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STEADY CLIMB: A group of European hikers have become the first to fully traverse a mostly unvisited section of Powell River’s scenic backcountry. The 70-kilometre route, which roughly followed the proposed Third Crossing from Squamish to Powell River, presented diverse terrain ranging from icy flats to fire fall. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

Visiting hikers conquer route Party of 15 finds strength and scenery along 70-kilometre trek ANDY RICE Peak contributor

A group of European hikers have made history after successfully traversing the route of the proposed Third Crossing from Squamish to Powell River. However, it was religion, not lobbying for a highway, that motivated them to make the trek.

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City and district representatives meet with homeowners to address resurfacing options DAVID BRINDLE community@prpeak.com

PAVING DEBATE: Upper Nootka Street residents Igor Skobkarev [left] and Owen Caskell discuss a paving problem with City of Powell River mayor Dave Formosa [right] that has been an issue for area residents for several years. DAVID BRINDLE

fic. The process smooths the surface at a considerably lower cost than applying asphalt.

Formosa said he has tried to convince city council to put up money for the road previously, but has been denied each time.

According to upper Nootka Street resident Igor

If we can create some kind of a system that helps maintain the road faster and quicker, that might be the best solution on a short term.

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a third of the money,” said Formosa. “Between us all, we spray-cap it and see how we do.”

Spray capping is a pavement grading and surfacing treatment that repairs roads in poor condition due to potholes and washboard surfaces caused by construction vehicles and heavy traf-

Skobkarev, the gravel road is the only way in or out for about 70 households and a number of businesses in the area. He said he has received two quotes: $65,000 for spray capping and $135,000 for asphalt.

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Brabazon said taxing everyone in Area B would require an explanation for all of its residents.

“If it were legal to tax anybody, it’s going to be Area B, and you’re going to have to explain to the folks down on Padgett Road why they should be paying for Nootka Street,” said Brabazon.

The regional district has nothing to do with the road, he added.

“They can argue until they’re blue in the face,” said Brabazon. “It’s a city street.

From this point of the pavement to that other point of the pavement is city.”

Skobkarev said he was happy so many people decided to set aside an hour on Sunday night to attend the meeting and discuss the problem and that Formosa, Rebane and Brabazon attended.

“What I’m not happy about is that the message is fairly mixed between our two regional board representatives,” said Skobkarev.

“One says yes and the other says no.”

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Bans on car washing, exterior washing of buildings, patios and sidewalks, and commercial pressure washing are also in place.

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“The city says it’s a city road serving the regional board and the regional board said it’s a city road,” said Skobkarev. “It’s an awkward situation because what can we do? We can keep petitioning but neither one wants to work together.

That’s where we feel the most frustrated.”

Formosa said he would talk to the city’s engineering department about keeping a close eye on the potholes and dust in the area and that it might be possible for something to done through the regional district to contribute for maintenance of the road.

Rebane said it might be possible to use funds from Electoral District B’s grant-in-aid.

“If we can create some kind of a system that helps maintain the road faster and quicker, that might be the best solution on a short term,” said Rebane.

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“If your residents could come up with a third of the money on some kind of a bylaw that allows you to pay on your taxes yearly and the regional district would come up with one third of the money, I will try hard to convince the city to put up

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A 500-metre stretch of gravel road near Powell River’s city limits has been problematic for people living in the area for years.

On a corner next to the intersection of Westview and Manson avenues, residents met with City of Powell River mayor Dave Formosa, Powell River Regional District Electoral Area B alternate director Alan Rebane and regional district chair Patrick Brabazon on Sunday, July 16.

They were there to discuss their concerns regarding a short, unpaved section of road at the city boundary that connects the top of Westview Avenue to the top of Nootka Street, part of Electoral Area B. “Paving this road has come up over the years, over and over, as people become fed up with driving a dangerous, dusty, muddy, washboard, bumpy road,” said Owen Gaskell, who has lived in the regional district for 30 years.

Formosa explained to the approximately 50 people in attendance that the city has no money for paving and does not pave roads. He said the $600,000 in the city budget allocated for roads is mostly for maintenance and that subdivision developers are responsible for providing the roads.

After about 45 minutes of what was at times a contentious and confrontational

Powell River-Sunshine Coast ML A Nicholas Simons has not been named by premier John Horgan to the new provincial government’s cabinet.

“I am very disappointed that I have not been selected to cabinet,” said Simons. “I understand that not everyone can get in and the most important thing is we have a new government that will put the interest of the public first.”

Simons was reelected for a fourth term after a landslide win in his riding.

Horgan was able to form a minority government through an agreement made between the BC NDP, holders of 41 seats in the legislature, and the BC Green Party, which claimed three seats, that surpassed the BC Liberals total of 43 seats.

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Treacherous terrain challenges expedition 1« HIKE Previous attempts to navigate the Third Crossing route, made in 1970 and 2008, were left either interrupted or incomplete.

“It was a fascinating idea, especially for these young people,” said Elsbett.

“Austrians are mountain people but the idea of Canada, for them, is the last frontier.”

The initiative was one of several recent expeditions organized by the Zentrum Johannes Paul II in downtown Vienna, where Elsbett is based. Born in London and raised throughout parts of BC and Alberta, he received ordination in 2003. Elsbett’s parents, Max and Gerlinde, now live in Wildwood.

For much of the past decade, Elsbett has been using outdoor adventure as a way to analogize the teachings of faith and lessons of life.

The group completed a five-day trip in the Swiss Alps last fall and were hungry for more. At the suggestion of a friend, Elsbett watched a documentary of two ski expeditioners crossing the Homathko Icefield near Bute Inlet. By the time the credits were rolling, he had ideas for a similar international trip.

“We wanted to do Canada and do something on the coast in British Columbia, but we weren’t exactly sure what, and that gave us the inspiration,” said Elsbett. “I kind of bounced the idea off of mom and dad and asked if they could maybe help us with some logistics.”

At first, his parents tried to talk him out of it.

“I agreed, in a certain sense, that a three-week tour would be too dangerous or too expensive,” said Elsbett, “but why not do a lighter variance of that?

Why not hike across the Coast Mountains?”

Elsbett’s parents were

aware of the Third Crossing Society and ongoing discussions regarding the creation of a fixed-link highway from Squamish to Powell River.

They suggested that route as one that might be feasible with the right equipment.

“I didn’t want to get involved in something political because I didn’t know how the community saw this whole idea.” said Elsbett. “I mean, who are we as foreigners, so to speak, to come here and promote things? But the idea of taking that route looked pretty interesting.”

After reaching out to Third Crossing Society and viewing the area’s topography on Google Earth, Elsbett had a plan.

The group would begin their trek in Brackendale, head up the Squamish River and follow its daisy-chain of tributaries: Elaho River, Sims Creek and Casement Creek. After scaling most of Casement Mountain, they would descend into the Hunaechin Valley and along the Hunaechin River toward the head of Jervis Inlet. Continuing along

HAPPY HIKERS: From bushwhacking to river-crossing, the Third Crossing route provided a six-day test of will for 15 Austrian and Swiss hikers led by Catholic priest George Elsbett [centre]. Over the course of the trek, members of the group slept on snow, grass and mosquito-infested forests. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

said Percy. “You’re pushing through bush, literally, much of the time, sliding on roots and slippery, rocky creek crossings.”

Midway through their descent into Hunaechin Valley, Percy and Allen reached an impasse and were forced to turn around. GPS coordinates from that attempt served as the benchmark for Elsbett’s own expedition,

I mean, who are we as foreigners, so to speak, to come here and promote things? But the idea of taking that route looked pretty interesting.

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the Lausman River toward Lausman Pass, they would hike up to Ice Lake, past Mount Alfred glacier and onward toward Eldred River and Goat Lake.

Powell River resident Sean Percy, along with local surveyor Caleb Allen, attempted a similar expedition in September 2008.

“It’s not an easy route because there’s no trail,”

along with the legend of 27 adventure-hungry adolescents who attempted a similar route, then known as the Dogwood Trek, in 1970.

“It’s such beautiful country, it’s a shame more people don’t get to see it,” said Percy. “I’d put the Casement Valley up against anything in Banff or Jasper, but it’s really rugged.”

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tion nearly came to its own premature end on two occasions. Only with the aid of a helicopter did things get back on track.

The first incident took place early in the trip where remnants of a 2015 forest fire in Elaho Valley had left a landscape riddled with erosion, landslides and burned bridges.

“We ended up taking a helicopter from Brackendale up to Sims Creek and then we bushwhacked our way up Casement Mountain,” said Elsbett.

The other incident happened two days later after the group encountered 100 metres of treacherous snowpack over a creek. Knowing another chopper would be needed, whether the mission continued or not, they radioed in with a request to be dropped off on a sandbank near Hunaechin River.

As soon as they landed, Elsbett said it looked as though their troubles had literally melted away.

“All of a sudden, it was warm. We walked from there to Jervis Inlet, and we swam,” he said.

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last long, however, as the hikers were up early the following day to bushwhack toward Lausman Pass and Ice Lake.

“Supposedly, nobody had ever been there before,” said Elsbett. “I don’t know if that’s true or not, but it seemed like a pretty good idea to us.”

The variety of terrain was impressive and challenging for the group, who trekked for up to 12 hours per day and used just about every piece of equipment they had packed.

“My concern was that they might not think it was such a great deal, because they’re fairly experienced mountaineers,” said Third Crossing Society president Gary Fribance. “Well, they didn’t find it disappointing at all. They were just raving about it.”

For hiker Sascha Ungar, a 22-year-old student and member of Elsbett’s parish, the striking countryside stood out.

“I was really struck by how beautiful the country is and how the landscape changed,” said Ungar. “The difference was so interesting.”

When Elsbett first pitched

the idea back in February, Ungar was among the first to sign up. Fellow parishioner Alina Bachmann, a 28-year-old medical doctor, was another. The group spent six months preparing for the trip, including a weekend in Austria, where they tested equipment and simulated a variety of emergency scenarios.

“We’ve really grown together,” said Bachmann. “It really feels like a family, and everyone has their place.

We can cover each other’s weaknesses.”

Much in the way the hikers learned to accept and adapt to the terrain in front of them, they learned to do the same with one another.

“There’s a lot of stuff we can take back for our lives,” said Elsbett, “like perseverance and the confidence that there’s always a way forward.”

However, the group did have one complaint.

“They really wanted to see a bear,” said Elsbett, adding that animal sightings were limited to mosquitos and the occasional squirrel. “I told them, ‘Be careful what you pray for.’”

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Fire crew ready to defend region DAVID BRINDLE community@prpeak.com

While no forest fires have been reported in the Powell River region so far this summer, BC Wildfire Service Initial Attack crews have been placed on maximum standby, according to Coastal Fire Centre fire information officer Donna MacPherson.

MacPherson said BC Wildfire Service is prepared for any outbreaks, including in Powell River. Sufficient resources are available in the area to respond immediately, she added.

While more than 240 wildfires burn throughout the province, the coast has been spared so far.

“It’s been eerily quiet compared to what’s going on in the rest of the province,” said MacPherson.

Initial Attack crews are three-member first responders to fires that hit hard and fast.

“The job is to catch small fires before they get big,”

said Powell River Initial Attack crew leader Mark Albert. “We are highly versatile.”

Albert’s team consists of members Greg Blais, Eric Scott and student-intern David Rupf.

The team’s versatility allows it to shift tasks and priorities, sometimes having to turn on a dime.

“We can be headed to Williams Lake and halfway down to the ferry they can say, ‘Turn around, you’re going to Toba Inlet,’” said Albert. “That’s the world we live in.”

The Powell River zone is never unattended. If the local Initial Attack crew is deployed elsewhere in the province, or anywhere in Canada, two crews in Sechelt and three in Campbell River can be transported to the area by helicopter in about 15 minutes.

“They are highly maneuverable people trained on how to get out of an aircraft without the aircraft touching the ground,” said MacPherson. “Because we have such mountainous terrain here on the coast, they may be required to do that.”

When a small fire becomes bigger, Initial Attack crews make way for larger unit crews with 20 members.

FIRST RESPONDERS: Local BC Wildfire Service Initial Attack crew members [from left] David Rupf, Mark Albert, Eric Scott and Greg Blais have been placed on maximum standby due to the prevalence of fires currently burning throughout the province.

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“Those are the bigger ones,” said MacPherson.

“They’re normally deployed by ground only and they go to the big fires because you need that horsepower to get out there.”

According to Blais, unit crews are currently battling the fires in the interior.

“I’m really happy no bad incidents have happened in the interior right now,” said Blais, “because there are so many fires and they’re so big.”

Blais has been with the fire service for three years

and knows the dangers of the job well. He experienced his first fire in May 2015.

“We had to go down a gully to fight the fire from below,” said Blais. “It was around 3 pm and things started heating up; humidity goes down and things flash quickly. The fire was coming faster than I was expecting, so it shook me because I wasn’t expecting it.”

Powell River is within the coastal fire region, which comprises an area of 16.5

City buys stainless steel bottles Council approves purchase that promotes alternative to single-use plastic containers DAVID BRINDLE community@prpeak.com

A one-time expense of $5,000 to promote the use of non-plastic water bottles in Powell River was approved by city council on Thursday, July 6. The money will be spent on stainless steel bottles with City of Powell River’s logo on them.

Plans for using the bottles include donations, civic gifts and retail sales.

“It’s a great initiative to start getting people on board with carrying around their stainless steel water bottle everywhere they go,” said city councillor CaroleAnn Leishman.

Of the 1,000 stainless steel bottles purchased, half will be donated to

Powell River Action Centre Food Bank, according to Leishman.

By buying in volume, Leishman said the city’s cost will be about $5 per bottle, including the cost of shipping from Ontario. A retail price for the bottles has not been determined.

The purchase will come out of council’s miscellaneous budget. Mayor Dave Formosa said it is a good use of council’s miscellaneous funds but does not leave much in that account.

“This is the one we raid all the time when we say, ‘We don’t know where to go,’” said Formosa. “We’ll just about be cleaned out.”

Council was initially approached by the food bank at its committee of the whole meeting on Tuesday, July 4.

“We were asking for a donation of 500 water bottles,” said food bank manager Savanna Dee. “We were trying to make our Thank You Powell River event at Willingdon Beach on Saturday, August 5, as much of a zero-waste event as possible.”

After half of the order is sent to the food bank, the remaining 500 bot-

tles will be used by the city as gifts and sold at Powell River Recreation Complex to recover some of the purchase cost.

“We have discussed in the past to have water bottles available at the complex as we have banned the sale of single-use, disposable water bottles,” said Leishman.

Council banned the use of plastic water bottles inside civic buildings, including the recreation complex, in a split vote on April 6. Councillors Leishman, Russell Brewer, Karen Skadsheim and Rob Southcott voted in favour of the ban while councillors Maggie Hathaway and Jim Palm voted against banning the bottles.

Filling stations are available at the recreation complex but some people do not have their own bottles, said Leishman.

“If we had bottles available for sale, that would be great,” she said.

Leishman added that in all likelihood, the stainless steel water bottle initiative will be an ongoing, sustainable project for the city.

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Success story A community picnic recently hosted by two refugee families from Syria, marking the one-year anniversary of them living here, provided a chance for Powell River to reflect on the success of their resettlement.

Last June, the Azrak and Dayekh families arrived at the Westview ferry terminal and were immediately greeted warmly by residents. A few months earlier, the two families met by chance during their long journey to Canada and learned they were both headed to a small coastal city called Powell River.

The families were among more than 45,000 refugees who were brought into Canada during 2016. It was the largest number of refugees admitted into the country in nearly 40 years and more than 33,000 came from wartorn Syria.

As a group of residents celebrated the anniversary with the two families at Willingdon Beach Campsite last week, it was clear by the level of involvement and engagement they have brought to the community in a short 12 months, and the support While the two families continue to they have adjust to their new lives in Canada and received in return, that find ways to contribute to their new Powell River place of residence, local community was a suitgroups are planning to bring at least able place for them to three more refugee families to the relocate to. area, including one to Texada Island.

No w, a s they enter month 13, said to be the toughest time for transition for most refugees due to a shift in government funding, the Azrak and Dayekh families need community support more than ever.

Luckily, like a lot of other refugees, these two families have strong work ethics and have never expected a free ride. Within a week of being in Powell River, two of the Dayekh’s sons already had jobs and one of them is headed to BCIT in September.

While the two families continue to adjust to their new lives in Canada and find ways to contribute to their new place of residence, local community groups are planning to bring at least three more refugee families to the area, including one to Texada Island.

United Nations has calculated that 1.2 million people worldwide are in immediate need of resettlement and Canada’s refugee intake numbers for 2017 will only address a very small fraction of that total.

Three more families to Powell River is a small step in the right direction.

Judging by how well the Azraks and Dayekhs have adjusted to Powell River, and how they have been welcomed with open arms, it is encouraging to know we are doing our part to help. Even more encouraging is that refugees can settle here with comfort and relative ease for their families.

Jason Schreurs, publisher/editor

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LETTERS » No conclusion I attended the meeting referred to in your recent affordable housing article [“Housing group eyes joint effort,” July 5]. The meeting ended with a strong general agreement that, for Powell River, a single agency is best suited to take on the multiple housing challenges facing all who live on limited incomes.

There was also general agreement that the existing non-profits, agencies and other interested parties should come up with a joint solution that allows pooling of resources and assets. However, the meeting most certainly did not come to any conclusion about creating another society.

[City of Powell River councillor] Maggie Hathaway and others have been organizing these meetings since last fall and they have been consistently well attended (15 to 20 people every meeting) with representatives from local housing societies, Tla’amin

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Housing, health and mental health agencies, city councillors, city staff, local business people (including real estate and building development) and interested individuals.

The June 24 meeting was particularly good because of our familiarity with one another and the issues, our readiness to move on and the assistance of [social plan developer] Christien Kaaij, who facilitated the meeting.

We meet again in September and will explore our options then.

Perhaps some existing society or other structure can fill that need?

Things are still open.

Pat Christie Life Cycle Housing Society

Thousands suffer Regarding your article on colonization [“Editorial: Colonization 150,” June 28], you are completely off.

Not all first nations are suffer-

ing, certainly not in Powell River.

Have you visited the new community centre in Tla’amin Nation and discussed the excellent programs attached to it?

Thousands of people across this country are suffering but I don’t read anything in your column on those issues. Why do we have food banks, drugaddict clinics, alcoholics, needle-injection sites, beggars on streets, social assistance and homelessness?

You also forget that first nations people participate in and enjoy sports, whether it be ice hockey, soccer or track clubs, et cetera.

Acts of reconciliation have occurred, but you are obviously not aware of this. At least on July 1 everyone came together at Willingdon Beach, joined in the revelry and had fun. Is that a crime?

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6« LETTERS CONT. Appalling result I enjoyed attending Powell River Logger Sports [B Section, July 12].

Kudos to everyone for all the obvious hard work that went in to pulling it off.

However, I was appalled that onsite re-

cycling had been completely overlooked.

Powell River Regional District’s Let’s Talk Trash team is an obvious part of almost all Powell River functions these days and its presence was sadly missed when trash cans were filled to overflow-

ing with recyclable items at the event.

I want to call on City of Powell River council to make it a bylaw that Powell River events must recycle their waste.

Dorell Meikle Springbrook Road

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PEAK WEBSITE USER COMPASH It boggles the mind that a business requires a licence to permit dancing. What is this, Footloose?

Keep your cats indoors A Powell River friend of mine used to wake up to the sound of dozens of birds singing in her backyard. Her bird feeders did a booming business. It was like having a house in the middle of a bird sanctuary.

But no more. The bird feeders are empty, the birds are gone and the music has ended. Why? Because a new neighbour moved in next door with five cats.

The slaughter started almost immediately. Morning after morning my friend found two or three dead birds around the feeder pole.

The cats were obviously well-fed. They killed out of instinct, not hunger. Often, when she looked out on her backyard, my neighbour saw a cat, or cats, waiting patiently within striking distance of the feeder.

The story reminded me of the many discussions and arguments I have had with friends over the years about their cats. I am, by the way, a cat lover, and would probably have one if my partner was not allergic (and our

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By Murray Dobbin

condo allowed them).

I have had indoor and outdoor cats and all were happy as clams. The claim that cats are equally a part of nature does not stand up to scrutiny. For birds, cats are (literally) an invasive species.

Most people, cat owners included, have some knowledge of the carnage caused by cats, both pets and feral. But the actual numbers would, or should, shock people.

A 2013 study by Environment Canada scientist Peter Blancher estimated that cats kill more than 270 million birds every year in Canada, 38 per cent

of those by pet cats, and the rest by feral cats (and these exist only because of abandoned cats and their offspring).

Environment Canada’s director of wildlife research stated that cameras attached to cat collars show that a cat you might think is just exploring the neighbourhood could be killing 10 or 12 birds a night.

The study estimated that bird-kills by cats claim eight times as many birds as the next highest causes of death: power lines, collisions and electrocutions.

Wind turbines, often in headlines about bird kills, were responsible for only 16,700.

It isn’t just the number of birds, it is the particular species involved. In Canada, 23 species at risk are particularly vulnerable as they nest on or close to the ground. Cat predation is identified as a concern in recovery plans for at least 10 of these atrisk species.

Ontario cities of Oakville, Milton, Burlington, Hamilton and others passed

bylaws prohibiting cats from free-roaming years ago and there have been no reports of depressed kitties, just more birds.

I expect there would be cat-owner outrage at the suggestion of such a bylaw in Powell River. But why?

As Powell River residents we are rightly proud and protective of our spectacular natural beauty. Yet, oddly, we mostly talk about protecting habitat and trees and are upset, as we should be, about the number of bears put down each year.

But one simple act by cat owners can make a huge difference in preserving the lives of birds and an aspect of nature that gives us enormous pleasure: the thrilling sound of their songs.

Cat owners would also be doing their pets a favour. According to Nature Canada, the average lifespan of an outdoor cat is two to five years, compared to 14 years for an indoor cat.

Murray Dobbin is a Powell River freelance writer and social commentator.

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PEAK WEBSITE USER ALISON HEWITT Powell River is extremely fortunate to have a tree-protection bylaw in place and it is there precisely for times and circumstances when there is pressure to speed up development. I grew up in Powell River but now live in Fort Langley. The Township of Langley has no such protective bylaws and rapid development continues to result in the razing of forested areas and the removal of trees of significant heritage City of Powell River committee value. There has been significant impact on wildlife continues tree bylaw discussion habitat and the aquifer, as well as a loss of shade and beauty. The pressure to develop, removing land from the Agricultural Land Reserve and clearcutting vast swaths of land, is incredible. One tactic is to call Official Community Plans out of date because they control development. My father was Roy Hewitt, BOMB Squad founder and longtime, proud Powell River-ite. He admired Darren Edwards, who built his house on Savary Place. However, he also worked hard to rally neighbours and council to successfully protect the green space at the back of Savary Place. Trees are important in residential areas and taking the time requisite to make good decisions is vital.

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Refugees celebrate anniversary ANDY RICE Peak contributor

After leaving everything behind to emigrate from war-torn Syria last year, the Azrak and Dayekh families have found safety and success in Powell River.

More than 50 people gathered at Willingdon Beach picnic area on Tuesday, July 11, to join them in celebrating an important milestone: their first year on Canadian soil.

“Everybody’s happy and we’re moving along with our lives,” said Rezq Dayekh.

“I’m going to school, my father is working and my brother is working. We’re settling here, for now, and life is good.”

The gathering was something the families and their sponsor organizations had been wanting to hold for awhile, to thank those who played a part, large or small, in making their journeys possible.

“We have seen support and love and kindness from everybody in this community,” said Dayekh. “Powell River has been very good to us. Everybody who knew

we were immigrants here helped us by doing anything they could do.”

Within the past year, the community’s refugee efforts have become interdenominational. Assistance that began with Westview Baptist and Evangel Pentecostal churches soon grew to include Assumption Parish, St. David and St. Paul Anglican Church and others.

“A ll of the different churches and non-church groups working together for the same cause, regardless of religion, that was so cool to see,” said City of Powell River mayor Dave Formosa.

“It’s been very successful.”

In response, the city has put together its own committee to assist these groups in coordinating their efforts moving forward. Plans are already in motion to bring three more families into the community, including one on Texada Island.

“We’re at two families now,” said Formosa. “We’re hoping there may be half a dozen families.”

In 2016, the Canadian g o v e r n m e n t ’s r e f u g e e intake program settled 46,700 refugees, with

SAFE AND SOUND: Members of the Azrak and Dayekh families pose with City of Powell River mayor Dave Formosa [centre] during a community picnic on Tuesday, July 11, at Willingdon Beach. June 25 officially marked the one-year anniversary of their arrival in Powell River after leaving Syria as refugees. ANDY RICE PHOTO

33,266 coming from Syria.

United Nations Refugee Agency estimates 22.5 million people are registered as refugees worldwide, among 65.6 million who have been forcibly displaced from their homes.

“I am stunned at the strength and courage of these people leaving their home,” said Hands Across the Water refugee sponsorship group volunteer Steffi Ackroyd. “Leaving the land you love, I can’t even imag-

v

ine, but look at them here.

They’re safe, and that’s what they needed.”

Ackroyd said the way the Azrak and Dayekh families have handled their transition “with such grace” has been remarkable to see as well.

“I hope that’s the truth,” said Dayekh. “We are only

two families, but I hope we make a good impression.”

As local organizations mobilize to assist the settlement of more refugees over the next several months, they will be looking to the community for assistance once again.

“The Azraks and Dayekhs have been amazing ambassa-

dors for the refugee cause,” said Hands Across the Water chair Liz Brach. “That’s why I feel really confident that, when we go forth with this second sponsorship, the community will support us because their story has been such a good story of people who have really embraced our country.”

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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, call Powell River RCMP at 604.485.6255 or Crime Stoppers at 1.800.222.TIPS.

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When more than 100 canoes pull through the waters of the Pacific Northwest next month for the 2017 Tribal Canoe Journey, each stroke of the paddles will serve as an important step toward cultural restoration.

“We’ve been working on the revitalization of our traditional values and teachings and we learn through song and language,” said Tla’amin Nation citizen Cyndi Pallen (whose traditional name is Chennay). “It’s a good way to practice the language and also to practice the culture.”

This year’s event will be hosted in Campbell River by We Wai Kai Nation and Wei Wai Kum First Nation on Saturday, August 5. Having participated regularly since 2003, Tla’amin Nation will send approximately 60 people on the journey, spread between two boats.

“Ours is called Ohtaqken, which in our language means ‘way of life,’” said Pallen. Her husband Sherman skippers the canoe and named it several years ago after listening to a language tape made by one of Tla’amin’s elders.

Adorned with cedar for extra protection, boats will

arrive from one of dozens of coastal territories between California and Alaska.

Traditional protocol denotes that participants must first introduce themselves, recite the names of their parents and grandparents and then ask for permission before coming ashore.

“It grounds you in who you are as a person and also teaches young people how important it is to know where they’re from,” said Pallen. “Putting that into practice is a way of honouring our ancestors who travelled the waters.”

According to 2017 Tribal Canoe Journey director Jodi Simkin, it will take approximately five hours for all of the canoes to be called up to the beach.

“We expect upwards of 8,000 or 9,000 people on the Campbell River spit on the day they land and a public feast follows,” said Simkin.

“It’s going to be pretty amazing for the canoe families and for spectators who haven’t had the chance to be a witness to this.”

With each iteration of the Tribal Canoe Journey, Pallen has noticed more and more youth on the quest to discover their ancestral roots, as well as many others who come back each year.

“Once they’ve experienced the journey they look forward to being able to go again,” said Pallen.

“Everybody is at a different level for their personal growth.”

The oldest participant will be 90 years old in 2017; the youngest are often brought

PADDLES UP: Members of the Ohtaqken canoe family will once again represent Tla’amin Nation in the 2017 edition of the Tribal Canoe Journey. This year, paddlers will reach their final destination in Campbell River on Saturday, August 5, and be hosted by We Wai Kai Nation and Wei Wai Kum First Nation. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

along as infants.

“My granddaughter has been on the journey now since she was a baby, actually,” said Pallen. “We brought her to places so she was exposed to it and she started paddling a couple years ago.

She’s 12 now.”

For Pallen, the trip is especially significant because of the healthy interactions it promotes.

“You are among people who are working to change their lives,” she said.

Organizers have put a big focus on team building, communication and respect, as well as an alcohol-free and drug-free atmosphere.

“It is most definitely a journey of healing, health and discovery,” said Simkin.

“It reconnects people to the land and the air and the water in ways you cannot be connected to unless you have had that experience.”

The journey has also been known to strengthen bonds between communities that have been associated since time immemorial, but may have lost touch for a variety of reasons. Nations often take turns hosting one another as they camp along the route to their final destination.

“This really is an important step in reestablishing those cultural traditions that are shared among the coastalcorridor people of the Pacific Northwest,” said Simkin.

“We couldn’t be more thrilled to welcome them.”

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Regular classes may be dismissed until September, but School District 47 facilities have been busier than ever with five international programs on the go this summer.

Part of a larger initiative designed to bolster enrolment and promote diversity within the community, the programs deliver education for Asian exchange students that can hold its own on the world stage.

“We have a declining student population because the demographic shift is happening here,” said International Student Program district principal Shannon Behan.

“If we increase our international students then it adds flair, variety and allows us to continue and increase some of the programs we offer within the district.”

More than 80 students from China, Korea and Japan are currently enrolled in short-term programs ranging from intermediate language and culture studies to immersion at the primary level. The latter is the school district’s newest offering, created in response to a widening margin of interest.

“I have a lot of applications for students who are very young and their parents want them to come here and

be immersed in the English language and Canadian culture,” said Behan. “I thought, ‘Let’s open it up, keep it small and see what we can make out of this.’”

Behan said she has been delighted with the results so far, seeing a ripple of cultural enrichment benefiting not only the visiting international students but also those who were born and raised in Powell River.

The school district has also found ways to use its Outdoor Learning Centre at Haywire Bay, which opened in 2012, as part of a cultural and language program for international students at the high school level. Over a four-day period, each group spends time camping, canoeing, climbing and adjusting to life on Canada’s west coast.

“As you know, in Beijing there’s lots of air pollution,” said international student Addison Wang, 16, “but out here it’s like heaven.”

For fellow 16-year-old student Nathan Liu, the ability to slow down and leave some stress behind has been the most noticeable change.

“I never feel tired living here,” said Liu. Behan said the Powell River area is a great fit for the summer programs.

“It’s so safe and quiet and different than most of the places the kids come from because it’s rural,” she added.

Further appeal lies in the area’s predominantly English-speaking population, which forces students to hone their language skills.

“A lot of kids can go to Vancouver and speak Mandarin and not even really have to learn how to speak English,” said Behan. “Here, there’s just no other option.”

By pairing each student with a homestay family they become further ingrained in the community and many develop lifelong connections with their hosts.

“Homestay families are such an important part of our program,” said Behan.

“They’re very kind, very caring. Some have been taking kids for 15 years and they still stay in touch.”

While a few weeks studying abroad may not seem like a long time, Behan believes it provides a sufficient glimpse into the suitability of a longer stay down the road.

The international education market is a small community where a lot happens by word of mouth, said Behan.

“The BC diploma is widely recognized and well-respected all over the world,” said Behan. “They come to Canada, they’re immersed in the school and the language with the homestays, and for us it’s actually some really good advertising.”

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Sculpting sand spurs creativity Sandcastle Weekend gives amateur artists the chance to form lasting memories ANDY RICE Peak contributor

Participants have been coming from all corners of North America for 33 years to sculpt sand during Texada’s Sandcastle Weekend.

This weekend will be no exception, when competitors take to the shores from 10 am-2 pm on Sunday, July 23, at Gillies Bay Beach.

When it comes to the festival’s flagship event, no one has a better attendance record than the Leopkey family.

“The first year we built a dragon,” said family patri-

arch Dale Leopkey. “I’m getting close to 80 years old, so my memory is not that great, but we have trophies all over the place.”

Most of the heavy lifting has been passed on to his younger relatives, who will soon be arriving from Mexico, New Brunswick, Vancouver Island and the Lower Mainland.

“We are expecting at least 10 families, maybe more, and they form four or five teams,” said Leopkey. “It’s never the same.”

While professional sculptors might spend months planning their creations, Texada’s event attracts a more spontaneous bunch, according to organizing committee chair Elayne Boloten.

“The same guys come back quite often, but you never know who they’re going to be,” said Boloten. “Nobody really gets overly competitive about it. It’s mostly to have fun and get dirty and usually win a couple of bucks.”

Techniques can vary drastically from family to family, and often within the same family.

“We have some people who are really good at it; others just take great pride in moving as much sand as possible,” said Leopkey.

Luckily, Boloten will be offering a prize for most sand moved, along with others for several age categories.

Texada resident and volunteer firefighter Dave Carberry has vied for the elusive Most Sand Moved trophy on more than one occasion.

“It’s fun,” he said. “I like a good workout.”

Although in recent years Carberry and his family have been taking a sabbatical from sand to focus on the annual lip-syncing competition, he still recalls the the thrill of a friendly race against the tide.

“You only have so much time so it’s kind of go, go, go,” he said.

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BEACH BUILDERS: Leopkey family members including Tobin [centre] travel to Texada each year from the Lower Mainland, Vancouver Island, New Brunswick and Mexico to participate in Texada’s Sandcastle Weekend. The competition takes place at Gillies Bay Beach on Sunday, July 23. PEAK ARCHIVE PHOTO

By the time participants put down their shovels at the end of the four-hour construction period, the beach will be brimming with sandy creations depicting everything from sea monsters to automobiles, and even the obligatory castle.

One might swear a few

professionals snuck onto the roster, but Boloten ensures each sculptor is as about as amateur as they come.

“It’s the equivalent to a beer-league baseball team,” she said.

Or, in the Leopkey’s case, a family reunion.

“I think every Leopkey in

North America is here this summer,” said Leopkey, “and a few wannabe Leopkeys are coming as well.”

Texada Sandcastle Weekend takes place Saturday, July 22, and Sunday, July 23, featuring dozens of events throughout Texada Island. For more information, visit texada.org.

Organizers add dog show ANDY RICE Peak contributor

Organizers have added a new event to Texada’s Sandcastle Weekend this year. And if all goes well, everybody and their dog will be there.

“We’re having an amateur dog show,” said organizing committee chair Elayne Boloten.

Boloten credits Texada resident Roxanna Rasmussen for coming up with the idea.

“About 10 or 11 years ago I did a dog show at the farmer’s market and it was quite well received,” said Rasmussen. “All I remember is people laughed their heads off. We had such a good time.”

The latest revival will be held at 1 pm on Saturday, July 22, at Gillies Bay Ball Park.

“We’re going to have a costume portion, for owner and dog, and that’s going to be judged by the onlookers,” said Rasmussen.

“After that will be a simple obedience trial: two dogs at a time, simply walking on heel, sitting and staying, while the owner walks away.”

The finale will put pooches through their paces with a simple agility course.

“That will be a lot of fun because we don’t expect any of the dogs to really do well at it, but we’ll get the owners running around the course with their dogs on a leash,” said Rasmussen.

Advanced signup is not required and entry can be made with an onsite contribution to BC SPCA Powell River and District Branch.

Winners will be announced at the end of the competition, with prizes coming in the form of donated merchandise.

However, Rasmussen warned that any similarities to the Westminster Dog Show will begin and end with pinnedon contestant numbers for each of the handlers.

“I’m hoping people will come with the idea that it’s just a fun way to spend part of the afternoon and they’ll be good sports,” she said. “Obviously we’re not professional judges or anything.”

For 33 years, Sandcastle Weekend has played host to a quirky collection of events, designed to be fun and family-friendly. The lineup often changes from summer to summer, but attendees know to expect a full slate of entertainment no matter what.

“I have a bunch of really good volunteers who basically take their event and run with it,” said Boloten. “There’s something for everyone all the time.”

As always, the weekend begins on Saturday with a parade at 11 am, which runs a route from Gillies Bay Ball Park to the RCMP station.

“Then there’s going to be bed races, bingo, a whole whack of vendors and the dog show during the day,” said Boloten.

In the evening, Shelter Point Regional Park plays host to a lip-sync contest, moon-bag ceremony and laser-light show.

Sunday’s festivities kickoff with a pancake breakfast, followed by a sand-sculpting competition.

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Villa’s future hinges on challenge match

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WINNER TAKE ALL: Powell River Villa veteran Kye Taylor battles with an opposing player for ball possession during Vancouver Island Soccer League action last season. Villa takes to the field at Timberlane Park on Sunday, July 23, for a one-game playoff versus Fernwood Town to determine which team gains entry into Division 2 for the upcoming season.

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up that will likely be younger this season, according to McDonough.

With stiffer competition at the higher level, he said some younger players would have limited playing time, but he is confident Villa will field a good team for the upcoming season.

“I’m familiar with a lot of these players; I’ve coached some of these guys,” said

McDonough. “It’s great having youth players coming through the system.”

The challenge game is also the first time Villa takes to the field since the deaths of former teammates Braxton Leask and Dylan Buckle. The team plans a moment of silence to honour Leask and Buckle prior to kickoff.

Game time is 1:30 pm at Timberlane Park.

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staff. McDonough will take over after Zroback fills the position for the one-game playoff.

“It’s a very tough position to fill,” said Zroback.

“It takes a lot of time and the travel is what most guys can’t commit to. We’re very thankful Chris has stepped up to take the position.”

In the last few weeks McDonough indicated he wanted to take over, said Zroback, who added that the club appreciated the job Paul did last season.

McDonough coached the team for three seasons before Paul assumed the duties prior to last season.

While McDonough led the team, Villa moved up from Division 3 to Division 2.

“Some of the players approached me and asked me to do it again and I said I’d do it for the year,” said McDonough. “That’s my commitment right now. I’ll reassess after that if they want me back.”

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In what could be one of Powell River Villa’s most important matches in recent history, 90 minutes or more will decide if the soccer club returns to Vancouver Island Soccer League’s Division 2 or remains in Division 3.

On Sunday, July 23, Villa hosts Victoria’s Fernwood Town with the winner earning the right to compete in the higher division for the 2017/2018 season.

Villa was dropped to Division 3 at the conclusion of last year’s regular season due to a last-place finish in Division 2. The club earned only six points after posting a disastrous record of one win, 12 losses and three ties.

On Sunday, all of that could change.

“It is a challenge match,” said Villa president Jamie Zroback, who will also handle coaching duties.

Cowichan FC dropped out of the Division 2, allowing last season’s Division 3 runner-up, Fernwood Town, to challenge Villa for the spot opened up by Cowichan’s departure.

The winner will play in Division 2 and the loser remains in Division 3.

“We can only use our lineup from last season,” said Zroback. “We’ll have 12 or 13 players for the game.”

Zroback is coaching because player/coach Dean Thorsell is unavailable and last season’s coach Mario Paul has been replaced by former coach Chris McDonough.

As the team’s coach for the upcoming season, McDonough is ineligible to be on the sidelines as the same rule limiting players to those on last year’s roster also applies to the coaching

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1105 Obituaries

Olav Holthe Mikkelsen It is with great sadness the family of Olav Holthe Mikkelsen announces his passing on July 7, 2017, at the age of 72. Olav is survived by his wife of 46 years Jean, sons Kim (B ecki) and Anders, g randchi ldren Malia, Kai and Finn, brother Viggo, and sisters Britta and Ingrid.

Olav was born in Solvesborg, Sweden, to Leif and Ellie. In his young days in Sweden, when not working on the farms, Olav spent countless hours sailing in his varnished wooden sailboats. As young entrepreneurs, Olav and his brother Viggo, with the support of their parents, formed a small logging company that operated for 12 years until they moved on to new endeavours.

In 1969, in the midst of his logging career, Olav met his wife Jean, who had been travelling with nursing friends at the time. This meeting led to their marriage in 1971 in New Westminster, which was Jean’s hometown. They settled in Sweden for two years and then moved to West Germany to follow logging opportunities. It was there they gave birth to their first son, Kim, in 1974.

In 1975, Olav and Jean arrived in Newfoundland and travelled and camped across North America in their Volkswagen van with the intent to settle somewhere in BC. Jean accepted a nursing position in Powell River in 1975. Through a nursing connection, Olav discovered a new career in commercial prawn fishing. Olav and Jean purchased their first fish boat, Lady Devine, in 1977, and shortly thereafter, in the same year, welcomed their second child, Anders, into their lives. Olav quickly developed a love for fishing and exploring the coast of BC. He began raising his two sons to have his same appreciation for boats and the ocean. In 1989, Olav and Jean expanded to a larger boat, the Damarie, and continued expanding the business with his family over the next decade.

Prawn fishing was a large part of who Olav was. As one of the original pioneers of the prawn industry, he always believed a slow and steady-paced fishery was the answer for a healthy and sustainable resource. It was not uncommon to see Olav wearing his coveralls and toque while working at the harbour at any given time.

He was hardworking and highly respected among other fisherman and friends.

Olav treated his crew like family and many of his deckhands saw him as another father figure in their lives. Olav’s boats were always clean as he took pride in them. He was kind and generous and had a way of making people smile.

In 2001, Olav and Jean opened a new chapter in their fishing career when they purchased the Concord 101. They used this boat as a packer and it allowed them to enjoy their time out on the ocean together. Boating was one of their favourite pastimes.

Another hobby they enjoyed was fall camping in their RVs. Memories of Olav will always be with us and we are all thankful for the time we had with him. Forever in our hearts he remains.

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1010 Announcements A life well lived Please join us for a celebration of life for a beautiful person July 22, 2017, 1 pm Stubberfield Funeral Home

Doctor Natalia Roehlig I wish to announce that as of August 25, 2017, I will be leaving my medical practice.

Doctor Kati Bahadori will take over August 28. A detailed letter is available in my office.

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Dennis Gordon (Denny) Ostman

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November 23, 1949 - July 6, 2017

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Until the last fish was caught, the tomatoes and sunflowers were planted and the crib game was played, he raged against the dying of the light. After a long and hard-fought battle with multiple myeloma, always with a smile and never a complaint, Denny passed away on July 6.

Born November 23, 1949, to Pat and Ernie Ostman, Denny lived a full and charmed life. He retired from his career as captain of Burnaby Fire Department in 2001 and fulfilled his dream of moving to Powell River to enjoy life beside the ocean. Though he never meant to work after retiring, he somehow acquired part-time jobs as wharfinger and bus driver for City of Powell River.

Denny pursued his passions, including baseball, golf, curling, cycling and especially fishing. If you were fortunate enough to have played a round of golf with him, you will never forget that crazy and amazing drive from the tee box. He treasured his time spent in the sun of the Arizona desert and was an avid sports fan, a wily card player, and an accomplished cook and gardener.

Denny is survived by and will be so deeply missed by his wife Marilyn, stepchildren Jamie (Amy) Goodheart and Caleigh Goodheart, precious grandchildren Grayson and Mikayla, beloved sister Heather (Willy) Moore, nephews Bob (Angie) and Kevin (Alisa) and their families. Also missing Denny are his four brothers-in-law (and their families), who enjoyed annual fishing trips that included the odd rum and coke and crib tournament. Denny will also be missed by many dear friends and relatives.

We wish to thank those who have helped us through this challenging time by offering incredible support and love. You know who you are.

The family would also like to thank the staff of Powell River General Hospital, especially Janet in oncology, the nurses on fourth floor and emergency, Sheena, Dennis, Diane, doctor DuToit, Lola, and doctors Hoffert, Takhar, Uhlmann, Burns, Krowitz and May. And in Vancouver, thank you to doctors Song, Parsons and Sehn.

No service by request. A celebration of life will be planned for a later date.

In the words of six-year-old Grayson, “I wish there was no cancer.”

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1215 General Employment APPRENTICE PLUMBER Experience an asset but willing to train. Must be a reliable, honest, hardworking, self-motivated individual. Valid Class 5 driver’s licence and clean abstract required. Benefits are available and wages based on experience. Submit resume to: plumberpr@rogers.com COAST BERRY Company is looking for blueberry pickers, please send resumé to info@coastberrycompany.com or call 604.414.6115.

Full-time Bar Manager Several years of bartending/serving experience in a busy bar or pub, plus supervisory or management experience, is necessary.

Job will include bartending and administrative duties.

Send or drop off resumé to: Shelley Halliday Powell River Town Centre Hotel 4660 Joyce Avenue, Powell River email: shalliday@prtowncentrehotel.com Fax: 604.485.3031 For more information, call 604.485.3000 ext 301

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Career Link is seeking a 40-hour-per-week employee (temporary contracts) to work as a program facilitator for two group intakes of BladeRunners. This dynamic person with exceptional program leadership skills will develop and deliver group workshops and oneon-one employment support to selected participants at Career Link.

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1205 Career Opportunities

5520 Lega/Public Notices

Tla’amin Management Services Limited Partnership CHIEF EXECUTIVE OPERATOR (CEO) EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Tla’amin Management Services Limited Partnership (TMSLP) is a community and economic development organization committed to creating economic opportunities leading to economic prosperity for the Tla’amin people and the Tla’amin Nation.

Reporting to the TMSLP board of directors and the legislative body of the Tla’amin Nation, the CEO will be accountable for the effective and efficient management of resources and the day-today operation of the organization in accordance with the Tla’amin Economic Development Agreement and Tla’amin Economic Development Law, as well as any/all policies established by the Board. The CEO will be responsible for providing strategic planning, human resource and financial management, liaising with service providers, clients and the community at large, attending board meetings and updating operational policies where required.

The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate: • Strong leadership, human resources, project management, organizational and interpersonal skills.

• The ability to seek out and perform sound due diligence on potential business opportunities for TMSLP. • A personable and respectful demeanor, and skills in working in partnership situations.

• Proficiency in developing clear and user-friendly communication materials.

• Expertise in reading and understanding financial statements and preparing annual pro-forma budgets.

• An ability to develop strategic business plans and management reports.

• Strong cash management and treasury techniques in order to maximize returns on invested cash and minimize debt costs.

• A strong proposal writing ability and familiarity with potential funding sources in order to obtain grants and other funding for the ongoing operations of TMSLP and related group of companies, as well as for assets purchases and joint ventures etc.

The successful candidate should possess and have a proven background in the following: • Project planning and management involving multiple business units and stakeholders.

• Familiarity and understanding of First Nations operations and organizations.

• Familiarity with the Final Agreement, Tla’amin Nation.

• Familiarity with the Tla’amin Laws.

• Five + years work experience in or across resource sectors working for or with First Nation communities, governments and businesses. Work experience directly related to Forestry, Aquaculture, Hospitality and Land Management an asset.

• Strong leadership skills and excellent track record of managing human resources including skills development, training and employment.

• Minimum bachelor’s degree in business, economics, communications or relevant field. Master’s degree preferred.

• Strong financial and educational background. Proven experience in accounting and or bookkeeping.

• Excellent communications skills, both written and verbal. Must be able to liaise between Tla’amin Nation administration, local, provincial and federal governments, as well as other external entities.

Candidates must be willing to provide a criminal record check.

Salary and benefits will be negotiated commensurate with education and experience.

All applicants must submit their application by email or FAX (below) no later than August 8, 2017, to: Attention: Elaine Tom, Office Administrator Email: elaine@tlaaminbusiness.com Tla’amin Management Services LP 4885-B 101 Hwy, Powell River, BC, V8A 0B6 FAX: 604.483.7741 No phone calls please.

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6040 Lots & Acreages for Sale ACREAGE FOR sale. Three minutes from city centre, on All e n Ave n u e. Fr u i t t re e s $299,000, 604.483.1632.

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SELF CONTAINED furnished bachelor suite available at Oceanside Resort. Utilities and internet included. Employment opportunities available with rental of suite. No pets, $700/mth Please contact Ron at 604.414.5881.

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

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THOR MAJESTIC Flyer, A-1999 class, 30’, $12,500 OBO. 604.483.6907.

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1996 34’ Catalina, three sails, low engine hours, dinghy, well maintained. Ready to sail away. $89,900. 604.414.6885.

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.

26’ COLUMBIA Sailboat, 9.9 Evinrude outboard motor, roller furling, force ten heater, pressurized alcohol stove, $4,000, call 604.414.4716.

32’ BAYLINER, 3250 twin, V8 gas (newer), great shape, $29,000 OBO. Call Chr is 604.414.3960.

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

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Mechanics on Duty 604.485.7927 9135 Motorcycles 1982 HONDA Goldwing Interstate, been sitting, good project, $800 OBO. Call 604.487.4355.

2008 HARLEY Davidson Heritage Softail Classic with extra exhaust mufflers, seat, etc.

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9145 Cars 6560 Houses for Rent

9220 RVs/Campers/Trailers 2007 KEYSTONE Cougar 5th wheel, $15,000 OBO, call 604.483.6641

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The City of Powell River Annual Report for 2016 is now available for public inspection and comment. Council will provide an opportunity for public submissions and questions at the Regular Council meeting on Thursday, July 20, 2017, at 7 pm at City Hall, Council Chambers.

The Annual Report includes the 2016 Audited Annual Financial Statements, Statement of Financial Information, Permissive Tax Exemptions, Grants-in-Aid, reports on municipal objectives, services and operations, and advisement of any declarations of council disqualifications.

Copies of the Annual Report are available for public inspection at City Hall, 6910 Duncan Street, Powell River, BC, during regular office hours and on the City’s website at www.powellriver.ca.

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9155 Sport Utilities/4x4s 2006 DODGE Durango, 8-passenger, 4x4, air, power windows, leather interior, good condition, $6,200. Call 604.485.6219.

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2009 FORD Focus SES, silver, leather/sun roof/sync, 94,700 kms, $7,500, 778.772.9447.

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