In Beautiful Gold River!
The Ridge Closed Good Friday & Easter Sunday
April 10, 2017
So that our staff can enjoy a fabulous long weekend. We will be closed Good Friday and Easter Sunday
Have a great holiday everyone!!
Ray Watkins School Celebrating 50 Years!
April 09, 2017
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Girl Guides of Canada
April 09, 2017
Girl Guides of Canada Monday Apr.10, 2017 7pm at the library
Are you considering volunteering with Girl Guides of Canada and working
with Sparks, Brownies, Guides or Pathfinders?
Volunteer opportunities with Girl Guides are tailored to fit your schedule, your
skills and your interests. Whether you want to offer an hour or two every few
months or make a regular weekly commitment, there are lots of ways to
volunteer and help Girl Guides of Canada put girls in the lead.
Please come to an information session at the Gold River library at 7pm on
Monday April 10, 2017. You can buy some Classic cookies, find out about
our organization and meet other interested, active and engaging women
from our community.
For more information call Ann Henkelman 250-283-7289
International School Program Needs Local Families
April 09, 2017
The International Student Program is in need of host families for a two-week period in May. Families will be compensated $700 for hosting two students or $400 for hosting one. Hosting two students is ideal for both you and the students as they provide each other with companionship and entertainment. This group of 11 Chinese students in Grade 8 will be attending GRSS and participating in outdoor activities from May 8th-22nd. The continued growth and success of the International Program means increased local and international opportunities for our own Gold River students! If you’re interested in hosting, please contact me via Facebook Messenger, through e-mail at bhoward1@viw.sd84.bc.ca, or at 250-283-9051. I look forward to hearing from you!
Bear Alert!
April 12, 2017
We have received lots of emails about bear sightings at the Golf Course and in local yards.They woke up after a long winter and are hungry so be careful, their not nearly as friendly as our bear in the picture. Bears love bird feeders so you may want to bring them inside for a month.
Special Easter Feast Thursday At The Ridge
April 12, 2017
The Ridge is hosting a special Easter Feast! Everything is homemade (by Linda) and everything is delicious!
Enjoy Turkey with all the trimmings, cabbage rolls, meatballs, perogies and homemade dessert.
Important Notice: Have You Had A CT Scan In Campbell River?
April 12, 2017
Island Health is reviewing diagnostic imaging reports completed by a radiologist who temporarily worked for the health authority between January 2013 and February 2016. The revision is a precautionary step and Island Health says until it’s finished it’s not known if there is a cause for concern for any patients.
Island Health will go through approximately 500 CT scans that were performed by one specific radiologist at Campbell River Hospital before Feb. 22, 2016. “There have been concerns expressed to us regarding potential quality issues with regard to this radiologist’s reporting," said Dr. David Robertson, executive medical director responsible for medical imaging.The radiologist in question no longer works for Island Health, Robertson says. This story from our friends at CTV News Vancouver Island.
Diagnostic imaging done outside of the timeframe and by other radiologists is not part of the review.
Island Health says the films are being analyzed in Vancouver and expects it to take approximately three weeks.
According to Island Health, if any discrepancies are found in the CT scans a larger inspection may be conducted that could involve re-reading up to 20,000 diagnostic tests at Campbell River Hospital, Nanaimo Regional General Hospital and West Coast General Hospital in Port Alberni.
Anyone who is concerned can reach out to the health authority through their family physician or they can contact Island Health through the patient care quality office.
Job Opening For Teacher
April 12, 2017
BC Certified Teacher Teaching On Call
School District #84 (Vancouver Island West) - Gold River, BC
BC CERTIFIED TEACHERS TEACHING ON CALL REQUIRED
Vancouver Island West School District 84 has openings on the Teachers Teaching On Call list for qualified applicants who are resident or willing to travel to Gold River, Tahsis, Zeballos, and Kyuquot, when required.
Telephone: 250-283-2241, Local 224 E-Mail: ajames@viw.sd84.bc.ca
Gold River Pitch In April 23
April 12, 2017
Together We Can Make Gold River Beautiful Again!
O.k. our town is already beautiful but we can make it cleaner and that's what we're going to do on Sunday April 23rd at 10 a.m.. Meet at the Community Center and enjoy a bite to eat and a frosty after the clean up. Garbage bags and gloves will be provided. The more the merrier!