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SUNSET PADDLE: Stand up paddler Arthur Arnold, seen here with his family dog, Arco, enjoyed a sunset cruise recently in Powell River. Paddlers have become an increasingly familiar sight along coastlines as the popularity of the sport continues to grow locally and internationally. KIM STOKES PHOTO

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according to Richards. Since that time she has met people of all ages from all over the world.

“I’m meeting so many cool people, locals and tourists,” she said. “The cool thing about paddle boarding is anyone can do it. It’s so calm and quiet, until you fall off.”

Stokes and Arnold have travelled the world with their inflatable boards.

“We did a paddle board tour in Scotland in 2014,” said Stokes. “We use them so much. We’ll be driving along and see a body of water and we can just pump them up and go for a paddle.”

Equipment being light and easy to transport is a factor that makes the sport appealing to so many, she added.

“Last night we were just sitting there after dinner and we said ‘let’s just go throw the boards in for an hour,’” said Stokes. “We went down to Hernando

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The family dog, Arco, enjoys the sport as well, adds Stokes.

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Mars shines brighter in evening sky Earth passes between sun and red planet during celestial event

Local business puts customers first Pat Hull, President and general manager of Rona Powell River Building Supply since 2003 says his job is not only about selling plywood and tools.

Speaking on behalf of the staff of the organization, which provides home hardware and garden supplies to people in the Powell River area, he says “the people and the community are what we enjoy most.”

What sets Rona’s Powell River location apart is that it is privately and locally owned, and is a reflection of the “amazing fabric and fibre” of the Powell River people.

While in the past Powell River may have been a sleepy community, these days it is seeing a resurgence and a rebirth, with more businesses and homeowners thinking outside the box and diversifying. “Powell River has done a good job of reinventing itself.

There are more unique businesses opening up,” says Hull.

When it comes to homebuilding, which Hull has seen grow in recent years with more and more people moving to Powell River to enjoy its peaceful, unique lifestyle and lower cost of

board and she just loves it.

She has fallen off once or twice but she always has her little leash and life jacket on.”

living, there are also more environmental considerations being given to development. “Every week I meet someone new from Va ncouver,” says Hu l l.

“We have probably 3,000 accounts and many weekly and daily visitors. It’s very much a relationship business.”

Those relationships extend to community organizations, which Rona Powell River Building Supply supports: “There isn’t a charity or organization we don’t help. If they ask for help, we can give it.”

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Anyone noticing a particularly red star in the sky recently has more than likely been looking at Mars.

During the month of July, Earth and Mars have been getting increasingly closer to one another and will be at their closest point since 2003 beginning this Friday, July 27. Although 15 years might not sound like a particularly long time to some, H.R. MacMillan Space Centre astronomer Kat Kelly assures it will be a once-in-a-lifetime viewing opportunity for many based on the next time the two planets will be this close to one another.

“It hasn’t been this close since 2003 and won’t be again until 2287,” said Kelly. “We’re talking another 260 years before it’s this close again.”

The close approach, described as the celestial event of the year, will begin on Friday and last until Tuesday, July 31.

During this time, Earth passes in-between

Mars and the sun, putting the two planets near their closest points to each other and making Mars especially brilliant in the night sky.

“In this case it’s going to appear about five times brighter than usual,” added Kelly.

Mars has been fascinating people since it was first discovered. In 1877, Italian astronomer Giovanni Schiaparelli claimed to have seen canals on Mars, suggesting there could be possible civilization, or Martians, on the red planet. More recently, SpaceX founder and CEO Elon Musk has been working to make civilization on the planet a reality. Currently, the company intends to send humans to Mars by 2024.

For Powell River residents seeking to view the planet from the comfort of their own homes, there is no need to go to a particularly dark place or use a telescope to see it. Mars will appear on the horizon at around 9:30 pm each evening, starting in the southeast at the bottom right in relation to the moon, and rise throughout the night.

“It will appear to be a very bright orange star and you’ll be able to watch it creep across the sky,” said Kelly. “All planets look like stars initially, but they don’t twinkle.

Stars look like they flicker but the planets are a very steady light.”

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Food truck owner searches for parking spot City of Powell River works toward mobile vendor bylaw draft DAVID BRINDLE reporter@prpeak.com

City of Powell River took up new business at the committee of the whole meeting on July 17 that is actually old business made new again. Mobile food vending has been a question dogging city hall for at least three summers.

Added to the city’s action list on June 5 as item 43, staff was given direction to review issues raised in a letter from a Tla’amin Nation food truck owner and return to council with a report looking into bylaw regulations related to mobile vendors, business licensing and vacant commercially zoned lands.

The answer is coming, according to city senior director of planning Thomas Knight, but the conflict should be brought into perspective.

“This is not as if we have 17, 18 food trucks vying for five or six spots,” said Knight. “Really we

have two that have been making a lot of noise.”

City councillor and committee chair Maggie Hathaway said it was a mobile food vending fiasco and Knight singled out Sli City Grill, owned by Tla’amin Nation entrepreneur Erik Blaney, as one of the noisemakers.

According to Blaney and confirmed by Knight, three preferred Townsite locations where he attempted to locate were rejected because of licensing, occupation permits or zoning bylaws.

“We have to make some noise because the city considers they have their doors open for business and the door has been basically slammed shut in our face three times walking in there trying to get a business licence,” said Blaney, adding that he has been given the runaround at city hall.

“I don’t know if it’s ineptitude or unwillingness to try and make things work and happen, but basically after going to city hall a number of times with our permit application and having no solutions given at all, we had to keep guessing what was going to work for the food truck,” he said.

FOOD FIGHT: Sli City Grill is one of only a few food trucks in Powell River waiting for City of Powell River to begin drafting a mobile food vending bylaw. PEAK ARCHIVE PHOTO

The mobile food vending problem will not go away because staff has yet to draft a bylaw for consideration by council.

“We don’t have a separate mobile vending bylaw,” said Knight.

“All we have right know is what’s contained in the zoning bylaw, and staff don’t have the discretion to get in there because once we do something like that it’s open season out there and people do what they want.”

Knight recommended to coun-

cil that it “stick to the regulations you’ve created until they’re changed.”

In June 2017, council asked staff to work on creating a pilot project for that summer to encourage vendors to set up at the South Harbour, where the new Canadian Coast Guard station is being built near the access to the sea walk.

One year later the pilot project still has not been approved.

But at the recent committee meeting, Knight brought forward

that long-awaited temporary plan for South Harbour and council was reassured that a mobile food vending bylaw is coming, according to city clerk Chris Jackson.

Exactly when council will receive that bylaw recommendation, Jackson could not say, nor could Knight.

“We’ll get to it,” said Knight.

Blaney said making noise is working.

“They’re actually starting to think about solutions,” he added.

Council responds to public inquiries about meeting procedures

For any resident who has attended a City of Powell River committee of the whole meeting, it is an ordeal. Some public meetings can go on for hours, especially with committee of the

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part of mayor and council to thin out the audience,” said Powell River resident Stephen Miller. “You might start off with 40 or 50 people and then end up with four people at question period because you can’t expect people working or seniors to stay there for four hours waiting to ask their question.”

At some committee meetings, agendas are so packed with items that Powell River residents have had to wait more than five hours to ask a question. That has always been the process and

no one has questioned it, until now.

“I agree these aren’t the most exciting proceedings in the world to have to sit through,” said councillor Maggie Hathaway, who also chairs committee of the whole meetings. “Maybe we could change our protocol so questions come right after delegations.”

Recently, Miller and a group of Townsite ratepayers wanted to ask questions of council on matters regarding the new Townsite wastewater treatment plant that were not

included in the agenda.

“I was told unless it’s part of the agenda, we could not ask the questions,” said Miller.

But Miller found a section in the city’s Council Procedure Bylaw which states that prior to adjournment of a council or committee meeting, the chair may accept questions from the media and public pertaining to any agenda item. Nowhere does it state that questions have to wait until the end of a meeting, but it is at the discretion of the chair.

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whole, where meetings are meant to provide councillors with a forum to gather information and ask questions to make educated decisions.

Delegations of residents and organizations are given the opportunity to address council on subjects relating to the community, reports and recommendations from staff, and questions from the media and the public as long as they are on the meeting agenda.

But questions come at the end of the proceedings.

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“I don’t mind; I just get concerned about people down the road wanting to do the same thing,” said mayor Dave Formosa. “If it becomes a problem where people take advantage of the fact that we offered such a leniency today and we keep having to deal with that, then at that time we can rediscuss it.

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BC approves overdose funding DAVID BRINDLE reporter@prpeak.com

After completing a requisite application process, a $100,000 provincial government grant is coming to City of Powell River to battle the opioid epidemic. BC minister of mental health and addictions Judy Darcy made the announcement on July 18.

Powell River has the second highest overdose death rate within the authority of Vancouver Coastal Health. Powell River-Sunshine Coast MLA Nicholas Simons said reasons for that could include a prevalence in certain demographics in the region and the lack of a harm reduction strategy.

“Some people postulated that it’s

due to the fact that there’s been harm reduction strategies on the lower Sunshine Coast for longer than other jurisdictions in BC,” said Simons. “People who are living in the higher risk group, they have different associations and ties to the health system.”

Prior to election for his term in 2005, Simons spent more than 15 years working in areas of health, justice, social services and child welfare, notably as director of health and social development for shíshálh Nation, where he oversaw alcohol and drug programs.

Simons said the overdose crisis is a tragedy for many families and community initiatives. The Community Action Team (CAT) program will be helpful in stemming addictions, he added.

“The goal should always be on ending it, whether or not people want to say that’s realistic; when you’re dealing with any social issue the goal is to address that issue and it usually means reducing the impact,” said Simons. “Nobody is

under the illusion that the problem will be solved but our efforts should always be geared toward the elimination of the underlying issue.”

Earlier this year, the province chose 20 high-risk communities, including Powell River and, after a requisite application, funding was granted from the Community Overdose Crisis Innovation Fund.

The grant will be administered by Powell River Employment Program (PREP) Society for the Community Action Team.

One of the priorities is to use some of the funding to hire a coordinator to help coordinate a response to the opioid crisis, according to PREP executive director Stuart Clark.

“That’s about 40 per cent of the funds; there is some time directed toward covering our administration to process the grant and the other approximately $50,000 is going toward program enhancements,” said Clark.

Those enhancements are purposely vague, he added.

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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.

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1. SUNDAY, JULY 22 Marine Avenue, 4800 block At 12:03 pm, Powell River RCMP received a report of a theft of a cooler from a tent. The cooler appears to have been stolen sometime between 6 and 10 pm the previous night. The cooler is described as a blue soft top.

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Please recycle At 4:29 pm, Powell River RCMP received a report of a theft of a fivehorsepower Honda boat engine. The engine’s serial number is 1307722.

3. THURSDAY, JULY 24 Joyce Avenue, 4700 block At 6:30 pm, Powell River RCMP received a report of a theft of bicycle, described as a Giant 18-speed mountain bike, white in colour, with serial #GN4G3928.

TOTAL SERVICE CALLS = 125 IMPAIRED DRIVING = 3 ASSAULTS = 4

BREAK AND ENTERS = 2 THEFTS = 10 MISCHIEF = 0 1. AUGUST 20 7300 block Duncan Street At approximately 4:15 am Powell River RCMP attended a break and enter at a business. A MacBook laptop computer was stolen from the business. Police continue to investigate and anyone with information on this crime is asked to contact RCMP at 604.485.6255 or Crimestoppers at 1.800.222.TIPS (8477).

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“We had some flexibility to review what are we doing in overdose response and how can we help enhance things that are already happening,” said Clark.

Powell River had an established and active community group addressing opioid overdose when

the CAT program was announced in February. Powell River’s CAT includes members from municipal government, Tla’amin Nation, first responders, frontline community agencies, experts, residents and families with lived experience.

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DAVID BRINDLE These are cases reported to reporter@prpeak.comPowell River RCMP in the

past two weeks. If you have information about the crimes listed hereRupert or any other crimes,died A 23-year-old Prince woman Powell River RCMP at on at Diversity Festivalcallon Texada Island 604.485.6255 or Crime July 21. Powell River RCMP reported on Stoppers at 1.800.222.TIPS.

July 23 that Texada Island RCMP were called to Shingle Beach, where Diversity is held, for a possible drowning incident.

According to RCMP, the deceased had been climbing a rocky bluff and fell into the water.

When police arrived, several first aid atten-

dants were performing CPR on the woman.

She was taken to a landing area for an air ambulance pickup and pronounced dead during the assessment by the ambulance crew.

RCMP and BC Coroners Service continue to investigate.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Texada Island RCMP at 604.486.7717 or Powell River RCMP at 604.485.6255 Diversity is an event that celebrates inclusiveness, music and arts.

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$2699.00 ACCEPTING ACCORD: City of Powell River mayor Dave Formosa [left] and Tla’amin Nation hegus Clint Williams re-signed the Community Accord between the two governments on July 20. DAVID BRINDLE PHOTO

At the time of the original signing on May 10, 2003, the agreement was between District of Powell River and Sliammon First Nation.

The new document changes those names to City of Powell River and Tla’amin Nation.

In March, during discussions with the city on land and properties, Williams said the accord was the foundation for everything

between the city and the first nation.

Former chief Maynard Harry, an original signatory of the agreement along with retired Powell River mayor Stewart Alsgard, said the accord is unique in Canada.

The Community Accord recognizes: • All residents of Powell River and Tla’amin trace their origin to societies of different cultural traditions,

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Paramount is respect for and appreciation of each other’s diverse backgrounds.

Vote split on grow-op proposal DAVID BRINDLE reporter@prpeak.com

Questions of how qathet Regional District will deal with cannabis legalization when it has no teeth in its bylaws to govern growing has reinforced the notion that the area remains the wild west.

At a regional district planning department meeting on July 17, a redesignation of a property on Padgett Road was proposed, which required an amendment to the regional district Electoral Area B Official Community Plan (OCP) from low-density residential to commercial.

The applicant’s purpose is to build a cannabis grow-op on the property, according to regional district manager of planning services Laura Roddan.

The committee did not approve the proposal, with regional district directors Patrick Brabazon (Electoral Area A) and Colin Palmer (Electoral Area C) voting against and Sandy McCormick (Electoral Area E) and Al Rebane (Electoral Area B) casting their votes in favour. A tie defeats the recommendation from proceeding further.

The issue for the regional district is that it has no power to enforce any rules.

“Until we get some enforcement this

kind of thing will go on,” said Brabazon.

But until there are rules, there is nothing to enforce, and whatever bylaws exist do not govern cannabis growing.

“They were adopted when cannabis production was illegal so that's really the issue,” said Roddan. “There's nothing in our bylaws that either allows for cannabis production or prohibits cannabis production, so we don't have any policies to guide those decisions at this point.”

Roddan said the applicant is still building commercial storage units in addition to the commercial cannabis production facility and has Health Canada approval. In addition, she said the applicant had met all of the criteria for new commercial development proposals.

Vancouver Coastal Health confirmed satisfaction with water and septic servicing for the subject property, which is located in close proximity to other commercial businesses. BC Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure confirmed satisfaction with proposed road access.

As for the regional district’s disapproval, Brabazon said the report did not meet the designation of commercial use in Electoral Area B’s OCP. He

said he found it incredibly frustrating that the district has failed to come up with a zoning bylaw to regulate land use, a building bylaw to regulate construction and a licensing authority to regulate business.

“Someday we’re going to wake up and do something but right now, in all my time here, we’ve refused to go down that route,” said Brabazon.

The applicant originally asked for the re-designation to build storage units.

Then, midway through the process, “he bluntly told us he wants to establish an industrial grow-op for marijuana,” said Brabazon.

During the public hearing on the matter, seven people spoke out of a total population of approximately 1,000 residents. Four speakers specifically addressed the re-designation and three had concerns with the proposed commercial use being a cannabis grow-op and the negative impact of the smell.

“If our OCP is to mean anything then the words have to mean what they say,” said Brabazon. We have to stand by that and the fact that, yes, we could turn down the re-designation and he could go in there and put in a pig farm, and we can’t do anything about it.”

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Pay it forward Children setting up and promoting Kool-Aid stands, or lemonade stands if you prefer, provide some of the most endearing and indelible images of summer.

Choosing the outdoors rather than spending the day in the confines of their home playing video games or frolicking with friends not only gives adult passersby the opportunity to quench their thirst, but also inspires faith that the young generation is full of budding entrepreneurs. They all have their reasons for setting up shop, whether financial or fun. Either way, good on them for taking the initiative.

But watching vehicles go by without stopping while the product slowly warms up will disappoint the proprietors, and also affect their bottomline.

After all, someone forked out hard-earned pay for those Kool-Aid crystals at some point, not to mention the elbow grease involved in the stirring process.

Stopping will lift their spirits, add to their coffers, and just might make their day. Other than a coin or two, If someone stopped at your a donation of a few lemonade stand years ago, minutes of time is pay it forward. If no one all that’s required.

Their work and efstopped, remember that fort should be refeeling and do what you warded, and anyone can to change the course who takes the time to stop for refreshof a young person’s day. ments and a quick chat just might find their own reward. It’s payback time. If someone stopped at your lemonade stand years ago, pay it forward. If no one stopped, remember that feeling and do what you can to change the course of a young person’s day.

In the memorable words of movie character Ferris Bueller, “Life moves pretty fast; if you don’t stop and look around once in awhile, you could miss it.”

Those who grew up in a younger or older demographic may not know the quote, and those who do will certainly attribute it to the character rather than the screenwriter of the iconic 1986 film Ferris Bueller’s Day Off. But 32 years later, the words ring true.

In this case, stop, take a break, quench your thirst and put a smile on someone’s face. Wherever it is you’re heading will still be there a few minutes later, unless you’re late for the ferry.

Take a moment to think about simpler times. As children, we had rules, but we also had freedom, including the option to sell beverages, and sometimes food, on the side of the road for profit (theoretically) without having to go through the process of obtaining a permit from city hall. By all accounts, doing that as an adult businessperson is not so simple at all.

You never know where the next pop-up stand will...pop up, or what treats it will have in store other than the standard fare. There is only one way to find out.

Summer goes by in a flash; don’t miss out.

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VIEWPOINT

Internet changes political discussions

By Mark Gisborne Politics is a dirty word. Should our summer be a politics-free zone? 38% of respondents in a recent Peak online survey thought so.

I would like to suggest that maybe the way we discuss these issues with friends and family should change rather than be avoided in this technological era.

You have probably heard the old saying, “Never discuss politics or religion in polite company.”

The rise of the internet, and especially social media, has undeniably changed the way we discuss these issues and how we converse.

There are risks and unforeseen consequences that arise when we choose to get our news and information online rather than from more local sources.

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Online algorithms tailor your experience of the web. They suggest websites you like, new friends with similar interests, and products that fit your “online identity.” Consequently, we can all develop a more tailored bias

If you are a left-wing thinker, you will be pushed further left. If you are more right wing, then leftist ideas are removed from your feed. by never hearing the other side of the conversation. If you are a leftwing thinker, you will be pushed further left. If you are more right wing, then leftist ideas are removed from your feed.

While a bird and a plane have wings, is it not the space between that is important? The centre is important.

We are living in a time of polarization, of divides between people. One needs only look south to see a prime example of a growing divide worsening.

We can do better, we must do better.

Humans are social creatures, and there is so many more tools with which to understand one another than simply words on a screen.

Summer is when we get the opportunity to meet with our friends and neighbours, and enjoy each other’s company. These are opportunities to learn, hear and better understand each other. Just remember to be civil to each other, to listen, to share ideas, to not be offended »7

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CROSSWORD

What is the message we want to convey to visitors and potential investors?

Tired, shabby and apathetic or proud, vibrant and optimistic [“Volunteers clean up city properties,” July 20]?

It seems absurd a group of residents should have to use clandestine methods to clean up an area which badly needs it. I appreciate city employees are constantly under pressure to do more with less, however, drawing territorial lines in the sand isn’t going to improve the situation.

In my experience, volunteers respect professionals and want to support them in successfully achieving their goals. I suggest a realistic appraisal of employee workload with the goal of identifying areas which could be offered up for volunteer participation.

Friends of the Library is a group that has made significant contributions to the library while maintaining amicable relations with union employees. Why not Friends of the Airport,

Recreation Complex, Saltery Bay Harbour, Street Beautification and so on?

I’m sure with a little bit of effort we can make those places as attractive as the South Harbour area.

In the meantime, how about a lick of cheerful paint on some commercial properties and a pot or two of flowers by each entrance?

No problem with volunteers helping out or donating paint. It would make a tremendous difference.

Perhaps Powell River Chamber of Commerce or another organization could offer prizes for most attractive storefront and flower display. Competition is a good motivator.

Powell River has always been a self-reliant “can do” community. Start thinking about what you can do to show pride in our city and region, and get those sleeves rolled up.

Susan Clark Maple Avenue

Free place to learn I read through the article about essential tech skills

for seniors (and everybody these days); it’s great to draw attention to this challenge, and something our staff works with every single day [“Viewpoint: Five musthave technological skills for seniors,” July 20].

In an older community like ours, the issue of seniors struggling with technological interfaces is more prevalent. That being said, it would be nice to inform people that there are ways to develop these critical skills in Powell River. Not everyone has a family member who can walk them through all their questions and many are not comfortable admitting this gap in knowledge to their family.

On a typical day in the library, part of our work is supporting people with low tech skills. We help them access resources to communicate, to perform essential tasks like banking and to learn something new. Many of them are seniors. Some have a computer or the internet at home, many do not.

We have several digital literacy programs that have sprung up in light of this

huge need. The first being an ongoing course we offer called Tech Savvy; the theme varies but is always aimed at beginners and people with little to no general computer experience.

In the past we have focused on Facebook, eReaders, Gmail, online language learning, digital photography and many other topics.

We also offer one-on-one support by appointment to get people comfortable enough to practise on their own.

We are fortunate to offer Tech Tips Tuesday and Thursday, which is operated by the literacy office, where patrons bring their tech questions/problems.

This drop-in service is BYOD (bring your own device) or visitors can use one of ours.

I appreciate the Peak bringing attention to this issue; it helps start the conversation. There is free place for people to go when they need support, have tech questions or want to learn.

They aren’t alone with these challenges.

Rebecca Burbank, chief librarian Powell River Public Library

6« VIEWPOINT with ideas you don’t agree with. Try and be receptive to new information.

Expand on ideas that are important to you; challenge yourself.

Everyone, including our candidates for the fall elections, will be out and about in the community this summer.

Do we push to be more divided? More left, or more right? Do we promote a divided municipal council or a marginalized regional board? That is becom-

ing far too common and it undermines the effectiveness of good governance.

Let us try and promote balance and moderation. Be the change you wish to see in the world. Work with your neighbours and friends to discuss what matters to you. Take the time to listen and find the middle ground.

The politically themed conversations we have this summer are all the more important because we are fewer than

three months away from an election.

On October 20 we go to the polls to elect local representatives for both the municipality and regional district.

Right now we have an opportunity to meet with our friends and neighbours.

This is important not just for the next four years, but for future generations.

Mark Gisborne is a Powell River area resident.

BUSINESS BRIEFS New dance school Renewed lease Shoreline Dance Academy opened for its 2018/2019 season class registration earlier this month. This is the beginning of owner/artistic director Chantelle Norris’ dance entrepreneurship. The studio is in the former Sheridan Dance Academy studio space at 101-4871 Joyce Avenue.

The Beach Hut at Willingdon Beach has renewed its lease with City of Powell River and is still operating under the same ownership.

Markets coming My Bookary & Weekend Flea Market, operated by

Jacques Belanger at 4477 Marine Avenue, will soon be starting a Saturday flea market in the space.

Chiropractic and Wellness Clinic.

Massage practice

As of August 15, Pro Flame Contracting will now offer commercial refrigeration service and repair, restaurant equipment service and repair, and residential appliance repair.

Registered massage therapist Douglas Sutherland recently relocated his practice from Abbotsford and is now working at Marine

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When St. John Ambulance closed its local brigade and branch on February 1 this year, it left many Powell River residents dismayed.

The group had been part of the community for 107 years, arriving with the founding of the mill site and construction of the Townsite settlement in 1911.

The closure left a need for the volunteer first aid response services St. John had provided in the community at numerous public events for decades.

“It was discouraging,” said former St. John division officer Larry Gemmill. “We were the smallest brigade in the province and we weren’t making any money for St. John, but our attitude was the brigade part of it wasn’t supposed to be making money. We were providing a service.”

Not long after the closure, a core group of former St. John Ambulance brigade members got together, including Bill Korstrom, Larry Gemmill, Heather FarrellSketchley, Ian Boyd, Yvonne Boyd, Shannon Markham and Linda Wegner, and with the help of Select Safety Services president Gary Amundsen, Powell River Community First Aid Team Society was formed.

Amundsen heard of the brigade’s closure and reached out to help, offering resources to get them back in rotation and supporting local events.

“When St. John pulled out, they took everything we’d accumulated over the years so we’re starting from scratch,” said Gemmill. “We couldn’t have done it without Gary. He’s been our god-

COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE: [From left] Powell River Community First Aid Team Society members Ian Boyd, Larry Gemmill and Heather Farrell-Sketchley provided volunteer first aid services on Canada Day at Willingdon Beach.

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father. He’s lent us one of his ambulances and his equipment until such time as we can start raising funds to get our own equipment.”

For Amundsen, it just made sense to help the group.

“I thought, ‘you know what, I’ve got all the equipment, here’s a set of keys for the ambulance, let’s get you back into rotation covering things like Kathaumixw, PRISMA and Canada Day; all the events these fine folks have covered for many, many years,’” he said.

The group became a nonprofit society and have provided services at 18 events this year compared with the 25 attended by St. John in the region in 2017.

“We haven’t been able to cover all the events we usually do because we’re down

to six people; we’re hoping by next year to be able to do the full gamut of events,” said Gemmill. “That’s due to the dedication of the people who stayed with the brigade. We lost a number of people who were unhappy about the way things transpired.”

The society is currently in the process of raising funds to buy an ambulance and equipment, as well as recruiting new members.

Volunteers in all capacities are welcomed, from first aid providers to administrative help, especially younger people.

“We have to get youth involved; hopefully they’ll carry it on because we can’t go forever,” said Amundsen.

“This is absolutely, positively all about community; that’s what this is.”

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California redwood stands outs Prominent tree planted at Duncan Street home in 1940s continues to thrive SARA DONNELLY community@prpeak.com

A California redwood growing in the 6900 block of Duncan Street continues to thrive in an unnatural environment. The tree was planted by the original owner of the house, Grace Raby, in the early 1940s.

According to Raby’s daughter Norma Howard, it comes as no surprise that the tree has thrived in the unusual habitat of Powell River as her mother was a gifted gardener.

“I’m sure if my mother planted a 2x4 it would’ve grown; she was that type,” she said.

Howard, who now resides in Jasper, Alberta, said her family moved to Powell River in the late 1930s during the Great Depression.

“That’s when the times weren’t good, so we went down to stay in Northern California with my mother’s sister until dad got a job in the mill,” she added. “We started school in the states in the Northern Redwoods near Arcata.”

After her father, Harry Raby, found work with the Powell River Company, he

built the family a small house on Duncan Street before dying a few years later at the age of 39. Raby raised her two daughters on her own in the little house.

When the girls graduated high school, they took a trip back to California to see their extended family.

Raby brought four redwood seeds back to Powell River.

She planted them in flower pots on her front porch.

Eventually, one of the trees outgrew the pot and was planted in the front yard.

“It grew into the giant redwood that is still standing there today,” said Raby’s granddaughter Elaine DeBock, who also lives in Alberta. “My grandmother continued to live in that house for the rest of her life until she passed away in late 1980 and since then it has been sold. I was born in Powell River and lived there until I was 10 so I spent a lot of time at that little house playing in the yard, but I didn’t know anything about the redwood tree at that point.”

Howard, now 94, graduated from Brooks Secondary School in 1942 and went to work at the mill, relocating to Alberta in the 1950s after she was married.

“The last time I came back to Powell River was for a high school reunion in 1994,” said Howard.

This California redwood remains uncommon for the upper Sunshine Coast, according to University of BC

associate director of horticulture and collections Douglas Justice.

“Coast redwood, Sequoia sempervirens, is relatively rare locally, mostly because our soils are shallow and not particularly moisture retentive during the summer drought,” he said.

In California and southern Oregon the trees are only found in what is known as the coastal fog zone.

“The trees are adapted to absorbing moisture through their needles,” he added.

On the coast, the trees only survive where there is reasonable soil moisture in summer. As for the tree in question, Justice said he believes it must have gotten adequate moisture and been well cared for.

“The climate in Powell River is close enough to Vancouver's that I would guess the site has a good depth of soil and either there is some natural soil moisture or the garden has been regularly watered since it was planted.”

At almost 80 years old, the tree is already a commanding presence, although in redwood terms it is just in its infancy as the species can live 1,800 years or more, reaching heights of a few hundred feet.

The family has not visited Powell River in several years, but whenever friends or family are in town they request a picture of their redwood tree, said Howard.

“It’s very tall,” she added, “and just beautiful.”

REGIONAL ROOTS: Grace Raby [centre] and her two daughters Beatrice [left] and Norma lived in the 6900 block of Duncan Street in the 1940s.

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TREMENDOUS TREE: On a trip to northern California in the early 1940s, former Powell River resident Grace Raby obtained four California redwood seeds and planted them in pots upon returning home. One of the trees thrived and was planted in the corner of her front yard where it still stands today. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

Volunteers pitch in to mitigate broom Drive to eliminate invasive plant from region sees results SARA DONNELLY community@prpeak.com

INVASIVE SPECIES WARRIOR: Dedicated local member of the volunteer BroomBuster team Dennis Scherger stands in front of a pile of the invasive plant he helped cut down in the Hawthorn Street area. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

The 2018 campaign to eliminate scotch broom, an invasive fire hazardous species, from the community has been very productive, according to City of Powell River fire chief Terry Peters.

“It’s been a busy, successful season for all of us and we have a lot of accomplishments to be proud of,” he said.

The volunteer-driven BroomBusters team retraced its steps from last year, tripled the participation by local elementary schools and tackled many new sites. These include the Hawthorn Street area, the old hospital site on Arbutus Avenue, Wildwood hill and the Tofino Street area.

“Countless other regional and city locations are all seeing noticeably less yellow flower than only two years prior,” said Peters.

It was with the assistance of Brookfield Renewable and BC Hydro that the biggest threat for the spread of wildfire was stemmed along the community’s power lines, he added.

“It’s been a big year,” said Peters. “Over 5,000 hours was done between us and the island groups.”

Current estimates are that more than 60 hours of individual participation were dedicated to mitigating scotch broom in the community, excluding the work done on the power line.

“I fully suspect more is being done so it is important if you know or see people cutting broom to encourage them to join our team and be counted,” added Peters. “Anybody who has cut broom, send me a picture of yourself cutting broom and I’ll send you a t-shirt.”

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SPORTS »

Athletes excel at BC Summer Games Powell River participants contribute to winning overall medal count for Vancouver Island and Central Coast district DAVID BRINDLE reporter@prpeak.com

Two Powell River track and field athletes were on the podium as medalists at the BC Summer Games held in Cowichan from July 19 to 22.

In total, five competitors from Powell River joined the District 6 team, made up of athletes from Vancouver Island and Central Coast, which placed first in overall team standings and total medal count against eight districts in the province.

District 6 finished with 53 gold medals, 43 silver and 44 bronze for a total of 145, far

outpacing second place Fraser River with a total medal count of 127.

Two of the bronze medals went to Powell River athletes.

Brooklyn Vanderkemp won bronze as part of the District 6 girls 4x400 relay team and just missed out on the medals in the 80-metre hurdles, finishing in fourth place. She also had a sixth-place finish in 300-metre hurdles.

Stan Vishek had a terrific Summer Games competing in short-distance events on the track. He was a bronze medalist in the boys 4x400, placed fifth in the 300 metres and came in 16th in the 200 metre race.

Two athletes achieved personal bests: Haedyn Drosdovech in triple jump and Russell Bruckshaw in the long jump.

Drosdovech also placed fourth with his district teammates in the 4x100 relay.

Cole Baron was the fifth Powell River athlete to compete in Cowichan. He played on the District 6 basketball team, which finished the games in sixth place.

GREAT GAMES: Powell River’s Brooklyn Vanderkemp [left] raced to a fourth-place finish in the girls 80-metre hurdles at the recent BC Summer Games in Cowichan. She also won a bronze medal in the 4x400 relay. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

Royals come up short against Qualicum SARA DONNELLY community@prpeak.com

Sunny skies and warm temperatures g reeted Powell River Royals Cricket C lub and Arrowsmith Cricket Club for a match at Qualicum Beach Civic Centre Field on Sunday, July

22. Powell River won the toss and elected to field first with play getting underway at 11:30 am.

“Qualicum started well and scored freely,” said Royals team captain Alex Rawnsley.

“We generated some chances early, however, catches went just wide or over fielders and ultimately they got out to the drinks break with 15 overs in without losing a wicket and having scored 85 runs.”

Royals regrouped and earned an early breakthrough

after the break. Rawnsley (1/13 off 4) garnered the much-needed wicket with a fly out to Charles Van Zyl, who held onto the sharp chance. From there, wickets fell in quick succession.

Powell River bowlers Aaron Pikkarainen (1/7 off 2) and Adam MacLaine (1/9 off 2) each struck, then Keyur Dalal (2/3 off 2) and Charl Meyer (1/16 off 5) finished up the innings and held Qualicum to 144. Aseem Ahluwalia and Van Zyl also bowled for

Powell River, but were not rewarded with a wicket.

Powell River batsmen started off shaky with Kishan Manvar (6) and MacLaine (3) each out early.

However, a strong partnership between Dalal (42) and Aditya Gaur (22) steadied the ship and put Powell River into a winning position. But a quick collapse with Gaur, Rawnsley (1) and Meyer (0) swung the game back into Qualicum's favour.

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said Rawnsley. “There were people very new to the game on both sides and it was a good afternoon.”

Next for the club is a break with practices resuming at Oceanview gym in the new year, hopefully with some new players to add to the team, said Rawnsley. Anyone interested in trying the sport is welcome to come out.

“We’ll regroup over the offseason,” he added, “and come back next year likely in February/March indoors.”

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nine valuable runs while Ahluwalia (10 not out) and Jessy Singh (20 not out) gave us a shot,” said Rawnsley.

With Royals needing 12 off the last over for the win, and eventually four off the last ball, Arrowsmith held firm and won by three runs.

Final score was 144-141.

A 42-run and two-wicket performance earned Dalal man of the match recognition for Powell River.

“It was a solid game and it was played in great spirit,”

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CULTURE »

Texada-based artist creates jewellery with recycled copper wire Texada Island resident Ashley Rairie is a self-taught artist who creates unique jewellery pieces with copper wire salvaged from work sites. In addition, she does beadwork, loom weaving, freeform crochet, wood burning and photography. Rairie is participating in the Texada Artist Studio Tour this weekend.

Where are you from originally?

I'm 25 years old and grew up in Gillies Bay on Texada Island. I live in the Van Anda area now. I left for a little bit after I graduated, but came back.

Can you tell readers a little about the type of art you make?

I got started with and mostly make copper-wire jewellery. I make intricate crystal wire wraps and also simple designs. I also incorporate beadwork into lots of my pieces, which are very bright

and colourful. I have also begun processing the stones I've been collecting on the island so I can use my own soon. I've always picked up crochet on and off over the years, but for the past year I've been working on loom weavings mixed with my own freeform crochet to make bright and funky wall hangings and upcycled clothing.

How did you get into making your jewellery and art?

I actually started with making dreamcatchers while I worked at the local gas station. At the time, I was trying new things to try and calm my busy mind. A friend gave me a whole bunch of copper wire out of an old television, which led me to try wire wrapping. I still collect copper-wire electrical scraps from the community that I use in almost all my copper pieces. My materials are mostly recycled but not completely. I also work with local beach glass, local cruelty free feathers and upcycled fabric for my jewellery. For my loom weavings I

use all secondhand materials or upcycled fabric strips. I prefer to use recycled or local materials.

What inspires your work?

I’m often inspired by all the beautiful swirling patterns and colours in nature.

Where can people find your art?

You can find my art locally at the Texada Island Inn, Mary Mary’s Café, local events and online at wildmoonchilddesigns.com. I have shipped my pieces and shared them all over the world. But I also use my social media presence and art as a chance to inspire creativity in others.

Texada Artists Studio Tour takes place from 10 am to 4 pm on Saturday, July 28, and Sunday, July 29. In addition to Rairie’s work, a full range of visual arts at 13 studios will be on display, including painting, jewellery, beach glass, sculptures, photography, felting, printmaking and stained glass.

TAKE A PEAK: Ashley Rairie Maps are available at That Place Café in Blubber Bay, Texada Island Inn, Mary Mary’s Café in Van Anda, Gillies Bay General Store and Ravenous Raven Restaurant in Gillies Bay, as

well as at Powell River Visitor Information Centre. A shuttle bus is also available for those who register.

For more information about the studio tour, go to texadaart.com.

CITY OF POWELL RIVER Sanitary Sewer System Smoke Testing The City of Powell River Inflow and Infiltration Program will be performing smoke tests on the sanitary sewer system in the Townsite and Cranberry. During smoke testing, field crews blow air and smoke into the sanitary sewer system and monitor where smoke escapes. For example, if smoke permeates through the ground, it indicates a break in the sewer line.

PREPARATION Prior to the test, the City of Powell River’s Operational Services Division will notify all residences and will notify the fire department where they will be conducting sewer system smoke testing.

When you receive notice that smoke testing will take place, you should check to see that all drain traps under basins, washing facilities and floor drains have water in them. To do so, simply flush toilets and run water into all drains for at least 10 seconds.

TESTING The smoke is harmless and dissipates quickly; however, it can activate smoke alarms. Individuals with respiratory conditions may contact the City of Powell River at 604.485.8657 for more information.

If smoke enters your home or business during testing, you should try to monitor where it is coming from and open your windows. You can communicate directly with the crew onsite, otherwise you can contact the City at 604.485.8657. If you are unsure whether the smoke is from our testing, you should call 911.

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ANDERSEN, John C. July 6, 2018 John passed away peacefully in his home in Powell River on July 6, 2018 after a brief battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife Brenda, daughter Stacey McBurney, granddaughter Stephanie McBurney and great grandchildren Rowyn, Ryder and Abigail-Leigh. Although John will be missed greatly by his friends and family, we know that he will be happily received on the other side by his sons Toby Andersen and Shaun McBurney, as well as his mother Britha. John relocated to Powell River only 8 years ago, but very quickly fell in love with the community and beautiful landscapes and was very proud to be a Powell River-ite. He would spend hours watching the Straight of Georgia from his dining room window, tracking the different boats and marvelling in the sunsets. He also created a beautiful backyard garden, which he loved showing off. He never missed a Powell River Kings game, and will continue to cheer on "our boys" by having his jersey placed on his season seat. John’s final wish was to stay at home through his illness, which was fulfilled thanks to, firstly, his wife and family, as well as Dr. McDonald and the home support nursing staff and his wonderful friends and neighbours. From the bottom of our hearts, we thank you for all the love and support you have given John and Brenda through this difficult time. There will be a Celebration of Life to follow at a later date.

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1205 Career Opportunities

Powell River & Region Transition House Society Powell River Community Services Association EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

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Powell River Hospital Foundation is working to improve your health care.

Donations are thankfully accepted. prhospitalfoundation.com

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In Loving Memory of

Theodor “Theo” Koegl January 6, 1938 - July 31, 2011

Love of nature and life are combined as one in the spirit and live on eternally.

Forever in my heart Love Anita & Family

Due to the retirement of the incumbent, the Board of Directors is seeking a permanent, full time EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR to lead two Societies. The position is 35 hours per week. Salary is based on experience and education.

Qualifications: • A Master’s Degree in a related field or a combination of experience, education and training with at least 5 years experience in a senior, executive position; • Understanding of direct program delivery for a community social services sector; • Demonstrating an excellent working knowledge of community based programs and related provincial and community supported systems.

For more information, see our Website: www.victimservicespowellriver.com Closing Date: Friday, August 17, 2018 at 12:00 noon To Submit an Application Please forward an application with a covering letter, a current curriculum vitae, including four professional references to “The Board Hiring Committee” at Powell River & Region Transition House Society, 209 - 6975 Alberni Street, Powell River, BC, V8A 2B8, Fax: 1.604.485.6168 Or, E-mail to: chamberj@telus.net Thank you for your interest.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

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1205 Career Opportunities HEAVY DUTY mechanic/ changehand, permanent/full time, 5 and 2 shift. Olympic Log Sort Ltd, call 604.314.2080 or email gkappel@thewelchgroup.com,www.olympicforest.com for full job description.

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TROUBLE WALKING? Hip or Knee Replacement, or other conditions causing restrictions in daily activities? $2,000 tax credit, $40,000 refund cheque/ rebates. Disability Tax Credit 1.844.453.5372.

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1215 General Employment COAST BERRY Company is looking for blueberry pickers July 1 - September 15.

Must be reliable and have own transportation. Please send resume to info@ coastberrycompany.com SANDMAN INNS RURAL BC recruiting management couples, both full-time and part-time roles available. Ask us about our great employee perks and accommodation.

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Early Childhood Educator Part-time position, fully licensed.

Please contact Alice Van Zwietering LAKESIDE Lakeside PRESCHOOL Daycare 604.483.2122 AND DAYCARE fax resume 604.414.8106 or email 604.483.8918 alisvanz@msn.com

1230 Work Wanted ROOFING, GUTTERS, locally owned and established business. Over 450 roofs done locally. Don’t wait, get your free quote now. Gutter cleaning and repairs available, 604.344.0548.

1230 Work Wanted

CLAY GLOSLEE Construction Concrete foundation, drainage, retaining walls, fences, kitchen and bathroom renovation specialist, tiles, drywall, foundation to rooftop, contracts and hourly.

604.483.6153 2060 For Sale Miscellaneous BIO-DIESEL processing equipment. Manually operated, turns used veggy oil into Bio-Diesel. Batch size 40 US gallons. Good condition, $650 or OBO, arrange to view. Call 604.486.6979.

BLINDS ROLLER, vinyl, solid, interior, Hunter Douglas, “Collosseum”, install within/ outer frame. 93.625W, 45.5W, 57.5L, $475. and $275. Call 604.344.2059.

HIGH PRESSURE compressed air four-stage regulating panel. 10,000 PSI down to 200 PSI, double set up, classco gauges. Asking $350 to view call 604.486.6979.

PATIO UMBRELLA approx 10’, swivels on pole mounted pedestal, excellent condition, $150. Call 604.485.3866.

P I L AT E S P R O X P 5 5 6 Reformer. Like new condition, great health benefits, $650 Call 604.485.4101.

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2070 Free FREE FILL at Blackpoint area, you pick it up. Call 604.487.0487.

READY TO go home Free Spayed Playful energetic great with kids English bulldog to give away call 914-279-5977

2145 Wanted KITCHEN CUPBOARDS, large set preferred, will consider all condition and types, please call 604.414.4598 or email rarch123@gmail.com WANT TO buy a house in Powell River, any condition.

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2145 Wanted MOTORHOME CLASS A, max 28’, must have slide and walk around bed. Call 604.414.8382.

RIDE-ON lawn mowers, running or not, cash for some.

Contact Don at 604.487.0487.

SHIPPING CONTAINER, 20’ or 40’, must be clean and in good condition. Call 1.250.506.0112.

WANTED ROTOTILLER, reartine tiller preferred. A machine with large wheels with tines located on the back of the machine. Call 604.414.4598 or email rarch123@gmail.com WELDED ALUMINUM boat, 20’ to 24’, four stroke, power preferred. Text 604.414.4598 WOULD LIKE to buy used yard ornaments that require painting. Call 604.485.7747.

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2009 FREIGHTLINER Diesel DDT15, new gravel box and pump, high-lift elect tarp, 18 speed Eaton transmission, new seats. $85,000 OBO 604.578.0777.

4030 Home Care Available OFFERING ELDER-CARE/ COMPANION SERVICES. Light housekeeping and meal prep etc... Compassionate, respectful, discreet. Call 604.578.0064 or email: laurielah@gmail.com

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6030 Houses for Sale TWO PLUS acres Gillies Bay, two bay, two storey shop, small house needs work. $295,000, call 604.486.7224.

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HALF DUPLEX level entry, 2 bdrm, 2 bathroom, living room, dining room, den, deck with partial view. Asking $339,900.

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6040 Lots & Acreages for Sale ACREAGE FOR sale. Three minutes from city centre on Allen Avenue, fruit trees, $299,000. 604.483.1632.

6505 Apartments/Condos for Rent 1-2 BDRM apartments available, N/P, $800 to $900 per month. Heat, Internet and cable included. Email corey@ assetcomplete.com 3 BDRMS with ocean view, heat and hot water included.

Pets okay. 604.485.2895.

LANG BAY Oceanview suites available, one bedroom for August, $850/ mnth and two bedroom/ two bath for September, $1150/mnth, N/P, all inclusive. Damage deposit required. Call 604.223 9555.

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604.483.8200 5015 Business Opportunities 3000 ACRES OF COMPLETE High End Cattle and Grain Operation for Sale in Sask.

Manages 2k to 3k Cow/Calf Operation with Complete Solid Infrastructure. 200k Acres Cultivated. Contact Doug at 306.716.2671 or saskfarms@ shaw.ca

6962 Storage HEATED STORAGE units now available at Oceanside Resort, sizes are 8x9, 9x9 and 12x9. Starting from $90 per month call 604.485.2435.

5015 Business Opportunities Request For Quotations PREP Society is moving offices and requires tenant improvements in the fall of 2018. General contractors interested in this project are requested to contact info@prepsociety.org for an information package.

Deadline for quotations: 11:59pm August 19, 2018 Contractors will be confirmed

by August 20, 2018.

NOTICE TO ELECTORS OF THE CITY OF POWELL RIVER OF AN ALTERNATIVE APPROVAL PROCESS NOTICE is Hereby Given that pursuant to the Community Charter, the Council of the City of Powell River proposes to adopt Upper Westview Avenue/Lower Manson Avenue Park Exchange Bylaw 2520, 2018.

The intent of proposed Bylaw 2520, 2018 is to exchange a portion of an existing 0.375 hectare City Park, shown below as “Park Land To Be Undesignated”, in exchange for new City Park, shown below as “Park Land To Be Designated”.

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NEW TO POWELL RIVER Douglas Sutherland, Registered Massage Therapist.

After 26 years of working my practice in Abbotsford, BC, my wife and I decided to move here to beautiful Powell River! I look forward to meeting new clientele and working with you to improve your over all health and wellness. I am working at: Marine Chiropractic and Wellness Clinic 104-4675 Marine Ave Booking by appointment only, 604-485-9896.

2007 TOYOTA SLE convertible US model. Always stored inside, all options - luxury car, three owner - almost like new. Mechanical sound, all records, 165,000 kms. Car cover, MUST BE SEEN, $11,300, selling due to health.

Contact 604.485.6396 or 604.483.1950.

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604.485.7927 9135 Motorcycles 2014 YAMAHA TW200, 500 kms excellent condition, $4,500. Call 604.485.4925.

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A copy of the proposed bylaw and other information regarding the park land exchange are available for viewing on the City website at www.powellriver. ca or during regular office hours at City Hall, 6910 Duncan Street, Powell River, B.C. FURTHER NOTICE is Hereby Given that City Council may adopt Bylaw 2520, 2018 unless at least 10% (1,067) of the electors sign and submit the approved Elector Response Form, as certified by the Corporate Officer, opposing the proposal by the deadline of 4:30 pm, Friday, August 31, 2018.

Council may proceed with bylaw adoption unless at least 1,067 valid Elector Response Forms are received by the deadline indicating that assent of the electors must be obtained prior to proceeding.

Any elector wishing to request that Council not proceed with adoption of Upper Westview Avenue/Lower Manson Avenue Park Exchange Bylaw 2520, 2018 must sign an Elector Response Form. Copies of Elector Response Forms are available at City Hall and the City website.

Instructions to Electors: The Community Charter of the Province of British Columbia requires that in order for an elector response to be valid: 1. the person signing the petition is an eligible voter of the City of Powell River, and 2. must include the full name, residential address and signature of the elector.

The Elector Response Form may be submitted by mail or in person to City Hall no later than 4:30 pm on Friday, August 31, 2018 to the mailing address noted below. Postmarks will not be accepted as date of submission.

Chris Jackson, RPP, MCIP Corporate Officer City of Powell River 6910 Duncan Street Powell River, BC V8A 1V4

1995 WHITE BMW, 295,000 kms, 4 door, 6 cylinder, excellent condition, runs great, $4,500, call 1.604.788.3036 or 604.483.4437.

2006 DODGE Charger RT5.7, many extras, garage kept, all receipts, pictures available. Call 604.483.8057. or 604.485.5384.

2010 GT Mustang Convertible V8 4.6L. Duel Shift, all the goodies.

11,000 kms. $22,000. 604.485.9586.

2013 HYUNDAI Elantra GL, low kms, great condition. $9,500 call 604.487.0097.

9160 Trucks & Vans 1987 FORD F100, $800, two owners, PSPB air automatic, well maintained, needs carb kit, call 604.223.3478.

1993 DODGE Diesel Ext Cab 4x4, 140,000 kms, automatic, aftermarket 4 inch exhaust, turbo housing and injectors, engine brake, $17,900. Call 604.483.8050 or email rapp@ live.ca 2008 TACOMA TRD Quad Cab, 195,000 kms, 4.0 auto, 6” lift, 35” tires, $18,900. Call 604.483.8050 or email rapp@ live.ca

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2010 TOYOTA Rav4, red, 2 wheel drive, 4-cylinder, 115,000 kms, good condition, well maintained, new tires, rear brakes, and wheel balance, $9,500. Paul 604.414.7965.

9185 Boats 16’ LIFETIMER welded boat, 6 0 - h o r s e p o w e r Ya m a h a two stroke, comes with Roadrunner trailer, $9,100.

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1981 SEA RAY 36’ (355T) twin diesels, diesel generator extras, recent survey. Call Jen 604.413.1092 or Chris 604.414.3960.

1992 BAYLINER 3058, excellent condition. Can be seen at Westview North Harbour D6. Asking $29,000.

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19’ CALAIS 61 hours on 210 HP V6, leg rebuilt 2016,two scotty electric downriggers, good overall condition, $15,000. Call 604.414.8155.

24’ EX-COMMERCIAL HD/ FG boat, 5.9-litre Cummins diesel. Special for prawn and crab fishing, $20,000, OBO. Call 604.487.0890.

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40’ TOLLYCRAFT cruiser, twin gas V-8 engines, ex-tras, great shape, $75,000. OBO, 604.414.3960.

MARTIN 29 sailboat, mainsail three genoas, storm jib, 10 hp, inboard, Volvo, diesel, $12,000 or OBO. Call 604.483.4104.

READY FOR cruising 28’ live-aboard, economical, reliable, four cylinder diesel, $7,500. View at Westview Harbour “Niki” call 604.414.4483.

9220 RVs/Campers/Trailers 1996 BIG Foot 11.5’ camper, 3 piece bathroom, winter furnace package, basement, solar panel, $6,900.

Call 604.483.8050 or email rapp@live.ca 2000 MINNIE Winnie, E450 29’, walk around bed, storage, good tires and running order. $20,000. Contact 604.483.4699.

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