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Electric fleet powers up lawns for spring
As renovation plans emerge from winter hibernation and con tractors rush to lock in equip ment before the summer crunch, Economy Rentals & Repairs is greeting customers with a new team at the counter and an almost entirely rebuilt rental fleet.
Owner Derek Jantz, who also oper ates the neighbouring powersports service centre Two Wheel Tech, says the upgrades are meant to eliminate two big frustrations he hears from customers: unreliable equipment and rushed, impersonal service.
“We’ve spent the last two‑and‑a‑half years tearing the place apart and putting it back to gether,” adds Jantz. “I’ve invested in brand‑new tools because people deserve gear that starts on the first pull, or in a lot of cases, with the first press of a trigger.”
Jantz is referring to the wave of cordless, battery‑powered lawn and garden tools now lin ing the front of the shop at 4500 Manson Avenue. Customers will find Milwaukee‑branded elec tric units that are quieter, lighter and, according to Jantz, almost foolproof.
“A renter shouldn’t have to be a small‑engine mechanic,” he says. “Electric eliminates the choke, the carb, the fuel mix, the fumes—pret
ty much every variable that used to cause headaches when someone threw a tool in the back of a pickup and drove across town.”
The electric shift is only one facet of a refresh that includes new de thatchers, aerators, rototillers and what Jantz calls “a weed eater on ste roids,” which is a walk‑behind string trimmer mounted on three wheels so users can tackle high grass with out wrestling a traditional trimmer.
For heavier work, the business has added the community’s only rental wood chipper and expanded its selection of excavators, plate compactors, scaffolding, concrete saws and cement mixers to support contractors and do‑it‑yourselfers.
While equipment quality often drives first‑time rentals, customer
service is what keeps people com ing back. Over the winter, Jantz ap pointed longtime parts specialist Matthew Nicol as rentals and parts manager, and hired Christy McGeer to share the phones and walk‑in traffic.
“Friendly staff make all the dif ference. Matthew and Christy treat the business like it’s theirs. They know the tools, they answer ques tions without judgment, and they’ll bend over backward to get you back on schedule.”
Nicol had years of parts experience at Lordco and held management positions in the industrial field. McGeer managed Ecossentials before coming to Two Wheel Tech. “We check every piece of equip ment before it leaves the yard,
demo it if the renter is unfamiliar, and give each customer a full 24 hours to use it. Whether you pick up at eight in the morning or four in the afternoon, it’s due back the same time the next day. That flex ibility matters when you’re trying to juggle work, weather and family.”
For longer projects, weekly rates are capped at four days, effective ly giving renters three days free. Seniors receive a standing 10 per cent discount.
Jantz wants homeowners to con sider the value of renting, especial ly when a task only arises once or twice a year.
“Take an electric pole saw. Buying one might run $500 or $600. You can rent ours for $75. Even if you prune every spring, it’ll be a decade
before you break even, and by then I’ll have cycled through several newer, better models.”
As May gives way to June, activity spikes around dethatching, aerat ing and the first major lawn cuts of the year. Jantz advises booking those items a few days in advance, but notes that multiple units are available to avoid bottlenecks. He also urges customers to think ahead to midsummer projects such as fence‑line clearing or concrete patio repairs, when brush cutters, concrete saws and plate tampers will be at a premium.
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Customers can browse equip ment in person, scroll through Economy’s Facebook updates, or call the shop at 604.485.2707. Jantz insists no question is too small.
Salmon society continues upgrading work
Several projects involve improving capacity of fishrearing organization
PAUL GALINSKI reporter@prpeak.com
Powell River Salmon Society has been busy, with major upgrades at the Lang Creek salmon facility, and an incredibly ambitious coho adipose fin clipping exercise.
Salmon society hatchery manager Shane Dobler said there has been strong community support for the society of late.
“We have a Powell River Community Forest project out at Lang Bay, with an addition to our building and a complete re-roofing,” said Dobler. “We have enlarged the parking lot and relocated plants to Brooks Secondary School. We’re also ecstatic about the clipping project at the mill hatchery, with 150 volunteers, and one in particular – Terry Peters – who organized the whole thing.”
Dobler said the parking lot revamp became necessary because of the increased traffic at the Lang Creek site. He said the project will allow for school buses to get into the parking lot. Prior to the project, buses that brought students to events such as the annual salmon expo were unloading by the highway.
As a result of the revamp, some plants that had been placed by passionate volunteers had to be relocated. Dobler said an enthusiastic group was found at Brooks Secondary School and the contractor donated his services to help relocate the plants in a safe and effective manner.
“It makes a significant amount of more room for us to facilitate volunteers who arrive on site before
schools even show up,” said Dobler.
Dobler said he wanted to mention contractor Shaun Gloslee. A generous donation of $10,000 was made to the salmon society foundation to support the careful excavation and relocation of plants from the Lang Bay site, according to Dobler.
“This effort involved transporting the plants to Brooks with the assistance of volunteers,” said Dobler.
“This donation also helped cover costs associated with trucking soil to Brooks, materials for constructing a parking lot and retaining wall, and necessary machine time for the reconfiguration of the property.
“Additionally, Pacific Salmon Foundation contributed $8,000 toward the plant relocation project and property reconfiguration project, further supporting the environmental and infrastructural goals of this initiative.”
Dobler said the salmon foundation contributes to the salmon society every year and the donations are important.
“We’re working with the same funds from the federal government as we received in 1982, so the work of the foundation is the engine to our car for the future,” said Dobler.
As for the building revamp at Alex Dobler Salmon Centre, the roof is being replaced, with a water membrane being placed before the new roof is put on. There is also a building extension so activities such as board meetings and fundraising activities can be facilitated. Money for the project came from Powell River Community Forest.
As for the coho clipping project, Dobler said Peters put together a program with the goal of clipping up to 300,000 fish. Peters organized 150 people to participate in the three-week project.
“Terry has put in a tremendous number of hours to organize the
Shane Dobler [left] received a $10,000 cheque from Shaun Gloslee [right], with Peter Giroday, which supported the careful excavation and relocation of plants from the Lang Creek salmon centre site for the enlargement of the parking lot. This is one of several projects that have been undertaken by the salmon society in recent weeks. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
project, and he is the only person to stand down there at the hatchery every single day, where other people are signing up for shifts,” said Dobler. “All day, he’s helping, training people who are showing up. He’s taken clipping to a whole new level, and in addition to the fish being clipped, the benefit to the salmon society is there are a bunch of new people participating in our activities.
“It’s helping grow our membership, will increase traffic to our Lang Bay facility, and only make our group stronger.”
The clipping of the adipose fins from the coho means anglers will be able to retain the hatchery fish. Coho caught with their adipose fins intact have to be returned to the ocean.
Peters said he has been a volunteer with the salmon society for years. He is newly retired and had questions about the coho clipping, offering to give a hand to the process. He said he knew that only coho with the adipose fin clipped could be retained by anglers.
Last year, about 60,000 Lang Bay
coho were clipped. Peters thought that number could be increased, so he approached Powell River Rod and Gun Club, which responded enthusiastically. The project just expanded from there. Peters said Fisheries and Oceans Canada was approached for support, and approaches were made to local media to encourage people to volunteer for the project.
“People believe in this society, like I very much do,” said Peters. “Friends started telling friends and it just snowballed from there. We’ve even got people from outside of the community volunteering.”
People can also support Powell River Salmon Society through the salmon preservation foundation. Dobler said donations go directly toward helping pay for operations.
“The fish we’ve clipped couldn’t have been clipped if we couldn’t feed them,” said Dobler. “Annually, we fundraise more than we are provided through our Fisheries and Oceans Canada agreement.”
Donors can get more information by going to salmonpreservation.org.
Above average
Updated results from Elections Canada for the North Island-Powell River riding show that 80,813 of 109,060 registered electors, or 74.1 per cent, cast a ballot in the recent federal election, above the national average. The total does not include electors who registered on election day.
Votes were cast for the following candidates: MP-elect Aaron Gunn (Conservative Party of Canada), 31,356; Tanille Johnston (NDP), 26,357; Jennifer Lash (Liberal Party of Canada), 21,045; Jessica Wegg (Green Party of Canada), 1,558; Paul Macknight (People’s Party of Canada), 341; and Glen Staples (Independent), 156.
According to Elections Canada, more than 19.5 million Canadians cast a ballot, which translates into a voter turnout rate of about 68.65 per cent.
Seasonal service
Upcoming service changes in the Powell River Transit System will result in improvements for routes 1, 2 and 3, according to BC Transit. Seasonal adjustments will come into effect on May 17 and include: Better on-time performance; increased late night service from Monday to Thursday; increased evening service on weekends; increased Saturday service to Tla’amin Nation consistent with weekday service; and improved trip time schedules on Route 2 for passengers connecting to Westview Ferry Terminal.
IMPORTANT DONATION: Powell River Salmon Society hatchery manager
Council approves development permit
Reduced setbacks okayed for Courtenay Street property
PAUL GALINSKI reporter@prpeak.com
City of Powell River Council has approved issuance of a development variance permit to allow for a three-lot subdivision on Courtenay Street.
At a meeting last month, city director of planning services Jason Gow outlined an application for a property at 6931 Courtenay Street, where the owner wants to build two single detached residential homes in addition to an existing residence. The development variance
permit is to alter the setbacks in the CD4 zone to facilitate subdivision of the property.
Gow said the permit application was to relax the lot dimensions and building setback requirements to facilitate the three-lot subdivision. He said public notice of the development variance permit had been given and council would be considering at the meeting whether to grant the permit.
“This is a corner lot and also has frontage along Michigan Avenue; it is a long and narrow lot,” said Gow. “Following the successful rezoning of this property to the CD4 zone in 2022, the owner has now applied to subdivide the parcel into three lots. To achieve this subdivision as proposed, the
relaxation to the minimum lot depth rear and side setback requirements must be granted by council.”
Gow said staff have determined the proposed reduction from minimum lot dimensions and building setbacks are modest in nature and would enable residential infill development that is in keeping with the intention of the CD4 zone, as well the sustainable official community plan, as it relates to neighbourhood growth.
“The recommendation from staff is that this development variance permit application be approved,” added Gow.
Councillor Rob Southcott said his memory tells him that there is precedent for this kind of variance. He asked if Gow could comment
on that.
Gow said he believes there have been similar setback requests in the past, more to do with rear-yard setbacks, where sometimes, smaller lots make it a little more complicated to build a more standard-sized house.
“In this case, the applicant is interested in not only having a reduced rear setback, but also, building on a reduced lot in terms of depth,” said Gow. “In our community, we are seeing opportunities for infill and there are lots such as this that have quite a bit of vacant land. Developers are looking for unique solutions.
“This is one where it is worth pointing out that the minimum area associated with the parcel will still be met. That minimum is 300
RELAXING DIMENSIONS: City of Powell River Council approved a development variance permit for a property at 6931 Courtenay Street that is planned to become a three-lot subdivision. PAUL GALINSKI PHOTO
square metres and the lots are well over that 300 square metres. It will be a little wider than some of our typical small lots we’ve seen, for instance, in Edgehill.”
Councillor Cindy Elliott asked if any feedback had been received related to the notice given about the variance, and whether the subdivision meets safety standards.
Gow said the building code will be met in terms of fire separation. He said there had been one phone call related to the proposed project and planning staff
spoke to that person and helped them understand the application. There have been no written comments to the public notice.
Southcott said the recommendation was exactly what the CD4 zone was designed for.
“It’s a perfect example of where it best applies in the central core of our community,” said Southcott. “This kind of development affords greater tax revenue and we are interested in that.”
Council voted unanimously in favour of the development variance permit.
More Lasqueti land conserved
Mystic Ridge will be combined with
other new and recent protections
TANYA HILL thill@prpeak.com
Lasqueti Island is seemingly an orphan among the Gulf Islands. The accessible-by-foot-passengerferry-only outpost with approximately 425 permanent residents is part of qathet Regional District (Area E).
Recently, two new properties were added to a conservation area, according to a BC Parks Foundation media release on April 23.
The eight-kilometre wide and 22-kilometre long off-grid island is tucked in just southwest of Texada Island. The new ecosystem protections are considered by the foundation to be one of the largest land-based conservation areas on the Gulf Islands.
In total, five areas now create a contiguous mature coastal Douglas-fir forest and coastline, with wetlands, rocky bluffs and other habitats.
"As our region’s population grows, these endangered ecosystems are increasingly important for the long-term protection of numerous species at risk," stated Ken Lertzman, professor emeritus of forestry at Simon Fraser University and director of the Lasqueti Island Nature Conservancy, in the release.
The acquisition of the land, which locals call Mystic Ridge, was done through a local crowdfunding initiative and major donor donations.
BC Parks Foundation was able to purchase two parcels of land to add to an existing conservation area to form 568 acres in total.
Lasqueti locals Philippe and Alysha Taillefer bought the property because they didn’t want it to be logged or developed. Now, through a partnership with BC Parks Foundation involving a partial donation, their vision has
become reality, according to the release. Mystic Ridge will be combined with other new and recent protections to form one of the largest land-based conservation areas on the Gulf Islands.
"We’re thrilled to put the beautiful land of Mystic Ridge into conservation," stated Philippe. "It’s best for nature. It’s best for the community. It’s best for the people who will be here after we’re gone."
Just south of Mystic Ridge lives Wayne Bright, a Lasqueti resident of more than three decades. His 84-acre property has Douglas-fir and cedar forests, camas-covered hilltops, mossy bluffs and ponds he dug himself. According to the release, Bright has planted more than 3,300 trees and raised close to a million salmon.
The property is also home to a monumental yew tree. Yews are the slowest-growing tree on the Pacific coast, so a tree this large is likely to be hundreds of years old.
"This tree has been here a long, long time, and allowing it to con-
tinue to stand means I get to leave the world a little bit better than I found it," stated Bright. "My goal was to leave more biomass, more biodiversity, more life, for the future."
Mystic Ridge and now Bright's conservation vision is adjacent to and builds on a recent partial land donation called Young Point by another family, the Buttjes. BC Parks Foundation worked with them, and a local crowdfunding campaign, to protect five-kilometres of waterfront adjacent to Squitty Bay Provincial Park.
LAND ADDED: Young Point [above] on Lasqueti Island was a recent partial land donation. BC Parks Foundation worked with a local family, and did a local crowdfunding campaign, to protect five kilometres of waterfront adjacent to Squitty Bay Provincial Park. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Deserving day
From the moment a child is born, a mother becomes an anchor, offering wisdom, safety and lessons their offspring will carry with them forever, and eventually pass down to their own children.
Mothers juggle careers, manage households, provide emotional support and sacrifice personal ambitions to ensure the well-being of their families. Sunday, May 11, is an opportunity to reflect on that quiet power and give it the attention it deserves.
Mother’s Day should also be a reminder to support policies that empower mothers (accessible child care, affordable health care and workplace flexibility) and advocate for the women who do so much for us with little recognition. Moms will always be years ahead of their children in experience and knowledge. That resource is well worth nourishing, protecting and remembering.
Every second Sunday in May, we pause to honour the women in our lives who support us unconditionally. Beyond the cards and flowers, it’s about recognizing the strength and love that define motherhood, including roles as career consultant, caregiver, cook, life coach, personal driver, relationship adviser, sibling arbitrator, teacher and home-based therapist.
While family gatherings on Mother’s Day are joyous occasions, the day can be a painful reminder for people who have lost their maternal parent, or wish they could be a mother. A compassionate celebration means acknowledging those experiences, too.
Mother’s Day only comes around once per year. What are you doing for, or in honour of, your mom this weekend?
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Land link
Once again, the incompetence of BC Ferries and our current provincial government was demonstrated on Good Friday at the Horseshoe Bay Ferry Terminal [“FACs will not go quietly into the night,” May 1]. Why do neither our provincial or federal elected representatives not champion the need for a fixed link to the Sunshine Coast?
The pathetic waste of money on ferries to the Sunshine Coast is a joke when the volume cannot be accommodated in Horseshoe Bay. Horseshoe Bay should only serve Vancouver Island and Bowen
Island and a fixed link to the Sunshine Coast is in everyone’s best interest.
The government study of road and bridge access to the Sunshine Coast and Powell River showed that a bridge link with a toll, that would be less than ferry fares, had a cost benefit to the area. It would be a huge benefit to families and businesses on the Sunshine Coast.
Children could grow up and work on the Sunshine Coast rather than leaving to find work elsewhere.
Businesses would prosper and make life on the Sunshine Coast better for everyone. It would also take the development pressure off
the Fraser Valley and allow it to be kept for growing food and animals. We need a forward-looking government and elected officials on the Sunshine Coast who will support a better future for everyone.
Brian Hulme Sechelt
Prioritize passengers
I was fortunately not directly affected by the Easter weekend’s ferry fiasco but ferry service is nevertheless on my mind [“FACs will not go quietly into the night,” May 1].
Maybe it’s time for BC Ferries,
us and our governments, to start thinking about the future and focus on passenger transportation rather than on increasing numbers of vehicles to clog our highway and make our lives miserable.
I invite you to imagine a fleet of foot-passenger ferries that would travel between Horseshoe Bay and Langdale linked on each side to efficient public transportation systems. The Sunshine Coast side could include strategically located “Park and Rides” and some type of EVO-type electric car rental system at Langdale for visitors who absolutely need a car.
The vehicle ferry service could
then focus on commercial transport and a reliable priority service for full-time residents.
This may seem “pie in the sky” to some but I am certain there are designers who could help. A new highway or bridge are just ways to accommodate more cars and we need something better.
In the meantime, BC Ferries should be obliged to come up with a priority system for full-time residents. If they can’t figure it out, hire one of those transportation system experts. It can’t be rocket science.
Yvonne Mounsey Roberts Creek
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FACILITY EXPANSION:
Miklat recovery program is seeking funding from qathet Regional Hospital District to help cover cost overruns at its treatment centre on Arbutus Street in Townsite. The hospital board decided to seek a legal opinion into whether the facility qualifies as a healthcare facility that might be eligible for funding.
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Hospital board seeks legal opinion
Miklat recovery program requests funding for treatment centre for cost
overruns
PAUL GALINSKI reporter@prpeak.com
qathet Regional Hospital District will direct staff to seek a legal opinion about whether or not costs associated with the expansion of the building located at 5907 Arbutus Street, by the Miklat Recovery Program, would be eligible for funding under the Hospital District Act
At the April 28 hospital district board meeting, directors were presented with a recommendation that they respectfully deny funding to Miklat toward budget cost overages associated with expansion of the residential treatment facility.
Electoral Area D director Sandy McCormick, however, recommended the legal opinion. She said she understands the dilemma, and that regional district staff can’t move forward until they can be assured the Miklat facility is a bona fide health facility. She said she also understands Miklat has gone into debt to accommo-
date a very needed facility in this region.
“If it wasn’t so badly needed, I might take a different stance,” said McCormick. “We should at least make the effort to look into it and find out the legal opinion about whether it is a health facility or not. If it isn’t, clearly, that is the end of the discussion, because staff can’t move forward. However, if it is, then it compels us to reconsider this item.”
According to a staff report, representatives of Miklat attended the March 25 hospital board meeting with a request for additional funding to complete a 12-bed expansion project. Miklat is facing a $553,250 funding shortfall. During renovation of the building, Miklat removed and remediated asbestos, and there were other unexpected construction challenges that pushed the project over budget.
Electoral Area E director Andrew Fall said Miklat’s understanding is that it is a health facility but the board can’t make that determination.
“Either we hear from the ministry of health, or we get a legal opinion,” said Fall. “The question I have is whether there is any idea of how much this might cost, and do we have sufficient funds in the budget?”
qRD general manager of financial administration Linda Greenan said there was no estimate of the cost of a legal opinion but there were some funds in the legal budget for the hospital district. She said she believed it would be covered.
Electoral Area B director and hospital board chair Mark Gisborne said mental health and addictions services are lacking across the province.
“I’m in favour of this legal opinion request,” said Gisborne. “Looking at this particular funding request, I believe the provincial government has provided $300,000, and Miklat is requesting about $500,000. So, whenever the legal opinion comes back, I hope the provincial government will step up and provide the appropriate funding because [Powell River] Community Forest has already offered up funds. I’m in favour of this motion and I thank director McCormick for moving it.” Fall said he was unsure why Vancouver Coastal Health could not tell the hospital board if Miklat is a health facility.
McCormick said she agreed with Fall’s point and the lack of clarity is a concern to the hospital district. The motion for a legal opinion carried.
Mother’s day crafts mom will cherish
Many mothers will attest that few things are better than a little rest and pampering on Mother’s Day. And when it comes to gifts, homemade items are among the most heartfelt.
Although schools and day care centres may take the lead and guide children through Mother’s Day crafts, parents and caregivers looking to encourage kids to make crafts at home can explore these ideas that can turn into wonderful gifts or decorative items for mom.
Floral votive holders
Kids can create special candle holders that they customize with pressed or paper flowers. New jars can be purchased from a craft store or empty jars at home can be repurposed. Using Mod Podge or another durable adhesive, children can attach dried, pressed flowers to the outside of the jar by painting the adhesive over the flowers; otherwise, paper flowers cut out from tissue paper or construction paper can be used. Once dry, attach a piece of decorative twine, yarn or ribbon around the mouth of the jar. Place a tealight can-
dle inside for Mom to enjoy.
Writing pen bouquet
Why not give Mom something that is both beautiful and functional this Mother’s Day? Children will have fun making flower pen bouquets. All it takes are a few inexpensive disposable pens, floral tape and artificial flowers. Place an artificial flower stem alongside the pen. It should be short enough that it will not impede writing, so cut if necessary. The petals of the flower should be up at the non-writing end.
Starting at the non-writing end of the pen, begin to wrap floral tape snugly around the stem and pen to just before the tip of the writing end. It is better to use too much floral tape than not enough. Repeat the process for as many pen flowers as you’d like to make, then offer as a gift in a vase.
Jewellery dish
Mom can keep her favourite pieces of jewellery safe with a heartfelt clay jewellery dish. It’s easy to make with only a few materials. Using airdry clay and a heart-shaped cookie cutter, children can
roll out the clay and cut out the shape. Turn up the edges slightly to make a rim so that rings or earrings won’t fall out of the dish later on. Then kids can press decorative items, such as beads, small seashells, sequins, or faux gems, into the clay. The jewellery dish is beautiful as-is, or it can be painted after dry.
Faux-stained glass
This project mixes paint with glue to create a stained glass effect. The colours can be painted on any acrylic surface, whether it’s a flat, plastic photo protector in a picture frame or clear, plastic cosmetic bottles. When the light hits the items, it will produce a prismatic effect just like the real stained glass. Take painter’s tape and mark off a desired design, such as writing “I Love Mom.” Using separate small containers (an empty foam egg carton would work well), add a little bit of clear school glue and a few drops of desired colours or acrylic paint. Paint the different colours as they pertain to the design or pattern.
The glue and paint should dry quickly and extra coats can be applied depending on how intense you want the colour to be. Once the
stained glass is dry, peel off the painter’s tape and gift. Kids can get busy crafting gifts that show Mom just how much she’s loved and appreciated.
Bobcats released after rewilding
middle of a logging road, according to Prior.
der their exceptional care and rewilding efforts.
cats. Northern Lights is one of them.
TANYA HILL thill@prpeak.com
After 10 months of rehabilitation and rewilding at Northern Lights Wildlife Society in Smithers, BC, two sister bobcats were returned home to the forests of qathet last month.
Powell River Orphaned Wildlife Society (PROWLS) founder Merrilee Prior told the Peak that the pair were discovered as orphaned kittens last July on Duck Lake Road, Branch 3.
A local resident called PROWLS after finding them with their dead sibling in the
However, with the help of more than a few caring people, including a pilot named Chris Hansen, the two wild cats were flown from qathet to Victoria; a Pacific Coastal Airlines crew then flew them from Victoria to Prince George, where volunteers from Northern Lights Wildlife Society picked them up and drove them to their facility in Smithers.
"The bobcats travelled by air, land and sea, eventually coming full circle back to Powell River," said Prior. "This was the result of the kindness, and donation of time, and service from so many."
Prior said she gives all the credit to Peter and Angelika Langen, co-founders of Northern Lights, where the sisters spent 10 months un-
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"It was always the goal to release them back in their home region, when Northern Lights determined they were release ready," said Prior. "Angelika taught them how to hunt, and she got them winterized; they had no interest in people."
Prior said Angelika and Peter took it upon themselves to drive the siblings from Smithers to Prince Rupert, then spent 16 hours on BC Ferries sailing from Prince Rupert to Port Hardy at the north end of Vancouver Island. The couple then drove the bobcats to Comox, took another ferry “and presto, they were here."
"They're very wild, and when we opened the doors, they took off," added Prior.
Only two facilities are allowed to rehabilitate bob-
"I'm sure they have a chance; Angelika makes sure they have a chance," said Prior. "She has to see them hunting different kinds of prey right before she'll release them."
Prior added that Angelika and the Northern Lights team have experience rehabilitating black bears, grizzly bears and moose back into the wild.
"She released over 80 bears last year," said Prior. "They're usually orphans."
Prior and the PROWLS team doesn't usually reveal where animals are being released due to folks wanting to hunt them.
"There are lots of people out there who want to kill a bobcat," added Prior.
In a social media post Prior stated: "Thank you,
Angelika, Peter, and all the volunteers and staff at Northern Lights, we humbly and sincerely thank you from PROWLS and all our supporters. They were born free and now they are back free in the beautiful wilderness of their home; [it’s a]
wonderful outcome."
Ken and Kathie Pritchard took photos of the bobcat release and staff at PROWLS took a video.
To watch a video of the bobcat release, go to Powell River Orphaned Wildlife Society Facebook page.
SISTER CATS: Powell River Orphaned Wildlife Society rescued two young bobcats near Duck Lake last year. The rehabilitated cats were recently released back into the forest after spending 10 months at Northern Lights Wildlife Society in Smithers. PROWLS TEAM PHOTO
Gardens await visitors
Hosts busy preparing for annual perusal of flowers, plants and landscaping
TANYA HILL
thill@prpeak.com
The much anticipated Powell River Garden Tour 2025 will take place this year on Sunday, June 8, and will feature seven gardens for folks to peruse and admire; many of them are south of town.
Well-known horticulturist and qathet community member Diana Wood will once again open up her backyard oasis on Westview Avenue, which is now called Boxwood Cottage and Garden (formerly Boxwood Cottages and Boxwood Suites) for tour participants to: relax under a tree; listen to musical guests; and eat lunch at one of the many tables and spaces for visitors to gather.
Wood is a member of the Canadian Rose Society, and wants to bring attention to the organization, but also to highlight to the public how beautiful roses are.
"I really love roses," said Wood. "In May
roses aren't quite blooming yet, but in early June there will be some."
She has plenty of spots around Boxwood with a variety of rose bushes that will bloom at different times throughout the spring/ summer season.
Wood also encourages, just for fun, but not required, garden tour participants to dress in garden party attire, such as wide-brim hats, flowy light pants and dresses. She started organizing fundraising events like the garden tours more than two decades ago to raise money for a community garden project in Wildwood, which has since ceased to exist.
"Originally the garden tour wasn't just about opening up peoples’ gardens to the public, it was about fundraising for community projects and scholarships for those entering university," said Wood. "This property has always been a double-lot with two existing cottages, plus my home; my garden now spans two acres after clearing tons of blackberry bushes."
The space is regally decorated with ornamental flowers, well-designed rock walls, a walking bridge over a creek that flows through the property, gazebos and shady communal sitting areas. At the same time,
Live at the Max!
Boxwood doesn't feel overly precious and landscaped. In the food garden, bushy kale, bright green bok choy, garlic, herbs and plenty of other edibles fill every space available.
"Powell River Garden Club has about 200 members, but the garden tour is seperate from the club," said Wood. "It's funny because the hosts opening up their places on the tour are, of course, members of the garden club."
But, Wood said, "this is not the garden club or a workshop, although folks are encouraged to ask hosts questions, this is about flowers and plants in the landscaping and design."
She said her garden is in constant flux during the spring and summer, with flowers blooming at different times. She also constantly works on changing and improving the design of the space.
Hosts usually get a little frantic trying to get their gardens and homes ready for the tour.
"Some usually say at the beginning that the preparation for the tour is a lot of work, but later on they usually say they are glad, because it forced them to get work done that needed to be done," said Wood.
LOVE OF PLANTS: The 2025 Powell River Garden Tour is coming Sunday, June 8, and will feature seven gardens for folks to wander in this spring. Organizer Diana Wood [above] will host a lunch and musical guests in her backyard oasis called Boxwood Cottage and Garden. TANYA HILL PHOTO
Powell River Garden Tour starts at 9 am and lasts until 4 pm on June 8; tickets can be found at Springtime Garden Centre in Cranberry or Mother Nature in Westview. Tickets also come with a handy map, so participants can plan their route and selfguided-tour ahead of time, or wing it if they so please. Organizers encourage carpooling since parking is limited.
Jessica is an Alberta-based Cree who interweaves land, Indigenous identity, history, and language throughout her show. Her music is a blend of Indigenous, classical and ground-breaking original.
Maker-faire a hit with community
Artist demos and curious patrons filled art centre
TANYA HILL thill@prpeak.com
Artist Teresa HarwoodLynn organized the qathet region's first sustainable maker-fair and art market, called Renew Art Faire. The event, which took place on April 26 at qathet Art Centre (qAC), was a well attended, according to Harwood-Lynn event.
"It was a great success," said Harwood-Lynn. "We are already talking about another show next year including more of the community."
Participating artists displayed and demonstrated their upcycled, reclaimed and sustainable works, while curious patrons observed,
MAKER MARKET: Artist Trish Greenwood had her reused glass garden sculptures on display at the ReNew Art Faire, which took place at qathet Art Centre on Saturday, April 26. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
asked questions and got their creative juices flowing.
"Some people spent a good portion of the afternoon there talking to the makers," said Harwood-Lynn.
The artists were: Trish Greenwood, recycled glass garden totems; Jo Forrest, metal assemblage work; Anne Leaman, fibre artist; Cindy
Neufeld, mosaic artist; Jenny Stevens, rags to rugs; Kathleen Woodman Anderson, rags to bags; Laurel Dahill, reclaimed wood artist; qathet Flax to Linen; eunoia, slow fashion; Sandy McCormick, beach glass artist; Harwood-Lynn, scrap metal artist; and Annie Robinson, wild colour and land-based art.
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League faces new challenges
Kings general manager preparing for changing eligibility rules
PAUL GALINSKI reporter@prpeak.com
Even with changes in the British Columbia Hockey League (BCHL), such as college eligibility, and the planned migration of a team to the Western Hockey League (WHL), a Powell River Kings official sees the league as having strong potential.
In past, the route to college hockey was through leagues such as the BCHL, because major junior league players were not eligible to play college hockey. This past year, the NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association) permitted major junior players who wanted to play college hockey to be able to transition from the major junior teams.
“There’s nothing we can do about that,” said Kings head coach and general manager Steph Seeger. “The biggest thing that will probably change is in terms of age. We might get a little older and major junior might get a little younger.
“With that being said, I believe you’ll see a league [BCHL] that is still extremely competitive. We’ll still have a league that’s getting many commitments to play division one college hockey.”
for some of them, it didn’t, and maybe we will get to see them back again,” said Seeger. “If not, then best of luck to them.”
As for the migration of the Penticton franchise to the Western Hockey League (WHL), Seeger said it is his understanding that Penticton will keep its membership in the BCHL, which means there is potential for possible reallocation in the future. The Penticton Vees plan on joining the WHL for the 2025/2026 hockey season.
There has been a franchise application process initiated for a WHL team in Chilliwack to join the WHL in 2026/2027. This expansion would see the WHL grow to 24 teams, with 18 in Western Canada and six in the United States.
Seeger said Chilliwack is committed to playing in the BCHL next season.
“We and the league are still going to have players who are committed to playing college hockey and go on to school,” said Seeger.
“It’s going to look a little bit different and we’re all just going to have to get used to it. Sometimes, change happens, and it’s not always in your control. You have to make the most of it.
In terms of balancing his responsibilities as head coach and general manager for the Kings, Seeger said it is not a job for the faint of heart, and one has to love hockey.
“You really care about the kids you are working with and you have to have a really close-knit staff that can work together,” said Seeger. “It’s all about the time you put in. I’m no stranger to hard work or putting in the effort.
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Seeger said this past season, there were good 16-, 17- and 18-year-old players who wanted to take a shot at major junior hockey and they had to do what is best for them.
“For some of them, it worked out magically, and
“The BCHL is looking at how to keep things competitive and they’re doing a great job with that. There’s plenty of people in the league who know what they are doing and they have their business plan and hockey plan set in stone. It will change, but I’m not in those conversations. I just help out at home when I can, but the league is prepared for whatever could happen. We trust the BCHL is doing what is best for the league and we do what we can to make sure we take care of Powell River.”
“I view the future as an awesome challenge for how we can get us out of that situation we’re in in terms of standings. I have some ideas up my sleeve.”
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Seeger said last season, he jumped into his new responsibilities mid-season, and it wasn’t something he was expected to do.
“Now, I have the summer to get some more grounding and really dig my feet into certain strategies and things I want to do to make them part of my coaching portfolio,” said Seeger.
“If there is anything I could leave the fans and
supporters with, the Powell River Kings are here to stay. I’ve heard plenty of rumours otherwise, but we’re back for another year and that’s the biggest victory we can have, because I really do believe that Powell River needs a Junior A franchise. It’s something that is good for the community and obviously good for a group of 25 kids who come in every single year.”
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UNDERGOING CHANGES: Powell River Kings head coach and general manager Steph Seeger acknowledges changes to the British Columbia Hockey League are affecting the operations, but he believes a strong on-ice presence is very much part of the league’s future. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Four types of BPD
There was a time when bipolar disorder (BPD) was considered a more uncommon mental health issue, relegated mostly to the domain of psychiatrists who would prescribe medications that came with debilitating side effects.
The term for bipolar was manic-depressive, and most people envisioned a roller coaster of highs and lows that meant days without sleep in the manic state, and weeks or months of sleep in the depressive state. Now, as with many mental health issues, we have a better understanding of bipolar disorder, including the fact that there is more to BPD than we once thought.
There are four types of bipolar disorder with varying levels of severity. I have often heard individuals state “I am bipolar” without specifying their diagnosis.
A diagnosis of BPDI will include episodes of mania and depression but it is not necessary to experience episodes of depression to have a diagnosis of BPDI. The focus for diagnosis is severe manic episodes that last a minimum of seven days. If depression is present it lasts approximately two weeks.
A diagnosis of BPDII is characterized by long debilitating
LIVING WELL
By Deborah Joyce
episodes of depression. This can be more difficult to deal with, even considering that the mania is less severe and is described as hypomania. Both BPDI and II cannot be cured and they need to be managed with therapy and medication to improve quality of life.
A third type of BPD called cyclothymic disorder can be resolved with talk therapy and less potent medications due to less severe symptoms (hypomania and mild depression) that last for a two-year period. The fourth type of BPD is described in the DSM-5 as “unspecified” meaning that a diagnosis of either I or II does not meet the criteria but the individual is experiencing periods of abnormal mood elevation. The frequency of episodes of mania and depression can vary greatly. Some individu-
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als may have many episodes throughout their lives and others only rarely.
A further complication in diagnosing BPD is that it is very common to have co-occurring mental health issues such as anxiety, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), personality disorder, post traumatic stress disorder and substance abuse issues. These can be overlapping with BPD and that can interfere with a specific diagnosis. A thorough medical and mental health analysis is essential for diagnosis by a psychiatrist, although testing by a psychologist can provide relevant information for diagnosis.
Symptoms of BPD can include rapid mood swings, elevated happiness, racing thoughts, high energy, impulsivity and grandiosity, faulty judgement, distorted thinking and, at times, hallucinations and delusions. If you are concerned about your own state of mind or that of another, contact a mental health professional for assistance.
Deborah Joyce is a registered psychotherapist with a practice in Powell River and Comox Valley. Questions can be forwarded to her through the Peak. .
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John (Ian) MACKENZIE
Robin Lee Newman
Apr il 15, 1948 - Apr il 21, 2025
Apr il 15, 1948 - Apr il 21, 2025
Al passed away peacefully on a br ight spr ing mor ning, having been taken care of by the ER staff at Qathet General Hospital for his last 12 hours He leaves behind his hear tbroken par tner of 24 amazing years, Maureen MacLennan. He will be missed by his in-laws in Langley, BC and close fr iends in Powell River and out of town.
Al passed away peacefully on a br ight spr ing mor ning, having been taken care of by the ER staff at Qathet General Hospital for his last 12 hours He leaves behind his hear tbroken par tner of 24 amazing years, Maureen MacLennan. He will be missed by his in-laws in Langley, BC and close fr iends in Powell River and out of town
Al was bor n in Per th, Scotland, to Agnes and Patr ick “PJ” Kendr ick and had a sister, Gina, (who many PR residents will know as the Food Bank lady for years) The family moved to Canada around 1958 to Ocean Falls, then to Powell River a couple of years later Al attended school here to grade 12 and then star ted his long career at the mill He retired in 2002 as par t of a package and enjoyed a long retirement in his Cranberr y Lake front home with Maureen
Al was bor n in Per th, Scotland, to Agnes and Patr ick “PJ” Kendr ick and had a sister, Gina, (who many PR residents will know as the Food Bank lady for years) The family moved to Canada around 1958 to Ocean Falls, then to Powell River a couple of years later Al attended school here to grade 12 and then star ted his long career at the mill. He retired in 2002 as par t of a package and enjoyed a long retirement in his Cranberr y Lake front home with Maureen
Fun was the key phrase throughout our relationship, it included many travels to Lahaina, Maui and Las Vegas Al had a great sense of humour. He’d tell you a joke or a stor y with a t winkle in his eye, waiting for you to get the punchline He was a Toronto Maple Leafs fan since before the last win in 1967, He was a NY Yankees fan, attending a few ser ies with fr iends at the old Yankee Stadium, and the biggest sucker punch with the timing of his death was he didn’t live long enough to see the Liver pool FC lift the trophy this year
Fun was the key phrase throughout our relationship, it included many travels to Lahaina, Maui and Las Vegas Al had a great sense of humour He’d tell you a joke or a stor y with a t winkle in his eye, waiting for you to get the punchline He was a Toronto Maple Leafs fan since before the last win in 1967, He was a NY Yankees fan, attending a few ser ies with fr iends at the old Yankee Stadium, and the biggest sucker punch with the timing of his death was he didn’t live long enough to see the Liver pool FC lift the trophy this year.
We celebrated our bir thdays last week, and he had a great after noon seeing fr iends on Saturday, the 19th Life will never be the same without his awesome daily hugs, the laughter r inging through the house when we’d joke around, or when he’d break into song, serenading me with some old Scottish song I know there are a lot more stor ies about Al, and please feel free to tell me your memor ies of him.
We celebrated our bir thdays last week, and he had a great after noon seeing fr iends on Saturday, the 19th Life will never be the same without his awesome daily hugs, the laughter r inging through the house when we’d joke around, or when he’d break into song, serenading me with some old Scottish song I know there are a lot more stor ies about Al, and please feel free to tell me your memor ies of him
A Celebration of his life will be held later in the year, even though he repeated that I could probably hold his funeral in a phone booth He never realized how many people liked him
I love you, Al, “You’ll Never Walk Alone”
A Celebration of his life will be held later in the year, even though he repeated that I could probably hold his funeral in a phone booth He never realized how many people liked him
I love you, Al, “You’ll Never Walk Alone”
December 11, 1934 - Apr il 8, 2025
Ian MacKenzie, bor n in Toronto on December 11, 1934, died peacefully on Apr il 8, 2025 in Powell River, BC He is sur vived by his wife Paula Sampson, children John, Andrew, Douglas, T-Jay, Tor i, Samantha and seven grandchildren He was an adopted member of the Haida and Nisga’a Nations
He and Paula moved to Powell River from Terrace in 2009 They joined Blueberr y Commons Far m Cooperative as active members and were also involved in Climate Action Powell River and Fr iends of Louis Riel. Ian, retired after seven decades of ordained ministr y in the Anglican Church of Canada, enjoyed camping, golfing and fishing along the Sunshine Coast
A Dalhousie Universit y graduate, he received a divinit y degree at King’s College in Halifax, a master ’s at Union Theological Seminar y in New Yor k and an honourar y doctorate from Vancouver School of Theology
His ministr y was shaped entirely by Indigenous justice activism In the 1960s, after helping organize the Tr init y College Conference on the Canadian Indian, he was elected president of the Ontar io Indian Eskimo Association. He helped found the Indian Ecumenical Movement which laid the groundwor k for National Indigenous Peoples Day He wor ked for the Dene in the Nor thwest Terr itor ies and helped those for ming the Council of the Haida Nation He was a voting member of the Nisga’a Tr ibal Council for 21 years dur ing their treat y negotiations
In educational endeavors, Ian was a founding director of Rochdale College and the Nishnawbe Institute in Toronto, founding director of the Indigenous Studies Centre at Vancouver School of Theology and founding president of Wilp Wilxo’oskwhl Nisga’a, the Nisga’a Nation universit y college
Ian’s Memor ial Ser vice will be at St. David and St. Paul Anglican Church on May 13th at 1:30 PM In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the qathet General Hospital Foundation
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Robin Lee Newman this Febr uar y 2025 We ask that you remember him for the way he lived, and for the profound impact it had on the lives of those who had the pleasure of knowing him
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Robin Lee Newman this Febr uar y 2025 We ask that you remember him for the way he lived, and for the profound impact it had on the lives of those who had the pleasure of knowing him.
He is sur vived by his children Peter, David (and Melissa), Amanda (and Josh), and many nieces, nephews and other family members and fr iends He is predeceased by his parents, and his loving canine companion Peggy Sue
He is sur vived by his children Peter, David (and Melissa), Amanda (and Josh), and many nieces, nephews and other family members and fr iends He is predeceased by his parents, and his loving canine companion Peggy Sue.
Robin had many jobs through his lifetime Over the years he had mastered being a bus dr iver for BC Transit, computer programmer and IT manager for Canadian Air lines, ISMBC, and Telus
Robin had many jobs through his lifetime Over the years he had mastered being a bus dr iver for BC Transit, computer programmer and IT manager for Canadian Air lines, ISMBC, and Telus
It was not until he moved to Powell River where he finally felt he had found a communit y in which he belonged. In Powell River Robin continued his lifelong passion of woodwor king, fishing, and being outdoors in nature He was known for his lovely kitchen squirrels and hand-tur ned wooden bowls He found beaut y in usefulness and utilit y Robin found his people and happiness in Powell River and was grateful for the fr iendships he made, and the amazing neighbors that treated him like family
It was not until he moved to Powell River where he finally felt he had found a communit y in which he belonged. In Powell River Robin continued his lifelong passion of woodwor king, fishing, and being outdoors in nature He was known for his lovely kitchen squirrels and hand-tur ned wooden bowls. He found beaut y in usefulness and utilit y Robin found his people and happiness in Powell River and was grateful for the fr iendships he made, and the amazing neighbors that treated him like family
Robin is known for his strong will, unwaver ing deter mination, fondness of all animals, kindness and love for his fr iends and family He loved reading and watching anything science and science fiction related He was a tr ue music lover and spent much time listening to and shar ing music
Robin is known for his strong will, unwaver ing deter mination, fondness of all animals, kindness and love for his fr iends and family He loved reading and watching anything science and science fiction related He was a tr ue music lover and spent much time listening to and shar ing music
We would like to share his special thanks to the wonderful local Communit y, the doctors, nursing team, and the special attention given from his neighbors, local fr iends and some ver y special local homecare staff
We would like to share his special thanks to the wonderful local Communit y, the doctors, nursing team, and the special attention given from his neighbors, local fr iends and some ver y special local homecare staff
His depar ture leaves an unfillable void in our lives, yet we will find comfor t in the memor ies and ever lasting love we have shared He was a cool dad, and we will always love him His Celebration of life will be held at the Italian Hall in Wildwood, Powell River on Sat June 7th Please contact the family at: robinnewmanmemor ial@yahoo com for updates
His depar ture leaves an unfillable void in our lives, yet we will find comfor t in the memor ies and ever lasting love we have shared. He was a cool dad, and we will always love him His Celebration of life will be held at the Italian Hall in Wildwood, Powell River on Sat June 7th. Please contact the family at: robinnewmanmemor ial@yahoo com for
Alan Patr ick Kendr ick
Alan Patr ick Kendr ick
Robin Lee Newman
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Garr y Ronald Koivu
June 20, 1946 - Apr il 23, 2025
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With heavy hear ts we announce the peaceful passing of Garr y with his wife and daughters at his side after a lengthy battle with diabetes, liver cancer and leukemia
June 20, 1946 - Apr il 23, 2025
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heavy hear ts we announce the peaceful ng of Garr y with his wife and daughters at his after a lengthy battle with diabetes, liver r and leukemia.
Garr y is sur vived by his wife of 59 years, Mar y and daughters Karen Wick (John), and Chr istine Wilson (Maur ice) and brother Bill Chr istiansen (Joanne) He also leaves behind his adored 4 grandchildren Jesse Devito (Natasha), Madison Devito (Dale), Keenan Wilson, Leah Wilson (Mikey) and 2 great granddaughters Ar ya and Esra. He is also sur vived by many nieces and nephews
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is sur vived by his wife of 59 years, Mar y and ters Karen Wick (John), and Chr istine Wilson ce) and brother Bill Chr istiansen (Joanne). He eaves behind his adored 4 grandchildren Devito (Natasha), Madison Devito (Dale), n Wilson, Leah Wilson (Mikey) and 2 great daughters Ar ya and Esra. He is also sur vived ny nieces and nephews.
Garr y was bor n in Nanaimo and grew up in var ious locations on Vancouver Island before moving to Powell River with his mother and younger brother in the ear ly 1960s He wor ked as a steam engineer at the pulp mill, through all it’s numerous owners, until his retirement in 2001 Garr y enjoyed many hobbies, lear ning to skate as an adult so he could play hockey and was par t of the steamplant hockey league for many years His love for hockey extended to rarely missing a Kings game He also was an active dar t player for t wo Legion leagues For a number of years Garr y’s main passion was boating, first the Pear ly and then the Fr iendship He and Mar y spent summers going “up the Coast” as well as many hours fishing. He also enjoyed spending the month of July at Kent’s Beach in their trailer with all the extended family
Garr y loved being a grandfather and was always on the sidelines cheer ing them on whatever spor t they were playing His love of music and dancing lives on in the hear ts of both his daughters and grandchildren, He was an avid walker and until recently was to be found on the local trails with his four-legged companion "Reggie"
Special thanks go to Drs Morwood, May and Takhar, Foltz and Ma as well as the entire Home Health/Palliative care team There will be no funeral ser vice by request A gather ing will be held at the family home later in the summer.
“Death leaves a heartache no one can heal; love leaves a memory no one can steal ”
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the BC Cancer Societ y or Four Tides Hospice Societ y in Powell River
was bor n in Nanaimo and grew up in var ious ons on Vancouver Island before moving to l River with his mother and younger brother in r ly 1960s. He wor ked as a steam engineer at lp mill, through all it’s numerous owners, until etirement in 2001. Garr y enjoyed many es, lear ning to skate as an adult so he could ockey and was par t of the steamplant hockey e for many years. His love for hockey ded to rarely missing a Kings game. He also n active dar t player for t wo Legion leagues. number of years Garr y’s main passion was g, first the Pear ly and then the Fr iendship. He Mar y spent summers going “up the Coast” as as many hours fishing. He also enjoyed ing the month of July at Kent’s Beach in their with all the extended family.
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