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Her ship’s come in: BC Ambulance Service Sicamous Unit Chief Kathy Crandlemire gives the Shuswap’s new emergency boat a hug as it’s dropped off late Wednesday afternoon. Crandlemire has been angling for several years to get a vessel in the Shuswap dedicated to on-water medical emergencies, about 40 of which occur annually. The boat, brought in through the Shuswap Emergency Program, will be operated by volunteers with the Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary. It will be another month before the vessel is fully operational, as crews continue with familiarization training. Photo by Lachlan Labere
Dredging of Sicamous Narrows back on district’s radar By Lachlan Labere Eagle Valley News
An old, unresolved issue was dredged up once more before Sicamous council. In a presentation to council, Twin Anchor’s Todd Kyllo emphasized the link between Sicamous’ economy and the narrows, which he argues is in dire need of dredging. “I know we’re looking at moving our marina facilities, but still, the channel is a very important factor for Sicamous, it’s an economic factor for Sicamous, and we need to take care of it or look after it,” said Kyllo. “So even if we were to develop, or a developer buys our property or whatever hap-
… pens, the foreshore… report was completed y It’s unusable the way after the Departit sits today.” ment of Fisheries and Kyllo noted twoo Oceans (DFO) indistudies that have beenn cated in 2005 that a Basically, what this study says is ndone on the chanplan for the narrows that we can take the channel the 5, nel, the first in 1985, was needed before way it is now and make it better as which he says has district would be aland a more viable place for fish little science behindd lowed to dredge. habitat… mit. The second, com“Basically, what pleted in 2006, is a this study says is that Todd Kyllo nreport by Triton Enwe can take the chanTwin Anchors lvironmental Consulnel the way it is now h tants. Funded by the and make it a better district and local stakeholders, to the tune and a more viable place for fish habitat, as of about $100,000 according to Kyllo, this well as our economics, because there’s kind
of a fight right now between both,” said Kyllo, who later referred to two studies. One, by DFO, looked at extensive foreshore alteration (50 per cent) over three years in three areas. Over that time, no effects on “water chemistry, chlorophyll or invertebrates” was witnessed. The second, looked at the grounding of docks on the Shuswap foreshore and the impact on fish habitat. Again, there was no effect, though Kyllo added where there would be problems is on tidal waters. Any dredging, be it through the narrows, or even just in the channel leading into the narrows from Shuswap Lake, has been a struggle for the district. About six years ago, See Mayor on page 2
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A quiet Sicamous neighbourhood saw some excitement last week as police searched a residence to uncover a large marijuana grow operation. While executing a search warrant at a Larch Avenue home on Wednesday, April 18, investigating officers discovered a grow with about 1,000 plants in various stages of growth. “It was obvious from the setup that the sole purpose of this residence was to grow marijuana,” says Sicamous RCMP Sgt. Carl Vinet. The investigation actually began earlier this month after RCMP heard from concerned residents. Then, on the 18th, Salmon Arm RCMP officers assisting the Sicamous detachment pulled over a vehicle associated with the residence. Further investigation led to the ar-
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council had turned to the federal government for support in dredging the channel alone. In 2006, council received a response from the Canadian Coast Guard’s waterways development division explaining there is no “mechanism for federal responsibility to dredge Canadian waterways.” It was suggested the district pay for the dredging and sell the dredged material.
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Avenue residence Wednesday, following a related arrest of a Surrey man. Photo submitted rest of the vehicle’s sole occupant, a 41-year-old Surrey man. As a result of this arrest, investigating officers were able to obtain the search warrant. The Surrey man is scheduled to appear before a justice of the peace this morning. Vinet says the mat-
ter remains under investigation, and asks anyone with any information that may help in the investigation contact the detachment at 250-836-2878, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
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the RCMP Southeast District Major Crimes Unit and the offices of the B.C. Crown Prosecutor are confirming that there has been an amendment to criminal charges on April 18, 2012, regarding Matthew Stephen Foerster. Foerster’s initial charge of second de-
gree murder has been upgraded to first degree murder in connection with the homicide death of Taylor Van Diest Oct. 31, 2011 in Armstrong. No reason was given in an RCMP press release as to why the charge was upgraded from second degree murder.
Mayor says MP supportive of district’s desire to dredge
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Gordon Mackie, former mayor and president of the Sicamous and District Museum and Historical Society, says the channel used to be dredged from railway bridge to the last marker. But the entire narrows is a different story. “I don’t think there was ever any dredging right in the main part of the channel,” says Mackie, noting back when the ferry service ran, the extensive boat
traffic helped to keep the narrows cleared. Mackie guesses there’s since been a buildup of sediment as a result of the docks sticking out in the channel against the current. “Most guys in those earlier days just kind of dredged their own portion…,” said Mackie. “Sometimes they’d just line a bunch of boats up and get them all going and shoot whatever was on the bottom, the light stuff, and kind of just
worked their way in and the current would take it away. Of course, with changing times, you can’t do that anymore. Fisheries probably don’t like that.” Council tasked district interim administrator Doug Ruttan to look into the history of the narrows dredging himself. As for federal resistance to dredging, Mayor Darrell Trouton doesn’t see any coming from Okanagan-Shuswap
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May 6- Cambie Hall Auction annual fundraiser and plant sale/exchange 11 a.m. Peruse auction items from 12-1:00 p.m.. Wea re also looking for donations of useable appliances and items for the auction. Contact Esther at 250-836-4373 for more information.
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Every 1st & 3rd Tuesday- Sicamous Lions Club meets at the Sicamous Seniors Activity Centre, 1090 Shuswap Ave, Sicamous. Doors open at 6:30 pm. Meeting starts at 7:00 pm. Everyone Welcome. For info contact Joan at 250836-4876 or Kathy at 250-836-3267 Every 1st & 3rd Wed.- Parkinsons Support Group at First united Church. 20 - 4th Street SE, Salmon Arm at 10 am. Contact Doreen at 250836-2509.
MP Colin Mayes. “I had a meeting with Colin Mayes… He understood that it needed to be done. There was a report done on it in 2006 and he’s not understanding why it didn’t get done.” Trouton says he finds it frustrating how six years later the district is still dealing with the same issue, and maintains it’s time to deal with the matter.
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Board of Variance Expressions of Interest The Columbia Shuswap Regional District (CSRD) is looking for volunteers for the Board of Variance (BOV). The BOV consists of three (3) members that review land use variance appeals for all CSRD Electoral Areas (A-F). The appointments are for a three (3) year term. Training will be provided to members. Individuals who best demonstrate the following attributes will be recommended to the CSRD Board of Directors for appointment: • Have a background in land use development or local government • Have an understanding of the CSRD and local government process • Have an interest and passion for sustainable community development Expression of Interest forms are available on the CSRD website (www.csrd.bc.ca) or at the CSRD Office in Salmon Arm Please return completed forms via email, mail, or in person by 4:00 pm Monday, May 7th, 2012 to: Candice Benner, Development Services Assistant/Columbia Shuswap Regional District PO Box 978, 781 Marine Park Drive, Salmon Arm BC V1E 4P1 cbenner@csrd.bc.ca Phone: (250) 833-5904 or Toll Free 1-888-248-2773 Fax: (250) 832-3375
New members welcome Every Wed. Lunch by a donation at the Seniors Activity Centre, 1091-Shuswap Avenue at 12 noon.
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Every Wed. - Seniors Crib, 7:30 p.m., Haven seniors building. Everyone welcome - you don’t have to be a senior. Socializing and coffee served after crib. Info: Esther 836-4373.
Every Tues. Stopping the Violence Program in Sicamous - counselling for women who have experienced abuse during childhood or adult relationships. No charge. Call Kathy at 250-8329700.
Every Wed. - T.O.P.S. (Take off Pounds Sensibly) meets every Wednesday morning at the Sicamous Rec. Centre (arena). Weigh in at 9:00 am and meeting at 9:30. Everyone Welcome. Ph: 250-836-4041 for info
Every Tues. - Sicamous Amateur Drama Club rehearsals, 7:00 p.m., Red Barn Arts Centre. 836-4705.
Every Wed.-Sat. United Church Thrift Store 10:00 am to 3 p.m.
Tues. & Thurs. - Carpet Bowling at the Seniors’ Activity Centre at 1 p.m.
Every 4th Mon.- Royal Canadian Legion Br. #99 general meeting, 7 p.m.
Every Tues. & Thurs. - Seniors Meals provided, 12 noon in Common Room at the Haven.
Third Sunday of the month -Regular meeting
Every Wed. Girl Guides of Canada. Sparks - 3:00 pm. Brownies - 4:00 pm. Girl Guides - 5:30 pm.
Every Thurs. - Sicamous Crokinole Group meets at 7pm at the Sicamous & District Recreation Centre - upstairs for more info and to join call Dave Reed @ 250-836-3652 Every Thurs.-Ladies shuffleboard at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #99 in Sicamous. 1pm3pm. All ladies welcome.
Every Thurs.- Crib and darts 7 pm at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #99. Everyone welcome. Every 1st, 3rd, 4th Thurs. - Keepsake Kwilters meet at the Haven Common room 1095 Shuswap Avenue at 7:00 p.m. For info call 250-836-2695. Every 2nd and 4th Thurs. Options For Sexual health from 7 to 9 p.m., Sicamous Health Unit. Every 3rd Thursday monthly meeting of the Malakwa Community Association at 7:30 in the Malakwa Hall. Every Fri. - Parents & Tots, 10-12 noon at Catholic Church. 836-3440. Every Fri. - Eagle Valley Brush & Palette Club, Red Barn, 10am-3pm, Everyone welcome! Every 1st & 3rd Fri. - Pool Tournament at the Royal Canadian Legion #99 at 7:00 pm. Every 4th Sun. - OAPO Birthday Tea for members & friends, Seniors Activity Centre, 2 p.m.
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Think locally: Stress on food banks can be eased at local level. By Lachlan Labere Eagle Valley News
While the need for food banks remains strong, they alone are not the answer when it comes to providing Canadians in need with accessible, nutritious food. Food Banks Canada’s annual hunger count provides a national and provincial snapshot of food bank use and users. Last year’s count shows 851,014 people visited food banks, 38 per cent of those visits were for youth and children, 18 and under, while 47 per cent were women and girls. In B.C. , more than 90,000 people used a food bank at one time or another, 38 per cent of that is attributed to children. Pam Beech, president of the Eagle Valley Community Support Society, which oversees the operation of the food bank in Sicamous, is concerned with the growing reliance she sees on food banks in B.C., and believes the provincial government needs to address the matter through the creation of a poverty reduction strategy. “Food banks are busy all the time in B.C, and there are statistics to show that B.C. has got, percentage-wise, one of the higher poverty stats for children in the whole of Canada. And we’re a pretty rich province, so it doesn’t fit. There’s something that needs to be fixed,” says Beech. Beech says a provincial poverty reduction strategy, something B.C. is currently without, could help address the issues that bring people to food banks and, in turn, the pressure on food banks to provide nutritious food. Beech refers to the report, Cost of Eating in British Columbia 2011, which states a family of four in the Interior is required to spend about $830 a month to provide all the food needed to maintain a healthy diet.
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“Our costs have gone up enormously because we have to buy nutritious staples,” says Beech. “Food that comes to you through food sharing, they do their best, but quite often it’s surpluses and it could be cereals, it could be a lot of things that really don’t, in the long run, make up a fully nutritional diet.” While nationally, more than 50 per cent of those who use food banks are on some form of social assistance, Beech emphasizes a still large and growing percentage are working families whose income isn’t enough to cover housing, transportation, school expenses and groceries, let alone nutritional foods. While the strategy would come from the province, Beech says there is much that could be done at the municipal level that could be integrated with a provincial strategy. Some suggestions from Beech include using municipal planters for food plants,
supporting community gardens and finding ways to utilize the good agricultural land that is not being put to use. Another suggestion, that would be benefit food banks, is to improve partnerships with local food producers and sellers. Dave Byers of the Salmon Arm Salvation Army food bank sees such partnerships as another means providing for the nutritional needs of those who can’t necessarily provide for themselves. “Sometimes you can cut a carrot in half and throw the bad half and you have a good half of a carrot. Whereas a grocery store would probably just throw the whole thing away,” says Byers. “It would be nice if they could partner up with us and do things like that. All of these suggestions are in line with what Shuswap Food Action was trying to promote in various ways, including through it’s eat local project. Jen Gamble, an or-
ganizer of the movement, doesn’t deny the need for a provincial strategy, but says she’s also seen the need for a community-based strategy for some time. She says there’s much that can be done at the municipal level that would lessen the need for funding from the province. “If city-owned lots are used for a community garden, and there’s some sort of co-operation between all of the agencies, and not any one of them is taxed too much, it could happen,” says Gamble. “The other pieces, if you take this as a full cycle and you start looking at people who are farming and producing food in the area, and bring those people in too, then we’re starting to talk about economic benefits as well.” A prime example of what a community can do is the Kaslo Food Hub. This food security project provides numerous programs to support and educate
novice producers. “They support with education, people who want to figure out how to grow their own food,” says Gamble. “They sometimes will have work parties to help someone convert a lawn into a garden.” The hub also has a building where people who can store the food they’ve grown if they haven’t room of their own, as well as a community kitchen where people can learn to preserve their own food. “If food banks work with local producers more closely, then maybe there’s an opportunity there to use some of the funding they purchase food with and keep it in the community, as opposed to having the national buying programs and programs like that,” says Gamble. Beech knows there are costs incurred by the province, and communities, as a result of poor nutrition, and says we can’t afford not to address these issues. She hopes to keep the conversation going at the local level with the hope that there will eventually be a larger plan for the province.
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Elders offer a common-sense approach to pot
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hat do the federal and provincial governments and marijuana advocacy groups have in common? They monitor every shred of news related to them published by your local newspapers. The latter not only reads every story related to marijuana and the “war on drugs,” but typically respond with letters to the editor, espousing views in favour of legalization. Recently, in his newspaper column, MP Colin Mayes voiced his concerns relating to marijuana use and the legalization debate. Not surprisingly, the letters soon followed, criticizing the MP for his questionable background sources and his knowledge of cannabis use, a subject Mayes himself admitted to not being an expert on. What is kind of surprising is the response the column has elicited from Sicamous. Well, in particular, the respondents. The News has received two letters from individuals who could easily be called respected elders in the community. To our knowledge, neither of these writers has a personal, pro-pot agenda, nor are they guided by partisan ideology on this matter. Instead, their stand appears to be driven by historical precedence and common sense: that past prohibitions proved a failure, and decriminalizing a profitable substance reduces pot-related crime (though certainly not eliminate it), while giving the powers-that-be a new revenue generator. Interestingly, John McKay, a Republican and the former U.S. attorney who prosecuted B.C. marijuana activist Marc Emery, has since joined the ranks of former police and legal experts to state the war on marijuana is a bust, that the “criminal prohibition of marijuana is a complete failure.” McKay argues marijuana, like alcohol, should be sold to adults by the state, which in turn would be a boon to government coffers. Perhaps our elected officials should take heed of this common-sense approach – support a failed war and laws that inadvertently propagate organized, and occasionally violent, crime, or generate needed revenue while cutting some of the backlog of our clogged court system.
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Imagining what a BC NDP government will look like By Tom Fletcher News columnist
VICTORIA – NDP victories in two by-elections bring the standings in the legislature to 46 B.C. Liberals, 36 NDP and three independents, one of whom has pledged allegiance to the B.C. Conservatives. B.C. Conservative leader John Cummins put a brave face on his third-place finish in Port MoodyCoquitlam and Chilliwack-Hope. Even in bedrock conservative Fraser Valley farm country, in a protest byelection with a high-profile candidate, the B.C. Conservatives managed to attract just enough to deliver a landmark NDP seat. The NDP was helped by the absence of the B.C. Green Party on the by-election ballots, with most of its five-per-cent support from 2009 presumably going to the winners. Cummins rejected a possible merger with the “discredited” B.C. Liberals. Premier Christy Clark was equally emphatic that she will be the leader of the “free enterprise coalition” in the 2013 election. So the stage is set for an NDP majority government. What will that look like? Well, Port
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rector of Sierra Club B.C., a branch plant of the U.S. enviro-machine that works against B.C. forest, mining, power and petroleum development. These folks would be working with Stephen Howard, who went from senior positions at the BCGEU and CUPE to his current role as Dix’s chief of staff. Dix, of course, benefited from the sudden ouster of Carole James, who made the mistake of trying to loosen big labour’s grip on the NDP and modernize some of its quaint 1930s notions. Then we have B.C.’s third-largest political party, the B.C. Teachers’ Federation, which has already confirmed it will continue its long campaign to replace the B.C. Liberals with the NDP next year. Such a team brings impressive experience, but unfortunately for taxpayers, much of that experience has been in extracting money from the public treasury. And if recent B.C. history is any guide, this fundamental conflict of interest will receive little or no media attention in the months to come. Instead, the conventional wisdom will be that voters want “change.”
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Thoughts on museum, recycling and marijuana I am writing this letter to talk about the museum and other complaints. I totally agree regarding the smallness of the museum, and with Alli Graham’s suggestion that the old police building would have been ideal. When the hoopla
of a nice, new, bigger building was talked about, many of us were very happy, but not now. It is less than onequarter of the size of the old building. Yes, I too am upset about a lot of the recyclers, and yes, it is extra work to clean and flatten cans and
flatten cardboard, but it saves space. I must say though – that it is showing that most folks care about recycling and are doing it, but try and be respectful about it and about those who clean up there. I do not know Todd Lumley, but I do agree with him. The govern-
ment needs to realize that by legalizing marijuana, it would cut down on the criminals and crime. Perhaps the big debt that the country has could be paid off by the extra taxes. Like alcohol and prohibition, it could be better controlled. I do
not smoke it but I raised five kids and I do know a lot about it, and it is probably less dangerous than alcohol. That’s my story and I am sticking to it. I do not agree anyone under 19 should be allowed to smoke it. Esther Erikson
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MP kept busy with a myriad of activities and duties I have always been politically engaged and now even more so after being elected to office. I believe it is very important for all citizens to be knowledgeable of the different levels of government because it has the greatest influence on their lives next to their family. For the most part, people are content to elect someone they see as having experience or some of their same political views, and entrust him/her to do the job. Once they vote, they want to get on with what personally interests them – a job, family, and community. A few, and I mean only a few, want to be engaged and be heard on every issue I work with. I do appreciate the input. What causes confusion is knowledge of what my job is and what is under the jurisdiction of the province or local government. I have always felt that more needs to be done to educate students on how all three levels of government work. A past article in a local paper, questioned what your MP was doing for the OkanaganShuswap. Well, the
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four-lane of Highway 97 from Armstrong to Kelowna was funded by our government, as well as improvements in Enderby, not to mention the fourlane in Sorrento, the bridge close to Three Valley Gap, the fourlane of the Trans-Canada Highway through Pritchard, and, in the future, the Hoffman Bluff section. Furthermore, investment in the Salmon Arm Okanagan College for skills training and career support services, were all funded by the federal government, in addition to one-third of all major civic infrastructures through many project initiatives. It is important to keep in mind, that this is a large constituency and that my job is to balance all of the riding’s priorities. The article also asked why I thought
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immigration was such an important issue. Most of the files handled by my riding office are immigration matters. Immigrants of many skills and professions are helping to grow our Canadian economy and they are not, as the writer expresses, simply performing “slave-labour jobs.” I am in Ottawa for approximately 132 days a year. In Ottawa, I am a member of the Energy Caucus, the Canada-Africa Parliamentary Association, Canada/Japan InterParliamentary Group, and the Canada-United States Inter-Parliamentary Group. I frequently meet with high commissioners and ambassadors from many countries. I deal with a variety of issues and public policies. In the next month, the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development, and the Status of Persons with Disabilities,
of which I am also a member, will travel across Canada to assess skills training and labour market shortages. When finished, we will recommend policy and investments in various labour market needs. The government does not create jobs. The government lays the landscape for investment by building the infrastructure, especially, transportation, tax policy, and regulatory policy, especially, environmental. By investing in people, your government provides them the opportunity to access education, skills training and investment opportunities for innovation and research. The articles I write to you in our riding papers pertain to what issues I am involved with on a national scope. Some of the issues fall close to home and others do not, but my articles are all part of my re-
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MAIL BAG Industry contends GM crops safe to consume Re: GMO crops the bad seed of agriculture, Eagle Valley News, April 18, 2012 A recent column in the Eagle Valley News contained a significant amount of misinformation about genetically modified (GM) crops that must be corrected. What readers should know is that all GM crops are subject to Canada’s strict regulatory standards, ensuring that Canadians have access to one of the safest food supplies in the world. Extensive safety reviews are completed by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Health Canada before any of these crops are approved.
GM crops enjoy a remarkable food safety record, having been cultivated for well over a decade and eaten by billions of people worldwide. In fact, regulatory agencies around the world, as well as highly regarded international organizations like the World Health Organization, have all endorsed the safety of GM crops. In addition, humans have been altering the DNA of crops for hundreds of years using plant breeding methods to move genes from one species to another and now modern genetic modification has made it possible to speed up the process and do it more precisely.
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When it comes to farmers, they overwhelmingly choose to grow genetically improved varieties of corn, canola, soybeans, and other crops due to the numerous benefits they offer such as increased yields, environmental sustainability and – contrary to what was suggested in the column – these GM crops in fact do not require more pesticides, and there is no human DNA inserted into today’s GM crops. The fact of the matter is that GM crops are not
a safety concern thanks to rigorous regulatory standards and therefore do not need to be labeled. GM crops are just one example of modern agricultural solutions that are federally regulated and have been proven safe to eat. If consumers want to avoid foods derived from GM crops, they can buy foods that are labeled organic. Lorne Hepworth President, CropLife Canada
PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given to the electors of Electoral Area ‘E’ of the Columbia Shuswap Regional District that approval is being sought for Eagle Valley Community Support Society Financial Contribution Service Bylaw No. 5624 by use of the alternative approval process. Bylaw No. 5624 will establish a service within all of Electoral Area ‘E’ of the Columbia Shuswap Regional District to provide a financial contribution to the Eagle Valley Community Support Society toward the cost of operation of a bus and support services. The maximum amount that may be requisitioned for the service will be $0.07 per $1,000 of net taxable value of land and improvements and will be collected by one or more of the following: a property value tax (net taxable value of land and improvements) from properties within Electoral Area ‘E’; imposition of fees and charges; revenues from gifts, grants, etc. Approval to proceed with the adoption of this bylaw is being sought from the electors of Electoral Area ‘E’ of the Columbia Shuswap Regional District. The Board may proceed with adoption of Bylaw No. 5624 unless at least 10% of the electors of Electoral Area ‘E’ of the Columbia Shuswap Regional District submit a signed Elector Response Form indicating their opposition to adoption of the bylaw by 4PM on Monday June 4, 2012 at the address below. A/Deputy Manager of Corporate Administration Services Columbia Shuswap Regional District Box 978 781 Marine Park Drive NE SALMON ARM BC V1E 4P1 The number of valid elector responses required to prevent the Board from proceeding is 126. Eagle Valley Community Support Society Financial Contribution Service Bylaw No. 5624 is available for public inspection at the following locations: • CSRD office, 781 Marine Park Drive NE, Salmon Arm BC between the hours of 9 AM and 4 PM, Monday to Friday (except Statutory Holidays) • CSRD website at www.csrd.bc.ca • District of Sicamous municipal hall, 446 Main Street, Sicamous BC between the hours of 9:00 AM and 4:30 PM, Monday to Friday (except Statutory Holidays) Elector Response Forms must be in the form established by the Columbia Shuswap Regional District and only those persons who qualify as electors of Electoral Area ‘E’ are entitled to sign an Elector Response Form. Elector Response Forms are available at the CSRD office, the CSRD website and the District of Sicamous municipal hall at the addresses above. Those persons eligible to sign the Elector Response Form may qualify as either resident electors or non-resident electors as follows: • 18 years of age or older • Canadian citizen • resident of BC for at least 6 months immediately preceding June 4, 2012 • resident of OR registered owner of real property in Electoral Area ‘E’, of the Columbia Shuswap Regional District for at least 30 days immediately prior to June 4, 2012, and • not otherwise disqualified by law from voting. For additional information on the Alternative Approval Process, please contact: Carolyn Black, A/Deputy Manager of Corporate Administration Services Columbia Shuswap Regional District Phone: 250-833-5939 (direct) Toll-free: 1-888-248-2773 Email: cblack@csrd.bc.ca
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Canadians are living longer and costs for the Old Age Security (OAS) are rising. On April 1, 2023 the Government of Canada plans to start raising the age of eligibility for OAS and the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) from 65 to 67.*
What does this mean for you? 54 or older as of March 31, 2012
You may still obtain OAS/GIS at age 65
53 or younger as of March 31, 2012
The age of eligibility for OAS/GIS will change gradually between 2023 and 2029
Starting in July 2013, Canadians who are eligible for, but not yet receiving OAS will have the flexibility to delay receiving it in exchange for a higher monthly amount at a later date.
The number of working-age Canadians for every senior is decreasing** 6
The number of working-age Canadians per senior is decreasing, placing additional pressure on the OAS program.
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**Source: 9th Actuarial Report on the Old Age Security Program
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CSRD votes against halting smart meter installation Billing shock: BC Hydro receiving more complaints over soaring rates, found to reflect usage. By Barb Brouwer Eagle Valley News
A presentation on smart meters by BC Hydro attracted about 25 protesters and drew criticism from directors at last week’s Columbia Shuswap Regional District board meeting. While some protesters held signs and passed out pamphlets outside the regional district building at Marine Park, others sat quietly in the boardroom for the 15-minute presentation by Jennifer Walker-Larsen and Mora Scott. Media relations rep Walker-Larsen described the program, which is legislated under B.C.’s Clean Energy Act, and said current infrastructure is provided by 1960s technology that needs to be brought into the 21st century. Scott explained that BC Hydro is more than half-way finished installing smart meters in the province. In terms of the regional district, she said the utility is about 80 per cent complete in the Shuswap and 15 per cent in the Salmon Arm area. She said current technology prevents Hydro from tracking power outages or theft. “We operate blind, we have no feedback on grid to get information on how we’re operating,” she said, noting that because the utility has no way of tracking, more elec-
tricity than needed is actually sent down the lines to ensure all customers get the proper voltage. Scott explained how the smart meter’s one-watt radio transmitter works and said the resulting data collection would enable homeowners to make smart choices about “tools” they want to use. Area F North Shuswap director Larry
ple by telling them the facts,” she said, adding callers have also been directed to other agencies such as Health Canada for more information. Not satisfied, Morgan suggested the public should be able to express their concerns and that the matter should go back to the provincial government for further review before moving the program forward.
had soared and were told by BC Hydro that they hadn’t previously been paying for the amount of electricity they were using – something Scott partially attributed to human error made by meter readers. “We’re getting more calls than normal but we found that in 99 per cent of cases, it shows customers
their consumption is actually happening,” she said. “They just don’t realize they we’re getting billed for previous months, the winter, (Christmas) holidays.” Sicamous Mayor Darrell Trouton said he was more concerned about the installation program than the technology. “It’s about how
it’s been put onto the public, it’s similar to HST – ‘this is what we’re doing and how we’re doing it,’” he said, noting he would like Hydro to make a presentation to the Sicamous community. “The public is who we’re working for and we need to do it another way.” Martin had issues as well, telling the
Hydro reps she is not convinced smart meters are necessary. “I was looking forward to this presentation because I have only heard negatives,” she said, noting directors have a responsibility to listen to all their constituents, including those who have sensitivities to such things as radio See Moratoriums on page 9
Looking for work? We can help. “We’re getting more calls than normal but we found that in 99 per cent of cases, it shows customers their consumption is actually happening. Mora Scott BC Hydro
Morgan challenged not only the “smart” technology, but the manner in which he said British Columbians were made aware of the switch from analog meters. “The issue I’m having is the incredible pressure from my constituents about radiation and invasion of personal privacy,” he said. Scott acknowledged that some residents have had concerns and questions because of “a ton of misinformation,” but said BC Hydro has staff available to speak personally with anyone. “These one-on-one calls have converted more than 2,600 peo-
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He later asked directors to support him in making a motion to send a letter to the province, the B.C. Utilities Commission and BC Hydro to halt the program until safety and privacy issues could be dealt with satisfactorily. Morgan’s motion was supported by Area D Falkland-Silver Creek-Ranchero director René Talbot, Sicamous Mayor Darrell Trouton and Area E Rural Sicamous director Rhona Martin, but a tie vote was broken by acting chair Dave Raven and so defeated. Talbot said he had received many emails from people complaining their rates
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Moratoriums overridden by provincial legislation Continued from page 8
Good work recognized: Sicamous Mayor Darrell Trouton awards Bailee Gaetz and her fellow Eagle River Secondary grad 2012 classmates with certificates of appreciation from the District of Sicamous, honouring the students for the work they did to raise funds for Kara Wagner, who lost her family and home in a fire. Photo submitted
waves, fluorescent lighting, etc. “To me it would make more sense to replace lines rather than new meters.” In response to a question about honouring property owners’ requests to refrain from installing smart meters, Scott acknowledged only that installation would be deferred. As to the 39 B.C. communities who have signed moratoriums on the installation of smart meters, Scott reminded directors the program is legislated and is due to be complete by the end of the year. In addressing Martin’s concerns about privacy and hacking issues, Scott said the system was secure. “You can see kilowatts per hour and see when consumption is, but just looking at the data, it would be very difficult,” she said. “People could
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS Re: The Estate of Sharon Isobel Hyam otherwise known as Sharon Hyam, Deceased, formerly of 326 Finlayson Street, Sicamous, British Columbia Creditors and others having claims against the estate of Sharon Isobel Hyam otherwise known as Sharon Hyam are hereby notified under section 38 of the Trustee Act that particulars of their claims should be sent to the undersigned Executor at #330 - 522 Seventh Street, New Westminster, British Columbia, V3M 5T5 on or before May 21, 2012, after which date the Executor will distribute the estate among the parties entitled to it, having regard to the claims of which the Executor then has notice. ROBERT ALEXANDER SHIELD, Executor CASSADY & COMPANY, Solicitors
Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent LAST 2 BDRM. Wood floors. $525/mo. + util. 1 indoor cat. Avail now. 250-8362307 or 250-804-6643. LGE 1 & 2 BDRM. BRIGHT apts. In suite storage, green space, live-in manager. Cable incl. Sicamous, 250-836-4516 or 250-804-5364. MAY 1ST. BACHELOR APT. Sicamous. Incl. Util. and cable. $375/mo. Ph. 250-836-3233. SICAMOUS: 1 BDRM. APT. with walkout. $585/mo. plus security deposit & hydro. Avail Immed 250-836-3849.
Commercial/ Industrial COMMERCIAL office space for lease Main Street, Sicamous one block up from Channel. Prime location. Ideal for professional, medical, office. Could include manager/owner suite. $12/sqft. plus OC. Call Keith (250)832-6060
Townhouses SICAMOUS: 2 BDRM. townhouse plus garage. $900/mo. + util. 250-804-3485.
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Land Act: Notice of Intention to Apply for a Disposition of Crown Land Take notice that 443602 BC Ltd. of Sicamous BC, intends to make application to the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations (MFLNRO), Southern Service Region Thompson Okanagan Service Centre, Crown Land Adjudication office, for a license for commercial marina purposes covering commercial marina purposes covering unserveyed Crown land being the bed and foreshore of Shuswap Lake fronting Lot 1, District lots 528 and 529, Plan KAP 82686, except Plan KAP91776; District Lot 529, except Plan KAP82686; District Lot 528, except Plans KAP77037 and KAP82686; and Lot A, District Lots 528 and 529, KAP91776, Kamloops Division Yale District (KDYD) situated on Provincial Crown land located in the vicinity of Sicamous. The Lands File Number that has been established for this application is 3411163. Written comments concerning this application should be directed to the Section Head, Crown Land Adjucation at 441 Columbia St., Kamloops, BC V2C 2T3. Comments will be received by MFLNRO until May 19, 2012. MFLNRO may not be able to consider comments received after this date. Please visit our website www.arfd.gov.bc.ca/ ApplicationPosting/index.lsp ➦ Search ➦ Search by File Number: Insert Lands File Number for more information. Be advised that any response to this advertisement will be provided to be public upon request.
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Wednesday, April 25, 2012 Eagle Valley News
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