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The Alberni Inlet and harbour will be filled with anglers of all ages in boats of all sizes this weekend as the 43rd annual Salmon Festival kicks off on Friday.

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he chinook salmon are back at Salmon Fest this year and organizer Dan Washington couldn’t be happier. “It’s a bigger fish and it’s a more exciting fish to catch than the coho,” he said. “It’s more of a draw when the chinook salmon are available to be fished.” Last year, low returns at the hatcheries meant that the Salmon Fest, held at Clutesi Haven Marina, had a cohoonly derby, something which dampened enthusiasm for the usually highly anticipated event. “Our numbers reflected that: less people came and entered the derby, less people showed up and participated in the festivities on the grounds. “It was not quite the money maker that it usually is when the chinook salmon are involved.” While the Salmon Fest is a

fun event for the community, it also has another purpose; to raise money for local charities and non-profits. “There’s no real commercial venues [at Salmon Fest], it’s Kiwanis, Rotary, the Lions Club, sororities are down there selling their ice cream, Rescue Squad sells raffle tickets,” Washington said. “Rotary does their $10,000 draw and that’s one of their main fundraisers for the year so they count on the crowds to buy the tickets. Same with the Kiwanis’ barbecue. It’s a win-win situation.” Washington is hoping for the festival to raise $10,000 so that when local non-profits need the funding it’s available for them. The Salmon Fest has seen a decline in numbers since its glory days in the 1980s and recent years have left organizers wondering how to keep the festival going. “They were pondering commercial [vendors] only becasue they weren’t raising the money and they wanted the festival to continue.”

‘...and even if you don’t have any money you can come down here and mingle and look at the dead fish and see what’s going on.’

– Dan Washington But Washington is hoping that with the chinook back again this year, the city will come out to the derby and help the festival raise the money it needs. “Hopefully 43 is going to be a good year for us.” It certainly looks like it’s shaping up to be a good one, with preparations having

begun on Monday night and the event slated to start on Friday night with bang, courtesy of the Quality Foods fireworks as soon as it gets dark. But the festivities aren’t the main draw. “You could walk away with $15,000 just for going fishing,” Washington said. All it’ll cost derby hopefuls is a $40 per rod entrance fee, most of which will go towards the prize money, flagging at the intersection of Highway 4 and Beaver Creek Road (across from Clutesi Haven Marina), security and general set-up of the festival, where new regulations over the years have meant ever increasing costs. “We used to do [the flagging] with volunteers but the volunteers aren’t quite as tough as the professionals, especially on Sunday during the Bullhead Derby with the kids where they’re very aware of making sure traffic stops so that the little guys can run across the street.” The Bullhead Derby is an

attempt to continue to draw in younger crowds even as the old faithfuls bow out of the derby. “[The kids] bring in the bullheads, which are an ugly little bottomfeeder fish, and then they win prizes. It’s just something for the little squirts to do.” Along with local residents, the festival draws people from as far away from England and Scotland. “It’s interesting at the end to sit down and do the demographics and see where people actually come from.” Washington also likes to see all of the return visitors that the festival gets. “That makes us feel proud that we’re worthy of coming back and trying out,” he said. “We get a lot of local repeats and a lot of familiar faces.” While last year the coho-only derby drew approximately 1,000 entries, this year the organizers are hoping for 2,000 entries, enough to offset the increased prize money. Continued / A20

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Cougar on pier Will they or won’t they? causes sensation ◆ B.C. TEACHERS’ STRIKE

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With time running out for teachers and the government to negotiate a deal that would see students back in schools on Sept. 2, B.C. Minister of Education Peter Fassbender, government negotiator Peter Cameron and B.C. Teacher’s Federation President Jim Iker will meet at the B.C Legislature on Wednesday. (A decision isn’t expected until after the News’ press deadline.) While they would like to be back at work in September, Port Alberni teachers have been out on the picket lines again this week. “Teachers remain hopeful that schools will open on Sept. 2,” said Alberni District Teachers’ Union President Ken Zydyk, “however, to date BCTF’s attempt to have government sit at the bargaining table with Vince Ready present and in mediation has not been successful.” In a press release, SD70 Superintendent Greg Smyth also expressed his wish for schools to reopen

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Teachers put up a picket line in front of the school board office on Roger Street, Tuesday morning.

on Sept. 2 and that he was “disappointed that the normally exciting beginning to a new school year is shrouded in uncertainty.” While parents are concerned about whether or not schools will open on time, Zydyk said that he hasn’t noticed any enrolment differences so far. “What we are hearing from parents is that they want their child to be in public school starting Sept. 2 and that is the wish of teachers too.” While parents want their children in schools on time, Zydyk is enthused by the local support he’s seen. “We’re sensing that there’s strong support from local parents for our fight to convince government that they should be improving the learning

conditions for students, in particular around class size limits and guaranteed support levels for students with special limits.” Much like in the rest of the province, Zydyk said that local classroom sizes have been increasing in recent years. “We used to have our primary numbers lower than the legal amount but they’ve been creeping up to the max of 24 in some locations,” he said, adding that, “you have to be careful with averages because what the government likes to use for the educator to student ratio includes all administration [staff] that typically don’t teach full time.” But the real issue for local teachers is the number of students with special needs in each classroom.

“We have some classrooms with as many as seven students on an Individualized Education Plan and there’s very little extra support for them.” The lack of support for children with special needs means that all the children in the class suffer. “Teachers are finding that it’s too hard with the higher class sizes and the diverse needs of students to meet the needs of all students.” Zydyk also thinks that the recently announced $40 per day allowance for parents of children under 13 shows that the government isn’t serious about reaching a settlement. “They would rather have children out of school than in school and they’re prepared to pay $12 million a day for children to be out of school,” he said. If the strike does continue into the school year, parents can visit www. bcparentinfo.ca for more information and to register for the $40 per day allowance. reporter@albernivalleynews.com Twitter.com/AlberniNews

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There’s a lot of things you might expect to see at Centennial Pier but a cougar isn’t one of those. However, that’s just what happened on Sunday morning at approximately 3 a.m. “Apparently around three in the morning [my stepson Caleb] heard some loud noises that woke him up,” Bouchra Zouhou, co-owner of the Swept Away Inn said. “When he looked from his bedroom window he saw a cougar and it was a large one.” Savard kept watch on the cougar for close to an hour, scared as to what it might do if someone came down. “People come here that late at night time,” Zouhou said. Luckily, while the cougar did explore the pier, no one was hurt. “It went all the way down to the fingers by the water and then came back to underneath the ramp,” she said. “It was contemplating to jump to the other side

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A cougar is caught creeping onto Centennial Pier, early Sunday morning, by someone from Swept Away Inn, berthed at the pier.

‘It went all the way down to the fingers by the water and then came back to underneath the ramp.’ – Bouchra Zouhou and it was there for a while, just watching something, he doesn’t

know.” Zouhou hasn’t seen any other animals since they moved from the Fisherman’s Harbour. “When we were on the other side we saw a bear there but that’s about it. “I guess they’re fishing for the same thing, there’s otters here so that could be the attraction.” reporter@albernivalleynews.com Twitter.com/AlberniNews

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Western Forest Products’ Somass Mill will shut down temporarily beginning Tuesday, Sept. 2, due to a lack of fibre. The company is blaming severe fire danger and

dry conditions in the woods. “We’ve had to curtail our timberlands due to the risk of fire,” Western Forest Products’ director of communitcations and government relations Amy Spencer said. “That has meant a

lack of Western red cedar logs to process at the mill.” The mill employs approximately 60 people, but Spencer didn’t know how many would be directly affected by the shutdown. “It will still be open for

shipping and minor maintenance,” she said. The mill will reopen once the wetter weather returns. “It will restart as quickly as possible,” Spencer said. “It’s dependent on the weather and how quickly we can

access the red cedar without risking the safety of our timber operators.” During the beginning of the recession in 2009, Somass Mill was closed down for eight months, putting around 130 employees out of work; when it

Kuu-us seeks school supplies The Kuu-us Crisis Line Society is asking the community for donations for its backto-school program for families who can’t afford supplies. Donations of new or slightly used backpacks and supplies like pens, pencils, markers, pencil crayons, crayons paper, notebooks, binders, duotangs, glue, etc. would be appreciated. Donations can be brought to the office at 4589 Adelaide St. from Monday to Friday between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. editor@albernivalleynews.com

reopened in February 2010, only 45 were brought back. At the time, cedar sales were slumping as the global economy suffered. Western Forest Products also owns Alberni Pacific Division Sawmill, but

Spencer said APD will not be affected by the temporary shutdown. “Right now, APD has enough timber to operate and won’t be affected,” she said. “They process different things.” editor@albernivalleynews.com Twitter.com/AlberniNews

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Outside investors drive housing market KATYA SLEPIAN ALBERNI VALLEY NEWS

An interesting picture is emerging in the Alberni Valley’s housing market, which has heated up over the summer. Sharie Marie

Minions, a mortgage broker with The Mortgage Group, says many of her clients traditionally refinance existing mortgages. However, in recent weeks a far higher percentage than normal of her clients

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think housing prices could go up. That has some residents worried that they might be priced out of the housing market here. While homeowners will

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EDITORIAL

Celebrate our salmon Port Alberni is the Salmon Capital of the World. And this weekend, the 43rd annual Salmon Festival and fishing derby aims to underline that point to the pretenders, our colleagues to the north in Campbell River. (Yes, we really put that in print.) This weekend is a time to celebrate this precious resource, to revel in the return of the chinook however low their numbers (and remember we need to protect them for future generations), and to enjoy the bounty provided to us from the Alberni Inlet. It is also a time to celebrate those in the Alberni Valley that work hard to protect this precious natural resource, such as the Alberni Valley Enhancement Association volunteers, School District 70 teachers and biologists who run the annual Gently Down the Creek program, West Coast Aquatic for its numerous initiatives and hatcheries such as Omega Pacific on Great Central Lake and Robertson Creek Fish Hatchery. Several of these groups have received funding from the Pacific Salmon Foundation’s 2014 Community Salmon Program, or from Pacific Western Brewing’s Community Foundation for enhancement programs coming up in the next year. It is a good reminder to those of us who enjoy fishing and eating the fish caught in our waters that it is also up to us to protect our resource. While we are standing in the lineup at the Salmon Fest barbecue pit on the weekend, it would be wise of us to think about the other side of the fillets, and what truly makes us the Salmon Capital of the World. — Alberni Valley News

Ruts in the road to farmland changes TOM FLETCHER B.C. Views

ICTORIA—The month-long Agricultural Land Commission consultation closed Aug. 22, and the B.C. government is compiling the feedback received from a provincewide tour and invitation to comment. I can’t tell you much about the official input. The consultation sessions were by invitation only, with no media allowed, and the submissions via website are also not public. I reached Agriculture Minister Norm Letnick as he was traveling around B.C. with his camper van, conducting his own meetings with farmers. He’s not saying much either, except that a summary of the findings should be made public in September as the government considers new regulations. The aim of this exercise

is to consider relaxing the best balance of rules around secondary recommendations to make farmland uses in the to government that can Interior, Kootenay and hold their own based on North regions, as well the idea and the potential as food processing and positive and negative retail sales of food and consequences.” beverages on farmland. NDP agriculture critic Also under consideration Lana Popham was more is allowing breweries and forthcoming. distilleries, as wine and She was invited to the cider production are now formal sessions, and also allowed, and won’t talk relaxing rules about them to permit directly. But more off-farm she’s not products to backing away be sold from from her farms. criticisms. Letnick The defended government the 30-day is proposing summer to bypass the consultation Agricultural as adequate. Land – Lana Popham Commission The survey is based on for several 11 questions kinds of developed with staff, decisions, including farm groups and local subdivision for family use government. or into properties of 160 He’s also not counting acres or more. how many e-mails were “I think the general idea stacked up by proponents was that people trust the or critics. ALC to make that decision, “I’m not conducting and it should still go a plebiscite,” Letnick through the commission,” said. “What I’m trying Popham said. to do is come up with “Actually the

‘I think the general idea was that people trust the ALC to make that decision....’

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commission has been making those decisions anyway, and I think they’ve been quite fair when somebody applies.” She said farmers also aren’t sold on the notion of easing the rules for secondary businesses. “You will already find situations where there’s, let’s say a welding shop or something like that attached to somebody’s residence who lives on ALR land,” Popham said. “That sort of stuff has been allowed, but it’s always had to go through the ALC or some sort of process that’s been in place. “This leaves that process out, and so I think that’s the problem people are having.” She noted that non-farm activities have a way of growing until they become the main business. A reader who attended the Kelowna session said even winery operators aren’t thrilled about the proposal to enlarge retail space and allow sales of wine or beer not made on site.

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WCGH beds are inadequate To the Editor,

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He said “not one” participant there liked the idea of increasing industrial activity such as food processing or retailing. And he agreed with Popham that the ALC is doing a good job with subdivision applications. Popham also clarified the situation with the leased craft gin distillery on her own Vancouver Island farm. It started as a winery, and the conversion needed only local government approval because

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the production facility was already considered and taxed as light industrial. Victoria Gin has been a model for the government’s push to allow distilleries, breweries or meaderies on farmland. Given the B.C. Liberals’ love of liberalized liquor, I expect that change to go through. Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Twitter: @tomfletcherbc E-mail: tfletcher@blackpress.ca

The new hospitals in Campbell River and the Comox Valley will have 95 and 153 beds respectively. Nanaimo is listed at 256. I realize that all those hospitals should have more beds than Port Alberni and area, but for us to have only 52 at West Coast General Hospital is ridiculous. The problems of overcrowding caused by extended-care patients being in WCGH aside, I don’t think that 52 acutecare beds is adequate. Also, I see no immediate possibility of the Island Health Authority funding and operating a new multi-level care facility here (40-60 beds). We will get a few new dribs and drabs at Rainbow Gardens. A private facility would bankrupt most local patients. While good, home care is a marginal add on. Our old hospital could accommodate 100 beds, but was downsized to 80 by closing the fifth floor and then closed for a new facility of 52 beds and an atrium the size of a football field (a very costly, unnecessary boondoggle).

As an aside, I should note that Alberni Valley patients needing extended care could possibly go to facilities on the east coast of the Island. Well, as long as everybody is happy with not adding eight new beds to WCGH and accept few new extended care beds, guess we’ll have to see what happens.

Richard Berg, Port Alberni

Consultation a farce for farms To the Editor,

Re: Farm changes a great leap forward (B.C. Views, Aug. 14). Tom Fletcher’s opinions are not shared by any farmers I know. The B.C. government’s post-facto “public consultation process” is farcical given that Bill 24, which amends the Agricultural Land Commission Act, was passed this May. An authentic public consultation process should have been multi-year and province-wide, not invitation-only meetings and a onemonth-long token public feedback process which highlight yet again the magnitude of our democratic deficit.

Fletcher’s analogy to Mao Tse-tung’s Great Leap Forward is apt, however, given B.C.’s democratic deficit and because Mao’s vision gave rise to China’s Great Famine, resulting in tens of millions of deaths. The Great Leap Forward has been defined as “a very expensive disaster.” British Columbians will also pay a high price for the B.C. Liberal scheme to drastically change the ALR, as our food insecurity will increase and farm land even more polluted. The “farming” activities proposed by the B.C. Liberals will reduce the land available to grow food. Alcohol has very limited nutritional value. The B.C. Liberals’ continued support for industrial agriculture, one of the world’s biggest causes of greenhouse gas emissions, combined with fracking, oil development and anaerobic digesters will further pollute farmland. Manure from organic farms is worth far more as fertilizer than as fodder for anaerobic digesters; only conventional farmers would seek to use their

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contaminated manure to generate power. The B.C. Liberals need to remember that we all eat, including their buddies in the petroleum and the liquor sectors. Louise Taylor, Grand Forks

Rebellion getting deadly To the Editor,

At 61 years, I’m having flashbacks to the ‘60s race-riots watching the awful goings-on in Ferguson. Haven’t we learned anything, or is history just repeating itself in a ‘New Age’ way? And it’s not just about racism, it’s about over-reaching authoritarianism— which people never accepted, no matter what their race, colour or creed. Coming from a police-family, the “militarization of police forces” and a “Rambo-like attitude” is something my Father (R.C.M.Pretired) expressed concern about in the 1970s as he noted how quickly police personnel resorted to overbearing (beating) if not deadly (use of firearms) force against unarmed individuals— often mentally ill and/ or high on drugs.

Being pre-pepper spray days, Dad would say, “Whatever happened to teaching hand-to-hand combat, like we were taught (in RCMP basic training) or throwing a net over someone?” And he also used to ask: “Who is being accepted into police forces and how are they being vetted now?” Finally, if we aren’t learning from our history then is it any wonder disaffected youth will give the finger to “The Man” like we did as teenagers in the ‘60’s? Rebellious youth never changes. Problem is, today some teenagers don’t board buses and travel miles overland to meet on the lawn of the White House to protest war and racial or gender inequality. Instead some are recruited by deadly misguided forms of idealism and run away to become jihadists. So let’s take a few lessons from Ferguson as we send condolences and pray for their recovery and reconciliation. For there’s a little “Ferguson” to go around, and give us all pause for consideration.

Liz Stonard,

Port Alberni

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23,000

STK#D13214C, 106,989 KMS

12,719

2010 JEEP WRANGLER RUBICON

STK#14074A, 116,997 KMS

123

78 months @ 5.15%

STK#14202A, 109,027 KMS

14,900

STK#14218B, 15,111 KMS

143 2012 FORD ESCAPE LIMITED

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22,000

103 2011 TOYOTA TACOMA BASE

66 months @ 6.97%

130

B/W Payments

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167

84 months @4.97%

66 months @7.12%

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15,900

66 months @ 7.12%

6,500

STK#D14097A, 124,048 KMS

78 months @ 5.15%

10,000

B/W Payments

69 2008 FORD ESCAPE XLT

2008 SMART FRTWO

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STK#D14143A, 121,806 KMS

158

66 months @7.12%

17,500

B/W Payments

STK#14036A, 29,667 KMS

7,900

STK#14206A, 106,063 KMS

186 2008 TOYOTA SIENNA CE

2008 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX

110

48 months @ 7.99% B/W Payments

23,000

2010 TOYOTA RAV4 BASE AWD

2007 CHEVROLET UPLANDER

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B/W Payments

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123

84 months @ 4.97%

B/W Payments

36 months @ 5.96%

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118

B/W Payments

STK#D14211A, 80,832 KMS

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19,000

2009 TOYOTA COROLLA XRS

B/W Payments

60 months @ 5.96%

B/W Payments

STK#14193A, 47,771 KMS

B/W Payments

5,999

48 months @ 5.96%

STK#7736B, 135,622 KMS

164

24 months @ 9.96%

48 months @ 9.96%

2009 MERCEDES-BENZ M-CLASS

6,100

STK#14205A, 174,705 KMS

162 2006 BMW 325I

2004 PONTIAC MONTANA

208

84 months @ 3.99% B/W Payments

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28,500 134

2011 FORD RANGER

84 months @ 4.97% B/W Payments

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17,500

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Bullhead Derby

FRIDAY NIGHT Quality Foods Fire Works

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Get your 2014 Salmon Fest Collector’s pin!

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Thursday, Aug. Aug. 28, 28, 2014 2014 -- Alberni Alberni Valley Valley News News Thursday,

Community Events

SAT. AUG. 30 ◆ ANTIQUE TRUCK SHOW will be taking place at the Industrial Heritage Centre at the corner of 9th Avenue and Dunbar Street on Saturday, Aug. 30 and Sunday, Aug. 31 from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Admission is by donation, call Bob East at 250-724-4135 or Dave Hooper at 250-724-5509 for more information on this event.

THUR. SEPT. 04 ◆ FALL FAIR will be coming to Port Alberni for the 69th time from Thursday, Sept. 4 to Sunday, Sept. 7 at the Exhibition Grounds behind Glennwood Centre. Come out and see the logger sports, horse show, zucchini races and more. Call 250-723-9313 for more information.

◆ NEW EXHIBIT at DRAW Galley on 4529 Montrose St. Casey Rae will exhibit ‘Sacred Memories,’ a remembrance of those who’ve passed and a celebration of life with reception Sept. 5 from

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SAT. SEPT. 06 ◆ BEREAVEMENT WALKING GROUP

starts on Saturday, Sept. 6 and runs for eight weeks. Come walk and talk with other bereaved people, rain or shine. Followed by refreshments at a local business. Call the Alberni Hospice Society at 250-723-4478 and ask to speak to the Bereavement Services Counselor.

answer questions on local history, help with family records and other research. Phone 250-723-2181, local 267.

SAT. SEPT. 13 ◆ AV PAINT OUT is coming to town for the second year at the Starboard Grill in partnership with DRAW Gallery. Call 1-855755-0566 for more information and to register.

ONGOING

◆ FREE DROP-IN at Hilton Centre, 4325 Neill St. On Mondays from 10-11 a.m. For parents of kids up to age five. Call 250735-3022.

◆ COMMUNITY ARCHIVES at the Alberni Valley Museum is open every Tuesday and Thursday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Volunteers available to

◆ FUN NIGHT on Friday nights at Legion Branch No. 293, 4680 Victoria Quay. Starts at 5 p.m. Food available. Nominal admission fee. ◆ ALBERNI VALLEY COMMUNITY BAND meets Wednesdays from 7-9 p.m. in the E. J. Dunn band room. Flutes, saxophones, and brasses are needed but all instruments are welcome. For info: Cory @ 250-723-1285 or Manfred @ 250724-6780.

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◆ ALBERNI VALLEY STARFLEET CHAPTER meets the second Thursday of every month. At Echo Centre, 6 p.m. For info. call 250-7247293.

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◆ VOLUNTEERS NEEDED volunteers with calm obedient dogs requested by the St. John Ambulance Therapy Dog Program. Contact Pat Threlfall at 250-714-5264. ◆ WEDNESDAY NIGHT BINGO at Legion Branch No, 293, at 4680 Victoria Quay. Starts at 6:45 p.m. ◆ TY WATSON HOUSE HOSPICE is looking for people to work in the kitchen preparing meals and offering hospitality. Interested volunteers may call Theresa at 250-7234478 for more info. ◆ MEN’S DART LEAGUE, looking for players and teams. New players will receive a set of darts. Drop in nights planned as well. Call Bill at 250-731-6930 fot more information. ◆ Do you have an item for our calendar? If so, please contact our newsroom at editor@ albernivalleynews.com

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Tyler Kion, of Squamish and Nathan Krien, of Port Alberni, perform in the Timber! show, Saturday, Aug. 23 at the 2014 Fair at the PNE in Vancouver. The annual summer fair features more than 700 shows, exhibits and attractions that are free with general admission. The 2014 Fair at the PNE runs daily through Labour Day, Sept. 1.

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Housing booms Deakin also attributes people’s interest in the city itself to convenience, saying that people weigh the pros and cons of living outside of city limits and realize that too much time is spent on getting into the city to use the services. But regardless of where exactly people choose to settle, both he and Minions see many positives for the city. “We still benefit from having a person who is either running a business, starting a business or buying from other businesses in the community or working for another business in the community, so I’m certainly not hung

up about where people choose to live,” Deakin said. “I recognize that there are many many reasons that go into a decision. I just think it’s great that there is more and more attention being paid to Port Alberni and the Alberni Valley.” As for Minions, she sees both short- and long-term benefits for the city as a result of this investment boom, which is the first that she’s seen during her years as a mortgage broker. “In the long term I think it will definitely create more residents here and in the short term it’s certainly good for our real estate market.” reporter@albernivalleynews.com

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Salmon Fest organizers pin hopes on chinooks’ return reminiscing about the good old days. “Back in those days this all opened early and stayed late. The beer gardens went through probably 100 kegs of beer, whereas now we only go through 40.” While tighter security might’ve slowed down the beer consumption, smaller prizes have also contributed to the declining entries. Starting at the 20th annual festival, the

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Unfortunately, even if the derby gets the 2,000 entries they’re hoping for, it won’t be quite like the crowds of yesteryear. “When I started in the early 1980s we could have up to 4,000 people enter the derby,” said Washington. “I think our record was 4,340.” Washington is happy to see the derby continue on for new generations but that doesn’t stop him from

prizes matched the year up until someone ruined the fun. “The 24th [derby], they weren’t really sure whether [the winning fish] had been held captive. Back in those days people would catch a fish in Bamfield and charter a plane and come here and go ‘I’ve got a 42-pounder and I’m going to go win $20,000.’ So we pared back on the prizes and made it a daily derby.” The more entries

LABOUR DAY

that the derby gets, the more likely it is that someone will beat the derby record. “Back in 1982, the winner was 60 lbs 8 oz but our fish here are between 30-40 lbs.” But while he wouldn’t say no to a record breaker, Washington has his sights set on something a little more appropriate for the occasion. “It’d be nice to get a 43-pounder for the 43rd annual festival.

43 for 43 would be a good one, I’d be happy with that.” (In 2009, Cory Jones won the derby with a 43.4-pounder, so it’s possible.) There’ll also be lots of entertainment to keep the non-fishing crowds happy. The Kiwanis beer gardens will be back in action and the karaoke contestants will perform at 3 p.m. on both Saturday and Sunday. “It’s just a good

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On a beautiful Sunday morning, 48 men played in the Mac Five Challenge. First place finishers on Sunday were Paul Saulnier and Steve White with a score of 58.7. They beat out Wolf Suhr and Ned Stewart in a chip-off. In third place was the team of Bill Barrett and Darren Van Dyk,

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Piper James, 7, goes down a ramp during an event at the second annual Jamie Collins Ramp Camp for Kids, held at Arrowvale Campground and Cottages in Collins’ memory. SONJA DRINKWATER ALBERNI VALLEY NEWS

The Sproat Lake Water Sports Association would like to thank the following individuals and businesses for making our recent Tournament a great success.

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were recorded by, Don MacGowan on No. 2, Wolf Suhr on No. 4, Darren Van Dyk on No. 13 and John Panagrot on No. 17. Next Sunday is an open week with the usual closest to the pins money pots and skins up for grabs. You can book your tee time in the Pro Shop starting at 7 a.m. CHIP SHOTS...On behalf of the Men’s Club I would like to thank Bruce and Kathy MacDonald for their continued support.

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When Christina Proteau’s in the field, the odds of her winning are pretty good. Port Alberni’s Proteau continued her impressive track record by winning the low gross title of the Mount Brenton Golf Club’s ladies amateur tournament last week in Cowichan. Proteau shot a 73 the first day and followed with a 70 that included an eagle on the 10th hole to claim the title.

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followed by Bill Morin and Mel Trelvik. Next with a score of 59.4 was Bruce MacDonald and Clive Brown. They were followed by Ken Fong and Sam Parhar with a 59.7. There was a group with 60 points each which included Vic Carlton and Mark Anderson, Lloyd Fairley and Gerry Fagan, Tylo Smith and Gary Mcleod. The final prize went to the team of Dean Sawyer and Dan Goddard. Closest to the pin

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Claudia Romaniuk, Doreen Grant, Nancy Blair, Lee Anne Van Lent and Kelly Gauthier. Grant and Gauthier also had chip-ins. For the 18-hole ladies, Janice Cross won low gross and B-Jay Harper had the smoking hot net of the day with 66. Sandra Simpson held the Challenge Pin, Shirley Goodman challenged her and Simpson still has the pin. Leona Fowler will challenge Simpson next week. For the KP challenge, Kathy White won on No. 6 and Carol Bouchard won on No. 15. Marie Randall won the special prize. Next week is the beginning of September already , we will be playing for the Monthly Medal. In the words of Tommy Armour: Golf is an awkward set of bodily contortions designed to produce a graceful result.

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Bulldogs kick off main training camp Friday SUSAN QUINN ALBERNI VALLEY NEWS

The Alberni Valley Bulldogs will hit the ice on Friday for their main B.C. Hockey League training camp. “We’re excited to get going,” head coach and general manager Kevin Willison said. Willison and assistant coach Adam Hayduk have a baker’s dozen of returning players, out of 36 coming to camp. Willison will pare the number of players to 27 after the weekend, and will be at 22 players by the time the Bauer BCHL showcase begins on Sept. 19. Players began arriving in the Alberni Valley this week and are excited to get on the ice and begin what should be an exciting 2014/15 season, Willison noted. Over the three-day main camp, players will participate in education presentations, fitness testing, baseline tests, practices, three fulllength scrimmage games, all leading up to the annual Red/White game on Sunday. Here is the 2014/15 Main Camp schedule:

Red/White game is by donation of a non-perishable food item to benefit the Bread of Life. SUNDAY, AUG. 31

10:00-11:00am Pre Game Skate TEAM RED 11:15-12:15pm Pre Game Skate TEAM

Pellah traded to Eagles

The Bulldogs on Tuesday traded Bo Pellah to the Surrey Eagles. Pellah played for the Bulldogs in

2012-13, then headed to the USHL last year where he saw action with Sioux Falls and Youngstown. “He wanted to stay on the mainland, closer to home,” Willison said. “He felt that would be a better fit for him.”

Georgeson’s a Thunderbird

Justin Georgeson will play alongside fellow Bulldogs’ alum Robert Lindores with the UBC Thunderbirds this season.

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May 11, 1955 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; July 30, 2014 It is with great heartache and sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved son & brother who passed away after a courageous battle with cancer. He will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by his mom Pat (Eric), brother Ken (Debbie), nephew Raymond, stepchildren Mike & Shawna and many other friends and relatives including Rick (a true brother in spirit) Sharon & Ricky whoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s outpouring of love and support throughout Fredâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s battle was a true blessing. He was predeceased by his dad Alfred, brothers John, Russell and David and Sister Karen. Growing up Fredâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s passion was boxing. Under the guidance of his trainer Ellio Ius, he went on to win several titles including the Golden Gloves. A 10 count was held in Fredâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s memory at this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Golden Gloves in Langley. Most of his career was spent in the construction business with his cousin Rick. Nothing meant more to Fred than his FAMILY â&#x20AC;&#x201C; immediate & extended. They enjoyed sports, camping, guitars, singing, family outings, horseshoes & campfires to name a few. The family wishes to thank the nursing staff at NRGH Palliative Care Ward for their compassion, caring and understanding of his needs. No funeral service by request. As Fred would say â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is what it is... In lieu of flowers we ask that you spend time with the ones that you love.

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TOP LEFT: Sue Hopkins, promotions for Blue Marlin Inn, left, Mel Magaton, owner of the Blue Marlin Inn presents a check for $650 in memory of Fred Lea to Lenore Benedict the executive director of Ty Watson House. The money was raised at the party in the parking lot from the dunk tank. Thanks to all who donated. TOP RIGHT: Melody Magaton, owner of Blue Marlin Inn is ecstatic to have hired executive chef Chris Sleta for the Turtle Beach Cafe. BOTTOM LEFT: Gerard Budding treats his dog Punky to a teen burger at Crusin’ to END MS at A & W last week Thursday. One dollar of each teen burger sold went to MS Society of Canada. BOTTOM RIGHT: A & W employee Brittney Battie holds up one of the prizes from the silent auction held all for MS last Wednesday at Cruisin to END MS. The A & W Root Bear went for $67. There was a total of $1,780 in Port Alberni.

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Simone Blake surprised everyone else on her birthday by inviting them down to the Blue Marlin Inn and taking a carriage ride followed by a roast beef dinner. Clockwise from from lower left are Simone, Doug Blake, Alanna Miller and Lynn Bailey.

Self Development Workshops for Aarastyn Holistic throughout the year.

Maddison Anseeuw, 6 ½, enjoyed her hotdog at the annual Mid-Island Kidney Association (MIKA) picnic on Sunday. If you would like to learn more about MIKA or be a member call Norm at 250-724-5668.

Carol Cutforth the Chairman for the Alberni District Fall Fair at the Wednesday Sunset Market at Victoria Quay shows the great deal you can get for only $10, an opportunity to win $35,000 towards a new vehicle. This years Fall Fair car is your choice, many of the previous winners have purchased their ticket at Salmon Festival, and they will be there this weekend.

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Rollin taking brief break MELISSA MARTIN Arts Around

The Rollin Art Centre will be closed for our annual closure beginning Aug. 26 and re-open Tues. Sept. 9th. We look forward to seeing you in the fall, with new and exciting family events and workshops.

Penner’s art opens in Sept.

Shelley Penner will be the next artist showcasing her paintings of acrylic on canvas at the Rollin Art Centre. This collection is of nature and especially wildlife, is her passion. Shelley

captures the images like a photograph. Shelley’s art exhibit begins Sept. 16th and runs until Oct. 11th. Join us in the gallery for refreshments, Sat. Sept. 20th from 1-3 pm for her artist reception.

Drawing classes for adults Echo Centre offers an adult drawing class for beginners or those looking for a refresher. This class is for people who have little or no experience with drawing, but are keen to try. It could also benefit those with some drawing skills who want to improve. You will cover the basics of learning to draw using various

techniques such as contour drawing, shading, and negative drawing and so on. Classes run every Tues., starting Oct. 14-Dec. 9 (No class Nov 11). 7 – 9 pm Cost $140 for 8 classes, supply list available when you sign up. Please register at Echo Centre.

Still room to make lanterns

This workshop concentrates on the ideas and helpful hints to get you started on creating your own lantern masterpieces. Classes will be held at Echo Centre to learn how to make bamboo and tissue paper designs. After making your own lanterns

creations, you will have the opportunity to participate in the Rollin Art Centre’s Celebration of Lights festival, Sat. Nov. 29th. 2 workshops are available, Wed., Sept. 24th from 6-9 pm Wed. Oct. 22nd from 6-9 p.m. Cost is $10 for each class and $10 for supplies. Please call Echo to register.

Free Wi-Fi at the Rollin

The Rollin Art Centre is happy to announce we now offer free Wi-Fi. Bring your lunches, and enjoy spending your lunch hour in our gardens. Our gardens are a hidden gem giving you a lovely atmosphere to take you out of your busy office, with all the conveniences of Wi-Fi.

2015 Days with Arts announced

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Mark your calendars for the Community Art Council’s 2015 Days with the Arts event: April 25 and 26.

Have fun at the Fall Fair

Sunday, September 7 @ 3 pm Monday, September 8 @ 7 pm Tuesday, September 9 @ 7 pm

Prepare 1 song to sing for your audition. *Feel free to bring an MP3 for a karaoke style audition, or sing a capella. Performances February 13, 14, 20, 21, 22, 27, 28 March 1, 6, 7th, 2015 Rehearsals begin September 21, 2014

Portal Players Dramatic THE CAPITOL THEATRE Society 4904 Argyle Street, Port Alberni www.atthecapitol.org

The Alberni District Fall Fair starts at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 4. Melissa Martin is the Arts Administrator for the Community Arts Council, at the Rollin Art Centre.

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Knackers Yard holds a CD release party at Char’s Landing on Argyle Street this Friday, Aug. 29.

Get Knackered at Char’s Landing Traditional music enthusiasts will appreciate the songtales of lost love and betrayal, the misdeeds of ramblers and rakes, emigration, hard drinking and hard living, sea shanties and worker’s songs when Knacker’s Yard releases their new CD this Friday, Aug. 29 from 8–10 p.m. at Char’s Landing in uptown Port Alberni. In addition to these ballads and chorus songs, Knacker’s Yard also adds the explosive musical energy of traditional instrumental, reels and jigs. They perform Celtic folk music in the style of Dubliners, Planxty and the

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• Sat., Aug. 30th, 8-10 p.m., Brad Prevedoros, Greg Joy, Brad Hawkes instrumental world music

• Mon., Sept. 1st, 7-10 p.m., Argentine Tango - Dance Classes with Larry (weekly) • Thurs., Sept. 4th, 8-10 p.m., Montreal’s Alan Gerber LIVE— blues/folk/R&B vocals/piano/fiddle • Fri., Sept. 5th, 8-10 p.m., Michael Tension - Rock, grunge, alternative • Sat., Sept. 6th 8-10 p.m., Thereafter 4-piece acoustic band with Vocals, guitar, flute, fiddle, and cello • Sunday, Sept. 7th, 8-10 p.m., Rusty Water - hippie spirited • Monday, Sept. 8th, 7-10 p.m., Tango Brigante dance workshop with Luciano Brigante & Alejandra Orozco.

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Pogues. They play the mandolin, tenor banjo, five-string banjo, guitar, bass and of course they sing. Tickets are advance $12 (Seniors $10) at Gayle’s Fashions & Rollin Arts Centre (cash/cheque). Out-of-towners email info@charslanding. com. Char’s Lounge opens 4pm TX at the door s/c $3 FMI (250) 7301636 Char’s Landing, 4815 Argyle @5th.

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SAT AUG. 30 • 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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104 2825 3RD AVE $ 124,900

3863 ANDERSON AVE $ 134,900

CAREFREE LIVING

ECHO AREA RANCHER

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• 2 bedroom & full bathroom • Original fir floors • Modern kitchen & bath • 53’x125’ fenced lot 2209 HAMILTON DR

RANCHER LIVING 2529 ANDERSON AVE

134,900

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3873 MORGAN S CRES

CAMERON HEIGHTS

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2607 7TH AVE

159,900

4762 MORTON ST

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• Natural gas fireplace • Many functional updates • Upper South Alberni • Large 66’x125’ lot

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• Wood floors & gas stove • 3 bed & update bath • 50’ x 139’ Echo lot • Many Updates

3619 12TH AVE

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309,900

SOLD

2208 MALLORY DR

319,900

• • • •

• Amazing 1.4 acre city lot • 3 Bedrooms & 2 bathrooms • Oak floors & stained glass • Subdivision potential

159,900

1 5608 STRATHCONA ST

PATIO HOME

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• 2 bedroom & full bath • Fresh paint & some flooring • 900 sq.ft. rancher • Carport & storage locker

• 2 bedrooms & 2 bathrooms • 1,265 sq. ft. patio home • Natural gas fireplace • New roof in 2014

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4 5131 GERTRUDE ST

334,900

5263 GOLDEN ST

MILLION DOLLAR VIEW Breathtaking ocean views 5 bedroom & 3 bathroom Large sundeck & 0.23 acres Feature fireplace & woodstove

217,000

5028 MONTROSE ST

217,900

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169,900

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FEATURED LISTING

4749 LESLIE AVE $ 349,900

3310 WATERFERN DR $ 419,900

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THE UPLANDS

• Extensively updated • 3,040 sqft of quality space • 0.28 acre North Alberni lot • Wood floors & fireplaces

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229,900

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219,900

3948 MONTROSE ST

2171 ANDERSON AVE

229,900

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MODERN STYLE

STYLISH QUALITY

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• Extensive reno in 2009 • Oak and tile floors • 1,160 quality sq. ft. • Fenced yard w/ sundeck

• 4 bedrooms & 3 bathrooms • Lovingly maintained & updated • Heat pump & vinyl windows • Private backyard w/ lane access

• Extensive updates • Fir floors & gas fireplace • 66’ x 123’ private lot • Detached shop & carport

102 5170 ANGUS ST

CAREFREE LIVING

108,900

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• 2 bedroom & full bathroom • Open concept w/gas fireplace • Parking & storage unit incl. • 810 sq. ft. w/in-unit laundry

• $552 + 345/month - approx. • $5,995 down payment • 2.95% interest rate • 25 year amortization

4951 GERTRUDE ST

GREAT INVESTMENTS 4931 BRUCE ST

REVENUE PROPERTY

179,900

NEW PRICE

• Fourplex in South Alberni • Generating $1,985/month • Separate electric meters • Close to transit and shopping 10298 SOUTH DR

114,900

77 5558 BEAVER CREEK RD

42,500

BUILDING OPTIONS

• 44’ x 143’ city lot • Development potential • Can buy with adjoining lot • North Alberni location

• Large 88’ x 143’ city lot • Development potential • Can buy with adjoining lot • North Alberni location

234,900

3817 MORGAN N CRES

HOME SUITE HOME

HIGH QUALITY TRIPLEX

• Extensively updated • Self contained suite • Large 65’ x 140’ lot • Newer roof & windows

• Upper North Alberni • Three 2 Bedroom Units • Rented at $2,350/month • Quality Materials

9221 CENTRAL LAKE RD

299,900

8780 STIRLING ARM DR

PRIME BUILDING LOT

PERFECT VIEW!

BEACH ON THE LAKE

• 82’x265’ building lot • Sproat Lake access nearby • Quiet wooded area • Also ideal as rec property

• Panoramic mountain views • 14.3 acre property • 32’x24’ two storey shop • 715 sq. ft. home

• 110’ low slope pebble beach • Southern exposure • 1.02 acre private lot • Old cabin & septic on site

68,900

SOLD 239,900

119,900

85,000

4961 GERTRUDE ST

BUILDING OPTIONS

2977 ANDERSON AVE

329,900

729,000

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Carriage Ride (20 min) based on 4 people & Roast Beef Dinner for 4

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New Price $170,000 • 1 Acre of land • Fruit trees • Country Setting

250-720-6220 Craig Filipchuk

New Listing $234,900

$175,000 • Why pay pad rent when you can own the land? • 1/2 acre with 2012 mobile home. • 2 bed, barn, shed.

•

Everything is on the main floor, making the basement a bonus with family room, bathroom, 2 extra rooms and workshop. Plenty of outside work has been done. New sidewalks, drainage, driveways, boat parking, deck, step, etc.

4213 Princess Rd

Corner of Ian & Johnston filipchuk.ca@gmail.com

www.coastrealty.com 250-723-1800

NEW LISTING

$239,000 • Over 20 parking spaces • Corner lot • Zoned for multiple uses.

NEED HOMES UNDER $

200,000

HAVE BUYERS!

NEW PRICE

$79,900 - 3720 Argyle Way

$139,000 - 2823 1st Ave

CLEAN 2 BED TOWNHOUSE 2 bedroom 1 bath townhouse Open floor plan Main level entry

FANTASTIC INLET VIEW Three bedroom two bath Updated wiring, new roof, heat pump Fabulous view

$47,000 - 14 and $59,000 - 16 4935 Broughton Street UPDATED MOBILE

FABULOUS LOCATION

Greenridge Mobile Home Park Nicely updated 2 bed, Remodeled bath. New wheelchair front ramp.

Double wide mobile, 55+ park 2 large beds, 3 pce ensuite, large yard, carport & RV space

$100,000 - 4309 10th Ave.

$145,500 - 4701 Redford

WELL CARED FOR HOME Newer 1600 square foot modular home Heated and wired shop, double carport feature Private 2 acres of cleared property

NEW PRICE $159,000 -3916 Shaughnessy

$219,900 - Sl 2 3908 Marpole Street

$249,900 - 2340 Old Nanaimo Hyw

$290,000 - # 14 Headquarters Bay

$335,000 - 6696 Beaver Creek Rd

WELL CARED FOR HOME Newer 1600 square foot modular home Heated and wired shop, double carport feature Private 2 acres of cleared property

D L O S

Lot 322 Pachena Road - 6 acres $260,000 Lot O Cheeyha Island - 3 acres $180,000 4356 Gertrude - Commercial Lot $299,000 3790 Meares Drive - .35 acre lot $119,000

NEW LISTINGS

4309 10th Ave - $110,000 4701 Redford St. - $145,500 #14 4935 Broughton - $47,000

NEW PRICE

NEW LISTING

$335,999 - 7171 Beaver Creek Rd

$329,000 - 5694 Mersey Rd

$650,000 - 310 Grappler inlet Bamfield

$699,000 - 137 Winter Harbour Rd

WELL CARED FOR HOME Newer 1600 square foot modular home Heated and wired shop, double carport feature Private 2 acres of cleared property

SPECTACULAR WATERFRONT PROPERTY Three bedroom with 2.95 acre waterfront property. Close to boat launching ramp in Port Desire

WELL CARED FOR HOME Newer 1600 square foot modular home Heated and wired shop, double carport feature Private 2 acres of cleared property

6622923

COMMERCIAL SPACES FOR LEASE 8 3749 10th Ave 9 3751 10th Ave E 5292 Argyle St.

6621488

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CERTIFIED STAGING PROFESSIONAL

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NEW LISTING

Mid island Realty

Independently Owned & Operated

4994 Argyle Street, Port Alberni, B.C.

723-5666

cathy@cathybraiden.com www.cathybraiden.com

#55 – 4110 KENDALL $79,900 • Affordable, clean family oriented unit in desirable Echo area. • Walk to parks, library, college, pool and multiplex. • Close to all the amenities. • 2 bedrooms, 1 1/2 baths, dishwasher in kitchen. • ·Easy care, convenient living. MLS#379676

2 BDRM UNIT IN ECHO AREA

NEW PRICE

MLS# 379674

MLS#379428

$129,900

#204-5262 ARGYLE ST $159,000

• Within walking distance to grocery stores and coffee shops. • Large living room with new vinyl windows and new laminate flooring. • Large and bright kitchen with spacious eating area. • New oil tank • On bus route. Lane access.

3 BEDROOM, 2 BATHROOM HOME

• Bright and clean newer 2 bedroom, 2 bath condo • Nice quiet building. • Walking distance to shops, restaurants and the Harbour Quay. • 7 appliances included in sale. • In suite laundry.

AWESOME WATER VIEW CONDO

MLS # 378129

4835 MARGARET ST

$239,000

• New tasteful wood laminate floors and updated paint. • Custom built rancher with 30 x 20 foot detached shop/garage off lane. • Vaulted ceilings in the large living room that opens onto bright kitchen with skylights and oak cabinets. • 2 bedrooms plus den. Master bedroom with 3 piece ensuite & shower. • Central vac, heat pump and low maintenance yard on quiet street.

IMMACULATE RANCHER IN NORTHPORT

2883 1ST AVE

MLS # 378526

MLS 378020#

$115,000

LOT C -2687 1ST AVE. $109,000

• Fantastic view of ocean inlet and mountains. • Located on a no thru road and walking distance to shopping and the Harbour Quay Marina. • Newer oil tank. Newer perimeter drains. Roof new 2006, vinyl windows & updated plumbing. • 2 bedrooms on the main. • Unfinished basement with laundry. • Lane access and detached shop.

• Fantastic view of the water and mountains • Excellent location to build your dream home or summer fishing home. • Walking distance to Harbour Quay & Marina.

CUTE AND AFFORDABLE

66 X 125 BUILDING LOT

NEW PRICE

MLS # 377677

3774 WALLACE

$215,000

• Spacious two bedroom rancher on large 75 x 124 lot. • This home features crown moldings, a solid oak kitchen with new flooring. • Large master bedroom with covered ceilings. • Large & bright bathroom with a 2-sink vanity & new flooring. • 200 amp service, new furnace, alarm system and in-ground sprinklers • Newer detached wired garage/shop and tool shed. Quick possession is available.

RANCHER IN UPPER ECHO AREA

MLS # 377449

2248 CAMERON DR.

$239,900

• Nice private setting in quiet preferred neighborhood. • Very large home with 5 bedrooms and very large family room. • In-law suite in daylight basement with some new flooring and paint. • New roof. Private yard. Double Garage. • All situated on 0.28 acre lot. Quick Possession available.

PANORAMIC INLET VIEWS!

$185,000

• Located in a quiet family neighbourhood in preferred North Port. • Home is immaculate with some new flooring & 3 bedrooms on the main. • Large living room with lots of character, coved ceilings and new appliances. • Updated wiring, plumbing and a new furnace. • Private backyard with large, wired & insulated 2 bay shop.

4 BEDROOM 2 BATHROOM CHARACTER HOME

NEW PRICE

MLS #369370

MLS #376737

3641 ANDERSON AVE. $119,900

#301-2825 3RD AVE. $159,900

• Three bedroom home located centrally • Newer vinyl windows, new roof & New hot water tank. • Large living room with laminate oors. • Lane access to backyard. • Fenced yard. • On bus route.

GREAT STARTER HOME OR INVESTMENT

NEW PRICE

• This lovely 2 bdrm, 1 bath condo features open floor plan, plenty of windows let the natural light in, nice sized laundry/storage room & gas fireplace in the lvng rm. • Amazing views of the mountains and the ocean from this unit situated on a corner giving you extra patio space. • This building has secured entry, single parking stall & storage room in the basement as well as having your own laundry in your unit & public transportation only a few steps away!

PREFERRED UPPER NORTHPORT

NEW PRICE

SOLD

MLS #371867

4488 BEALE ST.

$169,900

• Just reduced by $ 10,000. • Separate entrances, separate meters. • Two - 2 bedroom units. Shared laundry. • Located in quiet residential area near elementary school. • Walking distance to shopping and coffee shops.

ATTENTION INVESTORS!

2718 7TH AVE.

MLS #376762

4639 SOUTHGATE

$299,900

• Home has been tastefully redone with new kitchen, bathrooms, and flooring throughout. • Updates also include new 200 amp electrical, vinyl windows, metal roof and heat pump. • Spacious living room. Large country kitchen. 3 bedrooms up. Very large master with spacious walk in closet. • Attractive front veranda. Large covered back deck. • Large double detached shop a bonus. Nicely landscaped and fenced backyard.

BRIGHT AND MODERN FAMILY HOME

NEW PRICE

$179,900

• Lots of very large new windows letting in the light. • Cute country kitchen w/ all new stainless steel appliances. • Very large living room w/ hardwood floors. • Beautiful brand new cedar deck for relaxing & entertaining. • Newly finished spacious rec room is tastefully done. • Covered carport and security system. • Home has had many updates, newer roof and windows, updated plumbing, electrical and furnace.

BRIGHT & SPACIOUS 3 BDRM HOME ON DOUBLE LOT

NEW PRICE

2968 1ST AVE.

$221,000

• Located on a nice quiet street, large deck with water views • Hardwood & bamboo floors • Large, bright updated kitchen & bathroom • Many updates including electrical, plumbing & thermal windows • Large 66x125 private fully fenced yard

CHARMING 4 BEDROOM CHARACTER HOME

SOLD

MLS #363617

MLS #369016

MLS #339661

2678 ANDERSON AVE. $249,500

19190 PACIFIC RIM HWY. $356,000

EASY MAINTENANCE IMMACULATE RANCHER

BEST PRICED SPROAT LAKE WATERFRONT

44 X 125 FOOT BUILDING LOT

WEST COAST STYLE FAMILY HOME

• 1556 sq ft 3 bdrm (3rd bdrm converted to den), 2 bath home • Open plan, updated kitchen,large living room w/ gas FP. • BI vacuum, security, air exchanger, double garage, • Electric hot water heat system. • Nicely finished yard with fruit trees.

$249,900

• Tastefully done with attractive dark laminate floors and Kitchen cabinets. • Spacious and bright living room area and large dining room with plenty of space for large dining room table and hutch. • Patio off of the beautiful new kitchen. • Master bedroom is spacious with nice walk in closet and ensuite. • The yard is partially fenced and backs onto a nicely landscaped park area. • Double garage and plenty of room to park an RV in the driveway area. Quick possession available.

NEW 3 BEDROOM RANCHER

MLS #376280

4753 LATHOM

$189,000

• 4 bedrooms and den on large 44x176 lot. • Large living room with gas fireplace, original fir wood floors, gas furnace, high ceilings & lots of storage areas. • Nice country kitchen with oak cabinets & door leading to sundeck which overlooks private rear yard with lane access and RV parking. • Full walk-out basement with separate entrance. • Quick possession is possible. Excellent location great family home!

NORTHPORT CHARACTER HOME

SOLD

$39,900

• South Port location amongst nice homes. • Some ocean views. • Sewer connection to lot. • Lane access.

• One owner home with brand new roof • Fully fenced with double garage and separate shop • Built-in dog kennels. • Split level home with spacious rooms. • Large living room with bay window and wood burning fireplace.

MLS #376741

5270 TEBO

MLS #369370

MLS #376807

4804 BURDE ST.

$249,900

NEW PRICE

MLS # 377306

5055 LESLIE

MLS #378021

5982 BROWN RD.

• Waterfront lot easily accessible from the highway with a good shared road • Half acre, 66 ft of waterfront, clean, clear fresh water great for swimming, kayaking and fishing

MLS #363617

5320 DARNLEY RD.

$675,000

• Country style kitchen has beautiful cabinetry and a very large island. • Living room has cozy wood insert & french doors onto deck. • In floor radiant heat keeps house consistently warm. • Built in vacuum. Air exchanger. • Large wired and insulated shop with woodstove and bathroom. • RV and boat carport with built in sewer. 5 covered parking spaces. • Fully landscaped and fenced yard with in ground irrigation sprinkler system.

IMMACULATE NEWER HOME

SOLD

MLS #360332

3551 HUFF DR.

• 55 plus, very spacious 1250 sqft patio home featuring 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and large living room with gas fireplace. • Extra large covered patio that includes a gas bbq • 4 skylights all with their own installed blinds.

HILLCREST VILLA PATIO HOME

NEW PRICE

SOLD

MLS #376739

3673 ANDERSON

$159,900

• Sits on a large 66 x 120 lot. • Features a newer 30 x 24 detached shop off the lane. • Updated bright kitchen and newer bathroom fixtures. New fridge. • Brand new roof. Newer siding. High efficiency furnace 2004. • House rewired. Large living room. Large backyard. • Security system.

CUTE 2 BEDROOM HOUSE

$239,500

MLS # 348318

MASSACRE ISLAND

$479,900

• Your own exclusive island retreat on the crystal clear waters of Sproat Lake! • Over 1000 ft of water frontage, incredible panoramic mountain and lake views, and 0.85 acre of wooded tranquility

SPROAT LAKE ISLAND WITH CABIN

6622813

3672 6TH AVE

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DAVE KOSZEGI REALTOR® Team Leader

Vicky JOHN Seredick REALTOR® REALTOR® CLARK vicky@daveteam.ca HOW ABOUTjohn@daveteam.ca A NEW HOME FOR CHRISTMAS?250-723-SOLD LET THE DAVE TEAM WRAP IT UP FOR YOU!

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EVERYTHING YOU HAVE EVER WANTED TO KNOW ! ABOUT THE ALBERNI VALLEY! FREE! FREE

GREAT FAMILY HOMES IMMACULATE FAMILY HOME!

0 ,80 $ 209

FULLY RENOVATED RANCHER!

0 ,90 $ 179

TERRACE LANE PATIO HOME!

ST 0+G 0 9 , 4 $ 20

NEW PRICE 2461 4TH AVENUE

• Newly remodelled inside and out located in a great neighbourhood • 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, daylight basement features workshop area

NEW HOME OR BUSINESS SPACE! 0 ,90 $ 169

4046 10TH AVENUE

• Quality 2 bed home, large bath with bright and open living area • Detached garage, landscaped yard, move in ready and fully fenced

GARDENER’S PARADISE!

0 ,90 $ 219

4-3774 12TH AVENUE

• Open floor plan design with two bed, two bath plus den • Private patio, heat pump ready forced air heating for efficiency

CUTE NORTH PORT RANCHER!

0 ,90 $ 149

NEW PRICE 4672 ADELAIDE STREET

• 1193 sq ft for your home or business featuring 3 bed, 1 bath • Large living room, kitchen, eating nook, bath and 1 bed on the main

NORTH PORT RANCHER!

0 ,90 $ 144

4586 BEALE STREET

• 3 bedroom, 1 bath, detached garage, fully fenced • Great neighbourhood and within walking distance to all amenities

NORTH PORT BURKE PLACE!

0 ,90 $ 234

3749 ANDERSON AVENUE

• Three bedroom, two bath home with in-law suite potential • Garden beds, fruit trees, greenhouse, RV parking, workshop & fully fenced

LOVELY HOME CLOSE TO TOWN!

4517 BEALE STREET

• Fully renovated two bedroom, one bath home • Fenced yard, fruit trees, raised garden beds, great neighbourhood

COUNTRY CHARACTER HOME!

0 ,20 $ 238

0 ,80 $ 278

NEW PRICE

6290 BEAVER CREEK RD

• 3 bedrooms, two baths on 2 level acres close to town • Detached garage, 2 stall barn, covered porch & sunroom

VERY PRIVATE PROPERTY!

0 ,00 $ 285

8429 BLAND ROAD

• Recent updates done, open floor plan, very spacious kitchen • 2.25 private acres, fully fenced, 2 stall barn, huge steel building, RV shed

CENTRAL LOCATION!

0 ,95 $ 119

• Stunning, like new 1200 Sqft patio home, 2 beds, 2 baths • 9’ ceilings, crown moldings, gas fireplace and bar style island in kitchen

• 4 bed, 3 bath, 2 fireplaces, covered deck, large family room • Quiet neighbourhood on a no-thru road, very large private yard

PARADISE IN THE CITY!

FIRST CLASS RANCHER!

0 ,90 $ 294

0 ,90 $ 339

4748 DUNBAR STREET

• Three bedroom or two bedroom plus den, one bath home • 9.6` ceilings, views of the mountains and the harbour & detached shop

GREENBELT LIVING!

0 ,00 $ 192

3932 DUNSMUIR STREET

• 4 Bed, 5 bath, family room, bonus room & in-door hot tub room • Overheight Carport for RV, large shop, no-thru road in great area

THE WAIT IS OVER!

ONE ACRE LOTS

NO-THRU PRIVATE ROAD

ONLY ONE SIDE OF THE ROAD BEING DEVELOPED

UNDERGROUND HYDRO, PHONE AND WATER TO LOT LINE

$179,900 $199,900 + GST

VICKY SEREDICK'S OPEN HOUSES OPEN HOUSE

,000 $ 279

11:00am-12:00pm

0 ,00 $ 195

NORTH PORT!

4722 ELIZABETH STREET

EXQUISITE CHARACTER HOME!

0 ,90 $ 269

NEW PRICE 4945 MARGARET STREET

• Beautifully landscaped, fully fenced, new laminate flooring, single carport • 2 spacious bedrooms on the main, family room down, large laundry room

4595 MONTROSE STREET

• Well-designed 4 bedroom, 2 baths, 10ft ceilings in kitchen • Greenhouse, potting station, garden shed, raised beds & fruit trees

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6604520

4050 JOHNSTON ROAD

• Main level entry home, four beds + den and 2 baths • Newly installed pellet stove, RV Parking, Sheds, RV tent & Gazebo’s

FIRST TIME ON THE MARKET!

0 ,90 $ 267

,900 $ 209

NEW PRICE 5890 SAUNDERS ROAD

• Four bedrooms, one bath, large living room on 0.53 Acre • Fully fenced, overheight carport, wood shed and chicken coup

3588 MCKNIGHT

• 3 beds, 2 baths plus den/office in a quiet north port subdivision • Vaulted ceilings, gas fireplace in great room, backs onto green space

UNBELIEVABLE OPPORTUNITY!

000 50, $ 1,1

9458 LAKESHORE ROAD

• Property on Sproat Lake features 3.80 acres of pristine, level waterfront • 166’ of water frontage, 1940’s cottage restored in the last 5 years

0 ,80 $ 298

PICNICS AT THE PARK!

0 ,00 $ 125

ATTENTION FIRST TIME HOME BUYERS! 0 ,00 115

2972 8TH AVENUE

• Three bedrooms, 2 baths, single attached garage • Very close to schools, shopping, situated in a good neighbourhood

ELEGANT FAMILY HOME!

GST 900+ $ 419,

3662 LYALL POINT

• Well designed interior, open concept, french doors from great room access patio • 9’ ceilings, 5” crown moldings, 4 beds up, bonus room over garage

SOUTH PORT CHARMER!

0 ,00 $ 180

4883 MARGARET STREET

• Three bedroom, one bath home situated on a large lot • Close to all amenities and just steps from Kitsuksis walkway and Blaire park

SECURE LIVING!

900 $ 89,

206-5170 ANGUS STREET

• 1 bedroom, one bath downtown condo, open concept floor plan Gas fireplace in living room, covered patio, laundry in unit

COUNTRY HOME MINUTES FROM TOWN! $

2690 5TH AVENUE

• Lots of potential with this 3 bedroom heritage home • Large corner lot, take a look and see how you can bring back it's shine

0 ,70 177

5621 CHAPMAN ROAD

• 2 bed rancher with a detached garage situated on 0.75 of an acre • Within walking distance to schools and local transportation

PRIVATE PARADISE ON CREEK’S EDGE! ZONED C3 - SERVICE COMMERCIAL! $

0 ,90 499

0 ,90 129

2927 7TH AVENUE

• Beautifully refurbished family home, spacious kitchen offers large island • West facing w/ harbour & mountain views, shaded slate deck, private hot tub

CHARMING UPDATED HOME!

GREAT FAMILY HOME!

0 ,50 $ 187

5695 WILLOW ROAD

• 1.69 acres with the lovely home tucked in amongst many trees • Main level entry, birch floors, private deck off master, in-house workshop

EYE CATCHING LARGE FAMILY HOME! 0 ,00 $ 399

3655 4TH AVENUE

• This building has some fire damage and with remediation, would be ideal for storage

0 ,90 $ 185

SPROAT LAKE!

• Original hardwood flooring, new woodstove • View of the valley, mountains and inlet.

,800 4 4 2

Friday Aug. 29th

LIKE NEW FAMILY HOME!

2978 2ND AVENUE

• 3 bed, 2 bath plus den/office, downstairs area waiting your ideas • Fully Fenced, nicely landscaped, covered deck, private patio & RV parking

INDUSTRIAL LOT IN THE HEART OF THE CITY! 0 ,90 $ 159

3165 MCNAUGHTON AVE

• Split level, five bedrooms, four baths and an in-law suite • Double carport, RV parking, in-house workshop, sunroom

FAMILY HOME WITH LARGE PROPERTY! 0 ,50 $ 209

8297 FABER ROAD

• 2 bed 1 bath mobile home situated on 0.9 of an acre • Great opportunity, priced to sell, offers lake access & very private property

PRICED TO SELL!

900 72,

• 4 bedroom, 2 bath beautifully updated home, main level entry

3:00pm-4:00pm

2515 11th Avenue

0 ,90 $ 344

• Lovingly cared for 3 bedroom home with great garden area

3607 16th Avenue

OPEN HOUSE

LIKE NEW RANCHER!

CHARACTER, CHARM & CLASS!

• Fenced back yard, double garage, RV Parking and close to all amenities

4631 Pemberton Road

OPEN HOUSE

4045 8TH AVENUE

• 2 bedroom plus den home is perfect for the first timer or retiree • Updates include high end gas fireplace and newer metal roof and drain tile

HOME NEEDING SOME TLC!

• Wonderful 3 bedroom, 2 bath family home across from Roger Creek Park

1:00pm-2:00pm • 3 bedroom, 2 bath, vaulted ceilings, floor to ceiling windows • North Port home with large RV pad & alley access Just 5 years young

0 ,50 $ 137

OUTSTANDING SUNSETS AND MOUNTAIN VIEWS

Friday Aug. 29th

NEW PRICE

AFFORDABLE & ADORABLE!

The Dave Team is extremely excited to offer these exclusive lots in beautiful Grandview Ridge!

Vicky Seredick in Attendance

6213 COMPTON ROAD

NEW LISTINGS

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Friday Aug. 29th

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NEW PRICE

sproatlakehomes.ca

• Open floor plan, oak floors and spacious room, large family room

LOT A TEBO AVENUE

• 0.47 acres in North Port, situated amongst other well established businesses • Zoning offers a wide variety of uses, high traffic area

daveteam.ca

2154 MOTION DRIVE

• 3 bed, 2 bath home situated on 0.28 of an acre in a great neighbourhood • Single garage, shaded gazebo area, covered deck

3178 SWEET AVENUE

• This building lot is almost 1/3 of an acre & backs onto a greenbelt • Quiet subdivision with newer homes and underground services

Personal Real Estate Corporation

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OF NANAIMO

DAVE KOSZEGI REALTOR® Team Leader

Vicky JOHN Seredick REALTOR® REALTOR® CLARK vicky@daveteam.ca HOW ABOUTjohn@daveteam.ca A NEW HOME FOR CHRISTMAS?250-723-SOLD LET THE DAVE TEAM WRAP IT UP FOR YOU!

Personal Real Estate Corp.

dave@daveteam.ca

EVERYTHING YOU HAVE EVER WANTED TO KNOW ! ABOUT THE ALBERNI VALLEY! FREE! FREE

GREAT FAMILY HOMES IMMACULATE FAMILY HOME!

0 ,80 $ 209

FULLY RENOVATED RANCHER!

0 ,90 $ 179

TERRACE LANE PATIO HOME!

ST 0+G 0 9 , 4 $ 20

NEW PRICE 2461 4TH AVENUE

• Newly remodelled inside and out located in a great neighbourhood • 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, daylight basement features workshop area

NEW HOME OR BUSINESS SPACE! 0 ,90 $ 169

4046 10TH AVENUE

• Quality 2 bed home, large bath with bright and open living area • Detached garage, landscaped yard, move in ready and fully fenced

GARDENER’S PARADISE!

0 ,90 $ 219

4-3774 12TH AVENUE

• Open floor plan design with two bed, two bath plus den • Private patio, heat pump ready forced air heating for efficiency

CUTE NORTH PORT RANCHER!

0 ,90 $ 149

NEW PRICE 4672 ADELAIDE STREET

• 1193 sq ft for your home or business featuring 3 bed, 1 bath • Large living room, kitchen, eating nook, bath and 1 bed on the main

NORTH PORT RANCHER!

0 ,90 $ 144

4586 BEALE STREET

• 3 bedroom, 1 bath, detached garage, fully fenced • Great neighbourhood and within walking distance to all amenities

NORTH PORT BURKE PLACE!

0 ,90 $ 234

3749 ANDERSON AVENUE

• Three bedroom, two bath home with in-law suite potential • Garden beds, fruit trees, greenhouse, RV parking, workshop & fully fenced

LOVELY HOME CLOSE TO TOWN!

4517 BEALE STREET

• Fully renovated two bedroom, one bath home • Fenced yard, fruit trees, raised garden beds, great neighbourhood

COUNTRY CHARACTER HOME!

0 ,20 $ 238

0 ,80 $ 278

NEW PRICE

6290 BEAVER CREEK RD

• 3 bedrooms, two baths on 2 level acres close to town • Detached garage, 2 stall barn, covered porch & sunroom

VERY PRIVATE PROPERTY!

0 ,00 $ 285

8429 BLAND ROAD

• Recent updates done, open floor plan, very spacious kitchen • 2.25 private acres, fully fenced, 2 stall barn, huge steel building, RV shed

CENTRAL LOCATION!

0 ,95 $ 119

• Stunning, like new 1200 Sqft patio home, 2 beds, 2 baths • 9’ ceilings, crown moldings, gas fireplace and bar style island in kitchen

• 4 bed, 3 bath, 2 fireplaces, covered deck, large family room • Quiet neighbourhood on a no-thru road, very large private yard

PARADISE IN THE CITY!

FIRST CLASS RANCHER!

0 ,90 $ 294

0 ,90 $ 339

4748 DUNBAR STREET

• Three bedroom or two bedroom plus den, one bath home • 9.6` ceilings, views of the mountains and the harbour & detached shop

GREENBELT LIVING!

0 ,00 $ 192

3932 DUNSMUIR STREET

• 4 Bed, 5 bath, family room, bonus room & in-door hot tub room • Overheight Carport for RV, large shop, no-thru road in great area

THE WAIT IS OVER!

ONE ACRE LOTS

NO-THRU PRIVATE ROAD

ONLY ONE SIDE OF THE ROAD BEING DEVELOPED

UNDERGROUND HYDRO, PHONE AND WATER TO LOT LINE

$179,900 $199,900 + GST

VICKY SEREDICK'S OPEN HOUSES OPEN HOUSE

,000 $ 279

11:00am-12:00pm

0 ,00 $ 195

NORTH PORT!

4722 ELIZABETH STREET

EXQUISITE CHARACTER HOME!

0 ,90 $ 269

NEW PRICE 4945 MARGARET STREET

• Beautifully landscaped, fully fenced, new laminate flooring, single carport • 2 spacious bedrooms on the main, family room down, large laundry room

4595 MONTROSE STREET

• Well-designed 4 bedroom, 2 baths, 10ft ceilings in kitchen • Greenhouse, potting station, garden shed, raised beds & fruit trees

albernihomesource.com

6604520

4050 JOHNSTON ROAD

• Main level entry home, four beds + den and 2 baths • Newly installed pellet stove, RV Parking, Sheds, RV tent & Gazebo’s

FIRST TIME ON THE MARKET!

0 ,90 $ 267

,900 $ 209

NEW PRICE 5890 SAUNDERS ROAD

• Four bedrooms, one bath, large living room on 0.53 Acre • Fully fenced, overheight carport, wood shed and chicken coup

3588 MCKNIGHT

• 3 beds, 2 baths plus den/office in a quiet north port subdivision • Vaulted ceilings, gas fireplace in great room, backs onto green space

UNBELIEVABLE OPPORTUNITY!

000 50, $ 1,1

9458 LAKESHORE ROAD

• Property on Sproat Lake features 3.80 acres of pristine, level waterfront • 166’ of water frontage, 1940’s cottage restored in the last 5 years

0 ,80 $ 298

PICNICS AT THE PARK!

0 ,00 $ 125

ATTENTION FIRST TIME HOME BUYERS! 0 ,00 115

2972 8TH AVENUE

• Three bedrooms, 2 baths, single attached garage • Very close to schools, shopping, situated in a good neighbourhood

ELEGANT FAMILY HOME!

GST 900+ $ 419,

3662 LYALL POINT

• Well designed interior, open concept, french doors from great room access patio • 9’ ceilings, 5” crown moldings, 4 beds up, bonus room over garage

SOUTH PORT CHARMER!

0 ,00 $ 180

4883 MARGARET STREET

• Three bedroom, one bath home situated on a large lot • Close to all amenities and just steps from Kitsuksis walkway and Blaire park

SECURE LIVING!

900 $ 89,

206-5170 ANGUS STREET

• 1 bedroom, one bath downtown condo, open concept floor plan Gas fireplace in living room, covered patio, laundry in unit

COUNTRY HOME MINUTES FROM TOWN! $

2690 5TH AVENUE

• Lots of potential with this 3 bedroom heritage home • Large corner lot, take a look and see how you can bring back it's shine

0 ,70 177

5621 CHAPMAN ROAD

• 2 bed rancher with a detached garage situated on 0.75 of an acre • Within walking distance to schools and local transportation

PRIVATE PARADISE ON CREEK’S EDGE! ZONED C3 - SERVICE COMMERCIAL! $

0 ,90 499

0 ,90 129

2927 7TH AVENUE

• Beautifully refurbished family home, spacious kitchen offers large island • West facing w/ harbour & mountain views, shaded slate deck, private hot tub

CHARMING UPDATED HOME!

GREAT FAMILY HOME!

0 ,50 $ 187

5695 WILLOW ROAD

• 1.69 acres with the lovely home tucked in amongst many trees • Main level entry, birch floors, private deck off master, in-house workshop

EYE CATCHING LARGE FAMILY HOME! 0 ,00 $ 399

3655 4TH AVENUE

• This building has some fire damage and with remediation, would be ideal for storage

0 ,90 $ 185

SPROAT LAKE!

• Original hardwood flooring, new woodstove • View of the valley, mountains and inlet.

,800 4 4 2

Friday Aug. 29th

LIKE NEW FAMILY HOME!

2978 2ND AVENUE

• 3 bed, 2 bath plus den/office, downstairs area waiting your ideas • Fully Fenced, nicely landscaped, covered deck, private patio & RV parking

INDUSTRIAL LOT IN THE HEART OF THE CITY! 0 ,90 $ 159

3165 MCNAUGHTON AVE

• Split level, five bedrooms, four baths and an in-law suite • Double carport, RV parking, in-house workshop, sunroom

FAMILY HOME WITH LARGE PROPERTY! 0 ,50 $ 209

8297 FABER ROAD

• 2 bed 1 bath mobile home situated on 0.9 of an acre • Great opportunity, priced to sell, offers lake access & very private property

PRICED TO SELL!

900 72,

• 4 bedroom, 2 bath beautifully updated home, main level entry

3:00pm-4:00pm

2515 11th Avenue

0 ,90 $ 344

• Lovingly cared for 3 bedroom home with great garden area

3607 16th Avenue

OPEN HOUSE

LIKE NEW RANCHER!

CHARACTER, CHARM & CLASS!

• Fenced back yard, double garage, RV Parking and close to all amenities

4631 Pemberton Road

OPEN HOUSE

4045 8TH AVENUE

• 2 bedroom plus den home is perfect for the first timer or retiree • Updates include high end gas fireplace and newer metal roof and drain tile

HOME NEEDING SOME TLC!

• Wonderful 3 bedroom, 2 bath family home across from Roger Creek Park

1:00pm-2:00pm • 3 bedroom, 2 bath, vaulted ceilings, floor to ceiling windows • North Port home with large RV pad & alley access Just 5 years young

0 ,50 $ 137

OUTSTANDING SUNSETS AND MOUNTAIN VIEWS

Friday Aug. 29th

NEW PRICE

AFFORDABLE & ADORABLE!

The Dave Team is extremely excited to offer these exclusive lots in beautiful Grandview Ridge!

Vicky Seredick in Attendance

6213 COMPTON ROAD

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NEW PRICE

sproatlakehomes.ca

• Open floor plan, oak floors and spacious room, large family room

LOT A TEBO AVENUE

• 0.47 acres in North Port, situated amongst other well established businesses • Zoning offers a wide variety of uses, high traffic area

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2154 MOTION DRIVE

• 3 bed, 2 bath home situated on 0.28 of an acre in a great neighbourhood • Single garage, shaded gazebo area, covered deck

3178 SWEET AVENUE

• This building lot is almost 1/3 of an acre & backs onto a greenbelt • Quiet subdivision with newer homes and underground services

Personal Real Estate Corporation

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Mid-Island Realty

Each Office is Independently Owned & Operated

LANCE DOBOSZ

ldobosz@remax.net

Grace

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9,5

$17

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9,0

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BEST DEAL IN TOWN

5063 Margaret Street

3588 7th Ave

3-bedroom rancher with shop & RV parking on no-thru road on Dyke.

Clean 6 bed 4 bath home w/ potential mortgage helper 2 kitchens, 2 ensuites, detached shop.

4,0

$12

4404 Bute Street

Good Luck Fellow Anglers! LDCE! SOLA N BY

7875 Beaver Creek Road • Acreage • Panoramic views of the Beaufort range • Large country family home

4,0

$20

2401 8th Avenue

• 3+1 bdrms, totally updated home • Detached double garage • Quiet neighbourhood • Walking to school/daycare/parks

7,0

$10

NEW LISTING

4556 Maitland Street

• 2 bedrooms, 1 bath • Great location across from Catholic School • Plenty of parking

5,0

$27

Lot 18 Helby Island

• Breathtaking 5.24 acres • 2 cabins with metal roofs • Your very own parcel of the Deer Group of Islands across from Bamfield

se . ear mo L r Fo 0 pe 0 $4 5038 Argyle Street

• clean open retail space, 1,200 sq. feet • 400 per month arts district, small triple net charges

9,0

$25

Reduced $30,000!!

5,0

$23

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Video tour available

3219 6th Avenue

• Priced well below assessment for quick sale • 5 bedrooms, 3 full baths. 2 separate suites, fenced yard • Garage and alley access • Income of over 2000 per mo.

5,9

$15

Currently rented $1200/month total

4817 Swanson Street

• 2 bedroom, 1 bath rancher • Bonus suited cabin • New roof

,00

$85

NEW LISTING

Business Opportunity • Anker’s Electric, includes equipment and machinery. Call for more details.

9,0

$19

Lot 5 Helby Island

• Private lot in the heart of the Barkley Sound • Your very own parcel of the Deer Group of Islands across from Bamfield

0,0

$29

Business Opportunity

• Renovated and ready for drive-in restaurant business. Currently leased.

3997 Maitland Street

• Immaculate 4 bedroom 2 bath family home • Great neighbourhood • RV parking

5,0

$20

10024 Falcon Road

• 5+ acres in Beaver Creek • Drilled well & new septic system • Ready for your dreams!

9,0

$44

142 Cia Rock Road

• Bamifled Waterfront • 14 acres spreading across Burlo Island to Mills Peninsula • Potential to subdivide into 3 waterfront lots

9,0

$39

325 Bamfield Road

• Perfect B&B potential • Built in 2008 • Vaulted ceilings. • Call Lance for more details.

,50

$17

Business Opportunity

• Drive in Restaurant Business for Sale • Includes Inventory - call for list

RE/MAX Mid-Island Realty Port Alberni 250-723-5666, 4994 Argyle Street, Port Alberni

6621468

9,0

$30

• 2 bed, 1 bath rancher • Located in central location • Updated and move in ready

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