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Get the Peak to Go iPhone app now available in the App Store or iTunes RALLY FOR SUPPORT: Drivers on Marine Avenue honked their car horns in support of marching, locked-out Texada Island quarry workers on Friday, December 9. United Steelworkers Local 816 held a Powell River rally at Willingdon Beach in an effort to remind the community of the two-month-long labour disruption at Texada Quarrying. CHRIS BOLSTER PHOTO

Carriage homes address need Council looks at making changes to allow secondary homes on lots CHRIS BOLSTER reporter@prpeak.com

Changing city zoning to allow for carriage houses may not alleviate any of the immediate pressure of Powell River’s tough rental market, but it is one piece of a longer-term solution, according to City of Powell River director of planning services Thomas Knight.

Burnaby-based land-use planning consultant Odete Pinho led two workshops on Wednesday, December 7, providing information on carriage houses for city councillors and local developers.

Pinho has been contracted by the city on a number of longrange planning issues, including developing regulations for carriage houses, marijuana dispensaries and a community amenity bylaw that would ask developers to make community contributions in addition to whatever they are building.

“This is only one plan of attack that council has on addressing housing affordability,” said Knight. “It’s not the main one; it just increases housing stock.”

Knight added he will be writing a report to committee of the whole recommending council begin the process of zoning amendments to allow carriage houses.

City councillor and architectural designer CaroleAnn Leishman said other avenues to consider that might make a more immediate impact on the affordability issue include rezoning to allow for co-op and other housing developments.

“We should also be looking at putting out some educational materials to homeowners on making their secondary suites legal,” said Leishman.

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City explores housing options 1« HOUSING Pinho told councillors at the morning workshop session. Carriage houses can be above a garage or at ground level next to a garden in the backyard, she said.

“They are intended to add affordable housing stock and hidden density,” said Pinho, “while increasing the diversity of housing without altering the character of a

neighbourhood.”

Pinho identified Wildwood and Cranberry as two neighbourhoods where the combination of large, irregular-shaped lots and the challenges to subdivide them provide clear opportunities for carriage houses. By comparison, Townsite lots are too small and in parts of Westview adding another storey to a garage would affect the rest of the neigh-

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bourhood’s ocean views.

Despite the fact that secondary homes do not work with the Garden City concept of Townsite’s heritage district, any new development in the neighbourhood should be considered, said Leishman.

“We should be looking at creating zoning for carriage homes in any new residential development within newly developed areas of the Townsite neighbourhood in the future,” she added.

Carriage houses are characterized by being an accessory to the principle residence on the property, usually in the back of the lot and under 1,000 square feet of floor space. They are becoming increasingly common in neighbouring communities on the Lower Sunshine Coast and Vancouver Island, said Leishman.

Knight said the majority of residents who contact him about the idea of developing carriage houses on their properties are wanting to do so out of a desire to keep their parents living on their

According to Pinho, the average cost to build a 700-square-foot unit would be just under $90,000 and about $120,000 for 960 square feet, similar to the cost per square foot for larger, principle homes.

Some Vancouver laneway houses cost upwards of $2 million.

property, but in a smaller house, or to provide semiprivate accommodations for other family members who wish to live at home.

In 2009, City of Nanaimo introduced changes to allow for carriage houses and since then 50 have been built.

Knight said he does not expect a large surge in building

It’s much cheaper to build new than taking something and trying to bring it up to all the current code requirements.

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the secondary structures if they are allowed in Powell River.

“I don’t think you’re going to have 50 built in the first year,” said Knight. “We’d be lucky to have two or three.

It’s not a cheap thing. It’s not taking a garage and putting an extra layer of drywall on it and a bathroom and calling it a carriage house.”

Knight said with provincial building codes being what they are, homeowners thinking they can renovate a detached, 80-year-old backyard garage into a carriage house will find costs even higher.

“It’s much cheaper to build new than taking something and trying to bring it up to all the current code require-

ments,” he said.

With the cost of assistedliving facilities for seniors in the range of several thousands of dollars per month, the option to borrow money to build something new may make financial sense, he added.

Knight said that as part of the larger look at housing affordability, the city may, once carriage home amendments are made, look at provisions that would allow micro-houses or tiny houses on city lots.

Leishman said that while allowing carriage houses is not going to be a great fit for everyone, it will create a wider range of housing options for renters in the future.

Both Leishman and Knight commented that local developers are in favour of allowing the buildings.

“Infill doesn’t just have to happen in the downtown core,” said Knight.

“Sometimes it can happen in the more rural areas by just being more efficient with the land you have.”

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BRANCHING OUT: Third Crossing Society, a group that has long advocated for a provincial highway connection between Vancouver Island and Alberta, has sent a letter to BC premier Christy Clark asking her to support the project. CONTRIBUTED IMAGE

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to take a close look at the society’s proposed route that would create a highway from Alberta to the Pacific Ocean, bypassing the congestion of the Lower Mainland and help Clark establish what the letter refers to as her “legacy, a Coquihalla for the coast.”

“People still talk about Bill Bennett, who brought us the Coquihalla Highway,” said Fribance.

Powell River-Sunshine Coast MLA Nicholas Simons said he supports

Crossing’s route, but they are not looking at it in the same context as the society is.”

Fribance said the society was initially disappointed with the fixedlink feasibility study’s terms of reference because they were thought to be “too limited.”

Since then the society has received correspondence from transportation and infrastructure minister Todd Stone addressing some of those concerns, he added.

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While residents on both sides of Jervis Inlet wait for the results of the provincial government’s fixedlink feasibility study, expected sometime later this month, Powell River’s Third Crossing Society has decided to step up its advocacy for its proposed highway link across the province.

Society president Gary Fribance sent an open letter, on behalf of the organization, to premier Christy Clark Tuesday, December 6, suggesting a “three-pronged prescription” to solving the problem of “large swaths of prime coastal real estate now hostage to our struggling coastal ferries operation.”

According to Fribance, the letter contains the same message the society has always had, “but we’re taking it to the premier, who we believe is the main decision maker on this sort of thing.”

the society’s efforts to raise greater awareness about the issue in the provincial capital. Simons said the group can take some credit for helping to raise the profile of the issue enough that government decided to spend the money on the initial scoping study.

“It’s only appropriate that they bring their case to the premier,” said Simons. “[The provincial government] are considering the Third

When the results of the study are released later this month, they will not include a definitive answer, but they will provide a cost-benefit analysis for each of the proposed linkages in the study. Fribance added that it is the society’s goal to have its Powell River road link stay in the feasibility study as it develops.

Fribance said he expects it to take between one to three years to complete the feasibility studies.

“We’re mindful there’s an election coming up in May, so the timing is good, I suppose,” he said. “The people who I’ve talked to say that ferries are the number-one issue in this riding.”

Simons said he is aware of the timing of the government’s look into the fixed-link feasibility, but it is shifting the focus off fixing the coastal ferry system.

“This discussion is succeeding in distracting us in immediate concerns with ferry service,” he said.

“That’s unfortunate.”

Simons said he can understand why the Sunshine Coast supported the idea of spending $250,000 to do the study, but he added that it would be “really good to ascertain whether an improvement in our ferry service would have the same effect.”

Farmers unify A merger of Powell River and District Agricultural Association and Powell River Farmers’ Institute will be finalized at an annual general meeting in February. Members of the agricultural association met Tuesday, December 6, to vote on a merger with the farmers’ institute.

Agricultural association president Gary de Casmaker said the results were unanimous among voters. That result, combined with the positive response from institute members last May, means the merged organization will elect an executive at the February meeting.

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The letter states that the threepronged approach would consist of building a highway from Sea-toSky Country to the Upper Sunshine Coast with a ferry connection to Vancouver Island, a bridge connection across Howe Sound and a “major overhaul” of BC Ferries to generate enough savings to pay for both infrastructure projects over a 10-year period.

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North Island-Powell River MP Rachel Blaney tabled a private-member bill in the House of Commons on Monday, December 5. If supported, Blaney’s bill will enshrine the right to housing in the Canadian Bill of Rights.

According to a statement from Blaney, the proposed legislation will bring federal law in line with Canada’s international treaties and put more pressure of governments to invest in affordable housing.

“For too long, successive governments have failed to ensure every Canadian has a roof over their head,” stated Blaney in a media release. “Across the country, people are struggling to find proper housing for a reasonable cost. The impacts of this are often downloaded onto municipalities that face the challenges with their community members daily. The federal government must do its fair share.”

Rights to housing have been supported in Canada’s international treaties since 1976, but parliament has not passed legislation affirming those rights.

The bill will be up for debate in the new year.

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Proposal to improve Tla’amin water First nation receives provincial grant for clean-energy project CHRIS BOLSTER reporter@prpeak.com

While job creation and economic development are important factors in Tla’amin Nation’s proposed hydroelectric project on Sliammon Lake, a more pressing issue is solving the first nation’s water troubles, said hegus

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BC Ministry of Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation a n n o u n c e d T u e s d a y, December 6, that Tla’amin had received $40,000 from the provincial government’s BC First Nations Clean Energy Business Fund to conduct a full feasibility study for a potential threemegawatt run-of-river project. The funding will help pay for the study of fish habitat in the project area and carry out geotechnical, archaeological and waterquality assessments.

Williams said the project has been in the works

for the past two years and it will help solve a number of water-related issues facing Tla’amin. He said if the study shows the project is feasible, the dam could be completed in the next three to five years.

“We know how important water is to everybody, so we’re really hoping this is going to be a positive project that increases our water supply and also helps the salmon, a valuable resource we depend on and cherish,” said Williams.

Aboriginal relations minister John Rustad stated in the announcement that this

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project, moving forward, showed the capability of the first nation to direct its own course.

“This proposed hydro project is a demonstration of their drive and focus to create a strong economic and environmentally responsible base for their community,” stated Rustad.

According to the ministry, the clean-energy business fund provides equity funding of up to $500,000 and capacity to develop funding of up to $50,000 to support first nations with feasibility studies or engagement with private sector proponents of clean-energy projects.

Williams said the first nation is following all the provincial requirements necessary in establishing a run-of-theriver power project.

“Right now, our vision is to

sell power into the grid, but if that fails, then maybe we just look at doing a Tla’amin community power project,” he said.

Teeshoshum, formerly known as Sliammon Reservation Number 1, receives its water supply through a water main system connected to a small weir-type dam on Sliammon Lake, built by Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) more than 30 years ago.

Recently, particularly during dry summers, the community has faced water shortages. With the treaty implementation last April, the federal department wanted to “reduce its liability” with the aging infrastructure and was going to remove it, said Williams.

Since the first nation would have to replace the

dam, the thought was to increase its size slightly to hold more water in the lake, install a turbine to generate power and fix the water mains that supply the community’s water-treatment plant, he said.

Selling the power is not the principle reason for the development, he said.

“We thought we could accomplish a number of things for our people,” he said. “In the summer the creek turns into a trickle pretty quick.”

Sliammon Creek flows from S li ammon L ake.

Rebuilding the dam would allow the first nation to better regulate the amount of water in the creek, helping spawning salmon return to lay their eggs. Williams said that would allow for untreated water to be used at the hatchery as well.

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1. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 6 Tatlow Street, 7100 block RCMP received a report of a theft from a vehicle parked on a property. A vintage 1950s Craftsman socket set in a steel case was stolen.

2. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 9 Cumberland Place, 4400 block 1. AUGUST 20 RCMP received a report of an overnight 7300 block Duncan Street theft from a parked, unlocked motor vehicle.

At approximately 4:15 am Powell River An orange Husqvarna-372 chainsaw was RCMP attended a break and enter at a stolen. business. A MacBook laptop computer was stolen from the business. Police 3. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 9 continue to investigate and anyone Selkirk Avenue, 3800 block with information on this crime is asked RCMP received a report from a homeowner to contact RCMP at 604.485.6255 or who observed an unknown, suspicious Crimestoppers at 1.800.222.TIPS (8477). person lurking around a residence on Wednesday, December 7, which activated 2. AUGUST 23 the home’s security lights. The homeowner 4700 Joyce Avenue observed footprints in the snow in the yard At 11:45 pm an RCMP officer was the following morning. making patrols when he observed a green recycle bin on fire in the alley 4. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10 behind a retail store. The fire department Mackenzie Avenue, 3600 block attended and promptly extinguished the RCMP received a report of a theft from fire. There was no damage to the building an unlocked motor vehicle that occurred or surrounding property. Anyone with overnight. Stolen items include a wallet information about this incident is asked with identification and a small amount of to contact RCMP at 604.485.6255 or cash.

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Changes are in store for how Powell River Regional District board discusses and debates issues regarding rural services.

Regional district chief administrative officer Al Radke provided the board’s Thursday, December 8, committee of the whole meeting with a report on the mechanics of its rural services committee, one of four standing committees of the board.

Board chair and Electoral Area A director Patrick Brabazon told the meeting that he requested the report after three years of concerns raised by municipal directors not present at rural committee meetings, but who are expected to vote on recommendations that arise from discussions at those meetings.

“Since the chair of the board has to decide once a year on what standing committees we’ll have,” said Brabazon, “we’ll try a year without rural services and see how it works.”

The committee consists of directors from all the electoral areas, except the municipal directors. Three quarters of the recommendations that come out of rural services, which are voted on at the board level, include the expectation of municipal directors casting a ballot, according to Radke’s report.

Electoral Area D director and rural services

committee chair Sandy McCormick said she feels she should be “defending the right of rural directors to have their little fiefdoms,” but understands times have changed.

“Municipal directors have every reasonable expectation to be privy to discussions on items they are expected to vote on,” said McCormick.

Electoral Area C director Colin Palmer said he does not support the move, but he sees that it will happen regardless. Palmer said he does not understand why municipal directors cannot read minutes from the committee meeting to find out what happened.

“There’s every opportunity right now for city directors to know what’s going on, to be assured that money and legal things are not out of line,” said Palmer.

Alternate Electoral Area B director Alan Rebane said he had “mixed feelings” about the proposed change.

Municipal director CaroleAnn Leishman, responding to Palmer’s comment, explained that reading the minutes does not provide enough information to give her and fellow municipal director Russell Brewer the sense of what the discussion consisted of, or what electoral area directors’ issues were.

Leishman said she supported the idea of bringing the rural services discussions into committee of the whole.

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PLUS ONE: Powell River’s third marijuana dispensary, West Coast Medicinal Dispensary, opened its storefront on Marine Avenue under the scrutiny of city officials and local law enforcement. CHRIS BOLSTER PHOTO

city has been watching as West Coast Medicinal Dispensary has been renovating its space in preparation for opening.

The dispensary’s owners have yet to apply for a city business licence to open a storefront, said Knight. The city’s building inspector is keeping an eye on any renovations that would require a permit, he added.

Knight oversees issuing of both types of permits under delegated authority from city council.

“At the end of the day, the city still won’t issue a business licence because we can’t be endorsing something that is still technically illegal,” said Knight.

“Even though we’re aware there are several [dispensaries in the city], we’re not going to allow validation of their businesses by issuing business licences.”

The city has hired land-use planning consultant Odete Pinho to help the planning department draft a report on possible amendments to city bylaws that would regulate the storefronts, similar to those undertaken in other cities in the province.

Knight said his department has the budget to perform amendments that would regulate the dispensaries.

“We’re just waiting,” said Knight, “to get the go-ahead to do it from the chief administrative officer.”

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Powell River RCMP and city officials are keeping their eyes on the city’s third medical-marijuana dispensary.

West Coast Medicinal Dispensary opened its Marine Avenue storefront on Wednesday, December 7, at the former location of the Jailhouse Cafe.

With shades drawn over its front windows, a neon open sign flashes and, on the sidewalk out front, a sandwich board advertises an on-staff doctor for consultations.

RCMP staff sergeant Rod Wiebe said police continue to treat all Powell River dispensaries in the same regard.

“Our position on all dispensaries operating in town is that they are illegal and we will investigate accordingly,” said Wiebe. “I cannot comment on ongoing investigations.”

Across the country, dispensaries have opened up in advance of expected changes to federal law to make cannabis legal for medical and recreational use.

Two other dispensaries are currently operating in Powell River, WeeMedical Dispensary Society on Marine Avenue and Grassroots Botanicals Wellness Cooperative on Willingdon Avenue.

WeeMedical opened its storefront in April, while Grassroots has been open since January 2015. Last May, WeeMedical was raided by police and contents of the shop were seized by authorities.

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Shop local We are all well aware that Christmas is a highly commercialized holiday.

No matter how much we try to make it about celebrating family and friends, most people always end up shopping for gifts at some point.

Even those brave enough to forgo gift-giving traditions and stay away from holiday shopping altogether usually have to purchase at least a couple of presents at some point before all of the unwrapping begins. Regardless of whether we love Christmas shopping or loathe it, shopping local is so important.

Unfortunately, according to some local businesspeople, sales are down so far this season. This could be due to a combination of economic factors, including the growing popularity of online shopping, or just a case of more last-minute shoppers at local stores this year. After all, December 25 seems to be creeping up on us faster than ever.

Many arguments can Shopping local is not just about be made for online shopkeeping money in Powell River. ping, and a It’s about recognizing that the limitless selecbusiness owners, craftspeople tion at your fingertips is and artisans right here in our city most obvishould be constantly celebrated for the ous one, but, their skill, knowledge and talent. as some local business owners point out, most of what can be found online can be also be found here, and if not, it can be special-ordered through Powell River businesses at close to the same price.

Shopping local is not just about keeping money in Powell River. It’s about recognizing that the business owners, craftspeople and artisans right here in our city should be constantly celebrated for their skill, knowledge and talent.

Those willing to deviate from Christmas lists that include mass-marketed items will find a bevy of local artists and crafters whose handmade gifts are something that will be cherished for much longer than the latest gizmo or gadget.

And if you are buying presents for family members who live out of town, what better way to bring a piece of Powell River along with you than supporting locally made products from local businesses?

As the pressure to buy presents mounts for the holiday season, it can be liberating to realize that a big part of the present-buying experience can be about celebrating our own community and the people in this town who work hard every day.

Amazing people are here selling and making amazing things. All we need to do is look around (and maybe start shopping a bit earlier next year).

Jason Schreurs, publisher/editor

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By Elke Sager After reading so much about the After a brief discussion about the dates. At the first sign of early lack of health-care services here equipment my husband would re- release, our nurse practitioner arin Powell River, I’d love to share quire once he returned home, the ranged for a handicapped parking occupational therapist walked in sign. Did I mention the wonderour very different experience.

Our story began at 4 am one with it, along with the completed ful, attentive nurses?

This experience proved to us morning, when my husband suf- documentation for the loan confered a severe stroke. After dial- tract with the Red Cross. He also that health care in Powell River ing 911, it took only 10 is truly first rate. With minutes for six attenforward thinking, most of dants to arrive, from both the challenges that occur This experience proved emergency and ambucan be overcome. to us that health care in lance services. We were Difficulty getting a doctor?

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LETTERS » Important issues Two articles in the December 7 issue of the Peak highlight the confusion generated when they refer to BC’s gross domestic product (GDP) to highlight their points of view.

In the first case, the article on the Green Jobs BC Conference [“Conference pushes green economy,” December 7] cites BC Stats as stating that “oil, gas and mining-related jobs” account for only 3.4 per cent of BC’s GDP. First of all, the GDP for BC

is the value of all goods and services produced by our province. In 2015, our GDP was $250 billion. Therefore, 3.4 per cent equals $8.5 billion. That seems like a lot of money to me, and makes oil, gas, and mining very important industries.

In the second case [“ Viewpoint: Why CETA matters to Powell River,” November 30], an American study predicts a decrease of $20 billion to Canada’s GDP over seven years under the Canada-European Union

Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement.

Canada’s GDP in 2015 was over $1,550 billion, so a decrease of $20 billion (over seven years) would be 1.29 per cent, or 0.185 per cent per year (assuming the study is accurate).

My problem with such articles is simple. Let’s all be more honest when we start throwing around numbers and distorting them to bolster a particular viewpoint.

Any arguments against international trade ignore the

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incredibly important fact that Canada is a trading nation and our standard of living would deteriorate without trade.

I would prefer that Canada remain as a first-world nation for my children and grandchildren.

Brian White Algoma Avenue

Sewage solutions How many millions has City of Powell River spent on the Westview sewage treat-

ment plant [“City covets liquid-waste grant,” November 23]?

Wildwood and Townsite have maintained theirs with no major cost at all for all of these years. I realize the only major expansion has been in Westview, but if having plants in each area of town is working properly, leave it alone.

Build a second treatment plant in Westview where it belongs. How about that vacant eyesore property on Alberni Street? A closed

plant would not be an eyesore or smell. It would cost less than screwing up Wildwood and Townsite.

Does our mayor also want to extend a new sewage line to the property by the Italian Hall in Wildwood? I heard he even wants Tla’amin Nation to pump theirs up to Wildwood and then down to Townsite.

I can see one water system, but this sewage treatment is a totally different ball game.

K.D. Scott Manson Avenue

Letters to the Editor/Viewpoint

BY ISABEL SUPINA

How can local businesses attract more customers for holiday shopping?

The Peak publishes all letters it receives regarding the stories on its pages, as long as letters are signed, dated, and include the writer’s address and a daytime telephone number for verification. We do not publish anonymous letters.

The exceptions are those letters which may be libellous, in bad taste, or describe an incident involving other people which, to be fair, 9 Wednesday.April 2.2014 | Powell River Peak » prpeak.com should allow both sides to be aired in a news story.

EMMA WETHERILL MARA DECKER SETH MORRIS SHAYLENE HOGAN CHRIS BROWN Letters should not exceed Thunder Bay Road Cranberry Street Willow Avenue Lang Bay Road Alberni Street 350 words and Viewpoints Post online more, put up More advertisement on More exterior decorating, More Christmas deals and Paint weird, unique must be approximately signs, have contests or are the local media websites likesized lights, or a Santa discounts draw moreit will things. your March 26]. of tothe lake multi-Express pickups and SUVs that “values” current the500learning a words. The Peak reserves the even free hugs.

Everyone and more advertisement Claus, or even some people into looking around Christmas spirit through He claims that the “peace, Stephen Harper it is dangerous for children ply very fast like it has for governtive right to edit based on taste,dialogue loves free hugs! around town for different interactive Christmas at a store that maybe they art for all to enjoy. legality, clarity, and length. years. The root system is order and good govern- ment, to which Weston is reach true reco It was with great sadness games in crosswalks, since most local events and sales. by donation. haven’t been in yet.

Opinions expressed in that we read about the re- of these vehicles have im- very hardy. You cannot kill ment of Canada” will be a member, truly uphold- Claudia Medina Letters to the Editor and cent death of the 62-year- paired visibility directly in the weed. undermined by a treaty ing when first nations Viewpoints and are thoseMarine of the Avenue writers and do not necesOnce the lake is cleared that allows Tla’amin to ex- other citizens who want to old newcomer to Powell front of the vehicle. That sarily reflect the opinions of River who was struck by is why such vehicles are out you can start fresh, re- ercise laws that are rooted protect Canada’s environThe Peak or its employees.

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Pedestrian accident

stock with trout and make in traditional systems of an SUV on Joyce Avenue banned in Europe. [“Pedestrian succumbs to I would like to think that it a nice swimming hole governance that have ex6« VIEWPOINT injuries,” March 21].

Powell River may some day like it was before. Now it is isted for millennia before minimal cost.aPowell River Stroke stant solution, as it was in our case. ciansthe and patients the use of technology. swamp, not good for I moved with my wife and wake up to cost Canadain was even a remote the or grave injusRecovery Club can be another great help No speech therapists?

There are mulI would like to thank all our outtwo small children to Powell tice it is doing its pedestri- public. concept. To lumpof together tiple apps for iPads and iPhones catering in that area. standing caregivers and confirm how We need to make Sharia law, Québécois law, River in 2005 and spent the an population by failing to to any type of speech impediment at no What is needed is to educate more physi- thankful and blessed we are to live here better part of seven years address the many chronic Cranberry Lake nice again and other “local” laws into living there. traffic safety problems in and it can be done once the this context betrays a limited understanding of the One of the main reasons I the city, but after having lilies are out of the lake. systemic inequalities that wanted to leave was because lived there for seven years, Cliff Lang this treaty is aiming to adthe community’s lead- I don’t hold out much hope. Squamish, BC ers have never shown the Raymond MacLeod Cushing dress and rectify—inequalislightest interest in improv- North Vancouver ties such as the Indian Act, Ignorance harms ing traffic flow and enforcean aspect of Canadian law In response to MP John that was established to subment to ensure the safety Cranberry Lake Weston’s opposition to the jugate, control, distort and of the many children and Lilies have taken over the wording of the Tla’amin limit the rights and freeseniors who walk and bike lake; we all understand the (Sliammon) First Nation doms of Aboriginal peoples, in the community.

It is frightening to walk infestation of the matter treaty, I am disturbed by and which continues to this down Joyce, with its narrow [“Water lilies create cause his lack of awareness and day. sidewalks and no green buf- for concern,” March 26]. knowledge of the historical When Canadian laws fer or parking lane between Now, the only way you will context of the treaty pro- existed to criminalize trapedestrians and the many get rid of them is not by cess, especially with regard ditional ceremonies and full-sized pickups and SUVs clipping them—you have to the tremendously nega- customs, to tear apart famibarreling down the road, to put a dredge on a small tive impacts of colonization lies, and deny Aboriginal usually well above the speed barge and haul the garbage and unjust Canadian laws peoples the right to vote, Letters notindividuals exceed 350 on should first nation out of the lake, roots and limit. whatwords “values”and exactly were [“Weston the Canadian lily and communities So many people in Powell all. Once the root of the government viewpoints must be approximately 500 words River drive late-model full- takes hold of the bottom speaks against treaty,” trying to uphold? And what

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ment for future generations What is the are under surveillance and labelled terrorists? What planning with in beautiful River.gov- recycling [“Cha “values” arePowell the Harper Elke Sager is a longtime residentfor recyc ernment upholding Powell whenRiverrizon who feels positive about health-care options enacting Bill C-45, which 5]? available in the city.

Between the again undermines first nations’ sovereignty and pro- and then recyc tection for the land and wa- happening? Po clean town. If i ter that sustain us?

If Weston is concerned ficult for folks, with the “most vulnerable” all the beautifu members of Canadian so- garbage. This ciety, why does his politi- all the work lik cal party actively seek out (Bloody Old M free trade agreements with Squad has don Europe and China that will to make the tr effectively render our own clean for those laws, national or local, null River and out and void in the face of trade see and hike.

When some tribunals that favour corpobroken, please rate interests?

Powell River But what troubles me most of all, after reading tell the gove the article, is that Weston’s want it left alo problematic understanding to remain the of first nations’ issues only Sunshine Coas serves to fan the flames of Gloria Riley ignorance that undermine Marine Avenue

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When first nations artist Ivan Rosypskye was attending school in Powell River, there was “nothing like this class.”

The class he spoke of is the Paddle Project, available to Brooks Secondary School students because of a new timetable and structure that allows for study in a particular subject they are passionate about.

The class is called an X-block course, or a “passion block.” The paddle project is an opportunity for seven students who chose to undertake an inquiry into the many purposes of the traditional first nations paddle that propelled canoes on coastal waters for millennia.

“I love the metaphor of the paddle and moving forward together,” said Brooks teacher and class facilitator Ryan Barfoot. “I love

the conversations around reconciliation, I love the opportunities and teaching the moments that are presented through this project.”

As a social study, the paddle project raises many questions in class, such as how and where paddles are used, what their traditional role is, the different purposes they were used for and how to say “paddle” in the Tla’amin language.

According to Barfoot, students are becoming more educated about first nations and how they lived along the Pacific Northwest coast.

Barfoot has invited first nations educators and mentors from the community, such as Rosypskye, into the class.

Rosypskye said he tells students his own stories as a first nations person and guides them in carving their first cedar paddle. He was denied these lessons when he was going to school in Powell River, he said.

“I was so naive, thinking I was going to learn about native culture,” said Rosypskye. “There was nothing, they skipped the native culture. I didn’t like school, I saw through it. I didn’t trust it.”

Now, Rosypskye said he is able to tell his story to students through his life experiences and his art.

“I’m able to tell them the truth about residential schools,” he said, adding that he is able to be more candid than teachers would be. “The history about how I was brought up, my culture, feeling that I was ripped off, not understanding why white people own everything, the prime land, why do they have the best jobs?”

Barfoot said that by the end of the class, when students have completed carving their paddles, they will have a much better understanding of the concept of reconciliation.

“There are a few things that are unique about carving a paddle,” he said. “It’s symbolic; moving forward together in reconciliation, being in the same boat together.”

According to Tla’amin educator Louise Dominick, who works with student support instruction at Brooks, the young carvers also learn about themselves.

“They learn about the patience, the teachings of the wood and developing,” said Dominick. “In our tradition,

if you make something, the first time you give it away, so it comes back to you all the time. That’s part of our teachings.”

Brooks student Dakota Gustafson, 14, said she wants to know how to make a paddle because of her Tla’amin heritage.

“I decided to take this class to learn more about my culture,” said Gustafson. “I’ve learned a little bit about how they made paddles back then, especially learning how the wood guides you.”

According to Barfoot, the ceremonial element of gifting a paddle, after all of the energy, passion, difficulty and frustrations in carving it, is a difficult concept for a young person in the 21st century to grasp.

“They put so much time and energy into it,” he said.

“It’s this beautiful dance between the work and the sharpening of the knives, and the carving of the wood, and then the pausing, and the reflection, and the conversations, and back to the carving.”

At the end of it all, the lesson learned, according to Rosypskye, is simple and that is “you can’t go very far without a paddle.”

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Meal delivery service closes doors

Myles Gray

Decline in subscribers leads to difficult decision for board of directors DAVID BRINDLE comunity@prpeak.com

thing imaginable.

“It’s great that supermarkets have all of these meals available for people who don’t want to cook, or can’t cook,” said Cattermole.

She also said that, because Meals on Wheels food was provided by Sodexo, Powell River General Hospital’s food-service producer, it was not very appetizing.

Another reason to cease operations is that the organization’s executive has reached a point where it would like to step down and pass the torch to some new and younger volunteers, but that search has been unsuccessful.

“It’s very, very hard to give it up, but things do have to come to an end,” said Cattermole, who has been with Meals on Wheels for 26 years. She started out as a driver and leaves with many memories and friendships.

“You have a client that you go to for years and years and they pass away,” she said.

“What happens is they usually go into the hospital and we hear they’ve passed away and you think, ‘Gee, I’ve

been delivering for 10 years to that person.’ They almost seem like a relative or friend.

It’s sad.”

Normally, at this time of year, the group would have a Christmas gathering but, according to Cattermole, their hearts are just not in it after making the decision to stop serving residents.

“We all feel very bad about it,” she said. “We had a meeting at the beginning of November and decided that this was what we had to do.”

Cattermole said she has received a few replies to the letter she wrote to the society’s remaining clients last month.

According to Meals on Wheels coordinator Gay Vella, the loss of the program is also a loss to the volunteers who delivered the meals.

“A lot of them really love this program,” said Vella.

“They’ve made real connections with the clients.

Some of them have taken them into their homes for Christmas dinner. They go over and above.”

Cattermole said Meals on Wheels would not have

survived as long as it has in Powell River if not for the community’s generosity from organizations such as Royal Canadian Legion, Kiwanis and Lions clubs, Catholic Women’s League, Powell River Health-Care Auxiliary and others.

“The only way we could have kept running,” she said, “was the fact that we had all of these organizations and volunteers supporting us all these years.”

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After 45 years, Meals on Wheels will no longer be serving residents of Powell River.

According to the organization’s president, Elaine Cattermole, she wrote to the remaining clients in November advising them of the board of directors’ decision.

There has been a decline in the number of people subscribing to the service over the years. Meals on Wheels used to deliver prepared meals to an average of 35 to 45 people, three times a week. That number has dwindled to 14.

“At one time, we had so many people wanting Meals on Wheels that we actually had to ask for a doctor’s letter to say these people should get it,” said Cattermole. “That had to be about 20 years ago.”

Cattermole said she attributes the decline to a few factors. One of the biggest can be found in the frozenfood section of the local supermarket. When Meals on Wheels started in Powell River 45 years ago, prepared meal selections at the grocery store were limited, she said. Now, there is every-

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When Bob Stutt stepped out of the door at Willingdon Creek Village on Saturday, December 10, he said, “That’s a good-looking team.”

He was referring to a team of horses hitched to a wagon, with his son, Dave Stutt, holding the reins. They were there for a special occasion: Bob’s 102nd birthday, which he will officially celebrate on December 20.

According to Fred Stutt, it was his brother Dave’s idea to bring the horses down from Barrier, BC, where he lives, so their dad could see them and take a ride up front in the buckboard for his birthday. Because he lives in Powell River, it was Fred’s job to coordinate everything.

“He’s been looking for his horses ever since he moved into Willingdon,” said Fred. “So my brother said he’d bring them down.”

According to Bob’s grandson, Mark Ralko, the plan started to come together about eight months ago.

“It’s pretty awesome to be able to have the means to bring it together,” said Ralko.

Fred said his father moved into Willingdon Creek a year ago and, almost every morning, he

would ask the staff who was taking care of the horses. According to Fred, the staff would tell him the horses were fine.

“Well, now they’re here,” he said.

The team drew a lot of attention for the special occasion, and Bob did not ride alone.

Family and many friends came to wish him well and some Willingdon Creek residents braved the wintery day to ride in the back of the wagon, sitting on hay bales.

According to Ralko, Bob is originally from Wapella, Saskatchewan, one of those prairie towns where not much is left. He arrived in Powell River in 1939.

“Less than four months after he started at the mill he was shipped overseas,” said Ralko.

“He had two years of training in England, then went to North Africa and up through Italy. He had met my grandma, Freda, before he left and married her when he came back.”

The couple had four children and there are now a total of 23 children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren across four generations.

According to Ralko, his grandfather ran horse teams on the prairie and he and his uncle have carried on the tradition.

“It runs in the family,” he said.

Ralko’s uncle Dave got into horses when he still lived in Powell River. He has been doing it for 20 or 30 years and once ran 30 horses at one time. Ralko has been at it for eight years.

When the ride was over, Bob said, “It was pretty good,” and Ralko added that his grandfather was happy in the moment.

SPECIAL GIFT: Willingdon Creek Village resident Bob Stutt recently celebrated his 102nd birthday with a ride in a horse-drawn wagon, courtesy of his children and grandchildren.

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An emotional and nervous captain Alyssa Paemoller officially took command of Powell River’s 2781 Royal Canadian Army Cadet Corps, British Columbia Regiment (Duke of Connaught’s Own) on Wednesday, December 7.

“It is very emotional because this is a big step for me,” said Paemoller. “I’m excited, but I’m also extremely nervous. It’s going to take some time to get used to, but I have great staff who will help me.”

Lieutenant Alan Walker transferred command to Paemoller at Timberlane Barracks before an assembly of officers, cadets, volunteers and families. Despite her nervousness, Paemoller said she is ready for the task ahead.

“I’ve done my fair share in the cadet program,” she said.

“I joined when I was 12, in the year 2000, as an air ca-

det here in Powell River and I was with them for seven years. Lieutenant Walker was one of my officers, so I’ve know him since I was very young; it’s great to have that work relationship.”

Walker had been in temporary command of the army cadets. He had been preparing to take command of the sea cadets corps in Powell River a few years ago when things changed.

“At that point I was ready to take command of the sea cadet corps here, but the army cadet corps commanding officer was retiring and they had no other officers to take his place, so they asked me to take over temporary command of the army cadets; that was five years ago.”

With Paemoller taking command, Walker will now transition back to sea cadets.

Paemoller was raised in Powell River and spent her youth as a member of 22 Red Knight Royal Canadian

Air Cadet Squadron prior to starting her military career in 2008. She has worked primarily with air cadet squadrons in Powell River and on Vancouver Island.

“I’ve decided to make the transition to army, which was the best decision,” she said. “Switching from blue to green was difficult as I’d been in a blue uniform for 16 years. This is where I want to be and I am ready.”

Paemoller credits the cadet program with making her the person she is today.

“I would not have the confidence, strength or ability to be able to do what I do without this program,” she said.

According to Paemoller, growing up in a small town such as Powell River could have led her astray.

“The cadet program prevented me from doing that.” she said. “It kept me out of trouble.”

Paemoller’s appointment is her first as a commanding officer.

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Library adds material for new shelves

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BOOK BUYERS: Gary Shilling, president of Powell River Friends of the Library, and Rebecca Burbank, assistant chief librarian at Powell River Public Library, with just some of the new books that will be featured in the new library location. So far, the organization has raised $50,000 of a targeted $100,000 for the purchase of new books. DAVID BRINDLE PHOTO

you have an expansion and all of a sudden there are new shelves that might be empty,” said Burbank.

From the $50,000, Burbank said the library has spent $35,000 on books to meet community needs with the increase in the size of the collection.

“Primarily, it’s been on all the big things people like to read,” she said. “We wanted to have some fresher things on the shelves in a couple of areas. We’ve kept it to print material.”

According to Trousdell, it was Burbank who had the idea for a “pop-up” library above the new library’s future location at Crossroads Village Shopping Centre.

Titles Burbank has purchased are ready for the public to browse and borrow at the pop-up, Tuesdays through Thursdays from 10 am-2 pm.

Burbank said the influx of cash from Friends of the Library was a great opportunity to grow areas of the current collection that the public has shown a lot

of interest in. Previously, funds were not available to increase areas such as easy readers for children, where the library has now doubled the size of that collection.

“It’s a genre of books that bridges the gap between picture books and children’s chapter books,” she said. “So when kids are learning to read on their own it’s one of those natural progressions.

We find that kids and parents will come in and take an armful.”

The library has held back some funds to purchase additional books next year, said Burbank, as well as DVDs, CDs and video games.

According to Burbank, Friends of the Library’s fundraising success and the arrival of new books has been a big morale boost for the library and its staff, as most of the news coming from the delayed project has been bad.

“The good news has been wonderful,” she said. “It’s been great to be able to share that with staff, the Friends of the Library and celebrate this win for the li-

brary, and also tell the public that we know we’re not in the new space yet, but we have something new for when they come; we’re happy with that.”

According to Trousdell, the 8x8 paintings that did not sell at the show are on display at the pop-up library and can be purchased for $88 each.

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With all the controversy and delays surrounding Powell River’s new public library, there is some good news about what libraries are for: books.

Recently, Powell River Friends of the Library, an organization that raises funds on behalf of the library to promote literacy, learning and public awareness, held its second 8x8 Anonymous Art Show and Sale at 32 Lakes Coffee Roasters and Café.

According to Ann Trousdell, the organization’s treasurer, the event caught on with people last year and a combined $12,000 was raised this year and last.

“It couldn’t have been more successful,” said Trousdell. “I was flabbergasted.”

Money raised goes directly toward purchasing new books for the new library.

“In early 2015, once we knew we were getting a new library and it was going to be three times the size of the current library, we committed to raising $100,000 for the new collection,” said Trousdell. To date, $50,000 has been raised.

According to assistant chief librarian Rebecca Burbank, the money is for what is being referred to as the “opening day collection.”

“It is library speak for a collection raised for a new library location, or when

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CULTURE »

Morrison opens new art exhibit DAVID BRINDLE community@prpeak.com

For as long as she can remember, Autumn Skye Morrison has felt an urgency and duty to transmit through her artwork, which is where the name for her upcoming show comes from.

Transmission: New Works

by Autumn Skye, opens Thursday, December 15, at Space Gallery on Marine Avenue.

“The exhibit will be a collection of approximately 20 paintings, all recent, within the last year or two, and some as new as a few days old,” said Morrison.

“I have some brand-new pieces that I’m excited to unveil, as well as a couple of mixed-media sculptures and some fun, new wearable art pieces and other inspiring products.”

Morrison is a recognizable figure in Powell River’s art scene as co-founder of Vale Society, an artists’ collective.

She is a night owl, by her own admission, who paints deep into the morning hours because, she said, it has always been a potently creative time for her.

“I hear from many other artists that it is for them, too,” she said. “It may be the darkness and the silence that helps to focus intent and attention, like a single flame in

a dark room, or it may be the fact that most other people around are asleep and in dream realms, adding magic and imagination to the collective consciousness.”

Describing Morrison’s work is difficult. It is a celebration of the mystical, feminine and human. Some of her pieces are socially inspired and political, others are spiritual.

One of her new paintings is dramatic in its exploration of a political theme.

Entitled, Liberty, it features a female figure draped in the flags of many nations. She said it is directly inspired by recent events in the United States.

“I began the piece in the couple of days leading up to the US election,” she said.

“At the time I didn’t intend it to be related at all, thinking it was simply a figure draped in flowing fabric and assuming it would probably include some fantastical cosmic elements.”

Those cosmic elements are familiar themes in Morrison’s works and often an inspiration that guides her paintbrush. However, the esoteric is not so much the case with Liberty.

“I could feel the collective tension and weight of the election day nearing as the world prepared itself for the outcome, and what it would mean individu-

DEEP IN THE NIGHT: Autumn Skye Morrison’s latest solo art exhibit is called Transmission: New Works by Autumn Skye. As an artist, she finds her mystical inspiration in the dead of night. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

ally, socially and globally, no matter which side won,” she said. “I began to realize that I was painting Lady Liberty, and though she was weary with tear-stained cheeks, she was waking up, rising up and shedding the oppressive weight of nationalism, labelling and separation.”

Darlene Calwell, owner of Dancing Tree Gallery in Powell River, said she, like many, has a hard time describing Morrison’s work.

Morrison has a small, permanent exhibit alongside other local artists at Dancing Tree.

Calwell, who is a potter, said she is a big fan of Morrison, just as many people are around the world.

“I pick what I like and Skye’s personality and work is just phenomenal,” said Calwell. “She’s out there and just so good.”

Because each of her paintings is so “out there,” it is difficult to place Morrison in any genre because of who she is, said Calwell.

“I’ve seen other painters who can do five or six styles, but it’s not their personality and it shows in the work,” said Calwell.

According to Morrison, her paintings are not planned. She said she sees everything new that she creates not so much as a departure from previous work but as an arrival.

“I begin only with a loose idea, or a seed of a concept,” she said. “As a painting develops and evolves, new elements or symbols come to mind intuitively. I do not cling to what is already on the canvas and often will spend many hours working on something, only to then suddenly know I need to paint over it or change it

into something else.”

Morrison said that while her art is difficult to label, she will often describe it as a reflection, or a mirror, and that is what she hopes viewers will see in her work.

“As people stand before my paintings, it’s my hope that they receive some deepened understanding of themselves or the world around them,” she said, “and that they find some sense of inner peace, empowerment and healing.”

For more information on Morrison’s work, go to autumnskyemorrison.com.

Musician fine-tunes album Ron Campbell has been part of Powell River’s music scene since he was 13 years old, when he played snare drum with his high school band. Campbell is about to release his sixth album, the latest one with his band The Blues Busters, entitled The Main Event. It includes 16 tracks, all originals, some old and some new, written by Campbell’s longtime collaborator Dennis Fox. When did you get into music?

Somebody bought me a set of bongo drums when I was eight years old and I started banging away, playing along to my parents’ Harry Belafonte records.

When I was 13, The Beatles came on The Ed Sullivan Show, which was really when I decided this was what I want to do with my life. I just thought that sound was so

exciting and so cool; I wanted to do that.

When did you switch from percussion to guitar?

Drums were my main influence for quite a while and then it was piano. In the last 20 years or so it has been guitar.

When are you releasing the new album?

Everything is recorded and now it’s about mixing it, tweaking it and making it as good as it can be. I tend to be quite a perfectionist about that. The very first album I ever did was recorded live off the floor; no overdubbing, no special tricks and everything was just one take. This one is the opposite. I’m really taking care to make sure everything is as perfect as it can be. There’s a lot of finicky stuff in the mixing and mastering and trying to get everything as perfect as I can get it.

Is the Blues Busters the only thing that occupies your time?

I’m also playing lead guitar for Denis and the Menaces. Denis and the Menaces is Denis Tanguay’s band. Sometimes it’s hard to keep track and we have to say, “Okay, which one are we talking about?

Dennis Fox, my longtime collaborator and musical partner, or Denis Tanguay?

What do you think of the new talent emerging in Powell River?

It’s great. I’m really happy to see the young guys coming along. Jasper Sassaman, Lukah Bouchard, Ben Wayne Kyle and all those young guys. I look at them and kind of see myself 50 years ago.

You’ve been in the business a long time. Are you content?

Absolutely. I’m totally living the dream.

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DAVID BRINDLE community@prpeak.com

TAKE A PEAK: Ron Campbell

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BUSINESS »

Store owners compete for sales Retail outlets encourage shoppers to buy local instead of online DAVID BRINDLE community@prpeak.com

With the countdown to Christmas underway, some of Powell River’s retailers are hoping for last-minute holiday sales after seeing a decrease so far in local shopping.

“Sales are definitely down,” said Powell River Outdoors owner Sam Sansalone. “We all get worried that sales are down, but generally in December it picks up quite a bit.”

Rob Reed, owner of Rockit Music, where sales are also slower than last year, and Sansalone agreed that one reason for the sluggishness is the same for local and global businesses:

online shopping.

“I’ve done my homework,” said Sansalone. “I see the product that comes in after the fact, because we either have to show people how to use it, service it or it’s not the right thing.”

Similar situations arise at Rockit Music. According to Reed, some people just prefer not to shop in stores.

“What we get quite often is people coming down, trying the product out and then buying online, even though we’re the same price as anybody in Canada,” he said.

Online shopping can be convenient around Christmas. If weather is a factor, purchases can be made in the comfort of home and delivered directly to the recipients.

However, online shopping can also be local. In some cases, the money stays in town and circulates throughout the local economy, which is the business model for Canadian Tire stores.

“Our online shopping with Canadian Tire is still shopping local,” said Michelle Hodgkinson-Kristof, owner/operator of the national chain store in Powell River.

“The customer will purchase something online and the local store that receives the product for the customer, or where the customer picks it up, actually gets credit for the sale, so online shopping is still shopping local.”

Hodgkinson-Kristof said her Christmas sales are positive so far this year.

According to Canadian Federation of Independent Business, local shopkeepers, restaurateurs and retailers, service providers and professionals spend their dollars in the community, paying for salaries, supplies, rent, taxes and utilities.

“Our rent doesn’t change,” said Sansalone. “Our bills don’t change, but sales go down. First thing is the staff gets cut; you have to start cutting.”

An advantage local busi-

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SHOPPING DAYS: Some Powell River businesses are reporting a drop in Christmas shopping revenue from last year. For most, one big reason is online shopping. They say their message is to buy local. DAVID BRINDLE PHOTO

nesses have over national retailers and “big box” stores is knowing what people want.

Armitage Mens Wear owner Ron Armitage has been in business for 27 years and said online shopping has not impacted his store. His holiday shopping sales are up this year.

Armitage said he attributes it to “listening to our customers, figuring what they want and getting the stuff in that they’re looking for.”

December is a significant month for small businesses, when a substantial amount of annual revenue is made, which is necessary to weather the slowdown in shopping during the first quarter of the new year.

“Luckily, a lot of business-

es in town have been here for a long time; they have their core following, which is great,” said Sansalone.

“That’s what keeps us going and that’s why we appreciate it. It’s important to keep those people. Another good thing for Powell River is that there are a lot of new people in town and they really support local business.”

According to City of Powell River manager of economic development Scott Randolph, it is important not to underestimate the impact of shopping local in December, or any month, for that matter. Randolph said new residents are attracted to Powell River, in part, because of a thriving small business environment.

Sansalone and Randolph said this is also a time of year when local businesses contribute to the region’s economic health through community involvement.

“The small business sector contributes heavily to community organizations, events and clubs,” said Randolph.

Sansalone said local charities and organizations do not go to Vancouver Island for donations and Vancouver Island businesses do not do much for Powell River.

“People have to realize when you go to the hockey game and watch the Powell River Kings, you’re not cheering for Campbell River,” said Sansalone. “You cheer for your town; why not shop for your town?”

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SPORTS »

Kings hold on to second place Hockey club struggles with player absences and sickness throughout lineup DAVID BRINDLE community@prpeak.com

After a pair of weekend home games against Alberni Valley Bulldogs, Powell River Kings settled for two points and a series split. Kings won the opening game 5-4 on Friday, December 9, and lost 4-2 the following evening.

According to head coach Kent Lewis, in the loss, Kings were fantastic in the first period, closing out the initial 20 minutes with a 2-0 lead, but a terrible second period led to three unanswered Alberni goals.

The home team was unable to recover in the final 20 minutes.

“We turned the puck over an excessive amount and it was an uncharacteristic game,” said Lewis. “We’ve had ugly games against them all year. We haven’t taken them seriously and haven’t had good games against them.”

Kings have won five of the six games against the Bulldogs so far this season.

Lewis said Alberni deserves credit for working hard to catch Nanaimo Clippers for fourth place in BC Hockey League (BCHL) Island Division standings.

Bulldogs are currently in the basement of the divi-

sion, four points back of the Clippers.

As a result of weekend results around the league, Kings fell to seven points behind first place Victoria Grizzlies but remain alone in second place, five points ahead of Cowichan Valley Capitals, with 43 points from 21 wins, 13 losses and one overtime loss.

On Friday, Kings forward Tristan Mullin scored a hat-trick, including the winner in the second overtime period.

“He put himself in a position to be an option for deflections and we had a huge penalty kill in overtime that led to an overtime goal,” said Lewis.

According to the coach, with key players Carter Turnbull and Kyle Betts playing for Canada West at the 2016 World Junior A Challenge, Kings have played with a shortened bench, winning one and losing two in their absence.

Several of the other players have been playing while sick.

“We’ve been hit pretty good with whatever virus has hit us and had a moment in the dressing room on Friday when, just before game time, [goaltender] Mitch Adamyk had an episode; it wasn’t pretty,” said Lewis. “We’ve been battling some things. We have to get healthy and get this bug through our club. It’s hit eight guys right now and I don’t know if it’s going to hit 21.”

In the league scoring race, Kings rookie Cam Donaldson is still in the BCHL’s top 10 and is tied with four other players in

NEXT GAMES THURSDAY, DECEMBER 15 6:30 pm • South Surrey Arena vs Surrey Eagles FRIDAY, DECEMBER 16 7 pm • Royal LePage Place vs West Kelowna Warriors SATURDAY, DECEMBER 17 7 pm • Town Toyota Center vs Wenatchee Wild

KINGS BOX SCORES 20(W)-13(L)-1(OTL)-5(OTW)

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 9 vs ALBERNI VALLEY BULLDOGS SCORING Powell River Kings Alberni Valley Bulldogs

1st: 10:53 Tristan Mullin (16) ASST: Callum Volpe (17), Ian Ross (5) 18:44 Ben Berard (6) ASST: Curtis McCarrick (15), Johan Steen (11) 2nd: 9:21 Tristan Mullin (17) ASST: Liam Lawson (17), Jonny Evans (21) (PP) 3rd: 14:46 Jake Kohlhauser (1) ASST: Johan Steen (12) 2nd OT: 0:27 Tristan Mullin (18) ASST: Callum Volpe (18), Jonny Evans (22) (PP) SHOTS 1 2 3 OT1 OT2 TOTAL Powell River Kings 7 16 9 4 3 39 Alberni Valley Bulldogs 10 11 11 3 0 35 GOALTENDER TOI SV/SH ON OFF Brian Wilson (W) 65:57 31/35 1st/0:00 2nd OT/0:57

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10 vs ALBERNI VALLEY BULLDOGS SCORING 1 2 3 TOTAL PP Powell River Kings 2 0 0 2 0 / 5 Alberni Valley Bulldogs 0 3 1 4 0 / 2 1st: 1:41 Jonny Evans (18) ASST: Cam Donaldson (20) 16:48 Jake Kohlhauser (2) ASST: Curtis McCarrick (16), Jonny Evans (23) SHOTS 1 2 3 TOTAL Powell River Kings 14 7 13 34 Alberni Valley Bulldogs 5 14 6 25

HAND-EYE COORDINATION: Powell River Kings forward Ben Berard tips the puck on net during the second period of a BC Hockey League game against Alberni Valley Bulldogs at Hap Parker Arena on Saturday, December 10.

GOALTENDER TOI SV/SH ON OFF Brian Wilson (L) 38:59 21/24 1st/0:00 2nd/18:59

ALICIA BAAS PHOTO

game-winning goals. With 42 points, Donaldson is well ahead in the rookie scoring derby. Starting goalie Brian Wilson also remains in the top 10 among netminders.

Lewis said the team has not quite stepped up to fill the lineup holes created by the absences of Turnbull and Betts. He was able to watch

the pair in Canada West’s 6-2 win over Switzerland on Sunday, December 11.

“I wasn’t too impressed with Switzerland,” he said.

“It wasn’t a very good club, so the level of competition there isn’t what it used to be.”

The coach said Turnbull and Betts would do well at the tournament and they

have. Turnbull had an assist in the Switzerland game and against Russia on Monday, December 12, he played an exceptional game in a 5-3 loss. In the second period, he scored two goals, one shorthanded and the other on a power play, with Betts assisting on the latter.

Kings have been averaging

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below 700 fans per game at Hap Parker Arena, but the coach said the team has a loyal group of fans that can always grow. ”Do you want more fans?

Certainly you do,” he said.

“I know people who could make their way to the rink and support something that is very valuable to the community.”

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STUFF THE TRAILER

FOR POWELL RIVER ACTION CENTRE FOOD BANK Coast FM, City Transfer and Safeway are joining forces to fill a 36-foot trailer

Friday, December 2, through Friday, December 16 Come by and drop off food at Safeway to fill the trailer

THE GOAL

Fill a 36-foot City Transfer trailer with food

Coast FM, City Transfer and Safeway are joining forces to fill a 36-foot trailer for Powell River Action Centre Food Bank

THE FINAL STRETCH - THE BIG PUSH December 16 • 1–5 pm • Safeway parking lot Bobby Fields and Kim Wall will co-host their show live at Safeway, where Coast FM, City Transfer and Safeway are bringing their Stuff The Trailer event to a spectacular end.

Gitta May Nielson is entertaining us once again with her amazing talent, if you haven’t seen her, her voice will knock your socks off.

Drop by, bring your donation, enjoy the music, have a snack. It’s going to be a party!

The 36’ trailer is 80 per cent full, let’s fill it! Let’s make sure no one in Powell River goes hungry.

At 5 pm on Friday, City Transfer is going to hook its tractor up to their 36-foot trailer and deliver it full of food to Powell River Action Centre Food Bank.

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With heavy hearts we announce the loss of Bruce, who suddenly left us on December 6, 2016. He is survived by his parents Ben (Judy) Alcock, Pat (Pete) Purves, his brother Rick (Julie), children Kevin and Steven, nephews Aaron, Michael and Brandon, as well as aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

A celebration of life will be held on Wednesday, December 21, at 1:30 pm upstairs at Carlson Community Club. Pay bar opens after presentation, followed by a potluck. Please bring a dish to share.

May 5, 1931 - December 1, 2016

Sadly, we announce the loss of our mom, Carmel Woods, who passed peacefully at home surrounded by her loving children. She was predeceased by our dad, Gerald Woods, whom we lost in December of 2013. We are grateful they are together again doing a Newfie jig.

We would like to thank Doctor White for his many years of service to our parents and to all the home support staff who cared for our mom these past three years.

Mom, our love for you and Dad is forever in our hearts and your spirit lives on within each of us. May you rest in peace.

Jim (Maureen), Patti (Frank, predeceased May 6, 2016), Mary (Gary), Terry (Linda), Kelly (Damian), Kerry (Mark), your 10 grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and all your family in Newfoundland.

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604.485.4925.

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604.487.9705.

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604.485.6454, 1.250.210.0781.

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604.414.5792.

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CROSSWORD

HOROSCOPE Week of December 14 to 20

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DOWN 1. Messy people

2. GI’s poster 3. Grinding material 4. Pill quantity 5. Supposed 6. Knockout count 7. Fails to include 8. Pocket bread 9. Smoker’s receptacle 10. Even score 11. Blunder 19. Hurt 21. Actor Moore 24. Jewel from the sea 26. Malt liquor 27. Lass’s friend 28. Set loose 30. Total up 31. Rival 32. Permitted 34. Hard-shelled bugs 38. Whatever 40. Prayer before meals 41. Baby grand, e.g.

42. Requested 43. Simmers 45. October stone 47. Itinerary 48. Leg joint 49. Time division 51. Those elected

TAURUS | APRIL 20 TO MAY 20 Staying within your budget won’t be easy, especially when buying Christmas gifts. You’ll be giving expensive gifts to those you love and especially to those who deserve it.

GEMINI | MAY 21 TO JUNE 21 Expect to use your credit cards a little more than usual. You’ll have to decide between Christmas presents, social activities or a family trip.

CANCER | JUNE 22 TO JULY 23 Even though the holidays haven’t officially begun, your house will be constantly packed. If you have young children, you can expect them, along with their friends, to set up camp in your home.

LEO | JULY 24 TO AUGUST 23 Magic is in the air. Despite your original intentions, you’ll finally be swayed by the charm and wonder of Christmas. You’ll donate your time to social and humanitarian causes.

VIRGO | AUGUST 24 TO SEPTEMBER 22 You’ve already kicked off the holiday festivities! You’ll be spending the week surrounded by a lot of different people. You’ll also spend some time at shopping malls, even though they’re full to the brim. But don’t worry; you won’t be fazed by the frenzy.

SUDOKU

LIBRA | SEPTEMBER 23 TO OCTOBER 22 The thought of taking a trip crosses your mind. You’ll be craving adventure and new experiences. You’ll also consider the possibility of working abroad.

SCORPIO | OCTOBER 23 TO NOVEMBER 22 You might be contemplating going back to school to improve your professional life, no matter how old you are. You’ll hear about an interesting opportunity that could help relieve some financial stress.

SAGITTARIUS | NOVEMBER 23 TO DECEMBER 20 Your circle of friends needs to be re-evaluated. Your partner and your family are your priorities. You really don’t need any distractions disturbing your important relationships.

LAST WEEK’S SODUKO ANSWER: LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION:

ACROSS 1. Zoomed 5. At the peak 9. Nibbled 12. Celebrity’s transport 13. Highway vehicle 14. Title of respect 15. Wallet stuffers 16. Temper tantrum 17. That woman 18. Part of FBI 20. Biting 22. Secret watcher 23. Mischievous kids 25. Final exam, sometimes 28. Split 29. Ball 30. A ways off 33. Finger-paint 35. Gazed upon 36. Give (out) 37. Bring up 39. Take out, in printing 40. Small valley 41. Dads 44. Perfume 46. Office employee 48. Chop down 50. Jack’s tote 52. Huron or Ontario 53. Bad humor 54. Pimples 55. In an updated way 56. Shoulder enhancer 57. Fewer 58. Drowses

ARIES | MARCH 21 TO APRIL 19 You’ll be asked to a variety of events, but you’ll tend to politely decline the invitations. However, you could be convinced to change your mind at the last minute.

Level: Beginner Sudoku puzzles are formatted as a 9X9 grid, broken down into nine 3X3 boxes. To solve a sudoku, the numbers 1 through 9 must fill each row, column and box. Each number can appear only once in each row, column and box. You can figure out the order in which the numbers will appear by using the numeric clues already provided in the boxes. The more numbers you name, the easier it gets to solve the puzzle!

CAPRICORN | DECEMBER 22 TO JANUARY 20 Your loved ones expect you to do more than your share of planning during the holidays. Don’t forget to delegate certain tasks to make things more manageable — and fair — this year.

AQUARIUS | JANUARY 21 TO FEBRUARY 19 Get ready to do some wrapping. You’ll be devoting a lot of time and energy to impress those closest to you. Your hard work pays off.

PISCES | FEBRUARY 20 TO MARCH 20 A particular project will make you the centre of attention. You’ll round up the family for a spontaneous trip or a memorable activity during the holidays.

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1

ISLAND FARMS

$ 98

Whipping Cream

473 ml

#1 Yams

ISLAND FARMS

98

¢

OCEAN SPRAY

RUSSET

berries Cran340 g

Potatoes

68 1 68 $ 98

¢

/lb 1.50/kg

3

PREMIUM Red Brussels Sprouts Delicious Apples WASHINGTON

White Mushrooms Pineapple

$ 98

/lb 3.70/kg

each

Old Fashioned Ham

1

FREYBE

Lyoner Sausage

68

Regular Or Paprika

100 g

1

$ 48

Lawrence 3

MITCHELL’S STOREMADE

Antipasto

100 g

/lb 2.16/kg

1

$ 48 100 g

10 1

% $ 68

OFF

100 g RETAIL

P E R S O N A L S E RV I C E

Ready-to-eat

Assorted , 1.65L

2

$ 98

2

$ 98

Pkg of 6

Apple Pie

4

$ 98

680 g

GROCERY

Parkay Margarine

H UNCLE BEN’S STUFF N’ SUC

g Stuffin 120 g Assorted,

Assorted 200-300 g

CHRISTIES

Crackers

$ 68 /lb 8.11/kg

Pork Back Ribs

Cream Cheese0 g

Frozen bles Vegetad, 750 g

Assorted, 227-25

Assorte

54 2 Chocolate Chips

Product of BC

Fresh Boneless Pork Loin Roast

PHILLY

GREEN GIANT

3

$ 68 $ 68

$

2 $ 25 $ 25 $ 98 1

HERSHEY CHIPITS

/lb 7.67/kg

Bone-in Hams

3

Soft or 1/4s 1.28 - 1.36 g

FOR

$ 48

3

98

Iced Cinnamon Buns

1 98¢ $ 68

$ 68

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Seasoned Turkey Breast $

5

610 g

/lb 1.50/kg

each

LARGE

/lb 6.57/kg

¢

Gourmet Baker Assorted $ Squares

4

$ 98

Ice Cream

Pan Dinner Rolls Pkg of 12

Carrots

2

ISLAND FARMS VANILLA PLUS

White or Whole Wheat

CALIFORNIA

$ 98

98

F R E S H D A I LY

/lb 2.16/kg

CERTIFIED ORGANIC

1

Sour $ Cream 500 ml

If it doesn’t say Island Farms . . . it isn’t.

Assorted 175-454 g

5

$

Top Round Baron of $ Beef Roast

48

5

/lb 12.08/kg

48

/lb 12.08/kg

AUNT JEMIMA

Pancake Mix

$ 78

Or Syrups Assorted 905 g-750 ml OCEAN SPRAY CANNED

Cranberries Whole or Jellied 348 ml

FOR

FOR

ROBIN HOOD

Flour Assorted 5 kg

DOLE CANNED

6 $ 45 $ 98 4 $ 98 3 $ 98

Pineapple Assorted 398 ml

BEST BUY

Cheese

Assorted, 460 g

TROPICANA

Orange Juice

Assorted, 1.65L

FOR

1 $ 98 2

QUAKER OLD FASHIONED

Oats

Quick or One-minute, 1 kg

MOTT’S

Clamato Juice Assorted 1.89L

$ 98

HELLMANN’S REAL

Mayonnaise 750-890 ml

4 $ 25

$ 98

TENDERFLAKE PURE

Lard 454 g

FOR