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 BC Hydro can provide people with a free energy saving kit, and they can also even come out and provide a free installation of energy saving products. If you click on that link, you’ll see that the income thresholds are really not that low, and probably many people would qualify.

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Best Decorated Business & House and Citizen of the Year 2015

Monday, February 22, 2016 at 6:45 PM in the Village of Alert Bay Council Chambers Best Decorated Business will be Presented to "The Seine Boat Inn" and Best Decorated House "Kim Mercer and Edwin Williams" and Citizen of the Year Doris (Dalton) Schmitt. Congratulations to Winners and others that were nominated!  Village of Alert Bay is happy to announce there will be a NEW Category for 2016 "Group of the Year." Wishing you all the best for 2016

Increase access to Non-Emergency Medical Care Port Hardy

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

February 10, 2016

Saturday clinic hours will help Port Hardy patients
get the right medical care in the right setting


The community of Port Hardy will soon have increased access to non-emergency medical care.

Starting on February 13 the Port Hardy Primary Health Care Centre will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturdays. People in need of prescriptions, test results and treatment of non-emergency medical issues will be able to get same-day appointments with a family physician or nurse practitioner. It is anticipated that this pilot project will be of real benefit to people who have difficulty seeing their doctor on weekdays and may otherwise seek care at a local emergency department. The project will be assessed in the future to determine if it is well-used and warrants continuation.

“We’re very happy to continue improving access to primary medical care for families in our community,” said Dr. Prean Armogan, Medical Director for the Mount Waddington/Strathcona region.

“The people who work during the day are the same people you will see after hours in Emergency,” he added. “It is easy for people to think that it doesn’t matter if they occasionally come in after-hours for non-emergency situations, but you want staff to be as fresh and rested as possible.”

Between August, 2015 and January, 2016 the staff of Port Hardy Hospital redirected 233 patients from the Emergency Department to community clinics for treatment of non-urgent conditions. The expanded hours of the Port Hardy Primary Health Care Centre will make it easier for patients to get the care they need in the appropriate setting. Patients can call 250-902-6008 to request an appointment with the next available doctor or nurse practitioner at the Health Centre. The Saturday opening hours will begin on February 13.

Anyone experiencing chest pain, difficulty breathing or severe bleeding, or anyone who feels they need urgent medical attention, should not hesitate to call 911 or go to the nearest Emergency Department. 

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Media contacts:


Valerie Wilson
Manager, Regional Communications

250.739.6303

Valerie.Wilson@viha.ca

FRAUD ALERT!

We have seen MANY cheque fraud attempts in the past week (January 2016) at the Alert Bay Vancity Branch.

Individuals are receiving cheques in the mail along with a letter.  These are not your average fraudulent cheques: They look really legitimate.  They have the individual’s full name, they have a watermark on the back, the eagle that you see is embossed in high quality Gold ink. 

 Please pass this on and warn anyone who may be at risk to these scams especially elders/seniors.

Please let me know if you have any questions.

 Miranda Beall-Account Manager-Vancity Alert Bay

Cormorant Island Emergency Preparedness Information Session #2 "HRVA"

KNOW THE HAZARDS, RISKS AND VULNERABILITIES TO AFFECT OUR COMMUNITY.

 When:  January 18th, 2016

Where:  Community Hall

Time:  7 pm – 8 pm

Many #2 Door prizes to be won, if you missed Session #1 in December materials will made available at the sign in table.

 Note: 

  • If you participated in Session #1, please bring your form back to receive a sticker (if you have misplaced it - no problem staff will be on hand to issue you another one). 

  • Participate in all 4 Emergency Preparedness Community Information Session’s and you can enter you form for an opportunity to win the super door prize (TBA).

    Any questions or concerns that you may have in regards to Emergency Preparedness, please feel free to contact Shannon Alfred, Cormorant Island Emergency Program Coordinator at (250) 974-5522 from Mon – Fri 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.

Pickle Ball Nights for January 2016 Community Hall

Wednesday, January 13, 2016 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM

Thursday, January 14, 2016 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM

Tuesday, January 19, 2016 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM

Wednesday, January 20, 2016 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM

Thursday, January 21, 2016 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM

Monday, January 25, 2016 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM

Tuesday, January 26, 2016 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM

Wednesday, January 27, 2016 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM

Thursday, January 28, 2016 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM

Job Posting: Administrative Office Clerk

The Village of Alert Bay is seeking an experienced Administrative Office Clerk.

As an essential member of the Village staff, the Administrative Clerk reports to the Chief Administrative Officer and Deputy Chief Administrative Officer. Responsibilities of the Village’s primary front counter representative include, but are not limited to: responding to enquiries from the public, acting as an ICBC Autoplan specialist and Driver Licensing agent, performing bank reconciliations, receiving payments made to the municipality, and assisting customers with tax and utility searches, property information, or bylaws.

This is a full time position Monday through Friday (9AM – 5PM) and includes a competitive benefit package.

Desired qualifications include:

  • Strong customer service and organizational skills
  • Ability to tactfully and professionally deal with various levels of government officials, members of the public, and fellow employees
  • Superior oral and written communication skills
  • Experience consulting the public and working with councils, boards, committees, commissions and the community
  • ‘Power User’ of Microsoft Windows, Word, and Excel
  • Ability to learn and adjust to regulatory requirements quickly and apply them practically
  • Experience in Municipal Information Systems (MuniWare) an asset or similar information/accounting systems
  • A background in bookkeeping and accounting functions will serve the candidate well
  • Public sector or corporate administration, preferably in the Municipal sector, is desirable. Experience operating within other strict regulatory frameworks may be considered.

If you are ready to take on this challenging and rewarding role, forward your resume with a minimum of three (3) related references and a brief cover letter by 4:00pm January 25, 2016 to:

Justin Beadle, Chief Administrative Officer
The Village of Alert Bay
Bag Service 2800
Alert Bay, BC
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Email: cao@alertbay.ca

Calling All Entrepreneurs!

Under the Tides of Change Economic Development Strategy, Cormorant Island is collaborating with Reconciliation Canada to bring an Entrepreneur Support Program to the island. Extensive training, coaching, and support over 12 months will help you create a new business or grow an existing business.

Join us for the kick-off information event featuring guest speaker Massey Whiteknife on Thursday January 7 from 6-8 PM at the Council Hall.

Click here to view the kick-off event poster.

2016 Regular Council Meeting Schedule

In accordance with section 127 of the Community Charter, notice of council meetings, Council must prepare annually on or before December 31st, of the year prior, a schedule of the dates, times and places of regular Council meetings and must make the schedule available to the public by posting it at the Public Notice Posting Place.

The regular Council meeting schedule for 2016 is:

The 2nd and 4th Monday of each month unless that say falls on the observance of a municipal statutory holiday.

January 11th
January 25th
February 22nd
March 14th
April 11th
April 25th
May 9th
June 13th
June 27th
July 11th
July 25th
August 8th
August 22th
September 12th
September 26th
October 24th
November 14th
November 28th
December 12th

In accordance with section 94 (4) of the Community Charter, this notice (posted in the lobby of the municipal office and on alertbay.ca) is satisfactory because the Village of Alert Bay does not have a local newspaper published on a weekly basis.

Holiday Garbage and Recycling Collection Schedule

Friday December 25: Closed
Saturday December 26: Transfer Station Closed
Tuesday December 29: Residential Garbage Pickup
Wednesday December 30: Residential Recycling (blue box) Pickup
Thursday December 31: Commercial Cardboard Pickup
Friday January 1: Closed
Saturday January 2: Transfer Station Open

Have a happy and safe holiday season!

Free Bowling on January 2nd and 3rd

The Village of Alert Bay is hosting free bowling at the Community Hall on January 2nd and 3rd from 4PM - 9PM. Lanes, shoes, and scorecards are available on a first come, first served basis. The canteen will be open so that bowlers can purchase beverages.

See you on the lanes!