ICBC and Driver's Licensing services are not available on Thursday November 3 and Friday November 4.
New Pickle Ball Schedule as of October 31, 2016
Please note on November 2, 2016 a crew will be going in to paint the pickle ball court lines down. So pickle ball will not happen on this night.
Request for Members - Board of Variance
The Corporation of the Village of Alert Bay invites Village residents to apply for a seat on the Alert Bay Board of Variance
(BOV). Each of the three BOV members is appointed by Council for a three-year term. There are currently three Board vacancies.
The BOV is a committee governed by the Community Charter which makes decisions regarding zoning regulations affecting real property within the Village of Alert Bay.
Expressions of Interest, in the form of a letter to Council, stating why the applicant is interested in appointment to the BOV, will be accepted until 5:00 PM November 10, 2016.
Thank you,
The Corporation of the Village of Alert Bay
Phone: 250-974-5213
Address:
15 Maple Road
Alert Bay, BC
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Ground Meat RECALL IGA in Port McNeill, BC
Subject: Ground meats and meat products sold at IGA in Port McNeill, British Columbia may be unsafe due to metal shavings - About the Canadian Food Inspection Agency - Canadian Food Inspection Agency
Good Afternoon,
In this link is important information about ground meat products that were sold at the Port McNiell IGA and are being recalled. Please be advised that if you purchased any of these products, you should contact the store directly for a refund.
There have been no reported illness from the listed products at this point.
Thanks,
Nicole James
Thank you Alert Bay Volunteer Fire Department!
Thank you to the Alert Bay Volunteer Fire Department for serving Cormorant Island.
Special Weather Statement in Effect
From Weather Canada:
Special weather statement in effect for:
•North Vancouver Island
The first in a series of powerful October storms will approach the BC coast late tonight bringing heavy rains and strong winds. A second storm is expected early Friday while a third will make landfall later on Saturday.
Rainfall will be heavy at times. Total rainfall accumulations from these storms may exceed 200 mm for West and Inland areas of Vancouver Island. Inner coastal regions may exceed 100 mm with even higher amounts near the mountains.
Strong winds will also accompany these storms and at times may exceed 80 km/h over exposed coastal areas.
At this time it looks like each storm will become more intense. Details concerning the precise storm track is expected to become clearer as time progresses and warnings are likely to be issued for multiple regions throughout the next several days.
Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to pacificstorm@ec.gc.ca or tweet reports to #BCStorm.
Open Fire Prohibitions Lifted
From the Coastal Fire Centre:
PARKSVILLE – Effective at noon on Sept. 26, all open fires will once again be permitted throughout the Coastal Fire Centre’s jurisdiction. Tiki torches, burn barrels, fireworks, sky lanterns and binary exploding targets are also permitted. Accumulated rain and cooler temperatures has reduced the wildfire risk in the region.
Local governments may still have their own burning restrictions in place, always check with local authorities before lighting any fire of any size.
Anyone lighting a Category 3 fire must first obtain a burn registration number by calling 1 888 797-1717. A Category 3 fire is a fire that burns: material more than two metres high or three metres wide; stubble or grass over more than 2,000 square metres; or more than two piles of any size.
A poster explaining the different categories of open fires is available online at http://ow.ly/jdO5301kS32
Anyone who lights a fire must comply with air quality control legislation and must have sufficient personnel, water and tools on hand to stop the fire from escaping.
The BC Wildfire service is asking people to take the following precautions with any permitted outdoor burning:
Ensure that enough people, water and tools are on hand to control the fire and to prevent it from escaping
Do not burn in windy conditions. The weather can change quickly and the wind may carry embers to other combustible material and start new fires
Create a fireguard around the planned fire site by clearing away twigs, grass, leaves and other combustible material
Never leave a fire unattended
Make sure that your fire is fully extinguished and the ashes are cold to the touch before you leave the area for any length of time
The Coastal Fire Centre covers all of the area west of the height of land on the Coast Mountain Range from the U.S.-Canada border at Manning Park, including Tweedsmuir South Provincial Park in the north, the Sunshine Coast, the Lower Mainland, Vancouver Island, the Gulf Islands and Haida Gwaii.
For the latest information on current wildfire activity, burning restrictions, road closures and air quality advisories, go to http://www.bcwildfire.ca
Both grizzly bears are captured
RCMP confirmed at 0855 today that both bears have been captured alive.
grizzly bear advisory
Are there grizzly bears on Cormorant Island?
Yes. Two male grizzly bears were initially spotted on Friday (September 16) evening in Sandyville. The bears have been seen several times since then.
Where are the bears?
The bears have primarily been observed in the central portion of the island: the Ecological Park (Gator Gardens), Alert Bay Campground, Atli Street, and Gatu Street.
Why are the bears here?
BC Conservation biologists suggest that the bears have been displaced from their home territory by a dominant male grizzly bear. They are wandering in an attempt to establish territory for themselves.
What is being done about it?
BC Conservation officers have been on-island since Saturday morning to monitor the bears and attempt to trap them. If the bears are trapped then the primary goal will be to relocate them to a place that is safe for grizzly bears. Ideally, the bears will leave the island on their own.
Why haven’t the bears been tranquilized?
Tranquilizer darts have short-range accuracy and may not initially pierce the bears’ hide. It takes two to three minutes for tranquilizers to take effect, during which time the bears may become aggressive. In order to use tranquilizers effectively, the bears must be far away from people in an environment where BC Conservation officers can maintain reasonable control of the situation.
Will the bears be killed?
The goal of BC Conservation, RCMP, ‘Namgis First Nation, and the Corporation of the Village of Alert Bay is to see the bears safely relocated.
What can the public do to help?
Do not seek out or attempt to interact with the bears. Pick all fruit that might be growing on trees in your yard and remove
other attractants (garbage, fishing gear, etc.) from the outside of your home. If you are walking or working outside your home, make lots of noise so that the bears stay away. Students should not travel to and from school alone. Do not use the walking trails until the bears have left the island.
CONTACT BC CONSERVATION IF YOU SEE THE BEARS: 1-877-952-7277
GRIZZLY BEARS STILL ON CORMORANT ISLAND
The bears are still on Cormorant Island. BC Conservation Officers are attempting to direct the bears towards two live-traps that have been set at the Alert Bay Campgrounds.
The elementary schools are keeping students inside at lunch and recess. Parents have been advised not to let their children walk to and from school.
Do not attempt to seek out or interfere with the bears.
Grizzly Bears in Area - Stay Off Trails and Beaches
The two grizzly bears have been seen today in the Ecological Park (Gator Gardens) and on the beach just north of Sandyville.
All residents and visitors are advised to stay off the trails and beaches until the bears have left Cormorant Island.
DO NOT APPROACH THE BEARS.
Transfer Station/Garbage Dump Closed Today
The Village Public Works yard (garbage dump, recycling transfer station) is closed today, pending removal of the grizzly bears from Cormorant Island. The garbage bins are likely to attract the bears, so the facility is closed in the interest of public safety.
Two Grizzly Bears are on Cormorant Island
Two grizzly bears have been spotted on Cormorant Island.
The initial siting was at Sandyville, on the southeast end, at approximately 1730 on 16-Sep-2016. The bears were observed moving northwest towards Grassy Point. A dog walker spotted the bears on a Village trail later in the evening.
BC Conservation will arrive on Saturday morning.
DO NOT APPROACH THE BEARS. We need to give them space.
Please stay off the trails and keep animals inside.
If you see the bears, please phone BC Conservation at 1-877-952-7277. Keep your distance. Give the bears space until they move on or until BC Conservation arrives on-site.
DRINKING WATER SYSTEM MAINTENANCE ADVISORY
The Corporation of the Village of Alert Bay (the Village) operates the water supply system that provides drinking water to Village residents, businesses, and visitors. Water quality in the system is monitored for bacteriological quality on a monthly basis by way of water samples obtained throughout the community, and results are reviewed by the Village and Island Health.
For decades, water quality has been acceptable; however, in June 2016 total coliform bacteria were detected in low numbers. The Village took action to correct this situation; however, samples continued to show the presence of these bacteria. In response, Island Health directed the Village to perform a disinfection of the water supply with chlorine, ensuring that the chlorine levels remained below the maximum threshold allowable for human consumption. Two subsequent rounds of monitoring indicated that the treatment was successful. Unfortunately, total coliforms have since been detected in unacceptable amounts and another disinfection is necessary. This recurrence of total coliform bacteria is not unusual as it can sometime take two or three disinfections to entirely clear them from a water supply system.
While the water is currently safe to drink, total coliforms should not be present in drinking water and need to be removed in order to prevent other bacteria from entering the water supply system that may cause a risk to human health. As such, Island Health has directed the Village to perform another disinfection of the water system using chlorine at a low concentration that is safe to consume.
The Village will chlorinate the water supply on Friday August 26th, 2016. Water system users may notice the smell or taste of chlorine – this is normal, and the water is safe to consume. To assist in this process, the Village asks that residents draw water through their households during this time to help the chlorine come into contact with all parts of the distribution system. Turbidity (hazy water) may occur and is normal during this process.
We provide the following cautions:
• Chlorine kills fish. Residents with aquariums and fish ponds should not use chlorinated water to replenish tanks or ponds.
• Chlorine destroys reverse osmosis (RO) membranes. Users of RO membranes should not introduce chlorinated water to RO systems.
• Chlorine renders hemodialysis ineffective. Kidney dialysis patients should not use chlorinated water in dialysis machines.
Thank you,
The Corporation of the Village of Alert Bay
Phone: 250-974-5213
Address: 15 Maple Road
Alert Bay, BC
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The Village’s water sample history is available here: http://goo.gl/bvhyff
B.C. Wildfire Service: Campfire Ban
Effective at noon on August 17th, B.C. Wildfire Service is imposing a prohibition on campfires and Category 4 open fires throughout the Coastal Fire Centre, including Alert Bay.
The existing Category 2 open burning prohibition remains in place.
The Coastal Fire Centre is implementing the additional prohibitions due to increasing temperatures and because there is no precipitation currently forecasted for the region. This prohibition will remain in effect until October 21st or the public is otherwise notified.
Request for Proposals - Solar PV Installation
Alert Bay is a small community located on Cormorant Island, just off the northern coast of Vancouver Island. The community has taken the initiative to build multiple solar installations across the island. Five sites totaling 71 kW of solar are being proposed.
The Village of Alert Bay(the "Village") is accepting quotes for five turnkey installations including photovoltaic (PV) equipment supply for these five sites. Three 44 module PV systems are to be supplied for sites A, B and C; an 88 module system is to be supplied for site D; and a 54 module system is to be supplied for site E.
HESPV Ltd has been retained as the Village's design and review authority to be responsible for clarifying the intent and scope of this project as well as confirming that the proponent's final equipment supply will conform to the outlined specifications.
Click here to obtain the RFP document package from BC Bid.
The completed quotes to supply the items, as detailed in this document, shall be submitted by fax or mail/courier before 2:00pm Pacific Time on September 13, 2016. All quotes should be referred to:
Justin Beadle
Chief Administrative Officer
Village of Alert Bay
Alert Bay, BC
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cao@alertbay.ca
DRINKING WATER SYSTEM ADVISORY - UPDATE
The Village chlorinated the water supply system on Thursday August 4 and Friday August 5, 2016 (see the Drinking Water System Advisory issued August 3, 2016) and took samples from 13 monitoring sites on Tuesday August 9 and Wednesday August 10, 2016. Results of these samples did not show the presence of Total Coliform bacteria and were acceptable for bacteriological quality.
The chlorine that was introduced to the water supply has been flushed from the system.
Maintaining high-quality drinking water for system users is of great importance to the Village. Additional samples will be submitted next week to verify the effectiveness of the disinfection, and thereafter water quality will be monitored every two weeks in order to protect public health.
Thank you,
The Corporation of the Village of Alert Bay
Phone: 250-974-5213
Address: 15 Maple Road
Alert Bay, BC
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The Village’s water sample history is available here: http://goo.gl/bvhyff
DRINKING WATER SYSTEM MAINTENANCE ADVISORY
The Corporation of the Village of Alert Bay (the Village) operates the water supply system that provides drinking water to Village residents, businesses, and visitors. Water quality in the system is monitored for bacteriological quality on a monthly basis by way of water samples obtained throughout the community, and results are reviewed by the Village and Island Health.
For decades, water quality has been acceptable, however, in June 2016 total coliform bacteria were detected in low numbers. The Village took action to correct this situation; however, samples continue to show the presence of these bacteria. While the water is currently safe to drink, total coliforms should not be present in drinking water and need to be removed in order to prevent other bacteria from entering the water supply system that may cause a risk to human health. As such, Island Health has directed the Village to disinfect the water system using chlorine at a low concentration that is safe to consume.
The Village has engaged a waterworks engineer to assist with determining the ideal method of treating the water system with chlorine so that it remains potable during the treatment process. The Village is planning to chlorinate the water supply between Thursday August 4 and Friday August 5. Water system users may notice the smell or taste of chlorine – this is normal, and the water is safe to consume. To assist in this process, the Village asks that residents draw water through their households during this time to help the chlorine come into contact with all parts of the distribution system. Turbidity (hazy water) may occur and is normal during this process.
We provide the following cautions:
• Chlorine kills fish. Residents with aquariums and fish ponds should not use chlorinated water to replenish tanks or ponds.
• Chlorine destroys reverse osmosis (RO) membranes. Users of RO membranes should not introduce chlorinated water to RO systems.
• Chlorine renders hemodialysis ineffective. Kidney dialysis patients should not use chlorinated water in dialysis machines.
Thank you,
The Corporation of the Village of Alert Bay
Phone: 250-974-5213
Address: 15 Maple Road
Alert Bay, BC
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The Village’s water sample history is available here: http://goo.gl/bvhyff
7th Annual Alert Bay 360
BC Day the Alert Bay 360, 2016 Event. Race day is Sunday July 31, 2016 registration is $25.00 race starts at 11:00 AM. We welcome everyone to join the fun and cheer all the paddlers that cross the finish line.
Buy t-shirts , sticker and more .
Prize give away starts at 3pm
Seafood Dinner and traditional Dance by the T'sasala Cultural Group at the Big House Doors open at 5:00 PM, Dinner 5:30 PM, Everyone welcome $35.00 per person
Please feel free to share
Thank you
Luke
Email is alertbay360@gmail.com
Phone is 250-527-0244
http://www.alertbay360.com/
Source: http://www.alertbay360.com
Have Your Say on Electricity Pricing in BC
The BC Utilities Commission is seeking comments on Residential Inclining Electricity Rates (two tier or 2-step hydro rates).
The deadline for response is Monday August 15, 2016. BC Hydro customers can respond to the Utilities Commission by downloading, filling out, and submitting this form.