T. Murray Rankin QC
#514-737 Yates Street
Victoria BC
V8W 1L6
T: 250.885.0404 F. 866.895.2137 mrankin@heenan.ca
April 6, 2009
Hon. Gary Lunn, MP
Saanich and the Islands
House of Commons
Ottawa K1A 0A6
Dear Minister
Re: Saturna Island: Payments in Lieu of Taxes by Parks Canada
Dear Members:
Over the past summer there have been a number of near collisions between kayakers and other boats which use the Government Dock as well as ongoing kayak launching and docking problems for residents and visitors because of the height of the dock. SIPOA's Executive Committee was asked to bring this public safety issue to the attention of the relevant authorities. See the letter below:
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SATURNA ISLAND PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION
PO BOX 27, SATURNA, BRITISH COLUMBIA, V0N 2Y0
An Ambulance Emergency
The Saturna ambulance, which has served the island well for many years, has attended its last call and must be replaced.
In the great tradition of the island, generous community support has been offered. The Saturna Community Club (SCC) has pledged $5,000 towards the estimated $8,500 (plus GST) cost of a used vehicle. The Saturna Lions Club has pledged $1,500 and the Saturna Island Women's Club will contribute $750.
Attached is the letter we sent to the Saturna Community Club together with a check for $1,500.00, donated by 23 SIPOA members towards the purchase and maintenance of Saturna Island Rescue's new ambulance. On behalf of your board of directors, I'd like to take this opportunity to thank you for your generosity.
Bernie Ziegler
Saturna Island Property Owners Association
P. O. Box 27, Saturna, British Columbia, V0N 2Y0
September 6, 2009
TO: Bill Schermbrucker
President
Some Information on Our Taxes From SIPOA
By Susie Washington Smyth
At a time when those of us who are property owners on Saturna have just recently received our 2010 B.C. Property Assessment notices and wondering just how much our tax bill will be, it may be timely to highlight some work done recently by the Saturna Island Property Owners Association (SIPOA).
Saturna Island Property Owners Association
P.O. Box 21, Saturna, British Columbia, V0N 2Y0
Saturna Island Property Owners Association
Payments in Lieu of Taxes
Gulf Islands National Park lands on Saturna
Payments in Lieu of Taxes – An Executive Summary
Prepared by the Saturna Island Property Owners Association
Saturna Island Property Owners Association
P.O. Box 21, Saturna, British Columbia, V0N 2Y0
July 12, 2007
The Honourable Gary Lunn, PC, MP
9843 Second Street
Sidney, BC
V9L 3C7
Dear Gary:
