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Alberni bids for U-18 hockey championship in 2016 KATYA SLEPIAN ALBERNI VALLEY NEWS

Interest in women’s hockey has waned in the Alberni Valley since Aaron Vissia’s was chair of Alberni Valley Minor Hockey Association (AVMHA) but he hopes that hosting the U-18 Female National Hockey Championship in 2016 will

change that.

Port Alberni would be one of five cities on Vancouver Island to host U-18 games if its bid is successful, he said. Parksville would be the main host with Port Alberni, Cowichan Valley, Nanaimo, Comox Valley and Campbell River serving as satellite locations.

Of the five female teams that used to compete here, only one recreational team is left. “The interest just isn’t there for female teams anymore,” says Meranda Vallee, president of the AVMHA. “It’s a phenomenon the whole island is seeing and hopefully that [will help].”

Vissia and Vallee presented the bid to city

council on Monday night for the championship to be held at the AV Multiplex in November 2016. The bid to hold the championship will cost $1,000, half of which will be provided by AVMHA members with the rest to be provided by the city.

Port Alberni will see at least two out of the 18 games held here and

Vallee and Vissia are hoping to have the bronze and gold medal games held here as well.

The city previously hosted the 2009 U-17 World Hockey Challenge which proved to be a huge success for the community. While this championship will be a smaller event than the World Hockey Challenge,

Vallee and Vissia are confident that it will still be an economic boost for the city with many families coming in to watch the games as well as getting Port Alberni some T.V. exposure.

“It is a Hockey Night in Canada event, it is a national event so it’s huge,” says Vallee. reporter@albernivalleynews.com

Menninga to run for council SUSAN QUINN ALBERNI VALLEY NEWS

Malcolm Menninga is the latest to announce his intention to run for city council in the November municipal election.

Menninga has created a Facebook page, Malcolm for Port Alberni Council, and says he supports policies “that will grow the population and reduce our taxes.

“As a councillor, my goals are to promote and enhance the image of Port Alberni as a place to live, work and play,” he stated on his Facebook page.

“This is the key to our prosperity.”

Menninga is the second person in the past couple of weeks to say they will be running for a council seat. Charles Thomas has also declared his intent.

The election isn’t until Nov. 15. Official nominations open 46 days before the election and close 36 days before (Sept.

30–Oct. 10).

So far two candidates have come forward unofficially for mayor and six for council. editor@albernivalleynews.com

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Katya Slepian joins the News editorial staff.

Journalist joins News KATYA SLEPIAN/ALBERNI VALLEY NEWS

Firefighters Bladon Zaplotinsky, Cody Hunsberger and Acting Captain Ian Ritchie pull dummy “Hose A” up the south side of the Centennial Pier during a rescue demonstration on Tuesday.

To the rescue at Centennial Pier KATYA SLEPIAN ALBERNI VALLEY NEWS

No one’s fallen off of Centennial Pier just yet but the Port Alberni Fire Department wants to be prepared for the eventuality.

The pier was originally built two years ago to protect the ships in Fisherman’s Harbour from strong winds coming in

from the Alberni Inlet. As a consequence, it’s now the south side of the pier that takes the brunt of the waves created by the wind.

If the wind is bad enough, anyone who falls into the water on that side is going to have a tough time getting out. The climb up is steep, which means the rescue is steep too.

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Realizing this, the Port Alberni Fire Department got to work developing a way to get people out of the water without risking a firefighter’s life in the process.

“In water rescue you want to be able to throw

something to somebody or reach out and pull them as opposed to going in the water,” says deputy chief Chris Jancowski.

“The cargo net is an idea that Chris took from the ship industry; it’s not unusual to see that kind of technique in a search and rescuue situation so we just applied it here,” adds Pley.

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This week we welcome reporter Katya Slepian (Kat) from Richmond, where she recently graduated from Kwantlen Polytechnic University with a Bachelor of Journalism and a minor in sociology.

She has freelanced for the Richmond Review and Vancouver Sun before coming here.

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Fare changes slated Huu-ay-aht bid on brief for Alberni transit uptown building

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KATYA SLEPIAN ALBERNI VALLEY NEWS

Port Alberni’s transit system is set to undergo major changes in an attempt to boost revenue and ridership, which have both been down in recent years.

BC Transit regional transit manager Johann van Schaik presented the Port Alberni Fare Structure Review to council on Monday and discussed several options to simplify the fare structure.The lack of service on holidays was also addressed.

Bus fares in Port Alberni haven’t been increased since 2003

and average fare costs —and thus revenue— lag behind similarly sized communities in B.C. by an average of 26 cents, he said.

According to Coun.

Jack McLeman, the best way to reduce that fare gap without hurting ridership further is to consolidate the regular and discount cash fares into one $2 fare, as a 2012 BC Transit study showed that six per cent of riders already pay that amount instead of counting $1.75 for an adult fare or $1.50 for a discount one.

The increase would bring the city’s average single use

fare to the same level as the $1.98 average in similarly sized communities.

In addition to consolidating the cash fare to a single $2 product, council also voted to combine senior and student monthly passes to a single $25 pass while leaving the regular monthly pass at $48.

Council also agreed to reduce the 20-pack tickets to a 10-pack and voted to drop the price down to $15.75.

Council also voted to improve the lack of holiday service by implementing Sunday levels of service on stat holidays starting on Labour Day.

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The Huu-ay-aht First Nation has offered to buy the former Canada Post Office building on Argyle Street, chief councillor Jeff Cook said.

More than 80 per cent of Huuay-aht citizens live off reserve so an administration building in Port Alberni makes sense, executive director James Edwards said.

Cook announced the development at the tribe’s press conference about its LNG project on July 9.

“We’ve accepted an offer for the former post office the week of July 1,” Edwards said.

“But we have to do our due diligence yet and look at the

environmental issues, electrical, mechanical and building code.”

If accepted, the Huu-ay-aht plan to use the 4,495-square foot building as an administration base for its head office and a daycare, Edwards said.

“We just added 10 new staff so we’ve outgrown our present location on lower Third Avenue,” he said.

The tribe has a new administration building in Huu-ay-aht.

But according to the Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development, the tribe has a population of 684 people as of June 2014, 132 – 20 per cent—of which live on reserve.

More than 80 per cent of Huu-ay-aht citizens live off

reserve, 40 per cent of whom live in Port Alberni.

Huu-ay-aht people make their homes in Port Alberni to be closer to work and education opportunities, as well as to take advantage of infrastructure, Cook said.

The new building is uptown, centrally located and is on a transit route so it made it an attractive location. “It’s where our people are,” Edwards said.

Tribal officials looked at other locations but didn’t find them suitable, he said.

Officials were aware of but didn’t look at the library at the old ADSS site on Burde Street, Edwards said. eporter@albernivalleynews.com Twitter.com/AlberniNews

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City council hopeful Denis Sauve spoke to council about the subject at city’s July 14 meeting.

Signs should be erected at the beach warning swimmers that there is no lifeguard on duty, and that there is still industrial refuse on the floor under the water, Denis Sauve said.

Sauve again enouraged council to adopt a flexible schedule for the bylaw officer to work during the summer months.

A flexible schedule shouldn’t impact the bylaw officer’s budget, he said.

Water reservoir work to start

The tender for construction of the Bainbridge Lake Water Treatment Plant has been awarded.

Windley Contracting Ltd. was awarded the $3.4 million contract.

The company had the lowest bid out of the seven companies who competed for the contract, city engineer Guy Cicon said.

The company Westpro Infrastructure submitted the highest bid at $3.9 million.

The work will be underwritten with funds from the city’s water reserve account as well as with loan monies.

The plant upgrade is necessitated by more stringent water quality requirements imposed by the Vancouver Island Health Authority.

Secondary suites get nod

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Survivor shocked as residential school memorial vandalized WAWMEESH G. HAMILTON

the bottom of the memorial.

The memorial was created by Tseshaht artist Connie Watts and was underwritten with a grant and money from the Tseshaht First Nation.

The piece is circular with a roof and has a central pole with sub-poles supporting a winged roof meant to collect and channel away tears. The poles are adorned with steel child figures and the cement base has children’s handprints on the surface.

AIRS opened in 1891.

It burned down twice: in 1917 and 1937, and was rebuilt in 1920 and 1939. The school

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GONE

Crews demolished what was left of a burned out commercial building on Argyle Stree and Second Avenue last weekend. The building was gutted by fire and rendered uninhabitable in February.

Police are on the lookout for whoever vandalized a memorial commemorating Alberni Indian Residential School survivors.

The incident occurred on June 27 between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m., RCMP Cpl. Scott MacLeod said.

Calls to the Tseshaht First Nation weren’t returned by deadline.

One of the figures depicting a child was torn from its base, and some of the other figures were scratched. Dirt was strewn around

closed in 1973. Federal policy required that aboriginal children attend residential schools for 10 months out of the year.

The vandalism shocked Huu-ay-aht First Nation member Benson Nookmis, 79, who attended AIRS from 1932-1947.

“You’re kidding me – someone actually did that? That’s terrible,” Nookmis said.

Nookmis said he wasn’t initially aware that a memorial had been created. “But I’m honoured to know that someone did something like that for us,” he said.

The vandalism is senseless and

resonates more so in survivors, Nookmis said. “I guess it’s because we experienced an awful thing.”

The vandals might have had a change of heart if they read information on the memorial first. “If they read the plaque they’d have known what it was there for,” Nookmis said. “It’s too bad that people have to do things like this.”

Police are asking anyone who knows anything about the incident to call the Alberni RCMP detachment at 250-723-2424, or Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-8477. reporter@albernivalleynews.com Twitter.com/AlberniNews

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Fire season nears WAWMEESH G. HAMILTON ALBERNI VALLEY NEWS

Fire season has arrived early in the Alberni Valley, Port Alberni Fire Chief Tim Pley said.

The Provincial Wildfire Branch is banning all open burning all areas of the Coastal Fire Centre, a release said.

“We’ve been talking to the Provincial Wildfire Branch and they say they are seeing conditions now that we don’t normally see until August,” Pley told city councillors on July 14.

“Fire fuels are really dry right now so they’re gearing up for fire season.”

The provincial fire hazard rating is listed as high and not extremely high.

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Beaver Creekers finally get clean water SUSAN QUINN ALBERNI VALLEY NEWS

Port Alberni and the Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District have struck a deal for the city to provide water to Beaver Creek. The fruits of that agreement were evident on Tuesday with the official opening of a new pump station on Strick Road.

“The city and regional district have entered into an agreement for the

‘This is going to help attract more people here.

The facility’s modern and the water is good.’

– Scott Fraser

supply of bulk water,” ACRD chair and city councillor Cindy Solda said. “The agreement provides for

additional revenues to be invested in the city’s waterworks and sustainable costs to the Beaver Creek water service area with increased treatment and a plan to satisfy the Island Health requirements.”

The pump station pumps city water into the Beaver Creek Water System.

Its opening is the culmination of $1.55 million in gas tax monies spent on infrastructure works for Beaver Creek. This

includes the addition of a new Kitsuksis Reservoir and an upgraded watermain on Strick Road.

Alberni-Pacific Rim MLA Scott Fraser praised the communities for working together to solve Beaver Creek’s water issues.

“Having the (old) improvement district work so closely with the regional district and city is impressive,” he said, drinking some water.

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ACRD maintenance technician lead hand Bruce Forsyth, inside the new pump station at Strick Road, looks after Beaver Creek’s water supply.

Agreement is good news for Beaver Creek water advocate COVER shot SUSAN QUINN

ALBERNI VALLEY NEWS

Susan Roth’s smile was tangible through the phone lines when she learned Beaver Creek and the City of Port Alberni signed a

bulk water agreement.

“It’s really good,” said Roth, who fought since 1999 for clean drinking water in Beaver Creek.

Lobbied so hard, in fact, that her research and joint complaint

with fellow resident Diana Sparks to the B.C. ombudsman were integral to the formation of the province’s 4-32-1 drinking water strategy.

“Obviously we don’t

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have to face any more boil water advisories as long as the city’s water remains good.

It’s pretty nice to not have to worry about your water so much.”

In 2008 the ombudsman’s decision came down; in 2010 Roth was still protesting that changes to the water system in Beaver

Creek had not been made despite the decision.

In 2012, when the Beaver Creek Improvement District was finally converted to a local service area of the AlberniClayoquot Regional District following a referendum the previous fall, Roth was finally able to let go.

“I don’t think about it anymore because I don’t worry when I turn my tap on anymore,” she said.

Ultimately, Roth would like to see a regional water plan implemented so everyone in the Alberni Valley has access to clean, safe drinking water.

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◆ CELEBRATING the agreement at the new pump station are former Beaver Creek Improvement District chair Wayne Hasler, left, Port Alberni city councillor Jack McLeman, ACRD chair Cindy Solda and Beaver Creek area director John McNabb.

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City bylaws supercedes province From / 07

The coastal region could be a hot spot in the province in the weeks to come. A

July 11 notice on the wildfire management branch webpage reports that coastal forests are drying

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quickly. Every hot and dry day is resulting in fuels that are easier to ignite.

The city has its own outdoor burning bylaw that supersedes provincial wildfire outdoor burning regulations, Pley said.

But the city follows the province’s lead when it comes to burn bans. “We do that to maintain consistency and because of the fact that they are the experts on outdoor

fires,” Pley said.

Pley said one issue being planned for now is if the province pulls its firefighting assets from the Alberni Valley to assist with other fires.

“This happens in some years and when it does government looks at municipal fire service resources,” he said. “We could be called into action to respond to a wildfire or support fighting one.”

DALLAS MIDDLETON/SPECIAL TO THE NEWS

Mike Nass has been ready for the Sproat Lake Regatta since he was a kid. He brings his Mod Vp tunnel hull boat with a 350 hp Mercury outboard race motor to the Sproat Lake Regatta this weekend as well as the boat show n shine Friday at Pacific Chevrolet (4–9 p.m.)

City eyes regional water plan for Alberni Valley From / A8

“This is going to help attract more people here. The facility’s modern and the water is good.”

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regional director John McNabb said this is a turning point for Beaver Creek’s water system, and it brings them closer to compliance with the province’s 4-32-1 safe drinking water program. He acknowledged there will be growing pains along the way.

“There’s a lot of ownership when you’ve got miles and miles of infrastructure you’re dealing with,” he said. “We’re going to have to be flexible, we’re going to have to be realistic...and we’re going to have to be futuristic.”

Providing water to Beaver Creek

represents about 10 per cent of the city’s water supply, municipal engineer Guy Cicon said. “Our watershed catchment and supply system is sufficient to handle the additional approximately 1,000 customers.

“I think there’s the capacity to handle

Cherry Creek as well,” he said.

The investment in the Beaver Creek water system is part of the ACRD’s 2013 Regional Water Improvement Project, a commitment of $2.2 million in gas tax funds to critical infrastructure upgrades to its community water systems. Other approved ACRD projects include interconnection of the Millstream Water System with the District of Ucluelet for an emergency backup supply; well development and water effluent treatment for the Long Beach Airport Water System, to proceed in the fall of 2014 (this system provides for the airport as well as the Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation); distribution and treatment improvements for the Bamfield Water System; upgrades to Cherry Creek watermains; and a commitment of $264,000 if a water supply system is established for the Bell Road Stuart Avenue neighbourhood at Sproat Lake.

The use of gas tax monies to help pay for these projects has eased the financial burden on local residents, ACRD chief administrative officer Russell Dyson said. editor@albernivalleynews.com

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We can share medal moments The Games are good to go.

A lot of hard work and planning has been done for the B.C. Summer Games in Nanaimo and there is still more to do, but many can simply sit back and watch.

We hope that people do just that – get out and fill the stands this week (July 17-20) and cheer on the youths as they go for gold. With 19 different sports at 27 different venues, there are bound to be events that interest us. One of the characteristics of the B.C. Games is the variety and scope. This event isn’t just a soccer tournament, it’s not just a track meet, it’s both those things and more.

The Games present a different kind of fan experience. There will be sports this week that we don’t often see contested in Nanaimo – competitive beach volleyball, river kayaking, inline hockey, triathlon and wrestling, to name a few.

The youths will notice and appreciate the claps and cheers and the hooting and hollering. Part of the appeal of qualifying for the B.C. Summer Games is the chance to try to achieve on a grand stage. It’s a big deal for them to make it this far and it will be a big deal for them to medal.

These athletes win a lot of games and titles and collect a lot of ribbons, medals and trophies. We want the B.C. Summer Games in Nanaimo to be more than just another tournament. We want these youths to have an awesome experience and make memories at these Games in our city.

Hundreds of medals will be handed out and there will be hundreds of opportunities to see great games, unexpected outcomes, fierce competition, victory, defeat, sportsmanship, goldmedal moments. And we can share in it, just by being there.

— Nanaimo News Bulletin

B.C. lets drivers set speed limits TOM FLETCHER B.C. Views

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ICTORIA – Fast is the new slow,” declared one Toronto newspaper’s front page when the B.C. government announced it is increasing speed limits around the province.

The headline picked up on Transportation Minister Todd Stone’s justification for raising limits on 35 stretches of rural B.C. highway. Stone referred to traffic studies that show portions of the highway system where the vast majority of drivers already travel at the new speeds.

Stone emphasized that accident risk is not so much a function of speed, but of differences in speed between vehicles. That’s why the signs going up this summer will include a new warning for left lane hogs: “Keep Right – Let Others Pass.”

For the first time, there is a 120 km/h limit on

three segments of rural harshest road-building divided highway, parts conditions in Canada, but of the Coquihalla, the even portions of that cliffOkanagan Connector and a hanging, rock-and-tunnel stretch between Parksville road are getting increases and Campbell River on from 90 to 100 km/h.

Vancouver Island.

There are two common Having regularly driven assumptions about up and down the B.C. this move. One is that Interior increasing the highway speed limit ‘Are drivers system for means people getting worse?’ will automatically the past 30 years, I can drive faster. The A recent confirm that other is that particularly report out of higher speeds once you more Saskatchewan mean get “beyond accidents, or at Hope,” least more severe suggests drivers do accidents. they are. set the speed The government limit. In good conditions, downplayed opposition to it’s generally about 10 this change, which Stone km over the posted signalled last fall when maximum, particularly in he launched the public the long spaces between consultation. communities where Police agencies don’t resources to do regular like it. ICBC officials are speed enforcement simply skeptical to say the least. don’t exist.

ICBC’s latest rate increase Improvements in the was attributed mostly to road system, and the cost pressure from higher modern vehicles that drive injury payouts, and it will it, have been enormous. be tracking the sections of My last trip was in June, higher speed limit to see up the Fraser Canyon and if the number of severe on through the Cariboo accidents goes up. to Prince George. The Speed wasn’t singled canyon offers some of the out when interim ICBC

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boss Mark Blucher made the case for an increase of nearly 5% on basic insurance last fall. One reason why claims for bodily injury, pain and suffering, future care and loss of earnings are going up is that more people are hiring lawyers.

Another reason is distraction, not just from mobile devices but also more pedestrians and cyclists in urban areas.

Are drivers getting worse? A recent report out of Saskatchewan suggests they are.

In 2013, only 48% of new drivers in Saskatchewan passed their road test. The test hasn’t changed much in the past decade, and there are more immigrants who aren’t accustomed to highway driving, North America style.

But a veteran driving instructor calls today’s new drivers “the weakest generation I’ve ever taught,” after they spent their formative passenger years watching TV or playing with game machines and other screens while on the road.

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Mailbag: Feedback on Port Alberni’s good things

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QUESTION of the week

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Good times on memory lane To the Editor,

Do you think pursuing LNG opportunities in Alberni Inlet is a positive thing?

Yes – 64%

No – 36%

This week’s question: Do you agree with transit’s fare increase in Port Alberni?

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Rural areas up to speed From / A13

“The awareness level isn’t where it was when I started 15 years ago,” Margot Podiluk told the Saskatoon <I>StarPhoenix</I>. “Today’s generation, they’re so connected to electronic devices they don’t look out of car windows.”

If raising speed

limits is a mistake, accident statistics will soon tell the tale. My expectation is that on rural highways, speed limits are just catching up to the traffic.

Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press.

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

When our kids visit sometimes we drive back to Port Alberni where my husband worked at Somass in the 1960s, and I worked weekends at Woodwards.

Around noon on July 8 our son took a picture of Eric J. Dunn school and then Maquinna where he and his siblings went to school, and then of our old home on 10th Avenue. The present owners came out and insisted I come in and see the changes.

The kitchen sink was no longer in a bar in the middle of the floor but under the window. LOL. It was so beautiful. My pictures of their beautiful landscaped backyard didn’t turn out.

The hospitality shown by complete strangers was so overwhelming. We have moved to many pulp mill places and never have we returned to a former home and were so pleased. Port Alberni, you look good.

Mary Nordstrom, via Facebook

Deli’s closure is city’s loss To the Editor,

We are very sorry to see that Alberni Deli’icious deli on Third Avenue has been closed.

Proprietor Wendy Telford served up excellent homemade style breakfasts and lunches there, for 15 years—good wholesome food at lower prices than one might expect.

Despite having regular customers, the profit margin became too thin and Wendy had no choice except to close up.

This business will be missed by all the “regulars”.

We wish Wendy, all the best on whatever her next endeavour might be.

Jiskje and Bill Randles, Port Alberni

Sell the beauty not the stench To the Editor,

While it is nice to see new people jump into the electoral race, it’s not good enough. . What we need is a slate of like minded candidates, working as a team, for the prosperity of Port Alberni.

Let’s face it the mayor and the council have been publicly squabbling like children and the city suffers:

entrenched nonproductive programs and subsidies remain.

Assessments go up, taxes go up and all they can think of is to threaten to close our effective, efficient and greatly needed fire department.

Look around: with just a little more effort, the business development office can have all of downtown Third Avenue closed and abandoned.

Where there is a real opportunity is in senior retirement and the service industry it requires, we have the cheapest property and one of the best climates for it in B.C. It would need enthusiastic effort.

The city would need to build first-class medical clinics and offer them to doctors at little or no cost, plus housing, to get doctors here.

We could take some of the old, burn scarred buildings in the downtown, offer them to developers for the taxes in return for new buildings, with commercial at ground level and condos above.

Let’s sell our valley to the world, not as a smelly mill town, full of unemployed.

But as a human and natural resource rich

Paradise Lost, waiting to welcome them.

Frank Hands, Port Alberni

Prof clarifies Aboriginal title Just some clarifications regarding Tom Fletcher’s column, Life after the Tsilhqot’in decision (B.C. Views, July 2).

1. Federal and provincial authority may vary with the strength of an aboriginal title claim, as Fletcher contends, in the sense that the obligation to consult and accommodate is proportional to the strength of the claim.

But this is not so once aboriginal title has been proved in court Once such title is established it is no longer a matter of a “claim” and the aboriginal owners must consent to any development proposal respecting their land—unless the government supporting such a development meets the stringent constitutional test for limiting aboriginal rights and title in the absence of consent.

2. A finding of aboriginal title does not necessarily “lock in” communal ownership.

Just as treaty First Nations may agree to convert land to fee simple title, aboriginal title holders may agree to surrender land to the federal Crown on the condition that it be re-conveyed to them for the purpose of conversion to fee simple.

I suspect that obtaining such agreement is no easier in the former scenario that the latter, but it may be.

3. The Tsilhqot’in had a long history of keeping others out, and were the only First Nation that was hostile even to the fur trade. But they did not fight a war in the 1860s to defend their territory from a “wave of gold seekers.” They expelled everyone.

In 1864, after being threatened by the foreman of a crew building a wagon road through their territory —he had warned darkly of bringing back the small pox that had killed at least one third of their population two years earlier—they killed nearly all the crew and then killed or expelled all white settlers from their territory.

Hamar Foster, QC professor of law, University of Victoria

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Pastor’s Pen

Dewitt Jones, a world famous photographer, says that “Photography as a spiritual practice is a discipline that allows me a thousand new perspectives on the world. A discipline that takes me to a place of reverence and to a place where I can be the watcher, appreciator, the celebrator, and ultimately just the lover of incredible beauty it allows me to witness.” This summer take your camera in hand and be a lover of incredible beauty. Walk somewhere in the Valley and notice what beautiful photographs come to you. Everybody needs beauty as well as bread, places to play in and pray in, where nature may heal and give strength to body and soul. Goodness, wonder, joy, and awe, positive emptions, are strength, sustenance, for the body and soul. To appreciate beauty is to feed your soul with goodness, wonder, joy and awe. Today, spend some time with your camera appreciating the beauty, glory and love found in creation, because as Psalm 19: 1 says, “The heavens declare the glory of the Creator; the earth and cosmos proclaims the handiwork Contributed by Rev. Minnie Hornidge, United Church of Love.” Appreciate beauty and be strengthened.

Shared Services for the Summer Alberni Valley United (3747 Church St) • Knox Presbyterian (4850 Regina St) • Trinity Anglican-Lutheran (4766 Angus St.) Hymn Sing 10:15am /Service 10:30am Theme: The Fruits of the Spirit July 6 United Church (Service of the Word) For more information call: AVUC (723.8332), July 13 Ang.-Lutheran Church (Communion) Knox Church (723.7751), July 20… Anglican-Lutheran Church (Word) or Trinity (734.4921) July 27… Presbyterian Church (Communion) All churches are mobility friendly.

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It’s an enjoyable Whether you That can be attributed to drive through a pretty just drive it around a 5-speed manual translandscape, dotted with quaint farms, moving the city or beyond, mission. With the 5-speed manual, the gear throws along at a decent speed. the Fiesta one-litre felt a little long, but then Easy to forget the Fiesta is a sturdy road again, we’re not talking is powered by Ford’s about the ST, its the smallest engine, the 1.0L companion with Fiesta’s performance-oriEcoBoost. impressive fuel ented sibling.

With three-cylinders, an economy.

Noteworthy: the cabin output of 123 horses Alexandra Straub stays serene even at and peak torque of 125 highway speeds; when lb-ft., it’s not something you’re cruising in fifth. to scoff at. Furthermore, Keeping unwanted noise out of the there’s an overboost feature that will car’s interior is always high on the give you access to 148 lb-ft of torque priority list for subcompacts. for up to 15 seconds. Furthermore, Ford It has a roomy trunk, accommodating touts it as having the best highway up to 422L behind the second row in fuel economy in its class. It uses an the hatchback. estimated 4.3L/100km on the highway Of the two body styles offered – there’s and 6.2L/100km in the city. a sedan or 5-door – I fancy the hatchAlong with this new engine, there are back. I also think its styling has a little also a few tweaks for the 2014 model more flare. year.

As for handling, we had the chance to You’ll find new headlamps with put it through an autocross-style track chrome accents, a new decklid and tail to demonstrate its abilities in tighter, lamps. Inside, there are new steering higher speed turns. While many people wheel controls, a new door design, probably won’t drive the Fiesta like a new cluster design and additional this – even though it’s quite fun – it chrome accents on the door handles can handle its share of bends without and throughout. Not to mention the

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faltering. Matched with its electric power-assisted steering, you have a good amount of steering feel whether driving at high or low speeds.

The engine is its strongpoint but it’s not just a one-trick pony. I like the interior a lot.

The steering wheel is soft to the touch and I like that you can control various functions like the audio, Bluetooth, or cruise control from it. The centre stack has charm, too. Atop sits a colour display, followed by Ford’s infotainment system, followed by the climate controls. It’s hard to get lost in its setup, and the buttons are clearly marked with large writing.

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gine has a $1,295 premium. What that gives you is the extra bit of power and the fuel economy savings. This engine can only be outfitted on the SE trim, which has a starting MSRP of $14,866.

However, it’s available on both the sedan and hatchback models.

Overall, the Ford Fiesta 1.0L has its benefits. A snappy engine, a great look and a comfortable ride quality. Whether you just drive it around the city or beyond, the Fiesta one-litre is a sturdy road companion with impressive fuel economy.

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He has played a significant role in the development of the compact Q30, which should surface later next year. He has already left his mark on the all-new Infiniti Q50 sport sedan and sports car enthusiasts pray a high-powered ‘Eau Rouge’ version of the car will hit the production line.

Now if I were a betting man I would say confirmation of production might be soon.

Yours truly, will join the team again next month at the Belgian Grand Prix, at the Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps . . . . location of the famous ‘Eau Rouge’ corner.

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Hong Kong-based Infiniti has made a very shrewd move in tying itself to the F1 team and particularly the reigning F1 champion Sebastian Vettel. The German racer is the marque’s Director of Performance.

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That would mean your favourite driver would bow out half way through without further engineering help.

In addition, the power units have two electric motors, one linked directly to the turbocharger, the other working in the same way that the Kinetic Energy Recovery Systems (KERS) used to do.

The result is a combined maximum power output of around 760bhp, which is similar to the output of the V8 cars of last year.

It is a certainty that the rapid-fire experimentation that is going on in F1 will result in improvements to our everyday cars.

That’s the beauty of this highly competitive sport that is so geared to winning. Changes come faster because there’s no chance to undertake testing that takes an age under normal testing.

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BIGGEST Selection Of Quality Used Vehicles in the Valley!

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$

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24,994

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207

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24,000

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162

2004 PONTIAC MONTANA

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2006 BMW 325i

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24 months @ 9.96%

@ 4.97%

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2002 HYUNDAI SANTA FE GL

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$

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17,995

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$

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$

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$

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$

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34,995

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$

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Models shown: 2014 Jetta 1.8 TSI Highline, $26,885 / Tiguan 2.0T Highline R-Line, $41,800. Vehicles may not be exactly as shown. Visit vw.ca or your Volkswagen dealer for details. “SiriusXM”, the SiriusXM logo, and channel names and logos are trademarks of SiriusXM Radio Inc. and are used under license. “Volkswagen”, the Volkswagen logo, “Das Auto & Design”, “Jetta” and “Tiguan” are registered trademarks of Volkswagen AG. © 2014 Volkswagen Canada.

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SONJA DRINKWATER/ALBERNI VALLEY NEWS

Chalk art

Rowan Bradley, 3, decorates the walkway in front of the Hutcheson Gallery during Saturdays by the Sea at the Maritime Discovery Centre. This Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon is Ocean Sciences Day at the dock.

MSRP $2899 #32-528

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Pioneer skills

The black powder range was the scene of some intense learning as a group of women engaged in a pioneer skills weekend. The camp was set up much ike pioneers would have outfitted it, and skills included axe throwing, archery and other traditional outdoor skills.

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May 11, 1971 - July 17, 2005 No one knows how much we miss you, No one knows the bitter pain We have suffered, since we lost you Life has never been the same.

In our hearts your memory lingers, Sweetly tender, fond and true.

There is not a day, dear Nancy, That we do not think of you.

Sadly missed by mom Marisa, stepdad Joe, relatives and friends.

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Roderick James Dyck February 13, 1955 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; June 28, 2014

Rod was born in Quesnel, BC on Feb 13th 1955, to Walter and Val Dyck.

Rod was blessed with a sister, Janet.

From a very early age and throughout his life Rod loved and excelled at sports, including hockey, baseball, golf and curling. He felt at home in the outdoors which led to much time spent camping, fishing, snowmobiling with family and friends.

As a young man Rod left Quesnel to play junior hockey with the Vancouver Villas. His junior career continued with the Kamloops Chiefs, Penticton Broncos, Vernon Vikings, and the Medicine Hat Tigers. He then played for the Quesnel Kangaroos until leaving for South Africa in the summer of 1976 to play hockey there. While in South Africa, Rod was recruited to Morges, Switzerland, where he played for two seasons from 1976 -1978. It was in Switzerland that Rod met Patricia who shared his life for the next few years and remained his life-long friend. Rod returned to Europe in 1979 to play with EV Ravensburg Germany, performing as a player/coach in the latter years, until he returned to Canada for good in 1984.

In 1990 Rod moved to Vancouver Island where he eventually called his beloved Bamfield home. Here he started a construction company and a building supply store. Rod was a skilled and talented carpenter, often generously sharing his wealth of knowledge. One does not have to look very far in Bamfield to see Rodâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hand.

Here Rod met his partner, Kelley Bartlett and in 1996 they welcomed their daughter Erin into their livesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. The last 20 years of Rodâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life revolved around life with Kelley and Erin in Bamfield. Here he found purpose and joy in raising his daughter, and peace and tranquility in the beauty of the ocean and the rainforest. In later years he also found serenity on the golf course.

Rod lived his life with humour, honesty and integrity. He was a practical, insightful man who was quietly effective in so many ways. He was strong and courageous, almost seeming invincible at times â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a role model to all who knew him well.

Rod was predeceased by his parents Walter and Valerie Dyck and is survived by his partner Kelley, daughter Erin, sister Janet (Jules), nephews Waylon (Brooke) and Kayle as well as great nieces Jersey and Presley.

A celebration of life will be held for Rod at his residence in Coombs on July 20, 2014, at 1:30pm. Please see Rod Dyckâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Memorial facebook page for a map to the location or call (250) 937-1550 or (250) 586-4541 for directions.

A bursary has been set up in Rodâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s name to go towards underprivileged youth to play hockey. Donations can be sent to Rod Dyck Memorial Hockey Bursary, 480 Pachena Rd, Bamfield,BC V0R 1B0 â&#x20AC;&#x153;Two roads diverged in a wood, and I, I took the one less traveled by, And that has made all the difference.â&#x20AC;? - Robert Frost

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SALMON ARM Home Building Centre in beautiful Salmon Arm BC has an immediate opening for experienced Cabinet and Flooring Sales Professional. Looking for a highly motivated, customer service driven, possessing a high degree of knowledge in all aspects of flooring and cabinet sales. Competitive Wage and Benefit package offered. Send resume: david.kroeker@hbcsalmonarm.ca

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RENTALS PRO-FORM EKG Grip pulse exercise tread mill for sale, like new. Original $999 asking $599. Call 250-720-1493 or gabbyosborne@shaw.ca

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1980 BUICK Regal Ltd. Edition. Lady driven, collector plates. $5,500 obo. Phone: 250-748-2371

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PORT ALBERNI- 3 $950. (250)735-4086.

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established in 1893, was built by MR. and Mrs. Ward. We are looking for actors over 19 years of age to portray characters from the late 1800â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s every â&#x20AC;&#x153;Throw Back Thursdayâ&#x20AC;? evening and entertain the local gentry. 4 half hour segments every day from 12 to 12:30, 1 to 1:30, 5:30 to 6 and 6:30 to 7 There will also be a country band playing.

If you are interested, please drop off a resume to Puddle Ducks Pub. This is for the months of July and August.

2002 BONAIR- 19â&#x20AC;&#x2122; 5th Wheel Trailer, $6200 obo. Hydraulic jacks, air, heat, hot water, tub, shower, sink, toilet, stove, micro-wave, fridge, front bed, excellent condition.

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TRUCKS & VANS 2001 FORD F350 XLT 7.3 diesel 4x4 long box super cab pickup. New tires, starter, Gloplugs, fan belt, batteries. 224 K (only 139,000 miles) Asking $12,500. Call 250-723-4999.

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◆ BUSINESS

Quality Foods’ newest store opens in Victoria LANGFORD, BC After about a year and a half of planning and preparation, Vancouver Island owned grocers Quality Foods opened their doors July 10 to what they are calling their ‘new store in WestShore’ at 977 Langford Parkway in Victoria.

Store manager Jordan Schley welcomed his new customers amid

camera flashes and a six-foot custom cake.

“We are very excited to open the first QF in the Greater Victoria area, and we hope you enjoy everything the new store has to offer.”

Langford’s Mayor Stewart Young was on hand with support from several council and chamber of commerce dignitaries for remarks to the anxious crowd, and

help cut the ribbon to mark the official opening.

Young spoke about how he and council were very supportive of what’s been happening in Langford in recent years in the way of attracting business and creating jobs. “About a hundred new jobs have been created here at Quality Foods for residents of the area. What a great

asset for the area, and what a great asset for our residents,” he commented.

The new store increases the total number of employed among all 12 QF stores—including Port Alberni’s Quality Foods on 10th Avenue—to just under 1,000 full and part time people.

Quality Foods co-founder Ken Schley introduced the store

personnel as a group, many of them local people starting new careers with Quality Foods. “Everyone worked hard to get us to this day,” he added later. The location was completely transformed from a former furniture retail store. “The infrastructure needed for a food store required us to strip it right down to the bare concrete

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and pillars,” says Schley. Many of the company’s popular features and departments, such as

forno-baked pizza, hot Chinese kitchen and in-store made fresh sushi were on hand for the opening.

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S cene & Heard onja Drinkwater’s

Call: 250-723-4306 or 250-723-6399

Melanie Reimer cuts a rug with her grandma, Yvette Cowley at Harbour Quay on Wednesday night.

Ed Delau gets some information on carriage rides from the Blue Marlin Inn, staff member Sharelle Dawson.

Every Wednesday the Blue Marlin Inn’s horse and carriage bring staff in 1800’s dress to deliver information to everyone attending the music fest at the Harbour Quay. Left to right are Sharelle Dawson, Quay-goer Ed Delau and Janet Lazorko.

Sample carriage rides are $10 per person at the Quay.

Highway 4 Country Rock Band belting out some golden oldies at Harbour Quay on Wednesday evening. Every Wednesday night there is music in front of Sugar Shack.

Every Thursday is “Throwback Thursday” at the Blue Marlin Inn, ladies come in costume and get ½ price. This is your friendly bar wench Kathy Duncan.

Blueberries Look what’s new at Salmonberry’s

“Essential Oils”

Cox Lake Farm on Ship Creek Rd

(Franklin River Rd) follow the signs!

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And so many more great gift ideas.

We have Port Alberni Souvenirs, West Coast Books, Kites, Jewellery, Collectibles and more!

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Thank you...

To all my friends who joined me for my 80th birthday celebration. Thank you for all the beautiful gifts, flowers and cards. A special thanks to my daughter, Debbie, for opening her home and creating such a lovely luncheon. Assisted by Jenny, Emily & our two little “servers” Logan and Sophie. A good job! Best birthday ever!

– June McInroy

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S cene & Heard onja Drinkwater’s

Call: 250-723-4306 or 250-723-6399

PAGO Grannies, from left to right Shirley Whyte, Lyn Collins and Joan Parks braved the heat of Saturday at the Farmers’ Market on Cherry Creek Road, at the First Baptist Church

Roland Vandenhoorn took best Chrysler with his 1969 Dodge Dart at the 40th Annual Show N’ Shine of the Golden Oldies at Williamson Park on July 6.

Craig Erickson, Mike Bruneau and Ashley Davies at the Grand Opening Saturday in the new Beaver Creek Tools & Toys location beside Beaver Creek Home Center on Gertrude Street.

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Andy Quinn, Robin Nadig, Marinka Daradics and Wil Lim after they conquered the Tough Mudder at Whistler on Saturday June 21.

They took just under 4 hours to complete the 19 Km run throughout Olympic Park. There were 17 stations staring with an arctic enema and ended with shock therapy. There were 10,000 participants and Nadig already has a team of 9 registered for next year.

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Port Alberni is sending nearly two dozen athletes, officials and supervisors to the BC Summer Games, taking place July 17–20, 2014 in

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Wrestling athletes and officials dominate the participants’ list. Former athletes Mike Cappus, Cole Doskotch, Cody McEvay, Jesse Wagner and Jordan Wagner have all signed on as officials for the

Games, along with Alana Bodnar. Head coach Jeanette Badovinac and assistant coach Chris Bodnar will accompany athletes Johannes Kulich, Michel Kurucz, Dean Leyland, Emma McGowan, Remi Wells,

Nolan Badovinac, Aaron Badovinac and Lauren Barker.

Athletes in other disciplines competing for Port Alberni include Connor Sabiston, Oliver Speagle (800m) and Jonah Wynans (hammer throw)

in athletics, Selena Howard in canoe/ kayak with Allison Howard as adult supervisor, and Alan Charlesworth in boys’ softball.

Athletes from Ucluelet also heading to the Games include Alvin Mati (boys’ 3x3

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Indigenous Games start Proteau wins fourth MidAmateur golf championship RICHMOND– Christina Proteau of Port Alberni won the British Columbia Golf Women’s Mid-Amateur Championship with a commanding 16-stroke advantage over the next competitor last week at Kamloops Golf and Country Club.

She also finished tied for fifth in the BC Golf Women’s Amateur championship, won

by Taylor Kim. At just over four months pregnant, Proteau claimed the Jackie Little Trophy for the fourth time in six years, the most wins anyone has had in the Mid-Amateur Championship since it’s inauguration in 2006.

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Christina Proteau holds her fourth B.C. Women’s Mid-Amateur championship trophy, last week in Kamloops.

“I’m really happy with the way that I played the last few days and really enjoy this part of the tournament. It’s kind of like the ‘Working

Women’s Amateur’,” laughed Proteau.

She focused on keeping a good tempo and keeping her golf as stress-free as possible.

Proteau said she’s thrilled with a fourth Mid-Amateur title and happy with the way she’s been playing.

She was two strokes behind Kim after the first round of the women’s amateur, before finishing tied for fifth.

Port Alberni’s Proteau also won the Zone Team Championship with teammate Shelly Stouffer on Wednesay.

Stouffer finished second in the Mid-Amateur Championship with an 11-over 230 after she shot her best score of the tournament so far, a one-over-par 74.

Sandra Tubide and Eileen Kelly finished T3 with 234.

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Maddison Devlin of Campbell River and Ashley Lougheed of North Van fight for the puck at the Elite Female Hockey Camp at the AV Multiplex on Wednesday. The pair played AAA midget hockey last year and are at the camp in Port Alberni to improve their skills.

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Several Alberni Valley athletes are headed to Regina this weekend to participate in the North American Indigenous Games. The games take place from July 20–27 in the Saskatchewan city.

Coby Felsman and Memphis Dick will represent the area in basketball. Makenna

Harding has been chosen for volleyball, and Rylee Mitchell from the Alberni Valley Track Club will compete in javelin, triple jump, 300 metres and 800m races.

There is also a contingent of wrestlers: Russell David and David Wilson will compete as athletes,

while Aaron Keitlah is going as coach and Wilma Keitlah as manager of Team BC. “All the best to these athletes and coaches,” said Tom McEvay of Alberni Wrestling, which also has athletes headed to the B.C. Summer Games in Nanaimo.

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• Extensively updated • Self contained suite • Large 65’ x 140’ lot • Newer roof & windows

Modern Home

• Quality built in 1994 • 4 bedrooms & 2 bathrooms • Open concept floorplan • Great quiet location

Cherry Creek Estates

• Two bedrooms & 2 baths • 1,265 sq. ft. patio home • Natural gas fireplace • New roof in 2014

$334,900 5010 Cherry Creek Rd $378,800

So Much Character!

• Amazing 1.4 Acre City Lot • 3 Bedrooms & 2 Bathrooms • Oak Floors & Stained Glass • Subdivision Potential

Development Potential • Very high profile location • 0.46 acre corner lot • Solid 3,000 sq ft building • Beside Alberni Valley malls

Please call The Fenton Team to discuss a marketing & pricing proposal for your property.

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OPEN HOUSE Sun. July 20, 2:30 -3:30pm

$

394,900

$

Is The Country Calling You?

Nicely Cared For Home!

2549 12th Ave. $ 159,900 South Port Rancher • • • • NEW PRICE

1,287 sq.ft. 2 bedroom 1 bath home Nice updates: kitchen, bathroom Large deck, fully fenced rear yard, 24x14 shop Quiet family neighbourhood close to schools/ shopping

NEW LISTING

6329 Beaver Creek Rd • • • •

OPEN HOUSE Sun. July 20, 1:00 -2:00pm

1,750 sq ft 3 bdrm 2 bath ranch style home .98 level acre just minutes away from city boundary Nicely set back from the road with private back yard Lg oak kitchen and living room, HRV system and much more!

SO

LD

$

• 2,400 sq.ft. 3 bd/main with original 4 pc bath • 9’ coved ceilings, lovely inlaid oak floors • Leaded glass french doors, glass door knobs, archways • 85 x 122 nicely landscaped lot

NEW PRICE

$

169,900

$

Close in Country

5637 Tomswood Road • • • •

.80 acres just outside city 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom home 2 fireplaces (1 wood, 1 natural gas) 21 x 24 deck/house needs some TLC

• • • •

6 year old 924 sq ft manufactured home 3 bedrooms and 1 4-piece bathroom Open floorplan, vaulted ceilings and bay window Seller will carry financing with 10% down

$

Immaculate Barclay Estates

• • • •

1,734 sq ft 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom Large family room and enclosed patio New deck, exterior doors & vinyl windows Updated kitchen, bathrooms & flooring

3 bdrm 2 bath home inc. in-law suite down Coved ceiling, kitchen with B/I dishwasher 24x20 partially covered deck and 2 carports RV carport 11’7” height with concrete driveway

$

568,800

Nature’s Retreat

10048 Falcon Road • • • •

Luxurious 7 yr old, 5 bedrm, 3 bathroom home Extravagant kit., granite counters, porcelain flrs Feature rock f/p & vaulted ceiling in lvgrm Stunning location, in a peaceful 5 acre setting

• • • •

SO

LD

2572 17th Ave

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165,800

3552 9th Ave • • • •

4 bedroom 2 bathroom home on fully fenced lot 23x14 wired/insulated shop-welder plug in vinyl siding, new roof, newer walk-in bathtub nicely landscaped lot with garden shed

184,900

THINKING OF SELLING?

Sproat Lake View Lot

Call Lance Engstrom (Full Time Realtor)

NEW PRICE

8400 MacMillan Dr • • • •

$

Charming Home

Driveway is in, drilled well and lot is cleared Boardered by trees on one side & at rear Less than 10 min to town 1.29 acres, excellent views of Stirling Arm

For A Detailed Market Analysis

250-723-8866

$

• 2,300 sq.ft. West Coast Contemporary family home • Vaulted post & beam ceiling, 3 bedroom main/1bedroom suite down • Two feature wood burning rock fireplaces/exception mnt. City and ocean views • currently requires some updating-excellent ‘sweat equity’ opportunity

Ltd.

250-735-5758

Cherry creek farm just outside city boundary Original farm house and 1,180 sq.ft. 2/3 bd rancher 68 x 120 barn, 4 bay outbuilding with 24 x 32 shop This is a ‘one of a kind’ property.

$

148 Acre Farm

2 bdrm bungalow on 33x125 lot w/ detached garage Building requires some attention from handyman Currently used as office space Live in as single family or use for commercial/office

REALTY

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3500 Moore Rd • • • •

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NEW PRICE

69,900

2993 2nd Avenue

ONE PERCENT

CHUCK BEYER

148 Acre Farm

+ GST

NEW PRICE

146,800

4253 8th Avenue

• • • •

SO

999,000

NEW PRICE

3061 Anderson Avenue

53,990

#19-6225 Lugrin Rd (Lazy Wheel MHP)

$

NEW LISTING

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184,500

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8720 STIRLING ARM DRIVE SPROAT LAKE BEAUTY • 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom 1760 sq ft rancher • In floor heating, 9’ ceilings • 3 car garage, 100’ of beach, 1.55 acres

3572 MCKNIGHT

,000 $ 649

NO EXPENSE SPARED IN COLLEGE ESTATES

5250 DARNLEY

,000 $ 595

DELIGHTFUL HOME • 3 beds, 3 baths, 2,726 sq. ft. open floor plan • Fir floors, main level living and so much more • 1 acre, pool, hot tub, detached garage

• 4 beds, 5 baths and over 3200 sq ft, built in 2013 • Granite, marble, hardwood, extravagant lighting • RV parking & detached shop, all the bells and whistles

,000 $ 485

,000 $ 364

2600 BURDE STREET BEAUTIFUL FAMILY HOME

5342 OTTER PLACE

,000 $ 474

CASTLE ENTRY • 4 beds, 3 baths, 2700 sq. ft.

• hardwood, slate, beautiful kitchen • 3 car garage & det.

900 sq ft shop

• 5 beds, 4 baths, 4,709 sq. ft., open floor plan • Partially finished basement, heath pump • Walnut floors, 9 ft ceilings • .45 of an acre, rainwater system, trade potential

5797 FALLS STREET LARGE COUNTRY HOME

$

,000E 2N1E9W PRIC

,000 $ 179

5057 SOUTHGATE GREAT OPPORTUNITY • 2,775 sq. ft. of strata commercial space • heat pump, alarm system, lots of possibilities • Located on the ground level of Victoria Quay Condos

• 3 beds, 2 bath, 1,568 sq. ft. built in 2011 • Granite counter tops, maple cabinets & floors • 9’ & 11’ ceilings, heat pump, surround sound, fenced yard

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PICTURE PERFECT

3 bed, 2 bath 2220 sq. ft.

College Estates Open floor plan, HW floors Granite counter tops, 3 entertaining rooms • 9’ ceilings

,000NG $ 158 LISTI EW

,500NG $ 243 LISTI EW N

OPEN HOUSE

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LOT 34 ARVAY ROAD

900 $ 94, PRICE W E

4763 MORTON

• 4 beds, 1 bath, 2280 sq ft • Original hardwood floors • Newer hot water tank, windows, roof and more

N

• • • • •

2875 CARMICHAEL CRS.

QUAINT & CHARMING RANCHER

,000 $ 212

SOLD

$

,000E 2N0E5W PRIC

2320 11TH AVE

000 $ 77,

• .34 of an acre just outside the city limits • Low taxes • No through road • In amongst beautiful homes in a peaceful area

www.maureenmackenzie.ca email: mmobella@shaw.ca

OPEN HOUSE

2245 HAMILTON

FAMILY HOME ON GREENBELT • 3 beds, 3 baths, 1870 sq ft • Some updates • Very private backyard with hot tub

4217 8TH AVENUE NICE AREA ON GREENBELT

• • • •

SOLD

OPEN HOUSE WED. JULY 23, FROM 6:30-7:30

2 beds, 1 bath 1530 Sq. Ft. On greenbelt, nice area Needs work, but solid house

,900E $ 124 PRIC EW N

3158 SWEET FANTASTIC AREA

PERFECT RANCHER WITH BONUS ROOM

3588 SWORDFERN

,900 $ 354

• 4 bed, 3 bath • 3,036 sq. ft.

• 1.2 acre *New country Kitchen

2220 - 11TH AVENUE

3547 McKNIGHT STREET

,900 $ 437

BARCLAY ESTATES TOWNHOUSE • 2 bed, 2 bath townhouse; updated with new windows • No rentals, 1 pet under 20lbs allowed with strata approval

ISLAND TROPICS TANNING PERFECT LOT • .33 of an acre • End of cul-de-sac • Short distance to

www.coastrealty.com 4213 Princess Rd. Corner of Ian & Johnston

000 NG $ 61, LISTI EW N

BUSINESS ONLY • 6 tanning beds • 2,800 square feet • Well established business & clientele

250.720.6034

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6535252

,000 $ 869

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Vicky JOHN Seredick REALTOR® REALTOR® CLARK vicky@daveteam.ca HOW ABOUTjohn@daveteam.ca A NEW HOME FOR CHRISTMAS?250-723-SOLD LET THE DAVE TEAM WRAP IT UP FOR YOU!

Personal Real Estate Corp.

dave@daveteam.ca

Dave Koszegi's Feature Listing! 3760 Fleming Street ,800 385

Vicky Seredick's Feature Listing! 10148 South Drive

BRAND NEW RANCHER!

$

A HOME WITH HISTORY!

LAKESIDE LOTS! ST 0+G 0 9 , 9 $ 14

,000 765

AMAZING SPROAT LAKE LOT! $

,000 610

John Clark's Feature Listing! 3851 Morton Street $

,900 259

• Completely renovated, coved ceilings and wood floors • Two gas fireplaces and in-law suite, RV parking, new deck and detached garage

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HOMES UNDER $200,000!

FULLY RENOVATED RANCHER! $

,900 189

8877 FABER ROAD

LT 4 - 10400 ALDAN ROAD

LOT 7 BLOEDEL DRIVE

• Build up to a 1500 Sq ft, 2 bedroom year round or vacation home • Water & sewage in place, underground services, beautiful private beach

• Nearly 100' of water frontage, treed property • Sewer and power in place, cedar dock and great views

SPROAT LAKE ESTATE!

PRIVATE SPROAT LAKE!

MYA BEACH ESTATES!

$

0 9,90 1,19

$

,500 939

$

9466 STIRLING ARM DRIVE

2-10010 LAKESHORE ROAD

• Three Story waterfront home, 4 bedrooms plus den, family room • App. 120' of waterfront, 0.87 acre, large 2 car garage, sandy beach

• 3 Bedroom, 3 bath, 1500 Sqft Condo with best beach front location • Custom designed and built, wharf and boat slips

BEAUTIFUL SPROAT LAKE!

NEW CUSTOM WATERFRONT HOME!

SPROAT LAKE LOT!

,000 829

,000 $ 195

14-6225 LUGRIN ROAD

• Custom build luxurious 5178 sqft home on 0.53 acre • 973 sqft suite for guests, 1200 sqft wharf/float & wired boathouse

$

,900 $ 119

$

0 9,00 1,89

NORTH PORT!

ADORABLE & AFFORDABLE! $

00 99,0

$

4046 10TH AVENUE

• 2 Bedrooms, large bathroom with bright and open living area • Detached garage, landscaped yard, move in ready and fully fenced

,900 369

$

• Three bedroom, one bath manufactured home with detached shop • Vaulted ceilings, laminate flooring, woodstove and a good sized bathroom

4945 MARGARET STREET

• Beautifully landscaped, fully fenced, new laminate flooring, single carport • Two spacious befrooms on the mail, family room down, large laundry room

2166 15TH AVENUE

• Cute one bedroom home is well designed and includes a detached shed • Large low-maintenance yard with mountain views and private rural setting

DOWNTOWN CONDO! 900 $ 89,

5383 RUSSELL STREET

• Three bedroom, two bath rancher with almost 1800 sq ft living space • Westporte Subdivision, open concept floor plan, beautifully landscaped, greenbelt privacy

We have buyer’s looking for homes under $150,000.00

,000 198

,900 169

EASY LIVING! $

00 39,8

NEW PRICE

DESIREABLE AND CLASSY!

,000 799

NEW PRICE 8372 BLOEDEL DRIVE

IMMACULATE HOME!

NEW HOME OR BUSINESS SPACE! $

NEW LISTINGS • Sproat Lake waterfront home with breathtaking views • 4 Bedrooms, 1 bath, large carport, sandy beach, wharf, gardens

ABSOLUTLEY NOTHING TO DO!

• Lake front property boasting 81 feet of water frontage • 4 bedrooms and 2 baths on three levels with vaulted ceilings

NEW PRICE

GET ON THE LAKE THIS SUMMER!

UNIQUE ARCHITECTURALLY DESIGNED!

,000 739

• 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 1,800+ sq ft, double garage & powered shed • Maple engineered flooring, birch plywood custom granite kitchen

$

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DAVE KOSZEGI REALTOR® Team Leader

$

Alberni Valley News - Thursday, July 17, 2014

4672 ADELAIDE STREET

• 1193 sq ft for your home or business featuring 3 bedrooms, 1 bath • Large living room, kitchen, eating nook, bath and 1 bedroom on the main

INVESTORS ALERT! ,000 $ 129

26-1655 ALBERNI HWY

• Two bedroom, two bath 14' wide mobile features vaulted ceilings • Great price, low maintenance yard and easy access

NORTH PORT RANCHER! $

,900

144

NEW PRICE 205-5170 ANGUS STREET

4565 ARROWSMITH ROAD

4586 BEALE STREET

• One bedroom, one bath, open floor plan and gas fireplace • Laundry in unit, security entrance, storage unit & transportation nearby

• Side x side duplex offers one bedroom and one bath on either side • Many updates already done, separate meters, great location

• 3 bedroom, 1 bath, detached garage, fully fenced • Great neighbourhood and within walking distance to all amenities

FIXER-UPPER!

CENTRAL LOCATION!

GREENBELT LIVING!

CALL THE DAVE TEAM TODAY!

$

00 69,9

$

,900 129

$

,000 192

NEW PRICE 9339 FABER ROAD

• Updated 4 Bedroom, 4 baths, 100% suite ready for family • Waterfront, Southern exposure, lake & mountain views

SPROAT LAKE WATERFRONT! ,900 $ 749

9866 STIRLING ARM CRES.

• Five bedroom, four bath exquisite Sproat Lake estate • Unobstructed views, southern exposure and 98' of level sandy beach

ESCAPE TO PARADISE! ,000 $ 839

SL 5 SALAL ROAD

SPROAT LAKE OPPORTUNITY! $

00 225,0

+ GST

3963 5TH AVENUE

SPRING INTO ACTION AND VIEW THESE GREAT HOMES!

• Off-Water community just steps from the lake, wharf and a boat slip • Serviced with underground wiring, septic in place, hydro to lot

FABULOUS MEETING PLACE! $

,900 209

PERFECT FAMILY HOME! ,900 $ 249

UNIQUE FAMILY HOME! $

,900 399

• Small but so is the price, central location in great neighbourhood • Rental investment, or make it your new getaway fishing shack

SOUTH PORT CHARM! $

INVESTOR OR FIRST- TIMER? ,000 $ 119

,000 299

4748 DUNBAR STREET

• Three bedroom or two bedroom plus den, one bath home • 9.6` ceilings, views of the mountains and the harbour & detached shop

COUNTRY IN THE CITY! ,900 $ 159

4050 JOHNSTON ROAD

• Main level entry home, four beds + den and 2 baths

• Newly installed pellet stove, RV Parking, Sheds, RV tent & Gazebo's

HOME SWEET HOME! ,900 $ 169

NEW PRICE 9492 STIRLING ARM DRIVE

• Three bedroom, one bath home on a half-acre lot • Three vehicle carport with additional accommodations

10132 KYUNIM ROAD

SL 3 SALAL ROAD

• 5 bedrooms plus loft, 3 baths and sun room • 1.28 acres, attached double carport, detached garage

• 0.37 acre level lot in an exclusive semi - waterfront community • Subdivision is serviced with underground wiring & has septic in place

SPROAT LAKE-DAWSON'S LANDING! EXQUISITE SPROAT LAKE WATERFRONT! 00 GST 00+ 99,0 $ 269,9 $ 1,3

IMMACULATE SPROAT LAKE WATERFRONT! ,900 $ 849

SL 2 KYUNIM ROAD

• 0.43 acre lot fully serviced by electricity, water and sewage to lot lin • Astounding views, private, sandy pebble beach with wharf

10054 STIRLING ARM CRES.

• Five bedrooms, five baths with family suite • Massive gourmet kitchen featuring large island

albernihomesource.com

6557361

10242 STIRLING ARM CRES

• 4 Bedroom, open concept living area with gourmet kitchen • Down features a full kitchen, recroom, sunroom w/ hot tub & shower

4521 DOGWOOD STREET

• Great meeting place for your club or organization • Convert this 3,000 sqft building into a private residence

EXQUISITE CHARACTER HOME! ,800 $ 297

4595 MONTROSE STREET

• Well-designed 4 bedroom, 2 baths, 10ft ceilings in kitchen • Greenhouse, potting station, garden shed, raised beds and fruit trees

4650 10TH AVENUE

• Vaulted wood ceilings, wood floors, bright and open spacious rooms • 24x17 detached wired garage, great neighbourhood, close to all amenities

RANCHER ON 0.60 OF AN ACRE! ,000 $ 297

5199 PINEO ROAD

• City living, Country setting, on greenbelt, creek runs along property

• Many updates, private yard, double garage and detached shed

sproatlakehomes.ca

3117 MCNAUGHTON AVENUE

• Three storey home, four bedrooms, four baths & rec room w/bar • Amazing views of the mountains, cedar deck & enclosed hot tub

SOUTH PORT CLASS! ,000 $ 319

4175 RAVENHILL AVENUE

• Four bedroom, three bath home with fifth bed or office/den • Quiet neighbourhood, private yard and beautifully landscaped

4621 MELROSE STREET

• Four bedrooms, three baths, rec room, laundry on the main • Covered deck with hot tub, mountain views, wired & plumbing ready for in-law suite

LARGE FAMILY HOME! ,900 $ 259

6149 RIVER ROAD

• 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, 2 bedroom in-law suite down • Extra-large double garage, private back yard

2693 3RD AVENUE

• 2 bedroom home currently rented for $700/month • Centrally located, on the bus route, close to downtown

COMPLETELY RENOVATED RANCHER! ,000 $ 139

4209 NORTH PARK DRIVE

• Charming home offers 2 bedrooms, 2 bath • Relax on the patio with the view of the greenbelt across the street

daveteam.ca

5281 MARY STREET

• Lovely family home is situated on a private 0.24 acre lot • Three bedrooms and two bathrooms on the main, attached garage

VICTORIA QUAY CONDO! ,900 $ 149

305-4505 VICTORIA QUAY

• 1 bedroom, 1 bath open floor plan, gas fireplace in living room • Secured entry, covered parking, private deck and views of the river

5018 MONTROSE STREET

• Cozy two bedroom main level entry, coved ceilings, spacious kitchen • Large fully fenced corner lot, attached garage with mechanic's pit

GREAT CENTRAL LOCATION! ,500 $ 199

3730 WALLACE STREET

• Split level home, great layout with two separate entry ways • Kitchen, dining & living room on the main, 3 bedrooms & 1 bath up & basement

Personal Real Estate Corporation

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Vicky JOHN Seredick REALTOR® REALTOR® CLARK vicky@daveteam.ca HOW ABOUTjohn@daveteam.ca A NEW HOME FOR CHRISTMAS?250-723-SOLD LET THE DAVE TEAM WRAP IT UP FOR YOU!

Personal Real Estate Corp.

dave@daveteam.ca

Dave Koszegi's Feature Listing! 3760 Fleming Street ,800 385

Vicky Seredick's Feature Listing! 10148 South Drive

BRAND NEW RANCHER!

$

A HOME WITH HISTORY!

LAKESIDE LOTS! ST 0+G 0 9 , 9 $ 14

,000 765

AMAZING SPROAT LAKE LOT! $

,000 610

John Clark's Feature Listing! 3851 Morton Street $

,900 259

• Completely renovated, coved ceilings and wood floors • Two gas fireplaces and in-law suite, RV parking, new deck and detached garage

EVERYTHING YOU HAVE EVER WANTED TO KNOW ABOUT THE ALBERNI VALLEY! DOWNLOAD “MY ALBERNI APP” TODAY!

HOMES UNDER $200,000!

FULLY RENOVATED RANCHER! $

,900 189

8877 FABER ROAD

LT 4 - 10400 ALDAN ROAD

LOT 7 BLOEDEL DRIVE

• Build up to a 1500 Sq ft, 2 bedroom year round or vacation home • Water & sewage in place, underground services, beautiful private beach

• Nearly 100' of water frontage, treed property • Sewer and power in place, cedar dock and great views

SPROAT LAKE ESTATE!

PRIVATE SPROAT LAKE!

MYA BEACH ESTATES!

$

0 9,90 1,19

$

,500 939

$

9466 STIRLING ARM DRIVE

2-10010 LAKESHORE ROAD

• Three Story waterfront home, 4 bedrooms plus den, family room • App. 120' of waterfront, 0.87 acre, large 2 car garage, sandy beach

• 3 Bedroom, 3 bath, 1500 Sqft Condo with best beach front location • Custom designed and built, wharf and boat slips

BEAUTIFUL SPROAT LAKE!

NEW CUSTOM WATERFRONT HOME!

SPROAT LAKE LOT!

,000 829

,000 $ 195

14-6225 LUGRIN ROAD

• Custom build luxurious 5178 sqft home on 0.53 acre • 973 sqft suite for guests, 1200 sqft wharf/float & wired boathouse

$

,900 $ 119

$

0 9,00 1,89

NORTH PORT!

ADORABLE & AFFORDABLE! $

00 99,0

$

4046 10TH AVENUE

• 2 Bedrooms, large bathroom with bright and open living area • Detached garage, landscaped yard, move in ready and fully fenced

,900 369

$

• Three bedroom, one bath manufactured home with detached shop • Vaulted ceilings, laminate flooring, woodstove and a good sized bathroom

4945 MARGARET STREET

• Beautifully landscaped, fully fenced, new laminate flooring, single carport • Two spacious befrooms on the mail, family room down, large laundry room

2166 15TH AVENUE

• Cute one bedroom home is well designed and includes a detached shed • Large low-maintenance yard with mountain views and private rural setting

DOWNTOWN CONDO! 900 $ 89,

5383 RUSSELL STREET

• Three bedroom, two bath rancher with almost 1800 sq ft living space • Westporte Subdivision, open concept floor plan, beautifully landscaped, greenbelt privacy

We have buyer’s looking for homes under $150,000.00

,000 198

,900 169

EASY LIVING! $

00 39,8

NEW PRICE

DESIREABLE AND CLASSY!

,000 799

NEW PRICE 8372 BLOEDEL DRIVE

IMMACULATE HOME!

NEW HOME OR BUSINESS SPACE! $

NEW LISTINGS • Sproat Lake waterfront home with breathtaking views • 4 Bedrooms, 1 bath, large carport, sandy beach, wharf, gardens

ABSOLUTLEY NOTHING TO DO!

• Lake front property boasting 81 feet of water frontage • 4 bedrooms and 2 baths on three levels with vaulted ceilings

NEW PRICE

GET ON THE LAKE THIS SUMMER!

UNIQUE ARCHITECTURALLY DESIGNED!

,000 739

• 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 1,800+ sq ft, double garage & powered shed • Maple engineered flooring, birch plywood custom granite kitchen

$

www.albernivalleynews.com B05

OF NANAIMO

DAVE KOSZEGI REALTOR® Team Leader

$

Alberni Valley News - Thursday, July 17, 2014

4672 ADELAIDE STREET

• 1193 sq ft for your home or business featuring 3 bedrooms, 1 bath • Large living room, kitchen, eating nook, bath and 1 bedroom on the main

INVESTORS ALERT! ,000 $ 129

26-1655 ALBERNI HWY

• Two bedroom, two bath 14' wide mobile features vaulted ceilings • Great price, low maintenance yard and easy access

NORTH PORT RANCHER! $

,900

144

NEW PRICE 205-5170 ANGUS STREET

4565 ARROWSMITH ROAD

4586 BEALE STREET

• One bedroom, one bath, open floor plan and gas fireplace • Laundry in unit, security entrance, storage unit & transportation nearby

• Side x side duplex offers one bedroom and one bath on either side • Many updates already done, separate meters, great location

• 3 bedroom, 1 bath, detached garage, fully fenced • Great neighbourhood and within walking distance to all amenities

FIXER-UPPER!

CENTRAL LOCATION!

GREENBELT LIVING!

CALL THE DAVE TEAM TODAY!

$

00 69,9

$

,900 129

$

,000 192

NEW PRICE 9339 FABER ROAD

• Updated 4 Bedroom, 4 baths, 100% suite ready for family • Waterfront, Southern exposure, lake & mountain views

SPROAT LAKE WATERFRONT! ,900 $ 749

9866 STIRLING ARM CRES.

• Five bedroom, four bath exquisite Sproat Lake estate • Unobstructed views, southern exposure and 98' of level sandy beach

ESCAPE TO PARADISE! ,000 $ 839

SL 5 SALAL ROAD

SPROAT LAKE OPPORTUNITY! $

00 225,0

+ GST

3963 5TH AVENUE

SPRING INTO ACTION AND VIEW THESE GREAT HOMES!

• Off-Water community just steps from the lake, wharf and a boat slip • Serviced with underground wiring, septic in place, hydro to lot

FABULOUS MEETING PLACE! $

,900 209

PERFECT FAMILY HOME! ,900 $ 249

UNIQUE FAMILY HOME! $

,900 399

• Small but so is the price, central location in great neighbourhood • Rental investment, or make it your new getaway fishing shack

SOUTH PORT CHARM! $

INVESTOR OR FIRST- TIMER? ,000 $ 119

,000 299

4748 DUNBAR STREET

• Three bedroom or two bedroom plus den, one bath home • 9.6` ceilings, views of the mountains and the harbour & detached shop

COUNTRY IN THE CITY! ,900 $ 159

4050 JOHNSTON ROAD

• Main level entry home, four beds + den and 2 baths

• Newly installed pellet stove, RV Parking, Sheds, RV tent & Gazebo's

HOME SWEET HOME! ,900 $ 169

NEW PRICE 9492 STIRLING ARM DRIVE

• Three bedroom, one bath home on a half-acre lot • Three vehicle carport with additional accommodations

10132 KYUNIM ROAD

SL 3 SALAL ROAD

• 5 bedrooms plus loft, 3 baths and sun room • 1.28 acres, attached double carport, detached garage

• 0.37 acre level lot in an exclusive semi - waterfront community • Subdivision is serviced with underground wiring & has septic in place

SPROAT LAKE-DAWSON'S LANDING! EXQUISITE SPROAT LAKE WATERFRONT! 00 GST 00+ 99,0 $ 269,9 $ 1,3

IMMACULATE SPROAT LAKE WATERFRONT! ,900 $ 849

SL 2 KYUNIM ROAD

• 0.43 acre lot fully serviced by electricity, water and sewage to lot lin • Astounding views, private, sandy pebble beach with wharf

10054 STIRLING ARM CRES.

• Five bedrooms, five baths with family suite • Massive gourmet kitchen featuring large island

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10242 STIRLING ARM CRES

• 4 Bedroom, open concept living area with gourmet kitchen • Down features a full kitchen, recroom, sunroom w/ hot tub & shower

4521 DOGWOOD STREET

• Great meeting place for your club or organization • Convert this 3,000 sqft building into a private residence

EXQUISITE CHARACTER HOME! ,800 $ 297

4595 MONTROSE STREET

• Well-designed 4 bedroom, 2 baths, 10ft ceilings in kitchen • Greenhouse, potting station, garden shed, raised beds and fruit trees

4650 10TH AVENUE

• Vaulted wood ceilings, wood floors, bright and open spacious rooms • 24x17 detached wired garage, great neighbourhood, close to all amenities

RANCHER ON 0.60 OF AN ACRE! ,000 $ 297

5199 PINEO ROAD

• City living, Country setting, on greenbelt, creek runs along property

• Many updates, private yard, double garage and detached shed

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3117 MCNAUGHTON AVENUE

• Three storey home, four bedrooms, four baths & rec room w/bar • Amazing views of the mountains, cedar deck & enclosed hot tub

SOUTH PORT CLASS! ,000 $ 319

4175 RAVENHILL AVENUE

• Four bedroom, three bath home with fifth bed or office/den • Quiet neighbourhood, private yard and beautifully landscaped

4621 MELROSE STREET

• Four bedrooms, three baths, rec room, laundry on the main • Covered deck with hot tub, mountain views, wired & plumbing ready for in-law suite

LARGE FAMILY HOME! ,900 $ 259

6149 RIVER ROAD

• 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, 2 bedroom in-law suite down • Extra-large double garage, private back yard

2693 3RD AVENUE

• 2 bedroom home currently rented for $700/month • Centrally located, on the bus route, close to downtown

COMPLETELY RENOVATED RANCHER! ,000 $ 139

4209 NORTH PARK DRIVE

• Charming home offers 2 bedrooms, 2 bath • Relax on the patio with the view of the greenbelt across the street

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5281 MARY STREET

• Lovely family home is situated on a private 0.24 acre lot • Three bedrooms and two bathrooms on the main, attached garage

VICTORIA QUAY CONDO! ,900 $ 149

305-4505 VICTORIA QUAY

• 1 bedroom, 1 bath open floor plan, gas fireplace in living room • Secured entry, covered parking, private deck and views of the river

5018 MONTROSE STREET

• Cozy two bedroom main level entry, coved ceilings, spacious kitchen • Large fully fenced corner lot, attached garage with mechanic's pit

GREAT CENTRAL LOCATION! ,500 $ 199

3730 WALLACE STREET

• Split level home, great layout with two separate entry ways • Kitchen, dining & living room on the main, 3 bedrooms & 1 bath up & basement

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250-720-6220 Craig Filipchuk

4213 Princess Rd

Corner of Ian & Johnston filipchuk.ca@gmail.com

NEED HOMES UNDER $

www.coastrealty.com 250-723-1800

200,000

HAVE BUYERS!

OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY JULY 19 10:30 TO 12:00

$47,000 - 14 and $59,000 - 16 4935 Broughton Street UPDATED MOBILE Greenridge Mobile Home Park Nicely updated 2 bedroom Remodeled bath room New wheelchair front ramp Close to Mall

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

$110,000 - 4309 10th Ave. TURN KEY RESTAURANT AND CATERING BUSINESS 50 Seat Restaurant

$145,500 - 4701 Redford

$166,000 -3916 Shaunessy

TRI PLEX Central location Close to bus stop

3 bedroom 2 bathroom, upper north port, close to shopping and schools

OPEN HOUSE THURSDAY JULY 17 7:00 TO 8:30 FRIDAY JULY 18 7:00 TO 8:30 SAT JULY 19, 2:30 TO 4:00

NEW PRICE

NEW PRICE $219,900 Sl 1 or Sl 2 3908 Marpole Street Half Duplex New Construction Upper North Port close to the mall Three bedroom and two bathrooms

$249,900 - 2340 Old Nanaimo Hyw

$290,000 - # 14 Headquarters Bay

2008 2 bedroom 1 bath mobile and addition, .56 of an acre level lot, new 26 by 30 foot shop

Fantastic 5 acre waterfront property, half way down Alberni Inlet, close to some of the best fishing areas, cabin is 80% complete, moorage at community marina

$335,000 - 6696 Beaver Creek Rd COUNTRY SPLIT LEVEL HOME Updated 3 bedroom 2 bath 1.14 acres plus outbuildings In law suite seperate entrances

Lot 322 Pachena Road - 6 acres $260,000 Lot O Cheeyha Island - 3 acres $180,000 4356 Gertrude - Commercial Lot $299,000 3790 Meares Drive - .35 acre lot $119,000

OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY JULY 19 12:30 TO 2:00

NEW LISTINGS

NEW PRICE

6574352

$335,999 - 7171 Beaver Creek Rd

$339,900 - 5694 Mersey Rd

$699,000 - 137 Winter Harbour Rd

WELL CARED FOR HOME Newer 1600 square foot modular home Heated and wired shop, double carport feature Private 2 acres of cleared property

3 OVER HEIGHT CARPORTS Well cared for 2,200 square foot home Three bedroom, two bath, heat pump .95 of an acre, 1,900 square shop

PORT HARDY Wayne Ridley’s Fishing Lodge Turn key fully operational Accommodates 20-16 guest

ONE PERCENT REALTY Full MLS® Service at a Fraction of the Price

WHY PAY MORE?

$315,000

MLS #368965

5820 PIERCE ROAD • Revenue property on 1.13 acres • Separate hydro meters • City water & city sewer • Current rental income $2150 • Listed below assessed value

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$228,800

$265,000

MLS #375315

4834 LATHOM ROAD • Renovated 3 bed plus den 2.5 bath home • Beautifully landscaped private yard • Newer metal roof, new thermal windows • Single garage with alley access • Greenhouse, garden shed, workshop

MLS #375101

3636 BISHOP CRESCENT • Spacious 2736 sq. ft. home in Grieve Park • 3 beds 2.5 baths, 2 fireplaces, detached 12x22 wired workshop • combination wood/electric furnace • stainless appliances, quick possession

SELL YOUR HOME FOR $6,900.00

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SARA FOX

CERTIFIED STAGING PROFESSIONAL

2248 CAMERON DR. $239,900

NEW LISTING

4131 CLEGG CRES. S. $284,900

MLS # 377449

MLS # 371820

PANORAMIC INLET VIEWS!

MLS #

• One owner home with brand new roof • Fully fenced with double garage and separate shop • Built-in dog kennels. · Split level home with spacious rooms. · Large living room with bay window and wood burning fireplace.

5055 LESLIE $199,900

MLS #

3774 WALLACE $215,000

4 BEDROOM 2 BATHROOM CHARACTER HOME

LOT C -2687 1ST AVE. $109,000

• Fantastic view of the water and mountains • Excellent location to build your dream home or summer fishing home.

• Walking distance to Harbour Quay & Marina.

MLS #

66 X 125 BUILDING LOT

NEW LISTING

5270 TEBO $249,900

• Spacious two bedroom rancher on large 75 x 124 lot. · This home features crown moldings, a solid oak kitchen with new flooring. · Large master bedroom with covered ceilings. · Large & bright bathroom with a 2-sink vanity & new flooring. · 200 amp service, new furnace, alarm system and in-ground sprinklers · Newer detached wired garage/shop and tool shed. Quick possession is available.

MLS # 377677

MLS # 376741

• Tastefully done with attractive dark laminate floors and Kitchen cabinets. · Spacious and bright living room area and large dining room with plenty of space for large dining room table and hutch. · Patio off of the beautiful new kitchen. · Master bedroom is spacious with nice walk in closet and ensuite. · The yard is partially fenced and backs onto a nicely landscaped park area. · Double garage and plenty of room to park an RV in the driveway area. Quick possession available.

NEW 3 BEDROOM RANCHER

4639 SOUTHGATE $299,900

NEW LISTING

· Located in a quiet family neighbourhood in preferred North Port. · Home is immaculate with some new flooring & 3 bedrooms on the main. · Large living room with lots of character, coved ceilings and new appliances. · Updated wiring, plumbing and a new furnace. · Private backyard with large, wired & insulated 2 bay shop.

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• 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom family home • New roof, all new centra vinyl windows, new Lennox heat pump, new carpet.

• Stunning dark laminate floors.

• Kitchen has new countertops, sink, lighting, range hood and attractive back splash tile.

• Large living room with replace and bay window, Open floor plan.

• Built-in Electrolux central vaccuum & new hot water tank.

RANCHER IN UPPER ECHO AREA

WEST COAST STYLE FAMILY HOME

NEW LISTING

NEW LISTING

4994 Argyle Street, Port Alberni, B.C.

NEW LISTING

PREFERRED AREA OF UPPER SOUTH PORT

5982 BROWN RD. $249,900

NEW LISTING

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OPEN HOUSE: SATURDAY JULY 19TH 11:30AM TO 12:30PM

· Nice private setting in quiet preferred neighborhood. · Very large home with 5 bedrooms and very large family room. · In-law suite in daylight basement with some new flooring and paint. · New roof. Private yard. Double Garage. · All situated on 0.28 acre lot. Quick Possession available.

MID ISLAND REALTY

Independently Owned & Operated

MLS # 376762

· Home has been tastefully redone with new kitchen, bathrooms, and flooring throughout. · Updates also include new 200 amp electrical, vinyl windows, metal roof and heat pump. · Spacious living room. Large country kitchen.

3 bedrooms up. Very large master with spacious walk in closet. · Attractive front veranda. Large covered back deck. · Large double detached shop a bonus.

Nicely landscaped and fenced backyard.

BRIGHT AND MODERN FAMILY HOME

4753 LATHOM

MLS #376280

MLS #369370

$199,000

3641 ANDERSON AVE. $119,900

• 4 bedrooms and den on large 44x176 lot.

• Large living room with gas fireplace, original fir wood floors, gas furnace, high ceilings & lots of storage areas.

• Nice country kitchen with oak cabinets & door leading to sundeck which overlooks private rear yard with lane access and RV parking. · Full walk-out basement with separate entrance. · Quick possession is possible. Excellent location great family home!

NORTHPORT CHARACTER HOME

• Three bedroom home located centrally • Newer vinyl windows, new roof & New hot water tank.

• Large living room with laminate oors.

• Lane access to backyard.

Fenced yard.

• On bus route.

GREAT STARTER HOME OR INVESTMENT

NEW PRICE

PREFERRED UPPER NORTHPORT

4804 BURDE ST.

$189,900

· Lots of very large new windows letting in the light. · Cute country kitchen w/ all new stainless steel appliances. · Very large living room w/ hardwood floors. · Beautiful brand new cedar deck for relaxing & entertaining. · Newly finished spacious rec room is tastefully done. · Covered carport and security system. · Home has had many updates, newer roof and windows, updated plumbing, electrical and furnace.

BRIGHT & SPACIOUS 3 BEDROOM HOME

2968 1ST AVE.

$229,000

• Located on a nice quiet street, large deck with water views • Hardwood & bamboo floors • Large, bright updated kitchen & bathroom • Many updates including electrical, plumbing & thermal windows • Large 66x125 private fully fenced yard

CHARMING 4 BEDROOM CHARACTER HOME

NEW PRICE

2718 7TH AVE.

MLS #363617

5320 DARNLEY RD.

$675,000

• Country style kitchen has beautiful cabinetry and a very large island.

• Living room has cozy wood insert & french doors onto deck.

• In floor radiant heat keeps house consistently warm.

• Built in vacuum. Air exchanger.

• Large wired and insulated shop with woodstove and bathroom.

• RV and boat carport with built in sewer. 5 covered parking spaces.

• Fully landscaped and fenced yard with in ground irrigation sprinkler system.

IMMACULATE NEWER HOME

SOLD MLS #363617

MLS #354284

MLS #369016

MLS #339661

$39,900

2815 ANDERSON AVE. $149,900

2678 ANDERSON AVE. $259,900

19190 PACIFIC RIM HWY. $356,000

• South Port location amongst nice homes.

• Some ocean views.

• Sewer connection to lot.

• Lane access.

44 X 125 FOOT BUILDING LOT

• Cute 2 bedroom home located on large 45 x 132 lot in upper South Port.

• Detached single garage/workshop is insulated, drywalled & wired, has carport attached w/lane access.

• Completely fenced yard has cherry tree and maple tree for shade

GREAT STARTER OR RETIREMENT HOME

• 1556 sq ft 3 bdrm (3rd bdrm converted to den), 2 bath home • Open plan, updated kitchen,large living room w/ gas FP. • BI vacuum, security, air exchanger, double garage, electric hot water heat system.

• Nicely finished yard with fruit trees.

EASY MAINTENANCE IMMACULATE RANCHER

• Waterfront lot easily accessible from the highway with a good shared road • Half acre, 66 ft of waterfront, clean, clear fresh water great for swimming, kayaking and fishing

BEST PRICED SPROAT LAKE WATERFRONT

MLS #371867

MLS #360332

3551 HUFF DR.

$239,500

• 55 plus, very spacious 1250 sqft patio home featuring 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and large living room with gas fireplace.

• Extra large covered patio that includes a gas bbq • 4 skylights all with their own installed blinds.

HILLCREST VILLA PATIO HOME

SOLD

4488 BEALE ST.

• Just reduced by $ 10,000.

• Separate entrances, separate meters.

• Two - 2 bedroom units. Shared laundry.

• Located in quiet residential area near elementary school.

• Walking distance to shopping and coffee shops.

ATTENTION INVESTORS!

NEW PRICE

MLS #376739

3673 ANDERSON

$159,900

• Sits on a large 66 x 120 lot. · Features a newer 30 x 24 detached shop off the lane. · Updated bright kitchen and newer bathroom fixtures. New fridge. · Brand new roof. Newer siding. High efficiency furnace 2004. · House rewired. Large living room. Large backyard. · Security system.

CUTE 2 BEDROOM HOUSE

$169,900

MLS # 348318

MASSACRE ISLAND

$479,900

• Your own exclusive island retreat on the crystal clear waters of Sproat Lake!

• Over 1000 ft of water frontage, incredible panoramic mountain and lake views, and 0.85 acre of wooded tranquility

SPROAT LAKE ISLAND WITH CABIN

6548545

• This lovely 2 bdrm, 1 bath condo features open floor plan, plenty of windows let the natural light in, nice sized laundry/storage room & gas fireplace in the lvng rm. · Amazing views of the mountains and the ocean from this unit situated on a corner giving you extra patio space. · This building has secured entry, single parking stall & storage room in the basement as well as having your own laundry in your unit & public transportation only a few steps away!

MLS #369370

MLS #376807

MLS #376737

#301-2825 3RD AVE. $159,900