Peak VOL 22 Issue 22

MAKITA OUTDOOR POWER EQUIPMENT

BLOWERS, TRIMMERS AND CHAINSAWS GAS, CORDED AND CORDLESS

COMMUNITY........... 11 CULTURE.................14 SPORTS...................15 CLASSIFIEDS...........17

NOW AVAILABLE

4290 PADGETT ROAD 604.485.9744

PLAYOFF PUSH

Powell River Kings battle Victoria Grizzlies for division supremacy PAGE 15

WE MATCH

Any size

McCafé Brewed Coffee ®

CLASS ACT

Students develop leadership skills at Coast Mountain Academy PAGE 13

all competitor flyer prices Open Sunday to Saturday 7 am-9 pm 7100 Alberni Street 604-485-4823

plus tax

at the McDonald’s For a limited time only Powell River, BC. at 4801 Joyce Ave.,

®

©2017 McDonald’s

PRPEAK.COM

Wednesday.March 22.2017

Vol.22 No.22

Canada Post Agreement 40069240

Get the Peak to Go iPhone app now available in the App Store or iTunes

Get the Peak to Go iPhone app now RUNNING WILD: Members of Powell River Trail Running Facebook group [from left] Stephen Gould, Anne Vath, Karin Cummings, Joseph McLean, Stephan Marti, Carriein Walsh, available the Pat Walsh, Mel Edgar and Cummings’ dog Mali are practising for the upcoming Marathon Shuffle on Sunshine Coast Trail. JENNIFER DODD PHOTO App Store or iTunes

Plan outlines importance of trails Regional district recognizes outdoor network as economic asset for community CHRIS BOLSTER reporter@prpeak.com

More than 500 trails zigzag across the varied terrain of the Upper Sunshine Coast, the majority of which are unauthorized and created under the cover of semi-anonymity. Powell River’s trail system has existed, as have those in many other communities on the coast, in a grey zone of land use. But that system may be in for a change.

According to Powell River Outdoor Recreation Users Group

(ORUG) past president Pat Walsh, Powell River’s trails exist despite official recognition and management.

“If we did that in spite of the system, just think about what we could do if the system was working to our benefit,” said Walsh.

Last year, according to documents from ORUG, volunteers put in more than 8,000 hours of labour to clean up trails after storms and cut back growth to groom them.

Powell River is not alone in its recognition that trails are and have been an unrecognized community asset, not only for enhancing quality of life for current residents, but also for developing them to make it easier for out-of-town visitors to access and appreciate.

As Powell River transitions away from its mill-town economy, many residents are hanging their hopes for the region’s future on placing its outdoors at the centre of the local $479,000 COUNTRY RANCHER

$479,000 OCEAN VIEW

RICE NEW P

RICE NEW P

7199 Esquimalt Court 9375 Gela Road 4 bedroom and den 1,170 ft, 2-bdrm Fullysq fenced backrancher yard Woodstove, Quiet well-maintained cul-de sac 0.8 acres,c new no-thru road Terrifi price Fabulous view NOW $214,900

7199 Court 6834Esquimalt Alberni Street 4 bedroom and den 2-bdrm, 1-bath rancher Fully fenced back yard Centralcul-de location Quiet sac 1/3 acre,c new lane access Terrifi price Fabulous view NOW $199,000

economy.

Those hopes are reflected in the regional trails plan developed last year for Powell River Regional District. In 2016, the regional district contracted master plan consultants to create a trails plan that would assist in that transition.

According to the plan’s final draft, it is important to recognize the economic potential a strong trail network has in drawing tourists.

The plan also states that trails have been shown to contribute to the social development of a community and education of its residents, as well as having a positive impact on the environment and drawing recreational events to the region.

So what are Powell River’s trails worth?

“That’s the million-dollar question,” said Sunshine Coast Tourism executive director Paul Kamon.

Kamon said Sunshine Coast Tourism is looking to partner »2

$479,000 OCEAN VIEW

$479,000 BEAUTIFUL RANCHER

RICE NEW P

`

Warren Behan

Personal Real Estate Corporation

Broker Owner 604 485 2324 warren@warrenbehan.com View current listings at

7199 Court 4850Esquimalt Joyce Avenue 4 bedroom and den 5-bdrm, 2-bath home Fully fenced back yard UpQuiet and down kitchens cul-de sac Detached Terrificshop, new gardens price Fabulous view $224,900

7199 Court 7324Esquimalt Glacier Street 4 bedroom and den 3-bdrm, 2 bath, built 2007 Fully fenced backinyard OpenQuiet layout, gas fireplace cul-de sac Covered patio, private Terrifi c new priceyard Fabulous view NOW $409,900

Get ALL the NEW listings at prhotnewlistings.com 4766 Joyce Avenue Powell River, BC V8A 3B6 Office: 604 485 4231

2015-2016

2 Wednesday.March 22.2017 | Powell River Peak » prpeak.com

User groups on board 1« TRAILS

F O M IMU

7 1 0 , $2 IN M A ET

G D N A

L

T*

EDI R C IN

-

E TRAD

2012 NISSAN LEAF SV V21246

$

16,888

2016 DODGE DURANGO LTD D21515

$

2013 CHEVY CAMARO 2SS J21191

40,888

2011 AUDI A3 2.0T V21561

$

2011 NISSAN TITAN PRO4-X X21557

35,888

2015 CHRYSLER 200 LX J21718

$

23,888

2008 MAZDA TRIBUTE GS J21683

with Tourism Vancouver Island to define and identify the economic impacts of trails on Vancouver Island, the Gulf Islands and the Sunshine Coast. Tourism Vancouver Island released its hiking-tourism master plan last August. Kamon said that after identifying trails, the next step is to try to quantify their economic impact.

“This will help us to be able to speak with government in a way they can understand and appreciate,” he said.

“They are the ones making the economic decisions.”

In 2014, Squamish was asking the same question, as it had witnessed an explosion of growth in mountain bikers visiting the community to access its volunteer built and maintained trails.

To try to quantify that, Squamish Off-Road Cycling Association commissioned a report and found trail traffic had quadrupled since 2006, the last time a similar survey had been completed.

Squamish’s trail infrastructure was worth roughly $8 million in economic spinoffs, including accommodations, restaurants and bicycle industry-related purchases.

Kamon said Powell River is looking at developing more international marketing that highlights the region’s diversity of outdoor activities.

“We want to be a highvalue boutique destination that’s very embracing of

cultures and peoples and be very respectful of other communities,” he added.

In the meantime, continued promotion of Powell River by the annual BC Bike Race, and work by Powell River Parks and Wilderness Society (PRPAWS), has further raised the region’s profile internationally as a place for world-class hiking and mountain biking, said Regional Trail Network Chair’s Standing Committee (RTNCSC) member Wayne Brewer in his remarks to the regional board’s committee of the whole meeting Thursday, March 16.

“Sunshine Coast Trail and mountain biking is going to get busier and busier,” said Brewer after the meeting.

“The time to get ready for that is now, before it’s on us.”

Brewer and Walsh, both members of the now completed RTNCSC, said it is time to start making incremental progress in having trails recognized and maintained with the involvement of local government. The committee was established in January after PRPAWS raised concerns that it did not have enough input in the plan.

At the March 16 meeting, PRPAWS president Eagle Walz said that after having the opportunity to make presentations and have discussions with the chair’s standing committee, PRPAWS no longer has concerns that its efforts to promote the Sunshine Coast Trail as a

premier hiking route will be undermined by the local government promoting it as a trail for mountain biking.

Walz said PRPAWS understands and appreciates what other outdoor users groups are attempting to do with trails and can play a role in helping out.

At the same meeting, Walsh presented the standing committee’s three recommendations for the regional government to implement the trails plan.

“A considerable amount of input has gone into the Regional Trails Plan,” said Walsh. “While it’s not perfect, it is an excellent guiding document.”

The standing committee is recommending the regional board accept the trails plan, establish a new standing committee and hire a trails coordinator. It is also recommending the regional district provide liability insurance for volunteers who participate in communityorganized trail building and maintenance.

Walsh said he believes that if the plan was accepted without the creation of a new committee, or without hiring a coordinator, it would be doomed to sit on a shelf at the regional district and gather dust.

Once the regional board accepts the plan, it will be up to the board to create a job description for the trails coordinator position, said chair Patrick Brabazon, and create the terms of reference for the standing committee.

Plan to Attend Community Gaming Grant Workshop Wednesday, March 29 from 1pm - 4pm in the Elm Room - Powell River Recreation Complex.

$

19,888

$

14,888

$

8,888

*$2,017 Trade-in credit only applicable on vehicles over $8,000

Financing rates from

 3.99% 

16 lenders to choose from. No credit?

Bad credit? Divorce? Bankruptcy?

The workshop covers, eligibility requirements, program description, financials, in kind and volunteer support and other key consideration for a successful Community Gaming Grant application.

Let me know if you’re coming executivedirector@bcacg.com

We can help!

David Sheach

Executive Director

605 Crown Isle Boulevard, Courtenay

Dealer Number 40192

1.250.871.2125 • www.galaxymotors.net

The BC Association for Charitable Gaming (BCACG) is a non-profit society that represents and supports community groups applying for a Community Gaming Grant.

1-888-672-2224 • www.bcacg.com

3 Wednesday.March 22.2017 | Powell River Peak » prpeak.com

NEWS »

City moves toward affordable-housing fund Reserve to be funded by charges to local housing developers CHRIS BOLSTER reporter@prpeak.com

GIVING BACK: Owners of future developments, and current ones such as this one off of Franklin Avenue in Westview, could be asked for help to address the affordable housing crunch with a donation if the city follows through with its plans to establish a community amenity contribution fund. CHRIS BOLSTER PHOTO

Creating the fund was only one of the recommendations Knight’s made to council on directions that could be taken to help address the city’s lack of low-cost social housing.

Knight provided city council with a list of potential actions and strategies the city could consider leading, or creating partnerships for, at

We don’t want the provincial government downloading this on us saying we need to provide affordable housing. We need to create opportunity and help private or social enterprise get into that business.

DAVE FORMOSA

CITY OF POWELL RIVER MAYOR

its February 28 committee of the whole meeting.

Councillor Maggie Hathaway said the city’s housing committee has been meeting regularly over the winter and that she is pleased with Knight’s report.

“It’s a great step forward,” said Hathaway. “It gives us a

BIG VIEW

4307 ONTARIO AVENUE

11332 HIGHWAY 101

PANORAMIC VIEW – COMFORTABLE LUXURY PRIVATE WOODED ACREAGE Level entry, 6 bdrms, 4-baths, luxurious master 40 acres bordered by Lois River, well maintained bedroom and ensuite, 4,174 sq ft home, 4,400 sq ft, 5 bdrms, 2 ensuites and 1 bath Only 10 years young and boasting the Outdoor entertaining area, gazebo. Two large ponds best view in town. $849,000 1-bdrm cabin, chapel and stage. $1,400,000

added Knight.

Hathaway said she has provided members of the standing committee with Knight’s recommendations for discussion, but has not heard any input yet.

She added that the committee will continue to meet as long as it is necessary, but more research into the actual need for affordable housing should be completed, something a social planner may be able to do.

Hathaway said Lifecycle Housing is planning to expand the amount of lowcost housing it provides in Cranberry and Inclusion Powell River is building social housing on Ontario Street though BC Housing.

If the regional committee can find the money to hire a social planner, Knight said the list of actions may provide that person with a head start in addressing the affordable housing issue.

Council is expecting a report from city chief financial officer Kathleen Day at an upcoming meeting on how the affordable housing fund will operate.

BC Ferries fares will not be going up this year for travellers on the Sunshine Coast.

The ferry corporation announced Thursday, March 16, that it is freezing fares on its minor, northern and Langdale routes on April 1, while fares for vehicles travelling between the Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island will increase by 1.9 per cent, with no increase for passengers.

The cost of ferry travel did not increase in 2016.

In 2015, the commissioner of BC Ferries capped fare increases at 1.9 per cent per year for a four-year period.

BC Ferries also announced a $5 reduction in the reservation fees for customers who book at least one week in advance, and a $1 decrease for reservations made on the day of travel.

Chamber hosts election forums Powell River Chamber of Commerce has announced the date of its all-candidates forum for the upcoming BC election.

The chamber’s meeting will be held from 7-9 pm on Monday, April 24, at Powell River Recreation Complex ’s Everg reen Theatre. It will be moderated by Dan De Vita.

The meeting will give the audience an opportunity to ask questions of incumbent BC New Democratic Pa r t y M L A N i c h o l a s Simons, BC Liberal Party candidate Mathew Wilson and BC Green Party candidate Kim Darwin.

Another all-candidates meeting, specifically for seniors, will be held earlier that same day, from 1:303:30 pm, also at Evergreen Theatre. That forum is hosted by Powell River Retired Teachers Association and will be moderated by Colin Palmer.

BRAND NEW

LARGE ACREAGE

ties, where community amenity contributions have already been implemented, ask for more than $20,000 per lot for development charges alone, he said.

“You have to be a big city, such as Vancouver, Kelowna or Victoria, for charges like that to work,” said Knight.

number of things we can do to help.”

Besides preparing a community amenity contribution policy, the report recommends that the city, Tla’amin Nation and Powell River Regional District partner to fund and hire a part-time social planner to support the regional social planning committee and explore the idea of establishing a community land trust.

Knight also recommends the city look at creating a housing legacy reserve fund that will support future affordable housing initiatives; reviews its vacant land holdings for parcels that could be made available for non-profits; allows for increased density in areas where appropriate; and allows for smaller lot sizes, home footprints and narrower lot frontages.

The city has already started implementing some of those recommendations.

Even if all of the recommendations are followed, it would take Powell River several years to have enough money to address the city’s affordable housing needs,

Fees frozen for ferries

10109 BAGGI ROAD

6871 HAMMOND STREET

78+ ACRES, PRIVATE LAKE Four homes. Approximately 10 acres cleared Water licence, barn, 40 x 24 shop Private and beautifully serene $998,000

OPEN MODERN FLOOR PLAN Two storey in design, with 2-3 bdrms and 3 baths Stunning kitchen, centre island, tiled showers and ensuites. Floor to ceiling windows Creekside location. $439,900 + GST

848H15

related to the creation of the development, but city director of planning services Thomas Knight said relying on current development charges would not be enough. Dedicated community amenity contributions would be needed to address the affordable housing problem, he said.

Some larger municipali-

NEW PRICE

City of Powell River is looking to create better conditions for low-income housing to be built after taking the first steps in establishing an affordable housing reserve fund.

At its meeting on Thursday, March 2, council gave the first two readings for the creation of a reserve fund comprised of voluntary donations made by local developers.

Mayor Dave Formosa said the city is looking at following the lead of other local governments and establishing a community amenity contribution fund that developers can choose to pay into at the time of rezoning.

Developer Alan Rebane said after the meeting that he was concerned the approval of zoning applications and development permits would be affected by whether or not someone makes a donation.

“I don’t believe it’s going to be voluntary,” said Rebane.

Formosa said that while it might not be the city’s role to provide the housing, local government can still play a role.

“We don’t want the provincial government downloading this on us saying we need to provide affordable housing,” he said after the meeting. “We need to create opportunity and help private or social enterprise get into that business.”

The city already collects $7,500 from land developers to offset the added costs

QUICK PEAK

4 Wednesday.March 22.2017 | Powell River Peak » prpeak.com

Residents push for plastic ban City of Powell River council considers next step for reducing bottle waste CHRIS BOLSTER reporter@prpeak.com

A potential ban of plastic singleuse water bottles is being raised again to City of Powell River council after it received letters from residents and a recommendation from the city’s youth council.

Letters received at council’s Tuesday, March 14, committee of the whole meeting from Powell River residents Trish Cocksedge and Esther Dyck inquired about the committee’s August 2015 direction for city staff to provide a report on what would be necessary to put a ban on the sale of singleserve bottled water.

“I am writing to request that council encourage staff to provide this report and recommendation in an expedient manner,” wrote Cocksedge. “The issues surrounding the use of plastic containers, their manufacturing process, their disposal in landfill waste sites and the cumulative effect on climate

change have not lessened in the past year and a half.”

Dyck’s letter points out the wastefulness of the bottles given the high quality of Powell River’s water supply.

“We are so fortunate here in Powell River to have such wonderful, safe, clean water right from our taps,” she wrote. “Corporations have been allowed by our government to extract millions of litres of our most precious resource, fresh water, then they sell it back to us for a profit, leaving us with mountain-high piles of nature-destroying plastic bottles.”

Meanwhile, the city’s youth council is also taking a stand on the issue. Youth council recommended to its adult counterparts that due to the impact of plastic water bottles, the city needs to step up and stop selling them at Powell River Recreation Complex and city hall.

City parks, recreation and culture director Ray Boogaards is expected to provide a report on the sale of water bottles in April.

In February 2016, Powell River resident Abby McLennan, speaking on behalf of the local Surfrider Foundation chapter, made a presentation to council regarding a petition to stop single-use plastic bags.

At the time, McLennan told

council that plastic shopping bags are being used at an alarming rate and often end up in the landfill or environment, causing damaging effects to beaches and wildlife.

City staff was directed to look into and prepare a report on how the city could undertake the ban, but the item has sat on its to-do list since then, along with the plastic bottle issue.

Councillor CaroleAnn Leishman said the issue of plastic waste remains important to her.

“I’m not used to sitting back and waiting for someone else to do this for me,” she said.

While the issue may still be important for Leishman, items to do with plastic waste have not been flagged and prioritized by the committee as of yet.

McLennan said she is just happy the issue of plastic waste remains on the city’s to-do list. She added that larger municipalities in Vancouver and Victoria have tried to take on the issue and found that solutions have been hard to come by.

“It’s a win that the ban is even still a consideration,” she said. “It’s a really complicated issue.”

Since McLennan’s presentation, many of Powell River’s larger retailers have moved away from providing plastic bags free of charge.

McLennan said she is pleased

WASTEFUL PRODUCTS: Members of the public and City of Powell River youth council are calling on city council to take another look at the ban of plastic water bottles and shopping bags. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

to see local retailers taking their own action and charging for the bags sends a signal to consumers that they have an environmental impact.

“It’s a proactive approach,” she said.

McLennan is also a member of

the Let’s Talk Trash team, contracted by Powell River Regional District to provide public education on issues surrounding solid waste.

She said the group would like to see an all around plastic reduction in the region’s waste.

City and district agree on resource-recovery centre CHRIS BOLSTER reporter@prpeak.com

City of Powell River directed staff at the Thursday, March 16, council meeting to sign an agreement to share carbon credits and other environmental benefits that will come from a planned $8.8-million resource-recovery project

at the former incinerator site across from Willingdon Beach campsite.

“It’s extensive work that’s going to be done in the first steps of the landfill closure,” said councillor CaroleAnn Leishman, member of the regional district committee developing Powell River’s solid-waste plan.

Powell River Regional

R E V I R L L E POW

FFEISLTIMVAL

District manager of community services Mike Wall said the reason the agreement has to be signed before the project is undertaken is local governments need to be able to prove that one of the aims of the work is to reduce greenhouse gases being emitted from the site.

“Once we finish the proj-

ect, then we can start benchmarking what we are actually achieving in reductions, then we can claim them,” said Wall.

Under the agreement, the city and regional district will each take 50 per cent of any credits the project creates.

“What we do know is that if we don’t get this done and set this benchmark we will

miss out on the opportunity,” said Wall.

Wall said the city and regional district will provide senior staff time to oversee the project. He added that a consultant will be hired to help them engage with BC Ministry of Environment.

Once the project is underway in the fall of 2017, it will be completed in two phases,

with the closure and remediation of contaminated soils first, followed by a resourcerecovery centre built on top of the former incinerator site, to be complete in 2020.

The regional district will pay for the entire project, with $6 million coming from a federal grant, $2 million from borrowing and the rest from its solid-waste service.

A S p e c i a l T h a n k Yo u t o A l l O u r S u p p o r t e r s !

PLATINUM: Heather & Brendan Allen, BC Arts Council, BC Government, Brooks Secondary School, City of Powell River, Coast FM, Consumer Protection BC, Emily Carr University of Art + Design, Gulf Islands Film and Television School, Patricia Theatre, Pinch and Reid Accountants, Powell River Council for Arts and Culture, Powell River Community Foundation, Powell River Digital Film School, Powell River Peak, Powell River Regional District, Royal LePage – Powell River, School District 47, Sunshine Coast Tourism GOLD: 40 Knots Vineyard and Estate Winery, BC Ferries, Del Mistro Dunn Chartered Accountants, Microsoft, Powell River Living, Rotary Club of Powell River, Rodmay Heritage Hotel, Save-On-Foods, Powell River Town Centre Hotel, Townsite Brewing SILVER: Coles, The Convenient Chef, Cottage Creek Bake Shop, Ecossentials, Infinity Multimedia, Pacific Coastal Airlines, Tourism Powell River BRONZE: Economy Rentals & Repairs, Knowledge Network, MAD Chocolates, PRAXIS Centre for Screenwriters, Staples, Tempco Heating & Cooling Specialists, Tla'amin Convenience Store, Kim Stokes FRIENDS: Base Camp, Dennis & Kay Bremner, CJMP, Jay’s Place Café, Mitchell Brothers, Nicole’s Embroidery, Quality Foods AND: All our performers, volunteers, board, and staff

5 Wednesday.March 22.2017 | Powell River Peak » prpeak.com

City postpones Lot 450 announcement City of Powell River staff has yet to make a determination on whether onetime timber rights for Lot 450 trees between Townsite and Westview had been extinguished before current holder Island Timberlands acquired them.

Information on the city’s legal position on the ownership of the trees was expected to be released to the public on Friday, March 3, but that has been postponed indefinitely until the city can provide a complete response.

In May 2015, the city paid Island Timberlands $1.2 million for trees in upper

City of Powell River council’s committee of the whole received a delegation on Tuesday, March 14, from BC SPCA Powell River and District Branch. The city received two letters requesting that pit bull dogs be restricted from the city’s dog park as they pose a heightened risk to park users. SPCA branch manager Brandy Craig appeared before the committee and said research shows that all dogs can be aggressive, not just particular breeds. She added the problem has more to do with how the animal has been socialized and whether it has been spayed or neutered. City clerk and bylaw enforcement manager Chris Jackson told the committee the city would consider restricting dogs not spayed or neutered from the park, as well as increasing enforcement.

Recommends trash bash support Committee of the whole will be recommending to council that it again support Powell River Regional District’s annual Trash Bash event. This year staff is recommending the city provide $5,000 toward paying for tipping fees and providing a lunch for volunteers that day. In 2016, volunteers collected

Rated 14A • 123 mins Box office opens 30 minutes prior to showtime The Patricia Theatre, Suncoast Cinémathèque and Friends of the Patricia present

Wednesday, March 29, at 7 pm Thursday, March 30, at 1:30 and 7 pm All tickets $8.75 at the door FOR MORE INFO CALL 604.483.9345 OR VISIT PATRICIATHEATRE.COM

IN THE AIR: City staff continues to work on an answer for the public on the issue of whether the one-time cutting rights to the trees on Lot 450, including those the city paid for in upper Millennium Park, had been extinguished before Island Timberlands acquired them. CHRIS BOLSTER PHOTO

raised the issue last fall, said he is used to waiting. He said he initially contacted city council with his concerns last October and PRSC last September.

“The wheels move slowly,” he said.

Regardless of whether the city purchased trees in Millennium Park when it did not have to, Bryant said the possibility that it could have a large forested area in the middle of town is important and a possible opportunity.

XXXXXX XXXXXX

Rated PG 118 mins

We can help you with your business idea Find out how our self-employment program works, plan to attend our next introduction to business

This is a full-day session on Wednesday, April 5 • 9:30 am-4 pm For information, call 604.485.7901 POWELL RIVER COMMUNITY FUTURES

The Employment Program of British Columbia is funded by the Government of Canada and Province of British Columbia

Volunteer

COUNCIL BRIEFS Hears dog park delegation

Friday, March 24, to Tuesday, March 28 Nightly 7 pm

8412w21

CHRIS BOLSTER reporter@prpeak.com

JOHN WICK

approximately 30 tonnes of household waste from Powell River’s trails and backcountry during the event.

Establishes sustainability committee At its meeting on Thursday, March 16, city council approved the creation of a new sustainability committee to pick up on and oversee the implementation of recommendations in the city’s 2015 integrated community sustainability plan. The composition of the committee will include three councillors to be selected at a later date.

Appoints Kathaumixw representative Council appointed councillor CaroleAnn Leishman, also the city’s arts and culture portfolio holder, to participate as council’s representative to a regional delegation going to Hong Kong next month to present a totem pole won at last summer’s International Choral Kathaumixw.

Wah Yan College Kowloon Boys’ Choir won the totem pole, crafted by local carvers, after being named Choir of the World at the 2016 international choral competition. According to mayor Dave Formosa, the trip will be paid for out of the city’s economic development department budget.

Approves park concession lease Council approved a five-year lease for operation of the Beach Hut concession at Willingdon Beach Park. Talks will continue between city staff and leaseholders on the idea of creating a patio for the sale and consumption of liquor.

Appoints forest directors Council appointed previous Powell River Community Forest directors Janet May, Bill Bird and Mark Hassett for a three-year term starting next month. Councillor Karen Skadsheim was appointed proxy for the city in order to vote at the community forest’s annual general meeting on April 4.

Appoints regional recreation delegation Council appointed mayor Dave Formosa, councillor Russell Brewer and city chief administrative officer Mac Fraser to represent council during the upcoming forum to discuss regional recreation funding equity with Powell River Regional District and Tla’amin Nation. Councillors Jim Palm and CaroleAnn Leishman will serve as first and second replacements for the city’s delegation.

Powell River 4750 Joyce Avenue – above RONA Building Centre beside Camber College

HOURS OPEN:

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, 10 am-1 pm

Tel: 604.485.2132 Fax: 604.485.4418 vprdesk@gmail.com unitedwayofpowellriver.ca/volunteer-postings.html

Building Caring Communities (inclusion Powell River) is developing volunteer positions that fill a variety of roles, skills and interests. This organization is all about building stronger ties with neighbours and creating a well connected community for everyone.

Volunteer Powell River is an initiative of Powell River and District United Way Contact vprdesk@gmail.com if you would like more information THIS AD BROUGHT TO YOU BY:

An active part of your community Open Sunday through Saturday, 7 am – 9 pm 7100 Alberni Street • 604.485.4823

346T21

Questions remain on status of one-time cutting rights

and lower Millennium Park on land owned by the PRSC Limited Partnership between the city and Tla’amin Nation.

City clerk Chris Jackson said he was almost ready to complete his report on the issue, but a harvesting plan provided to the city from Timber West has continued to raise questions that have bearing on whether the onetime cutting rights have already been used for the trees on that parcel.

“It really affects any kind of position they may or may not have on the trees,” said Jackson.

He added that he is following up on some technical details and that the city will not be releasing any information to the public until it has a complete answer to the question. Jackson said he did not have a timeline for that release.

Meanwhile, consulting biologist Andrew Bryant, who

2

CHAPTER

6 Wednesday.March 22.2017 | Powell River Peak » prpeak.com

Caring, affordable, professional Wide range of funeral services Competitive rates Chapel and reception facility Local crematorium Prearranged prepaid funeral plans available

PATRICK Owner/Manager

STUBBERFIELD FUNERAL HOME LTD. 7221 Duncan Street • 604.485.4112

Police bust heroin operation Surrey man and Powell River woman face trafficking charges CHRIS BOLSTER reporter@prpeak.com

Serving Powell River since 1968 • stubberfieldfh.com

v

Anyone with information about these or any other incidents is asked to contact the Powell River RCMP at 604.485.6255, or to remain anonymous call Crime Stoppers at 1.800.222.TIPS (8477) or go to bccrimestoppers.com.

ON

Duncan Street, 7500 block At 1 pm, police responded to a report of a break-in and theft at a fenced Ministry of Forests compound near Powell River Airport. An investigation found part of the fence had been cut to allow an unknown suspect, or suspects, to gain access and that equipment was missing from vehicles parked in the yard. Items stolen include two weed eaters, two downriggers, numerous tools and first aid equipment.

2. THURSDAY, MARCH 16

Yew Street, 6200 block Police are investigating a break and enter to the old Catalyst administration building. RCMP received a report that an unknown suspect, or suspects, gained access to the building overnight by breaking through a glass door. Fresh graffiti had been sprayed throughout the interior. The incident occurred between 2:30 pm on Wednesday, March 15, and 10 am the following morning. Police attended and seized evidence from the scene.

3. THURSDAY, MARCH 16

Joyce Avenue, 4700 block At 5 pm, police responded to a report of a male with a gun in a vehicle. RCMP attended immediately, located the suspect vehicle and were able to secure two cooperative males inside. It was discovered that the weapon was a pistol-style pellet gun that had just been purchased. During the investigation, police located and seized a small quantity of marijuana from one male.

MARCH 14 TO 20, 2017 TOTAL SERVICE CALLS = 85 IMPAIRED DRIVING = 4

ASSAULTS = 2 BREAK AND ENTERS = 2

THEFTS = 5 MISCHIEF = 1

1. AUGUST 20 7300 block Duncan Street At approximately 4:15 am Powell River RCMP attended a break and enter at a business. A MacBook laptop computer was stolen from the business. Police continue to investigate and anyone with information on this crime is asked to contact RCMP at 604.485.6255 or Crimestoppers at 1.800.222.TIPS (8477).

2. AUGUST 23 4700 Joyce Avenue At 11:45 pm an RCMP officer was making patrols when he observed a green recycle bin on fire in the alley behind a retail store. The fire department attended and promptly extinguished the fire. There was no damage to the building or surrounding property. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact RCMP at 604.485.6255 or Crimestoppers at 1.800.222.TIPS (8477).

POWELL RIVER | SUNSHINE COAST | VANCOUVER

THIS SPACE GENEROUSLY SPONSORED BY:

P A

M E TH

1.877.952.7277

1. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 15

Powell River RCMP arrested two alleged drug traffickers earlier this week and dismantled what investigators believe was the beginning of a dial-a-dope operation.

According to a media release from the local detachment, a 25-year-old Surrey man and 51-year-old Powell River women were arrested in Cranberry on Tuesday, March 14, for trafficking heroin. They were released on bail and ordered to appear in federal court at a later date.

One condition of the man’s These are cases reported to release is that he leaves the Powell River RCMP in the Powell River area; he is only past two weeks. If you have permitted to return forabout the crimes information court appearances. listed here or any other crimes,DUO: A Surrey man and Powell River woman, DOPE Powell River RCMP at in the process of setting up a dial-a-dope operation, allegedly Powell River RCMPcall consta604.485.6255 or Crime were arrested by local RCMP on Tuesday, March 14. ble Kerri Chard said public Stoppers at 1.800.222.TIPS. CHRIS BOLSTER PHOTO tips played a role in allowing police to make the arrests. that on, we can check it out,” of phone numbers in order to avoid police or rival gang Acting on those anonymous she said. tips, police investigated and Police believe the man was detection.

In a recent presentation obtained a search warrant in the process of establishfor a residence in the 6700 ing a “dial-a-dope” opera- to Powell River Regional tion, said Chard. block of Cranberry Street.

District, Powell River deDial-a-dope operations are tachment commander staff “The information was very detailed and specific, so the where drug users are able to sergeant Rod Wiebe told the officers were able to act and order drugs over the tele- board directors that since gather their own informa- phone to prepaid cellphones the beginning of the new tion on top of that,” said and either arrange for deliv- year his department has ery or a meeting.

Chard. made several drug traffickAccording to media re- ing arrests, all related to the She added that police appreciate the public’s help in ports from the Lower local distribution of cocaine, the case and continue to rely Mainland, it is a standard heroin and fentanyl. on it. business model for gangs Wiebe told the board it is “Police can’t be everywhere and organized crime to dis- only a matter of time before all the time, so if the public is tribute drugs. Operations trafficking methods and on the lookout for anything can become quite sophisti- drug supply makes their way suspicious and they can pass cated with multiple layers to Powell River.

Tla’amin Nation is seeking proposals from those interested in leasing our 2 prawn licence for the 2017 fishing season Licence details are: Type: Prawn by trap Vessel Length: 8.08 m Tab: FW 03 1 At a minimum, your proposal must include the price you are willing to pay to lease the licence and your contact information. It should also include vessel information.

To be considered, bidders must be fully equipped with all the necessary gear.

AUGUST 17 be TOsubmitted 24, 2015via email to: cathy.galligos@tn-bc.ca All proposals must TOTALor SERVICE CALLS = BREAK AND ENTERS = 1 at 4779 Klahanie Road, by delivery to116 the administration office IMPAIRED DRIVING = 1 THEFTS = 6 to the Galligos.

ASSAULTS = 5attention of Cathy MISCHIEF =5 Submission deadline: 4 pm on Friday, March 31, 2017

Next day, damage-free delivery

Tla’amin Nation

4779 Klahanie Road, Powell River, BC 604.483.9646 • tlaaminnation.com

646V21

Where service and safety move volumes

7 Wednesday.March 22.2017 | Powell River Peak » prpeak.com

Provincial election hot-seat: part two Powell River-Sunshine Coast candidates address transportation issues Between now and the BC provincial election on May 9, Powell River Peak is asking each of the three candidates in the Powell River-Sunshine Coast riding a question every week that addresses a particular topic that matters in this riding. This issue, candidates tackle the tough issue of transportation.

Q: What would you do to improve transportation to and from Powell River?

Mathew Wilson BC Liberal Party

Kim Darwin BC Green Party

Nicholas Simons BC New Democratic Party

A:

A:

As a coastal community, our ferry travel is key to our transportation system. I conducted a survey from one end of the Sunshine Coast to the other last December and concerns with fares and schedules was a constant topic of conversation.

As someone who has lived in a ferry-dependent community my entire life, I am very conscious of the challenges it causes to our daily lives.

In February, I met with Pamela Goldsmith-Jones, MP for West Vancouver-Sunshine Coast-Sea to Sky Country, to encourage active engagement in provincial/ federal dialogue regarding increasing federal funding for local transportation needs, particularly in those areas with unique transportation challenges.

As well, there are a number of upcoming technologies that will forever change transportation as we know it.

Industry experts predict that by the year 2020, electric vehicles will be cheaper than combustion engine vehicles and self-driving vehicles will be more common.

Auto manufacturers such as General Motors and Ford have invested billions to bring these transportation technologies to market. Imagine hailing a cab without a driver.

In an effort to lead BC’s transportation into the 21st century, BC Green Party leader Andrew Weaver tabled a Rideshare Enabling Act twice in the BC Legislature. Ride sharing leads to fewer cars on the road, less fossil-fuel use, and a smaller carbon footprint.

Transportation affects our community every day.

It can disrupt time spent with your family, cause increased stress and anxiety and, when effective, increase our enjoyment of our life here on the west coast.

A:

Raised on the Sunshine Coast, with family in Powell River, Mathew Wilson currently lives in Roberts Creek and is father to two daughters. He works for the federal government; 10 years in Ottawa, most recently five years commuting to work in Vancouver. Among his many experiences are five years negotiating agreements with first nations on resource economic development and residential school claims.

In addition to raising three wonderful children, Kim Darwin was a legal assistant for 16 years before opening her own mortgage broker business. She is president of the Sechelt Chamber of Commerce and was the elected provincial council secretary for the BC Green Party for two and a half years. She is an herbalist, having studied traditional Chinese, Ayurvedic and Western herbal medicine.

Nicholas Simons was first elected MLA for Powell RiverSunshine Coast in 2005. Before entering politics, Simons spent more than 15 years working in health, justice, social services and child welfare, including 10 years as director of health and social services for Sechelt (shíshálh) First Nation. Simons, an accomplished cellist, is also a past president of the Sunshine Coast Arts Council.

We need effective, affordable and reliable transportation to keep Powell River connected. In the past few years, our riding has fallen behind, especially in ferry services and highway improvements.

I will be a strong advocate to ensure your tax dollars come into our riding for road maintenance, improved service and bike transportation corridors. I will ensure ferry schedules are responsive to public need, so schedules support residents of Powell River and Texada Island, and visitors from the rest of the province who travel to our beautiful region.

As a ferry-dependent community, transportation to and from Powell River impacts our economy, health care, tourism and education, almost every aspect of our lives.

Our government is making investments to improve transportation. A good example is the new ferry, Salish Orca, for the Comox-Powell River route, to replace the old Queen of Burnaby, which was prone to breakdowns.

Powered by LNG, the new ferry is also better for the environment and more cost-effective than diesel.

We need a vision that allows for increased transportation infrastructure, while protecting the integrity of our communities. I will work with Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure, municipalities and first nations to complete the bypass on the Sunshine Coast. This will allow traffic to move more efficiently along the peninsula to Langdale while protecting the type of communities we want for our families.

On May 9, if you elect me as your MLA, I will work with you to address the transportation issues in our riding.

Powell River’s economy and culture are clearly reliant on BC Ferries, a transportation system that, despite coming up with two new vessels, our current government has diminished and hollowed out over the past 16 years, like it has with so many other public services. It has also treated BC Ferries as a cash cow.

Since 2003, the government has taken almost $500 million out of the ferry system in dividends and loan costs, according to the BC Chamber of Commerce.

Meanwhile, fares have skyrocketed and service levels have plummeted.

New Democrats, with leader John Horgan, will put a halt to this trend and work to make this right to build a better BC. The fixed-link options being studied all involve considerable capital investments. It would be best to ask local residents if that is how they want their money spent, or if improvements in ferry service, such as adjusting the Earls Cove-Saltery Bay schedule, or hourly sailings between Langdale and Horseshoe Bay, would better address our concerns. The third crossing option is more about creating a new east-west transportation route than it is about replacing ferry services.

Public policy should ensure that privately operated bus services to and from Vancouver can be viable, so that residents and visitors can plan their travels with confidence.

Continued improvements to our airports and harbours will entice visitors to our community, and once they visit they will want to come back, or stay.

Next week’s question: How would you balance resource development with environmental protection?

8 Wednesday.March 22.2017 | Powell River Peak » prpeak.com

OPINION »

Published every Wednesday 4400 Marine Avenue, Powell River, BC V8A 2K1

At the source While news spread this week of Powell River RCMP taking down what it considered to be the beginnings of a “dial-a-dope” operation, a lot of questions were raised.

The initial question being: what exactly is a “dial-a-dope” operation? Turns out it is a way of using disposable cell phones, or “burner phones,” to keep police off the trail of drug suppliers. Look how well that went after someone phoned in an anonymous tip about the upstart operation.

Now that we all know what “dial-a-dope” means, the larger question at hand after this latest drug bust is regarding the level to which drug dealing is an issue in Powell River.

Many would argue that despite its remote location and disconnect from the Lower Mainland, drugs are just as plentiful here as they would be in neighbouring, yet more connected, communities such as Sechelt, Gibsons and the Comox Valley. Others Perhaps the argument should suggest it is benot be about how plentiful the cause of its remoteness that drug supply is here compared Powell River is to other places, or where it is a city ripe for coming from, but what we can drug activity.

Let’s be hondo to make sure that drug use is est, drugs have monitored in a way that actually been available helps those who are affected by it. in Powell River as far back as many of us can remember. Maybe not drugs with the extreme lethalness of fentanyl, but other addictive drugs such as heroin and cocaine are well established in this community.

Perhaps the argument should not be about how plentiful the drug supply is here compared to other places, or where it is coming from, but what we can do to make sure that drug use is monitored in a way that actually helps those who are affected by it.

Arresting people for possession and trafficking of drugs does very little to solve the problem of drug addiction.

Powell River should start by banding together as a community to devote more money and time to encourage, promote, educate and administer health care programming for cleaner living.

Those who do choose to use hard drugs need to be supported with needle exchanges, safe-injection sites, anti-overdose kits and other harm-reduction education until such a time that they can seek a way to receive more help.

The sooner we admit that drugs are here, and have been for a long time, the sooner we can find proactive ways to fight addiction.

Sure, arrest the drug dealers for breaking the law, but stop there and the problem will never, ever go away.

Jason Schreurs, publisher/editor

LAST WEEK’S ONLINE POLL QUESTION Do you know who you are going to vote for in the upcoming provincial election?

74% YES 26% NO This poll was answered by 147 respondents.

This week’s poll question: Should City of Powell River proceed with a ban of plastic bottles and shopping bags?

Go to prpeak.com to cast your vote.

Follow us on Facebook (Powell River Peak), Twitter (peak_aboo), Instagram (prpeak) and Pinterest (Powell River Peak)

Published every Wednesday

by Peak Publishing Ltd. REACH US Phone 604.485.5313 • Fax 604.485.5007 editor@prpeak.com • prpeak.com 4400 Marine Avenue, Powell River, BC V8A 2K1 Member of the Canadian Community Newspapers Association and the British Columbia Yukon Newspaper Association.

CCNA Verified Circulation – paid.

VIEWPOINT

Savary Island dog will be missed

By Patricia Hollingdale Her name was Maybe [“Police sonal freedom, so rare in the large charge man with Savary animal cities most of us inhabit, was shooting,” March 15]. violated.

Spring break, as with every Those who loved Maybe spent school holiday, brings families to 10 days in the worst of weather Savary Island. Some have been searching beneath every vacant coming to this tiny island for home and outbuilding on the generations and Maybe would be island, lifting brush heavy with on the dock to greet them in a happy, When the truth of what had friendly and excited way. happened was revealed, Most knew the dog a local resident built a by name. This was her home. She knew special box for the burial… no other life than the caring community where she belonged and lived her snow. What appeared to be a tiny island became a place of myriad all-too-short life.

But this year, parents will have hiding places for a frightened dog.

Two retired police officers who to explain to their children why Maybe is not there to welcome live on the island used their them and that she was shot and professional skills to organize killed. With her senseless death, a grid search and more than 40 the island lost something of its people devoted time and energy innocence and that sense of per- ploughing through knee-deep

SUBSCRIPTION RATES: 1 year: $57.50 incl. GST 2 years: $89 incl. GST 3 years: $110 incl. GST Mailing rates– Powell River area: $67.25 incl. GST Within Canada: $137.35 incl. GST

PUBLICATIONS MAIL REG. 40069240

snow calling her name, certain she would appear at any moment and be returned safely to her loving family.

When the truth of what had happened was revealed, a local resident built a special box for the burial, not a slipshod orange crate, but one crafted carefully in cedar to bury a delightful dog who was loved and respected by those who knew her.

Savary has lost something precious with Maybe’s violent death.

The people of the island are outraged by this egregious act. They will remember Maybe and with the passing of time they will heal, but innocence lost can never be restored.

Patricia Hollingdale is a Vancouver, BC, resident and regular visitor to Savary Island.

MICHÈLE STEWART

circulation director ALICIA NEWMAN

creative services director SHANE CARLSON

JASON SCHREURS

publisher/editor

KELLY KEIL

associate publisher

CHRIS BOLSTER

editorial assistant

reporter

2012 CCNA

COPYRIGHT NOTICE

CANADIAN COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER AWARD 2012

Full, complete and sole copyright in any advertising produced by Peak Publishing Ltd. is vested in and belongs to Peak Publishing Ltd. No copyright material may be reproduced in any form without the prior written consent of Peak Publishing Ltd. DOT CAMPBELL

CINDY BAVIN

sales and marketing sales and marketing consultant consultant

DAVID BRINDLE

reporter

Peak Publishing is a member of the National Newsmedia Council, which is an independent organization established to deal with acceptable journalistic practices and ethical behaviour. If you have concerns about editorial content, please contact publisher@prpeak.com, 604.485.5313. If you are not satisfied with the response and wish to file a formal complaint, visit the website at mediacouncil.ca or call toll-free 1.844.877.1163 for additional information.

9 Wednesday.March 22.2017 | Powell River Peak » prpeak.com

CROSSWORD

Seeking solutions I would like to make it clear that last week’s article [“Regional resident opposes new fuel-tank site,” March 15] was initiated by the Peak and that I, along with others mentioned in the article, was asked to comment on the effects of the new development with regard to our existing erosion and waterrunoff problems.

I am not against development on the site at Stevenson Road. What I am concerned about is the apparent lack of due diligence by all levels of government and developers when new developments like this are proposed.

Not only has there been a lack of consultation with local residents, but there appears to be no consideration or solutions for existing and new development-specific issues.

In this case, these issues include existing bank erosion, managing of additional runoff, intersection traffic

safety, monitoring of potential pollution of local wells and firefighting capabilities of hazardous materials.

It is in the best interest of all parties, including all levels of government, the developer and local residents, that due diligence is done in order to minimize any liability.

I have been trying for years to have my bank erosion and failure problems addressed by those government agencies that have allowed and are responsible for the uncontrolled water runoff and discharge. There have been no solutions provided to date. Lack of due diligence will continue to aggravate these problems.

As a professional engineering technologist, it is my responsibility to ensure any project I am involved in adheres to government and industry approvals, guidelines and standards.

Evan Ehgoetz Stevenson Road

Owner pays Us pay? No way! The Inn [“Council to debate Inn at Westview demolition,” March 8] was a going concern when the owner closed it and let it rot. Owner’s choice. Owner pays for the fix or is fined.

Jill Goudriaan Marine Avenue

Excess timber Rhetoric on log exports has ramped up since they were last discussed in the Peak [“Conference pushes green economy,” December 7,] and now I must speak.

Unfortunately, from the point of view of someone operating a mill in BC, our forests grow a variety of species with many different qualities (log grades) in any one stand.

However, BC mills are largely set up to manufac-

ture only specific species and grades of log, usually the higher value timber species and grades. This results in logs on the market that either do not fit mill needs or are in excess of what the mills have capacity for.

These are the logs that are exported.

To stop log exports would make it economically difficult to harvest much of our working forest and would mean loggers and sawmill workers would not be employed.

We must remember that BC mills always have first refusal to purchase logs that are exported and at significantly lower cost than the export price.

If and when there is a viable opportunity to manufacture this excess timber locally, mills will be built in BC. Until that time, we need a certain amount of log export.

Howie McKamey Patrick Road

COMMENTS OF THE WEEK FACEBOOK USER GEOFF N ANG GOWANS You guys make me proud to be a member of a union. I hope if the time comes we can stand just as strong as you have.

FACEBOOK USER ALISON HEWITT I am relieved for these workers, but can’t imagine how hard it must have been to be locked out for so long.

Texada steelworkers returning to work

Demand increases for Joyce Avenue community centre

Council to debate former Inn at Westview demolition

PEAK WEBSITE USER FRAN CUDWORTH Community Resource Centre is a fantastic help in our community and I fully support it being able to open six days a week. We should be proud of the facility, not wanting to compromise by only giving partial funding.

PEAK WEBSITE USER ADELE DAVIDSON Tear it down. Give them 14 days to pay the charges involved or auction the land off to cover costs. Owner has had way too much time to remove that eyesore, giving Powell River a black eye in the tourists’ impression of our city. Any shortfalls would be billed to the building owner. Liens would be placed on any other properties they own and the eyesore is gone. Well worth it!

2017 BC HOCKEY BANTAM TIER TWO CHAMPIONSHIP PLAYOFF GAMES TODAY • WEDNESDAY, MARCH 22 HAP PARKER ARENA

8 am, 1st Div. A vs 2 Div. B 11 am, 1st Div. B vs 2 Div. A

5 pm, Bronze Medal 8 pm, Gold Medal

PRBANTAMPROVINCIALS.COM

ACROSS 1. Urge 5. Curve 8. Crawling insects 12. Woodwind 13. Now payable 14. Type of fossil fuel 15. Basks in the sun 16. Each part 17. Uneasy 18. Special talent 19. Magic formulas 21. Smoker’s need 23. Garment border 26. Cinnamon et al.

28. Take off 30. Canned fish 31. Metal-bearing rocks 32. Come out 35. Punctuation marks 37. Small mass 38. Lets go 40. Plays, as a guitar 41. Toothed wheel 44. Trucker’s rig 47. Stout 48. Roused 49. Oblong 50. Miss 51. October’s stone 52. Ding 53. Superman’s emblem 54. Locks’ companions DOWN 1. Pinch 2. Skier’s lift: hyph.

3. Held 4. Males 5. Conforms 6. Measuring device 7. Wine locale 8. Tennis serves 9. Agree silently 10. “Catch me” game 11. Stallone, to friends 19. This lady 20. Caustic material 22. Old wound 23. Star chart 24. Neck and neck 25. Hodgepodge 26. Hearty meat dish 27. Wild feline 29. Sculpt 33. Stomach 34. Make angry 35. Ships of the desert 36. Not offs 39. Maui dances 40. Fine sand 42. Acceptable 43. Hardens 44. Grass section 45. Eden dweller 46. Adult boy 48. Chinese skillet

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION:

LETTERS »

Letters to the Editor/Viewpoint The Peak publishes all letters it receives regarding the stories on its pages, as long as letters are signed, dated, and include the writer’s address and a daytime telephone number for verification.

We do not publish anonymous letters.

The exceptions are those letters which may be libellous, in bad taste, or describe an incident involving other people which, to be fair, should allow both sides to be aired in a news story.

Letters should not exceed 350 words and Viewpoints must be approximately 500 words. The Peak reserves the right to edit based on taste, legality, clarity, and length.

Opinions expressed in Letters to the Editor and Viewpoints are those of the writers and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of The Peak or its employees.

11 Wednesday.March 22.2017 | Powell River Peak » prpeak.com

COMMUNITY »

Dwight Hall floor reveals history New hardwood floor installation uncovers original material DAVID BRINDLE community@prpeak.com

A Townsite artifact, or just a piece of scrap wood for the burn pile, depending on the point of view, was found recently under floorboards at Dwight Hall. BC Hardwood floor installer Bob Hook made the discovery while replacing the grand old ballroom’s 5,000-square-foot dance floor.

“When we were ripping out the floor, I just happened by chance to pull the board out,” said Hook, “It flipped over and had our company stamp on it.”

BC Hardwood installed the first floor for Dwight Hall’s opening in 1927. Back then, grand concerts and opulent dinners were commonplace,

according to Townsite historian Karen Southern.

Hook said Dwight Hall is a particularly prestigious contract and hardwood installers always leave a personal stamp of their work.

To come across a piece of flooring from when it was about to open is a rare find, he added.

“It’s happened once before at the Empress Hotel in Victoria,” said Hook about the famous hotel’s ballroom that was built in the early 1900s. “We redid that one eight or nine years ago. One piece had a BC Hardwood stamp on it as well.”

The new Dwight Hall floor is identical to the first one BC Hardwood installed 90 years ago. In the mid-20th century, the original floor was replaced by another company, said Hook.

“The only reason we know that is from the types of nails they used,” said Hook.

“It was a screw-type nail

used just after the war, up until the ’70s. It was all hand-nailed back then.”

A grant of $105,895 awarded for the project in October 2016 was one of the largest to come from Powell River Community Forest.

According to City of Powell River manager of operational services Sean Cator, it was worth every penny.

“It’s a fantastic job and a vast improvement to the previous floor and facility,” said Cator. “It’s one of those routine maintenance things that has to be done.”

Returning Dwight Hall to its past glory turned out better than expected, he added.

Work was finished within the timeframe allowed, which was tight due to high demand from the community for use of the facility, especially from April through May. First-grade eastern maple with a high gloss was used to replace hardwood, wellworn from decades of dances, concerts, dinners, wed-

SURFACE UPGRADE: Floor installer Rob Hook makes the last passes with a sander over the new hardwood at Dwight Hall. Hook found a piece of the original floor while tearing up the first replacement floor, which was installed in the 1950s. DAVID BRINDLE PHOTO

dings and balls.

Saturday night dances and fancy dress balls, put on by the men’s lodges of Powell River, took place regularly in decades past. The best and biggest, according to Southern, was the Papermaker’s Ball.

“The floor was weathered and showing its age,” said Hook. “There were some lumps and bumps in the subfloor. We took care of that and brought it back into pristine form.”

Hook said the floor will last as long as Dwight Hall

stands, but if another floor is needed in the future, that crew might discover a piece from today.

“I always sign the floors,” said Hook. “My crews sign the floors with the date, where they are from and their skill level.”

WE WILL MOVE YOU!

1 2 3 4

4646 Headquarters Rd, Courtenay, BC

VIDEO IS ENGAGING

Listings with video receive 403% more inquiries than those without, with 46% of buyers taking some form of action after watching a video online.

Book your move into a beautiful Independent Living studio suite in prior to April 15th and we will move you. Call for details!

VIDEO IS IN-DEPTH

Video showcases a home in a way that still photos can’t by allowing buyers to better visualize the entire space. Video better conveys key selling points.

VIDEO IS IN DEMAND

90% of buyers say video is helpful in making a decision. 86% of homebuyers want video to help research a particular community.

SOCIAL MEDIA LOVES VIDEO

Facebook video posts have a 135% better reach than photos, meaning videos are naturally seen by more people than stills alone.

*Sources: Virtuets.com; SocialMediaToday.com

FOR MORE INFORMATION

JOSHSTATHAM.COM/SELLERS

/joshstathampr

PLEASE CALL 1 844 603 HOME OR 250 331 1183

www.retirementconcepts.com

12 Wednesday.March 22.2017 | Powell River Peak » prpeak.com

Workshop to address exploitation among youth Social media apps responsible for increased online sexual activity DAVID BRINDLE community@prpeak.com

In the past year, an alarming 40 per cent increase involving the sexual exploitation and trafficking of children and youth under age 18 has taken place, according to Children of the Street Society executive director Diane Sowden.

Sowden’s organization, which educates, advocates and supports prevention programs for exploited youth, and PLEA Community Services, a volunteer outreach program for youth who are being sexually exploited, will hold a public workshop on Tuesday, March 28, at

Brooks Secondary School.

Some youth have been trading sexual activity online and kids know it is going on, said Sowden.

“They all are very aware of situations where someone has sent a nude or partially nude picture to their friend or someone else online who they know or don’t know,” said Sowden. “They don’t understand the consequences of what can happen to that image.”

Apps are the new playground for predators and many parents have little control over what their children are doing online due to their own lack of knowledge about chat apps or online teenager language, said Sowden.

“My generation, we could talk to our kids about predators at the playground or the park and we didn’t blame the victim ever,” said Sowden, “but as soon as a young person is online we have

this tendency to blame the victim and say, ‘You should have known better.’”

Sowden knows the personal cost of sexual exploitation.

Her own 13-year-old child was lost to human trafficking on the Lower Mainland.

“My daughter was adopt-

That can happen in any community.”

In small communities such as Powell River, Sowden said sexual exploitation not only happens online, but also at house parties, where sexual favours are exchanged in order to be included in a peer

They all are very aware of situations where someone has sent a nude or partially nude picture to their friend or someone else online who they know or don’t know.

DIANE SOWDEN

CHILDREN OF THE STREET SOCIETY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

ed at the age of eight,” she said. “She came from a very small community and would be called a high-risk youth; she was adopted and had some background of sexual abuse. She met someone in our community who took advantage of the situation.

group or in trade for drugs and alcohol.

Youth can be manipulated and meet people online who they make immediate friendships with, said PLEA program manager Camila Jimenez.

“In small communities,

we often hear that there are transient people who travel in and out of that community,” said Jimenez.

According to Jimenez, predators make contact with youth and often offer drugs, alcohol and free rides to big centres such as Vancouver.

“They often use those strategies to lure a younger youth into a sexual exploitation,” she added.

Devices such as computers, smartphones and tablets make the problem worse and are responsible for the rise in sexual exploitation because almost every kid has one.

In 2013, a major study conducted by Canadian digital and media literacy organization MediaSmarts of online experiences for more than 5,000 youth across Canada found that 99 per cent of the students surveyed, from grade four through 11, had internet access outside of school.

In aboriginal communities

on a provincial level, 33 to 50 per cent of all youth are sexually exploited, according to Sowden.

Sowden said youth generally do not talk to their parents, teachers or any source.

They do, however, talk to their peers and strangers about sexual exploitation online, she added.

“Neither one of them has the knowledge or their best interests in place,” said Sowden.

Many youth do not open up to people who do possess that knowledge or have their best interest in mind, she added.

“It’s because, first of all, they’re afraid to lose their devices,” she said. “That’s number one; that’s their lifeline.”

Another reason is children may not think their parents are knowledgeable about the technology and, according to Sowden, for many, that is true.

Free Ride!

Space Available on B Barges coming i over in April & May! First 3 mon ths on $99 instal 2-year term lation fee 2

Our Purpose

CALL US TODAY!

is to Re-Purpose

BUY • RAISE • MOVE • LEVEL Recycled Homes

Increase Square Footage

Check out our web site for homes for sale and more information on what we can do for you.

www.nickelbros.com

Subdivide Your Lot

Fix Your Foundation

House moving made easy

604-944-9430

or T/F: 1-866-813-9430 R0011389226

AD CONFIRMATION

1-877-739-0684

1 $49.99 per month applies for the first 3 months on the Xplore 5 plan with speed up to 5 Mbps and 25 GB of data/month; regularly applicable pricing of $59.99 begins in month 4. Monthly service fee includes rental cost of equipment. Taxes apply. Offer valid until February 28, 2017 for new customers and is subject to change at any time. Actual speed online may vary with your technical configuration, Internet traffic, server and other factors. Traffic Management policy applies; see xplornet.com/legal. Packages subject to availability. 2If installation requirements go beyond the scope of a basic installation, additional fees apply. Subject to site check, site check fee may apply. See dealer for details. A router is required for multiple users. Xplornet® is a trademark of Xplornet Communications Inc. © 2017 Xplornet Communications Inc.

13 Wednesday.March 22.2017 | Powell River Peak » prpeak.com

Outdoor program teaches leadership Unconventional approach leads to alternate education options DAVID BRINDLE community@prpeak.com

Those fortunate enough to be one of 20 successful applicants to School District 47’s Coast Mountain Academy (CMA) consider the outdoor education program to be a real school, according to current student Tao Werner.

“I t is school,” said Werner, 17, who hails from Cumberland on Vancouver Island. “I don’t think there’s one version of school. You learn from a lot of different schools in your lifetime.”

Werner said whether someone finds their way through homeschooling, public schooling or private schooling, what is most important is that they learn the best way for them.

There is not a day with CMA when he is not learning, even from something as simple as a spoon, he said.

“We had this spoon project early on in the year,” said Werner. “We had to carve this wooden utensil, but there is no manual. There’s no step-by-step to do it.”

Making a spoon does not seem like much in the beginning, but Werner said he is building foundational skills.

School District 47 board of education trustee Jeanette Scott said the CMA program originated in 2002. She added that Brooks Secondary School counsellor Jim Palm, Terracentric Coastal Adventures co-owner Hugh Prichard and the late school board trustee Geoff Clarke worked hard to bring outdoor education and the Outdoor Learning Centre to Powell River.

In 2002, Brooks Outdoor Adventure Travel and Tourism Course (BOATT) was introduced. Scott said it was formed from summer programs that had

been run in the district, focused on outdoor education and included first nations studies, team building and leadership.

“BOATT offered training and certification in a wide variety of adventure tourism areas including operation of small crafts, wilderness and avalanche survival, operation of VHF, indoor and outdoor climbing, kayaking, canoeing, sailing, scuba diving and sport fishing,” said Scott.

Course instructor Ryan Barfoot took over the BOATT program in 2004 and transformed it into CMA. What and where these senior level students learn is unconventional, according to Barfoot, but the ultimate goal is to build upon basic skills, such as carving a spoon, to shape future leaders.

“If your idea of school is something that provides students with real, applicable skills that will help them regardless of whatever path they follow, then CMA

makes sense,” said Barfoot.

CMA’s focus is on leadership, which applies whether a person is the CEO of a company, a business owner, doctor, lawyer, teacher, plumber or mechanic. Leadership is a skill and quality recognized regardless of the workplace, said Barfoot.

Powell River native and CMA graduate Ricci Leitch now attends Thompson Rivers University.

“I learned more in those five months than I did in my other 11 years of education,” said Leitch. “You learn a lot about yourself and how to deal with other people, and that’s super important.”

In addition to developing leadership skills, the program focuses on decision making, problem solving and the importance of teamwork.

“Going through it, the group ends up working as a team and you have to work through different things together,” said Leitch. “You learn a lot about each other.”

One of the more curi-

OUTSIDE STUDIES: Tao Werner, 17, is one of 20 high school students attending Coast Mountain Academy. The School District 47 outdoor leadership learning program is unique in its approach to scholastics. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

ous things about CMA, according to Leitch, is having “nature names,” which students choose themselves or other students suggest for them. Werner’s moniker is Salad; Leitch is known as Aspen.

Leitch knew Powell River’s outdoors, but entered the

To add your event and find out more: earthmonthpr.ca earthmonthpr@gmail.com 604.483.9052

April 1: Community Work Bee at Sycamore Commons, 9 am - 4 pm April 1: Knowing the Forest Beneath the Trees, 2 - 3:30 pm, Rec Complex April 1 - 22: Winter Market continues Saturdays 10 am - 12:30 pm, CRC April 4: Humpbacks and the Marine Detective, 7 pm, Cranberry Seniors’ Ctr April 7: Treasure Sale, 5 - 9 pm, Cranberry Community Hall April 8: Treasure Sale, 10 am - 4 pm, Cranberry Community Hall April 21: Earth Day Eve Dancing, 8 pm - midnight, Lund Gazebo April 22: Earth Day in Lund, noon - 6 pm, Lund Gazebo April 22: Earth Day in Powell River, details TBA April 22: Earth Day Celebration Vegan/Vegetarian Dinner, Little Hut Curry April 22: eCouture Wearable Art Fashion Show, 6:30 pm, Dwight Hall April 29: Trash Bash, 9:30 am - 3 pm, Willingdon Beach April 29: Open Air Farmers’ Market season begins, Exhibition Grounds April 30: Marathon Shuffle, Malaspina Road to Shinglemill Pub

Supported by: your Earth Month Team and Climate Action Powell River

SPRING INTO STYLE

BOGO

}

program because she said she wanted to learn more.

“I love the outdoors, but I wanted to experience it at a deeper level,” she said.

Since choosing her nature name, Leitch said she has learned more about trees than she ever would have in a book.

BUY ONE GET ONE

EVENT! 1/2 OFF Plus

buy 2 or more NEW ARRIVALS

save an extra 20% off all sale/clearance styles!

Powell River Town Centre 604.485.7211 Become a Suzanne’s “Insider” register at www.suzannes.biz and follow us on Facebook f to win!

proudly supporting Canadian manufacturing

*On regular priced items only. *2nd item at ½ price must equal or lesser value.*See instore for details. *Excludes Mix & Match Styles. * *Excludes Nygard & Tanjay/Alia Brands

14 Wednesday.March 22.2017 | Powell River Peak » prpeak.com

CULTURE »

Camp draws youth to comic book creation Participants have work published and made available at library DAVID BRINDLE community@prpeak.com

By setting a creative goal, finding a starting point and learning some skills, at the end of Powell River Public Library’s MiniComic Camp, young participants had created their own comic strip.

Library teen services coordinator Sonia Zagwyn developed the program as a spring break activity. She said MiniComic Camp grew out of the library’s former Go Graphic series. This year, 17 participants took part in the second annual three-day camp, held from March 15 to 17, two more than Zagwyn’s cap of 15.

“I put a cap on it and then I can’t say no to anyone,” said Zagwyn.

“So I say, ‘Okay you can come.’”

Grade five École Côte-du-Soleil student Luce Liefsoens, 11, said she wanted to attend the camp because she likes to draw and likes the Peanuts comic strip made pop-

ular by Charles Schulz.

“I like to read them, but I’ve never really drawn one before,” said Liefsoens, adding that her comic was about bunnies. “The bunnies are going to try to attack the wolf instead of the wolf attacking the bunnies, because that’s usually how it goes. They live in snowy ranges, so I thought they could attack with snowballs.”

Fellow grade five École Côte-duSoleil student Tristan Somers, also 11, said his comic character was bored.

“I’m a big fan of Garfield, so I wanted to make another cat comic,” he said. “He’s really bored and keeps on missing everything that’s exciting.”

Each daily session at the camp started with a warmup taught by local visual artists, including Brad Collins, who picked up his skills and equipment while working in the video game industry.

If there is a comic book industry in Powell River, Collins said he is not aware of it.

“If there is, it was me and that’s it for the last 10 years,” said Collins.

“I haven’t met too many others.

There are fans, people who are into comic books, and there were comic book shops in town, but nobody as

CREATIVE KIDS: Tristan Somers, 11, and Luce Liefsoens, 11, focus on drawing comic strips. The two students attended MiniComic Camp, held by Powell River Public Library, during spring break. DAVID BRINDLE PHOTO

far as I know making them.”

Collins said he has one comic book on his laptop, a tie-in for a video game, and many more ideas where that one came from.

“I have tons I would like to finish,” he said. “This one, for exam-

ple, and a dozen more in the same setting or a bunch of other ones.”

Managing to find motivation and time, said Collins, and knowing if it will be published or used somewhere, is important to completing the work.

According to Zagwyn, youth who attended the camp will have their work published.

“Every year we copy their comics down to booklet size,” she said.

“Then we catalogue, barcode and make them available at the library.”

Landscape painter flourishes on coast JASON SCHREURS publisher@prpeak.com

Landscape painter Anna May Bennett came to visit Powell River in 2006 with her husband when she was eight months pregnant with her first child. Three weeks later, she was a permanent resident. Since then, the Scotland-born artist and mother of two has found her place in the community and the time to pursue her art as a full-time career, working on commissioned projects for BC Children’s Hospital, among others.

Represented by many galleries in BC, Bennett’s latest undertaking is a mural for Townsite Brewing’s main entrance.

How did coming to Powell River inspire you to make your artwork a career?

It was a family decision to come here, and it certainly

wasn’t on the forefront of my mind to be working on an art career, but being here and experiencing the beauty of the place, and making friends and feeling comfortable, gave me the impetus and push to really take a chance. I set myself some goals and having the support of the arts community really helped direct me.

Powell River is a huge part of why I’m doing this and how I’m doing this.

You’ve done some large commission projects. How do you feel when you are first presented with them?

Every project is a challenge because every project requires something new of you. It’s not me sitting and painting what I feel today; it’s what someone else wants, and each of these commissions has come with very tight deadlines, so that also makes it quite difficult.

However, I do everything I can to get these projects done to a certain standard, because I am a bit of a perfectionist when it comes to my artwork.

What is it like being a mom and balancing that responsibility with your artwork?

It has great things about it, because I can focus on being a mom and being there at the times when I am needed, but at the same time, it’s very difficult because creating a career as a full-time artist requires more than your average job. It takes a lot of research and proposals, and you are always planning a year in advance. So I definitely lead a busy life.

What inspires you?

As far as subject matter, it’s the beauty around me, and right now it’s on the West Coast. But beyond that

TAKE A PEAK: Anna May Bennett is the sharing of what I do and offering my view on the world to others, and hearing their reactions and making connections, and that inspires me to do more.

If someone was to ask

you what kind of artwork you do, what would you say in just a few words?

I definitely use the word “landscape,” and it’s usually larger-scale paintings.

I heard someone local call my work “faux realism.” I

don’t know if that’s actually a term, but I quite liked it, so I would probably go with that.

Fo r m o re i n fo r m a tion, go to f b.com/ annamaybennettartist.

15 Wednesday.March 22.2017 | Powell River Peak » prpeak.com

SPORTS »

Kings and Grizzlies locked in tough second-round series Goaltenders making a big difference in tight-checking games DAVID BRINDLE community@prpeak.com

Before a hometown playoff hockey crowd of 1,019 fans, Powell River Kings came back and edged Victoria Grizzlies 2-1 in a game on Monday, March 20, that could have gone either way.

With the win, Kings took a 2-1 lead in the best-of-seven BC Hockey League (BCHL) Island Division final.

The series opened with the Kings winning 3-2 in double overtime, then losing 4-0 in the second game.

Fans in Powell River and Victoria are being treated to some great hockey, according to Kings head coach Kent Lewis.

“This series, right now, is probably the toughest series going,” said Lewis. “Our guys feel it, sense it and it’s special.”

In Mond ay ’s game, Grizzlies opened the scoring in the second period.

Kyle Betts tied the game in the third with his first goal

of the playoffs, assisted by Tristan Mullin.

Kings’ high-scoring line of Jonny Evans, Ben Berard and Cam Donaldson combined for the winning goal, with Evans and Berard drawing assists on Donaldson’s third goal of the playoffs.

The trio has accounted for 10 of their team’s 22 goals so far in post-season play.

Lewis said he liked the King’s first period start, with his team outshooting the Grizzlies 16 to 8. By the end of the game, the shots had almost evened out with 35 for the Kings and 38 for the Grizzlies.

Two of the three games in the series have been goaltending battles between two of the BCHL’s top three playoff goaltenders. While Kings goalie Brian Wilson was named first star Monday, Victoria’s netminder kept his team in the game and was recognized as the third star.

“He played really well,” said Lewis. “You have to keep at it. He was the difference for them. We knew that coming into this series.”

On Saturday, March 18, Victoria shut out the Kings 4-0. Lewis started Wilson, but after allowing two goals he was pulled and replaced

by Mitch Adamyk.

GOALTENDING BATTLE: Powell River Kings goalie Brian Wilson makes one of his 37 saves in a 2-1 win over Victoria Grizzlies in game three of the BC Hockey League Island Division final on Monday, March 20. ALICIA BAAS PHOTO

“We just had a bad game Saturday,” said Lewis.

“You’re not going to win every game in the playoffs.

You’re going to have a game that is not a good night and that was our Saturday.”

In the series opener on Friday, March 17, Kings defenceman and Powell River

native Jack Long came up big by scoring two goals.

Evans scored the overtime winner.

After three meetings, Lewis said his team’s power play needs some adjustment. Out of 29 opportunities in the playoffs, Kings are operating at only a

17.2 per cent.

The series is everything the Kings expected, with both teams displaying tight checking, discipline and great goaltending, said Lewis.

“It’s going to be a tough fight,” he added.

Results from game four

of the series on Tuesday, March 21, were not available at press time. The teams return to Victoria for game five on Thursday, March 23.

If necessary, game six takes place in Powell River on March 25, and game seven in Victoria on Monday, March 27.

Villa faces must-win in final game Possible relegation to lower division concerns coach and players DAVID BRINDLE community@prpeak.com

If Powell River Villa soccer club fails to beat Nanaimo United in its last game of the season, the side will be relegated from Vancouver Island Soccer League Division 2 to Division 3 for 2017/2018.

On Sunday, March 19, Villa lost 3-2 at home to Prospect Lake Lakers, a very disappointing result because the home side controlled the game, according to coach Mario Paul.

After veteran Kye Taylor opened the scoring for the home team with a side-foot volley, the visitors tied the game just before the end of the opening half. Paul said breakdowns in communication between his defenders and goalkeeper led to two more Prospect Lake goals in the second half.

“We did our best to try to get ourselves back in the game with a late goal from Billy Bagiopoulos,” said Paul. “That was all we could do.”

Taylor, who has endured an injury-riddled season, said the team has its back against the wall going into the final game.

“We were hoping not to be in this position,” said Taylor. “Getting three points on Sunday would have been nice, but that’s the type of season it has been.”

Villa’s season, and whether or not it stays in Division 2, comes down to some big “ifs,” according to Paul.

“It leaves us with our fate in our own hands and hoping Prospect Lake does us a favour and beats Sooke next week, leaving us with an opportunity to get three points and stay within the division,” he said.

Sooke currently holds a twopoint advantage over Villa in the standings. Nanaimo is three points ahead.

With a win, Villa finishes ahead of Nanaimo, and possibly Sooke, and remains in Division 2. With a loss, the team will be relegated to Division 3.

“We’ve been down there before and it’s always a hard climb to get

CLOSING IN: Powell River Villa veteran Kye Taylor controls the ball between two Prospect Lake opponents in Vancouver Island Soccer League action at Timberlane Park last weekend. Taylor scored once in a 3-2 loss.

DAVID BRINDLE PHOTO

back out,” said Taylor. “We don’t feel like we’re a Division 3-calibre team. It feels like it has been a season of very little to no luck. We

think we’re due for a good result and can go earn one.”

Game time is 1:30 pm on Sunday, March 26, at Timberlane Park.

16 Wednesday.March 22.2017 | Powell River Peak » prpeak.com

Carpendale signs with major junior team Local hockey player joins Seattle Thunderbirds in time for playoffs DAVID BRINDLE community@prpeak.com

Two years ago, when Tyler Carpendale was 14 years old and playing bantam hockey in Powell River, his size and skating ability jumped out at scouts.

After following his potential closely, Western Hockey League (WHL) club Seattle Thunderbirds signed Carpendale, now 17, to a standard player agreement on Saturday, March 11. Born and raised in Powell River, Carpendale was the team’s sixth-round pick, 125th overall in the 2015 WHL Bantam Draft.

“Our general manager saw him play Junior B in early February and liked what he saw,” said Thunderbirds director of player

personnel Cal Filson. “We brought him in to practice, to see how he held up to the speed and if we thought he could handle playing.

After watching him practice, we liked what we saw, signed him and put him in a Thunderbirds jersey.”

Carpendale, who played two of the four final regular season games with the team, said he was not expecting to be called up by the Thunderbirds so soon.

“It’s really exciting. I’m happy to be down here, especially for their playoffs coming up,” he said. “I feel like I belong out there and I’m fitting in well. They want me to get a feel for things for next year. Next year is my big year, coming up to play on the team for a full season.”

Carpendale will be with the team as a left winger during its WHL playoff run. The team finished the regular season in second place in the league’s United States Division.

In the two games he played, Carpendale said he was nervous.

“I have to keep my feet moving and try to keep up,” he said. “I was hit a few times pretty good into

the boards. It’s a lot different from what I was playing this year.”

Before signing with Seattle, Carpendale played with Westshore Wolves of the Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League and scored eight goals and eight assists for 16 points in 34 games.

According to Thunderbirds’ head coach Steve Konowalchuk, the team is not expecting Carpendale to be a high-scoring forward, but he will fill another important role on the front end.

“His work ethic is good; he’s a big, strong kid,” said Konowalchuk.

“He looks like he’s going to develop into a good power forward: crash, bang, protect the puck down low, take the puck to the net and hard to play against.”

Carpendale is quiet and soft-spoken, goes about doing his business, pays attention and works hard, said his coach.

Konowalchuk said he sees a future for the young prospect on the team and in the WHL. “We’re very careful with who we give opportunities to and we really

Pollen Sweaters 6TH Annual We Love Our Locals SALE

POWER FORWARD: Tyler Carpendale, 17, recently signed an agreement with Seattle Thunderbirds of the Western Hockey League. The Powell River product joined the team in time to play two regular season games before playoffs begin. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

want to believe in the players we give opportunities to play in our games and move forward with us,” he said. “We definitely believe in him and believe he has a chance to

be a strong part of our team in the future.”

Carpendale said he will be returning to Powell River to train this summer.

CITY OF POWELL RIVER

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Powell River City Council hereby gives notice that it will meet and hold a Public Hearing on:

Thursday, April 6, 2017, at 6:30 pm

Saturday, April 8, 11 am to Saturday, April 22, 4 pm

The Public Hearing will be held in Council Chambers at City Hall, located at:

6910 Duncan Street, Powell River, BC

The intent of proposed Bylaw 2459, 2017 is to amend Schedule A of City of Powell River Zoning Bylaw 2100, 2006, being the Official Zoning Map, by rezoning the subject property located along Nootka Street adjacent to Oceanview School as shown outlined in bold on the map below from Large Lot Rural (A2) to Single Family Residential (R1).

The purpose of the bylaw amendment is to facilitate a 15 lot single-family residential subdivision.

Located above Nancy’s Bakery in Lund Open 11 am–4 pm daily

FEATURING: • Half price “Franken” multi-coloured sweaters • Seriously marked-down bamboo poncho seconds • 20% off any in-store “off the shelf” sweaters • $5 book bin This year we will make it as fair as possible.

First come, first served, but a two “Franken” maximum per person and a 20-minute allowance time as we will be letting five to six people in at a time on the first day of the sale.

Thank you Powell River!

Made in Lund, BC, Canada since 1986 1.800.667.6603 pollensweaters.com

644V22

Pollen Sweaters Inc.

844V22

Sale does not apply to toques or ponchos. All sales final

All persons who believe that their interest is affected by proposed Bylaw 2459, 2017, shall be afforded an opportunity to be heard on the matters contained in the bylaw. Copies of the bylaw may be examined at City Hall, 6910 Duncan Street, Powell River, BC, during regular office hours of 8:30 am-4:30 pm, Monday through Friday, from March 8, 2017, up to and including April 6, 2017, prior to the Public Hearing.

Chris Jackson, Corporate Officer

17 Wednesday.March 22.2017 | Powell River Peak

» prpeak.com

TO BOOK YOUR AD » 604.485.5313 | classifieds@prpeak.com | 4400 Marine Avenue | Book your ad online at prpeak.com REACH 2.3 MILLION READERS WITH A COMMUNITY CLASSIFIED $395 is all it costs to place a 25-word BCYCNA Community Classified ad, reaching 2.3 million readers.

For more information, call Classifieds at the Peak.

DEADLINES Monday, 9 am for Wednesday publication Wednesday, 9 am for Friday publication

CLASSIFICATIONS 1000 NOTICES 1200 EMPLOYMENT 1400 EDUCATION

2000 MARKETPLACE 3000 CHILDREN 3500 PETS & LIVESTOCK

4000 HEALTH 4500 TRAVEL 5000 BUSINESS & FINANCE

5500 LEGALS 6000 REAL ESTATE 6500 RENTERS’ GUIDE

8000 SERVICE DIRECTORY 9000 TRANSPORTATION

1105 Obituaries

Andrea Massullo Andrea was born May 9, 1930, in Bagnoli del Trigno, Italy, and passed away peacefully on March 19, 2017. He is survived by his loving wife Emilia, son Sandro (Tina) and grandchildren Andy, Nicholas, Emily and Christopher.

The family wishes to thank staff at Willingdon Creek Village and former Olive Devaud Residence for their wonderful care during the past three and a half years.

A funeral will be held at 1:30 pm on Thursday, March 23, at Church of the Assumption. Prayers will be held at 7 pm on Wednesday, March 22, also at Church of the Assumption.

Donations in lieu of flowers may be made to Alzheimer Society of BC.

Gary Picken 1962 - 2017

It is with great sorrow the family of Gary David Picken announces his passing in Taber, Alberta, on Tuesday, March 14, at the age of 54, following a courageous battle with cancer. He passed away peacefully surrounded by family.

A celebration of Gary’s life was held at Royal Canadian Legion in Taber on Saturday, March 18. Condolences may be forwarded by visiting southlandfuneral.com.

Besides Corinne, his loving wife of 20 years, Gary is survived by his son David, daughters Anita and Tasha and grandson Keagan. He is also survived by his mother Pat Picken; siblings George Picken, Gail Cole (Larry) and Grant Picken (Jerry); niece Chrissy Cole (Joe) and their family Candice, Bailey, Brice, Skye and Levi; nephew Matthew Rayfield; father-in-law Larry Radford; mother-in-law Dorry Dougall; sister-in-law Terri Radford; nephews Marcus and Austin Radford and numerous other family members.

Gary was predeceased by his father George Picken, niece Sarah Cole and brothers-in-law Wayne Radford and Glenn Radford.

He was born in Dundee, Scotland, on November 6, 1962, the second son of George and Pat Picken. The family immigrated to Canada in 1970 and eventually settled in Powell River where Gary attended school, worked at the mill and later welcomed the birth of his son David.

Years later, Gary moved to Burns Lake, where he met and married Corinne Radford. They welcomed the birth of their daughters Anita and Tasha while in Burns Lake. Eventually they moved to Alberta to start a new life and settled in Taber, where Gary gained employment with Lamb Weston, a career he thoroughly enjoyed.

Gary had many wonderful friends. He enjoyed time with them and with his family. He loved Harley Davidson and “church” in his garage. He will be remembered for his unique sense of humour and kind heart. He enjoyed trips to visit his family but his heart always remained in Taber.

Gary will be greatly missed.

Arrangements in care of Southland Funeral Chapel, 5006-48 Avenue, Taber, Alberta, T1G 1R8, 403.2238778, southlandfuneral.com.

Celebration of life

Joan Gemmell

Jeana Bowlby

August 10 1921 - December 31 2016

A gathering of family and friends to celebrate the life of Jeana Bowlby will held at 1pm on Saturday, March 25, at the Stubberfield Funeral Home chapel. Following the service, a reception will be held in Stubberfield’s reception hall.

Wally Pence

September 15, 1942 – March 18, 2017 A legendary man who would light up any room with his big personality, laughter and jokes, Wally’s adventurous spirit meant he lived life to the fullest.

He is survived by his loving wife of 25 years, Sandy; friend and first wife, Carol; daughters Cindy (Les) and Carma (Ray); sons Brett (Jane) and Matt (Pam); stepdaughters Michelle (Andy) and Wendy (Jerry); and stepson Doug (Kristi). Wally will also be lovingly remembered by 18 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; sister Lee (Keith); many nieces and nephews; stepmother Mary; and countless friends. He was predeceased by parents Don and Harriet; brother Roy; and granddaughter Cassidy.

Wally’s zest for life included sports: curling, baseball and skiing, and an enthusiasm for hunting, which started young and turned to a passion for trapshooting. A competitive trapshooter, he stood out as the best for many years, even earning a spot in the all-star provincial competition.

With his love of fishing and cooking, many will remember Wally as the host; sharing many meals, and a few scotches, with friends and family. Personable and social, he belonged to many organizations including Elks, Masons, Rotary and various gun clubs, including Powell River’s for 47 years. He contributed many volunteer hours and especially loved the local projects with Rotary.

Wally was always proud of his business. Helping the environment with his reclamation methods, he received awards and acclaim for his endeavours.

Many thanks to Dr. Charles Van Zyl, hospital staff and palliative care for the loving support provided to Wally and family.

A celebration of life and informal reception will be held at 1 pm on Saturday, March 25, at Carlson Community Club, 4463 Joyce Avenue.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to Rotary Club of Powell River-Local Projects, Box 74, Powell River, BC, V8A 4Z5.

1100 In Memoriam

REMEMBER YOUR LOVED ONE. Donate to Powell River Hospital Foundation.

Improving health care for all. prhospitalfoundation.com

604.485.3211 ext 4349

(née Malarkey)

We are sad to announce the death of Joan on Friday, March 10, 2017, in Powell River. She was predeceased by her husband Donald Gemmell on April 11, 2011.

Joan leaves her daughter Linda (Terri), sons Bruce (Sharon, deceased) and Gordon (Karel), grandchildren Tory and Adam (Becca), Daniel and Katie, stepgrandchildren Tara (Rachid) and Erin (Ryk), borrowed granddaughter Lynn and greatgrandchildren Evelyn, Alice, Adela, Ellerie, Emmy and Luke.

Joan’s family and her many friends will feel the loss of her loving kindness and the light she brought to our lives. May light perpetually shine upon her.

The immediate family will gather in Joan’s memory later in the spring. As Mum was a volunteer for Powell River Health-Care Auxiliary, we ask that any donations be made to the auxiliary.

It is hard to explain how deeply Mum enriched us, but a poem Bruce wrote for her some years ago expresses some of what we feel.

Just as an experiment, stop for a minute and see yourself as I do Notice how brave you are, how good, and how strong Can you see it?

Now look deeper. There’s more A light about you, almost There is magic inside you.

1100 In Memoriam

1010 Announcements

In loving memory of our dear Mom

Alcoholics Anonymous

Lucy C. McMaster March 26, 2014 First thought in the morning and last at night.

We will forever miss you.

Love Kath, Jen, Dave and Mike

1005 Anniversaries HAPPY ANNIVERSARY Gordy and Shelby Letkeman Love Mom and step-Dad Linda and Bruce Barnes

• 604.483.9736 • 604.485.6994 • 604.483.8349 • 604.807.0232 (Texada) • 604.414.5232 (Texada)

Meetings FRIDAYS, 8 - 9 PM United Church Basement SATURDAYS, 8:30 - 9:30 PM Hospital Boardroom SUNDAYS, 8 - 9 PM Alano Club

1040 Card of Thanks

Thank You In loving memory of

Hugo Steiner

December 31, 1928 March 25, 2013

Always remembered by Rosmarie, Dan, Tom, and family

The family of the late Tony Hannon would like to thank all the friends, neighbours, fellow teachers and parishioners of Assumption Parish for all their prayers, condolences and support during this difficult time. We would also like to thank you for all the cards, meals and baking. They were all greatly appreciated.

Thank you to Pat and Joanne Gisle for their kindness and caring making the funeral arrangements, and to Father Patrick Tepoorten for the beautiful Mass and homily.

Thank you to Tony’s ex-students who posted such lovely comments online.

18 Wednesday.March 22.2017 | Powell River Peak

» prpeak.com

1105 Obituaries

1010 Announcements

1230 Work Wanted

Malaspina Art Society

P.M.R FOR all your household painting, maintenance and repair needs, free estimates.

604.414.8269.

Annual General Meeting

Orris Franklin Sage December 17, 1929- March 18, 2017

March 28, at 6 pm VIU - Room 148 AGM agenda includes:

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Orris Franklin Sage.

He was born into the Dirty Thirties in the small town of Melfort, S a s k a t chew an, t o Russell and Myrtle Sage, with siblings Glen, Phyllis, Lorne and John.

Orris grew up apparently walking uphill both ways to a one-room prairie schoolhouse where h i s abilities at sports soon became a passion. He spent his summers playing baseball and winters clearing snow from ice ponds to play hockey from dawn to dusk.

It was not long until a spot on the iconic Flin Flon Bombers was offered to Orris, where his reputation as a hardnosed defenceman was forged. He carried on to become the Canadian Gold Rush Canoe Derby champion, but missed out by four seconds in becoming North American champion of the 100-mile race down the Mississippi River. Later, after a cup of coffee with both the Detroit Red Wings and Toronto Maple Leafs, Orris took his skates across the pond to Scotland, where he quickly became a crowd favourite at the rink in Murrayfield, Edinburgh. It was there he met a fresh-faced Scottish lass who he would bring home to Canada and love for the next 63 years.

Orris became an ironworker in bridge construction all over BC, including the Granville Street and Second Narrows bridges.

Hockey again came calling as he was asked to lace up for the startup of the Powell River Regals. He took this opportunity to relocate, raise his family and build his home in the new subdivision of Grief Point, all while pursuing a 31-year career in the welding shop with MacMillan Bloedel.

Orris was avid in the community by coaching many pee wee, bantam and midget hockey teams to Vancouver Island championships. His oldest son, Russell, would become the first son of an original Regal to play for the green and gold; later his second son, Wayne, served as president of the club, establishing a 50-year family legacy with the team.

Orris loved to hunt on Pocahontas and was often seen fishing off Harwood Island. He was active in the Powell River Golf Club, a founding builder of Mount Diadem Ski Club and later found his passion as a trapshooter with Powell River Rod and Gun Club. Humbly he became a Western Canada doubles champion and BC singles champion; he cherished his 100/100’s.

We loved when he pulled out his smoked salmon and award-winning blackberry wine. No matter the adventure or pursuit, you would always find his biggest fan, Irene, at his side cheering him on.

Orris was predeceased by his parents, brothers Glen and John and sister Phyllis. He leaves to mourn his wife Irene, brother Lorne (Joan), sister-in-law Connie, sons Russell (Belinda) and Wayne (Gisele), daughter Donna (Brian) Stobbart, grandchildren Megan, Reid, Mariah (James), Garrett, Caitlin and Samantha, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Our family would like to thank the compassionate and warm staff at Willingdon Creek Village-Orris loved it there, and the people who surrounded and cared for him.

Thank you to the nurses on the fourth floor, we are forever grateful for your incredible care.

To honour his humble ways, no service will be held and a celebration of life will be enjoyed by family.

Okey Dokey, Dad.

• Guest Speaker, Karen

Kamon - New Art Centre;

• MAS Membership Renewal;

• Election of a New Board.

This is a very exciting time for the Arts Community!

Everyone Welcome!

HARRY GLOSLEE TRUCKING Perimeter drains Stumps Road builds Yard works 604.483.1033 40 years’ experience

1215 General Employment

Step into your future

Case Manager/Employment Counsellor

Career Link is seeking a full-time Case Manager/ Employment Counsellor for our WorkBC Centre. As part of the Client Services Team, this position provides employment counselling to participants at Career Link, and assists in designing and facilitating innovative employment services.

For a detailed job description, please visit http://prepsociety.org/work.html Email with Case Manager in the subject line or submit a self-designed resume and cover letter to: Lyn Adamson #103, 4511 Marine Ave, Powell River, BC V8A 2K5 lyn@prepsociety.org Application deadline: Friday, March 31, 2017, by noon

1215 General Employment

Step into your future

Career Link is seeking a full-time Coordinator to lead its Client Services Team. This dynamic person with exceptional interpersonal skills and EPBC experience will provide leadership in employee support and program development in the delivery of innovative employment services.

For a detailed job description, please visit http://prepsociety.org/work.html Email with Coordinator in the subject line or submit your application to: Lyn Adamson #103, 4511 Marine Ave, Powell River, BC V8A 2K5 lyn@prepsociety.org Application deadline: Wednesday, February 15, 2017, by 4 pm

1125 Lost

2060 For Sale Miscellaneous

BOAT 12’ aluminum boat, with blue stripe: 30K5467. On Powell Lake.

604-485-2471 johnamaithus@shaw.ca

FIX/SELL BURL clocks Tom 604.487.9755.

INVACARE HOSPITAL bed with rails, like new, $1,495; swivel and slide bath bench, $185. 604.485.4101.

LONGBOARD LIKE new, striker (Cariboos) $130.00.

604.489.0078.

MARLIN 3030 hunting rifle $500, Hip waders, size 7-8 $50, Snap on tools, by appointment.

604.414.4747.

STAMP COLLECTION, some 128 years old, mostly British Colony. Contact 604.485.3939 or rmmacneill@shaw.ca

C I T I Z E N L A DY ’ S w a t c h .

Reward. Call 604.485.4746

1230 Work Wanted ANYTHING HAULED, rubbish, garbage, all odd jobs, spring clean up, small moves.

604.344.2171.

CLAY GLOSLEE Construction.

Concrete foundation, drainage, retaining walls, fences, kitchen and bathroom renovation specialist, tiles, drywall, foundation to rooftop, contracts and hourly.

604.483.6153.

HARRY’S HOME and Yard Maintenance, home repairs, hauling, lawns, hedges. Call 604.414.5657.

Peak Classifieds 604.485.5313

Power Generation Operations Technician Alterra’s 40% owned Toba Montrose General Partnership (TMGP) operates and maintains the East Toba River, Montrose Creek and Jimmie Creek run of river hydroelectric plants north of Powell River. TMGP is seeking a qualified individual to join our current operations team which is responsible for the operation and maintenance of these facilities. An emphasis will be placed on hiring a qualified local resident and/or a First Nations partner.

Client Services Coordinator

LOCAL HAULING, 1-ton dump truck dually, get into places, topsoil, gravel, waste, hedge trimming and renovations, reasonable 604.414.9663.

steel small yard small rates.

2060 For Sale Miscellaneous 2008 YAMAHA 700 Rhino, side-by-side, 4,200kms. $9,500 OBO. Call 604.483.1294.

2070 Free BOTTLE DRIVE fundraising - free bottle pick up. Call or text Mariah: 604-413-0580 www.helpinghandspr.com

3560 Pets “BRUCE,” handsome, young Doberman. This nice boy is hoping for a doberman loving family. SPCA 604.485.9252.

“DENNY,” Ver y handsome brindle Pit-bull Terrier. Nice four year old who likes other dogs!

SPCA 604.485.9252. “ H A N N A H ,” S u p e r p r e tt y young brown American rabbit.

SPCA 604.485.9252.

The ideal candidate will have the following experience and qualifications:

5520 Legal/Public Notices

• Previous experience controlling plant operations through a computer based HMI in an industrial environment (power or steam generation, pulp and paper production, oil and gas refining, etc) • Strengths with protection and control, communication net works, programmable logic controllers • Skilled approach to process control diagnostics/trouble shooting • Red seal trade qualification as an Electrician and/or Instrument Mechanic or qualifications as an Electrical/ Electronics Technologist/Technician • First Aid Level 1 (minimum) or higher (advantageous) • A valid BC driver’s license • Physically fit • Computer skills, including experience with MS Word and Excel

Land Act: Notice of Intention to Apply for a Disposition of Crown Land Take notice that H.S. Christensen Logging, from Powell River, BC, has applied to Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations (MFLNRO), Surrey, for a License of Occupation for road access to private property situated on provincial Crown land located at Theodosia Inlet.

The Lands File Number for this application is 2411881.

Comments on this application may be submitted in two ways: 1) Online via the Applications and Reasons for Decision Database website at www.arfd.gov.bc.ca/ApplicationPosting/index.jsp 2) By mail to the Senior Land Officer at 200–10428 153rd Street, Surrey, BC V3R 1E1.

Comments will be received by Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations until April 13, 2017. Comments received after this date may not be considered.

Be advised that any response to this advertisement will be considered part of the public record. For information, contact Information Access Operations at the Ministry of Technology, Innovation and Citizens’ Services in Victoria at www.gov.bc.ca/citz/iao/

In addition, strong interpersonal and communications skills are essential. The successful incumbent will be self-motivated, flexible and able to work independently. An appreciation for working in a remote environment is essential.

We offer a competitive compensation package which includes full medical/extended health benefits and an employer matching RRSP program. Camp accommodation (room and board) as well as travel to and from site is provided by TMGP. The successful incumbent will work a week on/week off shift roster.

Applicants are invited to submit a cover letter and resume with full details of qualifications and experience by email to resumes@alterrapower.ca noting ‘TMGP Operations Technician’ in the subject line. Applications will be accepted until April 10, 2017.

Further information about Alterra may be found on our website: www.alterrapower.ca

19 Wednesday.March 22.2017 | Powell River Peak

» prpeak.com

3560 Pets

3560 Pets

6505 Apartments/Condos for Rent

“GRETA,” Super cute six year old Chihuahua/Beagle mix.

Sweet tan and white dog.

SPCA 604.485.9252.

“SKEETERS,” Super friendly four year old, short haired, gray tabby cat. SPCA 604.485.9252.

1- B D R M , o c e a nv i ew, N / S, N/P, laundry, cable, internet included. Available April 1 $795/ mth. References required.

604.414.5614.

RENOVATED, DOG-FRIENDLY apar tments in Cranberr y.

See www.westcoastend.com or call 604.414.8595.

Hire • Buy • Sell

classifieds@prpeak.com “MAGEE,” sweet dwarf-eared rabbit, brown neutered male.

SPCA 604.485.9252.

“MICE,” many little boys seeking a mouse friendly home!

SPCA 604.485.9252.

“REECE,” two year old Havana rabbit. Nice, brown boy. SPCA 604.485.9252.

“STARSKY and HUTCH,” sweet orange pair! Shorthaired 10 month old cats. Take one or even better, take two! SPCA 604.485.9252.

LOST/FOUND A PET?

Abuse or neglect concerns?

Adopt-a-pet?

Pet behaviour problems? www.spca.bc.ca/powellriver

604.485.9252

5520 Legal/Public Notices Land Act: Notice of Intention to Apply for a Disposition of Crown Land Take notice that Jerico Montminy from Lund, BC, has applied to the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations (MFLNRO), Surrey, for a Residential Private Moorage tenure situated on Provincial Crown land fronting Block B, District Lot 4194, Plan 22991, PID: 016-426-304, Lund, BC. The Lands File for this application is file #2411862. Comments on this application may be submitted in two ways: 1) Online via the Applications and Reasons for Decision Database website at: http://afrd.gov.bc.ca/ApplicationPosting/index. jsp.

2) By mail to the Senior Land Officer at Suite 200-10428 153rd Street, Surrey, BC, V3R1E1. Comments will be received by the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations until April 21, 2017. Comments received after this date may not be considered. Be advised that any response to this advertisement will be considered part of the public record. For information, contact Information Access Operations at the Ministry of Technology, Innovation and Citizens’ Services in Victoria at www.gov. bc.ca/citz/iao/.

Land Act: Notice of Intention to Apply for a Disposition of Crown Land Take notice that Hummingbird Cove Lifestyles Ltd. , from Powell River, BC, has applied to Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations (MFLNRO), Surrey, for a Utility Tenure for saltwater Discharge pipes situated on provincial Crown land located at Hummingbird Cove’s SW corner of Lot L (Exploratory Plan 13613), DL 2091, Group 1, New Westminster District. The Lands File Number for this application is 2411638.

The discharge flow rate is 32m3/h.

Bachelor suites 1-, 2- and 3-bdrm Walking distance to mall.

Close to amenities and bus stop. Call to view!

Rents range from $650 - $950/mth

PR APARTMENTS 604.485.2038

6515 Commercial

PR4RENT.ca

9115 Auto Miscellaneous

Mechanics on Duty 604.485.7927 9135 Motorcycles 2010 YZ-250F, very low hours, near perfect condition, best offer takes. 604.485.2994.

9145 Cars 2005 FORD Crown Victoria, 194,000 kms, maintenance records, two winter tires on rims $5,000 OBO. 604.485.6454.

9160 Trucks & Vans 1995 NISSAN pick-up, cab and 1/2 and canopy. $1,500 OBO. Call 604.483.4385.

9220 RVs/Campers/Trailers

FOR DETAILS ON

2007-17C RV immaculate condition, fully loaded $12,500 obo call 604.487.4137.

604.483.8200

2085 Garage Sales

6560 Houses for Rent

Garage Sales

COMMERCIAL PROPERTY IN POWELL RIVER

2-BDRM REFURBISHED mobile home, north of town, $800/mth 604.483.3700.

6915 Mobiles/Pads PAD RENTAL in small park in Lang Bay, close to store. $280/mth. Call Max 604.578.8880.

8215 Landscaping

POWELL RIVER LANDSCAPING AND LAWNCARE Commercial and Residential since 1989

Fruit tree pruning Complete lawncare • Hedge trimming and tree trimming • •

Seniors’ discount available

Mark Bisaillon 604-578-1964

4542 COOK STREET Friday March 24 9 am-3 pm Saturday March 8 am-2 pm Moving sale Everything Must Go No Early birds 5890 FRASER STREET Saturday March 25 Sunday March 26 8 am-2 pm Rain or shine, Multi family 7091 GLACIER STREET Assumption school gym Garage, rummage, bake sale Saturday March 25 9.30 am-1 pm

Hop on down

to the Peak office and place a classified ad between now and April 13 and enter to win $50 worth of local chocolate goodness just in time for Easter

TOP OF OAK STREET IN THE LANE Saturday March 25 9 am-Noon Lots of good stuff including power tools.

No early birds 7041 KAMLOOPS (at Brunswick) Saturdays, March 11, 18, 25 Things for the carpenter, electrician and the plumber.

Tools,hand and electric.

Collectibles, eclectic. Three Saturdays, 9 am-3 pm. No early birds if you please. Rain or shine.

8325 Sand & Gravel

Comments on this application may be submitted in two ways: 1) Online via the Applications and Reasons for Decision Database website at www.arfd.gov.bc.ca/ApplicationPosting/ index.jsp 2) By mail to the Senior Land Officer at 200–10428 153rd Street, Surrey, BC V3R 1E1.

Comments will be received by Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations until April 6, 2017.

Comments received after this date may not be considered. Be advised that any response to this advertisement will be considered part of the public record. For information, contact Information Access Operations at the Ministry of Technology, Innovation and Citizens’ Services in Victoria at www.gov.bc.ca/citz/iao/

Stevenson Road, Powell River, BC

604.483.8007 SAND AND GRAVEL PRODUCTS TOPSOIL • QUARRY ROCK SLINGER TRUCK • GRAVEL TRUCK EXCAVATIONS • LAND CLEARING • Quarry

Rock Sand • Gravel • Garden • Dump & Slinger Truck • Excavators •

Monday to Friday 7 am-5 pm Open Saturdays 9 am-4 pm starting April 1

604.485.2234 TandRContracting.ca

Peak Classifieds 4400 Marine Avenue classifieds@prpeak.com 604.485.5313

20 Wednesday.March 22.2017 | Powell River Peak » prpeak.com

Your Hometown Grocery Store 5687 MANSON AVE • PH 604.483.4011 • OPEN DAILY 9 AM — 6 PM • FRIDAYS UNTIL 9 PM PRICES IN EFFECT MARCH 22 TO 28

A LWAY S F R E S H

FR SH CC OO UU NN TT RR Y YF R EE SH

each

3$5 $ 68 6

ISLAND FARMS 1%

Chocolate Milk

LOCAL

ORGANIC

1L

Lettuces

Yogurt

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

25 $

Assorted, Pkg of 12-100 g

WHOLESOME FOOD

Long English Cucumber

2 3 98 2

98

¢ $ /lb 2.16/kg

3

$ 98

Pineapple

3

$ 98

each

1

Jumbo White Mushrooms

Oranges

FOR

Seasoned Turkey Breast $

ORGANIC

BLUE JAY NAVEL

$

5 lb bag

each

3 lb bag

2

FRESH

2

48

Buttery Flake Rolls Pkg of 8

each

1

$ 98

3

Plain Cake Donuts

New York Striploin$ Grilling Steaks Boneless Pork Shoulder Roast

10 98 3

FRESH

98

FOR

Apple Pie 680 g

STORE BAKED

3

$ 98

3

/lb 24.21/kg

$

/lb 8.77/kg

SAVINGS*

on the purchase of 5 or MORE qualifying KitchenAid ® Appliances**

20 15

Perogies

lmon Sockeye Sa g

Assorted, 815-907 g

213

6 3 25

NABOB

Coffee Assorted 300 g

6

$ 98

SAVINGS

% INSTANT

CHEEMO

CLOVER LEAF

$ 98 $ 98

COOK UP THE

25

2$3

$ 98 Orange Juice TROPICANA

Flour

/lb 8.77/kg

100 g

GROCERY

ROBIN HOOD

$ 98

2

$ 98

Pkg of 6

Original or Homestyle, 1.65 L

Pork Dinner Sausage

100 g

White or 60% Whole Wheat, 530 g

/lb 6.57/kg

STORE MADE

2

100 g

$ 48

Store Baked Bread

Assorted, 5 kg

FRESH

Cervelat Salami

F R E S H D A I LY

88

$

1

$ 28

100 g

/lb 6.57/kg

Tri-Colour Onions $

Pizza Pepperoni

68

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

Chicken Legs

1

$ 48

Honey Ham

FOR

Carrots

FOR

IOGO PROBIOTIC 2.5%

QUAKER

Life Cereal 450-455 g

2

$ 98

$

FOR

98 $ 45

KRAFT DINNER ORIGINAL

Macaroni & Cheese 225 g

¢

SAVINGS % INSTANT on the purchase of 3 or 4

%

*

qualifying KitchenAid ® Appliances**

INSTANT SAVINGS*

on the purchase of 1 or 2 qualifying KitchenAid ® Appliances**

LIMITED TIME OFFER: MARCH 2 TO 29, 2017 ®

Offer valid only at participating authorized KitchenAid appliance dealers. Some restrictions apply. **See Sales Associate or visit KitchenAid.ca for details and list of available qualifying models.

LOCATED DOWNSTAIRS AT MITCHELL BROTHERS 604.483.4949 • 5687 MANSON AVENUE