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PROTECTING THE LAND: A group of federal and provincial negotiating team members look on as Sliammon Salmon Enhancement Program manager Lee George assesses damage to spawning beds in Theodosia Watershed. Salmon streams are just one of many of Tla’amin Nation’s land resources. ROY FRANCIS PHOTO

Change in store for Tla’amin First nation to gain land and assets when treaty takes effect

owner. In a three-part series, Janet May, from Powell River Diversity Initiative, explores what this change will mean for our communities.

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“Land wealthy” is how chief treaty negotiator Roy Francis describes the new Tla’amin Nation when treaty implementation takes effect April 5.

“Our equity position in the world is changing dramatically,” said Francis. “Tla’amin will be like a private land owner with

Just under 11 weeks from today, Powell River’s nearest neighbour will become Tla’amin Nation and the region’s largest land

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The treaty land package includes the former Sliammon Indian Reserve, 6,405 hectares of former BC Crown land and several smaller parcels within communities: land at Lund Hotel, on Wharf Street in Powell River and north of the airport. Tla’amin lands make up approximately 2.6 per cent of Tla’amin’s traditional territory. »2

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Land and resources give Tla’amin a business edge 1« TLA’AMIN Parcels are spread out from Pocahontas Bay on Texada Island to Theodosia Inlet, with the largest unit around Sliammon Lake and along the east side of Okeover Inlet.

Tla’amin Nation will allow reasonable public access on Tla’amin public lands for temporary recreational and non-commercial purposes, including access for the public to hunt and fish on Tla’amin public lands.

All public roads, including forest service roads, are excluded from Tla’amin land and will be maintained as usual by provincial authorities. Tla’amin may designate private Tla’amin land where public access will require permission; an example is Harwood Island (Ahgykson).

The treaty, one of BC’s first, makes Tla’amin a leader in indigenous selfgovernment. Not only will the nation own the land, the Tla’amin government will have legal authority in key areas such as health care and land-use planning.

“That is a very big change from where we were prior to the agreement,” said Francis. “I think it is a good place to be in deciding these things.”

For the most part, federal and provincial laws apply to Tla’amin lands and citizens, but there are some jurisdictions where Tla’amin laws will apply. Forestry, for example, will be regulated through Tla’amin forestry law. Management standards will be set and harvesting fees will be paid to the nation.

“Mushroom and salal pickers, or any kind of harvesting on our land, will need a permit,” says Tla’amin tax and land manager Cathy Galligos. “Our laws will be posted on the website and we will need to put more signs up to show where our boundaries are, even for our own people’s purposes.”

Treaty rights to fish and hunt wildlife are limited by conservation and public safety needs. These rights allow individuals to harvest wildlife and fish for their families and the community,

LAND VALUES: A map of Tla’amin Nation territory shows land the nation will call its own under the new treaty, to be implemented on April 5, including more than 6,000 hectares of former Crown land.

not for commercial sales, but the treaty includes money to purchase a vessel and a communal fishing licence, subject to commercial fishing regulations.

The treaty provides other assets that add to Tla’amin’s business position. Tla’amin holds 11 aquaculture tenures in local waters, including Okeover, Lancelot and Theodosia inlets, a community forest licence, a wood lot and access to BC Timber Sales. Tla’amin owns Lund Hotel and is currently developing a plan to generate hydroelectricity.

Tla’amin will own a freshwater licence for agricultural, domestic and industrial purposes of up to three times the volume of water City of Powell River uses annually. Tla’amin will also own mineral, petroleum, sand and gravel rights on and under Tla’amin lands.

It is the land that excites Galligos. “I am really happy with our land settlement.

For me, that is my favourite part of the package. We received a lot of land settlement and our territory is so beautiful. Some of the

area we have around Dinner Rock, Krompocker Road and Old Mine Road is so beautiful, and Okeover, that is gorgeous,” she said.

A s f r e e h o l d o w n e r, Tla’amin’s government could sell Tla’amin land. “Clearly, we could sell the land, but is that what we plan to do?

I would say clearly not,” said Francis. “If you own something you want to keep it in your family, you want it to increase in value, you want to keep it for generations to come. You can imagine the value that is possible to generate from that land base.”

Tla’amin has prepared for the responsibility by creating land-use plans and negotiating agreements with neighbours. Regular meetings are held with Tla’amin and local governments.

Powell River Regional District Area A director Patrick Brabazon describes “a good relationship between Tla’amin and the regional district board, based on mutual respect.”

A harmonization project signed by both parties in April 2008 addresses zoning issues on the interface of re-

PEOPLE’S NATION: Tla’amin Nation resident Pat Galligos collects cedar logs to be used in the process of smoking salmon. Galligos also does traditional hunting and fishing on the territory.

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gional district and Tla’amin lands.

Tla’amin and the city have built a solid relationship over the past decade, including a protocol agreement on culture, heritage and economic development, and

a joint project to develop property between the city and Tla’amin called PRSC Limited Partnership.

“We learned a lot about one another [throug h PRSC],” said Francis. “We learned our interests are not

always identical and, more importantly, we learned how to overcome those differences. There is give and take in that dance of a relationship and we are learning that very quickly and very well.”

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Province blocks access to Lois Lake boat launch Officials cite ongoing environmental problems with unsanctioned recreational facility CHRIS BOLSTER reporter@prpeak.com

BETWEEN A ROCK: Ministry of Lands, Forests and Natural Resource Operations has installed several large boulders to block off an unofficial boat launch at Lois Lake. The move comes as part of the ministry’s plan to rehabilitate the lakeside area.

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still allowed, but watercraft will have to be carried from the parking area to the lake, instead of being launched via vehicle and trailer,” he stated.

who work or own cabins on the lake, particularly those who have larger boats that can not easily be lifted out of the water.

Mike Porter, a Lois Lake

Recreational boating is still allowed, but watercraft will have to be carried from the parking area to the lake, instead of being launched via vehicle and trailer.

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He said he is also concerned about lake accessibility in the event of an accident.

A number of property owners, including Island Timberlands and West Coast Fishculture, have boat launches on the lake, but those are not for public use.

Powell River Regional District Area C director Colin Palmer said cabin owners who rely on the boat launch for access to the lake should gather and request a meeting with the ministry.

Palmer said he would help the group with an action plan.

A petition to the provincial government to approve a new, sanctioned public boat launch on the lake has already been circulated and can be found at Save-OnFoods, Quality Foods, Black Point Store and Lang Bay Store.

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is asking him to apply and pay for a special-use permit.

Porter is concerned the cost of the permit to operate will be prohibitively expensive, so he is considering shutting down his business.

“There’s not enough timber value there to make it worthwhile, actually,” he said, “but there are a lot of people with cabins out there and they pay tax for their land, and they have no place to launch their boats.”

Porter acknowledges it is Crown land and there has been an ongoing problem with garbage and old tires being dumped in the area, but he said it’s unlikely people who live or work on the lake are responsible.

Closing access is going to have the greatest impact on lake residents who will not have anywhere to load their boats onto trailers or launch them, he said.

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log-salvage operator, said he is upset the province closed access without notifying people who rely on the launch. “Usually they let the public know what’s going on,” said Porter.

He said the province had previously allowed him to operate on Crown land near the boat launch, but now

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He added that natural resource officers from the ministry’s compliance and enforcement branch worked with stakeholders to address this issue, including local first nations, forest licensees and Recreation Sites and Trails BC. But the move comes as a surprise to some residents

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An unofficial boat launch on one of Powell River’s most popular backcountry lakes is being closed to the public as the provincial government addresses ongoing environmental concerns in the area.

Using heavy equipment, Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations blocked access to the area with several large boulders on Thursday, January 14.

In a written response from the ministry, Greig Bethel, a public affairs officer, stated that the boat launch, located on provincial Crown land, is not officially sanctioned or a provincial recreation site.

“The ministry will be restricting vehicle access to an unofficial boat launch due to ongoing environmental damage to aquatic/riparian ecosystems,” stated Bethel.

“This is part of a site cleanup project, which will also see the removal of litter, garbage and a partially submerged derelict vessel.”

Bethel said the ministry cleaned the area up five years ago, though at that time vehicle access was not restricted. This time the decision was made to bar access, he said.

He noted other sites on the lake where boats can be launched manually and this move does not restrict boaters from using the lake.

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QUICK PEAK Disaster relief Powell River Regional District (PRRD) committee of the whole is recommending to the board it endorse a disaster-response agreement with Canadian Red Cross Society to provide minor disaster relief.

Since last year, the regional district, which is required to provide minor disaster relief throughout the region, has been searching to replace its longtime emergency social services director. No suitable candidate has been located for the role.

Minor disasters include house fires and other smaller scale natural events.

The agreement will save local government $30,000 annually, increase the number of emergency social services volunteers and provide more training to those volunteers.

The two-year agreement will cost $20,000 and provide a number of services, including family reunification and emergency lodging and clothing services.

Setting it straight In last issue’s story “MLA criticizes ferry sale” we reported BC Ferries sold Queen of Chilliwack to a Fijian company, when in fact the corporation sold the vessel to N&J Mechanical Distributors Ltd. of Vancouver BC, who then sold it to the Fijian company.

Also, in “Cranberry cougar causes concern” we reported Diane Bolton’s husband, a bus driver, spotted a cougar near a bus stop, when in fact it was his coworker who saw the animal.

Lastly, in “Hut completes Sunshine Coast Trail” we neglected to mention the contractor in the story was a Powell River Parks and Wilderness Society unpaid volunteer and the society only put $160,000 toward the shelters, which was used for materials and transportation.

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CHOICE WORDS: City of Powell River council approved and submitted a response, written by councillor Russell Brewer, to a Union of BC Municipalities survey on community impacts of forestry decisions. Powell River’s submission highlights its concerns with private-managed forest land. CHRIS BOLSTER PHOTO

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Community economic development questionnaire highlights areas for improvement

A community economic development survey is giving City of Powell River council a venue to raise concerns on timber harvest within its municipal boundaries.

The Union of BC Municipalities survey asks local governments to comment on the impact forestry decisions have had on communities and about the level of communication and public consultation from forest tenure holders on operational plans. Once compiled, the survey’s results will be presented to Steve Thompson, minister of forests, lands and natural resource operations.

“I thought it was timely,” said councillor Russell Brewer, who also works for the provincial government as a professional forester, at council’s Thursday, January 7 regular meeting. “We’ve wanted to get an audience with the minister to talk about private-managed forest land. I thought this would be a great opportunity to communicate our concerns.”

L ast spr ing , council came under public pressure to intervene in Island

Timberland’s operations on its private, managed forest land tenure within Lot 450.

However, section 21 of the BC Private Managed Forest Land Act (PMFL) bars local governments from adopting bylaws or developing permits to restrict PMFL harvests.

Brewer completed the survey and then brought it forward to council, which then approved it to be sent on behalf of the city at its January meeting.

“It’s just excellent,” said councillor Maggie Hathaway. “It really addresses our concerns and puts our

said Brewer, adding however that “consultation on the part of the private holders is not adequate and does not meet the expectations of the local government or the community.”

Brewer said council’s submission calls for improvements to make public and private tenure holders more accountable to local governments, clarify the information companies provide in forest stewardship plans and indicate what is required for community consultation.

“Section 21 of the [PMFL] Act is an unacceptable restriction on the author-

We’ve wanted to get an audience with the minister to talk about private-managed forest land. I thought this would be a great opportunity to communicate our concerns.

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position out there.”

The survey asks about the experiences local governments have had with public and private forest tenure holders. Brewer said he highlighted that the city has an excellent relationship with Crown tenure holders, including Powell River Community Forest and Western Forest Products Inc., though he said it would be helpful to have annual public consultation on longterm development.

“They go beyond the minimum legislative requirements by posting plans,”

ity of local government,” Brewer stated in the survey.

“Residents of municipalities reasonably expect their local government should be able to regulate activities on PMFL. This is particularly reasonable given the reduced taxation benefits.”

In addition to amending the act, council would also like to see annual consultation with PMFL tenure holders, where they are required to share operations and development maps.

Council’s survey submission can be read at powellriver.ca.

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Change closes gap in privacy

CHRIS BOLSTER reporter@prpeak.com

Researchers looking for property information at city hall will have to search elsewhere.

City of Powell River’s polic y of having BC Assessment’s manual property assessment roll open to public viewing changed in November, a move that makes learning the identity of legal property owners more difficult and expensive.

An independent Crown corporation, BC Assessment provides annual property appraisals throughout the province; valuations are used in property tax calculations.

“We received advice from BC Assessment that we were not to make the information on the tax roll public. We can use it for taxation purposes, but that’s the only purpose we can use it for,” said Patricia Wilkinson, assistant city clerk for City of Powell River. “It’s for increasing respect for privacy.”

The manual roll includes the name and address of the legal owner, legal descriptions of the property, the parcel identifier, the property’s assessed value and zoning information.

“These are not the city’s records we are showing,” said Wilkinson. “They’re the province ’s and BC Assessment’s.”

A spokesperson for BC A ssessment confir med the change was to protect privacy.

“Freedom of information

has certainly developed over the last decade or so and practices we might have thought common in the past seem to be falling within the scope of things we shouldn’t do,” said Bill Dawson, deputy assessor for Powell River, central and north Vancouver Island and southern and northern gulf islands.

Dawson explained anyone interested in comparing assessments can visit evalueBC.bcassessment.ca, though the website does not provide legal property owner names or addresses.

The change, which elevates privacy interests over how much information is available, raises concerns for at least one Powell River resident.

“My sense of what is and what should be public is being seriously infringed on here,” said Eva van Loon, a Powell River resident who recently went to city hall looking for information about a subdivided lot she was interested in, only to be directed to the BC Assessment website. “That’s why I’m so outraged.”

Van Loon said the assessment information on the manual roll is more comprehensive than what is publicly accessible on BC Assessment’s website.

For more detailed information on land titles and liens against a property, researchers will have perform a search through the Land Title and Survey Authority of British Columbia (LTSA).

To search the province’s electronic records, a person will have to either hire a professional, such as a lawyer, land surveyor or notary public to assist, make a request by mail or visit the LTSA office in New Westminster.

“We should be able to get basic information right here,” said van Loon.

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refugees to the area.

While there is paperwork to file and funds to raise, Powell River could see its first Syrian refugees within the next 18 months, although the exact date of arrival is still uncertain, said retired Baptist pastor Roland Lewis, speaking on behalf of a collaboration between Westview Baptist Church and Evangel Pentecostal Church.

The family, currently located in a Jordanian refugee settlement, is composed of father Sharbal, wife Kinda and children Sharbal, 5, and Aboud, 8.

“They are a younger family, so their children will go to school,” said Lewis. “The husband is a chef or was in restaurant management and has some English.”

Lewis said he has been pleased by the positive response to this development and offers of help.

“I’ve already had people tell me they would give [the husband] work,” he said.

“This is such a wonderful expression of willingness.”

After combining fundraising efforts, Lewis said the churches could bring bring in the family under a Sponsorship Agreement Holder (SAH) arrangement held through the Pentecostal church.

While paperwork for the immediate family has been processed by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), Lewis said the process has been delayed because now the churches have also agreed to bring in the father’s parents, as well as Kinda’s mother, both of whom have yet to be processed.

“When we first spoke to the Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada, they said if we had our paperwork into them by the new year we could get them as early as March,” said Lewis. “Now we don’t know the timing, so we basically just have to get our money together.”

With around $20,000 raised currently, Lewis said they are halfway to their minimum goal of $40,000.

Other concerns include how the family might adjust to

GENEROUS OFFERINGS: Retired Baptist pastor Roland Lewis transports furniture donated to Westview Baptist Church and Evangel Pentecostal Church in aid of raising funds to help bring refugees to Powell River. MEL EDGAR PHOTO

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“This will be like coming to a whole different world to them,” said Lewis. “Any Syrians coming to North America are going to experience some kind of shock.”

To meet those considerations, the refugee support group has formed several committees, including for education and English as a second language.

While church groups in Powell River may be preparing to welcome refugees under SAHs, after attending a meeting on sponsoring Syrian refugees in Vancouver, Powell River Employment Program (PREP) society executive director Lyn Adamson said the Canadian Governmentsponsored refugees will likely arrive in Powell River after initial groups have been settled by support agencies in the Lower Mainland.

“We are going to get more of an update by the end of February, after they have settled the first wave coming into BC,” said Adamson.

“Then they will start to look at whether some of the refugees want to get settled at smaller, outlying communities and what the capacities of those communities are.”

Adamson said she is com-

piling a list of councillors in the area who have agreed to provide services, as well as individuals able to do Arabic translation.

Other partnerships within the Powell River Refugee Welcome support group working to sponsor refugees include a collaboration between Catholic charity Hands Across the Water and St. David and St. Paul Anglican Church.

According to Anglican Church spokesperson Lee Coulter, Hands Across the Water has raised almost $40,000, while the Anglican church has secured housing for possible refugees in their empty rectory.

Speaking at the meeting, Coulter said the churches are currently considering bringing in a family of 10 Iraqi Chaldeans through a SAH. City of Powell River councillor and current acting mayor Maggie Hathaway said council supports the action of groups to bring refugees to Powell River.

“The city is supportive and positive,” said Hathaway. “If we are asked for something, we will do our best to provide it.”

For more information and updates go to welcomerefugeepr.org.

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Meeting begins talks for trees CHRIS BOLSTER reporter@prpeak.com

A recent meeting between an environment group, Island Timberlands (IT) and PRSC Limited Partnership has the group cautiously optimistic about saving trees in Lot 450.

Green Heart Environmental Protection Foundation was established last fall to fundraise and purchase parts of the urban forest land from owner PRSC in a bid to save some of the recreation area and wildlife habitat. The group met with representatives from PRSC and IT on Friday, January 8.

“We were pleased with the positive reception,” said foundation board member Jenny Garden. “It is a good first step towards working together on a plan to pre-

serve the forest.”

The PRSC area inside Lot 450 is widely used for recreation with walking and biking trails and also is home to a number of bird species and other area wildlife.

PRSC, a joint partnership between City of Powell River-owned Powell River Waterfront Development Corporation and Tla’amin Nation’s Tees’kwat Land Holdings Ltd., currently has the land on the market and Island Timberlands is looking to exercise its onetime right to harvest the trees on the land.

PR S C president and Tla’amin Nation chief Clint Williams said that during the meeting the group identified what they thought were problems over a lack of a traditional use study in the area, which could potentially lock up any land deals. “[The study includes] a walk-through looking for culturally modified trees, any middens or archaeological concerns,” said Williams.

Williams confirmed the

logging company paid to have Tla’amin’s Crown land referral department conduct a traditional use study last summer and nothing of archaeological significance was located in the PRSC land.

Foundation board member Jason Down said Green Heart is focusing its attention on the trees and land between the old golf course and Haul Road, and across the road near the old incinerator site. They are not looking at any of IT’s private managed forest lands in Lot 450, he said.

“We’re not looking to get in the way of any development in the area,” said Down.

Sino Bright currently has an offer on the PRSC parcel on the eastern side of Highway 101 from the Haul Road to Brooks Secondary School.

The environmental group is looking to form a land conservancy and petition the federal and provincial governments for funding,

would have to be made by May, as that is the deadline for the neighbouring Sino Bright transaction.

“Some decisions will ab-

solutely have to be made by May,” said Williams. “We’ll see what kind of money they can come up with, and that’s where we left it.”

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Closure unfair The recent closure of a boat launch at Lois Lake has cabin owners angry and concerned about lack of notice and consultation, and so they should be.

Residents who pay taxes to have cabins on the lake require a proper boat launch. Although it is considered “unofficial” by Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations, the launch has been there for decades.

There is even a rustic, moss-covered sign in the area that points to the launch and proclaims “Lois Lake boat launch area.”

Now several boulders block off the launch, removing vehicle access to the area, while the ministry politely suggests that boat owners haul their recreational watercraft to the lake from a nearby parking area.

It appears the use of the launch area has been an issue for provincial forestry officers for some time, so why the sudden closure of the launch?

As a petition circulates in the area to reinstate a boat launch, the province needs to be held accountable for providing lake users with boat access for so long, then taking it away As a petition circulates in the with such area to have a new boat launch a knee-jerk reaction. built, the province needs to be As of press held accountable for providing time, no signs lake users with boat access for explaining the closure have so long, then taking it away with been posted, such a knee-jerk reaction. yet the boat launch sig n still stands, with its arrow pointing towards the boulders as if to taunt previous users.

The reason the ministry has given for the closure is to begin a site cleanup project, and that environmental damage and litter has been an ongoing problem in the area. Vehicle restrictions, according to the ministry, will prevent further problems with garbage being left at the site.

Most cabin owners and recreational lake users aren’t abusing the site. In fact, some have been diligent about cleaning up after anyone who leaves garbage in the area. Surely, a few random dumps of refuse by those inconsiderate enough to do so does not mean the boat launch should be blocked for those who respect the lake and use it most often.

Something about the boat launch closure doesn’t add up. It remains to be revealed whether it’s about business interests, environmental damage to the lake that hasn’t been fully disclosed, rising tensions between forestry officers and cabin owners or something completely different.

Closing access to the boat launch will have the most impact on those who use the lake for its recreational beauty, and the province needs to make amends. That starts with an apology, then removing those boulders.

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First nation health gap a concern

By Paul Martiquet Many of us take for granted our health will be good and, if we need medical services, everything will be in place to provide the treatment we need. That assumption makes us feel protected and safe, but not everyone faces the same situation.

Some segments of our population have been left behind. Historically, aboriginal people have experienced a higher incidence of poor health than non-aboriginal residents.

This gap in health status is worrying.

In 2001, the provincial health officer presented a report entitled “The Health and Wellbeing of Aboriginal People in British Columbia,” which defined the extent of the gap in health outcomes and made recommendations for reducing the inequity.

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In 2005, the Transformative Change Accord (TCA) was signed between the province of BC, federal government and first nations. Subsequently, the First Nations Health Plan (FNHP) built upon the accord and committed to improving health outcomes for

Historically, aboriginal people have experienced a higher incidence of poor health than nonaboriginal residents. first nations people.

The FNHP set out seven specific health indicator targets to be achieved by 2015. Published in November, “First Nations Health and Well-being: Interim Update” compiles progress on the seven

indicators with data up to 2013.

The final report will come in 2017 and will use data to 2015.

Set out in the original agreement, the indicators are life expectancy at birth, mortality, youth suicide, infant mortality, diabetes prevalence, childhood obesity and the number of practising, certified first nations healthcare professionals.

The 2015 interim update identifies some improvements and some regress.

The goal of reducing the gap in the incidence of diabetes by a third between aboriginal and non-aboriginal people looks to be on target. Also positive, the programs and initiatives aimed at reducing youth suicide appear to have had positive effects and offer an opportunity to build on the momentum. »9

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How can the ferry system for Powell River be improved?

FLOYD BLADES Nanaimo, BC The schedule that is set up does not reflect the needs of the people it serves.

BC Ferries really needs to focus on the essential link their service provides.

JOSEPH HOF Padgett Road It can be improved by building a road to Squamish.

JOHANNE BEHAN Joyce Avenue We need more sailings because a lot of people are going for medical appointments and the schedule right now doesn’t work very well for that.

MATTHEW MASON Aspen Avenue We need better access to the rest of the mainland.

They need to get to work on a road and circumvent the ferries altogether.

CAM TWYFORD Marine Avenue If the ferries were more affordable more people would be able to take them and our sense of place would expand to include the surrounding communities.

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8« VIEWPOINT While life expectancy for status Indians has improved, it is not projected to meet the FNHP target of reducing the gap by a third to within three years of the non-aboriginal rate. That gap is presently between a life expectancy of 75.9 years for aboriginal residents and 81.6 years for other residents.

The target improvement for the incidence of diabetes is a one-third reduction in the gap between aboriginal and nonaboriginal residents. Over the past 20plus years, diabetes has increased in both populations. For status Indians, the rate sits at 8.1 cases per 100 population (it was 6.7). Fortunately, the increases appear to

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dumping of garbage in the creek gully that later became the playing fields of the old Max Cameron Secondary and J.P. Dallos schools.

Myrtle Creek remains a salmon-bearing stream and its watershed is the source for the domestic consumptive wells of Paradise Valley residents. This creek has not yet been destroyed, but its water quality has been jeopardized by another ill-advised action of yet another generation of city fathers who approved the stockpiling, in the headquarters of Myrtle Creek (at Powell River airport), of 20 years of Willingdon Beach incinerator ash. This ash was tested as early as 1995 and it was shown to have exceedingly toxic levels of copper, lead and zinc [“Concerns about airport landfill bubble to the surface,” October 2012].

The environmental risks posed by this stockpile

they are taking to resolve this environmental threat to Myrtle Creek?

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its capacity to parallel other Western democratic nations, such as Sweden, Denmark, France, Australia and the US. The proposed approach would include safeguards, such as judicial authorization—this is not found in many allies’ legislation, which rely on executive authorization. Canada’s approach would require court warrants, which are typically slower and more cumbersome than executive approval, when the proposed activity contravenes charter rights or would otherwise be contrary to Canadian law.

Given that the bill treats the economy as a matter of national security, some have expressed the concern that peaceful protest demonstrations against things like LNG, pipelines, or logging will be treated as terrorist acts under Bill C-51. The bill originally stated that activity undermining Canada’s security “does not include lawful

distinction between a terrorist act and a peaceful act— one that might infringe on the law, but not be a threat to national security.

This is a modest bill that increases protection against immodest violence and other unexpected threats against Canadian security.

John Weston MP for West VancouverSunshine Coast-Sea to Sky Country

council reaches taxing decision,” March 11].

A common tax rate (or percentage) based on property values seems much more equitable. Those who have the economic means to own and maintain more valuable property should, in a civil society, be willing to pay more based on the value of their holdings. With children going hungry in Canada—and even in Powell River—it seems reasonable to me that those who have more, would be motivated to pay a little more to ease the burden on those who are less fortunate.

I understand a group of individuals disrupted a recent budget consultation meeting to attack City of Powell River Council’s reasonable plan to reduce the flat tax over a period of seven years in order to re-establish fairness in taxation as laid out in the 2014 sustainable official community plan.

(Interestingly, the previous

T A H W R A E H O T T WE WAN VE TO SAY YOU HA rs and viewpoints

I understand that City of Powell River Council recently came under attack from supporters of the residential flat tax. I am writing to express my support for council’s decision to get rid of the tax over seven years [“City council reaches taxing decision,” March 11].

The flat tax portion of our property taxes is clearly unfair and results in a greater tax burden for those less able to pay.

May I remind council that the flat tax was allowed by the provincial government in 1989-90 because the practice of assessing property only every two years resulted in dramatic jumps in property values—and assessed values.

It now assesses property every year and that problem is largely solved. The flat tax is a solution to a problem that no longer exists. We will be well rid of it.

Hugh Cooper

Bill protects security

I’ve stood with City of Powell River’s mayor, council, and the people of Powell River on countless occasions. Our relationship has typically been informal, friendly and effective. I am grateful to receive their thoughts (albeit expressed more formally than usual) on Bill C-51 [“Council supports resolution,” April 22].

It is important to note Bill C-51 is designed to protect Canadians’ security so that we can enjoy our freedom. Yes, it is designed to strike against one kind of freedom—the freedom of a terrorist to operate against Canadian interests.

Bill C-51 updates the

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I think most people would agree that taxation for the common good is essential.

I think most would also agree that systems of taxation must be fair. But what is fair? Is it fair if those who have earned less, inherited less or acquired fewer assets are expected to pay the exact same amount as those who have earned more, inherited more or acquired more assets? This is what a

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Bus driver seeks unpaid wages CHRIS BOLSTER reporter@prpeak.com

A former bus driver for Malaspina Coach Lines has claimed he is owed backpay from the bus and freight company that closed its doors in September.

Powell River resident Doug McLeod, who came back to work for Malaspina in July 2015, said

that by his estimate he is owed $1,500 in wages. He also claims other drivers and depot staff did not receive final pay cheques or separation slips.

“None of us received final pay cheques, or separation slips, for August and up to September 13,” said McLeod. “We never received full pay for the month of August, never had pay stubs, just cash ad-

vances to keep us working. Then, without any notice, they slammed the door.”

McLeod has registered a complaint with the Employment Standards Branch of BC Ministry of Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training and Responsible for Labour, and a file has been opened by the branch. Malaspina owners have not responded to

inquiries from the branch as of January 12.

Malaspina Coach Lines, which operated an intercity bus and freight company on the Sunshine Coast for 20 years, the only bus service linking Powell River to Vancouver, closed down indefinitely on September 13, 2015.

The company filed lawsuits

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The use of pesticides is intended within the area to which the Pest Management Plan (PMP) applies.

The purpose of the proposed PMP is to control vegetation under, above and near BC Hydro’s power lines in order to maintain the safe and reliable delivery of electricity to our customers. This plan applies to all areas of British Columbia where BC Hydro manages its transmission and distribution system and associated power line corridors, access roads and helipads.

The proposed duration of the PMP is from April 2016 to April 2021.

Vegetation incompatible with the operation of the power system will be controlled using: physical (manual brushing, mowing, girdling, grooming, pruning, tree removal), cultural (compatible land use), biological (release of parasitic insects to control invasive plants), and chemical (herbicide application) techniques, or any combination of these methods.

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Adjuvant products may also be combined on occasion with an herbicide to improve its effectiveness, such as: nonylphenoxy polyethoxy ethanol – Agral 90, paraffinic oils – Gateway, octadec-9-enoic acid as methyl and ethyl esters – Hasten NT, or siloxylated polyether – Xiameter or equivalents.

The proposed methods for applying herbicides include: cut surface, basal bark, backpack foliar (low pressure spray), mechanical foliar (boom, nozzle, powerhose, or wick), or injection (hack and squirt, lance or syringe) techniques.

A draft copy of the proposed PMP is available at bchydro.com/pestplanforcorridors.

Alternatively, it’s available in person at 6911 Southpoint Drive, Burnaby; 1401 Kalamalka Lake Road, Vernon; 18475 128 Street, Surrey; 400 Madsen Road, Nanaimo; 3333 22 Avenue, Prince George.

BC Hydro, the applicant for the proposed PMP, is located at 6911 Southpoint Drive, Burnaby, B.C., V3N 4X8. Please contact Tom Wells, Vegetation Program Manager, at 604 516 8943 or thomas.wells@bchydro.com for more information.

A person wishing to contribute information about a proposed treatment site, relevant to the development of the pest management plan, may send copies of the information to the applicant at the above address within 30 days of the publication notice.

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against Mercedes-Benz Canada Inc. and Mercedes-Benz Financial Services Canada Corporation in October 2015, alleging the buses they bought from Mercedes were faulty.

McLeod said he has been watching closely to see if Malaspina files for bankruptcy.

“At least then,” he said, “the employees would get paid.”

REGIONAL BOARD BRIEFS Museum funding

At its Thursday, January 14 meeting, Powell River Regional District (PRRD) committee of the whole voted to recommend to the regional board it provide $39,000 in financial assistance through its grants-inaid program to assist Powell River Historical Museum and Archives 2016 operation.

Site cleanup

PRRD has received $46,629.18 from Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) as a second payment for the regional district’s brownfield study and cleanup of the Marine Avenue incinerator site. In May 2015, FCM announced the regional district would receive a $116,392 grant from its Green Municipal Fund.

The local study will include soil testing and the development of a plan to clean contaminated soils using plants.

Texada bike path

PRRD committee of the whole voted to recommend to the regional board that PRRD discontinue any further work on the Gillies Bay Road bicycle/pedestrian path on Texada Island, and the $150,000 originally committed to the project be returned to the community works funding pool. After a public engagement process, staff determined a majority of local residents are not in favour of the project.

Funding requests

PRRD rural services committee voted to recommend it support a one-year grant of $15,000 for Tourism Powell River staffing costs and roaming ambassadors program, $10,000 to Powell River Academy of Music and a $1,500 grant to Powell River Action Centre-Food Bank.

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Hospital decision on hold Regional district stalls $1.2-million cost-share request for equipment CHRIS BOLSTER reporter@prpeak.com

A decision to fund a Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) equipment request for Powell River General Hospital is being put on hold

by Powell River Regional District.

The $1.2-million request for spending by Powell River Regional Health Board was brought up for discussion at regional dis-

trict’s committee of the whole meeting on Thursday, January 14.

“I really do see this as a dangerous downward slope to more downloading [of costs],” said city director Russell Brewer. “I understand the tough spot VCH is in, but this money needs to be provided by the province.”

During a November 2015 presentation, VCH officials informed the board the province adopted a 40/60 cost-sharing policy with regional hospital districts for equipment purchases.

Committee members were to vote on a recommendation the board fund $240,030 for computerized pharmacy dispensing equip-

ment, $166,000 for a patient monitoring system, $400,000 for a replacement nurse call system and $420,000 to replace the hospital’s aging exterior.

Brewer said some of the requests are “likely worthwhile projects,” though he added he would be unable to support the funding percentages as they stood.

“I want to support the hospital, but this is unprecedented,” said Electoral Area A director Patrick Brabazon. “We’ve never seen funding requests like this.”

Electoral Area C director Colin Palmer suggested if he had more information about individual pieces of equipment, he would be able to go into the community

to find groups that may be interested in partnering.

“They could hang plaques in the hospital saying they supported it and then we could consider part of the funding for this,” said Palmer. “But to take the whole package, it’ll decimate our reserves, or we’re going to have to borrow it.”

During discussion of the recommendation, city director CaroleAnn Leishman put forward a motion to postpone the decision to Thursday, March 31, until the committee can be provided with more information about the equipment purchase. The committee will also ask VCH to prioritize the projects.

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A group of concerned south-of-town residents p a c k e d Po w e l l R i v e r Regional District’s (PRRD) Thursday, January 14, committee of the whole meeting to inquire about their electoral area’s representation on the board.

Electoral Area B resident Janet May and approximately a dozen others attended the meeting as a delegation to raise their concerns.

Since October, A lan Rebane, alternate director for Electoral Area B, has been standing in for director Stan Gisborne, who had a stroke.

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“I really appreciate the work Rebane has done, but I wish he would have a chance to have the mandate of the electorate,” said May. May added she and other residents would not have a problem with a short-term replacement director if only six months remained, but there are almost three years left in Gisborne’s term.

“That’s the term we used

to vote directors on for entirely,” she said.

May told the committee when she inquired about a by-election she was told there would not necessarily be one called.

Al Radke, regional district chief administrative officer, told the delegation PRRD has been following the law set out by the Local Government Act (LGA).

Under section 2.04 of the LGA, by-elections occur when an office becomes vacant through death, disqualification or resignation. A director can only be disqualified if they are away without leave for more that 60 consecutive days.

That does not apply to being away due to illness or injury.

“Director Gisborne has not passed away, he has not resigned and, due to the LGA, he is not disqualified,” said Radke.

Electoral Area C director Colin Palmer, who acknowledged he does not fully understand Gisborne’s medical situation or potential for recovery, said Gisborne is making progress during his rehabilitation at Vancouver’s GF Strong Rehabilitation Centre.

“All I know is the stroke he had was not in his brain,” said Palmer, “it was in his spine and he is receiving rehab as if he had a spinal injury, not as if he had a stroke.”

Palmer said the decision whether to resign is Gisborne’s to make, not the board’s.

Electoral Area A director Patrick Brabazon said when the legislation was drafted close to 50 years ago, the issue of long-term disability was not considered, but the issue will be coming up for provincial discussion in March.

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December 2015 December 201 % change $257,000 $290,000 -11.4%

River is $211,900, up from $209,500 last year. Powell River Regional District’s 2016 total is $205,800, an

increase of $3,100 from the 2015 total of $202,700.

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Real estate sales were up significantly in December 2015, with 27 residential sales compared to 14 in December 2014. The number of residential listings on the market for the month was 120.

Residential sales for December totalled almost $6.6 million, nearly $2 million more than in December 2014, although the average median monthly sale price was $257,000, down from $290,000 in 2014.

“Don’t be fooled by the average and median sale prices for December, prices are still on the rise,” said Neil Frost, Powell River Sunshine Coast

Real Estate Board president.

Total residential sales were 455 in 2015, a large increase in volume from 2014 when 350 units were sold.

“There has been a strong surge in first-time home buyers,” said Frost.

Signs indicating an improving and rising market include an increase in raw land and lot sales in 2015, with 55 sales compared to just 16 in 2014, said Frost.

Frost added that 42 per cent of all buyers came from outside the Powell River area, mostly from the Lower Mainland.

A report from BC Assessment released January 4 estimates typical 2016 versus 2015 assessed values of single family residential detached homes in the area. The 2016 total for City Powell

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POWELL RIVER REGIONAL BOARD

The Powell River Regional Board meeting regularly scheduled for 7 pm on Thursday, January 28 has been rescheduled to 6 pm.

The location of the meeting remains unchanged: Regional District Board Room, #103 - 4675 Marine Avenue.

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2015 Annual Report to the Community Community Forest Objectives • Maintain healthy and productive forest ecosystems • Deliver sustainable forest-management practices • Protect the water quality in the Haslam Lake and Lang Creek community watersheds • Provide opportunities for local contractors, mill owners and value-added manufacturers • Protect key forest recreation resources • Achieve clear business and financial performance targets • Use the profits as a foundation for investment in the community The City of Powell River has established a Community Forest Reserve Fund to receive dividend deposits from Powell River Community Forest Ltd. Monies received will be used for special community projects that will benefit the community as a whole. Before deciding on use of the fund, the city will seek input from Powell River Community Forest Ltd.

Powell River Community Forest (PRCF) is pleased to provide some information about the community forest and our 2015 activities in this annual report to our community.

Operationally, 2015 was a good year. PRCF operations were conducted safely and in compliance with all environmental protection measures. During 2015, we scaled 34,427 cubic metres of timber. This amount puts us in balance for our five-year cut-control period, which ended in 2015.

The sustainability of PRCF forestry operations is an overriding objective for our board. Over the last three years, we have invested in an updated, community forestspecific forest inventory. During 2015, we completed a timber supply analysis to ensure our operations are sustainable over the long term. Later this spring PRCF will apply to amend our management plan to identify a new allowable annual cut going forward. As part of the review and comment process, PRCF will hold an open house. On page four we highlight one of the most important parts of forest management, which is growing trees.

PRCF provides economic benefits to the community in two primary ways. We put approximately $1.8 million back into the local economy through contracts and supply purchases from local companies. On page four we list those companies that worked for us in 2015. They deserve much of the credit for the quality of our forest practices.

On May 7, 2015, we presented our 2014 dividend in the amount of $1,364,055 to City of Powell River for deposit to the community forest reserve fund. During 2015 we announced 11 grants involving a variety of community group and city projects. Our most significant investment was completion of the buyout and preservation of Millennium Park timber. More information on the process to apply for grants and photos of some of the recent completed projects can be found on page three.

We are forecasting a 2015 year-end profit of $1,270,000, so we anticipate another large dividend will be deposited into the fund in spring of 2016. Our financial results reflect a relatively stable log market. PRCF has no debt and we retain a substantial operating reserve from year to year. Please note the volume scaled at year end may not be sold until the following year. This report provides financial projections which may change as a result of formal audit and approval of year-end financials at our annual general meeting.

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What is a Community Forest Agreement?

Investing in our community

A Community Forest Agreement (CFA) is an area-based forest tenure issued by the Ministry of Forests which allows the harvest of timber on provincial forest land.

Our licence was issued in August 2006 and covers approximately 7,100 hectares of forest area. A sustainable allowable annual cut (AAC) has been calculated at 25,000 cubic metres per year. We are responsible for planning, development and reforestation activities.

Profits from Powell River Community Forest (PRCF) forestry operations are returned to the community in the form of grants for community projects. City of Powell River has established the community forest reserve fund (the fund) to receive PRCF’s annual dividend payments.

Since it was established, the fund has supported a variety of projects of different themes and sizes from both community groups and the city. To date we have contributed approximately $5.3 million to the fund and 52 separate project grants have been approved.

We welcome new grant applications and updates to existing applications at any time. The “rolling” project list is updated and reviewed on an ongoing, collaborative basis with city staff. Grants may be approved throughout the year, but our usual practise is to recommend a number of grants in the spring when we present our annual dividend check to city council.

Who is Powell River Community Forest Ltd.?

Powell River Community Forest Ltd. (PRCF) is an independent forest company set up by our sole shareholder: the City of Powell River. We are a limited, for-profit company, however, what sets us apart is profits are returned to the community.

PRCF is directed by a nine-person voluntary board of directors, blending forestry and business experience. Current directors are:

BILL BIRD

JANET MAY

LORI BROWN

HOWIE MCKAMEY

RON FULLER

ROB STEWART

MARK HASSETT

ROD TYSDAL

More information on the process to apply and our evaluation criteria can be found on our website, prcommunityforest. ca. Click on “Community Projects” Applications may be submitted at any time by mail or sent electronically to both;

GREG HEMPHILL

Powell River Community Forest Ltd 4760 Joyce Avenue, Powell River, BC V8A 3B6 Attention: Greg Hemphill, president greghemphill@telus.net, 604.223.4887

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Our managers PRCF has a management contract with Results Based Forest Management (RBFM), a local forestry consulting company which does range of forestry work for a number of companies. Chris Laing, the owner, works closely with the board of directors to ensure PRCF is a successful business and delivers a high standard of forest practices. Chris’s associate Alan Barker has been actively involved in the critical role of onsite supervision. Al will be easing back into retirement; the board wishes to acknowledge his contribution to our success.

2015 PRCF scholarship recipients Eric Scott and Rosalea Pagani (with board member Janet May). We will be inviting applications for 2016 scholarships early this spring, intended for students from Powell River entering or already enrolled in a post-secondary forestry-education program.

City of Powell River 6910 Duncan Street Powell River, BC V8A 1V4 Attention: Corien Becker, chief financial officer cbecker@cdpr.bc.ca, 604.485.6291 local 222

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Thank You

Our future is growing Reforestation is a legal requirement on all forest tenures. PRCF is fortunate to have excellent growing sites across most of the community forest area. To fully capture the productive capacity of these sites, PRCF has focused on the following best management practices; clean logging, quality seed, healthy seedlings, timely planting and brushing and surveys to monitor each site. If we make that investment our timber supply analysis indicates these managed stands will outperform the ministry’s original growth estimates. That will not only secure our long-term sustainability, but also provide for a potential increase in economic benefits and additional flexibility for increased protection of other critical resource values.

Pictured below is PRCF’S first cutblock, an example of the productive capacity of PRCF’s growing sites. It was harvested late in 2007 and planted in March of 2008. In 2015, we were able to declare the plantation as having a free-growing status after just eight growing seasons.

Get out and enjoy your community forest Please drive carefully on our forest roads. There may be active operations even on the weekend. We have a myriad of great trails. Before going hiking or biking pick up a trail map. You will be within the Haslam Lake and Lang Creek community watersheds. Please ensure your activities don’t impact the water quality of any streams or lakes. Pack out any garbage. As summer rolls around help us prevent forest fires.

Photo Credits: AnjiSmithFotos, BC Bike Race – Niels Voss, Haslam Lake – Greg Hemphill

to the following local companies who worked with PRCF to make 2015 a successful year • Ace Traffic Control • Accurate Location Surveys • Adept Vegetation Management • Aero Powell River Services • Alan Barker Project Management Ltd • Andy Byrne Trucking • Anji Smith Fotos • Bob Marquis Contracting • Cedar Spring Brush Cutting • Cindy Ling Scaling • City Transfer Inc. • Coast West Measure • Del Mistro Dunn Chartered Accountants • Emery and Rae Land Surveying Ltd • Full Scope Falling and Tree Service Ltd. • Gloslee Trucking • Goat Lake Forest Products Ltd. • Granet Lake Logging • Impact Signs • Kurtis Randle Logging • Lamont & Co. • Lang Bay Aggregate Ltd. • Marta Trucking • Mr. Green-Up • Oceanview Helicopters Ltd. • Olympic Log Sort Ltd. • Out on a Limb Forestry • Peak Publishing Ltd. • Pence Services • Pilldolla Creek Contracting • Powell River Living Magazine • Powell River Taxi • Results Based Forest Management Ltd. • Robin Murray Websites • Select Sand & Gravel • Shaun Gloslee Excavating Ltd. • Sliammon Land Referrals • Swanson Trucking • Sywash Logging Ltd. • Taws Cycle and Sports • T&R Contracting • Tilt Contracting Ltd. • Timberline Resources Ltd. • Tla’amin Lake Contracting • Tourism Powell River • Versatile Forestry Consulting Ltd. • Villani and Company • Welper’s Tree Services • Westview Agencies • Wick’s Fire and Safety Co.

Contact Us

Powell River Community Forest Ltd. 4760 Joyce Avenue Powell River, BC, V8A 3B6 RBFM Group 604.487.9540 8729 Highway 101 Powell River, BC, V8A OH3

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Elders offer Tla’amin language teachings Monthly meeting to aid communication and promote healing MEL EDGAR mel@prpeak.com

A delegation from Sliammon Elders Group will be teaching others how to speak the Tla’amin language.

According to Tla’amin Nation elder Elsie Paul, due to the legacy left behind by residential schools this could mark the first time many elders have shared their traditional language outside of their community.

“You didn’t openly speak the language in the presence of non-native people,” said Paul. “You were made to feel ashamed of your language; that is how my grandparents were.”

For her dedication in sharing and teaching the stories and traditions of Tla’amin culture, Paul was awarded with a Clio Lifetime Achievement Award from the Canadian Historical Association last year and the Canadian Aboriginal History Book Prize for her book, Written as I Remember It: Teachings from the Life of a Sliammon Elder.

Paul has worked on several language projects over the years, most recently a dictionary project with University of British Columbia, and said she has discussed the importance of getting more speakers comfortable with using the Tla’amin language.

“It’s a really big adjustment in your thinking,” said Paul. “You carry those behaviours with you and are embarrassed because your grandmother told you, ‘You can’t speak the language, they will laugh at you.’”

The language course is being offered as part of an effort to overcome the legacy of residential schools and heal, said elder coor-

FLUENT SPEAKER: Tla’amin Nation elder Elsie Paul, with help from elder coordinator Darron Cound, will be sharing her traditional language in a course at Cranberry Seniors’ Centre. MEL EDGAR PHOTO

dinator Darron Cound.

“What it boils down to is the actual human, the heart, that is carrying [the language] and sharing that,” said Cound.

According to Cound, approximately 10 to 15 elders meet each week for a luncheon and day program. His job as elder coordinator is to provide activities that are creative, educational, culturally relevant and promote the health, wellness and healing of the culture.

The goal of the language course is to start slowly over coffee and, beginning with a few words, build a relationship that gets all participants talking and sharing, said Cound.

“We will start with some basics like ‘simple greetings and salutations’ and work to more complex topics from there,” he said.

While the language course starts off slowly, there is a sense of urgency behind the need to get more elders speaking the Tla’amin language. With more and more fluent speakers lost every year, it is important to get more people used to speaking it.

“We have very few people of my age in their 80s that are fluent speakers,” said Paul, “and then even fewer in their 70s, and they are shy about using [the language] in public and about sharing it.”

As Tla’amin moves into a new era with the treaty effective date on April 5, Paul said it is more important than ever to bring the culture and language forward.

“Although we are moving in a direction that is new,” said Paul, “it is important we move our teachings and culture into this new way of life.”

The Tla’amin language course runs 1- 3 pm on Wednesday, January 20, at Cranberry Seniors’ Centre. Cound said he hopes the class will become a monthly event.

For more information contact Cound at 604.483.3009, extension 226.

Dementia support group provides education Solutions found among community of caregivers MEL EDGAR mel@prpeak.com

More and more, area residents are seeking support for how to care for those living with dementia, according to Alzheimer Society of BC. Since the society began organizing meetings in Powell River in 2013, its regional education and support co-

Kerri Sutherland

ordinator Kerri Sutherland said large numbers have resulted in several relocations for the group, until finally finding a large enough space

at Powell River Recreation Complex.

“Support group numbers are exploding,” said Sutherland. “People have been really wanting to come to the group.”

According to statistics collected by the society, with Alzheimer’s disease affecting nearly 750,000 Canadians, as many as three quarters of Powell River residents know someone living with dementia.

Organized by two local facilitators, Powell River Dementia Caregivers Suppor t Group meets monthly, providing par-

ticipants with a safe, supportive space to learn about Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia.

“Dementia is not just a part of aging, it means the brain is malfunctioning,” said Sutherland, “but with support, people with dementia can still live well.”

At the meeting, Sutherland said participants can learn from others how to best care for those they know living with dementia.

“Participants can find out the why behind some of the behaviours they see and get tips,” said Sutherland.

“That’s the beauty of support groups.”

Topics discussed at monthly meetings include how to care for a dementia sufferer who is sundowning, a term used in reference to worsening confusion and agitation often felt by dementia sufferers later in the day.

“For those with dementia, often after a busy day the brain becomes overloaded,” said Sutherland. “At the meeting people will share what techniques worked for them.”

Sutherland said caring for her father through his own dementia also taught her

how important it was to learn techniques for how to manage.

“I had to learn how to accept his limitations,” she said, “and how to communicate and work with him.”

Meeting times for the group are scheduled monthly. To find out more or to register for Powell River Dementia Caregivers Support Group, contact Sutherland at 1.866.984.8348.

Those unable to attend in person can also register for a bimonthly telephone support group by calling 1.800.936.6033.

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Centre moves to new location Relocation allows more space for family-friendly activities MEL EDGAR mel@prpeak.com

The new year started with a move to a new and bigger location for Powell River Family Place.

With around 700 more square feet of space at its new Town Centre Mall location, the family drop-in centre, sponsored by Powell River Employment Program Society (PREP), has more room for programming, play and just plain hanging out.

“I think of Family Place as a town square,” said program facilitator Bethany Browne, “a place for families to meet and help each other.”

When Browne first moved to Powell River from Victoria six years ago she said Powell River Family Place, then at its previous location, provided a vital first point of contact for herself and her family.

“My son was eight weeks old,” she said, “and I found a thriving community at Family Place.”

According to the 2015 Vital Signs report, just under one quarter of Powell River children live in poverty. Powell River Family Place provides an oasis of low or no-cost parent-child programming, such as Mother Goose or Toddler Time.

In addition to programming, Browne also said the centre provides young families with opportunities to make connections within the community.

“I love Family Place. It isn’t just for people who need help,” she said. “It is a place to come and meet other families and be known.”

Parents are already cooking up ideas for the new space. Although the centre had some cooking facilities in its prior location, the new space boasts a full kitchen, which offers more possibilities for foodrelated activities, in addition to the free soup lunch held from 12:304:40 pm every Wednesday.

“We’ve already had discussions about holding canning workshops here,” said program facilitator Carolina Peña Navarro. “This is a place where parents can come in, share ideas and teach each other.”

In addition to the kitchen, the new location also includes a library with computer access and a study

THRIVING COMMUNITY: Program facilitators Bethany Browne [left] and Carolina Peña Navarro are pleased with the new facilities and space at Powell River Family Place’s new location, which provides more room for activities and programming offered at the centre. MEL EDGAR PHOTO

space.

In February, Powell River Family Place will also rehouse Babies Open New Doors (BOND), a prenatal and postnatal service providing support, resources and information for mothers-to-be and new mothers, currently located within PREP offices at 4727 Marine Avenue.

“It is strategic to have [BOND]

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attached to Family Place and in the mall where young families are anyway,” said Lyn Adamson, PREP society executive director.

Adamson said to keep within the $5,000 budget for the move the non-profit group was aided by the mall continuing to provide free rent and local businesses donating building and carpentry services.

With 250 family visits per month and upwards of 40 visits per day counted at the previous Powell River Family Place location, the new space provides a continuing place for families to find community support.

“It is a place for kids to be kids,” said Browne, “and where parents feel like they belong.”

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Music fans mourn David Bowie Surprise death leaves fans and event coordinator shocked MEL EDGAR mel@prpeak.com

When British musician David Bowie’s death was announced on Sunday, January 10, some fans in Powell River thought it was a hoax at first.

“I got up in the morning and saw a Facebook post about his death,” said Bowie fan Mark Lemna. “I typed in David Bowie and Wikipedia came up and it had an end date.”

The rocker, who had just celebrated his 69th birthday, died of liver cancer in a Manhattan Hospital two days after the release of his latest album, Blackstar.

Lemna had been foll o w i n g B o w i e ’s c a re e r since he first listened to Changesonebowie as a young child.

“I was by myself and I thought I’d try it because I

liked the cover,” said Lemna.

“I put it on and that’s where my love affair started.”

Bowie, a singer known for his theatrical music styles and tall, angular frame, will be remembered for his love of music and commitment to pushing the artistic envelope, said Lemna.

“Throughout the ’70s, he was really on the leading edge of musical styles,” said Lemna. “Since the ’90s, when he started releasing solo albums again, I always got the impression he was more interested in doing things that would satisfy him artistically, as opposed to following trends.”

Becoming a Bowie fan in the ’80s, Lemna said he saw the singer live 13 times, travelling to concerts in Vancouver, Kelowna, Tacoma and Washington State.

“I saw him every time he came to the Pacific Northwest since 1983,” he said. “I saw him in 2006; that was his last tour.”

Bowie kept his illness a secret from fans, friends and family, something Lemna said he is grateful for.

“Whether [Bowie] was

conscious of it or not, he was sort of protecting people like me from dealing with [his mortality],” said Lemna. “I had just said on his birthday [January 8], ‘I don’t know what I’m going to do when he passes away.’”

When Powell River-based blues musician Sam Hurrie found out about Bowie’s death, he too thought it was a hoax. Since May, Hurrie has been organizing Starman, an acoustic Bowie retrospective, taking place in early February.

Initially planned as a look back at Bowie’s career in the wake of his retirement, Starman has instead transformed into an unintended memorial.

“The show is timely in the saddest way possible,” said Hurrie. “We are in shock about this, because we put this show together and now he is gone.”

Musicians featured in the show include Courtenay bluegrass guitarist Doug Cox and folk musician Helen Austin, Okanagan perc u s s i o n ist Robin Layne, Canadian blues guitarist Shaun Verrault of Wide Mouth Mason and

ASHES TO ASHES: Mourning the loss of British musician David Bowie, fans Mark Lemna [right] and Bob Davey remember when they first saw the artist live in 1983 at Vancouver’s newly built BC Place Stadium. MEL EDGAR PHOTO

Nashville-based singer and instrumentalist Linda McRae. Since learning of Bowie’s death, Hurrie said the musicians have talked about making some changes to the

show’s lineup.

“We are thinking of doing one or two from his latest album,” said Hurrie, “but he’s recorded so much and everyone will want to hear their favourite song.”

Starman takes place Saturday, Februar y 6, in Evergreen Theatre at Powell River Recreation Complex. For more information, go to facebook.com/ events/1108079302549381.

Scottish tradition continues with events Bagpipes, haggis and poetry at annual Robert Burns dinners MEL EDGAR mel@prpeak.com

Across the world and in Powell River, Scots and celebrants of all cultures come together to recognize the words and life of 18th century poet Robert Burns, also known as Robbie or Rabbie.

For nearly 60 years, local residents have celebrated the Scottish poet’s January 25 birthdate at annual Robbie Burns dinners, first organized in Powell River by Saint Andrews Ladies Club.

As club president for many years, Ann McKenzie helped organize the elaborate events at Dwight Hall.

Although a restaurant typically catered the dinners, McKenzie had her own ideas as to the best way to cook haggis; a traditional Scottish dish made of oats and organ meats

cooked inside a sheep’s stomach.

“Some people steam the haggis,” said McKenzie, “but it should be baked, although you have to watch carefully so it doesn’t burst.”

While the Dwight Hall dinners ended when the ladies club disbanded in 2013, the traditional Scottish suppers continue with McKenzie organizing a dinner herself at Cranberry Seniors’ Centre.

She also remains a key part of the more elaborate Burns night ceremonies maintained by Royal Canadian Legion Powell River Branch 164.

“I carry in the haggis at the Legion,” she said, “and toast it with whiskey.”

Based on a Burns poem of the same name, the “Address to the Haggis” is a central Burns dinner ritual. To the tune of music from a single piper, the haggis is paraded in on a silver platter in heroic style, toasted with whiskey and lauded with a reading of Burns’ poem as a “great chieftain o’ the pudding race!”

For the Scotswoman who moved

to Powell River in 1966, the ritual is an important link to her heritage and a celebration of Burns’ legacy.

“Burns was a simple ploughman without much education,” said McKenzie, “he wrote poems about the everyday and he saw beauty in simple things like haggis.”

Reading a line from a poem that McKenzie said encapsulates Burns’ message of humbleness and brotherhood, she recites, “A man’s a man for all that.” It means we are all human and all the same and should respect each other, said McKenzie.

For Clansman Pipe Band piper and Legion event organizer Bruce Lister, the supper is an important cultural event because Burns’ poems are still celebrated around the world. Even though his poems are popular, haggis is not to everyone’s taste, said Lister.

“It’s an acquired taste,” he said.

“I’ll have a bite to say I did, but my wife really loves it.”

Robbie Burns dinner starts at 4:30 pm on Friday, January 22, at Cranberry Seniors’ Centre. Call

SCOTTISH GRACE: Former Saint Andrews Ladies Club president Ann McKenzie is organizing a traditional Robbie Burns dinner at Cranberry Seniors’ Centre, in addition to playing a key role in the annual Burns dinner held at Royal Canadian Legion Powell River Branch 164. MEL EDGAR PHOTO

McKenzie at 604.483.3603 for more information.

The Legion will hold its fourth annual Robbie Burns dinner at 5:30 pm, Saturday, January 23.

Both dinners include roast beef, neeps and tatties, with haggis as

an optional side dish.

Clansman pipers and Legion members will also attend a Burns lunch with Sliammon Elders Group at 11 am on Tuesday, January, 26, at Tla’amin Community Health Services on Salish Drive.

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Financial and life planning 2016

RRSPs an important investment Savings plan for retirement has many benefits Most residents have already established a registered retirement savings plan (RRSP) that can be used to either create pension income or supplement their existing pension income.

Those who don’t already have an RRSP, however, should treat it as a priority, according to financial planning experts.

“It’s extremely important to sit down and evaluate where a person is at, where they need to be and what they need to do to get there,” said Scott Mastrodonato, division director for Investors Group Financial Services in

Powell River. “An RRSP is a very valuable tool for that.”

RRSPs have various tax advantages and the younger someone can start making contributions toward them, the better, according to Mastrodonato.

“Start as early as possible, just because of the power of compounding interest, and time is on your side when you start early,” he said.

“Also, in some cases, as we get older our financial situations change, so if we can afford to get started early it creates a great habit that one shouldn’t break.”

When discussing financial planning, one of the first options that comes up is an RRSP, but it is only one of several financial products available.

“Sometimes people mis-

understand what an RRSP is,” says Mastrodonato. “An RRSP is essentially a shell, and within that shell you are going to choose longterm investments that will help you achieve that longterm goal.”

Other “shells” include taxfree savings accounts and non-registered investments, and products such as mutual funds can fall under the different types of investments.

“With each shell you get to choose different investments within, and each one has different tax benefits and features,” says Mastrodonato.

For residents interested in setting up an RRSP, the initial and most important course of action is to reach out to an expert.

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How to make your money grow Start saving with a TFSA and RRSP; you’ll soon be ready to diversify your investments If you have a stable budget and hardly any debt, this is the right time to start some kind of deliber-

ate savings plan. Don’t wait a minute longer; the sooner you start, the sooner you’ll see your savings grow.

You don’t need to have a lot of money to begin saving. You can get going by opening a tax free savings account (TSFA) and depositing any amount you’d like to start with.

You can deposit up to $5,500 annually in a TFSA; any investment income it generates is tax free.

Even cash withdrawals won’t be taxed. The TFSA is a great tool to meet and even exceed your financial goals.

Another great way to start saving is to open a registered retirement savings plan (RRSP). There are many eligible investments, and the interest rates are better than with regular savings accounts. Your contributions are tax deductible, and your gains

are tax free until you withdraw them. Investing in an RRSP is recommended by financial experts as one of the most effective financial strategies for retirement planning.

A representative of a financial institution can help you determine your investor profile. This involves deciding how to spread your precious money among high- and lowrisk savings and in­vestment tools.

Once you have a better idea of your profile, you can follow an action plan that is tailo­red to your personal cir­­cumstances.

On top of a TFSA and RRSPs, you may de­­cide to buy some go­­­ vernment savings bonds, gua­ ranteed in­vestment cer­­tificates issued by banks, mutual funds, stocks, and other financial products de­signed to give you worthwhile returns.

First-time home owners benefit from program Home Buyers’ Plan can help residents buy their first home

The Canadian Home Buyers’ Plan (CHBP) can help you purchase your first home. Since 1992, the year of its creation, the CHBP has

helped many Canadians to do just that.

To take advantage of the program, you must already have money placed in a registered retirement savings plan (RRSP). The CHBP allows you to withdraw up to $25,000 per person from your RRSP to purchase or build a home in Canada. Several types of homes are eligible. In other words, a couple who meets the eligibility requirements may withdraw up

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required annual amount, in part or in full, it will be treated as income on your tax return.

To learn more about the CHBP, visit Service Canada website (servicecanada.gc.ca) or the Canada Revenue Agency (cra-arc.gc.ca). You could also make an appointment with a representative of your financial institution to find out more about your home-buying options.

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1105 Obituaries

Reid Michael Kyfiuk Reid was born on August 7, 2000, in Powell River and passed away on December 22, 2015, while snowboarding with his family at Mount Washington on Vancouver Island.

Reid lit up the room with his zest for life and always tried to make people laugh or feel better. He had a radiant smile that matched his contagiously happy and energetic spirit. He loved to be outside and would constantly remind others to take the time to have fun.

When it came to sports, Reid had a warrior’s heart. He worked hard and his passion for whatever sport he was playing (hockey, golf or baseball) shone through to his coaches, teammates and the fans.

Reid was also generous and kind. He always told his family he loved them and wasn’t shy about doing it in public. He looked out for his parents; he would wrestle Mom, but always made sure not to hurt her and would take a bit of power off his knuckleball so he didn’t hurt Dad. Reid maintained the faith of a little child. He had an unconditional love for God and a divine insight for how everyone should live. His sister says his eyes were like a window into Heaven. Everyone loved him.

Left to cherish Reid are his parents Andy and Denise Kyfiuk, siblings Eric, Lauren, Dean, Tayler and Andrea, grandparents Mike and Helen Kyfiuk, many aunts, uncles and cousins and countless friends.

Reid is not gone, he’s just living in a different place now. We can still talk to him. God just took him home.

Month’s Mind Mass will be held at Church of the Assumption, 7109 Glacier Street, on Friday, January 22, at 7 pm, with reception to follow in St. Joseph’s Hall, adjacent to the church. Family members will be present.

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Lorraine Adele Riel

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It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother and aunt on December 25, 2015, at the age of 77. Lorraine has gone home after a brief but brave battle with cancer.

She was loved by all who knew her and we rejoice in her homecoming with our Lord and Savior.

Lorraine is survived by her five beautiful children: Lorie Ann McGill and granddaughters Shandy and Angela; Louise Draeger and Dan Dorman, grandson Jacob; Norman and Jamie Draeger, grandchildren Liam, Kylie and Trey; Sam and Naomi Draeger, grandchildren Kean and Rain; and Joy and Wade King, grandchildren Chad, Jade and Sara. Also missing Lorraine are her beloved furgrandchildren Rocky, Tonka, Samsam and Chevy 2.

Lorraine was predeceased by her mother Anna Meta Riel, father Gilbert Babe Riel, brothers Norman and Samuel and nephew Maurice.

Lorraine’s beauty and grace will be sorely missed by all who had the honour and privilege of knowing her. Her love for God was strong and unwavering.

She gave all of herself to Him and her family.

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Notice: Water Main Flushing

The Operational Services Department advises residents that city crews will be flushing water mains throughout the city for approximately three weeks beginning January 20, 2016, to remove sediment that gradually deposits in the pipes.

Temporary discoloration of water and/or water pressure fluctuation may occur during flushing. This discoloration does not pose a health hazard.

If you experience discolored water, you can clear your water lines by simply turning on the cold water tap in your laundry tub, or an outside tap, until the water is running clear. The city recommends that you refrain from doing laundry if you notice the flushing crews flowing hydrants in your immediate area during this period.

Upon request, the city will provide advance warning of flushing in your vicinity for establishments or people with special requirements for water clarity. Contact the waterworks supervisor at 604. 485.8642.

City of Powell River will take all precautions to protect the environment and maintain water quality during water main flushing; however, the city cannot accept any responsibility for damage caused by low water pressure or the use of discolored water. Therefore, the city advises consumers to be on the alert for reduced water pressure and/or temporary discoloration of water.

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The West Jervis FDU is located on the west side of Jervis Inlet from Goliath Bay toward the mouth of Britain River in the Sunshine Coast Natural Resource District.

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1215 General Employment

Nursing postition available Sunshine Coast Health Centre is a world-class treatment facility that recently celebrated its 10th anniversary of operation in Powell River. The nursing department is currently expanding and looking for dedicated licensed practical nurses with an interest in addictions nursing. We are currently accepting resumés for casual nursing shifts including days, evenings and nights.

This position will also include holiday/callback hours.

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Cook postition available Sunshine Coast Health Center is a world-class treatment facility that recently celebrated it’s 10th anniversary of operation in Powell River. The kitchen department is currently looking for a cook. We are looking for an individual who is flexible, highly organized and willing to work in a team. Wages are competitive and based on experience. Current wage starts at $18 per hour and increases based on experience and certification.

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500 GALLON poly, koi pond, wading pool or live stock trough, brand new $950.

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AIR-DRIED LUMBER, lodgepole, white pine, custom milling available. 604.486.0010.

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NEW WHIRLPOOL electric range, black $200; Panasonic 1200w stainless microwave $50; treadmill $250.

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SLED QUAD trailer, 2009, 26’, V-nose, ramps, new tires, 237,500 axels $6,500. Gord 604.223.7119.

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6560 Houses for Rent 3-BDRM, 2-BATH spacious modular home in Sunshine Coast Park. Fridge, stove, dishwasher, W/D, small pet okay, available immediately $950/mth.

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3-BDRM, REMODELED house on Claridge Road, Paradise Valley, fridge, stove, dishwasher, laundry, large yard, small pet permitted, available immediately , references and security deposit required $1,100/mth.

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6915 Mobiles/Pads RENT-TO-OWN PARK model modular home, Sunshine Coast Mobile Home Park, south of town, fridge, stove, laundry, heat and hydro included, suitable for two people, deposit required $800/mth. 604.485.2435.

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Late rally boosts Kings to successful road trip Three goals in less than two minutes sends team home happy after gruelling weekend ALEX RAWNSLEY Peak Sports

Following a disastrous trio of games on Vancouver Island, Powell River Kings embarked on their final inter-divisional road trip of the season, closing out six straight games away from home in the process.

On Friday, January 15, Powell River ventured to Surrey to face the cellar-dwelling Eagles, winners of only six games all year. However, the Eagles were unbeaten at home in 2016, winning once and tying twice.

The Olympic-sized ice at South Surrey Arena provided ample room for the Kings to work and earn a 1-0 advantage after 20 minutes with Austin Kamer scoring on the power play.

New Kings defenceman Adam Brubacher scored his first goal as a King early in the second period off a face-off win. A pesky Eagles team refused to go away, cutting the lead to one before Tristan Mullin scored his 20th goal of the year.

The second two-goal lead of the game quickly evaporated as Surrey tied the game at three early in the third, but a lucky goal for Jonny Evans, who had a puck redirect off his glove, then a skilled shorthanded play from Nick Halagian, coverting a two-on-one rush with a shot tucked underneath the crossbar, gave the Kings a 5-3 advantage

and led to a 5-4 win. Stefan Wornig earned his fourth win of the year, stopping 29 shots.

“Props to Noney [Nick Nonis]. It was great work from him to get the puck out and up to me and then I realized I was on a two-on-one,” said Halagian. “I don’t go ‘bunk,’ as the boys call it, very often, but it was nice that it went in.”

Despite the win, Kings head coach Kent Lewis wasn’t overly satisfied with his team’s effort.

“I liked our jump. Considering we’d been on the bus all day, our start was very good,” said Lewis.

“We got a little sloppy in the second and that’s just the immaturity of the group, and until it grows up, we’re going to have these types of games.”

Saturday, Powell River rolled into the South Okanagan Events Centre (SOEC) to play the leagueleading Penticton Vees.

It was a dream start with Penticton incurring a delay of game penalty from warmup. Kings took a 2-0 lead on goals by Kyle Betts and Mullin. Penticton cut the lead in half, then Rylan Ball, on another man advantage, gave Kings a 3-1 lead after the first period.

Vees came out strong in the middle frame, overrunning the Kings with two goals and adding another two in the third period for a 5-3 win. With the victory, the host club maintained its perfect record against the Kings at SOEC. Wornig took the loss, stopping 35 shots.

“It was a nice way to start the game, cashing in on the power play early,” said Kings assistant coach Brock Sawyer. “Our second period let us down. We were tentative and they took the play to us and we crumbled.”

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trip saw the Kings head to Trail and play the Smoke Eaters for the second time this season, following a 4-2 loss on home ice in December.

Powell River again scored the first goal of the game, Hunter Findlater’s second of the year on a Trail turnover. Kings would go down 2-1 on goals in quick succession before a lucky one from Halagian, sliding a long-range backhand through the Trail netminder for a 2-2 score after one period.

Powell River fell behind 3-2 after 40 minutes and 4-2 with eight minutes remaining in the game. A two out of six-point weekend looked inevitable. However, a Kings power play with six minutes remaining triggered a dramatic rally.

Brubacher scored on the man advantage, Findlater tallied his

second of the game 1:08 after that, and Liam Lawson scored the eventual game-winning goal just 45 seconds later.

Mullin added an empty netter with 0.3 seconds remaining on the clock for a 6-4 win and secured four points for the weekend. Wornig earned his fifth win of the season, making 28 saves.

“The guys realized what was at stake in that third period and didn’t want to do a long bus ride home on a losing note,” said Sawyer. “We cranked it up. That power play goal was great hunger behind the net to find Brubacher for a one-timer and get everything started. You could see our hunger and compete ramp up and it’s a big win.”

Powell River moves into second in Island Division standings with a

record of 24-18-0-2, two points up on Cowichan Valley, but still well back of Nanaimo for first place.

Kings return to Hap Parker Arena for nine straight games, beginning at 7:15 pm Friday, January 22, against Alberni Valley Bulldogs. Surrey Eagles visit on the afternoon of Sunday, January 24, at 1:30 pm.

Kings notes Forward Kyle Betts has been selected to represent Team Canada West at the upcoming Canadian Junior Hockey League Top Prospects Game in Surrey on Tuesday, January 26. The game is a showcase of Junior A’s best players and will feature Canada West battling Canada East.

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KINGS MID-SEASON REPORT 15-16

Kings manager Kent Lewis assesses team mid-season ALEX RAWNSLEY Peak Sports

The 2015/2016 season has been one of dramatic ups and downs for a Powell River Kings club currently in third place in BC Hockey League Island Division standings, behind Nanaimo and Cowichan Valley. A season-high seven-game winning streak near the beginning of the season was almost immediately followed by a six-game skid in September and October. Recently, four dramatic wins at home were followed by three disappointing losses away.

General manager and head coach Kent Lewis provided his thoughts on a personal milestone, the return of a familiar face between the pipes and the consistent inconsistency of a streaky Kings club this season.

Q: In October, you coached your 1,000th game with the Kings. How special of a milestone was that to reach?

KL: It’s been a lot of fun, it kind of snuck up on me. There’s been a lot of good people who have kept the club going with countless volunteer hours through fundraising and efforts to keep a club here.

It’s one of the best and most loyal fanbases in the league. It has been work, continues to be work and it’s a lot of fun to be a part of. It’s been a lot of years; it makes me feel old.

Q: The team has expanded the coaching staff this year to include Ron Viglasi and a pair of alumni in Brock Sawyer, in his second year with the team, and Kyle Bodie. All three bring lots of experience playing junior hockey. What do you feel they’ve added to the club?

KL: It does help that you’ve

COACHING CONSENSUS: Long-time Powell River Kings head coach and general manager Kent Lewis [centre] has benefitted from the input of assistant coaches Brock Sawyer [right] and Kyle Bodie this season. ALEX RAINSLEY PHOTO

played, you can relate and work with the players on a one-on-one basis. It’s important that we have a support staff to work with the guys in different areas. Ron had been coaching rep hockey up until this year, so he had a little more time, and being a shift worker, he has four days where he can escape some chores, and hockey is a neat way to do that. Now that Kyle is based here, he’s been a great addition with our forwards and power play. Brock has continued to work with our defence and taken on more responsibility with [former assistant coach] Chad van Diemen leaving. We have a staff with some-

one watching up top, which is important and guys on the bench, too. It’s a great group to work with.

Q: One of the biggest pieces of off-season news was the return of goaltender Jeff Smith from college.

How valuable was he in the beginning as the team jelled and got off to a good start?

KL: I always use the phrase, “George Castanza found money.”

We were in a position to go out and find a starter. We felt that Stefan Wornig was closing in, but not quite ready to be the mail carrier and getting Jeff, a player who’s been here and there’s no real adjustment to new surroundings,

it’s great. Jeff needed to be the number-one guy, he didn’t get that in his 18-year-old year. It’s something we felt he needed at 19 and we’re fortunate, as is he, that he gets a do-over at 20.

Q: This team, unlike last year, has been scoring by committee.

Was that a deliberate move away from the one dominating line the team had last season, or a result of recruiting and offseason moves?

KL: It’s never deliberate to not have a 40-goal scorer, but balance is important. At the end of the day, there’s no master plan, you want to find the right players, bring in the right kids and, in doing that,

you need four lines that can contribute. We’ve been down to a lot of game sevens, final games that you need to win, and you can’t rely on a couple of guys. This year we have an opportunity to have as many guys in double-digit scoring than we’ve had in a while. Even on the back end, you’ve got Jeremy LeClerc sitting at a few, Rylan Ball has been scoring, Adam Brubacher comes in with a few as well.

Q: You made a pair of moves at the January 10 deadline, adding Adam Brubacher from Prince George and Brandon Kennedy from the Western Hockey League. What’s the goal for them moving forward?

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Streaky club strengthens roster KL: Our number-one priority was to improve the power play and bring in a power play defenceman. Outside of right shot Rylan Ball, I didn’t feel we had a natural on the left side.

We had guys coming in to fill the role, and doing okay, but we didn’t have that go-to guy.

Adam’s scored well at this level in that role in Prince George and we’re hoping he continues that here. With Brandon, we wanted to improve our size, our character and he’s a guy who can play both the backend and up front. It’s important to have a dynamic roster and depth in all positions. If we were to fall to injuries your blue line is very important. We’re not a big mover of players and trades during the season, unlike some other clubs, but at the deadline it was our chance to finalize our roster and we felt we strengthened in the areas where we wanted to.

Q: It’s been a year of ups

and downs, a seven-game win streak followed almost immediately by a six-game losing skid. Even recently, four wins at home followed by three straight losses away. What’s the challenge and key in maintaining consistency down the stretch?

KL: It’s been the streakiest club I’ve ever coached. The key thing to that is the maturity coming in the room. It’s the coach’s responsibility to hit the right buttons, but at the end of the day it’s the group and the team and what their desire is. That’s what it always comes down to. I’ve got to be the orchestrator of that, but it comes down to consistency.

You’ve got to have good team defence and that helps generate offence. We’ve got to make strides on the power play. That has to be better and has probably been the nemesis in a few close games this season; its inability to find that goal.

DOWN TO BUSINESS: Veteran goaltender Jeff Smith returned to Powell River Kings’ lineup after a season in college, and has proved to be a valuable asset to the team. ALICIA BAAS PHOTO

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It’s the dream of many young hockey players, to represent Canada on the international stage and win a gold medal. In December, that dream became a reality for Powell River Kings forwards Kyle Betts and Carter Turnbull.

At the junior level, the dream to wear the maple leaf comes to fruition through the annual World Junior A Challenge, pitting two Canadian teams, west and east, against teams from the United States, Russia and other European countries.

“The tournament and everything is such an amazing experience,” said Betts. “Anytime you get to wear the maple leaf, it’s amazing. I can’t say enough good things, and getting to do it with Turnbull was fantastic, too.”

Selected from a 40-player training camp in early December, which also featured Kings’ goaltender Stefan Wornig, Betts and Turnbull travelled with the team to Ontario to prepare for the tournament.

Despite being counted on for offence with the Kings, Betts and Turnbull found themselves as role players on a squad featuring two potential first-round National Hockey League draft picks and several other collegebound prospects.

“I played a smaller role on Canada West than I do in Powell River, but everyone had to do a job, and mine was on the penalty kill and to go out every shift and to try and bring some energy,” said Betts.

Advancing through round-robin play undefeated, with Betts scoring in the opening game, assisted by Turnbull, Canada West faced Russia in the gold medal game.

“We were feeling pretty confident because we’d beaten Russia 6-1 in exhibition,” said

Turnbull. “We had to take into account it was their first game.”

Scoreless after the first and second periods, Canada West took the lead on a Russian turnover beside their own net.

“The first goal was pretty weird, but we couldn’t care less how it went in, we were up 1-0 and that was a huge goal,” said Turnbull.

Canada West took a 2-0 lead not long after and celebrations began.

“It was an odd third period, a great game back and forth through 40 minutes. The first goal for us, no one really knew what was happening and then the second goal set the bench off,” said Betts.

Not even a Russian goal with under a minute remaining could dampen spirits of the Canadian crowd or the Canada West bench.

As the seconds counted down, the team prepared to storm onto the ice.

“You can remember every second of the countdown,” said Turnbull. “Everyone was screaming, the crowd was going insane, it was really cool to be a part of. When the buzzer went, it was gloves off, helmet off and everyone was so excited.”

The win at the world juniors was the first gold medal for Canada since 2011 when Kings head coach Kent Lewis, goaltender coach Jeff Battah, goaltender Sean Maguire and forward Evan Richardson were members of Canada West.

“It’s surreal, you get to wear your Canadian jersey, and a gold medal,” said Turnbull. “It’s what everyone dreams of and there’s no better feeling.”

It’s also an opportunity to observe and improve moving forward.

“I took away what I needed to do better to excel to the next level and it also showed me a lot about what it takes for a team to be successful. I’m excited to apply that back in Powell River,” said Betts.

Betts and Turnbull continued a long history of Powell River participation at the tournament, with the Kings sending at least one player each of the previous five years.

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Alumni assistant coaching duo come full circle In 2007, actor Bruce Campbell told viewers “experience is everything,” during an advertising campaign for Old Spice products. Powell River Kings have adopted a similar mantra for its new coaching staff by recruiting alumni who have been there and done that.

Brock Sawyer played with the Kings between 2007 and 2008 and joined the club as an assistant to head coach Kent Lewis before the 2014/2015 season. Sawyer

Union College. Both coaches enjoyed pro careers for a few seasons before hanging their skates up. The pair also shared a similar journey into the coaching ranks.

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ing mistakes I made at that age. I know how the game changes so I can impart that knowledge to them.”

In addition to Sawyer’s role coaching defencemen, additional tasks include booking team travel and accommodations, breaking down video of previous games and other administrative duties.

“I’m fortunate to move up and be the righthand man to Kent so early in my coaching career. I work with the defence, one on one and as a group,” said Sawyer. I’m also a bit of a liaison between the players and Kent. You always want to make sure guys are okay, not homesick and everyone’s happy.”

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now call on the resources of not only Lewis, a veteran of over 1,100 BC Hockey League games, but also Sawyer, Bodie and fellow assistant coach Ron Viglasi, a Powell River Minor Hockey Association product who played junior in the Western Hockey League in the 1980s.

“It’s unique for players when you have guys who have been in the players shoes, walked the same streets, been in the same locker room and sat in the same stalls; they can relate to what life is like playing in Powell River,” said Sawyer.

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