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«INSIDE: Family donates Tseshaht canoe to Maritime Heritage Society. Page A3

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NEWS

Log shortage forces layoffs at APD mill KATYA SLEPIAN

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Close to 100 workers have been laid off at Western Forest Products Alberni Pacific Division mill, said United Steelworkers Local185 financial secretary Glen Cheetham.

They’re not logging right now because there’s some disputes going on in the bush. – Glen Cheetham “It’s close to 100 people laid off just at the mill,” said Cheetham. “It’s gone down to one line which is basically half of the crew.”

However, Western Forest Products director of communications Amy Spencer said that only 40 people have been laid off. “We’ve temporarily laid off about 40 people,” said Spencer. Cheetham said that the layoffs were due to a log shortage. “They’re not logging right now because there’s some disputes going on in the bush,” he said. “It’s not a labour dispute but it’s a rate dispute between the licence holder (Western Forest Products) and the prime contractor (Island Pacific Logging) on what the rates should be for logging. The crew was just caught in the middle.” Workers out in the bush haven’t Cont’d on A7

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Refugee family to arrive ‘soon’ Sponsorship committee has secured housing; ready to welcome family KRISTI DOBSON SPECIAL TO THE NEWS

The Port Alberni Refugee Sponsorship Committee is in full swing and is prepared to expect a family of seven from Syria any day. After a successful “Welcome Shower” fundraiser on Sunday, Feb. 7, more home furnishings were secured, about $2,000 raised

and almost 600 gift cards donated. Each guest was also encouraged to write a welcome note, which were put in red envelopes and will be shared with the family upon their arrival. “I think the most precious thing, and the most important thing, was a (local) Arabic-speaking lady who was teaching the crowd

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“You hear people in coffee shops and around town making comments, but I think most of it is ignorance. They are afraid of the unknown, but I think it will be okay.” Of the 16 groups on the North Island, six have settled refugee families into their respective communities. Cont’d on A14

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The Alberni Valley News is pleased to announce that Port Alberni-born Karly Blats has joined our team as a reporter. The addition of Blats to our newsroom means we will now have two full-time reporters as well as Kristi Dobson freelancing with us. Blats grew up in the Alberni Valley and is happy to be back and working in her hometown. She graduated from Langara College with a Diploma of Journalism last year and returned in mid-December. “I’m excited,” she said about joining the AV News’ reporting staff. Blats will spearhead our new feature, You Said It, so you will see her around the city asking your opinion on the issues of the day. She will also be covering the education beat as well as other news and features in our community.

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Dee Bryson of Tsawaayuus (Rainbow Gardens) displays a print of the Tseshaht canoe that she donated to the Port Alberni Maritime Heritage Society.

ee Bryson’s canoe has sat at her home on Lakeshore Road for almost six decades. But finally, the Tseshaht canoe is coming back to the ocean waters where it started out. “For the past 57–58 years the canoe has been on Dee’s property at Sproat Lake,” said Port Alberni Maritime Heritage Society president Kenn Whiteman. “Prior to that, it was believed to be situated on the Alberni Inlet around Polly’s point.” Bryson’s canoe was donated to the PAMHS with the aid of Bob Cole and Bryson’s daughters Nancy Harvey and Joanne Ross. Bryson, in her 90s, now lives at Tsawaayuus (Rainbow Gardens) complex care facility. Harvey said that the canoe had been stored in a shed all those years. “It was there at their summer cabin that they bought in the 1950s so it’s been there on that property 60 years.” According to art

consultant Kerry Mason, who appraised the canoe, it’s a hand carved cedar canoe. “This is a rare example of the early 20th century west coast canoe style used by women to collect eel and bear grasses and other indigenous fibres for the creation of basketry,” Mason wrote.

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Council will consider input from the public budget presentation at Echo Centre last week at a Feb. 23 special meeting at 2 p.m. in council chambers. The meeting was originally scheduled for Feb. 17 but has been put back.

Council endorses farmer’s market coupons again

Vicki Lee of the Spirit Square Farmer’s market came to council to present the results of the 2015 B.C. Farmer’s Market Nutrition Coupon Program. Over $16,800 was invested in Port Alberni through the program which provides lowerincome pregnant women, families and seniors with coupons to purchase fresh produce, eggs, fish and meat at the farmer’s market. Council will write a letter to the Minister of Health urging the province to continue funding the program.

This is a rare example of the early 20th century west coast canoe style Tri-Conic grant used by application women... in the works – Kerry Mason “The west coast style of canoe was relatively light to manoeuver and bring to shore and yet it was remarkably stable. Referred to as a dugout, it is literally a hollowed out cedar log.” The lightweight manoeuvrability of the 15-foot-6-inch long canoe meant it was often referred to as a woman’s canoe. “This is often referred to as a woman’s canoe,” said Mason. Cont’d on A16

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Funding for the chamber of commerce’s proposed 2017 Tri-Conic Challenge, featuring a race against the train, a swim in Sproat Lake and a bike ride to Bamfield, will received $2,000 from the city. The funds will support the writing of a grant application.

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Mayor Mike Ruttan and city councillors Chris Alemany, Ron Paulson and Jack McLeman will attend the Federal of Canadian Municipalites annual conference in Winnipeg from June 3-5 at a cost of $2,500 each.

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Owners of former post office building sign Salvation Army as first tenant KRISTI DOBSON

The former post office on Argyle Street—renamed the Libberock Building by its new owners—will have its first tenant open for business as early as this summer. Papers were recently signed by the owners of the former Canada Post office on the corner of Fourth Avenue and Argyle Street and the Salvation Army to secure the lease. The organization will take over the entire main floor and provide all of its services under one roof. The move comes after a review performed by the provincial Divisional Office of the Salvation Army. “We were looking at putting all of the services under one roof for the efficiencies for the people who come through our doors and the efficiencies of the staff,” said Lt. Michelle Cale of the Port Alberni Salvation Army. The floor space will house the thrift store,

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Brent Manson, left, co-owner of the Libberock Building, business/ project manager Michael Sutherland and Lt. Michelle Cale of the Salvation Army check out renovations for the Salvation Army’s new home on Argyle Street.

family services, food bank and church, with a congregation of approximately 25-30 people. Following the closure of the Salvation Army’s local recycling depot in August, the area is a significant reduction in square footage. “We are going from a full city block to this, but we see it as a positive opportunity for growth,” Cale

said. “We are excited to come back to the heart of the town and be closer to the people we provide services to. We hope to be a part of the boost to revitalize the downtown core.” Libberock’s co-owner, Brent Manson, said the new tenant fits the vision he and partner Mike McKay have for the building. “The town

has been good to our families and we wanted to invest in the uptown,” Manson said. “We have been seeing this side of town fading and we’re excited to have the Salvation Army here and the opportunity to continue to improve the area architecturally and socially. It will benefit a lot of people in the area.” Renovations and clean-up have been ongoing on the exterior of the building and the interior renovations

will continue in earnest in March. Although floor plans have yet to be confirmed, Cale said the vision is to operate the church on the Argyle Street side. “It will be a beacon to the downtown core where everyone can feel welcome to shop, receive services and worship,” Cale said. “It is a way to add vibrancy to life in Port Alberni.” Manson said the investment has contributed to a complete repurposing of the building to

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a fully functioning service. “People can feel proud to be here in a nice bright space,” he said. “I have always liked the multicolour communities where everyone mingles with all walks of life, a community that welcomes everyone right into its heart and adds to the ambience of the community.” Although the upper floor of the building is still vacant, Manson said the partners are in conversation with another service provider. “We would like to push forward and have others on board to contribute to the whole vision of what the building is all about,” Manson said. Mayor Mike Ruttan said he has noticed the activity across the street from City Hall. “We really welcome any economic activity in the area, especially that of local investors,” Ruttan said. “We welcome the Salvation Army as a good neighbour.” Ruttan said he is interested to see what will happen with the Redford Street property that the Salvation Army will be vacating. It is currently listed for sale for $439,000.

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West Bamfield Dock divestiture

Bamfield director Keith Wyton said that he is opposed to the federal government’s plans to divest of the West Bamfield dock, saying that his small community will be unable to fund its maintenance and operations. The ACRD will send a letter of opposition to Transport Canada.

ACRD renews VIHA contract

The regional district has entered into a three year contract with Island Health in order to provide funding for a contractor position at a cost of $80,000 annually. The contractor will provide support for continued operation of the Alberni-Clayoquot Health Network. Currently, Marcie DeWitt holds the contract.

Land clearing continues

The ACRD board of directors voted to complete the land clearing of area 1 at the Alberni Valley Regional Airport by grinding wood debris. The cost will be $10,000.

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The Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District is looking into adding first nations’ area names to highway signage within the ACRD. Staff will be speaking to the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure to see if dual-language signs like the ones on the Seato-Sky are a possibility here. The District of Tofino has similar signs on its multi-use path.

The Island Coastal Economic Trust is hitting its 10 year anniversary in 2016 and with that the end of its funding is nearing. ACRD chair Josie Osborne said that it was important to continue to lobby the provincial government for continued funding.

Abattoir feasibility study

The ACRD has contracted out the abattoir feasibility study to Janco Associates Business Consulting at a cost of $10,000.

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PAPA ramps up China Creek plans KATYA SLEPIAN

Bill and Maryann Brothers from Qualicum Beach prepare to launch their pleasure craft from China Creek Marina for an early-morning fishing trip in July 2015. The campground can be seen in the background.

to create a revenue generating facility,” Knezevic said. The port authority collects $300 from camping, $190,000 from mooring and $70,000 from other sources annually. Capital and operating expenses cost PAPA $500,000 per year. The port authority has invested over

$1 million into the marina over the past five years, Knezevic added. Future expenses over the next year or two will include $100,000 on dredging, $50,000 on parking, $25,000 on washroom upgrades, $10,000 on well-water pump upgrades and $65,000 on repairing the 5.8-kilometre

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access road. “We have an access road that is fairly deteriorated. It is on a steep slope and it has been patched over the years, however the water is eroding it and it requires constant Band-Aids,” he said. China Creek needs a better access road to sustain the sort of traffic PAPA hopes to bring to the site. “We want to create an experience that’s going to welcome families and promote China Creek and

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It is expected that catchment area children currently attending either their catchment school or enrolled in French Immersion will continue to attend their current school/program in the following school year. These students do not need to re-register.

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no new out-of-catchment requests will be accepted at John Howitt or Wood Elementary schools new out-of-catchment requests at Maquinna Elementary school will give priority to siblings of current out-of-catchment students before considering any other new out-of-catchment requests current out-of-catchment requests will be processed by March 18, 2016

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Port Alberni as a destination. I think that we have a diamond that I’d like to showcase to the world,” said PAPA manager of marina services Cecilia Addy. “We’re looking to offer activities that are going to encourage longer visits and activities that will also invite them to want to return so they can experience more of what we have to offer.” Addy said that the focus would be mainly

on family-friendly activities. “The BMX race track, have some rentals such as kayaks and paddleboard rentals, ecotourism, learning about the heritage of China Creek.” In order to attract locals, Addy said that day-use activities would be a focus. “It encourages the locals to come and enjoy us, see what we have, enjoy the beach, have a picnic... encouraging everyone to come down so that they can not only enjoy the day but tell all their friends and family and all of the people who are coming to the area what a beautiful place this is and what opportunities there are to enjoy it.” Campground investments could include enlarging individual campsites and improving waterfront access, Addy said. But Knezevic said that PAPA is only interested in investing into China Creek if the investment is long term. “This is going to take some time and some financial commitment on the port’s side—a rough estimate is that we’ll spend up to half a million in the next five years,” he said.

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The Port Alberni Port Authority is looking at transforming China Creek Marina into a money-maker, said CEO Zoran Knezevic. “We have big plans for it,” said Knezevic. “We have invested quite heavily in the marina basin and now we are planning to expand and invest into the campground.” Currently, revenues from running the marina and campground only outweigh the expenses by $60,000 annually, Knezevic said. The port authority only owns a small sliver of the marina on the west side. The rest, along with some land that includes a boat launch, cafe, showers, laundry, washrooms and some RV spots, is managed by PAPA on behalf of the province. The campground itself is owned by the AlberniClayoquot Regional District and leased by PAPA. “[The ACRD section] is not a revenue generating facility as of yet... we want

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“So we are here to ask if the regional district would consider extending our lease for another 15 years because we expect to finalize all these projects in the next five years and then we’ll have less than a decade [on their lease] and we don’t see a potential return on our investment in that short period of time.” Currently, PAPA’s lease ends in 2029. A 15-year extension would expand that to 2044. In response to Cherry Creek director Lucas Banton’s concerns about being stuck at the current rate for decades, Knezevic said PAPA would be open to renegotiating the price at regular intervals. The port authority is also asking for help in fixing the access road. “If you can help in funding... it is after all the access road to the marina, it’s not under our lease,” Knezevic. Port Alberni Mayor Mike Ruttan said that a road was essential to upping the utilization of China Creek. “No matter how nice you make this area, unless you can connect it by an upgraded road to the Franklin River Road, one that’s paved, its attractiveness is going to be impaired. What are the opportunities to work with other levels of government to improve that section of the road?” Knezevic agreed. “That is my sentiment exactly. I did try to talk to a number of stakeholders in that road and everybody would like to see it happen but no one wants to move forward.” The ACRD board will consider PAPA’s requests and reply by the end of March. reporter@albernivalleynews.com twitter.com/alberninews

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Environmental issues and funding for rail will be the issues that the City of Port Alberni and the Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District will be bringing to the Association of Vancouver Island and Coastal Communities convention in Nanaimo in April. City council will be bringing two resolutions, one to do with rail and one to do with slash burning. The city wants the AVICC to “petition the B.C. Ministry of Environment to bring forward new regulations to further limit or ban the burning of wood debris in order to ensure communities and industry are synchronized in working towards the same goal of a

safe and healthy environment for all.” Air quality council chair Sarah Thomas agrees. “I think it’s very good that council is stepping forward and advocating for increased regulation close to communities because it certainly is an issue,” Thomas said. “When the smoke comes into the Valley, especially when we get air inversions and the air comes and stays and sinks into the Valley for days... that is a concern for the health of our citizens.” Council is also proposing that the AVICC help get some federal funding for the E&N railway corridor. Council wants the AVICC to “petition the government of Canada to approve and release the $7.5

million for capital works on the Victoria to Courtenay rail line... and ensure the future of rail based freight and passenger service between Victoria, Courtenay and Port Alberni.” The ACRD is using the AVICC to petition for better marina cleanup. “Be it resolved that the UBCM and FCM support the province of British Columbia’s position with respect to the need for world-class marine oil spill prevention, preparedness and response, and lobby the federal government to support and cooperate with B.C. to the fullest extent.” The AVICC convention takes place in Nanaimo on April 8-10. reporter@albernivalleynews.com twitter.com/alberninews

BIKE LANES City of Port Alberni engineering technician Boyd Wong takes some measurements before city workers Jeff Gingras and Brian Guy work on a new ‘pop-up’ bike lane on 10th Ave.

Rate dispute the issue, says union worked since before Christmas 2015, he added. “This is definitely more than normal,” Cheetham said of the layoffs. “They’re laid off until the disputes are resolved so they’re just on EI.” Spencer said that layoffs were standard in the Alberni Valley during the winter. “It’s not unusual for this time of year. There’s a lack of suitable fibre to supply the mill.” The shortage, Spencer said, was only partially caused by the rate dispute. “This has always been a problem in Port Alberni... [WFP] imports 70 per cent of the logs to the mill.” It could be a couple of months until the layoffs, which began on Monday, are over.

“The curtailment started today and could very well go till the end of March or the end of April.” Cheetham said that other mills in the area haven’t had any layoffs yet, though WFP’s

Somass Division is also looking at a log shortage. “I talked to the chairman down there today (Feb. 16) at Somass and he said that logs are tight so there may be layoffs in the future but my

understanding right now is that they’re still running the way they have been.” Cheetham said that no layoffs had been reported at any other mills in the region. reporter@albernivalleynews.com twitter.com/alberninews

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SUSAN QUINN Editor

IS SHIPPING RAW LOGS HURTING US?

estern Forest Products has laid off more than 40 workers at Alberni Pacific Division (APD) sawmill, citing a rate dispute in the forest, as well as a log shortage. Hearing ‘log shortage’ is like waving a red flag to people in Port Alberni, who regularly see raw logs loaded onto ships bound overseas. The Private Forest Landowners Association claims there is no such thing as a log shortage—there are logs aplenty available to sawmills, and that domestic sawmills ‘need to take responsibility for their own supply problems’ by offering competitive log prices and a host of other reasons. That’s a hard pill Hearing ‘log to swallow when shortage’ is a community like Port Alberni has like waving so many forestry a red flag to employees forced to people of Port collect Employment Insurance as two Alberni. sides dicker about log prices. The PFLA website has some interesting information about log exports from their perspective, including federal restrictions and export taxes, which they say contribute to the issue. The process of buying and selling raw logs is far from perfect, and if we are to have a sustainable forestry industry in BC that must be addressed. Whatever stance PFLA members take, it all comes down to optics. And weighing layoffs against log exports creates poor optics, indeed. — ALBERNI VALLEY NEWS

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Housing czar defends drug ghettos We weren’t consulted, said the indignant spokespeople TOM FLETCHER for those bringing new-looking tents to take advantage of food B.C. Views and other handouts, offered in B.C.’s warmest climate by the province’s ousing Minister most Rich Coleman was After the naïve local flabbergasted at the reaction, government. angry response to his But this solution to the Victoria which was just a courthouse “tent city,” Coleman show for the the latest tarp-covered camp to described as media by spring up in southern B.C. Coleman announced two ‘bizarre’, the our resident professional temporary shelters with three combined protesters, meals a day and medical some of supports. One is a former 88 housing nursing home close to the opportunities whom aren’t really courthouse squat, conveniently are being “homeless.” located near panhandling and After the drug dealing spots as well as snapped up. reaction, taxpayer-funded services. The which other offers indoor or outdoor Coleman described as “bizarre,” tent space at a former youth custody centre, with a dedicated the combined 88 housing opportunities are being snapped downtown shuttle bus so these up. Those on welfare will have “victims” of “homelessness” don’t have to endure B.C.’s most to fork over their $375 monthly housing allowance, as the generous transit bus system.

province continues to convert more housing and offer more rent subsidies. It’s no wonder that southern B.C. is the destination of choice. Coleman said it’s always been a seasonal thing, but this winter has been the highest in a decade, largely due to an exodus of economic migrants from the downturn in Alberta, naturally heading for B.C.’s most desirable real estate. I asked him about two other homeless hotspots. In Abbotsford, campers have ignored a city deadline to take down structures in a threeyear-old camp, after temporary shelter and costly provincial supports were brought on. A courtroom and street confrontation looms with selfstyled “drug war survivors” and their Vancouver legal help. In Maple Ridge, a tent camp sprang up next to the local Salvation Army shelter, with people cycling through the shelter’s 15-day limit. Cont’d / A9

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The number of bikes participating in the Port Alberni Toy Run was down in 2015, but the 31st annual Port Alberni Toy Run was certainly not disappointing. Early morning rain and a car accident on the Malahat outside of Victoria meant only 600 bikes made it to the event, but we were still able to distribute $15,475 to children’s

charities. Toys were distributed through the Salvation Army, some First Nations, and the Port Alberni Friendship Centre. Some were also delivered to the Ty Watson House, local churches, transition houses, and emergency responders. Funds raised went to Parks and Rec, KidSport, Kiwanis Hilton Centre, Alberni Valley wrestling program, VAST, Bread of Life, Girl Guides,

ADSS Girls Rugby and Breakfast Club. We were busy throughout the year participating in the Canada Day Parade and the Fall Fair Parade, as well as the Parks and Recreation events we sponsor, including Easter Bunny Express, Our Town, Starlight Movie Night, Halloween swim, Winter Wonderland, and First Night. We brought in extra money by helping to park cars at the Thunder in the Valley

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They were camping and being fed until they could go back in. Mayor Nicole Read, who has worked in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside, said Maple Ridge took on its own outreach, shelter and housing effort because the province’s $1 million-a-year Salvation Army operation isn’t

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working. Coleman is not amused. He said he’s had no complaints about Abbotsford’s Salvation Army shelter, and Read is the only one griping. And no mayor is going to tell him how to spend provincial dollars. Maple Ridge now has two shelters with accompanying street drugs, prostitution and crime.

I asked Coleman about the 10-yearstudy led by Simon Fraser University researcher Julian Somers on the housing, outreach and services in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside. This is the heart of B.C.’s “housing first” strategy, where the province has bought and renovated 30 “single room occupancy” buildings, built

another dozen and poured in every possible support, including the buyout of highliving executives at the Portland Hotel Society. The study found that the hardest cases are worse off than ever, based on court, hospital and other service records, while the influx to the notorious Vancouver drug ghetto have tripled in 10 years.

“I haven’t had a chance to go over that report yet, but I disagree with the assumption I’ve heard already, because I walk the Downtown Eastside,” Coleman said. The question is whether problems are being solved, or just better hidden from view. Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press.

editor@albernivalleynews.com Drag Races and the Sproat Lake Regatta, and our canvassing efforts continue to grow as more businesses around town see our event and the good we do in the community, and they’re happy to show their support. Many motorcycle events around the island have failed. The Nanaimo Toy Run recently closed officially, and the Cumberland Motorcycle Roundup has cancelled their 2016 event. But our

dedicated group continues to be strong, due to support from our volunteers, the community, and the municipal government. We welcome new members to the group, and you don’t have to ride a motorcycle to join. The true benefit of joining is seeing how our efforts make life better for children and families in the Alberni Valley. David Wiwchar, chair, Port Alberni Toy Run

JABC program a success for ADSS students again To the Editor,

On Feb. 11 JABC Junior Achievement had the honour of hosting nine ADSS classes of Grade 9 students at North Island College. The students were introduced to the JABC – Economics for Success curriculum, run by volunteers. On behalf of JABC, I want to express my sincere thank you to

the JABC volunteers who bravely stepped up and shared their life and work experience making the curriculum real and relevant for the students. Port Alberni is rich with individuals willing to mentor, coach, and be a friend to our youth. Gail Stroud, program coordinator, Junior Achievement

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I don’t believe in a God who causes suffering and disease all over the earth, wars and discrimination. I don’t believe in a God who doesn’t seem to care and I can’t see or hear….” The vast majority of people will voice an opinion about God whether they believe in His existence or not. But is every opinion equal? We certainly would not argue in the affirmative if we had to choose between a young child, a teenager and a professor speaking on almost any topic. Naturally the professor would carry more weight and authority in the eyes of most. Surrounded by so much suffering and incompleteness it’s hard to imagine how to comprehend a God who loves, cares, and interacts behind refugees, wars, famines and Donald Trump. That’s why the person of Jesus is so foundationally important to any discussion about God. His claim to be the Son of God and the human manifestation of what God is like is either outrageously egotistical and misguided, or the greatest revelation the world has ever seen. The problems on earth we invariably throw in the face of God (if He exists) are almost all the result of human selfishness, greed, and power-mongering. What if the character and existence of God rests upon exploring whether Jesus is who he claimed to be – or not? Is he fiction, a madman, religious wishful thinking, just a good man, one spiritual guru among many, a leader for the weak-minded, or incredibly – God in human form? The answer to that question changed my life. That’s why the person of Jesus is so foundationally important to any discussion about God. His claim to be the Son of God and the human manifestation of what God is like is either outrageously egotistical and misguided, or the greatest revelation the world has ever seen. The problems on earth we invariably throw in the face of God (if He exists) are almost all the result of human selfishness, greed, and power-mongering. What if the character and existence of God rests upon exploring whether Jesus is who he claimed to be – or not? Is he fiction, a madman, religious wishful thinking, just a good man, one spiritual guru among many, a leader for the weak-minded, or incredibly – God in human form? The answer to that question changed my life.

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The Alberni Valley Curling Club is hosting a free night of curling on Friday, Feb. 19 from 7-9 p.m. Come out and try a classic Canadian ice sport. Families are welcome with children ages 11 and up. Register by calling 250-723-3111 or e-mailing albernicurling@shaw.ca.

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City Connect GERTRUDE STREET CLOSURE/DETOUR at Gertrude St Bridge over Kitsuksis Creek

A full closure of Gertrude Street at Kitsuksis Creek for vehicle traffic is required for the Gertrude Street Bridge Widening project, starting Feb 2nd for a duration of approximately three weeks. Pedestrian and bicycle traffic will continue to be able to cross Kitsuksis Creek via the pedestrian bridge located immediately upstream during this closure. Pathways under the bridge structure will also be closed periodically during construction for safety reasons. The City will be closely monitoring traffic volumes at the intersection of Beaver Creek Road and River Road following the closure of Gertrude Street and will make use of additional traffic control measures, if necessary. We greatly appreciate residents’ patience with traffic disruptions from this infrastructure project.

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COUNCIL PROCEDURE BYLAW AMENDMENT Please be advised that Council for the City of Port Alberni intends to adopt “Council Procedures Bylaw, 2013, Amendment No. 2, Bylaw No. 4895” at its regular meeting on March 14th, 2016. This Bylaw will amend Council’s Procedures by incorporating a process for electronic participation in meetings as well as incorporates a change to Question Period to all questions on any topic of relevance to the City. A new Section 10 outlines the process for electronic participation in meetings. Section 22 is amended to reflect the change to Question Period.

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Copies of the draft Bylaw are available from the City Clerk’s Department at City Hall. For any questions regarding council proceedings, please contact Davina Hartwell, who’s information can be found to the right.

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“The new woodstoves trap the heavier carbon particles inside the device and with the piping of some fresh air at that point you get a combustion of those products that creates the extra heat energy that you’re getting from the stove.” Previously, the heavy carbon particles just went up the chimney and collected there as creosote. It’s not just air quality that will improve with the new EPA-certified stoves. “With a newer device being installed

and being inspected to a wet standard, the device is safer to use. It burns more efficiently so you don’t end up with as much buildup in the chimney and venting,” said Thoen. The efficiency of the newer woodstoves make them less expensive in the long haul as well. “Some testing on the legacy devices suggests they’re only about 25 or 30 per cent efficient, with the new stoves being anywhere from 75 to 80 per cent efficient or more.” That’s equivalent to a high efficiency oil

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Lack of airport grants worries Johns On Tuesday, NDP MP Gord Johns (CourtenayAlberni) wrote to the Federal Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, Amarjeet Sohi, to ask that the application for the Alberni Valley Regional Airport Expansion Project be reconsidered under the New Building Canada Fund. The Expansion Project, Johns

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benefits that are greatly needed in the Alberni Valley,” by creating new jobs and supporting the growing Vancouver Island aerospace industry. “After years of neglect by the Federal Conservatives, the people of the Alberni Valley are looking for a partner in your government,” Johns said in the letter. Last year the

application from the Regional District was denied despite the fact that nearly all criteria were met. The only departmental hurdle remains the lack of scheduled passenger service at the Regional Airport, even though such service is impossible without the upgrades included in the Expansion Project. “This leaves Alberni Valley in a ‘Catch-

22,’” writes Johns, a situation which may force the Regional District to borrow the full amount to cover the project’s cost. “It is unacceptable to expect local governments to shoulder the full costs of projects like these on their own when their budgets are already under tremendous stress,” Johns writes in the letter.

City of Port Alberni Mayor Mike Ruttan presents director of finance Cathy Rothwell with the Canadian Award for Financial Reporting Achievement for the Annual Financial Report for the year ended December 31, 2014.

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“As opposed to the larger, higher and thicker canoe with a narrow bottom and high sides which is perfectly designed for use in the ocean, particularly for whaling, which historically was strictly a man’s prerogative.”

The Tseshaht canoe will be on display at the Hutcheson Gallery as part of their Ch’apats (canoe) maritime heritage night on Thursday, Feb. 18 at 7 p.m. Darrell Ross Sr. will be presenting on six different kinds of Tseshaht canoes. reporter@albernivalleynews.com

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As part of the development for the 2016/2017 Operating Budget, the Board of Education is requesting input from the public and stakeholder groups. Budget input will be welcomed as part of the regular Board Meeting to be held at the Administration Office in Port Alberni on March 8th starting at 7:00 p.m. and at Ucluelet Secondary on April 12th starting at 5:00 p.m.

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Pioneer Cottages rental dispute settled SPECIAL TO THE NEWS

Residents of Pioneer Cottages, the senior non-profit housing on 10th Avenue, are happy with a settlement on the rental increase controversy that began last fall. Beginning April 1, tenant’s rent will only go up about $16 per month, instead of the proposed $100 per month that was

announced at the beginning of October. When former president of the Alberni Valley Senior Citizen Homes Society, Ernie Bigelow found out at the end of September that the society faced a $40,000 tax bill from the city from the on-site cottages because they had been renovated, he thought the quickest way to raise

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the money by the July deadline was through the tenants. After he announced a significant rent increase on his office letterhead, rather than legal forms from the Residential Tenancy Branch, several residents fought back. Just prior to a board meeting in December, to which tenants were invited, Bigelow announced his retirement and

board members agreed at the meeting to go through the legal process. The result was an agreement to increase the rent by only 2.9 per cent on April 1. After Bigelow’s retirement, George Rogers, a board member for the past 10 years, stepped up to take over the position and faced his first big decision. He said the board

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decided the right thing to do was to go through the proper channels. “It is provincially regulated, what else are you going to do,” Rogers said. “$40,000 is a big bill.” “I was very happy to see that the Alberni Valley Senior Citizen Homes Society are complying with the Residential Act,” said Patty Edwards, who was mediating on

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behalf of MLA Scott Fraser, in an e-mail. Rogers said the board intends to pay the tax bill on time, but does not yet have a viable means. “The rent increase is nowhere near covering it, but we will find it somehow,” he said. During early discussions last winter, Edwards suggested fundraising. “Patty Edwards might believe that would work but it wouldn’t very well for us as a non-profit,” Rogers said. “Santa Claus is great if you believe in him, but I don’t.” Glad Doyle was one of the first tenants to speak out about the proposed rent increase and is happy that her monthly rental bill will not be going up a significant amount. She was also the one to make initial suggestions of using the property’s contingency fund to help cover the cost of the tax bill.

“I also made suggestions that they must cut down on expenses that are not necessary,” Doyle said. “I noticed they have done little things here and there. In past winters when we had an inch of snow, the plow would be there and that could be expensive. I said we could get by with one inch so this year I noticed it wasn’t plowed. I hope they will still use the contingency fund, though, because it can be built back up over time and this is an emergency.” “What will the city do if someone can’t pay their taxes?” he asked. “If you don’t have the money, you don’t have it. We’re a non-profit.” “I would like the community to assist this vital, long-serving group in finding funding for their tax bill to enable them to continue offering affordable high quality seniors housing,” Edwards wrote.

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Bantam rep ’Dogs win Island banner Bulldogs will have solid core for next season: coach SUSAN QUINN ALBERNI VALLEY NEWS

The bantam rep Bulldogs have captured the Vancouver Island Amateur Hockey Association banner for the 2015-16 season. “It wasn’t just one game to win the league,” head coach David Porter said. “It was an amazing season because it was a walk-on team.” The Bulldogs were undefeated in 10

league games, with eight wins and two ties. They clinched the Island banner before Christmas, but received their banner prior to their first home playoff game this month. “We had great chemistry, great goaltending and a great team effort,” Porter said. “Everyone came together and played together.” Porter also credited

the talented coaching staff of Carson McCulloch, Keenan McConnell, Ray Ursel, Darcy Nelson, Jared Crema and Mike Doucette with helping the bantams to become better hockey players. “It was pretty awesome,” he said. The bantam Bulldogs’ season ended last weekend when they were knocked out of the playoffs in the semi-

final round by Saanich on the road. True to the spirit of their season, the bantams were tied in a thrilling overtime game until the final 43 seconds of the first OT period when Saanich scored to win 4–3. The bantams will have eight players returning next year, giving them a solid core to start the season, Porter said. editor@albernivalleynews.com

The bantam rep Bulldogs accept the VIAHA league banner prior to a home playoff game earlier this month.

Tsunami swimmers earn medals MARK YOUR CALENDAR! EARLY BIRD SEASON TICKET RENEWAL JUST UNTIL FEB 28! Regional championship qualifiers from the Tsunami Swim Club are, from left, Coral Ridinger, Corynn Ayres, Logan Jager, Caiden Meyers, Bailey Thompson, Marco Nikolin and Anamika Giesbrecht.

of Marco Nikolin (13) and Bailey Thompson (13) who both worked hard to qualify for the first time for this championship. The swim club is a competitive club, however more than

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Cody Booth of Port Alberni watches a shot during the Alberni Curling Men’s Bonspiel last weekend. Frank Smith of Nanaimo won the A event, Brian Scorer of Nanaimo won the B event, Stu Larson of Comox won the C event and Mike Imrie of Comox won the D event.

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The Alberni Armada Boys Wrestling Team won the Vancouver Island Secondary School Wrestling Championships for the 17th consecutive year last weekend. It was the 29th time in the last 34 years the Armada Boys won the title of Island champions. The ADSS boys finished with 79 points, more than double the 39 points accumulated by second place Dover Bay. Ucluelet Secondary was third with 30 points. The Armada girls finished second behind a tough team from Ucluelet Secondary. The host team from Gulf Island Secondary finished in third place in the girl’s division. Eight Alberni wrestlers claimed the gold medals in their respective weight classes. Ravi Mahas (41kg), Owen Spencer (51kg), Isaac McDonald (54kg), Aaron Badovinac (70kg), Jarod Gagnon (84kg), Trenton Vanderkooi (110kg), Anna Frost (47kg), and Kyla McAuley (110kg) all went undefeated to win gold in their weight classes.

Alberni Armada wrestler Ravi Manhas, in headgear, pins his opponent to win his final match at the Island high school championships.

Kiarra Fong (54kg), Kylea Anderson (90kg), Seth Price (45kg), Trevor Barker (48kg), Jayce Clayton (78kg), Lane Harris (90kg) and William Merry (130kg) all finished with silvers. Darien Van Ingen (51kg), Ethan Tramer (54kg), Noah Stampeen (60kg) and Morgan Dagenais (54kg) all finished with bronze medals. Prateesh Giri (60kg), Scott Coulthart (74kg) and Mackenzie Boudreau (64kg) rounded out the placings finishing fourth in their divisions. “I am happy with how we did as a team this weekend,” head

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September 2, 1961 - February 11, 2016 It is with great sadness that the family wishes to announce the peaceful passing of Nadine; our sister, daughter, mother and grandmother at the age of 54. Nadine is predeceased by father John; daughter Angela; sisters Sharon Reeve and Janet Schaefer; and brother Kim. She is survived by children Tracy (Ken) Puglas, Tyler (Kelly) Jones and Matthew Neuwirth; grandchildren Tomas and Kiara Puglas, Alex and Alisha Jones; mother Edna; brothers Clifford (Judy), Allan (Lynda), and Gerald; sisters Debbie Krueger, Daphne (Alec) Campbell; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Nadine was born, raised and went to school in the Alberni Valley. A very private person, she briefly worked at Subway and liked gardening – especially colourful flowers. According to Nadine’s wishes, a private family gathering will be held at a later date.

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It is with sadness that the Hudema family is announcing the passing of Alfred Alexander Hudema on Feb. 5, 2016. “Al” was born on April 16, 1928 in Vancouver B.C. As he claimed, Al was named after two Greats: Alfred and Alexander. Al’s dad, Alex, owned a small sheet metal business where Al apprenticed. Al was too young to enlist in WWII but he was in the reserves. While in the reserves, he assisted on the great Fraser River flood of 1948. Al married Lorna Wilson on July 24, 1948. They subsequently had three children. Al and Lorna moved to Port Alberni in 1951, where he worked in a small sheet metal shop and repaired furnaces on the side. He later got a job in the MacMillan Bloedel Plywood plant as a labourer. After much dedicated study and apprenticing, Al achieved his journeyman ticket as a Steamfitter/Pipefitter. He retired at the age of 60. In the 1970s, Al joined the Fraternal Order of Buffaloes. He was secretary of the local lodge and eventually became Provincial Grand Primo, a post he held with great pride. After more than 45 years on their property in the McCoy Lake area, Lorna and Al moved into a smaller house on Tebo Avenue. In October 2014, Al moved into Echo Village. Al is survived by Lorna, his loving wife of 67 years; children Larry, Deborra and Susan; daughter-in-law Denise Poupard; grandchildren Jade and Crystal; great-grandson Devin; his sister Dolores Coulombe; numerous nieces and nephews; and close family friend Patrick McGowan. ** CORRECTED DATE FOR MEMORIAL** A memorial gathering will be held Saturday, March 26th, (Easter Saturday) from 1:00 to 4:00 pm at the Lawn Bowling Club, 4255 Wallace Street, Port Alberni, to celebrate the life of Alfred Alexander Hudema the Great.

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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GEORGE YOKANOVICH January 12, 1934 - February 12, 2016 George Yokanovich, born 1934, January 12, in Cumberland, BC, sadly passed away February 12, 2016. He was a person that lived his life his way. He loved playing his guitar, harmonica and singing. He also loved tap dancing and performing. He kept everyone laughing with his jokes and antics. He worked on construction of the Catalyst Mill in Port Alberni and later retired from the same mill. He enjoyed his guns and target shooting. George will be greatly missed. He is survived by wife Sharon, daughters Tammy and Tina, son George, eight grandchildren, one great granddaughter, sister Naida and husband and nieces. A celebration of life will be held Saturday, Feb. 20, from 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm at the Moose Hall, Cranberry Ave, Nanaimo, BC. Many thanks to Dr. Janssen and all the doctors and nurses who cared for him so compassionately, including all at palliative care. First Memorial Funeral Services 250-754-8333

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It is with great sadness that we announce the death of one so loving, kind and generous and loved by us all. Dan was born in Port Alberni and baptized in 1954, graduated from A.D.S.S. in 1968. He later attended the University of Victoria, earning a masters degree in Cultural Anthropology. He attended the University of Toronto for Museum Studies. Dan worked for several years in Vancouver in a group home for disabled adults. He had a heart for people. On moving back to the Island, he worked with a long-time friend from high school, Vaughn Chase, at Chase and Warren Winery. Dan worked at the winery for eight years in several capacities but his favourite job was pruning and training the grapevines, watching the fruit develop and helping in the harvest. He always had a love of the outdoors. Dan retired early due to failing health but was still able to walk the valley trails as he had with his Dad while growing up. He was accompanied on his walks by his brother-in-law and friend, Ken Hoffman, and his dog Roxy. Dan never lost his love of learning often to be seen with a book or newspaper nearby or a Sudoku puzzle ongoing. Our heartfelt thanks go out to all who, in various ways, offer their prayers and condolences to our family. Thank you for sharing your memories of Dan with us. Our thanks and gratitude to Dr. H. Nell, Dr. O’Dwyer, Dr. Fey and the hospital nursing staff for their exceptional care of Dan. Our thanks also to the Chapel of Memories staff for their patience and expertise in answering our questions and making cremation and interment arrangements. Dan’s father Arthur died in 2008 and Dan leaves behind, to lovingly remember him, his mother Mary; sister Sandra (Roland Carriere); nephew Nicholas Carriere; niece Barbara (Rick Lemire) and her sons Joshua and Matthew; sister Arlene (Ken Hoffman); nephew Clayton and many friends who will miss him. Memory is a gift from God which death cannot destroy.

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Finance Minister Mike de Jong presents the 201617 budget in the B.C. legislature Tuesday, Feb. 16.

expects to collect about $200 million more than it budgeted for the current year. De Jong said the break is aimed at new construction to stimulate new housing construction, adding to supply in response to demand that is driving prices up. The exemption is only available to Canadian citizens and permanent residents, and the government is resuming tracking nationality of buyers, a practice stopped in 1998. The upper limit to qualify for the homeowner grant is also increased from $1.1 million to $1.2 million for the 2016 property tax year.

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MSP rates poorly planned: Opposition effect until January 2017, along with another four per cent overall rate increase. A new $100 million “fantasy fund” is raised through MSP revenue and other fee increases rising this year, James said. Changes introduced by Finance Minister Mike de Jong will exempt children from MSP rate calculations, and raise the qualifying income for the full rate from $30,000 to $42,000 for single people.

We see individuals and families earning modest incomes continuing to pay the same rates as those who are earning six-digit salaries. – Andrew Weaver

That single adult rate rises to $78 a month starting next January, the latest of a series of increases for Canada’s only dedicated medical service fees. Green Party leader Andrew Weaver said the MSP changes are a “halfway step” in the right direction. “We see individuals and families earning modest incomes continuing to pay the same rates as those who are earning sixdigit salaries, and assistance remains contingent on an opt-in system,” Weaver said. James said contrary to de Jong’s description of a nation-leading provincial economy, B.C.’s private sector job growth is sixth among provinces and average consumer debt is $10,000 higher than the national average.

Alberni Valley News Thursday, Feb. 18, 2016

Naden Band here in Alberni

Alberni District Secondary School Theatre, sponsored by the ADSS music department presents The Naden Band of the Royal Canadian Navy Pacific Fleet Dixie, Tuesday, March 1 at 7 p.m. Admission is by donation.

Art Rave seeks artists

Art Rave, one of four organizations working under the umbrella of the Solstic Arts Festival, will be sponsoring an art show at The Rollin Art Centre from June17-30.. Artists from all media are invited to submit work to the curators in a digital format, on or before March 18, to albernisolstice@gmail. com. Preference will be given to pieces 24” x 24” and smaller if the work requires inside display.

Int’l Women’s Day photo show

The Alberni Community and Women’s Services Society and Art Matters Society, in conjunction with local Girl Guide leaders, are holding a juried photography show. The show is open to girls and women in the Alberni Valley. Submit a photo of a woman who has inspired you and drop it off at the ACAWS reception desk, 3082 Third Ave. There is a $2 entry fee and submissions are due by Feb. 26. Categories are for ages nine–15 years; 16–19 years; and adult women. Photos will be displayed March 4–8.

Donate books to Rollin

Rollin Art Centre is currently accepting any gently used books, DVDs, CDs and puzzles for their annual book sale, which will take place May 13–14. Books can be dropped off at Rollin Art Centre just inside the main door, under the staircase in the big wooden box.

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The Fox comes to Char’s Last year was full of new, musical adventures for Ryan McMahon, as the Ladysmith-based singer-songwriter released a solo album, titled Put Me Back Together, and kept busy touring with his band, The Lion The Bear The Fox with Christopher Arruda and Cory Woodward. The album All Good Stories released in April of 2010 was the recipient of the Vancouver Island Music Award for Album of the Year. McMahon also received Male Vocalist of the Year and Artist of the Year awards. My main influences include Neil Young, Warren Zevon & Eddie Vedder. “I surround myself with the work of many singer/songwriters, but I’ve also been known to spin good, honest country music, some vintage punk and under the right boozy moon, some James Brown as well,” said McMahon. He’s toured Canada 15 times and shared the stage with

Belinda White plays Trisha in the Portal Player’s new production of Five Women Wearing the Same Dress. The play runs at the Capitol Theatre on Fridays and Saturdays until Feb. 27. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and curtain rises at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 for adults and $15 for students and seniors in advance and all are $5 more at the door. Call the box office at 250-723-1195 or dop in at 4904 Argyle St, Monday through Thursday from 3-6 p.m.

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everyone from Lisa Loeb to Nickelback. Legendary Canadian television and radio personality Terry David Mulligan may have summed up McMahon best: “The complete package. Singer. Songwriter. Performer. Troublemaker.

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Gwynne Hunt from Art Matters Society has been working with a group of women for the fourth annual presentation of Eve Ensler’s Vagina Monologues this Saturday, Feb. 20 at Char’s Landing. Qiana Massop, Tehani Burnett, Gittan Klemetsrud, Irene Robinson, Erma Robinson, Nona Hawley, Ange Brown, Rachel Rose, Kathleen 7451190

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• Generates $17,000/year • Separate electric meters • Fourplex in South Alberni • Close to shopping & transit

164,900

GREAT HOME OR INVESTMENT

2812 10TH AVE

5028 MONTROSE ST

RESIDENTIAL

INVESTMENT

• 3 bedrooms & 2 bathrooms • Open concept floor plan • Vaulted ceiling in master • Vinyl windows & gas heat

SPROAT LAKE AREA

• Two, 2 bedroom suites • Separately metered • $1,235 /month revenue • 41’ x 117’ South Alberni lot

84,900

OPTIONS TO BUILD

#4 5131 GERTRUDE ST

10298 SOUTH DR

4951 GERTRUDE ST

STRATA

SPROAT LAKE

LAND

• Open concept & vaulted ceilings • 2 bedroom & full bathroom • 900 sq.ft. patio home • Carport & storage locker

• 82’ x 265’ building lot • Sproat Lake access nearby • Quiet wooded area • Also ideal as rec property

39,900

• 44’ x 143’ city lot • Development potential • Can buy with adjoining lot • North Alberni location 7373605

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