KOBAU CLEAN UP
THURSDAY DANCE
Annual clean up effort marred by weekend vandalism See page 9
Seniors Centre is a busy place on Thursday afternoons See page 13
MEW MANAGEMENT Striving to build the business See page 8
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Vol.15 Number 14
Thursday, April 5, 2012
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Guide outfitters to benefit from regulatory changes Contributed by Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resources Guide outfitters got a much-needed break on paperwork on April 1, when amendments to the Wildlife Act came into force that will triple the amount of time available to provide a hunting report to government. The government also reaffirmed its commitment to more than double the maximum term of the guiding territory certificate by no later than July 1, providing guides greater business security so they can concentrate on what they do best: giving visitors to British Columbia a first-class hunting experience. Both amendments have been eagerly awaited by guide professionals since they were approved as part of Wildlife Act amendments during the fall 2011 sitting of the legislature. The amendments also contained changes to benefit resident hunters, such as an expanded youth licence and a new Initiation Hunting Licence. These amendments will be implemented before the end of the year.
Photo by Steve Arstad
Armaan Dhaliwal and Declan Vanderlinde enjoy the fading days of spring break at the Keremeos skateboard park on Mar. x29, braving some inclement weather in the process. Itâs possible that we will see a break in the weather next week, with forecasts calling for the possibility of above average temperatures and a few days of sun.
Open Door Group to offer 10 week employment skills program in Keremeos By Steve Arstad news@keremeosreview.com Open Door Group, a non-profit organization that delivers employment programs to British Columbians, is coming to Keremeos to conduct Job Options BC, after conducting a very successful program in Osoyoos. Job Options BC, funded by the Ministry of Jobs, Tourism and Innovation, is a10-week program aimed at helping unemployed British Columbians gain the skills, confidence and experience needed to find work. The program is free of charge to eligible participants and participants can access a weekly stipend while tak-
ing the in-class portion of the program. âWe not only teach people how to find work, we also teach communication skills and skills that will help that person keep their job,â said Julianne Diubaldo of Open Door Group. âStudents also learn conflict management skills and interview skills as well.â Diubaldo said that a wide variety of people came through the Osoyoos program, which had a very high placement rate. People found work in such varied occupations as landscaping, forklift driving, hotel management. Participants receive a flash drive containing resumes and a cover letter at the end of the program, which en-
tails five weeks of in-class sessions that includes groupbased activities, one on one teaching and a customized job search process. Open Door Groupâs program is not affiliated with the YMCAâs employment services program in Keremeos, which begins in April with the closure of WorkZone. Interested residents of the Lower Similkameen need to register soon for the April 23 start up of the Job Options BC program in Keremeos. Participants cannot be Employment Insurance eligible. For more information call 1-866-377-3670, or email inquiries to: joboptions@opendoorgroup.org