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By Kim Miller • office@powellriverchamber.com
ean Melrose has launched Powell River Community Investment Corporation, which he says will serve the community three ways. 1) It provides investment capital to Powell River businesses, whether it be a new business, an expanding one or one changing ownership. 2) It lends capital to Powell River nonprofits to support the purchase of major assets or the launching of new social ventures. 3) It provides an opportunity for Powell River residents to invest directly in their community. Learn more from Sean at 604 485-5256 or email sean.melrose@prcic.ca Select Video has moved into the 7030 Alberni Street plaza in the space previously occupied by Village Meats. The Powell River Regional District will relocate its offices from its current location in the Townsite, to new office space at #202 – 4675 Marine Avenue. The actual office move will take place prior to April 1, 2013. The current building that houses the Regional District offices is a heritage building. It was originally built as the Chief Superintendent’s house in 1911. The Regional District has occupied the building for 30 years. The building will be turned back into a private residence by its new owners who take possession on April 1. The Regional District hired Allan Radke as the new Chief Administrative Officer. Allan, who was serving as assistant administrator with the County of Camrose, Alberta, began work here December 3. He comes to this position with broad experience
in regional issues including fire protection and potable water. Prior to joining the public service, he had 15 years in the grocery business. Allan holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the Michigan Technological University, which he attended on a hockey scholarship. In his early career, he played professional hockey in Spain. Allan was the President of the Local Government Administration Association in Alberta. Congratulations to Kevin Sigouin, Vice President of Insurance for First Credit Union, First Insurance, and Westview Agencies on being awarded the “Rising Star-2012 Leadership Award” on October 25 from the BC Insurance Industry for his contributions to the next generation of insurance industry leadership. Claire MacPherson and Scotty deVries moved to their Pinetree home and woodworking shop from a small island off the lower coast back in September of 2011, but after weaning some of their lower coast customers, they’re turning their focus to business in the Powell River area. OTBP Woodworking Co., stands for ‘off the beach ‘n’ path’ woodworking’, an apt name. They build canoes, power, sail, rowing, and paddling boats and stand up paddle boards. They also build custom slab furniture and do custom woodworking. As well, OTBP does traditional marlinspike ropework such as boat fenders and floor mats. Get a look at their work at www.otbpwoodworking.com, on their Facebook page, or contact them at 604 414-3369 or otbp@telus.net.
Season’s Greetings from the Powell River Regional District Board of Directors
We would like to extend a special holiday greeting to the many volunteers who generously contribute their time to our communities and to regional district services:
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MLA, Powell River – Sunshine Coast Wishing you a happy holiday season and all the best in the New Year! nicholas.simons.mla@leg.bc.ca www.NicholasSimons.ca Our offices will be closed over the Holiday Season 4675 Marine Ave Pier 17 Powell River Sechelt 604 485-1249 604 741-0792
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