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Kayla Aolick introduces her seizure guide dog Shadow shortly after she got him in 2012.
she was 12, when she had a cancerous brain tumour removed. Shadow has given her back her freedom. “If you’re someone that didn’t get to have a proper independence before, like with me for example, the dog guide gives you your independence back. It makes you feel
normal,” she said. Each dog costs approximately $25,000 to train and team up with a client, Aolick said. Shadow has meant so much to her, that she would like to bring that sense of freedom to someone else. So she is raising money to pay for a seizure dog. Her first fundraiser
is a birthday party for Shadow on Saturday, Feb. 20, 1–3:30 p.m. at Gyro Youth Centre, 3245 Seventh Ave. (behind the curling club). Admission is $2 per person ($1 for kids 12 and under). There will be a silent auction and donations are welcome. No gifts, please. editor@albernivalleynews.com
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The AlberniClayoquot Regional District voted to tender out engineering services for the expansion of the regional airport. The ACRD has been turned down in all of its grant applications, leaving them needing to borrow all $6 million. They received voter approval to borrow up to $6 million to extend the runway via an alternate approval process this summer. Not all directors were convinced; Ucluelet and Sproat Lake voted against. “The question in my mind is do we go and try to find money with the new federal government and potentially talking to the province? Is it worth it to postpone the project?” Cherry Creek director Lucas Banton asked prior to the vote. Port Alberni director Jack McLeman said it wasn’t worth waiting. “We’ve been turned down by three [grant bodies], we’ve had an alternate approval
If we wait another year, we might as well say we don’t want the airport. – Jack McLeman process we’ve gone through, we have investors wanting to stay or leave or come and not come to the airport. If we wait another year, we might as well say we don’t want the airport.” Beaver Creek director John McNabb said that at $14 of taxes per $200,000 home, the decision was easy. “Last time I bought a case of beer, it was $39. I can live without a case of beer. We need to do everything we can to encourage grants to come forward.” City of Port Alberni economic development manager Pat Deakin said that Minister of Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training Shirley Bond
had set her office to helping Port Alberni secure funding for the airport expansion, following a meeting the prior week. “Their director of economic development for the transportation infrastructure program is really pushing to get us support for the project on a variety of fronts,” Deakin said. “They recognize with the memorandum of understanding that the Coulson Group signed with Airbus back in November [2015], there is huge opportunity and potential for the aerospace industry in the Valley to move forward.” The province announced $8 million in funding this year to support infrastructure improvements at B.C. airports this year as part of the 2016 B.C. Air Access Program. Access to an enhanced airport could also bolster other economic development in the region, Deakin added. “It is important to continue to move.”
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The Hupacasath First Nation announced plans to put in a proposal for development at Clutesi Haven Marina. “We propose a yearround, indoor-outdoor farmers market and
food and tech hub,” Hupacasath First Nation councillor Jolleen Dick told the Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District board last week. “Featuring fish sales, farm sales, crafts, prepared cultural foods, this
building is a feature landmark en route to the west coast, allowing visitors to stop, shop, eat, relax and explore the community,” she said. The deadline for the Clutesi Haven RFP is Feb. 27. reporter@albernivalleynews.com
Public wants city growth KATYA SLEPIAN
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A focus on economic growth, fiscal responsibility and innovation were the themes of the City of Port Alberni’s public budget meeting on Feb. 10. Residents were invited to come tell city council what they liked and didn’t like about proposals like decreased bus service, kitchen and yard waste collection and more. “As a community, we can’t take on more than we can afford,” Mayor Mike Ruttan told a gathering of 20 residents at Echo Centre. Currently, the city is sitting at a proposed residential tax increase of 1.8 per cent for 2016. “But unless we pay attention to the livability aspect, those things that make it important to live here, not only are we not going to be able to grow, we’re not going to have a reason for people to come and stay and share our lifestyle.” Using those limited funds to make connections was key, Ruttan said. “We have to be able to connect as a community. We have a number of initiatives where we pay attention to our capacity to connect, both in terms of electronic connections and in terms of
Acting city manager Tim Pley, left, speaks to a half-empty room at Echo Centre last Wednesday for the city’s first public budget session. City staff just about outnumbered the 20 members of the public who came to listen.
transportation.” Residents queried mayor and council on a variety of issues. “I have one concern that I think has been neglected which is Argyle Street going down to Harbour Quay,” a retired realtor asked. “There are many vacant buildings and I know you can’t do much about that—you don’t own the buildings—but perhaps beautification of trees would maybe hide the buildings. It’s a bad, bad, bad scene.” Resident Malcolm Menninga brought up waterfront access. “In terms of visually appealing, non-motorized access recreational waterfront, there’s only one in the city that I’m aware of and that’s Paper Mill Dam. Are there plans to enhance these features?” he asked, noting that he specifically meant oceanfront and not
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The possible Rainbow Gardens expansion was also a concern. “It’s not going to make a big difference because what we need to get people out of the acute care facilities is extended care. It’s the only thing that will do that.” Anderson added that he didn’t think selling the park was a smart move, moneywise. “With a lack of funds to put forward to the many issues that we’re talking about tonight...we’re looking at selling [Westporte Park] so that Rainbow Gardens can expand. My concern is that if we sell that property it will not be enough money to do the development that you’re proposing in that area.” Council will consider the results of the public input session at a public meeting at 2 p.m. on Feb. 17.
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THRONE PROMISES When the largest cities of B.C. sneeze, the rest of the province catches a cold. It’s not difficult to take a cynical posture when one hears a government’s throne speech. They are, by nature, a way to list vague references to a government’s plan for the year. Details are scarce and nothing is set in stone. Where the rubber hits the road is the budget that follows the throne speech, where it’s revealed which plans are actually going to get funding. Case in point from this week’s throne speech in Victoria: promises related to housing. The real estate industry is under the microscope on the Lower Mainland this week and the throne speech promised the government “will look into any allegations of improper behaviour in the housing market and, where appropriate, take action.” The focus is on million-dollar-plus properties being flipped, or “shadow flipped.” This is relevant to the Vancouver market, where the average home costs around $1 million. Housing issues in the central Island are not likely to hit the radar of Premier Christy Clark or her government. We suspect they look at the average price for a home here — less than $400,000 — and dismiss any talk of housing issues. They would be wrong. If you are under 40 years of age here and you aren’t working for the school district or another form of government, you are likely working in some service-industry job. Or a couple of them. Incentives to become an owner instead of a renter carry no water — you are living paycheque to paycheque. Rental units for the central Island, if you can find them, gobble around 40 per cent of your take-home pay. Throw utilities, food, a vehicle and a phone into the mix and, voila, paycheque gone. What’s really needed here is affordable housing. We believe provincial government initiatives that will encourage both municipalities (which have land sitting vacant) and developers to build affordable housing will go a long way to increasing the quality of life for all. Those who can spend a lower percentage of their pay on rent can spend that money in the community. Affordable housing can increase tax revenue — property and income taxes — for municipalities and the provincial/federal governments, which in turn can be used for improving infrastructure and services, which is a win for all. — Black Press
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West coast hopes Liberals listened MARK ALLAN
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he boy-band allure of Justin Trudeau and the photogenic qualities of his wife are fading. Canadians are starting to shift their attention from the prime minister’s admittedly nice hair to his election campaign promises. To be fair to the Liberals, just undoing the heavy-handed excesses of the nine-year Harper reign might take all of a four-year mandate. That underscores the importance of digging into this Herculean task as quickly as possible. The Trudeau version 2.0 has tabled just four bills since it formed government about 100 days ago. The Liberals have fulfilled one campaign promise by introducing
a tax break for the middleincome tax group and a tax hike for those earning more than $200,000. Three bills are before the House of Commons, including repealing two Conservative private members’ The Liberals bills regarded as promised an attack to restore on unions, although the coast Tory guard’s Senators are ability to muttering respond to about emergencies. blocking them. While – Gord Johns not being Harper is a great start, it’s time for the Liberals to start putting some flesh on the bones of the vision Trudeau articulated as he campaigned. That will begin to happen in earnest when the government tables its first budget, expected
next month. West Coast mariners hope there will be some good news in that document regarding the Harper government closure of the Tofino Marine Communications Traffic Services Centre and the impending closure of the Comox MCTS. Courtenay-Alberni MP Gord Johns is raising the issue. “The Conservative decision to close the Tofino MCTS centre in Ucluelet left coastal communities without protection,” Johns said Jan. 29 in the House of Commons. “My community is still reeling from the sinking of the Leviathan II [whalewatching vessel] and the recent loss of lives. This tragedy underlined that having local eyes and ears is essential for coastal safety. “The Liberals promised to restore the coast guard’s ability to respond to emergencies, so will they back this up by immediately reopening the Tofino marine communication centre?” added Johns, who lived in Tofino for two decades. Cont’d on A7
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Salvation Army It’s called ‘gaslighting’, and it’s abuse moving uptown SUSAN QUINN ALBERNI VALLEY NEWS
The Salvation Army has put its property on Redford Street up for sale and will be moving into the old post office building on Argyle Street by the summer. The real estate listing was online last week. On Feb. 11 the Salvation Army released a statement saying that for “convenience and accessibility of those we serve, and to maximize operational efficiencies,” they would be moving to a facility where they could house all their services in one
building. The Salvation Army church, food bank, family services and thrift store will operate out of the old post office building at 4877 Argyle St., across from city hall, the statement read. Port Alberni Salvation Army Lt. Michelle Cale was not available for comment before the News went to press. The property on Redford, which stretches a full city block from Fourth to Fifth Avenues has been listed for $439,000 with Royal LePage. editor@albernivalleynews.com
“You are overreacting.” “It wasn’t that bad. I was just joking.” “You are just being too emotional.” “That never happened – you are just imagining it.”
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earing any of these statements in a conversation can be frustrating. However, when they are a part of a regular barrage of criticism aimed at controlling another person, they are more than rude—they are abusive. Called ‘gaslighting’, this type of abuse uses statements like the above to create doubt in a person’s
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mind by making them think they are going insane. The name comes from a 1930’s play Gas Light in which the main character attempts to drive his wife crazy by dimming the gas powered lights in their home and then denying the lights are changing. MGM made the play into a classic thriller film in 1944, starring Ingrid Bergman and Charles Boyer. In this story, the character of Paula marries the villainous Gregory, not realizing that he is the one who murdered her aunt and wants to steal her jewelry. To cover up his treachery, he tries to persuade Paula that she is going mad. He plants missing objects on her in order to make her believe that she has no recollection of reality. He tries
to isolate her, not allowing her to have visitors or leave the house. Essentially, gaslighting describes forms of manipulation that are designed to make the victim lose their grip on the truth or reality. Gaslighting can be a terrifying experience. It quickly puts people on the defensive to try to justify their own actions or behaviours when it actually starts out with a challenge to someone else’s questionable behaviour. Gaslighting fabrications may be presented so convincingly, with such conviction a person begins to question themselves, their own memories and judgment. A fear begins, that other people who don’t know the truth might be persuaded
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buddies that grew up in Port Alberni and decided to create a great place to grab lunch or an early dinner at a reasonable price. Terryberry’s parents at one time owned the Dairy Queen and he grew up in the restaurant business. “Steven really knows what he is doing and that has really helped us,” says Roth. They all help out in the kitchen where they produce wraps, sandwiches, and a few specialty items such as chili, pho soup
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Steven Terryberry, left, Peter Hammer and Carey Roth have opened Taste Buddies Eatery on Margaret Street.
restaurant space is 1,832 square feet with a large covered patio of 625 square feet. The deadline to submit an application is March 7 at noon. For more information contact Scott Coulson at scott.coulson@ uchucklesaht.ca. •••
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Coast needs its MCTS centre Cont’d from A5
The Liberals vowed to restore the coast guard’s ability to react to marine emergencies, although they have yet to announce any action, Johns has noted. Alberni-Pacific Rim MLA Scott Fraser was mayor of Tofino in 1998 when a whale-watching boat capsized and a German tourist died. Like Johns, Fraser understands the importance of MCTS centres, which co-ordinate marine rescues among other duties. The Leviathan II sinking was a tragedy, but its timing gives Johns, Fraser and others leverage to try to ensure something good arises from the loss of six lives. Were it not for the prompt and heroic
response of boaters in the area, including from the Ahousaht First Nation, many more than six tourists would have died. Such a prompt reaction from private individuals does not
always happen in such emergencies. That’s why the two MCTS centres should be funded and staffed with marine first-response professionals.
Mark Allan has been a journalist for more than 30 years, the past 14 on Vancouver Island. His column about B.C. and federal politics runs every two weeks.
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and a curried chicken dish. All meals are $10 or less, tax in, and include a drink and a salad or bag of potato chips. All the meat is cooked and prepared in house. Taste Buddies is located next to the Alberni Valley News office on Margaret Street. They are open Tuesday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., closed Mondays. ••• Another restaurant is in the works at the new Thunderbird Building. The
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as Qualicum Foods in Qualicum Beach, has expanded to View Royal in Victoria. “We’re very excited to expand our unique brand of grocery retailing to residents of View Royal and the surrounding communities,” states Ken Schley, one of the founding partners. Quality Foods has a well-established presence on Vancouver Island with 10 stores north of the Malahat, and another in Powell River. Along with the Langford store that opened last year in the Greater Victoria area, the
Jennifer Norn, left, owner of Jowsey’s Furniture invited David Wiwchar from 93.3 the PEAK to broadcast on location at Jowsey’s on Johnston Road to promote free delivery of a mattress purchase with a donation to the food bank in February.
new QF View Royal location raises the store count to 13. “We are proud of the result of nearly 34 years of learning, innovating and tweaking that has culminated in what we believe to be a flagship independent store in the grocery industry,” says Schley. “The powerful blend of information we have accumulated from our customers’
feedback, applying new methods of doing things—from technology to work flow—and being open to change, even when it’s difficult, has made us stronger as store operators and as people over the years.” Teresa Bird is the Alberni Valley News publisher. If you have a business tip for her, e-mail publisher@ albernivalleynews.com.
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RE/MAX Mid-Island Realty Realtors are ready to deliver cupcakes for National Cupcake Day on Feb ruary 29th.
No need to ask where Romeo is, he is with Kayla Babiuk of the local SPCA and is up for adoption.
Left, Kayla Babiuk an animal care attendant at the local SPCA shows off these cute puppies, hardy and Dottie that are up for adoption.
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Fab February Favourites
2
Triple
Q-Points! Wednesday Feb. 17
99 Green Giant
Russet Potatoes 10lb bag
Fresh
Pork Side Ribs
* Quality Foods
Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
9
Frozen, 2.5kg
99 Each
With 150,000 Q-Points Redeeme d!
*Equal or lesser value Dofino
Smoked Havarti Cheese
12 Min. 475gr
$
Breyers
Family Classic Frozen Dessert
3 1.66lt
Root Beer
99
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LICABL PP
EES EF
2lt
¢ PLUS A
A&W
99
Nestle
Chocolate Bars 41-60gr
99
¢
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Prices in effect February 15-21, 2016
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Meat
Sunrise Farms
Boneless Sirloin End Pork Loin Chops 8.80 per kg
3
Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs
Locally Raised BC Poultry
13.20 per kg
Grain Fed Free Run
99
5
99
Per
LB
Whole Pork Tenderloin
Canadian
LB
Sunrise Farms
Canadian
Beef Simmering Short Ribs
11.00 per kg
Per
Whole Roasting Chicken
Extra Lean Ground Round Beef
13.20 per kg
1kg
7.69 per kg
Locally Raised BC Poultry Grain Fed Free Run
4
99 Per
LB
5 3 12 % All Furniture 25 99
49
$
Per
LB
Mirrors, stools, shelving tables, wine cabinets, bar carts, trunks, chests, chairs, dressers & more!
Comox v Powell River v Qualicum Foods v Courtenay
FAMILY FRIENDLY FAVOURITES
Everland
Organic Coconut Oil or Quinoa
500ml or 681gr
Olivieri
Olivieri
500-800gr
350gr
6
99
High Liner
Fish & Chips 550-600gr
Gnocchi
Filled Pasta
3
99
High Liner
Everland
Organic Cocount Milk
5
400ml
99
5
3$ Everland
100% Pure Coconut Water
PLUS A
EES EF
LICABL PP
5
4$ for
5
2$ for
Saputo
Kraft
Saputo Lite
500gr
250gr
Bari Pizza Mozzarella Cheese, 454gr
Parmesan Cheese
Bari Ricotta
520ml
LB
OFF
UPSTAIRS INSIDE QUALITY FOODS IN:
for
Per
4
99
Mozzarellissima
5
99
4
99
Fish Sticks
Breaded Cod, 350gr
4 for
99
High Liner
Fish
500gr or 700gr
599
Alberni Valley News - Tuesday, Feb 16, 2016
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Meat
Canadian AAA
T-Bone Grilling Steak
Canadian AA
Outside Round Oven Roast
13.20 per kg
22.02 per kg
9
5
99
99 Per
LB
Olymel
Olymel
Olympic Previously Frozen
Jane’s
375gr
450gr
6.59 per kg
800gr
Pork Dinner Sausages
Original Wieners
Bacon
for
8
for
7
2
SANTA CRUZ
BUY 1 GET 1
7
LB
First cup. Fourth cup - with Keurig®, it’s always a fresh cup. The Keurig Brewing System creates a perfect cup of coffee, tea, hot cocoa or iced beverage in under one minute at the touch of a button. The Keurig® 2.0 K200 compact brewing system boasts nine brew sizes including 4, 6, 8, or 10-ounce cup, or a full carafe!
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88
Per
KEURIG 2.0 K 200 BREWER
ORGANIC APPLE JUICE $ 00 2.84LT
FREE
EACH
PLUS APPLICABLE FEES
MAKE MORNINGS MARVELOUS
Danone
Activia Probiotic Yogurt
LB
Pub Style Chicken
99
2$
2$
Per
12x100gr
SAVE 200,000 Q-Points Was 1,699,000 Points
NOW 1,499,000 Q-Points Offer Valid February 15-21, 2016
Nestle
Carnation Breakfast Anytime or Essentials Drink
10x40gr or 6x237ml International Delight
Mjb
5
99
Coffee Whitener
Premium Coffee
5
473ml
Classic Roast Fine Grind, 1kg
99
Danone
Nescafe
Activia Probiotic Yogurt 650gr
7
7
2$ for
Dr. Oetker
Danone
Oikos Greek Yogurt
500gr or 4x100gr
Panebello Bakery Crust Pizza 420-450gr
7
2$ for
399
77
5
2$ for
Kicking Horse
Dr. Oetker
Organic Whole Bean Coffee
Casa Di Mama Pizza 395-410gr
454gr
11
99
399
Instant Coffee
Selected, 100-170gr
599 Nestle
Carnation Hot Chocolate Mix 225-500gr
3
99
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Quality Foods an Island Original
Prices in effect February 15-21, 2015
Clover Leaf
Chunk or Flaked Light Skipjack Tuna in Water
Hash Brown Potatoes or Patty
Fries or Wedges
750gr
170gr
for
5
Black Diamond
Kraft
Shredded Cheese
Miracle Whip or Mayo
340gr
336gr
Newman’s Own
Newman’s Own 415ml
6
for
4
6
2$
Quaker
Quaker
Dole
Kraft
Texana
Shake ‘n Bake Coating Mix
NEW!
100gr
1.36lt
for
Harvest Breakfast Fruit Squares
2kg
5
4$
NEW!
4
4
99
2$ for
10
for
5
Quaker
Quaker
Oats
Harvest Crunch Granola Cereal
709gr-1kg
5
2$ for
for
NEW!
10
10
Quaker
for
10
Harvest Granola Bars
2
99
Dare
5
2$ for
Primo
3
900gr
for
10
6 Big Rolls, 6’s
Scotties
Multi Facial Tissue 6x88-140’s
680ml
540ml
4$
SpongeTowels
Econo Paper Towels
Thick & Zesty Pasta Sauce
796ml
5
4$ for
5
4$ for
for
Dare
Breaktime Cookies
350gr
99
Purex
Kraft
Double Roll Bathroom Tissue
250gr
for
5
for
5
4$ for
5
99
4
99
5
99
Cheez Whiz
Philadelphia Cream Cheese
500gr
450gr
12’s
Kraft
Kraft
Peanut Butter
5
4$
2$
Kraft
Singles Process Cheese Product
5
2$
LICABL PP
SPREAD SOME HAPPY Primo
Primo
Tomatoes
2
99
Ultimate Cookies
PRIMO PRODUCTS AT PRIMO PRICES Beans or Chick Peas
LICABL PP
Dare
Original Wagon Wheels 630gr
175gr
3$
3$ for
NEW!
5$
470-600gr
300gr
Pasta
1.75lt
Selected, 130-196gr
4$
5$
Quaker
Rice
120gr
Primo
Beverage
EES EF
2
2
99
99
140-184gr
for
Chewy Granola Bars
4
99
LICABL PP
Five Alive or Nestea
100% Juice
EES EF
Stove Top Stuffing Mix
4
99
Dole
Fruit Cups or Squeezable Fruit Pouch
Quaker
Crispy Minis Chips
Oatmeal & Raisin, 210gr
2$ Kraft
2.63lt
4x107ml or 4x90gr
Soft Baked Oatmeal Cookies
5
3
99
for
350ml
for
Simply Orange Juice
450gr or 755gr
99
LICABL PP
Minute Maid
Kellogg’s
Muslix or Two Scoops Raisin Bran Cereal
Cereal
NEW QUAKER FAVOURITES!
1lt
5
Selected, 312-425gr
2$
Pickles
for
Kellogg’s
425gr
Start a new tradition with these
Vlasic
All Natural Dressing
Medium Salsa
Organic Tortilla Chips
12x340-355ml
9
99
4$
Que Pasa
Sparklers or 100% Juice
Kettle Cooked Potato Chips
5
EES EF
3
4
for
EES EF
4
Dole
Miss Vickie’s
99
99
5
220gr
890ml
99
for
3$
PLUS A
Cheestrings
Original, 1.81kg
2$
4$
Black Diamond
Soft Margarine
PLUS A
9
99
Becel
354gr
600-750gr
PLUS A
907gr
Waffles
PLUS A
Black Diamond
Cheddar Cheese
Aunt Jemima
Cavendish
Cavendish Farms
450gr
227-250gr
10
3$ for
10
3$ for
10
3$ for
10
3$ for
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Quality Foods an Island Original
Prices in effect February 15-21, 2015
Clover Leaf
Chunk or Flaked Light Skipjack Tuna in Water
Hash Brown Potatoes or Patty
Fries or Wedges
750gr
170gr
for
5
Black Diamond
Kraft
Shredded Cheese
Miracle Whip or Mayo
340gr
336gr
Newman’s Own
Newman’s Own 415ml
6
for
4
6
2$
Quaker
Quaker
Dole
Kraft
Texana
Shake ‘n Bake Coating Mix
NEW!
100gr
1.36lt
for
Harvest Breakfast Fruit Squares
2kg
5
4$
NEW!
4
4
99
2$ for
10
for
5
Quaker
Quaker
Oats
Harvest Crunch Granola Cereal
709gr-1kg
5
2$ for
for
NEW!
10
10
Quaker
for
10
Harvest Granola Bars
2
99
Dare
5
2$ for
Primo
3
900gr
for
10
6 Big Rolls, 6’s
Scotties
Multi Facial Tissue 6x88-140’s
680ml
540ml
4$
SpongeTowels
Econo Paper Towels
Thick & Zesty Pasta Sauce
796ml
5
4$ for
5
4$ for
for
Dare
Breaktime Cookies
350gr
99
Purex
Kraft
Double Roll Bathroom Tissue
250gr
for
5
for
5
4$ for
5
99
4
99
5
99
Cheez Whiz
Philadelphia Cream Cheese
500gr
450gr
12’s
Kraft
Kraft
Peanut Butter
5
4$
2$
Kraft
Singles Process Cheese Product
5
2$
LICABL PP
SPREAD SOME HAPPY Primo
Primo
Tomatoes
2
99
Ultimate Cookies
PRIMO PRODUCTS AT PRIMO PRICES Beans or Chick Peas
LICABL PP
Dare
Original Wagon Wheels 630gr
175gr
3$
3$ for
NEW!
5$
470-600gr
300gr
Pasta
1.75lt
Selected, 130-196gr
4$
5$
Quaker
Rice
120gr
Primo
Beverage
EES EF
2
2
99
99
140-184gr
for
Chewy Granola Bars
4
99
LICABL PP
Five Alive or Nestea
100% Juice
EES EF
Stove Top Stuffing Mix
4
99
Dole
Fruit Cups or Squeezable Fruit Pouch
Quaker
Crispy Minis Chips
Oatmeal & Raisin, 210gr
2$ Kraft
2.63lt
4x107ml or 4x90gr
Soft Baked Oatmeal Cookies
5
3
99
for
350ml
for
Simply Orange Juice
450gr or 755gr
99
LICABL PP
Minute Maid
Kellogg’s
Muslix or Two Scoops Raisin Bran Cereal
Cereal
NEW QUAKER FAVOURITES!
1lt
5
Selected, 312-425gr
2$
Pickles
for
Kellogg’s
425gr
Start a new tradition with these
Vlasic
All Natural Dressing
Medium Salsa
Organic Tortilla Chips
12x340-355ml
9
99
4$
Que Pasa
Sparklers or 100% Juice
Kettle Cooked Potato Chips
5
EES EF
3
4
for
EES EF
4
Dole
Miss Vickie’s
99
99
5
220gr
890ml
99
for
3$
PLUS A
Cheestrings
Original, 1.81kg
2$
4$
Black Diamond
Soft Margarine
PLUS A
9
99
Becel
354gr
600-750gr
PLUS A
907gr
Waffles
PLUS A
Black Diamond
Cheddar Cheese
Aunt Jemima
Cavendish
Cavendish Farms
450gr
227-250gr
10
3$ for
10
3$ for
10
3$ for
10
3$ for
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Deli & Cheese Continental
Old Fashioned Ham
1
1
49 100 gr
2 Medium
Fried Rice Medium
10
95
7
99
Available at select stores only.
4
Large
Almond Chicken Chop Suey
Available at select stores only.
Double Cream Brie Cheese
5
Per 100gr
Sweet & Sour Pork 8 Piece
Deep Fried Prawns
Per
100 gr
French Aic
• Broccoli & Grape • Coleslaw Vinaigrette • Pasta Primavera
49
99
16 Piece Maki Platter
100 gr
Deli Salad
Cervelat or Hungarian Salami
5
2
99
Per
Medium
Schneiders
8 Piece Happy California Rolls
Tomato Basil Turkey Breast
69
Per
Sushi
Schneiders
Vienna
Roast Beef or New York Style Corned Beef
3
99
7 95 9 95 5 50
49 Per 100gr
Cold
BBQ Pork Back Ribs
2
29 Per 100gr
Seafood • Quality Foods
49
Frozen or Previously Frozen
Previously Frozen
Boneless Skinless Basa Fillets
Skinless Halibut Fillets
Jane’s
Breaded Fish Selected, 580-615gr
Jelly Beans
8
49
Per
100 gr
Per
100 gr
Sole Fillets
1
49
WEATHER PERMITTING
Quality Fresh
Quality Fresh
400gr
Fresh
88
Per
100 gr
Organically Yours
Family Favourites Oriental Mix
Sweet Treats Chocolate Buds or Macaroons
¢
69
¢
Per
100 gr
Organic Dried Cranberries
200gr
Fancy, 275gr
2
99
3
99
4
99
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Bakery
Italian Buns
Old Fashioned Donuts
Selected
3
Alpine Bread
2
49
49 8 pack
Blueberry Muffins
for
6 pack
8”
McGavin’s or Dempster’s
Pie
3
99
• • • •
Bread
Selected, 500-570gr
Banana Cream Banana Split Chocolate Cream Keylime
7
6 pack
Cream Puffs
Pepperoni Cheese Sticks
5
2$ 99
10
4$ for
Turtle Cheesecake
Silver Hills
Sprouted Whole Grain Bread
Selected, 430-615gr
3
for
5
12
2$
2$
for
10
99
3$
for
Quality Foods • Taste for Life Want-Want
Trueblue or Trueblack
Superslim Brown Rice Crisps
Dorset Cereals
Cocktail
Dairyland
Muesli
1.36lt
Plus Trutaste Lactose Free Milk
540-620gr
2lt
100gr
PLUS A
for
Udi’s
LICABL PP
EES EF
5
2$
5
for
264-286gr
Chapman’s
6x500ml or 5lt
Assorted Sizes
PLUS A
LICABL PP
Surf
EES EF
5
99
99
Happy Water
Naturally Alkaline Lithia Water
Gluten Free Pizza
4
2$
4
5
Clorox
2
Arm & Hammer
2x Concentrated Liquid Detergent
3.57lt
650-946ml
99
Household
Bleach
Laundry Stain Remover
Island Breeze, 120’s
99
99
99
Shout
Fabric Softener Sheets
3
No Sugar Added Ice Cream or Novelties
2
99
3
99
3
2.03lt
99
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Drop in between 4:00 & 6:00 PM for a fresh
NEW APPY SPECIAL!
Fab February Favourites Mexican Grown
1
1
California/Mexican Grown
Beefsteak Tomatoes
Broccoli Crowns
99
4.39 per kg
B.C. Grown “Extra Fancy”
Ambrosia Apples
Red Delicious Apples
1
C
O I C
1
Per
LB
49
LB
Large Navel Oranges
E
Green or Red Cabbage 2.18 per kg
LB
3
99
3.28 per kg
¢ Per
LB
4
“Solo Variety” Papayas
3
99
99
California Grown “Andy Boy”
Romaine Hearts 3’s
Natural Organics
Per
LB
Hawaiian Grown
99
3.73 per kg
O I C
B.C. Grown
Per
6”
B.C. Bouquet
H
3.28 per kg
69
Per
California Grown
Zucchini Squash
Spartan Apples
E
LB
Mexican Grown
B.C. Grown “Extra Fancy”
H
Per
C
B.C. Grown “Fancy”
88 49 1
4.15 per kg
Eat Smart
Sweet Kale Salad 12oz
Azalea
14
99 1299
Washington Grown
Organic Yellow Onions 3lb bag
3
99
Mexican Grown “Hot House”
On the Vine Tomatoes 13.20 per kg
5
99 Per
LB
Mexican Grown
Bunched Red or Gold Beets
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This girl loves her hockey
A parent saying ‘girls can’t play hockey with boys’ prompted this player to write MALIKA MCDONALD SPECIAL TO THE NEWS
CURLING JITNEY
Bill Milne keeps an eye on his rock to see if it goes where he wants it to during a fun bonspiel at the Alberni Valley Curling Club last month. The club is hosting a free curling session on Friday, Feb. 19 from 7–9 p.m. Everyone age 11 and up is welcome to come and try out the sport.
ALBERNI VALLEY MINOR SOFTBALL Early bird Registration
Feb 20, 21, 27, 28 Mar 12, 13 Apr 3
10-2
Mar 2, 3, 16, 17
6-8
Register at Echo Minor Field House Lower Level • U10 and younger $85 • U19 and younger $105
Malika McDonald, a Grade 6 French Immersion student at Alberni Elementary School, loves playing hockey so much she has written about it.
If someone says girls don’t play hockey and tell me to quit I’ll just skate away. Never quit! Do what you love and never ever let someone get in your way.
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I’m a girl, I’m 11 years old and have played hockey since I was four. We do as good as the boys, if not even better! I’m going to tell you about the boys, myself and hockey. About a year ago when I went to a hockey camp, I was the only girl. A mom or dad phoned the person that runs the camp and said “this camp is for boys, not girls!” Then the camp instructor said “she has the right to be here she has the ability too”. That got me so mad because I love hockey and I think it’s wrong to say girls can’t play. I love playing and hockey is my life! I hope that girls can always play hockey if they want to. The quote that always runs through my head is: “The bigger you dream, the better you play!” That reminds me of the girls that play hockey before and after school. They dream and dream and never ever quit.
SONJA DRINKWATER / ALBERNI VALLEY NEWS
SPORTS
plus a $10 Softball BC membership ( if you have one please bring it with you) Uniform deposits are required where applicable.
albernisoftball.com for more information
Thank You
Wholesome Meals on Wheels Association
The Board of Directors of Wholesome Meals on Wheels Association wishes to thank the following for their generous donations and assistance during the year 2015. It was greatly appreciated and allows us to continue providing a very worthwhile service to our seniors and others in need. A. V. Lions Club Port Alberni Rotary Club Royal Canadian Legion Branch #293 Vancouver Island Health Authority Buy Low Foods Kinsmen Club Trefoil Guild of Girl Guides
CUPE Local 118 Sunshine Club Quilters Royal Bank of Canada Nordly Building Association Prov. Of B.C. Gaming Branch Coastal Community Credit Union Eagles Ladies Auxiliary
Thank you also to all those who made a donation to Meals on Wheels and wish to remain anonymous. Your continued support is greatly appreciated. If we have missed acknowledging any donation, it is with regret and we apologize for any oversight. 7456845
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HAROLD FLETCHER - Husband, Dad & Grandpa SANDRA FLETCHER - Daughter, Sister & Aunty When thoughts go back as they often do, we treasure the memories we have of you. The day is remembered and quietly kept - no words are needed, we will never forget. A bouquet of daffodils just for you, sprinkled with teardrops instead of dew and in the centre a forget-me-not to let you know that we will never forget. Memories are treasures no one can steal, death leaves a heartache only God can heal. So may the winds of love blow gently and whisper so that you can hear that we will always love and miss you and wish you were here, to walk with us throughout our lives. Until we meet again,
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Dearest Charmaine, If only there were stairs to where you are, we would all walk up there and bring you home with us! Your mom Muriel, sister Bea, brother Ben, daughter Anna and partner Justyn, together with your grand-daughters Emlynn, Brielle, Aria and a wee one on the way, also your loving son Trevor who missed you so. Always remembered in our thoughts and dreams.
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Charlotte Colleen (Drescher) Lescorbeau Age 63 passed away Feb 1, 2016 in her home in Edmonton. Survived by her husband Leonard Lescorbeau (Edmonton), Her 3 children Tina (Mark), Kelly (Dane), Kevin (Lisa), 5 grand children Allissa, Courtney, Logan, Mason and McKenzie. As well as many other family and friends. A celebration of life will be held at a later date and people will be notified.
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passed away peacefully on Friday, February 5, 2016 at the age of 95 after a 10 year battle with Diabetes. Predeceased by her husband Les after 69 years of marriage; three brothers, and one sister.She will be missed by daughter Elaine (George); granddaughter Michelle (Mikkel) as well as many nieces and nephews; and dear friends Anne, Ernie and Gertie. She was born in the interior of BC in 1920 and lived in Vancouver for a short time before moving to the Copper Mountain near Princton. In 1957 the family moved to Port Alberni. Mom worked at Jowsey’s before it was a furniture store and Rexall Drugs. She loved her garden, especially the flowers and enjoyed baking – she made the best pies and tarts. Both Les and Margaret shared a passion for Big Band music and would be at every dance at the Italian hall, Octoberfest or McMorans in Victoria. They also took trips to Hawaii, Mexico, an Alaska cruise and bus tours to Reno as well as many road trips to the interior. Mom spent 6 ¾ months living at Qualicum Manor and was so very happy there. A private family service will be held at a later date. The family would like to express their heartfelt thanks and appreciation to the amazing staff at Qualicum Manor for their care and compassion. Mom so enjoyed the beautiful gardens there. Also, a thank you to Dr. Biglow and Dr Meyer. Also a big thank you to Chapel of Memories for all your help, your kindness and to Margaret and Taylor for getting Mom all dressed up to meet up with Dad for one more dance. You are at peace now, Mom. No more needles and give Dad one big hug from Michelle and me. “…I know we’ll meet again some sunny day….”
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Kristian Adelhardt MADSEN passed away peacefully in Ty Watson House on Friday, February 5th, 2016 at 83 years of age. Kristian is survived by his loving wife of 65 years Aase Kristene Madsen; son Kim A (Gabe) Madsen; daughters Linda A (Dan) Vanklay and Susan A (Randy) Brown, six grandchildren, four great-grandchildren; sisters Ella and Emma in Denmark, as well as numerous friends. Born in Denmark, Kristian moved to the Alberni Valley in 1957 with his wife Aase. He quickly found work in the Somass Mill Division as a welder, where he worked from 1958 until his retirement in 1992. Kristian was an avid outdoorsman who loved to go fishing and hunting for deer and moose. He also loved spending time with his family. Sharing family meals and spending the holidays with all of his family brought great joy and happiness to Kristian. He was a devoted and loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather and will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Following Kristian’s wishes, no formal service will be taking place. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Kristian’s name to the Ty Watson House, 2649-2nd Avenue, Port Alberni, BC,V9Y 1Z8.
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Edna Winifred Hardie (Van Loock) 1933 – 2016 After a lengthy battle with Alzheimers, Edna, aged 82, died peacefully at home with her family by her side. Edna is survived by her loving husband Rod, her daughters Katherine (Toronto) and Diana (Vancouver), her sisters Diana Van Loock, Rita Van Loock and her brother Ted Van Loock, all in the UK. She was born October 29, 1933 in Croyden, England. She become a Registered Nurse in 1959 at St. Bartholomews Hospital, London, and won the Gold Medal in her program. Edna then immigrated to Canada after WW II, moving to Tofino where she was Matron at the Tofino Hospital. She married Rod in 1964, later moving to the Yukon, where they became Big Game Outfitters. Edna, in all of their life together, never had a headache. She taught Piano throughout her career. In 1998 Rod and Edna retired to Port Alberni. Cremation has taken place. At the family’s request, there will be no service. Stories and condolences may be forwarded to the family by visiting www.yatesfuneral.ca
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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS Restaurant – Port Alberni (New Thunderbird Building) Closing Date: Monday March 7th, 2016 NOON 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. 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. Please contact Scott Coulson for the entire RFP package. scott.coulson@uchucklesaht.ca Uchucklesaht Tribe Government (250) 724-1832
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WHAT’S ON WED. FEB. 17 ◆ CYCLE ALBERNI: PULSE ON BIKING 2016 at Echo Centre from 6-8 p.m. Come out and discuss cycling, learn about ongoing projects, bike routes and upcoming city cycling initiatives. The event is free and everyone (cyclist or not) is welcome. ◆ WEST COAST AQUATIC’S MARINE SPATIAL PLANNING drop-in session, 4–7 p.m., Echo Centre (Fir Room). For Barkley and Clayoquot Sound
◆ INDUSTRIAL HERITAGE SOCIETY AGM takes place at 7 p.m. in the Cedar Rooms at Echo Centre. Come and see a photo presentation of the WVIIHS and all the projects they’ve worked on in the past year.
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◆ ALBERNI VALLEY MUSEUM CELEBRATES HERITAGE WEEK with Tea and Stories, 2–4 p.m. The museum will host an exhibit next summer entitled ‘Pleasurable Diversions: Outdoor Recreation in the Alberni Valley’ and are looking for people’s stories. The biggest fish you caught, your best boating story, or perhaps a memory of Klitsa Lodge? FMI: Shelley Harding, education co-ordinator at 250-720-2523.
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FRI. FEB. 19 ◆ PRO D DAY SKATE at the AV Multiplex from 12:30–2 p.m. ◆ READY, SET, LEARN session takes place at Port Alberni Christian School, 10:30–11:30 a.m. for children aged three to five years and their parents/ caregivers. Interactive play centres, stories and crafts. FMI and to register: 250-7232700. ◆ FREE CURLING is being offered at the Alberni Valley Curling Club, 3250 Ninth Ave., from 7–9 p.m. Families welcome; kids must be aged 11 or older. Fun night for first-time curlers. Please register at 250-723-3111 or albernicurling@shaw. ca.
SAT. FEB. 20 ◆ EVE ENSLER’S THE VAGINA MONOLOGUES, 8 p.m. at Char’s Landing. Tix: $15 at Main Artery at Harbour Quay or at the door. ◆ ROTARY CLUB MARDI GRAS DINNER at
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The Italian Hall. Doors open 6 p.m., dinner at 7:15 p.m., dance to follow. Tix: $40 each available at Scotiabank, Echo Centre and Staples. Fundraiser for Literacy Alberni. ◆ SHADOW THE SEIZURE RESPONSE DOG BIRTHDAY FUNDRAISER takes place at Gyro Youth Centre from 1-3 p.m. Admission is $2 per person or $1 per kid (12 and under). Help raise funds to sponsor a dog guide for a disabled Canadian.
THURS. FEB. 25 ◆ ANDREW NIKIFORUK SPEAKS ON THE REALITY OF LNG at Echo Centre, 4255 Wallace St., 7 p.m. Admission is $10 suggested donation. Nikiforuk will speak abut fracking, earthquakes and fractured economies.
TUES. MAR. 1 ◆ ‘UNDER MILK WOOD’ a live reading of Dylan Thomas’ play to celebrate the national day of Wales, Saint
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David’s Day, 7:30 p.m. at Char’s Landing on Argyle St. A fundraiser for Literacy Alberni. FMI: Deb or Derek Burke, 250-724-6871.
FRI. MAR. 4 ◆ WORLD DAY OF PRAYER service takes place at 1 p.m. at First Baptist Church, 6211 Cherry Creek Rd. FMI: Cecilia, 250-7246806.
SAT. MAR. 5 ◆ INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY CELEBRATION OF WISE WOMEN at the Italian Hall. An all-day event with meditation, gentle yoga, creativity and bellydancing. At night: the play Breast Friends, a rant by Just Us Girls–Rape Culture, songs by Kat Wahamaa and The Vagina Monologues. FMI: Gwynne at 250724-7883. E-mail: gwynne1@telus.net. ◆ SUNSHINE CLUB CRAFT AND BAKE SALE, 1–3 p.m. at Echo Centre. Free admission; everyone welcome. Craft items, baked goods,
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◆ ALBERNI VALLEY REGATTA ASSOCIATION hosts the Sproat Lake Regatta at Sproat Lake Provincial Park.
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◆ ALBERNI VALLEY HOSPICE SOCIETY/ TY WATSON HOUSE BUTTERFLY RELEASE takes place at Canal Beach at 11 a.m. Music, food, kids’ activities. Butterflies must be ordered by March 31. FMI: 250-723-4478 or albernihospice.ca.
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◆ JANE AUSTEN FESTIVAL takes place at various locations around the Rotary Arts District. July 9: Guinness Book of World Records regency parade through the arts district.
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◆ 28TH ANNUAL SPROAT LOGGERS WINTER/SPRING DERBY at Poett Nook, Saturday, March 5 and Sunday, March 6. Weigh-in closes at noon sharp. Tix: $20 (limited to 500) available at Port Boat House, Gone Fishin’, Breaker’s Marine, Poett Nook Marina.
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◆ 28TH ANNUAL SPROAT LOGGERS WINTER/SPRING DERBY at Poett Nook, Saturday, March 5 and Sunday, March 6. Weigh-in closes at noon sharp. Tix: $20 (limited to 500) available at Port Boat House, Gone Fishin’, Breaker’s Marine, Poett Nook Marina.
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Five Women Wearing the Same Dress—can you just imagine the hijinks? Check out Portal Players’ Dramatic Society’s latest production this weekend at the Capitol Theatre. Call the box office at 250-7231195 for ticket information.
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Five Women Wearing the Same Dress. The very thought strikes fear in the heart of any bridesmaid. Playwright Alan Ball must have had a wicked sense of humour when he wrote this script in 1993. Set at the home of a bride in Knoxville, Tennessee, five bridesmaids who have just suffered through Tracey Marlowe’s overdone wedding, hide out in the bride’s sister Meredith’s room. The play keys on
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five main female characters: Meredith Marlowe (played by Carrera Shroeder), Georgeanne Darby (Teresa Drew), Trisha (Belinda Williams), one of the bride’s former friends with a “bad” reputation, Frances the naive cousin (Melissa Lowe) and Mindy McClure (Kristen Hunt), the groom’s lesbian sister. Despite their
differences, the quintet discovers they actually have more in common with each other than they thought. Cody Taylor is the lone male actor in this show, playing Tripp Davenport, an usher who falls for Trisha. Naomi Boutwell, a newcomer to Port Alberni but not the stage, directs Five Women Wearing the Same Dress. She started her theatre career with Through the Looking Glass theatre company in the Comox Valley and performed at Arts Umbrella in
Vancouver. Boutwell has taught drama since 2000 in several different venues, according to her Portal Players bio. Five Women Wearing the Same Dress runs Fridays and Saturdays at the Capitol Theatre until Feb. 27. Call the box office at 250723-1195 or drop in at 4904 Argyle St. Monday through Thursday, 3–6 p.m. Tickets are $20 for adults and $15 for students/ seniors in advance, and $5 more at the door. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the curtain rises at 7:30 p.m.
Marquee. Stemming from the Badlands of the Rocky Mountain prairies, Blue Moon Marquee is a self-styled gypsy blues band. These Victoria and Vancouver Jazz Fest veterans play Char’s Landing in uptown Port Alberni on Friday, Feb. 19 from 8–10 p.m. This authentic duo writes and performs original compositions influenced by early blues, swing, and ragtime. Cardinal, a Metis of Cree heritage, howls with a distinctive thick and smoky vocal while playing a jazz tinged blues guitar. Colette, aka Badlands Jass, is the rhythm section who not only commands the upright bass but also keeps the swing with both feet while singing harmonies. Blue Moon Marquee’s passionate performances and
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Tickets for The Vagina Monologues Feb. 20th Show 7409415
250-723-3343
and we are NOT just take out.
We have a comfortable inside seating area with a fabulous water view.
Harbour Quay • Spirit Square
778-421-COOK (2665)
7455141
email: gwynne1@telus.net
Open year ‘round...
Bear Watch Bistro (FORMERLY ARTISAN ANGEL CAFE)
-SERVING BREAKFAST & LUNCH-
HOME-MADE BREAD FOR SALE MULTIGRAIN, WHITE, WHOLE WHEAT & CHEESE
• Toy Boxes • Children’s Table & Chairs • Assorted knitted items & So Much More! We have many great decorative and functional gifts. Our prices include the tax, what you see is what you pay.
250-730-2211
SALE ALL
Now Open Saturday
Lunch Specials Under $10
OPEN AT HARBOUR QUAY
WALK-INS WELCOME
Facial Waxing Ear Piercing Pedicures by appointment only
DRESS SHOES
30% OFF
7456089
Charcoals, paints, canvas, beads, findings everything you need to be creative...
Wooden Toys & Crafts
7410483
Arts & Crafts
WE HAV CERTIFIC E GIFT ATES!
OPEN: Mon.- Sat. 9am - 5pm | Open til 8pm Thurs
Open: Tue-Sat | 9am-3pm Call 778-421-1145 | Next to Capelli on Victoria Quay 7456106
7456129
Kam Binng & Rocco
7449321
All makes & models of Domestic, Imports and RV’s
at Harbour Quay in Spirit Square
7455150
pizzafactoryport.ca
Check Out Our 50% Off Rack
Open Tues - Sun 11AM - 7PM
7456123
• DINE IN OR TAKE OUT • GREAT PRICES • MORE THAN PIZZA!
7408747
TastEeABT EuRdYdies
We invite you to stop in at the original Pizza Factory on Roger Street while you are in town shopping
Book Now for our Winter Colour/ Foil Specials
5065 Angus Street, Port Alberni BC • 250-723-0515
2945 3rd Ave • 250-724-4244 SALE ENDS FEB. 27TH
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Sonja Drinkwater’s
BUSINESS SCENE
Call: 250.723.4306 or 250.723.6399
7408706
Chapel of Memories Professionally serving your needs for now and for the future. Please call. 4005-6th Avenue, Port Alberni 250-723-3633 • 250-723-3109 www.chapelofmemories.ca email: loc3735@dignitymemorial.com
LORI KERR 250.731.3511
Canadian Alberni Engineering
7424816
WOW!
processes which will allow us to continue making a solid contribution to this community in the future. The pictures shown are our new line of yarding tugs. In coming months and years we will be building many more vessels in Port Alberni.
35% OFF Serving Valley Residents for over 75 Years
LAST CHANCE FOR SALE! ENDS FEB 19TH
Canadian Alberni Engineering 3101 Bird Street, Port Alberni, BC V9Y 4B8 Ph: 250-723-0111 ext 231 | Fax: 250-723-0999 www.Alberni-CAE.com A division of Canadian Maritime Engineering Ltd.
IF YOU REPLACE ALL MACHINE HOSES
25% OFF ALL HYDRAULIC HOSES, FITTINGS & ASSEMBLIES
Sale Expires Feb. 19, 2016
Mid-Island Realty Realty Each Mid-Island Office Independently owned andce Operated Each Offi Independently
owned and Operated
$339,900 - 3932 3rd Ave. CHARACTER HOME • 4 bed, 2 bath, 2706 sq. ft. • .89 of an acre city lot • Double garage
7424610
Canadian Alberni Engineering has been providing progressive and dynamic, mechanical and marine services and repairs in Port Alberni since 1914. At our facilities here on the Port Alberni Port Authority site we offer complete ship repair and building, including custom boat building, as well as full propeller service and repair, industrial fabrication, machining, mechanical and hydraulic services. We employ approximately 40 people full time, well-paying jobs, and are very proud to further support Port Alberni and Vancouver Island economies by maintaining excellent relationships with our local suppliers. As a Division of Canadian Maritime Engineering Ltd, a Russell industries Corporation, we have been working very hard to develop lean and efficient management structures and
7264751
CAE Providing Services Since 1914
CRAIG FILIPCHUK 250-720-6220
OUR FAVORITE COMBOS ARE BACK! Acne? Rosacea? Brown Ingrown Hair? Spots? Vessels? Laser Hair Removal Jessner Peel and Blu Light Skin Rejuvenation Bikini/Brazilian Bikini & Underarms Treatment & Peel, Full Face
dio
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BLINDS •TILE • CARPET • LINO • LAMINATE • VINYL PLANK • AND MORE • • • •
Gel Nails Gel Polish OPI Polish OPI Infinite Shine
• • • •
Nail Art Manicures Pedicures Facial Waxing
89
$
Jenn - Nail Tech
7424727
N Hair &
Pamper Yourself for Valentines Day Pedicure, Glo Mascara, Glo Gloss Kit $75 • We
Treat: Leg Veins, Skin Tags, Nail Fungus
$
169/ $189 per tx.
Botox $10 per unit Latisse $125 EXPIRES FEB 29, 2016
6894 Island Hwy N, Nanaimo | (250) 390-1160
4311 10th Ave | 250.723.HAIR (4247)
7416192
295
$
7410083
4717 Tebo Avenue Port Alberni, BC V9Y 8A9 arrowsmithflooring@shaw.ca
See us for your Complete Bathroom Reno’s
Look Younger with a More Even Complexion!
Nail It! at Clip 21
250-724-5326
Dorothy Clarkstone 22 Years Serving the Valley!
NOTARY PUBLIC Alternatives TRUSTED Legal & Services
ALL TYPES OF ROOFING
A-6115 Karen Pl, Port Alberni
250-723-8375 Cell 250-720-7447
• Real Estate Transfers • Manufactured Home Transfers • Mortgages • Land Transfers 250. 723.9747
4679 Elizabeth St • dorothy@dclarkstone.ca
7412027
Specializing in: 7297235
• 2 Ply Membrane System • WCB Insured • 45 Years Experience
Frank & Corean Melnychuk T: 778.421.2050 TF: 844.421.2050 E: fmelnychuk@pauldavis.ca pauldavis.ca PAUL DAVIS CENTRAL VANCOUVER ISLAND
4650-B Margaret St., Port Alberni, BC V9Y 6H2 7375743
It isn’t easy to tell when your electrical capacity is maxed out. But check electrical panels and extension cords regularly. If they feel hot, or if you smell a strange odour, chances are you need to reduce the amount of electricity you’re using. When in doubt, always unplug! For more tips, visit Fire Prevention Canada.
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TH
30-40% OFF
HOURS:
Monday - Friday: 8am - 5pm Saturday: 9am - 5pm
DICKIES & PIONEER QUILTED SHIRT-JACKETS
SELECTED
WINTER JACKETS SELECT HOODIES
20% OFF
ALL
TOQUES & HATS
ALL THERMALS
25% OFF
35% OFF STANFIELD SWEATERS
25% OFF
VIBERG SWEATERS
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3509 3rd Avenue
| 250.723.5841 | lbwoodchoppers.com
7311172
“MORE THAN JUST A CHAINSAW STORE”