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Kayla Aolick has known her guide dog Shadow is No. 1 in her heart since the first time she met him in Oakville, Ont. at the Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides program.

The Port Alberni woman, 24, was honoured when earlier this year, following a social media campaign, Shadow won a Purina Better Together award.

Now, she wants to give such a rewarding experience to someone else who might need a seizure guide dog.

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Kayla Aolick introduces her seizure guide dog Shadow shortly after she got him in 2012.

she was 12, when she had a cancerous brain tumour removed.

Shadow has given her back her freedom.

“If you’re someone that didn’t get to have a proper independence before, like with me for example, the dog guide gives you your independence back.

It makes you feel

normal,” she said.

Each dog costs approximately $25,000 to train and team up with a client, Aolick said. Shadow has meant so much to her, that she would like to bring that sense of freedom to someone else. So she is raising money to pay for a seizure dog.

Her first fundraiser

is a birthday party for Shadow on Saturday, Feb. 20, 1–3:30 p.m. at Gyro Youth Centre, 3245 Seventh Ave. (behind the curling club). Admission is $2 per person ($1 for kids 12 and under).

There will be a silent auction and donations are welcome. No gifts, please. editor@albernivalleynews.com

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The AlberniClayoquot Regional District voted to tender out engineering services for the expansion of the regional airport.

The ACRD has been turned down in all of its grant applications, leaving them needing to borrow all $6 million.

They received voter approval to borrow up to $6 million to extend the runway via an alternate approval process this summer.

Not all directors were convinced; Ucluelet and Sproat Lake voted against.

“The question in my mind is do we go and try to find money with the new federal government and potentially talking to the province? Is it worth it to postpone the project?” Cherry Creek director Lucas Banton asked prior to the vote.

Port Alberni director Jack McLeman said it wasn’t worth waiting.

“We’ve been turned down by three [grant bodies], we’ve had an alternate approval

If we wait another year, we might as well say we don’t want the airport.

– Jack McLeman process we’ve gone through, we have investors wanting to stay or leave or come and not come to the airport. If we wait another year, we might as well say we don’t want the airport.”

Beaver Creek director John McNabb said that at $14 of taxes per $200,000 home, the decision was easy.

“Last time I bought a case of beer, it was $39. I can live without a case of beer. We need to do everything we can to encourage grants to come forward.”

City of Port Alberni economic development manager Pat Deakin said that Minister of Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training Shirley Bond

had set her office to helping Port Alberni secure funding for the airport expansion, following a meeting the prior week.

“Their director of economic development for the transportation infrastructure program is really pushing to get us support for the project on a variety of fronts,” Deakin said.

“They recognize with the memorandum of understanding that the Coulson Group signed with Airbus back in November [2015], there is huge opportunity and potential for the aerospace industry in the Valley to move forward.”

The province announced $8 million in funding this year to support infrastructure improvements at B.C. airports this year as part of the 2016 B.C. Air Access Program.

Access to an enhanced airport could also bolster other economic development in the region, Deakin added.

“It is important to continue to move.”

Nation bids for Clutesi KATYA SLEPIAN

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The Hupacasath First Nation announced plans to put in a proposal for development at Clutesi Haven Marina.

“We propose a yearround, indoor-outdoor farmers market and

food and tech hub,” Hupacasath First Nation councillor Jolleen Dick told the Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District board last week.

“Featuring fish sales, farm sales, crafts, prepared cultural foods, this

building is a feature landmark en route to the west coast, allowing visitors to stop, shop, eat, relax and explore the community,” she said.

The deadline for the Clutesi Haven RFP is Feb. 27. reporter@albernivalleynews.com

Public wants city growth KATYA SLEPIAN

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A focus on economic growth, fiscal responsibility and innovation were the themes of the City of Port Alberni’s public budget meeting on Feb. 10.

Residents were invited to come tell city council what they liked and didn’t like about proposals like decreased bus service, kitchen and yard waste collection and more.

“As a community, we can’t take on more than we can afford,” Mayor Mike Ruttan told a gathering of 20 residents at Echo Centre. Currently, the city is sitting at a proposed residential tax increase of 1.8 per cent for 2016.

“But unless we pay attention to the livability aspect, those things that make it important to live here, not only are we not going to be able to grow, we’re not going to have a reason for people to come and stay and share our lifestyle.”

Using those limited funds to make connections was key, Ruttan said.

“We have to be able to connect as a community. We have a number of initiatives where we pay attention to our capacity to connect, both in terms of electronic connections and in terms of

Acting city manager Tim Pley, left, speaks to a half-empty room at Echo Centre last Wednesday for the city’s first public budget session. City staff just about outnumbered the 20 members of the public who came to listen.

transportation.”

Residents queried mayor and council on a variety of issues.

“I have one concern that I think has been neglected which is Argyle Street going down to Harbour Quay,” a retired realtor asked.

“There are many vacant buildings and I know you can’t do much about that—you don’t own the buildings—but perhaps beautification of trees would maybe hide the buildings.

It’s a bad, bad, bad scene.”

Resident Malcolm Menninga brought up waterfront access.

“In terms of visually appealing, non-motorized access recreational waterfront, there’s only one in the city that I’m aware of and that’s Paper Mill Dam. Are there plans to enhance these features?” he asked, noting that he specifically meant oceanfront and not

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The possible Rainbow Gardens expansion was also a concern.

“It’s not going to make a big difference because what we need to get people out of the acute care facilities is extended care. It’s the only thing that will do that.”

Anderson added that he didn’t think selling the park was a smart move, moneywise.

“With a lack of funds to put forward to the many issues that we’re talking about tonight...we’re looking at selling [Westporte Park] so that Rainbow Gardens can expand.

My concern is that if we sell that property it will not be enough money to do the development that you’re proposing in that area.”

Council will consider the results of the public input session at a public meeting at 2 p.m. on Feb. 17.

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Ruttan said that there are plans in the works for a project near Harbour Quay, but that the city wasn’t yet ready to release details.

“Assuming that’s Esso Beach, that area’s not compatible to a non-motorized recreational use.

Are there any plans for areas that are more compatible?”

Menninga challenged.

Esso Beach refers to a small waterfront lot between Harbour Quay and the Harbour Quay Marina.

“There aren’t plans yet but that’s not to say it wouldn’t be important,” Ruttan answered.

The city’s aging infrastructure was another hot topic.

“My concern is infrastructure. The budget has not given it a high priority, it seems we haven’t done that in a number of years,” said resident Neil Anderson.

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SUSAN QUINN Editor

THRONE PROMISES When the largest cities of B.C. sneeze, the rest of the province catches a cold.

It’s not difficult to take a cynical posture when one hears a government’s throne speech. They are, by nature, a way to list vague references to a government’s plan for the year. Details are scarce and nothing is set in stone.

Where the rubber hits the road is the budget that follows the throne speech, where it’s revealed which plans are actually going to get funding.

Case in point from this week’s throne speech in Victoria: promises related to housing.

The real estate industry is under the microscope on the Lower Mainland this week and the throne speech promised the government “will look into any allegations of improper behaviour in the housing market and, where appropriate, take action.”

The focus is on million-dollar-plus properties being flipped, or “shadow flipped.”

This is relevant to the Vancouver market, where the average home costs around $1 million.

Housing issues in the central Island are not likely to hit the radar of Premier Christy Clark or her government. We suspect they look at the average price for a home here — less than $400,000 — and dismiss any talk of housing issues.

They would be wrong. If you are under 40 years of age here and you aren’t working for the school district or another form of government, you are likely working in some service-industry job. Or a couple of them. Incentives to become an owner instead of a renter carry no water — you are living paycheque to paycheque.

Rental units for the central Island, if you can find them, gobble around 40 per cent of your take-home pay. Throw utilities, food, a vehicle and a phone into the mix and, voila, paycheque gone.

What’s really needed here is affordable housing.

We believe provincial government initiatives that will encourage both municipalities (which have land sitting vacant) and developers to build affordable housing will go a long way to increasing the quality of life for all. Those who can spend a lower percentage of their pay on rent can spend that money in the community.

Affordable housing can increase tax revenue — property and income taxes — for municipalities and the provincial/federal governments, which in turn can be used for improving infrastructure and services, which is a win for all.

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he boy-band allure of Justin Trudeau and the photogenic qualities of his wife are fading.

Canadians are starting to shift their attention from the prime minister’s admittedly nice hair to his election campaign promises.

To be fair to the Liberals, just undoing the heavy-handed excesses of the nine-year Harper reign might take all of a four-year mandate.

That underscores the importance of digging into this Herculean task as quickly as possible.

The Trudeau version 2.0 has tabled just four bills since it formed government about 100 days ago.

The Liberals have fulfilled one campaign promise by introducing

a tax break for the middleincome tax group and a tax hike for those earning more than $200,000.

Three bills are before the House of Commons, including repealing two Conservative private members’ The Liberals bills regarded as promised an attack to restore on unions, although the coast Tory guard’s Senators are ability to muttering respond to about emergencies. blocking them.

While – Gord Johns not being Harper is a great start, it’s time for the Liberals to start putting some flesh on the bones of the vision Trudeau articulated as he campaigned.

That will begin to happen in earnest when the government tables its first budget, expected

next month.

West Coast mariners hope there will be some good news in that document regarding the Harper government closure of the Tofino Marine Communications Traffic Services Centre and the impending closure of the Comox MCTS. Courtenay-Alberni MP Gord Johns is raising the issue.

“The Conservative decision to close the Tofino MCTS centre in Ucluelet left coastal communities without protection,” Johns said Jan. 29 in the House of Commons. “My community is still reeling from the sinking of the Leviathan II [whalewatching vessel] and the recent loss of lives. This tragedy underlined that having local eyes and ears is essential for coastal safety.

“The Liberals promised to restore the coast guard’s ability to respond to emergencies, so will they back this up by immediately reopening the Tofino marine communication centre?” added Johns, who lived in Tofino for two decades. Cont’d on A7

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Salvation Army It’s called ‘gaslighting’, and it’s abuse moving uptown SUSAN QUINN ALBERNI VALLEY NEWS

The Salvation Army has put its property on Redford Street up for sale and will be moving into the old post office building on Argyle Street by the summer.

The real estate listing was online last week. On Feb. 11 the Salvation Army released a statement saying that for “convenience and accessibility of those we serve, and to maximize operational efficiencies,” they would be moving to a facility where they could house all their services in one

building.

The Salvation Army church, food bank, family services and thrift store will operate out of the old post office building at 4877 Argyle St., across from city hall, the statement read.

Port Alberni Salvation Army Lt. Michelle Cale was not available for comment before the News went to press.

The property on Redford, which stretches a full city block from Fourth to Fifth Avenues has been listed for $439,000 with Royal LePage. editor@albernivalleynews.com

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earing any of these statements in a conversation can be frustrating. However, when they are a part of a regular barrage of criticism aimed at controlling another person, they are more than rude—they are abusive.

Called ‘gaslighting’, this type of abuse uses statements like the above to create doubt in a person’s

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mind by making them think they are going insane. The name comes from a 1930’s play Gas Light in which the main character attempts to drive his wife crazy by dimming the gas powered lights in their home and then denying the lights are changing.

MGM made the play into a classic thriller film in 1944, starring Ingrid Bergman and Charles Boyer. In this story, the character of Paula marries the villainous Gregory, not realizing that he is the one who murdered her aunt and wants to steal her jewelry. To cover up his treachery, he tries to persuade Paula that she is going mad.

He plants missing objects on her in order to make her believe that she has no recollection of reality. He tries

to isolate her, not allowing her to have visitors or leave the house.

Essentially, gaslighting describes forms of manipulation that are designed to make the victim lose their grip on the truth or reality.

Gaslighting can be a terrifying experience.

It quickly puts people on the defensive to try to justify their own actions or behaviours when it actually starts out with a challenge to someone else’s questionable behaviour.

Gaslighting fabrications may be presented so convincingly, with such conviction a person begins to question themselves, their own memories and judgment. A fear begins, that other people who don’t know the truth might be persuaded

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Gaslighting often is found in conjunction with other abuse, such as physical or verbal. The abusive person may try to convince the other that what they remember happening

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It’s all about the food as new eateries open TERESA BIRD

buddies that grew up in Port Alberni and decided to create a great place to grab lunch or an early dinner at a reasonable price.

Terryberry’s parents at one time owned the Dairy Queen and he grew up in the restaurant business.

“Steven really knows what he is doing and that has really helped us,” says Roth.

They all help out in the kitchen where they produce wraps, sandwiches, and a few specialty items such as chili, pho soup

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government is looking for a restaurateur to lease and operate the restaurant facilities in the new downtown administration building at the corner of Arygle Street and Kingsway. The

Steven Terryberry, left, Peter Hammer and Carey Roth have opened Taste Buddies Eatery on Margaret Street.

restaurant space is 1,832 square feet with a large covered patio of 625 square feet.

The deadline to submit an application is March 7 at noon.

For more information contact Scott Coulson at scott.coulson@ uchucklesaht.ca.

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is showing the love this month with free delivery of any

mattress purchase when you make a donation to the food bank.

“It’s a win-win really,” says store owner Jennifer Norn. “the food bank needs the help this time of year.” The offer is available for the month of February only. www.jowseys.ca.

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Coast needs its MCTS centre Cont’d from A5

The Liberals vowed to restore the coast guard’s ability to react to marine emergencies, although they have yet to announce any action, Johns has noted.

Alberni-Pacific Rim MLA Scott Fraser was mayor of Tofino in 1998 when a whale-watching boat capsized and a German tourist died.

Like Johns, Fraser understands the importance of MCTS centres, which co-ordinate marine rescues among other duties.

The Leviathan II sinking was a tragedy, but its timing gives Johns, Fraser and others leverage to try to ensure something good arises from the loss of six lives.

Were it not for the prompt and heroic

response of boaters in the area, including from the Ahousaht First Nation, many more than six tourists would have died.

Such a prompt reaction from private individuals does not

always happen in such emergencies.

That’s why the two MCTS centres should be funded and staffed with marine first-response professionals.

Mark Allan has been a journalist for more than 30 years, the past 14 on Vancouver Island.

His column about B.C. and federal politics runs every two weeks.

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“Pleasurable Diversions: Outdoor Recreation in the Alberni Valley” Will be the summer exhibit at the Alberni Valley Museum. We are looking for stories and objects that would add to the exhibit - Do you have a fishing, hiking , boating or other outdoor story tell? Memories of the Klitsa Lodge, time at the lake or on the inlet, a story about how your family came to the Valley? Come and enjoy sharing your memories of recreation in the Alberni Valley and discussing the plans for this exciting exhibit.

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and a curried chicken dish. All meals are $10 or less, tax in, and include a drink and a salad or bag of potato chips.

All the meat is cooked and prepared in house.

Taste Buddies is located next to the Alberni Valley News office on Margaret Street. They are open Tuesday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., closed Mondays.

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as Qualicum Foods in Qualicum Beach, has expanded to View Royal in Victoria.

“We’re very excited to expand our unique brand of grocery retailing to residents of View Royal and the surrounding communities,” states Ken Schley, one of the founding partners.

Quality Foods has a well-established presence on Vancouver Island with 10 stores north of the Malahat, and another in Powell River. Along with the Langford store that opened last year in the Greater Victoria area, the

Jennifer Norn, left, owner of Jowsey’s Furniture invited David Wiwchar from 93.3 the PEAK to broadcast on location at Jowsey’s on Johnston Road to promote free delivery of a mattress purchase with a donation to the food bank in February.

new QF View Royal location raises the store count to 13.

“We are proud of the result of nearly 34 years of learning, innovating and tweaking that has culminated in what we believe to be a flagship independent store in the grocery industry,” says Schley.

“The powerful blend of information we have accumulated from our customers’

feedback, applying new methods of doing things—from technology to work flow—and being open to change, even when it’s difficult, has made us stronger as store operators and as people over the years.”

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February 17th, 4pm - 7pm Echo Centre Fir Room, Port Alberni

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healthy lunch for $10 can be hard to find, but that’s just what the new Taste Buddies Eatery on Margaret Street is offering.

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Cupcakes to help our critters SONJA DRINKWATER Call 250-723-6399

creative@albernivalleynews.com National Cupcake Day is Feb 29th.

Since 2013 supporters of the SPCA have baked a total of 52,173 cupcakes, resulting in a total of 1.2 million dollars raised for animal welfare. Help the animals in our community who need you most.

RE/MAX Mid-Island Realty is sponsoring this event and will drop off cupcakes to your business for a donation to our local SPCA. Please make cheques payable to SPCA. To order please call the office at 250-723-5666.

Sonja Drinkwater has her eye on the local social scene and she welcomes your input.

Let her know of any celebrations you’d like to share with our community.

RE/MAX Mid-Island Realty Realtors are ready to deliver cupcakes for National Cupcake Day on Feb ruary 29th.

No need to ask where Romeo is, he is with Kayla Babiuk of the local SPCA and is up for adoption.

Left, Kayla Babiuk an animal care attendant at the local SPCA shows off these cute puppies, hardy and Dottie that are up for adoption.

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2

Triple

Q-Points!

Wednesday Feb. 17

99 Green Giant

Russet Potatoes 10lb bag

Fresh

Pork Side Ribs

* Quality Foods

Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts

9

Frozen, 2.5kg

99 Each

With 150,000 Q-Points Redeeme d!

*Equal or lesser value Dofino

Smoked Havarti Cheese

12 Min. 475gr

$

Breyers

Family Classic Frozen Dessert

3 1.66lt

Root Beer

99

www.qualityfoods.com

Copyright © 2016 Quality Foods and its licensors. All Rights Reserved. Photos for Presentation Purposes Only • All QF Stores Email: customerservice@qualityfoods.com

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2lt

¢ PLUS A

A&W

99

Nestle

Chocolate Bars 41-60gr

99

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Meat

Sunrise Farms

Boneless Sirloin End Pork Loin Chops 8.80 per kg

3

Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs

Locally Raised BC Poultry

13.20 per kg

Grain Fed Free Run

99

5

99

Per

LB

Whole Pork Tenderloin

Canadian

LB

Sunrise Farms

Canadian

Beef Simmering Short Ribs

11.00 per kg

Per

Whole Roasting Chicken

Extra Lean Ground Round Beef

13.20 per kg

1kg

7.69 per kg

Locally Raised BC Poultry Grain Fed Free Run

4

99 Per

LB

5 3 12 % All Furniture 25 99

49

$

Per

LB

Mirrors, stools, shelving tables, wine cabinets, bar carts, trunks, chests, chairs, dressers & more!

Comox v Powell River v Qualicum Foods v Courtenay

FAMILY FRIENDLY FAVOURITES

Everland

Organic Coconut Oil or Quinoa

500ml or 681gr

Olivieri

Olivieri

500-800gr

350gr

6

99

High Liner

Fish & Chips 550-600gr

Gnocchi

Filled Pasta

3

99

High Liner

Everland

Organic Cocount Milk

5

400ml

99

5

3$ Everland

100% Pure Coconut Water

PLUS A

EES EF

LICABL PP

5

4$ for

5

2$ for

Saputo

Kraft

Saputo Lite

500gr

250gr

Bari Pizza Mozzarella Cheese, 454gr

Parmesan Cheese

Bari Ricotta

520ml

LB

OFF

UPSTAIRS INSIDE QUALITY FOODS IN:

for

Per

4

99

Mozzarellissima

5

99

4

99

Fish Sticks

Breaded Cod, 350gr

4 for

99

High Liner

Fish

500gr or 700gr

599

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Meat

Canadian AAA

T-Bone Grilling Steak

Canadian AA

Outside Round Oven Roast

13.20 per kg

22.02 per kg

9

5

99

99 Per

LB

Olymel

Olymel

Olympic Previously Frozen

Jane’s

375gr

450gr

6.59 per kg

800gr

Pork Dinner Sausages

Original Wieners

Bacon

for

8

for

7

2

SANTA CRUZ

BUY 1 GET 1

7

LB

First cup. Fourth cup - with Keurig®, it’s always a fresh cup. The Keurig Brewing System creates a perfect cup of coffee, tea, hot cocoa or iced beverage in under one minute at the touch of a button.

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8

88

Per

KEURIG 2.0 K 200 BREWER

ORGANIC APPLE JUICE $ 00 2.84LT

FREE

EACH

PLUS APPLICABLE FEES

MAKE MORNINGS MARVELOUS

Danone

Activia Probiotic Yogurt

LB

Pub Style Chicken

99

2$

2$

Per

12x100gr

SAVE 200,000 Q-Points Was 1,699,000 Points

NOW 1,499,000 Q-Points Offer Valid February 15-21, 2016

Nestle

Carnation Breakfast Anytime or Essentials Drink

10x40gr or 6x237ml International Delight

Mjb

5

99

Coffee Whitener

Premium Coffee

5

473ml

Classic Roast Fine Grind, 1kg

99

Danone

Nescafe

Activia Probiotic Yogurt 650gr

7

7

2$ for

Dr. Oetker

Danone

Oikos Greek Yogurt

500gr or 4x100gr

Panebello Bakery Crust Pizza 420-450gr

7

2$ for

399

77

5

2$ for

Kicking Horse

Dr. Oetker

Organic Whole Bean Coffee

Casa Di Mama Pizza 395-410gr

454gr

11

99

399

Instant Coffee

Selected, 100-170gr

599 Nestle

Carnation Hot Chocolate Mix 225-500gr

3

99

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Quality Foods an Island Original

Prices in effect February 15-21, 2015

Clover Leaf

Chunk or Flaked Light Skipjack Tuna in Water

Hash Brown Potatoes or Patty

Fries or Wedges

750gr

170gr

for

5

Black Diamond

Kraft

Shredded Cheese

Miracle Whip or Mayo

340gr

336gr

Newman’s Own

Newman’s Own 415ml

6

for

4

6

2$

Quaker

Quaker

Dole

Kraft

Texana

Shake ‘n Bake Coating Mix

NEW!

100gr

1.36lt

for

Harvest Breakfast Fruit Squares

2kg

5

4$

NEW!

4

4

99

2$ for

10

for

5

Quaker

Quaker

Oats

Harvest Crunch Granola Cereal

709gr-1kg

5

2$ for

for

NEW!

10

10

Quaker

for

10

Harvest Granola Bars

2

99

Dare

5

2$ for

Primo

3

900gr

for

10

6 Big Rolls, 6’s

Scotties

Multi Facial Tissue 6x88-140’s

680ml

540ml

4$

SpongeTowels

Econo Paper Towels

Thick & Zesty Pasta Sauce

796ml

5

4$ for

5

4$ for

for

Dare

Breaktime Cookies

350gr

99

Purex

Kraft

Double Roll Bathroom Tissue

250gr

for

5

for

5

4$ for

5

99

4

99

5

99

Cheez Whiz

Philadelphia Cream Cheese

500gr

450gr

12’s

Kraft

Kraft

Peanut Butter

5

4$

2$

Kraft

Singles Process Cheese Product

5

2$

LICABL PP

SPREAD SOME HAPPY Primo

Primo

Tomatoes

2

99

Ultimate Cookies

PRIMO PRODUCTS AT PRIMO PRICES Beans or Chick Peas

LICABL PP

Dare

Original Wagon Wheels 630gr

175gr

3$

3$ for

NEW!

5$

470-600gr

300gr

Pasta

1.75lt

Selected, 130-196gr

4$

5$

Quaker

Rice

120gr

Primo

Beverage

EES EF

2

2

99

99

140-184gr

for

Chewy Granola Bars

4

99

LICABL PP

Five Alive or Nestea

100% Juice

EES EF

Stove Top Stuffing Mix

4

99

Dole

Fruit Cups or Squeezable Fruit Pouch

Quaker

Crispy Minis Chips

Oatmeal & Raisin, 210gr

2$ Kraft

2.63lt

4x107ml or 4x90gr

Soft Baked Oatmeal Cookies

5

3

99

for

350ml

for

Simply Orange Juice

450gr or 755gr

99

LICABL PP

Minute Maid

Kellogg’s

Muslix or Two Scoops Raisin Bran Cereal

Cereal

NEW QUAKER FAVOURITES!

1lt

5

Selected, 312-425gr

2$

Pickles

for

Kellogg’s

425gr

Start a new tradition with these

Vlasic

All Natural Dressing

Medium Salsa

Organic Tortilla Chips

12x340-355ml

9

99

4$

Que Pasa

Sparklers or 100% Juice

Kettle Cooked Potato Chips

5

EES EF

3

4

for

EES EF

4

Dole

Miss Vickie’s

99

99

5

220gr

890ml

99

for

3$

PLUS A

Cheestrings

Original, 1.81kg

2$

4$

Black Diamond

Soft Margarine

PLUS A

9

99

Becel

354gr

600-750gr

PLUS A

907gr

Waffles

PLUS A

Black Diamond

Cheddar Cheese

Aunt Jemima

Cavendish

Cavendish Farms

450gr

227-250gr

10

3$ for

10

3$ for

10

3$ for

10

3$ for

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Quality Foods an Island Original

Prices in effect February 15-21, 2015

Clover Leaf

Chunk or Flaked Light Skipjack Tuna in Water

Hash Brown Potatoes or Patty

Fries or Wedges

750gr

170gr

for

5

Black Diamond

Kraft

Shredded Cheese

Miracle Whip or Mayo

340gr

336gr

Newman’s Own

Newman’s Own 415ml

6

for

4

6

2$

Quaker

Quaker

Dole

Kraft

Texana

Shake ‘n Bake Coating Mix

NEW!

100gr

1.36lt

for

Harvest Breakfast Fruit Squares

2kg

5

4$

NEW!

4

4

99

2$ for

10

for

5

Quaker

Quaker

Oats

Harvest Crunch Granola Cereal

709gr-1kg

5

2$ for

for

NEW!

10

10

Quaker

for

10

Harvest Granola Bars

2

99

Dare

5

2$ for

Primo

3

900gr

for

10

6 Big Rolls, 6’s

Scotties

Multi Facial Tissue 6x88-140’s

680ml

540ml

4$

SpongeTowels

Econo Paper Towels

Thick & Zesty Pasta Sauce

796ml

5

4$ for

5

4$ for

for

Dare

Breaktime Cookies

350gr

99

Purex

Kraft

Double Roll Bathroom Tissue

250gr

for

5

for

5

4$ for

5

99

4

99

5

99

Cheez Whiz

Philadelphia Cream Cheese

500gr

450gr

12’s

Kraft

Kraft

Peanut Butter

5

4$

2$

Kraft

Singles Process Cheese Product

5

2$

LICABL PP

SPREAD SOME HAPPY Primo

Primo

Tomatoes

2

99

Ultimate Cookies

PRIMO PRODUCTS AT PRIMO PRICES Beans or Chick Peas

LICABL PP

Dare

Original Wagon Wheels 630gr

175gr

3$

3$ for

NEW!

5$

470-600gr

300gr

Pasta

1.75lt

Selected, 130-196gr

4$

5$

Quaker

Rice

120gr

Primo

Beverage

EES EF

2

2

99

99

140-184gr

for

Chewy Granola Bars

4

99

LICABL PP

Five Alive or Nestea

100% Juice

EES EF

Stove Top Stuffing Mix

4

99

Dole

Fruit Cups or Squeezable Fruit Pouch

Quaker

Crispy Minis Chips

Oatmeal & Raisin, 210gr

2$ Kraft

2.63lt

4x107ml or 4x90gr

Soft Baked Oatmeal Cookies

5

3

99

for

350ml

for

Simply Orange Juice

450gr or 755gr

99

LICABL PP

Minute Maid

Kellogg’s

Muslix or Two Scoops Raisin Bran Cereal

Cereal

NEW QUAKER FAVOURITES!

1lt

5

Selected, 312-425gr

2$

Pickles

for

Kellogg’s

425gr

Start a new tradition with these

Vlasic

All Natural Dressing

Medium Salsa

Organic Tortilla Chips

12x340-355ml

9

99

4$

Que Pasa

Sparklers or 100% Juice

Kettle Cooked Potato Chips

5

EES EF

3

4

for

EES EF

4

Dole

Miss Vickie’s

99

99

5

220gr

890ml

99

for

3$

PLUS A

Cheestrings

Original, 1.81kg

2$

4$

Black Diamond

Soft Margarine

PLUS A

9

99

Becel

354gr

600-750gr

PLUS A

907gr

Waffles

PLUS A

Black Diamond

Cheddar Cheese

Aunt Jemima

Cavendish

Cavendish Farms

450gr

227-250gr

10

3$ for

10

3$ for

10

3$ for

10

3$ for

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Deli & Cheese Continental

Old Fashioned Ham

1

1

49 100 gr

2 Medium

Fried Rice Medium

10

95

7

99

Available at select stores only.

4

Large

Almond Chicken Chop Suey

Available at select stores only.

Double Cream Brie Cheese

5

Per 100gr

Sweet & Sour Pork 8 Piece

Deep Fried Prawns

Per

100 gr

French Aic

• Broccoli & Grape • Coleslaw Vinaigrette • Pasta Primavera

49

99

16 Piece Maki Platter

100 gr

Deli Salad

Cervelat or Hungarian Salami

5

2

99

Per

Medium

Schneiders

8 Piece Happy California Rolls

Tomato Basil Turkey Breast

69

Per

Sushi

Schneiders

Vienna

Roast Beef or New York Style Corned Beef

3

99

7 95 9 95 5 50

49 Per 100gr

Cold

BBQ Pork Back Ribs

2

29 Per 100gr

Seafood • Quality Foods

49

Frozen or Previously Frozen

Previously Frozen

Boneless Skinless Basa Fillets

Skinless Halibut Fillets

Jane’s

Breaded Fish Selected, 580-615gr

Jelly Beans

8

49

Per

100 gr

Per

100 gr

Sole Fillets

1

49

WEATHER PERMITTING

Quality Fresh

Quality Fresh

400gr

Fresh

88

Per

100 gr

Organically Yours

Family Favourites Oriental Mix

Sweet Treats Chocolate Buds or Macaroons

¢

69

¢

Per

100 gr

Organic Dried Cranberries

200gr

Fancy, 275gr

2

99

3

99

4

99

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Bakery

Italian Buns

Old Fashioned Donuts

Selected

3

Alpine Bread

2

49

49 8 pack

Blueberry Muffins

for

6 pack

8”

McGavin’s or Dempster’s

Pie

3

99

• • • •

Bread

Selected, 500-570gr

Banana Cream Banana Split Chocolate Cream Keylime

7

6 pack

Cream Puffs

Pepperoni Cheese Sticks

5

2$ 99

10

4$ for

Turtle Cheesecake

Silver Hills

Sprouted Whole Grain Bread

Selected, 430-615gr

3

for

5

12

2$

2$

for

10

99

3$

for

Quality Foods • Taste for Life Want-Want

Trueblue or Trueblack

Superslim Brown Rice Crisps

Dorset Cereals

Cocktail

Dairyland

Muesli

1.36lt

Plus Trutaste Lactose Free Milk

540-620gr

2lt

100gr

PLUS A

for

Udi’s

LICABL PP

EES EF

5

2$

5

for

264-286gr

Chapman’s

6x500ml or 5lt

Assorted Sizes

PLUS A

LICABL PP

Surf

EES EF

5

99

99

Happy Water

Naturally Alkaline Lithia Water

Gluten Free Pizza

4

2$

4

5

Clorox

2

Arm & Hammer

2x Concentrated Liquid Detergent

3.57lt

650-946ml

99

Household

Bleach

Laundry Stain Remover

Island Breeze, 120’s

99

99

99

Shout

Fabric Softener Sheets

3

No Sugar Added Ice Cream or Novelties

2

99

3

99

3

2.03lt

99

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Drop in between 4:00 & 6:00 PM for a fresh

NEW APPY SPECIAL!

Fab February Favourites Mexican Grown

1

1

California/Mexican Grown

Beefsteak Tomatoes

Broccoli Crowns

99

4.39 per kg

B.C. Grown “Extra Fancy”

Ambrosia Apples

Red Delicious Apples

1

C

O I C

1

Per

LB

49

LB

Large Navel Oranges

E

Green or Red Cabbage 2.18 per kg

LB

3

99

3.28 per kg

¢ Per

LB

4

“Solo Variety” Papayas

3

99

99

California Grown “Andy Boy”

Romaine Hearts 3’s

Natural Organics

Per

LB

Hawaiian Grown

99

3.73 per kg

O I C

B.C. Grown

Per

6”

B.C. Bouquet

H

3.28 per kg

69

Per

California Grown

Zucchini Squash

Spartan Apples

E

LB

Mexican Grown

B.C. Grown “Extra Fancy”

H

Per

C

B.C. Grown “Fancy”

88 49 1

4.15 per kg

Eat Smart

Sweet Kale Salad 12oz

Azalea

14

99 1299

Washington Grown

Organic Yellow Onions 3lb bag

3

99

Mexican Grown “Hot House”

On the Vine Tomatoes 13.20 per kg

5

99 Per

LB

Mexican Grown

Bunched Red or Gold Beets

7 DAYS OF SAVINGS February 15 - February 21, 2016 MON.

TUES.

WED.

THUR.

FRI.

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SUN.

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Qualicum Foods - 705 Memorial Port Alberni - 2943 10th Ave. Nanoose Bay - 2443 Collins Cr. Parksville - 319 E. Island Hwy. Campbell River - 465 Merecroft Rd. Powell River – 4871 Joyce Ave.

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758-3733 754-6012 756-3929 890-1005 331-9328 (778)433-3291

www.qualityfoods.com

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99

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This girl loves her hockey

A parent saying ‘girls can’t play hockey with boys’ prompted this player to write MALIKA MCDONALD SPECIAL TO THE NEWS

CURLING JITNEY

Bill Milne keeps an eye on his rock to see if it goes where he wants it to during a fun bonspiel at the Alberni Valley Curling Club last month. The club is hosting a free curling session on Friday, Feb. 19 from 7–9 p.m. Everyone age 11 and up is welcome to come and try out the sport.

ALBERNI VALLEY MINOR SOFTBALL Early bird Registration

Feb 20, 21, 27, 28 Mar 12, 13 Apr 3

10-2

Mar 2, 3, 16, 17

6-8

Register at Echo Minor Field House Lower Level • U10 and younger $85 • U19 and younger $105

Malika McDonald, a Grade 6 French Immersion student at Alberni Elementary School, loves playing hockey so much she has written about it.

If someone says girls don’t play hockey and tell me to quit I’ll just skate away.

Never quit! Do what you love and never ever let someone get in your way.

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I’m a girl, I’m 11 years old and have played hockey since I was four. We do as good as the boys, if not even better! I’m going to tell you about the boys, myself and hockey.

About a year ago when I went to a hockey camp, I was the only girl. A mom or dad phoned the person that runs the camp and said “this camp is for boys, not girls!” Then the camp instructor said “she has the right to be here she has the ability too”.

That got me so mad because I love hockey and I think it’s wrong to say girls can’t play.

I love playing and hockey is my life!

I hope that girls can always play hockey if they want to.

The quote that always runs through my head is: “The bigger you dream, the better you play!”

That reminds me of the girls that play hockey before and after school.

They dream and dream and never ever quit.

SONJA DRINKWATER / ALBERNI VALLEY NEWS

SPORTS

plus a $10 Softball BC membership ( if you have one please bring it with you) Uniform deposits are required where applicable.

albernisoftball.com for more information

Thank You

Wholesome Meals on Wheels Association

The Board of Directors of Wholesome Meals on Wheels Association wishes to thank the following for their generous donations and assistance during the year 2015. It was greatly appreciated and allows us to continue providing a very worthwhile service to our seniors and others in need.

A. V. Lions Club Port Alberni Rotary Club Royal Canadian Legion Branch #293 Vancouver Island Health Authority Buy Low Foods Kinsmen Club Trefoil Guild of Girl Guides

CUPE Local 118 Sunshine Club Quilters Royal Bank of Canada Nordly Building Association Prov. Of B.C. Gaming Branch Coastal Community Credit Union Eagles Ladies Auxiliary

Thank you also to all those who made a donation to Meals on Wheels and wish to remain anonymous. Your continued support is greatly appreciated. If we have missed acknowledging any donation, it is with regret and we apologize for any oversight.

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• IN LOVING MEMORY •

HAROLD FLETCHER - Husband, Dad & Grandpa SANDRA FLETCHER - Daughter, Sister & Aunty When thoughts go back as they often do, we treasure the memories we have of you. The day is remembered and quietly kept - no words are needed, we will never forget.

A bouquet of daffodils just for you, sprinkled with teardrops instead of dew and in the centre a forget-me-not to let you know that we will never forget. Memories are treasures no one can steal, death leaves a heartache only God can heal. So may the winds of love blow gently and whisper so that you can hear that we will always love and miss you and wish you were here, to walk with us throughout our lives. Until we meet again,

Lovingly remembered and forever in our hearts.

Wife Mary, son Brian and his family.

IN LOVING MEMORY OF

Charmaine De Montreuil (née Bakker) July 6, 1959 – February 12, 1997

Dearest Charmaine, If only there were stairs to where you are, we would all walk up there and bring you home with us!

Your mom Muriel, sister Bea, brother Ben, daughter Anna and partner Justyn, together with your grand-daughters Emlynn, Brielle, Aria and a wee one on the way, also your loving son Trevor who missed you so.

Always remembered in our thoughts and dreams.

DEATHS

Charlotte Colleen (Drescher) Lescorbeau Age 63 passed away Feb 1, 2016 in her home in Edmonton.

Survived by her husband Leonard Lescorbeau (Edmonton), Her 3 children Tina (Mark), Kelly (Dane), Kevin (Lisa), 5 grand children Allissa, Courtney, Logan, Mason and McKenzie. As well as many other family and friends.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date and people will be notified.

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passed away peacefully on Friday, February 5, 2016 at the age of 95 after a 10 year battle with Diabetes.

Predeceased by her husband Les after 69 years of marriage; three brothers, and one sister.She will be missed by daughter Elaine (George); granddaughter Michelle (Mikkel) as well as many nieces and nephews; and dear friends Anne, Ernie and Gertie.

She was born in the interior of BC in 1920 and lived in Vancouver for a short time before moving to the Copper Mountain near Princton. In 1957 the family moved to Port Alberni. Mom worked at Jowsey’s before it was a furniture store and Rexall Drugs. She loved her garden, especially the flowers and enjoyed baking – she made the best pies and tarts. Both Les and Margaret shared a passion for Big Band music and would be at every dance at the Italian hall, Octoberfest or McMorans in Victoria. They also took trips to Hawaii, Mexico, an Alaska cruise and bus tours to Reno as well as many road trips to the interior. Mom spent 6 ¾ months living at Qualicum Manor and was so very happy there.

A private family service will be held at a later date.

The family would like to express their heartfelt thanks and appreciation to the amazing staff at Qualicum Manor for their care and compassion. Mom so enjoyed the beautiful gardens there.

Also, a thank you to Dr. Biglow and Dr Meyer. Also a big thank you to Chapel of Memories for all your help, your kindness and to Margaret and Taylor for getting Mom all dressed up to meet up with Dad for one more dance.

You are at peace now, Mom. No more needles and give Dad one big hug from Michelle and me. “…I know we’ll meet again some sunny day….”

For those who love, time is not.

Missing you today and always.

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EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

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Kristian Adelhardt MADSEN passed away peacefully in Ty Watson House on Friday, February 5th, 2016 at 83 years of age.

Kristian is survived by his loving wife of 65 years Aase Kristene Madsen; son Kim A (Gabe) Madsen; daughters Linda A (Dan) Vanklay and Susan A (Randy) Brown, six grandchildren, four great-grandchildren; sisters Ella and Emma in Denmark, as well as numerous friends.

Born in Denmark, Kristian moved to the Alberni Valley in 1957 with his wife Aase. He quickly found work in the Somass Mill Division as a welder, where he worked from 1958 until his retirement in 1992. Kristian was an avid outdoorsman who loved to go fishing and hunting for deer and moose. He also loved spending time with his family. Sharing family meals and spending the holidays with all of his family brought great joy and happiness to Kristian. He was a devoted and loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather and will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

Following Kristian’s wishes, no formal service will be taking place. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Kristian’s name to the Ty Watson House, 2649-2nd Avenue, Port Alberni, BC,V9Y 1Z8.

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Edna Winifred Hardie (Van Loock) 1933 – 2016 After a lengthy battle with Alzheimers, Edna, aged 82, died peacefully at home with her family by her side.

Edna is survived by her loving husband Rod, her daughters Katherine (Toronto) and Diana (Vancouver), her sisters Diana Van Loock, Rita Van Loock and her brother Ted Van Loock, all in the UK. She was born October 29, 1933 in Croyden, England.

She become a Registered Nurse in 1959 at St. Bartholomews Hospital, London, and won the Gold Medal in her program.

Edna then immigrated to Canada after WW II, moving to Tofino where she was Matron at the Tofino Hospital. She married Rod in 1964, later moving to the Yukon, where they became Big Game Outfitters. Edna, in all of their life together, never had a headache. She taught Piano throughout her career. In 1998 Rod and Edna retired to Port Alberni.

Cremation has taken place.

At the family’s request, there will be no service.

Stories and condolences may be forwarded to the family by visiting www.yatesfuneral.ca

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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS Restaurant – Port Alberni (New Thunderbird Building) Closing Date: Monday March 7th, 2016 NOON The Uchucklesaht Tribe Government is issuing an RFP to find an excellent Restaurateur to lease the very desirable location in its new Downtown Port Alberni administration centre located at Argyle St. and Kingsway Ave. The “Thunderbird” multi use building will contain administration offices, human services offices, cultural center to include a large carving and art room and numerous breakout rooms, board room rental, small gym, food fish processing area, 3 short term (motel units), and 32 long term rental apartments (1 and 2 bedrooms), and an 1,832 sq/ft restaurant space, and a large covered patio area of 625 sq./ft.

Please contact Scott Coulson for the entire RFP package. scott.coulson@uchucklesaht.ca Uchucklesaht Tribe Government (250) 724-1832

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For information on required qualifications and how to apply go to the City of Port Alberni website: http://www.portalberni.ca/employment-opportunities The closing date for this position is 4:30 pm, Monday, March 14, 2016.

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WHAT’S ON WED. FEB. 17 ◆ CYCLE ALBERNI: PULSE ON BIKING 2016 at Echo Centre from 6-8 p.m. Come out and discuss cycling, learn about ongoing projects, bike routes and upcoming city cycling initiatives.

The event is free and everyone (cyclist or not) is welcome. ◆ WEST COAST AQUATIC’S MARINE SPATIAL PLANNING drop-in session, 4–7 p.m., Echo Centre (Fir Room). For Barkley and Clayoquot Sound

◆ INDUSTRIAL HERITAGE SOCIETY AGM takes place at 7 p.m. in the Cedar Rooms at Echo Centre. Come and see a photo presentation of the WVIIHS and all the projects they’ve worked on in the past year.

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MARITIME HERITAGE NIGHT takes place at 7 p.m. at the Hutcheson Gallery on the Lighthouse Pier.

Learn about the six kinds of Tseshaht canoes and see the exhibit ‘Hisok: Tseshaht Whaling— One with the Whale Spirit.’ FMI: 250-7238362.

Marine Spatial Plans.

FMI: Tawny Lem, 250723-0708, tawny@ westcoastaquatic. ca or www. westcoastaquatic.ca.

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◆ ALBERNI VALLEY MUSEUM CELEBRATES HERITAGE WEEK with Tea and Stories, 2–4 p.m. The museum will host an exhibit next summer entitled ‘Pleasurable Diversions: Outdoor Recreation in the Alberni Valley’ and are looking for people’s stories. The biggest fish you caught, your best boating story, or perhaps a memory of Klitsa Lodge? FMI: Shelley Harding, education co-ordinator at 250-720-2523.

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FRI. FEB. 19 ◆ PRO D DAY SKATE at the AV Multiplex from 12:30–2 p.m. ◆ READY, SET, LEARN session takes place at Port Alberni Christian School, 10:30–11:30 a.m. for children aged three to five years and their parents/ caregivers. Interactive play centres, stories and crafts. FMI and to register: 250-7232700. ◆ FREE CURLING is being offered at the Alberni Valley Curling Club, 3250 Ninth Ave., from 7–9 p.m.

Families welcome; kids must be aged 11 or older. Fun night for first-time curlers.

Please register at 250-723-3111 or albernicurling@shaw. ca.

SAT. FEB. 20 ◆ EVE ENSLER’S THE VAGINA MONOLOGUES, 8 p.m. at Char’s Landing. Tix: $15 at Main Artery at Harbour Quay or at the door. ◆ ROTARY CLUB MARDI GRAS DINNER at

A LITTLE GIRL!

The Italian Hall.

Doors open 6 p.m., dinner at 7:15 p.m., dance to follow. Tix: $40 each available at Scotiabank, Echo Centre and Staples.

Fundraiser for Literacy Alberni. ◆ SHADOW THE SEIZURE RESPONSE DOG BIRTHDAY FUNDRAISER takes place at Gyro Youth Centre from 1-3 p.m.

Admission is $2 per person or $1 per kid (12 and under). Help raise funds to sponsor a dog guide for a disabled Canadian.

THURS. FEB. 25 ◆ ANDREW NIKIFORUK SPEAKS ON THE REALITY OF LNG at Echo Centre, 4255 Wallace St., 7 p.m.

Admission is $10 suggested donation.

Nikiforuk will speak abut fracking, earthquakes and fractured economies.

TUES. MAR. 1 ◆ ‘UNDER MILK WOOD’ a live reading of Dylan Thomas’ play to celebrate the national day of Wales, Saint

Do you have a calendar item? E-mail us at editor@ albernivalleynews.com or use our online calendar at www. albernivalleynews.com.

David’s Day, 7:30 p.m. at Char’s Landing on Argyle St. A fundraiser for Literacy Alberni.

FMI: Deb or Derek Burke, 250-724-6871.

FRI. MAR. 4 ◆ WORLD DAY OF PRAYER service takes place at 1 p.m. at First Baptist Church, 6211 Cherry Creek Rd. FMI: Cecilia, 250-7246806.

SAT. MAR. 5 ◆ INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY CELEBRATION OF WISE WOMEN at the Italian Hall. An all-day event with meditation, gentle yoga, creativity and bellydancing. At night: the play Breast Friends, a rant by Just Us Girls–Rape Culture, songs by Kat Wahamaa and The Vagina Monologues.

FMI: Gwynne at 250724-7883. E-mail: gwynne1@telus.net. ◆ SUNSHINE CLUB CRAFT AND BAKE SALE, 1–3 p.m. at Echo Centre. Free admission; everyone welcome. Craft items, baked goods,

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CEDAR GROVE REFORMED CHURCH Gift Basket for Baby of the Week Prepared by: Cedar Grove Reformed Church Family.

Contact Carol Johnston 250-723-07080

Birth Date: February 6, 2016 Weight: 5 lbs. 15 oz.

Parents: Angela Hodgson & Brent Ball

It’s a BOY! Daemon Michael James Chrenek-MacKenzie Birth Date: February 9, 2016 @ 7:49 am Weight: 7 lbs. 2 oz.

Parents: Shawna MacKenzie & Kristian Chrenek

◆ ALBERNI VALLEY REGATTA ASSOCIATION hosts the Sproat Lake Regatta at Sproat Lake Provincial Park.

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◆ ALBERNI VALLEY HOSPICE SOCIETY/ TY WATSON HOUSE BUTTERFLY RELEASE takes place at Canal Beach at 11 a.m.

Music, food, kids’ activities. Butterflies must be ordered

by March 31. FMI: 250-723-4478 or albernihospice.ca.

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◆ JANE AUSTEN FESTIVAL takes place at various locations around the Rotary Arts District. July 9: Guinness Book of World Records regency parade through the arts district.

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◆ 28TH ANNUAL SPROAT LOGGERS WINTER/SPRING DERBY at Poett Nook, Saturday, March 5 and Sunday, March 6. Weigh-in closes at noon sharp. Tix: $20 (limited to 500) available at Port Boat House, Gone Fishin’, Breaker’s Marine, Poett Nook Marina.

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◆ FIRST ANNUAL GRANNY’S CHICKEN MOTHER’S DAY DUCK DERBY 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Blair Park, Kitsuksis Dike. FMI: Sandra, 250-724-5935 or sandrapynn1@gmail. com.

Parents: Jeremy and Kerri

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◆ 28TH ANNUAL SPROAT LOGGERS WINTER/SPRING DERBY at Poett Nook, Saturday, March 5 and Sunday, March 6. Weigh-in closes at noon sharp. Tix: $20 (limited to 500) available at Port Boat House, Gone Fishin’, Breaker’s Marine, Poett Nook Marina.

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To Baby of the Week Family

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Blue Moon rising at Char’s Landing

Five Women Wearing the Same Dress—can you just imagine the hijinks? Check out Portal Players’ Dramatic Society’s latest production this weekend at the Capitol Theatre. Call the box office at 250-7231195 for ticket information.

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Five Women Wearing the Same Dress. The very thought strikes fear in the heart of any bridesmaid.

Playwright Alan Ball must have had a wicked sense of humour when he wrote this script in 1993.

Set at the home of a bride in Knoxville, Tennessee, five bridesmaids who have just suffered through Tracey Marlowe’s overdone wedding, hide out in the bride’s sister Meredith’s room.

The play keys on

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FIVE WOMEN WEARING THE SAME DRESS PLAYS AT THE CAPITOL THEATRE FRIDAYS AND SATURDAYS UNTIL FEB. 27. TIX: $20 ADULTS, $15 STUDENTS/ SENIORS IN ADVANCE (ADD $5 AT THE DOOR).

five main female characters: Meredith Marlowe (played by Carrera Shroeder), Georgeanne Darby (Teresa Drew), Trisha (Belinda Williams), one of the bride’s former friends with a “bad” reputation, Frances the naive cousin (Melissa Lowe) and Mindy McClure (Kristen Hunt), the groom’s lesbian sister.

Despite their

differences, the quintet discovers they actually have more in common with each other than they thought.

Cody Taylor is the lone male actor in this show, playing Tripp Davenport, an usher who falls for Trisha.

Naomi Boutwell, a newcomer to Port Alberni but not the stage, directs Five Women Wearing the Same Dress. She started her theatre career with Through the Looking Glass theatre company in the Comox Valley and performed at Arts Umbrella in

Vancouver.

Boutwell has taught drama since 2000 in several different venues, according to her Portal Players bio.

Five Women Wearing the Same Dress runs Fridays and Saturdays at the Capitol Theatre until Feb. 27. Call the box office at 250723-1195 or drop in at 4904 Argyle St. Monday through Thursday, 3–6 p.m.

Tickets are $20 for adults and $15 for students/ seniors in advance, and $5 more at the door.

Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the curtain rises at 7:30 p.m.

Marquee.

Stemming from the Badlands of the Rocky Mountain prairies, Blue Moon Marquee is a self-styled gypsy blues band.

These Victoria and Vancouver Jazz Fest veterans play Char’s Landing in uptown Port Alberni on Friday, Feb. 19 from 8–10 p.m.

This authentic duo writes and performs original compositions influenced by early blues, swing, and ragtime.

Cardinal, a Metis of Cree heritage, howls with a distinctive thick and smoky vocal while playing a jazz tinged blues guitar.

Colette, aka Badlands Jass, is the rhythm section who not only commands the upright bass but also keeps the swing with both feet while singing harmonies.

Blue Moon Marquee’s passionate performances and

The Naden Band of the Royal Canadian Navy

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IN CONCERT Tuesday, March 1st at 7:00 p.m.

Alberni District Secondary School Theatre Sponsored by the ADSS MUSIC DEPARTMENT | ADMISSION BY DONATION For more information on the Naden Band, please visit their website at: www.nadenband.ca For more information on the Royal Canadian Navy, please visit their website at: www.navy.forces.gc.ca

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W Cardinal and Jasmine Colette are Blue Moon

AW Cardinal and Jasmine Colette are Blue Moon Marquee, and they’re playing the gypsy blues at Char’s Landing on Friday, Feb. 19.

smouldering onstage chemistry are their trademarks, and the way Colette’s angelic tones lift Cardinal’s beaten down “bukowski-esque” mystique is something that enthralls audiences from the back room bar to the

public square.

Tickets are $15 ($10 in advance) on sale now at Char’s Landing or call 778-421-2427 to order by phone.

Char’s Landing is located in the converted white church at 4815 Argyle St., at Fifth Avenue.

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Tuesday, Feb 16, 2016 - Alberni Valley News

Shopping Alberni PHO SOUP • SALAD • WRAPS • SANDWICHES •

250-720-0088 • 250-720-0099 4740 Roger Street, Port Alberni, B.C.

New Spring Fashions with our 20 yard and 40 yard bins We will deliver & pick up!

REASONABLY PRICED.

STORE HOURS: Mon - Fri 11am - 5pm Sat 11am - 4pm

Eat In or Take Out

778-421-2668 | 4662 Margaret St

Port Auto Tech

2001

4715 Roger St. Port Alberni, BC.

4515 Gertrude St. 778.419.1014

Tel: 250-724-5112 • 1-800-563-6004 email: hetheringtonind@shaw.ca

7457033

THE BOTTLE DEPOT A Beverage Container Return System

SPECIALIZING IN:

We Refund FULL DEPOSIT On All Beer Products!

• Brakes • Tune-ups • Clutches • General Auto Repairs

Did You Know...?

You can set up an account to raise money for your group or organization

3680 - 4TH AVENUE

•

OPEN 9:00 - 5:00 MON - SAT

•

724-5811

7455138

3218 3rd Ave, Port Alberni • (250)723-8414

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Open: Mon. - Sat. 10am to 5pm

On Smoked Pork, Beef & Chicken also Nathan’s Hot Dogs Burgers Chili Salads

Tickets for The Vagina Monologues Feb. 20th Show 7409415

250-723-3343

and we are NOT just take out.

We have a comfortable inside seating area with a fabulous water view.

Harbour Quay • Spirit Square

778-421-COOK (2665)

7455141

email: gwynne1@telus.net

Open year ‘round...

Bear Watch Bistro (FORMERLY ARTISAN ANGEL CAFE)

-SERVING BREAKFAST & LUNCH-

HOME-MADE BREAD FOR SALE MULTIGRAIN, WHITE, WHOLE WHEAT & CHEESE

• Toy Boxes • Children’s Table & Chairs • Assorted knitted items & So Much More!

We have many great decorative and functional gifts.

Our prices include the tax, what you see is what you pay.

250-730-2211

SALE ALL

Now Open Saturday

Lunch Specials Under $10

OPEN AT HARBOUR QUAY

WALK-INS WELCOME

Facial Waxing Ear Piercing Pedicures by appointment only

DRESS SHOES

30% OFF

7456089

Charcoals, paints, canvas, beads, findings everything you need to be creative...

Wooden Toys & Crafts

7410483

Arts & Crafts

WE HAV CERTIFIC E GIFT ATES!

OPEN: Mon.- Sat. 9am - 5pm | Open til 8pm Thurs

Open: Tue-Sat | 9am-3pm Call 778-421-1145 | Next to Capelli on Victoria Quay 7456106

7456129

Kam Binng & Rocco

7449321

All makes & models of Domestic, Imports and RV’s

at Harbour Quay in Spirit Square

7455150

pizzafactoryport.ca

Check Out Our 50% Off Rack

Open Tues - Sun 11AM - 7PM

7456123

• DINE IN OR TAKE OUT • GREAT PRICES • MORE THAN PIZZA!

7408747

TastEeABT EuRdYdies

We invite you to stop in at the original Pizza Factory on Roger Street while you are in town shopping

Book Now for our Winter Colour/ Foil Specials

5065 Angus Street, Port Alberni BC • 250-723-0515

2945 3rd Ave • 250-724-4244 SALE ENDS FEB. 27TH

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Sonja Drinkwater’s

BUSINESS SCENE

Call: 250.723.4306 or 250.723.6399

7408706

Chapel of Memories Professionally serving your needs for now and for the future.

Please call.

4005-6th Avenue, Port Alberni 250-723-3633 • 250-723-3109 www.chapelofmemories.ca email: loc3735@dignitymemorial.com

LORI KERR 250.731.3511

Canadian Alberni Engineering

7424816

WOW!

processes which will allow us to continue making a solid contribution to this community in the future.

The pictures shown are our new line of yarding tugs. In coming months and years we will be building many more vessels in Port Alberni.

35% OFF Serving Valley Residents for over 75 Years

LAST CHANCE FOR SALE! ENDS FEB 19TH

Canadian Alberni Engineering 3101 Bird Street, Port Alberni, BC V9Y 4B8 Ph: 250-723-0111 ext 231 | Fax: 250-723-0999 www.Alberni-CAE.com A division of Canadian Maritime Engineering Ltd.

IF YOU REPLACE ALL MACHINE HOSES

25% OFF ALL HYDRAULIC HOSES, FITTINGS & ASSEMBLIES

Sale Expires Feb. 19, 2016

Mid-Island Realty Realty Each Mid-Island Office Independently owned andce Operated Each Offi Independently

owned and Operated

$339,900 - 3932 3rd Ave. CHARACTER HOME • 4 bed, 2 bath, 2706 sq. ft.

• .89 of an acre city lot • Double garage

7424610

Canadian Alberni Engineering has been providing progressive and dynamic, mechanical and marine services and repairs in Port Alberni since 1914.

At our facilities here on the Port Alberni Port Authority site we offer complete ship repair and building, including custom boat building, as well as full propeller service and repair, industrial fabrication, machining, mechanical and hydraulic services.

We employ approximately 40 people full time, well-paying jobs, and are very proud to further support Port Alberni and Vancouver Island economies by maintaining excellent relationships with our local suppliers.

As a Division of Canadian Maritime Engineering Ltd, a Russell industries Corporation, we have been working very hard to develop lean and efficient management structures and

7264751

CAE Providing Services Since 1914

CRAIG FILIPCHUK 250-720-6220

OUR FAVORITE COMBOS ARE BACK! Acne?

Rosacea? Brown Ingrown Hair?

Spots? Vessels?

Laser Hair Removal Jessner Peel and Blu Light Skin Rejuvenation Bikini/Brazilian Bikini & Underarms Treatment & Peel, Full Face

dio

ail Stu

BLINDS •TILE • CARPET • LINO • LAMINATE • VINYL PLANK • AND MORE • • • •

Gel Nails Gel Polish OPI Polish OPI Infinite Shine

• • • •

Nail Art Manicures Pedicures Facial Waxing

89

$

Jenn - Nail Tech

7424727

N Hair &

Pamper Yourself for Valentines Day Pedicure, Glo Mascara, Glo Gloss Kit $75 • We

Treat: Leg Veins, Skin Tags, Nail Fungus

$

169/ $189 per tx.

Botox $10 per unit Latisse $125 EXPIRES FEB 29, 2016

6894 Island Hwy N, Nanaimo | (250) 390-1160

4311 10th Ave | 250.723.HAIR (4247)

7416192

295

$

7410083

4717 Tebo Avenue Port Alberni, BC V9Y 8A9 arrowsmithflooring@shaw.ca

See us for your Complete Bathroom Reno’s

Look Younger with a More Even Complexion!

Nail It! at Clip 21

250-724-5326

Dorothy Clarkstone 22 Years Serving the Valley!

NOTARY PUBLIC Alternatives TRUSTED Legal & Services

ALL TYPES OF ROOFING

A-6115 Karen Pl, Port Alberni

250-723-8375 Cell 250-720-7447

• Real Estate Transfers • Manufactured Home Transfers • Mortgages • Land Transfers 250. 723.9747

4679 Elizabeth St • dorothy@dclarkstone.ca

7412027

Specializing in: 7297235

• 2 Ply Membrane System • WCB Insured • 45 Years Experience

Frank & Corean Melnychuk T: 778.421.2050 TF: 844.421.2050 E: fmelnychuk@pauldavis.ca pauldavis.ca PAUL DAVIS CENTRAL VANCOUVER ISLAND

4650-B Margaret St., Port Alberni, BC V9Y 6H2 7375743

It isn’t easy to tell when your electrical capacity is maxed out.

But check electrical panels and extension cords regularly. If they feel hot, or if you smell a strange odour, chances are you need to reduce the amount of electricity you’re using. When in doubt, always unplug! For more tips, visit Fire Prevention Canada.

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Tuesday, Feb 16, 2016 - Alberni Valley News

FEBRUARY CLEARANCE NOW TILL FEB 29

TH

30-40% OFF

HOURS:

Monday - Friday: 8am - 5pm Saturday: 9am - 5pm

DICKIES & PIONEER QUILTED SHIRT-JACKETS

SELECTED

WINTER JACKETS SELECT HOODIES

20% OFF

ALL

TOQUES & HATS

ALL THERMALS

25% OFF

35% OFF STANFIELD SWEATERS

25% OFF

VIBERG SWEATERS

CHECK OUT OUR CLEARANCE RACKS UP TO

20% OFF

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3509 3rd Avenue

| 250.723.5841 | lbwoodchoppers.com

7311172

“MORE THAN JUST A CHAINSAW STORE”