Wednesday 27 July 2016

Planning for a Local ATV Trail Network

From Island Coastal Economic Trust:

NORTH ISLAND COMMUNITIES PLANNING ATV TRAIL NETWORK TO ATTRACT NEW VISITORS

Tuesday, July 26, 2016

COURTENAY – The Village of Tahsis is taking the next steps in creating an off-road ATV trail system to bring new visitors to the region.

Partnering with the Village of Zeballos, Mowachaht/Muchalaht First Nation, Ehattesaht First Nation and working with more than ten other regional stakeholders, the communities will be developing a comprehensive business case and plan. The Island Coastal Economic Trust is contributing 50% of the $30,000 project budget.

An economic development strategy prepared by Zeballos in 2013 identified recreational trails as a potentially strong tourist draw. A subsequent strategy developed in Tahsis in 2014 prioritized working with the local First Nations to develop new tourism experiences as a way to attract new visitors to the region.

“Creating a network of ATV trails, developing the marketing tools to promote it, and all the other components of this project requires a great deal of collaboration and cooperation,” said ICET Chair Phil Kent. “Bringing together local government, First Nations, the Province of BC, and private sector partners requires significant effort, but it also means a stronger probability of success in attracting new visitors and economic activity.”

Creating the business case will include everything from trail development plans and route designs, to market research and economic impact assessments.

"Since the completion of our economic development strategies, the Villages of Tahsis and Zeballos in partnership with the Mowachaht/Muchalaht, Ehattesaht First Nation and our other partners, have been exploring the multi-use trail network concept," said Tahsis Mayor Jude Schooner. "We're intent on moving from the preliminary planning stages into concrete action as quickly as possible, and that's a gratifying step."

This phase of the project is funded through the ‘Quick Start’ module of ICET’s Economic Development Readiness Program. The key objective of the Program is rapid implementation of action items identified in recent economic development strategies.

“There are miles and miles of deactivated logging roads crisscrossing the region, and we realized that we have a great opportunity to showcase the region and its history by creating a great trail network,” said Zeballos Mayor Donn Cox.  “By working in partnership, we can create real change for our communities.”

About the Island Coastal Economic Trust
The Island Coastal Economic Trust is a $50 million fund established in 2006 by the Government of British Columbia to help diversify the economies of central and northern Vancouver Island and the Sunshine Coast. 

ICET is guided by a Board of Directors and two Regional Advisory Committees which include more than 50 locally elected officials and MLAs and five appointees.  This exceptional team of leaders collaborates to set regional priorities and build vital multi-regional networks. 

Through a community-centred decision-making process, ICET has approved $49 million for over 160 economic infrastructure and economic development readiness projects on the Island and Sunshine Coast since implementing its grant program in 2007.  ICET investments have generated over $278 million in incremental funding into the regionA full overview of ICET can be found at www.islandcoastaltrust.ca
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For further information:

Line Robert, CEO
Island Coastal Economic Trust
Tel. 250-871-7797 (Ext. 227)
line.robert@islandcoastaltrust.ca

Mayor Phil Kent, ICET Chair
City of Duncan
Tel. 250-709-0186
mayor@duncan.ca

Mark Tatchell,CAO/CFO
Village of Tahsis
Tel. 250-934-6344
mtatchell@villageoftahsis.com

Tuesday 26 July 2016

Thank You

Thank you to all our Village staff, volunteers, participants, cooks, organizers, donators, groups, visitors, guests and kids for making Tahsis Days such a roaring success.  

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Tahsis Days 2016 Bocce Ball Tournament

The weather for Tahsis Days was PERFECT, sunny and warm, until the last event of the weekend, the Bocce Ball tournament.  The drizzle with thunder and lightening didn't dampen the spirits of the teams who were having a great time out on the field.  It was a fun ending to an exhausting and fabulous weekend.  











Sunday 24 July 2016

Tahsis Days 2016 Firefighters BBQ


The Tahsis Volunteer Firefighter Association put on a delicious BBQ with their signature dish, smoked pulled pork, that has been smoking with hickory for about 10 hours!  They also served chips and coleslaw on the side with a cold drink.  Since this is one of the last Tahsis Days events, people gather to hear who won the silent auction items from inside the Recreation Centre.
 

Tahsis Days 2016 Jello Eating Contests

 Thanks to Allison for organizing the great annual Jello Eating Event!
The pictures say it all.  No hands allowed!

 

Tahsis Days 2016 Community Garden Slugfest

The hunt was on!  Who can find the most slugs?


Checking out the slug jail

These guys were pretty determined

Juanita and Dudley watch with anticipation.  Dudley was dressed up with a bow around his neck for the occasion. Dudly and his other ducky friends get all the slugs at the end of the event.  Yum yum!


Dudley eats a slug


Pondering the scavenger hunt
Great stuff to find in the garden!

After a great story from Catherine about a slug who wants a pretty shell, the kids get to make slugs with shells as a craft

Loving the fruit kabobs!

Ice cold lemonade, with the addition of mint and lemon balm from the garden

yum!

Cooling off under the tent




A fancy snail shell



THis young man found 16 slugs, making him the grand prize winner, and proud new owner of the knitted slug from Janet of Tahsis Toys!

A fancy snail shell

Prizes for everyone, and this little girl chose bubbles! 

Emily is serious about painting with Grandma!

She wanted a turn cuddling with the slug


Toy swords

On to the next adventure!



Tahsis Days 2016 River Rats Raft Race


 The Tahsis Days River Rats raft race was a huge event this year!  This year the race hosted once again by Brenda Overton, was sponsored by contract loggers and Lorraine Rowsell in memory of Edward J. Rowsell. 

Lots of fun on the river.  Sabotage, hijinks, trash talk, fierce grudge matches and boasting were the rule of the run.  Congratulations to first prize winners, Bill Griswold, Ronald Taylor and Chantelle Prior!  Second place went to BC Ambulance Service, and third place went to the Tahsis Fire Department.

Photo by D. Wills
  
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Photo by L. Roth
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Spectators, some of whom were eagerly waiting to pelt the river rats with water balloons and water guns. 
Brenda is the host of the raft race, doing much of the organizing, good job Brenda! 

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