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A man who robbed a private liquor store is going to jail and will also pay restitution. James Enright, 26, wore a mask and brandished a machete-like weapon when he robbed the Willow Point Liquor Store of cash and cigarettes on Feb. 27. Enright had recently arrived in Campbell River when he committed the heist. Mounties arrested him a few days later after identifying him through the video surveillance footage. A search of his residence also turned up some of the stolen items.

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Ever wonder where city councillors are when they go away on business? What hotels they stay in? Where they’re eating? Or how much public money they’re spending? Well, it’s possible that information may be publicly available in the near future. At Tuesday’s council meeting, Coun. Andy Adams served notice that at the May 27 council meeting he will put forth a motion asking city staff to look into making expense reports public. Adams took his cue from the B.C. government, which will post MLAs’ expense receipts on a public provincial government website starting this fall. “Following up on finance minister Mike De Jong’s initiative that all provincial politicians publish their expense receipts – including (for) food, travel and accommodations – online, I’ll be making a notice of motion for staff to investigate the city of Campbell River doing the same,” Adams said. An all-party committee voted last week to publish itemized MLA

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Rod Semkiw balances an egg on a spoon while all dressed up for the Red Shoe Shuffle – a men’s obstacle course team that entertained the crowds at the Royal LePage garage sale which raised more than $3,000 for the North Island Transition Society. The event was held in tandem with similar garage sales put on by Royal LePage businesses across Canada to raise money for women’s shelters. See page 22 for more photos.

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On Tuesday, in Campbell River provincial court, Enright pleaded guilty to robbery and wearing a disguise. He received a jail sentence totaling 411 days and was also ordered to pay restitution of $1,407.16. Enright will also pay a $400 victim fine surcharge and will be on probation for two years following his release. As part of the probation, Enright cannot be within two blocks of the Willow Point Liquor Store, is to have no contact with the clerk he robbed, cannot possess or drink alcohol, and cannot possess any weapons. He also agreed to enter counselling for substance abuse.

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lot of these and there’s locations where there’s residences and parks way closer to the drive-thrus than this is, so we don’t anticipate any problems at all with the distance we have.” Still, Coun. Claire Moglove said she didn’t want to see council end up in a situation similar to the pole peeler debacle two years ago. In that case, the pole peeling operation set up shop close to residential homes in the Gordon Road area and the noise from the peeler prompted several complaints and protests at city hall. “I think council has had some experience with the issue of noise,” Moglove said. “And of course I’m talking about the pole peeling plant. I want to be sure that noise isn’t a problem, and I appreciate the comments made by the applicant, but as a councillor I need to make sure that the residents who are in that area, whose bedrooms or living rooms are facing that building, I need to

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be more sure.” Coun. Andy Adams said he was confident a Tim Hortons civil report on noise levels from the drive-through speaker addressed the noise issue and that if not, staff and Tim Hortons could work together to resolve any remaining issues. Coun. Larry Samson suggested the city needs to do less nit-picking when it comes to new developments. “I find that when we start asking for these little things because we’re trying to be so careful and crossing the t’s and dotting all the i’s, it can be daunting for the developer,” Samson said. “I think Tim Hortons is not re-inventing anything here and they’ve had stores across Canada back on to residential and commercial (properties).” In the end, council approved the development permit for Tim Hortons which is expected to face the street, with a patio area out front and rear parking.

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Sing For Pure Joy! 3:00-4:30 p.m. Quadra Community Centre. All voices welcome. Mary: 250 285-3764. CoEd Touch Rugby 6:308pm. Southgate Middle School. For adults and teens ages 13+. All experience levels welcome!

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Seniors’ Centre Sportsplex 12:00 – 2:30pm Mexican Train, lunch, cards Community Centre 8:30 –11:30am. Line Dancing. For more: 250-914-4401.

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Taking Off Pounds Sensibly – TOPS BC #3671 1441 Ironwood Street Weigh-In 8:30 to 9:35 am Meeting 9:50 to 11:00am. Family Gym-Walking7yrs. 10:30-11:30am. Community Centre Gym. Drop in. Free. Family Place Drop In 8:30-11am Willow Pt. Neighbourhood(corner of Eardley & Larwood. AND Robron Cenre. 1-3pm. Free. Parent & Tots: Quadra Community Ctr, 9:30am12pm. Lost Families Found 7-9p.m. CR Genealogy Society Library hours. Help available. Maritime Museum. Janice: 250-2030585

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ians. At this point, he added, graduation ceremonies for secondary students are still a go, but those plans may change. If schools do close on a rotating basis, the B.C. Teachers’ Federation is required to provide the district with 48 hours notice. There’s also the possibility of a province-wide teachers strike. If that

occurs, 72 hours notice will be provided to the district. “Should the strike action continue into the summer, Summer School many also need to be cancelled,” wrote Longridge, who added that some courses would be available online. The teachers’ union and the province are attempting to work out a new contract, but appear

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and make too difficult for commercial trucks to make the turn onto the Petersen Road hill. But Atkinson’s suggestions were too late. Council already approved the $250,000 for lights and other improvements including sidewalks and turn lanes during budget planning in January. Coun. Claire Moglove wasn’t even sure why the topic was back on council’s agenda when the project has already been approved and city staff have the work ready

to go out to tender. The item had been added to the agenda by Mayor Walter Jakeway under “New Business.” “I’m confused as to why this is here on the agenda,” Moglove said. “There’s no request for action, so I’m not sure why we’re having a discussion in a vacuum.” Jakeway said the item was simply on the agenda as a follow-up to Atkinson’s comments and that it was an opportunity to either confirm or change the project. Coun. Ron Kerr said it

was time for council to move forward. “I suggest we move on,” Kerr said. “The train has long since passed. We’re not traffic designers and I think we shouldn’t be involved in this. “I think it’s one of the worst intersections in town. The conditions and lack of sidewalks in the area and in the whole Campbellton area is disgraceful, and especially in front of that particular property; I would say trucks and machines rule and I don’t think it’s appropriate.”

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Speak before the dam breaks A spike in domestic violence in B.C. this year is a stark reminder that more must be done to address the reasons why men focus their emotional disturbance on women they know. More often than not, it’s women We say: Call to who suffer at the hands of their male arms to act before partners in cases of domestic violence. There are certainly studies and case violence breaks files of why men become violent and their inappropriate actions towards out women and others. This isn’t an attempt to analyze what is going through someone’s mind when a relationship ends or life’s stresses become almost

unbearable. It’s a call to politicians, activists, health care professionals and law enforcement agencies to not just leap to the defence of victims after the fact, but to provide resources to anyone when they need help dealing with massive and unwelcome change — ideally before the dam breaks. It’s also a call to parents, family and friends to confront emotions and uncomfortable situations with their loved ones head-on and change attitudes about how men deal with it. This is not responding to violence with violence — it’s simply a request to be willing to talk about life with a

friend or partner instead of avoiding it, keeping it balled up inside and allowing it to fester. It’s about eliminating the concept of shame when to indulge in it is not appropriate for an individual or their social circles. It’s also about an individual being responsible for their reactions to any given situation, stressful or not. Only the individual can control how they react and if we want them to avoid violence, they need the tools in their lives to take a better path than the one that leads them to violence against another person. Everyone needs to speak up — if they feel threatened or if they are in crisis — men and women. – Black Press

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Filed for publication with the Mirror Dear Editor, I am forwarding a copy of a letter sent to the government, if and when a response is made I will forwarding that text to your good office. Dear Representatives; There are many regulatory issues concerning the costs of energy and many other non optional services in B.C. With this in mind I like to take issue with a few of them and request independent responses from both of your offices. Requests in the past have always led to redirects or finger pointing. I hope that format can be avoiding in this request. First of all the prices being charged at retail outlets in B.C. for gasoline are not logical when viewed in the marketing perspective. Today the lowest price for regular gasoline in B.C. is $1.30.9 a litre and that is usually at Costco in several different regions. The rest of B.C.’s retailers are charging amounts above the $1.39.9 mark. Gasoline is selling for $1.10.9 cents in Edmonton and reflects a more reasonable charge rate when you exclude the metro Vancouver region which is subject to a whole waft of addition transit taxes. Case in point, Grande Prairie Alberta is 80 miles from Dawson Creek with gas prices posted at $1.15 and $1.40 Continued on Pg. 9

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Fish farmers can take criticism, but not the B.S.

Paul Rudan No, really

Sunday dinner probably wasn’t sitting well in the stomachs of local fish farmers when they sat down to watch 60 Minutes. You never know how these things will go when you’re under the microscope of an American “newsmagazine” program. In a way it’s like taking a fresh salmon to a new friend’s home to be barbecued: Are they going to cook it to perfection on a cedar plank or will they skewer and burn it to an inedible crisp? I’m thinking that after the 60 Minutes course was served, it wasn’t unpalatable, but I doubt the fish farmers were asking for second helpings. They had every right to have that knot of nervousness before the program aired because fish farming is an important business to Campbell River and much of the North Island – and Americans are the biggest buyers of our farmed salmon.

If the CBS producers put a “positive spin” on finfish aquaculture, sales might go up, but if the industry is vilified, well, layoff notices may follow. The segment seemed balanced enough, but I doubt that Americans really know, or care, too much about where their salmon is coming from. What they want is fresh fish when they go out to their favourite restaurants and our local salmon farms can provide that product year-round. The industry has come a long way since I first started writing about fish farming in the late 1990s. Back then it was more a wild west show than the polished corporate structure of today. The majority of the changes have been for the better, but there will always be concern about siting fish farms along the migratory routes of wild salmon, the

spread of disease – back and forth – and the possible proliferation of sea lice. Fish farmers are rightly concerned about these things as well and have taken a variety of steps to mitigate negative effects. As well, the industry steps up like few others to address the criticisms launched in their direction. I’m not an advocate or critic of salmon farming, but one falsehood that keeps coming up is galling – the assertion that escaped farmed salmon are living in many island rivers and streams. The latest so-called study, “Occupancy dynamics of escaped farmed Atlantic salmon in Canadian Pacific coastal salmon streams: implications for sustained invasions,” suggests that fish farmers underestimate the number of escapees and these rogue salmon are living in local streams for multiple years.

I say B.S. I didn’t pay $39.95 to read the entire report, but the abstract makes it clear the data used for the study is far from reliable or accurate. It’s guesswork at best and it ignores the best evidence that Atlantic salmon don’t survive out here. In the early part of the 20th century millions of Atlantic salmon were introduced into many B.C. rivers in the hope of creating another viable wild salmon fishery. It never happened. Let me repeat: Never happened. If the researchers want to take another approach, they should visit my old stomping grounds along the Credit River in Mississauga. There, they’re trying to reintroduce native Atlantic salmon. It’s a real struggle because this species competes against introduced Pacific chinook and coho which thrive. Go figure.

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respectively. To show proof of price fixing the government must order wire taps to flesh out collusion. This was done in Ontario and several companies were found to be conspiring to price fix and were heavily fined. The government seems to have little interest in lowering fuel costs as the more retailers charge the more taxes are collected, talk about the fox guarding the henhouse. Secondly, BC Hydro’s budgetary shortfall and long term debt is in part created by the government itself. The government has for some time now been tapping into BC Hydro net revenues to supplement their own monetary needs, this is not what BC Hydro was set up for. If left to operate at arms length as originally intended BC Hydro would have enough cash to maintain low utility rates, provide maintenance of older facilities, finance its own projects and manage its own debt. The dispersal of key

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Thrifty Foods honours May as Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month Thrifty Foods in Campbell River, Comox and Courtenay are collecting donations at their tills during the month of May. Managers Doug Reiderer, Campbell River, Andy Carter, Courtenay and Jeff Ackinclose, Comox locations have joined together in supporting the fight against cystic fibrosis. Through their years of participation and support of the Rod Brind’Amour Cystic Fibrosis Golf Classic they have learned a great deal about cystic fibrosis

and the impact it has on the people who have it, their families and friends. “I recently met little two-and-a-half year old Maysa Milligan who is the poster child for our Thrifty Foods/ Cystic Fibrosis fund raiser – she is an adorable youngster and it breaks my heart to know how sick she has been,” Reiderer said. “I was really impressed when Maysa thanked me for helping her – she struggled with the words cystic fibrosis but gave it her best effort. Really it is me who should be

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and deep gratitude – for the doctors and nurses caring for her and for the friends, family and strangers who are giving so much to help find a cure – I am so grateful to Thrifty Foods for everything they are doing to help.” All funds raised from the donations you make at Thrifty Foods till go to Cystic Fibrosis Canada’s Campbell River/ Comox Valley chapter. They are used to fund

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R DanceXtreme’s talented dancers are hard at work preparing for their year-end performances at the Tidemark Theatre June 5, 6 and 7. Be Our Guest will feature dance styles ranging from hip hop to ballet, jazz, tap, lyrical and much more! Dancers will include members of the awardwining Showteam, the Prep Team, Fresh Groove and the recreational program, featuring every age range from young children to adults. Come see all the new and exciting routines that the studio’s recreational students have worked on this year, as well routines that the Showteam has been performing at topnotch competitions in B.C. and the U.S. The students would

love you to ‘be their guests!’ CR DanceXtreme is preparing for two separate year-end shows at the Tidemark. The Thursday, June 5 show at 7 p.m. and the Saturday, June 7 show at 3 p.m. will feature the studio’s recreational students, aged 12 and under, as well as the Showteam, Prep Team and Fresh Groove Hip Hop Team. The Friday and Saturday 7 p.m. shows, June 6 and 7, will feature recreational students aged 12 and up, and will also feature the Showteam, Prep Team and Fresh Groove Hip Hop Team. Tickets are selling extremely quickly! To purchase tickets, call the Tidemark Ticket Centre at 250-287-7465 or visit www.tidemarktheatre. com It’s been a great year

for CR DanceXtreme’s competitive students. Earlier this month, Showteam dancers competed at the Shine Dance Festival in North Vancouver, where they received the Studio Excellence Award for having the highest overall score out of the 24 participating studios. Dancer Emiko Koizumi was named ‘Most Promising Dancer - 12 and Under’, and the Showteam’s variety of solos and group numbers received numerous gold awards as well as many platinum awards. The Showteam also competed at the Peak Invitational Dance Competition in Burnaby in April, the Synergy Dance Competition and Convention in Maple Ridge in March and the Tremaine Dance Competition and Convention in Vancouver, Washing-

CR DanceXtreme’s young performers are finalizing their routines in time for year-end performances of their year-end show Be Our Guest.

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Ima Milliner find just the right hat for all their friends – Chief Maquinna, Captain Sam, and more. RainCoast is a unique musical theatre school here in Campbell River focusing on classic and family friendly Musical Theatre repertoire as the kids sing, act and dance their way through the year. For more, visit raincoastcreativeperformingarts.com

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Carihi cast brings Bonnie & Clyde to life Larissa MeLviLLe Carihi Mirror

“The best thing about the play is watching every piece come together,” says Rowan Milligan, a cast member of Carihi’s latest production. It’s that time of year again, when Carihi showcases their musical talents on stage and the residents from all over come to enjoy the show, and this year Carihi has chosen to take on Bonnie and Clyde. It will

be on the 21st to the 25th of May when the cast and crew put all of their hard work on the stage, with tickets only costing $12. Both cast and crew have put many hours into the wellbeing of this production, by either painting sets, working tech, and moving props on stage as crew, or learning lines and presenting on stage as an actor. No matter what the position, many students at Carihi love the environment of the theatre and enjoy the

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Is Campbell River Prepared for the Next Big Quake? Larissa MeLviLLe Carihi Mirror

It was the night of the 23rd of April that we were fitfully reminded that we may not be prepared if we were struck by a massive quake. What if the earthquake happened while students were at school? Have the schools taken the right precautions in order to safely asses all given situations in the event of a quake? Are the students prepared? Generally, from elementary through high school, students will undergo many tedious practices for earthquakes. The one thing

that every student knows to do is to hide under a desk, count to 60, and follow the rest of the class out into designated places out in the open. On the day of an earthquake drill, usually both the students and the teachers know when it’s going to happen, and can prepare for it. In a perfect world, an earthquake would happen as practiced in the classroom, but this is not a perfect world. “There are many things that I wouldn’t know what to do in, in an earthquake,” Says Madeline Howarth a Carihi student, “Classrooms only have posters that

say to go under our desk, count, then leave.” Since Vancouver Island has been expecting a big quake for a long time now, the people of Campbell River could perhaps be more prepared and informed about the steps needed in the case of an emergency. “I wouldn’t be prepared at home either, because we don’t have a kit, or an escape plan,” Howarth says “I think the schools are doing well enough, but some common information lacks. Generally students know the protocol for earthquakes and other emergencies,”

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Hundreds of Carihi students pledge to go tan-free your skin. Last week, the Tan-Free Grad Committee blitzed the school with information about skin cancer. They visited classrooms, Sirois shared her story, and they showed a moving video called Dear 16-Year-Old Me which features real people who battled skin cancer. The students set up an information table and asked all students, not just graduates, to pledge not to deliberately tan indoors or outdoors and to get to know their skin and watch it for changes. “The goal was to get 100 pledges,” Sirois said. “On the first day, we had 222.” At the end of the week, the students had collected 253 pledges and handed out hundreds of tattoos, bracelets, information packages and more. Students added paper hands to a banner saying ‘Tanning is Out.” Sirois said she is hoping that by telling others about her experience, her peers will choose to protect themselves this summer, and throughout

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says Gurleen Mann, another Carihi student, uncertain whether or not schools could handle an extreme situation. There are some places though, which has the information necessary for emergency preparedness. On the website for Campbell River, under public safety, they have included information on the best possible actions to take during an emergency situation. Perhaps it’s time to create a family safety plan and learn the right precautions to take during an earthquake, and take action before it’s too late.

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Looking back, Anderson’s discovered his “lust for learning” during his first visit to Calgary for a tour of the university’s Hotchkiss Brain Institute. He cites Dr. Ray Turner, Dr. Gerald Zamponi and Dr. Paul Beck among his mentors. “They really sold me on the idea that I could be this different critter,” says Anderson, who wants to combine research and patient care. “If I could take things from my lab to my patients…is that realistic? No. Can I be part of that? Yes.” Anderson’s research found two classes of ion channels that are essential for the cellular electrical function in the brain to work in concert, not independently as

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have signed a Partnership Agreement for the trails in the Snowden Demonstration Forest. This means that the RCCC will provide trail maintenance services and ensure the trails are safe to ride and MoTCA will ensure that the RCCC is included in any recreation decisions that may affect the Snowden Forest. Snowden is also the home of The Campbell River 50 km Trail Challenge. This annual event features some of the best trails we have to offer and is a test of any rider’s stamina, both physical and mental. Comprised of two loops, the actual loop length is 27km for a total of 54km.

Pump House The Pump House Trail was the first true mountain biker’s area in Campbell River, built by riders for riders. Suitable for the beginner with a little experience, yet with some challenging sections for the more seasoned rider.

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turing both road cycling and mountain biking. The purpose of the club is to promote bicycling as well as encourage and facilitate touring, races, bicycle outings, and all forms of recreational bicycling activities. The club hosts group rides, trail days, organized rides to other communities, and good times for all. The River City Cycling Club has a unique working relationship with BC Parks land managers and works directly with them for mutual stewardship and maintenance goals of the existing trails that exist in the parks area.

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In Campbell River we have three main riding areas, Snowden, Pump House and The Beaver Lodge, and a couple of lesser used areas, Menzies Mt., McIvor Lake and Woods Creek. There are numerous other areas of trails, however most are not bike friendly, either because of terrain or use restrictions. We are fortunate that our trails remain snow free most years except for a couple of weeks mid-winter. In the summer there can be a shortage of water for our four legged riding partners.

This is our largest area with over 100 kms of trails. This is a cross country and all-mountain area, well suited to 5” travel bikes. Although Snowden Forest trail difficulties range from Green Circle to Black Diamond, these trails are not well suited to the absolute beginner rider, as most of the trails are challenging with technical features. The trails traverse a variety of terrain, from dense forest to open rock bluff with incredible views. Unique to this area is the almost total absence of roads. Most of the trails are signed and marked for the preferred direction of travel, although most can be ridden in the reverse direction by a strong climber. The trails of the Snowden Forest are designated for non-motorized use, so leave the quads at home.

Trails are in forest and on open rock bluff, the entire area is within Elk Falls Provincial Park and the trails are recognized by Parks for bike use. A competent rider with a knowledge of these trails could cover them all in a couple hours easily.

The Beaver Lodge Quite flat and with many of the “trails” built on very old rail grades, this is the area most suitable for the family or complete beginner. A strong rider with area knowledge can ride everything “the Beav” has to offer in a little over an hour. There are a few hidden gems in the “Beav” with technical features that will challenge most riders.

Pick up your copy Riders meet at the logging bridge over the Campbell River (lights mandatory September – April). Show up at the bridge and head out for a ride with some locals.

RCCC BEGINNER RIDES Second Tuesday of each month (May–Sept) Remember to bring refreshments and anything you would like to cook over the fire afterward.

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Riding on the Wet Coast

If you have to ride during periods of sustained precipitation, choose trails that are rocky and well drained. The Pumphouse trails are well suited to wet conditions and are underrated for their fun factor. Check them out if you haven’t been in there in a while. Enjoy the

It is not uncommon to see deer, elk, bear and occasionally a cougar in any of our riding areas. Please be respectful of the inhabitants and carry out any litter. Also be aware that in most of the Snowden and on Menzies Mountain, help is many hours away in the event of serious injury. In the event of an unrepairable mechanical, the walk out can take

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Other Areas McIvor Lake/Skidmarks. This area comprises mostly intermediate trails. Woods Creek has a small network of fairly easy trails with little elevation gain. Woodsman’s Wilderness Trails on Menzies Mountain are Campbell River’s newest and most remote riding area that contrasts the mountain’s rugged “working forest” character with its pristine subalpine meadows, mountain views and exhilarating descents on the way down. If you are pedaling up, expect a long, steep and rough access road climb of an hour and half to the start of the trail. The descent is a long XC and technical DH trail from the end of the road access back to the starting point, with some optional but highly recommended trails in the lower elevations, such as Fauxhawk. The trails vary in difficulty throughout the descent, but riders should be very comfortable with technically difficult DH trails before attempting to ride this remote area. Many riders take over five hours to complete the round trip, however a seasoned rider can complete a loop in half that time. Woodsman Wilderness Trails are not maintained by the River City Cycle Club. Trail conditions (including snowpack) and hazards will vary with the season. Ride within your limits and at your own risk! (Note: Mohawk will NOT appeal to any but the most skilled and risk tolerant riders.)

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Anderson’s unique undergrad background in electrical engineering and bio-science gave him a fresh perspective. “And he finds a way to bring everyone around him to a new level.” That passion is infectious. Anderson’s professors say he brings the same enthusiasm to the lab, to patient care and when he is in a classroom setting. He once did a talk discussing weird bugs that create toxins to kill other animals and related it to the possibilities this may open up for patient treatment. “He’s a guy who can come up with really creative ways to look at things,” says Beck, director of the Leaders in Medicine program. “He asks questions that the average person doesn’t ask. He thinks the way an average person doesn’t think. “He works really hard. I expect he will be the one to come up with something groundbreaking.” Even Anderson’s hobbies become high level. Bugs, boards and a band In high school, he focused on becoming a professional This week’s eek’s feature:

skateboarder. At 23, he picked up a guitar and learned to play as a stress outlet, a pastime that morphed into a second career as a musician/songwriter. Four albums later, his band Heart Failure Research Unit is filled with professors and doctors from the University of Calgary. In July, Anderson begins a five-year residency program in neurology at the University of Alberta Hospital in Edmonton. There, he will work with people recovering from strokes and brain injuries, as well as those suffering with disorders such as Parkinson’s disease and multiple sclerosis. He’s hoping patient care leads to the “aha” moment of “I want to fix THAT!” that will focus his research dreams. While many would be thrilled to leave school after 14 years of postsecondary education, Anderson’s excitement for learning hasn’t waned. “I’d recommend everyone do the same thing if you can,” he says. “You want to learn what you love. Find what turns your crank.” Judy Monchuk is a writer for the the University of Calgary magazine UToday.

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Campbell River

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2014

Blair McLean took his grandson Owen salmon ﬁshing on April 29. They caught three ﬁsh in half an hour jigging.

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