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FEBRUARY 24, 2015 | Volume 28 No. 24

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BAIL FOR ACCUSED KILLER ‘TERRIFIES’ VICTIM’S FAMILY

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A Clearwater man charged with firstdegree murder will find out today (Feb. 24) if he will be granted bail — a notion that has the family of his alleged victim “terrified.” Iain Scott, 43, is charged with killing Angila Wilson, his estranged common-law wife, in Clearwater last April. Wilson’s body was found in her home on April 20, 2014, by police performing a well-being check. Scott was later found with the couple’s three children inside another house in the small North Thompson community. He was arrested fol-

Angila Wilson in a photo from 2011. Wilson was slain in her Clearwater home on April 20, 2014. Charged with first-degree murder is Iain Scott, her estranged common-law husband.

lowing an hours-long standoff with police and has been in custody since. Earlier this month, he had a bail hearing in B.C. Supreme Court. The evidence presented at the hearing is bound by a court-

“I haven’t been able to sleep since I found out he might get out. “It’s scary — I’m scared. “I’m literally terrified.” See ONLINE, A5

MAYORAL CANDIDATES: Peter Milobar: $37,331 (17,006 votes) Pierre Filisetti $483 (2,941) Ben James: $0 (1,040) Dallas Paisley: $0 (786)

COUNCILLOR CANDIDATES: Mike O’Reilly: $19,865 (6,350 votes) Donovan Cavers: $17,398 (8,957) Dieter Dudy: $16,400 (10,399) Arjun Singh: $15,590 (10,939) Nelly Dever: $11,444 (6,685) Marg Spina: $11,185 (8,380) Bob Dieno: $7,558 (6,305) Annette Glover: $7,345 (5,184) Andy Philpot: $7,190 (7,188) Pat Wallace: $7,070 (7,483) Peter Kerek: $6,170 (2,879) Nancy Bepple: $5,993 (4,601) Ken Christian: $4,883 (12,473) Dustin McIntyre: $4,629 (2,867) Brad Harrison: $4,111 (4,145) Daphane Nelson: $3,472 (3,606) Jenny Green: $3,291 (4,658) Denis Walsh: $3,285 (8,549) Tina Lange: $3,212 (8,374) Andrew Miller: $3,104 (2,235) Peter Sharp: $3,094 (6,240) Tanja Hasler: $2,597 (2,854) Cheryl Phippen: $1,240 (3,452) Glen Thompson: $1,143 (1,772) Bernadette Siracky: $738 (3,785) Glenn Hilke: $0 (1,598) Alexandra Proctor: $0 (1,290) Reo Rocheleau: $0 (484)

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ordered publication ban, but the judge is slated to make a decision on bail today. “If he does get bail, I’m afraid for my life and my husband’s life,” Leanne Wilson, the sister-in-law of Angila Wilson, told KTW.

For some of the most successful council candidates in the 2014 civic election, big spending translated into a major bump at the polls. But, electionexpense declarations released by Elections B.C. show that not every candidate who spent during the campaign got value for their money. Mike O’Reilly, a former businessattraction manager for Venture Kamloops, spent the most of any candidate vying for a city council seat, with nearly $20,000 in overall expenses. On election day, O’Reilly finished three spots out of the top eight, 1,133 votes away from a seat around the table at 7 Victoria St. Former city councillor Nelly Dever’s expenses of $11,444 — fifth-highest overall, among council contenders — also weren’t enough to carry her

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back to city hall. She finished 10th, 798 votes shy of being elected. It’s a different story for the second-highest spender in the council race. Donovan Cavers’ $17,398 in expenses helped move the second-time councillor from seventh in the polls in 2011 to fourth spot in 2014. Newcomer Dieter Dudy made it to third place with the thirdhighest expenses, at $16,400. Dudy also received the campaign’s single largest donation, a $15,000 contribution from Richard Antoniak — a former landowner near the site of the proposed KGHM Ajax copper and gold mine, who has spoken against the mine’s development. The Antoniaks made news themselves in 2014 when they sold their property to KGHM over fears about the project’s impact on property values. See LOWEST, A12

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Golf and baseball cleats are replacing crosscountry ski boots as the Interior continues to experience a remarkable run of warm and dry weather into late February. The Overlander Ski Club closed its Stake Lake trails on Sunday, Feb. 22, marking an end to one of its shortest seasons. A few-thousand feet lower, the City of Kamloops is looking to open McArthur Island Park to cleats, bats and gloves three weeks to a month earlier than usual. “The sport that may start early is baseball,” city parks operations supervisor Shawn Cook said yesterday. “Most of their play is on shale. The frost has already come out of the ground.” Rivershore Golf Course has already opened, while Kamloops Golf and Country Club is looking to open on a limited basis this Friday, the earliest in memory for the venerable club. Environment Canada is forecasting no precipitation and highs between 5 C and 10 C for the next seven days. The same spell of warm dry weather that’s persisted through most of the winter has put the brakes on skiing at Stake Lake. The early closure “if not a record, is close to it,” said Overlander Ski Club president Alan Vyse. In the 24 years the club has operated its trails beside Phase 2 of the Coquihalla Highway, the only season to come close is a decade ago, in

2004/2005. In that year, skiing started late, but finished in March. This season, the club opened its trails on Dec. 6, a typical date, but is shutting down weeks early. “Sometimes we’ve missed Christmas,” Vyse said of its opening. Stake Lake hosted the Canadian masters championship in mid-February in decaying conditions. Despite the weather, Vyse credited the ability of groomers with making the event a success. Alpine areas are less sensitive to temperature and continue to operate. Norm Daburger, general manager of Harper Mountain, said it’s too early to predict when the mountain will close for the season. “Snow coverage is really good,” Daburger said. “It’s surprising with the winter in town. This winter, we’ve had weeks with big dumps.” The current plan is to close after the first week of spring break next month. Daburger said the mountain usually closes due to lack of skiers, rather than lack of snow. At Sun Peaks Resort, poor or non-existing snow conditions at Vancouver and Washington State resorts has driven its numbers in February to be one of the best on record, said Sun Peaks Tourism president Christopher Nicolson. The resort has about 124 centimetres of snow at mid-mountain, similar to low-snow winters of 2000/2001 and 2004/2005. “We’ll have a good year,” Nicolson said. The north-facing aspect of Mount Morrisey

and new alpine areas that opened this year help to retain skiing longer in the season. Sun Peaks is scheduled to stay in operation until April 12 this year, a week later than usual. Back down in the valley, Cook said TRU’s boys of summer could be taking ground balls on the infield in as little as two weeks. The club just returned from its annual trip to Arizona and will play in Washington state and Vancouver Island before returning to Norbrock Stadium for its scheduled home opener on March 28. Younger ball players may also take to the diamonds early. Chris Balison, president of Kamloops Minor Baseball Association, said the association would like to get its select teams out as early as the city allows. Late registration by some parents makes it difficult to get league play started early, but he said there may be opportunity for many of its 550 kids to soon get outside. “KMBA would look at running spring-training sessions for interested age groups or take the remaining indoor sessions outdoors,” Balison said. Cook said soccer is tougher on fields. The Kamloops Youth Soccer Association has a set schedule to begin in mid-April. Slo-pitch doesn’t look for an earlier start. The parks supervisor cautioned, however, that a bout of wet or cool weather could quickly change any early use. “We have to be sure. We don’t want to compromise our fields come May.”

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After the city failed to attract the public to a pair of fall budget meetings, Coun. Ken Christian is hoping for a slightly better showing tonight (Feb. 24). The city will host its final public budget consultation meeting for 2015 at Interior Savings Centre from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., and Christian would like to see â&#x20AC;&#x153;at least a couple dozen members of the publicâ&#x20AC;? show up. The city spent about $58,000 on two meetings last fall, which attracted 44 members of the public â&#x20AC;&#x201D;many of them candidates running for Kamloops city council in the November civic election.

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That led Christian and some other councillors to question the effectiveness of the meetings, where city staff outnumbered members of the public. Tonightâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s meeting will focus on the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s list of supplementary items, which have yet to be incorporated into the budget. Not all the items on the list are funded through taxation, though many â&#x20AC;&#x201D; including new RCMP officers to tackle mental-health and nuisance-property issues and a renovation of the Sheep Breeder building on Lorne Street to create artifact storage space for the Kamloops Museum and Archives â&#x20AC;&#x201D; would require at least some tax money. A full list of this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sup-

plementary items is online at kamloops.ca/2015budget, under the background materials tab. Acting director of finance Doug Stewart said heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not expecting a major increase in turnout for tonightâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s event. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This time last year, there were a couple of community groups that were very vocal about what they wanted on the list and they showed out in numbers to make sure things happened, but I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s anything on the list this year that is raising that level of emotion,â&#x20AC;? he said. The meeting will follow the same format as the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s past few budget events, beginning with a short presentation from the finance department before moving to round-table

discussions with various city departments. Stewart said the city wants to hear the publicâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s opinion on which projects deserve funding in 2015. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re really not looking to add anything to that list, simply to decide whether these projects should be incorporated into the base budget,â&#x20AC;? he said. So far, the city is looking at a tax hike of 1.91 per cent, just under $35 for the average assessed home of about $344,000. The tax figure may change, however, once the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s surplus for 2014 and its growth numbers over the last year are brought into the mix. Stewart said those numbers will be presented to council in late March.

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Jury now deliberating in Bird murder trial CAM FORTEMS

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After five weeks of trial, a jury went behind closed doors yesterday (Feb. 23) to consider the fate of a 27-year-old man who, after his first trial, was given a life sentence for murder with no chance of parole for 12 years. At the beginning of his second trial last month, the jury was told only by the Crown that this was Cory Bird’s second trial in connection to the death of Albert Michell, 40, in August 2008. The B.C. Court of Appeal ordered a new trial for Bird, ruling the original trial

judge should not have found the 20-year-old was an experienced drinker based on evidence from witnesses and a toxicologist. The defence also entered significant new evidence in this trial from a witness who stated Michell sexually assaulted him 17 years ago in the same way Bird described when he testified. Bird’s lawyer, Sheldon Tate, told the jury that Michell, who died in a gory scene in his Lyttonarea apartment from 73 stab wounds, was the first aggressor — an aggressor who groomed, treated and then tried to sexually assault his guest.

Bird admitted to police and in testimony that he stabbed Albert Michell to death. The jury must decide whether that action was murder, manslaughter or done in self-defence. Tate acknowledged to the jury the crime scene, shown in photos, was “gruesome.” But, he added, the trial is not about the number of times Bird stabbed Michell. “He [Michell] was a sexual predator,” Tate said. The defence presented evidence that Michell had sexually assaulted another man, Robert Bill, a decade earlier. It was reported to

police, but no charges resulted. Tate said Michell “groomed” both Bill and Bird in incidents a decade apart, plying them with free booze and drugs and then committing a sexual assault while holding a knife. Bird testified Michell picked him up hitchhiking. Twenty years old at the time, he was staying with Michell at his apartment on the Siska Indian Band reserve in the Fraser Canyon for about 10 days before the incident. “These offences involve the same details: grooming, heavy drinking and drug consumption,

Missing Link to plead guilty? A former National Hockey League enforcer facing a failure to appear charge in Kamloops is expected to enter a guilty plea next month. During a brief appearance in Kamloops provincial court on Monday, Feb. 23, a lawyer representing Link Gaetz applied to waive his file to Abbotsford. Such waivers can only be made in cases in which the accused pleads guilty. Gaetz, 46, was charged with assault and causing a disturbance after an incident at the Cache Creek Dairy Queen on April 20, 2012. But, the complainant, Jean Guye-Vuilleme, died in a drowning accident last year and the Crown dropped the assault charge. A second charge of causing a disturbance remains outstanding and is expected to also be dealt

with in Abbotsford. Nicknamed Missing Link during his brief NHL career in the late 1980s and early 1990s, Gaetz reportedly screamed and yelled inside the Cache Creek restaurant and became involved in a consensual fight with several people following a tussle with Guye-Vuilleme. The failure-to-appear charge was laid after Gaetz allegedly missed a court appearance in Kamloops last February. Gaetz played parts of three seasons in the NHL — two with the Minnesota North Stars and one with the San Jose Sharks — amassing six goals and eight assists for 14 points in 65 games. He also racked up 412 penalty minutes. Gaetz’s playing career ended in 2005. He is slated to appear in Abbotsford provincial court on March 26.

Accused killer makes first court appearance

A Lillooet man facing a seconddegree murder charge stemming from a death in the Fraser Canyon community earlier this month made his first court appearance on Monday, Feb. 23. Jeffery Harris appeared by video in Kamloops provincial court from a Lower Mainland jail, where he has been held since his arrest. Police were called to a Lillooet home on Feb. 10 for a reported assault and found 61-year-old Gary Mandseth suffering from lifethreatening injuries. He later died in hospital. Harris, 36, was arrested a short time after Mandseth was found. The investigation is ongoing. Harris is due back in Kamloops provincial court on March 9.

an individual passing out . . . ,” Tate told the jury. Bird testified he “snapped” when he awoke, still drunk, to find himself naked, with a naked Michell holding a knife, his head in Bird’s crotch. Crown prosecutor Bernie Caffaro called the stabbing “an absolutely brutal attack” that left Bird almost unscathed. The prosecutor urged the jury to find Bird intentionally stabbed Michell to death, without provocation and not in

self-defence. He accused Bird of lying to cover up inexplicable violence on Michell, a well-liked member of the band. “Mr. Michell’s body is important. “It tells you a story, a story of frenzied, brutal violence — an attack with such intensity and speed he [Bird] barely had any defensive wounds.” A pathologist testified a number of wounds were to Michell’s neck, something Caffaro said “indicates an intent

to kill.” But, Tate urged the jury to find Bird killed Michell in self-defence or that provocation or his drunkenness lessens his blameworthiness. “At the very least, it’s not a case of murder.” After the 2011 trial, then-B.C. Supreme Court Justice Richard Blair ruled that, despite being drunk, Bird acted with “chilling clarity” in stabbing Michell to death. Check online at kamloopsthisweek. com for updates.

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Online petition opposes release From A1

Wilson said she’s trying to get custody of her sister-in-law’s children, who range in age from three to seven. She said she is worried the matter could be complicated by Scott being released on bail. “We have been fighting since Angila was killed to get the children,” Wilson said, noting she and her husband were tasked by authorities with break-

ing the news to the kids after their mom was killed. “They told us that we had to tell the children and it was — it’s very hard to talk about,” she said. “But, we had to tell them. She’s not just another domestic. “To us, she’s a mother, a sister and a friend.” A petition circulating online opposing Scott’s release has garnered more than 2,000 signatures since it went live on Feb. 20.

Iain Scott is charged with first-degree murder in connection to the April 20, 2014 death of his estranged common-law wife, Angila Wilson. The mother of two was found dead in her Clearwater home. Scott’s bail hearing is scheduled to be held today in Kamloops.

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March 2 to 6 at Neighbourhood Schools 9:00 am to 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm Parents are strongly encouraged to register children for kindergarten on these dates at neighbourhood schools. Information on the catchment areas is available on our website: www.sd73.bc.ca To be eligible for attendance in kindergarten in September 2015, a student must be five years of age by December 31, 2015. Please bring your child’s original birth certificate, CareCard and proof of address with you when registering for kindergarten.

No strip searches in Kamloops QUEBEC INCIDENT WOULD NOT HAPPEN IN LOCAL SCHOOLS JESSICA WALLACE STAFF REPORTER jessica@kamloopsthisweek.com

While a student was stripsearched at a school in Quebec this month, don’t expect it to happen in Kamloops. Kamloops-Thompson school district Supt. Karl deBruijn called a recent incident at a Quebec City high school — where suspicion of the sale of drugs led to the controversial strip-search of a 15-year-old female student by school staff — an isolated incident and said new policy in Kamloops is unnecessary. “You don’t like to write policy that says you can’t do this, you can’t do that,” he said. “You would never be able to cover every circumstance.” DeBruijn said it comes down to common sense. “It’s certainly not something we would do,” he said.

When school staff suspects a student has marijuana in their possession, the student is confronted in private. They may be asked to reveal contents of their pockets or backpack. If the student refuses, they could be sent home with parents and police may be notified. “If we got to that level of concern about student safety or some significant incident, we would turn to police,” deBruijn said. In his experience, he said, most students end up cooperating when confronted by school administration. “I just can’t imagine a circumstance where it would ever go that far [to have a strip search occur],” he said. The district has policies about lockers, student safety and student behaviour that prohibit drugs and weapons and allow lockers to be searched in

cases of “strong suspicion.” Random checks are not performed, deBruijn said. Private schools in Kamloops don’t fall under the district’s umbrella, but have a similar viewpoint. Gordon Hohensee, principal of Kamloops Christian School, said it has no policy about stripsearching students, noting it’s something he would not be comfortable with staff performing. “That is outside what we as educators should be doing,” he said. St. Ann’s Academy principal Shawn Chisholm said it raises red flags with him as a civilrights issue. “We would call the RCMP,” he said. “I’m certainly not trained to do that [strip search].” The Sk’elep School of Excellence would not comment when contacted by KTW.

I just can’t imagine a circumstance “where it would ever go that far [to have a strip search occur].”

— Kamloops-Thompson school district Supt. Karl deBruijn

Parents in Quebec intend to sue GIUSEPPE VALIANTE

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MONTREAL — The lawyer representing the family of a 15-yearold girl who was strip-searched at a Quebec City high school said they intend to take the school board to court. Lawyer Francois David Bernier said the high school misinterpreted government guidelines on searching students and humiliated his client. The incident sparked outrage across the country after the girl told a local newspaper she felt violated by the search earlier this month. The school proceeded with the search after officials suspected the girl of selling drugs. The school board said in a news release that administrators at the Neufchatel high school followed government and police guidelines for conducting school strip searches. The government guidelines, however, do not specifically mention naked searches.

The school said the girl was made to take off her clothes and stand behind a blanket while school officials searched her clothing. “In no case does the document talk about nude searches,’’ Bernier said. “We blame the school board because it took the government document and interpreted it erroneously.’’ Bernier said he has not officially filed any documents in court and is still evaluating the damage done to his client. He added the family is not ruling out seeking punitive damages against the school and the governing board. The high school’s principal, Nadine Genest, said in a statement that she had “serious motives to believe the student was selling drugs in our school for several months.’’ Genest also denied reports the girl was not permitted to call her parents before the search. “Contrary to reports, we never at any point refused to allow the student to communicate with

her mother,’’ Genest said. She added that, during the strip search, school officials “had no visual or physical contact with the student.’’ Genest said the girl has been suspended and will be transferred to another school. Quebec Premier Philippe Couillard said there was “no question’’ strip searches should not be allowed in Quebec schools except under extreme circumstances. The government has ordered an independent expert to look into two school strip-search cases recently in Quebec. A spokesperson for the Quebec City school board said administrators will “collaborate fully’’ with the investigation. A report is expected in midMarch. Bernier said he appreciated that Couillard was “clear’’ about the government’s position against strip searches in schools and said the family doesn’t blame the government for what happened.

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New South Kam building, more RIH construction could be passed over CAM FORTEMS

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While the province is committed to four-laning the Trans-Canada Highway between Kamloops and Chase within five years, city MLAs have put the brakes on speculation of increased hospital or school capital spending. Kamloops-North Thompson MLA and Minister of Health Terry Lake said a tight fiscal situation will preclude any rush to rebuild South Kamloops secondary or construction at Royal Inland Hospital beyond the $80-million clinical-services building and parkade project now underway. “It’s difficult when other areas of the province, like Surrey, have a growing population and their needs are so high, to put money into replacement projects when there’s an existing school there and it’s not going to serve any more students,” Lake said. With completion of the NorKam Trades and Technology Centre, replacement of aging South Kamloops secondary now features high on the Kamloops-Thompson school district’s capital-projects list. Lake, whose chil-

Money likely to go to other areas, MLAs say cult when other areas “ofIt’sthediffi province, like Surrey, have a growing population and their needs are so high, to put money into replacement projects when there’s an existing school there and it’s not going to serve any more students.

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dren attended South Kamloops, said he and fellow city MLA Todd Stone know the school “is getting to the stage where it needs to be either renovated or replaced.” Lake and Stone — Kamloops-South Thompson MLA and transportation minister — spoke on Friday, Feb. 20, to a luncheon meeting of Kamloops Chamber of Commerce, presenting details of the B.C. Liberal government’s three-year budget. That budget includes billions for health and education capital spending. But, Lake said, the most the school district might see for South Kamloops is planning money. “We’re a long way from shovels in the ground,” he said. “It can take five, six, seven years. Hopefully, in the 10-year cycle, we can

get a big project like that included.” “Over the next three years for health, capital includes the clinicalservices building at $80 million,” Lake said. “It doesn’t include the second phase because we haven’t had a business plan for that.” The next phase of the expansion is $240 million “in concept,” Lake said. While there are no new major health or education capital projects in Kamloops in that three-year plan, Stone said work will resume in spring to four-lane the TransCanada Highway to the Jade Mountain section just east of Chase. “Hoffman’s Bluff, we’ll be blowing that section up this year,” he said of the infamous section of highway that has been the scene of dozens of deaths over the past two decades. Stone said con-

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with uncertainty in Saskatchewan, to have a balanced budget this year. It will be the B.C. Liberal government’s third balanced budget. While the plummeting price of oil has caused havoc in Alberta, Lake said B.C. will benefit from the availability of labour. Flush with oil revenues, Alberta raised salaries of doctors, nurses and construction workers to levels well above other province. Now, Lake noted, the Wild Rose province is looking at steep cuts. “We’ve become more competitive. That makes a difference when you’re trying to build a hospital or LNG facility,” Lake said. “They [Alberta] won’t be able to pay above the market.”

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TAKE A STAND AGAINST BULLYING Tomorrow (Feb. 25) is Anti-Bullying Day (a.k.a. Pink T-Shirt Day) in Canada. The day originated in Nova Scotia in 2007, after a ninth-grader was bullied for wearing a pink T-shirt to school on the first day of that school year. Two Grade 12 students from the same school heard about the bullying incident and took it upon themselves to stand up for the younger student. They bought 50 pink shirts to distribute, went online to advise their classmates of their intentions and, the next day, the school turned into a veritable “sea of pink” by students who had decided enough was enough and it was time to take a stand against bullying. Since that fateful day, Anti-Bullying/Pink T-Shirt Day has become a worldwide phenomenon. Bullying is a major problem not only in schools, but also in workplaces, at home and, particularly, over the Internet. The power of online posting, especially when done anonymously, has led to a new age in bullying not experienced by those who grew up in a preInternet generation. Apps such as Yik Yak, as well as popular social media sites like Reddit and Facebook, have taken bullying to a whole new level. But, there is some good coming from the World Wide Web as well. Canadian sites like erasebullying.ca and bullying.org offer tips and support for victims of bullying. The saddest thing about the phenomenon is that it has come to this. Bullying is not a genetic disorder. It is taught. It is handed down, from adults to their children. We are responsible for the bullying going on in society today, and as it worsens, we, the parents, the bosses, the supervisors, are the ones to blame. Children are a product of their environment. Wearing a pink shirt for a day is great, but it’s what we do the other 364 days of the year that is the foundation of that environment. So, celebrate tomorrow — but, carry the attitude over for the rest of the year. It’s the only way things will ever change.

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Why cut taxes for the rich?

he B.C. government’s third straight budget surplus is the main battleground for provincial politicians this spring, with little else on the order paper to argue about. The main conflict is over the tax cut for the rich that results from removing a two-year surtax on personal income greater than $150,000 a year. It’s an outrage, says the NDP, starving our threadbare government services of more than $200 million over the next three years. NDP Leader John Horgan set the tone in his reply to Finance Minister Mike de Jong’s budget speech: “I can appreciate that the minister was celebrating with the champagne-and-caviar set, but the rest of British Columbia saw $700 million in increased fees and taxes on their backs.” Old news, de Jong replied. It was a two-year surtax on highincome earners to help get B.C. out of its post-recession red ink and it expired as it was legislated to do. This political theatre doesn’t help people understand what’s actually going on. First, a lot of that red ink was B.C. Liberal blood from dismantling the harmonized sales tax and repaying Ottawa for that failed experiment. Second, this temporary tax on the rich was a political strategy by de Jong and Premier Christy Clark, limping into an election most expected them to lose. De Jong’s debut budget in February 2013 also accelerated

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VICTORIA a small increase in corporate income tax, stealing two populist planks from Adrian Dix’s NDP platform. Ending the surtax not only kept a promise, it kept B.C. competitive with Alberta on personal-income taxes. High wage earners and many of their businesses are more mobile every year, which is why this year’s budget also extended tax breaks for high-tech and digital-media companies. Another tweak in de Jong’s budget was to increase the low-income cutoff for personalincome tax to $19,000 from $18,000. Those with the lowest incomes are relieved not only of income tax, but also medical premiums, which continue to march up by another four per cent and are mostly paid by employers. As with the federal election set for this fall, we will hear a lot about the burden on the vaguely defined “middle class.” In B.C., they have to dig deeper for car insurance, hydro,

ferry rides and post-secondary tuition, while those top-hatted champagne-sippers party on with their tax holiday? Well, not exactly. Here’s an assessment from Philip Cross, research co-ordinator at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute and former chief economic analyst at Statistics Canada. Just after the 2013 B.C. election, Cross noted that Canada, its provinces, Europe and the United States have all been adjusting their tax systems to increase the load on wealthier people and ease it from the poor. This has closed the wage gap considerably in Canada. By 2010, the top 20 per cent of earners were paying 58.3 per cent of all income taxes. That’s up from 50 per cent in 1976, showing how long Canada’s income taxes have been “progressive.” This is the main reason why “income inequality,” that other great cause of the left, started leveling off in Canada around 1998. Cross points to measures like the low-income exemption from income tax. By 2013, the bottom 40 per cent of Canadian households were paying just 6.8 per cent of income taxes, and more than a third of income tax filers were paying none at all. Cross asks and answers the central question: Should the rich pay more? “If it’s a misinformed attempt to compensate for imaginary losses of low-income people, the answer is clearly no.”

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PANHANDLING REQUIRES REALISTIC APPROACH Editor: Re: (‘Chamber wants to strengthen panhandle laws,’ Feb. 20): Making more laws to deal with panhandling will only further marginalize those who do the “begging.” Laws do not fix the problem of panhandling. Those who panhandle are down and out and are not generally concerned with being moved on by police or shop owners or receiving a ticket. Ticketing panhandlers is a no-brainer redherring as most have no money or no desire to pay the ticket. Most just move on to panhandle somewhere else, thus only moving the problem from one spot to another without looking at the bigger picture of why these people pan-

handle in the first place. Mayor Peter Milobar’s point — “the city has to take into account issues of civil liberties”— hits the nail on the head. Those who panhandle are people who should not be pushed further into the cracks of society by more laws and more stereotypes. They are human beings who really just need help, regardless of what their particular story may be. These people are on the street panhandling and that speaks not only to their own personal issues, but also to larger societal problems that should be the focus. Homelessness, addiction, mental and emotional illness, broken homes, at-risk youth, a democratic-capitalist system that is failing the lower class are only a few of the problems we

should be spending our resources on — not creating more laws as a Band-Aid solution. Colin McKay Kamloops Editor: What proposals does the Kamloops Chamber of Commerce have to eliminate poverty? Does the chamber think banning poor people from begging may improve their members’ ability to make more profit while they hear no poverty, see no poverty and speak no poverty? The small amount of money these people receive is probably spent at outlets owned by chamber members. John Anderson Kamloops w

OFF-TARGET: NOBODY HAS RIGHT TO ABUSE OTHERS

Editor: Re: Dale Bass’ column of Feb. 19 (‘Off Target with store rants’): I am sure the public is aware of many instances of abuse that frontline employees are subjected to in many work places. It is appalling to me that there are those in our society who feel it is their right to verbally and physically abuse others when things are

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not going their way. I have heard of and seen many instances of this happening in Kamloops — employees being spit on and having objects thrown at them, including one instance in which a shopper threw a bag of flour at an employee. When did we get to this point in our so-called civil society where we feel entitled to

Editor: I give the 2015 provincial budget a minus-poor to poor grade. You don’t have to be smart to balance a budget the way the B.C. Liberals do it — just take from ICBC, BC Hydro and user fees. If you are short, borrow a little more than what you need so you can show a balanced budget and a surplus.

assault one another? This is not right, nor should it be tolerated in any way. These abusers should be charged and made to pay for their behaviour. Target employees are just doing their jobs. If you, as a consumer, do not like the price or the stock, or lack thereof, it is not the fault of the

It is smart and they don’t have to raise taxes to do it. But, I never look at the front pages or the headlines. I look at the back page, where the total provincial debt is closing in on $70 billion. By the time people wake up and boot the Liberals out, I expect our provincial debt will be close to $1 trillion and all our MLAs will leave

staff. Walk away and show some class. If I were the employee assaulted, I would have complained to the police because such behaviour is not acceptable and nobody has the right to abuse me or anyone else. L. Manley Kamloops with a pension that will be unsustainable. The education minister thinks school boards should be able to save $50 million over two years. I think MLAs should show leadership and do the same by taking a pay cut, including their past and present pensions. Roy Hill Kamloops

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“‘Lehbauer said she and her partner unsuccessfully searched for a Health Canada production certificate.’ “That’s a problem right there. They did not have the authority to search for anything. The plants are iffy as they were out in plain view. “What should have happened is the officer should have either come back when he was home and asked to see his license or taken the plants and called him later on. “He should have been given back his plants upon producing his licence.” — posted by Grouchy1

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The timeline is still set at five months, but City of Kamloops staff believe there may be a way to shave a full monthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s worth of construction off the Overlanders Bridge rehabilitation project slated for this summer. At the North Shore Business Improvement Associationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s (NSBIA) annual general meeting on Thursday, Feb. 19, capital-projects manager Darren Crundwell said the city has written the tender for the $9-million project such that it may have the option of using speedier construction methods on the bridge-deck repair, which will account for more than half of the estimated project time. Crundwell said the city wants to replace the bridgeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s aging waterproof membrane with a spray-on product that takes less time to install â&#x20AC;&#x201D; but which may come at a â&#x20AC;&#x153;premium price,â&#x20AC;? though the city wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know for certain until crews peel up the asphalt and inspect the state of the bridge underneath. The city also plans to waive its noise regulations for the project, allowing construction on the bridge, overpass and approaching roadways. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not typical for the city but, for this project, we recognize getting it done as soon as possible is very good for everybody,â&#x20AC;? Crundwell said. The successful bidder for the project, which closes to tenders on Friday, Feb. 27, will also have a more rigid set of timelines to meet. Resurfacing work on the bridgeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s on and off-ramps, as well as the roadway on either side of the span, must be completed before any work can begin on the bridge deck itself. Crundwell estimates that work will

run from April into May. Work on the Fortune Drive overpass, which links the bridge to the Tranquille Market corridor, is on an even tighter schedule. Once it begins, the contractor will have 15 days to complete resurfacing and repairs to the overpass under the terms of the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tender, Crundwell said. Work on the sidewalk running along the west side of the bridge, which is also in need of structural repair, can be completed during any phase of the project, Crundwell said. NSBIA executive director Stephen Puhallo told KTW heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pleased with the way the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s plans for the project have developed since it last consulted with North Shore businesses at an open house in December. At that time, a number of business owners from the Tranquille area showed up with concerns the project could virtually halt business in the market. Merchants in the area had already struggled with two construction projects in recent years. In 2012, the Tranquille overpass was closed for more than a month after an excavator clipped the underside of the structure. In 2013, a lighting and sidewalk upgrade in the market stretched on months longer than expected, leading to traffic delays and, store owners at the time contended, tens of thousands of dollars in lost business. Now, Puhallo said, heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;very optimisticâ&#x20AC;? about the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s plans. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They really took to heart the dialogue we had at the open house,â&#x20AC;? he said. Once the bridge project is complete, Crundwell said it will likely be 25 to 30 years before the city has to again look at major repairs on the Overlanders. Kamloops city council could award a construction tender as early as March 10.

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Based on positive results from a new study, New Gold Inc. is looking to add at least five more years to its New Afton mine. The Toronto-based company released its fourth quarter and year-end results showing both gold and copper production were up steeply at the mine on Kamloopsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; western boundary. New Afton produced more than 104,000 ounces of gold and nearly 85 million pounds of copper in 2014. The company also has operating mines in United States, Mexico and

Australia. New Afton currently employs 450 workers and mine life is set to expire in 2023. But, more study of the mineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s C-zone, beneath the current underground deposit, shows promise for at least five more years, said spokesman Hannes Portmann. The C-zone is about 500 metres below the current area of underground mining at the former open pit copper mine that closed in the late 1990s. Construction is now about 70 per cent complete on mill expansion. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It should be commissioned in the middle of this year,â&#x20AC;? Portmann said.

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Corridor plan takes shape A plan for upgrades to the Tranquille airport corridor is taking shape, but some city staffers worry residents won’t be happy with a design that becomes less “glamorous” the closer it gets to Brocklehurst homes. Under a plan devised by the city’s Tranquille Road Beautification/ Enhancement and Gateway Task Force, improvements to the road would be split into five phases, stretching from Kamloops Airport to 12th Street. The first two phases, estimated at $2.7 million, would include curbed walkways, while the final three phases include less-expensive pedestrian walkways marked off from cars by a painted barrier instead of a physical separation. The city is hoping Kinder Morgan, the company behind the Trans Mountain pipeline, will pick up at least some of the tab for the first two phases, which fall within the area where an expanded line would be constructed, pending federal approval. Costs for the final stretch are pegged at about $1.4 million, if done in conjunction with upgrades to the city sewer system, or about $3 million as a standalone project. At a task-force meeting last week,

AIR TIME Hugo Heyes gets in a good day of boarding on McArthur Island before heading back out of town for work. Skating in shirt sleeves in February has become the norm this month as winter seems to have submitted to spring.

city CAO David Trawin said he thinks homeowners along the roadway may “beat the crap out of us” if the city uses a higher design standard for only half the project. While the committee didn’t address the imbalance at that meeting, task force chairman Steven Puhallo said the group could consider the political implications of the design when it next meets to begin drafting a final proposal for city council — which would have to debate and approve the project before any beautification work could begin. Puhallo said a final report should go to council by June at the latest. It’s not yet clear how much Kinder Morgan might be willing to contribute to the project, if its pipeline expansion is approved by the National Energy Board. Mayor Peter Milobar told the task force talks with Kinder Morgan are ongoing, but the city should expect to pick up some of the tab for any beautification work. “I would hold out we’re going to see the whole bill being picked up,” he said, adding other cities are reporting similar experiences with the company. “There seems to be a formula but no one for sure knows what it is.”

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I would like to take this opportunity to thank all of the people who attended, and/or donated to our Beneﬁt Dinner and Dance for Cpl. J.R. Michaud on Saturday January 24th, 2015. Your attendance and generosity allowed this event to exceed our original fundraising goal. A special Thank You goes to each of the businesses that offered fabulous door prizes and silent auction items. They are:

Ŕ Rivershore Chrysler Ŕ Ocean Paciﬁc Water Sports Ŕ Canadian Tire (Jack Juusola) Ŕ Noran Printing Ŕ Colombo Lodge Ŕ Battle Street Butter Ŕ Lloyd Hill (Formerly Lloyds' Towing of Logan Lake) Ŕ Panago Pizza (North Shore) Ŕ First Choice Hair Salon (North Shore) Ŕ Kelly Savage (Artist) Ŕ Royal LePage and Kevin Carswell Ŕ Volkswagen of Kamloops (Terry Lowe) Ŕ Dearborn Ford (Mike Bacon) Ŕ Kamloops Toner Ŕ Powertone Health Studios Ŕ New Gold New Afton Mine Ŕ Sandman Signature Hotel Ŕ Metamorphic Man (P.J. Reimer Soapstone Artist) Ŕ Hub International

Insurance (Larry Grant) Ŕ Dabs, Dots, Decor & More (Dawnica Flatt) Ŕ Blue Star Limosine Ŕ Fishermans Market Ŕ Kamloops Florists Ŕ Apple Auto Glass Ŕ KGHM/Ajax (Yves Lacasse) Ŕ CFJC TV and Susan Edgel at Midday Ŕ Radio CHNL Ŕ CKRV The River Ŕ CBC Radio Ŕ CIFM radio 98.3 Ŕ Radio CJKC Ŕ NBR Distributors Ŕ Nourishing Gourmet (Catering at this event) Ŕ Kamloops R.C.M.P. Superintendent Brad Mueller & Bev Davidson Ŕ Kamloops This Week Ŕ The Echo News Ŕ C.I.B.C. Bank Victoria Street, (Lillian Way).

Personal Donations provided by:

Lorraine and Al Smith, Faye Fransson, The Shaw Family, The LeBlanc Family, Gerald and Violet Maricle, Mayor Peter Milobar, Michele and Michelle Grondin, and Phil McVie. The "Serious Dogs" with Special Guest "Vince Austin" performed and entertained.

Lowest finishers spent nil From A1

Fourth-highest spender Arjun Singh saw a bump in his electoral fortunes from 2011 as well, moving to a second-place finish in the council race, with expenses totalling $15,590. Of those incumbents who made it back to city hall, Marg Spina was the only five-digit spender to see her fortunes decrease in the vote. Spina, who finished second in 2011, dropped to a sixthplace finish for 2014. Her total expenses were $11,185. City council’s biggest winner was decidedly middle-ofthe-pack on spending. Ken Christian, who picked up nearly 12,500 votes to top the polls, spent $4,883 on his campaign. Tina Lange and Denis Walsh ran the cheapest successful campaigns, at $3,212 and $3,285, respectively, while Pat Wallace spent $7,070. While spending large amounts didn’t pay off for

everyone, those councillors who opted to spend nothing performed poorly across the board. The city’s three lowest finishers — Glenn Hilke, Alexandra Proctor and Reo Rocheleau — all reported total expenses of $0. On the mayoral side, two candidates also reported no money spent on their campaigns: Ben James and Dallas Paisley. Second-place finisher Pierre Filisetti spent $483 and picked up just under 3,000 votes. Peter Milobar spent more than $37,000 on his re-election campaign and finished first with 17,000 votes. Among the mayor’s donors are a number of familiar names, from Kamloops-South Thompson Liberal MLA Todd Stone ($100) and former Kamloops RCMP superintendent and current KGHM AJax external-affairs manager Yves Lacasse ($400) to Gateway Casinos ($5,000) and devel-

opers Jeff Arnold and Frank Quinn’s Mayfair Road Project II Developments ($5,000). Arnold and Quinn contributed to several winning council campaigns, with $500 donations to Wallace, Spina and Lange, along with the unsuccessful Dever. Also showing up on multiple disclosure forms is Juniper West Developments Ltd., a planned neighbourhood in Juniper Ridge owned by Doug Mackenzie. The company gave $1,000 to Wallace, Spina, Lange, Christian and Dever, and $1,500 to Milobar. As well, Christian, Dever, Lange, O’Reilly and Wallace each picked up $750 from Surrey-based Newton Square Properties. According to disclosure forms, the Newton Square donations came from Michael Burns and Gabriel De Alba — the same pair who made a donation to Milobar on behalf of Gateway Casinos.

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Millions of reasons to thrift, sew, knit DALE BASS

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n Nov. 11, 1899, 34 ladies got

together. They would not have appreciated being called women — in fact, they were described as ladies “of good character” when they met to create what was then known as the Royal Inland Hospital Ladies Auxiliary. Fast forward just a bit more than 115 years and the group is known as the Afternoon Auxiliary — and there are a few men who help out as the group goes about its volunteer business raising hundreds of thousands of dollars for the hospital. In fact, since 1990, it has given $2,921,848.75 to buy patient-care equipment — much of it generated through dedicated knitters, quilters, sewers, thriftstore sales, all the result of volunteerism. This year, the group has set a new goal to raise $289,885.24. The ongoing RIH operating room campaign is set to receive $125,000 of that goal, with the rest being used to buy a long shopping-list of equipment. There’s no doubt they’ll hit that target, said Bep Crawford, a 50-year member of the group. Her friend, Janet Ashby (41 years a volunteer), agreed. They laughed when asked how they became involved, telling what is likely a beginning many auxiliary members share. Crawford said a

friend invited her but she demurred, saying she’d think about it when her daughter started school. A few years later, “I had no excuse and it was the best decision I ever made,” Crawford said. Ashby also gave credit to someone else for her involvement. “My friend over there,” she said, pointing to Crawford. “She made me do it.” Volunteers are expected to put in three hours a week but many do more, said Joanette Goddard, who has been involved for 23 years — who also named another volunteer as the reason she got involved. The shifts can be spent at the thrift store sorting, pricing, organizing, displaying and selling items — but there are plenty of other jobs to be done. Two volunteers oversee the beverage trolley at the hospital’s cancer clinic, where the auxiliary makes sure there is tea, coffee, hot chocolate, juice boxes, cookies, a kettle, coffee maker, trays and cups stocked for patients to use. Auxiliary members also host and assist at the Look Good Feel Better program for cancer patients, a free two-hour workshop that sees the participants working with trained cosmeticians and leaving at the end of the session with a kit of cosmetics given to each woman. The stitchers meet weekly at the Thrift Seller, sewing pyjama bottoms, baby needs, household articles bags and puppets among other items. The crafters also gather weekly at the

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DAVE EAGLES/KTW The Royal Inland Hospital Ladies Auxiliary group including (back left to right) Shar Reid, Sophie Therrien, Jean Dahl, Janet Ashby, Bep Crawford, (front left to right) Trudy De Luca and Joanette Goddard have raised $2.9 million since 1990.

to the various wards, a rolling container of snacks, books, magazines and sundries. There are always other spots where the auxiliary members are welcome; Ashby, for example, helps out at the diabetes clinic while Goddard works with the youth volunteers. The group is always open to new members, particularly given many of them have been involved for decades. Some younger women have signed up, as have a couple of men, a welcome addition particularly when some heavy lifting is required at the thrift store.

store to work on a variety of projects while the knitters don’t meet regularly — but keep themselves busy making baby outfits, slippers, sweaters, mitts, head wear, afghans and scarves. The quilters meet every Wednesday to work on hand-quilted coverings they then display throughout the city, selling tickets for the raffles that have the coverings as the prize. When they’re not busy with that, they also make baby quilts to be sold in the gift shop — which is also operated by the auxiliary members. Volunteers also take the mobile cart around

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t one point, I thought Kelly Hall was going to have a heart attack. And then I punched him in the stomach and he farted. Our fearless publisher was being put through the paces at the Kamloops Boxing Academy and, like the rest of the Press Time crew, it looked like our coach, Ken Huber, had him on the ropes. Off to the side, the Jessicas — Wallace and Klymchuk — took swings at a heavy bag that always seemed just out of reach. In the ring, Marty Hastings and Tim Petruk traded punches like a pair of high schoolers in a slap fight. Nevin Webster was, again, doing his best to

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t’s desperation time for the Kamloops Blazers. “It’s been like that for the whole second half,” said Blazers’ forward Cole Ully, who turned 20 on Friday, Feb. 20. “Every game’s been desperation. Now that we’re close to that last playoff spot, it definitely sets in more.” Kamloops has lost four consecutive games — 5-2 to visiting Victoria on Feb. 14, 11-4 to hometown Kelowna on Feb. 18, 4-3 to Moose Jaw at Interior Savings Centre on Friday and 1-0 to the Giants in Vancouver on Saturday. With the top three teams in the B.C. Division advancing to the post-season, Vancouver has put itself in a good spot heading down the stretch, three points ahead of Prince George and five points clear of Kamloops. The Giants have a game in hand on both the Blazers and Cougars. Slow starts have plagued the Blue and Orange throughout the majority of the 2014-2015 WHL campaign and a poor first period cost Kamloops on Friday. Brayden Point of the Warriors scored two of his three goals in the opening frame and the home team was forced to play catch-up. Point’s hat-trick marker in the second period was an outstanding individual effort, likely a play-of-the-year candidate. The Blazers played well in Vancouver on Saturday, but ran into a hot goaltender in Payton Lee, who made 33 saves in the shutout victory. “The last five periods have been good,” Ully said. “The first period against Moose Jaw, we didn’t come out that well and that’s when the game was decided.” “Last night in Vancouver, the effort was there. “That was a tough loss. We knew we had to get those points. It’s always tough at this time of year to try to stay positive when we lose a game like that, but the effort was there.” There are 11 games remaining in head coach Don Hay’s first season back behind the Kamloops bench. If the Blazers are going to squeak into the playoffs, they will need to start by earning points in a

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Alex Winters (left) is enjoying his first Kootenay International Junior Hockey League playoff experience. He will be looking to veterans such as Bobby Kashuba for advice.

Storm playing through post-season nerves ADAM WILLIAMS

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Collin Shirley carries the puck against the Moose Jaw Warriors at Interior Savings Centre on Friday, Feb. 20. Moose Jaw edged Kamloops 4-3. The Blazers are five points back of a playoff spot with 11 games remaining on their schedule.

crucial homestand this weekend. Victoria will be in town on Friday, Feb. 27. The Blazers and Giants meet for the final time this season on Saturday. Puck-drop both nights is slated for 7 p.m. at ISC. The last three games of Kamloops’ season are against Prince George — on March 18, March 20 and March 21. The Blazers will also square off against the Cougars on March 11. Ully’s future in the Tournament Capital is uncertain. He signed with the Dallas Stars in December and is having the best individual season — 29 goals and 77 points after 58 games — of his WHL career. The Calgary product will be looking to

play professionally in 2015-2016. “It’s in the back of your mind when you play,” Ully said. “It’s been a long journey and it would be tough to see it end, if it ends this year. I could be back, though. “It’s not the same as it is for the 20-year-olds, but you can relate to those guys and you want to do it for those guys.” Joel Hamilton, Logan McVeigh and Brady Gaudet are the Blazers set to age out of junior hockey when the season ends. “With 11 games left, it doesn’t sound that good for me or for them,” Ully said. “Obviously, it’s tough, but there’s desperation and it’s nice to be close to a playoff spot. It’s different than last year.”

Whether it was the larger crowd, more urgent play or the fact that a string of losses could mean the end of his season, Keaton Gordon was nervous for his Kootenay International Junior Hockey League playoff debut. Lining up for his first face-off in Game 1 of the Kamloops Storm’s Doug Birks Division semifinal against the Sicamous Eagles, the 17-year-old forward had butterflies in his stomach and a lump in his throat. “Everyone was anxious and ready to get going,” said Gordon, who was named the KIJHL’s rookie of the year on the weekend, following the Storm’s 5-1 Game 2 victory. “It was for sure anxious.” Gordon wasn’t the only one battling anxiety. Twelve of the 20 players in the lineup

for the Storm in Game 1 had no junior B postseason experience. Dexter Robinson, who was Gordon’s teammate on the Thompson Blazers of the B.C. Major Midget League (BCMML) last season, also battled nerves to start the game. “Being a rookie, we haven’t played a playoff game in a while and it was definitely exciting to get out there and play,” the 18-year-old said. “Post-season hockey is a lot different from regular season. Tempo is a lot higher, you’ve got to win every battle out there — it’s just a lot different.” And though the Storm left McArthur Island with a 3-0 shutout victory on Friday, Feb. 20, there were some shaky moments. “It was exactly what we expected, a bunch of guys hadn’t been to the playoffs in a few years,” Storm head coach Ed Patterson said. See HOMETOWN, page A17

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For 10 years, Sean Garvey has been sitting in the stands at Thompson Rivers University, waiting. The Kamloops native was a part of the schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s last basketball team to win a playoff series, then known as the Sun Demons of the University College of the Cariboo. And, since that season, 2004-2005, Garvey has been waiting â&#x20AC;&#x201D; waiting for another team to take up the torch, waiting for the WolfPack to erase that particular Sun Demons record from the history books. Well, it happened on Friday, Feb. 20. The Pack won the second game in a bestof-three play-in series against the Winnipeg Wesmen, 62-61, advancing to the second round of the playoffs for the first time under the WolfPack banner. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s actually really, really cool,â&#x20AC;? Garvey told KTW. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I was out with about four or five alumni last night

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Sean Garvey was a member of the 2004-2005 University College of the Cariboo Sun Demons. The Sun Demons became the TRU WolfPack in 2005, when the school entered the Canada West ranks. On Friday, Feb. 20, the Pack became the first team since Garveyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s to win a playoff series.

[Friday], including the assistant coach, and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a really great feeling. â&#x20AC;&#x153;A lot of people are very supportive of what theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got going and the job theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re doing and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s good to see that itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s getting rewarded.â&#x20AC;? Garveyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s career didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t end with the demise of the Sun Demons. After being named male athlete of the year and winning a Canadian Collegiate Athletics Association national championship in

2004-2005, he was one of a few players to make the jump to the Canada West conference of Canadian Interuniversity Sport the following season. The team went 2-18 that year. He would play another season in 2008-2009, coming back for his final year of eligibility after an accident sidelined him for four years. Again that season, the team would only win a pair of games, going 2-21. From then on, he watched from his

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perch in the stands. Garvey watched as the WolfPack played 213 regular-season games, without moving beyond the first round of the playoffs. It would be 193 games before the team would even see the postseason. Garvey watched as three different coaches took the helm of the club â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Nevin Gleddie coached in the teamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first year as a Canada West school, followed by Thom Gillespie and, now head coach, Scott Clark.

Garvey watched as players came and went, some unwilling to make the commitment and the sacrifices necessary to be part of a growing program. Then, he watched as the Pack made the playoffs for the first time as a Canada West team in 2013-2014. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t easy,â&#x20AC;? Garvey said of the road travelled by the program over the last decade. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There was some coaching changes and things of that nature, but itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s getting better. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think one of the biggest challenges is trying to convince toptier guys to come to a place like Kamloops. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hard to draw Vancouver guys and thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s kind of where some of the top talent is. But Scott [Clark] seems to have done

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a good job and heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s broken that barrier â&#x20AC;&#x201D; I think TRU is a place where people want to play now.â&#x20AC;? Ironically enough, Garvey missed the WolfPackâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s game on Friday. He was instead in a gymnasium on the North Shore, helping to coach the Westsyde senior boysâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; basketball team in a game against the Valleyview Vikings. But, his mind wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t far from the old TRU Gym. And, when asked how it felt to be at the helm of the team as it achieved yet another first in program history, head coach Clarkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mind wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t far from team alumni like Garvey. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think all of us came here with the idea of trying to build something,â&#x20AC;? Clark said

following Fridayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s victory. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a process. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve built each and every year and taken additional steps â&#x20AC;&#x201D; itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s another step. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not really how I feel,â&#x20AC;? he continued. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s how the players feel. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve made sacrifices throughout the summers and in the season, in their roles. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re the ones that have built the thing to what it is today.â&#x20AC;? TRU will be in action against the Saskatchewan Huskies on Friday, Feb. 27. The Huskies finished atop the Canada Westâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pioneer Division with a 15-5 record, while the WolfPack finished third in the Explorer Division at 11-9. The second-round playoff series will be played in Saskatoon.

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WEST ZONE KINGS HOSTING OKANAGAN CHAMPIONSHIP With a strong second half, the Valleyview Vikings pulled away from the Westsyde Whundas to post a 64-45 victory and claim claim the West Zone AA senior boys’ basketball title on the weekend in Kamloops. The Vikings led 23-22 at halftime. Leading the way for Valleyview were Tyler Wightman, with 23 points, and Tanner Farber, with 16 points. Reade Bentz netted 15 points and Josh Bosher scored 14 points for Westsyde. Both teams qualified for the Okanagan Championship, which runs at Valleyview from Thursday, Feb. 26, to Saturday, Feb. 28. Valleyview, the tournament’s top seed, meets eighth-ranked Kalamalka of Vernon in Round 1 on Thursday. Game time is 7 p.m. Westsyde, ranked fifth, and fourth-ranked Princess Margaret of Penticton play at 8:45 p.m. The tournament final gets underway at 8:45 p.m. on Saturday. For the complete schedule, go online to kamloopsthisweek.com.

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Patterson said his team looked nervous for the first 10 minutes of the game before settling in. Both he and captain Felix Larouche added the club was a little “panicky” to start the third frame. It was then that Patterson called a timeout, letting his coaching staff and his veterans settle the team down. “Especially in the third period, when we called a timeout when things were going a little bit sideways, all the guys that have been here, all the 20-year-olds and older guys just said, ‘We’re fine. Play like the team we are,’” assistant coach Kyle Panasuk said. “And it really showed. The young guys responded well after that.”

John Peterson Gym. Vernon and Sa-Hali square off in the first semifinal tilt at 6 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 27, and South Kamloops will play NorKam in the second semifinal at 7:45 p.m. The winning teams play for gold on Saturday, with tip-off slated for 7:45 p.m. The third-place game gets underway at 6 p.m. Only the Okanagan champion will advance to the provincial championship, which runs from March 11 to March 14 in Langley. South Kam was undefeated in league play and claimed the No. 1 seed. Sa-Hali was third and NorKam was fourth.

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Nerves were to be expected with what is a young Kamloops team. While eight of the Storm’s players are returnees from the club that made a run to the KIJHL final last season, another six — including Robinson and Gordon — played with the BCMML’s Thompson Blazers, a team that won just six games and missed the playoffs. Another handful of players, including Kyle Lohmann, Cole Merrick and Jacob Mullen were playing in the United States as 17- and 18-year-olds. “There’s always a lot of nerves in the first game of the playoffs, especially for the younger guys,” said Larouche. “All the older guys, basically, playing playoffs last year, it helped them calm down the younger guys, I think.

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Also in attendance at the championship were the South Kamloops Titans, who finished fourth. NorKam players Billy Steinke, Reiko Ohama and Cassie Morris were honoured with awards for overall tournament performance.

Westsyde wins bronze

The Westsyde junior girls’ basketball team placed third at the Okanagan Championship in Penticton. Westysyde and the South Kamloops Titans squared off in a provincial playdown yesterday (Feb. 23) after KTW’s press deadline. The winner will play Okanagan

Mission in Kelowna today, with a spot in the provincial championship on the line. The Kelowna Owls won the Okanagan title in Penticton and will compete at provincials.

Heading to the big dance

The South Kamloops Titans qualified for the provincial junior boys’ basketball championship with a second-place finish at the Okanagan Championship in Kelowna on the weekend. Kelowna downed South Kamloops in the Okanagan final. The provincials will be held this week in Langley.

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It was a little panicky, especially in the third.” Game 2 was a much different story on Saturday. Kamloops appeared to have shaken its nerves, putting forth a strong 60 minutes en route to a 5-1 victory

and a 2-0 series lead. The Storm were in action in Sicamous again yesterday (Feb. 23), after KTW’s press time. And, though a 2-0 series lead is a better start than his team had against the Eagles in the 2013-2014 play-

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offs (they went 1-1 in Kamloops to start the series), Patterson isn’t focusing so much on the start.

“I just hope we can end it the same way,” he said. “It’s not about the start, it’s about how you finish.”

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Q: My parents have always been active volunteers but are finding it difficult to find the time to do this with the upkeep of their home. Meal planning, grocery shopping and cleanup is getting to be too much. This is one of the reasons they are considering a move to a retirement community (RC). What would happen if they make the move into an RC? A: Great Question! Why would they stop volunteering? Moving to an RC would give them more time to spend on their passions. It frees you up to do all the things you simply haven’t had time to do or were too tired to do. Some people move to an RC for the basic services of security, meals, cleaning, and activities which allows them time to stay connected to their outside community. Some people move to an RC to become “connected” to new friends; and some enjoy maintaining both their outside and new inside “connections”. Volunteer opportunities are certainly available and welcomed within the RC as well. In fact, evidence suggests when seniors volunteer, it can reduce rates of cognitive decline and dementia. As well, there are significant reductions in symptoms of depression and they live longer. When we focus on helping others we focus less on worrying about ourselves!

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SPORTS

SOBC Winter Games in photos The Special Olympics B.C. Winter Games wrapped up in Kamloops on Saturday, Feb. 21. KTW photographer Allen Douglas brought his camera to venues across the Tournament Capital and Sun Peaks. More of his pictures are available online at kamloopsthisweek.com.

ABOVE: James Love and Robbie Adolph of Kamloops break out the brooms at McArthur Island Sport and Event Centre. RIGHT: Goaltender Kelly Archibald makes the stop for the Kamloops Silvertips. SOBC photo Travis Lulay of the B.C. Lions (right) speaks with Joey Ward of Trail at the Gamesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; opening ceremony.

Annie Wilson focused on her routine.

Team Vancouver in a floor-hockey huddle.

Wayne Kulchyski ponders his next curling shot.

Stephanie Divin of Surrey in figure-skating action on McArthur Island.

Chantal Chan of Prince George picks up the pace at the cross-country skiing event at Sun Peaks Resort.

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Jones claims national gold for Manitoba GREGORY STRONG

THE CANADIAN PRESS

MOOSE JAW — It has become a familiar pose for Manitoba skip Jennifer Jones — arms stretched high in the air with broom in hand and a huge smile on her face after throwing a winning stone. She did it a year ago when she won an Olympic title and struck the same pose on Sunday, Feb. 22, at Mosaic Place after beating Alberta’s Val Sweeting 6-5 to win gold at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts for the fifth time. “It’s the thrill of a lifetime every single time,’’ Jones said. “It’s almost more exciting the older I get, I guess because you

never know when it’s going to be your last. I’m just so thrilled to do it with my amazing teammates.’’ The 40-year-old skip hit an open draw with her last throw in the 10th end to cap an exciting back-and-forth game that could have gone either way. “It was a little close for comfort, but we managed to pull it off in the end,’’ she said. Sweeting, 27, who lost to Rachel Homan in last year’s final, threw at a solid 88 per cent clip but didn’t have the hammer when it counted. “We made it here again and we played better and we lost to a great team,’’ Sweeting said.

“They’ll represent us really well.’’ Jones missed the Scotties last year as she led her Winnipeg team of third Kaitlyn Lawes, second Jill Officer and lead Dawn McEwen to victory at the Sochi Games. They’ll represent Canada again at the March 14 to March 22 world women’s curling championship in Sapporo, Japan. Jones opened with a deuce but Sweeting pulled even with a pair of her own in the second end. After a blank, Jones hit a takeout for one but Sweeting answered again with a single in the fifth. The teams continued to exchange singles with Sweeting hitting a draw to the four-foot to tie the game at five in the ninth end. Jones had a clear lane for her

last stone in the 10th and delivered. “We made eight great shots in the last end and that’s really what won it for us,’’ she said. Jones won the Scotties for the first time in 2005 and took three straight titles from ‘08 through ‘10. It was the first Scotties gold for Lawes in four career appearances. An enthusiastic near-sellout crowd of 3,992 spectators took in the final to bring total attendance for the tournament to 70,047. Jones will receive $10,000 to wear cresting at the world championship next month. Both teams in the Scotties final received $15,500, Homan’s rink earned $12,000 and Lawton’s team earned $7,000.

A-Rod arrives early to spring training MARK DIDTLER

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

TAMPA, Fla. — Alex Rodriguez reported to the New York Yankees following a season-long suspension, arriving three days ahead of schedule. Wearing a green University of Miami sweat suit, Rodriguez arrived shortly before 1 p.m. yesterday (Feb. 23) in a white SUV at the team’s minor-league complex, a short distance

from Steinbrenner Field. New York’s position players start workouts on Thursday, Feb. 26. After changing into Yankees’ shorts and a T-shirt and a spring-training cap, Rodriguez worked out for about an hour. He

hit six home runs in 71 swings and took grounders at shortstop. The Yankees say Chase Headley will be their starting third baseman and Rodriguez will compete for at-bats at designated hitter. Suspended for violations of baseball’s drug agreement and labour contract, Rodriguez apologized to team officials during a meeting on Feb. 10 and to fans in a statement last week. The three-time AL MVP has not spoken pub-

licly about his actions that led to the suspension. Rodriguez, who turns 40 in July, has not played a full season since 2007 because the suspension, operations on both hips and other injuries. He admitted in 2009 that he used performance-enhancing drugs from 2001 to 2003 while with Texas. Baseball commissioner Bud Selig suspended Rodriguez for 211 games in August 2013, citing conduct from 2010-12 uncovered

during MLB’s investigation of the Biogenesis of America clinic, which was based in Coral Gables, Florida, not far from Rodriguez’s home. Arbitrator Fredric Horowitz reduced the penalty to the 2014 season, finding “clear and convincing evidence’’ Rodriguez used three banned substances and twice tried to obstruct baseball’s drug investigation. The suspension cost Rodriguez $22.13 million of his $25 million

salary last year. Rodriguez also sued Major League Baseball, the players’ association and the Yankees’ team physician, then dropped the cases. He is owed $61 million in the final three seasons of his $275 million, 10-year contract. A marketing agreement signed at the time of his contract provides for five $6-million bonuses he could earn for achievements; the Yankees told him they don’t plan to pay those.

Jets looking to touch down in post-season JUDY OWEN

THE CANADIAN PRESS

WINNIPEG — Andrew Ladd believes the Winnipeg Jets can still silence naysayers and grab a spot in the NHL playoffs. While the Jets hold the first of two wild-card berths in the Western Conference, their grip is slipping after putting up a 4-3-3 run in their last 10 games. Winnipeg (30-20-11) has 71 points, just two ahead of the surging Minnesota Wild and three in front of both the Calgary Flames and San Jose Sharks, but the Wild and Flames have each played

two fewer games. The last time Winnipeg fans watched NHL playoff action was way back in 1996 with what is now the Arizona Coyotes franchise. “Not too many people gave us a shot at the beginning of the

year,’’ Ladd said after yesterday’s (Feb. 23) practice. “I don’t think too many people expected us to be in this position, so we’ve kind of taken on that underdog role the whole year. I think we’ve rallied around that and we’ll look to get better.’’ Playing 12 of their final 21 regular-season games at home could be a boost, too. Winnipeg is 15-10-4 at home and 15-10-7 on the road. Little knows their playoffstarved fans are concerned and sitting on the edge of their seats. “A lot of teams are playing well that are close to us so I understand where they’re com-

ing from,’’ Little said. “You feel the pressure going into every game, how big it is, and we’re just really working hard to try and fix it, get back on track and start playing the way we used to.’’ The top three teams in each division make the playoffs, while the two wild-card spots in each conference are filled by the next pair of teams with the most points from either division. The Jets sit in fourth place in the Central Division, four points back of Chicago (which has one game in hand). Winnipeg’s remaining 21 games include 15 against con-

ference teams, with nine of those versus division rivals. Over in the Pacific Division, the Los Angeles Kings are in third place, but their 68 points are tied with Calgary and San Jose. Vancouver is second with 71 points, 10 points back of firstplace Anaheim. Jets rookie goaltender Michael Hutchinson said he doesn’t dwell on all the playoff scenarios. “I really don’t look at what the other teams are doing because that just ends up you’re playing mind games with yourself,’’ he said.

Canucks part ways with forward Sestito, recall goaltender Markstrom THE CANADIAN PRESS

VANCOUVER — Tom Sestito’s time with the Vancouver Canucks organization has come to an end. The team announced yesterday (Feb. 23) Sestito will not play for

the Canucks or the American Hockey League’s Utica Comets

for the remainder of the season. “Sestito will work out on his own and will continue to receive his salary while the Canucks work to identify a new club where he can continue his career,’’ the team said in a statement.

The statement did not give a reason for the move. The Canucks placed Sestito on waivers in early January, shortly after the rugged forward said he wasn’t getting a chance with the NHL club in an interview with the Vancouver Province.

He only appeared in three games with the Canucks this season, contributing one assist and seven penalty minutes. The native of Rome, N.Y., had a goal and 20 penalty minutes with Utica after clearing waivers and has not played since Jan. 31.

Sestito has played in 137 NHL games with Columbus, Philadelphia and Vancouver, posting 10 goals, eight assists and 432 penalty minutes. Also yesterday, the Canucks have recalled goaltender Jacob Markstrom from Utica. Markstrom has

a record of 17-7-2, including four shutouts, with the Utica this season. He will back up Eddie Lack after starting goaltender Ryan Miller suffered in injury in in Vancouver’s 4-0 win over the New York Islanders on Sunday.

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ò Obituaries & In Memoriam ô CAROLINE RUTH LANGFORD An Honourable Life

June 7, 1925 - February 16, 2015 With great sorrow, we announce the passing of Caroline Ruth Langford, a deeply loved mother and grandmother, and an independent woman of great integrity. Born and raised in San Francisco, California, and a graduate of Stanford University, Caroline immigrated with her family to Canada in 1953, settling in White Rock, BC and eventually to Kamloops in 1992. Caroline is remembered for her tremendous dedication and passion to everything she undertook: as a life-long teacher, she championed public education. Obtaining a Master’s Degree of Education from the University of British Columbia, Caroline taught elementary school, held faculty positions at Simon Fraser University and UBC, and in the 1980’s was a general editor of the Explorations Series: A Social Studies Program for Elementary Schools for BC’s Ministry of Education. In the 1990s, she established Battle Street Books. As an avid reader, Caroline was engaged all her life with philosophical, moral and political issues. Her civic involvement included: provincial and federal NDP candidate, BC Ferry Corporation Board, Thompson Health Region Board, City of Kamloops, and Royal Inland Hospital – Ethics Committee. Her love of literacy led her to join Laubach Literacy and to participate in the development of the Community Literacy Plan for Kamloops. In her 80s, she volunteered with the city’s Restorative Justice Program. Caroline spent summers at her second home at Shuswap Lake, enjoying many swims, the sunshine, nature walks and afternoon champagne. The lake house provided a wonderful setting for family gatherings and great fun. From weights to stretch class, and yoga to line - dancing or Zumba, Caroline’s daily visits to the YMCA provided her much enjoyment and physical well-being. Caroline’s devotion to the game of bridge developed later in life, and she became an active and respected member of Kamloops’s bridge community. Above all, Caroline was her family’s most ardent advocate. In return, children and grandchildren relied on her wisdom and advice that always came from a place of integrity and careful contemplation. She was predeceased by her beloved husband Ernest in 2006. She will be remembered every day by her children, Peter (Susan), Jared (Sonia), Rachel (Janette), Stephanie, Mark, and Francesca (Surinder), her grandchildren, Kate, Cassia, Michael, Sara, Adela, Adam (Carman), Oscar, Cecilia, Hannah, Anna, and Rosemary and a great-grandchild, Jack. A private viewing for the family was held.

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JOYCE EVANGELINE FOOKS (née KUSIAK)

RUTH HELEN EMENY

November 29, 1942 - February 16, 2015.

April 12, 1925 - February 19, 2015

It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of our loving mother, sister and friend Joyce, who passed away peacefully after a short battle with cancer. She will be lovingly remembered by her sons Robert (Tana) Fooks, Bentley Fooks, her sister Laverne (Orest) Kuziemsky, as well as relatives and special friends Isie and Lawrence Giacobbo. Joyce was pre-deceased by her parents William and Marge Kusiak, and by her husband Terry in 1997. The family extends a heartfelt thanks to the staff of the Sturgeon Community Hospital and the Norwood Hospice who cared for Joyce in a compassionate and caring manner and for making her comfortable during her final days.

Ruth Helen Emeny passed away peacefully at Overlander Residential Care in Kamloops, BC at the age of 89.

Funeral services will be held at the Evergreen Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home, 16102 Fort Rd., Edmonton, on Wednesday, February 25, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. A graveside service will be organized by her sons at a later date to lay Joyce to rest with Terry at Kamloops, BC. If friends so desire, in lieu of flowers donations can be made to the BC Interior Community Foundation towards a scholarship fund established in the Fooks family name.

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He will be deeply missed by his parents Ghislaine Varin and Dale Laird, wife Sharlene Laird, their three children Kayden, Devin and Sophie, sister Stefanie Gillespie, his brother-in-law Cory Gillespie, nephews and niece Gavin, Tyler and Sienna Gillespie, in-laws Cathy and John Wozlowski, and brotherin-law Aaron Wozlowski, his long time friend Kenny Maynard and all his loving relatives in Quebec. Jason was born in Fort McMurray, Alberta and spent his younger years in Quesnel. When he was 10 he moved to Kamloops where he made many life long friends. Jason was naturally gifted in health care as a care aid and made a lasting impression on everyone he encountered. He enjoyed swimming, his computer and games, spending time with his family and friends, and of course “all you can eat buffets”. Jason had many exciting stories to share about his life journey which ended far too soon. His laughter and deep voice could easily take over a room and will be lovingly remembered by all who knew him.

He treasured every moment he had with family and friends.

Ruth was known as Nana by her grandchildren Sarah (Graem) of Chase, BC, Laura of Chase, BC, and Michael and Darren of Prince George, BC. After retirement Ruth and Frank lived from 1978 - 1996 at Lee Creek on Shuswap Lake. Her family would like to extend a special thank you to Dr. Harold Stefanyk and the Orchard Grove staff at Overlander Residential Care for their support and care. Respecting Ruth’s wishes there will be no formal service. Memorial donations may made to the Alzheimer’s Society in memory of Ruth. Arrangements entrusted to Kamloops Funeral Home Condolences may be expressed to the family from www.kamloopsfuneralhome.com

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To live in hearts we leave behind is not to die.

It is with heavy hearts and great sadness that we announce the passing of Jim Despot, a man who spent his life working tirelessly on behalf of children as a teacher, Vice-Principal, Principal and District Superintendent. Cassar Torreggiani, Capt. Francis (Frank) K.O.M.R. WWII Veteran born in Malta April 4, 1923. Passed away February 14, 2015 in Nanaimo, BC.

Dennis Bruce Nordby passed away at Brooks, AB Hospital on November 22, 2014 at the age of 79, in the presence of loved ones. Dennis and Christine spent most of their lives in Kamloops where they raised four children: Faith (Jordan), Rus, Denise-predeceased (Mike), Jenni (Dan), grandchildren: Kurt, Brad, Jessica, Joel, Christopher, Jefferey. He will be sadly missed by all of us.

JAMES HARLEY DESPOT

Predeceased by his wife Benita in 2009. Leaves to mourn his six children Anne (Dave) Cavazzi, Patricia Jansen, Peter (Rosanne Garcia), Benita, Victoria and Kim, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, brothers Bill (Mae), Andrew (Judy), relatives and friends. Resident and businessman in Kamloops for 36 years and “Kamloops’ first Volkswagen dealer” at 1055 Victoria Street. Retired to Vancouver Island in 1984. Celebration of Life to be held 1:00 p.m. Saturday, March 7, 2015 at First Memorial Funeral Services, 1720 Bowen Road, Nanaimo, BC. Online condolences may be expressed at www.firstmemorialfuneral.com

James was the very anchor and heartbeat of our family, and words cannot describe the impact he made in our lives as a treasured husband, cherished father, loving grandpa, beloved brother, favorite uncle and dear friend. James’ positive outlook, zest for life and love of family will forever frame our memories. James demonstrated unconditional love and never stood in judgement when we erred. In moments of need, it was to James that everyone turned. James’ favourite times were spent on the shores of the Shuswap - fishing, taking his grandchildren tubing, and completing endless home improvement projects. This very special man will live forever in our hearts. A celebration of life service is to be held on Sunday, March 1, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. at the Calvary Community Church, 1205 Rogers Way, Kamloops, BC. If family and friends so desire, donations may be made to “Doctors Without Borders” or the BC Heart and Stroke Foundation, in memory of James. For persons interested in sharing a memory or sending a personal message to the family, please go online to http://www.castanet.net/obituaries/DESPOT%2C_James_Harley/8005/

The Time Is Now (Author Unknown)

If you are ever going to love me, Love me now, while I can know The sweet and tender feelings Which from true affection flow. Love me now While I am living. Do not wait until I’m gone And then have it chiseled in marble, Sweet words on ice-cold stone. If you have tender thoughts of me, Please tell me now. If you wait until I am sleeping, Never to awaken, There will be death between us, And I won’t hear you then. So, if you love me, even a little bit, Let me know it while I am living So I can treasure it.

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Substance spill in Alberta: Dead baby’s mother grew worried when kids got sick THE CANADIAN PRESS

FORT MCMURRAY — The property manager of a northern Alberta apartment block where police say five siblings were exposed to some type of fumigant says their mother grew concerned when they started vomiting. One of the children, an eight-month-old baby, died in hospital and four others remain in care in

critical condition. Sandy Mijajlovic, who runs the four-storey building in downtown Fort McMurray, said she spoke to the mother yesterday (Feb. 23) morning. “She doesn’t know yet why it’s happened, what’s happened. It’s a difficult situation,’’ said Mijajlovic. “They [doctors] don’t know if it’s food poisoning. They don’t know if it’s some kind of chemical.’’

She added the family returned from holiday in Pakistan about 10 days ago. “I know the kids . . . I see them. It’s not easy to see someone pass away. It’s such a small baby.” RCMP said the baby was taken for treatment Sunday afternoon after the entire first floor of the building was evacuated following word of a substance spill. Cpl. George Cameron

said a two- and a sixyear-old were in Stollery Children’s Hospital in Edmonton, while a fourand a seven-year-old were in hospital in Fort McMurray. The children’s mother was also in hospital under observation, he said. The father was with the two children in Edmonton. No names were released at the request of the family. Cameron said tests

were continuing on what substance may have been involved. “Investigators are trying to determine the exact substance . . . and that information would obviously be passed on to medical folks, so that they can determine the best course of action as far as treatment goes for the other kids,’’ he said. Mijajlovic, who also lives in the building, said

other tenants haven’t raised health or safety concerns with her. “The building is safe,’’ she said. Tenants who were forced from the block were allowed back into their suites early Sunday evening after air-quality tests indicated there was no danger. “It’s just sad,’’ Mijajlovic said. “I want police to check out what is going on.’’

Psychiatrist recommends man Wade MacLauchlan new P.E.I who beheaded Greyhound premier, replaces Robert Ghiz passenger go to group home THE CANADIAN PRESS

WINNIPEG — Experts are recommending a man who beheaded a fellow passenger aboard a Greyhound bus be transferred from a mental facility to a Winnipeg hospital with an eye to moving him to a community group home. It’s also being suggested Vince Li be granted unescorted outings in the city. Li’s psychiatrist, Dr. Steven Kremer, told a criminal code board review hearing Monday that Li has shown “profound improvement’’ and is at low risk to reoffend. Risk assessments done by several other doctors came to the same conclusion, the board heard. Li, 46, has not had any hallucinations in over a year and understands the need to take his medication, Kremer said. Should Li be transferred to a group home, staff there would ensure he continued the medication necessary to manage his schizophrenia, the doctor said. “His likelihood to re-engage in violence is low.’’ Li has been confined to a psychiatric institution north of Winnipeg since he was found not criminally responsible for stabbing, mutilating and beheading Tim

McLean on a bus to Winnipeg in July 2008. Li sat next to the 22-year-old McLean after the young man smiled at him and asked how he was doing. Li said he heard the voice of God telling him to kill the young carnival worker or “die immediately.’’ Li repeatedly stabbed McLean who unsuccessfully fought for his life. As passengers fled the bus, Li continued stabbing and mutilating the body before he was arrested. The review board has gradually given Li more freedom, including unescorted visits to Selkirk, Man., and escorted visits to Winnipeg and local beaches. Li entered the hearing Monday unshackled, sitting and listening quietly while his case was discussed. The board is expected to issue a decision within a week. Ken Mackenzie, manager of the forensic mental-health program at the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority, told the hearing Li has experienced some public backlash on unescorted outings, but was “able to manage it quite effectively.’’ A larger city such as Winnipeg might grant Li — whose crime was reported around

the world — a greater degree of anonymity, he suggested. “We are acutely aware of the attention this case has been given over the years,’’ Mackenzie told the hearing. “We want to give Vince Li the highest level of independence as we possibly can.’’ Winnipeg has group homes that are staffed around the clock with people experienced in cases involving the not criminally responsible and Li’s reintegration would be gradual, he added. Neither McLean’s mother, Carol DeDelley, or McLean’s father attended the hearing. McLean’s relatives who did attend declined to comment. Crown attorney Colleen McDuff said there is no question Li has done well under the current arrangement and she didn’t oppose him moving to a Winnipeg hospital. But she said the Crown has some concerns about how Li could react to a stressful move and suggested another hearing be held before any decision is made. Alan Libman, Li’s lawyer, said there is no reason not to accept the recommendations. “They are taking into consideration the need to protect the public from dangerous persons,’’ he said.

CHARLOTTETOWN — Wade MacLauchlan became Prince Edward Island’s 32nd premier yesterday (Feb. 23), taking over for Robert Ghiz. MacLauchlan became Liberal leader at a convention in Charlottetown on Saturday and was sworn in as premier during a ceremony at Government House. He was unopposed for the leadership of the Liberal party, which holds 23 of the 27 seats in the legislature. MacLauchlan also announced a smaller cabinet, shrinking it to eight members from the 11 ministers Ghiz had in his government.

In addition to being premier, MacLauchlan will also serve as the minister of finance and energy, aboriginal affairs and intergovernmental affairs. Seven members of Ghiz’s cabinet remain in their current roles or take on an additional portfolio. MacLauchlan, 60, also becomes chairman of the Council of the Federation, which is made up of all Canadian premiers. The Progressive Conservative party in P.E.I. will elect a new leader on Saturday. There are three candidates seeking the party’s leadership.

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WAYNE GRETZKY ENDORSES ONTARIO PC HOPEFUL THE CANADIAN PRESS

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TORONTO â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Wayne Gretzky waded into Ontarioâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Progressive Conservative leadership race yesterday (Feb. 23) by voicing his support for Patrick Brown, a member of parliament for Barrie, Ont. The hockey legend endorsed Brown as the best person to become the leader of Ontarioâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

BRIEFS official Opposition. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I have known Patrick Brown for a number of years now,â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Gretzky said in a statement. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Hard-working and dedicated, Patrick is a strong Conservative. He has the passion and vision to

lead Ontario.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Brown, the only leadership hopeful without a seat in the Ontario legislature, expressed his gratitude for Gretzkyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s words. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I am honoured to have support from Wayne Gretzky, a Canadian

icon and one of the greatest athletes of our time,â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Brown said in a statement. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I am rebuilding the PC Party by reaching out to people outside our traditional voting base. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I am connecting with people who share a vision of a better Ontario but who havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t felt at home with our party, and those who have never been politically

active before.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Brown, who hosts an annual charity hockey game in Barrie, has also garnered endorsements from other professional athletes, including former NHL-er Dale Hawerchuk and former Toronto Blue Jays player Devon White. Brown is running against deputy Ontario PC leader Christine Elliott

â&#x20AC;&#x201D; the widow of former federal finance minister Jim Flaherty â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and London, Ont., area member of provincial parliament Monte McNaughton. Progressive Conservatives across the province will vote in May for the leader to replace Tim Hudak, who resigned after the Toriesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; fourth consecutive election loss to the Liberals last June.

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t’s not enough that students with the Thompson Rivers University Actors Workshop Theatre are tackling William Shakespeare for their first show of 2015. The cast of 18 will up the ante further, performing Shakespeare’s As You Like It with the audience surrounding them on all four sides of the university theatre. But, with so much going on — from cast members climbing atop each other to a live dog named Kiwi — director Heidi Verway felt a little more chaos was just the thing for this comedic classic. “This play is like a circus,” Verway said. “It’s explosive and there’s a lot of people that need to be

Buchanan of her character. Adding yet another level to the play is Verway’s decision to stage the piece against a 1960s backdrop. “She escapes to the forest to get away from the tyranny of court, and I felt like that was a lot like the ‘60s, shaking off the shackles of the 1950s and tossing out the old mores and social ideals that were trying us down,” Verwey said. “Plus, I just like the 60s fashion-wise. They took a lot of my wardrobe for the costumes.” While there’s plenty going on, Buchanan said performing As You Like It to a 360degree audience has turned into a surprisingly freeing experience. “I think it’s easier to do once you realize that someone’s going to look at my bum for a while,” she said. “But, that’s OK. It’s OK that someone’s going to be looking

at my bum or not seeing my face in that moment. But, it’s also almost freeing — it’s like we’re not even doing a play. It’s like we’re just having fun.” Sunderman said the same is true of navigating Shakespeare’s famously wordy scripts. “The hardest part of Shakespeare’s just memorizing it, trying to get all the very specific wording where, if you take one word out, it totally changes its meaning,” he said. “But, once you get that out of the way, it flows really naturally.” As You Like It runs at TRU’s Blackbox Theatre in the Old Main Building from Feb. 26 to 28 and from March 5 to March 7 at 7:30 p.m., with matinees at 11 a.m. on Feb. 27 and 11:30 a.m. on March 6. Tickets are available from the Actors Workshop Theatre box office at 250-277-6100 or Kamloops Live box office.

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on the stage at one time, but it’s also a very fluid-moving show. It just moves on and on and on, and I thought that’s the best kind of play to put in the round — one that just keeps moving.” Set against the backdrop of a French court, the play follows Rosalind (played by fourth-year student Jessica Buchanan), who flees into the Forest of Arden disguised as a boy to escape her usurping aunt. Also in the mix is Orlando (fourth-year Josh Sunderman), a sheltered young man who has spent most of his life under the thumb of his older brother. While in disguise, Rosalind takes it upon herself to teach Orlando how to be a proper boyfriend and, eventually, a husband. “She’s very smart and very witty and she definitely knows what she wants,” said

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Mumford and Sons, Drake, Sam Smith Energy film at TRU to headline Squamish music festival DALE BASS STAFF REPORTER dale@kamloopsthisweek.com

The Squamish Valley Music Festival has announced its summer headliners, with tickets going on sale this week. The festival, held at the Logger Sports Grounds and Centennial Fields in Squamish, will be held Aug. 7 to Aug. 9 and includes more than 70 artists from all genres, such as: • Mumford and Sons • Drake • Sam Smith • Of Monsters and Men • Kaskade • Alabama Shakes • Brandon Flowers • Schoolboy Q • Mother Mother • Chance the Rapper • Arkells • Death From Above 1979 • Dear Rouge • The Kills Erik Hoffman, senior vicepresident of talent for the event, said in a press release festival attendees are looking for headline acts and new bands to discover. “This year’s programming embodies this spirit. Artists accessible enough for all music fans but cutting edge enough

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for the most discernible music critic,” he said. Last year, more than 100,000 people attended the festival. In the event’s sixth year, Spotify Canada will provide playlists of festival performers online and through the festival app. Weekend passes go on sale on Thursday, Feb. 26, at 10 a.m.

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An award-winning film on renewable energy technologies will be screened in Kamloops this month. The Future of Energy: Lateral Power to the People takes a look at climate change and how communities worldwide are taking steps to find sustainable energy solutions. In creating the crowdsourcefunded documentary — which features environmentalists Bill McKibben, Joanna Macy and Jeremy Rifkin, among others — the original goal of discussing renewable energy and how it could be used to counter climate change changed to focus as much on the energy and determination of people as it does on the work they were doing. The documentary will be shown on tomorrow (Feb. 25) at the Alumni Theatre in the Clock Tower Building at Thompson Rivers University. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., the film starts at 7 p.m. and it is followed by a panel discussion and a question period. Panelists include Michael Mehta, a geography and environmentalstudies professor at TRU, former faculty member Ben Giudici and Sierra Club B.C. climate and energy

campaigner Larissa Stendie. Mehta is also a co-founder of the alternative-energy non-profit society GabEnergy on Gabriola Island, while Giudici is a principal director at Riverside Energy Systems in Kamloops. The presentation is part of the Sierra Club B.C. campaign The Future is Here! 2015 Alternatives Tour. Joining it in presenting the documentary is the Kamloops chapter of the B.C. Sustainable Energy Association. “Powerful vested interests would like us to believe we have no alternative but to extract and burn tarsands oil and fracked gas,” said Sierra Club BC campaigns director Caitlyn Vernon. “Yet, more Canadians now work in clean energy than are employed in the tarsands and renewable energy is becoming cost-competitive with fossil fuels and other traditional energy sources. “Shifting away from fossil fuels is not an abstract idea for the future; it has already begun. In communities across B.C., individuals, businesses, and organizations are already building sustainable alternatives that enhance our local energy and food security, expand our transportation options, strengthen local decisionmaking, and provide jobs.” Admission is by donation.

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Volunteer Tax Preparer — People In Motion is participating in the Community Volunteer Income Tax Clinic (CVITP) and is looking for volunteers to complete simple tax returns for people with disabilities and low incomes.

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SIZE PRICE 16 x 54........ $57.00 18 x 24........ $29.00 18 x 60........ $71.00 24 x 30........ $47.00 24 x 36........ $57.00 30 x 36........ $59.00 30 x 40........ $65.00 30 x 48........ $78.00

SIZE PRICE 30 x 60...... $118.00 36 x 36........ $85.00 36 x 42........ $99.00 36 x 48...... $114.00 36 x 60...... $142.00 36 x 72...... $171.00 42 x 60...... $166.00 42 x 72...... $199.00

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Mercedes gets a grip with Winterland CAMILLE BAINS

THE CANADIAN PRESS

MONTREAL — If there is one part of this vast country that knows about winter and winter driving, it’s the province of Quebec. Winter weather can stretch from November to April, which is why this frost bitten part of the country mandates winter tires on all vehicles and was the perfect spot to showcase two products from Mercedes Benz, the B-Class and CLA-Class. Both are now equipped with Mercedes 4Matic all wheel drive (AWD) system. Touching down in Montreal, the outside temperature was heading to -23 C overnight and minus nineteen for a daytime high — plus snow, lots of snow. Perfect for winter driving but not for standing outside.

Looks

Both the B-Class hatchback and CLA sedan are based on the Mercedes small car platform that is also shared with the GLA compact crossover. The B and GLA are sold with front wheel drive (FWD) and now AWD. The latest B-Class was introduced a few years ago and gets a mild facelift, including a new grille, lower chin spoiler, different wheels and a new accent line down the side. The CLA was just introduced last year so external updates will have to wait another couple of years.

The B-Class is a taller hatchback design that provides a useful package for young families, including bigger rear windows and a large hatch and cargo space.

Inside

Both the B-Class and CLA receive nice updates for 2015 on the inside. Both share the same dash so updating both made sense. The screen that sits front and centre on the dash, like an iPad, is larger, moving to a standard 7-inch screen or optional 8-inch screen on cars equipped with navigation. This screen is controlled with a small knob between the front seats. Other updates include

a sportier and very comfortable steering wheel, a revised stereo head unit and a new instrument cluster behind the steering wheel. Heated seats are now standard equipment for 2015 but heated rear seats and a heated steering wheel are not available in these cars.

Drive

To explore the abilities of these two new products, the Olympic rowing basin used for the 1976 Montreal games was partially

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plowed, exposing sheet ice with a fresh sprinkling of snow. This provided a great example of the limits of grip and the abilities of the electronic stability program, in conjunction with the AWD system. On sheet ice, there is no grip, so sliding is easy. It was on the rural roads outside of Montreal near the ski resort of Bromont that the 4Matic system proved useful. The system is designed to provide power to the front wheels as often as pos-

sible and instantly transfer power to the rear wheels when extra grip is needed, it all happens in a nanosecond.

Verdict

Mercedes has had enormous success with its 4Matic AWD system, accounting for 85 per cent of its sales. With the introduction of these two new models in late 2014, the number has jumped to more than 90 per cent. This opens up the safety and stability of AWD to a

larger market. One thing to keep in mind is these two products offer great value if the buyer keeps an eye on the options. The “must have” package include the Premium Package for an additional $3,800 on both the B-Class and CLA. This includes automatic climate control, a huge panoramic sunroof, rear-view camera, blind-spot system and navigation. This brings the 4Matic price on the B-Class to $37,300 and $40,600 on the CLA.

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2005 GMC JIMMY SLS 4X4

#5784B. BC Vehicle! Locally owned! No accidents! 4.3L V6, 5 spd manual, 2 door, A/C, high back front bucket seats, rear tailgate, locking rear differential, aluminum wheels, and more!

9,995

Bi-Weekly

OR Inc. Taxes

146 /

36 mo. @9.96%

2013 CHEV IMPALA LT #5761A. Certified! 3.6L V6, 6 spd auto, 49,223 kms, remote start, Bluetooth, Ebony cloth, front bucket seats, 6-way p/driver seat, steering wheel audio controls, Bluetooth and much more!

15,995

111 /

Bi-Weekly

OR Inc. Taxes

84 mo. @5.77%

#5669B. One owner! Locally owned! 2.4L 4 cyl, 4 spd auto, 53,153 kms, traction control, p.trunk pop, cruise, aux. input, premium cloth interior, and much more!

10,995

15,995

Bi-Weekly

OR Inc. Taxes

134 /

72 mo. @5.77%

17,995

Bi-Weekly Inc. Taxes

126 /

84 mo. @5.97%

17,995

2013 MITSUBISHI LANCER SE SEDAN

17,995

#5713A. 2.0L I4, auto, 18,852 kms, one owner, htd. seats, no accidents, aluminum wheels, steering wheel audio controls, Bluetooth, selectable on/off traction control

Bi-Weekly Inc. Taxes

126 /

84 mo. @5.97%

12,995

#E228303B. WT 4x2 Extended Cab 6.6 ft. box 143.5 in. WB. 4.8L V8, 4 spd auto, 110,711 kms, 6 pass., CD w/satellite-prep, cruise w/steering wheel controls, remote keyless, security system, 17” chrome-clad wheels

Bi-Weekly Inc. Taxes

147 /

60 mo. @5.97%

Bi-Weekly

OR Inc. Taxes

126 /

84 mo. @5.97%

#5788A. Certified! 1.8L, 6 spd auto, 10,875 kms, rear vision camera, MyLink Touch Screen, USB, remote start, sunroof, cruise, htd.front seats, Bluetooth, spoiler, steering wheel audio controls & much more!

Bi-Weekly Inc. Taxes

126 /

84 mo. @5.97%

2013 BUICK VERANO

#5750A. Certified! 2.4L, 6 spd auto, 52,974 kms, Titanium premium cloth interior, remote start, rear vision camera, fog lamps, 7” colour touch screen with Intellilink, Bluetooth, 18” machined faced aluminum wheels & much more!

19,995

Bi-Weekly Inc. Taxes

146 /

84 mo. @6.97%

Bi-Weekly

OR Inc. Taxes

117 /

60 mo. @5.97%

2013 CHEV CRUZE

#5737A. Certified! 1.4L Turbocharged, auto, 19,887 kms, 7" touch screen, rear vision camera, remote start, premium cloth interior, p/htd. mirrors, Bluetooth, USB, and much more!

16,995

Bi-Weekly

OR Inc. Taxes

118 /

84 mo. @5.97%

2011 BUICK REGAL CXL

#5696A. 2.4L I4, 6 spd auto, 75,910 kms, locally owned, no accidents, Summit white exterior, Premium 7 speaker sys., 18” aluminum wheels, 8-way p/driver seat, Jet black leather, Bluetooth, htd. front seats

16,995

2014 CHEV SONIC LT

#5725A. One owner! BC vehicle! No accidents! 2.4L, 6 spd auto, 51,368 kms, 7 passenger, premium cloth interior, 4-way manual seat adjuster, USB, leather wrapped steering wheel, Bluetooth, steering wheel audio controls & much more!

17,995

60 mo. @7.97%

#5753A. Certified! 2.5L, 6 spd auto, 49,649 kms, 5 passenger, Jet Black/Light Titanium interior, front bucket seats, htd. mirrors, Bluetooth, aux. input, and much more!

2012 CHEV ORLANDO 1LT

102 /

2013 CHEV MALIBU

#E024800B. One owner! Stow N Go! Certified! No accidents! 4.0L V6, 6 spd auto, 102,999 kms, 7 passenger, front fog lamps, premium grey cloth interior, Stow N Go seating, trailer tow pkg & much more! Great family vehicle!

16,995

Bi-Weekly Inc. Taxes

#E227633B. BC vehicle! 2.0L, 6 spd manual, Nighthawk Black Pearl exterior, Black premium cloth interior, front bucket Si racing seats, 5 passenger, rear colour matched spoiler, and more!

22008 CHEV SILVERADO 1500

2010 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY

2008 HONDA CIVIC SI COUPE

Bi-Weekly

OR Inc. Taxes

118 /

84 mo. @5.97%

2013 TOYOTA MATRIX

#5755A. Certified! Great on fuel! Hatchback, 1.8L, 4 spd auto, 59,142 kms, 5 passenger, PW, PM, cruise, Snowflake rated 16” tires, steering wheel controls, A/C, outside temp. display, flat fold-down rear seating w/durable hard surface, rear storage compartments & more!

17,995

Bi-Weekly Inc. Taxes

130 /

84 mo. @6.97%

2002 CHEV CORVETTE

#E224255A. 2 door coupe, 5.7L V8, 73,386 kms, 6 spd manual, 350HP! Bose speaker system, removable sunroof, Electron Blue Metallic exterior w/Light Oak leather trimmed seats, leather wrapped steering wheel, front dual A/C, remote keyless, rear anti-roll bar & much more!

22,995

PAYMENTS ARE BASED ON FINANCING ON APPROVED CREDIT WITH THE STATED AMOUNT DOWN OR EQUIVALENT TRADE TRADEE AND INCLUDE ALL FEES AND TAXES. Total Paid with $3000 down: #5784B $13,398.92, #5669B $15,302.90, #E227633B #E2277633B $17,280.20, #5761A $22,276.62, #E228303B $21,171.10, #5737A $23,648.90, #E024800B $22,933.64, #5753A $25,019.36, #5696A $23,648.90, #5725A $25,019.36, #5788A $25,019.36, #5755A $25,780.12, #5713A $25,019.36, #5750A $28,613.86.

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2013 DODGE GR. CARAVAN CREW

22,995

Bi-Weekly

OR Inc. Taxes

164 /

84 mo. @5.97%

23,995

Bi-Weekly Inc. Taxes

378 /

36 mo. @6.96%

24,995

2008 GMC SIERRA 2500HD

28,995

Bi-Weekly Inc. Taxes

267 /

60 mo. @5.77%

31,995

39,995

Bi-Weekly Inc. Taxes

290 /

84 mo. @5.77%

41,995

2014 DODGE RAM 3500 4X4

52,995

Bi-Weekly Inc. Taxes

387 /

84 mo. @5.77%

Bi-Weekly Inc. Taxes

179 /

84 mo. @5.97%

Bi-Weekly Inc. Taxes

231 /

84 mo. @5.97%

#F221570A. 6.2L V8, 6 spd auto, 67,747 kms, Ebony leather, premium ebony leather, p.sliding rear window, 6-way p.adjust seat, htd. steering wheel, htd/cooled front seats, all remaining factory warranty!

Bi-Weekly Inc. Taxes

305 /

84 mo. @5.77%

#5688C. 4.6L V8, 5 spd manual, 98,164 kms, BC vehicle, fog lamps, chrome wheels, dual chrome tipped exhaust, rear spoiler, p/driver seat, steering wheel audio controls, htd. front seats, Microsoft SYNC

23,995

56,995

#F189462A. Certified! 6.2L V8, 6 spd auto, 16,938 kms, rear DVD, navigation, Bose Speaker System, Ebony leather, 6-way p.driver seat, remote start, htd. steering wheel, rear vision camera, Bluetooth, touchscreen navigation screen & much more!

Bi-Weekly Inc. Taxes

429 /

84 mo. @5.77%

Bi-Weekly Inc. Taxes

193 /

72 mo. @5.77%

2004 CHEV SILVERADO 2500HD

DURAMAX

26,995

#E240164A. 1 Owner! 6.6L V8, 5 spd auto, 8 ft. box, Allison Transmision, Bose speaker system, Charcoal leather, HD Trailering pkg, 16" aluminum wheels, and much more!

Bi-Weekly Inc. Taxes

589 /

24 mo. @5.96%

22014 20 014 0 CHEV SUBURBAN 1500 LS

39,995

#5783A. Certified! 9 passenger, 5.3L V8, 6 spd auto, 60,031 kms, p/driver seat, remote start, assist steps, leather wrapped steering wheel, 17” aluminum wheels, rear park assist, Bluetooth & more!

Bi-Weekly Inc. Taxes

290 /

84 mo. @5.77%

2013 GMC SIERRA 1500 DENALI

4X4 CREW

47,995

#F243326A. 6.2L V8, 6 spd auto, 48,489 kms, digital memory control, 6-disc CD, satellite radio, steering wheel controls, remote keyless, remote start, power adjust pedals, rear backup camera

Bi-Weekly Inc. Taxes

350 /

84 mo. @5.77%

2014 CADILLAC ESCALADE

2013 GMC YUKON DENALI

CREW SLT L/BOX #5780A. 6.7L V6 Cummins Diesel, 6 spd auto, 14,840 kms, 8 ft. box, BackRack Headache Rack, plastic bed liner, PW, PL, 6 pass., trailer brake controller, exhaust brake & more!

#E229662B. Certified! One owner! No accidents! BC Vehicle! 2.4L, 5 spd auto, 52,274 kms, PW, PL, keyless, Bluetooth, steering wheel audio controls, htd. front seats, and much more!

GMC SIERRA 1500 DENALI 4X4 CREW

2014 GMC ACADIA

#5778A. Certified! 7 passenger! 3.6L V6, 6 spd auto, 8528 kms, remote start, 8-way p.driver seat, Skyscape 2 panel sunroof, 18” aluminum wheels, ultrasonic rear park assist, Intellilink touch screen radio, trailering pkg, p.lift gate & more!

84 mo. @5.97%

#5715A. One owner! 3.6L V6, 6 spd auto, 21,196 kms,8 passenger, climate control, rear spoiler, colour touch screen radio, Bluetooth and much more!

#5734B. 1 owner! 6.6L V8, 6 spd auto, Ebony leather, p/sliding rear window, remote start, p/sunroof, p/adjust. pedals, 17” aluminum wheels

171 /

Bi-Weekly Inc. Taxes

2014 CHEV TRAVERSE AWD LS

DURAMAX

2012 HONDA CR-V LX AWD

#F230815A. Locally owned! V8, auto, Duramax Diesel, 6 passenger, fog lamps, HD trailering pkg, and more!

2010 FORD MUSTANG GT CONVERTIBLE

EX/CAB

24,995

2013 HYUNDAI GENESIS COUPE #E222840A. Sporty 2.0L I4 DOHC engine, 6 spd manual, 26,535 kms, 1 owner, navigation w/6.5” screen, leather, Catalunya Copper Metallic paint, 18” alloys, remote trunk release, htd. front seats, Bluetooth, USB, iPod, fog lamps

2005 CHEV SILVERADO 2500HD

CERTIFIED

• 150 POINT INSPECTION • 3 MONTH / 6000 KM WARRANTY • ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE

PRE-OWNED

#5726A. Stow & Go! Family vehicle! No accidents! 3.6L V8, 6 spd auto, 25,186 kms, 8-way p/driver seat, steering wheel controls, 17” painted aluminum wheels, Uconnect media system w/6.5” LCD screen display, rear vision camera, audio input jack, & much more!

74,995

#5746A. 6.2L V8, 6 spd auto, 20,669 kms, Cashmere w/Cocoa Accents interior, htd. bucket seats, remote start, assist steps, sunroof, p/rear lift gate, rear DVD, 22” Chrome aluminum wheels, & more!

Bi-Weekly Inc. Taxes

567 /

84 mo. @5.77%

PAYMENTS ARE BASED ON FINANCING ON APPROVED CREDIT WITH THE STATED AMOUNT DOWN OR EQUIVALENT TRADE TRADEE AND INCLUDE ALL FEES AND TAXES. Total Paid with $3000 down: #5726A $31,877.12, #E222840A $33,249. $33,249.40, 40, #5688C #55688C $32,217.20, #F230815A $31,551.08, #E229662B $34,619.86, #E240164A $32,665.96, #5715A $44,222.18, #5783A $54,847.34, #5778A $54,847.34, #F221570A $57,571.88, #F243326A $65,747.32, #5780A $72,561.40, #F189462A $80,108.94, #5746A $105,292.28, #5734B $37,747.70.

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SALE PRICE

35,995

Bi-Weekly

OR Inc. Taxes

247 /

84 mo. @2.99%

2015 GMC SIERRA 1500 CREW "HIGH SIERRA" 4X4

#F223264

SALE PRICE

39,995

2015 BUICK VERANO

#F026097

23,995

Bi-Weekly

OR Inc. Taxes

141 /

84 mo. @0.99%

#E214025

SALE PRICE

24,995

Bi-Weekly

OR Inc. Taxes

173 /

SALE PRICE

24,995

MSRP $29,055

30,995

2014 GMC SIERRA SLT CREW 4X4 DEMO

#E220577

84 mo. @0.99%

2015 GMC SIERRA DBL CAB 1500 4X4

#F221316

84 mo. @2.99%

INCLUDES $1500 DISCONTINUED LOYALTY CREDIT

#F175417

2014 GMC SIERRA REG CAB 2WD

Bi-Weekly

OR Inc. Taxes

INCLUDES $1000 TRUCK BUCKS

199 /

84 mo. @2.99%

2014 GMC SIERRA GFX CREW 4X4

#E223586

SALE PRICE

49,995

MSRP $61,789

54,300

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Vehicles may not be exactly as shown. Total paid with $3000 down: #F175417 $34,484, #F221316 $39,740, #F220050 $47,995, #F223264 $52,853, #F264554 $54,096, #F026097 $28,683, #F221316 $39,740. The listed price includes $1000 Truck Bucks, $1500 Loyalty Credit or $1500 Discontinued Loyalty Credit. Offer ends March 2nd, 2015. See dealer for full details. *$10,000 in total value on the Kodiak High Sierra Edition includes: $4500 Delivery credit, $2095 Cash credit, $1000 Loyalty cash, $2166 Kodiak Package ackage discount, $260 Kodiak Double Cab two wheel drive cash credit.

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SALE PRICE

GMC

274 /

2015 GMC TERRAIN SLE-1

INCLUDES $1500 LOYALTY CREDIT

SALE PRICE

Bi-Weekly

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INCLUDES $1000 TRUCK BUCKS

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The Vancouver Resource Society, a non-profit organization that provides accessible and affordable housing with support services for seniors throughout British Columbia, has an immediate employment opportunity for a full-time Executive Assistant in Kamloops, BC. Do you enjoy working in a high output environment performing a variety of challenging, specialized administrative functions? Are you are a team player looking for great benefits & a competitive salary? If so, this may be the perfect opportunity for you! Working directly with Director of Operations, you will be responsible for a variety of administrative duties, which includes, but is not limited to the following: ¬ Contract & Property Management Systems ¬ Designs, organizes and maintains specialized forms, records & reports files ¬ Accounting Functions & Payroll ¬ Operational and Administrative Systems ¬ Processing Requests & Secretarial Duties Please apply: 1. By Fax - Attn: Human Resources – Seniors Living Program, at 778.471.3394 2. By Email – seniorsliving@vrs.org

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Powersports Parts Counter Person Rivercity Cycle is accepting resumes for the position of Parts Counter Person. 2+ years industry experience is an asset. The job environment is fast paced and challenging. You will need to be able to work in this type of environment in an efficient and calm manner. Attention to detail is a must. The ideal candidate must be a reliable and organized team player. Please send your resume by email.

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Education/Trade Schools

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MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION is an in-demand career in Canada! Employers have work-at-home positions available. Get the online training you need from an employer-trusted program. Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT or 1-888528-0809 to start training for your work-at-home career today!

We require qualified US capable Class 1 drivers immediately: We are an Okanagan based transport company looking for qualified drivers for US loads we run primarily in the Pacific Northwest, Utah, Arizona and Nevada. We offer a new pay rate empty or loaded. All picks and drops paid. Assigned units company cell phones and fuel cards. Regular home time Direct deposit paid every second Friday with no hold backs. We offer a rider and pet policy. Company paid US travel Insurance. All applicants must have reliable transportation and a positive attitude. Please fax resume & abstract to 250-546-0600 or by email to parris@ricknickelltrucking.com NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.

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HIGHWAY OWNER OPERATORS $3500 SIGNING BONUS Van Kamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Group of Companies req. Highway linehaul Owner Operators based in our Kamloops terminal for runs throughout BC and Alberta. Applicants must have winter and mountain, driving experience/ training. We offer above average rates and an excellent employee beneďŹ ts package. To join our team of professional drivers, email a detailed resume, current driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s abstract & details of your truck to: careers@vankam.com Call 604-968-5488 Fax: 604-587-9889 Only those of interest will be contacted.

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Tsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;kwâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;aylaxw First Nation Box 2200, Lillooet BC, V0K 1V0 T: (250) 256-4204 F: (250) 256-4058

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Social Development Worker Closing Date: February 18, 2015 @ 4 pm Only those short listed will be contacted for interviews

Tsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;kwâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;aylaxw First Nation is looking for a Part Time Social Development Worker to administer the Social Development Program @ 3 days per week. Supervised by: Tsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;kwâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;aylaxw First Nation Administrator

Knowledge and Skills Required Âť Completion of a Social Worker Certificate Program or a Bachelor of Social Work, social development courses or equivalent experiences. Âť Experience in the social work field working with First Nations issues, culture and traditions with at least 4 years of experience in Social Development and direct client contact. Âť Knowledge of Indian and Northern Affairs Canada funding and reporting guidelines. Âť Computerized experience with word processing and spreadsheet skills. Âť Communications Skills; relationship building and other people skills to address internal and external relationships. Âť The ability to maintain confidentiality is essential. Âť Superior problem solving and conflict resolution skills. Âť Organizational ability to coordinate social development activities. Âť Computer literacy. Âť Individual must be conscientious and detail oriented with sound interpersonal skills. Âť A valid driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license and reliable transportation is necessary. Âť Individual may have an equivalent combination of education and experience. Âť Knowledge and use of Xyntax program is necessary Âť Must abide by BC Social work Code of Ethics Âť Salary to be negotiated Âť Successful candidate will be required to complete criminal record check & driver abstract. Please Forward Cover Letter and Resume with any applicable attachment: By mail Administrator: P.O Box 2200 Lillooet, BC V0K 1V0

By walk-in Tsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;kwâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;aylaxw First Nation Administration Office (Located on Hwy .99 North on Pavilion Reserve from 8:30 am -4 pm Monday to Friday except National Holidays)

FOODSAFE COURSE by Certified Instructor February 24th & 28th 8:30am-4:30pm $75 Pre-register by phoning Market Safe Workshop $90 on February 25th 250-554-9762

is looking for substitute distributors for door-to-door deliveries. Vehicle is required. For more information please call the Circulation Department at

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Courses. Next C.O.R.E. March 28th & 29th. Saturday and Sunday. P.A.L. March 1st, Sunday. Challenges, Testing ongoing daily. Professional outdoorsman & Master Instructor:

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SYLVAN Learning Centre in Kamloops seeking part time Instructors with tutoring experience grades 4 - 12 reading, math or writing. Send resumes outlining experience to kamloopssylvanlearning@telus.net /fax 250-851-3819. Join our team before the February 28, 2015 deadline. SYLVAN Learning Centre in Kamloops seeking part time Instructors with tutoring experience grades 4 - 12 reading, math or writing. Send resumes outlining experience to kamloopssylvanlearning@telus.net /fax 250-851-3819. Join our team before the February 28, 2015 deadline.

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KTW requires door to door substitute carriers for all areas in the city. Vehicle is an asset Call 250-374-0462 I PAY Cash $$$ For All Scrap Vehicles! and $5 for auto batteries Call or Text Brendan 250-574-4679

Need extra $ $ $ Kamloops This Week is currently hiring Substitute Carriers for door-to-door deliveries. Call 250-374-0462 for more information. Steakhouse at Sun Peaks Lodge is hiring experienced line cooks. Email resume to: info@sunpeakslodge.com

Home Care/Support

CAREGIVERS Dengarry Professional Services Ltd.

is seeking caregivers for 24hr. support within the caregivers hm. of individuals with mental / physical / developmental disabilities. Basement suites and / or accessible housing an asset.

Contact Kristine at (1)250-554-7900 for more detail.

Medical/Dental MEDICAL Transcriptionists are in huge demand! Train with the leading Medical Transcription school. Learn from home and work from home. Call today. 1.800.466.1535 Online: www.canscribe.com. Email: info@canscribe.com.

Retail Clerk: Part-time 9AM-5:30PM. incl. weekends, some heavy lifting required. Deliver resume to: Rivers Workwear at 1780 Versatile Dr. or fax to 250-314-9559.

MOA position available. Fulltime at a busy medical clinic. MOA and accounting experience would be a asset. Please fax resume to 250-314-5260 or e-mail to: nsharp@sage sportinstitute.com

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2 SETS golf clubs with carts 1 left handed 1 right handed $198 for all (250) 372-8147

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STEEL BUILDINGS/metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-4572206 or visit us online: www.crownsteelbuildings.ca.

1/2bdrm clean quiet Apts $750/$850 a mnt + util. Senior discount available. Avail Now n/p, a/c, laundry, free parking, close to downtown (250) 3778304

Misc. Wanted BUYING unwanted and/or broken jewelry. 250-864-3521 Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m searching for old fifty cent pieces! 250-864-3521 FIREARMS. All types wanted, estates, collections, single items, military. We handle all paperwork and transportation. Licensed Dealer. 1-866-9600045 or visit us online at: www.dollars4guns.com. I want to buy the coins from your safety deposit box or safe! Todd - 250-864-3521 Private Collector Looking to Buy Coin Collections, Silver, Antiques, Native Art, Estates + Chad: 778-281-0030 Local Wanted: 8ft. Camper for Ford Pick-up. Good price. 1-250672-5338.

Fir Firewood. $200 per cord. Will deliver. Tree removal. 250-573-2205.

Real Estate

Furniture

Apt/Condos for Sale

Dining room table & hutch/6chairs. $300/obo 250319-5258. Oak China Cabinet. $500/obo. Armoire. $500/obo. Good cond. 250-672-9408 (McLure).

Heavy Duty Machinery A-STEEL SHIPPING DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS Used 20â&#x20AC;&#x2122;40â&#x20AC;&#x2122;45â&#x20AC;&#x2122;53â&#x20AC;&#x2122; and insulated containers all sizes in stock. Trades are welcome. 40â&#x20AC;&#x2122;Containers under $2500! DMG 40â&#x20AC;&#x2122; containers under $2,000 each. Also JD 544 & 644 wheel Loaders & 20,000 lb CAT forklift. Wanted to buy 300 size hydraulic excavator. Ph Toll free 1-866-528-7108 1-778-298-3192 8am-5pm Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com

Medical Supplies Elec wheelchair Compass mid wheel drive new cond, ext cap batt incl + charger $2000obo (250) 554-7379

Misc. for Sale 1-set of Michelin Winters 235/70R16 on 5-bolt steel rims. $350. 250-554-1830. 1-set of Nokian Winters on rims 235/75/R16. Used one season. Regular price new $1200 selling for $600. Call 250-851-1304.

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Reduced $128,000. Below assessed value. Buy before listed. 55+ Park. 2009 Mobile 3bdrm, 2-bath. 250-819-1051.

Houses For Sale

Bell Satellite Dish, HD Receiver 6131 & remote, 6 months old, $200/obo. 250-371-7339.

Nordic Track Walk Fit Treadmill Self powered with arm exerciser poles like new $325obo (250) 578-7449

ROLL ENDS AVAILABLE $5-$10/ ROLL 1365 B Dalhousie Drive Kamloops BC call for availability 250-374-7467

SAWMILLS FROM only $4,397 - Make money & save money with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free info & DVD: www.NorwoodSaw mills.com/400OT 1-800-5666899 Ext:400OT. Solid oak table $97, China Cabinet $119 Kitchen cabinet set $395 (250) 299-6477

Acacia Tower

343 Nicola Street 1bdrm and bachelor suites starting @$645 per month includes utilities laundry facilities adult building no pets no smoking 1 year lease reference and credit check required

250-374-7455

CARMEL PLACE 55+ Quality Living in new medical building. Studio suites with affordable rates, FOB entry, elevator, scooter stations and Telus Optik Package! Call Columbia Property Management to book your appointment: 250-851-9310 GARDEN VIEW APARTMENTS - BROCK Modern 2bdrm apts., 5 appliances, a/c, video monitoring, secure bldg., $870/mos. + utilities, min. 6 mos. lease. No Smoking & No Pets. 250-3762254. GOLDEN VISTA SUITES 55+ Adult Living in a new safe building. Close to transit, clinic and shopping. Small pet friendly, elevator, balconies, a/c, common room, parking and caretaker. $775, call 250-819-0101.

Juniper Village 2 or 3 Bedroom Condos Juniper, 1-2 bathrooms Hot Water Heat Included. $1,000-$1,250 + Hydro Sunden Management Ltd (250) 376-0062

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Landmark 1, 2bd, 2bath +den, 1291sq/ft, new furnished show suite, view, $1700, +hydro April 1, N/S/P. 250-319-1946

Northland Apartments Student/Bachelor Suites Furnished/Utilities Inclâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d Starting @ $850 per month 1 & 2 Bedroom Suites Adult Oriented No Pets / No Smoking Elevators / Dishwashers Common Laundry Starting @ $800 per month

NORTH SHORE

1 and 2 bedroom apartments. Clean quiet buildings. Reasonable Rental Rates

MISC4Sale: Camperette $300, Oak Table Chairs-$400, 2-Standard 8ft truck canopies $300/ea Call 250-320-5194 after 6pm or leave msg. Mobility Scooter w/ramp 3wheel. Way below new cost. $1000/obo. 250-377-8708.

2Bdrm top floor, 5 appl. Larch Avenue. N/S, N/P. March 1st. $925/mo. 250-372-1879. 55+, independent, community living, 925 sq ft luxury suite. $1950 mo. Activities, entertainment included. 250-8198419 or 778-470-8315 Aberdeen,3-bdrms. 2400sq/ft. Great view. $2000/mo. +util. N/S, N/P. 1-250-315-3490.

Downtown 250-314-1135 North Shore 250-376-1427

Large tarp 24â&#x20AC;&#x2122;x12â&#x20AC;&#x2122;. $100. 250579-9456.

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FOR SALE OR TRADE for residential property in Kamloops. This very bright, fully furnished, three bedroom/two bath corner unit townhouse in Big White offers your very own hot tub on the patio, carport, high end furniture/appliance pkge, stacking washer/dryer and rock-faced fireplace. Short stroll to Gondola, skating rink, tube park, Day Lodge. Ideal for family or as a revenue generator throughout the ski season. Strata fees only $155.00 per month. Call Don at 250682-3984 for more information. Asking $189,000.00

Townhouses Sahali, 2bdrms, 1-bath end unit. Newly renovated. 6-appl., fin. bsment, new H/W, deck, pets okay, rentals. $192,500. Strata $235/mo. 377-8697.

Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent 2BDRM a/c, patio, n/p ref required heat and hot water incl (250) 376-1485.

CALL 250-682-2293 250-682-0312

North Shore. 2brm apt. Newly renovated. Lndry in bldg. N/S, N/P. $900/mo. 250-851-9310, 250-682-2761.

RIVIERA VILLA 1&2/BDRM Suites

1/bdrm starting at $675/mth 2/bdrm starting at $800/mth Incl/heat, hot water. N/P. Senior oriented.

250-554-7888

Sahali 2 bdrm apartment completely renovated, $1100/mo. 250-579-8428

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Mobile Homes & Pads Dallas, 3bdrms, newly renovated. N/S. Will consider owner financing. $1100. 851-5656

Homes for Rent Brock 3bdrms. F/S, W/D, DW. Parking. N/S, N/P. $1800/mo. 250-376-0881.

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Call 250-376-0062 North Shore 3bdrms, close to shopping/bus. W/D, N/S, N/P. $1450/mo. +util. 371-7712.

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5 Star Resort in Scotch Creek B.C. 1-bdrm 1-bath Park Model. Tastefully decorated guest cabin. One of only 15 lots on the beautiful sandy beach with a wharf for your boat. Provincial Park, Golf, Grocery/Liquor Store and Marina all minutes away. Resort has 2 pools, 2 hot-tubs, Adult and Family Clubhouse, Park, Playground. Asking $1500/week. 4 day, 1-week, 2-week & monthly rentals available. BOOK NOW! FMI CALL 1-250-371-1333

RV Pads RV sites, winterized, in town. North Shore, fully serviced, incl cable, coin lndy, starting @ $525/mo plus power. 250376-1421

Shared Accommodation Near TRU Room $335-per month util included. No Pets. 250-554-6877, 250-377-1020. North Shore $400 per/mo incl util & basic cable, np/ns 250-554-6877 / 250-377-1020 Quiet non smoking male to share North Kamloops home with mature male. $500 mo for details call 778-470-0370

Suites, Lower 1BDRM level entry in Brock $800/mo incl util Avail immed. N/P. 250-376-1712 after 5pm 1BDRM South Shore remodeled priv prking W/D N/S N/P $900 Avail Feb.1st. 579-2066 2bdrm 4 working person or couple, central air, $850 ref vacant shared util 376-0633 2bdrm daylight suite N/Shore n/s, n/p, priv. ent fenced yard $950 util incl, (250) 376-3379 2bdrm large basement suite 1825 Tranquille. n/s, n/p, insuite laundry. $1000 per month call (250) 371-4801 Large 2bdrm Basement Suite Westsyde. f/s w/d n/p n/s u/t inc. $1100 Call 250-319-7421 Welcoming Cumfy 1bdrm. Close to University, Hospital. Student or quiet person. Excellent Location. $495-$725 ns/np. Call (250) 299-6477

Suites, Upper

One Month Free Rent and Free Telus Cable and Internet for one year! New 55+ living. Next to North Hills Mall with in suite laundry, balconies, A/C, rooftop terrace, amenities room, parking and storage. Pet friendly. Starting at $850 per month. Call 250-819-0101.

1bdrm +lrg lvg-room, main floor, bright, clean, N/Shore. W/D. $900/mo. incld util. N/S, N/P. 250-376-1421. Downtown, bachelor, sep. ent, shared lndry, references. $650 inclds util. 372-9455.

The Sands, Lower Sahali. Centrally located, renovated 1 Bdrms, starting at $850. Onsite Management. 828-1711.

Northshore 3-bdrm townhouse, 4 appl, $1000/mth n/p, 250-554-6877, 250-377-1020.

Townhouses

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Transportation

Townhouses

Auto Accessories/Parts

Executive 3bdrms, 3-baths 1900/sqft in Tobiano. Hardwood floors, granite counters, gourmet appl. Avail March 1st. inclds all util/strata fees, pool. Pets neg. $2200/mo. Call or text Danielle 250-319-5896. Sahali, 2bdrms. $1250/mo. +util. N/S, N/P. Avail March 1st. 250-318-4732.

TOWNHOUSES

4 Bridgestone Winters on BMW Rims 185/70R14 used one season. $400. 374-5251. Set of Goodyear Ultra Winters. P205/55-R16 on 5 stud rim will fit Mazda 3. $500. 851-0504.

Auto Services PAINT, AUTOBODY & Restoration. (250)835-2070 canadianhotrodsinc.com

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NORTH SHORE

Transportation

Cars - Domestic

Recreational/Sale

1995 Buick Regal, 4dr, 6cyl, auto, 4-winters/summers. $1,000/obo. 250-374-5692. 1997 Sebring Convertible, loaded, runs great, must sell $1100 250-579-8166 1999 Red Ford Escort Auto 2yr old motor excel tran, 2 set tires, very gd body As is ICBC W/O $600 obo 250-672-9712 or 250-819-9712

Cars - Domestic

*Bright, clean & Spacious 2&3 bedrooms *Big storage rooms *Laundry Facilities *Close to park, shopping & bus stop

2005 Chrysler 300 V-6 3.5L., auto. 177000kms. Very clean, well maintained, nonsmoking. All season and winters. $6495/obo. 250376-2463.

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Antiques / Classics 1967 Ford Falcon Futura St.6 Auto 2dr all original runs good, $6000 obo (250) 376-5722

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1986 BMW Coupe 325i. 6cyl. 5spd. Looks good, runs good. Extras. $3,600. 250374-5251. 1992 Buick Roadmaster. 5.7L, 53,000kms. Exc Hwy car, new tires. $4,300. 250-319-4104.

Commercial/ Industrial

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2010 Chev Malibu, 4 dr sedan sunroof remote starter 38000 kms $10,500. 250-819-0227 97 Camaro Z28 350 6spd 120,000km black loaded $9,000obo (250) 319-7058

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NEW LEER Truck Canopy. 82”x70”. White. $500, Call: 250-314-0072, 250-318-9851 2006 36ft. Forest River Georgetown XL. Loaded, 19,560miles. 3-slides. Gen, winter pkg. Awnings. New Mich tires. $68,000. 3728820/574-0090.

New Price $56.00+tax

1992 GMC Dump Truck 366 V8 on propane, 5spd manual tranny, hyd brakes. Incl inbox hyd sander and 10’ snow blade. Clean title $12,500 obo 250-574-2766 or 250-376-1872

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2007 Sea Doo Speed Boat, 4 Seater.$15,000obo Call 250320-5194 (after 6pm)or lv msg

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Recreational/Sale 1991 27ft. 5th-Wheel. Fully loaded, like new. Everything incld. Shower, toilet never used. $8,000/obo. 250-5799029.

Sport Utility Vehicle 1981 GMC Suburban 4X4. Re-built motor/trans. Good shape. $2,900. 250-828-1808.

Trucks & Vans

1993 31ft. Bounder. Exc. cond. Must See. 87,000miles. Generator. Exec tires. Awning/screens. Repainted, satellite, sleeps/6. 454 eng. Hitch/tow pkg. New MW/fridge. $16,900. 250-376-8471. 2005, 38’ RV trailer 2 slides, sleeps 6 winter pkg, fully loaded, $18,900/obo. 250-3761655. 26’ Champion motorhome, 440 motor. reno’d ($3000/receipts) $2675/obo. 778-4721547 9FT Okanagan Camper. F/S, bathroom. Good shape. $3,500/obo. 250-376-1841.

1993 Toyota Truck. New tires/wheels, 4x4. $4500/obo. 778-257-2471. 1994 Mazda pickup 6 cyl 2wd manual, canopy winters 244,000km $2050. 374-7708 1996 Dodge half-ton ext cab 4x4. Good shape. $4900/obo. 250-828-1808. 1998 Ford E350 cube van 16’box w/ramp V10 gas with auto tran $6100 250-459-2275 2005 Dodge 1500 Truck. 5.7L Hemi, canopy, new winters, good summers only 115,000 kms. $7,500. 250-828-6746. 2006 GMC W3500. 5.3L, Isuzu diesel. Med duty tilt cab wit air dam. 16ft. alum box with roll-up back door. Auto, PW, PL, exhaust brake. 375,000kms. 1-owner. $9,000/obo. 250-828-0599.

Legal Notices

NOTICE OF SALE WAREHOUSE LIEN ACT By virtue of the Warehouse’s Lien Act, we will sell the stored goods of the following to recover costs of unpaid storage. Karen Peterson Owing $924.50. Vera Frost Owing $617.20. Fraser Wright Owing $1895.50. Dennis Scheneider Owing $1069.50. These personal and household effects will be sold by either Public or Private auction on or after February 28, 2015. Halston Mini Storage, 1271D Salish Road, Kamloops, B.C., V2H 1P6. 250-3748006

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Woodlot Licence 389

The Woodlot Licence Plan for Woodlot Licence 389, held in the name of the Frolek Cattle Company Ltd., located in the vicinity of Palmer Meadows, Trapp and Stump Lakes in the Cascades and Thompson Rivers Forest Districts, will be available for public viewing by contacting John Childerley, RPF at the Atlas Information Management ofce.

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The objective of this viewing is to provide the public with an opportunity to review and submit comments. The plan is in effect for the ten year period from the approval date in 2015 to 2025. This information may be important to other resource user groups within the immediate area of the woodlot. Comments from the public will be considered in relation to activities occurring over the duration of the plan.

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WEEKLY CROSSWORD

ACROSS

1. Glasgow inhabitant 5. Dangerous tidal bore 10. Prevents harm to creatures 14. Upper class 15. Caused an open infection 16. Styptic 17. Am. Nat’l. Standards Inst. 18. Muse of lyric poetry and mime 19. He ﬁddled 20. Afrikaans 22. Don’t know when yet 23. Mottled cat 24. 1803 USA purchase 27. Engine additive 30. Reciprocal of a sine 31. __ King Cole, musician

32. Time in the central U.S. 35. Insect pupa sheaths 37. Preﬁx denoting “in a” 38. Okinawa port city 39. Capital of Pais-de-Calais 40. Small amount 41. Fictional elephant 42. Grave 43. 12th month (abbr.) 44. Knights’ garment 45. One point S of due E 46. Lender Sallie ___ 47. Express pleasure 48. Grassland, meadow 49.Vikings state 52. Deck for divination 55. Mountain 56. Cavalry sword

HOROSCOPES

60. Largest known toad species 61. Once more 63. Cavity 64. Paper this tin plate 65. Slang for backward 66. James __, American steam engineer 67. Sea eagles 68. Wooded 69. Expression of annoyance

DOWN

1. Spawn of an oyster 2. Town near Venice 3. Bone (pl.) 4. Pair of harness shafts 5. Midway between E and SE 6. Of a main artery

7. Catches 8. Maintained possession 9. Old Tokyo 10.Yemen capital 11. Commoner 12. Street border 13. Old Xiamen 21. Soul and calypso songs 23. Explosive 25. Put into service 26. Swiss river 27. Territorial division 28. Pulse 29. Hair curling treatments 32. Small group of intriguers 33. Portion 34. Slightly late 36. Taxi 37. Political action committee 38. Grab 40. Between 13 & 19 41. Tai currency 43. Newsman Rather 44. Great school in Mass. 46. Technology school 47. Have a great ambition 49. Groans 50. Fill with high spirits 51. Expressed pleasure 52. Modern London gallery 53. A gelling agent in foods 54. Dilapidation 57. Swine 58. Footwear museum city

59. Respite 61. Creative activity 62. Slight head motion

TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21

SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22

GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21

SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21

Gemini, do your best to prevent distractions from getting to you or affecting your performance at work.You can overcome these distractions if you just stay focused.

Take charge of your goals this week, Sagittarius. Many of your goals are worthwhile endeavors that can be achieved through a combination of commitment and hard work.

LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23

AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18

VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22

PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20

Virgo, you may be emotionally invested in a cause or a belief, but you cannot expect everyone to share your passion. Give others room to form their own opinions.

GRIZZWELLS

BY BILL SCHORR

K I T ’ N ’ C A R LY L E

HERMAN

BY LARRY WRIGHT

BY JIM UNGER

This week may mark a turning point in your love life, Scorpio. Enjoy taking this next step and make the most of all of the new experiences you share together in the days to come.

CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20

Circumstances may shift without warning, Leo. It pays to have a backup plan available so you can make any necessary adjustments. Think on your feet.

BY LINCOLN PEIRCE

Your ambition takes you on a few adventures this week, Libra. Keep an open mind, and these excursions will prove all the more valuable down the road.

CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22

Certain responsibilities require all of your attention this week, Cancer. Set aside some time to tackle these tasks one at a time, and you will be done before you know it.

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LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23

You cannot outmaneuver karma, Taurus.You will reap what you sow this week, so remain positive and things will ultimately work out in your favor.

B I G N AT E

TUESDAY, February 24, 2015 BY BOB THAVES

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ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20

Your fears are the only things holding you back this week, Aries. Confidence is all you need to move forward, so take some initiative and you will be glad you did.

FRANK & ERNEST

Capricorn, plan an excursion or a get-together with friends before boredom sets in. This will give everyone a chance to reconnect and engage in some lighthearted fun.

Aquarius, it will be very easy to get pulled off course this week. All you have to do is daydream for a while and time will fly. Make a to-do list so you can maintain your focus.

Stay put for a while, Pisces. Now is not a good time to make changes. Stick with what has been working for the time being.

MATH MINDBENDER

The Math Mindbender Quiz will return to this space one week from today. Keep reading KTW for your chance to solve Gene Wirchenko’s mathematical problem and win a prize. ANSWER TO LAST WEEK’S BINGE PUZZLE: THERE ARE 34 BOOKS ON BOB’S BOOKSHELF. KTW READER TAMARA CAPUTO IS THE WINNER AND TAKES HOME SKI PASSED TO HARPER MOUNTAIN. Here is the math mindbender Tanya solved: Bob has a bookshelf containing 25 textbooks, 11 picture books and six foreign-language books. There is at least one book in each of the seven combinations of categories. If there are more foreign-language textbooks than picture textbooks and more picture textbooks than foreign-language picture books, how many books are on the bookshelf? Check back next week for a new puzzle! This puzzle is by Gene Wirchenko. His blog, genew.ca, has other puzzles & articles.

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OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN AMENDMENT, ZONING BYLAW AMENDMENTS, AND COVENANT DISCHARGE PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The Council of the City of Kamloops hereby gives notice that it will hold a Public Hearing: TIME: PLACE:

March 3, 2015, at 7:00 pm City Hall Council Chambers (7 Victoria Street West, Kamloops, BC)

Purpose:

To rezone the subject property on a site-specific basis in the A-1 (Agricultural) zone to decrease the lot area to 6 ha to facilitate subdivision into two lots.

Location:

831 Serle Road, as shown on the following map:

Purpose:

To discharge a restrictive covenant that limits use of the subject property to a senior citizens residential facility in order to allow low-density, multifamily development.

to consider the following proposed amendments to KAMPLAN: The Official Community Plan (Bylaw No. 5-1-2146) and City of Kamloops Zoning Bylaw No. 5-1-2001 and discharge of a covenant: 1.

Location:

Purpose:

2400 Ord Road, as shown on the following map:

To change the Official Community Plan designation of portion of the subject property from Agricultural to Parkland and Open Space and to rezone a portion of the subject property from A-1 (Agricultural) to C-4 (Service Commercial) with a site-specific amendment and a portion to OS (Open Space) to allow a landscaping company, recreational vehicle storage, and a limited range of commercial uses.

Location:

775 Franklin Road, as shown on the following map:

A copy of the proposed amendments to KAMPLAN: The Official Community Plan (Bylaw No. 5-1-2146), City of Kamloops Zoning Bylaw No. 5-1-2001, and the covenant discharge may be inspected at the Legislative Services Division, City Hall, 7 Victoria Street West, Monday to Friday, between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm. City Hall is located on the following transit routes: No. 1 - Tranquille, No. 2 - Parkcrest, and No. 3 - Westsyde. For schedule and route information, please visit http://www.bctransit.com/regions/kam. All persons who consider themselves affected by the adoption of the proposed amendments to KAMPLAN: The Official Community Plan (Bylaw No. 5-1-2146), City of Kamloops Zoning Bylaw No. 5-1-2001, and the covenant discharge and wish to register an opinion may do so by: 1.

Appearing before Council at the said Public Hearing; and/or

Forwarding written submissions for Council consideration to the attention of the Legislative Services Division by mail to 7 Victoria Street West, Kamloops, BC, V2C 1A2; by fax to 250-828-3578; or by email to legislate@kamloops.ca no later than 4:00 pm the Monday prior to the Public Hearing. For more information on this process, call 250-828-3483.

For further information concerning the proposed amendment or for the Development and Engineering Services Department's report to Council, please contact the Planning and Development Division at 250-828-3561or visit our website at: www.kamloops.ca/publichearing Dated February 18, 2015

Purpose:

To rezone the subject property from P-2 (Churches) to RT-2 (Two Family Residential-2) to legitimize an existing single-family dwelling.

Location:

6794 Barnhartvale Road, as shown on the following map:

C. M. Kennedy, CMC Corporate Officer