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The crew has been busy, however, responding to fires in neighbouring regions. “The North Island has had a lot more fires than we have, so we’ve spent quite a bit of time in the Campbell River area and Strathcona Park,” said Blais.

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Development deal targets airport DAVID BRINDLE reporter@prpeak.com

Architects and engineers have been contracted by Gaoshi Holdings (Canada) on plans for developing an aviation centre at Powell River Airport.

On August 16, at the regular council meeting, it was announced that City of Powell River had entered into a $600,000 99-year lease with Gaoshi to build an aviation centre at the airport.

“It’s not fake,” said Mayor Dave Formosa.

According to City of Powell River manager of economic development and communications Scott Randolph, a $50,000 deposit has been received by the city’s lawyers, Lidstone and Company, and the remaining $550,000 is being held by Gaoshi’s lawyers in Powell River, Villani & Company, until the lease and tax revitalization bylaw is approved.

Gaoshi Canada is a privately held numbered company in the Lower Mainland.

Its owner is Deqian Gao, a Chinese investor. His son Victor represents his father and Gaoshi interests in Canada, which include real estate development in the Lower Mainland, according to Victor.

The project at the airport is not the company’s first attempt at investing in aviation.

In 2017, Gaoshi tried to purchase Murphy Aircraft

Manufacturing with the intention of moving Murphy to Powell River, according to Formosa.

“He got all the way to that deal,” he said. “The lawyers were paid promptly on the work that fell through there.”

Pacific Coastal Airlines president Quentin Smith said he has met both Deqian and Victor and toured the Murphy facility with them.

“It took a step backwards when he couldn’t make a deal with Murphy,” said Smith. “It sounds like Gao is interested regardless of Murphy and doing something here.”

Smith added that he is interested in talking to Gaoshi about a potential fit for Pacific Coastal to participate even if it’s just in a supporting role.

In October 2014, the city came close to a deal with Upper Valley Aviation that involved Pacific Coastal but that fell through because of a disagreement among the owners of Upper Valley, according to Randolph.

Currently, Victor said Gaoshi also owns a company that specializes in dock kits for float planes. He added, “We have a package for the design of aircraft docking.

We are still looking for opportunities to affect those designs.”

According to the nondistributing Canadian holding company’s certificates and filings, Gaoshi Holdings

(Canada) was incorporated in 2004, dissolved in September 2008 and then revived two months later.

“My father started Gaoshi Canada and started doing a lumber business,” said Victor, who was raised and educated in Canada. “In 2008, business was going too well in China so he had no time to deal with Gaoshi Canada so he shut it down. I asked my father, can you restart the company and this will be my company? So he restarted the company.”

Victor said Gaoshi has sought to do an aviation project for some time and, through introductions and meetings with Formosa, when the mayor was in China on city business, and in-camera with city council, it was convinced to invest in Powell River.

Although the lease and tax revitalization bylaw still has to be approved and signed, Victor has architects and engineers contracted for the first phase of the airport facility.

“In about two more weeks they’ll finish the first preliminary design for Powell River to review and we will hand in the development permit application and later on see what the city needs completed for the design,” he said.

His goal, Victor said, is to start the project in the first quarter of next year because zoning, design and building permits have to first be complete.

AIRPORT UPGRADE: [From left] Victor Gao, translator Alex Liao and Deqian Gao. The Gaos, through their private company, Gaoshi Holdings (Canada), have entered into a deal with City of Powell River to build an aviation centre, including a new terminal building, at Powell River Airport. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

“At first it will be a brand new terminal,” said Victor, “with offices rented out and a cafeteria. I want to have some coffee while I’m waiting for the aircraft.”

Victor said Gaoshi has done studies of other small community airports around BC. “They all have glossy exteriors with very beautiful enhanced interiors,” he said.

“I want my designer to go that way. When you see it, you’re going to love it.”

Formosa said he is more than convinced the Gaos have the ability to pull off the airport project.

Smith agrees. He also thinks they have the funds.

“I’ve been associated with

multiple different Chinese people in the aviation industry and he certainly is a fellow who puts his money where his mouth is,” said Smith.

Smith said the city and Gaoshi can do all of the business cases but never know until it’s tried. “In my opinion, if Powell River’s been lucky enough to find a strong supporter of that and has the financial wherewithal and the belief that this will be a long-term investment then kudos for them,” said Smith. “I can tell you that all over BC [cities are] clamouring for the same type of support and interest because all of them are sitting on un-

developed land and struggling to survive. If any of us can attract an investor like that...I don’t know why we wouldn’t try to diversify our economy.”

Since the announcement, there have been questions from the public about Gaoshi Canada, the deal and the politics.

“Experience or not, we’re all happy that vacant land is finally going to be developed creating more jobs and benefiting the community,” said Victor. “The new terminal is going to be set down benefiting all of Powell River transportation. I wish some people would not criticize community development.”

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“When we're held up months and months in permitting processes in the bureaucracy of city hall it makes it very difficult to meet the needs of the community,” said Marshall.

The bottleneck in the threeperson planning department is not helping builders meet the demands of what Marshall said was

a housing crisis with zero rentals and a very hot real estate market.

“If the industry can build quicker and get on the ground quicker then that means more houses on the market and more rentals,” he said.

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also has to deal with people wanting to build a carport, an addition, a deck or a renovation, which all require permits and push licensed builders down to the bottom of the list to wait, according to Leishman.

That delay can take away the window for building, said Marshall, and winter construction can be very demanding and costly. It also means lost wages for trades people.

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It has been known in Townsite as the old hospital lands, but it was once an important village belonging to Tla’amin Nation. Its name is Tees’kwat, or big river, and it is now being returned.

The land transfer to Tla’amin is part of the treaty settlement when the nation became self-governing in 2016.

At City of Powell River regular council on August 16, approval was given to transfer ownership.

“The official documents have not been signed but all of the verbal commitments are happening,” said Tla’amin hegus Clint Williams. “The written piece is happening in the background as we speak.”

The land housed one of the main villages of the Tla’amin people. “The river was right there and the fish,” said Williams. “Our people travelled around communally following resources and used them sustainably. They had a calendar of different events that they just had their internal clocks set to with the seasons and seasonally followed the resources throughout the territory.”

Currently, the nation has no real plans for developing the property, said Williams. “I'm not 100 per cent sure what we'll do with it at this point,” he said. “We need some kind of acknowledgement of the old Tees’kwat village site.”

These are cases reported to In 1923, St. Luke’sPowell Hospital was inbuilt River RCMP the on the property at thepast corner of Walnut Street two weeks.

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1. THURSDAY, AUGUST 16 • North Harbour At approximately 4:50 pm Powell River RCMP were called regarding a possible impaired boater, operating a vessel near the North Harbour. The vessel, described as a 22-foot runabout, was being operated by a 37-year-old Powell River male and had one female passenger onboard.

Police attended the area and located the vessel near the boat launch. The male and female onboard the vessel were having a domestic dispute, and once the male saw police he drove the boat out of the North Harbour. The vessel was located a distance off the harbour entrance by a police marine vessel, and the male was arrested for operating a vessel while impaired by alcohol.

2. SATURDAY, AUGUST 18 • Joyce Avenue, 5700 block Powell River RCMP were called to a single motor vehicle incident at 10:50 pm. The vehicle, a grey 2008 Mazda 3, was driven off the road and crashed into a hydro pole near that location. The vehicle sustained serious damage, and the driver, a 36-year-old female Powell River resident, who was the lone occupant, suffered minor injuries. The driver was found to be impaired by alcohol, and police are forwarding charges of impaired driving to Crown Counsel.

3. SUNDAY, AUGUST 19 • Craig Road, 8600 block At approximately 3 pm Powell River RCMP were called to the scene of a break and enter to a residence. The residence had been entered sometime during the night of August 17. Items including an HP Laptop were taken from the residence.

4. MONDAY, AUGUST 20 • RONA Powell River Powell River RCMP attended a report of a break and enter which had occurred overnight at the store. Investigation revealed that unknown culprits entered the rear compound and stole several tools including a Makita circular saw and planer, Makita belt sander, cordless drill, impact driver, levels, two folding saw horses, shop vac, and two roller stands AUGUST 20 AUGUST 15 TO 21,1.7300 2018 block Duncan Street

At approximately TOTAL SERVICE CALLS = 143 ASSAULTS = 2 THEFTS4:15 = 7 am Powell River RCMP attended a break and enter at a IMPAIRED DRIVING = 5 BREAK AND ENTERS = 3 business.MISCHIEF =6 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

RIGHTFUL RETURN: City of Powell River is returning the land where once was a Tla’amin Nation traditional territorial village.

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apartment building now stands.

The land transfer was attempted previously in 2003, under Mayor Stewart Alsgard, according to current Mayor Dave Formosa.

Those negotiations occurred the same year the Community Accord was signed between Tla’amin and the city.

“Prior to any of us being on this council, as a gesture of reconciliation, they tried to gift back the old hospital site for the Tla’amin Nation,” said Formosa. “What the city envisioned was a longhouse and first nationsthemed park.”

At the time, Tla’amin didn’t share the city’s vision and it remained undeveloped.

Although part of the land transfer, Tla’amin will continue the commitment to allow the Alano Club to remain at its current location on Arbutus.

The transfer is expected to be completed

by August 31.

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Overdose Day focus on prevention DAVID BRINDLE reporter@prpeak.com

International Overdose Awareness Day is August 31.

The theme for Overdose Awareness Day is that it is preventable and every overdose is someone’s child.

Powell River’s Darlana Treloar lost her 18-year-old son, Sean, to overdose in May 2016 when six overdose deaths were attributed to heroin, fentanyl, morphine or prescription painkillers.

Since then, the rate of overdose deaths in Powell River has remained confidential.

“For people who have lost someone to overdose here in Powell River, everyone is very 2

quiet,” said Treloar. “Nobody wants to talk about it. It's painful and they feel shame.

I know that there's been lots of others but nobody wants to come forward.”

Just how many overdose deaths there have been in Powell River is not released by either Vancouver Coastal Health or BC Coroners Service.

“We have these numbers but they are not released publically,” said Vancouver Coastal Health medical health officer Geoff McKee. “We are able to release the data at our Community Action Team meetings for operational purposes, however, further distribution is

problematic as VCH doesn’t own the data and the numbers are small enough that they pose a risk for confidentiality.”

BC Coroners Service will not release the data for the same reasons outlined by McKee. Similar to the event last year, the Powell River Overdose Awareness Panel has organized a march beginning at 6 pm from city hall to Willingdon Beach south parking lot. Naloxone training starts at 6 pm and will continue through the event. There will be an information booth, memorial table and speeches beginning at 6:30 pm.

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Businesses eligible for improvements

DAVID BRINDLE reporter@prpeak.com

Businesses along Powell River’s Marine Avenue have until September 30 to apply for grants from a new Business Facade Improvement Program (BFIP) offered by City of Powell R iver and Community Futures Powell River (CFPR).

A $50,000 program has been created through an equal partnership, with the city and CFPR each putting up $25,000.

“The goal is to make significant improvements to our main business corridor even if it's one building at a time and this year we’re just starting with Marine as the first example,” said city senior planner Daniella Fergusson, who updated mayor and council on the BFIP at committee of the whole on August 14.

In other communities, such as Port Alberni where their Community Futures sponsors a similar cam-

paign, businesses that look good also see an increase their sales.

“It's clear that by upgrading the looks of their business it also helps the number of people that come through there,” said CFPR executive director Pam Krompocker. “The other thing is Marine Avenue desperately needs some upgrades; the businesses do. That was the same reason why Port Alberni Community Futures got involved in it, to help with the look of the community.”

There will be eight $2,500 grants for businesses with a single frontage and two grants of $5,000 for businesses on corner lots from Wharf to Alberni streets.

Participants have to match the grants and Community Futures will make loans available for this purpose.

“On the loan program,” said Krompocker, “if they can't afford to pay their share and we approve the loan application, we'll give them a good interest rate and good terms.”

PRCF will also provide architectural services, free of charge.

But a theme for Marine, like the look of Kimberley’s Bavarian of the Rockies or Revelstoke’s turn-of-thecentury motif, has been ruled out, according to Krompocker.

FACE LIFT: 32 Lakes Coffee Roasters and Café co-owner Margot Jantz has put the company on a list to apply for eligibility in City of Powell River and Community Futures Powell River’s business facade improvement program. DAVID BRINDLE PHOTO

“We're going to be looking at what they want to do,” said Krompocker. “There’s an expression of interest out there now and we'll see what comes in. There's certain things that are just a no.”

Acceptable improvements include outside lighting, awnings, doors, windows, architectural elements, paint, siding, moulding, and trim. The program does not include murals, landscaping and outdoor furniture, interior improvements, or

routine maintenance and structural repairs.

“We've heard from 12 people that are interested,” said Fergusson. The program only allows for 10.

“We'll be reviewing those applications for eligibility. We're not judging on its merits at that time,” said Fergusson. “The ones that are eligible will move forward and connect with the architect, who is paid for out of our program fees, to submit the full application

Real estate heads toward balanced market Board president anticipates strong third quarter with some compromises DAVID BRINDLE reporter@prpeak.com

According to BC Real Estate Association statistics for July, the average price for a home in Powell River is $425,811, up 34 per cent from a year ago.

But those numbers are wrong, skewed by a $2.4-million sale on Savary Island that makes the average price closer to $395,000 compared to $390,000 for the same month last year, according to Powell River Sunshine Coast Real Estate Board president, Neil Frost.

“I'm still saying we're heading toward

a more balanced market,” said Frost.

“It's not the lopsided sellers’ market it was a year ago. It's not as frenetic. But it's not a buyers’ market. It's levelling off a bit and it's not as heavily favouring the seller. Prices have never been higher. It's still a great time to sell.”

As with the average price, the total dollar amount of real estate sales in July has to take into account the Savary sale. The dollar volume indicates an 8.3 per cent increase from $11 million in July 2017 to approximately $12 million last month.

“July surprised us,” said Frost. “We started off weaker than we thought.

We knew the volume was going to be down but July was quite busy.”

Sales have been affected by new mortgage eligibility rules but not as much as in the Lower Mainland, according to Frost.

“We've got people whose buying power has gone from $370,000 to $300,000 or $350,000 to $300,000,” said Frost.

Buyers can still find a home for $300,000 in Powell River but the mortgage stress test is a concern, he said.

“The average price is pushing $400,000 and that's just a decent family home,” said Frost. “It's nothing fancy. People are having to settle or do what they used to do and start at the bottom and make compromises.

Maybe all the bedrooms aren't all on the same floor, maybe it isn't as big as you wanted. Maybe it doesn't have an ocean view.”

Frost said Powell River is not in freefall, real estate is still affordable here.

“We still have 50 per cent of people coming from out of town and people coming here looking for investment properties.”

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Economic optimism Powell River’s economy is diversifying. Millions of dollars in real estate development, industry and business investment are changing the city. And, dare we say, giving us confidence, even optimism about the future.

The recent deal between City of Powell River and Gaoshi Holdings (Canada) for an airport aviation centre is evidence of that.

The $600,000 99-year lease, with an acceptable tax revitalization structure, will clear the way for construction of a facility that will create jobs and the gift of a new terminal for the city.

Pacific Coastal Airlines president Quentin Smith, who is bullish about Powell River, said other communities want an aviation industry and are falling over each other for the kind of investment and opportunity we’ve attracted.

The Santé Veritas Therapeutics upgrade of its facility in Townsite is worth $8.5 million.

Tourism has been exploding like popcorn.

Then there’s real estate development. Housing starts are a key economic indicator and millions of dollars in construction is happening. Millions more is being spent on renovating current real People gravitate to a estate. If you build it, community that is confident. they will come, and they’re coming.

They’re moving here, and Jobs are being crewhy wouldn’t they? ated. The unemployment rate, according to the 2016 census report, was 7.8 per cent. That was before Santé Veritas arrived, before tourism took off and the housing market started to get hot.

These are real economic indicators that support optimism. People gravitate to a community that is confident. They’re moving here, and why wouldn’t they?

The lifestyle, low crime rate, excellent education and demand for skilled tradespeople and professions are all attractions to new residents. If they aren’t coming for a job, they’re bringing it with them or creating one.

We’re no longer just a single industry mill town. Reeling under punishing tariffs imposed by the protectionist policies and petulance of United States president Donald Trump, paper continues to roll out of the mill. Catalyst Paper Corporation pumps $125 million into the economy and if it fails, which many believe is imminent, the result would be disastrous. But the mill isn’t dead yet.

While it struggles to survive, our economy has been given valuable time that it’s using to full advantage.

Powell River isn’t perfect.

Sadly, there are complex social issues. Affordable housing is in crisis and health care is stretched beyond its limits to provide. The problems pile on.

Financial and social prosperity are the underpinnings of a solid economy.

They are intertwined and a truly healthy society does not overlook social programs.

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By Cory Carr There has been some push back helped to revitalize its downtown to gain a lot. Let’s keep an open lately on social media and in the core and to attract new business- mind. Let’s allow our elected officommunity regarding the 99-year es to its community after losing cials to do what we elected them lease that the City of Powell River its Catalyst Paper Corporation to do. Your son, daughter or even has entered into with Gaoshi Pulp Mill in July of 2010. granddaughter may grow up to Holdings (Canada). be an aeronautical enAs a community this gineer one day because is exactly the type of of the opportunities creAs a community this is economic incentive that ated by decisions such we should be offering as this one. exactly the type of economic to outside companies Please support your incentive that we should be who want to establish mayor, council, and city new businesses and officials in continuing offering to outside companies even entirely new into build this great comwho want to establish new dustries here locally. munity. We need to be Neighbouring commuproactive in establishing businesses and even entirely nities such as Campbell new industry locally so new industries here locally.

River, Comox, Sechelt that the future vision of and Gibsons have all ofPowell River is driven by fered tax incentives to its residents and not by businesses that are looking to reEven if this project was to not its economic environment. locate to their communities. The work out, the city and its resiincentives that Campbell River dents stand to lose nothing. If Cory Carr is president of Powell in particular has offered have it does work, however, we stand River Chamber of Commerce.

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LETTERS » In a recent issue of the Peak [“Three small wildfires highlight risk factors surrounding community,” August 10], Powell River Fire Rescue deputy fire chief Rocky Swanson was quoted as saying, “...we would have to be completely remiss to think that because of the changing climate this won’t be a problem, because it’s going to be a problem.”

No matter where you look as you drive in and around Powell River, much of what you see is bush, and under present conditions, very dry bush.

Beautiful trees and undergrowth, walking and biking trails, and of course blackberries.

The drier the bush gets, the more likely a wildfire akin to what happened in Powell River in 1915 and 1918 is, and it is sure to happen again as the world warms up.

So what if it does happens here?

What would you personally do if you had to evacuate Powell River? In fact, how would you do that? Are you prepared and ready?

My sister and her husband live on Horse Lake near 100 Mile House, which was threatened by the Green Lake fire last summer. They had their “toy trailer” packed with all the

family valuables for two months, ready to leave at a moment’s notice.

Fortunately, there are three ways you can go on a highway from there, but the stress of living with such concerns was restrictive and unpleasant emotionally.

That made me think about how many ways there are out of Powell River. We are vulnerable to a forest fire here, and also to winds from various directions.

So even if the chances of having a serious fire close by are slim to moderate, everyone needs to have a plan, because there would likely be at least a few days’ notice to get out. Choices would be needed.

While the idea of evacuation is up for discussion, is there a community plan for such an event? BC Ferries ought to be a partner in any forward thinking, as would the yacht club and any boat owners in town. Almost every major business should also be involved, in particular the food outlets and BC Hydro, as food supply and powerlines could realistically be at risk.

What would the response be if the supply line between here and Vancouver via Saltery Bay Terminal was inaccessible or electrical service was down? Perhaps a task force is in order.

All these and more factors have to

be anticipated in the event of a devastating wildfire in our regional district, not an unfounded consideration in that there are currently about 550 fires burning in BC. Yes, we have lots of water, but do we have the ability to deliver it to a fire, and the resources to do so?

Think about what you would do if you had to leave in a hurry.

Bill Lytle-McGhee, communications director Climate Action Powell River

Bus riding, a pleasure I wish to express my gratitude to the bus drivers of Powell River for their excellent professionalism as well as their attitudes of kindness and helpfulness [“Regional district requests bus passes,” May 8]. I’ve been riding the Townsite bus for nearly a year now and look forward to every trip to and from town. Driving the car is still essential for some things but I love the option of letting someone else do the work while I enjoy the scenery and the new acquaintances I’ve made.

Too often people in public service are criticized or ignored so I wanted to express my thanks to them and to the City for providing this alternative.

Linda Wegner Maple Avenue

Flight of fancy?

Reading the article “City accepts offer to develop aviation industry” in last week’s Peak it was hard to know whether to laugh or cry.

Now we are being promised an aircraft factory? It was almost exactly four years ago that the Peak reported on Mayor Dave Formosa’s list of promised economic projects, including a commitment by Upper Valley Aviation to build an aircraft maintenance business at the airport. It didn’t happen.

The company that is supposed to be developing this new industry is Gaoshi Holdings based in Vancouver. One would expect that a company promising to start an aircraft manufacturing facility from scratch would have deep pockets, extensive experience, and an office on Howe Street. Well, no. A corporate search reveals that Gaoshi is just two directors whose office is a house in a residential Vancouver neighbourhood. There is no actual business, no index of executive officers, no visible employees and no indication of what the company does or has done. Its principal

tion? What is the likelihood small market like Canada. that this project will find Big Pharma hasn’t even its way onto the long list of entered the fray yet; Big similarly unrealized projects? Alcohol already has startThere was the above-men- ups. Success will only be tioned aircraft maintenance achieved by ruthlessly drivbusiness that never materi- ing down the per unit cost alized. There was a garbage and that means huge operaincinerator (thank goodness tions, like Aurora Cannabis it failed), a greenhouse in- (market cap: $2.5 billion) dustry, an aquaculture opera- and Canopy Growth (also Please tion, a fish processingPlease plant recycle $2.5 billion) which already recycle this this newspaper. and of course Sino Bright and has a distribution system in newspaper.

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Island scenery provides inspiration Texada artists participate in global outdoor painting event SARA DONNELLY community@prpeak.com

On September 8, painters around the world, including those on Texada Island, will take their easels outside to capture the scenery by painting ‘en plein air,’ or ‘in the open air.’

“It’s our fifth year of participation under the umbrella of the International Plein Air Painters,” said Texada Paint Out coordinator Kathleen Scott.

The Paint Out takes place from 10 am to 2 pm at Erickson Beach, Van Anda as local artists join those in more than 20 countries as part of the Great Worldwide Paint Out, now in its 16th year. Natural light and

landscapes have captivated artists throughout history, however the plein air movement really took off in the mid-19th century with artists like Pierre-Auguste Renoir and Vincent van Gogh immortalizing the style.

The stunning views on Texada island make it an ideal spot for this style of painting, according to Scott. “Texada is scenic everywhere you turn; there’s ocean and forest views. It’s a natural fit for the kind of island scenery we have.”

The Texada event was originally started by artist Marilyn Timms and for the past two years Scott has coordinated it with the help of painter Alfred Muma. It continues to grow in popularity, she added. “Every year so far it has ended up being a few more people.

People on the island are very supportive.”

The event is open to artists as well as the public who are

PAINT OUT: Cindy Babyn captures a scene at Shelter Point on Texada Island at last year’s Texada Paint Out. The island is participating in a worldwide outdoor painting event for the fifth time on September 8 at Erickson Beach, Van Anda.

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welcome to observe the activity during the day or see the finished work between 7 and 8:30 pm at the Royal Canadian Legion in Van Anda.

“We have a dinner get together with the artists and then open it up to the public to come and see what we did and talk to us,” said Scott.

Though the event is called

a paint out, Scott said any artist is welcome to join.

“You don’t have to call yourself a painter. If you want to join and capture scenery with us, do so,” she said.

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CULTURE »

Art chair fundraiser marks second year One of a kind useable artwork up for auction at library SARA DONNELLY community@prpeak.com

Now in its second year, Powell River’s Art Chair Auction fundraiser features the work of 30 local artists currently displayed at the Powell River Public Library.

The format has changed a bit this time, according to organizer Maureen Tierney. “We’re doing a silent auction this year so that people can come dur-

ing that 10-day period any time,” she said. “They can keep checking back and make their best bids.” Bidders are each given a number to keep their bids confidential, she added.

Jointly hosted by Powell River Friends of the Library and Powell River Sunshine Gogos, the funds are split evenly between the two groups, said organizer Pamela Brown. Sunshine Gogos raises money for the Stephen Lewis Foundation’s Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign to support African grandmothers who care for children born to parents who are affected by HIV/AIDS. The chairs are all donated by the artists and range in style from whimsical, pastoral scenes to political statements.

“Last year we netted over $11,000 in one day,” said Tierney. The hope is the event can raise even more this time, she added. Chairs are on display and open for bids now until 3 pm on August 26.

“The last hour is going to be kind of a countdown hour because between 2 and 3 pm we expect a lot of activity around the chairs with everybody trying to get their last bid in,” said Brown.

The auction offers people the chance to get a unique, usable piece of art, often at a good value, said Tierney. “A lot of these artists, if you went to buy one of their paintings, you would spend a lot of money.”

For more information, go to Powell River's Art Chair Auction on Facebook.

CHAIR AFFAIR: Powell River Friends of the Library and Powell River Sunshine Gogos volunteers Pamela Brown [left] and Maureen Tierney organized the second annual art chair auction, a fundraiser benefiting the two groups equally. Chairs are on display and open for bids at the Powell River Public Library now until 3 pm August 26. SARA DONNELLY PHOTO

Coastal colours infuse painter’s creations SARA DONNELLY community@prpeak.com

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After a career in television and design in Europe, she has made her home in Lund for the past 30 years.

Are you originally from Powell River?

I grew up in Cologne, Germany and 30 years ago I moved to Powell River.

What is your background?

Upon finishing high school I worked for German television and

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When did you first get into painting?

I’ve painted for as long as I can remember. It makes me happy and brings me joy, which I want to share with everyone. My style developed while I spent almost 20 winters in Mexico living on the beach. Now I live all year round in this beautiful place here on the Sunshine Coast.

What inspires your work?

I appreciate nature. In our busy

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SPORTS »

Sechelt Indian Government District 2018 Advisory Council Elections NOTICE OF NOMINATION FOR SBL #23 Public Notice is given to the electors of the Sechelt Indian Government District that nominations for the offices of Advisory Councillor for Sechelt Indian Band Lands (Cokqueneets) No. 23 and Whole of the Sechelt Indian Government District (Member at Large) for a four-year term beginning January 1, 2019 will be received between the hours of 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM September 4, 2018 to September 14, 2018, excluding Statutory holidays and weekends by the Chief Election Officer or a designated person, as follows: By hand, mail or other delivery service by 4 pm September 14, 2018:

By hand, mail or other delivery service by 4 pm September 14, 2018:

Sechelt Indian Government District Suite C, 5545 Sunshine Coast Highway, Box 740 Sechelt, BC V0N 3A0

qathet Regional District (Powell River) #202 – 4675 Marine Avenue Powell River, BC V8A 2L2

By email to: dhill@secheltnation.net By fax to: 604.885.6071

By email to: dhill@secheltnation.net By fax to: 604.885.6071

Originals of nomination documents must be received by the SIGD or qathet Regional District Chief Election Officer by 4 pm on September 14, 2018

Nomination packages and further information are available at the above local government offices from Friday, July 27, 2018 to the close of the nomination period.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICE A person is qualified to be nominated, elected, and to hold office as a member of the Sechelt Indian Government District Advisory Council if they meet the following criteria: • Canadian citizen; • 18 years of age or older on general voting day October 20, 2018; • resident of British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately before the day nomination papers are filed; • an elector of the Sechelt Indian Government District for the Whole of the Sechelt Indian Government District (Section (3) (a) of the SIGD Advisory Council Regulation) or an elector of the applicable area (Section (3) (b) of the SIGD Advisory Council Regulation); and • not disqualified under the Local Government Act or any other enactment from being nominated for, being elected to or holding the office, or be otherwise disqualified by law.

FURTHER INFORMATION on the foregoing may be obtained by contacting: Diane Hill, Chief Election Officer 604.740.5600 Peter Jmaeff, Deputy Chief Election Officer 604.740.5600

Athlete brings home medals Victor Njume sets new national record SARA DONNELLY community@prpeak.com

Positive effects of exercise at any age are well established. For athlete Victor Njume, it was the health benefits as well as the fun of competition that saw him get back into track and field later in life.

“I used to do track when I was in high school, and I thought when I’m retired ‘why not get back into it?’”

Now 75, Njume recently returned from the Canadian Masters Track and Field Championships held in Surrey with a gold medal and a new national record in javelin, gold in the 400 metres and a silver medal in shot put.

Seeing other senior athletes train and compete is what initially inspired him, he said. “I had some mentors like Harry Thompson who is much older than me and he is doing track, and in my last meet there was a 95-yearold man competing.”

Njume currently trains three days a week and enjoys gardening and other activities on his days off.

Aging and injuries have

RECORD HOLDER: Victor Njume competed in the Canadian Masters Track and Field Championships in Surrey earlier this month winning a gold medal in javelin and setting a new Canadian record in his age category, as well as a gold medal in 400 metres and silver medal in shot put.

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meant he has modified his activities and the categories he competes in. Years ago he ruptured both his achilles tendons and it took years to heal from these injuries, he said. “Since I’ve gotten over the achilles injuries I can do some things but not as I used to. I don’t do 100 metres now. I have learned to do 400 metres because it allows me to run a little bit differently from sprinting.”

Njume said the key for athletes at any age is to keep

going. If you are not able to do what you once did, find something else that challenges you and makes you feel good. “As I get older I see some people are able to do certain things and others are not, but there is nobody who is junk,” he said. “The most important part for me is recognizing I am a creature of God. I could say ‘hey I’m all spent’ but that’s not what God thinks. He says ‘look at what I can make. He is 75, he thinks he is old, but look at what he can do.’”

MS riders reach goal SARA DONNELLY community@prpeak.com

Heather and James Armstrong and their team, the MS Derailleurs, participated in the annual MS bike ride in the Cowichan Valley earlier this month. The event is a major fundraising effort for the group, as well as a very personal ride for Heather who was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis at age 47 and whose mother also has the disease.

“Why I ride is for the cure,” she said. “With my mom and myself both having MS it’s a very personal adventure.”

Together with other local riders Mac and Doe Fraser and Lucy and Mike Lambert, the team of nine had a fundraising goal of $12,000 this year.

When the Armstrongs retired to Powell River, they became frequent patrons at the local brewery, and when Townsite Brewing manager Chloe Bryana Smith heard about

the ride, she suggested hosting a fundraiser.

“We’ve known Heather and Jim for four years now,” said Smith. “So we reached out to her to see if there was something we could do together to help them reach their fundraising goal.”

The event on August 8 featured a silent auction and interactive games. “It was great fun, people got quite into it,” added Heather.

Best of all, the gathering raised close to $1,200, helping the team surpass its original fundraising goal by bringing the total to over $13,000.

Canada has one of the highest rates of multiple sclerosis in the world. Approximately one in every 385 Canadians has MS. Women are three times more likely to get the disease than men.

“It might be too late for me,” said Heather, “but they’re diagnosing it as early as five years old now, so for those ones, we need to find that cure for them.”

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NOTICE OF NOMINATION PERIOD qathet Regional District - 2018 Local Elections

PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given of the nomination period starting 9:00 am, Tuesday, September 4, 2018 and ending 4:00 pm, Friday, September 14, 2018, for the following offices for the qathet Regional District: 1 Director for Area A North from city boundary to Toba Inlet, including Savary Island and Hernando Island

1 Director for Area B South from city boundary to west side of Whalen Road including Nootka Street and area

1 Director for Area C East side of Whalen Road to Jervis Inlet

1 Director for Area D Texada Island

1 Director for Area E Lasqueti Island

The term of office begins November, 2018 and continues until the general local elections in 2022

Nomination Period: Nomination Period: 9 am, Tuesday, September 4, 2018 to 4 pm, Friday, September 14, 2018 NOMINATION DOCUMENTS SHALL BE DELIVERED AS FOLLOWS: By fax or email, with originals to follow: Email: vote@powellriverrd.bc.ca Fax: 604.485.2216 (if faxing please call or email to confirm) Note: Originals of faxed or emailed nomination documents must be received by 4 pm on Friday, September 21, 2018, or the nomination is deemed to be withdrawn.

In person or via mail to the Regional District Administration office: qathet Regional District #202-4675 Marine Avenue, Powell River, BC V8A 2L2 Office hours: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm (closed weekends and holidays)

NOMINATION DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE AT THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS: On the Internet at the following web address: www.powellriverrd.bc.ca/inside-the-prrd/2018-general-local-elections/ information-for-candidates/

At the Regional District Administration office: qathet Regional District #202-4675 Marine Avenue, Powell River, BC V8A 2L2 Office hours: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm (closed weekends and holidays)

The Regional District does not charge a nomination deposit fee.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICE

A person is qualified to be nominated, elected, and to hold office as a member of local government if they meet the following criteria: • Canadian citizen, 18 years of age or older.

• Resident of British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately before the day nomination papers are filed.

• Not disqualified by the Local Government Act or any other enactment from voting in an election in British Columbia or from being nominated for, being elected to, or holding office.

Nominees are not required to be a resident or property owner in the jurisdiction for which they will seek election, but must be nominated in writing by two duly qualified electors of the jurisdiction. Nominators must be eligible to vote in the jurisdiction.

CANDIDATE EXPENSE LIMITS All candidates in the 2018 General Local Elections have expense limits that apply during the campaign period, September 22, 2018 to October 20, 2018. These limits apply to the 2018 General Local Elections and all subsequent by-elections.

Electoral Area A: $5,000

Electoral Area B: $5,000

Electoral Area C: $5,000

Electoral Area D: $5,000

Electoral Area E: $5,000

THIRD PARTY EXPENSE LIMITS There are two types of expense limits for third party sponsors in the 2018 General Local Elections. Directed advertising expense limits are specific to an election area and apply to advertising about a candidate or elector organization. The cumulative advertising expense limit is $150,000.00, and applies to directed and issue advertising in all election areas. The total value of advertising sponsored cannot exceed the cumulative advertising expense limit. Both limits apply during the campaign period for the 2018 General Local Elections, September 22, 2018 to October 20, 2018. They also apply to all subsequent by-elections.

Directed advertising expense limit - Electoral Area A: $750

Directed advertising expense limit - Electoral Area D: $750

Directed advertising expense limit - Electoral Area B: $750

Directed advertising expense limit - Electoral Area E: $750

Directed advertising expense limit - Electoral Area C: $750

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Interested persons can obtain additional information on the requirements and procedures for making a nomination online www.powellriverrd.bc.ca, or by contacting the Chief Election Officer or Deputy Chief Election Officer at the qathet Regional District Administration Office.

Nominations close at 4:00 pm on Friday, September 14, 2018, and candidates will be declared at that time. In the event that there are fewer candidates declared than there are to be elected for any office, the nomination period for any such office(s) will be extended to 4:00 pm, Tuesday, September 18, 2018. The deadline for withdrawl of candidates is 4:00 pm, Friday, September 21, 2018.

In the event of an election by voting being necessary, general voting day will be Saturday, October 20, 2018, with advance voting on Wednesday, October 10, 2018. Registration of all electors will take place at the time of voting.

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2000 MARKETPLACE 3000 CHILDREN 3500 PETS & LIVESTOCK

4000 HEALTH 4500 TRAVEL 5000 BUSINESS & FINANCE

5500 LEGALS 6000 REAL ESTATE 6500 RENTERS’ GUIDE

1100 In Memoriam

1010 Announcements

Your donation “In Memory” will enhance health care in the Powell River area.

New Clinic Dr. Svetlana Skobkareva would like to announce that effective September 1st, 2018 she will continue practicing in Powell River at Family Tree clinic at 7019 Alberni street.

Please support Powell River Hospital Foundation.

prhospitalfoundation.com

604.485.3211 ext 4349

Alcoholics Anonymous

September 8, 1955 to August 24, 2014

• 604.483.9736 • 604.485.6994 • 604.483.8349 • 604.807.0232 (Texada) • 604.414.5232 (Texada) Meetings

Gone are the days we used to share, but in our hearts, RANDY, you are always there, never more than a thought away, loved and remembered every day.

SATURDAYS, 8:30-9:30 pm

In memory of our dear younger brother,

RANDALL BRUCE CARTER

From your sisters, Nikki-Lou Carter and Janis Carter

FRIDAYS, 8-9 pm

United Church Basement Hospital Boardroom SUNDAYS, 8-9 pm Alano Club

1105 Obituaries

David Bruce Perry March 11, 1937 – August 6, 2018 David Bruce Perry, 81, died at home as he wished on the morning of August 6.

Born in Toronto on March 11, 1937, David was the youngest of three children. Predeceased by his parents Ernest Very Perry and Florence Gertrude (Ibbotson) and older brother, Paul. Survived by his wife, Maxine Pirie and his four children Lynda, Jeff (Paula), Brenda (Greg), Cheryl (David). Grampa will be especially missed

by Ana Luz, Lupita, Annalise, Lauren, Lindsay, Nathanael, Caitlyn, Ailie, Flora, Alice, Rebecca, and Solomon, and lovingly remembered by his sister Ruth (Perry) Marshall, and nieces and nephews (Cathy, Heather, James, Cecelia, Andrew, Mark, Alan, Lisa, Sara, Tim, Jennifer, Carolyn, and Kate).

Dad grew up in Oakwood and Port Credit. He graduated from Emmanuel College and was ordained in the United Church in 1967 serving pastoral charges in rural Ontario, rural Saskatchewan, and Regina. He earned his Journeyman’s certificate in 1977 and had his own finishing carpentry business in Regina for many years.

In 1985 he joined the staff at Naramata Centre where he especially enjoyed his role as host with many First Nations groups such as Sal’i’shan Institute. After leaving the Centre in 1991 Dave fulfilled his dream of getting “back to the land,” building a house overlooking the Slocan River near Castlegar. In 2003, the ocean beckoned, and he moved to Powell River where he met Maxine in 2010. Married in 2012, the two found much happiness together. We are grateful for the love and care Maxine gave and know Dad will be fondly remembered by Maxine’s siblings and children: Sandi (and son John), Bruce (Marlene), Don (Pamela), and Joyann (Peter), Karen (Jeremy), Carol (John) and James.

Dave enjoyed reading, walking the trails (especially with a dog), picking berries to make jam, and cheering on his favourite hockey team. He loved the beauty found in nature, living close to water, and music. He had a good sense of humour, and enjoyed groan-worthy puns until the day he died.

In lieu of flowers, consider a donation in Dave’s memory to Powell River Therapeutic Riding Association, Doctors Without Borders, the MS Society, or Canadian Cancer Society.

8000 SERVICE DIRECTORY 9000 TRANSPORTATION

1215 General Employment

1120 Found RETRIEVED FROM Powell Lake on Saturday, August 18, a wooden chair with a baby seat attached to it. Call 604.485.7226 or 604.414.3991.

ADAMS CONCRETE readymix concrete driver part time position but could work into full time. Class 3 or higher required. Other duties could include operating dump truck, loader, Bobcat and yard work.

Apply with resume at the office. 7095 Duncan Street, 604.485.6888.

1215 General Employment HOME CARE aide needed, assistance with activities of daily living, transportation, meal preparation, cleaning and personal support. Call 604.485.0373.

BITE CLUB IS HIRING FOR THE 2018/2019 HOCKEY SEASON Positions available: cook, customer service and Lil Bite operator Email resumes to biteclubpr@gmail.com

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Temporary Trades Howe Sound Pulp and Paper is looking for Temporary Trades to support our annual shut down in September.

Red Seal Certified Millwrights, Pipefitters, Welders and Instrument Mechanics can forward a copy of their resume to employment_coordinator@hspp.ca by Friday, August 31, 2018 These positions are required to work various hours, shifts and days of the week (including weekends), and are subject to being on call. Certain job demands may include noisy areas, working at heights, working in a high heat environment, and around moving equipment, repetitive movement and heavy physical labour.

1105 Obituaries

Russell Edward Jones Russell Edward Jones born July 12, 1950 passed away suddenly on August 20, 2018. He is lovingly remembered and missed by his wife of 46 years Annie, his three sons Ronnie, Dennis (Michelle), Kenny (Kellie) and all of his grandchildren, Danika, Rion, Bria, Mia, Tinsley, Rowen and Haylie.

Russell, an avid outdoorsman, enjoyed spending time with family and friends camping, fishing and hunting. He was dedicated to his community and liked to spend time volunteering for organizations like Therapeutic Riding and the Carlson Club.

He was a champion of fun and games and could be found cutting a rug around the dance floor, playing darts, horseshoes, washoes and endless games of cards.

A service will be held Wednesday, August 29, at 1:00pm at Sands Funeral Chapel in Nanaimo, BC.

His family would like to thank all those who have helped during this trying time. Your kind words and gestures are sincerely appreciated.

Personal condolences to the family can be sent via https://www.arbormemorial.ca/en/ sands-nanaimo

In lieu of flowers the family would ask for donations to Powell River Therapeutic Riding Association.

Please come and join us to celebrate his amazing life at his favourite hangout, the Carlson Club, Monday, August 27, 2018 from 3 to 6 pm.

NANCY’S BAKERY in Lund is seeking full and part time help starting immediately, for both counter and c o o k / b a k e r positions.

Bring your resumé to t h e b a k e r y, o r e m a i l nancysbakery@twincomm.ca

Early Childhood Educator Part-time position, fully licensed.

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

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 J AY PA I N T I N G 604.223.1970

call

2060 For Sale Miscellaneous 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.

BRAND NEW Garland Commercial Stove 6 elements with a griddle and two separate ovens. Unit has swivel casters for easy movement.

Asking $6,000 (Paid $6,600).

Please contact for pictures or to set up a time/date to view. losa.luaifoa@tn-bc.ca 604.483.9646 ext. 124 INDUSTRIAL GAS pressure washer, 5.0 Honda motor, asking $400. Call 604.483.4030.

NORDIC TRACK SL528 exercise bike. Good condition, cost over $1000 when originally bought, asking $250. Leather executive chair asking $50.

Call 604.485.4241.

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.

SIX - 245/70 19.5 tires, RV or truck, $150 each. Call 604.485.7993.

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2060 For Sale Miscellaneous

2215 Heavy Equipment

TEN INCH Delta Unisaw with a 220v single phase motor in very good condition. Asking $1,500 Call 604.749.7054.

2145 Wanted KITCHEN CUPBOARDS, large set preferred, will consider all condition and types, please call 604.414.4598 or email rarch123@gmail.com MEN’S HOCKEY skates in good condition, size 6.5 or 7.

Email mshane@telus.net.

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

Contact Don at 604.487.0487.

WELDED ALUMINUM boat, 20’ to 24’, four stroke, power preferred. Text 604.414.4598.

2145 Wanted

4030 Home Care Available

WANTED ROTOTILLER, rear-tine 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

OFFERING ELDERCARE/ COMPANION SERVICES. Light housekeeping and meal prep etc. Compassionate, respectful, discreet.

Call 604.578.0064 or email: laurielah@gmail.com

2145 Wanted WOULD LIKE to buy used yard ornaments that require painting. Call 604.485.7747.

6030 Houses for Sale

Notice of Public Hearing The Council of the City of Powell River hereby gives notice that it will meet and hold a Public Hearing, September 6, 2018, at 6:30 pm, in Council Chambers of City Hall, 6910 Duncan Street, Powell River, B.C. to consider proposed Bylaw 2513, 2018 and Bylaw 2529, 2018.

The intent of proposed Bylaw 2513, 2018 is to amend City of Powell River Sustainable Official Community Plan Bylaw 2370, 2014 to include a new development permit area that will establish design guidelines to manage the form and character of development on the subject parcel located along Edgehill Crescent north of the Powell River Hospital and east of Joyce Avenue, legally described as Lot A DL450 GP 1 NWD PL BCP12952 Except PL EPP81176 (PID 026-030-098) as shown outlined in bold on the map below.

The intent of proposed Bylaw 2529, 2018 is to amend Schedule A of Zoning Bylaw 2100, 2006, being the Official Zoning Map, by rezoning a portion of the parcel located along Edgehill Crescent north of the Powell River Hospital and east of Joyce Avenue, legally described as Lot A DL450 GP 1 NWD PL BCP12952 Except PL EPP81176 (PID 026-030-098) as shown outlined in bold on the map below from A2 Large Lot Rural to CD4 Comprehensive Development 4 ‘Edgehill Crescent Residential Small Lots’.

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

Sand and Gravel

Rock • Garden Mediums • Dump and Slinger Truck /Excavators Monday to Friday 7 am-5 pm Saturdays 9 am-4 pm Closed Saturdays only on long weekends and holidays

604.485.2234 TandRContracting.ca

ACREAGE FOR sale. Three minutes from city centre on Allen Avenue, fruit trees, $299,000. 604.483.1632.

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

Call 604.223.3739.

SMALLER HOUSE and Cottage in Central Westview.

Asking $350,000. Call 604.223.1873 for appointment to view.

6515 Commercial

Stevenson Road, Powell River, BC

PR4RENT.ca

SAND AND GRAVEL PRODUCTS TOPSOIL • QUARRY ROCK SLINGER TRUCK • GRAVEL TRUCK EXCAVATIONS • LAND CLEARING

FOR DETAILS ON

COMMERCIAL PROPERTY IN POWELL RIVER

604.483.8200

6055 Open Houses

OPEN HOUSES

SATURDAY, AUGUST 25 11 to 11:30 am

4540 Claridge Road $349,900 Affordable 2-bed rancher on acre Nearly full height crawl space

MLS 13646 ®

12 to 12:30 pm

6560 Houses for Rent SIX MONTH rental available (October to April) on a great 3-4 bedroom house on Gordon Avenue. Panoramic view, utilities included, $1600 a month. Singles welcome for long term, $800 a month. Call Kit 604.483.1164.

TWO BEDROOM house in Wildwood, charming, clean, partially furnished, N/P, N/S, $1,250 per month, available October 1 to May 15. Email sgcanoes@gmail.com

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.

9115 Auto Miscellaneous

Certified mechanics on duty

The purpose of these bylaw amendments is to rezone a portion of the subject parcel to facilitate a small lot residential subdivision.

4954 Fernwood Ave $399,900 Contemporary home on .46 acres 5 bedrooms, 3 baths, bonus family room

MLS® 13646

1 to 1:30 pm

All persons who believe that their interest is affected by the proposed Bylaws shall be afforded an opportunity to be heard on the matters contained in the Bylaws, copies of which may be examined at City Hall, 6910 Duncan Street Powell River, B.C. during the regular office hours of 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday, from August 3, 2018 up to and including September 6, 2018, prior to the Public Hearing.

Chris Jackson Corporate Officer

• Quarry

6040 Lots & Acreages for Sale

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.

5520 Legal/Public Notices

6030 Houses for Sale

8325 Sand & Gravel

NEW LISTING 6297 Oak Street

$304,900 Heritage style home on charming street Freshly renovated with valuable upgrades

CARLA MCKAMEY 604.483.1568 carlamckamey@royallepage.ca

604.485.7927 9145 Cars 2013 HYUNDAI Elantra GL, low kms, great condition. $9,500 call 604.487.0097.

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 RT 5.7, many extras, garage kept, all receipts, pictures available.

Call 604.485.5384.

2010 GT Mustang Convertible V8 4.6L. Duel Shift, all the g o o d i e s . 11 , 0 0 0 k m s . $22,000. 604.485.9586.

604.483.8007

9160 Trucks & Vans

9185 Boats

1993 DODGE Diesel Ext Cab 4x4, 140,000 kms, automatic, aftermarket 4” exhaust, turbo housing and injectors, engine brake, $17,900. Call 604.483.8050 or email rapp@ live.ca 2000 TOYOTA Tacoma, four cylinder, 4x4, mint shape, great tires, cheap on fuel, jet black, 207,000 kms, $10,500, rust check frame, must check out to really appreciate how clean this vehicle is. Contact 604.223.4067.

2001 7 SEATER VW Eurovan, asking $11,500.

Power everything, strong newer V6 engine, convertible queen bed 604.486.7070.

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

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

9185 Boats 1981 SEA RAY 36’ (355T) twin diesels, diesel generator extras, recent survey. Call Jen 604.413.1092 or Chris 604.414.3960.

1998 270 SEARAY Limited Edition, excellent condition, 690hrs, new motor, trailer,new tarps, lots of bells and whistles $30,000 Call 604.414.8596.

1988 2858 Bayliner Contessa, New Volvo 350 High Performance Duo-prop, propane stove/oven, three batteries. Comes with 9’ Zodiac, 6 hp outboard. Can be seen at Powell Lake C25, $17,900 OBO. Call 604.483.6060 or 485.9525.

Peak Classifieds 604.485.5313 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.

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

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 2006 17’ Trail Lite Bantam Flyer, with air conditioning, awning, excellent condition, $8,000 or OBO. Call 604.414.0414.

2007 24’ KEYSTONE Cougar, 5th wheel, good condition, $14,000 OBO. Call 604.483.6641.

2085 Garage Sales 3658 Joyce Avenue Saturday, August 25 7:30 am to 12 noon My last moving sale, it all must go as priced or OBO. 5649 Tanner Avenue (off Haslam street) Saturday, August 25 8 am to 2 pm Moving sale, rain or shine, workshop, office, toys and household items.

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