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FUTURE NATION: With the guidance of Brooks Secondary School first nation leadership coordinator Gerry Brach [left], Tla’amin Nation students [from left] Brooke Peters, Keden Cole and Layla George prepare for the future. DAVE BRINDLE PHOTO
Changes for Tla’amin education Students eye post-secondary careers while searching for answers about the past DAVE BRINDLE community@prpeak.com
Tla’amin Nation ushered in the future on treaty-implementation day and its next generation of leaders are already thinking about the responsibilities they will face.
Three Tla’amin youth at Brooks Secondary School, 17-yearold grade 12 student Layla George and 15-year-old grade 10 students Keden Cole and Brooke Peters, understand the expectations, although they are not prepared for them, yet. All three have years of life to experience before being called upon as potential nation leaders. When it is their turn, they expect to feel the weight on their shoulders. “I feel like there’s pressure on this generation just because we’re next,” said George. “We’re going to be the next wave taking care of Tla’amin and being in control; that’s kind of scary.”
Each student agrees what the future holds is unknown. For now, each has their sights set on completing studies at Brooks and personal post-secondary aspirations to further their education. Cole, a star soccer player and Brooks Thunderbirds’ leading scorer, hopes for an athletic scholarship from University of British Columbia (UBC). George also wants to attend UBC and become a registered nurse. Peters’ goal is to attend British Columbia Institute of Technology and study to be an x-ray technician. For the time being, they are typical high school students, »2
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First nation students face challenges 1« TLA’AMIN with the exception of being first nations. Peters, Cole and George want to learn more about their community’s past and, according to all three, their school is failing. Students at Brooks are taught some first nations’ history in social studies, said Cole, and there is a class in the Coast Salish language. However, George thinks there should be more. “I don’t think there’s enough taught here, and I don’t think it’s very accurate,” said George. “Residential schools are a big thing and there’s a paragraph in a textbook about it in grade eight. I don’t think there’s enough about our culture in general. I’d like to
will be supportive.” Changes are coming, said superintendent Jay Yule. The new provincial curriculum will include aboriginal perspectives and content integrated into every grade and subject. Changes for students in kindergarten through grade nine start in September 2016, with the new curriculum for grades 10 to 12 implemented in September 2017. Yule said first nations’ culture will be infused throughout the school year rather than it being a standalone subject. George and Peters see the new curricula as a necessary change and believe every student, not only first nations, should know about land they occupy and the people who lived on it before European
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see more about history; a more accurate history.” Tla’amin hegus Clint Williams agrees. According to Williams, one of the goals of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada is to educate and tell the true history of Canada. The commission undertook a seven-anda-half-year discovery to reveal abuse and its legacy suffered by aboriginal people at residential schools. “I know this is a black eye on the history of Canada, but hiding the truth isn’t the way to educate our students,” said Williams. “I’ve had some discussions with the superintendent of School District 47 and I know the local school district
settlement. “They should know all the land we used to own here,” said Cole. “We’re from the same Tla’amin ancestry. It would just be cool for everybody to learn about it.” The students said they are also keen to learn more about the treaty process that led to self-government. Williams pointed out the importance of youth in the community and said some young people spread the word through their families and community, and took a leadership role during a divisive time in the vote toward self-government “Some people think we’re not ready for self-government,” said Peters. “I know a lot of my family
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doesn’t think we’re ready, but now that it’s here we have to be.” George said she feels empowered under the new Tla’amin self-government, but she expects to face new challenges. “We are our own people and not dependent on the [Canadian] government to make our decisions for us,” said George. “I feel like we gain a lot, but it is a lot of responsibility on how we handle it.” While Cole, George and Peters prepare for their futures and that of their people, statistics show lower rates of graduation among first nations students compared to non-aboriginals. Nationally, one in four aboriginal students graduate from high school, while nine out of 10 nonaboriginals complete grade 12. Statistics from 2014/2015 for School District 47 indicate 46 per cent of aboriginal students graduated, compared with 78 per cent of non-aboriginals. According to Cole and Peters, some of their peers do not worry about finishing school because they have the community to fall back on. “A lot of people here don’t have motivation,” said Peters. “My aboriginal friends don’t see the point of going to school. They don’t see themselves going to college.” That fact alarms Williams, who believes it is too easily accepted among aboriginal people. “I don’t want to preach to families,” he said, “but I think they need to get on their children to stick with it.” For its part, Yule said the school district continues to work on building programming, such as Ahms Tah Ow School, which provides academic upgrading, completion of grades nine to 12, regular and adult graduation diplomas and
YOUTH LEADERSHIP: A totem pole recently erected at Tla’amin Nation’s new government house signifies the future and symbolizes the passing of information and responsibility to younger generations. JASON SCHREURS PHOTO
career counselling. However, Yule shares Williams’ concern regarding aboriginal student graduation numbers. “It’s certainly not as good as we would like it to be, so we’ve worked with Tla’amin to find programs more relevant for the students and parents,” said Yule. “That’s ongoing.” Cole, Peters and George are dedicated to following through with their education plans.
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After she becomes an x-ray technician, Peters does not intend to come back; she likes cities. Cole and George are prepared to step up when their turn comes and join the leadership of Tla’amin Nation. However, like most highschool students, they want to see some of the world first. “I don’t want to come back right after school,” said Cole. “I want to travel and then I’ll probably end up coming back to my community.”
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ILLEGAL JOINT: WeeMedical Dispensary Society has opened shop on Marine Avenue, making it Powell River’s second medical-cannabis provider. CHRIS BOLSTER PHOTO
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operating illegally and we will act accordingly,” said Wiebe. “Ultimately, because it’s a criminal offence, [the dispensary] will have to be investigated and grounds established to either apply for a search warrant or make arrests.” In the fall of 2014, Formosa and the previous
though some jurisdictions, such as City of Vancouver, selectively enforce drug laws. Vancouver has seen an explosion of medical marijuana dispensaries over the past few years, with a recent estimate of over 90 city-wide. Smaller BC communities have also seen an increase in dispensaries since October’s federal election brought the Liberal Party to power. One of its election promises was to legalize marijuana for recreational use. The federal government has yet to make good on that promise, but it has not stopped dispensaries from opening in advance of the decision. Health Canada has yet to license any dispensaries to provide medical marijuana or cannabis products to the public. In addition to its Nanaimo location, WeeMedical operates dispensaries in Port Alberni, Sechelt, North Vancouver and Campbell River. Despite its various loca-
tions, WeeMedical has not had an easy time opening storefronts. In response to two dispensaries opening in Campbell River, one owned by WeeMedical, Campbell River city council recently started proceedings to amend a bylaw to prohibit all marijuana operations unless they are legally permitted through Health Canada. Campbell River’s outlet was raided by RCMP on Thursday, April 14. After only being open for 18 days, RCMP also raided a WeeMedical dispensary in Chilliwack on April 5. It had been operating without a business licence and in violation of city bylaws. Both WeeMedical and the building’s owner were handed hefty fines, the city shuttered the storefront with a do-not-occupy order and the dispensary’s manager was arrested and charged for violating the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act. A representative of WeeMedical declined to comment on the Powell River branch opening.
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erating in the city, including non-profit societies, are required to hold a business licence. Powell River RCMP detachment commander s Rod Wiebe said that police will be working closely with city bylaw enforcement to investigate WeeMedical’s opening. “Our position is they are
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Powell River now has a second medical marijuana dispensary providing cannabis products to the public, despite the fact RCMP and City of Powell River mayor Dave Formosa say it is illegal. WeeMedical Dispensary Society, a dispensary chain started in Nanaimo which is a non-profit society, set up shop at the corner of Marine Avenue and Courtenay Street on Wednesday, April 13. We e Me d i c a l j o i n s Grassroots Botanicals Wellness Cooperative, which reopened its dispensary on Willingdon Avenue in January. Dispensaries offer a variety of products, including various strains of medical marijuana, edibles infused with cannabis oil and medicinal balms. Formosa said this is not the first time the issue of medical marijuana dispensaries opening in the city has been raised. “These outlets are illegal in Canada,” said Formosa, “and as far as city council is concerned, we have nothing that tells us we can create a bylaw to make them legal. What we’re seeing is an illegal practice, one I don’t think the RCMP is going to tolerate.” WeeMedical does not have a business licence to operate in Powell River and until the federal government makes marijuana legal, the city will not issue one, said Formosa. According to city director of planning services Thomas Knight, all businesses op-
Funds from a $50,000 Radiometres grant are going towards hiring paid staff and developing programming at CJMP, Powell River’s community radio station. “This is a chance for the station to really connect with and grow our audience in a way that we haven’t been able to before,” stated Carrie Swiggum, past president of the Powell River Community Radio Society, in a media release. According to the release, since returning to the Powell River airwaves in 2011, CJMP has received several grants from the Community Radio Fund of Canada. Funds from the Radiometres grants have been used to hire Swiggum as news director, Mel Edgar as station manager and Giovanni Spezzacatena as community engagement producer/editor. Swiggum, who will also assist the station to develop programming, stated that CJMP intends to create a weekly news program. The station will offer free training workshops for volunteers on journalism and the technical aspects of radio news production, according to the release. The station will also be undertaking a fundraising campaign to increase listenership. One area currently being targeted for fundraising is CJMP’s Top the Tower campaign. The station is aiming to raise $15,000 to move its tower to higher ground to expand the reach of the broadcast. The campaign runs until May 7. The station’s FM signal currently reaches approximately 10,000 potential listeners and after the tower is raised it is estimated that number will increase to 50,000. For more information, go to cjmp.ca.
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City of Powell River council is deliberating whether to make changes to its sustainable official community plan and zoning to allow the development of Sino Bright School’s campus in Townsite. Council held a public hearing on Thursday, April 7, to solicit residents’ feedback on the changes. While the issue of the PRSC Limited Partnership land, owned by the city and Tla’amin Nation, has been contentious for Powell River, only seven members of the public attended the meeting, and four of them stood to speak in favour of the bylaw amendments. Bylaw 2436 proposes to re-designate a 30-acre parcel of vacant land next Brooks Secondary School from agricultural land reserve to employment centre land. Bylaw 2437 proposes to rezone the subject land from large lot rural to institutional. Zoning changes, as well as formal support from the city, will be included as part of the application for the BC Agricultural Land Commission (ALC) to consider in regard to excluding the parcel from the provincial reserve. City council decided on Thursday, April 6, it would hold an information session to give the public opportunities to comment on ALC exclusion. At the meeting, mayor Dave Formosa told council he has learned that while the school would be owned privately by Sino Bright, School District 47 would be contracted to operate the school, which would increase the number of teachers employed by the district. Comments at the public hearing were generally positive for the development of the campus, though a few letters raised concerns about how interests in the
PUBLIC VOICES: City of Powell River council heard mostly positive feedback from the public at a recent hearing to amend zoning bylaws for the development of Sino Bright School. CHRIS BOLSTER PHOTO
area might be impacted. City clerk Marie Claxton read the written submissions at the hearing. Powell River resident Margery Duda wrote in to ask council to consider not allowing the development in an effort to save the trees, which she said are an important part of what makes Powell River attractive. She suggested moving the development near Powell River Airport. George Orchiston, also a resident, sent a letter questioning whether the activity of a private school necessarily fit as institutional zoning. Western Forest Products, which owns Haul Road, an industrial thoroughfare for off-highway logging trucks transporting logs between Powell Lake and the log sort near Catalyst Paper Corporation’s mill, submitted a letter through its operations manager explaining that the company expects its current use of the road near the potentially rezoned land to be affirmed in the matter. Sino Bright president Quan Ouyang also submitted a letter, noting the company’s desire to open the Powell River campus, its strong relationship with the school district and Vancouver Island University and its willingness to join the community and partner locally to conduct agriculture “in a way the citizens of Powell River would like.” Quan also wrote that if the rezoning is not supported then the school would not pursue the devel-
opment further. Acknowledging Tla’amin Nation and the history of welcoming immigrants to the upper Sunshine Coast, Eagle Walz, a retired teacher, stood to remind council that during the past 180 years people from all ethnic backgrounds have been welcomed, and the same should be done for the school and its Chinese students. He noted that Sino Bright, with its potential for 400 students, will help the school district maintain its numbers and help improve education for all students. Walz said a population increase would also help the town become self-sustaining again. Resident Patrick Hull told the hearing locating the school next to Brooks is beneficial, even though it requires rezoning agricultural land. “This is absolutely the correct location for this school,” said Hull. City residents Linda Wegner and Ted Rodonets also stood to address the councillors with support for the rezoning. Mac Fraser, city chief administrative officer, told the gallery that with the closure of the public hearing council and city staff would not be able to engage in conversations with members of the public on the issue until after delivering its decision on the bylaw amendments at an upcoming council meeting. Due to this, Fraser was unable to comment further on the matter.
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Ministry and residents agree to road signs for Savary Island
Residents of Savary Island and the provincial government have reached an agreement on enforceable, lower speed limits for the island’s roads: there won’t be any. However, signs asking drivers to slow down will be posted along the island’s winding, narrow, potholed gravel roads. “If enforceable limits are not possible, then signs are the next best thing,” said Bud Graham, president of Association of the Savary Island Committee (ASIC). “The signs are more of a moral suasion argument to get people to be a little more cognizant of their speed.” T he cour tesy sig ns , which the BC Ministry of Transportation and Infrastr ucture (MOT I) is developing with staff from Powell River Regional District and ASIC, will encourage drivers to be aware
officer Kate Mukasa. “Consultations continue with the local community,” said Mukasa. “Once all parties agree on the applicable signs, the ministry will install the signs on Savary Island roadways.” ASIC directors Bryan Miles, Rick McLean and Graham met with ministry senior traffic operations engineer Graeme Cross in March to discuss residents’ concerns about the current island-wide 80 km/h limit. The committee is worried that as the number of people and traffic increases, so does the potential for accidents. More than half of the is-
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land’s 1,700 properties have seen development during the past 15 to 20 years and more residents are staying on-island for long periods of the year, said Graham. During a PRRD-sponsored traffic count at Wharf Hill last summer, over 500 vehicles were recorded in one day. ASIC is working with the ministry to have the road reclassified, which would mean higher levels of maintenance and increased safety, said Graham, but he added it may take until the current maintenance contract is renegotiated in 2018 for that to occur.
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Drug deaths prompt health emergency More than 200 deaths reported in BC during first three months of the year CHRIS BOLSTER reporter@prpeak.com
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Responding to a dramatic increase in the numbers of illicit drug-related overdoses and deaths in the first three months of this year, Perry Kendall, BC’s provincial health officer, declared a public health emergency, Thursday, April 14. Coroners Service of British Columbia reported that over 200 people in the province died due to illicit-drug overdose deaths between January and March. If that rate continues, Kendall said as many as 800 deaths could be recorded this year.
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overdoses,” stated Kendall. According to BC health minister Terry Lake, the public emergency will give the province more information to prevent further deaths. “What’s needed is realtime information,” stated Lake in the release. “Medical health officers need immediate access to what’s happening and where, so they can take proactive action to warn and protect people who use drugs.” The new powers allow health-care workers or emergency personnel to report to medical health officers on the circumstances surrounding overdoses or deaths. Information is expected to include the location of the incident, which drugs were used and how the drugs were taken. Regional medical health officers will then create targeted outreach that could include issuing bad-drug warnings and step up the distribution of Naloxone, used to counter the effects of opioid overdose. Last year saw an increase in the provincial number of deaths by 30.4 per cent over the previous year’s 365 deaths, which works out to 10.2 deaths per 100,000 population. “All these deaths are preventable,” said Martiquet. The results compare to high rates of overdose deaths reported in 1998 and 1993. Martiquet reminded users to make sure they are not injecting drugs alone, be cautious about dosages they are taking and have access to Naloxone. The province recently took Naloxone off the list of drugs that are only available with a prescription.
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Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) is warning drug users to take caution after Powell River added two deaths to the tally during the period. VCH medical health officer Paul Martiquet confirmed that the powerful opioid fentanyl is in the community and drug users are at higher risk. The Vancouver Island region, which the coroner service grouped Powell River into, has recorded 42 deaths so far in 2016; 60 deaths were recorded for the region in the entire year of 2015. This is the first time a provincial health officer has served notice under the Public Health Act to exercise the emergency powers, stated Kendall in a media release. “Health authorities have consistently asked for more data that will help inform responses and prevent future
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Approves funding applications Council gave city staff approval to apply to the BC government for grants to improve Powell River Airport and continue with the third phase of the city’s
cycling-infrastructure plan. Staff will submit an application to the 2016 BC Air Access Program for improvements to the airport terminal building and parking lot. The city will put $264,000 from its Community Works Gas Tax reserve fund towards the airport project. Staff will also submit an application to Bike BC to fund phase three of the municipal cycling plan, which will continue to expand the city’s bike lanes.
Requests BC Transit look at bus service Council approved a request for BC Transit to consider including adding bus service to Powell River Recreation Complex in the Crown corporation’s 2017/2018 budget. Currently, riders wishing to visit the complex are required to walk down a steep hill from Joyce Avenue
and across a bridge to the complex parking lot.
Council approved the terms of reference for its Grant Funding Advisory select committee, which will be reviewing the city’s policies and bylaws regarding grant funding and providing recommendations to the council’s finance committee.
Approves herring resolution for conference Council approved submitting a late resolution to the 2016 Association of Vancouver Island and Coastal Communities convention requesting the federal government create a West Coast herring recovery plan.
COURT BRIEFS Powell River Provincial Court, March 29 to April 1, 2016 Theft under $5,000 Clinton Denny Heikel (born 1970) was sentenced to three months in jail, 12 months probation and a $100 victim surcharge for two counts of theft under $5,000.
Break and enter Bryn John Douglas Nicol (born 1986) was sentenced to 89 days in jail, 12 months probation, a 10-year ban on owning firearms and a $200 victim surcharge for break and enter.
Uttering threats Christopher Walter Taylor (born 1973) was sentenced to 48 days in jail, 12 months probation, ordered to provide DNA samples, a 10-year ban on owning firearms and ordered to pay
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City of Powell River council approved $5,275 from the city’s community forest reserve to help pay the costs of transporting the Anderson steam-sawmill collection from Burnaby to Powell River at its April 6 meeting. The collection of logging equipment, which Powell River Historical Museum and Archives was unable to buy in 1976, was sold to Burnaby Village Museum. Long-time Cranberry resident Andy Anderson used the equipment at his mill in Mowat Bay; it dates back to the 1870s. Council previously approved $12,000 for the collection’s purchase. All parts of the collection have been returned to Powell River except the last, largest piece. Councillor CaroleAnn Leishman told council the collection’s return has been
taking place over the past two years and the last section requires heavy-duty machinery to move, which could become available at any time. Leishman said if the money was not available for transport now, it may delay the return of the collection by another year. She said museum staff hoped to have the collection back and assembled in time for the start of the summer tourism season. The grant application was one of several the community forest board put forward for council’s approval. The others will be decided in May.
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Criminal drunk driving Kyler Philip Williams (born 1995) was sentenced to a 12-month driving prohibition, given a $500 fine and ordered to pay a $75 victim surcharge for driving while prohibited. He was also sentenced to pay a $1,000 fine, and a $300 victim surcharge for two counts of criminal drunk driving.
Criminal harassment Loretta Pauline Hoelzley (born 1969) was released on a peace bond and ordered to pay a $500 fine for one count of criminal harassment and one count of fear of injury/damage by another person.
Kyle Brett McGee (born 1992) was sentenced to one year probation and a $100 victim surcharge for one count of assault and two counts of breach of peace bond.
Fear of injury Harold Joseph Noble (born 1953) was sentenced to a $500 fine and released on a 12-month peace bond for one count of fear of injury/damage by another person.
Assault John Edward Sheppard (born 1956) was granted a conditional discharge with 12 months probation and a $100 victim surcharge for one count of assault. Kodie Lawrence Spencer (born 1991) was granted a conditional discharge with 12 months probation and a $100 victim surcharge for one count of assault.
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Drug hypocrisy Walk into any government liquor store or neighbourhood beer and wine store and it is evident that alcohol is as popular as ever. As the weather gets hotter, more and more residents can be seen leaving these establishments with, at best, casual summer libations and, at worse, evidence of their drinking addictions. At corner convenience stores, customers come in every day to buy cigarettes clearly marked that the carcinogenic products cause lung cancer. Pharmacies sell doctor-prescribed pharmaceutical drugs, many of which have addictive properties and negative side effects. And, down the street, a medical marijuana dispensary, unable to obtain a business licence, is forced to sell its products under threat from government and police. What is wrong with this picture? Marijuana legalization is one of the most non-polarizing social issues in Canad a . O u r federal The question remains, why aren’t gover nment has promised federal, provincial and municipal imminent laws reflecting the standards legalization, of its people? If the majority provincial health care of Canadians want marijuana began adminlegalized, then why are we istering and still having this discussion? prescribing marijuana medicinals and community leaders nationwide have come out in favour of decriminalizing pot. It is safe to say that the majority of Powell River residents support the legalization of medicinal marijuana, and that’s in line with the rest of the country. Chances are, every resident of Powell River knows at least one person who has started using pot for medicinal purposes. The question remains: why are federal, provincial and municipal laws not reflecting the standards of its people? If the majority of Canadians want marijuana legalized, then why are we still having this discussion? Of course marijuana dispensaries should be applying for business licences and following the same protocol and rules as other businesses selling medicine. But some cities, including City of Powell River, have made it clear that business licences for dispensaries will not be forthcoming. Surely the city can find a way to do what other BC cities such as Victoria and Port Alberni have already done and regulate licenced dispensaries. Dispensaries are no different than many other local businesses already selling legal drugs. Medicinal properties aside, why are we holding onto this notion that pot is any different? Jason Schreurs, publisher/editor
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Right to medicate By Ari Neimand Cannabis provides effective relief for persons living with critical and chronic illnesses. Cannabis dispensaries recognize the intrinsic worth of cannabis as a viable treatment option, irrespective of legality and social stigma. Dispensaries respect the individual as the primary authority when it comes to personal healthcare decisions. Dispensaries in Powell River aid their members, many of whom are seniors, veterans and labourers, who suffer from physical conditions developed during long years of service to the town. Dispensaries have been serving Canadians since 1996. In 2002, the Supreme Court of Canada (SCC) declared that citizens have a right to medicate with marijuana. Presently, Marihuana
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for Medical Purposes Regulations (MMPR) offers, almost exclusively, whole-plant medicine to patients with prescriptions from doctors, by mail order only. SCC has ruled in favour of ser-
By offering a safe and secure means of access to high-quality medical cannabis, dispensaries reduce potential harm often associated with illicit distribution. vices offered by dispensaries in several cases. Because of MMPR’s restrictiveness, many Canadians are turning to dispensaries, where they can consult with members of the community on
cannabis’ therapeutic values. Most patients seem to prefer not to smoke; they prefer to medicate with cannabis edibles and even topical ointments that are not available via Health Canada programs. By offering safe and secure access to high-quality medical cannabis, dispensaries reduce potential harm often associated with illicit distribution. Dispensaries have strict rules as to who may join, limiting membership to adults age 19 years and older. Businesses neighbouring dispensaries in Vancouver and Victoria have agreed that their businesses have not been affected negatively. Increased foot traffic has brought more customers into their own storefronts. Dispensaries prohibit loitering »9
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LETTERS » Immediate benefits This project [“Highway link study begins,” February 10], if ever completed, would without any doubt provide enormous benefits to Powell River and the region in so many ways it is almost unimaginable.
Construction jobs, permanent jobs, new business creation, new communities, increased value of affected real estate, lifestyle improvements, tourism spikes, improved safety benefits of a land route in and out, and mere traffic efficiencies are just scratching the surface
of myriad positive impacts of such a route. This road should not be a question of if or when, it should be a question of how quickly it can be completed. I know of no other economic stimulus that would have immediate benefits from the very first day work
started, to the decades, if not centuries, after it was completed. This is an incredible plan and I’m just a regular visitor and second-home owner in the Powell River area from Chicago. I have been going up there every year for 20 years.
This would open up not only a whole new world, but an incredibly beautiful new world that must be opened right now. Go, go, go, with all the energy you can muster. I applaud your vision and your action to realize your vision. Your project is a
runaway winner. And, what a great platform for some politician to publicly and loudly embrace as his/her opus or legacy for his/her term in office. This is a game changer. Robert and Kathleen Brennan Chicago, IL
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What are you thoughts on the medical marijuana dispensary opening up on Marine Avenue?
RICHARD WRIGHT Egmont Street I’m sure they’ll get some business. Cool.
RICH DAVIS Marine Avenue I really don’t care about it one way or the other.
JUDY BRANT Dorval Avenue I think marijuana can be very beneficial for medical purposes.
PAT CHRISTIE Highway 101 I think pot should be legal. There’s far too many people in jail or with a criminal record because of it.
KEN CASPARIE Redonda Avenue I think it’s all right for medical purposes for people who really need it.
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8« VIEWPOINT and medicating outside their stores, reducing Powell River city council can exercise compassion as well as prudence as their colany chance of being considered a nuisance. 9 Wednesday.April 2.2014 | Powell River Peak » prpeak.com leagues in other cities have done. Commercial properties in Powell River Cannabis has been one of the largest inhave a 50 per cent vacancy rate. Fewer empty storefronts and more paying customers dustries in BC and Powell River for 20 years. arePedestrian an overall benefit. Canada that SUVselected that aofgovernment the lake itlast willyear multiaccident sized pickups and Business associations have asked promised to legalize marijuana. Supreme it is dangerous for children ply very fast like it has for Vancouver and Victoria to regulate rather Court Canadayears. has ruled and again It was with great sadness The again root system is in crosswalks, sinceofmost than downabout dispensaries. in favour of citizens’ rightsYou to cannot access serthatshut we read the re- Vancouver’s very hardy. kill of these vehicles have imvices and in products supplied at cannabis regulations areofalready in place; Port Alberni cent death the 62-yearthe weed. paired visibility directly oldKimberley newcomeraretoalsoPowell Once the lake is cleared frontSurely of the dispensaries. vehicle. That and regulating. River who was struck by is why such vehicles are out you can start fresh, rean SUV on Joyce Avenue banned in Europe. stock with trout and make [“Pedestrian succumbs to I would like to think that it a nice swimming hole injuries,” March 21]. Powell River may some day like it was before. Now it is I moved with my wife and wake up to the grave injus- a swamp, not good for the two small children to Powell tice it is doing its pedestri- public. River in 2005 and spent the an population by failing to We need to make better part of seven years address the many chronic Cranberry Lake nice again living there. traffic safety problems in and it can be done once the One of the main reasons I the city, but after having lilies are out of the lake. wanted to leave was because lived there for seven years, Cliff Lang the community’s lead- I don’t hold out much hope. Squamish, BC ers have never shown the Raymond MacLeod Cushing slightest interest in improv- North Vancouver Ignorance harms ing traffic flow and enforceIn response to MP John ment to ensure the safety Cranberry Lake Weston’s opposition to the of the many children and Lilies have taken over the wording of the Tla’amin seniors who walk and bike lake; we all understand the (Sliammon) First Nation in the community. It is frightening to walk infestation of the matter treaty, I am disturbed by down Joyce, with its narrow [“Water lilies create cause his lack of awareness and sidewalks and no green buf- for concern,” March 26]. knowledge of the historical fer or parking lane between Now, the only way you will context of the treaty propedestrians and the many get rid of them is not by cess, especially with regard full-sized pickups and SUVs clipping them—you have to the tremendously negabarreling down the road, to put a dredge on a small tive impacts of colonization usually well above the speed barge and haul the garbage and unjust Canadian laws limit. out of the lake, roots and on first nation individuals So many people in Powell all. Once the root of the lily and communities [“Weston River drive late-model full- takes hold of the bottom speaks against treaty,”
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Cannabis is the fastest growing sector in tribution of medical cannabis, and having a our economy and already provides jobs to federal government that ran on a promise caregivers, growers, trimmers and dispen- to make communities safer and reduce cansary employees. On the horizon we see more nabis’ potential harm, city council and our employment for cannabis bakeries, health local RCMP detachment would best serve practitioners, needs of our nurturing a March 26]. herbalists and retailers. “values” are thethecurrent the community learning andbyconstrucWhen the RCMP shuts down a dispenclimate that permits dispensaries to operate He claims that the “peace, Stephen Harper govern- tive dialogue necessary to sary, street dealers and suppliers who sell to openly. order and good govern- ment, to which Weston is reach true reconciliation. youth of are Canada” empowered. NeimandClaudia is a founding Medinamember and forment will be a member, truly Ari upholdmer director PowellAvenue River Community Radio Consideringbypublic opinioningoverwhelmundermined a treaty when first nations and ofMarine that Tla’amin to ex- model other citizens wantand to a volunteer DJ. inglyallows favours the dispensary for dis- who Society ercise laws that are rooted protect Canada’s environ- Recycling changes in traditional systems of ment for future generations What is the government governance that have ex- are under surveillance and isted for millennia before labelled terrorists? What planning with regard to Canada was even a remote “values” are the Harper gov- recycling [“Changes on hoconcept. To lump together ernment upholding when rizon for recycling,” March Sharia law, Québécois law, enacting Bill C-45, which 5]? Between the ferry upsets and other “local” laws into again undermines first nathis context betrays a lim- tions’ sovereignty and pro- and then recycling, what is ited understanding of the tection for the land and wa- happening? Powell River is a clean town. If it is made difsystemic inequalities that ter that sustain us? this treaty is aiming to adIf Weston is concerned ficult for folks, you may see dress and rectify—inequali- with the “most vulnerable” all the beautiful trails full of ties such as the Indian Act, members of Canadian so- garbage. This would undo an aspect of Canadian law ciety, why does his politi- all the work like the BOMB that was established to sub- cal party actively seek out (Bloody Old Men’s Brigade) jugate, control, distort and free trade agreements with Squad has done and others limit the rights and free- Europe and China that will to make the trails safe and doms of Aboriginal peoples, effectively render our own clean for those from Powell and which continues to this laws, national or local, null River and outside to come day. and void in the face of trade see and hike. When something isn’t When Canadian laws tribunals that favour corpobroken, please don’t fix it. existed to criminalize tra- rate interests? Powell River, we have to ditional ceremonies and But what troubles me customs, to tear apart fami- most of all, after reading tell the government we lies, and deny Aboriginal the article, is that Weston’s want it left alone. We need peoples the right to vote, problematic understanding to remain the Pearl of the what “values” exactly were of first nations’ issues only Sunshine Coast. the Canadian government serves to fan the flames of Gloria Riley trying to uphold? And what ignorance that undermine Marine Avenue
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Sea kayak guides gather to hone skills Lund hosts annual workshop for guiding professionals DAVE BRINDLE community@prpeak.com
Between 30 to 50 professional guides attending the Sea Kayak Guides Alliance of BC (SKGABC) spring exchange will paddle the waters around Lund from Friday, April 29, through Sunday, May 1. “The exchange is basically an event where guides can maintain their skills, such as paddle strokes, rescue and technical abilities, as well as teaching interpretation about wildlife, culture and first nations,” said Footprint Nature Explorations co-owner John Hermsen, co-host of the event with Terracentric Coastal Adventures. Guiding requires more than the skill of paddling a kayak, it takes a certain type of personality. According to Terracentric director and co-owner Christine Hollmann, a guide has to be a people person. “As a company, we’re always looking for people who are super passionate about the coast and who can bring it to life for people,” said Hollmann. “It’s being a storyteller.” For many of the guides attending the exchange, it will be their first visit to the area, which is fast becoming an attractive destination for tourists from around the world wanting to paddle the relatively easy navigational waters. “It’s a neat chance for the guides to meet, mix, mingle and exchange stories,” said Hollmann. “Some of them travel internationally so you hear about other areas and what
PADDLING PROFESSIONALS: John Hermsen, co-owner of Footprint Nature Explorations, will be joined by Terracentric Coastal Adventures to showcase Lund’s coastal waters to professional kayaking guides. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
other guides are doing.” Only SKGABC members can attend the event. The industry is selfgoverning, with the alliance setting standards for over 300 guides throughout the province, including seven levels of certification. “A lot of the coastal companies comply to those standards, such as guide-to-client ratios and classifications of coastal waters from level one to four,” said Hermsen. SKGABC has held exchanges since 1994. Guide exchanges are organized twice a year, one in the
spring before the season starts and one in the fall after the season finishes. Lund is hosting the event for the first time. “We offered to do it in the spring,” said Hermsen, adding that the two companies are squeezing in the earlier exchange because the upcoming kayaking adventure season is projected to be busier than ever. Hermsen attributes the increase in bookings to a number of reasons, including the low Canadian dollar. As a result, more Canadians will visit the coast and a lot has
been done by way of destination marketing for the region in the United States, he said. A trade show held in the Netherlands for the last three years has paid off for Footprint, said Hermsen, and he believes the current security concerns around the world is affecting tourism. “We also focus on the European market, on the Dutch market,” he said. “Canada is seen as a very safe country to travel to, and I think the global turmoil we see has also positively affected the tourism market.”
According to Hermsen, the area around Lund is climbing up the ladder as a destination for kayaking, adventure and ecotourism. The area is not as crowded as other coastal regions, which makes it a very attractive draw for eco-tourists, he said. “We have all the things we need in the area to become the next big thing,” said Hermsen. “We have beautiful trails, we have fantastic marine parks and mountain biking is awesome. For outdoor enthusiasts, it’s a fantastic area.”
congratulations tla’amin nation Congratulations to the Tla’amin Nation for becoming the eighth First Nation to enter a new era of reconciliation by implementing a modern treaty with Canada and British Columbia. With this achievement, Tla’amin will strengthen their culture, government and destiny for a more prosperous future for their families and the Powell River region.
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S i x- ye a r- o l d K a i d e n Greene was born with Norrie disease, a rare and incurable genetic disorder that causes blindness. His family is reaching out for help with the expenses associated with his education. According to Kaiden’s mother Janine Greene, Norrie disease is carried on the maternal line. Greene said her side of the family has seven generations of females and no males, until Kaiden, so there was no indication he would be born with the disease. “It’s very hard because we didn’t know about it,” said Greene. “We were very shocked.” Kaiden is fully blind due to Norrie, a condition characterized by abnormal retinal development with congenital blindness that only affects males. He has undergone multiple surgeries in Vancouver and one in Los Angeles in attempts to correct detached retinas, which were unsuccessful. Two levels of provincial government education funding exist for
children with disabilities similar to Kaiden. According to Greene, the first provides approximately $37,000 for students who are both blind and hearing impaired. Because Kaiden has visual impairment and is not deaf, he is only eligible for half of that amount. To make up for the shortfall, the Greene family is asking for donations from the public through gofundme. com, an online crowd-sourcing campaign. Additionally, their church, Rotary Club of Powell River and charitable groups have been approached. “We are approaching these organizations and foundations to see if they are willing help,” said Greene. Money raised will go toward a variety of specialists Kaiden needs at this stage of his development, including a special-education assistant, who is with him for 80 per cent of his time at school, and a teaching assistant, who is required to be with him at all times during recess and lunch. A vision interventionist also teaches Braille to Kaiden, which he cannot learn in the classroom, and he has an orientation and mobility specialist. Financial requirements for all of the specialists total a minimum of approximately $35,000, an amount in addition to tuition fees for Kaiden’s private education
at Powell River Christian School. “This is a school we have chosen and this is a school we have noticed our son grow in and flourish in,” said Greene. The Greene’s have not fully investigated funding available at public schools for children such as Kaiden, she said, adding that her son’s overall wellbeing is the reason why. According to Greene, the transition from preschool to kindergarten at the Christian school was a smooth transition, whereas transferring Kaiden to a public school would present difficulties and negate everything accomplished so far. Funding for Kaiden’s kindergarten was in place, however the Greene’s did not know there was a shortage for him to enter grade one in September. “We had the funding for kindergarten and so you proceed forward with the school you’ve chosen,” said Greene. “Now that we know this funding need, if we have to transition Kaiden to a brand new school, we’re also looking at having to transfer my daughter, who has also built her education at the Christian school.” The Greene’s second son, Jaxon, aged three, also has Norrie disease, a more severe case than his older brother. The family is expecting a fourth child.
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Wellness project promotes lifestyle changes Organizers encourage physical participation and education DAVE BRINDLE community@prpeak.com
For all of the physical activity choices the Powell River region has to offer, the rates of obesity, high blood pressure and arthritis are among the worst in the Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) area. One of the aims of the inaugural Powell River Wellness Project is to encourage a healthier lifestyle for all residents. According to Powell River Community Foundation’s 2015 Vital Signs report, the region has one of the worst obesity rates in the VCH area, close to 40 per cent, compared to 17 per cent for the rest of the region. High blood pressure in Powell River is also one of the worst in the area statistically, at almost 30 percent, while the entire VCH region total is at 14.5 per cent. Arthritis is another concern, with the region exceeding the VCH average by 8.5 per cent. Powell River resident Ron Woznow initiated the Powell River Wellness Project to encourage and educate community members to adopt healthier lifestyles. Woznow attributes part of the problem for the higher-than-average poor health statistics to Powell River’s significantly aging population, which is higher than the overall age in BC. “There is a correlation there, but I think it’s a stretch to say that is the only reason,” said Woznow. “Whether you’re four or 84, there’s opportunities to do small
HEALTH AND WELLNESS: Powell River Wellness Project organizer Kerri Carlson [left] and event participant Georgia MacLennan are readying themselves for an upcoming community wellness challenge. DAVE BRINDLE PHOTO
things that will give you lifelong benefit.” The project consists of two components: a wellness exhibition and speaker’s forum, which runs 4:30-9:30 pm Thursday, April 21, at Max Cameron Theatre in Brooks Secondary School, and Powell River Wellness Challenge, for registered participants, that begins in April and May and lasts for seven months. Each participant keeps track of their own lifestyle changes. According to project organizer Kerri Carlson, the forum features
five world-class guest speakers talking about change, including physical, social, spiritual, emotional and lifestyle. Speakers are Julie Angus, the first woman to row across the Atlantic Ocean, Tristen Chernove, who recently won gold at the 2016 Para-cycling Track World Championships, Brendan Behan from Tla’amin Health, who is credited with the highest quit-smoking rate in Canada, advanced-yoga instructor Tina James and event founder Woznow.
Organized to address four areas for the improved health and wellness of participants, the challenge includes four simple tests to register blood pressure, heart rate, flexibility and balance. “The objective of the project is to encourage positive lifestyle choices,” said Carlson, adding that individual results can help guide participants in becoming healthier. According to Carlson, the challenge has been extremely well received. “We’ve already registered over 700 people,” she said.
Woznow, who started a similar wellness project in Guelph, Ontario, before moving to Powell River three years ago, expects great results, partly due to the healthier fitness choices people have because of the climate. “The range of opportunities are just that much greater,” he said. “Because this is a challenge, what I’ve learned about Powell River is there’s a great pride in doing things collectively.” For more information, go to prwellnessproject.com.
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Community encourages giving Culture of sharing makes country life richer for everyone I popped over to a neighbour’s place the other day to borrow something or other and took along a bag of nettles to give them. When you live far from places to buy things, people around you become what you rely on for what you need, and it is nice to have something to give them in return. Most people would call that a trade, but heading home with the borrowed item, I thought that even if I had nothing to trade, my neighbour would have helped me anyway. In the first few years out here in Lund, when I had no house, no garden and nothing to offer, everyone I met was just as ready to help as they are now, even though they had never met
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me before. We could call that simple generosity, but it is something much more important. The thing is, nobody makes a life for themselves out here, or in any isolated place, without help. There is always one tool you need that you do not have, or one thing you need to move that cannot be moved by one person. More than that, when you make your own life, build your own house and grow your own garden, there is
a lot to learn. It is not just things you need, but skills and knowledge, things you cannot buy at a store, even if you wanted to. Making a life out here means relying on others, and often in a way you will probably never be able to pay back. People who have been here a long time are set up to meet their own needs; there is not a lot they do not already have. Doing things for each other ceases to be a trade in the usual sense of the word, in that you are not exchanging one thing for another. It is more like a gift economy, where everyone gives what they have and does not count what they receive back. It is more about knowing that if you have anything at all, it is because of all the help you received in getting where you are. You pay it forward by sharing what you have and by helping the next new person who comes along. Instead of measuring suc-
GIFT ECONOMY: Grow it, gather it, or make it yourself: sharing is part of what makes Lund a rich community. ERIN INNES PHOTO
cess by how much I can get for myself, Lund’s culture of giving makes me feel like I have accomplished something in my life here, enough to have things to give away.
A lot of folks think life in the country is about doing everything for yourself and not relying on anyone, but that is a lonely way to live. When life is about looking for things you can give in-
stead of things you can get, everything changes. Instead of always feeling like there is not enough, you realize how much abundance is all around. I would not trade that for anything.
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WALLS THAT TALK: Artist Luke Ramsey poses in front of his latest mural, Fuel and Empathy, in a Victoria neighbourhood near downtown. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
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With the current pallet of colours used and the clues contained within, Powell River artist Luke Ramsey’s murals are becoming increasingly recognizable as part of the urban landscape in Vancouver, Victoria, Toronto and even Drangedal, Norway. Ramsey has what he calls a toolbox of different shapes to place in murals, such as the orca and the line of a mountain range. He always references ball caps, he said, and as a chess player, pawns are also incorporated into his work. “People who know and follow my work see the connections,” said Ramsey, who moved to Powell River in 2014. Ramsey describes himself as a visual art maker. His illustrations have been
including the Victoria mural on a rundown area of Cormorant Street, as the most fun. “The wall totally spoke to me, because it was a graffiti hotspot, so it had all of the tags and graffiti all over it,” he said. “The premise of the project was to cover it up, but because that neighbourhood had a lot of homelessness and drug addiction, I picked up on that energy. Looking at the graffiti I said to myself, ‘You know, I don’t want to just cover up the history.’” Ramsey used those previous pieces and textures of the wall to introduce into the mural, something he did not think about until visiting the neighbourhood and looking at the wall. “It’s really nice to create art in the moment like that,” he said, “just pick up on the moment and energy.” Ramsey will return to Vancouver this summer to work on office murals, which he also wants to do locally. He also sees many walls in Powell River that he would like to paint. “The wall I really like is the one behind the Scotiabank,” said Ramsey. “I haven’t approached anyone yet, but that would be an amazing wall.”
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commissioned by The New York Times, Mountain Equipment Co-op and Patagonia outdoor clothing and gear. “I do illustration, but illustration is taking someone else’s idea, conceptualizing it and drawing it out,” he said. Ramsey’s murals are getting more exposure because of the nature of them being public art. He recently returned from Victoria, where he spent what he describes as five long days completing his latest mural, Fuel and Empathy. The piece was one of six murals for Victoria’s Create Community Colour Mural Program, which is a partnership between City of Victoria and United Way of Greater Victoria. “This mural was super fun because I went in with a vague idea of what I wanted to do, but ultimately it was just freestyle,” he said. “It was so much fun to go into a piece of art and be surprised by what comes up.” Depending on the project, Ramsey’s clients might want to see sketches of exactly what will be painted on the wall, while others will trust him and go with what he wants, he said. Ramsey describes those projects,
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Region beckons climbers Adventurers visit area to explore backcountry challenges DAVE BRINDLE community@prpeak.com
ON THE ROCKS: A rock climber tackles crags at the popular seaside Stillwater Bluffs. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
When Jason Addy and his wife began looking for a new community to live in, he had one condition: it would have to be a place with rock climbing. Addy had never heard of Powell River. It was his wife, Nola Poirier, who picked it for them, seven and a half years ago. “One of the things Nola did was buy me the Powell River climbing guide to lure me here,” said Addy. “My first introduction to Powell River was the guide book in my hand.” Addy and Poirier chose a house near Stillwater Bluffs, where he could climb the popular seaside crags. Michael Conway-Brown, one of Powell River’s earliest climbers, describes the crags as about 20 feet high with some challenging routes that can be baffling, including a difficult traverse. “I remember doing it on a dare once, blindfolded,” said
Conway-Brown. When he arrived in Powell River in the 1970s, to Conway-Brown’s knowledge, no other rock climbers were in the area. Conway-Brown said the only evidence of climbing before then was an artifact of what looked like homemade gear found on a cliff in the Cranberry area. “When I came to Powell River looking to find someone to climb with, I couldn’t find anyone except for 15-yearold Rob Richards, who was very keen to learn,” said Conway-Brown. Richards showed up with a rope like a two-inch diameter hawser off a tugboat, not the type of rope to haul to the top of a cliff for climbing, he said. Addy had heard rumours about big climbing walls of granite in the backcountry, similar to the famous Stawamus Chief in Squamish. It was those cliffs of granite that beckoned early climbers. Two of the early adventurers were a husband and wife, Colin and Christie Dionne, who both grew up in Powell River and started climbing as teenagers. Around 1996, Colin saw the potential of Eldred Valley and climbing went to a whole new level, from seaside cragging
to the 2,000-foot, multi-pitch routes of the Eldred. “He was definitely the driving force behind opening up the backcountry,” said Christie. “I started going with him about 1998.” Colin died tragically in a helicopter crash in 2011, but his legacy remains as more and more out-of-town climbers discover Powell River and the beauty of the surrounding area. “It attracts a certain type of climber,” said Christie. “It’s more the adventurous types who want to be out in the wilderness and on their own doing adventure climbing.” Every year in May, the small but tightly knit group of Powell River climbers, and anyone else interested, hold an event called Adopt-a-Crag in memory of Colin. After a day working on trail maintenance in the backcountry, the group spends the night at Colin Arthur Dionne Memorial Campground before climbing cliffs the next day, the very first routes Colin established. Christie still climbs and establishes routes. ConwayBrown has taken up sailing and no longer climbs. Addy regularly climbs Stillwater Bluffs, practicing for the mountains in Eldred Valley.
Minor baseball extends registration Association kept alive despite decline since sport’s heyday DAVE BRINDLE community@prpeak.com
Not so long ago, baseball in Powell River was hugely popular. Powell River Minor Baseball Association (PRMBA) is keeping the game alive for a couple of hundred young players a year, according to PRMBA president Jason Krowitz. The 2016 season is about to start. “We’re just getting things organized, signing up kids and still taking registrations,” said Krowitz. “We’ll take on kids who want to play.” Krowitz said the league is keeping registration open and will not charge late fees to those who still want to register. According to former baseball player Allan Potesta, senior mens’ and ladies’ fastball and men’s and ladies’
beer leagues existed about 20 years ago. On top of that, he remembers when 500 kids played baseball. Potesta said he thinks Powell River’s aging demographic has a lot to do with baseball’s decline in popularity. “Hockey and soccer are having the same issues, but not as drastically as baseball,” he said, adding that even when the sport was at its height, baseball organizers did not think it was enough. Krowitz said interest in the sport has declined in recent years due to competing sports, as well as indoor activities such as video games. “Baseball isn’t as popular as it used to be,” said Krowitz. “It’s a great game and a great pastime, and it’s a great way to welcome the spring.” Registration fees are $85 for teeball, $105 for pee-wee and $120 for midget divisions, plus volunteer and uniform deposits. For more information, email prminorbaseball@gmail.com.
PLAY BALL: Matteo Porchetta, 11, [left] and Dignan Winmill, 12, [right] have their eyes on the ball as Andrew Krowitz, 11, slides into second base during a Powell River Minor Baseball Association game last season. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
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City planning aims to help new business CHRIS BOLSTER reporter@prpeak.com
Entrepreneurs looking to start new restaurants in the City of Powell River often face steep challenges securing business licences. Changing the occupancy of a building leads to an automatic building-code review and can mean thousands of dollars in unexpected expense to bring the building up to standard. It’s here, usually after leases have been signed, that many small-business people run into problems, said City of Powell River mayor Dave Formosa. “It’s difficult for a small-business person who is not well capitalized to get started in any jurisdiction that has bylaws,” said Formosa.
The mayor said that over the past 30 years, a developing BC Building Code has made it more complicated and expensive to launch small businesses, particularly restaurants. It’s these barriers he said he hears about often from people frustrated by the process. “There are a lot more regulations now than when I was starting out,” said Formosa. Formosa said city hall is often cast in a negative light when they are forcing people to follow the province’s regulations. By having the city’s building inspector sign off on projects, it can save businesspeople money down the road, he said. Thomas Knight, director of planning services for the city, said it has been his experience that a lot of the time when people think they are doing their due diligence, they have not considered what the city’s
building inspector is going to be looking at. “It’s only when the building inspector goes out to establish occupancy that the actual building-related issues come out,” said Knight. Knight said he is surprised more businesspeople do not come to talk with him before going ahead and signing leases. “We’re a free service,” said Knight. “It’s not like they’ve got to hire a planning consultant, but people have to come and ask us the questions beforehand.” He said the majority of cases that get delayed or complicated are because a person has gone ahead and made assumptions about what is required, and then finds out halfway through the process that things are different than they thought.
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How big is a footprint? A first step toward change EARTH MONTH By Janet Southcott
CARBON CALCULATIONS: Measuring our carbon footprint on the earth gives us some understanding of the environmental reaction to our everyday actions. JANET SOUTHCOTT PHOTO
To avoid feeling like a hypocrite by suggesting others reduce their greenhouse gas emissions, especially during Earth Month, I embarked on a personal journey to discover the average annual carbon emission footprint for my household of three adults. First, I used the provincial government’s LiveSmart BC Lifestyle carbon calculator, easily accessed through the lower left corner of City of Powell River’s website, powellriver.ca. Plugging in numbers for heating bills, appliance details, vehicle use and travel habits, an average household number pops up. According to this calculator, the average British Columbian is responsible for 11.5 tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions per year. Our household total, for three people, was 1.22 tonnes per year. Even after checking the figures with my spouse, this number seemed pretty unlikely. So, time to try another calculator. A far more detailed calculator is provided by carbonindependent.org. This is UK-based; distances are set in miles. However, the end result is an average of carbon emissions
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Slow clothing movement on display Wearable art takes to the catwalk at fashion show EARTH MONTH By Janet Southcott
Open any wardrobe and a plethora of colourful fabrics greets the eye. But where were these clothes made? Are they out of fashion? Can they be up-cycled? Indeed they can, and eCouture Wearable Art Fashion Show will serve to inspire the very fabric of such creativity. Fabric artisans Wendy Drummond, Shaunalee Yates and Amber Friedman organized the first wearable art fashion show last year. This year, they have been joined by Fran Cudworth. “Last year was a wonderful experience,” said Drummond. “There were times we went, ‘Oh my god, what have we got ourselves into?’ We had a vision of what could be possible and the sheer tenacity of keeping focused on making it happen was one of the most gratifying learning experiences.” The event coincided with the anniversary of the 2013 collapse of a garment factory building in Bangladesh that killed 1,100 textile workers. “Somehow, that escaped us up until the day we held the show,” said Drummond. “Then I saw there was much more behind the fashion show concept.” Moving into year two, Drummond said the group wanted more awareness about the environmental footprint of fabric and dyes leading up to next week’s show. That way the public can have more understanding of their buying choices, she said. “The show is the culmination where they get to see how that might look differently,” said Drummond. Another initiative is to provide people with a place to go for help with their sewing endeavours. Drummond has started Fibre Space, which has been running at FIBRE ARTISANS: Organizers of eCouture Wearable Art Fashion Show [from left] Wendy Drummond, Amber Vancouver Island University (VIU) over the past month and continues 9 Friedman, Shaunalee Yates and Fran Cudworth have been laying the preparation work for this year’s show by am to 4 pm Fridays until June 17. educating the public about the footprint of fashion. JANET SOUTHCOTT PHOTO
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WARDROBE-WORTHY: Up-cycled clothing created by more than 17 local designers will be worn by models during the fashion show on April 30. JANET SOUTHCOTT PHOTO
“Maybe that would be an ongoing component where people can connect regularly over learning lots of different things about fibre,” said Cudworth. At the eCouture Fashion Show, one-of-akind clothing from local designers will be worn along the catwalk by local models. Criteria for submissions fell into one or more of the following: the fabric was made from natural materials and fibres; it came from within a 100-mile radius; the material is hand-dyed or printed; the outfit can be wearables made from items found in the recycling box; and it could be clothing that is repurposed, refashioned and up-cycled. The fibre artisans work under the Malaspina Art Society umbrella when looking for funding and said the society has been a strong supporter of the fashion show.
Anyone attending the show will be treated to emcee Greg Cran, campus administrator at VIU Powell River, describing over 45 eCouture outfits. The evening will also include a vintage clothing display, a designer market and refreshments including a cash bar and snacks. The designer market allows interaction with the 17 or more designers and potential for sales of various items. “Just like the street party is the most well known thing about Blackberry Festival, I really want the fashion show to be the big social celebration of Earth Month,” said Yates. Doors open at 6:30 pm on Saturday, April 30 at Cranberry Seniors’ Centre. Tickets are available for $10 each from Ecossentials, Base Camp, Artique and members of Malaspina Art Society.
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Locally owned and operated 2309 Zilinsky Road • 604.487.1304 eternalseed.ca
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1105 Obituaries
John Allan Cramb February 15, 1933 - April 10, 2016
Allan passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 10, at St. Paul’s Hospital in Vancouver following a short stay in Powell River General Hospital, triggered by a mild heart attack leading to triple bypass surgery, from which sadly he did not recover. Allan will be sadly missed by his son David (Liz) of Furry Creek, BC, daughter Karen of Powell River and son Scott (Lorrie) of Victoria, BC, sister Mavis (Paul) of Vancouver and sister Carol (Cliff) of Duncan and six amazing grandchildren he loved dearly: Ruth “Frankie”, Megan, Kaitlyn, Matthew, Donovan and Quinn. He was predeceased by his best friend and wife Jocelyn and his parents John and Ruth. Allan was born and attended school in Powell River, was an Air Cadet, and graduated in electrical engineering at University of British Columbia. He worked in England, Ontario, and returned to Powell River where he was involved in management of the pulp and paper mill. He was a loving father dedicated to his children’s health, education, sporting and cultural activities, frequently participating with them. Allan was also an active volunteer with the Boy Scouts, Powell River Curling Club, Mount Diadem Ski Club, Forest Wardens, Source Club and BOMB Squad. Allan was a very social person who enjoyed curling, lawn bowling, boating, skiing, golf, building models, fishing, potluck dinners, theatre, square dancing, motorcycling and flying. Allan had a zest for life, travelling near and far with Jocelyn. Ocean cruises, RV explorations and wintering in rural Mexico were some of their favourites during retirement. Allan will be remembered as a kind and compassionate person of the highest integrity, always ready with a joke and a story, and he will be missed deeply by relatives and dear friends whose lives he touched. The family appreciates the kindness, compassion and special care Allan received from all the staff and volunteers at Powell River General Hospital and St. Paul’s Hospital. Thanks also for the tremendous support through phone calls, visits and emails by family and friends that Allan received while in hospital. They truly helped keep his spirits up. A celebration of Allan’s life will be held on Saturday, April 23 at 1 pm at Royal Canadian Legion Branch 164 in Powell River. Donations in Allan’s memory may be directed to Powell River Hospital Foundation, St. Paul’s Foundation or Heart and Stroke Foundation of BC and Yukon.
Gordon Gilbert Forrest Gordon Gilbert, born in Powell River on March 31, 1968, passed away suddenly on April 14, 2016, at the age of 48. Gord was predeceased by his father Chuck and is survived by his son Erick, mother Gladys and sister Shelley. Gord was a third-generation logger, born into a pioneering family in Powell River. He followed his father’s footsteps, working in the bush his entire life. Gord was a loving father, son and brother, and was liked by all who knew him. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Salvation Army or Powell River Logger Sports would be greatly appreciated. A service will be held Saturday, April 23, at 2 pm at Beach Gardens Resort and Marina. Loggers don’t sit around much discussing church, religion or prayer, but a wise man once said, if you ever get to heaven, you’ll be surprised who you’ll run into there. And when the last trumpet’s been sounded and all life’s secrets unfold, we’ll find more than one set of caulk boot tracks on those streets of solid gold.
Linda Florence
February 3, 1943 – April 16, 2016 Linda died peacefully at home after a three-year fight with progressive supranuclear palsy, complicated by chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Born and raised in Powell River, Linda excelled at piano and school in the 1950s. She began her lifelong interest in reading, writing and editing with projects including her school annual and a series of pioneer stories in the Powell River News. In the 1960s, after a degree in education at University of British Columbia, Linda taught at elementary-level schools in Prince George and Ottawa. Married in 1964 to Dave Florence, Linda began travelling life with the Royal Canadian Air Force. After bearing children in 1969 and 1971, Linda returned to writing in 1974, first as the prison-beat reporter for the Kingston Whig-Standard in Kingston, ON, and later as assistant editor of the Der Kanadier in Lahr, Germany. On return to Ottawa in 1980, she became editor for 13 years of The Leader, Scouts Canada magazine, and edited its newspaper at several scout jamborees. Returning to Powell River in 1993, Linda did several writing projects for School District 47 and served on the Powell River Public Library Board from 1994 to 2002. She then enjoyed retirement with hobbies including gardening, reading, bird watching, clarinet performance and travelling; including semi annual visits to family in Ontario and five-month stints for many winters to the southern United States.
FRASER, Roy December 18, 1929 - April 08, 2016 It is with heavy hearts that our family grieves the loss of a wonderful father and grandfather. Roy was predeceased by his partner of 30 years, Juanita James, and is survived by his daughters Sharen and Dorothy, his son Adam and step-daughter Sarrae. He is survived by his grandchildren Michael, Alicia, Jeanetta, Sara, Mary, Will and Evan, great grandchildren, Kaylee, Jake, Lakai, Karina, Callie, Chloe and one soon to be born granddaughter. Roy was always known for his sweet and kind soul and will be missed by his family and friends. As a young man Roy served his country as a Merchant Marine, sailing throughout the world during his service. Retiring with over 30 years at the Port Mellon Pulp and Paper Mill, he enjoyed his golden years frequently out on the ocean fishing for that giant elusive salmon or gathering prawns or oysters on the beach. Truly a West Coast man. Celebration of Life to be held in the lower hall of the Powell River Legion on April 30th at 1:00 pm.
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Predeceased by her parents Earl and Babe Courte, Linda is survived in Powell River by her husband Dave, brother Terry Courte (Alice) and half-sister Mavis Beatty (Lin); and in Ontario by her son Scott (Louise), daughter Lisa (Adam) and three grandchildren Jared, Erica and Raphael. The family would like to thank Dr. duToit and his staff and all the home support workers at Vancouver Coastal Health and PR Home Care Services for their skill and kindness to Linda during her last few months. Memorial gifts may be sent to the Powell River Public Library new library fund. No service by request. A celebration of life will be held July 2, 2016.
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June 25, 1926 - April 4, 2016 Ruth passed peacefully in her sleep. She was born in North Vancouver and moved to Powell River to be a primary school teacher. She met her husband-to-be Jim Piper and married him in August 1951. Ruth loved her garden and enjoyed the fruits of her labour. Ruth is survived by her husband Jim. I’d like the memory of me to be a happy one. I’d like to leave an afterglow of smiles when life is done. I’d like to leave an echo whispering softly down the ways, of happy times and laughing times and bright and sunny days. I’d like the tears of those who grieve to dry before the sun over happy memories I leave when my life is done. In lieu of flowers, donation may be made to Powell River Hospital Foundation or a charity of your choice. No service by request. Thank you to all our friends and neighbours for their support.
Dr. Peter Baltzer
December 18, 1952 - April 3, 2016 Dr. Peter Baltzer, DDS, passed away after a long battle with ALS, which he suffered with great dignity. He maintained as much independence as possible and his astounding will was an example to us all. Peter was generous, loyal, loved to laugh and was a born teacher. He had many good friends from all over the world who stayed connected throughout his remaining difficult years. Well known in the dog show world, Peter won many awards, both local and international, with his beloved Scottish Deerhounds, including the National Specialty in the United States and also best of breed at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show in New York. Peter was a true warrior and will be missed and fondly remembered by his sister Pat, nephew Darcy, nieces Erin and Helen and his many friends. No service by request.
Edith Marin It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our mother Edith Marin on Tuesday, April 12, at the age of 88 years. Predeceased by her husband Aldo (Red) Marin, she leaves behind her five children Fred (Pat) Marin of Kelowna, BC, Susan (Jim) Inglis of Halifax, NS, Sandra (Bill) Mayenburg, Barb (Jim) Simonetta and Becky (Fred) Pannell, all of Powell River. Edith will be fondly remembered by her nine grandchildren Brent, Ken, Rodney, Carolyn, Tara, Curtis, Laura, Melanie and Megan and her one great-grandchild Jacob. She also leaves behind one brother Louie DeVito. Mom was born in Powell River on August 20, 1927, and spent her entire life here. She had fond memories of working at Bosa General Store in Cranberry and Bell’s General Store in Wildwood. In later years she especially enjoyed her trips to Reno. Always surrounded by the family she loved, she lived a long and happy life. A celebration of life will be held Saturday, May 14, at 1 pm at the Italian Hall. Memorial donations may be made to Powell River Hospital Foundation.
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POWELL RIVER YOUTH SOCCER Annual General Meeting Tuesday, May 10 • 7 pm Powell River Soccer Centre 1120 Found CHEVY KEY with fob, Block Bay on April 16. Claim at the Peak office.
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1205 Career Opportunities TIM HORTONS - NOW HIRING! FOOD SERVICE SUPERVISOR 4700 Joyce Ave, Powell River,BC Permanent, Full-time, Part-time, Shift, Weekend, Day, Night, $12.75/hr + Medical Benefits Start Date: ASAP Education: not required; 1-2 yrs Experience Apply now to prtimhortons@yahoo.ca; Fax: 1888-664-7278; online www.WorkAtTims.com
1205 Career Opportunities CASUAL CLERK REGISTRATION SWITCHBOARD HEALTH RECORDS POSITION! We have an exciting casual opportunity available for an individual who is driven, a strong team player and is looking to make a difference!
City of Powell River
NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Powell River Waterfront Development Corporation Powell River Power Development Corporation Thursday, May 5, 2016 7 pm in Council Chambers, City Hall The Annual General Meeting (“AGM”) of the Powell River Waterfront Development Corporation (PRWDC) and Powell River Power Development Corporation (PRPDC) will be held on Thursday, May 5, 2016, during a regular council meeting at 7 pm in Council Chambers at City Hall. Agenda includes: Appoint Directors, Approve Financial Statements, and Auditors If you have any questions, please contact Corien Becker, Interim Chief Financial Officer, at cbecker@cdpr.bc.ca or 604.485.8639.
City of Powell River Grant Funding Advisory Committee The City of Powell River invites applications from interested individuals to serve as volunteer Grant Funding Advisory Committee members. The Committee’s role is to review the City’s policies and process used to provide grants and permissive tax exemptions to community organizations. The Committee’s mandate includes completing the review by June 30, 2016 and making a recommendation to City of Powell River Finance Committee. The City is seeking two representatives from the general public to sit on this Committee. Interested individuals are invited to submit a letter detailing relevant skill and interest in serving on this committee, by mail or e-mail to: Marie Claxton, City Clerk City of Powell River 6910 Duncan Street Powell River, B.C. V8A 1V4 info@cdpr.bc.ca If sending by email, the subject line must state: Grant Funding Advisory Committee. Applications must be received by 4:00 pm on Tuesday, May 10, 2016. If you have any questions, please contact Corien Becker, Interim Chief Financial Officer, at cbecker@cdpr.bc.ca or 604.485.8639. An information package is available for viewing on the City's website www.powellriver.ca.
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SEARS NOW SEEKING A CATALOGUE AGENT Would you like to... Earn additional income? Increase customer traffic? Fully utilize your employee’s time and skills? Turn Sears’ customers into YOUR customers? Then joining the Sears team is right for you! Powell River, BC Interested and would like more information? Please email dealopp@sears.ca and our Sears representative will arrange a meet and greet in your area.
1215 General Employment BOOKKEEPER/RECEPTIONIST WANTED
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SUMMER STUDENT POSITION SHELTER POINT PARK
The Powell River Regional District is accepting applications from motivated students for one (1) summer job at Shelter Point Park on Texada Island to start on May 19. Duties include maintenance, clean up and basic labour in an outdoor setting. Wage rate: $15.31 per hour (post-secondary student). Position covered by a union agreement under CUPE 798. Work schedule: seven hours per day, five days per week, two consecutive days off. Position ends around Labour Day. Employee must work weekends and holidays. Applicants must be physically strong, familiar with basic maintenance tools and equipment, willing to work hard and able to deal with the public and coworkers in a courteous manner. Applicants must also have their own transportation to and from the park and must be registered for school in September 2016. Grade 12 or post-secondary students preferred. Deliver a cover letter, resumé and references by hand, mail, fax or email to: Powell River Regional District Attention: Shawn Gullette, Parks and Properties Foreman #202 - 4675 Marine Avenue Powell River, BC V8A 2L2 Fax: 604.485.2216 Email: shawn.gullette@powellriverrd.bc.ca Deadline for applications: 4 pm, Monday, May 2, 2016. For more information, contact Shawn Gullette at 604.487.1380 or by email.
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1205 Career Opportunities
Operations Administrator Western Forest Products Inc. is currently seeking an experienced Operations Administrator to join our Stillwater Forest Operation located in Powell River, BC. The Opportunity: Reporting to the Operation’s Manager, the Operations Administrator is responsible for working with other members of the management team to achieve operational strategies that align with operational and corporate business objectives as well as providing administrative and clerical support to Management and Supervisory Staff in a timely manner. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: This dynamic opportunity is best suited to an individual who is adaptable, responsive and professional in all communications, both internally and externally to the organization. You skillset should include: • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel and Outlook • Working knowledge of industrial safety systems and WorkSafe BC regulations • Hands on experience in data entry and managing a data base • Familiarity with accounts payable, receivables and invoice reconciliations • A positive approach to both challenging and routine tasks Job Requirements: The successful candidate must have good interpersonal and organizational skills and demonstrated multi-tasking abilities. You must also be able to work or lead in a team atmosphere with the ability to adapt to the quickly changing needs of a fast-paced work environment. Preference will be given to individuals who have a minimum of five (5) years’ experience in a senior administrative role or prior experience in a similar position within the forest industry. This position will remain open until filled. Candidates interested in this opportunity should apply without delay. To apply visit: www.westernforest/careers and follow the links to apply Western thanks applicants for their interest in working with us however only those shortlisted will be contact directly.
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1215 General Employment CAR WASH/OIL bay attendant, will train, casual. Apply to Blue Tree Lube and Oil. COAST FITNESS is looking for a certified fitness instructor for group and indoor cycling classes to join our growing team. Please send resume to info@coastfitness.ca G A R D E N E R , H A N DY M A N needed, part time, please email dab_eng@shaw.ca
Live-in Home Support / Caregiver
We are seeking an energetic and fun-loving female caregiver to join our non-profit micro-board organization to support a 31-year-old woman with cerebral palsy in her own home. You will be part of a team dedicated to ensure the safety, well being and quality of life of the client. Client information: • The client is using a wheelchair, but is able to walk using a walker or with support • The client is capable of transferring from the wheelchair to the toilet, sofa, bed or to the car • The client is non-verbal, but has good understanding • The client communicates by sign language, a communication device, the use of body language and the use of a few words Responsibilities: • The caregiver will be required to provide a safe and caring environment for the client • The caregiver will be responsible for the personal care and hygiene, general housekeeping of the home, meal preparation and grocery shopping • The caregiver will work closely with the daytime caregivers and with the family • The caregiver will provide support to maintain the daily routine and scheduled programs This is a contract-based position. Fees for this service will be disclosed during a personal interview. Requirements: • Criminal record certificate • Class 5 driver’s licence • ICBC driving abstract • First-aid certificate/training • English language proficiency • Experience as a caregiver for special needs, young adults is helpful but not essential
If you are interested, please reply to homesharing@pracl.ca with your resumé attached. If you have any questions, please phone 604.485.5663.
MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION! In-demand career! Employers have work-at-home positions available. Get online training you need from an employertrusted program. Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT or 1.855.768.3362 to start training for your workat-home career today! MOOSE N’ Eddies hiring line cooks and dishwashers, must be flexible with hours, available Monday - Friday between 9 am - 5 pm is a plus. Looking for part time, full time and on call employees. Please apply within or call 604.485.0096. SERVERS WANTED. Apply in person at Snickers Restaurant.
1230 Work Wanted CLAY GLOSLEE Construction. Concrete foundation and retaining walls, fences, kitchen and bathroom renovation specialist, tiles, drywall, foundation to rooftop, contracts and hourly. 604.483.6153. RESIDENTIAL HOUSEKEEPING, professional experience, reasonable rates, have references. 604.485.5170.
POWELL RIVER LANDSCAPING AND LAWNCARE Commercial and Residential since 1989 • Expert lawncare • Reasonable rates
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19 6 2 C H A M P I O N m i d s i ze grader, motor 453 GM diesel, runs, needs some TLC, serial #62.581.26 $3,500. 604.483.3243. CEDAR FENCE panels, 20 panels, 8’ long $800. 604.414.5850. GREY LEATHER like chesterfield $300; Cuisinart mixer with sausage attachment $250. 604.578.8577. HARDWOOD FLOORING New Eastern Maple Solid Hardwood 800+ sq ft. $3,500 604-483-1787 ericrhb@telus.net INSULATED POWER garage door, 10’x10’, white, comes with all hardware and openers $1,200. 604.414.5850. NIBA SEAFARER kayak $550; Large dog crate $50; Wing Chair $75; Maple framed mirror $75 604.483.3165. POLE BARNS, shops, steel buildings metal clad or fabric clad. Complete supply and installation. Call John at 1.403.998.7907 or jcameron@advancebuildings.com PORTABLE TABLE, padded, vinyl covered, 8’ x 4’, excellent condition, multiple uses $150. Call Rosemary 604.414.0211. PUSH MOWER, new, Troy Built 18”, manual lawn mower, one year old, sun-faded but never used $100 firm. Peter 604.414.0004. REFORESTATION NURSERY seedlings of hardy trees, shrubs, & berries for shelterbelts or landscaping. Spruce & Pine from $0.99/tree. Free Shipping. Replacement guara n te e. 1. 8 6 6 . 8 7 3 . 3 8 4 6 o r www.treetime.ca SAWMILLS FROM only $4,397 - MAKE MONEY & SAVE MONEY with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. FREE Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSawm i l l s . c o m / 4 0 0 O T 1.800.566.6899 Ext:400OT SHOPRIDER SCOOTER, nearly new batteries and charger, rain canopy, basket $1,300. 604.485.0514. SLED QUAD trailer, 2009, 26’, V-nose, ramps, new tires, 237,500 axels $6,500. Gord 604.223.7119.
“ S H A DY,” m a t u r e , s m a l l pug/pom mix, sweet male dog, great pet for seniors. SPCA. 604.485.9252. “SPRING & Brook,” beautiful, handsome, four month old male rabbits. SPCA. 604.485.9252. “TEXADA STRAY,” mature, pretty, female shorthaired gray tabby. SPCA. 604.485.9252.
TEXADA ISLAND, 6+ acres, beautiful, ocean front, solid home, close to all amenities, Jordan 604.414.8109.
2070 Free YUCCA PLANTS, you dig, you take, also hen and chicks and yellow primula’s. 604.483.3583.
2145 Wanted 3-BDRM, 2-BATH, house with level entry, inside municipality. 604.414.9578. OSCILLOSCOPE, CONTACT Steve Dow, 604.487.4295 or email ve7tech@shaw.ca USED LUMBER in good shape, for garden, reasonably priced. 604.485.7747.
3560 Pets “CHESTER,” sweet, young cat would love a new home. SPCA. 604.485.9252. “JAY,” young, handsome, gray tabby, nine month old, short h a i re d g u y. S P CA . 604.485.9252. “LINNY,” super sweet, pretty, orange and white female guinea pig. SPCA. 604.485.9252. LOST/FOUND a pet? Adopt-apet? Pet behaviour problems? Abuse or neglect concerns? w w w. s p c a . b c . c a / p o w e l l r i ve r
604.485.9252. “MICE-A-PALOOZA!” sweet, tiny baby mice seeking mouse f r i e n d l y h a b i t a t s . S P CA 604.485.9252. “RASCAL,” young, handsome rat seeking a rat loving human. SPCA. 604.485.9252.
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5520 Legal/Public Notices POWELL RIVER Farmers’ Institute May Meeting The PRFI’s next meeting will be held May 9, 2016 @ 7pm at the Powell River Recreational Complex. There will be an Extraordinary Resolution regarding the possible merger of the Farmers’ Institutute & the Agricultural Association. Only members in good standing may vote. Memberships can be renewed by Kathy Rebane @ Top Shelf Feeds, Cindy Demeester NIMH Farm or at the meeting.
6025 For Sale by Owner ONE ACRE, three minutes from city centre, fully serviced, estate type area, with a view. 604.483.1632.
WESTVIEW, Panoramic Ocean Views, In-law suite with separate access down, custom deck..call for details 250-6504429 islandventure67@yahoo.ca
6505 Apartments/Condos for Rent 1- AND 2-BDRMS available, quiet, N/S, senior oriented building, $650/mth and $800/mth includes heat. 604.485.2662. 1-BDRM APARTMENTS, central location, some with views, available immediately, call 604.485.4681 for more information. 1-BDRM SPACIOUS apartments, some with ocean view, seniors welcome, N/S, one cat okay $640 - $700/mth includes hot water, high-speed internet and full cable. 604.483.4499. www.mapleviewestates.com LARGE, BRIGHT, newly renovated 2-bdrm in Townsite, claw foot tub, wood floors, N/S $700/mth includes heat. 604.483.3006. WATERFRONT FULLY furnished 1-bdrm suite, Black Point area, utilities included, N/P $700/mth. 604.487.9760.
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5520 Legal/Public Notices NOTICE OF BOUNDARY REDUCTION Powell River Regional District Notice is hereby given that effective Tuesday, April 5, 2016, the boundary of the Powell River Regional District was reduced, by Order-in-Council #068, to exclude Tla’amin Nation treaty lands. Letters patent and a map showing the new boundary of the regional district may be viewed at the office of the Powell River Regional District, #202-4675 Marine Avenue, during regular office hours from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm (closed from noon – 1 pm), except statutory holidays, or call 604.485.2260 for additional information. This synopsis is published in accordance with section 780 (1) (b) of the Local Government Act.
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HOROSCOPE Week of April 20 to 26
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ARIES | MARCH 21 TO APRIL 19 You improve your health by making some changes to your diet. In matters of love, a gentle conversation will help you avoid a conflict in your relationship. TAURUS | APRIL 20 TO MAY 20 You’re seen as a hero for saving someone from a predicament, even if it’s only by listening to him or her for a few minutes. GEMINI | MAY 21 TO JUNE 21 If you’re planning on moving soon, you start taking some concrete steps. You find a home that suits you perfectly. CANCER | JUNE 22 TO JULY 23 Your words are scathing and you don’t beat around the bush in order to express your disagreement. As a result, you’ll be both feared and respected.
DOWN 1. Short stocking 2. Aware of: 2 wds. 3. Carry on 4. Sheep’s coat
5. Clever 6. Lumberjack’s tool 7. Messy person 8. Protective gear 9. Caustic material 10. Asphalt 11. ____ in a million 20. “The ____ Cometh” 22. Bemoan 23. Not at home 24. Crossed a creek 26. Solemn statement 27. Sherlock’s find 28. Drums 29. Misfortunes 30. Brainchild 31. Farmer’s locale? 32. Curly greens 39. Procedure 41. Desert green spots 44. Every individual 46. Possess 47. Yoke animals 48. Strong breeze 49. Summer fruit cooler 50. Legal code 51. “Diamonds ____ Forever” 53. Mermaid’s home 54. Wooden nail
LEO | JULY 24 TO AUGUST 23 It is important to break the routine of your romantic relationship or else you’re going to be unhappy. You may also consider the idea of living together, if you don’t already do so. VIRGO | AUGUST 24 TO SEPTEMBER 22 There’s no lack of stimulating action this week. You’re sure to be offered a new challenge, which motivates you in terms of your career and your personal development.
SUDOKU
LIBRA | SEPTEMBER 23 TO OCTOBER 22 Sometimes you have to take a step back before you can go forward. By taking a few initiatives, you manage to put some balance back into your finances or your love relationship. SCORPIO | OCTOBER 23 TO NOVEMBER 22 At work, your customer base grows dramatically to give you a much bigger income. Where romance is concerned, your lover or a suitor surprises you. SAGITTARIUS | NOVEMBER 23 TO DECEMBER 20 You may have a flash of inspiration that shows you the path to achieve your goals. You may also take the first steps in setting up your own business.
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ACROSS 1. Ride the waves 5. Stubborn animal 8. ____ saxophone 12. October birthstone 13. Crony 14. Pitcher Nolan ____ 15. Small bay 16. Duo 17. Mother, to Brigitte 18. ____-slapper (joke) 19. Life story, for short 21. Cat’s weapon 25. Earthenware pot 29. Alert: 2 wds. 33. Foamy brew 34. Poetic work 35. Lady’s title 36. Harbor vessel 37. Snaky fish 38. Facial features 40. Beauty shop 42. Disclaim 43. Nibbled 45. Demonstrate 49. Too bad! 52. What bit Cleopatra 55. Checkered vehicle 56. Venture 57. Average mark 58. Parallel 59. Female wool-givers 60. Old witch 61. Rectify
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Your Hometown Grocery Store 5687 MANSON AVE • PH 604.483.4011 • OPEN DAILY 9 AM — 6 PM • FRIDAYS TILL 9 PM PRICES IN EFFECT APRIL 20 - 26
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Yogurt
Hot House Tomatoes
Regular or No Fat 650 g
98
Ice Cream Or Moosetracks 1.65L
¢
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Honey Ham
/lb 2.16//kg HUNTER
Zucchini Squash
Ya Pears
Green Peppers
¢
/lb 2.16/kg
/lb 2.16/kg
68
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Green Onions
each
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Sausage
98 98 68 ¢
Texas Pink Grapefruit
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100 g
¢
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2 lb bag
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Cheese Sticks
2
$ 98
Pkg of 6
3
10%
OFF
RETAIL
1
$ 98
$ 48
Cherry Pie 680 g
4
$ 98
4
Assorted, 640 g-1 kg
Steaks
4
Assorted Pkg of 6
98
O’Sole Mio $ Frozen Pasta
/lb 26.41/kg
/lb 10.98/kg
Muffins
100 g
GROCERY
11 Grilling $ 98
Assorted
530 g
each
98
New Zealand Lamb Shoulder Chops
100 g
Alpine Bread
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$ Rib Eye
2
$ 29
1
$ 48
Balderson Cheddar Cheese
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Mini Mandarins $
Chicken Breast
27 $ 68 6 $
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$
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Assorted, 520-888 g
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5 3 4
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$ 98
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