The Village of Port Alice RUMBLE SHEET Municipal Office Newsletter August Deadline is July 26th July 2021 Inside….

Village Municipal Office News………...2-4

Community Centre

Wildlife Information…………………….....5

Health Services & Information……….….6

Religious Services

Community Messages…….….……….7-11

Community Services & Business…12-13

For Sale or Rent………………...………..14

Thursday July 1st

All Village buildings and yards will be closed for the Statutory Holiday.

Let us all do our part to keep Port Alice clean and beautiful. Please put your garbage and pet waste into the garbage cans provided throughout town. Thank you

View the Rumble Sheet online: http://portalice.ca/village-office/rumble-sheets www.portalice.ca Municipal Office News MAYOR'S CORNER Village Council Meetings JULY 2021 Council Meetings are held the 2nd & Here comes the sun. First day of Summer and soon we should be 4th Wednesday of the month in the mask free. I would like to thank everyone in our Village for their Larry Pepper Room in the patience and understanding through these difficult times. Community Centre at 7:00 pm. Newly retired baby-boomers with a mortgage-free home, love of Agendas are available online or at the outdoors, aversion to traffic and getting to know the neighbors has revitalized Port Alice. Thank you for making this the Village Office for viewing. At this your home. time we may not have public in One of the most interesting changes we are experiencing is the attendance but questions and number of businesses that are opening in our area supporting concerns can be submitted to be the Port Alice community. I am sure we will do our part and support their initiatives. addressed at the meeting. Village Council Rural communities matter economically despite what city folks might think. This is why we choose Port Alice to be our home. Mayor: Kevin Cameron………………….284-6278 MAYOR CAMERON [email protected] Councilors: FIREWORKS Holly Aldis………………………...209-0209 [email protected] The Village of Port Alice Fireworks Bylaw No. 48 requires residents to obtain a permit before setting off Fireworks within the Bruce Lloyd……………………….284-3365 Village boundaries. Permits can be obtained at the Village Office [email protected] which is open Mon-Fri 8:30-4:30 Sean Watson…………………….284-6266 [email protected] Angela Yunker…………………..284-6116 [email protected] Municipal Office Stage 1 Water Restrictions are in Effect June 1, 2021 1061 Marine Drive Stage 1 Water Restrictions - a person may; PO Box 130, Port Alice, BC V0N2N0 (a) water lawns, trees/shrubs/flowers/vegetables gardens using 250-284-3391 hose-connected or automatic sprinklers only if the following After hours emergency contact: conditions are met: 250-949-1228 - premises with even numbered addresses on even numbered Local Phone Numbers days - premises with odd numbered addresses on odd RCMP (non-emergency)…….284-3353 numbered days Health Centre…………………...284-3555 Stage 1 restrictions shall be in effect between June 1 School……………………………….284-3315 and September 30 each year. Public Works……………………..284-6612

Rumble Sheet 2 July 2021 Municipal Office News TRANSFER STATION NOTICE The Village Of Port Alice Transfer Station at the Public Works Yard is for residential use only. Contractors must dispose of waste at the 7 Mile Landfill. Wood waste must be clean. The Transfer Station does not accept drywall or asphalt roofing tiles. Everyone can do their part to make the system work, please take the time to separate your waste properly and follow the signage placed around the yard.

————————————————————————————————————————————— Please refrain from flushing any type of disinfecting wipes, flushable wipes, or paper towel down your toilets. The will cause expensive damage to the Sewer System and can create issues for home owners as well.

Municipal Transfer Station (Outside) 721 Marine Drive Open to Port Alice Residents Monday - Friday 8:15 a.m. - 3:45 p.m (EXTENDED TO 6:00 pm TUESDAYS) Saturdays 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Recycling Inside Depot (Packaging and printed material)

Please drop off your recycling at the inside depot during operating hours. Saturday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Tuesday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

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The Community Centre will be closed for regular programming for the COVID CLINICS on the following dates: July 5th and 6th Thank you for your patience.

Rumble Sheet 6 July 2021 Community Centre Outdoor Summer Games & Activities

During the summer, the Community Centre will be doing some games & activities outdoors, weather dependent. Please watch our Port Alice Community Centre Facebook Page for announcements.

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Wildlife Information Bald Eagle

The bald eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) is a bird of prey found in North America. A sea eagle, it has two known subspecies and forms a species pair with the white-tailed eagle (Haliaeetus albicilla). Its range includes most of and Alaska, all of the contiguous United States, and northern Mexico. It is found near large bodies of open water with an abundant food supply and old-growth trees for nesting. Bald eagles are not actually bald; the name derives from an older meaning of the word, "white headed". The plumage of an adult bald eagle is evenly dark brown with a white head and tail. The tail is moderately long and slightly wedge-shaped. Males and females are identical in plumage coloration, but sexual dimorphism is evident in the species, in that females are 25% larger than males. The plumage of the immature is a dark brown overlaid with messy white streaking until the fifth (rarely fourth, very rarely third) year, when it reaches sexual maturity. The bald eagle has a body length of 70–102 cm (28–40 in). Typical wingspan is between 1.8 and 2.3 m (5 ft 11 in and 7 ft 7 in) and mass is normally between 3 and 6.3 kg (6.6 and 13.9 lb). [6] Females are about 25% larger than males, averaging as much as 5.6 kg (12 lb), and against the males' average weight of 4.1 kg (9.0 lb). The majority of bald eagles in Canada are found along the coast while large populations are found in the forests of Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Ontario. The average lifespan of bald eagles in the wild is around 20 years, with the oldest confirmed one having been 38 years of age.

BC Wildlife Act Fines Section 33.1 of the BC Wildlife Act makes it an offense to attract dangerous wildlife to land or premises. A person can be liable to a $230 fine, or can be compelled through a Dangerous Wildlife Protection Order (DWPO) to clean up their attractants. If the person does not comply with the DWPO then they are liable to a $575 fine.

Wildlife reporting…...1-877-952-7277

Rumble Sheet 9 July 2021 Health Services & Information Port Alice Health Centre The Port Alice Health Centre is 1090 Marine Drive Open 7 days/week, 8:30-4:30 arranging phone appointments for A doctor is available Mon-Thurs. patients that do not need to be seen A nurse is on site 7 days/week, excluding statutory in person by the doctor for issues holidays such as prescription refills. Urgent care after hours is available via 911 starting Sundays at 9pm and ends Thursdays at 4:30pm Please call 250-284-3555 ex 3 To reach the centre call 250-284-3555 and dial: to set up your appointments . • Line 1 to reach the nursing station • Line 3 to reach the doctor’s office If you do need to go to the Health Clinic and are experiencing flu like Lab & X-Ray Schedule: symptoms please remember to wear Lab is open Monday to Friday X-Ray schedule is Tuesdays & Thursdays by a mask and sanitize your hands appointment. when you enter. To book a Laboratory Appointment:: v2.waitwhile.com/book/pahlab or Thank you for keeping our local call 250-284-3555 ext 3 medical centre staff as safe as possible! Additional Supports available Through the Centre include: • Home Support The Port Alice Health Forum • Diabetes Educator Society • Dietician • Public Health “Medical Wish Cupboard” • Home & Community Care Nursing • Telehealth Vision/Purpose • Occupational therapy The cupboard will store and distribute • Chronic disease management donated medical supplies and • Mental Health Substance Use Counselling equipment. These items will be • Social Work distributed free of charge for individuals • Harm Reduction Services in need of short term assistance with Talk to your doctor or call the Centre at obtaining medical supplies and equipment. Assistance/advocacy will also be given 250-284-3555, ext 3, to be connected to to individuals whom need long term solutions for their any of these services. medical needs.

Infant Development Program: If you have items which you can When your baby needs extra help, please email donate, or need some assistance – [email protected] or call 250-949-8323 and Please call: Ask for the Infant Development Program. Sandra Morgan 250-284-3301

Edith Chemago 250-284-0106 Crisis Line: 1-888-494-3888 Catherine Beatty 250-284-6160

Rumble Sheet 10 July 2021 Religious Services NORTH ISLAND

CATHOLIC COMMUNITIES

Box 811, Port Alice, V0N 2N0 Contact Joanie at 250-284-6129 for more Information

[email protected] St. Johns Anglican-United Fellowship

meets at St. John’s Ecumenical Church Sundays at 4:00 PM

We welcome you to come for worship, prayer, praise, music, and fellowship.

Our new minister starts on August 1, 2021. REGULAR MASS SCHEDULE St. Theresa’s, Port Alice Please watch for upcoming events. Contact: Doris Pepper at 250.284.3572 Saturdays, 5 p.m.

Ocean View Christian Assembly

850 Marine Drive

Everyone is welcome.

Sunday Worship Service - 10:30am

Monday Prayer Night - 6:30pm

Ladies Coffee House Wednesday 9:30 - 11:30am Come and meet other woman in the com- munity for coffee and sometimes a craft For more info call:

Corrine at 250-230-0225

Rumble Sheet 11 July 2021 Community Messages Royal Canadian Legion Branch 180 Phone: 250-284-3256 Hours: July 2 to July 5 the hours of operation change to 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM. Closed July 6 and 7 for repairs. Starting July 8, we will be open seven days per week, 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM, last call at 9:30 PM. Open to the public Closed for Repairs July 6th and 7th VOLUNTEERS WANTED – Would you like to help with the preparation of meals, and/or serve. help with clean up? We would welcome your help. Leave your name, phone number and what you would like to help with at the bar. Thank You! COVID – 19 The rules are relaxing somewhat, but masks must be worn when coming into the Legion and when not seated. We welcome everyone in the Legion. Enjoy safe distance socializing with friends and visitors. MEAT DRAWS – TBA MEMBERSHIP – Membership gives you discounts at many businesses, helps veterans and contributes to the community. You must be 19 years of age. If you are new to Port Alice, you can transfer your membership without losing your years of service. DARTS – TBA ATM: Branch 180 has an ATM. Now that the bank is no longer in town. You don’t have to be a member of the Legion to use the ATM during open hours. NEXT MEETING: We are waiting for direction from BC/Yukon to allow general meetings. In the meantime, if you have ideas or questions, please bring them to any member of the Executive, who are working hard to keep your Legion open and running smoothly. COVID safety measures have been implemented in the Legion following guidelines from Work Safe BC. Watch for updates on what has been happening in Branch 180 on the Legion Facebook page.

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Port Alice Rumble Sheet Advertising Prices Library Commercial Classified Ads $2/line ($6 minimum)

Business Card $6/month We’re open! We’re happy to welcome you inside 1/4 page Ad $8/month the branch, a maximum of three people at a 1/2 page Ad $16/month time. You can browse the shelves (up to 15 1 Full Page $32/month minutes) or use the computer (one person, up to 30 minutes). You’re also welcome to pop in and Notice to Advertisers grab your holds. The Village of Port Alice Rumble Sheet newsletter is Hours: produced at the Community Centre. Please email your information to: Mondays: CLOSED [email protected] or Tuesdays: 10-12 / 1-5 contact the Community Centre to place Wednesdays: CLOSED Thursdays: 1-4 / 5-8 and pay for ads: Fridays: 1-5 951 Marine Drive or call 250-284-3912 Saturdays: 10-2 Deadline for August’s is July 26th Sundays: CLOSED

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Mondays 6 - 7pm Wednesdays 7 - 8pm At the Port Alice Community Centre. At the Port Alice Community Centre. Parking and entrance by the fence area. Parking and entrance by the fence area. Covid measures in place. Covid measures in place. Call Gloria at 284-0045 or Renae at Call Jim at 284-0045 for enquiries 284-6677 for enquiries

Port Alice Thrift Shop HARVEST FOOD BANK Harvest Food Bank in makes Tues, Thurs & Sat 10:00 am – 2:00 pm food available to people in Port Alice, which is delivered to town on the third Located at Sea View Activity Centre. (Parking Lot off Centennial Field Rd) Wednesday of each month. Must register

at harvestfoodbank.org or call Donations are only accepted on Patrick at 250-284-3212 or the Saturdays at this time food bank at 250-902-0332

Road Maintenance for the North Island is now under the care of Mainroad Group. To report a wildfire The 24hr hotline number for the North or irresponsible behaviour that could start a wildfire in British Columbia, Island is: please call 1-877-215-7122 1 800 663-5555 or (*5555 from a cell phone) as soon as For more information, visit: possible. Information from the public is www.mainroad.ca crucial to the effectiveness of our response.

Rumble Sheet 14 July 2021 Community Messages Port Alice Lions Club Our mission statement is to serve our community by volunteering our time and providing financial assistance, to help our Marine Drive, Port Alice, B.C. 250-284-3213 community with projects which benefit the town of Port Alice and its residents. We support the visions of Lions International which empowers volunteers to serve their communities and meet humanitarian needs. If you are interested in joining or would like some more information please contact our Membership Chairman Natalie Stewart @ 209-2454.

2021 ANNUAL DUES

Volunteers Needed! Adult ...... $400.00 Student ...... $200.00 Junior ...... Free! Family ...... $800.00

2021 ANNUAL GREEN FEES 9 Holes ...... $ 15.00 All Day ...... $ 25.00

ANNUAL LOCKER RENTAL Member ...... $ 15.00 Non-Member ...... $ 30.00 FREE Junior Golf Mondays at 6 pm Including use of junior clubs

Any questions concerning Dues, Green Fees or Locker Rentals should be directed to: Tom McCarthy 250-284-3483 or [email protected]

Rumble Sheet 15 July 2021 Community Services & Businesses Port Alice Petroleum Products

For all your fuel and fishing tackle needs.

We deliver marine fuel by appointment. The Port Alice Wood Stove Exchange Program is designed to Please call 250-284-3530 encourage residents to exchange their old, inefficient, non-EPA

certified wood burning appliances for new EPA-certified wood Mon - Fri 8 am - 6 pm burning stoves and inserts, and other qualifying appliances Sat & Sun 9 am - 6 pm Including gas, pellet and electric. (Some exceptions apply). Closed Holidays Port Alice residents who exchange their old wood-burning appliance for one qualified under the Program, are eligible to • Gas receive a $250 rebate, providing that the old stove will be decommissioned and recycled. • Diesel Ask for details at the Village Office or look online at • Marked Mid-grade www.portalice.ca • Propane • Fishing Tackle & Bait • Confectionary Are you planning to replace a Wood or Pellet • Local Artisans Stove? There’s a $250 rebate that can help reduce your costs!

STRATA FOR SALE

Strata 75 McKay Cres.

Level entry, 3 story,

3 bedrooms, 1 1/2 bath,

Vinyl windows, new deck, 5 x 10 x 10 Cubicle $60/month Paint, rugs and laminate 10 x 10 x 10 Cubicle $90/month (Self-contained, locked storage) Leave a message at Boat/Trailer Covered Stalls 250-757-8923 or $100 or $105/month

250-268-1790

284-3201

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GARAGE SALE 510 Industrial Way, Port Alice

July 17 & 18 - 10am-4pm

Tools & Household items FOR SALE 2008 John Deere X540 Tractor Pick Up / Spreader And Stihl 90 Weedwhip Asking $3000.00 REDUCED! Kjell & Lore Kristiansen

250-284-3956

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1063 Maquinna - vacant lot, view - $39,900- SOLD 1112 Maquinna - 4 bed, 2 bath, great view - $409,580

69 McKay - 3 bed, 2 bath, oceanview - $165,000 1206 Matsqui - 2 bed, 2 bath fixer upper- $134,900

1035 Haida - 3 bed, 2 bath, garage/shop - $425,000 23 Dogwood - 3 bed, 2 bath - $115,000

39 Clark - 2 bed, 2 bath - $145,000

LOW INVENTORY - now is the time to list Call Sandra to get your free evaluation today! Royal LePage Advance Realty Ltd (250)949-7231 Sandra Masales - [email protected]

FOR RENT

*Fully equipped kitchenettes *Large dining/living rooms *Private locked access - 24/7 *Laundry facilities *Private 2 bedroom suites *Professionally sanitized Ideal for: Short term rentals (not B&B) Forestry workers Contract workers in the Port Alice area

Call 250-897-2131 [email protected]

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