Tofino-Ucluelet Westerly News, July 31, 2019 by Black Press Media Group

17 ON PAGE 15 - TIDE TABLES PAGE 3 AND MORE VISITOR INFORMATION: COMMUNITY CALENDAR

Wednesday, July 31, 2019

TOFINO-UCLUELET

Westerly

News WesterlyNews.ca

$1.25

(including tax)

‘OF THE YEARS’ ANNOUNCED Ucluelet crowns community champions

Shark sighting Surfer spots surprising fish off Wick Beach NORA O’MALLEY nora.omalley@westerlynews.ca

Surfer Andrew Paulich, 40, was in the water at Wickaninnish Beach in the Pacific Rim National Park Reserve on July 10 when he saw a large, about four-metre, shark. “I was out there for a long time, and then, all of a sudden, I looked down and I saw the overview profile of a very big shark,” Paulich told the Westerly News. He said he had paddled way out in front of parking lot ‘B’. “It had that profile of a shark. From the body, you know the tip of the nose, the sort of wider profile towards the middle of the waist and then gets narrower at the tail. And then, you could see the fins off the side. And I could tell there was a dorsal fin up the middle. You could just tell that it was a shark. You could tell that it wasn’t a whale,” he said. Paulich, who took up surfing about a year ago after spending most of his twenties and thirties freestyle skiing in the Canadian Rockies, said the shark was resting beneath him, tranquilly. But then the shark made a pass at him, Paulich recounts. Continued on A2

ANDREW BAILEY PHOTO

BABY RACE: While visiting the West Coast from France, Florie Palisseau tried to coax nine-month-old daughter Solile closer to the finish line during Sunday’s Ukee Days Baby Crawling Contest as the event’s judge Abby Fortune watches on. Solile scooted her way to a third place finish behind second-place finisher Remington Phillips and 2019 race champion Murphy Haisch, seen in the background wearing a blue Hawaiian shirt and waving from his mother Kaleigh’s arms. See more Ukee Days photos on page 6.

AMPHITRITE BUILDING

LVI ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS

Transferred to Province

Deadline August 26

tofino’s one-stop-shop for adventure more variety. more adventure. call 1.778.841.0186

View our adventures in 360°: tofinoresortandmarina.com/marine-adventure-centre Marine Adventure Centre • 634 Campbell St.www.tofinoresortandmarina.com • tofinoresortandmarina.com TofinoMarina

A2 Wednesday, July 31, 2019

Tofino-Ucluelet Westerly News

www.westerlynews.ca

Tofino Legion

Happy 10th Anniversary to the love of my life!

MeMbers & Guests - Info: Call 250-725-3361 All Canadian Citizens and Many Others are Welcome to Join – No Military History Needed

KytaMI wIth PhonIK oPs saturday, auG. 3. doors @ 9PM

a full nIGht of MusIC and danCInG!

I look forward STILL to all the good things He has in store for us. Thank you for loving me like you do. You’re amazing! I thank God for you the love of my life Richard! Love and much prayers for you and US….. your wife Leah

REGULAR EvEnts games & social FRIDAYS 4-9pm • Drop in Pool, Ping Pong, Foosball, Darts iNDUsTRY NigHT TUESDAYS No cover, drink specials DaRT leagUe FRIDAYS 7-9pm BiNgo! wEDnESDAYS 7-9pm THe oUT To lUNcH BUNcH Monthly seniors’ lunch and socializing at the Legion. All seniors welcome. For details: 250-726-6655.

LOUIS ROULEAU PHOTO

Float plane pilot Louis Rouleau snapped this photo of a blue shark while assisting Fisheries and Oceans Canada with a shark survey in 2011. Rouleau said this shark was seen about 30 miles offshore on an incredibly calm day.

“Here to help you live the dream…”

Mid-Island Realty Tofino Independently Owned and Operated

250-534-9842 cell | 250-725-2038 office tia @realestatetofino.ca | www.realestatetofino.ca

Surfer stays calm as big fish swims past From A1

Congratulations to our KIDS CLUB winner from our UKEE DAYS draw!

JOVI OSBORNE Thanks to all who stopped by the KIDS CLUB booth. We had an awesome time!

Main Store Hours: 8AM–9PM

Gas Bar Hours: 6AM–10PM

“It disappeared and then came around diagonally behind me. It came up and did a swoop and then it pulled away like a fighter plane. I saw the grey on its side and I saw the white belly. And then, he or she pulled away and I didn’t see it again,” he said. “I was so calm through all of it. I didn’t want to incite a panic. I kept surfing.” Emily Beeson, marine biologist at the Ucluelet Aquarium, said the surfer likely saw a salmon shark. “We have a good working relationship with some of the fishermen and ice-packing facilities. We have noticed that they have been catching more salmon sharks recently. For whatever reason, there does seem to be quite a few salmon sharks around,” said Beeson. Most recently, on July 23, the Alberni Valley News reported that scientists and students aboard an Oceans Network Canada expedition to explore pacific seamounts off the west coast of Vancouver Island had a rare sighting of a two-metre male salmon shark. Beeson said salmon sharks are sometimes mistaken for great whites. “They have very similar colouring and their dorsal fins are really similar,” she said, adding that she wouldn’t rule out the July 10 sighting off Wick Beach as being a great white. “Generally speaking, great white sharks do not like transient killer whales and they try to stay out of their range. Transient killer whales are their main predator. There have been studies showing that a tagged great white shark, if it enters an area where there are known orcas around, or if there is an attack on a shark, all other tagged great white sharks go south. That being said, it’s [widely reported] that the killer whale populations aren’t doing really well,” Beeson said.

“It came up and did a swoop and then it pulled away like a fighter plane.” – Andrew Paulich

Parks Canada officials say there are over a dozen species of sharks swimming in B.C. waters, including common species like dogfish shark and endangered populations like basking shark. There have been rare occurrences of a great white being caught off the Pacific Coast, including in waters near the marine area of Pacific Rim National Park Reserve, according to Parks Canada. Louis Rouleau, float plane pilot and owner of West Coast Wild Adventures, was hired by Fisheries and Oceans Canada in September 2011 to help with a blue shark survey. “I’ll be damned. We did see sharks. We probably saw half-a-dozen. They were probably blue sharks. I couldn’t tell the difference,” said Rouleau. There have never been any shark attacks within the Pacific Rim National Park Reserve, states Parks Canada. If you think you see a shark while surfing, avoid erratic movements and splashing and remain calm because sharks can sense fear. Get out of the ocean and save the surf for another day. To report a live marine mammal, shark, or sea turtle contact the B.C. Cetacean Sightings Network: 1-866-I SAW ONE (472-9663).

Tofino-Ucluelet Westerly News

www.westerlynews.ca

Wednesday, July 31, 2019 A3

Tuff douses Atleo Air with support

MID ISLAND REALTY

ANDREW BAILEY andrew.bailey@westerlynews.ca

Jason Bertin is feeling Tofino’s love after a fundraiser posted online to help pay his helicopter company back for heroically extinguishing a remote wildfire last month took less than 36 hours to exceed its goal. As was reported in the Westerly News, Bertin and Atleo Air helicopter pilot Antony Dickinson were alerted to a brush fire near Bulson River and immediately sprang into action, dousing the flames with buckets of water attached to their aircraft by a cable. After hearing of Atleo Air’s heroics, Jon MacKenzie and Verin Mapstone launched a GoFundMe campaign on July 10 and were delighted to present Bertin, the company’s owner, with an $800 cheque on July 18. “This is a very small community and, while we have lots of tourists come through every year, it is the small business owners and community people who live here year-round who are the backbone of this place and, if we don’t support each other, then what do we have? We’re very remote. We need to look after each other and we all need to help out when it’s needed,” Mapstone told the Westerly News adding the fundraiser flew past its $700 goal quickly. “I’m extremely proud of my community. Even in the face of having such a big tourism industry and a lot of issues here in this small town with housing and other things; it’s nice to see that when the need arose, people stepped up and gave what they could.” MacKenzie and Mapstone own and operate local bookkeeping and web development company Tuff Books and Business and MacKenzie said they understand how

Ucluelet / Tofino midislandrealty.com

TIDES & WEATHER 7 Days Tidal Predictions Provided by Fisheries and Oceans Canada

Ucluelet THURSDAY AUGUST 1, 2019 TIDE 00:42 07:29 13:57 19:26

Ucluelet’s Amphitrite Coast Guard building is in the process of being transferred from the Government of Canada to the Province of British Columbia and the District Gord Johns of Ucluelet. T h e change in ownership will give Ucluelet the opportunity to negotiate with the Province about the

Metres 3.6 0 3 1.1

Feet 11.8 0.0 9.8 3.6

17°/15° Light Rain

FRIDAY AUGUST 2, 2019

ANDREW BAILEY PHOTO

Magnus MacKenzie, Verin Mapstone and Jon MacKenzie surround Atleo Air owner Jason Bertin and happilly hand him an $800 cheque they raised from an online community fundraising initiative in support of Atleo Air’s recent firefighting heroics.

“It’s very touching, it actually even brought a tear to my eye when I heard this was all happening.” – Jason Bertin hard it can be for Tofino business owners to cover unexpected expenses during the summer. “For Jason to be doing this out of his own pocket is a really big deal for his business, it’s a big hit. So, as a community, we feel like we ought to support him and as a community Tofino rose up and absolutely did. We met our goal and exceeded it,” he said. He added that he plans to petition Tofino’s municipal council and the provincial government to develop a trust that would help fund

firefighting activities around the West Coast’s remote forest areas. “We’ve got one of the driest summers on record this year and we’re expecting it to continue to be dry,” he said. We as a community need to put ourselves in a position where we are able to meet the need so far away from any kind of government forest fire fighting abilities.” Bertin told the Westerly News that operating helicopters is costly as maintenance, fuel and insurance bills add up. “It’s an expensive beast to run, but they are so capable of doing a variety of roles on the coast here and we love them,” he said adding he was heartened to see his community step up to support him through MacKenzie and Mapstone’s fundraising efforts. “It’s very touching, it actually even brought a tear to my eye when I heard this was all happening and

these guys put this together…It’s a busy time of year for us and for other businesses and individuals in Tofino to take a little time out, contribute and throw some of the costs back to us for that operation is heartwarming. It means a lot.” He added the town’s generosity was another of a long list of experiences that have kept his love of Tofino strong. “I’m so stoked to be here. This is one of the most beautiful spots on the planet. I came here on vacation 20 years ago and haven’t left,” he said adding rising to the occasion and putting out the growing wildfire was instinctual. “We just couldn’t let something burn in a beautiful spot…We’re really connected to that valley, which is one of the few pristine valleys in Clayoquot Sound and we just didn’t want to see anything happen to that spot.”

Coast Guard building transferred to B.C. NORA O’MALLEY nora.omalley@westerlynews.ca

250-726-2228 250-725-2038

“The future here is incredible. The building has so much potential.” – Gord Johns future use of the building. On May 7, 2019, MP Gord Johns received a letter from the Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, the honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, confirming the transfer. “We’re just ecstatic to get the letter. I met with the Minister [Wilkinson] repeatedly about this. The future here is incredible. The building has so much potential,”

said MP Johns. Mayor Noel said the Amphitrite building is built like a tank, and anticipates it will be transformed into an educational hub of sorts. “A big kudos to Gord. He’s just relentless on this,” said Noel. In June 2019, the Canadian Coast Guard began construction on a new $2 million electronics workshop that will enable the Department to transition out of the existing Amphitrite building. The new Coast Guard workshop is located next to the Amphitrite building on the Amphitrite Point property. “The Department’s overall plan for the site is to divest the surplus lands and building at the site by

retroceding them to the Province of British Columbia. Future District of Ucluelet plans for the site will be discussed between the Province and the District of Ucluelet,” states the May 7 letter from Hon. Wilkinson. “The construction project is scheduled to be complete for March 2020 and the divesture will complete as soon as possible thereafter,” the letter continues. MP Johns said reclaiming the Amphitrite building will alleviate some of the hardship brought on by the loss of almost 30 full time jobs when Marine Communications and Traffic Services Regional Office closed in 2014. “It’s been a tremendous loss to the community,” said MP Johns.

TIDE 01:31 08:13 14:40 20:17

Metres 3.7 0 3.1 1

Feet 12.1 0.0 10.2 3.3

18°/14° Showers

SATURDAY AUGUST 3, 2019 TIDE 02:22 08:56 15:23 21:09

Metres 3.6 0 3.2 0.9

Feet 11.8 0.0 10.5 3.0

20°/15° Mainly Sunny

SUNDAY AUGUST 4, 2019 TIDE 03:14 09:40 16:08 22:05

Metres 3.4 0.2 3.2 0.9

Feet 11.2 0.7 10.5 3.0

20°/15° Mainly Sunny

MONDAY AUGUST 5, 2019 TIDE 04:08 10:25 16:55 23:04

Metres 3.2 0.5 3.2 0.9

Feet 10.5 1.6 10.5 3.0

19°/16°

Chance of Shower

TUESDAY AUGUST 6, 2019 TIDE 05:07 11:14 17:45

Metres 2.9 0.8 3.2

Feet 9.5 2.6 10.5

20°/16° Sunny

WEDNESDAY AUGUST 7, 2019 TIDE 00:09 06:13 12:07 18:40

Metres 0.9 2.7 1 3.2

Feet 3.0 8.9 3.3 10.5

20°/16° Sunny

AGENTS WHO GO THE DISTANCE

Visit our Ucluelet office at The Moorage #108-1917 Peninsula Road, PO Box 157

250.726.2666

www.460realty.com

A4 Wednesday, July 31, 2019

OPINION

Tofino-Ucluelet Westerly News

www.westerlynews.ca

The Westerly News is published every Wednesday by Black Press Ltd. 102-1801 Bay St., Ucluelet Phone: 250-726-7029

www.westerlynews.ca

RCMP and military legal settlements ignore accountability If you asked Canadians which institutions stand at the heart of our national identity, the list of responses would certainly include the RCMP and the Canadian Forces. These branches of the federal government are a tremendous source of pride, and are proof of Canadians’ unwavering belief in the importance of the rule of law and justice. No other country has a police officer as a national symbol, and few other nations can be as proud of their military’s contributions as Canada. So it’s startling that both the RCMP and the military are mired in accusations of sexual harassment. Conditions are so desperate in the Canadian Forces that the federal government is offering $900 million to settle class-action lawsuits filed on behalf of victims of sexual harassment, gender discrimination and sexual assault.

Earlier this month, it was announced similar claims by women who held non-policing roles in the RCMP will share $100 million in compensation — more if the number of legitimate claims exceeds the estimate. It was just three years ago that the RCMP agreed to an $89-million payout to female officers who were sexually harassed on the job. The people in charge of these national agencies are saying all the right things, but words fall short when you’re talking about hundreds of millions of dollars in damages, to say nothing about the regrettable loss of reputation these public services have needlessly suffered. “We hope that the settlement will help bring closure, healing, and acknowledgment to the victims and survivors of sexual assault, harassment and discrimination,” deputy defence minister Jody Thomas and Gen. Jonathan

Vance said in a joint statement, acknowledging the “obligation to ensure a safe work environment for all women and men” in the military. For her part, RCMP Commissioner Brenda Lucki said the force has taken steps to improve the way it handles such complaints. “Harassment and discrimination do not have a place in our organization. I deeply regret that these women were subject to inappropriate behaviour in our workplace, and apologize for the pain caused to them and their families.” What’s missing from these costly attempts at remedy is holding the offenders responsible for their actions. If complaints were made against colleagues and superiors, the accusations should have been investigated. If the allegations were ignored, then leaders in the organizations should be held responsible for the neglect.

Granted, much of the alleged wrongdoing is years old, but those who participated in the creation of an unhealthy workplace should pay a personal price. If accountability is a foreign concept to agencies such as the police and military, then the federal government truly has lost its bearings. Justice can involve apologies and compensation, but it most certainly entails some form of punishment, which serves as a deterrent to prevent future poor behaviour. So far, the only punishment involves taxpayers, who will finance the hefty compensation, and the former tarnish-free reputations of the RCMP and Canadian military. Canadians — and the institutions they cherish — deserve better treatment than that. Money, as they say, doesn’t buy everything. - Black Press

Who We Are: Peter McCully - Publisher Peter.McCully@WesterlyNews.ca 250-905-0018 Andrew Bailey - Editor Andrew.Bailey@WesterlyNews.ca 250-726-7029 Nora O’Malley Advertising / Multi-Media Journalist Nora.Omalley@WesterlyNews.ca

Annual Subscription Rates: Local Area Local Area Seniors Canada United States

$75.18 $63.91 $84.56 $155.18

To subscribe call: 250-726-7029

Deadlines: Display Advertising Friday 2:00pm office@westerlynews.ca Classified Advertising Monday 10:00am classifieds@westerlynews.ca

The Westerly News is a member of the national newsmedia council which is an independent organization established to deal with acceptable journalistic practices and ethical behaviour. If you have concerns about editorial content, please contact: editor@westerlynews.ca or 250-726-7029. If you are not satisfied with the response and wish to file a formal complaint, visit the web site at mediacouncil.ca or call toll-free 1-844-877-1163 for additional information.

Letters:

Letters to the Editor must be signed and include your full name, home town and contact phone number. Those without these requirements will not be published. Letters must be 300 words or less and are subject to editing. The News retains the right not to publish submissions.

E-mail: Andrew.Bailey@westerlynews.ca Deadline: Sunday at 2 p.m.

BRET CHALMERS PHOTO

Vernon resident Bret Chalmers captured this shot of A pair of great grey owls sharing a meal on the deck of his Lone Pine Ranch home. Do you have a photo of your local surroundings that you would like to share? Send it to us at Andrew.Bailey@WesterlyNews.ca.

The Tofino-Ucluelet Westerly News, a division of Black Press, respects your privacy. We collect, use and disclose your personal information in accordance with our Privacy Statement which is available by calling 250-905-0018. The contents of this newspaper are protected by copyright and may be used only for personal, non-commercial purposes.

Question of the week

Do you support fines for residents who leave their garbage unsecured?

Will you be attending the Ukee Days festivities?

Vote at the Westerly News Facebook page: www.facebook.com/WesterlyNews or

Call toll-free 1-844-877-1163 for additional information.

Last week’s question

on our Twitter feed @WesterlyNews

YES 33%

NO 67%

Tofino-Ucluelet Westerly News

www.westerlynews.ca

LETTERS

Letters to the Editor Deadline: Sundays 2 p.m. Andrew.Bailey@WesterlyNews.ca

KEEP WILDLIFE WILD Garbage is the number one attractant for black bears. WildSafeBC (WSBC) staff and volunteers will be tagging garbage cans that are put out the night before garbage day with bright yellow stickers. The stickers are meant to remind residents that their garbage is an attractant. Residents are reminded that: Putting out garbage cans before 5:00 AM in Ucluelet and before 6:00 AM in Tofino on the designated garbage day is a bylaw violation. Residents may be fined $230, pursuant to the Wildlife Act, for unsecured garbage, recycling, or compost. The Conservation Officer Service will be conducting attractant audits. Officers will be working with local bylaw enforcement to ensure compliance with municipal bylaws and Provincial legislation. WildSafeBC is the provincial leader in preventing conflict with wildlife through collaboration, education and community solutions. The WildSafeBC Pacific Rim Region program has been up and running since May. By reminding residents and educating the public about attractant management through initiatives such as garbage tagging, WildSafeBC hopes to help communities prevent human-wildlife conflict. As of July 22, 2019 there have been 6 surveys. Two were in Ucluelet. On the first Ucluelet Survey the result was the excellent. No bins were left out. On the second survey 3 bins were left out and tagged.

There have been 4 surveys in Tofino and the results have ranged from 7-12 bins left out. Survey results are passed on to local bylaw and the Conservation Officer Service. For further information about “Keeping Wildlife Wild and Communities Safe”: visit wildsafebc.com, follow WildSafeBC Pacific Rim on Facebook or contact your local Community WSBC Coordinator, Bob Hansen by email at pacrim@wildsafebc.com. Bob Hansen WildSafeBC Pacific Rim

TRENDING ONLINE TOFINO MOURNS LOSS OF COUN. DOROTHY BAERT Such a Tofino Legend. You will be missed Dorothy. Thank you for all your support over the years. Tofino Yoga

YOUR VIEWS www.facebook.com/WesterlyNews Letters to the editor must be signed and include your full name, home town and contact number. Those without these requirements will not be published. Letters must be 300 words or less and are subject to editing. Deadline for letters is Sunday at 2 p.m. The Westerly news retains the right not to publish submissions.

THANK YOU FOR RECYCLING THIS NEWSPAPER.

News Tip? Contact the Westerly

newsroom at

andrew.bailey@westerlynews.ca 250-726-7029

YOUR OLD MEDS WON’T DISAPPEAR BY

magic

THE PILL FAIRY DOESN’T EXIST. KEEP YOUR KIDS SAFE. RETURN YOUR MEDS TO THE DRUGSTORE. returnyourmeds.ca

Wednesday, July 31, 2019 A5

You’ll find the Westerly News every Wednesday at the following locations: AHOUSAHT Ahousaht General Store TOFINO Beaches Grocery Green Soul Organics LA Grocery Long Beach Gas & Go Tofino Co-op Tofino Co-op Gas Bar Tofino Pharmacy UCLUELET Barry’s Pharmacy Blackberry Cove Market Murray’s Grocery Harbourview Drugstore Petro Canada Store Ucluelet Co-op Ucluelet Co-op Gas Bar Westerly News Office Dealer Sales and Subscription Enquiries Welcomed at

250.726.7029 office@westerlynews.ca

A6 Wednesday, July 31, 2019

IN FOCUS

Tofino-Ucluelet Westerly News

www.westerlynews.ca

UKEE DAYS WRAPS UP ANDREW BAILEY PHOTOS Ucluelet’s Ukee Days festivities came to a close on Sunday after filling the West Coast’s weekend with jubilant celebration, fiercely contended competitions and community comradery. Watch videos of the festival’s parade, baby crawling contest and NAIL, SAIL, BAIL race at www.WesterlyNews.ca and find more photos on our Facebook page at www.Facebook.com/WesterlyNews.

Balloon extraordinaire Adley Sharky Bruneau crafted a noble llamacorn to ride through the Ukee Days parade on Saturday morning.

Ukee Days volunteers, from left, Chloe Noel, Lowell McDonald, Lara Kemps, Lilia Noel and Mayco Noel smile wide and cheer a job well done at the Ukee Days Beer Garden’s last call at the festival’s Seaplane Base Field fairgrounds on Sunday.

Koen, Orion, Jason and Savannah Lefevre victoriously lifted their Unsinkables 2 vessel together after winning Sunday’s NAIL, SAIL, BAIL event.

Nick Haisch had his hands full as he prepped his baby racing son Murphy with co-coach Sunny perched on his shoulders. Murphy took first place.

Popular West Coast musician Geoff Johnson hammed it up with the crowd during a performance at the Ukee Days fairgrounds on Sunday.

www.westerlynews.ca

PROFILE

Tofino-Ucluelet Westerly News

Wednesday, July 31, 2019 A7

Do you have something to say? Andrew Bailey, Editor 250-726-7029 • andrew.bailey@westerlynews.ca

ANDREW BAILEY PHOTO

From left, Youth of the Year Brandon Graham, Business of the Year owner Dustin Riley and members of the Citizen of the Year Award winning Wild Pacific Trail Society Don Ferris, Keith Martin, Ed Chernis, Barb Schramm and Tanya Nestoruk.

Ucluelet cheers dedicated local champions

ANDREW BAILEY andrew.bailey@westerlynews.ca

Accolades abound as Ucluelet wrapped up its Ukee Days celebrations on Sunday with a closing ceremony that included the crowning of the town’s citizen, business, youth and volunteer of the year. Chamber of Commerce manager Lara Kemps kicked off the triumphant roster of winners by announcing The Blue Room as Ucluelet’s Business of the Year. “I am very proud of this business and the owner [Dustin Riley]. He has always gone so far and above everything, volunteering for our community, working on so many boards and always with a smile on his face and with a good attitude,” Kemps beamed before handing Riley his award. Riley thanked the large audience at the Ukee Days fairgrounds and said the weekend shined a light on the town’s close-knit comradery. “It’s about locals. This whole family that we have here makes this place work,” he said. “I love you guys.”

Riley told the Westerly News Ucluelet’s profound love for its residents motivates those residents to reciprocate in full. “It’s about community spirit and love for what you do, where you live and the people around you, that’s what it’s all about. That’s why we do this,” he said. “This whole gathering every year is just amazing to me, but it’s not just this weekend, it’s every single day. That’s the love of Ucluelet.” Ucluelet’s Volunteer of the Year was announced by mayor Mayco Noel and a loud cheer shot through Seaplane Base Field as he called out Food Bank on the Edge Society executive director Cris Martin’s name. “This person, I’m a big fan of…She’s a very dedicated volunteer for the community and works tirelessly for the food bank,” Noel said before expressing his admiration to Martin directly. “We love and adore you.” Martin told the audience she was “taken aback” by the announcement and echoed Riley’s sentiment

about the community being one big family. She told the Westerly News it was “lovely” to be recognized. “This is just really special…This is such an honour and I’m very grateful,” she said. “This community is beyond any community I’ve ever been in…It’s the quality of the people here, the locals, it’s family. We’re all helping each other with the struggle and you can depend on people. It’s nice to know that we can depend on our community for support. It’s a very comforting feeling and makes us feel really valuable.” Parks and recreation director Abby Fortune announced the Youth Citizen of the Year Award, happily handing the honour to Cameron Graham. “Cam’s one of our success stories in Ukee, that’s for absolute sure,” she said. “Huge energy, huge commitment and certainly a well rounded individual.” Graham told the Westerly that the recognition felt “amazing.”

ENTER FOR YOUR CHANCE Your complete source for island travel.

“I love this town, so I try to do everything I can for this town,” he said. “It’s nice to be recognized… It shows that this town cares. Ucluelet has such a family vibe to it.” Fortune also announced this year’s Citizen of the Year Award, which was presented to the Wild Pacific Trail Society as a group. Fortune noted the society is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. “This is a group of dedicated volunteers that are so committed to the betterment and education of Ucluelet,” she said. “They have truly managed to put Ucluelet on the map and continue to grow their dream for the community and the tourists of our region. Our hats off to you guys.” Wild Pacific Trail Society president Barb Schramm expressed hearty gratitude for the award and said the recognition should be shared by the whole community. “This really is a shout out for everyone in town because, without you, there would be no trail whatsoever,” she said.

TO WIN!

Go to Hawaii.com to start submitting contest entries.

No purchase necessary. Must be 21+ years old to enter. Entries accepted at Hawaii.com until August 12, 2019, 11:59pm Multiple participants are not permitted to share the same email address. Any use of robotic, repetitive, automatic, programmed or similar entry methods or agents will void all entries by you. Employees (and their immediate families) of Oahu Publications, Inc. (Hawaii.com) and all participating sponsors are not eligible. Winner will be responsible for all taxes applicable to the total value of the prize(s) received. Prize(s) are non-transferable, not redeemable for cash and must not be used for re–sale. Prize(s) are for travel, accommodations and vouchers during specified dates only. Prize(s) expire approximately one year from the entry deadline. Winner will refer to the prize vouchers for complete details, terms and restrictions. If the winner has any issue with the prize or is not able to redeem the prize(s) as specified they must forfeit the prize and another winner will be drawn. Changes or extensions will not be made by Hawaii.com. Winner authorizes OPI to use their name and likeness for promotion at no additional compensation. Winner will be contacted. No phone calls please.

A8 Wednesday, July 31, 2019

Tofino-Ucluelet Westerly News

www.westerlynews.ca

Summer SavingS Sale July 31 – auguSt 7, 2019

Summer ClearanCe! Crank and Market Umbrellas WAS $69.99 EA

nOW!

39.98

Farm PaCK WOOD

UMBReLLa BaSeS

Umbrella Bases Black

Fan Offset Umbrella Bases

WAS AS $29.99 EA E

WAS $34.99 EA

Rust-free. Adapter included to accept all popular umbrella pole options.

12kG

nOW!

#0845065

Fish & Game Utility Table w/ Faucet

in showroom

#6853956

Metal Fencing

Rolled Pex Pipe

Fence Mesh, 2” x 4” Opening

1/2” Rolled Pex Pipe 100’/roll

nOW $27 #3046133 ... was $32.99

.98

MESH WAS $62.99 ROL 48”x 50’ nOW! - 4”x 2” $ .98

ROL ROL.

1/2” x 50’ Pex Pipe - Roll Only ROL ROL.

nOW! $ .88

4’ WAS $3.19 /PCE nOW!

2.98

/PCE

WAS $3.79 /PCE

nOW!

$ #165C

3.78

/PCE

6’ WAS $4.49 /PCE nOW!

$ #166C

.28

/PCE

1” Rolled Pex Pipe 100’/roll 517147

$88.98 nOW $24.98 nOW #789-1100 ... was $105.99 #588921 ... was $28.99 ROL ROL.

EA.

#7746696

Available in 4, 5 and 6 feet

5’

3/4” x 50’ Pex Pipe - Roll

21.58

/EA

1 x 6 Cedar Fence Boards

#164C

ROL ROL.

nOW!

#4930962

nOW $49.98 #3046141 ... was $61.99

Cedar Lumber 1”Thick 5/4”x6”x4’....................

nOW $3

.78

EACH

#5464 ... was $3.89 Each

5/4”x6”x5’....................

nOW $4

StuccoWire

Assorted Sizes, 2” x 2” Opening, Galvanized STUCCO WIRE BY THE ROLL ONLY 48” x 50’

EACH

5/4”x6”x6’....................

nOW $5.12

EACH

#5466... was $5.39 Each

was $55.99 ROL

nOW!

#STUCCO50

.88 ROL

ROL

#72500

WAS $134.99 ROL MESH 60” x 100’ nOW! - 4”x 2” $ .88

120

ROL ROL.

ROL

#601000

Farm Gates Galvanized 4” x 2” Mesh, 50” high • Mounting hardware included Mesh 6’ x 50” - 4”x 2”

Mesh 10’ x 50” - 4”x 2”

nOW!

WAS $139.99 Each

$99.98

WAS $209.99 Each

$145.98

ea.

#U4X2MG06

.48

#5465 ... was $4.79 Each

ROL

MESH WAS $98.99 ROL 72” x 50’ nOW! - 4”x 2” $ .98

#4850MPM

3/4” Rolled Pex Pipe 100”/roll was $26.99 EA.

lOW PriCe

30LB

nOW $14.48 #3046208 ... was $16.99 WAS $119.99 EA.

alreaDy lOW,

Assorted sizes and styles

3/4” x 32” NUvO IRON BLACk ROUNd

10% OFF

Pre-Hung Doors

24.98

Galvanized Steel Tubing Ballusters packs of 10

taKe anOtHer

20% OFF

nOW!

22.98

aSSt. liFt SizeS

#U4X2MG10

Mesh 8’ x 50” - 4”x 2”

Mesh 50” x 12’ - 4”x 2”

nOW!

WAS $166.99 Each

$126.

ea.

#U4X2MG08

WAS $239.99 Each

$168.98

ea.

#U4X2MG12

SENIORS DAY EVERY SUNDAY 15% OFF *Some restrictions apply

250.724.1291

4643 Gertrude Street | www.beavercreekhomecenter.com Mon - Fri: 7:30 am - 5:30 pm • Sat: 8:00 am -5:30 pm • Sunday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm SENIORS DAY EVERY SUNDAY 15% OFF SOME RESTRICTIONS APPLY

www.westerlynews.ca

Tofino-Ucluelet Westerly News

Wednesday, July 31, 2019 A9

TOFINO EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS

FOLLOW @TofinoEmergency

IMPORTANT NOTICE MONTHLY OUTDOOR WARNING SIREN TESTING AND ONE CALL NOW Please be advised that the District of Tofino conducts monthly testing of the Cox Bay, Mid-Chesterman and North Chesterman outdoor warning sirens (a.k.a. tsunami sirens and the One Call Now emergency notification system) on the first Friday of each month at 11:00 am. The purpose of monthly testing is to ensure that the sirens and One Call Now system are functioning effectively and to increase awareness of the importance of personal emergency preparedness. Siren testing will sound like this: • “This is a test of the emergency warning system. This is only a test.” • Westminster Chime (10 sec) • “Test of the emergency warning system is complete. This has only been a test.” For testing purposes, the Westminster Chime is used because it is the allclear tone used in emergency warning systems around the world. In the event of a real emergency such as a tsunami warning, the sirens will emit a wailing tone and a voice message will indicate the level of alert and advise that listeners tune into an official source of information. To learn more about Tofino’s emergency preparedness plan and to subscribe to emergency notifications from the District of Tofino, please visit: http://tofino.ca/emergencypreparedness

ANDREW BAILEY PHOTO

THE PRICE IS CLOSE: From left, Ashley Slamon, Darren Terhune, Ucluelet Co-op general manager Laurie Gehrke and Shanti Davis celebrated the final results of the Co-op’s The Price is Close competition on Sunday. Slamon won third place and took home a kids swing set, Terhune earned the second place outdoor cooking gear prize and Davis won the grand prize patio set and heater.

For more information, please contact: Keith Orchiston, Emergency Program Coordinator, District of Tofino Email: korchiston@tofino.ca, Phone: 250.725.3229 ext. 708

A10 Wednesday, July 31, 2019

August 25, 2019

Tofino-Ucluelet Westerly News

www.westerlynews.ca

10:00 - 4:00 Shawnigan Lake School

NORA O’MALLEY PHOTO

From left, Abby Fortune, Ricardo Manmohan, Tofino mayor Josie Osborne, Brooke Wood, and Lee McNamee celebrate the success of past Leadership Vancouver Island journeys on July 23 at the CBT office.

Applications open for West Coast LVI course

S h owc a s i n g a va r i e t y o f ve h i c l e s a n d m o to rcyc l e s , i n c l u d i n g a b e a u t i f u l d i s p l ay o f u n i q u e a n d ra re l y s e e n co n co u r s a u to m o b i l e s fo r a l l m o to rc a r e n t h u s i a st s to e n j oy.

In Support Of

i s l a n d co n co u r s d e l e g a n ce

i s l a n d co n co u r s

i s l a n d co n co u r s .co m

You’ll find the Westerly News every Wednesday at the following locations: AHOUSAHT

• Ahousaht General Store TOFINO • Beaches Grocery • Green Soul Organics • LA Grocery • Long Beach Gas & Go, Tofino Co-op • Tofino Co-op Gas Bar • Tofino Pharmacy

UCLUELET

• Barry’s Pharmacy

• Blackberry Cove Market • Murray’s Grocery • Harbourview Drugstore • Petro Canada Store • Ucluelet Co-op • Ucluelet Co-op Gas Bar • Westerly News office

Dealer sales & subscription enquiries welcome.

250-726-7029 office@westerlynews.ca

westerlynews.ca

NORA O’MALLEY nora.omalley@westerlynews.ca

Applications for Leadership Vancouver Island – West Coast Chapter 2019-2020 program are open. Leadership Vancouver Island (LVI) is an accredited program, guided by local leaders in government, business and non-profit organizations. The West Coast Chapter has tailored a unique approach to west coast communities, and over the nine-month commitment, participants get the opportunity to visit: Tofino, Ucluelet, and First Nation territories of Ucluelet, Ahousaht, Tla-o-qui-aht, Toquaht, and Hesquiaht. Past LVI program facilitator and participant Ricardo Manmohan shared a story at the LVI celebration at the Clayoquot Biosphere Trust office on July 23. “MP Gord Johns started this from his word. When I said, ‘Let’s take Jamie’s Whaling Station to Ahousaht and we’ll show up and it’ll be great, we’ll have a retreat.’ And Gord said, ‘No, why would you go on Jamie’s Whaling Station when you should be using [Ahousaht] water taxis’,” Manmohan recalled. “First, first, first learning. That’s what this program did,” he continued. “It shaped itself to be what this region needed.” Lee McNamee, a Tofino resident and operator of the Common Loaf Bake Shop, joined LVI when the grassroots leadership program first launched on the West Coast in 2012. “It’s a great way to make community connections,” said McNamee, adding that it helped him understand the needs of each unique community on the Coast. “I encourage people to step up and take a more leadership role,” he said. Fellow LVI alumni Marilyn Touchie developed a pilot transportation project while she

“I encourage people to step up and take a more leadership role.” – Lee McNamee was enrolled in the program. “[The transportation project] pushed me to get out of my comfort zone,” said Touchie. Katie Garner helped create a Youth Environmental Stewardship curriculum during her year immersed in LVI. “One of my biggest takeaways was getting to visit all the communities,” Garner told the Westerly. Going forward into the 2019-2020 LVI program, Manmohan has passed on his role as lead facilitator to Brooke Wood. “I am humbled to be part of all your journeys,” said Manmohan. “The [LVI] program changed my life four times, every single year.” Manmohan said he will still be available as a coach, but emphasized his need to spend more time developing the Youth Warrior Program. Applications for LVI 2019-2020 are due August 26, 2019. Upon completion of the program, students are eligible to receive six credits from Vancouver Island University. The tuition fee is $2,000. Typically, $200 is paid by the participant, and $1,800 by a sponsor. “Grant opportunities are available for people that can’t afford the tuition or that don’t have an employer that can sponsor them, so don’t let the fee discourage you from applying,” notes Wood. Anyone interested in learning more is encourage to visit http://clayoquotbiosphere. org/core-priorities/lvi or send email to: brooke@clayoquotbiosphere.org.

Tofino-Ucluelet Westerly News

www.westerlynews.ca

Wednesday, July 31, 2019 A11

Games & Puzzles SUDOKU

WEEKLY CROSSWORD

PUZZLE #197510

SU197310

THIS WEEKS SUDOKU ANSWER

Fun By The Numbers Like puzzles? Then you’ll love sudoku. This mind-bending puzzle will have you hooked from the moment you square off, so sharpen your pencil and put your sudoku savvy to the test!

Here’s How It Works: Sudoku puzzles are formatted as a 9x9 grid, broken down into nine 3x3 boxes. To solve a sudoku, the numbers 1 through 9 must fill each row, column and box. Each number can appear only once in each row, column and box. You can figure out the order in which the numbers will appear by using the numeric clues already provided in the boxes. The more numbers you name, the easier it gets to solve the puzzle!

HOROSCOPE ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 You are juggling many things, Aries. If you are having a difficult time figuring out which balls to drop and which ones to keep in the air, look to Virgo for help.

TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, many people are counting on you this week and you don’t want to let them down. Recognize that it takes time to see results. Be patient and stay the course.

GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 There are a few things that you have to get off of your chest, Gemini. Others may not be ready and willing to listen to what you have to say right now, so give it time if need be.

CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, even though you have a lot to say, you have to make your words count. Select the things you have to say for each specific person and moment in time.

LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 Several different activities and people are vying for your attention, Leo. All of this information can be overwhelming, so you will need to find a quiet area where you can unwind.

VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 You are always one to lend a helping hand, Virgo. So when you need to call in some favors this week, do not let it make you feel like you are taking advantage of anyone.

LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 New ideas pop into your head and they excite you about future projects, Libra. The only

trouble is settling on what you want to do, especially if it involves spending money.

CLUES ACROSS

39. The Destroyer (Hindu)

SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22

1. Cash dispenser

40. Basmati and saffron are two

It is okay to ask for help even when people think you are the strongest one around, Scorpio. Seeking and accepting help is a strength, and others will recognize that.

10. Shop

SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21

11. Besides

Look for some more enjoyable recreational activities you can tackle in the weeks to come, Sagittarius. It’s good to change up the scheduling now and again for a different pace.

4. Air pollution 8. Illegal seizure

24. Dorothy’s friend was made of this 25. Soirees

41. Leak slowly through

26. Scottish port

42. Parrots

27. Percussion instrument

43. Midway between south and southeast

28. Auto industry icon Iacocca

12. Spanish dish

29. Type of drug 30. Historic city in Germany

13. Protective covering of seeds

CLUES DOWN

31. Animal disease

CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20

15. Greedy eater

1. Vinegary

32. Some like them in martinis

An interesting prospect comes your way, Capricorn. You aren’t quite sure what to make of it, so give it a few more days to work out the kinks before responding.

16. Existing only in the mind

2. Ohio town

33. Get away

17. Make rough

3. Bivalve mollusk

34. Entertainment

18. Cooperation

4. Type of hat

AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18

21. A way to consume

5. Liquefied by heat

36. Where ballgames are played

Aquarius, if you try to fix everyone’s problems, you will only get frustrated. Sometimes those closest to you know what works for them and what doesn’t. Trust their instincts.

22. Strike out a batter in baseball

6. Synthetic acrylic fiber

PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20

23. Swiss river 24. 2K pounds

Pisces, if you have any health concerns, discuss them with a doctor soon. Do not delay an appointment and embrace the doctor’s advice.

25. Domesticated animal

FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS JULY 29 Geddy Lee, Singer (66) JULY 31 Zac Brown, Singer (41) AUGUST 1 Jason Momoa, Actor (40)

7. Wild or sweet cherry 9. Flower segment 10. Lizard-like

26. Surrounds the Earth

12. What politicians stand on

27. Legendary actress

14. Pie _ __ mode

34. Seattle ballplayer

15. Indian city

35. Bluish greens

17. Old TV part (abbr.)

36. Carrying of a boat

19. Assaults

37. Having a particular shape

20. Paddle

38. Takes advantage of

23. Types of photos

THIS WEEKS ANSWER

A12 Wednesday, July 31, 2019

Tofino-Ucluelet Westerly News

A12 Tofino-Ucluelet Westerly News Wed, July 31, 2019

BCClassifieds.com

www.westerlynews.ca

ONLINE bcclassifieds@blackpress.ca IN PRINT 1.866.865.4460

...in your community, online and in print

INDEX IN BRIEF FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS ..............1-8 COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS....9-57 TRAVEL .......................................61-76 CHILDREN ...................................80-98 EMPLOYMENT .........................102-198 BUSINESS SERVICES ...............203-387 PETS & LIVESTOCK .................453-483 MERCHANDISE FOR SALE........503-587 REAL ESTATE...........................603-969 RENTALS.................................703-757 AUTOMOTIVE...........................804-862 MARINE...................................902-920

INDEX IN BRIEF

It is agreed by any Display or Classified Advertiser requesting space that the liability of the newspaper in the event of failure to publish an advertisement shall be limited to the amount paid by the advertiser for that portion of the advertising space occupied by the incorrect item only, and that there shall be no liability in any event beyond the amount paid for such an advertisement. The Publisher shall not be liable for slight changes or typographical errors that do not lessen the value of an advertisement. cannot bcclassifieds.com be responsible for errors after the first day of publication of any advertisement. Notice of errors on the first day should immediately be called to the attention of the Classified Department to be corrected for the following edition. reserves bcclassifieds.com the right to revise, edit, classify or reject any advertisement and to retain any answers directed to the bcclassifieds.com Box Reply Service and to repay the customer the sum paid for the advertisement and box rental.

DISCRIMINATORY LEGISLATION

Advertisers are reminded that provincial legislation forbids the publication of any advertisement which discriminates against any person because of race, religion, sex, colour, nationality, ancestry or place of origin, age, and physical or mental disability, unless the condition is justified by a bona fide requirement for the work involved.

Copyright and/or properties subsist in all advertisements and in all other material appearing in this edition of bcclassifieds.com. Permission to reproduce wholly or in part and in any form whatsoever, particularly by a photographic or offset process in a publication must be obtained in writing from the Publisher. Any unauthorized reproduction will be subject to recouse in law.

ON THE WEB:

Community Announcements

Legal Notices

Career Opportunities

CRIMINAL RECORD?

Why suffer Employment/ Licensing loss? Travel/ Business opportunities? Be embarrassed? Think: Criminal Pardon. US Entry Waiver. Record Purge. File Destruction. Free Consultation 1-800-347-2540. accesslegalmjf.com

Employment Education Employment

Business Opportunities

MANAGER OF CULTURE AND HERITAGE

DIRECTOR OF LANDS AND RESOURCES

Hitacu, British Columbia Posted on: Tuesday, July 9, 2019

The Manager of Culture and Heritage is responsible for providing the overall leadership, direction and support for the planning, funding, negotiations, development, delivery, ďŹ nancial management, and administration of <XXĂĄXâ&#x20AC;ŤÝŚâ&#x20AC;ŹLĂĄâ&#x20AC;ŤÝŚâ&#x20AC;ŹDWŕŚ¤ Government

The <XXĂĄXâ&#x20AC;ŤÝŚâ&#x20AC;ŹLĂĄâ&#x20AC;ŤÝŚâ&#x20AC;ŹDWŕŚ¤ Ň&#x2022; Government â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Ucluelet First Nation is seeking a motivated and experienced individual for the position of Director of Lands and Resources to compliment a motivated management leadership team in the management of its land and resources. The individual is responsible for providing leadership, direction, support and the overall management of the planning, funding, ďŹ nancing, negotiations and delivery, human resource management, ďŹ nancial management and administration of the department. This position will report to the Director of Operations.

Please contact Ashley McCarthy for more information on the position or for a copy of the job description. Ashley can be reached at 250-726-7342, extension 205, or by email at ashley.mccarthy@ufn.ca.

Career Opportunities MANUAL MACHINISTS. Certified and experienced. Required immediately in Fort St. John. Relocation bonus, competitive wages. Large, busy shop servicing all industries. Email info@pnmi.ca. www.pnmi.ca.

Business Services Financial Services GET BACK ON TRACK!

Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com

Conveniently PLACE YOUR AD ONLINE

while on vacation

QualiďŹ cations and Experience: t 1SFGFS SFMBUFE 1PTU 4FDPOEBSZ $PVSTFT BOE PS 'PSNBM 5SBJOJOH UP JODMVEF *OEJHFOPVT -BOHVBHF 1MBOOJOH .BOBHFNFOU o 4VQFSWJTJPO 'JOBODJBM .BOBHFNFOU $POn JDU 3FTPMVUJPO $PNNVOJDBUJPOT BOE 3FQPSU 8SJUJOH &EVDBUJPO *OTUSVDUJPO BOE "ENJOJTUSBUJPO BOE Teambuilding t 5ISFF UP 'JWF o ZFBST EJSFDUMZ SFMBUFE FYQFSJFODF XJUI UXP UP UISFF ZFBST JO B NBOBHFNFOU QPTJUJPO t 1SFGFS FYQFSJFODF BOE VOEFSTUBOEJOH XPSLJOH XJUI 'JSTU /BUJPOT t 1SFGFS FYQFSJFODF BOE VOEFSTUBOEJOH PG UIF #BSLMFZ %JBMFDU PG UIF /VV DIBI OVMUI -BOHVBHF BOE <XXĂĄXâ&#x20AC;ŤÝŚâ&#x20AC;ŹLĂĄâ&#x20AC;ŤÝŚâ&#x20AC;ŹDWŕŚ¤ history, culture, and protocols. t &YQFSJFODF JO UIF EFWFMPQNFOU BOE NBOBHFNFOU PG $VMUVSF BOE Heritage programs. t &YQFSJFODF JO UIF EFWFMPQNFOU PG QSPHSBN QPMJDZ BOE QSPQPTBMT GPS funding. t &YQFSJFODF XPSLJOH XJUI SFMBUFE SFHVMBUJPOT BOE QSPGFTTJPOBM QSBDUJDFT and standards.

For a copy of the complete position description, please contact Ashley McCarthy, Administrative Coordinator, at Ashley.McCarthy@ufn.ca.

How to Apply: please submit your covering letter, resume and three

How to Apply: please submit your covering letter, resume and

SFDFOU FNQMPZNFOU SFGFSFODFT UP UIF BUUFOUJPO PG 4V[BOOF 8JMMJBNT %JSFDUPS PG 0QFSBUJPOT CZ FNBJM 4V[BOOF 8JMMJBNT!VGO DB GBY CZ NBJM 1 0 #PY 6DMVFMFU #$ 7 3 " PS JO QFSTPO 8ZB 3PBE )JUBDV #$

QualiďŹ cations and Experience: t 1SFGFS .BTUFS T %FHSFF JO -BOE 6TF 1MBOOJOH PS /BUVSBM 3FTPVSDF Development t #BDIFMPS %FHSFF JO SFMBUFE %JTDJQMJOF -BOE 6TF 1MBOOJOH /BUVSBM Resource Science) t -BOE .BOBHFNFOU $FSUJm DBUJPO BO "TTFU t 4JY UP &JHIU o ZFBST FYQFSJFODF MFBEJOH BOE NBOBHJOH -BOET BOE 3FTPVSDFT JOJUJBUJWFT QSPHSBNT BOE TFSWJDFT XJUI UXP ZFBST PS NPSF experience supervising employees and overseeing contractors t &YQFSJFODF JO *OEJHFOPVT -BOET BOE 3FTPVSDFT NBOBHFNFOU QSFGFSSFE t &YQFSJFODF XPSLJOH GPS B TFMG HPWFSOJOH USFBUZ OBUJPO QSFGFSSFE t 3FMBUFE FYQFSJFODF JO 1MBOOJOH 'JOBODJBM .BOBHFNFOU 1SPQPTBM 8SJUJOH 'VOEJOH BOE 1PMJDZ %FWFMPQNFOU t 1SPKFDU .BOBHFNFOU FYQFSJFODF t &YQFSJFODF XPSLJOH XJUI BQQMJDBCMF 3FHVMBUJPOT BOE 4UBOEBSET t &YQFSJFODF XPSLJOH XJUI GFEFSBM BOE QSPWJODJBM HPWFSONFOUT t &YQFSJFODF XJUI 8PSL4BGF #$ three recent employment references to the attention of the Director of 0QFSBUJPOT CZ FNBJM FNQMPNFOU!VGO DB GBY CZ NBJM 1 0 #PY 6DMVFMFU #$ 7 3 " PS JO QFSTPO 8ZB 3PBE )JUBDV #$

Closing Date: Friday, August 9, 2019

Thank you in advance for your application. We will be in touch with those who are shortlisted for an interview.

P.O.BOX699,UCLUELET,BC,V0R3A0 www.ufn.ca

Tofino-Ucluelet Westerly News

www.westerlynews.ca

Career Opportunities

Wednesday, July 31, 2019 A13

Wed, July 31, 2019 Tofino-Ucluelet Westerly News A13

Career Opportunities

CHILDCARE MANAGER

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OFFICER

REGULAR, FULL-TIME POSITION

Hitacu, British Columbia Posted on: Tuesday, July 9, 2019

The Childcare Manager of 4â&#x20AC;ŤŢ&#x2021;â&#x20AC;ŹD\DFŕĄ&#x2018;LLNâ&#x20AC;ŤÝŚâ&#x20AC;ŹLLV Child Care Centre is a member of the Social Services Team of the <XXĂĄXâ&#x20AC;ŤÝŚâ&#x20AC;ŹLĂĄâ&#x20AC;ŤÝŚâ&#x20AC;ŹDWŕŚ¤ Government and reports to the Manager of Social Services. The Childcare Manager provides leadership and direction in planning and evaluating daycare and afterschool/youth programs as well as management support and guidance for daycare/youth program employees. The Childcare Manager is responsible for ensuring an appropriate and eďŹ&#x20AC;ective level of internal and external communications on behalf of the program and works with other team members of the <XXĂĄXâ&#x20AC;ŤÝŚâ&#x20AC;ŹLĂĄâ&#x20AC;ŤÝŚâ&#x20AC;ŹDWŕŚ¤ Government to ensure compliance with relevant licensing and other laws and regulations. The Childcare Manager serves as a positive role model for other team members and for the children and youth of the program.

The <XXĂĄXâ&#x20AC;ŤÝŚâ&#x20AC;ŹLĂĄâ&#x20AC;ŤÝŚâ&#x20AC;ŹDWŕŚ¤ Government has a new career opportunity for the Economic Development OďŹ&#x192;cer position. The ideal candidate is responsible for managing and providing reports on the activities of the economic development oďŹ&#x192;ce; identifying and researching new business opportunities; developing business plans, budgets and ďŹ nancing strategies; negotiating new business relationships; applying for grants and funding; and providing assistance to the economic development committee and holdings board in economic development plans, policies and procedures.

Education/Training/CertiďŹ cation/Experience t #BDIFMPS T %FHSFF JO B SFMFWBOU m FME PS B DPNCJOBUJPO PG BO &$& %JQMPNB 4QFDJBM /FFET BOE *OGBOU 5PEEMFS -JDFOTF UP 1SBDUJDF XJUI ZFBST FYQFSJFODF BGUFS DPNQMFUJPO PG B %JQMPNB QSPHSBN XPSLJOH in a Childcare Centre. t $VSSFOU $IJME $BSF 'JSTU "JE $FSUJm DBUJPO t .FEJDBM $MFBSBODF BOE 6Q UP EBUF *NNVOJ[BUJPOT t $MFBS $SJNJOBM 3FDPSE $IFDL 7VMOFSBCMF 4FDUPS

t 7BMJE $MBTT #$ %SJWFS T -JDFOTF BOE PXO WFIJDMF t 7BMJE $MBTT #$ %SJWFS T -JDFOTF BO BTTFU t .JOJNVN UISFF ZFBS T SFDFOU FYQFSJFODF XPSLJOH JO B EBZDBSF TFUUJOH XJUI *OEJHFOPVT DIJMESFO ZPVUI BOE BEVMUT JO B %BZDBSF TFUUJOH PS BO FRVJWBMFOU DPNCJOBUJPO PG USBJOJOH FEVDBUJPO BOE FYQFSJFODF t &YQFSJFODF XPSLJOH XJUI *OEJHFOPVT DIJMESFO QSFGFSSFE t &YQFSJFODF JO $IJME $BSF $FOUSF -JDFOTJOH SFHVMBUJPOT BO BTTFU Personal QualiďŹ cations And Other Skills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

How to Apply: QMFBTF TVCNJU ZPVS DPWFSJOH MFUUFS SFTVNF BOE UISFF SFDFOU FNQMPZNFOU SFGFSFODFT UP UIF BUUFOUJPO PG UIF %JSFDUPS PG 0QFSBUJPOT CZ FNBJM FNQMPZNFOU!VGO DB GBY CZ NBJM 1 0 #PY 6DMVFMFU #$ 7 3 " PS JO QFSTPO 8ZB 3PBE )JUBDV #$ 'PS RVFTUJPOT DBMM "TIMFZ .D$BSUIZ "ENJOJTUSBUJWF $PPSEJOBUPS BU FYUFOTJPO

Please contact Ashley McCarthy for more information on the position or for a copy of the job description. Ashley can be reached at 250-726-7342, extension 205, or by email at ashley.mccarthy@ufn.ca. Education/Training/CertiďŹ cation t 6OJWFSTJUZ %FHSFF JO $PNNFSDF PS #VTJOFTT "ENJOJTUSBUJPO BOE PS BO Economic Development OďŹ&#x192;cer CertiďŹ cation and CANDO along with combined education and training for business development. QualiďŹ cations and Experience t 5XP ZFBST PG NBOBHFNFOU FYQFSJFODF BOE TNBMM CVTJOFTT FYQFSJFODF t &DPOPNJD EFWFMPQNFOU UIFPSJFT BOE QSBDUJDFT t -PDBM SFHJPOBM BOE UFSSJUPSJBM FDPOPNJD EFWFMPQNFOU QPUFOUJBM BOE opportunities t 'JOBODJBM NBOBHFNFOU BOBMZTJT

P.O.BOX699,UCLUELET,BC,V0R3A0 www.ufn.ca

FIND EVERYTHING YOU NEED IN THE CLASSIFIEDS

Career Opportunities

YOUR NEW CAREER

WITH BLACK PRESS STARTS HERE Black Press Media is the leading North American local news champion with operations across British Columbia, Alberta, Yukon, Washington State, California, Alaska and Hawaii. Over 2,000 talented employees work with us delivering unique community news and information across a full suite of digital and traditional media channels. We value diverse viewpoints, new ways of thinking and a collaborative approach to delivering results.

DRIVER (LADYSMITH)

Black Press, Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest privately held media company, has an immediate opportunity for a Permanent part-time Driver (25-30 hours) at their Ladysmith location. Requirements are Class 3 with Air License required, clean driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s abstract, forklift Certificate an asset, experience with a pallet jack an asset. Must be able to lift minimum of 25 lbs. Must be reliable, pay attention to detail, ability to work alone and have excellent communication skills. Benefits, profit sharing and advancement opportunities.

SOCIAL MEDIA SQUAD (NORTH ISLAND, VICTORIA)

A position for the Social Media Squad in North Vancouver Island is available within Black Press Media, Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest private, independent newspaper company, with more than 150 community, daily and urban newspapers and websites in B.C., Alberta and the U.S. The job is permanent and part-time, working with Black Press Media in that region and reporting to the B.C. Digital Editor. A vehicle, smartphone, and valid B.C. driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license are required

MULTI-MEDIA JOURNALIST (PORT HARDY, GOLDSTREAM, PARKSVILLE)

The right candidate will have outstanding and diverse writing abilities, specifically suited for both online and print with the ability to work well under deadline pressure. This position will be a key contributor to our websites and social media engagement. Advanced video and photography skills will be key attributes, along with an extensive knowledge of social media best practices and a strong understanding of how to tailor online content accordingly. You will have a diploma/degree in journalism, including training in broadcast media and be comfortable working in a variety of environments.

MULTI-MEDIA SALES CONSULTANT (COURTENAY, SAANICH)

Black Press Media has an exciting opportunity for a Community Multi-Media Sales Consultant that will be focused on providing digital and print solutions for our local clients. This individual will be a high energy, enthusiastic go-getter to take our leading print and digital advertising solutions to market. You will put your multitasking skills to good use as you balance dayto-day advertising requirements for existing customers with growing business through discipline and dedication to acquiring new customers.

APPLY today WITH YOUR RESUME AND COVER LETTER TO CAREERS@BLACKPRESS.CA , BE SURE TO REFERENCE THE JOB AND LOCATION YOUâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;RE APPLYING FOR. PLEASE NOTE ONLY SHORTLISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED.

t &DPOPNJD EFWFMPQNFOU BOE CVTJOFTT QSPNPUJPO t "O VOEFSTUBOEJOH PG SFMFWBOU NVOJDJQBM MFHJTMBUJPO QPMJDJFT BOE procedures t "CJMJUZ UP EFWFMPQ BOE BOBMZ[F CVTJOFTT QMBOT t "CJMJUZ UP JEFOUJGZ BOE QSPNPUF FDPOPNJD EFWFMPQNFOU QSPKFDUT BOE initiatives t &Ăľ FDUJWF WFSCBM QSFTFOUBUJPO BOE MJTUFOJOH DPNNVOJDBUJPO TLJMMT t &Ăľ FDUJWF OFHPUJBUJPO BOE NFEJBUJPO TLJMMT t &Ăľ FDUJWF XSJUUFO BOE DPNNVOJDBUJPO TLJMMT t 'MFYJCMF GBDJMJUBUJWF DSJUJDBM BOE TUSBUFHJD UIJOLJOH How to Apply: please submit your covering letter, resume and three recent employment references to the attention of the Director of Operations, CZ FNBJM FNQMPZNFOU!VGO DB GBY CZ NBJM 1 0 #PY 6DMVFMFU #$ 7 3 " PS JO QFSTPO 8ZB 3PBE )JUBDV #$ 'PS questions, call Ashley McCarthy, Administrative Coordinator, at 250-7267342, extension 205.

Closing Date: Friday, August 9, 2019 Thank you in advance for your application. We will be in touch with those who are shortlisted for an interview.

Career Opportunities

P.O.BOX699,UCLUELET,BC,V0R3A0 www.ufn.ca

PLEASE RECYCLE THIS NEWSPAPER.

For more information on these vacancies and other regions throughout BC visit: www.blackpress.ca/careers

Medical Health

Estate Sales

GET UP TO $50,000 from the Government of Canada. Do you or someone you know Have any of these Conditions? ADHD, Anxiety, Arthritis, Asthma, Cancer, COPD, Depression, Diabetes, Difficulty Walking, Fibromyalgia, Irritable Bowels, Overweight, Trouble Dressing...and Hundreds more. ALL ages & Medical Conditions Qualify. Have a child under 18 instantly receive more money. CALL BRITISH COLUMBIA BENEFITS 1-(800)-211-3550 OR Send a Text Message with Your Name and Mailing Address to (604) 739-5600 For Your FREE benefits package.

RANCH FOR SALE $2,700,000 CAD. 1262 acres - bordered by three rivers and by government land. Wonderful seclusion 30 minutes from McBride, British Columbia. Wild game abounds. Stunning mountain views. Excellent access, electricity, cell phone. 3 homes. Large fields, good barns. Owners retired. Ph. 1-250-569-7747

Counselling IF YOU want to drink, thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s your business. If you want to stop, we can help. Alcoholics Anonymous, Ucluelet/Tofino 1-800-883-3968

Classifieds â&#x20AC;&#x201C; for all your real estate needs!

A14 Wednesday, July 31, 2019

A14 Tofino-Ucluelet Westerly News Wed, July 31, 2019

Career Opportunities

MANAGER OF SOCIAL SERVICES Hitacu, British Columbia Posted on: Tuesday, July 9, 2019 The Manager of Social Services is responsible for providing the overall leadership, direction and support for the planning, funding, negotiations, development, delivery, ďŹ nancial management, and administration of the <XXĂĄXâ&#x20AC;ŤÝŚâ&#x20AC;ŹLĂĄâ&#x20AC;ŤÝŚâ&#x20AC;ŹDWŕŚ¤ Ň&#x2022; Government Social Services Department that includes health, youth, social development, education, adult education, and preschool / daycare programs. Please contact Ashley McCarthy for more information on the position or for a copy of the job description. Ashley can be reached at 250-726-7342, extension 205, or by email at ashley.mccarthy@ufn.ca. QualiďŹ cations and Experience: t 1SFGFS .BTUFS T %FHSFF JO B SFMBUFE %JTDJQMJOF 4PDJBM 8PSL &EVDBUJPO Business Administration t .JOJNVN 'PVS :FBS #BDIFMPS %FHSFF JO SFMBUFE %JTDJQMJOF t &JHIU UP 5FO o ZFBST EJSFDUMZ SFMBUFE FYQFSJFODF XJUI UXP UP UISFF ZFBST JO B NBOBHFNFOU QPTJUJPO XJUI UXP PS NPSF 1SPHSBNT PG responsibility t 1SFGFS SFMBUFE 1PTU 4FDPOEBSZ $PVSTFT BOE PS 'PSNBM 5SBJOJOH UP JODMVEF 1MBOOJOH .BOBHFNFOU o 4VQFSWJTJPO 'JOBODJBM .BOBHFNFOU $POn JDU 3FTPMVUJPO $PNNVOJDBUJPOT BOE 3FQPSU 8SJUJOH 4PDJBM %FWFMPQNFOU &EVDBUJPO *OTUSVDUJPO BOE "ENJOJTUSBUJPO BOE Teambuilding t 1SFGFS FYQFSJFODF XPSLJOH XJUI 'JSTU /BUJPOT t &YQFSJFODF JO UIF EFWFMPQNFOU BOE NBOBHFNFOU PG DPNNVOJUZ services programs t &YQFSJFODF JO UIF EFWFMPQNFOU PG QSPHSBN QPMJDZ BOE QSPQPTBMT GPS funding t &YQFSJFODF XPSLJOH XJUI SFMBUFE SFHVMBUJPOT BOE QSPGFTTJPOBM QSBDUJDFT and standards

How to Apply: please submit your covering letter, resume and three recent employment references to the attention of the Director of 0QFSBUJPOT CZ FNBJM FNQMPZNFOU!VGO DB GBY CZ NBJM 1 0 #PY 6DMVFMFU #$ 7 3 " PS JO QFSTPO 8ZB 3PBE )JUBDV #$

Closing Date: Friday, August 9, 2019

Tofino-Ucluelet Westerly News

Legal Notices

Notice of Disposition of Land Pursuant to Sections 285 and 286 of the Local Government Act, Notice is hereby given that the Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District (ACRD) intends to renew a Lease Agreement with Boulton Spice at 164 Airport Rd. at the Long Beach Airport, 190 Airport Road, Tofino, BC, located on land as described on Schedule B of the lease, commencing August 1, 2019 for a three year term. The purpose of the lease is to operate a spice blending operation including storage. No retail sales will occur on the premises. The Lessee shall pay to the ACRD rent at a rate of $13,848.00 per year plus GST and CPI increases. For further information please visit the ACRD website at www.acrd.bc.ca.

Legal Notices

www.westerlynews.ca More than 1.5 million Canadian families are in need of affordable housing. Your contributions provides Habitat with the resources it needs to help families.

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Not Trash,

Donate Today!

www.habitat.ca

Legal Notices

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

Recycleable!

LAND ACT:

Notice of Intention to Apply for a Disposition of Crown Land Take notice that Toquaht First Nation has applied to the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations (MFLNRO), West Coast Region for a Licence of Occupation â&#x20AC;&#x201C; for the construction installation of two water supply lines and a sanitary forcemain in the existing gravel road to supply Secret Beach Campground situated on Provincial Crown land located adjacent to Toquaht Bay, Barkley Sound. The Lands File Number that has been established for this application is: File#1414621. Written comments concerning this application should be directed to the Land OďŹ&#x192;cer, Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations at 4885 Cherry Creek Road, Port Alberni, BC, V9Y 8E9, or email to: jesse.hopps@gov.bc.ca.

t Batteries t CFMM QIPOFT t ElectrPOJDT t HPVTFIPME )BzerEPVT Waste t MFEJcaUJPO Return them to the appropriate collection site by visiting bcrecycles.ca

Comments will be received by MFLNRO until August 14, 2019. MFLNRO may not be able to consider comments received after this date. Please visit our website: http://arfd.gov.bc.ca/Applicationposting/index.jsp. for more information. Be advised that any response to this advertisement will be considered part of the public record. For information, contact the Freedom of Information Advisor at the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s oďŹ&#x192;ce in Nanaimo.

Thank you in advance for your application. We will be in touch with those who are shortlisted for an interview.

ANNOUNCE YOUR NEW ARRIVAL!

P.O.BOX699,UCLUELET,BC,V0R3A0 www.ufn.ca

Looking To Reach A Larger Audience?

Per publication

2 column (2.50 inches) x 3 inch ad

DÄ&#x201A;Ä? Ć&#x152;Ä&#x17E;Ä&#x17E;ĹŹ

Includes photo Any Black Press publication.

dĹ˝Ć&#x2039;ĆľÄ&#x201A;Ĺ&#x161;Ć&#x161; Ä&#x201A;Ç&#x2021;

DÄ&#x201A;Ä?Ĺ˝Ä&#x201A;Ĺ&#x161; sĹ?ĹŻĹŻÄ&#x201A;Ĺ?Ä&#x17E;

ENTER FOR A CHANCE TO WIN A $100 GIFT CERTIFICATE TO A LOCAL BUSINESS WITH EVERY AD PLACEMENT

For more information contact:

1.866.865.4460

3ODFH DQ DG LQ WKH FODVVLĆ&#x17E;HGV

CONNECTING JOB SEEKERS AND EMPLOYERS www.localwork.ca

Tofino-Ucluelet Westerly News

www.westerlynews.ca

Wednesday, July 31, 2019 A15

C O M M U N I T Y

events

CALENDAR events

SEA WOLF WALK, Wednesday, Aug. 1. Meet at 10am at the Whale Parking lot on Coast Guard Road in Ucluelet. Take a walk on the wild side! Investigate the lives of coastal sea wolves, find out what makes them so extraordinary and what you can do to help protect them. Free nature walk. COASTAL CREATURES, Thursday, Aug. 1. 11am12:30pm at the Kwisitis Visitor Centre. Join Parks Naturalist and search for signs of the exciting animals that call the rainforest, ocean, and beaches their home. Towering whale spouts, crawling banana slugs, what will we find today? MEET MARK HOBSON, Saturday, Aug. 3. Noon to 4pm at the Mark Hobson Gallery. Mark will be in the gallery painting at his easel this B.C. Day Weekend. Come in to see him in action and get insight into how he creates his vivid and detailed artworks. TOFINO EDIBLE GARDEN TOUR, Sunday, Aug. 4. Meet at 12:45pm at the Tofino Botanical Gardens. Carpool from Ukee leaving from the Wya Community Garden at 12:15pm. Find inspiration for local growing on our annual tours. Explore the innovative, beautiful & delicious gardens of your neighbouring west coast backyard growers. $10.

LANTERN-MAKING WORKSHOPS, Tuesday, Aug. 6. 12:30-5pm at the Tofino Botanical Gardens. $10-15, supplies provided & pre-constructed lanterns available.

FEATURED EVENT OF THE WEEK

Ask me how.

ongoing WEST COAST AA GROUP, Mondays and Thursdays, 8 p.m. 1663 Peninsula Road, Ucluelet.

August 4

SALMON FOREST SALMON PEOPLE, Tuesdays at 8pm at the Clayoquot Theatre. UCLUELET ALANON GROUP, Wednesdays, 7:30pm. 1663 Peninsula Rd. KARAOKE AT THE LEGION, Wednesdays, 10pm to 1am Tofino Legion. BADMINTON, Sundays, 7-9pm. USS Gym. $2 drop-in. DARTS, Fridays, 7pm. Tofino Legion. DARTS, Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. at the ANAF in Ucluelet. $3. FOOD BANK DISTRIBUTION DAY, Tuesdays, 1-3pm at the Seaplane Base. TOFINO PUBLIC MARKET, Saturdays, 10am-2pm in the Tofino Village Green. UCLUELET PUBLIC MARKET, Sundays, 10am-2 pm on the Village Green.

Use the power of our online and print audience to grow your business.

HISTORIC WALK THROUGH TOFINO Stop by the Clayoquot Heritage Museum on Sunday, Aug. 4 for an enriching educational tour of Tofino from 10-11 a.m. Tour starts at the Whaler’s on the Point Guest House (91 West Street). Step back in time and learn about the local history of Tofino. Suggested donation of $5-$10.

service

Call 250.726.7029 or email

nora.omalley@westerlynews.ca

service

ST. COLUMBA CHURCH Sundays, 10:30am.

GRACE BIBLE CHURCH, Sundays at 10:30am at UCC.

TOFINO BIBLE FELLOWSHIP Sundays, 10:30am. Tofino Legion.

CHRIST COMMUNITY AND SUNDAY SCHOOL, Sundays, 10:30 am. 1419 Peninsula Rd, Ucluelet.

ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI CATHOLIC CHURCH Saturday, 5pm.

HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH, Sunday Mass 10 am. Weekday Mass: Wed 9:30 am and Fri 7 pm. Ucluelet.

To submit your activities, e-mail: office@westerlynews.ca, fax: 250-726-4248 or drop by: #102-1801 Bay St, Ucluelet. We accept your Arts & Entertainment, Service Group, Non-Profit Organization, Church, Library, Fundraiser, Open to the Public Notices on a first come, first served basis.

TOFINO

Every Ad You Place Runs in Print and Online Call

250.726.7029

or email nora.omalley@ westerlynews.ca

S R U O H ER RE SUMM FOOD STO AILY 8:30AM - 9PM, D

R GAS BA D , AILY

6:30AM - 11PM

OTHING L C E IF L O IN F TO - 7PM, DAILY 10AM

westerlynews.ca

RE STORE HARDWA 0PM, MON. TO FRI. 8:30AM - 5:3 8:30AM - 5PM, SAT. & SUN.

A16 Wednesday, July 31, 2019

Tofino-Ucluelet Westerly News

www.westerlynews.ca

Search for wanted Port Alberni men stretched into seventh day Monday KATYA SLEPIAN katya.slepian@bpdigital.ca

www.tofino.ca/water

THANK YOU FOR RECYCLING THIS NEWSPAPER.

As police in northern Manitoba search through dense forest, thick bush and vast terrain in their hunt for two young men wanted in three homicides, theories are mounting online of where Kam McLeod and Bryer Schmegelsky could be – including a possibility shared by investigators that they may be long gone. If they are still in the area, going on five days since the last confirmed sighting in Gillam, Man., the two fugitives are up against some of the most difficult conditions Canada’s wilderness has to offer during the summer months. McLeod and Schmegelsky left Port Alberni by truck on July 13, according to family. They are wanted as suspects in the double homicide of Chynna Deese and Lucas Fowler, who were found shot to death on July 15 on the Alaska Highway. They are also charged with second-degree murder in the killing of Leonard Dyck, who was found July 19 on Highway 37, near Dease Lake – 500 kilometres from where Deese and

MANITOBA RCMP/TWITTER PHOTO

RCMP search the area near Gillam, Manitoba, in this photo posted to their Twitter page on Friday, July 26, 2019. The teens are charged with second-degree murder in the death of one man and are suspects in the fatal shootings of a young couple. Fowler were killed. Based on sightings confirmed by RCMP, McLeod and Schmegelsky travelled more than 3,000 kilometres between July 19 and July 22, when the Rav-4 they were driving was found torched in the remote northern Manitoba town. Police said Thursday that there had been no reports of stolen vehicles in the area or new confirmed sightings, leading investigators to believe the suspected killers are still in the region. In recent days, weather has turned wet and rainy around Gillam, according to Envi-

ronment Canada, with storm-like conditions forecast through the weekend. While Manitoba’s remote north offers plenty of lakes with an abundance of freshwater fish, as well as berries, Gillam deputy mayor John McDonald said earlier this week that the region is also known for its thick bush, swamps and pesky insects. It’s also easy to get lost. “If they are wandering around in the bush, they couldn’t have picked a worse time because the sandflies came out three days ago and they’re just voracious,” he said

Wednesday. “I’m quite sure they’ll be more than happy to have someone find them.” Then there’s the wildlife: wolves, black bears and the odd polar bear that wanders down from the Hudson Bay – one of which was spotted by investigators while searching for McLeod and Schmegelsky on Saturday, about 200 kilometres north of Gillam. “Just some of the wildlife that can be found in northern Manitoba,” RCMP said in a tweet. As RCMP search on the ground, the Canadian Armed Forces has stepped in to assist with aerial searches. The difficult terrain has proved challenging for police, Cpl. Julie Courchaine explained in briefings through the week. In an written update on Saturday evening, Manitoba RCMP said that no further information has been found through door-todoor canvassing in the town nor Fox Lake Cree Nation, but that the search remains ongoing. Check www.WesterlyNews.ca for updates on this rapidly evolving story.