Kamloops This Week September 20, 2023

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September 20, 2023

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September 25, 2023

2:00 pm - Build K amloops Council Select Committee

September 26, 2023

1:30 pm - Regular Council Meeting

September 26, 2023

7:00 pm - Public Hearing

Oc tober 5, 2023

9:30 am - Safety and Security Select Committee

Oc tober 17, 2023

1:30 pm - Regular Council Meeting

Oc tober 17, 2023

7:00 pm - Public Hearing

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Please use caution when driving in the vicinity and obey all traffic control personnel, signs, and devices in the following areas:

• Tranquille Road Detour (500 block) between Oak Road and Elm Avenue

• Tranquille Gateway

Improvements Project

Tranquille Road from south of K amloops BC SPCA to Crestline Street

• Ord Road Water Main Connection Project Singh Street to 8th Street

• Battle Street Reconstruction 2nd Avenue to 3rd Avenue

• Hillside Drive Paving Project - Phase 1 McGill Road to Hillside Way

• Tranquille Streetscape Project Knox Street and Clapper ton Road

To stay up to date on road work projects, visit: Kamloops.ca/Kammute

B U I L D K A M LO O P S C A L L F O R

V O LU N T E E R S

Build K amloops is a visionar y program to re - establish the city ’s prominence as Canada’s Tournament Capital, foster our recognition as a premier ar ts and culture destination, and keep pace with our recreation and leisure needs as Canada’s third fastest-growing city

The City of K amloops is seek ing enthusiastic volunteers to par ticipate on various Build K amloops work ing groups and provide input on the future of community facilities in K amloops

The work ing groups will meet a minimum of four times per calendar year, star ting in October 2023. Meetings times will be determined by each work ing group based on the needs of its membership

The application period for the Build K amloops work ing groups is open until 4:00 pm on Friday, September 22, 2023.

Interested residents can apply at:

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C A R E A B O U T B E A R S : B E B E A R S M A R T

YOUR AC TIONS CAN SAVE A BEAR'S LIFE!

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Under Solid Waste, Rec yclables, and Organics Bylaw No 40-67:

• Residents must ensure solid waste car ts are securely stored and made inaccessible to wildlife

• Between April 1 and November 30, car ts must not be placed at the curb earlier than 4:00 am on collection day (car ts must be removed from the curb no later than 7:00 pm year-round).

• No proper ty owner or occupier shall accumulate, store, or collect any wildlife attractants unless stored in an enclosed structure or closed container

Infrac tions to this bylaw may result in a $100 fine.

K amloops is a designated Bear Smar t Community This means that we work to address the root causes of human-bear conflict and help keep our community and local bear populations safe

For more information, visit: Kamloops.ca/BearSmar t

Repor t an issue: 250-828-3461

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This November, the City of K amloops is once again par tnering with the K amloops Chamber of Commerce to offer local businesses a three -par t vir tual workshop on how to gain a competitive edge when responding to government requests for proposals and tenders These three fast-paced, interactive, 90-minute sessions will be facilitated by Liz Busch, a subject matter exper t at The Procurement School, Canada’s leader in providing engaging, interactive, online learning programs for procurement professionals

The sessions will run 9:00–10:30 am on November 2, 9, and 16. Take a deep dive into a narrow topic and gain the k nowledge and sk ills you need to ensure you are putting your best foot for ward the next time you bid on a government project

New this year is a bonus four th workshop on November 23, Understanding the Federal Procurement Process

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CHANNELING A SOLUTION

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Tranquille River salmon began leaving the ocean months ago, travelling nearly 400 kilometres up the Fraser and Thompson rivers to arrive in Kamloops Lake before entering their home river to spawn.

But at the end of their migration, the final 100-metre stretch, the fish have only found a mountain of sand at the mouth of the Tranquille River, which has gone dry just before reaching the lake near Cooney Bay.

In recent weeks, the Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) has undertaken habitat restoration work at the river mouth, digging a trench and coordinating with water licence holders in the area in the hopes of allowing salmon to access the river.

Jason Hwang, a vice-president with the Pacific Salmon Foundation (PSF), called the work a necessary experiment due to extreme drought conditions.

The initial attempt to get the stream moving was not successful, but there are more plans to release stored water upstream at strategic times in order to get the water moving above ground.

Hwang said some fish are already waiting at the mouth of the river, with more expected at the end of the month.

A number of agencies are involved in the work, including the Secwépemc Fisheries Commission, which first reported the issue, the federal government’s DFO and the PSF, which is providing funding for excavation work and surveying.

Hwang said water licence holders in the area are “very willing” to have their stored water released to help the effort to save the salmon.

While the PSF has concerned itself with past droughts, which Hwang noted happen fairly regularly, this year’s conditions are exceptional.

“We’ve seen drought fairly regularly over the past five to 10 years, but this year’s drought is unprecedented in terms of its scale,” he said.

Hwang said conditions like those seen at the Tranquille River’s mouth are occurring across the province, with sections of rivers going dry, sometimes stranding fish in isolated pools.

Hwang called the Tranquille River run

“small, but important,” and said similar conditions are being seen in much larger rivers.

In the Lower Mainland, at Indian River, Hwang said a pink salmon return in the hundreds of thousands is at risk.

“There are a couple of sections where the stream has gone dry. There are wall-to-wall salmon in those pools,” he said.

Hwang said reports from a DFO biologist at Indian River show the dissolved oxygen levels in one particular pool are so low that there is a risk of tens of thousands of fish dying off. That has prompted more habitat work to be done in order to save the fish.

With some calling this a natural process, Hwang said he would generally agree.

“Salmon are diverse, resilient and, in some cases, it’s not abnormal for them to have to wait at mouths of creeks for fall rains so the flows bump up and the salmon can move,” he explained.

“But this year’s drought is so extreme that water levels are so low and water temperatures are so high, there are problems beyond the scale of natural variability salmon have adapted to.”

Mass die-offs could have impacts that last for decades. Hwang pointed to his past experience

with the late and early Stuart River salmon runs near Prince George.

He said there were about three million fish combined in those runs in the early-to-mid 1990s, but environmental conditions knocked back those numbers significantly and the population still has not bounced back to those levels nearly 30 years later.

While Hwang has been kept busy this year dealing with these emergency situations, he has also had his mind on the future.

“This is not something anybody wants to be doing on a regular basis,” he said. “What we really need to do, into the future, is look at how we manage our water, how we manage our watersheds, how we manage development activity and be more thoughtful and strategic to create better natural conditions for salmon.”

PSF recently launched a drought reporting tool, available online at psf.ca/report. Those who spot problems, such as dry creeks or stranded fish, can send information and photos through the tool, which may result in action from the organization’s emergency working group. Even reports that aren’t acted upon are useful, Hwang said, in order to gather a better understanding of what fish are facing.

Pacific Salmon Foundation vice-president Jason Hwang and Department of Fisheries and Oceans biologist Sarah Ostoforoff examine the area at the mouth of Tranquille River.

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Protest, counter-protest set for Sept. 20

THOSE TAKING PART IN THE MILLION PERSON MARCH FOR CHILDREN ARE OPPOSED TO TEACHING SEXUAL ORIENTATION AND GENDER IDENTITY IN SCHOOLS

Prepare for a protest and counter-protest in the downtown and Sagebrush neighbourhoods on Wednesday, Sept. 20.

Local supporters of the Million Person March for Children will be gathering outside the Kamloops Law Courts and plan to march at 11 a.m. to the Kamloops-Thompson school district office on Ninth Avenue across from South Kamloops secondary and the Kamloops School of the Arts.

Those taking part in the march are doing so in opposition to what they believe is “LBGT (lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender) indoctrination in schools,” via sexual orientation and gender identity lessons, according to information posted online to various social media sites to

promote the protest march.

In response, other groups, including the BC Federation of Labour, are organizing counterprotests in Kamloops and across Canada.

The Million Person March for Children is being organized by a group called Hands off Our Kids.

The Sept. 20 event follows Campaign Life Coalition’s National Pride Flag Walk-Out Day on June 1, when parents were urged to keep their children home that day, when the Pride flag was raised at some schools to mark the start of Pride Month.

While organizers of the march claim students are being subjected to “non-stop LGBT brainwashing in the classroom,” groups like the BC Federation of Labour have pointed to what they call “a surge of anti-trans

hate speech and actions across the country, ranging from regressive and harmful provincial education policy to resolutions passed at this month’s federal Conservative convention.”

On Sept. 9, convention delegates in Quebec City voted in favour of a future Conservative government prohibiting “medicinal or surgical interventions” for transgender individuals under the age of 18.

“The same forces who have been using fear, disinformation, conspiracy theories and hate to whip up anti-trans bigotry are now coalescing in hate rallies in communities throughout Canada and BC on September 20,” the BC Fed stated in a release.

“These rallies directly attack the 2SLGBTQIA+ community and the principles of equity and inclusion that are at the heart of

labour solidarity.”

Meanwhile, staff at the Kamloops School of the Arts will be asking students to remain inside the school while the protesters are outside the school board office across the street.

“We want to ensure our students are safe and do not engage with these protesters,” principal Blair Lloyd said in an email sent to parents.

“Police are aware of this protest and should any protesters interfere with the running of our school, I will be calling the RCMP to assist in removing the group. At this time, I want to reiterate that we accept all students and staff members to be their true selves, including those who identify as LGBTQ2S+ and we will not tolerate any hateful messages towards students or staff.”

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KAMLOOPS COUNCIL AT THE UBCM CONVENTION

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Kamloops council has meetings scheduled with multiple provincial ministers at the 120th Union of B.C. Municipalities (UBCM) convention in Vancouver this week.

The convention began on Monday, Sept. 18, and will run until Friday, Sept. 22, with numerous clinics, talks and workshops to take in. All members of council, with the exception of Nancy Bepple, are at the convention. Acting city chief administrative officer Byron McCorkell is also there.

Council has eight meetings with provincial ministers spread between Wednesday and Friday. Council will speak with Housing Minister Ravi Kahlon, Attorney General Niki Sharma, Indigenous Relations Deputy Minister Tom Rankin, Emergency Management Minister Bowinn Ma, Health Minister Adrian Dix, Tourism Minister Lana Popham, Solicitor General Mike Farnsworth and Municipal Affairs Minister Anne Kang.

Meetings with Ma, Kahlon, Rankin and Sharma will be held on Wednesday. Meetings with Farnworth, Popham and Dix will be held on Thursday. The meeting with Kang will take place on Friday.

Coun. Bill Sarai told KTW council wants to discuss with Kahlon housing for complex care sites, homeless encampment action response programs and a number of other housing initiatives.

With Farnworth, council intends to follow up on matters of peace officer status for its community services officers (CSOs) and community policing, which they discussed in the spring when the minister visited Kamloops. Bestowing peace officer status upon CSOs gives them additional authority and responsibility under Canada’s criminal code.

Council will discuss with Dix the proposed, and long-promised, full cancer centre at Royal Inland Hospital. To date, Dix has said a concept plan for a complete cancer care centre has been included in the province’s capital budget.

“We’d like some more details of timelines and how we can assist in this process,” Sarai said.

Sarai said council wants to discuss with Popham the city’s Build Kamloops initiative to construct a performing-arts centre alongside numerous sports facilities through a mass borrowing campaign.

“An election’s coming up. This would be a perfect time to support all the initiatives that are under her ministry, which we are pushing forward under Build Kamloops,” Sarai said.

Coun. Dale Bass said there will be questions regarding any potential funding for Build Kamloops from the government.

With Ma, council wishes to discuss burnout amongst volunteers in Kamloops, which

serves as a evacuation hub during wildfire and flood seasons. Sarai said the province needs to incentivize volunteers to serve year after year.

“We need support from the province to ensure we have adequate resources available,” Sarai said. “It can’t be a volunteer position any more.”

Sarai said the city wants to hear an update from Sharma about a potential community court the municipality has been aiming to have established.

“Vancouver’s got one, so does Kelowna,” Sarai said.

Community courts, also known as integrated courts, seek to reduce crime and improve public safety by uniting health and social services with the justice system to address the causes of criminal behaviour. It is not a trial court, but eligible people may have bail hearings or plead guilty and be sentenced there.

With Rankin, council wants to discuss how the province can support the city with reconciliation efforts with Indigenous peoples.

As for Kang, council intends to discuss what her ministry can do to assist them when it comes to changes and resources needed for effective governance.

Bass, an incumbent councillor, said she is not as optimistic for the upcoming minister meetings as some of the new council members may be as she has gone through these sessions before.

“I know that in 15 minutes, you’re going to get platitudes at best and maybe a promise to get back to you,” Bass said, noting one example that took nine months before a reply was received.

She said it will be good for the five new members of council to see how interactions play out between municipal and provincial governments at such conventions.

The minister meetings will be 15 minutes long and the topics of conversation will be introduced by Kamloops Mayor Reid HamerJackson.

“We can’t go in unorganized. We only get 15 minutes. The first five are introductions and then the clock ticks,” Sarai said. “You’ve got to make your point quickly and get their attention of why you’re there, what you’re asking from them and how quickly you want an answer back.”

Hamer-Jackson, who is taking in his first UBCM convention, said he spent the first day on an all-day agriculture study tour. He said he was the only member of council to take the tour and chose to do so as he feels agriculture and food security are important issues for Kamloops at the moment, given the impending decommissioning of the Noble Creek Irrigation System in Westsyde.

Hamer-Jackson said he hopes to learn as much as he can during the five-day conference.

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Examining the ongoing war on woke

The war on woke has come to Canada and opening salvos have been fired. The Conservative Party of Canada has called for defunding of the CBC, while editorial content from Postmedia news energetically and unequivocally disparages Liberal and NDP programming as woke, weak, wrong and broken.

For instance, a safe drug supply is ridiculed as leftist woke policy, whereas the unregulated world of supply and death is somehow OK when viewed through the right wing lens of deregulation and free market mechanics. It certainly defines and distinguishes the unwoke among us, those who dream and pine for a nostalgic yesteryear when prohibition was in vogue and voting rights for women, First Nations and other heretical thinkers were constrained because they diluted the status quo of the day.

The concept of woke centres around the idea of being aware of the social issues of our time and the capacity to discern fact from fiction and belief from knowledge. This is especially important in our current media environment of professional prevarication. I highlight Faux News as the flagship example and circle back to the seepage of bile and disinformation into our Canadian realm. The CBC is an effective counterpoint to the bile, as well as a national glue that binds a Canadian identity and a social consciousness. The CBC is only a threat to those who need us divided, disoriented and agitated.

The real challenge for the woke is to avoid the sedations of commercial bromides that distract our attention from the critical topics of our time.

There much professionally packaged entertainment designed to seduce, fascinate and amaze and to disgust and distract. There are lucrative markets for shiny things, celebrity hairstyles and online gambling options. The ability to choose wisely on our consumption requires some awareness and some education.

Early childhood education programs, along with the critical thinking skills of a higher education, are denigrated as woke by those who rely on a compliant and despairing workforce; the working poor pose little threat to the status quo. After all, history shows that an educated and engaged populace can be highly disruptive and the war on woke is not new.

The disruptions of the printing press horrified the pope, who knew the church was the only true fount of wisdom and knowledge. He saw no good coming from a populace that could read and think for themselves as there would be too many crazy ideas out there — much too hard to manage.

For instance, how to deal with those pesky heretics who postulated that God’s earth was not the centre of the universe? The pope knew the

Earth was flat and clearly did not circle the Sun. He struggled with the concepts of woke, as do the current crop of plutocrats and their right wing facilitators who rely on divisive machinations and attacks on credible media to maintain their world view, their profits and their status.

The printing press spawned a period of intellectual and social turmoil that nourished the Renaissance and the Reformation. The cross-pollination of ideas spurred a global series of mercantile colonizations in the Age of Discovery, an industrial revolution, a revolution in France, a treatise on the wealth of nations, the new economic model of capitalism and the founding of American democracy.

The turmoil included an inquisition in Spain, a robust, international slave trade and the brutal subjugation of indigenous cultures under the guise of saving souls, even as collections of wealth were concentrated in Europe with the blessings of the church.

The 30 Years War was a religious conflict between Catholics and Protestants that eventually led to a separation of church and state because the wokesters of the day, who could read and think, realized how dumb this all was and offered some political creativity on how things could be better after eight million people died because of the conflict.

It took until the 1830s before more wokesters successfully abolished slavery in Britain.

The explosion of new ideas and various educational systems created and advanced the modern miracles of medicine, physics, chemistry and mathematics, the very scientific tools that gave us longer bridge

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spans and longer life spans.

And these same tools are under assault by those who feel threatened by an aware, educated and empowered populace.

The current spewing of misinformation, disinformation and outright lies is by design, an attempt to glorify ignorance and agitate the unwoke to disempower voters, to engender fear, to foment discord. The deep state is just another name for the social infrastructure of electricity and running water, as well as an educational system, a legal framework and a medical system where vaccines save lives — think polio, diphtheria, smallpox, tuberculosis, etc.

The true problem with a woke populace is they are neither frightened nor desperate enough to work cheaply for those who rely on lowcost labour. The ethical social governance corporations are a partnership with workers and general society that scares the exploiters and grifters who love and fund politicians who can rile the unwoke base.

A lot of it comes down to underfunding the public education system, curtailing new ideas and creating discord, which are standard divide and conquer techniques.

There is a failure to grasp that an educated populace increases the very human capital that unleashes the creative capacities that have grown our modern market economy into the powerhouse that it is. The acquisition artists and control freaks understand that authoritarian economies nourish only those at the top, which is where they want to be while the rest pay the freight.

History also shows an ancient quote from the East that frames a governing model for the emperor,

such that “... if you think in terms of a year, plant corn; if you think in terms of a decade, plant trees; if you think in terms of a century, educate the people.”

This suggests a serene and confident long-term view, which is not the view of the current purveyors of trickle-down dogma, who besmirch education and sow seeds of discontent while waxing on about the other guy’s broken governance model in jaded hopes they may appear more adroit.

A little bit of wokeism is a good thing given the gravity of affairs in a world of fascist wannabes spawning discord, spewing hate and spilling blood. Current right wing thinkers and the pre-Renaissance pope share the same fear of an educated and engaged populace.

It has never been easy challenging the status quo. Please appreciate that Jesus had new ideas. He was woke for his time and the status quo managers of the day killed him for it.

Perhaps it’s time for a celebration of new ideas, rather than a war on woke. Perhaps the unwoke can learn something beyond padding a bottom line. Perhaps they can appreciate that Earth is the Garden of Eden and that we have responsibility along with dominion, that we are stewards of the garden and not just exploiters.

The wokesters among us must assume more responsibility for what we consume and how we discern credible information from the gossip, innuendo and cheap thrills of entertainment.

Peter Mutrie is a longtime Kamloops resident who woke up long ago. To comment on this column, email editor@kamloopsthisweek.com.

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ANOTHER VIEW OF STUDENT HOUSING

Editor:

Re: Corbin Kelly’s letter of Sept. 13 (‘TRU should focus more on student housing, less on condos’):

GRATEFUL FOR OTHERS

Editor:

I am overwhelmed by the support from the community toward World Suicide Prevention Day.

The Sept. 10 event was extremely successful thanks to all the sponsors, supporters, participants, Kamloops This Week, and CFJC-TV

I can’t thank everyone enough for bringing the topic of suicide out in the open and providing an opportunity to share resources, support one another, educate ourselves and create hope through our actions.

As a community, we are stronger now because we came together to spread awareness and to help prevent more suicide losses. My heart is still grieving my loss, but I

am hopeful for the future.

Linda Bailey suicide loss survivor Kamloops

Editor: I exited Northills Centre recently to find a young girl standing next to my car. She asked me if it was my vehicle and apologized for denting it.

She was just waiting to tell me that. I was so impressed as others may have simply driven away. When I called ICBC, I was told she had already been in contact.

Thank you, Adara, for your honesty and please stay that way and influence our younger generations.

Balbir Dhanjal, Kamloops

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Thompson Rivers University recognizes that student housing is a significant concern across Canada and has been aggressively working on solutions for our diverse student population. While it’s true that the issue of housing is multifaceted and involves collaboration with various levels of government, at TRU, we are keenly aware of our responsibilities as a “good neighbour” and with that have made significant strides toward long-term solutions.

Firstly, it is important to clarify that the development of student housing and market housing (i.e.  the “condos” on campus) are not mutually exclusive.

There are two condo buildings and two market rental buildings on campus. None were built by TRU and none are owned or operated by TRU. Within the rental buildings, the landlord estimates 50 per cent of the units are rented to TRU students (accommodating 130plus students). While the number of students renting in the condo buildings are not known, TRU estimates another 40 to 60 students are residing there.

Taken together, that is another 170 to 190 beds on campus that the market

has provided and TRU did not have to build. The income generated from the land leases associated with these developments goes back to supporting students in the form of scholarships, bursaries and research initiatives.

Over the years, TRU has invested a substantial amount of effort and resources into improving, adding and building new student housing. After acquiring the McGill Street Residence in 2016 and the East Village property in 2018, TRU invested close to $10 million to completely renovate both sites, dramatically improving the quality of the accommodations.

In addition, since acquiring East Village, TRU added almost 100 beds within the existing buildings by converting two- and three-bedroom apartments to four-person suites. Applications will open soon for 148 new student beds at East Village, where a 10-month rapid modular development — a project that would normally take two years — is nearing completion. TRU is also optimistic that we will be breaking ground on a 74-bed building at the East Village site, to be opened for the fall of 2025.

The “camp-style” accommodations referred to are most likely our West Gate dorms that opened in 2022.

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These 114 self-contained private rooms are temporary, yet were a creative and quickly implemented option added on an under-used parking lot to address an urgent need for student housing. They have proven to be our most popular option for students seeking a space of their own. I cannot think of another institution in this country that responded so rapidly to the housing situation as TRU did.

Since 2016, TRU has acquired and improved 723 beds. By 2025, the market will have added approximately 180 beds on campus. Another 425 beds will be added through renovations and new construction, bringing the total bed count to 2,104. And we’ve done all of this while keeping our rates affordable for students (below market rates), with a wide range of options, depending on a students’ budget.

Quality and affordable housing for our students plays a key role in the overall well-being and academic success of our students and I am proud of the commitment and creative solutions TRU has put in place to help address the housing challenges.

Matt Milovick Vice-president of administration and finance Thompson Rivers University

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Agreement first of its kind in B.C.

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On Sept. 15, Hance, the vice-president of Secwépemc Child and Family Services (SCFS) board of directors and Community Living BC (CLBC) CEO Ross Chilton signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU).

The historic agreement is the first of its kind in B.C. and will see CLBC, a provincial Crown agency, fund services for Indigenous adults with intellectual disabilities in the Kamloops area that will be administered through SCFS.

The agreement will ensure people who would otherwise have to leave their home communities for such services can receive them where they live.

“Our role is to provide support and to get out of the way,” Chilton said. “We trust and believe what you’ll do is within this building, close together.”

Hance told KTW that SCFS is assuming responsibility for caring for its people “in all aspects,” noting the announcement is historic as a reconciliation effort on the

part of the provincial government.

She said the programs CLBC funded prior were not culturally connected.

“Only Secwépemc people can provide that cultural connection to their language, their culture, to their families,” Hance said.

She said the funding will enable the SCFS to provide in-house support to its members.

CLBC will begin by providing $514,000 in funding to the SCFS to support five individuals, and that number may go up over time.

CLBC vice-president Joanna Mills said the Crown corporation will add dollars to the SCFS agreement for additional people with developmental and/or intellectual disabilities who are eligible for CLBC funding that want to remain under the umbrella of SCFS.

“Until today, we haven’t had the ability to support people to stay in their community, so the only choice was to leave,” Mills said. “Now what we do across the river we can now do here.”

Asked why such an agreement has never been done before in B.C., Chilton said he feels the system too often reacted rather than took proactive steps for people reaching the age of adulthood.

“A person would turn 19 and the systems weren’t ready, the agency wasn’t ready, so they were taken and supported in another program away from their community,” Chilton said.

Too often, he said, youth his agency works with had to leave their communities to get support services, fracturing relationships at home that sometimes never heal.

B.C. Minister of Minister of Social Development and Poverty Reduction Sheila Malcolmson was on hand to speak to the crowd gathered at SCFC in the 100-block of Kootenay Way for the MOU signing.

She said vulnerable populations of people should not have to leave home to get the care they need, adding that what is being done with SCFS can be applied to other communities in B.C. — both Indigenous and nonIndigenous.

“We are proud of you, we are watching you, we celebrate with you,” Malcolmson said.

CLBC provides funding for mental health services, supporting some 28,000 people across B.C. on a wide spectrum, from those who may simply need life skills assistance to people with physical and/or developmental disabilities.

Putting pen to paper gave Carmen Hance goosebumps.

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LEFT: Carmen Hance and Ross Chilton sign the memorandum of understanding on Sept. 15.

RIGHT: B.C. Minister of Minister of Social Development and Poverty Reduction Sheila Malcolmson. MICHAEL POTESTIO PHOTOS/KTW

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Drug possession, use, now banned in B.C. parks, other rec areas

The provincial government has decided to expand public areas in which the possession of illicit drugs is prohibited.

Beginning Monday, Sept. 18, possession of certain drugs now included under the three-year decriminalization project will be banned on playgrounds and at spray pools, wading pools and skate parks — and within 15 metres of those places.

The move comes after Health Canada approved the provincial government’s request.

When the provincial and federal governments started the decriminalization project on Jan. 31, schools and daycares were excluded, as were those under the age of 18.

The decriminalization project exempts those possessing up to 2.5 grams of certain illegal drugs for personal use from criminal penalties. The goal is to reduce the stigma around drug use, encourage those with addiction issues to seek help and, ultimately, lower the number of overdose deaths amid the public health emergency that was declared in April 2016.

Since then, more than 12,500 people in B.C. have died of an overdose.

The province’s move to expand areas where drug possession is prohibited out-

side of the decriminalization project — and, therefore, subject to prosecution — was announced on Sept. 14, two days after Kamloops council approved the first three readings of a bylaw amendment that bans drug use in many public spaces, including on any sidewalk or within 100 metres of a designated area.

Designated areas are defined as public parks, playgrounds, urban forests, breaches, pools, community and recreation centres, public libraries, art galleries, arenas and exhibition buildings.

Drug use at supervised drug consumption sites is exempt from the bylaw regardless of how close the site is to a designated area.

Kamloops Coun. Katie Neustaeter spearheaded the municipality’s parks and public lands bylaw amendment, which was aimed at addressing the pilot project.

Reached for comment on the announcement, Neustaeter said she was pleased the province recognized the concern B.C. city councils expressed over the pilot, but would have preferred the government’s prohibition to cover all public spaces, as Kamloops’ bylaw amendment does.

“But I also understand the provincial government is balancing the needs of health authorities and various voices speaking

into that space and this is what they’ve come to,” Neustaeter said.

Neustaeter said Kamloops council did not want to fall short in the coverage of its ban, expecting the province would come out with a narrow scope in its legislation.

She said she does not view the two pieces of legislation as being in conflict with each other, noting the RCMP will enforce what the province has banned and the municipality’s community service officers will be casting “a wider net” in its bylaw enforcement.

Neustaeter said by allowing this “layering” of enforcement, the areas where the most vulnerable demographic of children are likely to be located “will have the strongest hand applied,” with parks, pools and skate parks now being covered by both police and community services officers.

“That’s the next step of the conversation — can these things both simultaneously happen?” Nesustaeter said.

The Official Opposition BC United party has said it will cancel the three-year decriminalization project if it forms government in the next provincial election, which is scheduled to be held on Oct.19, 2024.

Adopt-a -beach coming to city

Kamloops council has asked staff to create the framework for a city-wide, beach-cleaning program.

Staff will draft a report outlining how the municipality can facilitate a community beach cleanup with neighbourhood associations and develop a subsequent beach-cleaning program similar to the well-known Adopt-A-Road.

The idea came from a notice of motion from Coun. Mike O’Reilly, who said Kamloops residents have told him they are interested in cleaning up beaches and waterways, which can often be a difficult task.

O’Reilly believes Fisheries and Oceans Canada will need to be involved in the program, along with community service officers (CSOs), given what O’Reilly called the “danger of certain areas.”

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A TAPESTRY OF KAMLOOPS

The annual Tapestry Festival was held this past weekend in McDonald Park in North Kamloops and included many events, including demonstrations in judo and First Nations dance. To see more photos from the event — organized by the North Shore Business Improvement Association and Kamloops Immigrant Services — go online to kamloopsthisweek. com and click on the Community tab.

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MP explains his climate change vote

MICHAEL POTESTIO STAFF REPORTER michael@kamloopsthisweek.com

Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo (Conservative) MP Frank Caputo said one caveat stopped him from voting in favour of a recent opposition motion on climate change.

An Aug. 30 letter to the editor of KTW from Kamloops resident Mackenzie Erlank accused the MP of hypocrisy, noting Caputo tweeted condolences to wildfire evacuees, but two months earlier, he voted against a non-binding motion aimed at addressing their underlying cause of climate change.

The opposition motion came from the Bloc Quebecois Party on June 12 and called on the House of Commons to support five items: stand in solidarity with and express its support for all those affected by current forest fires, acknowledge climate change is having a direct impact that is exacerbating the frequency and scale of extreme weather and recognize the federal government must do

more to combat climate change.

The motion asked that the House of Commons call on the federal government to invest more in the fight against climate change and demand that Ottawa stop investing in fossil fuels.

All political parties, with the exception of the Conservatives, had MPs vote in favour of the motion. The Liberals had 151 MPs vote in favour, while two MPs abstained The Bloc had 30 MPs vote in favour, while one MP abstained. The NDP had 25 MPs vote in favour. The Green Party had two MPs vote in favour and one opposed. The Conservatives had 114 MPs opposed.

“While I’m sure Caputo is well-meaning, and I recognize he might have been made to vote that way by the party whip, he is not excused. Voting ‘nay’ was a betrayal to everything he holds dear (presuming the things he holds dear are people),” Erlank wrote in the letter to the editor.

“I can’t help but feel that when the world is literally the most on fire it has ever been, any party

Ever y year, many Canadians , commonl y called snowbirds , dec ide to spend the winter sou th of the border in warmer U S climate s like Arizona, Cali fornia, and Florida This is the first of this t wo -par t serie s discussing re sidenc y, healthcare & le gal matters

Canadian snowbirds who pre fer to spend the winter in the U S should be mind ful of U S laws re garding the tax treatment of "nonre sident aliens . " Individuals who spend a signi ficant amount of time in the U S may be treated as a U S re sident for income tax purpo se s based on the U S "sub stantial pre sence te st " i f :

• the individual is pre sent in the U S for at least 31 day s during the year, and

• 183 day s during a 3-year period that include s the current year and the 2 years immediatel y be fore that , counting :

• all the day s the individual is pre sent in the current calendar year, and

• one -third of the day s the individual was pre sent in the first year be fore the current year ; and

• one -si x th of the day s the individual was pre sent in the second year be fore the current year

that does not prioritize addressing climate change is the wrong party to be in.”

Caputo told KTW he voted in opposition to the motion as he disagreed with the portion that demands the federal government stop investing in fossil fuels. He said as Canada addresses climate change, it should also have Canadian companies and jobs in the fossil fuel industry to keep other countries from getting their fuel from autocratic states such as Qatar and Russia, countries that do not have the same degree of clean fuel and worker standards.

“The Liberals have frequently said, ‘We need to get off fossil fuels’ — that’s great. In the meantime, what’s going to happen? The world is not going to get off fossil fuels tomorrow,” he said.

Caputo said he believes climate change is real, but noted that section of the Bloc motion would suggest Canada does not have a role to play in a transition away from fossil fuels — and he feels the country does.

“As we transition, I would

prefer to see us transition with Canadian fossil fuels, with Canadian jobs that are paying Canadian taxes,” he said.

Caputo also noted the motion was “put forward by separatists whose goal is to disrupt the unity of Canada.”

As for the first three points of the motion, Caputo said there is no doubt he stands in solidarity with all those affected by the current forest fires, that climate change is obviously impacting the lives of many and that the federal government has a substantial role to play on combatting climate change.

As for the point calling on the federal government to invest more in the fight against climate change, Caputo said Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has promised that his party will have an environmental plan in its election strategy.

Caputo noted the Liberal government has so far missed its greenhouse gas emission targets and needs to invest differently, arguing the carbon tax is not working.

Essentiall y, i f the individual spends more than 12 2 day s per year in the U S , the sub stantial pre sence te st will be met Canadians meeting the sub stantial pre sence te st may rel y on the "clo ser connec tion exception" to avoid being treated as U.S. tax re sident s i f the y :

A re pre sent in the U S for le s s than 18 3 day s in the current year, and maintains a tax home in C anada , and have a clo ser connection during the year to C anada

A clo ser connec tion is determined by looking at various considerations , such as the location of the individual 's permanent re sidence , driver 's license , soc ial affiliations , personal belongings , famil y members' re sidenc y, and other c ircumstance s In order for the exception to appl y, the individual is required to file Form 88 4 0, Clo ser Connec tion E xception Statement for Aliens , with the Internal Re venue Ser vice no later than June 15th of the following year. Canadian snowbirds who meet the sub stantial pre sence te st and do not quali f y for the clo ser connec tion exception could be subjec t to co stl y dual compliance and double tax Howe ver, the Canada-U S Tax Convention (the " Treat y ") may provide some relie f. If an individual is deemed a tax re sident of both countrie s , a " tie -breaker rule" may be available allowing the individual to stay a tax re sident one countr y. Canadian re sident s under tie -breaker rule are still required to complete a U.S. tax filing 10 4 0NR and attach Form 8833, Treat y-Based Return Po sition Disclo sure Under Sec tion 6114 or 7 701(b)

Individuals who fail to attach the required form with the 10 4 0NR may be subjec t to U.S. tax on their worldwide income and asse ssed a penalt y

Health Insurance

Ever y province has it s own re gulations for it s re sident s to maintain provinc ial health coverage In general, individuals must maintain a phy sical pre sence for abou t hal f a year in the province Snowbirds must also consider their medical insurance while traveling ou t side of Canada Depending on your province , your health coverage may not full y cover medical expense s incurred ou t side of Canada Moreover, mo st additional travel insurance purchased require s Canadians to maintain their provinc ial health coverage eligibilit y.

Power of Attorney (POA)

Incapac it y planning is impor tant for Canadian snowbirds and having a valid POA is ke y A POA is a le gal document that au thorize s a person to make dec isions on your behal f upon incapac it y For Canadian snowbirds who will be re siding in a foreign jurisdic tion for an ex tended period of time , it is generall y recommended to speak with a le gal advisor in that foreign jurisdic tion to determine i f their ex isting Canadian POA is valid and recognized by the foreign jurisdic tion. If the POA's au thorit y will have limited recognition, the y may need to sign another POA from that jurisdic tion.

While drafting multiple POA s may be bene fic ial i f you spend ex tended periods of time in the U S or own proper t y in the U.S., care must be taken to ensure that the separate Power of Attorne y document s do not unintentionall y re voke pre viousl y execu ted document s .

Our nex t ar ticle will cover some tip s and considerations A s alway s , please obtain profe ssional advice be fore your nex t trip!

TNRD colleagues remember Ken Gillis

Ken Gillies, the former chair of the ThompsonNicola Regional District board of directors, has died at the age of 79, passing away suddenly on Sept. 13.

Gillis, whose working career included stints as a lawyer and as a truck

driver, was first elected as TNRD Electoral Area L (Grasslands) director in 2011 and served as regional district board chair from 2018 to 2022.

His time as chair included having to navigate the regional district through the spending controversy linked to former TNRD CAO Sukh

Gill, a situation that led to a forensic audit of the regional district and significant policy changes.

Gillis decided against seeking re-election in the October 2022 civic election. Doug Haughton now serves as Electoral L director.

“His four years as board chair were marked by the

pandemic, a horrendous fire season in 2021 and the forensic audit, but through it all, he provided a steady hand as he guided the board through a tumultuous time,” current TNRD board chair Barbara Roden said in a statement.

“I enjoyed working with him and hearing his many stories of a life well-lived, while his songs and anecdotes brightened many an informal gathering. He was a gentleman of the old school who will be hugely missed and our thoughts are with his wife Linda, his family and his many friends.”

Gillis’ wife, Linda Brown, was a city councillor in Merritt from 2014 to 2018 and served as mayor of the

Nicola Valley community from 2018 to 2022.

TNRD CAO Scott Hildebrand said it was an honour to work with Gillis, noting that he will always remember his late colleague’s sense of humour.

“How he would break into song at the drop of a hat and his passion and

ROAD CLOSURE AND REMOVAL OF DEDICATION BYLAW NO. 18-414

(Adjacent to Lot A, Plan 32695 (691 Jensen Road))

commitment to the TNRD,” Hildebrand said. “He will certainly be missed and my sincere condolences go out to his wife, Linda Brown and their families.”

The flags outside the TNRD Civic Building in downtown Kamloops were lowered to half-mast in mourning for Gillis’ passing.

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on September 26, 2023, K amloops City Council will consider adopting Bylaw No 18-414, a bylaw to authorize the closure of road and removal of dedication as a highway shown as being a por tion of road dedicated on Plans 918 and 7381 All Within Sec 7, Tp 21, Rge 17, W6M, KDYD, as shown outlined in black bold on the following plan:

The bylaw, along with the sur vey plan, is available for viewing on the City ’s website at this link: https://kamloops.civic web.net/ document/171099

Inquiries may also be directed to realestate@kamloops.ca or by calling 250-828-3548.

All persons who wish to register an opinion on the proposed closure may do so by :

• appearing before City Council on September 26, 2023, at 1:30 pm, at City Hall (7 Victoria Street West); or

• written submission: - emailed to legislate@kamloops.ca

- mailed or hand- delivered to Legislative Ser vices, 7 Victoria Street West, K amloops, BC, V2C 1A2

Please note that written submissions must be received by the Legislative Ser vices Division no later than Friday, September 22, 2023, at 12:00 pm. Written submissions, including your name and address, are included in the Council Agenda, and will be posted on the City ’s website as par t of the permanent public record Please note that the City considers the author ’s address relevant to Council’s consideration of this matter and will disclose this personal information in accordance with Sections 26 and 33.1 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (BC )

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Former ThompsonNicola Regional District board chair Ken Gillis died on Sept. 13 at the age of 79.

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Kamloops Mounties probe two shootings

Police in Kamloops have released images of two suspects in a shooting at an Aberdeen motel this past weekend.

On Saturday Sept. 16, at about 2:35 a.m., Kamloops Mounties responded to a report of shots fired at a unit in the Alpine Motel at 1393 Hugh Allan Dr.

Multiple officers attended and confirmed gunshots had been fired, but that no one present was injured.

The suspect truck, a black Dodge Ram, was found on fire at about 2:50 a.m. in the 2000-block of Tremerton Drive in Aberdeen. It was reported to have been stolen from a residence on Balfour Drive in Aberdeen at about 2:30 a.m.

“As part of the ongoing investigation, officers have collected security images of two suspects and are releasing them with the hopes that someone will recognize who they are,” Cpl. Crystal Evelyn said. “We are asking the public to please have a look at what the suspects are wearing, including their footwear, and contact us

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with any information that may help lead to an identification.”

The suspects are described as males; one dressed in a black jacket, dark pants and white shoes with orange on the back; the other in a dark jacket, blue jeans and black shoes with orange on the bottom.

Meanwhile, that shooting was followed 48 hours later by more gunplay across the river in North Kamloops.

On Monday, Sept. 18, at about 2:30 a.m., police were called to the 700-block of

Tranquille Road in North Kamloops, where gunshots were confirmed to have struck an apartment. No one was injured.

Evelyn said the shooting appears to have been targeted, though it remains to be determined in the gunplay is connected to the shooting incident in Aberdeen two days earlier, an incident police also believe to have been targeted.

Those with information on either shooting are asked to call Kamloops RCMP at 250-828-3000.

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This is surveillance footage of the two suspects in the Sept. 16 shooting at the Alpine Motel in Aberdeen.

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ANNUAL TAX SALE

The Local Government Ac t (RSBC 2015) Par t 16, Division 7

AT 10AM ON MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2023, IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF THE CIT Y OF KAMLOOPS, THE FOLLOWING PARCELS OF PROPERT Y MAY BE OFFERED FOR SALE BY PUBLIC AUC TION UNLESS THE DELINQUENT TAXES WITH INTEREST ARE PAID

PLEASE NOTE: The City may bid on all or any of the proper ties listed for sale at up to 75% of the current assessed value

BASIC INFORMATION - ANNUAL PROPERTY TAX SALE

1. The lowest amount for which parcels may be sold is the “Upset Price”. The Upset Price includes:

(a) delinquent and arrears taxes plus interest to date of sale;

(b) current year ’s taxes plus penalty ;

(c) the sum of 5% of the foregoing amounts; and

(d) $156.34 for the Land Title O ffice fees

2. The highest bidder at or above the upset price shall be declared the purchaser. PURCHASERS MUST PAY BY CERTIFIED CHEQUE, DRAFT, INTERAC, OR CASH (one hour from end of sale will be given to secure funds).

3. If no bids are received, the City will be declared the purchaser

4. The purchaser has no legal rights to the proper ty until one year has expired from the date of the sale

5. The owner has one year in which to redeem the proper ty by paying back the upset price plus interest accrued to the date of redemption and any other related costs incurred by the purchaser.

6. At redemption, the purchaser is refunded any amounts paid plus interest accrued from the date of the Tax Sale. Please allow up to four weeks to process the refund.

7. Title to proper ty not redeemed within one year from the date of the tax sale will be transferred to the purchaser on receipt of Land Title Act fee

8. The purchaser will be responsible to pay the Proper ty Purchase Tax on the fair market value of the proper ty at the time of the transfer of the title

9. The City of K amloops makes no representation express or implied as to the condition or quality of the proper ties being offered for sale

10. Prospective purchasers are urged to inspect the proper ties and make all necessar y inquiries to municipal and other government depar tments, and in the case of strata lots to the strata corporation, to determine the existence of any bylaws, restrictions, charges or other conditions which may affect the value or suitability of the proper ty

Mayor adding to his legal team in lawsuit case

MICHAEL POTESTIO STAFF REPORTER michael@kamloopsthisweek.com

Kamloops Mayor Reid HamerJackson is adding to his legal team in his defamation lawsuit against Coun.

Katie Neustaeter.

“He’s kind of a one-man band,” Hamer-Jackson said of his personal lawyer, David McMillan, who has been handling the lawsuit to date.

Hamer-Jackson said he is bringing in lawyers from another firm for assistance, but referred KTW to McMillan when asked how many lawyers, the name of their firm and whether McMillan will still be involved in the case.

McMillan told KTW he could not

provide any information about the proceedings, noting there are matters ongoing that he cannot discuss.

In August, the mayor filed an application to strike portions of Neustaeter’s legal response to his lawsuit against her as inadmissible, a date for which remains to be set.

According to the latest documentation in B.C. Supreme Court, Neustaeter’s counsel filed a requisition on Sept. 7 to have the application hearing scheduled “the week of Tuesday, September 19, 2023 at 9:45 a.m.”

Hamer-Jackson’s lawsuit, filed on June 12, argues Neustaeter defamed him on March 17, when she read out a statement on behalf of all council, claiming he had violated personal

and professional boundaries, which the mayor contested was baseless and caused innuendo on the part of the public, damaging his reputation.

The lawsuit also claims Neustaeter defamed Hamer-Jackson in a meeting and via email with other councillors and staff in February, when she accused the mayor of communicating with her father — former Kamloops MLA Kevin Krueger — with nefarious intent to gain influence over her. In her reply, Neustaeter argues she did not defame the mayor and that her statements were justified based on substance, fact and fair comment.

Among the portions HamerJackson wants struck is section 30, which details numerous “general boundary violations and disruptive

behaviour” of the mayor, claiming he yelled at, belittled and disrespected councillors and city staff and engaged in name-calling. The section says the mayor attended operational meetings at which he was not required, communicated confidential information with people who are not city councillors or staff, publicly criticized councillors in local media, failed to attend public events despite committing to do so and repeatedly emailed city staff between the hours of midnight and 5 a.m., despite being asked not to do so unless the matter was urgent.

While Hamer-Jackson denies the allegations and describes them as irrelevant to any issue raised in the legal action, Neustaeter’s response says they are

important to her defence.

The mayor also refutes, and calls to strike, a section of Neustaeter’s response claiming he shared personal information about her father with council and involved Krueger in city business. Neustaeter claims HamerJackson also sought her dad’s help in getting Neustaeter to support firing a city staff member. According to the mayor, he did not disclose any personal information from Krueger with councillors to review in February.

He says he shared a voicemail, in confidence, from Krueger soliciting a meeting with him to dispel misinformation from Neustaeter that HamerJackson was pursuing communication with her father with nefarious intent of political gain.

For more information, proper ty owners can contact the City of K amloops Revenue Division at 250-828-3437 or email revenue@kamloops.ca. Prospective bidders can visit City Hall.

Cara Dawson, CPA, CGA

Revenue and Taxation Manager

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Faith: Have a profound discussion at Alpha

Billions of alarms went off this morning. Billions of feet hit the floor, or the snooze button, and started the Herculean effort of making it through a day.

Promises are made and kept. To-do lists are written and neglected. Families are maintained, bodies are fed, tragedies and celebrations abound.

The fuel for it all? Mere biology? Maybe. I’m sure that’s part of it. But maybe meaning.

You may put one foot in front of the other today — not just if you’re blessed with the muscular and skeletal structure to do it — but because you’ve got a reason.

Next time you stop at a red light, meditate on that. All these people around you are trying to do some-

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thing.

The profundity of this realization has caused more than one accident, I’m sure.

But the military rhythm of modern life often hides our rea-

sons from us. Bills demand paying. Children demand feeding. Relationships demand tending. Netflix demands its pound of attention.

Russian author Alexander Solzhenitsyn hypothesized that there are as many centres of the universe as there are living beings in it. Triumphant and bewildering as that may sound, I take it to be a cold statement. He makes it sound like we’re all lonely planets or dark stars billions of miles from each other.

While it can feel that way, I think he’s wrong.

Because I’ve prepared a meal, sat across from a diverse group of people and asked them the big questions.

Not just for one night either, but for ten weeks in a row we laughed

and cried. By the end, a little light was restored. We found that we were not our own dark stars, but little solar systems huddled around hearths of meaning.

This meal, this space, is called Alpha and it’s a program designed to give people an opportunity to interact with the Christian response to life’s big questions.

While that may be the content, the method is one of setting up a space for judgment-free discussion. A thought is provoked and then response is invited. Not everybody ends up in the same place, but something does shift.

When was the last time you said what you really think? When was the last time you allowed your reasons to show their heads? When was the last time you sat and listened to someone you don’t know

share what they really believe?

At Summit Drive Church, we’ve got a table set and, yes, some free food cooking for you.

If you’d like to explore the Christian approach to life, the universe and everything, I’d love to see you at Alpha. I’d love to have that kind of chat with you. You can find more information online at summitdrive.com/alpha.

Ricky Stephen is Pastor of Community Life at Summit Drive Church, which is at 1975 Summit Dr. in Upper Sahali. The church’s website is at summitdrive,com. KTW welcomes submissions to its Faith page. Columns should be about 500 words in length and include a short bio of the writer. Email submissions to editor@ kamloopsthisweek.com.

Pursuant to Section 227 of the Community Char ter, Council will consider bylaws to provide proper ty tax exemptions in the October 17, 2023 , Council Meeting at 1:30 pm in Council Chambers at City Hall, 7 Victoria Street West, Kamloops, B C V2C 1A2

The proposed exemptions are described in the following table.

Kamloops.ca/Proper tyTax

For more information, contact the City of Kamloops Revenue Division at 250-828-3437 or email revenue@kamloops ca

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CELEBRATING A CENTURY

Zack Bourque (centre) is now 100 years old and he enjoyed a cold pint while celebrating this past Sunday with the Moose Lodge at the North Shore Community Centre in North Kamloops. The celebration included a visit from Kamloops Mayor Reid Hamer-Jackson.

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It’s Storm Season

Veteran Storm eye post-season success

7 of the best-of-seven series in front of a packed house at McArthur Island Sport and Event Centre.

Kamloops Storm general manager Matt Kolle said his veteran-laden club has potential to make a deep run in the 2024 Kootenay International Junior Hockey League post-season.

“Guys were really unsatisfied with last year,” Kolle said. “We had a team that really could have won the whole thing.

“We feel like we have a team this year that once again can go deep.”

The KIJHL, formerly a junior B circuit, is making the jump to junior A tier 2 in time for the 2023-2024 campaign. Read more about the change on A23.

Kamloops, which posted a 2-2 record in pre-season action, is slated to open the regular season against the Creston Valley Thunder Cats on Saturday, Sept. 23, a 7 p.m. start at McArthur Island Sport and Event Centre.

The Storm will celebrate the life of late trainer Peter Friedel during their home opener.

KIJHL clubs were allowed to carry a maximum of five 20-yearold players under junior B rules last season. The Storm carried four — forwards Harrison Ewert, Peyton Kelly and Jameson Rende, and defenceman Cole Senum.

The 2023-2024 roster will be anchored by six overage players, the maximum allowed under tier 2 junior A rules.

Goaltender Colton PhillipsWatts, defencemen Samuel

Lewis, Brody Johnston and Devin Benson and forwards Evan Douglas and Evan Clark make up the overage group.

“As far as the back end goes, we feel we’re right up there at the top of the league,” Kolle said.

“Colton Phillips-Watts has been arguably the best goalie in the KI over the last two years. Having him back is huge.”

Jan Ludvig took the head coaching reins last August,

jumping in after the surprise departure of Geoff Grimwood a few weeks before the start of the 2022-2023 season.

The Storm did not start well, posting a 3-7-0-1 record to open the season under rookie bench boss Ludvig, a former NHLer and longtime professional scout who was settling in to the job.

“I like to think I’m going be a lot better,” Ludvig said. “I wasted a lot of time last year, probably

two or three months, just trying to figure things out. I wasn’t very good for a while and it was a reflection on the team.”

Kamloops improved throughout the season and posted a record of 26-13-1-4 to finish second in the Doug Birks Division, two points ahead of the Sicamous Eagles.

The Eagles bounced the Storm in Round 1 of the playoffs, edging Kamloops 2-1 in Game

“When I saw that atmosphere, it was unbelievable,” said Ludvig, who credits assistant coaches for helping him acclimatize to the league. “That last game was the most people at a Storm game ever, apparently. We have to try to repeat that or get better.”

Kolle is expecting improvement.

“Of course, my expectations are going to be higher this year,” Kolle said. “He’s [Ludvig] learned so much about the league and level of play. I expect us to be near the top again.”

The Kimberley Dynamiters won the league title last season, vanquishing the Princeton Posse 3-2 in Game 7 of the championship series to claim the Teck Cup. Revelstoke, which placed first in the Doug Birks Division in 2022-2023, played host to the Cyclone Taylor Cup and won the provincial junior B title on home ice, dispatching the Dynamiters 4-1 in the gold-medal game. Ludvig noted team chemistry appears strong, thanks in part to the sizeable veteran contingent.

“Experience is the one thing you can’t buy or teach,” Ludvig said.

“They have to live it. In theory, it should be good. The nice thing is a lot of these guy are in their second year with me, so we already know each other and we don’t have to go through some of the twists and turns we had to go through last year.”

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Evan Clark, one of six overage players on the Kamloops Storm, shovels in a power play goal against the 100 Mile House Wranglers on Sept. 16 on McArthur Island. The Storm earned a 3-1 victory in the pre-season tilt.

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Junior A Season Preview

Storm working toward tier 1 junior A

BC Hockey in July announced significant changes to the junior hockey landscape in the province and Yukon.

Three junior B leagues — the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League (KIJHL), Pacific Junior Hockey League (PJHL) and Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League (VIJHL) — have been reclassified as junior A tier 2 leagues.

The Kamloops Storm compete in the KIJHL.

“We already have an outstanding group of 20 member clubs that operate at a high level on and off the ice,” KIJHL commissioner Jeff Dubois said in a press release. “Operating under the junior A tier 2 designation with the opportunity to pursue tier 1 membership in the future will help ensure that our league becomes even more of a destination for players who want to pursue their goals as studentathletes.”

The junior A B.C. Hockey League on announced on May 1 it is breaking away from Hockey Canada and on June 1 began operating outside of the sport’s national governing body.

That seismic shift precipitated the changes announced on Tuesday.

The new junior A leagues will in 2023-2024 take their place in Hockey Canada’s Canadian Development Model in partnership with the Western Hockey League and

Canadian Junior Hockey League.

Over the next three seasons, an independent advisory board will evaluate junior A tier 2 teams to determine which teams will be elevated to the junior A tier 1 level.

Storm general manager Matt Kolle told KTW he believes the tier 1 circuit will be formed in time for the 2024-2025 campaign.

“I think we more than meet pretty much any requirement they’re going to put in front of us, whether it be with our health and safety, our education, our facilities or our level of coaching,” Kolle said. “In the last two seasons, we’ve carried 97 per cent B.C. players. In my mind, we’re meeting the criteria by a landslide.”

The goal for teams that achieve tier 1 designation is to seek membership with the CJHL, status that would grant access to the Centennial Cup, the junior A national championship, and eligibility for players and bench staff for the World Junior A Challenge, a Hockey Canada and CJHL event.

“Having these teams dedicate themselves to raised standards‚ first to junior A tier 2 and, eventually, junior A tier 1, for some, will provide more of our talented players with a better player experience at the highest level in our province,” Stephanie White, chair of the board of directors for BC Hockey, said in a press release.

All reclassified teams will continue to participate in their

leagues — the KIJHL, PJHL and VIJHL — during the evaluation period.

“During this process, we looked at the number of players who have left B.C. over the past number of years to play junior A hockey elsewhere in Canada and the United States,” Dubois said. “Our goal is to provide the type of athlete experience that incentivizes those athletes to grow and develop their game without having to look outside their home province.”

Commitments made unanimously by each of the 45 teams now joining the junior A classification include: co-operation and engagement with the independent advisory board, which will determine which teams are

tier 1 ready and when they make the jump; a rigorous process and analysis, conducted over the next three seasons, allowing individual teams and communities to find the level of junior hockey most suited to them; an understanding that the advisory board will soon be adding other requirements aimed at optimizing the player pathway and overall experience for participants in these leagues, with the intent of increasing them each season; an enhanced dedication to engagement with grassroots hockey in B.C. and Yukon, ensuring that homegrown players receive the opportunity to compete; increasing roster minimums for players from B.C. and Yukon; an ongoing structure that ensures teams achieving junior A tier 1 classification are ready to take on the added requirements and expectations of the nation’s top level of junior hockey competition.

The KIJHL has committed to a three-year plan that will increase B.C. and Yukon player representation from 44 per cent in the 2022-2023 season to 52 per cent by 2025-2026.

“It’s a void that needed to be filled and I’m excited we get the opportunity to fill it,” Kolle said.

“We want to embrace it. We want to run with it and make hockey a better place in Kamloops, whether it be for the players or the fans. We’re now junior A. When we see what these new enhanced standards required for tier 1 are, we then need to start working toward those.”

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Minten men are Blazers brothers

DIVISION CHAMPS?

Yaletown does not seem like an ideal borough for road hockey.

The Minten brothers — Kamloops Blazers’ forwards Fraser and Bryce — grew up in the Vancouver neighbourhood and found a way to play.

“We’d play under the Cambie Street Bridge,” said Fraser, the 19-year-old Toronto Maple Leafs’ prospect. “It’s got a little basketball court with some skateboard ramps and a rail or two. We had a friend who would drag a net down. After school, that was kind of our go-to. We’d see the occasional Canuck walking by, which was pretty cool, too.”

When they were younger, the brothers would occasionally acquire cheap scalper tickets after the first periods of Canucks’ games, which are played a stone’s throw from the family’s Yaletown home.

Bryce, 17, and Fraser have come a long way since those halcyon days under the bridge, their hockey paths leading them in different directions before a reunion in Kamloops, where they will play on the same team for the first time in their organized hockey careers.

“Like he would have told you, I don’t think he had the most, maybe, belief that this was a possibility coming into camp, based on the numbers he put up last year and the success he had as a player,” Fraser said. “I love it.”

The Blazers snagged Bryce in Round 7 of the 2021 WHL Prospects Draft and followed his progress, which included a step

back statistically last season.

He struggled with a back injury early in the campaign with under-18 Shawnigan Lake School on Vancouver Island and finished the Canadian Sport School Hockey League season with four goals and 13 points in 26 games. Those totals were down from 2021-2022, when he recorded 15 goals and 30 points in 27 games with the U17 team.

“My season last year wasn’t as great as it could have been, but I came back strong,” said Bryce, the right-shooting forward who stands 5-foot-11 and weighs 170 pounds. “I put up a few points in training camp [this summer with the Blazers]. I thought I played

pretty well and, obviously, the coaches did, too.”

The Blazers signed Bryce on Sept. 8.

“We look at last year a little bit, but that’s over and it’s right now that’s the most important,” Blazers’ head coach Shaun Clouston said, noting Bryce is a skilled, smart, responsible player.

“At this stage, he’s not quite as far along in his development as his older brother, but everybody is on a slightly different curve. He’s been a positive player throughout camp.”

Bryce is near the bottom of the depth chart up front, determined to earn minutes and push his way into the lineup.

Fraser, picked by the Blazers in Round 4 of the 2019 WHL Prospects Draft, is an established veteran, captain material and expected to be among the team’s leading scorers.

“The challenge, sometimes, is trying to live up to your older brother and that’s something we are aware of and want to throw out of the equation,” Clouston said. “He’s his own person and player. We expect him to potentially be in and out of the lineup to start with.”

Fraser checked in often on his little brother over the past two seasons.

“He goes more to my mom and dad for the emotional sup-

Blazers eye fifth straight division title — D1

port, but I keep in touch with him and check up on his games,” Fraser said.

“He worked really hard this summer, showed it at training camp and got what he deserved, which is an opportunity to be a Blazer and develop into a pretty good player over the next few years.”

Bryce is smaller than Fraser was at 17, but there are similarities to their games.

“I heard a scout describe it as, ‘He does a lot of the unsexy things well,’ like playing good defence, staying on the defensive side of pucks, not turning the puck over and high percentage things that coaches love and can trust,” Fraser said. “Maybe physically he isn’t quite where I was at that age. I had maybe 10, 15 pounds on him at 17. I don’t think our timelines are on the same path, but he thinks the game really well.”

Bryce and Fraser will live together this season in a billet house that may get noisy at times.

“He’s just as good at the piano and much better at the guitar,” Fraser said. “He’s also smarter than me. He’s always been really good in school. He gets my parents’ approval, education-wise, over me. That’s for sure.”

Bryce plans to use his older brother — who was picked by the Leafs in Round 2 of the 2022 NHL Draft — as a sounding board and sees his sibling teammate as an advantage.

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Bryce Minten, 17, was signed earlier this month by the Kamloops Blazers. Toronto Maple Leafs’ prospect Fraser Minten, Bryce’s 19-year-old brother, also plays for Kamloops. The two have never played organized hockey on the same team.

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Minten touts hard-working brother

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“It’s really good to have somebody like that close by, leading by example, showing me what the expectations are around here,” Bryce said. “It’s fun to compete with him and see where I match up.”

Fraser, a 6-foot-2, 192pound left shot, compiled 31 goals and 67 points in 57 games with the Blazers last season.

WHALE OF A TACKLE

ROAD CLOSURE AND REMOVAL OF DEDICATION BYLAW NO. 18-411

(Adjacent to Parcel B (KD56701), Plan 193 (904 Vic toria Street))

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on October 17, 2023, K amloops City Council will consider adopting Bylaw No 18-411, a bylaw to authorize the closure of road and removal of dedication as a highway shown as being a por tion of road dedicated on Plan 193, DL 234, KDYD, as shown outlined in black bold on the following plan:

The bylaw, along with the sur vey plan, is available for viewing on the City ’s website at this link: https://kamloops.civic web.net/ document/171307

Inquiries may also be directed to realestate@kamloops.ca or by calling 250-828-3548 or 250-828-3499

All persons who wish to register an opinion on the proposed closure may do so by :

• appearing before City Council on October 17, 2023, at 1:30 pm, at City Hall (7 Victoria Street West); or

• written submission:

- emailed to legislate@kamloops.ca

- mailed or hand- delivered to Legislative Ser vices, 7 Victoria Street West, K amloops, BC, V2C 1A2

Please note that written submissions must be received by the Legislative Ser vices Division no later than Friday, Oc tober 13, 2023, at 12:00 pm. Written submissions, including your name and address, are included in the Council Agenda, and will be posted on the City ’s website as par t of the permanent public record Please note that the City considers the author ’s address relevant to Council’s consideration of this matter and will disclose this personal information in accordance with Sections 26 and 33.1 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (BC )

He played this past weekend with the Maple Leafs at a prospects tournament in Traverse City, Mich., toiling against a few familiar faces — former Blazer teammates Logan Stankoven and Matthew Seminoff of the Dallas Stars and Emmitt Finnie of the Detroit Red Wings.

When Fraser returns to Kamloops, he’ll get to lace up his skates with another familiar face.

“I’d like to prove my way onto the team, have a good few practices and exhibition games and see where it takes us from there,” said Bryce, who was pointless in three exhibition games.

Added Fraser: “I’m so excited and super grateful it worked out. Hopefully, Bryce can put in lots of work — and I know he will — and earn games and ice time this season. We’ve never played together. I always wanted to. It will

ROAD CLOSURE AND REMOVAL OF DEDICATION BYLAW NO. 18-413

(Adjacent to Lot N, Plan 22556 (223 O’Connor Road))

be really, really special to share the ice, practise and billet with him this year.”

HOME OPENER

Kamloops will open its regular season against the Spokane Chiefs on Friday, Sept. 22. Game time is 7 p.m. at Sandman Centre.

Fraser Minten, Connor Levis [Winnipeg Jets] and Finnie were with their NHL teams as of Tuesday at KTW’s press deadline and are not expected to play this weekend for the Blazers.

Kamloops defenceman Ryan Michael remained at the Colorado Avalanche’s rookie camp as of press deadline on Tuesday and his status was unknown for the Blazers’ home opener.

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on October 17, 2023, K amloops City Council will consider adopting Bylaw No. 18-413, a bylaw to authorize the closure of road and removal of dedication as a highway shown as being a por tion of road dedicated on Plan 22556, DL 273, K amloops Division Yale District, as shown outlined in black bold on the following plan:

The bylaw, along with the sur vey plan, is available for viewing on the City ’s website at this link: https://kamloops.civic web.net/ document/171308

Inquiries may also be directed to realestate@kamloops.ca or by calling 250-828-3548 or 250-828-3499.

All persons who wish to register an opinion on the proposed closure may do so by :

• appearing before City Council on October 17, 2023, at 1:30 pm, at City Hall (7 Victoria Street West); or

• written submission:

- emailed to legislate@kamloops.ca

- mailed or hand- delivered to Legislative Ser vices, 7 Victoria Street West, K amloops, BC, V2C 1A2

Please note that written submissions must be received by the Legislative Ser vices Division no later than Friday, Oc tober 13, 2023, at 12:00 pm. Written submissions, including your name and address, are included in the Council Agenda, and will be posted on the City ’s website as par t of the permanent public record. Please note that the City considers the author ’s address relevant to Council’s consideration of this matter and will disclose this personal information in accordance with Sections 26 and 33.1 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (BC )

Jonah Woodward of the Kamloops Raiders is harpooned by an Abbotsford Rugby Club tackler in pre-season action on Saturday at Exhibition Park. Kamloops won 52-19. Abbotsford throttled Kamloops in women’s play, prevailing 72-24 in the exhibition tilt.

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PARKRUN COMING TO KAMLOOPS

event and to see the complete course route.

Kamloops is joining the global Parkrun community. The five-kilometre Riverside Parkrun is slated to be held every Saturday, weather permitting, begin-

ning on Sept. 23.

Canada is one of 20 countries in which the weekly jaunts take place, with walkers, joggers, volunteers and spectators invited to the free event.

“It’s another avenue where we can contribute to Kamloops community,” said Jo Berry, who is among Riverside Parkrun’s volunteer organizers. “They’re all over the world and I’ve been wanting to do this for a really long time.”

Not backed

by any club or organization, the event — one of 47 Parkruns in Canada — is run entirely by volunteers, more of whom will be needed if sustained success is to be achieved.

Email riversidekamloops@ parkrun.com to volunteer.

Participants will start at 9 a.m. near the Kamloops Riverside Lawn Bowling Club. Go online to parkrun. ca/riversidekamloops for more information on the

“It’s a way for people to get healthier and to make friends,” Berry said, noting participants will gather at downtown coffee shops after the event wraps up. “It’s all about inclusiveness and wellbeing.”

Participants need only register once to sign up to take part in as many of the weekly offerings as they wish. Register online at parkrun.ca (find Riverside Parkrun in the Home Parkrun drop-down menu).

Those wishing to see their results online must download or print the barcode received after the registration process is complete.

MARTY HASTINGS STAFF REPORTER sports@kamloopsthisweek.com

Jo Berry is among Riverside Parkrun organizers.

Broncos fall to Sun

Kaleb Senz was among bright spots for the Kamloops Broncos in a 66-7 loss to the Okanagan Sun of Kelowna in B.C. Football Conference action on Saturday, Sept. 16, at Hillside Stadium.

He racked up a gamehigh 105 yards receiving on six catches. Broncos’ receiver Colton Meikle of Kamloops caught six passes for 60 yards and recorded the Broncos’ only touchdown.

The Sun tallied 455 yards of net offence and limited the Broncos to 162 yards of net offence.

Kamloops was penalized on 18 occasions, turned the ball over on downs four times, threw two interceptions and lost two fumbles.

Josh Charison and Tayen Lloyd split time under centre for Kamloops.

Charison completed nine of 16 passes for 108 yards, threw one touchdown pass and tossed two interceptions. Lloyd was 6-for-12 for 78 yards and led the team in rushing with 23 yards on two carries.

Tristen Peddle of the Sun recorded two rushing touchdowns and scampered for 84 yards on 12 carries. Okanagan running back Aidan Wieberg racked up a game-high 93 yards rushing on 11 carries.

Norman Hunter and Adam Rocha split time at quarterback for the visitors.

Hunter completed all five of his passes for 59 yards and one touchdown. Rocha was 11-for-16 for 153

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yards and two touchdowns.

The Westshore Rebels of Langford are atop league standings with a perfect 7-0 record, four points ahead of the second-place Sun (5-1).

Tied in third place are the Valley Huskers of Chilliwack and Langley Rams, who have matching 4-2 records.

The Prince George Kodiaks (2-4) are in fifth place, with four more points than the winless Vancouver Island Raiders of Nanaimo (0-7) and Broncos (0-6).

Kamloops is slated to play host to Westshore on Saturday, Sept. 23, a 6 p.m. start at Hillside Stadium.

Kamloops Broncos’ receivers Colton Meikle (left) and Kaleb Senz celebrate Meikle’s touchdown reception on Saturday, Sept. 16, at Hillside Stadium. The Okanagan Sun topped the Broncos 66-7.

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Titans blank PG foe

Cruz Parsons, Hudson Jones and Ethan Hooper scored touchdowns for the South Kamloops Titans in a 21-0 victory over College Heights of Prince George in a B.C. High School Football exhibition game on Friday, Sept. 15, at South Kamloops secondary.

“College Heights were as advertised and brought it in all three phases of the game,” South Kam head coach JP Lancaster said. “I was really pleased with the resiliency of our team to go in at halftime, regroup and put together a much improved second half of football.”

The Titans opened the scoring in the second half, when quarterback Cole Rigler connected with Parsons for a short touchdown pass.

Rigler completed 11 of 18 passes for 201 yards and two touchdowns, the second major a long catch-

Titans blank PG foe

Cruz Parsons, Hudson Jones and Ethan Hooper scored touchdowns for the South Kamloops Titans in a 21-0 victory over College Heights of Prince George in a B.C. High School Football exhibition game on Friday, Sept. 15, at South Kamloops secondary.

Titans blank PG foe

Cruz Parsons, Hudson Jones and Ethan Hooper scored touchdowns for the South Kamloops Titans in a 21-0 victory over College Heights of Prince George in a B.C. High School Football exhibition game on Friday, Sept. 15, at South Kamloops secondary.

South Kamloops Titans’ receiver Hudson Jones celebrates after a touchdown reception on Sept. 15 at South Kamloops secondary.

and-run effort by Jones, who racked up 93 yards receiving.

“College Heights were as advertised and brought it in all three phases of the game,” South Kam head coach JP Lancaster said. “I was really pleased with the resiliency of our team to go in at halftime, regroup and put together a much improved second half of football.”

Hooper plunged in for a rushing touchdown to round out the scoring.

Grade 10 Titans’ linebacker Derian Dyck led the way on defence with four solo tackles, one interception and one fumble recov-

The Titans opened the scoring in the second half, when quarterback Cole Rigler connected with Parsons for a short touchdown pass.

Rigler completed 11 of 18 passes for 201 yards and two touchdowns, the second major a long catch-

ery. Senior Alex Crawford chipped in with four solo tackles and one sack.

and-run effort by Jones, who racked up 93 yards receiving.

“We’re a young squad and got some really exceptional play from our Grade 10s today who either stepped up into starting roles or spelled off players at key points in the ballgame,” Lancaster said.

Hooper plunged in for a rushing touchdown to round out the scoring.

Grade 10 Titans’ linebacker Derian Dyck led the way on defence with four solo tackles, one interception and one fumble recov-

“College Heights were as advertised and brought it in all three phases of the game,” South Kam head coach JP Lancaster said. “I was really pleased with the resiliency of our team to go in at halftime, regroup and put together a much improved second half of football.”

ery. Senior Alex Crawford chipped in with four solo tackles and one sack.

The Titans opened the scoring in the second half, when quarterback Cole Rigler connected with Parsons for a short touchdown pass.

Rigler completed 11 of 18 passes for 201 yards and two touchdowns, the second major a long catch-

“We’re a young squad and got some really exceptional play from our Grade 10s today who either stepped up into starting roles or spelled off players at key points in the ballgame,” Lancaster said.

and-run effort by Jones, who racked up 93 yards receiving.

Hooper plunged in for a rushing touchdown to round out the scoring.

Grade 10 Titans’ linebacker Derian Dyck led the way on defence with four solo tackles, one interception and one fumble recov-

ery. Senior Alex Crawford chipped in with four solo tackles and one sack.

“We’re a young squad and got some really exceptional play from our Grade 10s today who either stepped up into starting roles or spelled off players at key points in the ballgame,” Lancaster said.

South Kamloops Titans’ receiver Hudson Jones celebrates after a touchdown reception on Sept. 15 at South Kamloops secondary.

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South Kamloops Titans’ receiver Hudson Jones celebrates after a touchdown reception on Sept. 15 at South Kamloops secondary. ALLEN DOUGLAS/KTW

WolfPack draw in Alberta SPORTS

Captain Patrick Izett scored twice for the TRU WolfPack in a 2-2 tie with the hometown Lethrbridge Pronghorns on Sept. 16 in men’s Canada West soccer action.

The WolfPack were up 2-0 at halftime, but Kai Sakaguchi and Will Hughes scored in the second half for the Pronghorns (2-2-3) to secure the draw.

“I think we could have been up four or five to nothing in the first half. I thought we controlled the half,” WolfPack head

Points hard to find on Prairies

Victory evaded the TRU WolfPack women’s soccer team on a weekend road trip to Saskatchewan.

The WolfPack tied 1-1 with the Regina Cougars on Sunday, Sept. 17, in the Queen City and fell 2-1 to the Saskatchewan Huskies on Saturday, Sept. 16, in Saskatoon.

Berea Woldeyes notched her first Canada West goal on Sunday in support of WolfPack goalkeeper Cassandra De Amaral, who stopped five shots against her former team, the Cougars.

Esi Lufo assisted on Woldeyes’ marker. Sierra Kolodziej scored for Regina (1-1-4).

Lufo bulged the old onion bag for TRU (2-4-1) on Saturday in support of goalkeeper Aneesa O’Brien, who made four saves in a losing effort.

WolfPack draw in Alberta

coach John Antulov told TRU Sports Information. “We lapsed and didn’t keep our foot on the floor in the second half and allowed them to get back into the flow of the game.”

The WolfPack (1-5-1) were slated to play the MacEwan Griffins (2-3) on Sept. 17 in Edmonton, but the match was postponed due to poor air quality and wildfire smoke

in the area.

TRU will host the Saskatchewan Huskies (1-3-2) on Saturday, Sept. 23, with game time slated for 5:15 p.m. on Field 2 on McArthur Island.

Captain Patrick Izett scored twice for the TRU WolfPack in a 2-2 tie with the hometown Lethrbridge Pronghorns on Sept. 16 in men’s Canada West soccer action.

“We are definitely starting to create opportunities, but we still haven’t been able to put a full 90 minutes together both offensively and defensively,” Antulov said.

The WolfPack were up 2-0 at halftime, but Kai Sakaguchi and Will Hughes scored in the second half for the Pronghorns (2-2-3) to secure the draw.

“Two games in a row now we’ve gotten results and are starting to see some positive signs. We just have to keep moving forward.”

“I think we could have been up four or five to nothing in the first half. I thought we controlled the half,” WolfPack head

Points hard to find on Prairies

TRU outshot Saskatchewan 15-7, but goals from Nammi Nguyen and Hailey Weber carried the Huskies (4-2) to victory.

coach John Antulov told TRU Sports Information. “We lapsed and didn’t keep our foot on the floor in the second half and allowed them to get back into the flow of the game.”

The WolfPack (1-5-1) were slated to play the MacEwan Griffins (2-3) on Sept. 17 in Edmonton, but the match was postponed due to poor air quality and wildfire smoke

in the area.

TRU will host the Saskatchewan Huskies (1-3-2) on Saturday, Sept. 23, with game time slated for 5:15 p.m. on Field 2 on McArthur Island.

“We are definitely starting to create opportunities, but we still haven’t been able to put a full 90 minutes together both offensively and defensively,” Antulov said.

“Two games in a row now we’ve gotten results and are starting to see some positive signs. We just have to keep moving forward.”

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When? Monday, September 25th, 2023, at 5:00 PM

Victory evaded the TRU WolfPack women’s soccer team on a weekend road trip to Saskatchewan.

“I said to the team after the game that that’s just soccer for you, unfortunately,” WolfPack head coach Mark Pennington told TRU Sports Information.

“On the day, we couldn’t get a bounce and a couple went against us. I thought the girls worked hard, they carried out our game plan to perfection. I couldn’t be more proud with how they played, but the soccer gods were just not on our side today.”

The WolfPack tied 1-1 with the Regina Cougars on Sunday, Sept. 17, in the Queen City and fell 2-1 to the Saskatchewan Huskies on Saturday, Sept. 16, in Saskatoon.

TRU outshot Saskatchewan 15-7, but goals from Nammi Nguyen and Hailey Weber carried the Huskies (4-2) to victory.

The Board of Directors of the Thompson-Nicola Regional District gives notice that it will hold a Delegated Public Hearing in the Westwold Community Hall, 5112 Hwy 97, Westwold, BC to consider proposed Bylaw 2816

“I said to the team after the game that that’s just soccer for you, unfortunately,” WolfPack head coach Mark Pennington told TRU Sports Information.

What is Temporary Use Permit TUP 67, Bylaw 2816?

Berea Woldeyes notched her first Canada West goal on Sunday in support of WolfPack goalkeeper Cassandra De Amaral, who stopped five shots against her former team, the Cougars.

Temporary Use Permit TUP 67 would enable commercial motocross track use at 7229 Douglas Lake Road, PID: 028-748-042, near Westwold, BC (as shown shaded on the adjacent map) for a period of up to three years. The specific temporary use conditions are stipulated in the proposed permit, a part of Bylaw 2816

Esi Lufo assisted on Woldeyes’ marker. Sierra Kolodziej scored for Regina (1-1-4).

The WolfPack will play host to the Lethbridge Pronghorns (1-6) on Friday, Sept. 22, with kickoff slated for 7 p.m. at Hillside.

TRU will play the Calgary Dinos (4-1-2) on Saturday, Sept. 23, a 7:30 p.m. start on Field 2 on McArthur Island.

Lufo bulged the old onion bag for TRU (2-4-1) on Saturday in support of goalkeeper Aneesa O’Brien, who made four saves in a losing effort.

“On the day, we couldn’t get a bounce and a couple went against us. I thought the girls worked hard, they carried out our game plan to perfection. I couldn’t be more proud with how they played, but the soccer gods were just not on our side today.”

All persons who believe that their interest in property may be affected by the proposed bylaw shall be afforded a reasonable opportunity to provide input at the Public Hearing Anyone may also make written submissions on the matter of Bylaw 2816 (via the options below), which must be received at our office prior to noon on September 21st, 2023 The entire content of all submissions will be made public and form part of the public record for this matter

The WolfPack will play host to the Lethbridge Pronghorns (1-6) on Friday, Sept. 22, with kickoff slated for 7 p.m. at Hillside.

TRU will play the Calgary Dinos (4-1-2) on Saturday, Sept. 23, a 7:30 p.m. start on Field 2 on McArthur Island.

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Alexis Virgo of the TRU WolfPack in action earlier this month at Hillside Stadium. The men’s and women’s WolfPack soccer teams will host matches this weekend on McArthur Island and at Hillside Stadium.

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Alexis Virgo of the TRU WolfPack in action earlier this month at Hillside Stadium. The men’s and women’s WolfPack soccer teams will host matches this weekend on McArthur Island and at Hillside Stadium.

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622 Arbutus Dr: Central location in South Kamloops, enjoy the sunsets from the west. Beautifully updated and featuring 4 Bed + 1 Bed suite. $839,900 Phil Dabner PREC* 250-318-0100

7807 N Bonapar te Rd, Bridge Lake: Seize this incredible oppor tunity to own approximately 480 acres of picturesque ranchland. $2,950,000 Chris Town

$649,900 Matt Town 250-319-3458

1060 Heffley Louis Creek Rd: 98.7 Acres of equestrian luxury just 20 min from Sun Peaks. Boasting a 6,180 sqft custom built home & 2 staffing homes.$5,888,800 Phil Dabner PREC* 250-318-0100

155 Cavesson Way: OPEN HOUSE SUN 11-1. Discover luxury in this modern 4-bed, 3-bath home in Tobiano Enjoy lake views, and an in-ground pool. $1,480,000 Matt Town 250-319-3458

• Well maintained 2 bedroom 1 bathroom manufactured home in Brock Estates

• Immaculate 2 bedroom 1 bathroom modular home in Gateway Estates

• Low bare-land strata fee of $110/month

• Pets and rentals allowed with strata approval

• Nice family home and location with 3+2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms

• Private backyard with in-ground pool

• Quick possession possible

• Great family home and area with 2+2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms

• Originally 3 bedrooms up and could be converted back

• Tons of parking including RV parking and 24x27 wired double garage/shop

• Beautifully maintained 2+2 bedroom bareland strata in Crestview Heights

• Rancher style including main floor laundry and double garage

• 55+ complex

Aberdeen

2299 GARYMEDE DRIVE $749,900 • MLS®174532

• Great family home with 3+1 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms

• Rancher style with main floor laundry and full basement

• Central Aberdeen location walking distance to Pacific Way Elementary

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225 ST PAUL STREET W $835,000 • MLS®174512

• Beautifully maintained 3+1 bedroom 2 bathroom home in the West End

• Many updates throughout including kitchen, bathrooms, flooring, and more

• Walking distance to downtown core

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• MLS®174544

• Custom built 3+2 bedroom 3 bathroom home in Westsyde

• Great cul-de-sac location walking distance to schools and shopping

• Lots of parking including RV parking

6951 SAVONA ACCESS ROAD $1,500,000 • MLS®173756

• Beautiful custom built home with 2+2 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms

• Waterfront home on approximately half an acre lot overlooking Kamloops Lake

• Lots of parking

1862 IRONWOOD DRIVE $1,665,000 • MLS®173954

• Great family home with 4+1 bedroom 4 bathroom home in quiet Sun Rivers location

• Over 4800 square feet of living space with many updates done throughout

• Lots of parking including triple garage

WAWN COURT $995,000

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JAXSEN-PACIFIC MARINE AND MOTORSPORT LTD.

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Pursuant to a Repairers Lein Act and Warehouse Lein Act of the Government of British Columbia Jaxsen-Pacific Motorsports Ltd. will be selling by tender for the fees of John Riley Eeles in the following goods:

2001 Regal 2100 LSR Hull ID: RGAFG078G001

2001 Mercruiser Engine 5 7L EFI S/N: 0M0 4 3675 Trailer 2006 E Z Loader Tandem Axle Boat Trailer VIN: 1ZE AAWNH76A007207

To obtain further information contact JaxsenPacific Motorsports Ltd. at 236-421-2666

Sale is subject to cancellation or adjournment without notice Sale will take place at JaxsenPacific Marine and Motorsport at 755 Fortune Drive, Kamloops BC V2B2L3 no earlier than September 28 , 2023 Debt owing is $4 0,460 7 7 Goods are sold on an “as is where is” basis with no warranty given or implied. The highest or any bid may not necessarily be accepted Bidder takes responsibility to ensure they are satisfied with the description of unit/goods being sold as well as transportation to have goods moved from the sale location Terms of sale: Immediate full payment upon successful bid, plus applicable taxes

Kamloops Office Jaxsen-Pacific Motorsports Ltd. 236-421-2666

Notice to Remove Private Land from Woodlot W0319

Please be advised that Rober t Gowans is proposing to remove 260 6ha of private land from Woodlot Licence W0319 The private land parcels are PID#s: 014335514 (34 8ha), 014335549 (9 4ha), 014334089 (31 2ha), 014177811 (42 2ha), 014177773 (21 1ha), 014335212 (42 1ha), 014335191 (32 2ha) and 014335255 (47 6ha)

The woodlot is located in the vicinity of McGlashan Lake, Sinclair Lake and Curry Lake, southeast of Kamloops, BC Information, inquiries, or comments to this proposal must be submitted in writing to: Roger Despot, RPF Atlas Information Management 101- 1383 McGill Road, Kamloops B.C., V2C 6K7 or at roger@atlas-info com by Oct 20, 2023 Only written inquires received by the above date will be responded to

BigSteelBox Corp at 1284 Salish Road, Kamloops, BC, claims a PPSA Lien Against Tinney, Cur t, Paul of Kamloops, BC, for arrears of container rent amounting to $1,168.16 plus any additional costs of storage that accrue If not paid in full, the contents of the storage container filled with: tools and other equipment, toolbox, totes, shelving, and other miscellaneous items, will be sold online auction via Ibid4Storage com on September 28, 2023

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GIVE LAVISHLY LIVE ABUNDANTLY

By Helen Steiner Rice

In LovingMemory of

MARIE

ANN BURSEY

June 26th, 1945 –September 18th, 2021

Two years have elapsed since you departed from my side, embarking on a journey that I fervently hope will eventually lead to our joyful reunion. Not a single day passes without your presence in my thoughts and prayers, and the void left by your absence continues to weigh heavily on my heart

However, I persistently keep the flame of your memory alive, reflecting upon the numerous wonderful years, days, hours, and moments we shared during a union that endured for over six decades. You forever remain the radiant sunshine of my life.

We hold you in our hearts not solely for the remarkable roles you fulfilled as a wife, mother, and grandmother, but also for the profound impact you made on our lives and the lives of countless others you touched during your time with us.

My enduring wish to you remains unaltered from the day of your passing, encapsulated in the verses of Daniel O’Donnell’s song, “Beyond the Sunset”:

“Should you go first and I remain, there’s one thing I’d have you do: Walk slowly down that long road, for soon, I’ll follow you ”

For then, for now, for always, With all my love,

Brian XOX

Fly Me

He understands every mode of force

He knows what’s true of the elements

He is subtle but genuine at lift off and landing

He is an airplane ride blowing through the clouds

He is an airplane window that reveals a whole dimension

He is a propeller to delve farther deep into the universe like fractals

He is an airplane grounded in the sky mighty with fuel

He is an airplane engine efficient, sustaining and swift

He is a wing of a plane that stabilizes my lift

He has an open storage to keep the baggage balanced on flight

He has a trap door that releases the body of pain

He has a water tank to keep the peace

Here is a safe place to crash

A ride in the sky at night reveals a bright shiny movement

You, my plane, are visible to the naked eye in each spectrum

In Loving Memory of Kathleen McDonnell

August 25, 1934September 21, 2021

by Kathy Ruth Manongdo

Written on Father’s Day 2010

Am I your passenger?

Am I your wingman?

Am I your baggage?

Am I your well oiled engine?

Am I your wing?

Am I your lift in the air?

Am I your propeller that thrusts you to a new dimension?

I am all that you shape me to be

You have a windshield view exposing the picture beyond

Only you fit the pilot’s seat

As your hands and feet heart and eyes are trained to work the plane

You know every part and how to fix it

You are navigating by the spirit

You belong to a solid tender heart and so accepted as firm to soar

You’re worth the shiniest mint coins and bills in circulation and so loved

Your competence as an airplane secures my place

For more experiences with you

Will you invite me onboard?

Psalms 91:4 says, “He shall cover you with His feathers, And under his wings you shall take refuge; His truth shall be your shield and buckler”

In Loving Memory of Sam Bruno

January 14th 1957September 24th, 2014

Q. Funniest Will ever?

A. Lots of stories. Here’s one from around here: Alice loved her dog. Just before she died Alice got a life insurance policy payable to her husband, Murray He’d get the money on the condition that a) Murray didn’t murder the dog; b) he didn’t overfeed (and thus kill) the dog; c) the dog is autopsied upon its death. That’s conditional love!

Never forgotten and greatly missed by her loving family.

The more you give, The more you get, The more you laugh, The less you fret, The more you do unselfishly, The more you live abundantly, The more of everything you share, The more you’ll always have to spare, The more you love, The more you’ll find, That life is good, And friends are kind, For only what we give away, Enriches us from day to day.

Willie Baerg 1933 - 2023

Willie Baerg peacefully departed this life on September 6, 2023 to be forever with the Lord.

He is survived by his wife of 25 years Hazel Baerg, his children, Sue (Grant) McDonald, Ken (Dana) Baerg, Sandy (Ewen) Johnston, his step-children Cynthia (Gord) Bentley, Steven (Kymme) Bath, his grandchildren, Katrina, Tessa, Chad, Laura, Kelsey, Nadine, Taylor, and Angela, his step-grandchildren, Jason, Jory, Jolene, John, Jamie, Jordana, Justin, Julia, and Jenna, and ten greatgrandchildren.

He was predeceased by his first wife Maureen, 11 of his 12 siblings and his stepdaughter Sandra.

Willie was born in Coaldale, Alberta and grew up on a farm in Abbotsford and then Chilliwack. As a teen his older brother Neil taught him autobody repair He then moved to Quesnel, then Kamloops where after working in the trade for a few years he started his own repair shop. In the early 1970s he sold Kam Collision and bought into Bloom Building Products. He sold Blooms and retired in the 1990s.

Willie was a very devoted husband, father and grandfather

He loved to coach his kids’ sports, teach the kids water skiing, and snow skiing, as well as driving. He was always willing to help build or fix a project.

He was very active in the Valleyview Bible Church since 1970. He loved to volunteer in many organizations and was involved with the New Life Mission and M2W2 Prison Ministries. Some of his favourite activities were snow skiing, golfing, boating and square dancing.

A celebration of Willie’s life will take place at Valleyview Bible Church, 2386 E.T.C Hwy, on Saturday, September 23rd, 2023, at 11:00 am with Pastor LaMont Schmidt officiating. Viewing will be prior to the service between 10:00 and 10:30 am. Interment will be at Hillside Cemetery at 2:30 pm.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or a charity of your choice would be appreciated.

Condolences may be sent to the family at DrakeCremation.com

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Please

One Final Gift

Scatter me not to restless winds, Nor toss my ashes to the sea. Remember now those years gone by When loving gifts I gave to thee.

Remember now the happy times The family ties we shared. Don’t leave my resting place unmarked As though you never cared.

Deny me not one final gift For all who come to see A single lasting proof that says I loved... & you

Anna Evenrude (née Wood)

1941 - 2023

Anna passed away surrounded by family on September 10, 2023. Born in Matheson, Ontario in 1941, her large extended family took a train trip west and settled in Delta, BC in 1943. After high school Anna trained to be a nurse and worked in communities around BC, finding her forever home in Kamloops in 1974.

In 1994 she met and married her beloved Kirk and her real adventures began. Travelling, hiking, biking and skiing with friends, her grandchildren or members of the Kamloops Outdoor Club - she was never happier than when she was off exploring this beautiful world with Kirk. Anna had life-long friendships she treasured and a strong faith as part of the Kamloops United Church community She most of all loved her family and was never shy to share how proud she was of us.

Anna is survived by her son Marshall Gellatly and partner Liz Labby; her daughter Tricia Gellatly; her grandson Tyler Gellatly and granddaughter Kylie Kwasny and husband Kurtis and their children Kallie, Brailee and Luke.

Please join us in celebrating her life on Monday, September 25th, 2023 at 11:00 am at Schoenings Funeral Home, there will be a light lunch to follow

In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory gratefully received to the Kamloops Hospice Society or to Myeloma Canada.

Condolences may be expressed at www.schoeningfuneralservice.com

Joseph Bernhard Tepasse

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, father-in-law, Opa, Uropa, brother, brother-inlaw, and uncle, Joseph Bernhard Tepasse.

Born on the family farm in Rhedebruegge, Germany, he grew up alongside nine siblings until he made the life-changing decision to move to Canada in 1955. There he began his career with the CNR signals and returned to Germany to wed the love of his life, Agnes, in 1961. After brief stints in Albreda, Redpass Junction, and St. Paul, Alberta, Joe and Agnes, with their three children, planted roots in Hope, BC, for 20 years. Joe and Agnes retired in 1991 and eventually moved to Kamloops.

Joe was a devoted family man, dedicating himself to his wife, three children, six grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren. He enjoyed discovering new places throughout Canada and the United States with his wife, camping with the grandchildren, and visiting his family back home in Germany He cherished a good game of crib, whether he won or lost.

Beyond his role as a loving patriarch, Joe was a loyal friend to many, leaving a lasting impression on all fortunate enough to know him. He leaves behind a legacy of laughter, love, and invaluable life lessons, which can be seen in his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

We will forever hold him close in our hearts and find solace in the memories we shared. Rest in peace, Joe, Dad, Opa,... Don’t worry; we won't do anything that you wouldn’t do.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Parkinson's Association of BC and The Variety Children's Charity of BC.

Alan Pounder

July 5, 1948 - September 2, 2023

Alan Pounder, 75, passed September 2, 2023, in hospital surrounded by family

Alan is preceded in death by his father Ernest Pounder, mother Mary Ottenbreit, brothers Marvin and Verne (Linda) Pounder And survived by his wife Darelene Pounder, sister Marilyn (Mike) Bruno, brothers Lloyd (Carol), and Ernest (Judy) Pounder, daughters Karlene Pounder and Donna Clark, son William Clark, and three grandchildren Stephanie, Brenden, and Keiran Clark.

Alan was born in Nelson, BC, but made Kamloops, BC his permanent residence and home. Kamloops is where he met his wife Darlene who he finally married on September 8th after many years together Alan, like his dad, spent his career working for the railway at CP rail where he worked for 38 years before retiring in 2006. Alan was a soft-hearted man, known for his sentiment, thoughtfulness and unmistakable laughter Spending his extra time in his younger years tending to the yard work, a small garden, camping and spending time with his wife, children, and grandchildren. Later years finding simple pleasures in playing solitaire, completing word jumbles, crosswords and being an avid reader of the paper Lover of all holidays, none were ever missed or left undecorated for and the only one to make stuffing for Thanksgiving and Christmas, always being the one to remember everyone's birthday and making himself known for gifting singing cards. Alan was always close knit with all his loved ones, and will be missed dearly

Our family would like to thank all of the ICU staff at Royal Inland Hospital for all the care and kindness they provided.

No funeral service will be held at the request of the deceased.

Condolences may be sent to the family at DrakeCremation.com

Brenda Ann Finch (née Kirk)

Brenda Finch, age 49, of Kamloops, BC, left us on September 8, 2023, while surrounded by family

Brenda was born in Oshawa, Ontario, to Arthur Kirk and Susan Kirk (née Neate) but grew up in Calgary, Alberta. It was there where Brenda met Rob Finch and together they moved to Salmon Arm, BC. They married and had their son Matthew When the family moved to Kamloops, they were again blessed with their daughter Cecilia.

After several years, the family returned to Calgary Brenda and Rob became foster parents and shared their love with many children who came through their home. When their children were in high school, Brenda and Rob found great job opportunities in Kamloops and were ready to move back to BC. A few years later, Brenda and Rob separated but remained close until the end. Brenda went on to build a special community of housemates in her home and valued the good times they all had together

Brenda had a successful career working for public sector and non-profit organizations such as Finch & Co., Royal Inland Hospital Foundation, Boys & Girls Club, Safe Haven, then in facility management with CBRE. The one thing that was common with all these jobs was that she cared about taking care of her clients and making connections.

She is survived by her parents Arthur and Susan Kirk, her children Matthew and Cecilia (Jackson), their father Rob Finch with his parents and family, her sister Angela Pinette (Wayne) and her nephews Ryan (Selena) and Andy, as well as her sister Heather Kirk (Rick) and her niece Sarah and her nephew Joseph, and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.

A private celebration of life will happen at a later time.

Condolences may be shared with the family from https://kamloopsfuneralhome.com/brenda-ann-finch-nee-kirk/

Brenton James Worden “Uncle Buck”

Brenton James Worden “Uncle Buck” - our beloved brother, uncle and friend passed away in his sleep on September 8, 2023. Brent was born in St John, New Brunswick on May 30, 1963 where he resided for the first six years of his life. Brent as a young boy loved spending time riding his bike, swimming and playing baseball. The family moved to Sorrento in 1969 and then settled in Chase, BC.

Brent worked for CP rail for over 34 years where he made lifelong friendships. In his later years he enjoyed time with his friends, gardening and video games. He was an avid reader and enjoyed documentaries and old time TV shows. He loved children and his little sidekick Winston. Brent was so witty and funny; he could always put a smile on your face with his “Brent humor” - no matter how inappropriate it was.

Brent’s son Bryce passed away five years ago, his life and health were never quite the same after losing him. Even through his times of illness, his love for his family and friends always shone through. Brent is survived by brother Gary Melvin (wife Lynn, daughter Jennifer, son Christopher), brother Wayne Melvin (wife Diem, daughters Mackenzie, Rachel and Hannah), sister Heidi Markland (husband Graham, daughters Mandy (Cali), Ashley and Lindsey), sister Krista Pittendreigh (husband Fred, sons Curtis and Darren) and his CP Rail family and friends.

Rest in peace brother dear, Bryce and Winston are waiting at the pearly gates for you.

“Love you long time”

There will be a Celebration of Life held at The Coast Hotel in Kamloops, Saturday, October 21, 2023 at 2:00pm.

May 30, 1963 - September 8, 2023 Condolences

sent to the family from www.kamloopsfuneralhome.com

Janet Stewart Brunn (née Arthur)

June 5, 1936 - September 1, 2023

It is with great sadness that the family of Janet Brunn announces her passing. Mom was born in Lytton, BC and raised in Lillooet, BC. Predeceased by her husband Pat in 1999, and her best friend Elsie Mills in 2019, whom they shared laughter, country music, dancing and cocktails talking about old times.

Survived by her much loved sister Cathy whom they shared many stories reminiscing of family through old pictures. Mom cherished her sister-in-law Noele! Many great times together Survived by her children Joe (Margo), Dan (Terri), Sue (Greg), step-children Judy, Allan (Tracy).

When Mom was young she worked at BC Telephone and worked for a lawyer in Lillooet as a legal secretary Mom did bookkeeping for several businesses in Kamloops and Barriere. Overland Steel Co.,Yellowhead Building supply and Brunns Family Market.

Mom loved curling, golf and reading, knitting. Many family get-togethers in Barriere and their cabin at Adams Lake fishing in the summer

She leaves behind 11 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren whom brought much joy and smiles for Mom over the years.

Many thanks to the Doctors, care staff, nurses and Dr Van der Merwe for the loving care of Mom at Ridgeview Lodge!

Mom was the kindest, strongest most resilient woman right to the end! Very Independent. Her favourite expression was Remember your #1 and don’t forgot it! With a big smile!

Rest in peace Mom! Family and friends will dearly miss you!

Anthony (Tony) George Cumming

April 27, 1942 - September 10, 2023

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Tony Cumming of Kamloops, BC on Sunday September 10, 2023, at 81 years of age.

Tony is survived by his loving wife Lydia Cumming and his children Wendy Cumming of Kamloops and Michael Cumming of Calgary, Alberta. Also left to cherish his memory are his brother Conley Cumming of Yorkton, SK, sister-in-law Helen Third of Vernon, BC, nieces Diane (Randy), Shannen (Derek), Dana and Sharon (James), nephews, Don (Jamie) Craig, and Shawn (Maria), and many great nieces and nephews that all meant a lot to Dad. Dad is pre-deceased by his parents Mollie and Hugh Cumming, brothers Bryan, and Fred, sister-in-law Valerie, sister-in-law Debbie, brother-in-law Sandy and nephew Kelly Cumming.

Dad was born in Burton-on-Trenton, Staffordshire, England and immigrated with his parents to Canada at the age of 5 to Springside, Saskatchewan. At 16 years of age, he joined the Canadian Armed Forces, first stationed in Montreal and then Fort Nelson, where he met and married mom (Lydia). The two were then transferred to Calgary for a year and then across the world to Germany where my brother Michael and I were born After 3 years stationed in Germany were all transferred back to CanadaOromocto, New Brunswick, then Petawawa, Ontario, across Canada to Chilliwack, BC and finally Kamloops, BC in 1979. While stationed in Chilliwack Dad also did two 6-month tours with the United Nations in Egypt and Israel. Dad was transferred one for time but this time my parents decided it was enough moves, we all loved Kamloops, so Dad commuted to Vernon for a few years. Finally, after 28 years of service with the Canadian Armed Forces Dad retired in 1985 in the rank of Sergeant. We were all very proud of his military career This was Dad’s 50th year as a Royal Canadian Legion member

Dad wasn’t finished working yet though. He worked for family friends in the awning business, then a few years with Chemonics Fire-Trol and back to working in the area he loved most automotive mechanics in the Trades Department with Cariboo College/Thompson Rivers University He was responsible for the tool distribution…many I sure remember Dad as being hardnosed, wanting the

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students to know what and why they were asking for certain tools. Many former students came up to him over the years to thank Dad for making them learn the why’s and how’s. Dad finally retired from working in 2001.

Dad enjoyed curling for many years and then turned to golf He was a member of Aberdeen Hills Golf Club from opening day to the final day of operation. Mom and Dad met so many people that are to this day great friends. Dad was a Blazer season holder for many years, including cheering them on to the Memorial Cup in 1995, basically Dad was a sports fan of any Canadian team. Mom and Dad were avid RVers. Travelling across Canada or to the US several times in their 5th Wheel or Motorhome. Every couple of years Dad would get 2-foot-itis…to buy a bigger trailer, of course he then had to talk mom into another purchase. They were members of the Juniper Good Sam RV Club, meeting so many people on their travel that became great friends. When covid hit and travel was restricted it was time to sell their motorhome. Now know as “Lucy”, their last motorhome was purchased by Dave and Janice Dillon, ironically 6 months later when Dad had his foot amputated, Dave and Janice were amazing with fitting a prosthetic for Dad.

Family meant a lot to Dad. He had a great relationship with his kids, understanding and always supportive, in our younger years even picking us, and our friends up from the bars at all hours of the night. We could always count on him. My dogs, Buddy and Abby were his grand-dogs, they loved Dad and I’m positive they crossed the Rainbow Bridge to meet him with lots of licks and love.

Thank you to Dr Bourdeau and staff, Dr Baker, Nurse Jacki Johnson, Pastor Jane Gingrich, Marjorie Willoughby Hospice staff and Kamloops Seniors Village staff. A special thank you to all of our family and friends who have been so caring and supportive.

A Celebration of Dad’s life will take place at Hills of Peace Lutheran Church, 695 Robson Drive, Kamloops, BC, Saturday, October 7, 2023, at 11:00am. Interment will follow at a later date.

Condolences may be expressed at: www.firstmemorialkamloops.com

Richard (Rick) Joyce

It is with sadness the family of Richard (Rick) Joyce announces his passing in Kamloops at the age of 77 after a brief illness.

Born October 14th, 1945 in Victoria, BC, Rick passed away peacefully on September 6, 2023 in Kamloops, BC.

Rick was predeceased by his parents William Joyce and Alice Joyce and his spouse Kim Nakano.

Rick will be greatly missed by his surviving family members including his siblings Mark Joyce (Madeleine) of Nelson, Brenda Joyce (Ray) of Tucson, Arizona, Greg Joyce (Marlene) of Vancouver, Paul Joyce (Lynda) of Salt Spring Island, his niece Robyn Joyce (Chris) of Castlegar and nephew Michale Joyce (Courtney) of Nelson.

A graduate of Notre Dame University of Nelson and the University of Alberta, Rick was a career teacher having served for decades in the Kamloops School District. Rick was an avid photographer and an award-winning member of several photography clubs. He also enjoyed cross country skiing and fishing. He was a co-founder of the Nelson Road Kings Car Club.

Rick's family wishes to extend our heartfelt thanks to the doctors and nurses at Royal Inland Hospital including Nurse Janet and Care Aide Judy for their compassionate care. We also wish to thank Rick's Kamloops neighbours Todd and Janet Farnsworth, Paul and Marilee Welch and Rick's lifelong friend Paul Bickert of Kelowna for their many acts of kindness in assisting Rick.

There will be no service. Tributes may be made to the Kidney Foundation of Canada and the Canadian Red Cross.

In Loving Memory of Jim Handschuh

On September 9th, 2023 Jim Handschuh left this world to be with his Lord and Saviour Born in Victoria, BC on August 21, 1936

Jim is predeceased by Darlene, his wife of 67 years and his daughter, Carla.

He is survived by his children, Joy, Darren and Ken, numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and his sisters Renee and Margaret.

Jim was a man of faith who treated everyone with honesty and integrity He had a wonderful sense of humour and was a bit of a prankster

Jim worked for CN Rail for 40 years and operated Hillside Nursery on the family property for many years. He was a selftaught expert in horticulture. He enjoyed watching hockey and had a passion for reading.

Celebration of Life for Michael Mikalishen will be held on Saturday, September 23rd, 2023 from 1:30 - 4:00 pm at the Oddfellow’s & Rebekah’s Hall, 423 Tranquille Road, Kamloops, B.C.

A Celebration Of Life will be held on Saturday, October 14, 2023 at 2:00 pm at The Hamlets at Westsyde for both Darlene and Jim.

Condolences can be sent to the family by visiting First Memorial Funeral Service Arrangements entrusted to First Memorial Funeral Service 250-554-2429

Fond memories linger every day, Remembrance keeps them near.

Love’s greatest gift is remembrance.

Ronald (Ron) Maguire

January 19, 1948 - August 31, 2023

Our dear friend, husband, father, grandfather, brother, dedicated Kamloops citizen Ronald (Ron) Maguire, aka Mr A & W, left this world on August 31, 2023 at the Marjorie Willoughby Hospice House, surrounded by his loving family Ron was diagnosed with cancer in March of this year and fought the good fight, maintaining his strength of character and sense of humour until his last breath. While in hospital and hospice care, nurses and care aides were observed leaving his room in stitches after being exposed to Ron’s famous wit.

Ron was born on January 19, 1948 in Yellowknife, NWT to Benjamin A. and Astri J. Maguire, both of whom predeceased him. After the family moved to Uranium City, SK in 1952, Ron attended Shannon and Gilchrist schools before moving to Kelowna for grade 8, after which the family moved to Kamloops, BC. Ron finished his secondary schooling at Kamloops Senior Secondary (KSS) and enrolled in grade XIII primarily to continue in his starring football position playing centre for the KSS Red Devils. Ron’s part time job at the Valleyview A&W turned into full time, and after purchasing the North Shore A&W (“ The DUB”) he began his ownership legacy as owner/operator of several A&W restaurants in BC.

Ron’s contributions and involvement with the community are extensive. A few of his most notable contributions included coaching in local minor baseball and football programs, being a founding member of the Kamloops Collegiate Baseball Society, serving on the board of directors with the TRU Wolfpack Baseball Program (President for 9 years), and serving as a board member with the Kamloops Blazers, Interior Community Services, and the Kamloops Sports Legacy Fund. As a result of all of Ron’s community involvement, he was awarded the prestigious Freedom Of The City designation in 2010 and received a key to the city

Ron enjoyed great success and accolades in his years of business, but his most treasured accomplishments were the valued friendships he made throughout his 50+ years in business. Ron also thoroughly enjoyed maintaining high school friendships and often met with several classmates as a group to reminisce and share stories about the

good ol’ days. His extended family and many great friends all enjoyed his sense of humour and interest in local and current events. Ron’s varied interests centred on sports and he was able to exchange thoughts and critiques with anyone expert in the sports he followed. Of all pastimes, being a father, grandfather, and family man was most important to him.

Ron is survived by Lynne, his loving wife of 55 years; his children, Robyn (Eric) and Kristi; grandchildren Julianna, Matthew, and Alex; “Irish Twin” brother Don (Pam); brother Michael and many close extended family members. Ron is predeceased by their first born daughter, CheriLynne, and his brother, Ken.

We are so fortunate to share in so many of dad’s fondest memories, most notably spending cherished time together at the family’s house at Green Lake. Above all else was dad’s dedication to his most important role of being a proud grandpa to his three grandkids. Nothing brought him more joy than spending countless hours at hockey rinks, soccer fields, gymnasiums, recitals, and equestrian centres, enthusiastically supporting his grandkids.

We all miss Ron deeply His friendship was steady and faithful, his love for family larger than life, and his sense of humour and generosity unmatched. There will be no public service in the short term, but the family will announce a celebration of life to be held in Kamloops in early 2024.

Friends, co-workers, and colleagues are invited to share sentiments, anecdotes, and memories at: memoriesofron2023@gmail.com. These messages are very helpful to all of us who have experienced the loss of this wonderful man.

Our family would like to express deep gratitude to Dr. Baker and the entire team at Marjorie Willoughby Hospice for the utmost in compassionate care, and to our family physician, Dr Huang, for her wonderful care. We would also like to thank many of dad’s dear friends who supported him in many ways throughout his illness, your kindness meant the world to us all.

In lieu of flowers, those who would like to make a donation in Ron’s memory, please consider the Marjorie Willoughby Hospice House or a charity of your choice.

Stephanie Filipic

On September 5, 2023, beloved mother, grandmother and babica, Stephanie Filipic (née Knapič), passed away at the age of 96 with her family by her side.

Stephanie was born in Verd, Slovenia, in 1926. After World War II, she married her husband Tony and had two sons. Stephanie joined Tony in Canada in 1960 and settled in Kamloops, where she made her home on Lorne St. and later, the North Shore. Stephanie found work at Whiteway Dry Cleaners, where she helped support her family Ever resourceful, Stephanie learned to speak both English and Italian after she arrived in Canada. Stephanie was active in her community and participated in weekend picnics at Schiedam Flats, where bocce was played, and food, drink and laughter were shared. Stephanie was also a devout Catholic and an engaged congregant of OLPH Kamloops. She always maintained her old-country connection and faithfully travelled back to visit her family in Slovenia.

Stephanie will be remembered for her strength and independence and for maintaining her humour until the end. She was a talented cook and leaves her family with an abundance of memories connected to her delicious meals (especially, but not limited to, gnocchi), cookies, strudels, and more.

Stephanie is survived by her sister, Minka, sons, Darko (Allison) and Marjan (Diane), grandchildren, Neil (Cheryl), Darko (Terra) and Fraser, Darren (Carly) and Katherine (Stefan), and great-grandchildren, Kayden and Gavin, Sasha and Mateja, Saylor and Darko Andrew, and Oscar, Gia and Archer She is also survived by her nieces, nephew, and other extended family members in Slovenia. Stephanie was predeceased by her husband, Tony, her siblings, Janez, Stanko, Tony and Metka, and her parents, Janez and Kati.

Stephanie’s family would like to acknowledge the staff at Chartwell Residences, Royal Inland Hospital and the Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Memorial Hospice for their care in Stephanie’s final months and days. In addition, Stephanie’s dedicated friends, Josie Morello and Giuliana D’Agnola, offered their prayers, assistance and companionship which was greatly appreciated.

A Memorial Service for Stephanie will be held at OLPH Parish (635 Tranquille Road) on Monday, October 16, 2023 at 11:00 AM.

Lahko noč, Baba, we love you.

Elsie Shields 1944 - 2023

Elsie passed away peacefully on September 14, 2023 after a short battle with ALS.

Elsie is survived by daughters Naomi Murphy and Maureen Murphy (Serge Gascon).

Elsie was born in Prince Albert in 1944 and raised in Edmonton after the age of 5. She moved to Kamloops in '71 with her husband and 2 small children. After years of driving school bus, she became the first woman transit operator in Kamloops.

She divorced in the late 70s, raising her daughters as a single, working mother Her independent strength and spirit taught her girls to think for themselves and to stand up for what's right.

In '94 she met the love of her life, Joe. They married in '95 and were together till Papa Joe passed away in 2013. They had many years of camping and choir and he was her #1 fan when she played her hand bells.

Elsie had a strong faith and active social life through church, and musical groups associated with Kamloops United Church. She was a part of vocal choirs and hand bell chorus, even performing solo. Her piano lessons as a child allowed her to provide music to the multi-faith services at Berwick seniors home for those unable to make it to church.

As long as Elsie had a rum and coke, her dog laying beside her, a good friend to talk to and a Blue Jays game on she was happy

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to the ALS Society or the Marjorie Willoughby Hospice. The care provided by home care aids through Interior Health Services, as well as the care provided at hospice has been incredibly kind, patient and compassionate. We thank you all so much.

Due to unavoidable circumstances a celebration of life will be scheduled at a later time. Please visit the Kamloops United Church website for more information in the coming weeks.

Condolences may be sent to the family at DrakeCremation.com

Celebration of Life for Betty Marshall

A Celebration of Life for Betty Marshall will be held at Schoening Funeral Service on Saturday, October 7th, 2023 at 11:00 am, with a reception to follow in the Schoening tea room.

Service details are available on www.schoeningfuneralservice.com under Betty’s online obituary

Memorial Service for Wayne Thompson

A Memorial Service for Wayne Thompson will be held on Saturday, September 30, 2023 at 1:00 pm at the Kamloops Golf and Country Club in Kamloops.

Gregory Joseph Arduini 1941 - 2023

It is with profound love in our hearts that we said our final good-bye to Gregory Joseph Arduini, our Dad, Husband, and Nonno, affectionately known to others as brother (in-law), uncle, cousin and dear friend.

Greg is survived by his wife of 61 years, Leslie Arduini. Children - Paul (Candise) Arduini, John (Corissa) Arduini, Lisa (Richard) Andrews and Trish (David) House. 10 grandchildren - Josie, Sierra, Bailey, Dane, Chloe, Aidan, Keenan, Kolbie, Jen, and Sarah. 1 great-grandchild – Nadia. 9 Siblings - Vicky (Jack), James (Emma), Tom (Jan), David (Marianne), Christoper (Moe), Vincent (Stephanie), Teresa (Sam), Catherine (Jen), Monica (Chuck). Sisters-in-law - Marti, Dee and Sylvia and brother-inlaw, Bob, numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. Predeceased by his parents, Victor and Patricia Arduini, brothers Timmy, Peter, Paul, and sister Mary

Greg was born on September 11th, 1941, in Kamloops, BC. He was the eldest of 14 children, to parents Victor and Patricia. Greg attended St. Ann’s Academy from grades 1-12, and post-secondary at Vancouver College, making lifelong friends along the way While attending college, he was hired by the Hudson’s Bay Company to manage their shoe department. Here he met and married his lifelong partner of 61 years, Leslie West. They resided a short time in Powell River, however, Kamloops kept calling their name. His father Victor was ready to retire from the family shoe business, and Greg and Les were ready to invest in their future. They proudly purchased Arduini’s Shoe Store, and made Kamloops their permanent home. Together, celebrated by patrons, family, and friends, Arduini’s Shoe Store celebrated 104 years in operation before officially closing the family run business.

Greg’s outgoing personality shone throughout his lifetime in the many loves near and dear to his heart. Family first and foremost, he instilled in us these wise words, “never go to bed angry, at the very least always say I love you.” Greg held special affection for his grandchildren and them for their Nonno. He proudly passed down his love of his Italian heritage,

which will forever shine on in them.

Greg had a deep love for all that encompassed hunting and fishing, and a deep respect for the hunting grounds and fishing lakes. Early morning hunts and night flights occupied many hours spent together with friends and family His knowledge of backroads connected endless fishing lakes.

Greg’s love of music touched many Learning piano as a six-year-old boy, he went on to play in a jazz band with lifelong friends. They entertained many, playing for weddings, birthdays, anniversaries, beloved Colombo Hall dinners, and countless others. Christmas was a particularly magical time, entertaining all who dropped in. If there were keys available, Greg would happily sit for hours and play right into our hearts.

Social should have been Greg’s middle name, and he loved big. You could often find him enjoying “work” day mornings with the Coffee Gang, on the golf course, serving dinners at Colombo Hall, playing piano at Ponderosa Lodge, or enjoying the cabin at Little Shuswap. His home was always open to friends and extended family Leslie was no stranger to 5:30 pm phone calls asking to set another place at the table.

A glass of wine with friends and family was a daily occurrence. In keeping with Greg’s wishes, there will be no funeral. Please join us in raising a glass for our dad, husband, and friend.

Till we meet again Greg…Ciao!

In lieu of flowers a donation may be made to Alzheimer ’s Society, Heart and Stroke Foundation, or to alivingtribute.ca to plant a tree restoring our forests.

Condolences may be expressed to the family from www.cypressfuneral.ca

Ron Antoniak

Ron Antoniak age 79 of Kamloops BC died August 18, 2023. Born in Bonnyville, Alberta.

Survived by son Clay Hunting, siblings Orvey McDonald, Richard Antoniak (Sharon), Ray Antoniak (Audrey), Gerry (Vicky), Norma Guthrie (Ted), 18 nieces and nephews. Predeceased by parents Norman and Thelma Antoniak, brother John Antoniak, sister Genny Fornelli and brother Nicholas Antoniak, brothers-in-law Jack Fornelli and Keith McDonald.

Celebration of life will be held at the Kamloops Yacht Club, 1140 River St. on Sunday September 24, 2023 at 2:00 PM.

Full obituary on DrakeCremation.com website.

Direct to Smelter – Precious Metals Recycling Roadshow returns to Kamloops

Ursa Major Gold, Silver & Coin returns to Kamloops Sept 28th and 29th. You can bring your gold, silver, coins and Canadian paper money to the Kamloops Yacht Club between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. each day. No appointment is required. Barry Dick is a precious metals buyer and President of Ursa Major Gold, Silver & Coin. “Ursa Major has the unique advantage of dealing directly with a smelter” said Dick.

“That allows us to cut out one or even two middlemen

Ursa Major purchases gold and silver from other gold buyers, pawn shops, dentists, jewellers and jewellery makers as well as the public.” In terms of the US dollar, gold and silver prices appear low but the weak Canadian dollar means prices are strong.

Ursa Major analyzes your gold, silver, coins, and paper money while you watch, with the process explained to you in detail. Coins with numismatic value are graded and set aside from those with a ‘melt’ value Silver items such as jewellery and flatware are analyzed for hallmark identification. Items thought to contain gold will also be analyzed for hallmarks, and then confirmed using precise testing that is done while you watch. Then a cash offer is presented and you decide to sell or not

“If you decide to sell after hearing the quote, great, but it is also about information” says Dick.

“A lot of times people just need to know a ballpark of what things are worth; we don’t pressure anyone into selling”

Dick took out his first gold claim when he turned 16 in the 1970’s and has been involved with precious metals ever since An ardent gold panner, he was a regular at the world championship gold panning competition with a personal best of 3rd place in 1984.

“Nearly half of the world’s annual

Executors, EstateSales and CoinCollections Welcome! We purchase Come see us in… re KAMLOOPS at the Kamloops Yacht Club 1140 River Street Thursday & Friday Sept 28th & 29th Open 10am – 4pm Daily Valid Government Photo ID Required 2DaysOnly! Home Consultations available, email UrsaMajorGSC@shaw.ca • Bank Notes • Pla tinum • Earrings • Bracelets • Rings • Gold Charms • Dental Gold

gold harvest comes from recycled gold. Energy costs are about $500 to mine a new ounce of gold where recycled gold is about $10 per ounce That prevents a lot of diesel from being burned.” Gold and silver purchased at the show and later melted goes back into the market without incurring that environmental cost

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CREATIVE KIDS

One-year-old Aidan Andrews and 18-monthold Abigail Vallee enjoy some creative time during a visit to the annual Children’s Arts Festival in Riverside Park this past weekend. The event, organized by the Kamloops Arts Council, was held under sunny skies and featured artists, musicians, activities for kids, vendors and food trucks. The theme of this year’s Children’s Art Festival was Ranches to Rodeos, showcasing the importance of local agriculture activities. To see more photos from the event, go online to kamloopsthisweek. com and click on the Community tab.

Provincial Winter Fair ready for the weekend

The 85th Provincial Winter Fair will take place this weekend at the Circle Creek Ranch and Equestrian Centre, at 2175 Running Horse Ranch Rd. just off Highway 5A before Knutsford.

The event — which will run from Friday, Sept. 22 through Monday, Sept. 25 — will feature 4-H members, musicians, students and vendors.

Friday through Sunday has events geared toward the public, while Monday’s focus is on live auctions or those in the industry.

The weekend is the culmination of the year’s work for 4-H members with beef,

poultry, sheep, horse and photography projects. They will be joined by open exhibitors also showing off their animal husbandry and ranch livestock.

These 4-H members have raised their projects — feeding them, learning to care for them and preparing to compete with them since the beginning of the year.

Judging will take place on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, with the Parade of Fair Champions set for Monday at 9:30 p.m., after which a live auction of the animals will be held.

In addition to the 4-H activities, fairgoers can participate in facepainting and enjoy the Global Pet Foods’ SuperDogs (show times

are Friday and Saturday at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. and Sunday at 10:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m.

There will also be a kids’ zone for younger visitors and the return of the open horse show.

Also returning is the third annual Grapes and Grill event, which will take place on Saturday from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., featuring donated local beef and lamb from the Riverbend Orchard and the Brandon family, coupled with local wines. Tickets for the age 19-plus event are $30.

More information about the Provincial Winter Fair can be found online at provincialwinterfair.com.

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Paige Wilson of the Pritchard 4-H Club will be among those taking part in this weekend’s fair as she shows off her prized turkey trio.

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TRU professor’s book focuses on workplace probes

SEAN BRADY STAFF REPORTER sbrady@kamloopsthisweek.com

A new book by Thompson Rivers University law professor and workplace investigator Matt Malone has taken aim at the lack of transparency among employers who pay for investigative work to be done.

Malone conducts workplace investigations in the United States, mainly in the tech sector, for clients in Silicon Valley. At TRU, his research centres around legal protections of secret and confidential information, as well as privacy.

While Malone’s book, We Have Received A Complaint, was released nine months after the conclusion of TRU’s workplace investigation into two senior administrators, he said he arrived in Kamloops in the midst of that inquiry and it wasn’t what prompted the work.

“I do talk about the TRU investigation a little bit, but only using public documents and sources. I’m not involved in that investigation in any respect,” he said.

Nonetheless, Malone called Kamloops “investigation central,” pointing to the ongoing mayor-council conflict at city hall as a further example.

In his book, Malone cites a number of prominent workplace investigations to make his point, including the sexual harassment allegations made against then-New York governor Andrew Cuomo in 2020 and complaints involving toxic workplace culture against Canada’s former governor general, Julie Payette, in 2021.

“What these examples speak to is the broader phenomenon. Workplace investigations are everywhere now. They’re having a moment,” he said.

Malone said he wrote the 96-page book for a general audience, particularly those who have found themselves thrust into an investigation and want a better understanding of what is happening. In the book, Malone argues workplace investigations must be more agile, less formal and use more common sense.

Matt Malone’s book, We Have Received A Complaint, is available online at sutherlandquarterly.com and at Chapters and Amazon.

“The employer ultimately pays for the investigator to do the work and, often, the investigator is a lawyer, which means any of the work product that is done, can be subject to attorney-client privilege,” he said.

Malone said he doesn’t want to see workplace investigations turned into an instrument of politics and power and he believes more transparency will help to keep that from happening.

“The employer can choose not to disclose any of the material,” he said, pointing to a previous study done among Fortune 100 companies that showed only 17 per cent of those organizations chose to share investigation outcomes with employees.

“You’ve seen that happen to certain extents. TRU redacted a lot of the report they published. And we’re not talking about just redactions to protect private information — we’re talking about wide,

sweeping, broad redactions.”

While each instance of redactions or non-disclosure of reports can have an impact on individual complainants and respondents, Malone said he is also worried about the bigger picture, seeing trends toward secrecy among employers.

“In my view, it will be up to legislatures to really put the guardrails on this process. If that doesn’t happen, what will end up happening is the tendency by employers to favour their commercial interests, which often falls on the side of non-disclosure,” he said.

In his commentary on the Cuomo case, Malone noted “transparency can respond to the public interest in ways that secrecy never can.”

We Have Received a Complaint was published by Sutherland Quarterly, a new series featuring essays on current affairs by Canadian writers. The book is available through the publisher’s website at sutherlandquarterly.com and through major retailers, including Chapters and Amazon.

Meet the new writer-in-residence

The Thompson-Nicola Regional Library has named Jennifer Chrumka as its next writer-in-residence, with workshops beginning later this month and continuing into December.

Journalist Jennifer Chrumka will host a number of workshops and hold one-on-one consultations through the library for the next three months.

Chrumka holds a master’s of journalism degree from UBC, is a recent graduate of Simon Fraser University’s The Writer’s Studio and works for CBC

Kamloops

Beginning on Thursday, Sept. 21, Chrumka will host a biweekly writing circle, with interactive workshops, discussions and writing exercises. People of all

writing levels are welcome.

A teen version of the writing circle will be held on Oct. 1, Oct. 29 and Dec. 3, from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Kamloops Library, downtown at Victoria Street and Fifth Avenue.

On Sunday afternoons from Nov. 5 to Nov. 26, writers can

Jennifer Chrumka is the next writer-inresidence for the ThompsonNicola Regional Library.

Silent write sessions will be held from Nov. 7 to Nov. 28, from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesdays.

For those looking to book one-on-one consultations, appointments can be made with Chrumka online at tnrl.ca/residencies.

take part in Resonant Objects in collaboration with the Kamloops Art Gallery. Writers will be led through a piece of writing inspired by an object of their choice.

November is National Novel Writing Month or, as past participants know it, NaNoWriMo.

Chrumka will also tour the region’s libraries throughout October, with set dates and times available on the TNRL website. Stops include Chase on Oct. 7, Barriere and Clearwater on Oct. 10, Ashcroft on Oct. 11, Merritt on Oct. 13, Logan Lake on Oct. 14 and North Kamloops on Oct. 24.

A wrap-up event will conclude Chrumka’s residency, with select workshop participants delivering readings. That event will take place at the Kamloops Library on Dec. 14, from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Concert Review: Answering queries with panache

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This past Saturday, the distinguished Latvian-born composer, Imant Raminsh was in town to hear his music played and celebrate his 80th birthday.

“I circle around God , the ancient tower, and have been circling  a thousand years and still I do not know: am I a Falcon, a storm, or a continuing great song?”

These words of Rainer Maria Rilke inspired Raminsh to write a string quartet that opened the Chamber Musicians of Kamloops’ concert at Kamloops United Church.

Gerard Manley Hopkins also saw God in a falcon in his poem. Windhover” “My heart

As a clod of brute earth, I was transported to another sphere by Raminsh’s String Quartet #1 (2003), played by the Sycamore String Quartet of Cvetozar Vutev, Sandra Wilmot, Ashley Kroecher and Martin Kratky. How to capture in music a falcon’s flight, its terrifying speed? How to represent God the Tower? And is there a continuing song in every life lived? The Sycamore String Quartet answered all these questions with panache. At the intermission, all joined to sing Happy Birthday and eat cake. Raminsh read the poem by Rilke in German and in English and spoke warmly of David Marden, to whom his composition was dedicated.

The other half of the program, Clarinet Quintet (2022), had a lovely solo entry, both amorous and yearning, followed by the strings, showing that Raminsh can write a line.

There was folk music and echoes of fairy tales, with the wood wind casting a spell on the fiddlers, leading them into a furious, final, merry dance. This concert can be viewed until Sept. 30 via the Chamber Musicians of Kamloops website at chambermusiciansofkamloops.org.

The Vaughan String Quartet will visit from Edmonton for the next CMK concert, also at Kamloops United Church (downtown at St. Paul Street and Fourth Avenue), on Saturday, Oct. 14, at 7:30 p.m.

This is a part-time, 1 night per week contract delivering newspapers to carriers, businesses and apartments. Applicants must have a suitable vehicle (van or covered pickup) with all necessary insurance and a valid BC driver’s licence Pay is based on a combination of hours worked, papers delivered and kilometres driven. Most routes range between 2-3.5 hours per run on regular deliveries, with extra pay during busy holiday periods!

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Mental health first-aid course set for Oct. 5

The Canadian Mental Health Association has seats available in its upcoming mental health first-aid standard (face-to-face) course on Thursday, Oct. 5.

Register by Thursday, Sept. 21, online at https://kamloops.cmha. bc.ca/our-services/mental-healthfirst-aid

Community BRIEFS

LEARNING NEVER ENDS

The Kamloops Adult Learners Society invites all Kamloopsians over the age of 18 to join its membership

and enrol in some of its more than 40 courses for the fall.

The society offers low-cost, stressfree, non-credit courses in areas as varied as classical literature, financial planning, local history, global architecture and archaelogy.

To find the right course for you, go online to kals.ca.

LIGHTS, CAMERA, LEARN!

YKA Film’s six-week YKA Short Film Lab course will begin on Sunday, Sept. 24, and is open to anyone over the age of 16 and of any experience level.

Topics covered will include scripts, casting, training, filming, editing and marketing. Each day of

Presents: 2nd Annual

Tumbleweeds Pub: Sept. 8

The Office Pub & Grill: Sept. 9

Pogue Mahone: Sept. 15

Central Station Pub: Sept. 16

Bright E ye Brewing: Sept. 22

The Office Pub & Grill: Sept. 23

the program will be four hours long, except for one full day of shooting. The program is $249 and includes program materials, craft services (food) and catering on shoot day, as well as YKA Film-branded goodies. To register, email info@ykafilm. com or go online to facebook.com/ ykafilm.

City of Kamloops

Arts and Crafts Age 7-12 10/$116

Ignite your child’s creativity in this weekly program Each week will be a different project and all materials are supplied

Kamloops Performance Company

Sat Oct 14 - Dec 2 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm

Self-Defense for Young Women

Ages 13 – 17 1/$30

Learn some tips and techniques to feel confident and safe Valerie Prociuk will empower you to read a situation for danger, help you to channel feelings of anxiety and fear into confidence and power, and defend yourself against violence or in a dating situation that turns sideways This course is gender inclusive, and you can participate as best fits with your gender-identity

Valleyview Community Hall

Fri Oct 6 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Drawing on the Basics 8/$150

Anyone can learn to draw! Really! This course offers you a chance to learn how to develop a basic skill in a relaxed, fun, and supportive environment The course is based on a foundation of classical drawing techniques Each week's topic will be reinforced through still life exercises

Supplies are extra

Norkam Secondary

Wed Oct 11 - Nov 29

6:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Cooking Programs

The City of Kamloops is proud to offer cooking programs with Kuzina Messer Culinaire!

Norkam Secondary

Wed Oct 11

6:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Hearty & Delicious Soups 1/$53

Wed Oct 25 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Embotido - Filipino Meatloaf 1/$53

Wed Nov 8

6:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Vegan Filipino Adobo 1/$53

Check out all the cooking programs online Kamloops ca/PerfectMind

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SUNDAY, OCT. 1

The Canadian Cancer Society CIBC Run For the Cure is ready for the Oct. 1 event.

Organizers have had information booths at various locations throughout the city this summer.

The society is setting up its blue and pink information booths to share registration information for the October run, offering trivia information on breast cancer facts and identifying where proceeds from the event will go within the community.

The Oct. 1 event will begin at 8:30 a.m. with registration, followed by the opening ceremony at 9:15 a.m. The 1K and 5K runs will then begin at 10 a.m.

For more information, follow the CIBC Run For the Cure social media pages on Facebook and Instagram.

Scotiabank has donated $300,000 to support new university students by funding the BBA First Year Student Success Project at Thompson Rivers University for the next three years. The project will increase academic support, peer mentoring, social engagement activities and financial awards for first-year students in the bachelor of business administration (BBA) program in the Bob Gaglardi School of Business and Economics.

In the photo, from left: TRU associate vice-president advancement Kim Cassar Torreggiani, TRU Bob Gaglardi School of Business and Economics Dean Mike Henry, business student Vikrant Singh, Scotiabank Sahali branch manager Michelle Coates, North Shore branch manager Tara Meyers, downtown branch manager Danielle St. Jean, Scotiabank district vice-president Larry Clements, district small business development manager Alicia Evans and Bob Gaglardi School of Business and Economics interim director of development Tatiana Gilbert.

PROUD TO SUPPORT OUR KAMLOOPS COMMUNITY

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WEEKLY COMICS

WEEKLY HOROSCOPES

Your compassion takes you many places, Aries This week you may be compelled to reach out and do more volunteer work for a nonprofit that you hold dear

Taurus, your friends need you to be steady this week, and that ’s just what you will give them You like being in a leadership role and someone others can depend on

Right now your to-do list is very small, which means you have loads of free time for recreational activities if you choose Otherwise, you can simply bask in having nothing to do

Cancer, you are in a frame of mind to learn some new skills, and this is just the week to get star ted Begin slowly with a hobby or something that interests you

Leo, it can be challenging to remain lowkey when others are excited all around you, but you must be serious with this new venture you are considering There will be time to celebrate later

Virgo, while others may want the spotlight, you are content to work behind the scenes for the time being There is nothing wrong with being a suppor ting character

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Take a few moments this week to go over spending, as you may determine that you have to reel in your budget a little more than you had expected, Libra

Scorpio, family responsibilities may continue to weigh you down a bit more than usual, leaving little time for romance Tr y to make time when you can

You are interested in changing your living space in the days to come, and redecorating is at the top of the list, Sagittarius Find out ways you can do it without breaking the bank

Capricorn, you may be holding back on conversations for fear of not getting the answers you desire Ever ything won’t go your way, but failing to act is not the way to go

You are ready to make some solid choices for your family and future, Aquarius They may not align with what others feel is necessar y, but stay true to your beliefs and needs

While you are prone to giving all of your energy away to others most of the time, this week you focus mostly on you, Pisces It ’s a welcomed change that you deser ve

ZITS by Jerry Scott & Jim Borgman

SHOE by Gary Brookins & Susie Macnelly

HAGAR THE HORRIBLE by Chris Browne

PARDON MY PLANET by Vic Lee

ARCTIC CIRCLE by Alex Hallatt

BABY BLUES by Rick Kirkman & Jerry Scott

NEW YORK TIMES CROSSWORD

ACROSS

1. C.E O ’s deg.

4. Perch for a mountain goat

8. Airplane seating area

13. 45s and LPs

18. Middle-earth creature

19. First class

20. Singer whose second album, in 2011, topped the Billboard chart for a record 24 weeks

21. Hindu scripture on meditation

22. Derby, for one

24. Writer Zora Hurston

25. Biblical name that means ‘‘one who struggles with God’’

26. Last-minute bidder on eBay

27. Fish-and-chips fish

29. Wander around online

31. ‘‘Quit stalling!’

32. Clumsy sorts 34. Paris is found in it

35. Chicago neighborhood with a namesake zoo

37. It’s a lot, for some

39. Wild guess

42. Org. with a ClickN-Ship option

43. ‘‘Gently, now’’

44. ‘‘____ for Tinhorns’’ (‘‘Guys and Dolls’’ number)

46. Trattoria dessert

47. Comedian Margaret 48. A.A.A. service 49. What you get as you grow older, it’s said 50. It ain’t just a river in Egypt!

51. Impatient agreement 53. Fork over 55. Membership category 57. Cask contents 58. Pip or pit

59. Ancient manuscripts discovered in the Qumran Caves

62. Give

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65. What a paper clip may indicate online .?.? as represented in 22-Across

Jonathan Van of ‘‘Queer Eye’’

117. House of ____-Coburg and Gotha

118. A little help around the holidays?

DOWN

1. Eponymous mineralogist Friedrich

2. Waves aggressively

3. Martial artist s stance

4. Snapped out of it

5. Sound heard at the start of every MGM movie

6. Grammy winner DiFranco

7. Alternatives to tablets

8. Honesty

50. Something that’s hand-cut?

52. Object of a dubious sighting

Closes

Org. opposed to fur farming

2003 book ‘‘Power

9. Beverage suffix

10. Antichrist figure, in Revelation

11. Bad treatment

12. When Romeo says he ‘‘saw true beauty’’ before seeing Juliet

13. Soup stock in Japanese cuisine

14. With good sense

15. Have one’s day in court

16. First Nations people

17. Preserve, in a way

21. Line on a spine

23. Hesiod’s ‘‘Theogony’’ and ‘‘Works and Days’’

28. Neutrogena competitor

30. Match making?

32. Bother, with ‘‘at’’

33. ‘‘All right, you win ’

35. Titular love object on old TV

36. Czech composer Janá?ek

38. Game over so to speak

40. Even a little

41. Bucolic bundles

45. Food-safety agcy

46. Tony-nominated actor Mann

48. Longtime host of Food Network’s ‘‘Chopped’’ 49. Unionized?

WORD SCRAMBLE

Rearrange the letters to spell something pertaining to chickens.

ANSWER: NGSWI

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