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Texada Island residents are concerned after an arrow was found stuck in a tree on a Texada Island farm. The presence of arrows on private property hits a sensitive spot, given that hunting is prohibited within 100 metres of dwellings, said residents Debbie Shapter and John Wood. The arrow was found by Shapter, less than 10 metres from Blacktail Farm, Peak to Go which includes her Shelter Point Road home andGet art the studio. iPhone app now “The laws are being broken and it makes it available dangerous,” said Shapter. “My in the grandson and I walk down there and we could have easily been hurt.” App Store or iTunes Shapter said she noticed the arrow on Thursday, January 21, several days after the end of Texada’s extended bowhunting season. Although Shapter said she doesn’t know exactly when the arrow was shot, its presence so near to her home underscores what she referred to as a fundamental disrespect many bowhunters have for the rules. “Hunting here is like a frenzy,” said Shapter. “Regulations aren’t being enforced, which is creating a very dangerous environment for residents.” In Van Anda, Wood said he has also found arrows on his property and blames visiting hunters for not following the rules. “Locals would know better,” said Wood. “Hunters are responsible for knowing where and where not to hunt.” On Texada, no-shooting zones prohibit rifle hunting in several areas, including Van Anda, Blubber Bay, Gillies Bay and Shelter Point Road. In addition to refraining from hunting on private property without permission, rules stipulate bowhunting is only allowed in no-shooting zones if hunters refrain from hunting within 200 metres of road allowance, or within 100 metres of a dwelling. A seven-year Texada resident, Shapter said bowhunting has become more and more problematic each year, with difficulties becoming especially pronounced during Texada’s extended bowhunting season December 16 to January 15. “[The extended bowhunting season] attracts a lot of people to the hotel and »2 $479,000 SOUTHWEST RANCHER

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the hunting store,” she said, “but we definitely don’t celebrate it.” This year Shapter said a particular sore point was the annual Broken Arrow bowhunting contest, in which hunters from around the province vie to bag the biggest Texada Island deer. Broken Arrow organizer Sam Sansalone said he is angry that someone on Texada would insinuate someone from his group was hunting illegally. “My job is to have a business and promote hunting and fishing ethics,” said Sansalone. “Most of the people that hunt in our group have been hunting in Powell River for most of their lives and are not weekend warriors.” Sansalone said he is sympathetic to Shapter’s concerns, but advised her to collect evidence in the future. “They should have gotten a licence plate and reported them,” he said. “If I was a resident and saw something illegal, I would collect proof.” Over the years, Shapter said she has had bowhunters shoot deer on her driveway and even knock on the door of her home and ask to shoot an animal on her lawn. She said it has been difficult to collect licence-plate numbers because, for the most part, hunters arrive in the dark during the morning or evening hours. Although the incident on Shapter’s property was attended and investigated by Powell River RCMP, sergeant Kevin Day said without evidence tying the arrow directly to a specific hunter, it is

impossible to press charges. “Unfortunately, there was not enough evidence to tie the arrow to one person in particular,” said Day. “Unless [the resident] saw them shooting on their property, it is a tough one to prove.” Shapter said she is frustrated by the lack of response by RCMP and conservation officers, who she said told her it was her duty to gather evidence in addition to hanging “no hunting” signs on her property, where she sells eggs, farm produce and handmade soap. “I am trying to develop a

own “no hunting” signage. Anaka said hunting is very popular on Texada due to an abundance of deer and the lengthy hunting season. Despite concerns from residents, he said his office receives very few hunting complaints from the island. “The conservation officer service receives five to 10 hunting-related complaints on Texada each year,” said Anaka. “A notable few hunters don’t heed the regulations and BC Conservation Officer Service deals with these individuals on a complaint-by-complaint basis.”

Hunting here is like a frenzy. Regulations aren’t being enforced, which is creating a very dangerous environment for residents. DEBBIE SHAPTER

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business with a nice little feel to it and a sign saying ‘no hunting, danger’ would ruin it,” she said. “I don’t have to hang a sign warning people not to break into my building.” For Texada’s Electoral Area D director Sandy McCormick, signage is just common sense, especially as more and more hunters seem to be flocking to the island each year. “Signs protect and promote public safety,” said McCormick. “At least they have no excuse for not following the rules if there’s a sign.” According to Powell River conservation officer Andrew Anaka, although a large sign in Blubber Bay makes hunting regulations clear to all those arriving from the ferry, residents with additional concerns should post their

Anaka said hunting is a regulated activity enjoyed by nearly 100,000 people in British Columbia and hunting with a firearm or bow is not inherently dangerous when practical rules and regulations are followed. Those wishing to report violations to conservation officers can call 1.877.952.7277. Although Shapter said she has removed the offending arrow from her tree at Blacktail Farm, the uncertainty of what will happen when bowhunting season reopens next year weighs heavily on her mind. “I am not against hunting, but it’s not, and should not be, a free for all,” said Shapter. “If hunters were hunting in residential areas in Powell River, something would be said.”

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Powell River RCMP attended a local residence on Saturday, January 30, at approximately 3 am to find an unresponsive man inside, due to a possible drug overdose. The man, 22-year-old Ryder Hayes, was transported to Powell River General Hospital by ambulance and was pronounced dead at the hospital. The investigation has now been taken over by BC Coroners Service. “There have been some cases in the community confirmed where there has been fentanyl use, so our suspicions are that it could

be fentanyl mixed with heroin, but we don’t know and we haven’t been able to confirm that yet, and any cause of death will be determined by the BC Coroners Service,” said RCMP sergeant Kevin Day. The public should be aware of the dangers of illicit drugs, in particular when contents are unknown and potentially fatal, said Day. “It’s extremely sad and tragic, and this type of thing can hit a community really hard,” said Day. “We want to make sure the message is sent out there that people really need to take care.”

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Sale of city-owned facility finalized after subdivision delay JASON SCHREURS publisher@prpeak.com

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and construction plans will be finalized over the next month, said Noreault. Although the five-month delay was concerning at times, library staff members have been busy preparing for their eventual move to the new site. “We always like to see things go faster because we are eager to get into the new

The process ended up taking a lot longer than we initially anticipated. It became a complicated transaction due to things like the subdivision, but now we’re happy to move forward and get this building going. TOR BIRTIG

CITY OF POWELL RIVER DIRECTOR OF INFRASTRUCTURE

Formosa and Francis Sauve, states that Futurevest will undertake the design and build of the new library under the direction of Formosa, cousin to mayor Dave Formosa. Now that the sale is official, Futurevest has begun seismic testing to get the building up to requirements

library,” said Noreault, “but we’ve also been busy getting our specifications for furnishing, and getting local craftspeople to put in bids, so we have been making progress. We’re really happy we’re now at the point to start seeing it take shape.” According to a referenACREAGE

dum passed in November 2014, the city can borrow up to $3.5 million for the $4.9-million project, with the remaining $1.4 million to come from fundraising. The library’s board of trustees is also excited about the next steps and is concentrating on raising money for the new location, according to vice chair Charlotte Gill. “I feel incredibly happy that the sale has gone through, and I think the rest of the board is also thrilled,” said Gill. “We’ve been waiting for this ever since the referendum, and now our job is to get the capital campaign going to raise the $1.4 million so we can open the doors as quickly as possible.” According to Noreault, the delay in the official sale should not set back the new library’s opening date, which will become firmer once construction plans are finalized. Noreault said he understands there can be delays in large building projects, but he is confident Futurevest will have the new library completed in time.

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“We’ll see how well the construction goes, but we’re in good shape,” said Noreault, “and I’m confident we can meet those timelines.” Birtig said Futurevest and its subcontractors are very experienced. Contract deadlines and penalties will also keep the project on schedule, he said. It is anticipated the build will take seven to eight months, not including time to move books over from the old library location. “At this point we’re not overly concerned with that schedule being unachievable,” said Birtig. “As the project rolls along, we think we’ve planned well enough that we won’t have delays, but you never know with renovations; there could be things that crop up.” Noreault said library staff and trustees are focused on getting into the new building as soon as possible. “Everyone is really positive about the end result,” he said. “It’s motivating to think we’ll have a larger facility to deliver so much better service in.”

Setting it straight In last issue’s “Regional board briefs” we reported that regional services in the Powell River Regional District’s draft budget were $440,000, when in fact they total approximately $2.24 million, of which approximately $1.09 million is City of Powell River’s portion. The $440,000 figure is actually the city’s portion for general administration. Also, in “Passenger ferry slated for Gibsons,” we reported that Holland Canada Line ran a YVR Clipper ferry between Victoria and Seattle, when in fact those vessels are called Victoria Clipper ferries and they are run by a different company called Clipper Vacations.

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a complicated transaction due to things like the subdivision,” said Birtig, “but now we’re happy to move forward and get this building going.” The signed agreement between the city and Futurevest, a corporation owned by Powell River residents Michele Sauve, Réal Sigouin and Kevin Sigouin, as well as two former residents, Fred

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PROJECT GREEN LIGHT: Now that City of Powell River officially owns the site of the new Powell River Public Library, board of trustees vice chair Charlotte Gill and chief librarian Terry Noreault are looking forward to construction starting on the facility.

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After five months of waiting for an official sale to go through on the new site of Powell River Public Library, library staff and City of Powell River officials said they are relieved to bring the project to the next stage of construction. The library’s board of trustees announced on Wednesday, January 27, the city had officially purchased the building at Crossroads Village on Alberni Street from Futurevest Investment Corporation. The pending sale was first announced on August 31, 2015. According to chief librarian Terry Noreault, construction will begin as soon as possible, with a target opening date of mid-August to October of this year. “We’re really excited that we’ve moved the project to the next stage and can start building,” said Noreault. Part of the delay in advancing the project was the time it took to have the building subdivided for the city’s purchase of the section of the building closest to Alberni Street, according to Tor Birtig, director of infrastructure. Lifting the conditions of the sale, securing long-term leases for the upstairs tenants and agreeing on the details of the contract and construction materials with Futurevest were also part of the delay, he said. “The process ended up taking a lot longer than we initially anticipated. It became

Due to heavy workload for BC Hydro during a stormy season, Christmas lig hts along Mar ine Avenue are being taken down this week. A BC Hydro spokesperson said the job has been pushed back from early January, when the seasonal decorations are usually removed from poles along Marine. Ted Olynyk, manager of community relations for Sunshine Coast and Vancouver Island, confirmed the lights were to be taken down the week of February 1. “It’s been on the job board for the guys to get to, but the storm events pushed everything back,” said Olynyk. “It’s a question of hydro poles that desperately need to be put in place, or taking Christmas lights down.” Olynyk estimated the cost to keep the LED lights up for the extra month would only be in the range of $20, an amount covered by hydro, in addition to the work hours putting lights up and taking them down.

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City of Powell River staff will be taking another look at its pay parking policy within the city, particularly at the North Harbour. The issue came up at the Thursday, January 28, finance committee meeting when councillor Jim Palm advocated for an examination of the city bylaw. “I don’t want to waste our time worrying about a 30 per cent increase. What I want to do is roll back the parking fee and give free parking to anybody who has annual moorage in our harbour, so we’re the same as everywhere else,” said Palm. “It’s just a simple case of fairness.” City council adopted Parking Lot Amendment Bylaw 2404, 2015 at its regular meeting on Thursday, June 4, 2015. The amended bylaw increased annual parking permit fees from $75 to $100 at Powell River Airport, Mowat Bay and the north and south harbours. Mac Fraser, chief administrative officer for the city, cautioned it was “quite a leap” to justify giving free annual parking simply because parking fees had been increased. He added there are far more boat spaces in the north harbour marina than there are parking spaces in the marina’s lot. Fraser told the committee there had been “a flaw in the logic” for the increase from $75 to $100. The increase was based on a presentation in April 2015 from former chief financial officer Shehzad Somji, who justified the increase based on what he saw private marinas charging for annual parking. Palm said the rationale in the past was that if the private sector was doing it, then it was fine for the city. “Since then, having done

FREE PARKING: Powell River boater Pat Duncan discovered that at private and public marinas in Powell River and the surrounding area, boaters are given free parking passes with their moorage, though North Harbour customers are charged $100 per year. CHRIS BOLSTER PHOTO

our homework and talking to several people, that is not the case,” said Palm. Resident Pat Duncan, who recently moved to Powell River, contacted council after he discovered public and private marinas provide at least one free parking pass with prepaid annual moorage fees. “When I started looking at this issue, I was not looking for free parking,” said Duncan, but, he added, there is “a possibility free parking with annual moorage may give boaters more incentive to pay annually.” Duncan followed up with one of the owners of Powell Lake Marina and Beach Gardens Marina and Resort to find out what their policies were for annual parking passes for moorage holders. He discovered they both provide free parking passes with the purchase of annual moorage. Gord Jones, past-president of the now defunct North Harbour Boaters Association, agrees with Duncan’s sentiment and has told council there are also historical reasons for council to pay attention to Duncan’s complaint. “The annual parking fee for the North Harbour has, since its inception, been an irritant and viewed as grossly unfair to moorage contract holders,” stated Jones in his January 27 letter to councillors Rob Southcott

and Russell Brewer. “It became more so after the harbour was rebuilt in 2010.” Jones explained the cost of rebuilding the harbour parking lot and boat-launch ramp was borne by the harbour-reconfiguration project and paid for by moorage fees. By charging boaters with annual moorage to also pay for parking, he suggests the city is double dipping. Jones added income from the sale of parking passes from the meters in the lot goes into the city’s general revenue and not to the harbour specifically. He also pointed out the lease payments to the province for use of the foreshore parking lot were also paid for through moorage fees and a significant portion of the leased area is occupied by the boat-launch ramp and parking reserved for BC Ferries patrons, which he suspects does not contribute to the lease payments either. “I don’t think it’s unreasonable for those of us who pay moorage to feel ill-used when charged a further $100 on a lot we paid to build, on which we pay rent and which others use at no cost,” said Jones. Fraser told the committee city staff would take another look at the bylaw and propose some options at a future committee meeting.

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A plan to expand geotechnical hazard areas south of town due to danger of landslides has residents of the electoral areas concerned. About 20 residents from Electoral Area B gathered at a public consultation meeting on Monday, January 25, at Powell River Recreation Complex. Powell River Regional District (PRRD) staff organized two meetings, one for Area B and another the following night, at Kelly Creek Community School, for Area C. PRRD released its most recent landslide and flood hazards study for Electoral Area B and Electoral Area C in September 2015. That report came after an increased number of landslides north and south of town during December 2014’s heavy rain, a deluge that soaked the coast with more than 200 millimetres in a few short days. Laura Roddan, PRRD manager of planning, told those at the meeting hazard areas south of town had previously been identified in a 2003 study. “But for the south of town landslides, those happened outside of the development permit areas that had been identified,” said Roddan. Regional district staff were most concerned about areas that were developed or anticipated to be developed, said Roddan. Roddan told the meeting the regional district wanted to share the report’s findings and outline what changes

could be made to the electoral areas’ official community plans. “The official community plans have development permit areas, but now they are not complete,” she said. Under the Local Government Act, the regional district has a responsibility to share any information it has about geotechnical hazards with the public. One way to do so is to include development permit areas (DPA) in official community plans (OCP). These DPAs require property owners to consult with and apply to PRRD if they want to build new structures on their property. DPAs are designed to protect fish habitat in areas adjacent to streams, lakes and ponds. In areas with landslide risk, they aim to protect property. Before any new construction can happen on hazard area land, regional district planners are required to sign off on it. Roddan said because the regional district had new information about hazard areas, it was necessary to update the DPAs within the OCPs. Electoral areas B and C have had OCPs since 2013, but the geotechnical hazards study used for their creation had been conducted in 2003. “They’re not current,” she said. “We have new information that’s saying there are far more areas that are now vulnerable or have the potential for hazard. That’s important information for land use and planning.” Best practice is to revisit community plans every five to 10 years, she said. A resident at the meeting asked Roddan what had changed and why the areas identified are much larger in this new study. Roddan told him provincial guidelines have seen development since the last study was conducted. She added there is a growing awareness of the effect climate change in BC is hav-

ing on the coastline and lower lying areas. The legal process to update the community plans will include public hearings for more residents to voice their concerns. The 2015 report expands the landslide hazard areas from one small section of coastline to now include the entire seashore from the City of Powell River boundary to Saltery Bay. Flood hazards areas, created through historical data and computer modelling, have been increased to encompass the lower lying areas in Myrtle and Deighton creeks inside Electoral Area B and several other streams in Electoral Area C. A Stager Road resident brought up the issue of property insurance and how these new expanded areas would effect her ability to purchase coverage. Electoral Area B alternate director Allan Rebane said he would look for answers to her question. After meeting with her it was determined her policy would not cover landslides or floods, so the expanded DPAs would not have any impact. Several residents commented on the issue of stormwater drainage in the area. Forest harvest in the city’s airport reserve lands and unmaintained culverts were blamed for contributing to the increase in slides. Rebane reported at the regional board meeting on Thursday, January 28, that progress has been made with Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure, which is responsible for all drainage ditching in the regional district. Electoral Area C director Colin Palmer said before any legislative work is done to amend the OCP bylaw, it’s important to bring all the stakeholders together to discuss taking measures to improve water runoff.

COUNCIL BRIEFS Youth council sought City of Powell River has extended its deadline to Friday, February 12, for youth interested in being considered for a place on its youth council. Youth council is open to anyone aged 13 to 23 and will meet with city councillors monthly. A mandate for the young councillors is to create a plan for identifying issues important to youth in the area, poll opinions, gather different perspectives and report them to council with an aim of improving life

for youth in Powell River. Volunteers will learn about formal meeting processes, decision-making and how a municipal government operates. The application can be found at powellriver. ca/content/youth-councilquestionnaire.

Kemano hearing notice A public hearing, part of the city’s rezoning application process, is planned for 6 pm, Thursday, February 4, at city hall, to hear feedback on a rezoning application

for new residential lots near Kemano Street, Bowness Avenue and Lasqueti Way. The rezoning will take the vacant land from compact residential (RM1) and single family residential (R1) zoning to solely an RM1 zoning.

Campaign attracts attention At regular council meeting on Thursday, January 21, councillor Maggie Hathaway announced BC Economic Development Association has singled out the city’s resident-attraction program

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Council appoints library trustees City of Powell River council appointed trustees to fill two of the city’s vacant positions on the Powell River Public Library board. Rod Wiebe has been appointed for a one-year term, ending December 31, 2016. M i c h e l l e Ho d g k i n s o n Kristof has been appointed for a two-year term, ending December 31, 2017.

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1. FRIDAY, JANUARY 29 Georgia Crescent, 4400 block RCMP received a report of a theft sometime during the night from a blue Chevrolet Silverado parked in the driveway of a residence. The culprit(s) stole loose change and used the garage door opener to open the garage door. It is unknown whether the garage was entered.

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2. FRIDAY, JANUARY 29 Glacier Street, 7000 block RCMP received a report of a theft from two different vehicles, which occurred sometime overnight. An unlocked Toyota RAV4 parked in the driveway of a residence was entered; thieves stole approximately three pairs of Oakley sunglasses. Another unlocked vehicle was entered at another residence; loose change and a light brown wallet was stolen. 3. SATURDAY, JANUARY 30 Gunther Road RCMP received a report of a theft from 1. AUGUSTduring 20 the night. A witness mailboxes 7300 blockseeing Duncan Street reported a blonde-haired, cleanAt approximately 4:15 am shaven male described as Powell being inRiver his RCMP attended a break and enter at a mid-20s to early 30s, between 5’10” business. A MacBook laptop computer and six feet tall and approximately 200 was stolen from the pounds. The suspect wasbusiness. parked inPolice front continue to investigate and anyone of the mailboxes at approximately 2:30 with this crime is asked am ininformation a white, on single-cab Ford F150 to contact at 604.485.6255 or pickup with RCMP an extended box and a red Crimestoppers 1.800.222.TIPS (8477). stripe on the at passenger side door. The

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City of Powell River council will be considering a recommendation from its finance committee to extend free recreation complex passes to local RCMP officers. Ray Boogaards, city director of parks, recreation and culture, made a presentation to the city’s finance committee on Thursday, January 28. “I’d like to recommend that we extend the same opportunity we provide for city staff to the RCMP and Victim Services staff,” said Boogaards. A similar request in 2007 was denied by city council at that time. Over the past seven years, as part of city’s staff wellness program to reduce sick time and injuries and improve productivity, staff

have had access to Powell River Recreation Complex. Staff sergeant Rod Wiebe said in the last year the detachment was down two members, one from April to August with a knee injury, and another from April to December with a neck injury. “Make no bones about it, ultimately when we’re down a member, the city pays because it covers 100 per cent overtime costs,” said Wiebe. “When a member is off sick and we have to backfill, that comes out of the city’s overtime budget.” The city paid $78,000 in overtime costs for the detachment last year. Councillor Maggie Hathaway told the committee while she agrees the health impacts for the force are important, the move could open the door to other contractors expecting similar treatment. “For all intents and purposes, the RCMP is a contractor. If somebody came here to do some road work could they feasibly ask for a membership, too?” she asked. “I’m concerned because they are not employees.”

The cost to the city to provide 12 adult passes would be $6,159 annually. Mac Fraser, chief administrative officer, told the committee that, despite the fact the RCMP detachment are not staff, he considers the concept to be beneficial. “It’s always good to be stewards of the taxpayer’s dollar, but $6,000 to increase the morale and fitness of your police force is a deal. There’s a lot more value than cost,” said Fraser. “They are as close to staff as we want, and I consider them part of my staff.” Boogaards said there are heart and wellness benefits for the officers, but there are also benefits for the community. “Police officers working out with other patrons inside the recreation complex is a perfect model of community policing. Members out in the community is the cornerstone of the community policing model,” said Boogaards. The recommendation will be brought to a future committee of the whole meeting for further discussion.

CRC secures funding JASON SCHREURS publisher@prpeak.com

A director at Powell River Employment Program Society (PREP) in charge of fundraising for the Community Resource Centre (CRC) has announced the centre’s funding has been solidified for the coming year. PREP director Ben Sills said funding for CRC’s annual $178,000 operating budget is now in place after nearly a year of fundraising efforts. “Funding has been secured and the CRC will continue operating for the next 12 months the way it is now,” said Sills. The announcement comes after Powell River Regional District (PRRD) recently deferred the centre’s $25,000 grant-in-aid application. The application was first discussed at PRRD’s November meeting, but pushed to the regional district’s January meeting, then again postponed until mid-February. The centre’s current operating budget ends on March 31. Sills said PREP is still optimistic the regional district will approve the centre’s grant-in-aid application. “I am hopeful that they would commit to the funding, but whether they have or not,

it’s obviously their decision,” said Sills, “and we’re hopeful they will be able to participate in the centre’s financing sometime in the near future.” PREP employs one full-time and two-part time employees at the centre’s Joyce Avenue location to run its many programs for atrisk Powell River residents, such as mentalhealth support, community kitchen, workshops and referral services. The centre is also used as a venue for community events, meetings and a weekly farmers’ market during the fall and winter. “We’re very excited to be able to continue to support the people of Powell River,” said CRC manager Martyn Woolley, “and thank you to everyone who has donated and helped look after the CRC and its vision to support this community.” The CRC has seen an outpouring of help during its fundraising drive, according to Sills, citing a $7,500 donation from First Credit Union as just one example of the community’s generosity and support of the centre. “We never had a negative from anybody when it comes to the activities and programs at the CRC,” he said, “which is one of the reasons why it made it so easy for me to go out there and knock on doors.”

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Resident hopes signatures will attract Prime Minister’s attention MEGAN COLE Peak contributor

Cancelled sailings and rising ferry rates has one Powell River resident petitioning Prime Minister Justin Trudeau for support to build a road to Squamish, BC. Chris McMillan launched an online petition on change. org in early January, calling for Trudeau to construct a road from Powell River to Squamish. McMillan has received over 1,300 signatures and is rapidly approaching his goal of 1,500. “The federal Liberals swept across the nation with their election and part of Trudeau’s election promise was for infrastructure spending. This is a project that needs some support,” said McMillan. McMillan, general manager of Pacific Point Market, spent much of the last 20 years between Whistler and Squamish. Since recently moving back to Powell River, he still travels to the Squamish area at least twice a month. Relying on BC Ferries to get him to and from Powell River, McMillan said the service isn’t what it used to be. “BC Ferries has shown us time and time again that they could care less about servicing Powell River,” he said. “They’ve cut service and raised fares, which has led to ridership decreasing and has produced lower revenue despite the increase in rates.”

Pacific Timber Supply Area – Information Package Available for Review and Comment Members of the public are invited to review and provide comments on the Timber Supply Review information package for the Pacific Timber Supply Area (TSA). The Pacific TSA covers roughly 698,000 ha and is composed of 30 Blocks — ranging in size from 76 ha - 405,000 ha — on Vancouver Island, the Sunshine Coast, the Mainland Coast and the Douglas Channel.

PAVING THE WAY: Local resident Chris McMillan has started a petition for a road to Squamish that shows support for an alternative to ferry travel. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

McMillan said the petition has far exceeded his expectations. When he launched it, he said he would have been happy to have 100 signatures, but ended up achieving that within the first couple of hours. “There is a real need for a road,” said McMillan. “There are people who have medical appointments being stranded in Powell River or stuck in the middle. It’s becoming a real issue.” With the goal of 1,500 signatures in sight, McMillan has reached out to Powell River-Sunshine Coast MLA Nicholas Simons. “After talking to Nicholas Simons by email the other day, he recommended once the goal is reached that I go to his office. There is a way to make the online [petition] into an official petition,” said McMillan. “It would then be forwarded to the House of Commons.” Even though a fixed-road link such as the one being proposed by McMillan falls under provincial jurisdiction, Simons said petitions are a good way to bring at-

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tention to important issues and he hopes this one will get the federal government’s attention. “The timing of the petition is good because the provincial government finally announced a study on fixed links to the Lower and Upper Sunshine Coast last November, and the federal government has shown a willingness to invest in infrastructure,” said Simons. S i m o n s a g re e d w i t h McMillan that a road would create economic opportunities and reduce frustrations around ferry travel, but said a good ferry service would have a similar outcome. “I’m looking forward to seeing the government’s economic and social-impact assessment,” said Simons. “I’ve heard good arguments in favour of the road, so the results of a cost-benefit analysis will also be very interesting.” Meanwhile, Third Crossing Society, a Powell River nonprofit organization that has proposed a highway from Powell River to Squamish to connect with the BC Interior,

is also optimistically awaiting results of the provincial government’s study. Gary Fribance, Third Crossing president, said McMillan’s petition helps highlight the increasing support for a road. “We’re delighted that Chris is interested in this subject, and he’s been doing quite a lot of work,” said Fribance. “He’s been speaking with our group and we encourage him. Focusing on Trudeau, who’s announced he’s going to spend a bunch more money on infrastructure, is a good thing, but the decision rests with the BC government.” Fribance said the response to the petition demonstrates validation for the objective of the society. “Our goal is to demonstrate overwhelming support for the road,” he said. “I believe we have that and will continue to do that. We don’t expect the provincial study to be concluded until the fall of 2016, so we have lots of time to demonstrate we have broad support for the project.”

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The information package provides a general description and brief history of the TSA, and a draft of data that will be applied to the upcoming timber supply analysis. The timber supply analysis provides the province’s Chief Forester with information required to determine the allowable annual cut (AAC) — the maximum volume of timber to be harvested from the TSA — for the next 10 years. The Chief Forester will consider public and First Nations input, and other information required under the Forest Act when a new AAC is determined. Copies of the Pacific TSA information package are available online: http://www.for.gov.bc.ca/bcts/areas/tsg/tsg-tsr.htm or at the following Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations District locations: (Please call ahead to arrange an appointment.) •

Campbell River, 370 South Dogwood St., Campbell River Ph: (250) 286-9300

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Comments are encouraged and may be sent to: Erin Boelk, RPF, BCTS Planning Forester, 370 South Dogwood Street, Campbell River, B.C. V9W 6Y7 Fax: 250-286-9420 / Email: Erin.Boelk@gov.bc.ca Comments will be accepted until March 29, 2016.

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One big family Reading Claudia Medina-Culós’ thoughts on Family Day in this issue provided a moment of clarity, and also some time for reflection. It has been stated many times, but it can never really be stated enough: we choose our family. For some, Powell River itself is the all-encompassing family; a community that supports and nurtures us. We celebrate our triumphs collectively and band together during our struggles. We support our family members as they strive to better themselves and achieve their goals, and we console them and grieve with them during times of tragedy and pain. People choose to live in Powell River for a variety of reasons. Some are born and raised here, and those who leave even sometimes find themselves returning. Others have come from near and far to settle in a small, coastal BC city that, for whatever reason, is now a place to call home. One reason for living here stands out above all others, and it can be seen on the faces at every community event One reason for living here and gathering. stands out above all others, Powell River is where we find and it can be seen on the faces family. at every community event It goes and gathering. Powell River beyond that fuzzy feeling is where we find family. of stopping to chat with a neighbour on an evening walk, but that’s where it starts. The kernel of that simple connection sprouts into much larger possibilities. As we celebrate Family Day on Monday, February 8, remember that the relatively new winter holiday isn’t just about taking the kids to Powell River Recreation Complex to go skating or swimming, and it isn’t all about hunkering down at home in front of the fire, either. Family Day means celebrating all of the ones we love, and recognizing we all have a place in this community; this larger family we have all chosen. Just like any family, everyone here has an important role to play. Elders and leaders guide the community as a younger generation challenges convention. With each generation, more responsibilities are accepted and the family bond strengthens. This chosen family of Powell River is about mutual respect and cooperation. There may be conflict or disputes from time to time, but we will always love our family. If the common goal is to live in a loving and nurturing community, then Family Day is meant to facilitate a larger gathering of all of those who are important in our lives. Our chosen family. -Jason Schreurs, publisher/editor

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One more fixed-link study to go By John Gleeson There’s nothing like an “informed debate” over something that will never happen to split a community in two and draw attention away from a legitimate issue affecting the common good. That’s what happened to Gabriola Island after transportation minister Todd Stone’s promise of an “informed debate” on a fixed link was announced in 2014. Two tempestuous years later, the Gabriola Island fixed-link feasibility study commissioned by Stone’s ministry has been released, and the upshot was entirely predictable. While technically possible, a bridge replacing the ferry to Gabriola Island would cost between $258 million and $520 million and is therefore not economically feasible. As well, the

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study said, a bridge would likely fundamentally alter island identity, would emit almost three times as much greenhouse gases as a ferry over 25 years and would face significant archaeological and environmental challenges.

We can expect all kinds of insights about what they do in Norway, the equity of tolls and the efficacy of tunnels under the sea. “There is simply not enough compelling evidence to proceed with further work on a fixed link to Gabriola Island,” Stone concluded this week. “Our goal is [to] ensure coastal communities are connected in an affordable, ef-

ficient and sustainable manner. This study shows that continuation of a coastal ferry service for Gabriola Island residents is the best way to achieve that goal.” One NDP MLA from Vancouver Island said the Clark government owes Gabriola Island residents an apology for squandering $200,000 on the feasibility study, but the government probably feels the money was very well spent. Along with Sunshine Coast, Gabriola Island in 2014 was among the most committed coastal communities in the fight to reform BC Ferries and make it part of the provincial highway system. Not only was that energy and drive sidelined by the fixed-link distraction, now the community is deeply divided on transportation issues owing to the useless bridge debate. »9

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LETTERS » By-election call premature With regard to Electoral Area B director Stan G i s b o r n e ’s s i t u a t i o n [“Residents request byelection,” January 20], I am surprised and really disappointed that a dozen or so residents of Area B would go to the extent of calling for a by-election because of concerns about their area’s

representation on the board. Really? Talk about kicking a man when he’s down. Not only was this premature, I think it was thoughtless, cruel and extremely insensitive. Shame on you all. It is no secret Gisborne suffered a serious health issue. However, Area B residents still have representation by way of Alan Rebane, the alternate director and,

no, Rebane did not receive the mandate of the electorate; no alternate would. Gisborne received the mandate and entrusted Rebane with the responsibility of alternate director. I would hope the majority of Area B residents also appreciate the work Rebane has done as it certainly can’t be easy for either Gisborne or Rebane to wake

up one day and suddenly find themselves in these circumstances. Politics is a dirty business and it is certainly no walk in the park for a person to put their life on hold, follow the courage of their convictions and decide to run for office. Gisborne did so, as have many others. He threw his hat in the ring and won support for a further four-

year term, fair and square by a majority vote. I would hope he has the support of the whole community right now. It must be terrifying to suddenly find yourself hospitalized in Vancouver, away from home, family and friends and the life you built for yourself, in other words, to find yourself in Gisborne’s circumstances.

Patience and compassion are called for at this time, not a by-election. Rosemary Morgan Padgett Road

Keep lakes open People of Powell River have to remember Lois Lake [“Lois Lake cabin owners express concerns,” January 27] is made up of three lakes

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What are your plans for Family Day?

DAVE GATT Invermere Court Unfortunately, I have to work, but later on we’ll go to the park and have a good time.

TRISTAN REBANE Valley Road I have to work, but every day is family day for me, so I will just do what I usually do.

MARISA DROLET Thunder Bay Street I got called to work, but if I’m finished at a decent hour I’ll go out skateboarding with my daughter.

PATRICK TEPOORTEN Glacier Street I’ll be out walking my dogs, so it will be a nice break.

SVETLANA SKOBKAREVA Yaroshuk Road Maybe we’ll go skiing on Mount Washington.

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8« VIEWPOINT Sunshine Coast is more than a year behind Gabriola Island in its “fixed-link” timetable. Indeed, a consultant has yet to be named to undertake the study. Once launched, we can expect plenty of community engagement about the merits of island-hopping bridges and highways that

zig and zag through Howe Sound’s north shore wilderness. We can expect all kinds of insights about what they do in Norway, the equity of tolls and the efficacy of tunnels under the sea. We can expect an aggressive fixed-link lobby that will decry the naysayers and their

stunted vision of the future. In the end, however, we can expect to be told (likely after the next provincial election) that, while technically possible, a fixed link replacing the ferry to Langdale is simply not economically feasible. Then it will be back to square one with BC

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Ferries and business as usual. In the meantime, let’s not take the fixedlink exercise so seriously that it exhausts and divides us as a community. Why let the BC government off the hook that easily? John Gleeson is editor of Coast Reporter, located in Sechelt, BC.

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DEVELOPMENT OF A PEST MANAGEMENT PLAN Pest Management Plan: BC Hydro Power Line Corridors 2016-2021

The use of pesticides is intended within the area to which the Pest Management Plan (PMP) applies. The purpose of the proposed PMP is to control vegetation under, above and near BC Hydro’s power lines in order to maintain the safe and reliable delivery of electricity to our customers. This plan applies to all areas of British Columbia where BC Hydro manages its transmission and distribution system and associated power line corridors, access roads and helipads. The proposed duration of the PMP is from April 2016 to April 2021. Vegetation incompatible with the operation of the power system will be controlled using: physical (manual brushing, mowing, girdling, grooming, pruning, tree removal), cultural (compatible land use), biological (release of parasitic insects to control invasive plants), and chemical (herbicide application) techniques, or any combination of these methods. The active ingredients and trade names of the herbicides proposed for use under this plan include: ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○

aminocyclopyrachlor and metsulfuron-methyl – Navius or equivalent aminopyralid – Milestone or equivalent aminopyralid and metsulfuron-methyl – ClearView or equivalent aminopyralid, metsulfuron-methyl, and fluroxypyr – Sightline or equivalent aminopyralid, metsulfuron-methyl and triclopyr – Clearview Brush or equivalent Chondrostereum purpureum – Chontrol or equivalent clopyralid – Lontrel or equivalent diflufenzopyr and dicamba – Distinct, Overdrive, or equivalent glyphosate – Vantage, Vision or equivalent imazapyr – Arsenal Powerline or equivalent metsulfuron-methyl – Escort or equivalent picloram and 2,4-D – Aspect or equivalent triclopyr – Garlon products or equivalent 2,4-D – LV700 or equivalent

Rabbit culling inhumane

Adjuvant products may also be combined on occasion with an herbicide to improve its effectiveness, such as: nonylphenoxy polyethoxy ethanol – Agral 90, paraffinic oils – Gateway, octadec-9-enoic acid as methyl and ethyl esters – Hasten NT, or siloxylated polyether – Xiameter or equivalents. The proposed methods for applying herbicides include: cut surface, basal bark, backpack foliar (low pressure spray), mechanical foliar (boom, nozzle, powerhose, or wick), or injection (hack and squirt, lance or syringe) techniques. A draft copy of the proposed PMP is available at bchydro.com/pestplanforcorridors. Alternatively, it’s available in person at 6911 Southpoint Drive, Burnaby; 1401 Kalamalka Lake Road, Vernon; 18475 128 Street, Surrey; 400 Madsen Road, Nanaimo; 3333 22 Avenue, Prince George. BC Hydro, the applicant for the proposed PMP, is located at 6911 Southpoint Drive, Burnaby, B.C., V3N 4X8. Please contact 7 Wednesday.April | Powell River PeakManager, » prpeak.com Tom Wells,29.2015 Vegetation Program at 604 516 8943 or thomas.wells@bchydro.com for more information. A person wishing »to contribute information about a proposed treatment site, relevant to the development of the pest management LETTERS plan, may send copies of the information to the applicant at the above address within 30 days of the publication notice.

Unfair tax I understand that City of Powell River Council recently came under attack from supporters of the residential 4882 flat tax. I am writing to express my support for council’s decision to get rid of the tax over seven years [“City council reaches taxing decision,” March 11]. The flat tax portion of our property taxes is clearly unfair and results in a greater tax burden for those less able to pay. May I remind council that the flat tax was allowed by the provincial government in 1989-90 because the practice of assessing property only every two years resulted in dramatic jumps in property values—and assessed values. It now assesses property every year and that problem is largely solved. The flat tax is a

dumping of garbage in the creek gully that later became the playing fields of the old Max Cameron Secondary and J.P. Dallos schools. Myrtle Creek remains a salmon-bearing stream and its watershed is the source for the domestic consumptive wells of Paradise Valley residents. This creek has not yet been destroyed, but its water quality has been jeopardized by another ill-advised action of yet another generation of city fathers who approved the stockpiling, in the headquarters of Myrtle Creek (at Powell River airport), of 20 years of Willingdon Beach incinerator ash. This ash was tested as early as 1995 and it was shown to have exceedingly toxic levels of copper, lead and zinc [“Concerns about airport

they are taking to resolve this environmental threat to Myrtle Creek? Jack Dice, Butedale Avenue Herb Gawley, Padgett Road

its capacity to parallel other Western democratic nations, such as Sweden, Denmark, France, Australia and the US. The proposed approach would include safeguards, such as judicial authorizaBill protects tion—this is not found in security many allies’ legislation, I’ve stood with City of which rely on executive auPowell River’s mayor, coun- thorization. Canada’s apcil, and the people of Powell proach would require court River on countless occa- warrants, which are typisions. Our relationship has cally slower and more cumtypically been informal, bersome than executive apfriendly and effective. I am proval, when the proposed grateful to receive their activity contravenes charter thoughts (albeit expressed rights or would otherwise be more formally than usual) contrary to Canadian law. on Bill C-51 [“Council supGiven that the bill treats ports resolution,” April 22]. the economy matter andof ed 350 wasorads t exce ItLeistter important national security, some have s shouldtononote 0 words imatelthey 50 ox pr Bill C-51 is ts designed tobe proexpressed concern that ap t us m poin security so peaceful protest demonewCanadians’ vi tect that we can enjoy our free- strations against things like dom. Yes, it is designed to LNG, pipelines, or logging strike against one kind of will be treated as terrorist

and was dammed for power for the old Powell River Company. They were called First, Second and Third lakes. People went on these lakes for decades, put their boats in at First Lake and went to their cabins or homes. The government has now stepped in. Why after all these years? These lakes are clean, people respect them. I have enjoyed a good life on these three lakes. Powell River people should fight for the right to have the boat launch reopened. I was raised on the lakes with my family (lots of goods fishing) and helped my stepdad and his livelihood of hard work to put bread and butter on our table. There is no reason to block these lakes for fun and recreation. Keep them open for the people of Powell River. Clifford Lang Squamish, BC

distinction between a terrorist act and a peaceful act— one that might infringe on the law, but not be a threat to national security. This is a modest bill that increases protection against immodest violence and other unexpected threats against Canadian security. John Weston MP for West VancouverSunshine Coast-Sea to Sky Country

BC SPCA is fundamentally opposed to the inhumane culling of feral rabbits [“Council briefs: Approves feral rabbit cull,” January 13] and encourages the use of non-lethal options for controlling rabbit populations through an integrated wildlife management approach. BC SPCA supports activities that aim to humanely trap, sterilize and find rabbits in suitable homes or sanctuaries that can provide for their needs for the remainder of their lives. Management of the feral rabbit colony is a municipal responsibility; the only role BC SPCA Powell River Branch will have is todeciensure council reaches taxing theMarch rabbits sion,” 11].are humanely Atrapped commonand taxkilled. rate (or percentage) Brandybased Craigon property values seemsPowell muchRiver more BC SPCA equitable. Those who have and District Branch the economic means to own and maintain more valuable property should, in a civil society, be willing to pay more based on the value of their holdings. With children going hungry in Canada—and even in Powell River—it seems reasonable to me that those who have more, would be motivated to pay a little more to ease the burden on those who are less fortunate. I understand a group of individuals disrupted a recent budget consultation meeting to attack City of Powell River Council’s reasonable plan to reduce the flat tax over a period of seven years in order to re-establish fair-

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Bus and ferry service in the works CHRIS BOLSTER reporter@prpeak.com

A Vancouver-based company is developing a new bus and ferry service to connect Powell River to the rest of Sunshine Coast and Lower Mainland. Fly Burton, owner of Holland Canada Line Inc., said he has a plan to run a bus and ferry service in the area to be called YVR Clipper, not to be confused with the Victoria Clipper ferries. B ur ton recently announced on yvrclipper.com that he plans to develop links from Sunshine Coast to Vancouver and Vancouver Island. He is looking for investors to operate a system that will include a foot-passenger ferry between Saltery Bay and Earls Cove and a bus to Langdale. Burton said he

wants to create a coastal foot-passenger system with Gibsons as its main hub. “It’s a wide-open market,” said Burton, in reference to the collapse of intercity bus service on the Sunshine Coast after Malaspina Coach Lines ceased operations in September. Burton said part of the problem for the failed bus line was loading the bus onto the ferry. “It’s expensive,” he said. Transportation service between the Upper and Lower Sunshine Coast would incorporate water-taxi-type vessels that can transport 40 to 48 people and then connect with a bus on the other side of Jervis Inlet, said Burton. He expects a round-trip ticket between Powell River and Horseshoe Bay could be $90 to $95. Another company, Pacific Ferries, began a passengerferry service on Wednesday, January 27, between the public dock at Gibsons Landing and Horseshoe Bay. The first three days were offered for free to gauge interest.

The first steps for Burton is to establish the Lower Sunshine Coast bus, then move into setting up the marine connections. Until that happens, passengers would still have to rely on BC Ferries to travel to Earls Cove. Burton added he would like to work with a local shuttle service to get riders from Powell River to Saltery Bay. “We feel it’s going to be fairly easy to cover Earls Cove to Langdale,” he said. Burton anticipates the bus would run as an express and make only a couple stops along the way to Gibsons to pick up freight. He said he would like to have the bus on the lower coast operating in the next couple months, with the ferries coming after. Burton said he is looking for Powell River residents to contact him to hear what kind of service they would find useful. Burton can be contacted at office@hollandcanadaline.com. Meanwhile, City of Powell River councillor Maggie

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LINKING VESSEL: A Vancouver business is planning a bus and ferry service to link Sunshine Coast with Vancouver and Vancouver Island. Under the proposed model, boats like the one above would connect foot passengers with a bus. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

Hathaway told council at on Thursday, January 21, she had contacted Ministry of Technology, Innovation and Citizens’ Services to inquire about the status of two handyDart buses retired last year. Hathaway believes the two buses are in good working order, though unusable because of an order from the provincial government. Hathaway said she hopes the city can take ownership of the buses and then lease them to a private operator that could work on setting up a replacement bus service. “There’s a viable business to be had there,” said Hathaway, “and people in Powell River who need the jobs.” Hathaway is expecting to hear back from minister Amrik Virk whether or not

the buses can be sold to the city. According to Bruce Long, general manager at Augusta Recyclers, the company currently has possession of the buses and is under orders to scrap them. Long added he has never witnessed the provincial government reverse a scrapping decision. Hathaway said she encourages local businesspeople to look into replacing the previous bus-line service, as it does not fall under the mandate of local government, and residents are in need of the service, especially during summer tourist season. Another businessperson looking into establishing a service is Edmonton tow truck operator Mark Nuttall. Despite letters of support from Powell River residents this fall, Nuttall is finding the process tougher than

expected. “It’s still on my mind,” he said, “but there’s lots of hoops; it’s like a circus.” Nuttall was unable to say when he could have his business in operation. “I wish I could say, but I really don’t know.” Pam Krompocker, executive director of Powell River Community Futures, said her agency would be open to discussing potential startups with entrepreneurs. She said she thought a bus service could work, but just like anyone looking to start a new business, a business plan would need to be created first. Community Futures, she said, needs to see evidence the business is viable with sufficient ridership to offset the overhead costs associated with transportation on the coast.

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The year after I returned to Powell River, after more than 22 years living in various cities and countries, two very special things happened. First, I met my partner Colin Macrae and became pregnant with my daughter Alma, who is about to turn four. Second, I noticed on a walk in the fall down to Willingdon Beach the creek was full of salmon returning. The creek is a place I have been visiting since I was a child, but I had never before noticed salmon battling their way up its narrow channel. The year I witnessed the salmon return, I also returned to my home spawning channel, so to speak, and it all made perfect sense to me. I always dreamed that if I was to become a mom I would be able to provide my child with the kind of surroundings that imprinted me so deeply as a kid, and influenced so much of how I lived my life. In that moment, at four months pregnant, standing by the stream, I knew I was in the right place. Since then, I have been thrilled to rediscover this place and provide a kind of “free-range” childhood experience

for Alma that is so precious and rare these days in a society suffering from nature-deficit disorder. From the very beginning of her life, Alma has had nature as a playground. We have explored beaches, the diversity of forests, the trails, the lakes and streams, all full of critters and fascinating objects, all there to discover, never far from where we live. Not long after Alma began speaking, she could name the berries that came with the seasons and as soon as she could walk we planted a garden and enjoyed the food and flowers we had helped grow. Alma and I are in no way exceptional in our appreciation and enjoyment of the natural diversity of this place. As a new mom, I began to connect with other parents of young kids through the many activities organized in town by Powell River Family Place, Success by 6, Powell River Recreation Complex and the festivals and impromptu gatherings. I began to notice an influx of young families moving to the community and more babies being born. I also noticed the way most events were truly all ages, paying special attention to the needs of kids and their parents in the design and implementation of their activities. This past year, I was fortunate to have

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been asked to help document some of the activities for young families in the community as a resource for people just moving to town. In the course of a few months, as I filmed, I was amazed at how much was going on for kids in town; music, dance, sports, nature learning, martial arts and agriculture. There are so many opportunities to learn, explore, share and grow for young children, in formal and informal settings. On top of it all, I began to find a tightknit and supportive community that also created many opportunities for kids to learn, grow and prosper. I interviewed some of the recent arrivals; all echoed the same kind of appreciation I had in terms of what their kids could experience in this community. That said, no place is utopia, and precisely because there is so much good here, I feel we must as a community find ways to ensure all kids have access to a safe, creative and healthy life. That means addressing the systemic issues behind income disparity that leads to child poverty here, and in all of BC. In order for Powell River to truly thrive, livable wages, affordable childcare and stronger support networks are needed so all kids can benefit from and enjoy this beautiful and unique place.

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Nanaimo refugee story has roots in Powell River Area-born youth pastor Travis Barbour instrumental in sponsoring Eritrean family MEL EDGAR mel@prpeak.com

In acknowledgement of his Mennonite heritage, a son of Powell River is doing good by helping others flee oppression and find safety and security in Canada. A family of four Eritreans are now Nanaimo residents thanks to the efforts of youth pastor Travis Barbour and his congregation at Nanaimo Neighbourhood Church. Although Barbour left Powell River when he was six, he said he still considers it his hometown and credits the town with his life after it helped his Mennonite grandparents flee persecution from Ukraine and Russia. Barbour said history and recent events in the news are what inspired him to want to help refugees. “The idea was in response

to the global refugee crisis hitting the news,” said Barbour, referencing the drowning of three-year-old Syrian refugee Alan Kurdi off the coast of Turkey. “My wife and I both had a reaction as we have a child around his age.” Although the larger city of Nanaimo has more resources to help refugees, Barbour said Powell River is also suitable to accept and support refugee families. “Powell River is a closeknit community,” he said. “If people work together they can provide everything a refugee family needs to survive.” Newly arrived in Nanaimo on Monday, January 25, the Muslim family is composed of a grandmother, mother and two daughters aged six and three. After fleeing political unrest in the East African country of Eritrea, the family stayed in a refugee settlement in Ethiopia for an unknown number of years, said Barbour. The location of the girls’ father is still unknown. The family fled a country listed by the United Nations as being in gross violation of human rights, said Barbour,

COMMITTED TO HELPING: Working together with the Mennonite Central Committee, Powell River-born youth pastor Travis Barbour, with [from left] wife Whitney and Jennifer Mpungu, Natasha Friesen and Carol Lade of Nanaimo Neighbourhood Church, recently helped to sponsor four Eritrean refugees. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

with mandatory military conscription for those between 18 and 45, danger of arbitrary detention in secret prisons and little freedom of the press. “Although Syria is in the news now, the situation in Eritrea has been bleak for a long time,” said Barbour. “We haven’t talked with them too much about what they’ve escaped from.”

After forming a steering committee at his church in September, Barbour said the committee made contact with the family within a month and submitted the required paperwork to sponsor them privately, using the Mennonite Central Committee as the sponsorship-agreement holder. Barbour said the committee raised just under

$21,000 to bring the family over, which included income assistance, startup costs and airfare. Now that his sponsored and much-awaited family have arrived in Nanaimo, Barbour said things have been busier than ever, particularly given the language barrier. The family speaks Afar rather than Tigrinya, the country’s predominant

language. Safe in their new home, Barbour said the family seems to be adjusting and are very keen on sharing the Eritrean coffee ceremony with their sponsors. “It is really heartwarming,” said Barbour. “You feel a bond with people you can’t say much to, but there is a bond there, even without the words.”

Lights shine for eating disorder awareness Prevention key in promoting health and positive body image MEL EDGAR mel@prpeak.com

BRIGHT LIGHT: City of Powell River councillor CaroleAnn Leishman is speaking out about the importance of body positivity and health as the city recognizes Eating Disorder Awareness Week, February 1 to 7. MEL EDGAR PHOTO

City of Powell River has officially proclaimed February 1 to 7 Eating Disorder Awareness Week. To shine a light and raise awareness about eating disorders, city hall and the city works yard are lit in purple this week. The issue of eating disorders hits close to home for one city councillor. “I had an eating disorder that I got sick from when I was a teenager,” said councillor CaroleAnn Leishman. “I come from a figure skating and dance background; there were a lot of eating disorders.”

Because of the competitive nature of figure skating, always training and competing, Leishman said she had a hard time with food as a teenager and developed a fear of eating around others. “I had a really awkward time dealing with food,” she said, “so, as an adult, I realize how important it is to educate teens, women and men about focusing on healthy bodies, about eating healthy and not on how your body looks.” A member of Pow! Town Roller Derby, Leishman said she hopes to create a supportive environment with the sports team where people of all body types can participate and feel comfortable discussing issues around food and body image. “There’s a lot of support in roller derby that tries to be aware of issues people are struggling with,” she said. Leishman said given the impact

of eating disorders on today’s youth, the issue might be one for City of Powell River Youth Council, to be formed next month and made up of youth aged 13 to 23. The city’s awareness week is part of BC’s Provincial Eating Disorders Awareness Campaign (PEDAW) to promote prevention and early intervention of eating disorders. “A lot of people don’t realize how much photoshopping goes on in all advertising,” said Leishman. “This is not real.” Members of the public are invited to take pictures of themselves with the lit up landmarks and post them on Twitter or Facebook with the hashtag #Purple4PEDAW. For more information about eating disorder awareness and prevention, contact North Shore Youth Eating Disorders Program, which also serves Sunshine Coast youth, at 604.982.4814.

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Former soccer star finds academic success University awards locally raised sociology student MEL EDGAR mel@prpeak.com

As part of the final Max Cameron High School graduating class, Katelin Albert said she had no scholarly leanings beyond plans to play soccer at Vancouver Island University (VIU). Albert’s goals have shifted slightly, however, and now the recipient of VIU’s 2016 Distinguished Alumni Early Achievement Award is completing a sociology doctorate at University of Toronto, with the aim of becoming a professor. For Albert’s mother, Kathy Bowes, her daughter’s drive to succeed comes as no surprise. “The kid walked four days

short of seven months,” said Bowes. “She’s an extraordinary human being and wherever she goes people comment on that.” From walking, Albert went on to dominate the soccer field with Powell River Flames before joining VIU’s women’s varsity team in Nanaimo and eventually completing a double major in psychology and sociology in 2008. While Albert holds a masters degree in sociology from University of Victoria and has several published articles in academic journals to her credit, she said when she first headed to VIU she had sports on her mind. “The idea of being a professor wasn’t even on my radar,” said Albert. “I went to VIU to play soccer, and I really had no direction or idea about graduate school.” Albert credits her success at finding her academic passion with being allowed to explore her options at VIU and the

space to challenge people’s perceptions of her. “I was not the most academic person when I left Powell River,” she said. “It’s easy to get typecast, but it is important to take what people say with a grain of salt.” In addition to her doctoral research on how educators, parents and adolescents understand the effects of the human papillomavirus vaccine, Albert also studies gender-based refugee claims and investigates the cause of sexual violence on university campuses. Albert received the VIU award at the university’s winter convocation ceremony in Nanaimo on Thursday, January 28. “It’s overwhelming,” said Albert. “Having all your hard work and accomplishments recognized feels very good, but there’s always been so many people that have helped me, so it is very humbling.”

DOCTORAL DISCERNMENT: Former Powell River Flames soccer player Katelin Albert was recently awarded Vancouver Island University’s 2016 Distinguished Alumni Early Achievement Award for academic work in the field of sociology. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

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Coordinator curbs smoking with signage More awareness of bylaws required to stop infractions MEL EDGAR mel@prpeak.com

With a non-smoking future in mind, Powell River Community Health’s new tobacco-reduction coordinator has ideas on how to build a healthier community. In the position since midNovember, Nathan Jantz said he hopes to help facilitate more awareness about smoking harm and the importance of smoke-free environments by hanging “no smoking” signs near playgrounds and sports fields. “Just increasing the signage will empower the community to feel like they have a voice in not getting people to smoke in certain areas,” said Jantz. In Powell River, Jantz said in addition to smoking being prohibited within six metres of businesses and open-air intakes, current city bylaws prohibit smoking within six metres of playgrounds and play areas. Jantz said he also hopes similar signs around Powell River General Hospital will

help support the creation of a smoke-free environment around the hospital, which covers its parking lots and sidewalks. “One of the heaviest smoking areas is at the bus stop in front of the hospital, just as you exit the main doors,” he said. “It is hard for people who work there and people who are addicted and staying at the hospital.” Jantz said part of his job is getting hospital employees

parking enforcement and animal control, not smoking infractions. “If we don’t want smoking in our community, we must communicate that,” he said. “Most people probably aren’t aware of the bylaws and their specifics.” Vancouver Coastal Health employs Jantz and tobaccoreduction coordinators in Vancouver, Richmond, Sea to Sky and Sunshine Coast to raise public awareness

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to help to keep the grounds smoke-free. “In other cities with smoke-free areas, different employees volunteer their time to do things like checking the ground for cigarette butts and looking for places where people are smoking,” he said. Although Powell River currently has two bylaw officers, Jantz said they are mainly concerned with

about the risks of smoking and second-hand smoke. Coordinators also support healthcare providers and educators with guidance on resources available to help those seeking to kick the habit. “My job is to reduce the amount of smoking in our community,” said Jantz, “in and around the hospital, on hospital grounds and within the city.”

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SIGN OF THE TIMES: For tobacco-reduction coordinator Nathan Jantz, hanging “no smoking” signs at playgrounds, sports fields and Powell River General Hospital is an important step in raising awareness of city smoking bylaws. MEL EDGAR PHOTO

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Family climbs for lung heath Event raises money for BC Lung Association MEL EDGAR mel@prpeak.com

Powell River’s Dietrich family will be huffing and puffing in Vancouver later this month, climbing stairs as part of a campaign to raise funds for BC Lung Association. As participants in Climb the Wall, the Stairclimb for Clean Air, the Dietrichs, including mother Nancy, father Gary and sister and brother Megan and Jeremy, will be climbing 48 flights of stairs at Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre to raise money for lung health. “It makes people gasp,” said Nancy of the multi-storey event. “[The lung association’s] slogan is, ‘When you can’t breathe, nothing else matters,’ and the event really makes you think about that.” This will the family’s eighth time participating in the event, which has personal significance for Nancy. Her sister suffered from severe asthma. “She would stand at the end of my

bed and wheeze at me,” said Nancy. “That’s all she could do to let me know she needed help. I would get my mother and we would end up in emergency.” T he climbing team, named Graceland Grinders after the Dietrichs’ Powell Lake cabin, will be joined by a group of expatriate Powell Riverites, which in the past has included Jennifer Zroback and Kimberly Diprose-Balfour. “It’s fun to do the event in a team,” said Nancy. “One year we had about 12 people from Powell River.” Nancy said her family has raised about $600 for this year’s event so far, although she has yet to go door to door to ask for donations. “Each person on the team should raise about $120,” she said, “although we usually raise the money collectively.” In training for the event, Nancy said she has been doing squats to prepare her legs for the ordeal, although she can’t say the same about all members of her family. “I’ve been doing squats, but my husband will be hopeless,” she said. “Your legs start burning by the 33rd floor, so you really have to prepare.” For more information, go to stairclimb.ca.

STAIR MASTERS: Jeremy Dietrich crosses the finish line at a stair-climb event sponsored by BC Lung Association. Dietrich and his family participate each year in the association’s fundraiser. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

IDOL CONGRATULATIONS: 15-year-old Dawson Wikene was awarded the grand-prize title of Powell River Idol 2016 on Saturday, January 30, at Evergreen Theatre in Powell River Recreation Complex. Wikene [pictured right], performed an encore of “Love Somebody Like You” by Keith Urban, and hung out with his seven fellow Idol participants backstage during a night that celebrated local youth singers. Pictured left are [back left to right] Matilda Bertrand, 16, Peyton Bradley, 15, Wikene, Jacob MacDonald, 16, Mark Linderthaler, 16, [front left to right] Rose Wadden, 14, event coordinator Renelle Wikene, Ivy Guillemette, 17, and Jay Baird, 15. MacDonald took home People’s Choice and First Runner-up awards.

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Starships touch down at university art space Artistic rovers explore modern expressions of hippie values MEL EDGAR mel@prpeak.com

Art fans, be prepared to beam up some good vibrations at Love Tribe and the Starships, an upcoming art show in the foyer gallery of Vancouver Island University’s Powell River campus. Organized at VIU in partnership between Kaleidoscope Collective and Malaspina Art Society, the show celebrates peace, love and freedom. “We are working on values created in the ’60s,” said show curator Adam Cramb, “and redefining them in contemporary art forms.” The show explores how artists can work together to encourage one another and features over 10 artists known collectively as the Love Tribe. “We see ourselves as a love tribe,” said Cramb, “because we look at the best in ourselves and each other.”

Art styles at the show will include paintings, stained glass, collage and textile work, all exploring ideas orbiting the far out theme of love, peace, humanity and travel through the stars. Artistic contribution from Stefan Fogerty, also known as Catnip, features a series of paintings depicting a tale of ancient human contact with aliens. “The intent was to make these look like ancient cave paintings that tell a story,” said Fogerty. “Who knows what will happen next as I haven’t finished them yet.” Surrealist painter Katarina Craig will be exhibiting work in which human bodies transform into animals against a backdrop of secret symbols. “A lot of the pieces were made contemplating aspects of love and relationships,” said Craig. “There are many symbols people won’t be able to see unless I point them out.” Textile artist Amber Friedman will exhibit pieces she calls “Letters from the Darkside” in which she uses sheer fabrics and words to reflect on lost loves.

ARTISTIC VOYAGE: A space-themed exhibit featuring Kaleidoscope Collective artists [left to right] Stefan Fogerty, Adam Cramb, Amber Friedman, Katarina Craig and Tamara McIntee takes place at Vancouver Island University’s Powell River campus on Thursday, February 4. MEL EDGAR PHOTO

“The pieces explore the shadow side of our relationship with love,” said Friedman. “With the fabric being sheer you can kind of read the letters, but not completely; it is very mysterious.” The love-themed space show will also feature live

music by guest members of the collective, as well as a specially crafted “love potion” tea of lightly aphrodisiac damiana and cacao. “We want to create an environment of sparkling peace and effervescent positive vibes,” said Cramb. In addition to celebrating

love and peace, the show is also a last hurrah of sorts for Cramb, who has curated the VIU art space for three years. “I’m stepping down as curator,” he said. “So it’s a send-off, take-off show.” Cramb said although no one has volunteered yet to replace him, he hopes the

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next curator will continue to help preserve the permanent collection held by the VIU art space. The month-long Love Tribe and the Starships show launches at 6 pm on Thursday, February 4, in the foyer gallery at VIU’s Powell River campus.

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Collapse halts winning streak Kings squander three-goal lead after third straight win ALEX RAWNSLEY Peak Sports

For the remainder of the season, a near-perfect record is required if Powell River Kings have aspirations to catch Nanaimo Clippers and finish first in BC Hockey League (BCHL) Island Division standings. With a nine-game home stand continuing last weekend, Kings were aiming to maintain one of the league’s best home records. Kings entertained Coquitlam Express Friday, January 29. The clubs had played twice previously this season with Kings winning on both occasions, 7-2 at the BCHL Showcase in September and 4-3 in overtime at Coquitlam one month later. On the first shift of the game, Kings forechecked a dump in and, after a quick battle behind the goal, the puck bounced out off a leg and into the back of the net. Tristan Mullin received credit for the goal. The lead doubled to 2-0 late in the first period. Nick Halagian lifted a Jonny Evans shot over the Coquitlam goaltender for his 11th goal of the season.

In the second period, Powell River added another late goal after Nick Nonis rushed through middle and passed over to Evans, who skated in and scored for a 3-0 advantage. On the next shift, Coquitlam scored their first goal to cut the lead to 3-1. Express penalty trouble in the third period resulted in Kings converting on the power play for the second time in the game as Carter Turnbull finished a giveand-go passing play with Mullin for a 4-1 lead. Mullin added another for a threepoint night with Kings cruising to a 5-2 win. Goaltender Jeff Smith stopped 29 shots for his 20th victory of the season. “It came off my skate and the goalies’ skate and in,” said Mullin on the opening goal. “It was 55 seconds in the game, it sets a tone, gets you rolling and is a dagger for the other team.” With a third straight win, Kings head coach Kent Lewis was satisfied with how his club handled Coquitlam’s dynamic offence. “Coquitlam’s got a good club, they pose a lot of issues with their speed and skill and we did well managing that,” said Lewis. “Our guys were pretty close to making some nice plays, but the passes just missed their mark, and then other guys get the puck and go down to get a shot on

net. We need to be really smart on how we’re placing pucks.” Saturday’s contest posed a much tougher test, with West Kelowna Warriors also battling to secure a playoff spot and home-ice advantage for the first round of the playoffs. The game started perfectly for the home team with the Kings opening up a 3-0 first period lead. Mullin scored 4:03 in, then Kyle Betts converted on a power play at 8:25. Carter Turnbull rounded out the scoring with 1:33 remaining after completing a two-on-one rush with Evans. Powell River was a perfect 17-0 on the season when leading by three goals and, dating back to the 2013/2014, sported a perfect 51-0 record. However, the game was turned on its head when West Kelowna scored five times unanswered in the second period to leave Powell River players and fans wondering what happened. “We were too casual and thought it was going to be easy,” said Kings assistant coach Brock Sawyer after the game. “We’ve seen how effective we can be when playing a full 60 minutes, but for some reason, tonight we took the second period off.” A rollercoaster game continued in the third period with Adam Brubacher and Mullin scoring 34 seconds

POINT BLANK: On his way to his 20th win of the season, Powell River Kings goaltender Jeff Smith makes one of his 29 saves versus Coquitlam Express at Hap Parker Arena last Friday night. Kings fell in overtime to West Kelowna the following evening. ALICIA BAAS PHOTO

apart to tie the game 5-5, but neither side could find a go-ahead goal in regulation. Warriors ended the game early in double overtime with a rush down the left wing and a well-placed shot for a 6-5 victory, clinching a playoff spot in the process. Smith took the loss, stopping 38 shots. “You knew [West Kelowna] probably got a spray in the first intermission from their coach, but we’ve just got to up our intensity,” said Sawyer. “We had a four-min-

ute power play to start the second period and we just didn’t manage the puck, we sat back and let them dictate the play. You can’t give them that much time and space to make plays.” Three of a possible four points from the weekend keeps Powell River in second place in Island Division standings, 11 points behind Nanaimo and five points up on Cowichan. A crucial set of three games highlights next weekend at Hap Parker Arena.

Kings entertain Cowichan Valley for a doubleheader on Friday, February 5, and Saturday, February 6, and host Victoria on Monday, February 8.

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Defenceman Adam Brubacher has committed to attending Rochester Institute of Technology for the 2016/2017 season. Brubacher leads all BC Hockey League defenceman in goals and ranks third in points.

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With heavy hearts we announce the passing of our mother Ina Young. She was predeceased by her husband Alex in 2009. Ina and Alex moved from Scotland to Powell River with their children in 1964. Ina was a member of the St. Andrews Ladies Club and enjoyed playing bingo with her numerous friends; she was quite successful $$$. Ina is survived by her five children Rob, Bill (Darlene), Alex (Valerie), Carol (Rob) and Gordon, grandchildren Courtenay, Robbie and Christine (and their mother Debbie); Melissa and Travis; Megan and Alexandra; Sara and Ryan; and Heather, Hayley and Scott (and their mother Lee-Anne), great-grandchildren Joshua, Brody, Elena and Danika; Kara and Maddox; Colton and Blake; and Emma, Jaxon and Chase. Ina is also survived by her brother George Spence, cousins, brother and sisters-in-law and nieces and nephews in Scotland. The family wishes to express their gratitude to Dr. Meyer, the many care aides and nurses who cared for Ina over the past year and also to her Maple Avenue neighbours for their support as well as food, cards and flowers from so many. Ina will be greatly missed. I’m no awa tae bide awa!

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100 g

SMOKED

GROCERY

Italian Sausage

Beer $ Sausage

/lb 2.16/kg

P E R S O N A L S E RV I C E

Rib Eye Grilling $ Steaks

FREYBE

each

Celery

$ 48

Old Fashioned Ham

/lb 2.16/kg

LARGE

/lb 3.70/kg

18% Table Cream 1L

If it doesn’t say Island Farms . . . it isn’t.

HUNGRY MAN FROZEN

Swanson Dinners

Assorted, 360-455 g

$ 98

Stagg Chili

$ 98

Assorted, 425 g

$ LE A S 2 7 X A T E H T 3 TO 6 E Y R V A U R A B E S LY • F N O S Y A D FOUR SOFAS, MATTRESSES, APPLIANCES, CHAIRS AND MORE LOCATED DOWNSTAIRS AT MITCHELL BROTHERS 604.483.4949 • 5687 MANSON AVENUE