joe Van Bergen

30 Uchucklesit Inlet

$

THE PERFECT SETTING • 32 acres • Bare land • Private and secluded

Lot O Cheeyah Island

$149,900

TOP OF THE TOWN

ICE

W. Earl Engstrom

Dena Wickman

• Over .3 acre view lot • Location of fine homes, fully serviced • Nicely sloped for daylight basement

Alease or Chris Arcus

Maureen Mackenzie

Lukh Saran

Bamfield & Inlet RM 1 ACREAGE • 1200 ft. of riverfront • 5.84 acres • Hwy. 4 exposure

CHERRY CREEK LOT - PRICED TO SELL! • Level .9 acre lot ready to build on • Private with nice stand of trees • On no thru road w/ newer homes

CE PRI

• .47 acre level lot, Upper North Port • Great opportunity • Zoned M1

Gary Gray

Joe Van Bergen

$169,900

99,000

FANTASTIC & QUIET AREA

• 3 lots creating .34 of an acre • Low taxes, no through road • In amongst beautiful homes

Gary Gray

Dena Wickman

The Fenton Team

5165 Golden St.

IDEAL BUILDING LOT! • Located in upper North Port • This serviced level building lot is in a quiet neighbourhood on a no thru street.

$

BAMFIELD ACREAGE

• 6.06 acres • Possible subdividable • Harbour view Craig, Pat or Gerry

$250,000

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WATERFRONT PROPERTY

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

• 1400 square foot float cabin • Sleeps 12 to 14 people • Private location, large float

Craig Filipchuk

Craig, Pat & Gerry Hickey

WATERFRONT PROPERTY

• Just under 2 acres in Uchucklesit Inlet • Offers best fishing, Diving and canoeing Craig Filipchuk

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#8-3749 10th Ave. LEASE $12.75 sq.ft. E-5262 Argyle Street

$700 mo.

3107 2nd Ave.

$124,900

SL 1&2 2541 4th Ave $192,000 ea.

Commercial & Investment WELL ESTABLISHED SHOPPING CENTRE • High foot and vehicle traffic • C2 Zoning allows wide range business uses • Building waiting for your business Craig Filipchuk & Jim Robertson

4905 Cherry Creek Rd.

$325,000

DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY • Opportunity on approx. 3.24 acres • Zoned for commercial • Close to Pacific Rim shopping

COMMERCIAL BUILDING LOT

• High visibility location • approx 2/3rds of an acre Craig Filipchuk

$29,500 4984 Johnston Rd

LEASE SPACE

• turn key business opportunity; • great location, good visibility and parking; • growing client base, loads of potential; • leased premises, equipment included

• large, commercial service bay with adjoining office; • lots of potential uses; • great visibility

Gary Gray

W. Earl Engstrom

Craig Filipchuk

137 Winter Harbour Rd. $699,000

SOUTH PORT INVESTMENT • 20,000 sq. ft. building • Two long term Tenants in place

COMMERCIAL MULTI-UNIT BUILDING • C3 Zoning, warehouse included • Separate gas/hydro meters • room to increase revenue

LOYAL CLIENTELE • Turn key fishing lodge • Accommodates up to 20 guests plus staff • Includes 4 - 22 ft aluminum boats equipped for charters

Pat & Gerry Hickey

Lukh Saran

Craig Filipchuk & Joe Van Bergen

$

439,000

$355,000 4985 Johnston Road FUTURE INVESTMENT LEASE OPPORTUNITY OPPORTUNITY

• well maintained, two storey building; • two tenants, good potential cashflow; • great visibility; • prime “uptown” location

Gary Gray

3218-3rd Ave.

NEW CONSTRUCTION DUPLEX • Income producing $28,000 $30,000 potential • Strata duplexes, in-law suite

$539,000

$1,000 pm 2966-3rd Avenue

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY C2 SALON

ZONED C3

• 1750 sq.ft. building • 33 x 60 rear fenced compound • Mostly lg. open space w/small office

Craig Filipchuk & Jim Robertson

4356 Gertrude Sreet $399,000 2984 3rd Avenue ING LIST W E N

Gary Gray

4746 Johnston Road

COMMERCIAL LEASE • Close to Harbour Quay • Build to suit • 900 sq. ft.

$4,200 pm

• office, storefront, shop space; • off street parking; • high traffic location, great visibility • lots of potential uses

Gary Gray

Gary Gray

#9 3761 10th Ave

$12.75 Sq Ft

WELL ESTABLISHED SHOPPING MALL

• C2 Zoning allows for wide range of business uses • 1100 square feet Craig Filipchuk

8321 Faber Rd

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Sproat Lake

$210,000

Sold SPROAT LAKE VIEWS

• 0.68 acre lot • 5 bedrooms & 4 bathrooms • 32’ x 12’ detached workshop The Fenton Team

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