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Wednesday.June 28.2017

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By Drew Blaney

Vol.22 No.36

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The last 150 years of Tla’amin Our people have always lived on this land, since time immemorial. These are words I have grown up hearing from every single elder I have had the opportunity to learn from.

Our people lived freely on our lands. We hunted on our mountains and fished in our creeks and lakes.

We harvested cedar from our forests and gathered as much food as we needed from the ocean.

These were the great times of my people, a time when the only language we knew was our native tongue. Our people gathered during the seasons; we had village sites for different purposes throughout the year.

We danced and sang

the ancient chants of our people.

But it all changed one day.

Immigrants began coming to our lands, looking to settle and looking to take charge. The “Indians” were given blankets containing illnesses we were never immune to and our people were fed alcohol when there was no tolerance for it.

Our people began to die, and not just a few died, thousands of our people died.

We have stories and evidence of all the villages our people had: Grief Point, Willingdon Beach, Emmonds Beach, Grace Harbour, on Myrtle Rocks, wherever there was good, clear land and a fresh water source, our people lived. From Lang Bay to Bute Inlet and all the islands in between, our people settled.

The sad times of my people were the times that came after. The last, say, 150 years of our history.

We were put under the control of the superintendent of Indian affairs; a man named Israel W. Powell, the namesake of this town we live in. I sit here and think of how incredibly disrespectful it was to name Tiys’kwat after a man who worked to kill the true culture of this land.

The goal was to “kill the Indian inside the child.”

Sadly, it almost worked.

It almost worked because our people were forced into institutions such as residential schools, where practising language and culture was strictly forbidden. Languages were literally beaten out of children. When the parents of these children refused to let their children go, Getand thesent Peaktotoprison.

Go they were arrested iPhone app now Our people were alsoinput available the into designated Indian reservesApp andStore not allowed or iTunesto leave without permission from an Indian agent. Our lands were taken illegally and distributed among the settlers. The river and heart of our people was dammed, killing off one of the largest salmon runs in our territory.

These issues are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to our people celebrating Canada’s socalled 150th birthday and are the reasons why Get the to Go were never we cannot celebrate it. Peak Our people iPhone app now included duringavailable those years, so why should we in the all of a sudden App dropStore the horrible or iTuneshistory of our people and act as if nothing happened?

It took my people 149 years to escape. We have protected our rights for our future generations and are once again a self-governing, sovereign nation. Tla’amin Nat i o n p e o p l e have always been here, since time immemor i al, and we will be here until the end of time.

Drew Blaney is the English name of Kespahl from Tishosem, the main village of the Tla’amin people. His grandfather was born in Bute Inlet and his grandparents occupied Theodosia Inlet.

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City looks at tree protection bylaw Council considers expanding regulations on privately owned species CHRIS BOLSTER reporter@prpeak.com

City of Powell River’s tree protection bylaw does not go far enough to protect the area’s endangered trees, according to Townsite resident Patricia Barnsley, who made a presentation to the city’s committee of the whole on Tuesday, June 13.

Barnsley told the committee she was walking on the old Townsite golf course lands earlier this spring and discovered an Arbutus tree had been cut down for surveying work. She added that she is worried about other trees on the land.

“The pressure is on for the public to become really aware of what we will lose,” said Barnsley.

Many surveyor lines have been cut across the land, including one that creates two 10-acre lots for the city’s future consolidated wastewater treatment plant. The

land is currently owned by PRSC Limited Partnership, a corporation co-owned by City of Powell River and Tla’amin Nation.

Regarding the Arbutus tree that was cut down, city councillor Russell Brewer said it is common for tree-cutting bylaws to grant exemptions for surveyors creating site lines. He added that trees with nests are protected from being cut by provincial law.

Brewer said although the trees Barnsley is concerned about are not specifically identified in the bylaw, they are protected “in a roundabout way” due to the fact that developers need to apply for a development permit. Those particular trees have been brought to the city’s attention, added Brewer.

City director of infrastructure Tor Birtig told the committee he had looked at the map Barnsley provided and identified the location of walnut, maple and fir trees.

Birtig confirmed the trees are located outside of where the treatment plant will be located.

Barnsley said she is not against development of the former golf course lands, but indicated she would like to see protection for the rare butternut-walnut trees and a Douglas fir that has an ea-

gle’s nest in it.

She said she would like to see the city adopt regulations similar to City of Victoria’s tree-preservation bylaw that protects specific tree species, including Garry oak, arbutus, Pacific dogwood and Pacific yew.

While City of Powell River’s bylaw does not list protected tree species, it does specify trees that have historical significance.

As it is currently written, the bylaw applies only to trees on cityowned properties and does not apply to trees on privately owned lots smaller that 2.5 acres, privately managed forest land or PRSCowned lands in Lot 450 subject to Island Timberlands’ timber licence reservation.

The bylaw does, however, apply to trees standing on lands within city development permit and environmentally sensitive areas.

City councillor Karen Skadsheim said at the meeting she likes the idea of expanding Powell River’s tree protections.

“I like the Victoria one,” said Skadsheim. “Our bylaw mentions trees that are on city property only, not trees on private property.”

Skadsheim added that the Victoria bylaw requires owners to

QUESTIONING CUTS: A proposed development on the old Townsite golf course lands has some residents worried about the fate of its trees.

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apply for a city permit to prune, remove or alter protected trees.

Brewer said after the meeting that with increased development in the city, revisiting the bylaw is timely.

“The bylaw is 10 years old, so it’s worth taking a look and updating it,” said Brewer.

Brewer added that including specific tree species in the bylaw makes sense, but moving to increase regulation of privately owned trees

is something that requires a thorough community consultation.

“You can’t just go about this without consulting the community,” he said. “We have to put some ideas out there, have some consultations and get a sense of what people think.”

Brewer added that it took longer than a year for City of Courtenay to work through a public process to develop its tree protection bylaw.

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City staff to assess permits and creating food-truck hub at old barge terminal CHRIS BOLSTER reporter@prpeak.com

MOBILE BUSINESS: Powell River food cart owner and operator Robbie Holmgren recently set up his business, a smoothie and taco stand, near Westview ferry terminal. CHRIS BOLSTER PHOTO

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Vendors are charged $600 per year or $200 per month and are also required to purchase a city business licence.

If the vendor serves food they also need a permit from

If they’re going to charge that much money, they should offer something, not just the privilege to have a food cart.

ROBBIE HOLMGREN POWELL RIVER FOOD-CART OWNER AND OPERATOR

Westview, at the north harbour, in the vacant lot at Marine Avenue and Alberni Street, at Willingdon South and at Mowat Bay. Holmgren said he thinks encouraging more food vendors will bring more people out onto the streets in the evenings and help develop

Vancouver Coastal Health that indicates FoodSafe certification.

“It’s a lot of cost being a mobile vendor,” stated Leishman at the meeting.

She added that a per-day or per-week fee may be less expensive and provide more flexibility for vendors.

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department has engaged the community on future redevelopment of the old barge terminal location. Staff has gathered more than 500 responses from residents though various pop-up consultations.

Leishman attended some of the sessions and said she heard repeated calls for food vendors at the site so people using the seawalk or boaters coming ashore from the harbour can grab a coffee or snack.

City director of planning Thomas Knight told the committee the area is already zoned to allow food vending and that his department supports the development of a pilot project this summer.

Formosa said he was in support of the idea and thought it would be appropriate to run the project without charging vendors to operate at the proposed location.

City stalls library opening City of Powell River is waiting for a report on an inspection from Powell River Public Library’s architect before the building officially opens.

City director of infrastructure and project manager on the building’s development Tor Birtig said general contractor Futurevest Investment Corporation had its architect inspect the building on Monday, June 26.

Birtig said the building’s opening is dependent on the architect granting occupancy. Birtig said he expects that to be complete

by Friday, June 30, or early the following week.

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Mayor Dave Formosa told the committee he thought it would be a good idea to have staff look at what Powell River charges and compare it to other similar-sized communities. He told the committee he wanted to be careful about opening up the restriction too much.

Restaurant owners would not be very happy to see a food cart open on the street outside of their business, stated Formosa.

“We want to be careful,” said Formosa. “I know what commercial owners pay in taxes.”

Councillor Jim Palm said that while he is not willing to put city staff through the exercise of revisiting and writing a report on an issue that was last dealt with in 2013, he did agree that having staff compare rates to other communities could be helpful.

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that much money, they should offer something,” said Holmgren, “not just the privilege to have a food cart.”

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City of Powell River council wants a more vibrant, tourist-friendly Marine Avenue that includes street food during the summer, and councillors have asked city staff to look at ways to make that happen.

Council’s committee of the whole agreed unanimously at its meeting on Tuesday, June 13, to direct city staff to review how street vendors operating on city property are charged.

City staff will also be asked to work on creating a summer pilot project that encourages vendors to set up at the old barge terminal next to the south harbour.

Councillor CaroleAnn Leishman told committee members that the city may be charging too much and overly restrictive compared to other communities.

“We should open it up to make it more accessible for vendors to go in places were people go, and lower our rates,” Leishman said at the meeting. “That’s why there aren’t a lot of food vendors.”

Powell River food-cart owner and operator Robbie Holmgren said he thinks rates are too high for what is being offered. He acknowledged that street vendors have lower overhead than traditional brick-and-mortar businesses, but spaces the city provides do not include access to services such as electricity or water.

“If they’re going to charge

Elections BC’s area-byarea breakdown of the May 9 provincial election in the Powell River-Sunshine Coast riding shows elected New Democrat Party MLA Nicholas Simons led or tied in all but eight of 72 polling areas.

Of the valid 26,913 votes cast May 9, Simons garnered 50.7 per cent with 13,646 votes. BC Liberals candidate Mathew Wilson had 24.53 per cent with 6,602 votes and BC Green Party candidate Kim Darwin had 24.17 per cent with 6,505 votes.

On the Upper Sunshine Coast, Wilson beat Darwin by approximately 400 votes, but on the lower coast Darwin beat Wilson by roughly 600 votes.

NDP and Liberals support slipped in comparison to the 2013 election; Liberals dipped 8.3 per cent while NDP support dropped 4.5 per cent. Darwin doubled the previous Green Party candidate’s results.

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Regional district releases earnings

PUBLIC HEARING Public Hearing

The Board of the Powell River Regional District gives notice that it will hold a Public Hearing on proposed Bylaw No. 513, 2017.

Wednesday July 12, 2017 7 pm Northside Community Recreation Centre 9656 Larson Road Powell River, BC

The intent of proposed Bylaw No. 513, 2017, is to regulate land use to ensure a long-term sustainable source of go o d qu a l it y wate r for the community of Lund, and replace and repeal Lund Watershed Bylaw No. 172, 1989 in order to align with Electoral Area A Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 500, 2015. Under the provincial Local Government Act, there is a legislative requirement for local government bylaws to be consistent with one another. The proposed Bylaw includes updates to the watershed boundary, zoning definitions, and text updates to improve clarity.

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All persons who believe their interest is affected by the proposed Bylaw shall be afforded an opportunity to be heard on the matters contained in the Bylaw, a copy of which may be examined at the Regional District office, #202-4675 Marine Avenue, Powell River, BC, during office hours of 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday, until July 12, 2017. The office is closed from noon to 1 pm each day for the lunch hour.

Brenda Paquin, Manager of Administrative Services

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Anyone with information about these or any other incidents is asked to contact the Powell River RCMP at 604.485.6255, or to remain anonymous call Crime Stoppers at 1.800.222.TIPS (8477) or go to bccrimestoppers.com.

1. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 21

Maple Avenue, 5000 block RCMP received a report of vandalism to a vehicle that occurred sometime overnight. The rear passenger-side tire of a Volkswagen Westfalia van was slashed three times.

2. FRIDAY, JUNE 23

Saltery Road, 14000 block RCMP received a report of break and enter that occurred sometime within the previous three weeks. A detached garage was entered and items including frozen meat, various tools and a fishing rod were stolen.

3. SATURDAY, JUNE 24

Joyce Avenue, 5000 block At approximately 9:50 pm, RCMP received a complaint of a truck doing donuts on the lawn at Powell River General Hospital. The truck was described as a large white 4x4 pickup with black trim. Around the same time, police also received a report of an erratic driver travelling toward Haslam Lake on Haslam Lake Road in a white, jacked-up Ford pickup. Police made patrols in the area and located a truck at the intersection of Duck Lake Road and Haslam Street similar to the one described by witnesses. The vehicle sped off and, due to public safety, police did not pursue it. Police believe the same truck is involved in all three incidents.

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Powell River Regional District recently released its financial report, including amounts of remuneration for its board members and staff.

Local governments are required by provincial law to provide the public with annual salaries and expenses of elected officials and senior civil servants.

According to the report, chair and Electoral Area A director Patrick Brabazon was the highest paid board member in 2016, earning $27,524.26 and incurring $6,812.34 in expenses.

Board director earnings, as well as senior staff salaries of more than $75,000 per year, are available through the report, which the board approved on Thursday, June 22.

“We are open and transparent,” said Brabazon. “There are no hidden benefits to either staff or directors and everything we do is really out in public view, unlike senior governments.”

Brabazon said provincial and federal governments, which set the rules for local government, are not required to provide the same level of financial reporting.

“It’s hypocrisy,” he added.

Elected regional district officials cost taxpayers $134,060.09 in 2016 with total expenses of $35,117.83. Expenses can include costs for conference attendance, such as Union of BC Municipalities and Federation of Canadian Municipalities, and mileage for regional district-related meetings.

Electoral Area E director Merrick Anderson, who represents Lasqueti Island

on the board, made $20.729.28 and had the highest expenses at $13,728.36.

To attend monthly board meetings Anderson takes a ferry to Vancouver Island, then drives to Comox before taking another ferry across the Strait of Georgia to Powell River. Anderson participates by teleconference for the board’s committee meetings.

Electoral Area B director Stan Gisborne, who is currently on medical leave, was paid $922.67 and had $50 in expenses; Electoral Area C director Colin Palmer was remunerated $22,922.90 with $6,220.45 in expenses; and Electoral Area D director Sandy McCormick was remunerated $19,272.83 for her service and had $4,757.75 in expenses.

Seven alternate directors were paid a total of $19,601.12, with $17,701.12 going to Alan Rebane, who is currently sitting in for Gisborne. Expenses for the alternates totalled $2,605.60.

City of Powell River board director Russell Brewer was remunerated $11,457 with $50 in expenses and his fellow city board director CaroleAnn Leishman was paid $11,430.03 and had $843.33 in expenses.

Among regional district staff, chief administrative officer Al Radke had the top earnings at $132,297.25. Radke incurred $12,893.20 in expenses.

The next-highest paid regional district staff members were manager of community services Mike Wall at $100,288.98 and $9,842.54 in expenses, manager of administrative services Brenda Paquin at $97,762.69 and $3,483.83 in expenses, and manager of planning services Laura Roddan at $97,549.90 and $4,824.20 in expenses.

BREAK AND ENTERS = 1 THEFTS = 5 MISCHIEF = 6 1. AUGUST 20 7300 block Duncan Street At approximately 4:15 am Powell River

These are cases reported to Powell River RCMP in the past two weeks. If you have information about the crimes listed here or any other crimes, be soliciting the community call Powell River at forRCMP its thoughts on the pro604.485.6255 or Crime posed name change as part Stoppers at 1.800.222.TIPS. Powell River Regional of provincial government

Supports name change

District board voted unanimously at its meeting on Thursday, June 22, to support proceeding with the process to change the local government’s name to qathet Regional District. Qathet is a traditional Tla’amin Nation word that means “working together.” By formally supporting the name-change motion, the board will now

regulations for local government name changes. Details of how that process will unfold have yet to be decided.

Passes clinic borrowing The regional district board adopted a bylaw that allows the regional district to proceed with borrowing

up to $225,278 to pay for upgrades to Texada Island Medical Clinic. The board entered into a month-long alternate approval process in May where Texada residents were asked to mail back a ballot if they did not approve of the borrowing.

Of 35 ballots returned during the period ending May 29, 30 were accepted. To stop borrowing from proceeding, residents would have had to send in more than 110 ballots.

COURT BRIEFS Powell River Provincial Court June 13, 2017 Reporting an offence William Lee Boese (born 1994) was given a conditional discharge, one year of probation and levied a $100 victim surcharge for one

count of reporting an offence committed when it was not.

Fraud Stephen O’Neil (born 1959) was handed a six-month conditional sentence with 18 months probation and a $100 victim surcharge for three counts of fraud, $5,000 or under.

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An agreement for the creation of a BC New Democratic Party and BC Green Party government includes, among other things, a promise to incrementally step up the provincial carbon tax. The NDP/Green plan would see BC’s carbon tax increase from its current $30 per tonne to $50 per tonne in 2021.

City of Powell River mayor Dave Formosa has spent much of his political career advocating for Catalyst Paper Corporation and said increasing the tax will make it more difficult for the company to turn its Powell River operations around.

“For Catalyst, the increase in carbon tax is just another hurdle; just another expense to keep them away from profitability,” said Formosa.

The plan also calls for rebate cheques to be issued to

subsidize lower and middleincome residents and the carbon tax to no longer be revenue-neutral.

Instead of providing tax breaks, it will invest a portion of the money collected into carbon-reducing programs and encourage a clean technology sector.

Powell River-Sunshine Coast MLA Nicholas Simons said it is premature to discuss what could happen with the carbon tax. He added that the NDP will always to try to determine how to ensure businesses can operate in a way that satisfies the needs of communities.

“We’re going to work with all the different stakeholders and maintain open communication,” said Simons.

“The BC Liberals were in power for 16 years and some people just have difficulty adjusting to change.”

Formosa led a lobbying effort last winter with several other BC mayors to have the

provincial government lift the collection of sales tax on industrial electricity, a move that would have freed up approximately $9 million per year for Catalyst. This would have put the company in a better position to retool its three mills in the province, furthering its ability to develop new paper-based products to sell, said Formosa.

It is estimated Catalyst pays $9 million in direct carbon taxes and another $8 million indirectly in payments to shippers that also pay the tax.

A $5 increase in the carbon tax equates to approximately $1.5 million in added annual operating cost for Catalyst, said Formosa.

Catalyst Paper Corporation declined to comment on how the increase in carbon tax might affect its operations.

LafargeHolcim Canada spokesperson Jennifer Lewis said the increase in tax would affect its Richmond

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cement plant primarily, but also create an economic ripple effect for its Texada Island limestone quarry.

“Cement manufacturing is an energy-intensive, tradeexposed business,” said Lewis. “That means when the carbon tax goes up, our ability to compete goes down.”

Formosa said he is worried about BC companies being at a disadvantage to other jurisdictions that have either a lower carbon tax rate or none at all.

“If BC cranks up the carbon tax but Ontario, Quebec and other provinces don’t, then our industries are at a disadvantage,” said Formosa.

Federal environment minister Catherine McKenna announced last month the Canadian government will impose a federal tax on provinces that do not have pricing on carbon by 2022 at $50 per tonne of CO2 equivalent.

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Committee hears carriage home options

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City of Powell River planning staff will be looking for the community’s thoughts on proposed amendments to the city’s zoning and sustainable official community plan that allow for the development of carriage houses.

At council’s committee of the whole meeting on Tuesday, June 13, city senior planner Jason Gow said the city was prepared to bring forward changes to allow for development of the secondary accessory dwelling units. Gow added that the new type of housing is one way to provide a greater variety of housing options in the city.

“Carriage houses will increase the housing diversity and potentially provide more rental opportunities,” Gow told the committee.

Councillor Maggie Hathaway told the committee that while this kind of housing will not solve the need for affordable social housing, it will put more mid-priced rental units on the market.

Councillor Karen Skadsheim asked if the proposed amendments allow for property owners to have a trailered tiny home parked in their backyard.

Gow told the committee the amendments did not speak directly to the topic of micro housing, but the topic was on a list of planning department initiatives.

“This isn’t the tool to deal with micro housing,” Gow told the committee. “I don’t think we’ve done enough research on what other communities have done to deal with micro housing.”

Changes to the sustainable official community plan include adding another development permit area that can be used for proposed carriage house projects. Changes to the city’s zoning bylaw include adding regulations that go above and beyond the city’s current rules that govern accessory buildings. The changes will prohibit carriage houses in Townsite and restrict the units to no more than 968 square feet.

Gow recommended that city council give first reading to the draft amendments and then allow staff to take the proposal to the community, the city’s ratepayers group and homebuilders before bringing the bylaw amendments to a formal public hearing prior to their adoption.

The first reading of the amendments is expected at council’s meeting on Thursday, July 6.

PUBLIC HEARING Public Hearing Tuesday July 11, 2017 7:30 pm Texada Community Hall 4913 Gillies Bay Road Gillies Bay, BC

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The Board of the Powell River Regional District gives notice that it will hold a Public Hearing to consider proposed Bylaw No. 395.3, 2017 to amend Texada Island Official Community Plan, Bylaw No. 395, 2005.

The intent of proposed Bylaw No. 395.3, 2017, is to amend the Map A - Land Use Designations of the Texada Island Official Community Plan, Bylaw No. 395, 2005, to redesignate the lots legally described as The Surface of District Lot 1 Surveyed as Lot 133 Europe Mineral Claim Texada Island District (PID 015-791-971), The Surface of District Lot 3 Surveyed as Lot 133 Europe Mineral Claim Texada Island District (PID 015-792-293) and The Surface of District Lot 4 Surveyed as Lot 133 Europe Mineral Claim Texada Island District (PID 015-792-315) from Resource to Rural Village.

All persons who believe their interest is affected by the proposed Bylaw shall be afforded an opportunity to be heard on the matters contained in the Bylaw, a copy of which may be examined at the Regional District office, #202-4675 Marine Avenue, Powell River, BC, during office hours of 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday, until July 11, 2017. The office is closed from noon to 1 pm each day for the lunch hour.

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Colonization 150 How much positive change could Canada make if we put nearly half a billion dollars toward issues affecting first nations?

Let that sink in for a minute. Nearly half a billion dollars, almost $500 million, used specifically toward beginning to repair the wide range of social ills the nearly 650 different first nations across this country suffer from.

Unsafe drinking water, substance abuse problems, land claim issues, diminished human rights, scars remaining from residential schools, racism and discrimination, and list goes on. These are all problems white settlers created for first nations when they first arrived on these shores.

Federal funding for Canada 150 events was set for $180 million, with an additional $300 million to repair cultural and recreational infrastructure, such as sports arenas. That does not even factor in additional funds coming from municipal and provincial grants, as well as private donations.

So, instead of beginning to address the problems facing first nations with such a significant amount of funds, what does Canada decide to spend its 150th birthday money on? Parties and sports arenas.

Acts of reconciliation Sure, everyone enwould have been much joys a good party, more impactful than but it is downright troubling to celebrate celebrating the settlers’ so frivolously when birthday. Imagine people whose anceswhat 150 Acts of tors have been here for time immemorial, Reconciliation would longer than recorded have looked like. history, are suffering each and every day.

While Canadians celebrate Canada 150 on Saturday, with all of its fanfare, fireworks, live entertainment, overpriced guest speakers and the other party favours, think of what all of that money could have done for the health, well-being and future of our first peoples.

Nearly $500 million would make a noticeable difference in first nations communities across Canada, nearly $800,000 per first nation. Think of what could be done in Tla’amin Nation alone with that kind of money.

Acts of reconciliation would have been much more powerful than celebrating the arrival of settlers to this land. Imagine what 150 Acts of Reconciliation would have looked like.

Canada 150 is a monumental waste of tax dollars to celebrate a history teeming with shameful acts and deep regrets; a harsh reality we unsuccessfully mask in national pride.

Jason Schreurs, publisher/editor

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LETTERS » Kim Darwin’s response to Mathew Wilson’s questioning of BC Green Party’s commitment to a free vote [“Viewpoint: Residents want solutions, not games,” June 21] suggests she is either naive or simply unwilling to acknowledge her party leader Andrew Weaver sold her out.

Darwin said “results of this election set the table for politics to be done in a different, more democratic manner with more cooperation across party lines” and “the voters of BC made it abundantly clear that this (43 Liberal, 41 NDP and three Greens) is what they desire of their elected officials.”

On that point, I agree with Darwin.

Clearly Weaver did not agree. Instead of honouring his promise to the voters, he engaged in old-style, back-room politics by cutting a deal with the NDP. Far from being democratic and seeking cooperation across party lines, the deal he signed completely disenfranchises the 43 elected Liberal MLAs. The 2017 Confidence and Supply Agreement between the Green and NDP caucuses requires agreement only between the NDP and Greens on virtually every matter, from changing the way we elect our government, to terminating 5,600 BC union-wage jobs and dramatically increasing our taxes. The agreement completely ignores the majority party of 43 Liberals. This is certainly doing politics “dif-

ferently,” but it has nothing to do with democracy.

In putting “things into perspective,” Darwin tries to assure us the Green Party agreement to support the NDP in supply and confidence motions “generally amounts to two votes per year,” as if this is no big deal. These two votes are at the heart of a party’s mandate to govern. The Greens agreed to prop up the NDP, the party that failed to win the election on their own merit, before they had even seen a written NDP legislative program or budget.

Perhaps Darwin, who has no experience in government, can be forgiven for being a bit naive, but Weaver knows a supply vote sets the entire government agenda.

It mandates government to tax and spend, and it is very

poor public policy to commit to support a budget you have not read.

Gordon Wilson Verkerk Road

Brief respite Thank you for the compassionate editorial [“Editorial: Senseless tragedy,” June 21] about the Lund tragedy. It was a sensitive piece and explained your kind rationale for not releasing the names of those involved until they came from official sources.

Perhaps that reticence gave the affected families some brief respite from notoriety.

It is such a painful time for the whole community, as we are all interwoven in connections and relationships, and few of us are unaffected.

Margaret Behr Highway 101

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SPCA fires Powell River manager PEAK WEBSITE USER DEBBIE FOX The fawns needed help and Craig did provide a safe haven for them until they were due to be sent to the rehab. Now, that being said, it is by far an overkill having her fired. Sure, she may have lied, but who doesn’t lie in some cases. Hey, who are we to judge? The fawns are safe and now she has been made a scapegoat by some who appear to hold an ugly vendetta toward her. Give her back her job. Seems to me she was the only one who stuck her neck out in defence of helpless animals. Come on, Powell River, let’s help her out.

PEAK WEBSITE USER ELIZABETH STUEF Why do we not trust the BC Conservation Officer Service? We trust them to come and shoot bears and cougars. Remember the conservation officer who saved two bear cubs on Vancouver Island? He lost his job and had to take another government posting (saved by the union). Craig does not have a union to back her up. Why is the SPCA not unionized? Is it because they would have to pay better wages? This whole affair shows a lack of good judgement. Why could Craig not be allowed to work under some form of supervision by the head office of the SPCA. The punishment does not fit the crime; it is over the top and allows Craig no rights. She should get a fair hearing. We need to tell the SPCA head office to reconsider their action.

PEAK WEBSITE USER NANCY ESSIG Shame on the SPCA. An officer for them shows great concern for wildlife and is fired.

I talk people out of phoning “Conservation” because of the number of animals they shoot.

PEAK WEBSITE USER TERRY JOYCE Lots of talk about how confident the city is that there are other ways to encourage affordable housing in our community. No specifics. Real action?

City of Powell River to regulate long-term camping

PEAK WEBSITE USER SHANKA HOLLOWICZ Maybe free up a piece of land for long-term camping? All these socialist members on the council and our homeless rate is increasing. Pretty sad!

now we are concerned with the reliability of sailing times and we need to make a change to improve this issue.”

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The problems are well known and it’s really up to the experts to fix them. By

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tweaking the schedule with much fanfare about “strong community engagement,” is BC Ferries simply looking for a way to manage an ongoing public relations disaster?

Hence the suspicion of a rat in the hold. When the one meaningful solution is ruled out from the start, it does seem a little more than fishy.

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6« VIEWPOINT Ferries was “pleased to be hearing from so many” ferry users and acknowledged the desire for hourly service out of Langdale was one of the recurring themes. However, he said, “that option is several years away from being possible. At the moment we don’t have the appropriate vessels and the right terminal infrastructure to support hourly service on an ongoing basis, but we hear the community’s message loud and clear and we are working on it. Right

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Tours revisit Townsite history Heritage society guides help visitors navigate origins of Powell River DAVID BRINDLE community@prpeak.com

Summer walking tours of Historic Townsite are in full swing. Organized by Townsite Heritage Society of Powell River, the regularly scheduled strolls take visitors and guests down memory lanes of the old town where Powell River started.

Due to Townsite’s designation as a National Historic District of Canada in 1995, the tours are a natural fit for anyone looking to celebrate or participate in Canada 150 nostalgia.

Tours wind their way along streets and past many buildings, gardens and original homes built by the town’s first residents around 1910.

Guided excursions start from Henderson House, the restored home of Powell River’s first physician, and last about 90 minutes. The heritage society uses the house as its resource and interpretive centre.

Townsite Heritage Society coordinator Linda Nailer, former city councillor Bob Astrope and former mayor

Stewart Alsgaard serve as volunteer guides. Visitors are taken to Arbutus A p a r t m e n t s , Pa t r i c i a Theatre, church’s corner at Ash Street and Sycamore Avenue and then out along Manager’s Row (Marine Avenue).

“There are some beautiful old manager’s homes there to see the Arts and Crafts design of the town,” said Nailer, “and they are the best homes from the time.”

Everyone seems to have their favourite Townsite home, including Astrope, who said he is partial to the guest house and manager’s residence.

“They were two of the nicest homes ever built,” said Astrope.

After leading tours for the first time last year, Astrope said each group he takes out adds to his knowledge.

Townsite’s history is deep and rich, he added.

“I’m more or less brushing up as I go because you keep running into different things when you’re involved in this,” he said.

Among tourists who visit the old sites, Astrope said he has found most are usually in town to visit family.

“I always encourage local residents if they’re looking for something to do when family or friends come to visit, come on down and we’ll do the guided walking tour for a couple of hours,”

NEIGHBOURHOOD GUIDES: [From left] Bob Astrope, Linda Nailer and Stewart Alsgaard volunteer as guides for Townsite Heritage Society of Powell River’s walking tours. Visitors are taken along a route featuring historical and architectural landmarks of an area designated as a National Historic District of Canada. DAVID BRINDLE PHOTO

said Nailer. “I tailor it according to time factors and people’s physical needs.”

Once the tour group is finished sightseeing and taking photographs on Manager’s Row, the tour continues past Townsite Brewing and into Dwight Hall.

“We circle around to the Rodmay Hotel,” said Nailer, “and we go into the foyer, look at the wonderful

Inglenook fireplace, double staircase and interesting historical photos.”

After that, the tour continues past the faÇade of the old Bank of Montreal building, the Old Courthouse Inn and the old Northwest Telephone Company, where Telus is currently completing restoration in keeping with Townsite heritage.

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Henderson House, but guests do not have to stop there, according to Nailer.

Townsite offers much more to see since guided tours do not travel down other streets with fine examples of smaller Arts and Crafts-style homes, she said.

“We tell people to take a hike,” said Nailer. “I always say Maple Avenue is a lovely street to go down, and

Oak and Cedar streets, too; these are all historic streets where you can see what the old Townsite was because each one has its own characteristic.”

Scheduled tours take place at 2 pm on Wednesdays and 10 am on Saturdays. For more information about Townsite Heritage Society, go to powellrivertownsite. com.

Congratulations, Class of 2017 Shania Friedman Cumberland, BC

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These students have worked hard to complete their education through distributed learning and we wish them all the very best in their future endeavours.

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Farmers’ market celebrates 30th anniversary Long-running weekend community gathering highlights local artisans IONATAN WAISGLUSS Peak contributor

A summer destination for locals and tourists, Powell River Farmers’ Market offers a diversity of food, artisanal goods and entertainment on a weekly basis. The market celebrates its 30th anniversary during a special Canada 150 event on Saturday, July 1, at its Paradise Exhibition Grounds location on McLeod Road.

Vendor Donna Anaka has been involved since the market’s early days.

“When we started, there were probably 20 vendors,” said Anaka.

According to Anaka, the market did not start on the exhibition grounds, but on leased land at the end of Claridge Road. It later moved to a parking lot on Abbotsford Street, adjacent to what is now Crossroads Village Shopping Centre.

“It was so hot on the pavement standing there with your produce,” said Anaka.

The move to McLeod Road was welcomed by all, she added.

During its early days, the market was managed by Bertie Vandermark.

“Bertie was monumental in moving the market to the exhibition grounds, as well as building the booths and the bandshell,” said Anaka.

Vandermark managed the market for 16 years, basing her work on decisions made by a volunteer market committee formed around a common interest in local food and small-scale economy.

Vandermark retired from the position in 2001, handing the reins to its second manager, Julie Bellian.

According to Bellian, the market was most active during economic downturns.

“When times got hard, people had to find a way to make money, and for some that meant being a

vendor at the market,” said Bellian.

“The whole thing was very much a fringe movement; a grassroots local initiative.”

Bellian said the market has also served as a hub for political engagement around agricultural issues.

Banding together, local farmers were able to resist various regulations that impacted their ability to sell eggs or slaughter meat, and advocate for keeping farmland in the Agricultural Land Reserve, she said.

Various initiatives have come out of the farmers’ market community, according to Bellian, including the 50-mile diet and the declaration of Powell River as a genetically-engineered-free crop zone in 2004, the first of its kind in Canada.

In 2009, responsibility for running the market was put into the hands of Jesse Black, a young farmer from Ontario.

“When I arrived on the scene, there was a lot of conflict over who should run the market, so the best option seemed to be to hand it over to an unbiased outsider,” said Black. “I don’t think anyone knew I was 19 when they gave me the position.”

After Black moved back to Ontario in 2012, Juhli Jobi, who was born and raised in Powell River, became the new manager.

“I chose Juhli knowing she would put her heart and experience into the market and take it in the right direction,” said Black.

According to Anaka, Jobi’s branding of the market has helped increase its popularity.

“Juhli has been instrumental in getting the word out about the market,” said Anaka.

For Jobi, the farmers’ market is more than just a place to buy fresh produce, baked goods and valueadded products; it is an opportunity for buyers and farmers to get to know each other and build lasting relationships, she said.

Jobi said she thinks of the market as a gathering place for groups of seniors, families and children.

“It’s a way to get to know the community if you’re new to town,” she said.

In her four years as manager, Jobi said she has tried to continue

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building on previous market successes and adapt to changes and new opportunities. Some changes included repainting market booths to a brighter colour and creation of a waste station for compost and recycling, which lessen the market’s waste load.

Jobi said the ride-on model train at the market has also seen changes in the last year. Managed

by Powell River Forestry Heritage Society, the track has expanded to four times its previous size.

The kids’ play area has also grown, including the development of a sandpit, a vast array of children’s toys and plenty of seating, said Jobi.

“We’ve tried to create a space where parents don’t feel like they have to be right on top of their kids,” said Jobi.

In the last few years, Jobi said she has seen more young adults at the market, including couples, groups of friends and young families.

She said the market and its com-

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munity have also benefited from the Farmers’ Market Nutrition Coupon Program, a BC-wide initiative that provides coupons to lowincome families and seniors to use at farmers’ markets.

The local market includes vendors from Powell River, north of town, south of town, Texada and Tla’amin Nation, with more than 70 vendors attending most weekends, said Jobi.

Some vendors have been involved since the beginning, including Marisa Mastrodonato, Pat Hanson and Kathleen Richards.

The market also includes a number of new vendors, including Aaron Mazurek who started in 2016.

Mazurek said he has always had a passion for farming and spent a few years working on farms in England. After spending 16 years as a realtor, he took a sabbatical to pursue farming full time.

“I wanted to take it past my own garden,” said Mazurek, who attended the market as a patron for

many years. “The market felt like a natural fit.”

Mazurek said he sells a few staple crops such as lettuce, tomatoes and carrots, but his passion is in heirloom varieties and specialty crops such as radicchio and bulb fennel.

“One year we grew a lot of tromboncino squash but it didn’t sell well until we started giving away recipes with it,” said Mazurek. “Then people kept coming back and asking for it once they knew what to do with it.”

Mazurek said the market is a family-friendly place to meet people and buy fresh vegetables and other goods.

“I’ve always liked going to the market,” he said.

Anaka said she has seen a lot of growth in her 30 years at Powell River Farmers’ Market.

“But at the same time, it’s the same market,” she said. “It still has that country feel.”

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Students earn international award Youth program participants gain confidence through service and adventure DAVID BRINDLE community@prpeak.com

Founded by His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh, also known as Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award program recently bestowed recognition upon three Brooks Secondary School students.

At a City of Powell River council meeting on Thursday, June 15, mayor Dave Formosa presented Duke of Edinburgh’s Award pins to Grayce Hilton, who received the silver level, and Catherine Chinn and Erinn Hobson, who were awarded bronze in the international program.

Since its inception in 1956 as a program exclusive to young boys, The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award now allows young

men and women to design and achieve their own journey of self-discovery.

Introduced in Canada in 1963, the program has involved more than 500,000 Canadians between the ages of 14 and 24. Due to its selfdirected format, each participant has a distinct experience and outcome.

“It means I have worked really hard to go out from what I’m normally comfortable with to do many activities I’ve never done before,” said Chinn.

Chinn said the payoff was life-changing due to the skills she learned and the increased self-confidence she came away with from activities such as backpacking and kayaking.

“It was my first time doing that and it was really fun,” said Chinn.

Participants choose from four components and complete their own goals in educational experiences outside of the classroom.

Bronze and silver levels last six months in duration and include physical activity, volunteerism, learning a new skill and then the planning,

ROYAL REWARD: Brooks Secondary School students [from left] Grayce Hilton, Catherine Chinn and Erinn Hobson were each recently presented with The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award. The awards are part of program that challenges young people to tap into their own sense of self-discovery. CHRIS BOLSTER PHOTO

preparing and undertaking of an adventurous journey.

“The fact that I can say I have the bronze level of the Duke of Edinburgh is pretty cool,” said Chinn. “I’m quite proud to say that.”

Chinn wants to continue in the program and begin working on her silver level, then up to gold. Hobson hopes to achieve the same result after completing her bronze level with Chinn.

“Except we did different skills, different physical activities and different service projects,” said Hobson.

Hilton plans to stop after receiving her silver-level pin.

“It was amazing to have gotten this far,” said Hilton, who picked up new skills in typing and photography.

She completed her adventurous program component through School District 47’s Leadership Ecology

Adventure Program (LEAP).

School district coordinator for outdoor and ecological learning Ryan Barfoot said the leadership program has been involved with the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award program since LEAP began 11 years ago.

“We’ve always been a preferred delivery program for the adventurous journey program,” said Barfoot. “We get kids from all over the

place calling. It’s difficult for them to find supportive ways to do their adventurous journeys and LEAP offers that for them.”

According to Hobson, the service part of the award program is of utmost importance and she chose to do her volunteering with Girl Guides of Canada. All three award recipients have been involved with Girl Guides.

Tla’amin startup moves into new space Former forestry building to serve as head office for business development company CHRIS BOLSTER reporter@prpeak.com

A Tla’amin Nation-based indigenous startup specializing in providing forums for developing business relationships is moving out of its founder’s basement and looking to share its knowledge with other entrepreneurs.

Raven Events and Communications started in 2012 and has been located inside principal partner and former Tla’amin chief Maynard Harry’s basement suite for the past two years.

The company has been expanding and with its eight employees, four of whom are Tla’amin citizens, it has outgrown its current location, said company communications manager Romila Barryman.

“We looked at other spaces and saw that if we want to have a relationship with the community, that meant being here,” said Barryman.

Barryman said Raven Events found space inside the former location of Tla’amin Nation’s forestry company Thichum Forest Products.

The building has been vacant since April 2016 when Thichum moved into the nation’s government house on Klahanie Drive. Barryman said the nation agreed to rent the space to the company.

Raven Events managing partner Katrin Harry said the company operates independently of the nation’s government and is no different than any private enterprise leasing space from a local government.

“We’re in no way connected to Tla’amin Nation,” said Katrin. “The only help we’re getting is that the nation is renting us the space.”

Tla’amin hegus Clint Williams, who worked for Thichum Forest Products before taking elected office, said it is nice to see his old office being used again.

“The old forestry building has some good years in it left,” said Williams, adding that the first nation’s leadership is proud to see

STEPPING UP: Raven Events and Communications staff [left to right] Noah Schweitzer, Sara Arroyo, Randy Timothy Jr., Alisha Point and Maynard Harry are planning to move into their new office, Tla’amin Nation’s former forestry building, at the end of June. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

how well Raven Events is doing.

“It’s always a pleasure to see someone succeed,” he said. “We’re very proud of their accomplishment.”

Maynard said it will not only be good for the community to have a tenant taking care of the old forestry building, which is located centrally in the village, it will also be nice to have his basement back.

“It will be so different and quiet after the office transition,” he said.

Barryman said the new office provides enough space for the company to look at renting desks out to other Tla’amin entrepreneurs who may be looking for some peer mentorship. She said Raven Events is focusing on moving first and then seeing what potential partnerships other businesspeople may be interested in.

The company is expected to grow further as it plans the expansion

of its aboriginal business-matching events south of the border in 2018; that will mean taking more employees on, said Katrin.

“We truly believe economic activity needs to return to benefit the community,” said Katrin.

Raven Events plans to move into its new office on Friday, June 30.

An open house for the community is also being planned for a yet-tobe-determined date in July.

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Lumber was not the first industry to bring attention to the Powell River area.

That honour went to mining on Texada Island.

On Saturday, July 1, Texada Heritage Society will open a new display at Texada Island Museum that expands on the importance the mining industry played in the region’s history.

Mining on Texada dates back to 1871, predating the logging town that sprung up around Powell River’s pulp mill in the early 1900s.

Texada was the hub of the region, populated due to limestone and iron-ore mining around Blubber Bay, followed by the discovery of copper, silver and gold in the Van Anda and Surprise Mountain areas, according to Texada Island Museum curator Doug Paton.

The heritage society has created a replica of the Little Billy Mine, one of the under-

ground mines built to access those precious metals.

Paton said the original Little Billy Mine is similar to other Texada mines; it has a shaft going down. Little Billy also has an accessible portal, he added.

“That tunnel goes in about 600 feet or so and we’ve done a couple of tours in there,” said Paton. “We’ve basically designed the mine from what it looks like on

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the inside of that corridor.”

After tours of the real Little Billy Mine, which is closed but still workable, the heritage society came up with the idea to add to the display in the Clarence Wood Room, named after the museum’s former curator. Society members thought the room’s historic logging and mining theme would flow into the new Little Billy Mine exhibit.

The display is not an exact representation, but will allow visitors to experience the small area of an underground mine, according to its designer Lorrie Pirart.

“People feel that it’s a real mine when they walk in there,” said Pirart.

Based on Pirart’s predesign, museum volunteers used an aluminum mesh sprayed with three layers of a mortar compound and formed like the inside of a tunnel to create the exhibit, according to Paton.

Pirart said he worked as a miner at the age of 17 and remembers how it looked and felt to work underground.

“At first it’s a little bit scary and claustrophobic but you get over that quick when you start doing work, and then you actually start to like it,” he said.

Pirart added that he fashioned the museum’s Little Billy exhibit as a taller room because visitors will be walk-

ing into it.

In the 1870s and into the 1900s, Texada’s gold fever did not compare to what went on in the Klondike region of Yukon territory or other areas such as the Cariboo region of BC where individuals staked a claim and sought their fortune.

Mines on Texada were controlled by a few people.

“The mining activity was up to the first world war,” said Paton. “In the mid1940s they reopened the Little Billy Mine and it operated until about 1955.”

Paton said there is still gold on Texada.

“It’s a little harder to get right now,” he said. “One fellow owns all of these properties and he’s trying to promote it to reopen again.”

Texada Island Museum is located at the former elementary school in Van Anda; four large classrooms have been converted into displays. A portion of one exhibit room has been used for the Little Billy Mine replica.

The actual Little Billy Mine is located on the east side of Texada, just outside of Van Anda.

“I would like to see it cleaned up one day and opened up as a tourist attraction,” said Pirart. “It’s kind of cool that you go back in history when you go in there.”

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Cricketers take first match Powell River Royals earn one-run victory over more experienced Vancouver Island club DAVID BRINDLE community@prpeak.com

In its first game ever and by the slimmest of margins, Powell River Royals Cricket Club bested Arrowsmith Cricket Club 120-119 on Sunday, June 24, at Qualicum Beach.

“It was a good-spirited game and it came down to the wire,” said Powell River captain Alex Rawnsley.

Despite billions of followers around the world, cricket is not the most well-known sport in Powell River, and the Royals are a new organization.

However, Ranwsley said he hopes the club gains more followers.

Against Arrowsmith, the game format saw each team batting once. Royals batted first and scored 120 runs on 35 overs.

An over is a set of six balls bowled from one end of a cricket pitch. Arrowsmith needed to then score 121 runs to win and came up just short with a total of 119.

Top scorers for Powell River were Rawnsley with 37 runs, Charl Meyer with 34 and Adam MacLaine with 19.

According to Rawnsley, after a shaky start the Royals managed to turn the game around.

“We were able to take all 10 wickets, so we got 10 of their players out, which ends the game,” said Rawnsley, “and they had only scored 119 when that happened, so we won by only one run.”

With Arrowsmith requiring two runs off the last over

WICKET WINNERS: Powell River Royals Cricket Club member Charl Meyer faces an opposition bowler during a recent match in Qualicum Beach. The local cricket club played its first game ever and also claimed its first victory by downing Arrowsmith Cricket Club 120 runs to 119. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

and Powell River needing one wicket, Rawnsley was able to cement the win on the first bowl.

“For us to get up and win, call it beginner’s luck, a fluke, or call it skill, I don’t know what,” said Rawnsley,

Abbott prepares for games DAVID BRINDLE community@prpeak.com

One of many college and university students home for the summer, Calli-Ann Abbott returned from University of Hawaii in Honolulu with no plans to take any time off. Abbott is now training to represent Powell River Track and Field Club in heptathlon as a member of the BC team at Canada Summer Games 2017.

The Brooks Secondary School graduate recently completed her first year at university and is currently working out regularly at Timberlane Park with her former coach Connie Polman Tuin.

Canada Summer Games take place in Winnipeg from July 28 to August 13. Abbott qualified for the event at the Jesse Bent Memorial Meet in Coquitlam earlier in June.

Heptathlon is a multidiscipline track and field event comprised of seven events: 100 metres hurdles, high jump, shot put, 200 metres, long jump, javelin throw and 800 metres.

Abbott signed with the Hawaiian university on a track and field scholarship in 2015.

She said she surprised herself while competing in the National Collegiate Athletic Association Big West Conference.

“I didn’t expect it to go as well as it did, being a freshman,” said Abbott. “Our team was very young. There were 12 freshmen who made up the majority of the team. It went a lot better than expected.”

According to Abbott, becoming used to University of Hawaii’s enrolment of 18,865

students, nearly 6,000 more than City of Powell River’s population, was a big adjustment.

Polman Tuin said Abbott has handled her first year away extremely well considering her distance from close family, the transition of leaving home, having to make new friends and adjusting to a new training regime.

“I could see a huge growth in her when she came back,” said Polman Tuin.

Abbott posted personal bests in the hurdles, shot put and javelin, but struggled for the first month. She said she went from training as the only multi-discipline track and field athlete at Brooks to training with eight other women and competing indoors for the first time.

After the first couple of indoor meets, Abbott said she became used to it. She said she surprised herself outdoors, ranking 13th in the conference in her first year.

“I hope to go back more prepared for indoor, mostly because that’s your first kick at the season,” said Abbott. “It was really cool because we got to see Olympians who were there, and future Olympians. I was competing against University of Oregon and all of the big schools. I got my butt kicked, but that was still pretty cool.”

According to Abbott’s mother, Traci, it was her daughter’s decision to go to the United States for post-secondary schooling.

“We had people say, ‘I can’t believe you’re letting her go to Hawaii,’” said Traci. “How can you not? This was what she wanted to do and she achieved it. That’s why we raise our kids to dream big and fulfill their dreams.”

“but we’ll find out when we play game number two.”

The teams are organizing a second match for sometime in August.

Arrowsmith plays six to seven games a year and its members travel from up and

down Vancouver Island to participate.

“We heard afterward that a couple of the guys from Arrowsmith told a couple of our players they had won their last 15 games,” said Rawnsley. “We snapped a bit

of a streak for them.”

Royals started in March and have been practising weekly outdoors at Oceanview Learning Centre.

For more information, go to Powell River Cricket Club on Facebook.

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He’s gone fishing. Meeting up with his parents, brothers and nephews - Al will surely be getting into trouble in no time!

Leaving behind wife of 48 years, Patricia, daughter Cindy (Rob), sister Bernice (Bill) and grandsons, Cole and Rylan.

Al wore many career hats over the years that included mainly the logging and fishing industries in the Queen Charlotte Islands. Never without an opinion on pretty much anything, Al most enjoyed helping out his buddies with their fishing and gun troubles. His vast knowledge and years of experience always came in handy!

While his family is deeply saddened by Al’s passing, there is a rumour floating around that this was all just an elaborate plan to get out of mowing the lawn! All kidding aside though, thank you to Dr. Lynsky for his care over the years which even included house visits when necessary. ~Cattle can rest easy as the President of the Queen Charlotte Islands Cattle Rustlers Association has now officially retired! ~

Andree Bryce McKenzie Andree Bryce McKenzie, born August 11, 1926, on the family farm in Langley, BC, passed away quietly on the evening of May 11, 2017, at Evergreen Care Unit in Powell River.

Andree was the youngest of eight children of the late Sven Nordman and Sarah Nisbet.

She is survived by her daughter Geri Lee McKenzie of San Diego, sons Neil Bryce McKenzie (Nancy) of Powell River, Scott Christopher McKenzie (Lisa) of Denver and Todd William McKenzie (Janis) of Vancouver, four grandchildren and one great-grandson.

Andree received her teaching certificate at Normal School in Victoria, BC, where she met her future husband Kenneth Lee McKenzie. The McKenzie family moved from Victoria to Regina to Winnipeg, and then back to the west coast in North Vancouver.

In 1965, Andree and her four children moved to Powell River to be closer to her sister Lillian Gold and she continued her teaching career. She loved being with the youngest children and was a beloved kindergarten and primary grades teacher for many years.

Andree had various interests but was well-known for her love of purple. In her late 60s she was reunited with her friend Harvey at their 50th high school reunion. They made a lot of fond memories together with their love of gardening and travelling.

Andree was a true lady with the purest of hearts. She will be remembered as an extra special and loving woman, mother, aunt, grandmother, great-grandmother and teacher by all who knew her.

Thank you to the nurses and staff at Evergreen Care Unit for all your loving care.

Rose was born on February 17, 1929, and died peacefully in her sleep on June 17, 2017, at Powell River General Hospital. She was predeceased be her husband Russ.

Rose is survived by her son Roy (Davina), daughter Ginny (Shawn), son Mike (Laurie), grandchildren Suzanne, April, Corey, Jill, Riley and Nova, and greatgrandchildren Jordan and Mila.

Rose enjoyed her sports and volunteered for many years in minor hockey and baseball as her children were growing up. She curled and lawn bowled for many years. Later on in life her passion was playing bridge; she attended many tournaments over the years.

The family would like to thank the nurses, hospital staff and doctors on the fourth floor, in the ICU and at Willingdon Creek Village. Also, thank you to Doctor Rossouw, Rose’s family doctor.

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1215 General Employment COAST BERRY Company is looking for a full-time yardman/handyman for July and August, and a full-time field supervisor for July, August, and September. Send resumé to info@coastberrycompany.com or call 604.414.6115.

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1215 General Employment

Nelson Roofing & Sheet Metal Ltd., Powell River branch, has immediate openings for the following positions: • Journeyman roofers • Shingle roofing • General labourer Preference will be given to applicants who are qualified and experienced. Potential candidates must have a valid driver’s licence. We offer excellent wages and a benefits package.

Stop by our office to fill out an application: 7564B Highway 101 or fill out the application on the Employment Opportunities page on our website: nelsonroofing.com/ employment-opportunities/.

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3560 Pets

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RONA IS hiring for a part-time summer cashier. Would be perfect for a student home for the summer. MUST be able to work weekends. Experience an asset, but not a must. Send resumé to trishat@prrona.ca or drop off in-store to Trisha.

MAXINE, pretty, lucky black, t h re e - ye a r- o l d , l a p - l o v i n g, short-haired, female cat. SPCA 604.485.9252.

ORANGE BOY, sweet, senior cat hoping for a nice home with g i n g e r- l o v i n g fo l k s . S P CA 604.485.9252.

REGINALD AND RONALD, little boys seeking a mousefriendly home. SPCA 604.485.9252.

1230 Work Wanted ANYTHING HAULED, rubbish, garbage, all odd jobs, spring cleanup, small moves.

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ROOFING, don’t wait, get your free quote now. Locally owned, call 604.344.0548.

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2060 For Sale Miscellaneous GOLF CLUBS, ladies right hand, men’s left hand, bag and c a r t s, a s k i n g $ 10 0 / e a .

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INVACARE HOSPITAL bed with rails, like new, $1,495; swivel and slide bath bench, $185. 604.485.4101.

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YALE CHAIN block, 1 1/2 ton capacity, extra long lift chain, antique, still works well, $175 OBO, 604.486.6979.

2145 Wanted LOOKING FOR two motorcycles, a 150cc to 550cc and a 650cc to 1,200cc. Any condition is okay. 604.485.0056.

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JOHNNY, PONY BOY, AND SODA POP, eight-week-old English Lop bunnies. SPCA 604.485.9252.

KITTENS, nice looking duo on website, won’t last long. SPCA 604.485.9252.

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16 room hotel, separate reception and manager’s residence and 4-bay commercial strip mall. Jerry Hodge: 1.780.706.6652; Brokerage: All West Realty Ltd.; rcauction.com/realestate.

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6040 Lots & Acreages for Sale ONE ACRE with view, 150 fruit trees, fenced, ditched, on Allen Avenue, $299,000, 604.483.1632.

6515 Commercial COAST FITNESS has office space available for rent to a health and or wellness professional, use of studio and facility included. Please inquire at info@coastfitness.ca.

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2008 HARLEY Davidson Heritage Softail Classic with extra exhaust mufflers, seat, etc. Must sell, “wife has big stick.” Call 1.250.545.9944.

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Call Mike 604.223.0914.

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FORD FOCUS SES, silver, leather/sun roof/sync, 94,700 kms, $7,500, 778.772.9447.

9155 Sport Utilities/4x4s 1999 TOYOTA Rav4 SUV, older, lots of kms but runs well and very economical, $2,500. Call or text 604.223.0714.

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5520 Legal/Public Notices City of Powell River 2017 Property Taxes The City of Powell River reminds property owners that the due date for payment of 2017 property taxes is Tuesday, July 4, 2017.

A penalty of 10% will be added to gross current taxes remaining unpaid (including unclaimed grants) after July 4, 2017.

There are five ways to pay your 2017 property taxes: 1. Avoid lineups – pay by online banking and claim your Home Owner Grant at www.powellriver.ca/propertytaxes 2. In person at City Hall (6910 Duncan Street) – 8:30 am-4:30 pm, Monday to Friday (excluding statutory holidays) by cash, cheque* or debit card (know your daily debit card limit) 3. After hours – drop cheques* in the drop box at the front entrance to City Hall (left side) 4. At your financial institution - DO NOT claim your Home Owner Grant at your financial institution 5. By mail – City of Powell River, 6910 Duncan Street, Powell River, BC V8A 1V4 (must be received at City Hall by due date regardless of mailing date) *Cheques post-dated to July 4, 2017, will be accepted. Please note that we do NOT accept credit cards for property tax payments.

There are three ways to claim your Northern and Rural (N&R) Home Owner Grant: 1. Online - visit www.powellriver.ca/propertytaxes and click the eHOG online link to claim your home owner grant. You will need your FOLIO NUMBER and your ACCESS CODE found on your Property Tax Notice 2. In person at City Hall (6910 Duncan Street) – 8:30 am-4:30 pm, Monday to Friday (excluding statutory holidays). Please ensure to complete and sign the N&R Home Owner Grant Application found on the bottom of your 2017 Property Tax Notice 3. After hours – drop your Grant application in the drop box at the front entrance to City Hall (left side) Eligibility requirement for N&R Home Owner Grant can be found on the back of your Property Tax Notice.

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1993 32’ COACHMEN, Santara, 5.9L Cummins, 106,000 miles, excellent condition, $10,000, call 604.841.6997 2007 KEYSTONE Cougar 5th wheel, $17,500 OBO, call 604.483.6641 T H O R M A J E ST I C F lye r , A-1999 class, 30’, $12,500 OBO. 604.483.6907.

9160 Trucks & Vans CONTINUOUS GUTTER truck and inventory, turnkey operation with tools and people, $10,000. 604.414.8595.

9185 Boats 14’ deep fisherman 25hp Yamaha, boat trailer, depth sounder, downrigger, rods, reels, nets, boat cover, anchor, six prawn traps, floats, 1,700’ trap line, spare cruiserday and prop and much more. $4,350.

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1998 270 Sea Ray Limited Edition, excellent condition, 690 hours, new motor, trailer, new tarps, lots of bells and whistles, $35,000, 604.414.8596.

34’ MONK Sedan, six cylinder diesel, all the comforts of home, suitable for live-aboard, to view call 604.485.4402.

9220 RVs/Campers/Trailers 17’ BIGFOOT trailer, ready to go, $9,500. Call 604.223.0648.

2085 Garage Sales

Garage Sales 1444 GROUSERIDGE ROAD (turn at Finn Bay Rd, follow signs) Saturday, July 1 10 am start Moving sale Household items, furniture, antiques, lots of rod iron 4563 MICHIGAN AVENUE 9 am-3 pm Friday, June 30 Saturday, July 1 Sunday, July 2 Lots of tools, sewing machine with cabinet and parts, upholstery stuff.

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Commercial water bills are also due on July 4, 2017. No online payment option is available for commercial water bills.

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$ 38

$ 48 $ 98 $ 98 each

Montreal Style Corned $ Beef

1

$ 48

Old Fashioned Ham

/lb 2.16/kg

3 48 4

$

28 /lb 7.23/kg

$

/lb 9.88/kg

acks Bugles Sn Cheese, 213 g

Original Or Nacho

25 1 $

Sports Drinks

Assorted, Pkg of 6 591 ml

4

$ 98

TROPICANA

Orange Juice

Assorted, 1.65 L

4

$ 48

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Flour

Asstorted, 5 kg

5

$ 98 $ 98

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Clamato Juice

Assorted, 1.89 L

2 $ 45

$ 98

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