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Beaver Creek man homeless after grease fire destroys house SUSAN QUINN
A Beaver Creek man is homeless after his Ferguson Road house caught fire last Friday and burned to the ground. “We believe it started in the kitchen as a cooking fire,” Beaver Creek Fire Chief Charlie Starratt said. “He was cooking on the stove, left the kitchen for a few minutes to get a chicken. He came back to see the pot was on fire and he threw water on it. “It was fully involved upon our arrival.” Throwing water on a grease fire only spreads the burning grease. “Grease fires should be covered if it’s safe to do so with a lid, or if not safe to do so, you should leave and call the fire department,” Starratt said.
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A deer with an arrow pierced through its ear eats from a plant pot in a yard at Eighth Avenue and Alderwood last week.
A house fire on Ferguson Road lights up the night on Friday as crews from Beaver Creek, Port Alberni and Sproat Lake worked until 4 a.m. to put it out.
“Water and grease don’t mix. Not at all.” Crews from Port Alberni and Sproat Lake assisted Beaver Creek firefighters, who had to truck water in from two hydrants on Hills Road at Karen Place and at Beaver Creek Road. An excavator was called in at 1 a.m. to knock down what
was left of the house, as it was unsafe for firefighters, Starratt said. The fire was finally extinguished at 4 a.m., however firefighters were back twice in the next few days as embers underneath the rubble started smoking. Resident Al Thomsen suffered minor burns in the
fire. Two cats are believed to have perished, Starratt said. Thomsen did not have insurance and is currently staying with family, according to Starratt. An account has been set up at the bottle depot in Thomsen’s name for
anyone wishing to donate their empties. Pizza Factory, Granny’s Chicken and Boomerangs have also come forward to help. Rhiannon Lessard also posted on Facebook that she is collecting donations of clothes, food, jackets, shoes, toiletries, etc. Donations can be dropped off at 4770 Elizabeth St. or pickup arranged privately.
Air ambulance service changes in Bamfield KATYA SLEPIAN ALBERNI VALLEY NEWS
The Island Health Authority has hired a consultant to find a better way to offer air ambulance service to Bamfield, after the helicopter landing pad at the Bamfield Health Centre was shut down last August. The landing pad hasn’t been operational since August 2015, according to Island Health manager of regional
communications for the north and central Island Valerie Wilson. “The Bamfield Health Centre helicopter landing area doesn’t meet Transport Canada regulations,” said Wilson. The landing area is owned and was operated by Island Health. However, B.C. Emergency Health Service communications officer Fatima Siddiqui said that BCEHS
will still offer air ambulance service to Bamfield. “BCEHS did not cancel any air ambulance services to the region,” said Siddiqui. “Patients who need air ambulance transport need to be taken to a privatelyowned airstrip about 1.5 kilometres from the Bamfield Health Centre. From there, the helicopter air ambulance will be able to land and take
the patient wherever they need to go.” According to Siddiqui, “The location where helicopters have historically landed at the Bamfield Health Centre has never been registered as a helipad.” The 1.5 kilometre distance to the airstrip is passable by ambulance or regular small car. Siddiqui added. However, the Bamfield Health
Centre doesn’t have its own ambulance. Instead, ambulances must come from Port Alberni along the approximately 85-km long Bamfield Main logging road, which can at times be in poor condition. Wilson said that Island Health has hired a consultant to review their options and that the report is due back in early March. reporter@albernivalleynews.com twitter.com/alberninews
Deer shot through ear with target arrow: conservation KATYA SLEPIAN ALBERNI VALLEY NEWS
Hunting might be a popular hobby in the Alberni Valley but it’s illegal within city limits, says conservation officer Steve Ackles. Despite this, Ackles discovered a deer with its ear pierced by an arrow at Eighth Avenue and Alderwood Street this weekend—right in the middle of the city. “This is probably the third one in this town this year,” said Ackles. “What’s disturbing is that people are hunting within city limits.” The arrow used was from a recurve or longbow, said Ackles, but sometimes more powerful weapons are used. “It isn’t as powerful as a crossbow but the last one was a crossbow,” he said. A crossbow bolt can
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from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Glenwood Centre. The family skate runs from 12–2 p.m. at the AV Multiplex. A museum discovery event runs from 3:30–5:30 p.m. at the AV Museum. The family swim runs from 6:30–8 p.m. at the Echo Aquatic Centre. All events are free.
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p.m. and curtains drop at 7:30 p.m. Advance tickets are $20 for adults and $15 for students and seniors online at www. atthecapitol.org or at the box office which is open from Monday-Friday from 3-6 p.m. Tickets at the door are $25 and $20 for adults and seniors/students, respectively.
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The 33rd annual Alberni Armada invitational wrestling tournament kicks off on Friday, Feb. 5 at ADSS. Opening
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Neill in 1976. McEvay was a student teacher The Alberni Armada on a practicum at AW Wrestling Invitational is Neill in 1977 when he returning to its roots this was asked to assist weekend, and bringing Taylor. The next year back the dual meet. Taylor decided to leave The Armada will face teaching and study to wrestlers become from Western a lawyer; Canada High McEvay was School in offered a Calgary in job at the head-to-head school and wrestling was asked prior to the to carry on opening of with the the 33rd wrestling annual program. TOM Invitational The First MCEVAY at Alberni invitational District Secondary was actually the AW School, on Friday, Feb. 5. Neill Saints Invitational, “We’re excited about in 1980. It moved it,” says Tom McEvay, to Alberni District who is tournament Secondary School in co-chair with Mike 1983 with McEvay. The Roberts. event continued to grow, The teams will moving to Glenwood compete for the coveted Centre and then in 2002 McEvay Post, carved to the AV Multiplex. by Walter Taylor and From the mid-80s presented to McEvay in to the mid-90s, the the mid-1990s in honour Invitational featured a of his long and storied dual meet. “It became career with School quite prestigious,” District 70. McEvay said. McEvay’s history is Eventually, the intertwined with that tournament grew too of Alberni high school large and organizers wrestling. had to give up the dual Taylor started the meets. “It had become wrestling program at AW a real highlight of the ALBERNI VALLEY NEWS
pre-tournament. In some While the invitational people’s minds it was presents some exciting the highlight because competition, it can be it was head to head busy, with five mats (competition),” McEvay going at a time. The dual said. meet gives the Armada In its heyday, the a chance to perform Invitational one-on-one would draw in front of 800 wrestlers the student from across body, he BC. It got said. to be too The dual much for meet will organizers, feature 20 who last matches—10 year decided boys’ and since the 10 girls’ new high matches—in school head-to-head had two competition gymnasiums between that it was Western time to Canada High bring the School of event back Calgary and – Tom McEvay the Alberni to its roots. McEvay Armada. The capped the tournament matches will be held one at 450, which he says is at a time: each school’s much more manageable. best athlete in each Having the event weight class. at the multiplex also “We’re hoping it will created a disconnect become a pre-cursor to with the school, which the Alberni Invitational,” was another reason why McEvay said. McEvay wanted to bring Taylor, a lawyer it back to ADSS. and carver who is “The high school never helping with wrestling gets to see its wrestlers at Carson Graham wrestle because they’re Secondary School in always on the road,” he North Vancouver, has said. talked about challenging
It had become a real highlight of the pretournament. In some people’s minds it was the highlight.
for the McEvay Post, but it won’t be for the inaugural dual meet. “This year with the team from Calgary being here, we felt this was a great opportunity to highlight it,” McEvay said. Carson Graham will have to wait for another year. “We will have to come up with some criteria as to how you get to challenge for the Post,” he added. The original 10-foottall post is temporarily on display at ADSS; Ladybird Engraving is creating a keeper trophy for the winning team. The dual meet starts at 10:30 a.m. Friday in the ADSS gym. Seating for the public will be available, but limited as McEvay hopes the ADSS student body will pack the stands to cheer on their own wrestlers. Opening ceremonies for the Invitational will start at 1:15 p.m. and competition will continue until 8 or 9 p.m. Matches resume Saturday, Feb. 6 at 8:30 a.m. with the finals starting around 12:30 p.m. in all divisions. Admission is free. editor@albernivalleynews.com
The McEvay Post, left, from bottom, depicts Tom McEvay the coach and teacher with a watch (passage of time). Figures on his shoulders represent athletes and students he worked with throughout his career. The figure on top with the gold medal ‘represents our goal to create champions in life.’
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ADSS team bios also ran in the Tuesday, Feb. 2 edition of the Alberni Valley News.
Also watch for Alberni Club Elementary program wrestlers Page Maher and Malika McDonald, who will compete in the schoolgirl division at the Alberni Invitational.
schedule All wrestling takes place at Alberni District Secondary School gyms.
SATURDAY, FEB. 6 8:30 am – Conclusion of preliminary rounds TBA – Matches for 5th, 6th, 4th and 3rd place for all divisions 11:30 am – Possible lunch break 12:30–3:30 pm – Approx time for finals in main gym
Morgan Dagenais Gr 11 - 57 kg’s. Juvenile - Morgan is one of our senior leaders on the Armada team. She will be tough to beat at this year’s Invitational.
Ravi Manhas Gr 10 - 41 kg’s. Cadet - Ravi is a returning provincial medalist. Gold at last week’s Age Class. He will be looking to be in the medals and could win gold.
Trevor Barker Gr 11 - 48 kg’s. Juvenile - Trevor is making some waves in the 48kg class this year. He will be very competitive in the senior division at the Invitational.
Lane Harris Gr 11 - 84-90kg’s. Juvenile - Lane is a first year wrestler with some mixed martial arts experience. He will be competitive in his first time wrestling at the Alberni Invite.
Daniel Spencer Gr 10 - 66-70 kg’s. Cadet - Daniel is one of the Armada’s young leaders, leading by example. He will have a good shot to make the finals.
Isaac McDonald Gr 10 - 54kg’s. Cadet - Isaac is a two time provincial placer. He has wealth of experience already competing at the elite level, as a Grade 10.
Trenton Vanderkooi Gr 11 – 110 or 130 kg’s. Juvenile Trenton has gained a lot of experience over the past year. He knows how to use his size and strength to his advantage.
Aaron Badovinac Gr 10 - 70 kg’s. Cadet - Aaron is a returning National silver medalist at the Cadet level. Look for him to take gold at the tournament this year.
Kiarra Fong Gr 11 – 54 kg’s. Juvenile - Kiarra is a very powerful wrestler. She uses her skills from Rugby to attack her opponents. Kiarra will turn heads at the Invite.
Ethan Tramer Gr 8 - 57 kg’s Schoolboy - Ethan is incredibly strong for his age. He will use his strength to defeat his opponents and should end up in the medals.
Duncan McLeod Gr 8 - 35 kg’s. Schoolboy - Duncan has a lot of potential in the sport of wrestling. He is aggressive and has learned a lot since the start of the season.
Circe Campbell Gr 9 - 54 kg’s. Cadet Circe is a gritty gr 9 wrestler that shows a lot of promise. She will use her aggression at this year’s invite to make the podium.
BRUCE WILLIAMS OF CTV FAME TO MC COMMUNITY EXCELLENCE AWARDS
The Alberni Valley Chamber of Commerce (AVCOC) and Title Sponsor of the Community Excellence Awards – Ms. Cheryl MacLean of Sun Life Financial, are pleased to announce well-known Vancouver Island Media Personality Bruce Williams as emcee for the April 22nd awards gala. The event will be held at the newly refurbished Italian Hall catered by their new restaurant, La Bruschetta Bistro. The Bistro has created a wonderful menu with Spanish Spiced Blackened Salmon as the feature presentation. The Community Excellence Awards managed by AVCOC present a total of 14 Awards with 13 of those determined through an exhaustive collection of nominations provided by the public, by
business owners and through the efforts of the Awards Committee. The selection of the eventual winners is confirmed by Committee members, each of whom will spend countless hours sifting through the nominations and subsequently interviewing potential finalists. Our sponsors, and in particular our title sponsor, and AVCOC invite the public to our website at: www.albernichamber. ca to submit nominations for any of the 13 public awards. Categories include: Business Excellence, Customer Service, Green, Social Media, Spirit of Music, Youth of the Year, Volunteer of the Year, Business Investment, Health and Fitness, Welcoming Workplace, Rising Star, Tourism and Hospitality and of course Citizen of the Year. Additionally the Chamber of Commerce will present a special award to an individual or business that supports the many initiatives of the Chamber of Commerce in Port Alberni. Tickets to the event are $75.00 and are available from the Chamber. 250.724.6535.
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HUNTING DEER IN TOWN? USE COMMON SENSE – DON’T
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or the record, hunting deer in town is illegal. And c’mon, it’s just common sense: don’t shoot anything at deer or any other wildlife inside city limits, and certainly not without a permit. BC Conservation has put out a public plea about shooting arrows at deer after a deer was found with an arrow through its ear—at Eighth Avenue and Alderwood, on the north side of Roger Street. It’s fairly close to Glenwood Centre, and nowhere remotely close to a safe place for hunting. Incredibly, this is the third deer that BC Conservation Officer Steve Ackles has discovered with arrow wounds, which prompted him to visit our office this week and ask us to publish his plea. We can’t believe in this day and age that C’mon, it’s we would even have just common to do something like sense: this: ask people to not shoot at animals, don’t shoot or even shoot arrows anything at in an area where deer or other an animal might be hit if you miss wildlife inside a target. Because the next thing you city limits. know, it’s not a deer you’re hitting, it’s a human. And that will bring down a whole world of hurt—for the shooter as well as the victim. We are fortunate in the Alberni Valley to live so close to nature, but that means we have a responsibility to respect it. We have to live in harmony with our surroundings. This doesn’t just go for deer, it also goes for bears, which because we’ve had a mild winter are probably going to be waking up soon. People don’t like it when conservation officers shoot bears, but it’s people leaving attractants in their yards that are forcing the issue. — ALBERNI VALLEY NEWS
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Urban drug ghettos aren’t working in December with a $450,000 operating grant from B.C. Housing. TOM FLETCHER It was full in 10 days. Abbotsford Police Chief Bob Rich told city B.C. Views council in January that his bike officers don’t recognize most of ommunities around B.C. the shelter are struggling to cope occupants Victoria’s with the continued influx from their of what politicians call constant camping “homelessness,” a term patrols of that suggests the problem population local tent can be solved merely by providing camps, the has more homes. of gathered in largest Taxpaying citizens see the which has an Occupydaily reality behind the soothing been on a euphemisms – mainly transients city-owned style squatting in parks and “tent roadside cities” blighted by drug abuse and squat on site since crime, and “homeless” shelters 2013. provincial that fill up as soon as they open. In Maple land... They worry that the continued Ridge, costly supply of supports only a “low invites more arrivals, particularly in barrier harm reduction” shelter the gentle climate of southwestern was opened last fall in response B.C. to a growing tent camp and Their worries are well founded. In accompanying drug dealing, Abbotsford, a 40-bed “temporary prostitution and petty crime. weather shelter” made from One resident noted bitterly that industrial camp trailers opened a mayor’s task force had identified
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42 unsheltered homeless people, then found places for 77 from the camp, 40 from a closing “temporary” shelter and 40 in a new shelter. “How exactly does one house 157 out of 42?” she asked. Victoria’s camping population has gathered in an Occupy-style squat on provincial land next to the courthouse, after years of uncontrolled camping in Beacon Hill and other city parks. The city opened a shelter in a vacant Boys and Girls Club gym, complete with new indoor tents. By the time that was full, the courthouse camp was bigger than ever, with some occupants describing how they came to town for the opportunity. One said Vancouver Police gave her a bus ticket to Victoria. The latest plan by a local agency that runs Victoria shelters is to convert an old, empty seniors’ care home into a 101-bed permanent housing facility. Cont’d on page A9
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city councillors disregard this and are considering issuing licenses to illicit businesses which are operating despite being unlicensed. If unchallenged, RCMP credibility might be questioned for the lack of enforcement. The expectation of Port Alberni citizens is that the RCMP and city councillors would uphold Canadian law. Proponents on this issue appeared to be well prepared as I heard much polished,
flowery rhetoric about the humanitarian need for marijuana for everything from headache to severe cancer pain. Admittedly there may be need for marijuana use in authentic cases, but let’s not be fooled. There wouldn’t be a store to be seen if these “humanitarian” clinics didn’t involve money. The number and speed with which these stores appeared indicates a strong belief that there is money to be made.
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This would also be “low barrier,” a euphemism for allowing drug and alcohol consumption in the rooms. The city has come up with around $1 million for this project, in a residential area next to a school, but it still needs millions more to renovate and run it. This would presumably
come from B.C. taxpayers via our social housing czar, deputy premier Rich Coleman. Coleman pioneered this “housing first” experiment in 2007, buying up 13 century-old “singleroom occupancy” hotels in Vancouver’s notorious Downtown Eastside. These crumbling bedbug habitats were bought and renovated for a staggering $143
million, plus a 15-year maintenance commitment and a cop assigned to each one in an effort to contain the chaos inside. Coleman brags endlessly about the great job he has done, but how is that actually working? A new study by Simon Fraser University researchers provides a more objective assessment.
Tracking 433 mentally ill homeless adults over 10 years, the study found the concentration of lowrent accommodation, food handouts, street outreach and medical supports resulted in “significant personal decline rather than recovery, as evidenced by their involvement in the criminal justice system, large increases in acute
care and prolonged homelessness.” The rate of people arriving in this service-intensive hellhole has tripled in the last 10 years. It’s a cautionary tale for other urban communities where this failed containment model is proposed. Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Twitter: @ tomfletcherbc
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editor@albernivalleynews.com Common sense dictates the more product you send out the door, for whatever purpose, the more money you make. By operating illegally, proponents have proven they are quite prepared to break the law. Laws protect Canadians and bring order to society. Given that political promises don’t always become reality and may not in this case either, the correct process should be to wait until the new law is
drafted and then to review regulations and implementation. Truly medicinal marijuana should be distributed through regulated pharmacies which already have secure premises and quality control. I realize there are difficult decisions to be made. We had better get this right since there will be consequences in this decision for council, the RCMP, and our community. Fred Mann, Port Alberni
Chamber’s a great organization To the Editor,
As one of the winners of the Alberni Valley Chamber of Commerce “Try Home First Program” I would like to extend a sincere thank you to the chamber of commerce and participating merchants for the amazing gift certificate package. Port Alberni offers some great shopping and I look forward to visiting your places of
business soon! My husband and I also enjoyed a lovely dinner at Drinkwaters Social House as guests of the chamber of commerce at their dinner meeting on Jan. 27. The Alberni Valley seems well represented by a diverse group of business people who care about our community. Elane Gray, Port Alberni
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not a hard life, but one in which he found trouble easily. “My parents provided for us and there was always food in the fridge,” he said. “But there was alcohol involved in the family and I was introduced to it at a young age.” By the time he was 10, Howard was sneaking drinks during family parties. Howard’s parents separated when he was 12 years old and he and his younger siblings—two brothers and one sister—stayed with his father. He also had four older sisters who were living on their own at the time. After two years, just as he was starting school at E.J. Dunn, he moved to Vancouver. “After my parents separated my older sister took the four youngest ones to Vancouver and I have never left since,” he
Duane Howard, right, plays opposite Leonardo DiCaprio in The Revenant, which is up for several Oscar nominations.
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Road area traffic wishing to get to Gertrude Street will be detoured to River Road via Josephine Street or Beaver Creek Road. Regarding resident concerns on traffic flow throughout the next three weeks, Taekema said that the city will make adjustments as needed. “We’re going to monitor the situation starting [Feb. 3] and
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Getting more out of every city facility is the goal for newly appointed director of community services, Theresa Kingston. This new position covers parks, recreation, heritage and community development. The reorganization took place after Scott Kenny retired at the end of July, and Kingston took on the position in October. “We’re looking at things like how to become more entrepreneurial. Things that we may not have charged for before, we may be considering,” said Kingston. “I’m not saying for sure that we’re going to do that but we’re looking at how we deliver our services.” Focusing on partnerships with various organizations will also be key, she added. As part of the effort to increase revenue, Kingston said that all of her department’s staff is trained in grant writing—and it’s paying off. “One of our recreation programmers applied for a grant for Family Day and we received word that we got $1,000 to support our Family Day activities.” Kingston said that
her department will be looking to make better use of underutilized buildings like the Gyro youth centre. “Echo Centre is bursting at the seams and this is a building that could be far better used for programs. If we did some renovations of the basement and making it more usable for programs and that kind of thing... it’s something that you’ll see in the 2017 capital budget.” The operating budget for the Multiplex is proposed go up by $33,000 in order to maximize iceless usage. “We have a recreation programmer who works part-time at Echo and what we’d like to do is increase that programmer’s time to focus on increasing revenue at the Multiplex,” she said. “These would be non-ice opportunities. What are ways that we can use the Multiplex when their ice is not in?” The operating budget for Echo Centre is proposed to increase by almost $10,000, said Kingston. Half of those are
THERESA KINGSTON spurred on by rising utility rates while the other half is a new steam cleaner. Glenwood Centre is projected to see an increase of $21,000, mostly due to interior painting at a cost of $20,000. Glenwood is another facility where Kingston is looking to add more activities. “We’re currently looking at how we can accommodate more users in that facility. We could accommodate tennis, floor curling and pickleball... we see a real potential with increased use and revenue.” Revenues from parks and recreation facilities are important, with the city needing to replace its aging pool, she said. She added that planning for a new pool while also
maintaining the city’s current one has proved challenging. “We’re in a bit of a quandary with this balancing act of maintaining a very important facility within our community and at what stage are we going to have a new aquatic centre?” Upgrades are needed to diving boards, starting blocks, women’s change room partitions and pumps. As far as replacing the pool goes, Kingston said there’s no time to waste. “We’ve talked about a new aquatic centre for a number of years and we put in the 2018 capital budget,” she said. “For that to be successful however, we can’t wait till 2018—are we moving forward or aren’t we moving forward? The decision has to be made about what we’re going to do.” The city currently has $1.5 million in a reserve fund. That’s just 7.5 per cent of the $20 million needed for a new facility. However, Mayor Mike Ruttan said that fund hasn’t increased since the initial amount was placed
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will pitch in when the Port Alberni branch undergoes renovations in 2019 and have done so for prior renovations. Ruttan isn’t sure that the system is working. “When people pay their taxes in June and July, they look at the bottom line and say ‘gee, the city is raising our taxes’. Well yes, you pay more taxes but a significant chunk of those taxes, we as a city don’t control. We collect but we don’t control.”
Ruttan said that the city will be looking at a variety of other options in the coming months but emphasized that Port Alberni’s library isn’t going anywhere. “Getting rid of the library isn’t an option. We have to have a library. It’s a great service and people in this community really value it. What we’re concerned about is the cost, not the quality of the service.” He’s looking at either creating an independent library
or joining a different library system, either on Vancouver Island or on the mainland. “Do we look at an independent library? Squamish is the same size as we are and they have an independent library,” Ruttan said. “Do we look at joining another library system? Langford decided it was going to join the City of Victoria. It’s done that and it’s saved a lot of money.” reporter@albernivalleynews.com twitter.com/alberninews
From / A13 “Quite often, while [a facility] is not specifically in the parks and recreation budget, it is our staff time and resources that are managing those budgets.” Those facilities include city hall maintenance, which will increase by almost $10,000 due to carpet replacement in the engineering wing, lobby light replacement and flagpole replacement. “The flagpoles... are a health and safety issue. We’re putting our staff at risk every time we go out and change a flag because of the
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Capital projects proposed for 2016 include $250,000 for the removal or repair of the Harbour Quay clock tower, $70,000 to upgrade the River Road Park playground, $100,000 for bridge and trail work on the new Scott Kenny Trail, $40,000 to replace a Dry Creek bridge, $10,000 for a new brine unit, $32,000 for Johnston Road planters and $50,000 for upgrades to the chemical room at Echo pool. From the wishlist, Kingston is looking at projects like water bottle stations and an increased active park at Williamson Park.
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height,” Kingston said. The flagpoles will be moved from the top of city hall to the lawn beside it. A city hall item not in the budget but that Kingston is recommending is an asbestos assessment. “We can’t do any renovations until that asbestos assessment has been done.” Parks and recreation maintenance staff also maintain the SPCA branch ($152,000) and the RCMP building ($131,000). Those have increased by about $3,000 and $5,000 respectively. Costs for Harbour Quay are expected to decrease by $7,500.
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Alberni Valley Bulldogs’ goaltender Brody Claeys stops a shot from a Coquitlam Express forward in close during Sunday’s Bulldog 7–3 victory at Weyerhaeuser Arena at the AV Multiplex. It was the Bulldogs’ second win on the weekend: they doubled Victoria Grizzlies 6–3 on the road on Saturday.
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The Port Alberni Black Sheep are 2–0 two games into the second half of their season after beating Westshore No. 2 38–17 at home, Saturday afternoon. The Black Sheep dominated the first half, going ahead 24–5 by halftime. Anthony Selva led the team with three tries, while singles
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BAMFIELD COMMUNITY AFFAIRS school or enrolled in French Immersion will continue to attend their Exchange your old, uncertifi edMEETING woodstovecatchment current school/program in the following school year. These students do not Monday, February 15th, 7:30 pm need to re-register. (pre-1994)Bamfield for a new CSA-EPA Community School emissions2: Out-of-Catchment Students 240 Nuthatch certified wood, pellet,Rd,orBamfield gas heating appli-Phase As of February 29, 2016, out-of-catchment requests, subject to available space, will be processed only after all catchment area students meeting the SPROAT LAKE COMMUNITY MEETING ance and… February 26th deadline have been accommodated. For the 2016/17 school Monday, February 29th, 7:00 pm Sproat Lake Community Hall 9346 Bomber Base Rd, Port Alberni
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Pacific Timber Supply Area – Information Package Available for Review and Comment Members of the public are invited to review and provide comments on the Timber Supply Review information package for the Pacific Timber Supply Area (TSA). The Pacific TSA covers roughly 698,000 ha and is composed of 30 Blocks — ranging in size from 76 ha - 405,000 ha — on Vancouver Island, the Sunshine Coast, the Mainland Coast and the Douglas Channel. The information package provides a general description and brief history of the TSA, and a draft of data that will be applied to the upcoming timber supply analysis. The timber supply analysis provides the province’s Chief Forester with information required to determine the allowable annual cut (AAC) — the maximum volume of timber to be harvested from the TSA — for the next 10 years. The Chief Forester will consider public and First Nations input, and other information required under the Forest Act when a new AAC is determined. Copies of the Pacific TSA information package are available online: http://www.for.gov.bc.ca/bcts/areas/tsg/tsg-tsr.htm or at the following Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations District locations: (Please call ahead to arrange an appointment.) •
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If you have any questions or would like further information, contact Planning Forester, Erin Boelk, RPF. Ph: 250 286-9300 / Email: Erin.Boelk@gov.bc.ca.
Junior hockey players have a variety of responsibilities, not the least of which is performing well on the ice and in the classroom. Balancing just those two demands is tricky, but the B.C. Hockey League’s Alberni Valley Bulldogs make a point of helping their Junior A players succeed educationally. The Bulldogs’ roster is full of players who likely would be playing elsewhere were it not for the team’s strong commitment to their education. “Obviously, you notice it’s a strong program, and your parents want you to go there,� captain Eric Margo said in a recent interview outside the team dressing room at the Alberni Valley Multiplex. “It helps you out with deciding where you want to go (to play),� added the fivefoot-nine, 185-pound left winger from North Vancouver. “When I was being recruited by the Bulldogs, our coaching staff mentioned this (education), and essentially they’re preparing you for college by giving you an education as well as hockey,� said Quinn Syrydiuk, a six-foot,
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Alberni Valley Bulldogs Quinn Syrydiuk, left, Eric Margo and Paul Meyer appreciate the emphasis the Bulldogs put on their education.
172-pound centre from Toronto. “That was a big perk in coming here, definitely.� Defenseman Paul Meyer from Edina, Minn., agrees. “Education is a big part of it, just coming up here and being able to take a class and get something out of the way to be ready for the future is definitely a big part,� stated the six-four, 206-pounder. What happens if players don’t make it to the National Hockey League? “We have realistic goals while we’re shooting for the stars, and all of us want to have a backup plan,� Margo said. “It’s really good to put education first so you have doors open for you in the future. That’s what we like here.� Syrydiuk noted that
...essentially they’re preparing you for college by giving you an education as well as hockey. – Quinn Syrydiuk many young players don’t necessarily expect to make the NHL. “A lot of Junior A hockey is the goal to get a scholarship, to get your education paid for, so that’s the route a lot of guys go,� he said. While the organization is succeeding in the classroom, the trio acknowledged the Bulldogs could be
doing better in the standings. They’re currently in last place in the BCHL Island Division. “We’ve definitely had our ups and downs,� Margo admitted. “We’re rebuilding, trying to rise up from the ranks. We’re at the bottom of the standings right now but we’re trying to get better. I think we’re taking steps forward but we just have to more consistently take steps forward.� “Like Eric said, we’re taking steps forward and we just have to keep building on each game,� Syrydiuk added. “I think, collectively, we’ve improved since the beginning of the year. We just have to keep going forward here.� Meyer echoed their comments. “They both kind of hit it on the head.
We’ve been going up and down, taking one step forward and one step back. You start learning how to be consistent with your play and just rising to the occasion when we do play well.� Regardless of pressure to rise in the standings, team educational adviser Tom McEvay stressed the Bulldogs’ management is committed to educational excellence. “The coaches are very clear: if you’re not cutting the mustard in your classes, you may not be getting ice time,� he said. “You may not be playing.� The Bulldogs have earned a widespread reputation for their educational focus. Due to his extensive background as a highlevel hockey player and an educator, McEvay understands the pressure on young players to focus on things besides skating, shooting, passing and checking. “These young men have a lot of demands on their time,� he stated. “There’s public appearances. They’re in billet families, and billet families have their own lives. “They do travel with the organization (Bulldogs), and it’s easy to let it get away from you.� Continued / A24
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What better way to help the Rollin Art Centre than by donating your gently used books to the annual book sale? Rollin Art Centre is currently accepting gently used books, DVDs, CDs, and puzzles for their annual book sale, which takes place on May 13–14. Please, no magazines, National Geographic, encyclopedias, Reader’s Digest or textbooks. Books can be dropped off at Rollin Art Centre just inside
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submit a 300 dpi jpg photo of your work to albernisolstice@gmail. com. Please ensure the word Poster is displayed in the subject line. Or drop off your original art, clearly marked with your name & contact info to Rollin Gallery or Main Artery. Deadline for submission is March, 20, 2016. For more info, please call Jill at 250-735-8430.
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• Tag Day- Feb 19th & 20th • Prom tickets- Priced at $50 until price increase on Feb 16th • Bulldog Games- We will be volunteering in the concession at the bulldogs games on 7 different dates throughout February. Please contact us for times/dates. • Samosas- We are selling samosas from Granny’s Chicken for $20/dozen. Please come grab an order form if you would like to sell some. • Quality Foods- Donate your Q-Points at quality foods. all point donations go toward food platters for prom. • More fundraisers to come in the spring, keep an eye out for them! Please contact Rhonda at rhondadoughty@shaw.ca for more info
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Nancy Wilson’s acryclic painting of the ‘hole in the wall’ will be among the works on display at Rollin starting Feb. 13.
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To all Community Arts Council members, and everyone else who would like to help support the arts in the valley, memberships can now be renewed. If you have not yet renewed your membership for 2016, pop by the Rollin Art Centre today. The cost is only $17 for adults, $12 for seniors and $22 for a family for an entire year. Melissa Martin is the Arts Administrator for the Community Arts Council. Call 250-7243412.
Solstice Festival crowdsources poster The Solstice Arts Festival-Alberni Valley invites community artists of all ages and stages to submit an original image that will be used to highlight it’s 2016 Festival poster. Artists working in all media, crayons to digital to 3D, can create a bright, eyecatching image that celebrates the longest day of the year and the glorious beginning of summer in the Alberni Valley. Along with bragging rights, the creator of the image chosen will receive a pass to all events and shows featured during the Festival weekend.
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The next art exhibit begins at the Rollin Art centre, Thurs. Feb. 11, with artist Nancy Wilson. Nancy will be showcasing a collection of acrylic paintings in a variety of subjects, such as local scenes, animals and flowers. The title of this exhibit will be “Nancy Wilson’s Rainbow Originals”. Join us in the gallery for refreshments Sat. Feb. 13 from 1-3 pm for a chance to meet Nancy and talk about art and her inspirations.
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It’s especially difficult when players are uprooted, as they usually are, to play far from home and the support system to which they are accustomed. “I know that things can go sideways when you move away from your home and away from your hometown, and mom and dad are not there and in the hockey world coaches are busy trying to put winning teams on the
board, and it becomes a business,” said McEvay. On behalf of the Bulldogs, he works closely with Samantha Banton-Smith, a North Island College counsellor, to support the players. “For a lot of the young men, it’s a first time away from home, so it’s a lot of transition,” she explained. “That’s where it is nice to have the support of Tom in their lives.” Banton-Smith also
does some counselling with players. NIC instructors, she said, “go above and beyond because of the unique lives of the players. These are individuals who have a hundred things on their mind, other priorities, and so we do our best to support their goals at the college and in life.”
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“With the stress of the capture, they can die up to two weeks later. Their system shuts down, they don’t eat as much.” Even if the shock doesn’t kill the deer, the weather this time of year might. “They can’t regulate their body heat when we put them under with those drugs, so
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It is with great sadness that we announce our dear mother, Bertilla, passed away peacefully at Fir Park Village on January 12th, with loving family by her side. She is predeceased by her beloved husband, Albino, sisters, Olympia and Pina, and brother Lino. Mom will be forever missed by Marco (Val) Gaiga, Lora (Glen) Thompson, Bruno (Rene) Gaiga, her grandchildren Darin and Carla Gaiga, Sonya and Aaron Thompson, Samantha Gaiga, as well as her extended family and many loyal, caring friends; forever a void in our hearts. Born October 5, 1935, in Chiampo, Vicenza, Italy, Mom immigrated to Port Alberni in 1956. She worked at the M & B Plywood Division for 15 years. She was a long standing member of the Italian Canadian Society, where she volunteered making wonderful spaghetti and lasagna dinners, and enjoyed playing cards and bocce. Her family was her pride and joy and she was never happier than when we were all together, such fun we had. Memorial Service to be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, February 6th, 2016 at Notre Dame Catholic Church, 4731 Burke Road. A Celebration of Life will follow later at 12:30 PM at the Italian Hall, 4056 – 6th Avenue. The family would like to extend our heartfelt appreciation and gratitude to the amazing staff at Fir Park Village for the kind and loving care given to our Mom and all who visited her over the past year. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Fir Park Village 4411 Wallace Street, Port Alberni, BC, V9Y 7Y5. Stories and condolences may be forwarded to the family by visiting www.yatesfuneral.ca
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It is with sadness that the family announce the peaceful passing of Marie Rose Aurore Gaudreault, our mother, grandmother and great-grandmother on February 1, 2016 at Ty Watson House. Marie is predeceased by her parents, her first husband Arthur Gaudreault, her second husband Gordon Greissel, and her two sons Leo and Michael Gaudreault. She is survived by her daughters Denise (Michael) Markin, Anita (Raymond) Blais, sons Andy and Larry, daughter-in-law Janet Williams, grandchildren Lisa (Brad), Steven (Becca), great grandsons Kaylam and Anthony and siblings Edward (June) Savard, Cecile Douglas, Victor (Linda) Savard, Louise (John) Smith, Neil (Carol) Savard and Marianne (Joel) Hancur, many nieces, nephews and good friends. Born March 12, 1932 in Saskatchewan, Mary came to Port Alberni in 1940. The family then moved to Vancouver that same year, where she grew up and went to school. She met Dad at a wedding in New Westminster. After a whirlwind romance, they were engaged and married August 2, 1952 in Port Alberni. Art and Mary were very busy raising their six children, as well she was a life-long member of the CWL. Mary loved travelling, she visited Australia, New Zealand, Europe, Canada and Hawaii. In retirement, Mary and Art RV’d with the Sunshine Club. One of Mary’s passions was quilting, her family were the recipients of many beautiful quilts. A Funeral Mass will be held Saturday, February 6, 2016 – 1:00 PM at Notre Dame Catholic Church, Father Stephen Paine officiating. Flowers are gratefully declined, donations in Mary’s name may be made to Ty Watson House or the Notre Dame Church Elevator Fund. Stories and condolences may be forwarded to the family by visiting www.yatesfuneral.ca
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FLK Taoist Tai Chi Society, EVERYONE WELCOME! Port Alberni, at the Contact Marilyn Hill, Instructor Italian Hall on 6th Ave 250.723.7956 Mon & Wed 9:30 am * Email: marilynlhill@icloud.com *Evening Classes based Learn more at: www.taoist.org *on enrollment *The Fung Loy Kok Institute of Taoism #11893 4371 RR0001 is a registered charity. ÂŽ TM Trademarks of Certmark Holdings Co. Ltd., used under license.
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REAL ESTATE BUSINESSES FOR SALE
MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE REFORESTATION NURSERY seedlings of hardy trees, shrubs and berries for shelterbelts or landscaping. Spruce and Pine from $.99/tree. Free shipping. Replacement guarantee. 1-866-873-3846 or www.treetime.ca
SAWMILLS FROM only $4,397. Make money & save money with your own bandmill. Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT
1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT.
MISCELLANEOUS WANTED FIREARM BUYER looking for any type, any condition of firearms, whole estates to single, fair market value paid, have all licence’s to purchase. Call (250)667-4862.
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M&M Meat Shops Franchise for sale in Cranbrook, BC. Owners retiring. Busy main street location. Call Kathy Hosseini @ 1-519-895-2580 ext. 448 kathy@mmms.ca
RENTALS APARTMENT/CONDO 2 BDRM apt, heat, hydro, cable included. $625. Call (250)723-5699. 2 BDRM house, $700 plus util’s. Also 2 bdrm apt, $700 incld’s utils. (250)720-0082. PIONEER TOWERS & Cottages- Senior 55+. N/S. Studio & 1-bdrm. Call (250)724-2013.
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REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN Vancouver Island, BC
Located along the beautiful coastal waters of Vancouver Island, Cermaq Canada Ltd. is a salmon farming company focused on operational excellence. With our skilled team, we strive for a high quality product achieved through sustainable aquaculture practises. To prove this, we maintain several ISO standards as well as other industry recognized certifications, along with an award winning safety culture. Our employees are given opportunities to develop and grow within the company. We offer competitive wages, a corporate bonus program, company paid benefits, and a matching retirement fund. To learn more about us visit Cermaq.ca.
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS Restaurant – Port Alberni (New Thunderbird Building)
Cermaq Canada is currently looking for a full-time Repair and Maintenance Technician to join our dynamic team in Tofino, British Columbia.
Closing Date: Monday March 7th, 2016 NOON
This position specializes in the repair and maintenance of all physical assets of Cermaq Canada, including generators from 11kw to 320 kw, diesel engine and electric motor driven compressors, buildings, basic plumbing, small engines, boats, outboard engines and 12/24 volt wiring systems and also includes accurate recording keeping and reporting of issues, inventories and work completed.
The Uchucklesaht Tribe Government is issuing an RFP to find an excellent Restaurateur to lease the very desirable location in its new Downtown Port Alberni administration centre located at Argyle St. and Kingsway Ave.
Application requirements • Solid mechanical and electrical experience on diesel engines, Compressors, small engines and outboards. • Pleasure Craft Operators Card or SVOP. • Basic computer skills and experience with MS Excel. • Ability to work in a team environment as well as alone. • Knowledge of generators, compressors, and boat maintenance will be considered an asset. • Previous work experience in a marine environment will also be considered an asset.
Please contact Scott Coulson for the entire RFP package. scott.coulson@uchucklesaht.ca Uchucklesaht Tribe Government (250) 724-1832
7431284
The “Thunderbird� multi use building will contain administration offices, human services offices, cultural center to include a large carving and art room and numerous breakout rooms, board room rental, small gym, food fish processing area, 3 short term (motel units), and 32 long term rental apartments (1 and 2 bedrooms), and an 1,832 sq/ft restaurant space, and a large covered patio area of 625 sq./ft.
How to apply If you have the skills we are looking for, and would like to become part of our team, please forward a resume in person, by fax, or by e-mail to Campbell River or Tofino Offices at:
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HOMES FOR RENT 3-BDRM HOUSE + den. 1 bath. F/S, W/D. Ref’s req’d, no partiers, N/S, N/P. $975./mo. Avail. March 1. (250)724-5306
SHARED ACCOMMODATION LOOKING FOR mature hetero-sexual male, non-smoker to co-exist with same. Furnished 5 bdrm spilt level home. $900 inclds utils. Call (250)735-4406. LOOKING FOR roommate, 2 bdrm basement. NO Pets. $550./mo, everything included. (778)421-2560.
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Daily Drink Specials
BEST PUB &BPEUSBTFPOUOB & PUB FOOD D
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Sunday Feb 14
Minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian
11:00AM - 10:00PM
4500
Win an official NFL Fridge
$
Minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian
TUESDAY NIGHT SPECIALS 8oz. Sirloin Steak, Baked Potato & Salad 10.95 TUESDAY NIGHT SPECIALS Football Squares $1 - $2 - $5 win money Skewer of Prawns 8oz. Sirloin Steak, Baked Potato1.99 & Salad 10.95
Choice of: • Chicken Cordon Bleu
• Prime Rib Dinner • Boomerang Sole Dinner
Food & Drink Specials Skewer of Prawns 1.99
4833 JOHNSTON RD 250-724-5794
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after 4pm
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NOW
Eat In or Take Out
Reservations Required
778.421.0705
We have gift certificates & Gift Baskets
Open Tues. through Sunday 9am-5pm Closed Mondays
Look for our NEW Special Limited Time Only Tastes coming in 2016!
REGULAR or CHEESE DONAIR COMBO MEAL
At Smokin’ Mad Mike’s
Includes:: can of pop and bag of chips
WITH THIS COUPON Valid until April 30th, 2016
Featuring: The Mad Burger $9.50
OPEN DAILY • OPEN LATE
4539 Gertrude St. • 778-421-1782 7410523 7420483
Lean beef and smoked jalepeno stuffed with spiced sausage, mozza & cheddar cheese blend, and capped with bacon. Topped with Mad Mike’s own Sweet Chili Mayo.
Poutine with Pulled Pork
BLUE MARLIN INN
$9.50
PROUDLY PRESENTS
Valentine’s Day Menu
Home cut fries covered with tender, melt-in-your-mouth, slow cooked pulled pork, covered in cheese curds and homemade gravy!
Four Course Dinner for $30 per person
Choice of Appy Spinach & Artichoke Stuffed Mushroom Caps Mini Samosas with Mango Chutney $25 for a bottle of wine Shrimp Fried in Garlic Butter Starters Dinning beginsatat5:30 5:30p.m. p.m. Dining begins French Onion Soup or Green Salad Main Courses Maple Bourbon Glazed New York Strip Loin with Steamed Asparagus & Croquette Potatoes Chicken Parmesan with Roasted Italian Vegetables over Spaghetti with Garlic Toast Dessert Cheesecake
Wow! Bottled Beer only $3.50
CHECK OUT OUR SMOKED MEATS & SAUCES FOR SALE!
Licensed
Purchase tickets in the Pub.
5022 Johnston Road
BLUE MARLIN INN
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3169 2nd Ave (between Argyle & Athol) Call 778-421-5221
STAMPS CAFE
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We take pride in our home cooked products.
Lunch & Dinner
Harbour Quay
(Next to SugarShak)
RHM Donair & Subs
We Deliver for FREE in City 11:30am -1:30PM $5 for Rural 4:30pm - 6:30PM Debit at the door
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A Romantic 3-Course Dinner for two
Bring your whole family to enjoy the Westwind Sunday 7th 3PM experience on our newFebruary FAMILY FRIENDLY side!! Bring your whole family to enjoy the Westwind experience on“The our new FAMILY FRIENDLY side!! 11:00AM - 10:00PM Big Game” Party
For more information or a reservation call 250-724-1324 4940 Cherry Creek Road, Port Alberni • westwindpub.ca For more information or a reservation call 250-724-1324 4940 Cherry Creek Road, Port Alberni • westwindpub.ca
Specialty Coffees Decadent Desserts • Sticky Buns & Cinnamon Buns • Soups, Salads & Sandwiches
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Port Sports Pub Saturday, Feb. 13th
DAILY FOOD & DRINK SPECIALS
February 6
February 7
UFC 196
Suberbowl 50 Denver vs Carolina
Watch on our giant 15 ft screen, the biggest in town! 7365874
Solda’s Valentine Specials
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Make your Valentine’s Day Reservations Today at Stamps café.
5170 Argyle Street | 778-421-5688 | portgroupbc.com | HOURS: Mon-Sat 11 AM - 1 PM
Roasted Cornish Hen $1700 Lobster Tail $2100 Prime Rib $1900
A Local Tradition Since 1969
All dinners served with your choice of potato or rice and fresh vegetables. Add on: Lobster Tail ($13), Tiger Shrimps ($10), Scallops ($11), Mussels ($8), Calamari ($8) Drink & Dessert Specials
RESERVE NOW! 250-723-2474 Open 7 days a week
4785 Beaver Creek Road
Valentine’s Day Menu
TUE-SAT 4:30PM - 8:30PM 7430931
See page 15 for our take out menu!
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• Scallops Wrapped in Bacon Pick Up Sat. Feb, 13 th • Thai Noodle Salad 11am-3pm • Dilly Baked Veggies Per Person • Stuffed Baked Potato • Homemade Chicken Cordon Bleu • Raspberry, Chocolate Skor Bar Delight
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*We will have our regular menus available as well
THE STARBOARD GRILL For reservations please call 778- 421-2826 We are at the Harbour Quay under the Clock Tower
Made Fresh and ready to take home to reheat for Valentine’s Day To Order Call 778-421-4712 or 250-720-1724 or E-mail: coastcatering@hotmail.ca
Fresh meals made daily size Seniors, regular & family Delivery Available
www.coastcountrykitchen.ca 4712 Ires Road
7417323
Call: 778-419-1211
Valentine’s Day Dinner Includes
Baked Camembert ..........................................$11 Steak Oscar ..................... 6oz $27, 10oz $36 Salmon Wellington.........................................$25 Veal Parmesan .................................................$25 Fettuccine Alfredo ..........................................$20 Portuguese Chicken ........................................$24 Black Forest Cheesecake .............................$9.50
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NOW OPEN FOR TAKE OUT ONLY
Our Special Sharing Dishes made for two offered on Valentine’s Day
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SALE SO BIG IT ONLY HAPPENS EVERY 4 YEARS!
Start To Finish at Windsor
Plywood
7-1/4”x16t
50% OFF
TONS OF CLEARANCE ITEMS INCLUDING TOOLS, PAINTS, HANDLES AND MORE!!
Overtime Blades
Start to finish at
6x6x8’
13/16” FAS S3S
(limited stock)
(limited stock)
Cedar S4S Post
Red Oak Lumber
REG. 9.99
REG. 69.99
REG. 4.99/bf
NOW $3.95
NOW $55.00
NOW $3.50/bf
PreStained Birch Shelving (limited stock)
Nutmeg or Espresso Nutmeg
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Freud & 40% OFF SHELVIN BIRCH
IN STOCK Pre-Stained • Your ONLY!Choice: Nutmeg or Espr
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12” x 96” Hickory/Belwith Cadinetry Hardware Regular Price $27.95 NOW...
Start to finish at
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16” x 96” Router Bits
2540% OFF 9 Regular Price $36.85 NOW...
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4740 Tebo Ave Port Alberni V9Y 8B1
250-724-5751 Fax: 250 724-3325
HOURS:
Mon-Fri: 7:30 - 5:30 Sat: 8:00 - 5:30 SUN 9:00 - 5:00 All sale prices are cash and carry only.
REG. 27.95
Prices in effect until Nov. 13th, 2014 or while stock lasts! Cash and carry on all sale i Choose from a good variety!
Sav in-s
Prices in effect ‘til April 3rd, 2014 or while stock lasts! Cash & Carry only on sale
Windsor Plywood • 4740 Tebo Ave • Port Alberni • Ph: 250-724-5751 •
VinLock Flooring Commercial Grade
Red Oak or Hickory (limited quantity) In Stock Only
Engineered Hardwood Flooring Amber Maple - Job Lot Sale Only 1 Available
REG. 3.99/sqft
NOW $315/sqft
234.81 sqft ONLY $62000
B-Grade Door Slabs & Bifold Clearance
Extension 16’ Extension 20’ Ladder Ladder
REG. 224.99
Doors Starting at Only $1000
15% OFF IN-STOCK STEP LADDERS
Not Exactly As Shown
2 ONLY!!
1 ONLY!! REG. 254.99
NOW $18499 NOW $21100
SALE ENDS FEBRUARY 29, 2016
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NOW $18.95 ndsor Plywood • 4740 Tebo • Port Alberni • Ph: 250-724-5751 • Fax: 250 $24.95 16”x96” REG.Ave 36.85 NOW 12”x96”