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Fire evacuees find shelter Six families leave danger areas to seek solace in Powell River DAVID BRINDLE community@prpeak.com

INTERIOR FIRES: Residents of Powell River have been in the fight against historic forest fires that have swept through the BC interior. Powell River’s BC Wildfire Service Initial Attack crew have been deployed and members of Powell River’s Canadian Ranger Patrol Group are assisting the RCMP with checkpoints and evacuations. Others, including James Southcott, who took this photo of his fellow firefighter on a fire line near Tweedsmuir Provincial Park, are on 20-member ground units. JAMES SOUTHCOTT PHOTO BLUE$479,000 MOUNTAIN

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Get the Peak to Go iPhone app now available in the Wildfire evacuees are beginning to returnApp to Williams Lake after a sudden Store or iTunes order to leave was lifted for some residents on Thursday, July 27. An alert remains in effect, however, and one family will stay in Powell River for approximately another week out of caution for their young son’s health.

“Because of smoke and air quality up there, the hospital is not fully up and running,” said Jenni Halladay, whose family came to Powell River to stay with relatives after a trip to Children’s Hospital left them unable to return home. “We were told that if another order was called, we’d only have five minutes to leave.”

GetKatie the Peak Go Jenni, husband Marc, nine-year-old daughter andto three-year-old son iPhone app now Brodie, who required surgery in Vancouver, available are one ofinsixthe evacuated families who came to Powell River to stay with relatives, according to Powell River App Store or iTunes Emergency Support Service director and Red Cross lead Robert Holmgren.

Holmgren is responsible for providing food, clothing and shelter to the families.

“They’re all very grateful,” he said.

Holmgren has been doing emergency support for 18 years and said he has never been involved in an evacuation.

“One of the families had a bang on the door and were told, ‘You’ve got maybe 10 minutes to get out of here; the fire is right at the border of your property,’” said Holmgren. “They grabbed what they could, threw it into the vehicle and were out of there with the fire chasing them.”

Everyone forced to flee the danger, destruction and devastation from the BC interior wildfires has their own story.

“Our little guy was coming out of surgery on Friday, July 7, and our phones started ringing off the hook with news of the fire,” said Jenni.

There was no way for the Halladays to get back to Williams Lake because of highway closures, so their decision was to come to Powell River and stay with Marc’s parents, Chris and Colin Darbyshire.

“On our last ferry ride from Earl’s Cove, that’s when the alert came in,” said Jenni.

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Community helps in evacuations 1« EVACUEES Many families don’t know what they’re going home to, or if they’ll get home and be ordered to leave again.

When Terry Munday, a member of Powell River’s Canadian Ranger Patrol Group, recently drove into the Williams Lake area he said he saw where houses and little farms had been taken out. Everything was charred in certain areas by the massive forest fire that forced the evacuation of close to 40,000 residents in mid-July, he said.

“Then the next property would be fine,” said Munday. “It’s very sporadic.”

Luckily, fires missed the Halladay home. When the order to evacuate was lifted, Jenni said they had someone drive by their property.

“There’s a lot of ash, soot and a couple of spot fires that were on our front lawn,” she said. “Nothing too big and severe, so that’s good.

It looks like the house is okay.”

Unlike the people of Williams Lake and other regions of the BC interior who had minutes to leave with what little they could pack, Munday was prepared for his trip from Powell River.

“When they make the call, I’m fully equipped,” he said. “I’ve got my tent, sleeping bag, basic food and vehicle. It’s easy to mobilize me.”

Munday is one of six local Rangers who has voluntarily gone to the fire-ravaged interior, along with Steve Wasp, Richard Becker, Jeannie Keays, Peter Harvey and Ifti Gehlen.

The Rangers were called up by the military to be responsible for duties that include assisting the Canadian Armed Forces and RCMP at checkpoints in and out of Williams Lake, as well as getting food and water to public-safety officers and any other tasks they are called upon to do.

Rangers, military personnel, RCMP, sheriffs, vehicle-inspection agents and conservation officers are all inside the fire zone, according to Munday.

Driving around Williams Lake with military vehicles, it has “an apocalyptic feeling,” said Munday, who has been a Ranger for three years and served in the infantry in the 1970s.

“You’re going around town and there’s not a lot going on,” he said. “It’s not business as normal

here in Williams Lake, that’s for sure.”

Munday was sent to Watch Lake on Saturday, July 29, where the Rangers assisted the RCMP. Watch Lake is in an evacuation order because of the fast-moving Elephant Hill fire in the 70 Mile House area.

“We’re going around helping to advise people of the situation and that they should leave,” said Munday.

Halladay said that people in the area are frustrated since the evacuation was downgraded.

“The fact that the order was lifted for the town and turned into an alert has made quite a few people upset and worried about their safety,” she said.

The interior remains dry with frequent wind warnings and thunder and lightning storm activity. These are conditions that can quickly turn an evacuation alert into another order to get out fast.

“That’s what a lot of people are scared is going to happen,” said Halladay. “They’ve been told, ‘Don’t unpack because you’re on alert.’ There’s a 30-minute warning to get out of town.”

In Powell River, Ranger commander Peter Behr has been coor-

SAFE ZONE: The Halladay family, [from left] Marc, Katie, nine, Jenni and Brodie, three, are one of six evacuated families who came to Powell River area during the BC wildfires. The Halladays hope to return to Williams Lake sometime later this week. DAVID BRINDLE PHOTO

dinating deployment of local crew with the military.

“There’s a huge coordination issue of when people go, where they are to report and what they’re supposed to bring,” said Behr.

Powell River is one of the larger municipalities that has a Rangers crew.

“I’m proud of them,” said Behr, who has been a Ranger for 18 years.

“There may be other Rangers going from Powell River to the fire zones, but the call hasn’t come yet.”

Meanwhile, Jenni said she is already preparing her children for the long ride home.

“Even if our house is fine and a good majority of the town is fine,” she said, “we’re going to be driving home to a completely different situation.”

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Council ready to proceed with demolition, says mayor City staff prepares cost analysis on taking down former Inn at Westview CHRIS BOLSTER reporter@prpeak.com

CLOSING TIME: Seaboard Hotel’s deadline for demolishing the former Inn at Westview has come and gone and the city is preparing a cost analysis to take the building down itself. PEAK ARCHIVE PHOTO

Investments owner Jack Barr, who also owns Town Centre Mall. Those cost estimates have varied from $300,000 up to nearly $1 million.

“We want to know exactly what it’s going to cost so that if Seaboard does not step up, then we are going to go in and take it down,” said Formosa. “We need to know.

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declare a building a nuisance and public safety hazard before it can order the property’s owner to take the building down.

If the owner does not comply, then the city is empowered to take the building down and go after the owner for the costs, which could include seizing properties for resale or through the courts.

Formosa said recent legal advice from the city’s lawyers have clarified some issues, though he would not go into specifics.

Formosa added he was hesitant to push the building’s owners too hard before because he knew the value of the land the inn sits on is worth less than the cost of demolition. He said he did not want the city to get stuck with a property that it could not recoup its costs from.

Formosa added that his sense is taxpayers are “firmly behind” council’s efforts to take the building down and will not balk if council has to borrow money to pay the costs.

Environment Canada issued an air quality warning Tuesday, August 1, for Powell River that will remain in effect until Thursday, August 3, as smoke from BC wildfires enters the area.

The warning states that individuals may experience symptoms such as increased coughing, throat irritation, headaches or shortness of breath.

Children, seniors and those with cardiovascular or lung disease, such as asthma, are especially at risk, states the warning.

Public is advised to stay indoors if they are having difficulty breathing, keep windows closed and use air conditioning, if possible, or go to a public place that is air-conditioned.

Contractors pass on park The closing date for receiving bids on a park-development project at the southeast corner of Marine Avenue and Alberni Street has passed without any coming in, said city director of planning Thomas Knight.

It was the second time the city opened bidding for the job.

“We’ve had two tender calls and have not had any response,” said Knight.

The parcel has been rezoned and city planners have worked with a landscape architect for what is being called a pocket park, due to its small size.

Knight said the city will reopen the bidding process at a later date.

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where we’re going to have to do something.”

Knight said the city will prepare a report on the costs and will not proceed with the actual demolition of the building until council provides direction. He said his department expects to be able to present the report in the fall after facing delays in CENTRAL

frustration on this,” said Knight.

Knight added that having the city develop its own estimates is important in order to give council a clear picture of the costs involved.

Up until now, demolition estimates have not come from the city but from the building’s manager, American

finding contractors to assess the building.

The city has now contracted local structural engineer Paul Steffens to enter the partially collapsed building and provide a report on the work necessary to make it safe to enter.

Once that work is complete, a determination can be made on the level of asbestos contamination present inside the building and what steps will been to be taken for safe removal.

Formosa said that any previous concerns he had about the city bankrupting Seaboard Hotels with a demolition bill have been put aside. He said that even though the Beach Gardens Marina and Resort, also owned by Seaboard, is a separate property, the city may be able to have a judge order the sale of that property to pay back the city’s demolition costs for the former inn.

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City director of planning services Thomas Knight said the city’s building department has been tasked with generating cost estimates to remove the unsightly and dangerous building that has raised the ire of many residents.

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While City of Powell River staff continues to determine what it will cost to take down the derelict former Inn at Westview building, mayor Dave Formosa said council is ready to proceed with demolishing the building.

In April, council approved a 15-day remediation order directing the building’s owners, Vancouver-based Seaboard Hotels, to make its demolition plans known to the city.

Council received a letter back from Seaboard’s attorney stating that the building, which is located on Alberni Street near Town Centre Mall, presented “a complex suite of issues that require further assessment prior to decision-making” and timelines on the order were “unreasonable.”

Council upheld its order and notified Seaboard it was willing to be flexible. The city has yet to receive any demolition plans.

“It’s time for us to move,” said Formosa. “I don’t think we have any choice now that we’ve given them an ultimatum and that day has come and gone and nothing really formal has come in.”

The Inn was closed in 2004 and has sat dormant and boarded up for the past 14 years. Over the past five years there has been a steady increase of public pressure on city council to have Seaboard deal with it, said Formosa.

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POWELL RIVER REGIONAL DISTRICT BOARD OF VARIANCE

Call for Volunteer The Powell River Regional District (PRRD) is seeking applications from individuals interested in filling one vacant seat on the PRRD Board of Variance.

The Local Government Act requires any local government that has adopted a zoning bylaw to establish a Board of Variance. The Board of Variance must be in place to hear applications and consider providing a variance or exception where a person alleges that compliance with bylaw regulations would cause the person hardship.

Anyone who is interested may review the Board of Variance Bylaw on the PRRD website at powellriverrd.bc.ca under Current News, Notices and Initiatives or at the PRRD office.

HASLAM UPGRADE: Once welded together, lengths of high-density plastic pipe will supply the City of Powell River with its water from Haslam Lake. CHRIS BOLSTER PHOTO

Interested in serving on the Board of Variance? Submit a letter stating your name, address, telephone number and email address, and a summary of related experience and interests.

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Applications can be submitted in-person, by mail, or by email to: Laura Roddan, Manager of Planning Services Powell River Regional District #202–4675 Marine Avenue Powell River, BC V8A 2L2 Email: administration@powellriverrd.bc.ca

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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.

1. SATURDAY, JULY 26 Gordon Avenue, 4000 block Police received a report of theft from an unlocked vehicle parked overnight in the driveway of a residence. A wallet and loose change was reported stolen.

2. SATURDAY, JULY 26 Joyce Avenue, 4400 block Police received a report of theft and attempted theft at a group of residences. Approximately 50 feet of yellow rope was reported stolen from one. Also, a very large planter was moved from a patio, likely in an attempted theft.

3. SATURDAY, JULY 26 West Lake Police investigated a report of two squatters, camping in a non-recreational area of West Lake, also known as Hammil Lake. Police and Ministry of Forests officers located a male and female at their makeshift campsite. Forestry officers issued a notice of eviction to leave the area.

4. SUNDAY, JULY 27 Michigan Avenue, 4500 block Police received a report of theft of a flower planter from a residence.

5. MONDAY, JULY 28 Police received a report of theft of large black and purple Axion saddle bag from a bicycle parked outside of RONA Building Supplies at 9:15 am.

6. TUESDAY, JULY 29 Powell Lake Marina Police received a report of mischief and damage to a parked vehicle. The driver’s side of the vehicle was intentionally scratched with a sharp object.

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pected to have a life expectancy of 80 years, said Birtig.

“It will have a longer life span than the system it is replacing,” he said.

The project to replace the approximately 60-yearold concrete water main is estimated to take four CHRIS BOLSTER months. During that time, reporter@prpeak.com the city is asking residents to be mindful of how A $4.2-million project to much water they are using, replace the waterThese supply city are cases said reported to councillor Karen pipe from Haslam Lake to RCMP Skadsheim, who holds the Powell River in the pastRiver’s two weeks. council If you have portfolio for the the City of Powell the crimes water reservoir in information Cranberryaboutcity’s infrastructure. listed here or any other crimes, is set to start.

“We call Powell River RCMP atneed to be waterThe city began receiving wise, regardless of how 604.485.6255 or Crime Stoppers at 1.800.222.TIPS. lengths of polyethylene pipe much water we have,” said on Friday, July 28, said city Skadsheim. “We shouldn’t director of infrastructure waste it.”

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A bypass pipe with a pump A staging area near the is being installed to supply Haslam Lake water intake the city’s reservoir, but that has been established and pipe has a smaller diameter crews will weld the pipe than the existing main, said lengths together there, said Birtig.

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“That’s why we’re asking Once the pipe is complete, for the water restrictions,” it will be inserted into the he added. existing concrete water Water restrictions are main in a process called slip- needed to reduce the lining and pulled through to amount of usage pressure connect the lake to the res- on the temporary system ervoir, he added. while the project is being The new trunk main is ex- completed, he said.

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3 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).

The city moved from stageone to stage-two water restrictions on Friday, July 21, in anticipation of the project starting up. Stage-two water restrictions limit lawn sprinkling to non-peak hours and specifies which days residents may water.

Residents who water outside of the stage-two regulations will asked to comply with the city’s rules, but will not face fines, said Birtig.

Unlike other regions in the province that face water shortages in the summer due to limited supply, Powell River has an abundant source of fresh water in Haslam Lake.

Birtig said the current lake level is between six to eight inches higher than the seasonal average level.

The aging water main has been identified as a hazard for the city. In the event of a large earthquake, the main could impact the fire department’s ability to extinguish the resulting fires.

“I’m happy that the project is getting underway,” said Skadsheim. “It’s a critical piece of infrastructure. This is not a moment too soon.”

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disposing of 330 kilograms of garbage annually, will pay $105 for garbage service.

The total cost for that typical household in 2026 is expected to be about $120 per year in today’s dollars, or about $15 more than they are currently paying, stated Greenan.

“It’s a simplistic example, but it’s just to get an idea of what the cost will be,” stated Greenan. “It all depends on how people handle their garbage.”

Wall said residents could pay less depending on how well they use the regional district’s proposed organics composing and recycling programs.

Wall told the board the regional district knows Powell River’s current system for

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rate for waste-management services increase roughly 10 per cent annually, or about $1.26 per year per $100,000 of house value, according to the staff report.

The current tax rate for waste management services is $10.80 per $100,000 of assessed house value.

“We’re projecting that in 2026, under this plan, the rate will be $20.60 per $100,000,” Greenan told the board. “It’s approximately a $1 per year increase.”

The regional district currently pays $220 per tonne of garbage for tipping fees.

Greenan said she expects that rate to increase two per cent annually, so in 2026 the rate will be $260 per tonne.

In 2017, a typical homeowner with a $300,000 house

dealing with its garbage requires capital and process improvements.

“That’s been cited, not only by the solid waste committee we work with, but also from the BC Ministry of Environment,” he said.

“Whether we decide to improve our private system or go with one that’s public/ private, we know we are facing more costs.”

Wall acknowledged the improvements will cost money, but said without developing the resource-recovery centre, which creates a one-stop drop, the taxpayers would have seen greater cost increases. He added that the centre will also make it easier for the regional district to reduce per capita landfill disposal rates.

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also handed a $500 fine, prohibited from driving for one year and levied a $75 victim surcharge for one count of driving while prohibited or licence suspended.

Obstructing a peace officer

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Kirk Gerhard Bjornson (born 1974) was handed a 30-day conditional sentence with a $100 victim surcharge for two counts of willfully resisting or obstructing a peace officer. Bjornson was

Sarah Brianna Lockhart (born 1987) was levied a $150 fine with a $22.50 victim surcharge and given six months probation for one count of driving a motor vehicle without due care and attention.

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A Powell River Regional District plan for how the region will deal with its garbage and recycling over the next 10 years has been approved and will be sent out for public consultation in September.

The regional district board approved the draft solidwaste management plan at its Thursday, July 27, meeting. A public engagement period is planned for September and October.

District manager of asset management and strategic initiatives Mike Wall and manager of financial services Linda Greenan gave a joint presentation on the financial impacts of the plan for the region’s taxpayers.

“The opportunities in this plan will provide the community with a state of the art facility and system that is resilient, convenient, environmentally responsible as well as economically viable,” Wall told the board.

The closure of the former Marine Avenue waste incinerator site and the development of the resourcerecovery centre is a key component to the 10-year garbage plan, said Wall.

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Fire smarts As wildfires continue to rage through the interior of BC, it has been inspiring to hear stories of Powell River residents stepping up and doing their part.

Whether it is local firefighters and Rangers that have been deployed to fire-ravaged areas, such as Williams Lake and other parts of the BC interior, or the Powell River families who have taken evacuees into their homes, the devastating fires have brought the entire province together. We are proud to be part of that ongoing effort.

As of Monday, July 31, there were 149 wildfires burning in BC. More than 425,000 hectares have burned since the beginning of this year’s fire season, which is the third worst since wildfire stats have been recorded. Only 1958 and 1961 have had more fires than 2017.

Despite all of this, inexplicably, there are still those who ignore strict fire bans and continue to behave recklessly. As we head into another heat wave, police and fire departments have reported several illegal Anyone who makes the fires in the conscious decision to area, includlight an open flame in this ing at local beaches and kind of weather is just campsites. not thinking rationally.

Images such as the one on our front cover this week, taken by local firefighter James Southcott of a forest fire he was deployed to in Tweedsmuir Provincial Park, or aerial photos showing widespread devastation throughout Williams Lake and other parts of the interior, should be a constant and harrowing reminder of how summer heat can quickly turn to disaster.

Anyone who makes the conscious decision to light an open flame in this kind of weather is just not thinking rationally.

Much speculation has been made about how Powell River area would respond to a forest fire. If faced with an emergency, we could expect the same kind of support from other parts of BC. But the focus here is on prevention. In the coming two weeks, this summer’s local temperatures are expected to be the highest yet. Safety has to be at the absolute forefront of all of our minds.

Those careless enough to ignore a fire ban and start a campfire or, worse yet, throw a cigarette butt out of a car are endangering us all.

Ultimate kudos to all of those currently working to fight fires in BC, including our hometown heroes. Let’s help them extinguish what has quickly become a provincial state of emergency by not adding ignorance to the fire.

Jason Schreurs, publisher/editor

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LETTERS » Enact cat bylaws I would like to support Murray Dobbin’s comments in his recent column [“Counterpoint: Keep your cats indoors,” July 19].

I think it’s time that cat owners realized the harm that their cats are doing to native wildlife, as well as the health hazard and inconvenience caused to their neighbours.

I get to observe this on a daily basis with well-fed neighbourhood cats stalking and prowling my bird-friendly yard, sitting under my birdbath and laying in wait by my hummingbird feeder.

Sometimes I hear the shriek of a young robin being torn apart by a cat, leaving a trail of feathers.

I went to complain to my next door neighbour about his cat, only to discover his open garbage with the body of an exotic looking songbird laying there.

Neighbourhood cats come to my yard to defecate and spray under my deck or right in my

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veggie patch. Confronting another neighbour about this, the answer was that they couldn’t leave kitty indoors because it would spray in their house (but presumably okay to spray in my garden).

I do not allow my dog the same freedom to wander the neighbourhood and poop on the sidewalk, or to run rampant through neighbour’s gardens to destroy wildlife. Reasonably, by law, my dog has to be licensed and controlled. I really have to wonder why the same rules do not apply to cats? We need to see bylaws enacted and enforced that address this problem.

Wild birds face multiple challenges with climate change affecting their migrations, as well as habitat loss, and we are seeing their numbers plummet. We urgently need to see social attitudes change in this regard, much in the same way that cigarette smoking in public gradually became

regulated, despite the protests of smokers, for the good and health of us all.

Let’s all help to protect our native bird species, and be good neighbours, by keeping cats indoors.

Ken Palfrey Maple Avenue

Programs overlooked In your recent editorial [“Funding follies,” July 26] you talked about setting up a program at Powell River Recreation Complex for underprivileged youth. We currently offer a number of such programs.

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Also, there are two great programs for grade five and six students.

We have the grade five Get Active Program, which gives all grade five students in City of Powell River free access to all of our drop-in programs from January to August of their grade five year. Students can come into the complex to sign up for this.

There is also the grade six Stay Active Program, which offers all grade sixes a 10-visit pass to be used during January to August of their grade six year.

We also have the Partners in Play Program with Quality Foods where patrons can trade in their Quality Foods points for Rec Bucks. These can be used for any programs we offer here at the complex; 200,000 points gets you a $20 gift certificate.

Finally, we have a Send a Kid to Camp Program that we take donations and raise money for to send underprivileged kids to camp.

Ray Dubé Arena and Sport Program Coordinator, City of Powell River

Class act My wife and I volunteered this past week on behalf of BC Golf Association at the Senior Men’s Championships held at Myrtle Point Golf Course [“Seniors golfers play for titles,” July 26].

We have lived a significant portion of our lives in smaller communities and know how those communities can step up and meet challenges, as well as em-

brace opportunities.

Citizens of Powell River can be extremely proud of the efforts of members of your community to address the needs and opportunity of hosting this tournament.

From the readiness of the golf course to the great food and service in the Orca Bar and Grill and, last but not least, the many, many local volunteers, the entire week was a tremendous and wonderful experience. Special recognition and gratitude must go to Bob Allen and his team.

I know Powell River residents are very proud of your community and, from us to you, you have every reason to be.

Looking forward to our next visit.

Frank van Gisbergen Courntenay, BC

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Community Futures has room for improvement When people in Powell River are asked what is the most important issue facing the city, the number one answer is jobs and economic development. But is the city being served well by those who have been given the responsibility to attract or support new businesses?

Community Futures Powell River (CFPR) is an agency with a mandate to help entrepreneurs through training, loans, workshops and more. It is funded

by Western Economic Diversification Canada (WEDC), a federal government agency.

There are 34 Community Futures offices in BC and, while their broad mandates are the same, there is vast difference in how these are carried out.

Each office has independence and is run by an executive director responsible to a local board of directors.

There is apparently very little oversight by WEDC or Community Futures Development Association of BC. If you look at Community Futures Sunshine Coast in Sechelt, the difference between programs offered there and here in Powell

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River is striking. Sechelt features the highly acclaimed Local Entrepreneur Accelerator Program, provided by Simon Fraser University, and a Work Hub, a “shared work space for students, professionals and entrepreneurs.” Our local Community Futures has neither of these programs.

Community Futures offices are given a mandate to provide specific programming for women, youth, first nations and people with disabilities. Pam Krompocker, CFPR’s executive director for almost 20 years, stated in an email that her office was active in all these areas, but provided little evidence that these mandates are being met in Powell River.

In terms of loans, each

Community Futures office is required by WEDC to have 75 per cent of its investment fund maintained in active loans. According to Krompocker, the office is in compliance. That may be technically accurate, but in 2014-15, when CFPR made just five local loans, only 34 per cent of its total investment fund assets was in loans receivable.

In 2015-16, that figure was about 42 per cent of total investment fund assets. This suggests underperformance in terms of the number of loans that could be helping Powell River businesses.

C o m m u n i t y F u t u re s Powell River’s newsletter highlights many local businesses that have benefitted, but $2.7 million in cash-onhand suggests that many more could be benefitting.

A major problem at CFPR is the high turnover in a key staff position, the loans officer/business analyst. The current holder of that job is the fifth in four years.

This may help explain the office’s underperformance, as it takes time for a loans officer to get to know the community.

The previous loans officer was fired on December

1 last year after less than a month on the job and the day after the CFPR business investment committee had unanimously approved a $150,000 loan. It was only the second time that year the committee, made up of local businesspeople and CFPR staff, had met.

Many Community Futures branches post detailed rules and protocols and previous years’ financial statements on their websites.

North Cariboo Community Futures has 11 pages of governance and accountability policies online. As of press time, no such document is featured on CFPR’s website.

Financial reports were also absent.

City of Powell River councillor Karen Skadsheim, former city liaison on the CFPR board, stepped down this past spring. According to Skadsheim, the local office falls short on transparency, engagement and accountability. She said it does the minimum required and it is up to the CFPR board to change that.

I couldn’t agree more.

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Regional district calls in 911 expert for Lasqueti Island Local government continues review of remote area’s emergency system CHRIS BOLSTER reporter@prpeak.com

Powell River Regional District board will bring in a national emergency service expert to report on the costs and risks of a locally developed fire and ambulance dispatch system for Lasqueti Island.

Lasqueti, located southwest of Texada Island, is home to about 400 people and is not connected to the province’s power grid, does not have any paved roads and is not serviced by BC Ferries.

Residents have been fighting against the regional district adopting a 911 system since 2015 and have suggested their own service.

“We were doing our own dispatching for years and the regional district did not raise the spectre of

liability,” said Andrew Fall, presi- and David Slik, submitted its 300dent of the Lasqueti Community page final report last December.

The report recommended the reAssociation.

The island opposes the 911 sys- gional district adopt the committem for a number of reasons, said tee’s locally developed dispatch Fall. system.

“Some people don’t like it be“911 is what is required, but they cause of the cost,” he said. “Others just threw that out and tried their are worried about hardest to reinvent a loss of local conthe wheel,” said trol and that 911 Anderson. requires house Despite its high addressing.” level of detail and Regional Electoral length of the committee’s report, the Area E director locally developed Merrick Anderson, system did not ina retired chief of clude cost estimates the volunteer fire and raised quesdepartment, said tions about liabilresident opposition ity if the dispatch is rooted in fear of system failed to change.

Merrick Anderson protect property or “They have turned turning their dispatch over to 911 lives, said district chief administrainto some sort of existential prob- tive officer Al Radke. lem,” said Anderson. “It’s the thin “We’re at a crux where we need edge of the modern world wedge. to find some kind of operable dispatching system,” said Radke, “one Meanwhile, they are all online.”

The island’s emergency dispatch that’s economically feasible, disadvisory committee (EDAC), es- tances the regional district from tablished in 2016 and led by Fall any potential litigation and, most

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The dispatch system proposed in the final report would rely on a call centre not located on Lasqueti or accredited for dispatch of emergency responders.

The regional district board has sought legal opinions on what level of service it is required to provide and asked for a national emergency dispatch expert to review the EDAC’s system, said board chair Patrick Brabazon.

“If we can’t provide a proper emergency service to the community, then we’re not doing our job,” said Brabazon. “We’ll either do it properly or not at all.”

Last spring the board asked expert Chris Kellet, a retired superintendent of the Edmonton police department with ties to national and provincial 911 advisory groups, to report on EDAC’s system.

Kellet’s conclusion, received in June, was that even though it would open the regional district to liability risks, it could be made to work with some changes, including using an accredited emergency

call centre and to improve local dispatcher training, among others.

“What I read in Kellet’s report,” said Fall, “is that he doesn’t like our option because it’s not 911.”

According to Fall, saving a few seconds during a call does not change the nature of a volunteer emergency response or Lasqueti’s geography.

The volunteer firefighters live in homes across the island and all have to drive to the fire hall first, said Fall.

He added that Kellet would have understood that fact better if he had bothered to visit the island before doing his review.

The regional district board voted at their Thursday, July 27, meeting to have Kellet provide a second report providing a cost analysis for the amended EDAC system compared to the costs of a 911. The board also requested that Kellet visit the island.

Meanwhile, Anderson remains doubtful that Kellet’s visit will improve anything.

“This is just wasting more time,” said Anderson, “and more money.”

Barge terminal development proceeds CHRIS BOLSTER reporter@prpeak.com

Plans to tear down the former barge terminal are being considered in order to make space for the area at Westview’s waterfront to be redeveloped, said City of Powell River director of planning Thomas Knight.

The city confirmed it has received the building permit from the federal government for the new Canadian Coast Guard station that will be built at the location next to the South Harbour, said mayor Dave Formosa.

The area is Crown land, but the city owns the head lease on it.

“We worked hard with the coast guard and we’ll have a really nice building to go down there,” said Formosa.

The coast guard station is a modular building with a facade to match the city’s new wharfinger’s building near the Westview ferry terminal. The placement of that

SEASIDE STATION: A new Canadian Coast Guard station will be built near the former barge terminal site at Westview’s waterfront. City of Powell River is considering public input on what to do with the rest of the area. CONTRIBUTED GRAPHIC

building will require that approximately one third of the old barge terminal building is taken down.

Local structural engineer Paul Steffens has been contracted to assess the steel building and provide a report on what is required to take it down.

The former wharfinger building with public washrooms is currently located there, in addition to the old barge terminal steel structure. Whatever redevelopment happens, the old wharfinger building will be

moved to accommodate new uses.

Knight said the city has consulted the public for its thoughts on what it would like to see developed there in addition to the coast guard building.

“We’ve done a number of popups to get input what people want to see done at the barge facility,” said Knight.

The city received more than 500 responses and planning staff are expected to report to council with results later in August.

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Townsite gardens highlight tour Sustainable and edible gardening practices inspire and educate DAVID BRINDLE community@prpeak.com

In its ninth year organized by Powell River Food Security Project (PRFSP), the Edible Garden Tour will showcase an assortment of urban backyard gardens in the morning and homesteads and farms in the afternoon, for a total of 10 properties.

All five of the urban gardens that are on the self-guided tour on Sunday, August 6, are in Townsite.

“A lot of people don’t have a real sense or knowledge about the kitchen garden tradition in Townsite,” said PRFSP coordinator Vanessa Sparrow.

The backyard garden has been a mainstay of the historic neighbourhood from the early days of the Powell River Company. Now, a new generation of young families that are moving into Townsite are continuing the tradition for ideological, sustainable and financial reasons, and the improved health and quality of life in growing their own fresh food.

They are also curious and wanting to know everything they can about the homes they have bought, including what the gardens were like from as far back as the turn of the century to as recently as 50 years ago.

According to Sparrow, Townsite

resident Brian McLaughlin has combed through archives and photos of some of the older gardens in Townsite for a display at Maria Ochenduszko’s garden, which he has tended since the 1950s. Ochenduszko received the Lifetime Achievement Award in the 2016 garden awards presented by the Townsite Heritage Society of Powell River.

Another award winner from last year on the tour again is Sonia Zagwyn and Steve Calvert’s most improved garden from 2016.

“I’ve noticed some pretty fantastic gardens around Townsite,” said Zagwyn. “Our community is conscious about food security and the pleasures of growing your own food and having your own garden.”

The afternoon of the tour is spent in the country, where people will see varying scales of farms and homesteads, such as Erin Innes and Simon Nattrass’ Hardpan Farm.

Their effort is in sustainable mixed farming practices, producing eggs, vegetables and meat for market and their own food.

“Growing food is complex, especially if you’re wanting to produce as much of your needs on site as possible,” said Innes. “That sounds simple on the surface, but then it becomes complicated to keep that going.”

Innes said her and Nattrass made a conscious effort to cut back on fossil fuels and use farming practices that do not heavily impact the existing ecosystem.

She said starting a farm today is far different than when fuel and land was cheap and there was government support.

GREEN THUMBS: Powell River Food Security Project coordinator Vanessa Sparrow [left] with Liz Lane, whose garden is included as one of five urban gardens, along with five farms and homesteads, featured on the 2017 Edible Garden Tour. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

“People don’t make it in farming if they do it in a big, expensive way,” said Innes. “If you do things as small and slow as possible, then you can actually make it as a

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The tour is scheduled so that the Townsite gardens are the first on the tour from 10 am-1 pm, then it’s off to the country north of

town at 2-5 pm.

For more information on the Edible Garden Tour, including the guidebook, go to prfoodsecurity. org.

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Midsummer event a feast for foodies Evening Powell River Farmers’ Market affair grows in variety and popularity DAVID BRINDLE community@prpeak.com

Following tradition around the world, Midsummer’s Eve is held as a celebration of the longest day of the year in mid-June. Not in Powell River. The annual Midsummer Night’s Feast, hosted by Powell River Farmers’ Market, is not held around the time of the summer solstice, but on Monday, August 7.

The date might not align with the sun, but it does with the August long weekend, making the yearly event one of the more popular places to be on BC Day. “It’s our midsummer,” said Powell River Farmers’ Market manager Juhli Jobi.

“The market is only open for six months. We usually have more fresh, local food available this time of year. We wouldn’t be able to showcase local ingredients in June.”

The feast for the senses is from 4:30-7:30 pm for all ages to wander the market grounds, fill up on food, visit old friends and make new ones, all the while being entertained by Brooks Secondary School’s Take 5 jazz band, which recently won a gold medal in the grade nine to 11 age category at MusicFest Canada.

Foodies will enjoy the sweet and savoury fare that clearly reflects the growing cultural diversity in Powell River, including Mexican, Syrian, Indian and Vietnamese food, as well as good old ice cream, hot dogs and burgers.

Local food vendor Moe Lepitre sells potato tornadoes, the deep-fried spiralcut potatoes on a skewer that were invented in South Korea.

“We’ve been doing the

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TASTY TREATS: Powell River resident Patrick Kyer enjoys yummy offerings at a previous year’s Midsummer Night’s Feast. The annual all-ages event at Powell River Farmers’ Market celebrates the diversity and deliciousness of local summertime food. PEAK ARCHIVE PHOTO

feast since it started and it just grows,” said Lepitre, who has been a vendor at the feast since it began.

She said part of the success of the feast is the evening setting.

“There are more and different food vendors and more people coming,” she said.

Midsummer conjures lore of fantasy, mythology and ancient civilizations, and feasting has always been part of celebrations. Within arts and culture, no work is more famously inspired than Shakespeare’s popular comedy A Midsummer Night’s Dream where forest faeries control human fate.

The play has inspired concert overtures, operas, ballets, film and TV. While there aren’t any pixies at this event, Jobi said the early evening atmosphere is very relaxing, unlike the busy come-and-go weekend markets.

“You don’t have people coming with the sole intent of purchasing the most de-

sirable produce and baking,” said Jobi. “There’s not a bunch of lineups waiting for the bell to ring.”

The community comes out in strong support for the feast, according to Jobi.

“The grounds are full, but it’s a very relaxed environment,” she said. “Everybody is just kind of hanging out and enjoying themselves, and the food and train rides for the kids.”

Jobi said there will also be a silent auction of birdhouses with proceeds going toward a provincially funded program for low-income seniors to attend the weekly farmers’ market for fresh produce, meat and eggs, and for socializing.

“They receive $15 each week from June until September,” said Jobi.

“We’ve been doing this in Powell River for about seven years.”

Midsummer Night’s Feast is held at the Powell River Farmers’ Market grounds at Padgett and McLeod roads.

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Arts Alive combines art and culture ANDY RICE Peak contributor

After 16 years of organizing Arts Alive in the Park at Willingdon Beach, Ann Nelson can finally pinpoint exactly what it is that makes the event so unique and special.

“It is a spontaneous market day fair, typical of the Middle Ages through Restoration and even the Victorian Era,” she said, “and that is what has always been my vision.”

Presented by Powell River Council for Arts and Culture, the outdoor exhibit harkens back to the days of yore, when artisans and musicians would pack up their livelihood and lay it out in the village square.

“People wandered and munched on things and and threw coins in the juggler’s hat and bought ribbons and gloves,” said Nelson, ambassador for the arts council. “That was the social experience.”

Arts Alive in the Park is poised to pitch its tents once again on Saturday, August 19, and Sunday, August 20, with dozens of artisans, food vendors and musicians on site to contribute to the collec-

tive atmosphere.

“We bring together all the creative arts, and the lively arts and the culinary arts,” said Nelson, “everything we can that reflects who we are as a community.”

Event co-organizer and arts council president Nina Mussellam is responsible for laying out the booths each year in a meandering pattern designed to promote optimal conversation and interaction.

“I enjoy being able to connect people with other people,” said Mussellam, “and it’s really neat to see who the public is. I always make a point of asking where they’re from and what they’re interested in, so that I can give them some ideas of what they could do.”

Although a number of tourists attend the event each year, it serves its biggest purpose as a celebration of local talent.

“It’s about sharing, and an opportunity to engage with each other and have a laid-back, stress-free day down at the beach, whether it’s rain or shine,” said Nelson.

In addition to returning artists such as painter Joyce Furness, photographer Gerry Chabot and

MARKET VALUE: Each year is a new experience for exhibitors and enthusiasts at Arts Alive in the Park. The flow of booths is arranged to mimic a bygone era of European markets, while local music and food complete the winning recipe for this rain-or-shine tradition. PEAK ARCHIVE PHOTO

sculptor Richard Benson, Arts Alive will play host to a diverse array of musicians including Devon Hanley, Phil Williams and the Take 5 jazz ensemble.

For kids, Tourism Powell River will be on site with its Boler egg trailer, offering interactive crafts and activities.

However, it is the observation of a Tla’amin Nation cultural tradition that has Nelson most excited about the weekend. The project, known as Hɛhɛwšɩn (the way forward), will see a raw log transformed into a canoe over a period of months. The process is slated to

begin just days before Arts Alive pops up on the beach.

“It’s an opportunity for the communities to engage with each other and create a lasting legacy through the transferral of skills and time spent together,” said Nelson, “and it’s the first time people will have a chance to actually visit it and explore the potential, the possibilities and where this is all heading.”

Additional exhibitors have yet to be announced, with some likely to show up at the last minute.

“All they’ve got to do is wave their hand and I’ll make room for them as much as I can,” said Nelson.

That model of inclusivity is part of what has made Arts Alive such a hit among artists and audience.

“We have what we think is a winning recipe,” said Nelson. “It gets tweaked a little bit from year to year, but it’s the combination of artists and their work engaging with people.”

For more information about vending, showcasing or performing at Arts Alive in the Park, contact Nelson at 604.483.9345 or Mussellam at 604.485.6506. The event runs from 11 am to 7 pm on Saturday, August 19, and 11 am to 6 pm on Sunday, August 20.

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PEAK PERFORMANCE: Dan Wall’s 1970 Datsun 240Z

Sports car a rare find DAVID BRINDLE community@prpeak.com

Many cars can lay claim to being legendary. The Datsun 240Z is one of them. The 240Z was the first foreign sports car to achieve international success and it changed the sports car world with its affordability, reliability and iconic design. Almost 170,000 of them were produced and, while estimates vary on how many remain on the road, it is believed there are only about 175

left. Powell River resident Dan Wall has one. The 240Z has made a star turn in over 200 movies, TV shows and commercials.

What year is this car?

It’s a 1970 Datsun 240Z. The 240 was one of the first sports cars that came from Datsun, which is now Nissan. They introduced it in late 1969 and they produced a 240Z until 1973.

What kind of shape was it in when you bought it?

I restored it about six years

ago. It was in fairly good condition. It’s all original parts. I did everything except for the final body work and paint. The back quarters were rusted and it needed a paint job. Everything else I did myself.

Was this the car you were looking for?

Yes, it was. I rode one when I was younger when it first came out, and then I had one that I drove every day in the early ‘80s. So I decided I wanted to rebuild a car and I wanted it to be a 240Z.

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SPORTS »

Regals among hockey elite Induction into hall of fame fitting for championship team’s 20th anniversary DAVID BRINDLE community@prpeak.com

In the 20th anniversary year of Powell River Regals’ 1997 Allan Cup Canadian championship, the team took its place among BC’s hockey royalty on Friday, July 28, at the official BC Hockey Hall of Fame induction ceremony.

“We’re in some pretty elite company,” said Tod English, Regals manager, member of the executive and a former player.

The Regals and their fami-

ICE ROYALTY: Members of the 1996-97 Powell River Regals hockey team recently attended the 2017 BC Hockey Hall of Fame induction dinner. Regals were honoured for winning the 1997 Allan Cup Canadian Championship. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

lies who attended the induction celebration rubbed shoulders with a who’s-who of the hockey world. Some of them admitted to being a bit starstruck by childhood National Hockey League idols.

“I met so many people

that, as a kid, you wanted their autograph,” said Scott Mastrodonato, one of 17 players on the 1997 Regals who was born and raised in Powell River. In all, 24 team members were born in BC. At the end of the night and even among more celebrated

names, everybody knew who Powell River Regals were, said Mastrodonato.

The highlight of the evening for former Regals player Mike Andrews was the attendance of the parents of former Regals goaltender Barry Rysz. Rysz is the only mem-

ber from the championship Regals who has passed away since the championship.

“It was quite emotional,” said Andrews.

Andre ws added that the evening that began as something surreal ended as something very real for the Regals.

English spoke on behalf of the team at the dinner attended by 700 people in Penticton, which is the home of the provincial hockey hall of fame.

“I spoke about the history of hockey and sports in Powell River and how the 1970 team laid the foundation for hockey in the community,” said English.

The Regals now have a display in the hall with a plague, photo and story of the team that won four national championships and numerous provincial titles, along with the 1997 na-

tional title. The team joined fellow 2017 inductees Ron Toigo, president of Western Hockey League’s Vancouver Giants, former Vancouver Canucks general manager Dave Nonis, recently retired National Hockey League linesman Brad Lazarowich, broadcaster John Shannon and former Canucks players Thomas Gradin and Tony Tanti.

English said many of the speakers and fellow inductees singled out the Regals.

“John Shannon, executive producer of Hockey Night in Canada and who won an Emmy for the Olympics in 2002, said, ‘Powell River, that’s hockey,’” said English.

More than 100 players, coaches, referees, builders and teams have now been chosen for the lifetime honour that has been awarded since 1993.

Peewee baseball team bows out in semi-final Powell River Red Sox peewee baseball team narrowly missed getting to the gold medal game by one run at the BC Baseball A s s o c i at i o n 1 3 U A We s t championships July 27-30 in Burnaby.

After going undefeated through the round-robin in its pool, the Red Sox lost 11-10 in a single-knockout playoff game to Campbell River, which went on to

win the tournament and advance to the provincials.

Red Sox coach Scott Peters said the team has faced Campbell River before and the games have gone back and forth.

His said his 11 players were set on winning gold, but in the playoffs it is the winner advancing to the gold medal game and the loser going home.

“Like any kid, they get over it quick, which is great,” said Peters.

“They had their mind set on achieving six wins, which would

have put them in that provincial championship. It was a real good effort and that’s all you can ask for.”

Peters said the players, who ranged in age from 11 to 13 years old, spent over half of their summer playing ball.

“Any time you get a group of kids to give up five weeks of their summer to hit the ball field four to five times a week, it’s a real positive,” he said. “They’re going to improve and there’s a commitment.”

SO CLOSE: Powell River Red Sox peewee baseball player Jacob Duyvesteyn, 13, takes a big cut in a semi-final game against Campbell River at the recent BC Baseball Association 13U A West championship in Burnaby. The Red Sox lost 11-10. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

AN INVITATION

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ARTISTS, ARTISANS, PERFORMERS AND FOOD VENDORS

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Saturday, August 5, 9 pm $10 at the door

Beautiful Willingdon Beach Saturday, August 19, 11 am-7 pm Sunday, August 20, 11 am-6 pm

Ann Nelson 604.483.9345 or Nina Mussellam 604.485.6506 XXXXXX

McKinney’s Pub in Rodmay Hotel (6251 Yew Street, Townsite)

Registration forms available at Powell River Visitor Information Centre, Artique Artists’ Co-operative or Patricia Theatre

DUNKIRK Friday, August 4, to Thursday, August 10 Nightly 7 pm Thursday matinee 1:30 pm Rated PG • 107 mins

Box office opens 30 minutes prior to showtime FOR MORE INFO CALL 604.483.9345 OR VISIT PATRICIATHEATRE.COM

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1105 Obituaries

In memory of George Morcan August 4, 2016

WE MISS YOU Our hearts still ache with sadness, and many tears still flow.

What it meant to lose you, no one will ever know.

We hold you close within our hearts, and there you will remain.

To walk with us throughout our lives, until we meet again. ~Penny, Sean, Ward and families.

CELEBRATION OF LIFE MEMORIAL FOR

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

1100 In Memoriam Your donation “In Memory” will enhance health care in the Powell River area.

Please support Powell River Hospital Foundation. prhospitalfoundation.com

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Doctor Natalia Roehlig I wish to announce that as of August 25, 2017, I will be leaving my medical practice. Doctor Kati Bahadori will take over. A detailed letter is available in my office.

1120 Found FOUND friendly orange and white, medium haired unfixed male cat, on 6900 block of Kamloops. SPCA 604.485.9252.

1205 Career Opportunities POWELL RIVER REGIONAL DISTRICT JOB POSTING - ACCOUNTANT The Powell River Regional District is seeking a full-time accountant to provide core accounting and financial services within a local government environment.

To view the required qualifications for the position, rate of pay information, and application requirements, go to www.powellriverrd.bc.ca to view the posting under Employment and Bid Opportunities.

Deadline for applications is 4 pm, Friday, August 11, 2017.

Linda Greenan, Manager of Financial Services

4000 HEALTH 4500 TRAVEL 5000 BUSINESS & FINANCE

5500 LEGALS 6000 REAL ESTATE 6500 RENTERS’ GUIDE

1120 Found

2060 For Sale Miscellaneous

FOUND mature Siamese mix female cat on 6000 block of Lois St. SPCA 604.485.9252.

BUD HAYNES AND WARD’S Firearms Auction. Saturday, August 19, 10 a.m., 11802 145 St., Edmonton, Alberta.

Estate Bill Manarey of Edmonton, Collection Wilfred Allerie of Penticton. Over 500 lots - Online bidding. To consign call Linda Baggaley 403-597-1095; Brad 780-940-8378; www.budhaynesauctions.com www.wardsauctions.com.

COAST BERRY Company has blueberries and strawberries for sale. The far m is open Wednesday to Friday, 9 am-4 pm, 10084 Nassichuk Road.

SAWMILLS FROM only $4,397 - MAKE MONEY and SAVE MONEY with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. FREE Info and DVD: NorwoodSawm i l l s . c o m / 4 0 0 O T 1.800.566.6899 Ext:400OT STEEL BUILDING sale, “Mega madness sale!” 20X23 $5,780.

25X25 $6,312. 30X31 $8,175.

33X35 $9,407. One end wall included. Check out pioneersteel.ca for more prices. Pioneer Steel 1.855.212.7036.

1205 Career Opportunities CONFIDENTIAL DENTAL Receptionist required for local dental office. Experience preferred. powellriverdental@gmail.com

1215 General Employment LAUGHING OYSTER, experienced server, par t/full time, high volume service with excellent gratuity prospects.

Call Dave 604.483.9775.

MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION! In-demand career! Employers have work-at-home positions available. Get online training you need from an employertrusted program. Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT or 1.855.768.3362 to start training for your workat-home career today!

REGISTERED CARE Aide, two full-time positions available immediately at Crofton House, Powell River, BC. Wage is per BCGEU wage grid. Must have valid RCA certification, food safe, valid driver’s license and a recent completed criminal record check. Duties are caring for the clients as per certified training. Please send resume and cover letter to seaviewguesthome@shaw.ca.

THREE DAY COLLECTOR AUCTION, September 8, 9 and 10 - Abbotsford, BC. Granny and Grumpa’s Antiques. View o n l i n e w w w. p ro d a n i u ka u c tions.com.

1230 Work Wanted

2145 Wanted

ROOF DEMOSSING

M O T O R C YC L E PA R T S wa n te d , 19 8 1 , C B 7 5 0 , o r CB900. 604.487.4355.

NEWER WHITE FRIDGE, must be in good condition, Call, 604.414.8595.

RIDE ON lawn mowers, running or not, cash for some. Don, 604.487.0487.

ECO-friendly product removes moss and algae removes lichen and fungus foam spray applied no pressure rinse biodegradeable

3560 Pets

485-HELP (4357) help@property-maintain.com WCB and insured

2060 For Sale Miscellaneous LARGE/MEDIUM SIZE ceramic planter pots. Great prices, call 604.483.6503.

AURORA, gorgeous two year old Husky, white and gray female dog, seeking cat-free energetic home. SPCA 604.485.9252.

BARNET MOMMA, gorgeous female Siamese mix, prettiest cat, be quick if you want to see her. SPCA 604.485.9252

1215 General Employment

NOW HIRING!

Experienced Automotive Technician We have an immediate opening at our Powell River dealership for an Automotive Journeyman, with a minimum of 5 years experience.

Please submit your resume outlining your work experience and current OEM certification level with a list of personal and employment related references together with industry accreditation to our Service Manager, Chahe, in person or by email to chahe@westviewford.ca.

Learn more about our company at westviewford.ca

8000 SERVICE DIRECTORY 9000 TRANSPORTATION

1205 Career Opportunities

Tla’amin Management Services Limited Partnership CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (CEO) EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Tla’amin Management Services Limited Partnership (TMSLP) is a community and economic development organization committed to creating economic opportunities leading to economic prosperity for the Tla’amin people and the Tla’amin Nation.

Reporting to the TMSLP board of directors and the legislative body of the Tla’amin Nation, the CEO will be accountable for the effective and efficient management of resources and the day-today operation of the organization in accordance with the Tla’amin Economic Development Agreement and Tla’amin Economic Development Law, as well as any/all policies established by the Board. The CEO will be responsible for providing strategic planning, human resource and financial management, liaising with service providers, clients and the community at large, attending board meetings and updating operational policies where required.

The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate: • Strong leadership, human resources, project management, organizational and interpersonal skills.

• The ability to seek out and perform sound due diligence on potential business opportunities for TMSLP. • A personable and respectful demeanor, and skills in working in partnership situations.

• Proficiency in developing clear and user-friendly communication materials.

• Expertise in reading and understanding financial statements and preparing annual pro-forma budgets.

• An ability to develop strategic business plans and management reports.

• Strong cash management and treasury techniques in order to maximize returns on invested cash and minimize debt costs.

• A strong proposal writing ability and familiarity with potential funding sources in order to obtain grants and other funding for the on going operations of TMSLP and related group of companies, as well as for assets purchases and joint ventures etc.

The successful candidate should possess and have a proven background in the following: • Project planning and management involving multiple business units and stakeholders.

• Familiarity and understanding of First Nations operations and organizations.

• Familiarity with the Final Agreement, Tla’amin Nation.

• Familiarity with the Tla’amin Laws.

• Five + years work experience in or across resource sectors working for or with First Nation communities, governments and businesses. Work experience directly related to Forestry, Aquaculture, Hospitality and Land Management an asset.

• Strong leadership skills and excellent track record of managing human resources including skills development, training and employment.

• Minimum bachelor’s degree in business, economics, communications or relevant field. Master’s degree preferred.

• Strong financial and educational background. Proven experience in accounting and or bookkeeping.

• Excellent communications skills, both written and verbal. Must be able to liaise between Tla’amin Nation administration, local, provincial and federal governments, as well as other external entities.

Candidates must be willing to provide a criminal record check.

Salary and benefits will be negotiated commensurate with education and experience.

All applicants must submit their application by email or FAX (below) no later than August 8, 2017 to: Attention: Elaine Tom, Office Administrator Email: elaine@tlaaminbusiness.com Tla’amin Management Services LP 4885-B 101 Hwy, Powell River, BC, V8A 0B6 FAX: 604.483.7741 No phone calls please.

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5050 Legal Services

3560 Pets BESSIE, sweet three-year-old cat, this black and white cutie is waiting for a lap to curl up in.

SPCA 604.485.9252.

GYPSY, sweetheart female brown tabby, calm and waiting for a lap to curl up in. SPCA 604. 485.9252 JASPER, dainty, gentle female cat. Young, pretty gray and white tabby. SPCA 604.485.9252.

LILY Young, pretty black and white cat. Medium haired cutie that would be happy for a visit.

SPCA 604.485.9252.

REGINALD AND RONALD, little boys seeking a mouse-friendly home. SPCA 604.485.9252.

NANOOK, handsome cream and white Husky, male dog seeking cat-free energetic home. SPCA 604.485.9252.

4015 Health & Beauty

Lost/found a pet?

Adopt-a-pet?

Pet behaviour problems?

Abuse or neglect concerns? spca.bc.ca/powellriver 604.485.9252

GEL NAILS by Lisa, south of town, call 604.578.8325.

5520 Legal/Public Notices

CRIMINAL RECORD? Why suffer Employment/Licensing loss? Travel/Business opportunities? Be embarrassed? Think: Criminal Pardon. US Entry Waiver. Record Purge. File Destruction. Free Consultation 1.800.347.2540.

6030 Houses for Sale

ACREAGE FOR sale. Three minutes from city centre, on All e n Ave n u e . Fr u i t t re e s $299,000, 604.483.1632.

6055 Open Houses

Notice of Public Hearing

OPEN HOUSE

The Council of the City of Powell River hereby gives notice that it will meet and hold a Public Hearing, August 17, 2017, at 6:30 pm, in Council Chambers of City Hall, 6910 Duncan Street, Powell River, B.C. to consider proposed Bylaw 2489, 2017.

THURS, AUG 3 • 4-6 PM

5427 Hemlock Street $729,800

The intent of proposed Bylaw 2489, 2017 is to amend Schedule A of Zoning Bylaw 2100, 2006, being the Official Zoning Map, by re zoning the subject properties located on Atlin Avenue as shown outlined in bold on the map below from “Large Lot Rural (A2)” to “Residential Agricultural (RA1)”.

The purpose of this bylaw amendment is to rezone the undeveloped properties to allow for their further subdivision into

carlamckamey@royallepage.ca

Notice of Public Hearing

•

485.H E L P (4357)

help@property-maintain.com WCB and fully insured Seniors discounts available

604.485.7927 9135 Motorcycles

1995 CAMARO, V6, 5-speed, $4,000 OBO, lots of new parts.

Call Mike 604.223.0914.

2004 KIA, new tires clutch, solid engine, not road worthy. Best offer over $500, 604.414.0093 2006 TOYOTA Solara, convertible V6 75’000 km, driven only on sunny days. Garage kept. Immaculate shape.$10,900, 604.414.9487.

2009 FORD Focus SES, silver, leather/sun roof/sync, 94,700 kms, $7,500, 778.772.9447.

FOR DETAILS ON

COMMERCIAL PROPERTY IN POWELL RIVER

1.

The intent of proposed Bylaw 2444, 2017, is to amend City of Powell River Zoning Bylaw 2100, 2006, to allow agricultural businesses (urban farms) to operate in all R1, R2, R3, RA1, A1, A2 and NT zones.

6560 Houses for Rent

Chris Jackson Corporate Office

Complete lawn care Hedge trimming • Garden bed prep • Shrub trimming •

VILLA ANNA Apartments, 1bdrm, 55+, partial ocean view, elevator, N/S, N/P, available September 1, $775/mth, includes hot water and storage.

604.485.1222.

604.483.8200

All persons who believe their interest is affected by either of the proposed bylaws shall be afforded an opportunity to be heard on the matters contained in the said bylaws, copies of which may be examined at City Hall, 6910 Duncan Street, Powell River, B.C. during the regular office hours of 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday, from August 2, 2017 up to and including August 17, 2017, prior to the Public Hearing.

PROPERTY MAINTAIN

9145 Cars

The Council of the City of Powell River hereby gives notice that it will meet and hold a Public Hearing, August 17, 2017 at 6:00 pm in Council Chambers of City Hall, 6910 Duncan Street, Powell River, B.C. to consider proposed Bylaws 2444 and 2485.

2.

The intent of proposed Bylaw 2485, 2017, is to amend City of Powell River Zoning Bylaw 2100, 2006, to eliminate the additional standalone fee paid by street vending businesses.

8220 Lawn & Garden

6505 Apartments/Condos for Rent

PR4RENT.ca

4-BDRM, HOUSE, just steps from the beach. 1,600/mth plus utilities. Call 778.977.7452. or email daxbenner@gmail.com

6950 Shared Accommodation WANTED two people to share a beautiful view home on Gordon Ave. For details, please call, 604.414.4961

6965 Suites for Rent BACHELOR SUITE, semi furnished, centrally located, separate entrance. Available August 1, No Pets, No Smoking $850/mth. 604.485.4494.

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

Call Mark today 604-578-1964

FLOAT CABIN on Powell Lake, approximately 15 miles up on Fiddlehead side, 604.414.4576.

6515 Commercial

604.483.8007

Seniors’ discount available

2008 HARLEY Davidson Heritage Softail Classic with extra exhaust mufflers, seat, etc.

Must sell, “wife has big stick.”

Call 1.250.545.9944.

6075 Recreational Property

Stevenson Road, Powell River, BC

• Expert lawncare • Expert hedge trimming

Mechanics on Duty 604.483.1568

All persons who believe that their interest is affected by the proposed Bylaws shall be afforded an opportunity to be heard on the matters contained in the Bylaws, copies of which may be examined at City Hall, 6910Duncan Street Powell River, B.C. during the regular office hours of 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday, from July 25, 2017 up to and including August 17, 2017, prior to the Public Hearing.

Chris Jackson Corporate Officer

Commercial and Residential since 1989

9115 Auto Miscellaneous

CARLA MCKAMEY

8325 Sand & Gravel

POWELL RIVER LANDSCAPING AND LAWNCARE

N E W 2 017 m a n u fa c t u r e d homes starting under $80,000 delivered! Best Buy Homes Kel o w n a - w w w. b e s t bu y h o u s ing.com - Canada’s largest instock home selection, quick delivery, and custom factory orders. Text/call 250.765.2223.

6040 Lots & Acreages for Sale

30 single family residential lots.

8215 Landscaping

9155 Sport Utilities/4x4s 1999 TOYOTA Rav4 SUV, older, lots of kms but runs well and very economical, $2,500. Call or text 604.223.0714.

20 06 DODGE Durango, 8-passenger, 4x4, air, power windows, leather interior, good condition, $6,200. Call 604.485.6219.

9160 Trucks & Vans 1990 NISSAN truck, 2-litre, five-speed, canopy included, $1,500, 604.414.9572.

CONTINUOUS GUTTER truck and inventory, turnkey operation with tools and people, $10,000. 604.414.8595.

9185 Boats 14’ DEEP fisherman 25hp Yamaha, boat trailer, depth sounder, downrigger, rods, reels, nets, boat cover, anchor, six prawn traps, floats, 1,700’ trap line, spare cruiserday and prop and much more. $4,350.

604.485.5392.

• Quarry

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

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604.485.2234 TandRContracting.ca 9185 Boats

9220 RVs/Campers/Trailers

26’ COLUMBIA Sailboat, 9.9 Evinrude outboard motor, roller furling, force ten heater, pressurized alcohol stove, $4,000, call 604.414.4716.

2000 ITASCA Spirit motorhome 24’ Class-C 14,000 kms, $6,500, 604.485.5510.

2007 KEYSTONE Cougar 5th wheel, $15,000 OBO, call 604.483.6641

28’ FIBERGLASS cruiser, suitable for live aboard, trailer included, 4-cylinder diesel en2085 Garage Sales gine, $12,000, call 3308 Hernando Ave 604.414.4483.

Saturday, August 5, 32’ BAYLINER, 3250 twin, V8 8 am-1 pm gas (newer), great shape, $29,000 OBO. Call Chris Multi-family, home decor, 604.414.3960. sports equipment, 34’ MONK Sedan, six cylinder some building supplies diesel, all the comforts of home, 7517 Hwy 101 suitable for live-aboard, to view Across from Malaspina call 604.485.4402.

Storage GLASSPLY BOAT 19.5’ 4-cyl Saturday, August 5 165-hp, runs well, comes with TandRContracting.ca Sunday, August 6 9.9 Suzuki kicker, trailer included $4500. 604.487.4355.

9 am

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Your Hometown Grocery Store 5687 MANSON AVENUE • 604.483.4011 • OPEN DAILY 9 AM –6 PM • FRIDAYS UNTIL 9 PM PRICES IN EFFECT AUGUST 2 TO 8

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Smoked Turkey Breast

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2

$ 48

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Hot Dog Buns Pkg of 8

1

$ 98

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Cheezies

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kies Coo Assorted

25 2 $

Sparkling Fruit s DriPkgnk of 6- 330 ml

Coffee

Assorted, 300 g

5

$ 98

3

Assorted,

$ 98 $ 98

FOR

NABOB

SAN PELLEGRINO

ROBIN HOOD

Quick Bread

1

KRAFT

$ 98 Peanut Butter

Assorted, 396-493 g

4 $ 45

$ 98

Smooth or Crunchy, 1 kg

CLEARANCE

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