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Starting on Tuesday, Nov. 4 the Alberni Valley News will be hitting your doorsteps twice a week. Our new publication will be called “Alberni Valley News Advertiser” and will feature more community news and events as well as a column or two. “The Alberni Valley News has grown over the past three years to meet the needs of our readers and our clients,” publisher Teresa Bird said. “This Tuesday edition is a continuation of that. We see positive economic indicators in the community, and we want to be leaders in investing in the future of Port Alberni.” The Alberni Valley News published its first edition on Aug. 25, 2006, and has been growing steadily for more than eight years, garnering many writing and photography awards in the process. “Alberni Valley News Advertiser will provide readers with more shopping and community information, provide advertisers with another opportunity to reach their customers and give our carriers and drivers the opportunity to earn more money,” Bird said.
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Melissa Martin, the arts administrator for the Community Arts Council, has plenty of pumpkins to choose from for the Rollin Art Centre’s first annual pumpkin carving event, this Saturday, Oct. 25 at the gallery.
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Cyclists tout green crossing over ravine KATYA SLEPIAN ALBERNI VALLEY NEWS
While a $5 million dollar vehicle bridge connecting both sides of Port Alberni is already on the Nov. 15 ballot, some residents are looking for a greener option. John Mayba, an avid cyclist and member of the Alberni Valley Transition Town Society (AVTTS) thinks that the city needs to see the Roger Creek ravine as an opportunity rather than an obstacle. Having a bridge there would make the ravine “a real asset,” said Mayba. While a cycling bridge would still be expensive, it would be both cheaper than the $4.9 million vehicle bridge on the ballot currently and also suitable for grant money through the provinces’ Cycling Infrastructure Partnership Program (CIPP) through Bike BC. The program would cover up to 50 per cent of the cost of the bridge or 20 per cent of the CIPP budget, which was $360,000 for 2014/2015. While Mayba has wanted a cycling bridge for more than a decade, the project
‘I’d like this to be a noteworthy structure so that when people come to town, that would be one of the things they’d like to see.’
– John Mayba has never qualified for the funding requirements, which include having a shovel-ready project with public consultations and design work already completed that is part of “an adopted bicycle network plan.” The cycling bridge is in the very preliminary stages and will only be presented to city council for the first time at the Oct. 27 meeting. Mayba doesn’t have a specific location for his proposed green crossing. The city has an Active Transportation Plan now. City engineer Guy Cicon said that the plan, adopted in July 2014, would allow
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John Mayba pauses beside Roger Creek during a bike ride earlier this week. This particular part of the creek is accessed behind the fall fairgrounds.
the city to apply for the CIPP grant should Cicon receive council direction to go forward with design work and a public consultation process. According to Mayba, the plan has also created some momentum for cycling and pedestrian
infrastructure improvements in the city that he would like to take advantage of to get the process of designing a bridge started. Cicon couldn’t comment on the design of the bridge and said that an engineering firm would
need to be hired for any bridge planning, but the bridge would likely need to be a suspension bridge in order to reduce costs. As Mayba wants the bridge to be able to accommodate cyclists, pedestrians, scooters and wheelchairs, the
bridge would need to be 3.5 metres wide in order to comply with Ministry of Transportation bridge standards and procedures for two-way bridges for both pedestrians and cyclists. While Jim Rhodes’ $4.9 million vehicle bridge proposal does include space for cyclists and pedestrians, Mayba is not sure that Rhodes’ plan would accomplish the same goals as a pedestrian and cyclist bridge. When Mayba started his “Bridge to Unite Us” campaign in 2008, he outlined six ways in which the project would benefit the city: • a focal point for the community, something to take pride in • health benefits for the people walking and cycling across the ravine • a connection between shopping districts in North Port and South Port • connect ADSS, North Island College and Echo Centre to North Port and Pacific Coast University to South Port • a tourist draw that would increase Port Alberni’s profile. Continued / A20
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NOTICE OF ASSENT VOTING SPROAT LAKE MARINE PATROL SERVICE AREA ESTABLISHMENT PUBLIC NOTICE is given to the electors within the Uchucklesaht Tribe Government, Electoral Areas “B” (Beaufort), “D” (Sproat Lake), “E” (Beaver Creek) and “F” (Cherry Creek) in the Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District, that assent voting will be held on the following question:
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“Are you in favour of the Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District enacting Bylaw E1057 to provide the following: • Establish the Sproat Lake Marine Patrol Service for the purpose of providing a seasonal marine patrol program at Sproat Lake with the following areas participating in the service: City of Port Alberni, Uchucklesaht Tribe Government, Electoral Areas “B” (Beaufort), “D” (Sproat Lake), “E” (Beaver Creek) and “F” (Cherry Creek); and • Annually requisition the service area up to a maximum of $30,000 or $0.0101 per $1,000 of taxable value of land and improvements, whichever is greater?” YES/NO VOTING DATES AND LOCATIONS GENERAL VOTING:
ADVANCE VOTING:
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SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2014 8:00 am to 8:00 pm Cherry Creek Community Hall, 3767 Moore Road, Port Alberni, BC Harold Bishop Fire Hall, 7667 Pacific Rim Highway, Port Alberni, BC Gill Elementary School, 5520 Beaver Creek Road, Port Alberni, BC
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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2014 and WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2014 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM Regional District Office 3008 Fifth Avenue, Port Alberni, BC
A SPECIAL VOTING OPPORTUNITY will be provided on Thursday, November 6, 2014 to qualified electors who are patients or residents of the following care facilities: Rainbow Gardens/Tsawaayuus 6151 Russell Place, Port Alberni, BC
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ELECTOR REGISTRATION There is no need to pre-register to vote as the registration of all electors for voting will take place at the time of voting. You will be required to make a declaration that you meet the following requirements: • 18 years of age or older on general voting day • Canadian citizen • resident of BC for at least 6 months immediately before the day of registration • resident of OR registered owner of real property in the Uchucklesaht Tribe Government or Electoral Areas “B” (Beaufort), “D” (Sproat Lake), “E” (Beaver Creek), “F” (Cherry Creek) for at least 30 days immediately before the day of registration, and • not disqualified under the Local Government Act or any other enactment from voting in the assent voting and not otherwise disqualified by law.
Port Alberni fire Chief Tim Pley had some strong words for the Alberni Valley School District this morning after fire crews were called out at 7 a.m. to extinguish a blaze in an empty building on the former Alberni District Secondary School site. Firefighters from Port Alberni, Beaver Creek and Sproat Lake responded to the site after a call came in that there was a fire in the building. Because of challenges in accessing the site— the library building site in the centre of the site, which due to last night’s storm was covered in mud—Pley said crews took an immediate defensive stance in fighting the fire. Once the blaze
Resident electors must produce 2 pieces of identification (at least one with a signature). Picture identification is not necessary. The identification must prove both residency and identity. Non-resident property electors must produce 2 pieces of identification (at least one with a signature) to prove identity, proof that they are entitled to register in relation to the property, and, if there is more than one owner, written consent from a majority of the property owners to one owner voting. Non-resident Property Elector Consent forms can be downloaded off the Regional District website www.acrd.bc.ca . MAIL BALLOT VOTING
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Qualified Electors may vote by mail if they: • Have a physical disability, illness or injury that affects their ability to vote at another voting opportunity; or • Expect to be absent from the Regional District of Alberni-Clayoquot on general voting day and at the times of all advance voting opportunities, or • Reside in Electoral Area “D” (Sproat Lake) where: i. Their only access to their residence is by boat or aircraft, or ii. Their travel time by road from their residence to the nearest voting place at which the person is entitled to vote is greater than thirty minutes.
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Qualified Electors who are eligible to vote by mail and wish to vote, must apply in writing to the Chief Election Officer before 12 noon on Friday, November 14, 2014. Mail Ballot Package Information and Request Forms are available on the Regional District website www.acrd.bc.ca or contact the Chief Election Officer or Deputy Chief Election Officer at (250) 720-2700. SYNOPSIS OF PROPOSED BYLAW E1057 The intent of Bylaw E1057, Sproat Lake Marine Patrol Service Area Establishment, 2014 is to establish a service for the purpose of operating a seasonal marine patrol program at Sproat Lake. The maximum amount that may be requisitioned annually for the cost of the service is $30,000 or $0.0101 per $1,000 of taxable value of land and improvements, whichever is greater. The areas subject to this Bylaw are the City of Port Alberni, Uchucklesaht Tribe Government and Electoral Areas “B” (Beaufort), “D” (Sproat Lake), “E” (Beaver Creek) and “F” (Cherry Creek). TAKE NOTICE that the above is a synopsis of the proposed bylaw and that this synopsis is not intended to be and is not to be understood as an interpretation of the bylaw. The full bylaw may be inspected at the Regional District Office, 3008 Fifth Avenue, Port Alberni, BC during regular office hours, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm, or on the Regional District website www.acrd.bc.ca . APPLICATION TO ACT AS A SCRUTINEER
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was knocked down a pair of excavators were brought in to demolish the northeast corner of the building, where the fire occurred on the second floor. Pley said the Port Alberni Fire Department warned the school district “repeatedly” that this would happen. “My frustration is with the school district’s lack of commitment to the buildings,” Pley said. “They’ve left two buildings here unprotected. The sprinklers aren’t active...” Superintendent of schools Greg Smyth said the library and two other buildings on the site were undergoing hazardous materials assessments with plans to demolish them all when the fire happened. editor@albernivalleynews.com
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Students at Alberni District Secondary School will hold an all candidates’ meeting from 10:15–11:35 a.m. at the ADSS Theatre, hosted by the Social Justice 12 class. Admission is free to the public. Students will ask candidates questions during this hour-long session.
question drawn from questions submitted by the public. A mix and mingle opportunity will follow. The United Steelworkers Hall is located at 4904 Montrose St.
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Election signs line the boulevard along Argyle Street. The city decided to allow signs on boulevards for this municipal election.
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For the first time, municipal election candidates have permission to place campaign signs on city boulevards in Port Alberni. According to Section 3.9 of the city’s sign bylaw, “no signs shall be erected or placed on city owned property and no signs shall be tacked, posted or otherwise affixed to the walls of any structure, tree, pole, hydrant, bridge, fence or any other surface within a public place, except with written permission of the city.” However, for the Nov. 15 election, the city has made an exception for signs on city boulevards “as long as the signs do not create a safety concern” for either vehicle or pedestrian traffic, according to a press release. Candidates should keep in mind that Johnston Road is under provincial jurisdiction and their policy states that any election signs must not simulate traffic signs, must not be closer to the road than traffic signs and
United Steelworkers Hall. “It will follow the same format as our meeting for council candidates,” said Nancy Czigany, labour council secretary. Each candidate will have an opportunity to make a statement and will answer one
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election! Candidate profiles: From now until Nov. 13, the Alberni Valley News will
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Hira Chopra
Jacques Savard
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Hira Chopra is married with two children and has been a member of this community for 34 years. Hira has served on city council for 18 years and was for five years the Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District board chairperson. Hira is employed at Alberni Pacific Division (APD) Sawmill and owns several successful local businesses. He also has served on the board of the chamber of commerce for 15 years, the board of the USW Local I-85 for six years, the Island Coastal Economic Trust for five years and is a longtime member of the Port Alberni Rotary Club. He has a Bachelors of Economics, a Masters degree in history and a diploma in physical education. He was a teacher in India for six years before emigrating to Canada. Hira’s vast experience provides him with the necessary tools to be a
Mayor successful mayor. His goals include a residential tax freeze for two years, fiscal transparency and accountability through more regular public reporting, actively reducing the “red tape” at city hall to make it easier to attract investors and for them to succeed, and to work with all levels of government, private industries and businesses to promote investment and growth. Hira believes the city needs to act and operate like a business and his experience and training will allow him to work with staff, councillors and all levels of government, business and industry to achieve these goals. Hira knows how the system works at city hall. He will work with Valley leadership to draw up a regional municipality and will encourage people in business to move here. Hira has both a union and a business background.
Maurice Chopin
Selflessness will be the hallmark of my public service to the community of Port Alberni. Over the last 34 years, I have witnessed a steady decline in quality of life for valley residents and the erosion of citizens’ rights. The source for most of Port Alberni’s woes can be traced directly to our secretive city hall making backroom deals not in the best interest of residents. For example, recent changes made to the wording on the nonbinding referendum for a 10th Avenue Bridge over Roger Creek by city council are clearly a lastminute manipulation of the electorate. Port Alberni is already carrying a heavy debt load and families are buckling under the financial strain. As your mayor, together with your endorsement and participation, we will restore your rights:
Mayor-INC • to clean water that remains in the public domain • to breathe clean air not polluted by industry • to spend your money as you so choose, not on unjust taxation • to quality health care that remains public • to a local economy providing “real” jobs for citizens not hypothetical “pipe dream” jobs • to leadership which enacts “the will of the people” Courage, commitment and hard work will be required to reverse the severe damage done by previous city councils. To prove that I stand apart from demagogues, I pledge half of my mayoral stipend to alleviate suffering and poverty in our city. My mottos: “To Educate not Manipulate!” and with utmost respect “Long Live Black Bears!”
Kevin Wright
Mayor
I have been married for 44 years, have two children and two grandsons and bring with me more than 30 years of business experience in the oil industry. Now that I’m retired I can devote all my time and energy to make Port Alberni a city inviting to investors and young families. There is an urgent need to re-balance the residential tax which in 2000 amounted to 37 per cent of all taxes collected and which has now ballooned to 67 per cent, as a result of the transfer of $2,125,000 from industrial to residential taxes. To correct this imbalance, city expenses need to be cut and applied towards the residential tax. An articulate economic plan to deal with the growth and the
John Douglas
My name is Kevin Wright and I want to get Port Alberni “Back to Business”. We have a lot of work to do to get this city back on its feet as far as stabilizing the economy and reducing the tax strain. I want to bring small business and light industry back to the city. This election is going to signal a turning point and I believe I have the skills, know how and drive to make things better. I believe we must develop small business as soon as possible to share the load otherwise the taxation levels will continue to rise applying more pressure on the mills to pay more. This could force them to consider leaving to find better tax incentives elsewhere. LNG and the container port—these big projects sound great and may or may not come to fruition but they are at best estimate 10 to 15 years away and would certainly be a home run for our
railways and air; last but not least, spearheading the concept of Port Alberni as a regional and international distribution hub for Vancouver Island in the decades to come. With all of this the aim has been to bring jobs, education, training and growth to our region, thereby increasing our population, increasing our tax base, making taxes more sustainable. Ensuring Port Alberni is a community where industry and liveability go hand in hand, side by side, is a priority in all of this plan. I have learned a great deal while having the privilege to serve as mayor. I have been travelling along a very steep learning curve; now it is time to move forward. We need to step forward now, not years from now, with well placed confidence and teamwork, not uncertainty. www.johndouglas portalberni.ca
Mike Ruttan
Mayor development of industry, forestry, manufacturing, commercial fishing, tourism, post-secondary education and anything else that is workable and will create jobs in our city will be the priority. Other measures to be taken will be: • With the exception of critical infrastructure work, contain expense. • Freeze the industrial and commercial taxes at their current rates. •Freeze city employee hires. • Eliminate redundancies. • Fix the Uptown and Waterfront Redevelopment Plan. • Emphasize crime prevention. • Work with our Valley and union partners towards an improved economy, and • Look at establishing a provincially accredited college campus.
Thank you for considering me for re-election as your mayor of Port Alberni. I have enjoyed the last term working with our city council, developing a plan which can improve our sustainability for future generations. Much of this term has been devoted to establishing a higher and more positive profile for Port Alberni; establishing relationships with other communities; with the provincial government; with the federal government; with big and local businesses. The first term has been devoted to new initiatives, such as spearheading the Port Alberni Trans Shipment Hub project; supporting the LNG proposal for Sarita Bay; embracing any environmental concerns; inviting and supporting marine industry initiatives; lobbying for improved transportation corridors in highways,
Mayor community. But I would prefer we consider a more strategic game plan. Too many times in our past have we put our faith in a heavy hitter to smash one to the bleachers and have struck out. We need to start playing this game with some hustle and some grit. Singles, bunts and stolen bases define a winning team. The current coaching staff keeps sending in their big gun and confidently insist that this will win the game. The smelter, the coal port and half a dozen other at-bats have resulted in us being in last place. (Worst Place). When will we change the strategy? We need to put runs on the board and it does not matter how. One hit does not win the game but if we get a few people on base and if the port comes though we will have a grand slam. If it does not, we have a team that is still in the game to win.
Mike Ruttan is putting his experience, leadership skills, and vision before the people of Port Alberni in the 2014 election for mayor. He was born and raised in the Alberni Valley. He and his wife returned here to teach and raise their family. He had the privilege of completing his career as principal of Alberni District Secondary School, a position requiring him to be responsible for the expenditure of a complex budget and work with a large, diverse staff. Ruttan’s responsibilities as administrator ranged from chairing committees to communicating regularly with ministry officials. Under his leadership new programs were developed at ADSS, a series of entrepreneurial initiatives that yielded both academic and fiscal benefits for the school and district. Ruttan believes that
our greatest asset is the people who live in this city. Capitalizing on this, the city can reach out more fully to include residents in establishing a road map for the future. Once having set that direction, the city needs to regularly review the plan and report the progress to taxpayers. Port Alberni is looking for change. The next four years are crucial for its future. The growth of the community is dependent upon a diverse and vibrant economy. The city needs equitable supports for business, a tax structure that welcomes investment, fiscal responsibility, and thorough planning for investment in infrastructure. Mike Ruttan says that we need to build those relationships within our city that help us achieve our common goals. Together we can make change happen.
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I know I have the experience, leadership and integrity that will be needed to keep our community moving forward in a time of transition. During my 13 years as your city councillor, I have built relationships with leaders and government officials outside of our community. I believe I have the support of many of these individuals and can count on these positive relationships to help keep the Alberni Valley progressing towards a bright future. We need to reduce taxes and build healthier relationships and communication with our partners and other levels of government. We need to first look after our aging infrastructure. We need to encourage and promote opportunities for our youth, to find meaningful
employment in our community to ensure they want to live here along with retirees and that our infrastructure can support them without being a drain on taxes. We need to work at getting more businesses and industry into our community that in turn will create employment. We also need to promote tourism. Any action we take should follow guidelines: sustainability, impact on health (environmental and personal), and long- term benefits. We should not forget the past but we need to move forward and do what is best for our city’s future. I want to continue to set priorities to ensure that we move forward to become the vibrant, healthy, sustainable Reg. $42.95 community that we all would like. www.cindysolda.com.
Electoral organizations are usually seen in bigger cities but Alberni First co-chair Darren DeLuca believes that it’s time to bring the cohesiveness of a united group of candidates to Port Alberni. To that end, the electoral organization approached a variety of candidates prior to the nomination period for the 2014 municipal election and chose four to endorse in Port Alberni: Huu-ay-aht executive director James Edwards, incumbent councillor Jack McLeman, mortgage broker Sharie Minions and former Parks, Recreation and Heritage recreation programmer Ron Paulson. Minions said that she joined Alberni First because she “liked the issues that they were in favour of” as well as their focus on job creation. She also stressed the importance of having a team she felt she could work well with, something that Edwards also believes.
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NEWS The Alberni Valley News is published every Thursday by Black Press Ltd., 4656 Margaret St., Port Alberni, B.C. V9Y 6H2. Phone: (250) 723-6399. Fax: (250) 723-6395. Classifieds: 1-855-310-3535. The Alberni Valley News is distributed free to 9,500 households in Port Alberni, Cherry Creek, Sproat Lake and Beaver Creek. The Alberni Valley News is Vancouver Island owned and operated. 2012 CCNA
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EDITORIAL
Social media and elections Facebook and other social media have played supporting roles in the last few elections, but the 2014 municipal election may be the first where they can be seen to have a direct effect on the outcome. It’s already had a direct effect on one young aspirant to the mayor’s chair in another community, who declared his intention to run on Friday morning and withdrew Friday evening, after some inappropriate Facebook posts he made last year came to light. That’s a lesson learned for the young man, and one way social media has already affected the outcome of the Nov. 15 municipal election. There will certainly be others. People are talking about the change they want to see in politics using these platforms, which is a good thing and will make them a force on Nov. 15. Still, watching the discussion on social media, you see how often opinion gets substituted for fact, and how fast discussions get hijacked or devolve into personal attacks and other forms of abuse. The lesson here for voters, as social media becomes evermore a source of political information free from checks and balances, is to do your own research. As with all information that comes your way in life, fact-check and examine the source supplying it before deciding if it’s reliable, especially when using it to decide where to make your mark on a ballot. Most importantly, never vote based on someone else’s beliefs and judgements. Learn to separate opinion from fact, and remember that even the most well-meaning people may be sharing inaccurate information. — Victoria News
Mailbag: Feedback on marine patrols, viruses and dreams Marine patrol needs support To the Editor,
Please vote yes to the Sproat Lake Marine Patrol referendum question on Nov. 15. This is a most valuable service, so important to all Alberni Valley and visiting boaters plus a great economic benefit to Valley businesses. This service provides a much appreciated/ needed water safety education at Sproat Lake Provincial Park boat launch. The service has been successfully operating for 12 years by the Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District with four local summer students providing assistance and education in boat launching, safety checks, lifejacket loaning, marine distress, boating etiquette plus beach cleanups for public enjoyment. The $30,000 cost has been basically operating on government grants and assistance with a present three-year commitment to 2016 with a possible local regional tax for
Election letters policy The Alberni Valley News will not be publishing letters to the editor that we receive from candidates during the 2014 civic election. We feel the letters section is not the appropriate platform for electioneering. We do, however, welcome commentary from independent writers. Comment: Alberni Valley News, 4656 Margaret St., Port Alberni, B.C. V9Y 6H2 E-mail: editor@albernivalleynews.com
2016 of $7,500 shared by all Alberni Valley residents. The Alberni Valley Regatta Association has committed a grant of $1,000 if the patrol is continued. Some Valley voters may consider this a Sproat Lake residents’ benefit, which is far from the truth as most residents have their boats moored at their docks, while most other boaters are using the service on a daily basis. The safe, accident-free boating at the lake is a record to be proud of and probably to some degree because of the marine patrol. Let’s keep this valuable service on our lake as a shining example of safe boating.
Joe Van Bergen, Port Alberni
(Editor’s note: Joe Van Bergen is a member of the Alberni Valley Regatta Association)
What if Ebola hit a homeless shelter? To the Editor,
If Ebola is to be thanked for anything, it’s for forcing us to focus on issues powers-that-be have willfully neglected for decades, such as homelessness. It’s all very well for authorities to ask people to report possible symptoms and to quarantine them in their homes, but what if those infected with Ebola don’t have anywhere to go but a public shelter?
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All the more reason to quit Band-Aiding the problem with politically expedient stopgaps and finally make an honest effort to rectify homelessness for good.
Liz Stonard, Port Alberni
Chris Hadfield for prime minister To the Editor,
I dreamed I was in a theatre and Chris Hadfield was on stage strumming his guitar...someone in the back hollered out, “Mister Hadfield, you are a man of action, a man of integrity, a problem solver, and a natural leader. You would make a great Prime Minister. Will you please consider running for political office? Chris Hadfield stood motionless and said “I’ve expressed myself in songs and written a book...but to make a real difference I must go to Ottawa and kick some butts! Will you support me?” The cheering was so loud I was awakened. Lloyd Atkins, Vernon
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One last holdup on railway tracks TOM FLETCHER B.C. Views
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ICTORIA – “Hands up.” That famous command is attributed to Bill Miner, an American career criminal who is also credited with B.C.’s first train robbery, at Silverdale on the Mission border in 1910. A more genteel, and of course perfectly legal, trackside transfer of wealth is underway in the B.C. legislature. It’s called the Canadian Pacific Railway (Stone and Timber) Settlement Act, and it provides for taxpayers to hand over $19 million to CP Rail to settle a lawsuit over historic logging, rock and gravel rights given to B.C.’s pioneering railway builders. Students of B.C. history will know that while Bill Miner got the headlines, it was the early coal, lumber and railway barons who really made out like bandits. And CP Rail inherited some of this by 1912 when it took over three early railways that had been granted vast tracts of provincial Crown land.
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Columbia and Western Railway began in 1896 to serve the mines at Red Mountain and Rossland and smelter at Trail. The CPR took it over along with its land grant of 10,000 acres per mile of track and merged it with the Kettle Valley Railway.
Deputy Premier Rich Coleman revealed the settlement in the legislature this month. It seems that when CP Rail took over the B.C. Southern Railway Company, the Columbia and Kootenay Railway and Navigation Company and the Columbia and Western Railway Company, there were some clerical errors along the way. “I am pleased that Canadian Pacific Railway and the province have recently reached an agreement regarding the disputed ownership and value
of timber and stone rights on 145,000 hectares of Crown land and 68,000 hectares of private land in the Kootenay and Okanagan regions,” Coleman told the legislature. “The province granted land to three railway companies between 1892 and 1908 to subsidize railway construction. These railway companies reserved timber and stone rights for their own use when they sold the land to third parties in the early 1900s. These reservations were
‘...it’s easy to imagine a chuckle from his grave as the railway barons once again rake it in.’
not recognized in many subsequent land transactions, and many of them were not registered in the current land title system.” These discrepancies came to light in the early 2000s. They involve some 1,600 properties, so you can imagine the lawyer fees that would be accumulated to sort through those in court. And Coleman’s statement suggests that the government has conceded its records are in error, rather than those of the railways. Given the Wild West ways of B.C.’s early settlement and railway development, it’s not surprising there were some loose ends. For a fascinating look at this period, I recommend Barrie Sanford’s book <I>Steel Rails and Iron Men</I> (Whitecap Books, 1990). Sanford recounts the fateful decision of the CPR to turn north at Medicine Hat and push Canada’s defining railway through the Kicking Horse Pass, leaving the mineral-rich Kootenay region open to competitors for rail freight service. A key figure of those days is James Dunsmuir,
who inherited his family coal fortune and served as B.C. premier from 1900 to 1902. He ended up owning a large part of Vancouver Island in exchange for building the Esquimalt and Nanaimo Railway, which he sold to the CPR in 1905, the same year he locked out miners in his coal operations for their push to organize a union. Dunsmuir’s hard line provided a boost for a rival, James Jerome Hill, who built the Great Northern Railway in the 1890s and later quit the CPR board in a bitter feud. Hill was happy to supply coal from Fernie. Dunsmuir took a turn as B.C.’s eighth Lieutenant Governor, sold his coal business and retired to his estate, Hatley Castle, which is now part of Royal Roads University. He is buried at Victoria’s Ross Bay Cemetery. As Halloween approaches, it’s easy to imagine a chuckle from his grave as the railway barons once again rake it in. Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press.
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CEDAR GROVE CHURCH A Christian Community of the Reformed Church in Canada Sunday Worship Service -10:30 am Wed. 9:30am - 11am Bible Study Everyone welcome to worship with us at the 7th Day Adventist Church at
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This is the time of year that some people find so difficult. The dark mornings and the often dreary weather can bring on the “blues”. What can we do to bring some sunshine into their life. We can let people hold onto the coat-tails of our own faith. People are so hungry: for faith, for purpose, for meaning, for forgiveness, for healing. Desperate to find home. So don’t be shy. Life is too short to be embarrassed to give of your faith. Life is come and gone in a blink. People will want what you have if you are living it right. Hear that? People will want what you have if you are living it right. So give them what you have. Point the way. Always upwards. Always light. Always smiling. There is enough love flowing through you from Christ to fill up everyone who comes near you. Keep giving. It is how Jesus works. Through his children. Through you.
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CITY OF PORT ALBERNI NOTICE OF ELECTION BY VOTING PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY given to the electors of the City of Port Alberni that an election by voting is necessary to elect a Mayor, six (6) Councillors, and six (6) School Trustees for a four year term commencing December, 2014. The persons nominated as candidates and for whom votes will be received are:
MAYOR - One (1) to be elected: USUAL NAME Jacques Savard Maurice Chopin John Douglas Kevin Wright Cindy Solda Hira Chopra Mike Ruttan
RESIDENTIAL ADDRESS 4418 N. Crescent 5589 Woodland Crescent W. 2132 Motion Drive 2679 1st Avenue 5289 Gertrude Street 4005 Clegg Crescent 4488 Southgate Road
COUNCILLOR - Six (6) to be elected: USUAL NAME Pat Kermeen Annette Clement David Tisdale Penny Cote Monty Mearns Wendy Kerr Denis Sauvé James Edwards (Alberni First) Malcolm Menninga Charles Thomas Ron Paulson (Alberni First)
RESIDENTIAL ADDRESS 3599 16th Avenue 5657 Chapman Road 3826 Anderson Avenue 10684 Taylor Arm Drive 201-4571 Pemberton Road 3381 6th Avenue 4023 Clegg Crescent N 5545 Swallow Drive 2898 7th Avenue 4760 Strathern Street 3081 6th Avenue
USUAL NAME Jack McLeman (Alberni First) Seva Dhaliwal Deanna Shanley Chris Alemany Bill Randles Dan Washington Paul G. Pley Ian Thomas Richard Muller Ted McGill Sharie Minions (Alberni First)
RESIDENTIAL ADDRESS 4010 Rex Road 4034 Wallace Street 3697 7th Avenue 3854 6th Avenue 2224 Cameron Drive 3968 Shaughnessy Street 2701 11th Avenue 3583 16th Avenue 3766 Argyle Way 4739 Angus Street 3669 Lyall Point Crescent
USUAL NAME Gaelle Frey Irene Jacobson Jane Jones Mike McLeman Larry Ransom
RESIDENTIAL ADDRESS 3883 7th Avenue 2827 15th Avenue 5235 Hector Road 2625 8th Avenue 6157 Stuart Avenue
SCHOOL TRUSTEE – Six (6) to be elected: USUAL NAME John Bennie Rosemarie Buchanan Pam Craig Pat Dahlquist Dennis Dalla-Vicenza
RESIDENTIAL ADDRESS 6110 Westporte Boulevard 5281 Wilkinson Road 6211 Smith Road 3036 7th Avenue 3765 Bexley Road
ASSENT VOTING Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District (ACRD) - Sproat Lake Marine Patrol Service Area Establishment PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY given to the electors of the City of Port Alberni that the following question will be submitted to voters: “Are you in favour of the Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District enacting Bylaw E1057 to provide the following: • Establish the Sproat Lake Marine Patrol Service for the purpose of providing a seasonal marine patrol program at Sproat Lake with the following areas participating in the service: City of Port Alberni, Uchucklesaht Tribe Government, Electoral Areas “B” (Beaufort), “D” (Sproat Lake), “E” (Beaver Creek) and “F” (Cherry Creek); and • Annually requisition the service area up to a maximum of $30,000 or $0.0101 per $1,000 of taxable value of land and improvements, whichever is greater?” Yes or No Visit the ACRD website at www.acrd.bc.ca for further information on the Sproat Lake Marine Patrol Service Area assent voting opportunity including: copy and synopsis of Bylaw E1057 and application process to act as a scrutineer. Contact Wendy Thomson, Chief Election Officer, ACRD at (250) 720-2706 for further information.
CITY OF PORT ALBERNI PUBLIC OPINION QUESTION The following question seeking the public’s opinion will be submitted to electors in the City of Port Alberni: “Are you in favour of a 10th Avenue crossing from the north end of 10th Avenue to the junction of Cherry Creek Road and Johnston Road for a cost of $5 million?” Yes or No
VOTING DATES AND LOCATIONS GENERAL VOTING DAY will be open to qualified electors of the City of Port Alberni on Saturday, November 15, 2014 between the hours of 8:00 am and 8:00 pm at the following location: Alberni Athletic Hall, 3727 Roger Street ADVANCE VOTING OPPORTUNITIES will be open to qualified electors of the City of Port Alberni on the following two dates and locations: • Wednesday, November 5, 2014 between 8:00 am and 8:00 pm at City Hall, 4850 Argyle Street, Port Alberni BC
• Wednesday, November 12, 2014 between 8:00 am and 8:00 pm at Echo Centre (Fir Room), 4255 Wallace Street, Port Alberni, BC
A SPECIAL VOTING OPPORTUNITY will be provided on Thursday, November 6, 2014 to qualified electors who are patients or residents of the following care facilities: • Rainbow Gardens/Tsawaayuus 6151 Russell Place, Port Alberni BC
9:00 am to 10:00 am
• Fir Park Village 4411 Wallace Street, Port Alberni BC
1:15 pm to 2:30 pm
• Echo Village 4200 - 10th Avenue, Port Alberni BC
10:30 am to 12:00 pm
• West Coast General Hospital 3949 Port Alberni Highway, Port Alberni BC
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Despite major rainfall on Tuesday and Wednesday, the only major flooding in the city occurred at the old Alberni District Secondary School property on Burde Street. The city
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The Port Alberni Black Sheep scored 17 points in the last 30 minutes of their road game against Velox but the Valhallians managed to squeak out a 32–28 victory in the dying seconds of the game, last Saturday in Victoria. “We lost on the last play of the game,” coach Jas Purewal lamented. The Black Sheep struggled with their lineouts—usually a strong point—in the first half but were still ahead 14–11 at halftime. “We couldn’t get the timing. We lost seven of our own lineouts in the first half so we didn’t get enough possessions,” Purewal said. Velox scored an early penalty kick, followed with a try and another penalty kick to take a commanding 25–11 lead in the first 10 minutes of the second half. The Black Sheep pushed back, with
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Anthony Selva scoring a try converted by Ty Shannon to draw to 25–18, Todd Daradics scoring an unconverted try to bring the Sheep within two points, 25–23, then Nick Love finding the corner with two and a half minutes left to put the Sheep ahead again 28–25. Three late penalties in their own end, however, put the Black Sheep on the defensive, and Velox finally penetrated the line with a converted try to take the win. “We should have never been in that position,” Purewal said. The team saw strong performances from James Cavan and Joe Kalugin as well as high school player Riley Savard. editor@albernivalleynews.com Twitter.com/AlberniNews
The Alberni Valley Bulldogs must be glad that Evan Tironese decided to return to the B.C. Hockey League team this year. Tironese scored 11 points in three games last weekend as the Bulldogs swept a home-and-home with Cowichan Capitals (7–3 on Friday and 8–1 on Saturday) but lost 5–4 to Prince George Spruce Kings at home. Tironese scored two goals and two assists Friday, had four assists on the road in Cowichan on Saturday and three more assists at home on Sunday. The loss to Prince George on Sunday snapped a four-game winning streak for the ‘Dogs, who are 6–5 in regular season play— good for second place in the BCHL Island Division (tied with Victoria). The Bulldogs are second in the BCHL for power play goals (tied with Prince George) with 16, according to
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Alberni Valley Bulldogs’ goaltender Billy Christopoulos robs Prince George Spruce Kings forward Jake LeBrun of a goal midway through the third period of Prince George’s 5–4 road win, Sunday in Port Alberni.
the coaching staff (Coquitlam has 20 to lead the league). The Bulldogs can boast of being the only team in the league to have scored
at least one power play goal in every regular season game, too. ICE CHIPS...This Friday is Walking Dead night at the
Bulldogs’ game, when Cowichan returns for a 7 p.m. puck drop. Dress up in costume and you might win a prize...Kurt Gosselin and Scott Cooke are
both day to day with upper body injuries. Fans haven’t seen Cooke play at home yet. editor@albernivalleynews.com Twitter.com/AlberniNews
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Wilfred Kenneth McKenzie p passed away peaceffully in West Coast G General Hospital on M Monday, October 113, 2014 at 94 years oof age. PPredeceased by his w wife Ruth (2011), brother Alex MacKenzie and sister Lila MacKenzie. Wilfred is survived by his children: Greg (Cheryl) and Trudee, grandchildren: James, Brett and Braidan, great granddaughter Sophia as well as sister Donna Fitch, sister-in-law Marjorie MacKenzie and the many kids that affectionately knew him as granddad. Wilfred was an avid outdoorsman who loved to fish and hunt and ski and was even an instructor in his younger days. He worked in the logging sector before starting McKenzie Sporting Goods and later Alberni Lock and Security. He was also a longtime member of the Royal Canadian Legion and served with the RCEME during World War II. A graveside service to lay his cremated remains to rest will take place at 11:00am on Friday, October 24 at Greenwood Cemeteryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Field of Honour. A celebration of his life will take place from 1:00 until 3:00 on Friday, October 24 at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 293, 4680 Victoria Quay. Stories and condolences may be forwarded to the family by visiting www.chapelofmemories.ca. If desired, donations in Wilfâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s memory may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, 3030 - 3rd Avenue, Port Alberni, BC, V9Y 2A5. Chapel of Memories Funeral Directors â&#x20AC;&#x201C; (250) 723-3633
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The family of the late Janos (John) Kurucz will host a Celebration of Life, October 26, 2014 at Beaver Creek Community Hall from 1-4pm.
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She is survived by Bob, her husband of 69 years, sons Stan (Shirley) and Ritchie; daughter Judy Nixon (Ken); grandchildren: Bobby (Amy), Rusty, Lee (Alie) and Amber (Jamie); great grandchildren: Owen, Emma, Mason, Alex, Kendal and Carter as well as sisters Rita, Shirley and Cathy and many nieces, nephews and friends. The family would like to extend a special â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thank Youâ&#x20AC;? to Penny, Paula, Renata and all her Tops friends and to Dr. van Zyl, Alice, Rev. Bruce Greenwood and the Nurses and Doctors at West Coast General Hospital. A celebration of her life will take place at 2:00 on Saturday, November 1, 2014 at 2849 B Brandon Avenue in Port Alberni. Cremation has taken place. Stories and condolences may be forwarded to the family by visiting www.chapelofmemories.ca.
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The Royal Canadian Legion Branch # 293 gave from their bingo fund to the following local charities: Howe memorial Bursary fund, Salvation Army Food Bank, Abbeyfield Residents, Echo/Fir Park residents, Rainbow Gardens, Returning the Favour, Friends of Westhaven, Heritage Place, Meals on Wheels, Hospice Society, Ty Watson House, Port Alberni Fire Fighters Muscular Dystrophy, Alzheimer Soceity, Canadian Diabetes. Not present were Canadian Cancer Society and ADAPS. Graham Fox photo
The Masonic Family sponsor a Christmas Benefit Dinner every year, and this year it will be on Nov. 29 at the United Church Hall and is $15 per person. Money raised goes to purchase 12 turkeys and $2,000 in gift certificates for the Bread of Life. From left to right are Ron Rutter of the Manoah Lodge, Deb Dryden Knoll of the Order of the Eastern Star, Bread of life coordinator Stacie Camponi, Barry Tuck and Wes Hewitt of the Euclid Lodge. For tickets call 250-723-7577.
Westhaven resident, Bill Hall, who reached the grand age of 101 years. Back Row from left to right - Ian Hall, Brent Hall Front Row: Jessy Hall, three-week-old baby Claire Hall and Bill Hall. Victoria Roscoe-Roumanis photo
Scotiabank continues to give back to the community. Lenore Benedict, far left, the executive director of Ty Watson House with Terri St. Jaques, Suzanne Jones small business manager with Scotiabank, Arlene McInroy, Sharon Lamontagne, Lindsay Smith and Anne Noel. The money was raised in part from the annual golf tournament held earlier this year and money raised was matched by Scotiabank to the tune of $12,810.25.
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Community Events THURS. OCT. 23 ◆ FUN FAIR takes place from 4-7 p.m. at the Glenwood Centre. There will be activities, face painting, crafts,
cake walk and more. Admission is free.
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“We lost our keys at a hockey game out of town, including our expensive-to-replace smart key for the car. Our War Amps key tag did its job when our keys were returned to us last week by courier, much to our relief.” – War Amps supporter
The Key Tag Service – it’s free and it works. Nearly 14,000 sets of lost keys are returned every year.
◆ HALLOWEEN IMPROV SHOW is happening at the Capitol Theatre at 7 p.m. Tickets are $5 for this family friendly show and kids in costume get in free. Call 250-723-1195 for more information.
WED. OCT. 29 ◆ HALLOWEEN SWIM is happening from 6-8 p.m. at the Echo Aquatic Centre. All ages welcome and there will be a costume contest at 6 p.m. with prizes. Kids with a costume receive free admission.
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LUNCHEON to benefit the Canadian Cancer Society takes place at noon at the Alberni Valley United Chruch Hall at 3747 Church St. There will be a fashion show and a catered lunch. Tickets are $15 and available at the Port Alberni Unit Office at 3030B Third Ave. and most ladies’ wear stores. Call 250724-2912 for info.
SAT. NOV. 29 ◆ ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION BRANCH 293 CRAFT SALE runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Legion is accepting bookings for tables (max. 13 available). Call Monty at 250735-2254 or Linda at 250-724-4665. Proceeds aid various Legion programs.
ONGOING ◆ COMMUNITY ARCHIVES at the Alberni Valley Museum is open every Tuesday and Thursday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Volunteers available to answer questions on local history, help with family records and other research. Phone 250-723-2181. ◆
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Carve out time for new pumpkin event at the Rollin Art Centre The Rollin Art Centre begins a new tradition this Saturday, Oct. 25 with its inaugural Pumpkin Carving Contest. This family friendly event takes place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and will enable families to spend the afternoon carving pumpkins on the terrace at the Rollin. Carving tools and garbage cans will be available. When completed, finished jack-o-lanterns will be placed in the gardens for display leading up to Halloween, Rollin arts administrator
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Melissa Martin from the Rollin Art Centre has a choice to make in the pumpkin department at Naesgaard’s Farm Market.
Melissa Martin said. Participants can register on Saturday for $5 per pumpkin
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Alberni Valley Craft Fair Association presents the 40th annual giant Christmas Craft and Arts Fair on Friday, Nov. 7, 3-8 p.m., Saturday, Nov., 8, 10-5 p.m., Sunday, Nov., 9, 11-4:30 p.m. The show promises some new vendors. The fair will be held at the Athletic Hall, 3727 Roger St., free admission and wheelchair accessible.
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• Fri., Oct 24th, 8-10 p.m., Lynn Jackson • Sat., Oct 25th, 8-10 p.m., Nat Jay – CD Release Island Tour – Folk/Pop • Mon., Oct 27th, 7:30-9:30 p.m., Argentine Tango Dance Classes with Larry (weekly) • Wed., Oct 29th, 8-10 p.m., Yukon’s Steve Slade • Thurs., Oct 30th,
7-9 p.m., Alberni Valley Words on Fire! Spoken word open mic • Sat., Nov. 1st , 8-10 pm, WiL Releases Video for ‘Make Make’ From New Album ‘El Paseo’ All advance tickets for Char’s events are available at Gayle’s Fashions and Rollin Art Centre.
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4350 MELROSE
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3515 12TH AVENUE
$
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$
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OCEANFRONT COTTAGE
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$
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129,900
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129,900
$
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$
NEW PRICE
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4762 MORTON ST
179,900
$
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4931 BRUCE ST
$
2209 HAMILTON DR
IT’S A CHARMER
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• Wood floors & gas stove • 3 bed & update bath • 50’ x 139’ Echo lot • Many Updates
• Fourplex in South Alberni • Generating $1,985/month • Separate electric meters • Close to transit and shopping
• 3 Bedroom rancher • Backing onto greenbelt • 28’ x 20’ workshop • Large 0.17 acre lot
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CHERRY CREEK ESTATES
$
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NEW PRICE
• 2 bedrooms & 2 bathrooms • 1,265 sq. ft. patio home • Natural gas fireplace • New roof in 2014 2977 ANDERSON AVE
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9221 CENTRAL LAKE RD
PERFECT VIEW! • Panoramic mountain views • 14.3 acre property • 32’x24’ two storey shop • 715 sq. ft. home 5263 GOLDEN ST
234,900
$
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$
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$
3873 MORGAN S CRES
$
217,000
8780 11TH STIRLING 4307 AVE ARM DR
NORTH ALBERNI RANCHER
PICTURE PERFECT
• • • •
•1,635 sq. ft. rancher • Newer roof & windows • Natural gas fireplace • 14’x24’ workshop
3 Bedrooms + den Feature fireplace Nice 66’ x 125’ lot Workshop & shed
4665 ELIZABETH STREET
249,900
$
• • • •
• Versatile 3 bedroom, 2 bath • Large lot, double garage • Newer roof, windows, flooring • Ductless heat pump
319,900
$
3817 MORGAN N CRES
HIGH QUALITY TRIPLEX
• Breathtaking Ocean Views • 5 bedroom & 3 bathroom • Large Sundeck & 0.23 acres • Feature fireplace & woodstove
• Upper North Alberni • Three 2 Bedroom Units • Rented at $2,350/month • Quality Materials
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$
3310 WATERFERN DR
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8780 STIRLING ARM DR
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$
4961 GERTRUDE ST
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• 44’ x 143’ city lot • Development potential • Can buy with adjoining lot • North Alberni location 10298 SOUTH DR
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329,900
$
4951 GERTRUDE ST
729,000
$
2780 BURDE ST
299,900
$
Modern kitchen w/ granite Hardwood floors 4 bedrooms & 4 bathrooms Sought after neighbourhood
MILLION DOLLAR VIEW
4749 LESLIE AVE
229,900
$
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4184 STEEDE AVE
189,900
$
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114,900
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$
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Mid-Island Realty
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2171 Anderson Avenue
4 bedroom, 3 bath family home in quiet south port. Immaculate, heat pump.
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5063 Margaret Street
Updated 3-bedroom rancher with shop & RV parking on no-thru road on Dyke.
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cabin rents $450/month
10024 Falcon Road
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7875 Beaver Creek Road • Acreage • Panoramic views of the Beaufort range • Large country family home
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2401 8th Avenue
• 3+1 bdrms, totally updated home • Detached double garage • Quiet neighbourhood • Walking to school/daycare/parks
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4556 Maitland Street
• 2 bedrooms, 1 bath • Great location across from Catholic School • Plenty of parking
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5+ acres in Beaver Creek, drilled well, new septic system, ready for your dreams. Reduced $30,000!!
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4817 Swanson Street
2 bedroom, 1 bath rancher with bonus suited cabin and new roof and 2 separate meters.
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.
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325 Bamfield Road
• Perfect B&B potential • Build in 2008 • Vaulted ceilings • Call Lance for more details.
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4805 Bute Street
• Business Opportunity • Anker’s Electric, includes equipment and machinery. Call for more details.
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Lot 8 Helby Island
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• Cabin and 5.9 acres waterfront
RIGHT MORTGAGE at a GREAT RATE
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• Bamifled Waterfront • 14 acres spreading across Burlo Island to Mills Peninsula
• Potential to subdivide into 3 waterfront lots
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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
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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
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5066 Argyle Street
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• Old Island Gallery, Nice updates • 650 per month with small triple net charges • 1600 sq feet arts district
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Colin.Schult@cccu.ca Natalie.Watson@cccu.ca
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• clean open retail space, 1,200 sq. feet • 400 per month arts district, small triple net charges
Business Opportunity
• Renovated and ready for drive-in restaurant business.
Dale.Henderson@cccu.ca
3925 6th Avenue
• 4 bdrms, 1 bath, lots of character • Central location
RE/MAX Mid-Island Realty Port Alberni 250-723-5666, 4994 Argyle Street, Port Alberni
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SARA FOX
CERTIFIED STAGING PROFESSIONAL
OPEN HOUSE SAT, OCT 25TH 10:30 – 11:30AM
MLS#380528
4994 Argyle Street, Port Alberni, B.C.
723-5666
Unlicensed Assistant
cathy@cathybraiden.com www.cathybraiden.com
2626 7TH AVE.
NEW LISTING
4527 BEALE STREET $129,900
MID ISLAND REALTY
Independently Owned & Operated
$219,900
• Charming 3 bedroom 2 bathroom home located on a quiet street • Has been tastefully renovated with new interior doors, light fixtures & updated kitchen and bathroom. • Newer roof and vinyl windows. Newer furnace & oil tank. New hot water tank. • Refinished to original hardwood floors. • Lots of strage in basement • Double carport. Walking distance to parks.
• Located on a quiet street in a great neighborhood. • Newer flooring throughout. • 2 year old hot water tank • 2 new vinyl windows. • Lots of counter space in kitchen. • Large master bedroom. • Fenced yard.
MLS#382217
2 BEDROOM COZY STARTER OR RETIREMENT HOME
ATTENTION INVESTORS NEW PRICE
MLS#381010
LOT 13 – 10237 SOUTH DR. $114,900
• Located in a quiet area by Sproat Lake. • Build your dream home on this fantastic piece of property surrounded by nice homes. • Walking distance to developed lake access for swimming. • Don’t wait, this opportunity won’t last.
0.41 ACRE BUILDING LOT
MLS#380295
MLS# 381424
3814 HASLAM
$226,900
• Quiet neighbourhood within walking distance to John Howitt Elementary School and shopping. • Large corner lot. Lots of upgrades. • New chimney 2011. Roof 9 years old. • Lots of large new vinyl windows. • New hot water tank 2011 and new furnace 2008..
SOLID FAMILY HOME
4971 MARGARET ST
$149,000
• Right across the street from the Blair Park and the popular Dyke walking path. • Great family home on large lot, offered at an affordable price. • Newer roof, 2 bedrooms up and large rec room down. • Walking distance to restaurants, shops and fitness centre. • Minutes from elementary and middle schools.
GREAT LOCATION
MLS#379676
MLS#3818785
4025 MARPOLE
$225,000
• 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom rancher located in the preferred area of upper Northport. • Nice quiet street within walking distance of John Howitt elementary school, baseball fields and parks. • Large lot with private, fully fenced back yard. Alarm system & garage. • Many updates include newer roof and vinyl windows, newer furnace and oil tank. • Master bedroom with sliding glass doors to patio and brand new ensuite with shower.
GREAT FAMILY HOME
#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.
2 BDRM UNIT IN ECHO AREA
MLS# 379674
3672 6TH AVE
$115,000
• 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
SOLD #204-5262 ARGYLE ST $159,000 • 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
IMMACULATE RANCHER IN NORTHPORT
SOLD
MLS # 377306
5055 LESLIE
$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
$244,900
• Attractive dark laminate floors & kitchen cabinets. • Spacious, bright living room area & large dining room w/ plenty of space for large dining room table & hutch. • Patio off of the beautiful new kitchen. • Master bdrm is spacious w/nice walk in closet & ensuite. • Partially fenced yard backs onto a nicely landscaped park area. • Double garage & plenty of room to park an RV in the driveway area. Quick possession available.
NEW 3 BEDROOM RANCHER
2883 1ST AVE
4639 SOUTHGATE
$287,500
• 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.
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
MLS#369370
MLS #376762
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
BRIGHT AND MODERN FAMILY HOME
CHARMING 4 BEDROOM CHARACTER HOME
SOLD
SOLD
MLS #363617
MLS #376741
5270 TEBO
$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.
MLS # 378526
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
4753 LATHOM
$239,500
• 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
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!
MLS #376280
MLS #369370
MLS #376737
$189,000
3641 ANDERSON AVE. $115,700
#301-2825 3RD AVE. $149,900
• 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
• 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
• 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
SOLD MLS #371867
MLS #360332
3551 HUFF DR.
MLS # 377677
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!
5820 PIERCE RD.
MLS#381646
MLS #369016
$279,900
2678 ANDERSON AVE. $249,500
• 1.129 acre non - conforming property includes an up & down duplex. • 3 bedrooms 2 bathrooms on the top floor and 2 bedrooms & den, 1 1/2 bathrooms down and a separate 2 bed 1 bath 945 square foot rancher. • Each unit on separate hydro meters. The current monthly income is $2150. • Rural setting with city sewer & water, numerous fruit trees, outbuilding and tennis court.
ATTENTION INVESTORS
• 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.
EASY MAINTENANCE IMMACULATE RANCHER
6692276
MLS#379428
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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
GREAT NEW PRICES! LIKE NEW RANCHER!
8 ,97 $ 165
7879 WARDROP ROAD
• 3 bedroom, 1 bath home is needing a new family to give it some TLC • On a no-thru quiet road, $25,000 septic system, oil tank & furnace 7 years young
0 ,90 $ 329
3588 MCKNIGHT STREET
6213 COMPTON ROAD
• Four bdrm, three bath, 2 fireplaces, covered deck, large family room • Quiet neighbourhood on a no-thru road, very large private yard
PARADISE IN THE CITY!
0 ,80 $ 288
EYE CATCHING LARGE FAMILY HOME!
5184 IAN AVENUE
• Completely renovated, open concept, fully fenced, large corner lot • 6 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and features post and beam structure, RV parking
SPROAT LAKE LOT!
0 ,00 $ 269
0 ,80 $ 106
#4 & #6-3774 12th Avenue Sunday, October 26th - 1:00 - 2:00
2927 7TH AVENUE
WEST COAST FEELING!
0 ,00 $ 309
• West facing with harbour & mountain views, shaded slate deck, private hot tub
0 ,00 $ 379
+GS 0 0 ,9 $ 204
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3932 DUNSMUIR STREET
8267 FABER ROAD
• Level 0.43 acre lot with 100’ of frontage and 189’ deep • Only a short drive to town or a 5 minutes drive to Sproat Lake park
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LOT 7 BLOEDEL DRIVE
• 100’ of water frontage, cedar dock, sewer in place,small power shed •Beautiful mountian and lake views up the arm of Sproat Lake
SPROAT LAKE LOT!
UNBELIEVABLE OPPORTUNITY!
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9458 LAKESHORE ROAD
• Property on Sproat Lake features 3.80 acres of pristine, level waterfront • 166’ of water frontage, 1940’s cottage has been restored in the last
5 years
SPECTACULAR SPROAT LAKE!
0 ,90 $ 199
0 ,00 $ 198
SL 5 SALAL ROAD
• Off-Water community just steps from the lake, wharf and a boat slip • Subdivision is serviced with underground wiring, septic in place, hydro to lot
UNOBSTRUCTED PANORAMIC VIEWS!
000 99, $ 1,8
LOT 29 STIRLING ARM CRES.
• Private and treed lot with an amazing view of the lake & mountains • 0.9 acre lot, beautifully landscaped driveway already in place
000 99, 3 , 1
3635 8TH AVENUE
• Two bedroom, one bath home on a 45x125 lot • Detached garage, within walking distance to most amenities
LOT 4 KAREN PLACE
TROPHY PROPERTY!
BEAUTIFUL BEAVER CREEK!
0 ,90 799
SEE ALL OUR LISTINGS AND THE BULLDOGS SCHEDULE!
The Wait is OVER!
One Acre lots featuring outstanding sunsets and mountain views No-thru private road, only one side of the road being developed Underground hydro, phone and water to the lot line
0 ,00 $ 735
• Four bedroom, one bath, open concept floor plan • Exceptional sunset exposure, sandy beach & nicely landscaped grounds
$
179,000- $199,900 +GST
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The Dave Team is extremely excited to offer these exclusive lots in beautiful Grandview Ridge!
EXCEPTIONAL SUNSET EXPOSURE!
– ,000 GST 239,000+ $ 799 $
Dave Koszegi's Feature Listing! Lots 6,7,8,9 Lakeshore Rd
VERY RARE SPROAT LAKE ACREAGE!
0 ,90 849
• Treed property, road frontage, astounding views • Multiple water access points, subdividable 9866 STIRLING ARM CRES.
• Like new custom built Sproat Lake home, stunning 98’ of level sandy beach • Five bedrooms, four baths, maple hardwood flooring, Nantucket cabinetry
10054 STIRLING ARM CRES.
•5 bedrooms,5 baths with family suite, massive gourmet kitchen • 180 degree pamoramic lake views, 5 split levels, slate floor decks
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6604520
0 ,90 $ 269
NEW !
5390 OTTER PLACE
• 2 bedroom home with 1 bedroom in-law suite down • 0.81 of an acre with creek at back of property, some updates done
2 ACRE PROPERTY!
0 ,00 $ 189
LOT 8 KAREN PLACE
• 2 acre property situated in a preferred area amongst newer homes • Only a 5 minutes drive to town, school bus route just up the road
29 ACRES IN BEAVER CREEK!
0 ,00 $ 779
NEW !
7567 THOMPSON ROAD
NEW !
CHARACTER HOME!
$
0 ,90 194
NEW !
3191 3RD AVENUE
• 3 bdrm 2 bath home, breathtaking views of the mountains & pasture • 28 x 68’ outbuilding that houses a 28 x 30 heated workshop & a 28x38’ triple carport
• 3 bdrm main level entry home,some hard wood flooring, open concept • 1 bedroom in-law suite with access to the back deck and private backyard
RARE OCEAN FRONT LODGE!
3 ACRES OF PRIVACY!
0 ,00 $ 649
NEW !
0 ,00 $ 149
NEW !
42 BAMFIELD ROAD S
• Hand crafted, custom designed 4 bedroom, 2 bath home on 1.28 acres • Ocean waterfront located in Barclay Sound, rezoned to allow 4 additional cottages
LOT A PACIFIC RIM HWY
• Perfect location to build your dream home & have a home based business • 2 drilled wells, highway frontage, 5 min. drive to Sproat Lake park, 10 min. drive to town
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• Custom renovated 3 bedroom, 2 bath rancher on a large lot • Stunning mountain views, pebble and sandy beach, wharf and boathouse
8877 FABER ROAD
6770 BEAVER CREEK ROAD
• Hand crafted, custom designed home, three years young, 2.72 acres • Very private 2 Bedroom plus den home with 1 bedroom in-law suite down
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11013 LAKESHORE ROAD
COUNTRY IN THE CITY!
• Well designed interior, open concept, french doors from great room access patio • 9’ ceilings, 5” crown moldings, 4 bedrooms up, bonus room over garage
18610 PACIFIC RIM HWY
$
NEW !
0 ,80 $ 598
ELEGANT FAMILY HOME!
TERRACE LANE PATIO HOME!
STUNNING SPROAT LAKE WATERFRONT!
NEW !
0 ,00 $ 159
• 1 acre property situated in a preferred Beaver Creek area • Build your dream home and be only 5 minutes from town
0 ,00 $ 295
• Approximately 1/2 acre lot located on Sproat Lake • Property is treed and ready for your house plans
NEW !
BUILD YOUR DREAM HOME!
3165 MCNAUGHTON
EXQUISITE SPROAT LAKE WATERFRONT! IMMACULATE SPROAT LAKE WATERFRONT! $
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• Split level, five bedrooms, four baths and an in-law suite • Double carport, RV parking, in-house workshop, sunroom
BEAUTIFUL SPROAT LAKE! AMAZING SPROAT LAKE LOT!
0 ,90 $ 129
3662 Lyall Point Crescent Sunday, October 26th - 2:30 - 3:30 +GS 0 0 ,9 $ 419
• Open floor plan design with 2 bed, 2 bath plus den • Private patio, heat pump ready forced air heating for efficiency • 4 Bedrooms, five baths, family room, bonus room & in-door hot tub room • Overheight Carport for RV, large shop, no-thru road in great area
PERFECT STARTER HOME!
Vicky Seredick in Attendance!
• Beautifully refurbished family home, spacious kitchen w/ large island
0 ,00 $ 265
NEW LISTINGS!
OPEN HOUSE!
CHARACTER, CHARM & CLASS!
• 3 bedrooms, 2 baths plus den/office in a quiet north port subdivision • Vaulted ceilings, gas fireplace in great room, backs onto green space
VERY PRIVATE PROPERTY!
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DAVE KOSZEGI REALTOR® Team Leader
FEELING THE LOVE?
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10242 STIRLING ARM CRES.
2553 8th Avenue - $59,900
3172 Sweet Avenue - $75,000
3573 11th Avenue - $119,000
3178 Sweet Avenue - $72,900
Debeaux Road - $164,900
3583 Swordfern Lane - $79,900
4626 Maitland Street - $69,900
Lot A Tebo Avenue - $159,900
9211 Newcastle Road - $169,000
RECENTLY SOLD HOMES! 8372 Bloedel Drive
4672 Adelaide Street
8297 Faber Road
4610 Elizabeth St
2-10010 Lakeshore Rd
4809 Gertrude St
2978 2nd Avenue
4792 Glenside Rd
3180 5th Ave
2-5450 Tomswood Rd
3607 16th Ave
• 4 Bedroom, open concept living area with gourmet kitchen • Down features a full kitchen, recroom, sunroom w/ hot tub & shower
sproatlakehomes.ca
daveteam.ca
Personal Real Estate Corporation
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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
GREAT NEW PRICES! LIKE NEW RANCHER!
8 ,97 $ 165
7879 WARDROP ROAD
• 3 bedroom, 1 bath home is needing a new family to give it some TLC • On a no-thru quiet road, $25,000 septic system, oil tank & furnace 7 years young
0 ,90 $ 329
3588 MCKNIGHT STREET
6213 COMPTON ROAD
• Four bdrm, three bath, 2 fireplaces, covered deck, large family room • Quiet neighbourhood on a no-thru road, very large private yard
PARADISE IN THE CITY!
0 ,80 $ 288
EYE CATCHING LARGE FAMILY HOME!
5184 IAN AVENUE
• Completely renovated, open concept, fully fenced, large corner lot • 6 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and features post and beam structure, RV parking
SPROAT LAKE LOT!
0 ,00 $ 269
0 ,80 $ 106
#4 & #6-3774 12th Avenue Sunday, October 26th - 1:00 - 2:00
2927 7TH AVENUE
WEST COAST FEELING!
0 ,00 $ 309
• West facing with harbour & mountain views, shaded slate deck, private hot tub
0 ,00 $ 379
+GS 0 0 ,9 $ 204
T
3932 DUNSMUIR STREET
8267 FABER ROAD
• Level 0.43 acre lot with 100’ of frontage and 189’ deep • Only a short drive to town or a 5 minutes drive to Sproat Lake park
$
0 ,00 599
LOT 7 BLOEDEL DRIVE
• 100’ of water frontage, cedar dock, sewer in place,small power shed •Beautiful mountian and lake views up the arm of Sproat Lake
SPROAT LAKE LOT!
UNBELIEVABLE OPPORTUNITY!
00 0,0 5 1 $ 1,
9458 LAKESHORE ROAD
• Property on Sproat Lake features 3.80 acres of pristine, level waterfront • 166’ of water frontage, 1940’s cottage has been restored in the last
5 years
SPECTACULAR SPROAT LAKE!
0 ,90 $ 199
0 ,00 $ 198
SL 5 SALAL ROAD
• Off-Water community just steps from the lake, wharf and a boat slip • Subdivision is serviced with underground wiring, septic in place, hydro to lot
UNOBSTRUCTED PANORAMIC VIEWS!
000 99, $ 1,8
LOT 29 STIRLING ARM CRES.
• Private and treed lot with an amazing view of the lake & mountains • 0.9 acre lot, beautifully landscaped driveway already in place
000 99, 3 , 1
3635 8TH AVENUE
• Two bedroom, one bath home on a 45x125 lot • Detached garage, within walking distance to most amenities
LOT 4 KAREN PLACE
TROPHY PROPERTY!
BEAUTIFUL BEAVER CREEK!
0 ,90 799
SEE ALL OUR LISTINGS AND THE BULLDOGS SCHEDULE!
The Wait is OVER!
One Acre lots featuring outstanding sunsets and mountain views No-thru private road, only one side of the road being developed Underground hydro, phone and water to the lot line
0 ,00 $ 735
• Four bedroom, one bath, open concept floor plan • Exceptional sunset exposure, sandy beach & nicely landscaped grounds
$
179,000- $199,900 +GST
$
The Dave Team is extremely excited to offer these exclusive lots in beautiful Grandview Ridge!
EXCEPTIONAL SUNSET EXPOSURE!
– ,000 GST 239,000+ $ 799 $
Dave Koszegi's Feature Listing! Lots 6,7,8,9 Lakeshore Rd
VERY RARE SPROAT LAKE ACREAGE!
0 ,90 849
• Treed property, road frontage, astounding views • Multiple water access points, subdividable 9866 STIRLING ARM CRES.
• Like new custom built Sproat Lake home, stunning 98’ of level sandy beach • Five bedrooms, four baths, maple hardwood flooring, Nantucket cabinetry
10054 STIRLING ARM CRES.
•5 bedrooms,5 baths with family suite, massive gourmet kitchen • 180 degree pamoramic lake views, 5 split levels, slate floor decks
albernihomesource.com
6604520
0 ,90 $ 269
NEW !
5390 OTTER PLACE
• 2 bedroom home with 1 bedroom in-law suite down • 0.81 of an acre with creek at back of property, some updates done
2 ACRE PROPERTY!
0 ,00 $ 189
LOT 8 KAREN PLACE
• 2 acre property situated in a preferred area amongst newer homes • Only a 5 minutes drive to town, school bus route just up the road
29 ACRES IN BEAVER CREEK!
0 ,00 $ 779
NEW !
7567 THOMPSON ROAD
NEW !
CHARACTER HOME!
$
0 ,90 194
NEW !
3191 3RD AVENUE
• 3 bdrm 2 bath home, breathtaking views of the mountains & pasture • 28 x 68’ outbuilding that houses a 28 x 30 heated workshop & a 28x38’ triple carport
• 3 bdrm main level entry home,some hard wood flooring, open concept • 1 bedroom in-law suite with access to the back deck and private backyard
RARE OCEAN FRONT LODGE!
3 ACRES OF PRIVACY!
0 ,00 $ 649
NEW !
0 ,00 $ 149
NEW !
42 BAMFIELD ROAD S
• Hand crafted, custom designed 4 bedroom, 2 bath home on 1.28 acres • Ocean waterfront located in Barclay Sound, rezoned to allow 4 additional cottages
LOT A PACIFIC RIM HWY
• Perfect location to build your dream home & have a home based business • 2 drilled wells, highway frontage, 5 min. drive to Sproat Lake park, 10 min. drive to town
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• Custom renovated 3 bedroom, 2 bath rancher on a large lot • Stunning mountain views, pebble and sandy beach, wharf and boathouse
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6770 BEAVER CREEK ROAD
• Hand crafted, custom designed home, three years young, 2.72 acres • Very private 2 Bedroom plus den home with 1 bedroom in-law suite down
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• Well designed interior, open concept, french doors from great room access patio • 9’ ceilings, 5” crown moldings, 4 bedrooms up, bonus room over garage
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STUNNING SPROAT LAKE WATERFRONT!
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• 1 acre property situated in a preferred Beaver Creek area • Build your dream home and be only 5 minutes from town
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• Approximately 1/2 acre lot located on Sproat Lake • Property is treed and ready for your house plans
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• Split level, five bedrooms, four baths and an in-law suite • Double carport, RV parking, in-house workshop, sunroom
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3662 Lyall Point Crescent Sunday, October 26th - 2:30 - 3:30 +GS 0 0 ,9 $ 419
• Open floor plan design with 2 bed, 2 bath plus den • Private patio, heat pump ready forced air heating for efficiency • 4 Bedrooms, five baths, family room, bonus room & in-door hot tub room • Overheight Carport for RV, large shop, no-thru road in great area
PERFECT STARTER HOME!
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• Beautifully refurbished family home, spacious kitchen w/ large island
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CHARACTER, CHARM & CLASS!
• 3 bedrooms, 2 baths plus den/office in a quiet north port subdivision • Vaulted ceilings, gas fireplace in great room, backs onto green space
VERY PRIVATE PROPERTY!
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10242 STIRLING ARM CRES.
2553 8th Avenue - $59,900
3172 Sweet Avenue - $75,000
3573 11th Avenue - $119,000
3178 Sweet Avenue - $72,900
Debeaux Road - $164,900
3583 Swordfern Lane - $79,900
4626 Maitland Street - $69,900
Lot A Tebo Avenue - $159,900
9211 Newcastle Road - $169,000
RECENTLY SOLD HOMES! 8372 Bloedel Drive
4672 Adelaide Street
8297 Faber Road
4610 Elizabeth St
2-10010 Lakeshore Rd
4809 Gertrude St
2978 2nd Avenue
4792 Glenside Rd
3180 5th Ave
2-5450 Tomswood Rd
3607 16th Ave
• 4 Bedroom, open concept living area with gourmet kitchen • Down features a full kitchen, recroom, sunroom w/ hot tub & shower
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$159,000 - 3916 Shaughnessy
$209,000 - 3588 7th Ave
$79,900 - 3720 Argyle Way
3 bedroom 2 bathroom, upper north port, close to shopping and schools
CENTRAL LOCATION - 2 SUITES Each 3 bedroom and two bath Updated with low maintenance yard and garage Can be a good income holding property
CLEAN 2 BED TOWNHOUSE 2 bedroom 1 bath townhouse Open floor plan Main level entry
COUNTRY LIVING One acre level property 3 bdrm, 1 bath, updated kitchen & bathroom Newer roof and 200 amp service
GREENSPACE 2700 Sq. ft. custom built rancher 3 bedroom, 4 bath, vaulted ceilings Designer cabinets, backs onto greenspace
$219,900 - Sl 2 3908 Marpole Street
$145,500 - 4701 Redford
$269,000 - 2918 1st Ave
$229,900 - 4826 Elizabeth
$93,900 - 4309 10th Ave.
Half Duplex New Construction Upper North Port close to the mall Three bedroom and two bathrooms
TRI PLEX Central location Close to bus stop
INLET VIEW 3 bedroom plus 2 bathroom main new kitchen New flooring and bathroom,double attached garage Rented lower suite
NORTH PORT RANCHER Three bedroom 2 bath Fenced back yard double attached garage Close to all amenities
$234,900 - 6532 Beaver Creek Road
BAMFIELD PROPERTIES
$424,900 - 4256 Ravenhill Ave
TURN KEY RESTAURANT AND CATERING BUSINESS 50 Seat Restaurant
NEW LISTINGS
4826 Elizabeth - $229,900 3588 7th - $209,000 2918 1st Avenue - $269,000
COMMERCIAL SPACES FOR LEASE 8 3749 10th Ave 9 3751 10th Ave E 5292 Argyle St.
$290,000 - # 14 Headquarters Bay
$650,000 - 310 Grappler Inlet
$329,000 - 5694 Mersey Rd
$47,000 - 14 4935 Broughton St
Fantastic 5 acre waterfront property, half way down Alberni Inlet, close to some of the best fishing areas, cabin is 80% complete, moorage at community marina
SPECTACULAR WATERFRONT PROPERTY Three bedroom with 2.95 acre waterfront property. Close to boat launching ramp in Port Desire
3 OVER HEIGHT CARPORTS Well cared for 2,200 square foot home Three bedroom, two bath, heat pump .95 of an acre, 1,900 square shop
UPDATED MOBILE Greenridge Mobile Home Park Nicely updated 2 bed, Remodeled bath. New wheelchair front ramp.
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LOTS & ACRES
Lot 322 Pachena Road - 6 acres $260,000 Lot O Cheeyha Island - 3 acres $180,000 4356 Gertrude - Commercial Lot $399,000 3790 Meares Drive - .35 acre lot $119,000
Alberni Valley News - Thursday, Oct. 23, 2014
115,900
NEW LISTING
234,900
$
Echo Area
4010 10th Ave
• Charming 1,300 sq ft 3 bedroom home-needs some TLC • Updated 4 pc bathroom & H. Efficiency N. Gas furnace • Fir floors under carpets on main floor • Fenced 60x125 lot with garage and RV parking
2764 14th Ave • • • •
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Do You Like Character Homes?
4916 Redford Street • • • •
2,400 sq.ft. 3 bd/main with original 4 pc bath 9’ coved ceilings, lovely inlaid oak floors Leaded glass french doors, glass door knobs, archways 85 x 122 nicely landscaped lot
159,900
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1,000 sq.ft. 2 bed, 1 bath home New 4 pc bathroom, newer roof & paint in/out 26 x 21 Fully finished shop/RV Pkg concrete slab 66 x 130 fully fenced level landscaped lot
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Nicely Cared For Home!
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2 bdrm bungalow on 33x125 lot w/ detached garage Building requires some attention from handyman Currently used as office space Live in as single family or use for commercial/office
$
1.065 acre at City edge Good mountain view/sewage system in place Bare land strata $35/mo Exceptional location; exceptional value!
$
10048 Falcon Road • • • •
8400 MacMillan Dr • • • •
Driveway is in, drilled well and lot is cleared Bordered by trees on one side & at rear Less than 10 min to town 1.29 acres, excellent views of Stirling Arm
568,800
Luxurious 7 yr old, 5 bedrm, 3 bathroom home Extravagant kit., granite counters, porcelain flrs Feature rock f/p & vaulted ceiling in lvgrm Stunning location, in a peaceful 5 acre setting
174,900
$
3500 Moore Rd • • • •
Cherry creek farm just outside city boundary Original farm house and 1,180 sq.ft. 2/3 bd rancher 68 x 120 barn, 4 bay outbuilding with 24 x 32 shop This is a ‘one of a kind’ property.
NEW LISTING
• • • •
104,900
$
Character Home
2641 2nd Ave • • • •
1913 constructed 2,400 Sq. ft. 3 bdrm 1 bath home In area of nicely updated character homes Nice view of the harbour Sweat equity special - Bring your tool box!
239,500
THINKING OF SELLING?
Classic 3 Storey Home!
Call Lance Engstrom
$
4693 Lathom Rd
879,000 148 Acre Farm
Sproat Lake View Lot
Nature’s Retreat
Quiet Country Acre!
• • • •
3 bdrm 2 bath home inc. in-law suite down Coved ceiling, kitchen with B/I dishwasher 24x20 partially covered deck and 2 carports RV carport 11’7” height with concrete driveway
Down Town Bungalow
74,900
Lot 4 de Montreuil Lane
• • • •
69,900
2993 2nd Avenue
169,900
3061 Anderson Avenue
+ GST
$
Ranch Style Home with Shop!
4489 South Cres
$
Is The Country Calling You? 1,750 sq ft 3 bdrm 2 bath ranch style home .98 level acre just minutes away from city boundary Nicely set back from the road with private back yard Lg oak kitchen and living room, HRV system and much more!
SO
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Look At This!
Quiet location with Peek-A-Boo view of inlet/mnt 3 level 5 bd, 2 bath home with many updates New roof, fenced yard, paint in/out, some flooring New fridge, stove, dishwasher; oak kitchen
• • • •
158,900
159,900
• • • •
379,000
6329 Beaver Creek Rd
Quiet & Desirable upper South Port 2,580 Sq. Ft. 3 + bdrm, 2 1/2 baths Newer roof, thermal windows & heat pump Loads of storage space & parking
$
2806 2nd Ave
$
Solid Family Home
Nicely renovated home with over 3,000 sq.ft. 4 bd, 4 bathrooms, large partially covered deck Large corner lot with RV Pkg & 1 veh. garage Some finishing to complete-This could be your opportunity.
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