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Creative
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Creative
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Events
for 2006
December 23,
2006
A memorial service for the late Mat Williams is held on Indian
Island in Clayoquot Sound. Creative Salmon provided financial
support and boats to shuttle friends and family to and from the
island.
November 29, 2006
Local First Nations Arnold Frank hand carves a beautiful canoe
paddle from yellow cedar and Creative Salmon purchased it as a gift
for an important client.
November 28, 2006
Creative Salmon donated gifts to the annual Tla-o-qui-alt First
Nations Gumboot Christmas fund. The gifts were distributed to less
fortunate kids in the local community.
November 15, 2006
Creative Salmon provided salmon to local smoker and long time Tofino
resident, Mr. Neil Botting. The smoked salmon was donated to the
annual Catholic Bazaar held at the Royal Canadian Legion in Tofino.
November 9, 2006
Creative Salmon donated to the Coastal Health Care Committee of the
Tofino General Hospital. Proceeds helped ensure infrastructure and
healthcare workers are in place to meet the needs of the surrounding
communities.
November 1, 2006
Creative Salmon was a Diamond Level Sponsor of the Mid Island
Science, Technology & Innovation Council Awards banquet held in Parksville BC. The awards banquet was to honour the contributions of
innovative businesses on Vancouver Island that have unique stories
of determination, achievement, and success.
October 28,
2006
Creative Salmon donated prizes of clothing and fresh fish for the
annual Starlight Extravaganza Masquerade Ball. The event is hosted
by the local CIBC and all proceeds go to the Tofino General Hospital
and the BC Children’s Hospital.
October 24, 2006
Creative Salmon donated a decorative wreath for the Remembrance Day
ceremonies held at the Royal Canadian Legion in Tofino.
October 18, 2006
Creative Salmon contributed to the Tom family of the Tla-o-qui-alt
First Nations. Regrettably Burt Tom was hospital in Nanaimo and the
contribution helped off set costs associated with travel, hotels and
meals. We wish Bert a speedy recovery.
September 28,
2006
Creative Salmon donated funds and the salmon for the annual Cops for
Cancer Head Shaving event held at the Tin Wis Resort in Tofino
September 25, 2006
Wickaninnish Community School provided the drop in ball hockey for
local youth and Creative Salmon covered the yearly fee for a TFN
team.
September 24, 2006
The BC Salmon Farmers Association held its AGM in Campbell River and
Creative Salmon provided farmed fresh Chinook salmon for the main
dinner.
September 23, 2006
Creative Salmon provided fresh salmon for the BBQ lunch at the 7th
annual West Coast Forest Day. The event took place between the
junction and the Pacific Rim National Park and included exhibits of
forest conservation, ecosystem restoration, environmental
protection, sustainable forestry and more.
September 5, 2006
Creative Salmon became the newest corporate sponsor of the Long
Beach Coast Guard Auxiliary (Unit 38). As an ocean based company we
understand the value of the coast guard and their commitment to,
“saving lives at sea”.
September 2, 2006
Creative Salmon got involved in the West Coast Maritime Festival by
sponsoring local youth to participate in the Children’s Heritage
Discovery Canoe Tour. The Tonquin Foundation, a non-profit
organization dedicated to preserving the marine heritage of
Clayoquot Sound, organizes the festival.
August 27, 2006
Creative Salmon was a major sponsor of the Wickaninnish Inn Pro-Am
golf tournament held at the Long Beach Golf Course. Professional
golfers show off their talent and enjoy a delicious salmon BBQ at
the end of the day. Creative Salmon donated the salmon.
August 19, 2006
The annual Multi-Use-Path Supper (MUPSUP) is held on the Village
Green in the heart of Tofino. Salmon donated by Creative Salmon was
served from the BBQ along with delicious salads, bread and deserts
all donated by the local community. Proceeds from the supper and
associated silent auction go towards upgrading the multi-use path in
Tofino.
August 17, 2006
Creative Salmon made a donation to the Tofino Synchro Society. The
society is a non-profit, parent run club dedicated to promoting fun,
friendship, and fitness for the youth of the surrounding community
through synchronized swimming.
August 2, 2006
Branch #65 of The Royal Canadian Legion hosted its annual Family
Fishing Derby in Clayoquot Sound. Creative Salmon donated salmon for
the BBQ dinner on the last day of the derby.
August 1, 2006
Creative Salmon was a major sponsor of the annual Long Beach Open
held at the Long Beach Golf Course. Local golfers enjoyed a salmon
BBQ after a competitive day on the greens. Creative Salmon donated
salmon for the BBQ dinner.
July 28, 2006
Creative Salmon paid for summer surf lessons for youth of the Junior
Wave Riders Surf Club. Lessons were also provided by local surf
legends Sep and Raff Bruhwiler.
July 24, 2006
Salmon was on the menu for the Ukee Days BBQ dinner in Ucluelet. The
fish was donated by Creative Salmon and filleted by the Trilogy Fish
Company of Tofino.
July 23, 2006
Creative Salmon donated 2 new surfboards and assorted surf equipment
to the Junior Wave Riders Surf Club in Tofino. The club provides
local youth an opportunity to make friends and experience the thrill
of surfing in the Pacific Ocean.
July 21, 2006
The 4th annual Andrew David Slow Pitch tournament is held on the
fields at Wickaninnish Elementary School in Tofino. Creative Salmon
was one of many local sponsors.
July 18, 2006
The TFN Hurricanes participate in the 4th annual Andrew David Slow
Pitch tournament courtesy of Creative Salmon.
June 23, 2006
Creative Salmon assisted the Tla-o-qui-aht First Nations (TFN) Band
Council in their fund raising for the First Nations Elders
Conference held in Port Alberni. TFN was the main sponsor of this
year’s conference, which brings First Nations elder together from
across BC.
June 22, 2006
Creative Salmon sponsored the TFN slow pitch team, JC’s Crew as they
participate in the Relay for Life run to raise money for cancer
research. The “Crew” was fund raising on behalf of their team member
Wayne Curley, who is a cancer survivor.
June 14, 2006
The TFN Hurricanes got a fee pass to participate in the Canada Day
slow pitch tournament in Gold River BC, thanks to Creative Salmon.
June 13, 2006
Creative Salmon helped the grade 4 students of Wickaninnish
Elementary School get out of the classroom and into the “bog” of the
Pacific Rim National Park. According to their teacher Miss T, “the
kids benefited immensely from the field trip, and a good time was
had by all”.
June 10, 2006
Salmon was provided for the Carb Loading BBQ dinner for runners
participating in the Annual Edge to Edge Marathon by Creative Salmon
and was prepared and served by company volunteers.
June 8, 2006
Creative Salmon made a donation to the Tofino Community Enrichment
Society. The money was to go towards the Canada Day celebrations and
fireworks in Tofino harbour.
June 3, 2006
Creative Salmon sponsored Tla-o-qui-aht Hereditary Chief Bruce Frank
in a fund raising run from Tofino to Port Alberni. All proceeds went
towards the Nuu-Chan-Nulth Tribal Council Elders Conference.
May 26, 2006
Creative Salmon provided support for the memorial service of the
respected elder and late Chief of the Tla-o-qui-aht First Nations
Mr. Ernest David.
May 25, 2006
The British Columbia Salmon Farmers Association attended the annual
Eat Vancouver trade show and Creative Salmon donated the delicious
salmon for the general public to enjoy.
May 24, 2006
Creative Salmon provided salmon to the Tofino Business Association (TBA)
for a formal dinner meeting for members and guests of the TBA. The
TBA was formed to provide leadership for committed local business
people to create and support a dynamic, diversified and sustainable
local economy.
May 20, 2006
Creative Salmon made a donation to the Strawberry Isle Research
Society. The society conducts primary research and monitoring of
various marine ecosystems in Clayoquot Sound and promotes public
interest and awareness of the marine environment.
May 19, 2006
Creative Salmon served up high quality King salmon at a special
dinner for a discussion group at the Stanford University in
California. The group is comprised of environmentalists, retailers,
processors and finfish framers that are working on a set of
principles to define sustainable aquaculture.
May 18, 2006
Creative Salmon sponsored a team in the Tofino slow pitch league.
May 10, 2006
Creative Salmon provided fresh salmon for the annual Mind Over
Mountain Adventure Race BBQ dinner. Salmon was prepared and served
by volunteer staff of Creative Salmon.
April 28, 2006
Creative Salmon donated 100 coloring books to the elementary schools
in Tofino and Ucluelet. The books were purchased from the West Coast
Vancouver Island Aquatic Management Board. The Board is a non-profit
organization that seeks to ensure sustainable opportunities for
coastal communities affected by aquatic resource management. The
proceeds from the sale of the books support marine research,
cultural activities and stewardship in the communities of the west
coast.
April 25, 2006
Creative Salmon sponsored Dora Frank in her Hip-Hip-Hooray walkathon
to raise money for cancer research. She is in her fourth year of
fund raising.
April 24, 2006
Creative Salmon was a continued Supporter of the 2006 Pacific Rim
Summer Festival.
April 21, 2006
Creative Salmon supplied new hockey jerseys for the Tla-o-qui-aht
First Nations youth hockey team, the TFN Hurricanes.
April 17, 2006
Creative Salmon became a Junior Friendship Sponsor of the British
Columbia Surfing Association (BCSA) located in Tofino. The BCSA
promotes surfing among youth and has a lasting legacy of advancing
the sport of surfing.
April 13, 2006
Creative Salmon makes a donation to the Ahousaht Islanders men’s
ball hockey team as they were raising funds for their annual Seabird
Island hockey tournament held in Chilliwack BC.
April 8, 2006
The Annual Fish and Game Banquet potluck dinner is held at the UAC
Hall in Ucluelet and Creative Salmon provided prizes to be auctioned
off at the event.
April 4, 2006
Creative Salmon sponsored the Hike for Hospice Relay Team as they
prepared to walk the Edge 2 Edge Marathon. The team represented the
Pacific Rim Hospice Society, which provides care and support for
individuals and families facing life-threatening illnesses in
Ucluelet, Tofino and neighbouring First Nations communities.
March 15, 2006
Creative Salmon donated salmon fillets for the annual Pacific Rim
Whale Festival BBQ held at the Tin Wis Resort in Tofino. As well the
company provided gift certificates for whole fish for the Silent
Auction fundraiser.
March 1, 2006
Creative Salmon was a Bronze Corporate Sponsor at the Soaking Wet
Endurance Association of Tofino (SWEAT). SWEAT is a non-profit
society for people interested in the enjoyment and promotion of
fitness and good health.
March 10, 2006
Creative Salmon helps the Maaqtusiis Magic Junior Boys and the
Hitatsoo Sa-Cinn Junior Girls basketball teams with travel and
accommodation costs on route to compete in the Jr. All Native BC
Championship taking place in North Vancouver. Go teams go!
March 9, 2006
Creative Salmon hosts an
information seminar for various members of the Nuu-Chah-Nulth Tribal Council
interested in black cod (sablefish) aquaculture. Mr. Gidon Minkoff was
on hand to give a power point presentation covering all aspects of black cod
production from hatcher to harvest. Mr. Minkoff is the President of
Sablefish Hatcheries and fielded a barrage of questions from an enthusiastic
group. Sablefin Hatcheries is located on Salt Spring Island and is the
only hatchery in British Columbia providing juvenile black cod to the
aquaculture industry.
March 8, 2006
Floor-hockey Superstars Kevin Young and Randy Sadler take time out
of their busy work schedules to teach the grade 4 students of Wickaninnish Elementary School the basics of floor-hockey.Randy is commercial fisher out of
Tofino and owns the salmon troller the Nina Ellen. Kevin is a long
time resident of Tofino and has been involved in the Aquaculture
industry for many years. Kevin has been with Creative Salmon for the
past 2 1/2 years..
March 6, 2006
Creative Salmon donates salmon fillets to the British Columbia
Salmon Farmers Association (BCSFA). The BCSFA participated in the BC
Food Service Expo in Vancouver. Chef Kellie Dukes featured our
salmon at the BCSFA venue. According to Kellie, "it was a wonderful
product, the ease of use is no different than wild, but the
overall quality is
better"
www.bcfoodserviceexpo.com
March 1, 2006
Creative Salmon contributes to the Hands Across The Island
fundraising campaign. All funds raised go towards the Island Storm,
Vancouver Island's first Aboriginal Peewee Hockey Team. The goal of
the campaign is to bring together young Aboriginal athletes from all
over Vancouver Island who share a common interest - they enjoy
playing the game of hockey. Tofino's James Martin as well as two
other players from Port Alberni are on the team.
February 25, 2006
Creative Salmon donates a variety of salmon products to the
Certified Organic Associations of British Columbia (COABC) AGM and
Tradeshow. The three day event was held in Abbotsford BC. (certifiedorganic.bc.ca) Catering was
provided by Chefisin Personal Chef Services.
(chefisin.ca) Chef Bryan Ash had the following to say about
our salmon. "The fish was perfect, wonderful to work with and very
tasty. It was moist, looked fabulous and was really perfect in very
aspect. I look forward to preparing it again in the future.”
February
23, 2006
Creative Salmon participates in a community fund raising event for
the Hale/Helliwell family of Tofino. Several member of the family
were involved in a tragic plan crash between Tofino and Vancouver
earlier this year. A Five Course Dinner and Auction was held at the
local Tin Wis Resort with all proceeds going to the Hale/Helliwell
Trust Fund.
To learn more visit
www.marniesite.blogspot.com
February
22, 2006
Creative Salmon leads the charge in a community fund raising
campaign to raise money for the Coon family of Opitsaht. The
family's young daughter recently underwent major surgery and is
recovering at the Children's Hospital in Vancouver.
February 2, 2006
Creative Salmon makes a donation to the Canadian Organic Growers Inc
(COG). Creative Salmon is a regular member and supporter of the COG.
The Canadian Organic Growers Inc. is Canada's national
membership-based education and networking organization representing
farmers, gardeners and consumers in all provinces.
To learn more visit
www.cog.ca
January 23,
2006
Creative Salmon sponsors the Tla-o-qui-aht Queens as they host a
ball-hockey tournament in February. Head Coach Tim Tom and the
Queens hope to participate in the Seabird Annual Games later this
year.
January 9, 2006
Creative Salmon participates in a fund raising campaign to help send
the Tla-o-qui-aht First Nations Girls Youth basketball team to the
BC Zone Playoffs in Port Alberni. In March the girls will be
traveling to Squamish to participate in the BC Playoffs.
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