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For the past 15 years relations between Powell River and Tla’amin Nation have been making strides and strengthening.

Now, for the second time, BC Treaty Commission has made a point of using Powell River and Tla’amin’s experience and relationship as an example of how to get it right for the rest

of the province and country.

BC Treaty Commission chief commissioner Celeste Haldane commended the relationship at a press conference for the release of the commission’s annual report and said it provides leadership to other local and regional governments on how they can approach reconciliation.

“It’s through dialogue that you can come to a meaningful understanding,” said Haldane. “What you really want is the betterment of the entire community and that’s what Tla’amin is striving to do in partnership with the local and regional governments. That’s important because local and regional governments have a role in advancing reconciliation.”

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“I’ve always been proud of our relationship with Tla’amin Nation.”

Formosa added that the treaty, though not supported by everyone in Tla’amin, has been a significant success for the first nation.

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all three parties talking to one another as equals, not one dictating to the other,” said Williams. “That makes for a much more comfortable working relationship.”

But the relationship has not alway been so comfortable, even back in 2002 it was rocky.

At the time, the city was engaged in building its sea walk in Westview and during the process disturbed Tla’amin archaeological sites, including shell middens and petroglyphs.

That led to hiring Tla’amin to help with sea walk construction and the signing of the 2003 Community Accord, a document that still hangs on the wall inside city council chambers. The accord set out principles of cooperation rooted in mutual respect, recognition and understanding that the communities share a common interest in seeing the region prosper.

As the relationship strengthened, Powell River became a vocal supporter of the treaty process. After the treaty process stalled in 2011, Williams asked Alsgard to travel with him and Tla’amin lead treaty negotiator Roy Francis to Ottawa to see if they could move the process forward.

“We were sitting in the treaty process on borrowed money and our bills were racking up and the federal government was not wanting to move,” said Williams. “It was ridiculous because both BC and Tla’amin were waiting for the federal table and we needed to discuss fisheries and other items.”

Williams said to make things even more challenging, former Powell River-Sunshine Coast-Sea to Sky Country MP John Weston was blocking the first nation’s attempts at communicating with the federal government.

“Stewart used his connections and we went office to office meeting with [then Liberal and official opposition leader] Michael Ignatieff and other representatives,” said Williams. “Whether it helped in the end I don’t know, but we went and had our voice heard.”

At the time, Weston stated that he had not slowed down the treaty process, but did have concerns over wording in the draft treaty that would allow Tla’amin law to prevail over

Canadian law when the two conflicted.

Williams said it was quite awkward when they ran into Weston on the stairs inside the parliament buildings.

“That was quite a trip,” said Williams.

Alsgard said he is pleased to see the treaty commission picking up the Tla’amin story and advancing it now that the treaty has been signed.

“The treaty commission has done just a wonderful job in that they presented this and kept the continuity of the story,” said Alsgard.

Though Alsgard has stepped away from local politics, being a part of the story has been “a huge personal privilege,” he said.

“Personalities have changed,” he added, “but the relationship is still there.”

Formosa said the city takes pride in the present government-to-government relationship and has helped Tla’amin where it can with zoning advice and by lending its building inspector while Tla’amin was drafting its laws.

Formosa said the Tla’amin treaty was necessary to bring more certainty around aboriginal land and title to the area and has paved the way for the region to move forward together.

“There are still going to be issues though,” said Formosa. “But the Tla’amin have gotten out from under the Indian Act and can get on with their lives.”

While treaties are seen as the highest expression of reconciliation, there are still those in the community who have not made their peace with Canada’s colonial past.

Formosa said that after the Canada 150 celebrations held at Willingdon Beach in June, he was criticized by some residents who thought the celebration was too focused on Tla’amin. He said he asked people why they attend Remembrance Day celebrations on November 11.

“I didn’t go to war and I go to the cenotaph every year,” said Formosa. “We need to continue our reconciliation forever because of what we did in the past and keep working together as we are, as good neighbours, and more and more we win over more people.

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Council greenlights cannabis Medical marijuana producer Santè Veritas Therapeutics will receive its development permit to transform the old mill administration building into a modern medical cannabis production facility after council voted on September 21 to support the development. The company will provide a detailed landscape design to the city. Fencing will be erected along Yew Street and on the property’s boundary with the Dwight Hall parking lot.

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MOVING FORWARD: Social development consultant Christien Kaaij recently presented the outline of her draft social plan to the region’s local governments. CHRIS BOLSTER PHOTO

“There are many different aspects to housing we need to address because we have a huge shortage of rental housing,” said Leishman.

“Because of that the cost of rental housing has gone sky-high.”

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do need the help, like the kids,” said Rebane.

Rebane said he wants to see more money coming from developers outside of the community to pay for the needed services, but he also wants to see a much larger discussion on how anything would be paid for.

“I’m for proceeding with caution,” said Rebane.

City councillor and regional district board municipal director Russell Brewer said he wants to see a regional service established. He said dealing with issues such as housing, which is a provincial responsibility, can seem too large for local governments to tackle, but he said the community cannot delay any further.

“We have to step up and people need services now; there is an increasing need,” said Brewer.

“The only way we’re going to address it properly is to come together as the three governments.”

Tax break dips for non-profits Permissive municipal property tax exemptions on 48 properties for Powell River’s non-profits will be slightly less in 2018.

City chief financial officer Kathleen Day told the committee of the whole at its meeting on September 19 that the city is looking at $253,000 of exemptions for 2018, a $3,000 drop from 2017. Day said the reduction comes as the result of tax-roll adjustments.

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said Kaaij’s presentation, backed by data, shows the region is facing clear social challenges.

“Action is going to be required and I’m not yet certain how we will approach it because the process for resolution is not clearcut and simple,” he said.

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“Some of it will be easy, but some of it will be more difficult and may cost money,” said Leishman. “That’s where we have to figure out how to pay for that and we need to start thinking outside the box.”

Housing has been identified as the largest area for improvement in the region.

Hathaway said she felt the meeting was a good opportunity for regional discussion.

“I’m pretty excited about the plan and [Kaaij] has the priorities quite right,” said Hathaway. “We didn’t move them around a whole lot.”

Hathaway said her number-one concern is making sure local governments find the money to hire a social planner to move the report’s recommendations forward.

“Without a social planner, I just see it fizzling out on a back burner somewhere,” said Hathaway. “You’re only as good as the people who are pushing it forward.”

Electoral Area B alternate director Al Rebane said in order for the regional district to become involved it will have to create a service to do so. He added that he is not convinced he wants to saddle the region’s taxpayers with more burden.

“I see a lot of people who

City of Powell River council voted at its September 21 meeting to designate the new park space located off Duncan Street near the old Max Cameron Secondary School field as the city’s official dog park. The fenced park, specifically designed for off-leash dogs, has been open to the public for the past year but had not yet been officially confirmed.

The city will look to the community for a suitable name for the park.

Henderson Park in Townsite has served as the city’s unofficial dog park since 2011. City staff is recommending that park’s playing fields be returned to sports use.

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Elected officials from Powell River’s three local governments recently heard the first draft of a social action plan that will help address some of the region’s toughest social problems.

Social development consultant Christien Kaaij presented a rough outline of the plan at a forum for Powell River Regional District, Tla’amin Nation and City of Powell River on September 21.

“It was a really positive meeting,” said Kaaij. “People were really supportive.”

Kaaij has been working on the draft since last spring.

The three communities have agreed to look at establishing a regional social action and development committee to work in four broad areas, including ensuring suitable affordable housing and early childhood development are available for all residents and citizens. Recommendations will also focus on improving community cohesiveness through poverty-reduction measures.

“There’s a real willingness to look at it collectively to find ways to fund the recommendations coming out of this report,” said Kaaij.

The report will be submitted to the three local governments once its finalized, she added.

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Ferry corporation changes schedule BC Ferries acts on feedback received from public engagement CHRIS BOLSTER reporter@prpeak.com

Changes in ferry service at BC Ferries’ Langdale terminal will cause a ripple all the way north to Powell River.

BC Ferries announced September

18 that it will introduce a new ferry schedule in January for its Route 3 sailings between Langdale and Horseshoe Bay. The new schedule, which includes additional sailings for commuters, is designed to improve the ferry’s on-time service and help spread out traffic at Horseshoe Bay terminal, said BC Ferries public affairs manager Darin Guenette.

“Travelling on the Sunshine Coast will be easier,” said Guenette.

“We expect to be on time and with this schedule we expect it to be way better than it is right now.”

Guenette said Horseshoe Bay’s three berths and 40 sailings per day means the terminal is operating over capacity and delays for loading and unloading are constant. He added that the long-term plan is to redevelop Horseshoe Bay terminal and build smaller ships that run more often to the Sunshine Coast.

BC Ferries asked for the public’s thoughts on Sunshine Coast service this summer and the changes are a reflection of some of the feedback.

Northern Sunshine Coast Ferry Advisory Committee chair Kim

Barton-Bridges said she thought the new schedule for Route 3 was a positive move.

“This is an interim measure to improve things and it’s the best they can do right now,” said Barton-Bridges.

Guenette said the changes will stretch the day out from eight hours of service to 10 hours per day.

The changes will also mean slight alterations to the Earls CoveSaltery Bay ferry schedule and push afternoon sailings between 15 to 20 minutes later. Barton-

Bridges said travellers will need to get into the habit of checking the schedule before travelling.

Guenette said changes in the Earls Cove-Saltery Bay schedule were the result of BC Ferries needing to provide a two-hour window for drivers to travel from Langdale to Earls Cove and load the ferry.

Barton-Bridges said BC Ferries has not always thought of the impact of schedule changes.

“They haven’t always done that, but now they really are,” said Barton-Bridges. “We’re on them a lot to do that.”

COURT BRIEFS Powell River Provincial Court September 19, 20 and 21, 2017 Assault Imrich Daniel Csonka (born 1997) was handed a suspended sentence with one year of probation with

a two-year discretionary firearms prohibition and a $100 victim surcharge for one count of assault, two counts of uttering death threats and two counts of breach of undertaking.

Csonka was also handed another suspended sentence with one day in jail, a year of probation and levied a $100 victim surcharge on one other count of breach of undertaking.

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Nadine Ann Hicks (born 1976) was sentenced to an intermittent 28 days in jail, a $500 fine, probation until sentence completion, a two-year driving prohibition and a $75 victim surcharge for multiple counts of driving while prohibited.

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Clinton Arthur Joseph (born 1988) was handed a suspended sentence with six months probation with a $100 victim surcharge for multiple counts of breach of undertaking.

to 14 days in jail and one year probation with a $100 victim surcharge for one count of assault. Martin was also sentenced to one day in jail and a $100 victim surcharge for failing to appear pursuant to a court order.

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Laurie Elizabeth Mackay (born 1963) was handed a conditional discharge with 12 months of probation, a three-year discretionary firearms prohibition and a $100 victim surcharge for one count of assault.

Robert Wayne Matheson (born 1952) was handed a $700 fine, a one-year criminal driving prohibition and a $105 victim surcharge for one count of driving a vehicle while disqualified.

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Paul Richard Henri Martin (born 1971) was sentenced

Ronald Carl Pickard (born 1968) was handed a $150

fine with a $30 victim surcharge for one count of theft under $5,000.

Failure to comply Jonathan David Turner (born 1999) was sentenced to 42 days in jail and 12 months prohibition with a discretionary three-year firearms prohibition and a $100 victim surcharge for two counts of failure to comply with a sentence/ surcharge/disposition.

Theft Rinah May Iris White (born 1986) was handed a suspended sentence with 12 months probation and a $100 victim surcharge for one count of theft under $5,000.

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1. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 Glacier Street, 7000 block RCMP received a report of vandalism to a bench on the property of Assumption School. The bench was damaged sometime during the night.

2. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 Kristensen Road, 9200 block RCMP received a report of vandalism to a vehicle. Sometime during the night, a parked Pontiac Grand Prix had its passengerside window broken.

3. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 Gillies Bay Road, 2000 block RCMP received a report of vandalism to a parked trailer in Van Anda. Unknown culprit(s) broke a window on the trailer. The incident occurred sometime during early evening hours.

4. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 Oak Street, 6300 block RCMP received a report of a theft of bicycle that occurred sometime overnight. A garage was entered and a white, Giant, 20-speed mountain bike was stolen.

5. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 Highway 101, 4100 block RCMP received a report of a theft of motorcycle. Its owner stated that while riding the bike near his home, it broke down, so he pushed it into the bushes and walked home. When he returned to retrieve the bike, it was gone. The motorcycle is described as a red, 2009 Honda U-Build.

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looking forward to meeting with the new government.

“One of the interesting things this time is we won’t be listening to the new policies of the same government for the past 16 years,” said Palmer.

Palmer said he is interested in hearing what the new government’s policies are for funding hospice palliative care.

“I know the policies of the previous government,” he said. “I want to know if the new government has any new approach.”

Regional district board chair and Electoral Area A director Patrick Brabazon said he is looking forward to networking with other regional district chairs on the coast to talk about BC

Ferries.

“It’ll be another opportunity for us to sit down with other chairs of coastal regional districts and see what we can do,” said Brabazon.

The city has an appointment with education minister Rob Fleming to advance the idea of the province restoring funding for public libraries to previous levels, a resolution the city will bring to the UBCM floor for debate.

Councillor Rob Southcott said there is no better way to advocate for the city’s interests than by doing it face to face.

“It’s really a time for us to invite the provincial government to support us,” said Southcott.

Council will meet with a

number of ministers including minister of public safety and solicitor general Mike Farnworth, to discuss seismic upgrading for emergency response buildings and schools; minister of environment and climate change strategy George Heyman, to talk about Powell River and Tla’amin Nation’s agreement to cooperate with treating liquid waste in the city’s consolidated treatment plant; minister of energy, mines and petroleum resources Michelle Mungall, to discuss the government’s commitment to community power at Freda Creek runof-the-river; and minister of jobs, trades and technology Bruce Ralston, to talk about Powell River’s economic development strategy.

Texada seeks emergency service CHRIS BOLSTER reporter@prpeak.com

A Texada Island volunteer fire department is looking to expand its medical first-responder program, but first has to find the money.

Van Anda Volunteer Fire Department chief Mike Craggs said the department’s first-responder program has been operational for the past seven years, but as the need across the whole island increases he would like to see his program expand as well.

“Everyone supports it, but nobody has any money,” said Craggs. “The dayto-day is pretty cheap; it’s the training that’s expensive.”

The fire department needs about $20,000 extra to provide training for eight volunteers and provide them with the gear to get started, said Craggs. He added that he has six interested people right now.

Gillies Bay Volunteer Fire Department chief Doug Paton said expanding the program is a good idea if the money and dedicated volunteers can be found.

“We do support it,” said Paton, “but they have to have some way to fund it and to govern it.”

Powell River Regional District is not permitted to provide funding for a fire department that it does not operate, even if it is in the jurisdiction.

Texada Island has two fire departments, both are not funded by Powell River Regional District, but by the local improvement districts in Van Anda and Gillies Bay. Craggs said that he cannot ask the taxpayers of Van Anda, roughly one-third of the island’s population, to foot the bill.

One-third of Texada’s population lives in Gillies Bay and the remaining one-third outside either of the jurisdictions, he added.

“The hard part,” said Craggs, “is that the other sections of the island really want this but we have no way of taxing them.”

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ENLARGED RESPONSE: Van Anda Volunteer Fire Department chief Mike Craggs is planning an expansion of its medical first-responder program and is looking for grants. CHRIS BOLSTER PHOTO

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“This is not just putting band-aids on scratches,” he said. “You’re dealing with vomit, blood and people who are really sick.”

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City of Powell River councillors and mayor Dave Formosa will meet with a variety of BC cabinet ministers over the course of the week to raise the city’s issues with the provincial government.

The conference runs from September 25 to 29.

“It’s really great to get in front of the ministers and update them on what we have going forward and grants,” said councillor CaroleAnn Leishman.

Councillor Maggie Hathaway said the conference will be the first time she will meet with ministers from a New Democratic Party government as an elected official.

“It’ll be a whole new dynamic because I’ll be meeting with a lot of ministers I know,” she said. “Some of the Liberal ministers I knew too, but this will be much more comfortable for me.”

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Planner is key The first thing a lot of people will ask if and when our local government hires a social planner is why not put the money used to pay a salary directly into social programs instead?

And while it is easy to call for action now and avoid paying for more bureaucratic staff and consultants, a social planner is actually key for the implementation of any programs that will benefit the region long term.

When social development consultant Christien Kaaij presented a rough outline of a social action plan at a forum for Powell River Regional District, Tla’amin Nation and City of Powell River on September 21, it was the first official step in a lengthy process to address local issues such as poverty, housing and childhood development.

Up until now, different forms of social planning have been taken on as personal projects by individual City of Powell River councillors because no one at city hall has that portfolio as part of their job description.

Hiring a social planner is an When councilongoing, proactive measure to lors leave, often properly address the problems those projects leave with them, and implement initiatives that unless someone will affect real, ongoing change. else is willing to pick them up.

It’s the age-old problem with municipal politics; just when elected politicians begin to dig into a problem and work toward addressing it, their term is up and past efforts can fall by the wayside.

Hiring a social planner is an ongoing, proactive measure to properly address the problems and implement initiatives that will affect real, ongoing change.

Donating the equivalent of a city salary every year to the food bank or children in poverty will immediately address a much larger problem, and will directly help out residents in need right now, but when those funds run out every year, then what?

We all want action now and to solve our problems right away, but when it comes to the near-crisis level of the social issues Powell River is now facing, in order to address them effectively, we have to be more patient and also plan for the future.

The linchpin in all of this is whoever local government hires as a social planner. Also, funding support needs to come from all levels of government.

Let’s hope we find those funds and hire the right person for what will undoubtably be an incredibly difficult job.

Jason Schreurs, publisher/editor

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LETTERS » Lake level requires answers As a float-cabin owner on Powell Lake, I have been concerned about the lake’s alarmingly low water level [“Low water levels reveal old homestead,” September 20].

I understand that generating station owner Brookfield Renewable Power is currently performing upgrades at the dam and need to lower the level of the lake in order to do so.

However, having had the cabin since 1978, I have never seen the lake as low as its current level. I had to move it into deeper water for the first time ever and was recently contacted by Davic Marina and asked to move my boat, which is moored there, as they were concerned it may soon be aground.

I have sent several emails to different government ministries and Powell River-Sunshine Coast MLA Nicholas Simons, with no

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response, to enquire whether there are guidelines or restrictions on how low a hydro producer can drop the water level. The silence is deafening.

I have, however, received a response from a representative of Brookfield, which reads, in part, “The lake will continue to drop until it reaches the bottom of our project area, which could be another approximately three feet depending on precipitation.”

Three feet lower! I have noted several float cabins already partially beached. Lowering the lake to the level indicated by Brookfield will cause major issues and damage to many cabins, not to mention the environmental impact this may have on the local wildlife.

Who assumes liability for this damage? It appears to me that Brookfield has full reign to do whatever it wants on the lake, with no one to answer to.

Doug Campbell Campbell River

Name change unreasonable We do not think changing the name of Powell River Regional District to qathet Regional District is a reasonable idea. [“Regional district seeks name change support,” September 13].

The name, which means “people working together,” is not a geographical location and would mean nothing to anyone as to where it might be.

We think the costs to change a name should not be borne by the residents of the regional district.

We do not believe many residents want their tax dollars spent on website updating, logos, signage, paper, administration and all the other items, big and small, that would be impacted.

Indeed, we do not see anything on the regional district website that places a cost on this, let alone the confusion for anyone else in the province, country or »7

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As there were few people present, it seems that the numbers of returned surveys will provide very little insight into the actual voice of the people impacted.

We believe a more fair and equitable decision on this issue should be included in the next election as a referendum item.

J. and N. Gregory Powell River Regional District Electoral Area B

Name change overdue I support the proposed name change from Powell River Regional District to qathet Regional District [“Regional district seeks name change support,” September 13].

The rationale provided on the region-

al district’s website is very convincing and appropriate.

Parts of the rationale that I particularly support for a name change include: Powell River has always been a confusing, limiting name for the regional district and is long overdue for correction; it would help celebrate Tla’amin Nation’s self-government status achieved this decade; it would help acknowledge the importance of other outlying communities, including first nations that are within the regional district, but do not identify with Powell River; and it would contribute to the reconciliation process, particularly by choosing a word meaning “people working together.”

Dave Florence Marine Avenue

Catalyst’s corporate welfare City of Powell River’s current council, with a majority of progressive councillors, may not be much different than the old city council when it comes to serving the interests of a single taxpayer: Catalyst Paper Corporation.

It is extremely disappointing to see the finance committee, chaired by councillor COUNTERPOINT Russell Brewer, recommend

By Murray Dobbin a paltry $300,000 increase in Catalyst’s taxes.

Catalyst approximately Let’s review the sorry $15 million (it now pays situation. In 2007, Catalyst $2.8 million following an paid $4.94 million in taxes. increase of a half million in In 2009, it played the bully 2014). and said it would only pay Every homeowner and $2.2 million. Council, led small business is contributby Catalyst cheerleader ing to this ill-conceived giveand then councillor Dave away. Residential taxpayers For mosa , immedi ately have seen rates rise by an caved and agreed to lower average of 68 per cent and the company’s taxes. Other local businesses have seen a Catalyst communities re- 64 per cent increase to help fused and received their full out Catalyst. tax revenue, backed by the Everyone recognizes the Supreme Court. importance of the Catalyst Then a “revitalization” mill to the community, but bylaw (it should have been what is so infuriating about 9 Wednesday.April 2.2014 | Powell River Peak » prpeak.com called the corporate-welfare this situation is that all this bylaw) officially lowered money, which could have LETTERS » Catalyst’s tax bill to $2.2 been put oftotheexcellent use lake it will multiSUVs that Pedestrian accident sized pickups and ply very fast like it has for dangerousserving for children Powell million and since thatit istime River, has It was with great sadness in crosswalks, since most years. The root system is wethat have effectively paid had virtually no impact on we read about the re- of these vehicles have im- very hardy. You cannot kill cent death of the 62-yearold newcomer to Powell River who was struck by an SUV on Joyce Avenue [“Pedestrian succumbs to injuries,” March 21].

I moved with my wife and two small children to Powell River in 2005 and spent the better part of seven years living there.

One of the main reasons I wanted to leave was because the community’s leaders have never shown the slightest interest in improving traffic flow and enforcement to ensure the safety of the many children and seniors who walk and bike in the community.

It is frightening to walk down Joyce, with its narrow sidewalks and no green buffer or parking lane between pedestrians and the many full-sized pickups and SUVs barreling down the road,

paired visibility directly in front of the vehicle. That is why such vehicles are banned in Europe.

I would like to think that Powell River may some day wake up to the grave injustice it is doing its pedestrian population by failing to address the many chronic traffic safety problems in the city, but after having lived there for seven years, I don’t hold out much hope.

Raymond MacLeod Cushing North Vancouver

the weed.

Once the lake is cleared out you can start fresh, restock with trout and make it a nice swimming hole like it was before. Now it is a swamp, not good for the public.

We need to make Cranberry Lake nice again and it can be done once the lilies are out of the lake.

Cliff Lang Squamish, BC

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In response to MP John Weston’s opposition to the wording of the Tla’amin (Sliammon) First Nation treaty, I am disturbed by his lack of awareness and knowledge of the historical context of the treaty process, especially with regard to the tremendously negative impacts of colonization

not afford its tax bill. That’s Catalyst’s bottom line.

Municipal taxes make what big corporations alup 0.6 of one per cent of ways say.

On the flipside, while muCatalyst’s operating costs.

The $300,000 increase is nicipal taxes mean next to lunch money for the com- nothing to Catalyst, they pany. It can gain or lose are a real disincentive for that much just on currency local businesses and can fluctuations surrounding a be a significant portion of single sale. their operating costs. They And how is it that Catalyst are a barrier, especially to gets to negotiate the taxes it new businesses that council pays? Do you get to negoti- claims it supports. Also, resate your tax bill? idential taxpayers now pay B r e w e r a n d m a y o r rates comparable to those in Formosa say they are wor- some large cities. ried because the mill has This regrettable situation a new owner, yet before it is partly the result of diswas sold the mill reduced engaged citizens. I do have its costs by $34 million. a certain amount of sympaThe new owner could easily thy for Brewer and his coltake $2 million of that sav- leagues as they are subject to ings and pay its fair share. tremendous pressure from The notion that Catalyst Catalyst. will leave if forced to pay its Councillors need to know taxes is just fear-mongering. residents want this giveCouncil should recognize away to end. The tax bylaw it is not negotiating with is up for renewal or repeal the Powell River Company by October 31. Residents of 1912; the company that can tell council to cancel promoted music and arts Catalyst’s tax loophole by and contributed Powell writing to the mayor and River Recreation Complex. council at info@cdpr.bc.ca.

Catalyst clearly does not Murray is construca Powell care26].enough about “values” our comMarch are the current the Dobbin learning and He claims that “peace, Stephen Harper River govern- freelance tive dialogue necessary munity.

Ofthecourse, the comwriter andtosoorder and good govern- ment, to which Weston is reach true reconciliation. pany is going to say it cancial commentator. ment of Canada” will be a member, truly uphold- Claudia Medina undermined by a treaty that allows Tla’amin to exercise laws that are rooted in traditional systems of governance that have existed for millennia before Canada was even a remote concept. To lump together Sharia law, Québécois law, and other “local” laws into this context betrays a limited understanding of the systemic inequalities that this treaty is aiming to address and rectify—inequalities such as the Indian Act, an aspect of Canadian law that was established to subjugate, control, distort and limit the rights and freedoms of Aboriginal peoples, and which continues to this day.

When Canadian laws existed to criminalize traditional ceremonies and customs, to tear apart families, and deny Aboriginal

ing when first nations and other citizens who want to protect Canada’s environment for future generations are under surveillance and labelled terrorists? What “values” are the Harper government upholding when enacting Bill C-45, which again undermines first nations’ sovereignty and protection for the land and water that sustain us?

If Weston is concerned with the “most vulnerable” members of Canadian society, why does his political party actively seek out free trade agreements with Europe and China that will effectively render our own laws, national or local, null and void in the face of trade tribunals that favour corporate interests?

But what troubles me most of all, after reading the article, is that Weston’s

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What is the government planning with regard to recycling [“Changes on horizon for recycling,” March 5]?

Between the ferry upsets and then recycling, what is happening? Powell River is a clean town. If it is made difficult for folks, you may see all the beautiful trails full of garbage. This would undo all the work like the BOMB (Bloody Old Men’s Brigade) Squad has done and others to make the trails safe and clean for those from Powell River and outside to come see and hike.

When something isn’t broken, please don’t fix it.

Powell River, we have to tell the government we want it left alone. We need

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Lilies have taken over the lake; we all understand the infestation of the matter [“Water lilies create cause for concern,” March 26].

Now, the only way you will get rid of them is not by clipping them—you have to put a dredge on a small

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the world who is looking into the area.

If you google Powell River, you get the regional district included in the Wikipedia article. There is nothing about qathet’s meaning, so how would anyone know what it meant, let alone where it is?

While we applaud reconciliation with first nations, Tla’amin Nation is not the only group represented in this area. Sechelt (shíshálh) First Nation, Te’mexw Treaty Association and Klahoose First Nation also have traditional lands in the regional district. Has anyone asked them what they think?

We attended a public meeting about this name change and felt the decision to change the name was presented as a forgone conclusion with only the opportunity to agree or disagree by the survey provided.

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Library expands after-school programs for youth New facility allows for increase in teen-focused opportunities DAVID BRINDLE community@prpeak.com

An expansion of afterschool programming is one of the more significant improvements at the new Powell River Public Library.

Young minds have three program choices this fall, including Young Writers’ Writing Group, Zine Lab and Rock and Read.

At its former location on Duncan Street below city hall, the library was only able to offer school tours before opening hours because having 30 students in cramped quarters left no room for the public, according to assistant chief librarian Rebecca Burbank.

“After-school programming opportunities are now almost unlimited,” said Burbank.

In its previous model, the young writers’ group sessions ran on Saturdays.

“We already had a follow-

ing for that program specifically,” said Burbank. “We have teens in the area who are working on their writing and would like to grow.”

Fan of futuristic, action and adventure novels Hannah Krausz, 14, has been attending the group since it started.

“Being a writer has always been one of the things I’ve wanted to do,” said Krausz.

“It seemed like a great opportunity to learn more about writing and it’s great to be in a group to be able to share my writing and receive feedback.”

Krausz has written a number of short stories and has started a novel.

“I started a few weeks ago and I’ve been able to get quite a bit more work done than I would have if the writers’ group wasn’t here,” said Krausz. “I have a lot more ideas for it.”

Suitable for ages 11 and over, Young Writers’ Writing Group takes place from 3-5 pm every Friday.

Another teen program, Rock and Read, is a twist on the traditional book club, according to teen services coordinator Megan Cole.

She said she hopes teens will connect to reading through

TEEN SCENE: Aspiring teen writer Hannah Krausz [left], 14, and Powell River Public Library assistant chief librarian Rebecca Burbank are excited about Young Writers’ Writing Group, one of three after-school programs currently available at the new facility. DAVID BRINDLE PHOTO

music.

“Sometimes you read a book and think of a great soundtrack and what scenes connect with certain songs,” said Cole. “They’ll bring the list of songs with them on Thursdays when we meet and we’ll listen to the songs and talk about why they picked them.”

Rock and Read is intended to appeal to teens of all ages, but it may deal with mature

content. Preregistration is required for the program that runs from 3-5 pm on Thursdays from September 28 to May 24.

Book clubs and writers’ groups are library staples, but the new Zine Lab is something else entirely.

Teens are author, artist, editor, art director and publisher of a throwback to the 1970s when counter-culture children made homemade magazines.

Zine Lab begins October 3

and runs from 3-5 pm every Tuesday until December 5 as a drop-in intended for ages eight and over; preregistration is not required.

Reading among teens has been in sharp decline, according to recent studies, with research showing that children are not into books as much after age eight.

According to Burbank, it is too early to tell if more after-school programs will entice more young people to use library, but even

without those activities, the reception has been unbelievable and beyond all expectations.

“All summer we were just floored with the number of kids and teens coming into the space to use the computers,” said Burbank. “We were all pretty thrilled and maybe a little shocked to see teens in the new teen room happily reading quietly and enjoying themselves in a space that was really dedicated to them.”

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Reconciliation canoe carving begins Community participation project receives blessing during ceremony at Willingdon Beach DAVID BRINDLE community@prpeak.com

On the same day Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau devoted his entire United Nations General Assembly speech to Canada’s treatment of indigenous peoples, a small reconciliation gathering took place at Willingdon Beach in Powell River.

Hɛhɛwšɩn (the way forward) Reconciliation Canoe Journey Grandfather project was blessed during a traditional Tla’amin Nation ceremony on September 21.

The canoe carving project is intended to create a more meaningful understanding of reconciliation through community participation.

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Clint Williams was on hand to witness the first cuts being made and said the special way the project represents reconciliation is inspiring.

“The symbolism represents a story that says, ‘If we’re paddling in the same direction, we can get to many places, but if we start pulling in opposite directions we’re going to stay where we are, or we’re just going to go around in circles,’” said Williams. “Looking at this as a vessel in improving relations within the community, this shows a really strong symbolism of what we want this canoe to do.”

The Hɛhɛwšɩn project is entirely grassroots and area organizations and governments, including Tla’amin, City of Powell River, Powell River Regional District and School District 47, are providing support at arm’s length.

Hɛhɛwšɩn deliberately avoids technology to connect with the community, such as social and mainstream media, according to city councillor Rob Southcott.

Southcott said the group is

GROUP EFFORT: Carvers [from left] Matthew Louie, Sherman Pallen, Ivan Rosypskye, Alvin Wilson and Phil Russell, along with master carver Joe Martin from Tofino, will spend the next six weeks at Willingdon Beach working with the community to carve a red cedar canoe. CHRIS BOLSTER PHOTO

relying instead on being personal, talking and sharing stories face to face.

“It’s doing it their way to understand what their way is,” said Southcott.

School District 47 coordinator for outdoor and ecological learning Ryan Barfoot has been involved with the project since its

early days by assisting with writing grant applications and bringing people together. According to Barfoot, reconciliation is an abstract concept to think and talk about.

“It’s an amazing opportunity to take what was the theoretical aspect of reconciliation in Canada, make it

very real and tangible and really make it on a people-topeople level,” said Barfoot.

The Hɛhɛwšɩn project sets the stage and puts some key pieces in place for understanding reconciliation, he added.

“But good learning travels its own path and is based on the learning environment,

the people who show up and the conversations they have,” said Barfoot. “That’s not something that can be prescribed.”

The Hɛhɛwšɩn reconciliation canoe is being carved from 8 am-4:30 pm Monday to Friday at Willingdon Beach. All area residents are welcome to participate.

Wish comes true for local boy Cooper Jones is going to see polar bears in Manitoba DAVID BRINDLE community@prpeak.com

GEARED UP: Make-A-Wish Foundation is sending Cooper Jones, nine, on a polar-bear expedition. Cooper has had life-threatening cancer since the discovery of a brain tumour three years ago.

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When nine-year-old Cooper Jones made his wish to the Make-A-Wish Foundation, more than anything, he said he wanted to go to Churchill, Manitoba, to see polar bears in the wild.

“Because I thought maybe they’d be extinct soon,” said Cooper, who is in grade four at Westview Elementary School.

In July 2014, doctors discovered Cooper had a brain tumour, and then in 2016 tumours in his spine appeared.

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Cooper and his mother Tanya and father Lloyd leave for Churchill on Thursday, October 5, for two days of adventure.

Make-A-Wish has made sure Cooper has the essential gear, including a polar-bear water bottle, backpack, polar-bear journal and a MakeA-Wish Foundation scarf.

Make-A-Wish makes dreams come true for children with life-threatening medical conditions.

“We’ll be out on the tundra looking for polar bears,” said Cooper. “Oh yeah, we’ll be going dogsledding, too.”

Cooper will also be visiting the polar-bear jail, where bears that encroach too closely to town are held before being returned to the wild. And he will be taken over the tundra in a helicopter ride, but that is a surprise, according to Tanya.

Cooper receives his wish, but it is

bittersweet, according to his mom.

The family received bad news last week.

“We knew he had two little tiny tumours in his spinal canal,” said Tanya.

“He had radiation and they hadn’t grown in over a year. We thought we were doing okay, but this MRI we had just last week showed that both of those tumours are growing.”

After hearing the latest news about her son’s condition, Tanya said the family thought he might not be able to go on the trip.

When the Jones’ return from Cooper’s polar excursion, Tanya said he will be going back into treatment for at least a month.

“He’s had a pretty serious few years,” said Tanya. “When you talk to him he doesn’t get overly excited about things, because he’s been through a lot.”

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BC Hydro working in Downtown Powell River FIRST LOSS: Powell River Villa striker Angel Gonzalez attempts to get around an opposing player in a 1-0 loss against Victoria’s Gorge Us-Guys on September 24 at Timberlane Park.

Villa’s record slipped to two wins and one loss, putting the soccer club in second place behind the still-undefeated Gorge club in Vancouver Island Soccer League’s Division 3A standings.

Villa’s next game takes place on Saturday, September 30, in Victoria versus Prospect Lake.

Kings split pair at showcase DAVID BRINDLE community@prpeak.com

Powell River Kings came away with one win and one loss in two games at the BC Hockey League (BCHL) Showcase in Chilliwack, held from September 20 to 24.

The event brings together all league teams to showcase their young players to professional and college scouts.

The games are also worth points in the standings.

Kings beat Vernon Vipers 2-1 on September 22 and lost 4-3 to Trail Smoke Eaters the following day.

“Vernon bottled us up and Trail had a great game plan against us,” said Kings head coach Kent Lewis.

With 31 goals in six games, Kings are the hottest scoring team in the league. Divisions rivals Nanaimo Clippers are next, six goals behind.

The weekend prior to the Showcase, Kings scored 18 goals in two games.

“Teams are really gearing up for us,” said Lewis. “They want to shut us down.”

Against Vernon and Trail,

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Professional and college teams scout league prospects at annual event

We’re completing a system improvement project in the Downtown Powell River area. Crews will be completing line work and upgrading conductor on Alberni Street between Manson Avenue and Marine Avenue.

Traffic along Alberni Street could experience some minor delay. For your safety, and the safety of our crew, please reduce your speed and follow the direction of traffic control.

Thanks for your patience while we complete this important work.

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KINGS BOX SCORES 4(W)-1(L)-1(OTL)

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 vs VERNON VIPERS SCORING 1 2 3 TOTAL PP Powell River Kings 0 0 2 2 0/8 Vernon Vipers 0 0 1 1 1/3 3rd: 1:24 Josh Coblenz (2) ASST: Ben Berard (5) 19:18 Kyle Kawamura (2) ASST: Josh Coblenz (4), Ben Berard (6) (EN) SHOTS Powell River Kings Vernon Vipers GOALTENDER Mitch Adamyk (W)

1 2 3 TOTAL 5 12 13 30 14 11 11 36 TOI SV/SH ON OFF 60:00 35/36 1st/0:00 3rd/20:00

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 VS TRAIL SMOKEEATERS SCORING 1 2 3 TOTAL PP Powell River Kings 0 2 0 2 2/8 Trail Smoke Eaters 1 1 2 4 0/2 2nd: 17:12 J ack Long (3) ASST: Josh Coblenz (5), Ben Raffler (1) (PP) 18:52 Carter Turnbull (5) ASST: Andy Stevens (1), Jonny Evans (10) (PP) SHOTS Powell River Kings Trail Smoke Eaters GOALTENDER Matteo Paler-Chow (L) Matteo Paler-Chow (L)

1 2 3 TOTAL 7 9 8 24 11 8 9 28 TOI SV/SH ON OFF 58:30 24/27 1st/0:00 3rd/18:30 01:19 0/0 3rd/18:41 3rd/20:00

Kings were abysmal on the power play, according to Lewis. The team failed to score on eight man-advantage chances in its win over Vernon and scored only two goals in eight power-play opportunities in the loss to Trail.

“That falls on the coach; we didn’t execute,” said Lewis. “Special teams are always the coach’s fault. When there’s a loss, it’s always the coach’s fault. That’s the nature of the business.”

Kings veteran Carter Turnbull was named BCHL player of the week for the week ending September 17. Turnbull and teammate Jonny Evans are tied for second in league scoring with 11 points each. Turnbull has scored five of his team’s 31 goals on the season.

Kings next action is at home against Alberni Valley on Saturday, September 30.

In October, nine of Powell River’s 12 games will take place at Hap Parker Arena.

Thank You! We are very grateful to all the merchants, volunteers and friends of Powell River Therapeutic Riding Association for your support of our Silent Auction held during the Fall Fair. Thank you also to everyone who came and generously bid on our items.

The money raised will help care for our horses so that we can continue to provide this unique and effective form of therapy to over 75 riders weekly.

Aaron Service & Supply Aero Powell River Services afterglow Hair Lounge Anderson’s Men’s Wear Anonymous donors Armitage Mens Wear Bank of Montreal Barb Smith Blue Tree Canadian Tire Catherine Huntbach The Chopping Block Chris Neath Chuck Crain, Log Furniture Coastal Cookery, Costa del Sol Latin Cuisine, Culaccino Custom Flooriing Centres Dana Campbell Daphne Wilson Darryl Magnus-Brown Dorothy Rogers D’tails Salon and Spa for Pets Dusty Reid Ecossentials Fits to a T Frances Otto Gail Bonner Gail Warning Charters Great Balls of Wool

Jay’s Place Café Jimmy Jack Charters Joan Fuller Joan Treen Julie’s Airport Café Jumpin Jodphurs Kay and Dal Matterson Kelli’s Hands Kim Gray Kiwanis Club of Powell River Laughing Oyster Restaurant Laura Moffatt Liane Arnstein Linda and Dave Albury Lordco Parts Mar-Dee Oakworks Massullo Motors Maureen Walker Moose N’ Eddies Pub & Grill Mother Nature NAPA Auto Parts Nellie Valentine Pacific Coastal Airlines Paperworks Gift Gallery Pat Brown Peggy and Cedwyn Phillips Penny Silvester Powell River Outdoors Rare Earth Pottery

Relay Rental and Sales River City Coffee Rocky Mountain Pizza & Bakery Rona Powell River Rosemary Morgan Royal LePage, Powell River Save-On-Foods Shannon Durant Shirley Morgan Shivaun Gingras Shoppers Drug Mart Springtime Garden Centre Starbucks Westview Bowling and Billiards/ Striker’s Bar & Grill Sublime Fashions & Accessories Sunshine Coast Eyewear Taws The Brick The Cut Hairstyling The Nutcracker Market Top Shelf Feeds Val and Owen Keddy West Coast Furniture Westview U-vin U-brew Wildwood Pottery Willie Perry

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Fall tour motors to an end Local musicians make connections and friends on the road DAVID BRINDLE community@prpeak.com

By the time they arrive back in Powell River from the Fade to Fall tour on Thursday, September 28, local musicians and songwriters Tyler Bartfai and Austin Parise, along with Vancouver’s Shaun Rawlins, will have travelled about 3,300 kilometres in a used motorhome.

Parise and Rawlins are Bartfai’s travelling companions aboard what he calls the “moho.”

“It’s not bad because I have a pretty big motorhome,” said Bartfai, who has done most of the driving.

“It’s 24 feet and has three separate beds so we can keep things pretty separate. We’re all on relatively the same level of clean, but no one is a complete slob. It’s actually been pretty easy.”

The tour has been smooth, according to all three, with the “moho” pulling into towns and cities across BC and Alberta and playing bars and coffee shops along the way.

Parise said the trio has met a lot of cool people, but he would be hard-pressed to pick a favourite stop.

“Every place we’ve played has had a little nugget of gold you can pull out of every show,” said Parise.

The indie folk singer/songwriters are playing solo sets and doing what travelling minstrels have done since people have had song: going from place to place and sharing stories.

“The most important aspect of music is connecting with people and, ultimately, without that connection, music is nothing,” said Rawlins. “If you can come off stage and have a conversation with people, that’s the best way to connect with them and leave a lasting impression.”

Parise and Rawlins said the Calgary stop was particularly memorable. They joined a songwriter’s circle around a fire and told the stories behind their songs.

“That’s kind of the coolest thing you can do as a songwriter,” said Rawlins.

Bartfai and Parise are two of a handful of local indie musicians, including Lukah Bouchard, Ben Wayne Kyle and Jasper Sassaman, who have gained a lot of attention and grown in popularity around Powell River over the last two years.

MUSICAL MOTORHOME: [From left] Shaun Rawlins, Tyler Bartfai and Austin Parise have been on tour for a month throughout BC and Alberta. By the tour’s end, the indie singer/songwriters will have played 15 shows in towns and cities along the way. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

Bartfai and Parise are the first to venture so far from home.

Bartfai said he highly recommends that his musician friends go out on the road and make connections.

“If nothing else, we’re not getting rich off of this,” he said, “but it’s a wicked road trip that pays for itself and you make awesome musi-

cal connections with other singer/ songwriters and people in the local music scenes.”

According to Parise, he was surprised by how often people they met knew where Powell River is on the map. Bartfai added that the sound technician at Blind Beggar Pub in Calgary was stoked on Texada Timewarp.

The guys are missing their girlfriends, but otherwise are a bit ambivalent about coming home.

“Home is where you’re happy,” said Bartfai. “I’m pretty stoked to be on the road. I’m not in a rush to get back, but it will be nice to get back into the routine, fishing and home comforts.”

Mechanic’s modern muscle car a classic David Bailor’s 2010 Camaro SS is the fifth generation of Chevrolet’s famous model it began production on in 1967. When the new Camaro was introduced, it exploded onto the scene as the blockbuster movie star of contemporary muscle cars: Bumblebee in the Transformers franchise. Make

no mistake, Bailor’s Camaro is no cheesy, yellow, specialedition, production-line model with a $1,000 package of racing stripes and decals.

Tell us about the car?

It’s a 2010 Camaro SS. It’s heavily modified, has a supercharged LS3 motor in it, a 6.2-litre V8 pushing

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out about 650 horsepower and a six-speed manual transmission.

As a mechanic, did you do the modifications yourself?

I bought it this way; I’ve done very little to it. I’ve tinkered around with the motor a little bit to make it run smoother but I haven’t done any heavy modifications. I would have but this car has $75,000 into it and I bought it for $30,000. I would have rather built it up myself, but someone put a lot of dedication into it and attention to detail. It was the right car for me.

Why is this the right car for you?

I searched for a couple of months. I was looking for this exact car. They make the ZL1 version, which is quite similar. It’s a supercharged basemodel Camaro that they put out from the factory but it didn’t have as much power as

PEAK PERFORMANCE: David Bailor’s 2010 Camaro SS this one. I pondered the idea of a black or a red one. Those are the only two colours I’d own. They put a lot of yellow ones out. I hate the yellow.

Have you always wanted a muscle car?

Of course, absolutely. I thought about getting a new Challenger because I’ve owned Dodge trucks

all of my life, but the Chevy Camaro always stood out to me. It was a no-brainer.

Do you think this will be a collector’s car just like the older-model muscle cars?

I think so. This is the 2010 so this is the first version of the newer, oldbody-style of Camaros.

This was the first year. This

particular model and a couple of years after are really going to stand out in the future. They’re something to definitely be collected.

To find a ’67 Camaro in good shape, you’re going to pay $60,000. Back then, you could buy it brand new for $6,000. If I keep it long enough it’s only going to go up in value.

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June Lenore Mitchell (née Cornell) May 17, 1922 (Powell River) August 15, 2017 (Calgary, Alberta)

Stuart Edward Slinger Stuart was born in Devizes, England.

He passed away in Powell River BC. Stuart was predeceased by his mother Amelia, brother Leroy Slinger, father Edward Slinger (Janet) and his wife Shirley. Stu was a loving husband, uncle and friend and will be truly missed by all his family and friends. xoxo

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It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Richard Hill. He was born in Zeballos on west coast of Vancouver Island and died in his home in Powell River with his family around him.

Richard spent all of his young life in the small towns of the island including Bowser, Gabriola and Zeballos. Before settling in Powell River he travelled the west coast and spent time in Newfoundland. He is survived by his wife Willa; sons Sam and his children Allyssa and Clayton; James (Nita) and their son Neo; and Patrick (Terri) and their daughters Elizabeth and Victoria.

Following his graduation from UBC, Richard did not stop his education but pursued learning, knowledge and wisdom all his life. He did this for himself but also for his sons, grandkids and communities he lived in.

After moving to Powell River in 1977, Richard was active in the community through the United Church, Powell River Badminton Club, Crib Club and BC Salmon Society. As a teacher in Powell River he ultimately made his biggest contributions to our society through the fun, dedication and excellence he demonstrated in his classes to sponsorship of clubs and teams and replenishing salmon populations in local creeks.

Richards positive impact on the young people he connected with is immeasurable. He taught science, math, woodworking and English at Cranberry Elementary, Brooks Secondary, JP Dallos and Oceanview Middle schools. He also shared his knowledge of how to make maple syrup from our local trees.

An open celebration of Richard’s life will take place on Saturday, September 30, 2 pm at Powell River United Church, 6932 Crofton Street. Those who knew Richard are welcome to attend and are asked, if they are able, to go to the beach in the days before to pick up and bring a small beach pebble to the service.

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Donations are thankfully accepted.

Richard David Hill January 30, 1942 September 14, 2017

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1100 In Memoriam June, beloved wife of the late John Mitchell of Calgary, Alberta, passed away on August 15, 2017, at the age of 95 years. The only child of Gordon and Jean Cornell, June spent her childhood on Palm Beach in Powell River. She went to nursing school at Vancouver General Hospital and took Public Health at UBC, where she met John. They were married and resided in Calgary for the rest of their lives but returned to Palm Beach every summer for a few weeks renewing friendships.

June was genuinely interested in people and gave her time freely to all who came to her for practical, yet inventive advice.

June is survived by Robin (Judy), Barbara, James (Wendy) and grandchildren Zoe, Maya, Victoria, Blake.

Mom, you’ll always be missed.

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Understanding Dreams and Visions Seminar Friday, September 29, at 7 pm Saturday, September 30, at 10 am and 1:30 pm Speaker: Joshua Hoffert from Streams Ministry Canada “One way God can speak to us is in dreams and visions. This seminar will give you tools to interpret them.”

The Encounter Centre, 4685 Marine Avenue Register at the door Single $30, couple $55, or $10 per session.

Meetings

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

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PR Sunset Homes Society Annual General Meeting Tuesday, October 3, 2017 7 pm McGregor Place 4165 Westview Avenue (rear entrance)

June Mackenzie

The family of June Mackenzie would like to thank everyone who helped the family through the hard time of losing our beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.

At this time we would like to thank the women of the Church of the Assumption for catering and Father Dass for the wonderful, heartfelt service.

June will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.

Love, Don, Joe, Lenore and their families.

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ASSISTANT PROJECT MANAGER The Powell River Division of Family Practice (PRDoFP) is looking for an Assistant Project Manager on a contractual basis for a 12-month term with the possibility of renewal. Working with PRDoFP staff and consultants, the Assistant Project Manager is responsible for assisting the Project Manager is all aspects of current projects. Hours are flexible, up to a maximum of 20-hours per week. Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience. Competition closes September 29, 2017. For a complete job description, please contact powellriver@divisionsbc.ca 604-485-4700 powellriver@divisionsbc.ca https://www.divisionsbc.ca/powellriver

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1205 Career Opportunities

Employment Opportunity Health Director For Tla’amin Nation

Health Director Tla’amin Nation is responsible for the operation of a modern and progressive health-service facility and a child development centre. The Nation is seeking a qualified Health Director (HD) to lead the organization through an exciting period of growth, building on an exemplary track record.

We are seeking a high energy, skilled HD to lead us through our second seven-year Community Health Plan with its accreditation status and unionized employees.

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Primary responsibilities: The Health Director is responsible for day-to-day management of the community’s health and child development services, providing sound leadership in the area of program development; strategic planning; operating and capital budgeting; staff development; and community and media relations. Government and funding experience is an asset.

Qualifications: A minimum of five years of experience in progressive health-care management plus a degree in health-care administration or business administration is preferred. An equivalent combination of education, training and experience that has positioned you for this role will also be considered. Experience with unionization and accreditation processes, a strong background and knowledge of fiscal management, and the ability to manage key government and funder relationships are assets.

To apply: Applications with a cover letter and resume/CV will be received until October 13, 2017, and may be emailed to hr@tn-bc.ca with the subject of Health Director. This is a full-time position with an attractive compensation package.

Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Part and full-time available Email shinglem@shaw.ca

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SLADEY TIMBER LTD. Experienced Hooktender. 12 mo. yr, extended health plan, Sechelt/Pender Harbour Area. Resume to: dsladey@telus.net or call 604.883.2435

Local cleaning company Two part time positions available. Looking for someone who is fast, efficient, punctual and pays attention to detail. Must have class-five drivers licence and their own vehicle. Please send resume with a cover letter telling me a little about yourself and why you would like this oppor tunity to brun3305@telus.net.

Le Club Bon Accueil recherche un/une commis de bureau. La personne devra être bilingue et posséder de l’expérience dans le travail de bureau et comptabilité, être autonome et responsable, avoir de l’entregent et des habilités sur ordinateur. Soumettre lettre de présentation et CV au Club Bon Accueil, 5110 Avenue Manson, PR V8A 3P1 ou par courriel au admin@clubbonaccueil.com. Description de tâches disponible sur demande.

The Bon Accueil Club is looking for an office administrator.

The applicant must be proficient in speaking and writing English and French, as required to carry out office duties. The interested applicant must have experience in office administrative duties, accounting, as well as solid computer skills. They must be able to work independently, and will be responsible for the daily operation of the club. Good interpersonal skills are essential in this position. Interested candidates are encouraged to submit a cover letter and resume to the Club Bon Accueil, 5110 Manson Avenue, PR V8A 3P1 or by email at admin@clubbonaccueil.com. Job description available upon request.

3560 Pets

Looking to make some extra money?

Help out with routes; vehicle is an asset.

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1215 General Employment Experienced, mature caregiver Start work immediately for diabetic grandma, Monday through Friday, five hours daily.

Rate is $18 per hour.

All applicants should email directly to kathanderson741@gmail.com.

2145 Wanted LAND WANTED to purchase, south or north of Powell River, not in city limits, half-acre or more would b e n i c e. Ca l l M o r l ey, 1.604.741.1586.

RIDE-ON lawn mowers, running or not, cash for some. Don, 604.223.8408.

1230 Work Wanted ANYTHING HAULED, rubbish, garbage, all odd jobs, yard cleanup, 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 CLEANING SERVICES Home, office and boat Shopping, errands, laundry and organizing.

Affordable, reliable and professional.

Call Cleanbreak 604.414.3643.

2060 For Sale Miscellaneous 1920 ROUND oak table with four original chairs. 8’ i n d u s t r i a l c a n o py, h i g h style, with bar n doors.

604.485.0833 ANTIQUE HUTCH, late 1800s-early 1900s.

604.483.6503.

LOG SPLITTER, Speeco 25-ton Honda 190, almost new, $1,700; Table saw Delta XL-10 with workshop dolly, $140. 604.487.4602.

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6040 Lots & Acreages for Sale AC R E AG E F O R s a l e.

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6505 Apartments/Condos for Rent 1, 2 or 3 BDRMS with ocean view, heat and hot water included. Pets okay.

604.485.2895.

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

6915 Mobiles/Pads PAD RENTAL, Lang Bay Trailer Park, $320/mth, includes water and sewage, and has its own meter. Call Max, 604.578.8880.

6920 Office/Retail BRIGHT, SPACIOUS office space for let immediately.

Recently decorated with three main rooms and a private bathroom. Please apply to Peak Box 1598 at the Powell River Peak office.

6962 Storage LOCKED, INSULATED, ultra-clean storage space with power available, 12’ wide x 23’ deep, doors 9’ high x 12’ wide, $250/mth, 604.483.3428.

5520 Legal/Public NOtices POWELL RIVER REGIONAL DISTRICT REQUEST FOR QUOTES - FACILITIES CLEANING The Powell River Regional District is requesting quotes from individuals or companies interested in taking on cleaning of several of its facilities. If you are interested in providing a quote, please visit powellriverrd.bc.ca under “Employment and Bid Opportunities” for detailed information.

Deadline for receipt of quotes is 4:30 pm, Friday, October 6, 2017.

6965 Suites for Rent

9135 Motorcycles

2-BDRM PLUS office, lower floor, Westview, 1,100 sq ft on a quarter acre, in-suite laundry, sunny, bright, near sea walk, $850/mth includes heat and hot water. Available October 1. 604.483.3181 or 604.223.3478.

2-BDRM, WESTVIEW, spacious, bright, clean, F/S, W/D, N/P $750/mth and affordable utilities. 604.483.1633 or kathybowes@shaw.ca.

2008 HARLEY Davidson Heritage Softail Classic with extra exhaust mufflers, seat, etc. Must sell, reduced to $12,000. 1.250.545.9944.

9115 Auto Miscellaneous Certified mechanics on duty

604.485.7927 9130 ATVs/Dirt Bikes 2013 SUZUKI King Quad 75 Axi, 7,000 kms, comes with Tatou 4S tracks and 8’ heavy duty trailer modified for the tracks $9,500.

604.414.8102.

9135 Motorcycles 1997 HONDA Shadow Ace, 11 0 0 c c , 3 4 , 0 0 0 k m s , $2,500. 604.483.2164.

2 0 01 H O N D A S h a d o w, 750cc, 11,500 km, $3,500, recent carburetor job and plugs, good condition. Call John, 604.485.3077.

Deluxe Scooter for sale $3,000.

Like new. 140 kph top speed,17000 km, highway legal, room for 2, heated grips, Givi box, disc brakes, new tires, 18 HP fuel inj/water cooled, big underseat storage, incl service manual, motorcycle jack, 12v outlet, locking glovebox.

604.414.8146 bud_1955@live.ca YAMAHA SPORTBIKE $1650 1991 FZR600 recent tune up, new front brakes, dependable 604-483-6075

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2007 MERCEDES E350, A-1 condition throughout, a must see. $60,000 new, a s k i n g $ 10 , 0 0 0 O B O. 604.483.1734.

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8325 Sand & Gravel

The leaves are falling and so are our prices

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TOYOTA COROLLA 2007, 2000 24’ Class-C Itasca elderly lady driven, 128,500 Spirit, motorhome, 141,000 kms, like new, $6,500, open kms, $16,500. 604.485.5510.

604.485.2234 2007 KEYSTONE Cougar to offers.

Call anytime, TandRContracting.ca 5th wheel, $15,000 OBO, 604.485.7762.

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9155 Sport Utilities/4x4s 20 06 DODGE Durango, 8-passenger, 4x4, air, power windows, leather interior, good condition, $6,200. Call 604.485.6219.

9160 Trucks & Vans 1991 FORD Aerostar van, lots of new parts, new tires, brake pads and disks, new wiring harness and new four prong spark plugs, runs well, for parts. $900 250.702.3740.

2006 GMC 2500 HD 4X4, rare 6.2-litre vortex gas engine, extended cab, 97,000 kms, garage-kept, professionally serviced, $13,500. 604.487.4602.

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

9185 Boats 16’ HOURSTON Glasscraft, comes with Roadrunner trailer, 50 horsepower Johnson outboard, great shape, comes with fishing gear, $3,200, 604.483.4587.

16’ LIFETIMER welded boat, 60 horsepower Yamaha two stroke, comes with Roadrunner trailer, $9,400.

604.485.5297.

1 7. 5 ’ M A L I B U , n e w e r 115-horsepower outboard, new 6-horsepower kicker, new canopy, $9,000. 604.485.9160.

32’ BAYLINER, 3250 twin, V8 gas (newer), great shape, reduced to $26,000 OBO. Call Chris, 604.414.3960.

GLASSPLY BOAT 19.5’ four cylinder, 165-hp, runs well, comes with 9.9 Suzuki kicker, trailer included, $4500.

604.487.4355.

MUST SELL, 28’ fiberglass cruiser, suitable for live aboard, trailer included, four-cylinder diesel engine, $12,000 OBO. 604.414.4483.

2085 Garage Sales 4049 B Savary Place Saturday, September 30 8 am-3 pm No early birds Household and shop items 4574 Golden Avenue Saturday, September 30 Inclusion Powell River 9 am-1 pm Rain or shine Early birds welcome Assumption School Gym 7091 Glacier Street Saturday, September 30, 9:30 am - 1 pm Rummage, garage and bake sale

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1

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23 $

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4

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3

$ 48

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$

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25 2527

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283 g

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98

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530 g

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100 g

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100 g

/lb 2.82/kg

$

2

$ 38

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1

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each

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