Barriere Star Journal, May 14, 2012

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Salmonela linked to pet food Pet food recall

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2012 BC Barrel Racing ďŹ nals are coming to Barriere August at fairgrounds

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Thompson Nicola Regional District advise they expect mosquitoes to be somewhat of a problem this spring due to high water and runoff. A TNRD rep says they will be launching two to three helicopter mosquito control campaigns from Vavenby to Kamloops to control the nasty little pest. Pictured is Ron Lampreau of BWP Consulting spraying BTI pellets into a pond on Boulder Mountain for mosquito control, May 2.

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Work BC Employment Centres now open in the North Thompson Barriere and Clearwater

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The Bear roared to life last Thursday B Jill Hayward By North Thompson Star/Journal N

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The Bear radio station in Barriere m made history as it roared to life and to took to the air waves for the first time last Thursday at precisely 10:31a.m.,on la 993.1FM, playing a song by popular ssinger/songwriter Adele.

The driving force behind the station is local radio announcer Steve Shannon, N North Thompson Radio Inc., and he ssays hitting the airwaves was a banner moment for the community, and for m hhimself personally. “Shortly after we went live I played the Joe Cocker song ‘I’ll Get By With tth A Little Help From My Friends’, and that’s exactly what made this all hapth pen, thanks to people in the area such as; Lana Laskovic, Carl Woody, Marty Philibert, Mike Fennell, Jill Hayward, Wayne Broomfield, Colleen Hannigan, Kevin McMahon, and Bill Fowler. The

station is just broadcasting to the immediate area on minimum power right now, but we are live 24/7, 365 days a year.�

Shannon noted that after a CRTC permit is received in the near future the station can ramp up to level two, “which will give us really good coverage�, and in approximately three to four months level four after the installation of a transmitter on a NT Valley mountain. “Level four will let people hear The Bear from Heffley Creek to Blue River,� said Shannon.

The Bear will bring adult contemporary music to listeners, community announcements, live discussions, and more.

Shannon says he is encouraging local non-profits to drop off written information about their upcoming community events in the letter box at the radio station on Barriere Town Road next to the fire hall, or call him at 250-672-2059.

Tune in and listen to The Bear.

STAR/JOURNAL photo: Margaret Houben

Candlelight tribute Approximately 30 people attended the Legion’s Candlelight Service at the Barriere Cemetery on May 8. Despite a brisk wind that meant having to relight some of the candles, members of the area’s Rocky Mountain Cadet Corp placed candles at each veteran’s grave. Mayor Humphreys said a few words, and prayers were led by Rev. Todd English. The Candlelight Tribute Ceremony, was started in the Netherlands in 1995 when Dutch children placed lighted candles on the graves of Canadian soldiers, leaving them burning overnight in silent tribute to the fallen. Since that time, these tributes have spread across Europe and to Canada.

Pictured is Cpl. Darren Mickelson placing a candle on a veteran’s grave during the service.

SERVING THE NORTH THOMPSON VALLEY FROM HEFFLEY CREEK TO BLUE RIVER

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Gardening makes us happy There were plenty of smiles amongst the many volunteers from the North Thompson Valley Garden Club who came out in force on April 29, to get Barriere Community Garden cleaned up for spring, and ready for the installation of a new watering system. Pictured (l to r) are Garden Club members Wally Kreutz and Carol Strom performing pruning and weeding chores with happy enthusiasm for the growing season ahead.

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Winners will be recognized and honoured at awards ceremonies in the fall.

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BARRIERE GENEALOGY CLUB 1st & 3rd Fridays of the month, 6-7 p.m. at the Barriere Library If you have a laptop, bring it.

Also bring whatever info you have on the names you want help researching ie: full name, birthdate, birth place, etc.

Join us on Facebook group: Barriere Genealogy Club Margaret at 250-672-9330 (evenings)

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Salmonella linked to pet food warns Public Health North Thompson Star/Journal Several people in the United States and one person in Canada have become ill with a Salmonella infection as a result of contact with pets or pet food contaminated with Salmonella bacteria. A manufacturer in the United States, Diamond Pet Foods, has recalled several batches of its dry pet food due to possible contamination with salmonella, including pet food that was shipped to Canada.

The affected pet food was distributed to British Columbia, Ontario, Quebec and New Brunswick and may have been distributed to other provinces and territories. The single Canadian case of illness is from Quebec.

Check if you have recalled pet food in your home. Diamond Pet Foods has posted the particular brands and lot numbers [http://diamondpetrecall.com/updatespress-releases/] that are affected as well as maps that show Canadian and U.S. distribution [http://diamondpetrecall.com/] of the pet food. The information is also available by calling 1-866-918-8756.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has posted information about additional brands of pet food that have also been recalled due to salmonella contamination. [http://www.fda.gov/Safety/ Recalls/default.htm] The information is also available by calling 1-888-463-6332.

Some of the brands recalled include: Chicken Soup for the Pet Lover’s Soul Country Value Diamond Diamond Naturals Premium Edge Professional 4Health Taste of the Wild Kirkland Signature Super Premium Adult Dog Lamb, Rice & Vegetable Formula (Best Before Dec. 9, 2012 through Jan. 31, 2013) Kirkland Signature Super Premium Adult Dog Chicken, Rice & Vegetable Formula (Best Before Dec. 9, 2012 through Jan. 31, 2013) Kirkland Signature Super Premium Mature Dog Chicken, Rice & Egg Formula (Best Before Dec. 9, 2012 through Jan. 31, 2013) Kirkland Signature Super Premium Healthy Weight Dog Formulated with Chicken & Vegetables (Best Before Dec. 9, 2012 through Jan. 31, 2013) Kirkland Signature Super Premium Maintenance Cat Chicken & Rice Formula (Best Before Dec.9, 2012 through Jan. 31, 2013) Kirkland Signature Super Premium Healthy Weight Cat Formula (Dec. 9, 2012 through Jan. 31, 2013) Kirkland Signature Nature’s Domain Salmon Meal & Sweet Potato Formula for Dogs (Dec.9, 2012 through Jan. 31, 2013) If you have the affected product, do not feed it to your pet. Call the manufacturer’s hotline at 1-866-918-8756 to ask about a refund, or secure it

in a plastic bag and throw it out and then wash your hands thoroughly in warm soapy water.

Always wash hands thoroughly with soap and water after feeding, handling or cleaning up after pets. Clean surfaces that come into contact with pet food or ill pets.

Symptoms of a salmonella infection Pets such as dogs, cats, amphibians and reptiles and their food can carry salmonella bacteria.

People can get infected with the bacteria from handling their pets or their pet’s food or feces.

Symptoms of salmonellosis often include: sudden onset of fever, headache, stomach cramps, diarrhea, vomiting.

Who is most at risk?

Anyone can become sick from salmonellosis, but children are likely to be at higher risk in a case like this where pets and pet food are involved.

Seniors and those with weakened immune systems are at higher risk of serious illness because their immune systems are less robust.

Most people who become ill from salmonellosis will recover fully after a few days.

It’s possible for some people to be infected with the bacteria and not get sick or show any symptoms, but still be able to spread the infection to others.

How to protect yourself Do not handle any of the products listed in the recall. Wash your hands thoroughly after feeding, handling or cleaning up after pets.

Anyone who is or has been in close contact with someone who might be infected with salmonella should: wash their hands thoroughly and regularly, use separate towels for the sick, wash their clothes in hot water, and clean bathroom taps, toilets, and doorknobs at least once a day with an antiseptic cleaner.

Generally the disease will run its course in four to seven days. Treatment for those infected with salmonella should include drinking plenty of liquids to replace body fluids lost through diarrhea and vomiting.

You may wish to check with your doctor if you believe you have a Salmonella infection and you: are 65 years or older, have a weakened immune system, experience severe symptoms, experience symptoms lasting longer than seven days.

If your pet is sick and you are concerned that it may be infected with salmonella, please contact your veterinarian.

“When you need us, we’re close by” When a death occurs, I’m here to help you, every step of the way. 24 hours a day, every day.

If you have made pre-arrangements elsewhere and would like to discuss having your local funeral home take care of you, please feel free to call.

Paint job for radio station Radio announcer Steve Shannon was busy painting the building where he now broadcasts Barriere’s very own radio station ‘The Bear’ 93.1FM. The station is situated next to the fire hall on Barriere Town Road, and Shannon says the station is starting with a signal just strong enough to reach the immediate area. A signal upgrade will come in the future so listeners can enjoy the station outside of their own community.

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OPINION

359 Borthwick Avenue, Box 1020, Barriere, B.C., V0E 1E0 250-672-5611

The North Thompson STAR/JOURNAL

Guest Editorial;

Safety Task Force established by forest products manufacturers B

ritish Columbia’s wood products manufacturers have come together in an unprecedented collaboration to advance research and best practices in improving mill safety in response to the devastating explosions at Babine Forest Products and Lakeland Mills.

Until we receive the investigation conclusions from WorkSafe BC, we cannot say for certain what caused the events at those two facilities.

However, we are told the investigation reports will take months and we feel strongly that the severity of the two incidents demands an immediate and comprehensive safety response. Four members of our sector lost their lives and we will not wait to take action.

On Wednesday, May 2, the CEO’s from the major wood products manufacturing companies in British Columbia gathered to create an action plan for improving safety. Companies including Ainsworth, Interfor, Dunkley Lumber, Western Forest Products, Tolko, Sinclar Group, Hampton Affiliates, Conifex, West Fraser Timber and Canfor resolved to establish a CEO-led task force that will quantify combustion risks related to dust from processing both green and dry wood and identify best practices for dust mitigation from other industries that have issues related to dust in manufacturing.

We also committed to developing a set of clear and auditable standards that will be utilized to independently assess the safety of mills across the industry. We will work with experts across disciplines and other stakeholders to ensure these standards are comprehensive and can be relied upon to provide assurance that conditions in mills across British Columbia are safe for workers.

Finally, we will be reaching out to every forest products manufacturer in the province, large or small, to expand this initiative to every mill in British Columbia.

As the Task Force undertakes their work, each of our companies is taking proactive steps to mitigate all possible fuel and ignition sources in our mills.

These significant steps began in January and all of our companies have implemented extensive measures to ensure safety. We welcome the support and collaboration of WorkSafe BC and appreciate government’s swift action to visit every facility in the province. The collective efforts of industry and WorkSafe BC are delivering immediate improvements in safety performance across all British Columbia facilities.

As we mourn the lives lost and those changed forever by the explosions at Babine Forest Products and Lakeland Mills, we are taking every possible step to ensure that nothing like this ever occurs at another mill in this province again. We will be reaching out to government and labour to join with us in our efforts, and appreciate the continued support of our employees and our communities.

Don Kayne, CEO Canfor Corporation Hank Ketcham, CEO West Fraser Timber Brad Thorlakson, CEO Tolko Industries Don Demens, COO Western Forest Products Ken Shields, CEO Conifex The North Thompson Star/Journal is a member of the British Columbia Press Council, a selfregulatory body governing the province’s newspaper industry. The council considers complaints from the public about the conduct of member newspapers. Directors oversee the mediation of complaints, with input from both the newspaper and the complaint holder. If talking with the editor or publisher does not resolve your complaint about coverage or story treatment, you may contact the B.C. Press Council. Your written concern, with documentation, should be sent to B.C. Press Council, 201 Selby St., Nanaimo, B.C., V9R 2R2. For information, phone 888-687-2213 or go to www.bcpresscouncil.org.

Star/Journal printed edition subscribers also have easy access to our online edition To the editor; In a recent editorial the on-line version of the newspaper was discussed. Being interested in this concept, and traveling quite a bit - I think that it would be great to have this option.

I am, however, a lover of the physical item flipping the pages, taking the news with me to the back yard or porch to enjoy with my morning coffee.

I am wondering, therefore, if those of us who prefer to purchase the paper are able to access the on-line ver-

sion when we are ‘out of town’ and need to see the news.

Thank you.

Cheryl Thomas Clearwater, B.C. Reply from the editor: Hi Cheryl; Thanks for your letter to the editor. In answer to your question, all physical or hardcopy newspaper subscribers can access the online version of the newspaper from any computer, anywhere.

All current print edition subscribers have been sent a letter with

instructions and a unique customer account number. If you receive the newspaper via the mail, check the mail label on the newspaper. Your subscription number appears there.

If you have carrier delivery, you should have received a letter with your customer account number instructions regarding activation of your online account.

Go to: https://esubscriptions.starjournal. net:4437/eSubscriptions.html and enter your account number in the portion of the page

marked “Current Print Subscribers” and you’ll be asked to answer a few short questions, after which your subscription will be verified and you’ll have complete access to our site.

If you are unable to find your account number please call 1-888811-5627 for assistance.

We look forward to you enjoying our online edition from wherever your future travels may take you.

Jill Hayward, Editor North Thompson Star/Journal

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Oil tanker debate has sunk to a new low VICTORIA –The B.C. NDP has ramped up its opposition to the proposed Northern Gateway oil pipeline.

First the party formalized objections already expressed by NDP MLAs who have spoken at hearings held by the federal review panel along the B.C. coast. Leader Adrian Dix sent an 11-page letter to the panel, then launched an attack on the B.C. Liberal government in the legislature that emphasized the letter’s top objection.

Why doesn’t Premier Christy Clark stand up to Ottawa and protest the abandonment of the longstanding “moratorium and exclusion zone” on oil tankers off B.C.’s north coast, Dix and NDP energy critic Rob Fleming demanded.

Clark’s answer was the same one given for many years by federal and provincial governments. The 1972 federal “moratorium” was directed at offshore oil drilling, not tankers bound for B.C. A separate Canada-U.S. agreement in 1998 calls for U.S. tankers to avoid B.C.’s Inside Passage as they transport Alaska crude oil to refineries in Washington state and further south.

I asked Fleming for documentation that shows tankers are banned from B.C.’s north coast. He said it is “fragmented,” which means he doesn’t

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Tom Fletcher have any. Nor does the NDP’s heavily footnoted letter to the federal panel offer any source for this assertion.

This argument flared up in 2006 after Methanex Corp. shut down its Kitimat methanol plant. Instead of shipping methanol out, a practice that was never questioned, it started bringing tankers into the Kitimat port loaded with a liquid natural gas by-product called condensate.

From there it is sent by rail to Alberta to dilute oil sands crude. This process led to Enbridge’s proposed double pipeline that would send condensate east and diluted crude west.

The Dogwood Initiative, one of the multiple U.S.-funded groups that now dominate B.C.’s environmental lobby, rose to protest these early condensate shipments, saying they violate a moratorium on tankers. Wrong, said Don Rodden, superintendent of environmental response for the Canadian Coast Guard Pacific Region.

The 1972 moratorium

Expanded justice services for families To the editor; The Ministry of Justice just expanded a mediation process that helps families keep legal disputes out of court.

This means that Justice is giving local families involved in legal disputes alternatives to court.

Prior to this, it was not available in this area.

Grace Baker Chartered Mediator Barriere

“wouldn’t apply to vessels coming into Canadian ports like Kitimat,” Rodden told the ‘Globe and Mail’ at the time.

The Coast Guard would be the agency legally required to enforce such a tanker ban, if one existed.

As I’ve mentioned before, there are legitimate arguments against the Northern Gateway proposal. This hippy-fantasy tanker moratorium isn’t one of them.

Then there is the hypocrisy and pro-U.S. bias that is so clearly evident in the manipulated B.C. debate.

The Northern Gateway pipeline would generate as many as 350 tanker trips each year to and from Kitimat. More than twice that many tankers already sail each year through the Strait of Juan de Fuca, past the Gulf and San Juan Islands.

Many are heading to refinery complexes at March Point and Cherry Point in Washington.

These supertankers can be seen sailing past Victoria most days.

Strangely, this U.S. crude traffic excites no protests.

Some of the smaller tankers come in to fill up from the TransMountain pipeline in Burnaby, whose operator is preparing a bid for expansion. This attracts protests organized by people paid to oppose Alberta “tar sands” oil.

Where do urban protesters think we get the gasoline and diesel fuel sold at B.C. f illing stations? Do they think it’s all made at the little Chevron refinery in Burnaby, the last remnant of ref ining capacity in southern B.C.?

We could use a serious debate about how B.C. handles petroleum.

Instead, we see factually inaccurate claims promoted by U.S. interests to attack Canadian crude only.

Our opposition politicians and media mostly just go along for the ride. ~ Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com tfletcher@blackpress. ca

2012 BC Barrel Racing finals are coming to Barriere in August

By Jill Hayward North Thompson Star/Journal BC Barrel Racing Association (BCBRA) secretary Joyce Pifer says the payout of awards and prizes for the association’s barrel racers in 2011 was $99,195. “This year should be even better,” said Pifer, “And we are pleased to announce our 2012 Finals will be held on Aug. 17 - 19, in Barriere.”

With an association boasting just under 500 members they expect to see at least 300 competitors (including pee wee, junior, and senior competitors) turn out for their year-end final event at the North Thompson Fall Fair and Rodeo Association’s rodeo arena this year.

BCBRA competitors will be competing at barrel race qualifiers this year from April through the middle of July, for the 2012 finals in the North Thompson.

Pifer noted racers will come from all over British Columbia to win the substantial cash prizes, saddles, and other awards that will be presented during a large awards banquet that will be held in the Barriere Curling Rink on Aug. 19.

NT Valley racers are already working to qualify for the event, with qualifying races being held at the NT Fall Fair rodeo arena, which started on May 8, and will also be on: May 15, 6 p.m; May 26, 1 p.m.; June 5, 6 p.m.; and June 23, 1 p.m. These qualifiers are being put on by Darcey Woods who can be contacted at 250-672-9891 or dar-

Diane Fraser rounds the second barrel during her run at the NT Fall Fair grounds on May 8, 2012.

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cey_woods@telus.net for more information.

For information about BCBRA go to: www.bcbra.com A barrel race consists of a horse and rider who run a clover leaf pattern of three barrels while being timed. Competition is tight, and a winner can nudge out a competitor’s time by as little as 1/1000th of a second. If a barrel is knocked over there is a five second penalty.

The pattern is run at a full gallop and is a demonstration of the horse and rider’s skill, training, and speed as they work together as a team in very fast conditions.

Barrel racing competitions are a favourite crowd pleaser, creating an avid group of followers across North America.

In Loving Memory

Carol Welch Sept 23/41 ~ May 18/09 We thought of you with love today But that is nothing new We thought about you yesterday And days before that too We think of you in silence We often speak your name Now all we have are memories And a picture in a frame.

Some may think you are forgotten Though on earth you are no more But in our memory you are with us As you always were before.

A million times we’ve thought of you A million times we’ve cried If loving could have saved you You would have never died.

You left us beautiful memories Your love is still our guide And though we cannot see you.

You are always at our side.

It broke our hearts to lose you.

But you did not go alone Part of us went with you On the day God called you home Forgive us lord, we’ll always weep For the Best Friend/Mother/Nana We loved but could not keep.

Connie, James, Baylee, Travis, Leroy, Carmen, Madison, Lisa, Kevin, Brittney & Amber

Barriere Secondary School would like to invite our community to come and share our joy and pride in our

2012 Graduates at our Graduation Ceremonies.

DATE: FRIDAY, MAY 25, 2012 • TIME: 6:00 pm PLACE: BARRIERE CURLING RINK

Barriere Secondarys

Graduating Class of 2012 Allyson Boyer Cigi Carpentier Andrew Ewert Rae-Lee Fraser Billie Hamilton Trevor Hobson David Jaillet Laisea Jurrius Dylan Luison Faunne MacLaren Mason Mosdell Meagan Nystoruk Kimberley Rudd Robbie Stevens

Justin Brown Dawn Eustache Marlene Fortin Jessica Graves Reggie Hansen Alexis Hovenkamp Dani Jameus Paige Lampreau Dustin Machny Michael McInnes Kiana Noble John Peters Nicole Stamer Lee Torttila-Conroy

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Barriere Secondary Honour Roll 2011-12 SEMESTER 2 TERM 3 GRADE 8 EFFORT HONOUR ROLL Cody Allen Vanessa Balatti Chale Boyce Flora Copley Kelley Dionne Kobe Ewashina Hannah Feller Ariel Fennell Breann Fischer Jenessa Jones Chelsea Lloyd Jillian McInnes Jacob Peterson Carter Rudd Will Sheldrick Garrett Tremblay MERIT HONOUR ROLL Vanessa Balatti Shailee McMartin Emillie Nystoruk DJ Rempel Robert Underhill ACHIEVEMENT HONOUR ROLL Chale Boyce Kobe Ewashina Ariel Fennell Breann Fischer Jenessa Jones Jensen Lengkeek Chelsea Lloyd Jacob Peterson Carter Rudd Will Sheldrick HONOURS WITH DISTINCTION Cody Allen Flora Copley Hannah Feller Jillian McInnes Garrett Tremblay

GRADE 9 EFFORT HONOUR ROLL Kurt Allen Tyler Ewert Ashley Fitger Chad Gartner Travis Greenall Taryn Howe Carter Krause Sadie Lawrence Jordan Lefeuvre Talyse Lyons Keaton Noble Alexander Peterson Lawrence Philip Brittany Piva Jolene Sorenson Jermy Strongeagle MERIT HONOUR ROLL Carlea Dunn Tyler Ewert Sadie Lawrence Talyse Lyons Natasha McInnes Brandon Proppe ACHIEVEMENT HONOUR ROLL Kurt Allen Ashley Fitger Travis Greenall Taryn Howe Carter Krause Keaton Noble Alexander Peterson Brittany Piva Jolene Sorenson

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Nicole Huber Drew Johnson Indigo Johnson Kia Jules Alexander McDonald Emma Schilling Alisha Vogel Justin Vogel MERIT HONOUR ROLL Justin Vogel ACHIEVEMENT HONOUR ROLL Connor Booth Chloe Burton Skylar Camille Braeden Chambers Chelsey Fischer Alisha Gotro Drew Johnson Indigo Johnson Kia Jules Cora MacLaren Alexander McDonald Emma Schilling Alisha Vogel HONOURS WITH DISTINCTION Nicole Huber

GRADE 11 EFFORT HONOUR ROLL Hannah Allen Jessica Chappell Catana Copley Jessica Gartner Jacob Pedersen Alysha Piva Kimberly Pelayo Katrine Schilling Tiana Stamer Terry Wheelhouse Emma Yurkiw ACHIEVEMENT HONOUR ROLL Jake Bauer Quinn Brackman Jessica Chappell Catana Copley Catrina Daniels Derek Ficke Jessica Gartner Jacob Pedersen Kimberly Pelayo Bishop Realff Katrine Schilling Alanna Solomon Terry Wheelhouse Emma Yurkiw HONOURS WITH DISTINCTION Hannah Allen Alysha Piva

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Have your say about Family Day North Thompson Star/Journal Minister of Labour, Citizens’ Services and Open Government Margaret MacDiarmid and Minister of Jobs, Tourism and Innovation Pat Bell announced last week a consultation process with British Columbians for choosing which Monday in February will be the new official statutory holiday, Family Day. Whether families choose to enjoy a local tourist attraction, a visit to a park, a meal out, a day of skiing or just to spend time with their loved ones, celebrating Family Day will be a great chance for families to spend quality time together starting February 2013 - and British Columbians now have the opportunity to tell government which day will work best for them.

Government will begin a citizen engagement process with the public, and consult with worker groups, employers, the tourism industry and the broader business sector in order to ensure all potential economic and social benefits are taken into account before finalizing a February date for the new holiday.

By having Family Day on the third Monday in February, British Columbians will share the same day with five other Canadian provinces, and with the United States’ President’s Day. By having it on the second Monday, British Columbians will be able to enjoy not only ski hills, but also parks and other local attractions throughout the Province without other longweekend traffic.

Since unveiling its Open Government plan in 2011, the Province has implemented a number of new policies and programs including the launch of the Open Information and DataBC websites, as well as a major redesign of the government’s web presence to make it more citizen-focused and user-friendly. In the coming months, B.C. will introduce a new public engagement website to better communicate and collaborate with British Columbians.

The consultation process began May 8 and will close May 22 of this year. Citizens can share their thoughts at: http://blog.gov.bc.ca/ bcfamilyday/or on Facebook or Twitter using: #mybcfd With the addition of Family Day in 2013, the province will have 10 statutory holidays.

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Hospice thanks Lion’s Club Barriere Lion’s president, Barry Pick, presents Barriere Hospice Society representatives, (l to r) Audrey Rilcoe and Jane Milburn, with a cheque for $300 to start off their annual Hospice Walk-a-Thon fundraiser. The Walk-a-Thon will be on May 28, at the North Thomspon Volunteer and Information Centre, gathering at 6:30 p.m., with the walk to start at 7 p.m.

Work BC Employment Centres now open in the North Thompson Official opening in Barriere May 18 North Thompson Star/Journal On April 2, Social Development Minister Stephanie Cadieux officially launched the Employment Program of British Columbia by opening two Work BC Service Centres in Coquitlam and North Vancouver.

In October 2011, Yellowhead Community Services Society and its subcontractor, Barriere and District Chamber of Commerce, were awarded a contract to operate the Work BC Employment Services Centre in both Clearwater and Barriere. These full service centres will provide service to the North Thompson between the communities of McLure to Blue River.

Service providers such as Yellowhead Community Services Society are delivering the Employment Program of British Columbia through 85 one-stop Work BC Employment Centres throughout the province. Job seekers will be able to access services through these centres, as well as through satellite offices and mobile and outreach services in their communities.

These new service centres integrate all of the services the province currently offers, combining programs that were formally operated separately by the provincial and federal governments. The new program is about reduced administration,

better efficiency and more program dollars being spent on direct service to British Columbians.

Yellowhead Community Services Society, as well as its subcontractor, Barriere and District Chamber of Commerce, is responsible for insuring effective service delivery to specialized populations to the communities of the North Thompson.

As a result, specialized populations will continue to receive quality services through the new integrated centres. Theses specialized populations included immigrants, youth, aboriginal peoples, francophone’s, people with multi barriers, survivors of violence and/or abuse, people with disabilities and people living in rural and remote areas.

The Honourable Terry Lake, Minister of Environment and MLA for the Kamloops/North Thompson will be visiting both the Barriere and Clearwater offices to officially open these full service centres. Minister Lake will be at the Barriere office from 11a.m. to 12:30 p.m., and at the Clearwater office from 1:30 to 3 p.m. on May 18.

Community members are invited to attend these opening ceremonies and learn what programs and services will now be available in the North Thompson catchment area.

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Changing “business as usual” to meet GHG targets Energy and emissions planning workshop held for Districts of Barriere and Clearwater

By Jill Hayward North Thompson Star/Journal A recent workshop held at the Ridge in Barriere was about “business as usual” in the communities of Barriere and Clearwater, and what this would mean for future greenhouse gas emissions (GHG), and how these could be reduced over the next several years by setting achievable targets.

The May 2 workshop was part of the BC Hydro Community Energy and Emissions Planning: QuickStart Program, with facilitators Community Energy Planners (CEA) Megan Lohmann, and Peter Robinson.

Eleven participants attended from the District of Barriere including, Mayor Humphreys, Councillor Smith, Fire Chief Al Kirkwood, District staff, and key stakeholders.

Approximately 11 participants attending from the District of Clearwater included Mayor Harwood, a number of councillors, District staff, and stakeholders.

April Shaw, called in to the workshop from BC Hydro to explain a number of interesting opportunities that BC Hydro has available to support actions in provincial communities.

She advised that T12 tube lighting will soon no longer be available, and therefore advised small business owners currently using this lighting to consider changing their lights, noting BC Hydro currently has a $10,000 cost incentive on a lighting retro-fit.

Shaw went on to add that BC Hydro also has a Powersmart Program for large businesses who spend over $200,000 annually on electricity.

As well there is a new construction program which includes a lighting defined program that includes cash incentives for the builder. There is also a new home energy star program package with an $800 rebate incentive for energy star appliances.

Most importantly though she explained BC Hydro offers a program for those on low incomes that provides retro fitting opportunities. The program requires a free assessment done by an

approved contractor for those who qualify within the income bracket. The assessment looks at; insulation in attics, draft proofing windows and doors, water conservation, domestic hot water, and shower heads.

If any of these items need upgrades or repair she stated that BC Hydro will have someone come in and do the work. BC Hydro will also supply an energy efficient fridge at no cost if the qualifying homeowner’s current one does not meet energy use standards.

More information on a number of other programs that include a $30 fridge buy back program, car upgrade incentives, and much more can be found at: www.bchydro. com/powersmart Lohmann said the day’s workshop was based on policies and actions already started in each respective community, saying by working together there will be a “focusing on cross-pollination of community ideas from both towns”.

She noted community planning is required to address our fears about climate change and available energy in the future, with such planning bringing “hope for the future”.

“Both communities have done a good job with their OCP’s (Official Community Plan) and addressing emissions aggressively,” said Lohmann, “The future will be quite different from the past, and planning for the future will allow us to prepare for what future scenarios may be.”

She asked, “What if climate change is a hoax?”, and then pointed out that if planning for a future with climate change, should that change not take place, the results of this kind of future planning will still be a benefit for the world. “This kind of planning will have created energy efficiency, green jobs, clean air, healthier living, and healthy children.”

Lohmann noted the four ‘R’s’ of importance regarding energy planning for the future: 1) reduce energy demand, 2) re-use waste heat. 3) renewable heat sources, and 4) renewable energy for electricity.

This kind of planning also involves answering questions such as, “Where to start with buildings?” and “Where to start with transportation?”

Lohmann said the model used for the workshop would use the following stats for each community based on their individual OCP’s: Barriere with a 10 per cent greenhouse gas reduction by 2020, and a 33 per cent reduction by 2050; Clearwater with 33 per cent by 2020, and 80 per cent by 2050.

It was also noted that Barriere currently spends about $8 million a year on energy; with 80 per cent of emissions coming from vehicles, 12 per cent from buildings, and eight per cent from waste.

Participants in the workshop then considered the planning actions defined for their community related to energy conservation and green house gas emissions; defining those already accomplished or implemented, those being worked on, those to be considered, and actions that were deemed to be not a consideration for the community.

The results of these findings were then taken by the two CEA planners during lunch break and input into their computers, so the results could be seen on a graph showing the implications of those actions as discussed, and how they might bring the community closer to its OCP on greenhouse

gas emissions into future years.

The graphs created for Barriere showed promise, with targets being met by 2019.

The graph showed the most impacting items for improvement to be made showed land use and waste.

The CEA’s noted Clearwater’s OCP had some “pretty high targets”, and therefore they were further away from the project target dates on the graph. Lomann said, “To meet your [OCP] targets it will take some pretty aggressive actions by Clearwater community members to meet these targets down the road. Using a little less aggressive plan now will meet your target by 2020.”

Robinson stated, “The greater the population increases, the harder it is to meet the target.”

The balance of the workshop was spent discussing and calculating costs regarding impacts to the communities for items such as organic waste reduction, septage, composting, and recycling to reduce tipping fees. District of Barriere representatives noted the community was the largest recycler of cardboard in the Thompson Nicola RegionalDistrict(TNRD), and that Barriere was the first community within the TNRD to have blue bag curbside pickup.

Participants said they all agreed an immediate action both communities could take would be

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District of Clearwater’s chief administrative officer, Leslie Groulx, explains the Clearwater workshop participant’s findings regarding cutting greenhouse gas emissions in the community during an energy and emissions planning workshop held with the District of Barriere on May 2. Holding the display board is Community Energy Planner (CEA) Megan Lohmann who cofacilitated the workshop for BC Hydro with CEA Peter Robinson.

to aggressively educate their residents about the four ‘R’s’ as listed above, and to encourage their implementation on an individual household basis.

The day’s session wrapped up with the two CEA’s saying the workshop had been

“very efficient and productive”.

The next step was for the CEA’s to enter the balance of the workshop data as accumulated into their computer graphs, and then to finalized all of the data into a model that was scheduled to

be presented the next day to both communities individually. Then the final draft of the plan will be distributed to both mayors and councils who will take it to their respective communities at a future date for acceptance.

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Installing water meters discussed by council

By Margaret Houben North Thompson Star/Journal The District of Barriere held their general council meeting on May 7, with two delegations noted on the agenda. The first was a presentation of the 2011 financial statement by Carol Patton, C.G.A. The second was a presentation by Harley Wright representing the Lower North Thompson Community Forest Society. Wright gave Council members an update on the activities of the Society, showing some pictures of some of the area’s that have been logged.

Council members passed a motion to award Eco-Tek a phased contract for the Solar Aquatics System and Septage Receiving and Treatment Facility to a maximum amount of $30,000 for the completion of the first phase.

They also passed a motion to re-submit

the 2011 funding application for the Strategic Initiatives Grant, for dual production wells and a reservoir.

Council members passed a motion to post 30 km speed limit signs on Barriere Town Road adjacent to the Ridge building, due to the large number of children using the playground facilities. All citizens are asked to be aware of this coming change.

Two bylaws received their final adoption - the Financial Plan bylaw No. 90; and the Tax Rates 2012 bylaw No. 91. Also passed was the Development Variance Permit (DVP12-02) Application regarding encroachment onto District owned lands at 4264 Dunsmuir Road.

Council members then began discussing the issue of water meter installations. After some discussion on a variety of options, Council members passed a motion to install one

pit meter (water meter) at each mobile home park unless the owners specifically request that individual meters be installed on each mobile home within the park.

There was also some discussion around options should property owners: a) not want anyone entering their home, b) be afraid of the effects of radio-frequency on their health, or c) have a valid health issue related to sensitivity to radiofrequency and a doctor’s certificate to that effect.

After the discussion, Council members approved a motion that the District would fund the alternative pit location for situation “c” only. For situation “a” and “b”, property owners would have to pay the cost of installing a pit meter (which would be approximately $1500).

In the case of a property owner that out-

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right refuses to allow a meter to be installed, Council members approved a motion that those owners would be levied a $300 per month charge for noncompliance.

Other cities have similar charges - Kamloops with $315 per month; and Sparwood with $457.60 per month.

Council members then moved on to discuss the Zoning Bylaw Review process, with the resulting motion: that the District advertise and hire a 10 week (or equivalent) position, preferably with research and planning skills, to assist the Working Group with the preparation of a draft Zoning Bylaw document (approximately $10,000); that staff draft and post a request for proposal for the public consultation facilitation component of the Zoning Bylaw review process ($10,000); and that staff explore and bring back to Council, the costs of a professional/legal review of the final draft prior to the document being brought back to Council for formal consideration. Council also moved that these funds be taken from the Gas Tax Reserves.

District staff were directed by Council to draft a Bylaw Notice Enforcement bylaw and bring it forward to the next regular Council meeting for consideration.

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Lower North Thompson Community Forest Society chair Harley Wright presented an update to District of Barriere mayor and council on the Society’s progress and plans at the May 7 council meeting. va r i e t y of offenses.

Mayor Humphreys made the following proclamation: “Whereas Child Find B.C., a provincial member of Child Find Canada, is a non-profit, registered charitable organization, incorporated in 1984; and whereas the mandate of Child Find B.C. is to educate children and adults about abduction prevention, to promote awareness of the problem of missing children, and to assist in the location of missing children; and whereas Child Find has

recognized green as the colour of hope, which symbolizes a light in the darkness for all missing children; and whereas Child Find’s annual Green Ribbon of Hope Campaign will be held in the month of May and May 25 is National Missing Children’s Day; therefore be it resolved that I, Mayor Humphreys of the municipality of Barriere, do hereby proclaim May as Child Find’s Green Ribbon of Hope month, and May 25 as National Missing Children’s Day. I urge

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On May 9 at approximately 16:45 the Barriere RCMP responded to a request for assistance from Kamloops City Detachment.

A male was traveling north from Kamloops on Highway 5 and was wanted for a domestic assault and breach of recognizance that had occurred earlier in the day.

Barriere RCMP made patrols locating the suspect vehicle at the Petro Canada station in Barriere with no occupants, and a search of the area was negative for the male suspect.

During the search the police were approached by a member of the pub-

lic who had just observed a suspicious male who entered the Monte Carlo Motel lobby. Police immediately attended and located the male suspect in question and took him into custody without incident.

The car was towed from the scene; having been left running with no lock on the door, but was not stolen.

The male was transported to Kamloops cells where he was scheduled to appear before a judge in Kamloops Provincial Court on Thursday, May 10.

Barriere RCMP say thank you to the local male for his observations and quick actions that assisted in the apprehension of this suspect.

our citizens to wear a green ribbon as a symbol of hope for the recovery of all missing children; and to remain vigilant in our common desire to protect and nurture the youth of our Municipality and Province.”

Council members approved a grant of $250 for the North Thompson Fish and Game Club for their 3rd Annual Family Fishing Derby that will be held on June 17.

Barry Thorn asked Council how the new water meters will be read - Mayor Humphreys responded that they will be read remotely. Carol Patton asked about the ticketing bylaw and what types of things can citizens receive tickets for - noise, unsightly yards, and not complying with watering restrictions are some of the ticketable offenses.

Council approved a motion to allow staff to approve requests from residents regarding filling pools.

Staff will also draft a policy regarding Council members and staff remote access to District files.

The next general meeting will be on May 22, at 7 p.m.

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Crown land acquisition debated The day I, as the Mayor of the District of Barriere, start making decisions based on how to get reelected in a few years rather than what is the right thing to do is the day I should quit. Since I have no intentions of quitting any decision I make and direction I give will only be based on what is the best course of action for the District.

To that end a few potential projects have had to be placed on hold for now. Some of these projects do have great potential. It is a perhaps a shame that they will need to wait. The hard reality is that there is very little funding available. As a result hard choices, perhaps unpopular choices need to be made.

The business of running the District is complicated. It requires thoughtful insight on the part of council and the mayor. There is no extra funding most times for favourite projects.

Last week I stated in this column that I was going to present to council a motion that would direct staff to start the procedures of applying to have all lands held by the Crown within

the District brought under District ownership.

At the May 7th regular council meeting this issue was debated and the motion I made to direct District staff to start the transfer of ownership application process on each of the parcels was passed.

During the debate around this motion a few concerns were raised. It was stated that there was not enough information provided to council around the topic.

To provide notice of my intentions I sent a general information email to council with a copy to District staff outlining my intentions of putting the motion forward.

I then met with the District’s chief administrative off icer and asked for her opinions and input. Ms. Hannigan then drafted a report around which lands were not owned by the District, which had infrastructure on them and provided an overview of the transfer process. In my opinion it was a well crafted report and provided all the information required to make an informed decision.

I am not sure what more could have been done.

There has been

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an ongoing concern from some members of council around the mayor approaching groups outside the District to garner information on various topics and how best to achieve results. Yes, as the mayor, I did this.

These concerns seem to be centered on the possibility that I have been holding meetings and not inviting all of council.

The answer to this is that I do not hold and never have held inappropriate meetings.

For example and with reference to the land transfer process, while attending a provincial roundtable on policing I had an opportunity to speak with First Nations representatives attending the roundtable during the lunch break.

Yes, I admit I asked for their input on best practices and their personal experiences as First Nations representatives around the land transfer process during what should have been their chance for a well deserved break from the discussions of the day.

It is possible I should apologize to those folks for disturbing their lunch with my questions. If

they come forth with that request I will most certainly do so.

I do seek out those that have such rather specialized information and ask for that information to be shared. I also believe in fostering good relations with these individuals and indeed any group that The District will work with in the future. In fact as mayor it is my duty to do so. I am permitted to do this by myself as long as I do not inaccurately reflect the will of council.

I make it a practise to best utilize the time I spend with representatives from other levels of gover nment, First Nations, business owners and investors and local residents. Ever yone’s time is valuable and I respect that. I also appreciate that these g roups and individuals are willing work with myself and council in the best interests of the District of Barriere.

I will be attending the first B.C. Mayors Caucus this coming week. There will be literally hundreds of years of governance experience at the meetings so it should be interesting and informative.

North Thompson Star/Journal Community Futures Development Corporation of Central Interior First Nations (CFDC of CIFN) is seeking aboriginal artisans in B.C. to take part in the fourth edition of the Aboriginal Artisans catalogue.

“Art is a vital component to not only Aboriginal culture, but also Canadian culture as a whole,” said Geri Collins, director of operations. “We want to give our artists the opportunities they deserve.”

There is no charge to be included in the catalogue and both traditional and contemporary artists are encouraged to submit a biography, artist’s statement and high quality photos of the work they wish to have included in the catalogue.

Funding for the project is through a co-operative effort between the First Nations Technology Council, Regional Economic Development Initiative (REDI) and CFDC of CIFN. Interested artisans may view a previous edition of the catalogue at www.facebook.com/cfdcofcign.

The clock is ticking as applications must be in by May 31, 2012. To find out more contact Joseph Jack at 250-828-9753, or email him at joseph@ cfdcofcifn.com.

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Artists Colleen Lyons (pictured) and Jessie Maisonneuve, both members of the Yellowhead Artists Co-op, spent some time at the Yellowhead Pioneer Residence on Monday, May 7, painting murals on the hallway walls. The ladies say the project is to make “picture windows” throughout the residence hallways. Any other artists wishing to lend a hand are encouraged to call Jessie Maisonneuve at 250-672-9772.

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Dementia isn’t always a disease of the aged. Evidently, brain function starts to decline at the age of 45. Many risk factors that may contribute to dementia later in life, can occur in middle age. These include high cholesterol, obesity and high blood pressure.

So taking care of your body and your brain in your middle years may stave off dementia in the later years.

Early diagnosis is important in many diseases and doctors are hoping for success in studies being carried out to find a ‘biomarker’ in the blood that would indicate dementia may be brewing. One biomarker has already been found that predicts low oxygen in the brain. This is an early indicator of dementia. More work is to be done, but the future is looking brighter for early diagnosis of dementias.

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DRINKING WATER WEEK

Here in BC we often take our tap water for granted, but it is a finite resource that we should value and protect.

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We need to value our drinking water methods in your area.

We invite you to get involved and learn more about your water. Start by taking the Community Water Challenge and pledge to be water wise. By incorporating practical actions into our daily routines, we can make a difference.

Visit www.drinkingwaterweek.org to find out about Drinking Water Week events in your area, and to download activities and educational resources provided by BC Water & Waste Association.

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Are you water wise? Take the Community Water Challenge and enter to win an exciting water-themed getaway courtesy of the Fairmont Waterfront Hotel and Helijet! It’s simple – just pledge to take one of the water wise actions below. Make your pledge at:

drinkingwaterweek.org/challenge Be Water Wise: N Limit your shower time to 5 minutes per day.

N Install a low-flow fixture or appliance.

Look for the WaterSense label on retail shelves across BC. N Return unused or expired medications to the pharmacy for proper disposal.

N Turn off the tap while brushing your teeth, shaving and doing dishes.

N Dispose of household wastes such as cleaners, paints and grease responsibly, instead of putting them down your sink or toilet.

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2. Fats, oils and grease may be properly disposed of down drains or toilets.

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3. The best way to achieve a healthy lawn is by watering lightly several times a week.

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ANSWERS: 1.True: British Columbians use an average of 426 litres of water per day; the average Canadian uses 329 litres of water per day (nearly double what Europeans use!)* 2. False: Never put fats, oils or grease down the drain - when these substances enter our wastewater they can clog pipes and deplete oxygen in the aquatic environment. 3. False: Watering your lawn thoroughly once per week rather than lightly at a greater frequency will strengthen the roots and promote a greener, healthier lawn.

When you turn on your tap asks you to “Get to know and clean, safe water comes your H2O.” Think about the impact of your everyday acout, do you ever wonder how tions and how a few simple it got there or what happens changes really can make a when it goes down the drain? difference.

Or why you should care?

Have you thought about “It is often said that the how much water you can ability to provide clean save by drinking walimiting ter and treat your shower sewage is the time to five greatest conminutes, or tribution to by turning off public health the tap while our world has brushing seen,” says your teeth?

Daisy Foster, How about CEO of BC by reducing Water & lawn waterWaste Association. “Yet, drinkingwaterweek.org ing or raising the level of in our part of your lawn the world, we mower blade to cut down on take for granted that we can evaporation? simply turn on the tap and Did you know that what we clean water gushes out. We put down our sink or toilet forget that we use that same can have a serious impact treated water to hose down on fish and the aquatic our driveways and water our environment? Detergents, lawns. We flush our toilets medications, and many other and away it goes along with household products end whatever we put down there.” up at wastewater treatment She adds, “We make the plants where special processeffort to turn out lights to es are required to minimize conserve energy, yet we the impact on the receiving don’t make the connection waters. Fats, oils and grease between energy and water that we put down our drains use. Many of us are unaware can often cause blockages in of the energy that is used to sewer lines resulting in costly treat and distribute water.” repairs. During Drinking During Drinking Water Water Week, take the time to Week, May 13 – 19, 2012, BC find out about safer disposal Water & Waste Association

Haydn Auction Services’ North Thompson Premier Consignment Auction, held May 5, in Barriere, offered five hours of bidding fun for the large crowd who turned out.

Everything from household goods to ATV’s went through the unreserved auction, and a number of bargains were enjoyed by the winning bidders. Pictured (l to r): Auctioneer Mike Burnett, with ring man Bruce Williams.

N 26% of British Columbians have no idea where the water that flows from their tap comes from.* N The average Canadian uses 329 litres of water per day. However, the average Canadian thinks they only use 132 litres per day.* N We use up to 50% more water in the summertime when people are watering their lawns and gardens.** *2011 Canadian Water Attitudes Study, commissioned by RBC and Unilever Canada **BC Stats 2009

For more water wise tips and ‘Did You Knows’, and to download educational ducatio activities for your home or classroom, visit www.drinkingwaterweek.org.

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Fiber Arts Helicopters will fly low for BC Hydro inspections this summer over the relative power lines.

BC Hydro states due to the nature of the work to hold North Thompson Star/Journal The aircraft will be operating directly over the they will require reasonably clear days with no BC Hydro, will be flying at a low altitude over power lines while in low flight and recording rain or snow fall. Also, aircraft availability is an the power lines that run through Barriere this data atltitudes of no less than 300 feet above issue, and therefore the extended time frame Knitting summer, starting after May 25. the ground. has been allotted in order to complete the The date of the operation will run from will work.

The purpose of the operation is for low level Actual flying will take approximately 21 days Lidar photo inspection over power lines using be May 25, through to Sept. 31, 2012 between Day at to complete the inspection. a AS355 helicopter, and will take place directly the hours of 08:00 to 18:00 hours local time.

Bandshell North Thompson Star/Journal World Wide Knit in Public Day (WWKIP) was started in 2005

by Danielle Landes and is the largest knitter run event in the world. Knitters have joined in local events all over the world and in 2005, there were 25 local events, which grew to 751 events in 2009.

Not only grannies knit, but without those grannies, we wouldn’t have the wealth of knitting knowledge that we do.

Everyone is welcome to come and knit, share ideas and enjoy the fresh air at the Barriere Bandshell at Fadear Park on June 9, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. This event is hosted by the Boulder Mountain Fibre Arts group.

WWKIP Day is about showing the general public that knitting can be a community activity, and if local knitters haven’t had a chance to interact with other knitters, they can come together in one place.

Bring your knitting, a chair, appropriate clothing for the weather, sunblock, lunch, drinks, or snacks, and a smile.

There will be a concession stand. There will also be music throughout the day.

Everyone is welcome, from the experienced knitter, to those just starting out, and those with experience will be happy to lend a helping hand, or to answer any knitting related questions you may have.

To find out more about WWKIP, visit www.kipday.com.

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 5

The number of working-age Canadians per senior is decreasing, placing additional pressure on the OAS program.

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Results from May 3 golf night Submitted by Mike Webb Flight 1: Low Gross: Richard Knowles (35 retro) Low Net: Ron Hadley (33) Long Drive: Rob Sunderman Long Putt: Bill Collison K.P.: Richard Knowles K.P. in 2: Mike Smith Flight 2: Low Gross: Herb Gawhens (43 retro) Low Net: Keith Peterson (31) Long Drive: Willie Edwards Long Putt: Carry Over

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SPORTS Luison playing AAA Baseball again this year

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Kamloops Riverdogs team member Dylan Luison (both pictures - hitting and pitching) will graduate from Barriere Secondary this year.

Barriere teen, Dylan Luison, says he is happy and proud to be playing again with the 2011 Provincial AAA Midget Baseball Champions – the Kamloops Riverdogs. The team is ranked high in the league of 10 provincial teams, and players are looking forward to a great season.

Luison is their main catcher, and says he really loves the game; but this will be his last season with the team as his graduation from Barriere Secondary takes place this year.

The teen says he is grateful to the community for supporting him over the years, and invites anyone interested to check out the ‘Kamloops Riverdogs’ website at http://www.ballcharts.com/riverdogs to access game schedules. They have a home tournament the July long-weekend at Norbrock Stadium in McArthur Island Park, Kamloops.

Super night for some at Ladies Golf

By Leslie Stirling Chinook Cove I had the perfect game on May 8. Hurt my arm on Sunday (golfing, of course) so just went up to the clubhouse for supper and prize handouts for our Tuesday Night Ladies Golf. No bad strokes, no bad putts but I did miss the laughter and the comraderie of my team mates. Hope to be back to normal (if there is such a thing) by next week.

Evelyn Lucas reached a personal best and took home the Low gross for Flight #3.

Congratulations Evelyn!

Like me, Carol Hindle also had a super

Ladies Golf Report

night but she did it using her golf clubs.

She scored a 45 to win low gross for Flight 1; won the Bodi Mekanix prize for long drive on Hole #1; and split the Birdie pot with Deb Legaree. Deb Legaree wasn’t far behind with low net for Flight 1 and the hidden score prize (River Adventure Co).

Debbie Rainer won low gross for Flight 2 with a score of 45 and had KP on Hole #4 (Carl’s

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Market Garden). Sandy LeBourdais won low net for Flight 2; won the hidden score prize from Stamer Logging and finished her round with a long drive on Hole #9 to win the Shais Design prize. Audrey Rilcoe scored a deuce to pick up a sizable deuce pot.

We had a few double prize winners. Susan Newberry won long drive on Hole #2 (Barriere Massage) and KP on Hole #6 (Ron Wallace Trucking).

Angie Rainer won “Closest to the New Driver” on Hole #3 (Country Store Antiques) and KP in 2 on Hole #7 (Knights Inn). Vicki Hoffer had a KP on Hole #4 (Barb and Carman Smith) and a long putt on Hole #8 (Rainer Custom Cutting).

Leslie LeBourdais won with a long drive on Hole #8 (Our Little Secret Consignment Store) and a long putt on Hole #9 (Station House Restaurant).

Other prize winners were: Lois Keller (Barriere A&W) for a

long drive on Hole #1; Donna Salle (Barriere Irly Building) for a long putt on Hole #1; Betty Foote (Carol Patton, CGA) for KP on Hole #4; Tanya DesJarlais (Crystlee’s Hair Design) for a long drive on Hole #5; Chris LeCerf (Estylo Hair Design) for a long putt on Hole #5; and Joanne Lyle (Jul’R by Lynda Enochsen) for a long putt on Hole #5.

Putt prizes went to Karen Peterson (Val-Bella Studio) for least putts and Vreny Kempter (AG Foods) for most putts.

As far as the REST IN PEACE prize from North Thompson Funeral Services goes, we had so many ladies hit their ball into the gully that Deb and I thought we might start giving the prize to ladies who actually fall into the gully (just joking).

And that is the way it was....on Tuesday, May 8th. See you on Tuesday this week. If we are lucky the sun might show up as well.

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Wearing a lifejacket and thermal protection could save your life Submitted It’s finally Spring.

The days are getting longer, the air carries a sweet fragrance and the ice has receded from the lakes. It’s a time when millions of Canadians finally get back to their favourite pastime and head out on the water in their boats.

S m a r t b o a t e r. c a was created by the Canadian Safe Boating Council in partnership with the National Search and Rescue Secretariat to remind Canadians during Safe Boating Awareness Week, which runs from May 19 – 25, 2012, and throughout the entire boating season to take a few extra precautions to guard against the dangers of a fall into Cold Water.

Many people think that a fall into the water is no big deal.

They can climb back onto the dock or swim the short distance to shore, or they can right their overturned boat and get back in. If the boat can’t be righted, they can put on their lifejacket and hold onto the boat until help arrives. The reality is when dealing with cold water those goals often can’t be reached.

It’s hard to imagine what happens should you unexpectedly find yourself in cold water. Dr. Gordon Giesbrecht, Professor of Thermophysiology at the University of Manitoba, has experienced f irst-hand the effects of cold water. He developed what he calls the 1-10-1 Principle to help you understand how your body will react. You will have One minute to get your breathing under control, as there is an initial gasp response followed by extreme hyperventilation. Ten minutes of meaningful movement before the muscles in your extremities lose

Brought to you by Lower North Thompson Learning & Literacy Mo Bradley has been tying “fly fishing patterns” for the Kamloops Lakes since the 1960’s. Mo came to Kamloops in 1965 from Derbyshire, England. Retired from his auto body repair career, he continues to promote his love of fly tying and fly fishing. Throughout the 1980’s and 1990’s, Mo hosted a TV show called “Just Fly Fishing” and a phone-in radio show about fly fishing the Kamloops Lakes. In 2011 Mo was presented with the 2011 National Recreational Fisheries Award for his 30-plus years of developing and promoting recreational fishing in the Kamloops/Shuswap area and for his skill as a master fly-tyer who donates his flies, which are in considerable demand, to various causes.

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MAY 19 -25 their effectiveness, and up to one hour before you lose consciousness due to hypothermia. If you’re not wearing a lifejacket and survive the initial shock and gasp, you have very little time before their arms and legs begin to stop functioning, preventing you from staying afloat.

Studies have shown that our bodies lose heat approximately 25 times faster in water than in air of the same temperature. If you are wearing thermal protection such as a neoprene wetsuit, paddling dry suit or a floater coat/suit, it will help keep you warmer for a greater length of time.

Should your boat capsize and you find yourself in the water, try to reduce the rate of heat loss by climbing onto the overturned hull or any other floating object such as a cooler.

If none are immediately available, remain as motionless as possible to allow your skin to warm a thin layer of water around your body. Thrashing in the water not only disturbs this layer of warmer water but also accelerates heat loss. If you are alone, tuck your legs and fold your arms across your chest in the HELP (Heat Escape Lessening Position) to protect your vital organs. If you are with others, huddle together interlacing your arms and legs and pressing your torsos together to preserve body heat.

One of the big

questions is whether to stay with the boat or swim to shore. You should only consider swimming for shore if you are wearing a lifejacket, your chances for rescue are very slim and the distance to shore is manageable.

(Be aware that the effort involved in swimming will increase heat loss and adversely affect muscle movement.)

Keeping these considerations in mind and taking proactive steps to protect against the dangers of a fall into Cold Water will go far towards making your boating activities safer and more enjoyable.

Remember too that, in Canada, many of our larger bodies of water remain cold throughout the summer.

Whether you use a power boat, sail boat, personal watercraft, canoe, kayak or fishing boat, find more information on a variety of boating safety tips by visiting www.

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The Caddis Pupa is a great fly tying pattern for those early to mid-summer evenings on the Kamloops Lakes.

Some life history on the pupa.

The sedge pupa can range from 3/8” of an inch to 1 inch+ in length. Body colour’s are so arranged in nature as to match its environment, so tie some with a marl coloured body ranging from light brown to greens.

Once while fishing one of the many lakes in the “Kamloops”, area and taking lake sample’s, I netted one which was all black, so when tying some patterns be sure to tie all sizes and all colours. I always tie twelve of each size and each colour I want... and always ‘BARBLESS.’

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Can be fished: May through September.

Colours: greens, browns and marl colours.

Hooks: 8- 3x and smaller (BARBLESS} Body Material: chennile, phentex, or dubbing Tail: Golden Pheasant Immature Wings: mallard breast Other: pheasant rump Fly Tying Instructions: 1. Dress hook. by wrapping tying thread from eye to bend of hook.

2. Tail is optional - golden pheasant.

3. Tie in body material i.e .chenille or dubbing.

4. Wrap tying thread to within 1/8 of an inch of eye.

5. Then wrap body material to within 1/8 of an inch of eye, tie off.

6. Now tie in mallard breast feather one on each side, or just one on top, and then pull forward till feathers are the same length as body, tie off.

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a few fronds tied on sides and and top for swimmers. try keep a little longer than body.

8. Now tie one frond peacock herl , and wrap clockwise for head, tie off and cement head.

Now where would fish this morsel?

If one lets common sense prevail, where you find the sedge larvae in spring time, you should find the sedge pupa from “July through august”, depending on the elevation were you fish.

The lake bottom that I look for is a weedy area ten to fifteen foot (10’-15’), also a few scattered lily pads, or other tall plants for them to climb up and rest.

The line I prefer is a full floater, again with a long leader and a very slow retrieve.

One more thing... sedges like to hatch on or around the time of the full moon so buy yourself a “Solunar table” and read it from cover to cover.

It sure helps with full moon.

Trust me... Be observant, quiet, and enjoy.

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Believable photos with modified light A few weeks ago I wrote about modifying light instead of using the direct light from a camera mounted flash.

This is a topic I have discussed many times in my years writing for the Barriere Star/ Journal as I strive to persuade photographers to add flash to their portrait photography.

It seems my comments are having some success because since my column of April 30, I have had more than one photographer tell me they had started using light modifiers like “shoot through” and reflector umbrellas.

That is a good thing, however, I’m now receiving questions like, “Now that I’m bouncing and softening the light, how come the background doesn’t look right?”

Like any photograph, inside or outside, a photographer needs to take into account how all elements in the image are exposed. That’s the reason I prefer using the manual mode on my camera. It makes it easy to set the exposure where I want to make that subject look like it fits into the environment.

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* O H N % N MA N Here is an example that might help readers. A week ago I photographed a couple in a wide field alongside the South Thompson River. They wanted the white, silt cliffs that jutted up from the grassy flatlands to be visible behind them. The sun (when it poked through the clouds) was bright and cast unflattering shadows on their faces.

My goal was to have the correct exposure for the cliffs, the sky, and, of course, my subjects. It was slightly breezy; therefore, my wife held onto a stand with a 33” umbrella and wireless flash I used to provide a fill light that would get rid of unsightly shadows on my subjects.

Indoors or out, I always start with the shutter speed. If I need it to be faster I bump up the ISO. Usually I try for 100 ISO, but sometimes I need a higher shutter speed and a wider aperture and

that’s when I adjust my ISO. I first decided what exposure would give me a nice sky and scenic white cliffs. In this instance I metered the exposure and then underexposed by two stops to give me a bit of a darker appearing landscape. Then as my subjects were positioning themselves I fired the wireless flash from different positions until I saw that the light on their faces appeared in the way I wanted it.

My exposure and flash modes were both set to manual. Using manual exposure gave me consistent control over the ambient light.

To find the proper exposure for the flash I just moved it closer till I was satisfied with what I saw in my camera’s LCD. I had balanced the light. There was a nice dark sky, the white cliffs were shining and had defining shadows.

My subjects were separated from the slightly

darker ambient light without any shadows at all on their faces.

The ambient light kept changing quickly as clouds moved in and a storm approached so I switched from manual flash to TTL flash, and because of troubling wind removed the umbrella from the stand, and instead used a small diffuser cup on the flash to modify its light.

With the camera in manual mode, the shutter, aperture, ISO, distance of the light to the subject, and power of our light source, all controls flash exposure.

Things change with the incorporation of TTL flash. Used together, the TTL camera and flash controls and calculates the flash exposure, and adjusts the power of the flash to deliver and determine the correct flash exposure regardless of the photographer’s choice of shutter, aperture, ISO, and subject distance.

How a portrait looks does have a lot to do with how the subject(s) are posed, but I think light and how it is applied is just as important. Using flash, on or off camera,

to modify light gives a photographer more control than just using the sun, or relying on a high ISO. In addition photographers must also experiment and learn how to balance the background, or ambient light, with that flash.

The location really does not matter, whether inside or out, as long as there is enough ambient light to expose the subject. Pose the subject in front of a window or on the lawn.

Then add enough light from another source to achieve the final goal of having the background, the foreground, and the subject exposures all together appear to be balanced and not looking artificial.

These are my thoughts this week.

Contact me at www. e n m a n s c a m e ra . c o m or emcam@telus. net. Stop by Enman’s Camera at 423 Tranquille Road in Kamloops.

And if you want an experienced photographer please call me at 250-371-3069.

I also sell an interesting selection of used photographic equipment.

Looking out Area photographer Ellen Krause recently found this interesting carving in the bark of a giant tree, courtesy of an unknown artist who seems to have had no problem in bringing forth the ‘man in the tree’.

Junk or treasures?

We all come into this world as naked as a jay bird; but we soon find our hands are great tools to pick up and throw things around, like little toy cars or trucks or teddy bears, whatever is at hand.

Seems we continue this type of hoarding (or whatever you choose to call it) for most of our life. Jazzy purses and all manner of clothes, whatever is the ‘in’ thing, at every stage of our lives, be you male or female. I can’t speak for the male gender (as in a tuxedo for graduation day and (or) wedding duds).

All our lives, most of us go on collecting something or other, until we wake up and find ourselves at the ‘downsizing’ age, when to preserve or find more space to move around in, or until we begin to

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for 13 mins. In sm bowl, stir remaining oil, garlic, dried oregano: brush over flatbread & bake until golden around edges, 5 -7mins.

Can be kept in the fridge for up to 2 wks, & freezes well to keep for the winter.

Easy Stewed Rhubarb 6 cups chopped rhubarb 1 cup sugar 2 tbsp water Combine in pot & cook over medium heat until sugar dissolves. Reduce heat to medium-low & simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally for about 15 mins.

By Dee

Super easy recipe, & flatbread is always great to have on hand. Easily doubled.

Garlic Flatbread 1 pinch granulated sugar 3/4 cup warm water 1 tsp active dry yeast or quick-rising yeast 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1 3/4 cup all purpose flour 3/4 tsp salt 1 garlic clove minced 1/4 tsp dried oregano In lrg bowl, dissolve sugar in warm water. Sprinkle yeast; let stand until frothy, about 10 mins. Whisk in 2 tbsp of the oil. Stir in flour, about 1/4 cup at a time & salt; form sticky dough. On floured surface; knead until smooth, 5 mins. Place in greased bowl, turning to grease all over; cover & let rise in warm draft-free place until doubled in bulk, about 1 1/2 hours. Turn out dough onto lightly floured surface; press fingertips into dough to create dimples. Gently stretch into 15x6“. Transfer to greased cookie sheet. Cover & let rise until nearly doubled, about 45 mins. Bake at 400F

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FROM MY KITCHEN

BBQ time!!

Sweet & Tangy Sausage Pepper Kabobs 1 lb mild Italian sausages, cut in 24 pieces 2 green peppers, seeded & cut in 32 pieces 1 sweet red pepper seeded & cut in 32 pieces 1 red onion, cubed 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar 1 1/2 tsp packed brown sugar 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp pepper 1/2 tsp dried oregano Onto 8 metal or soaked wooden skewers, alternately thread pieces of sausage, peppers and onion. In small bowl, whisk together oil, vinegar, brown sugar, salt, pepper & oregano, brush half over skewers. Place skewers on greased grill over medium-high heat, close lid & grill, turning once & brushing with remaining oil mixture, until sausages are no longer pink in centre, 12 - 15 mins.

FROM MY KITCHEN

Tri Service Contracting Jan and Wally Welz have been in Barriere for 40 years, and this month their family business Tri Service Contracting is celebrating it’s 20th anniversary. Depending on the season, Tri Service has from three to five employees; and over the years, Tri Service and CONTRACTING the Welz family have sup2 5 0 - 6 7 2 - 9 7 4 7 ported many groups and SEPTIC SYSTEMS organizations with their time and numerous in-kind PLANNING / INSTALLING / CLEANING Shawn Welz, R.O.W.P CertiÞed donations.

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May 14 - SD73 School Trustees meetiing @ Barr. Secondary.

Sep 1 - NT Fall Fair Family Dance, 7pm @ NTVIC. Music : Gordy Barriere Food Bank: Open every other Wed. starting June 1, 10am--noon. Call for info 672-0029 (leave a message).

May 15 - Crafts & Conversations w/Cheryl Thomas, 11am-2pm, West Band. Tickets at the door.

Barriere Hospice: Every 2 weeks. 250-672-9391 Sep 1-3 - NT Fall Fair & Rodeo @ Fall Fair Grounds Tuesdays @ NT Aboriginal Centre, Clearwater. 250-674-3703.

May 16 - NT Fall Fair & Rodeo Assoc. Potluck Meeting, 6pm @ Fall Sep 16 - NTV Garden Club Harvest Festival @ Barriere Community Barriere Quilting Club: 2nd & 4th Thurs.of mth, 4pm at the Barriere Food Bank. Judy 250-672-5275 or Fran 250-672-2012.

Garden.

Fair Hall. Bring a salad or dessert to share.

Barriere Search & Rescue: 2nd Tues. of mth, 7pm. Training on Sep 20-24 - Provincial Winter Fair @ Fall Fair Grounds.

May 17 - Barriere Elem. Track Meet for Gr. 3-7.

4th Tues. of mth, 7pm.

Army Cadets - 2941 RCACC Cadet Corp. - Tues. 6:30pm, ages May 19-20 - Secwepemc Coyotes 2nd Annual Slow-Pitch 12-18, Legion Basement. New Recruits Welcome. Marc Tremblay BSS PAC & Booster Club: 2nd Mon. of mth, 6:30pm.

Tournament @ Chu Chua Ball Park. Info Floyd 250-572-9534.

Barriere Survivors of Brain Injuries: For more info call John at May 25 - Barriere Secondary Graduation, 6pm @ the Curling Rink. 672-9681.

250-372-1799.

Baha’i Night: Fri., 7:30pm, Marge Mitchell’s home. 672-5615 May 28 - Hospice Walk-a-Thon, 6:30pm @ the Ridge (NTVIC).

Barriere Adult Day Program: Mon. & Wed. 9-2. Lunch, crafts & Barriere Women’s Basketball: Mon. 7-9pm Barriere Secondary Jun 3 - Fun Run 5 & 10K. Reg. 8am, starts 10am. 682-7771. gym. Call Kim Fennell 250-320-7689 for info. music at the Seniors Ctr. Sherry Jardine 672-5121 Jun 9 - Legion Golf Tournament. Contact Legion for info.

Barriere & District Heritage Society: 3rd Wed. of mth, 1pm at Barriere Youth Choir: Every Thurs., 7pm @ Church of St. Paul.

Jun 9 - Knitting In Public Day, 11am-3pm @ the Barriere Bandshell.

All youth welcome. Info call Leah Jones 250-957-8440.

NTVIC in the winter, at Museum in the summer.

Jun 9 - Let’s Dance, 8pm @ Ukrainian Hall, Kamloops. Music by Barriere & District Riding Club: 2nd Tues. of mth, 7pm. www. Barriere Youth Group: Fri., 7-10pm at NTVIC, sponsored by YCS. Sleepless Nights. Tickets call: 250-372-3782 or 778-471-2220.

Contact Curt 674-2600 or email curt.o@yellowheadcs.ca. barrieredistrictridingclub.webs.com. Info Cherie 672-9341 Jun 16 - Ambassador Program Speech, Talent & Fashion Show, Barriere & District Seniors Events: Mon. Whist 7pm, Tues. & Bethany Baptist Church Prayer: Every Tues., 7pm.

7pm @ Barriere Lion’s Hall.

Carpet Bowling: Mon, Wed, & Fri., 9:30am-12 @ Little Fort Hall.

Thurs. Carpet Bowling 10am, Wed. Fun Cards 1pm, 672-9627 Jun 17 - NT Fish & Game Club Fishing Derby. Call 672-0156 Barriere Beavers & Cubs - Lions Hall 5:30pm every Mon., starting Community Kitchen: If interested call Dede 554-3134.

Jun 23-24 - Celebration of the Arts, 10am-4pm each day @ Sam’s Sept. Leaders needed for 2011-12 - call 250-672-9683.

Community Soup Day: Christian Life Assembly Church on Pizza & Rib House grounds.

Annesty Road. 3rd Mon. of every mth.

Barriere Cancer Support: 672-9263, 672-0017 or 672-1890 Aug 6-10 - BCWF Wild Kidz Day Camp ages 9-12. Call 672-0156. Barriere Community Choir: Every Wed., 7pm @ Church of St. Council of Senior Citizens: Devoted to improving the quality of Aug 13 - Interior Savings Movie Night life for all seniors. Call 604-576-9734 or email ecbayer@shaw.ca.

Paul. All adults welcome. Info call Leah Jones 250-957-8440.

Aug 16-19 - BC Barrel Racing Finals @ Fall Fair Grounds.

Crib: Barriere Legion 242, every Wed. 7:30pm, Sept. to May. Barriere Curling Club: Oct.-Mar. Curling, league & bonspiels.

Crib: Mon. & Fri. 1-4pm @ Little Fort Hall.

Aug 17-19 - Secwepemc Gathering 2012, Celebration of Family @ Barriere Elementary PAC: 1st Mon. of mth, call 672-9916 Simpcw First Nation. Info call 250-672-9995 ext 246.

Darts: Barriere Legion 242, every Thurs. 7pm, Sept. to May. Barriere Farmer’s Market: Every Thursday. Sam’s Pizza & Rib Aug 24-26 - BC Little Britches Rodeo Finals @ Fall Fair Grounds. House, 4307 Hwy 5. 10am-2pm. Info call Donna 672-5159.

Gambler’s Anonymous: 250-374-9165 or 250-374-9866.

Barriere Firefighters’ Practice: Barriere Firehall, Thurs., 7pm Aug 30 - Ambassador Program Coronation, 7pm @ NTVIC. Heffley Creek Acoustic Coffee House: 3rd Fri. every mth 7pm.

Performers, concession, play area for kids! Call 578-0056.

Lapidary Club: 4th Wed. 7pm. Volunteer Center. 672-0153 Literacy Tutoring: Learn to read FREE. Susan Ross 672-9875.

Little Fort Coffee House: 1st Fri. each mth @ Little Fort Community Hall. $4/person (musicians free). For info: call Bill 672-5116.

Little Fort Recreation Society: 1st Thurs. each mth 7pm LNT Catholic Women’s League: 2nd Wed. each mth, 7pm at St. George’s. Call 250-672-9330 for info.

McLure Vounteer Fire Dept. Rec.: 1st Wed. each month at 7:30pm upstairs. Except Jul & Aug. 250-578-7565 for info.

McLure Firefighter Practice: 2nd & 4th Tues., 7pm, McLure Firehall Men’s Floor Hockey: Tues., 8-10pm at Barriere Sec. School.

NT Arts Council: Every Friday from 12-3pm, painting at NTVIC any medium/all welcome.

NT Fish & Game Club: 4rd Mon. each mth 7pm Volunteer Centre. More info 672-1843 NT Valley Garden Club: 3rd Sun. of mth, 1pm. Summer Community Garden, weather permitting. Winter-NTVIC. NT Valley Hospice House Soc.: 3rd Tues of the mth, 11am, Little Fort Hall. More info 672-5660 or 672-9500.

Quilting: 1st Tues of the mth, 10am @ Little Fort Hall.

Safe Home: Get away from domestic abuse, call 250-674-2135 (Clw) or 250-682-6444 (Barriere).

Wilson’s Arena weekly practice: Mon Game, Tues: Stock Dogs, Wed: Team roping, Thurs: Team penning

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Handyman: Residential renovations/repairs/new construction. 28 yrs exp. Barriere. HAFI program. Seniors discounts. Call Ray Semrick 250-318-5925

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INCOME TAX PROBLEMS? Have you been audited, reassessed or disallowed certain claims by Canada Revenue Agency? Call Bob Allen @ 250-542-0295 35yrs. Income Tax experience, 8.5yrs. with Revenue Canada. Email: r.gallen@shaw.ca

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HOME BASED Business. We need serious and motivated people for expanding health & wellness industry. High speed internet and phone essential.

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Education/Trade Schools APPLY NOW: Pennywise Scholarship For Women to attend Journalism certificate course at Langara College in Vancouver. Deadline May 30, 2012.

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An Earthmoving Company in Alberta is looking for a 3rd year or Journeyman Heavy Duty Mechanic. You will be part of a team maintaining and servicing our fleet of Cat dozers, graders and rock trucks plus Deere/Hitachi excavators.

You will work at our Modern Shop at Edson, Alberta with some associated field work.

Call Contour Construction at (780)723-5051 LOOKING for an experienced JD 953G Buncher operator for contract in Clearwater. Required ASAP. Wage based on experience. Ph Chris at 250215-6197 or email greybacklogging@live.com WANT TO see scenic BC? Needed Immediately. Experienced Feller Buncher Operator with Chipper Head/Mower to work around Hydro Transmission lines. Must be willing to travel throughout BC (based out of Vanderhoof). $28-$34 per hour + benefits. For more info. e-mail: sbcjobs@hotmail.ca.

Send Resume to: SBCJOBS Box 1136 Vanderhoof, BC V0J 3A0 or fax: 250-567-2550.

Teachers GPRC, FAIRVIEW Campus requires a Plumbing Instructor AND Steamfitter/Pipefitter Instructor to teach labs and classroom settings for their program. Visit our website at www.gprc.ab.ca/careers.

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Barriere Hospice thanks Barriere Lions club very much for their generous donation. This is a huge kick-start to our annual Walk-A-Thon. We appreciate your help and generosity very much.

Coming Events Barriere Hospice Walk-a-Thon May 28, 6:30pm. Gather at the “Ridge”. Walk starts 7pm. All Welcome. 250-672-0301 Hospital Gift Corner Open Monday - Friday 10 am - 1 pm

VAVENBY THRIFT SHOP Past Vavenby General Store Wednesday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Sunday 11a.m. - 3 p.m.

Various items of clothing

priced as low as .25cents

Personals AA meetings every Wed. 11 Lodge Dr. Roll call 8 pm.

Side door. 250-674-0079.

Alcoholics Anonymous Phone 250-674-3838 or

250-587-0026 Anytime Barriere Alcoholics Anonymous Call: 250-672-9643 For Al Anon Call: 250-672-9643, 250-819-5361, 250-308-5139 or 778-220-6269

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Information Safe Home Response Providing a safe place to escape for women and their children.

Volunteers always needed.

Call 250-674-2135.

Lost & Found Found. Motorbike gear, construction equip. and a radio.

Ph. to identify 250-674-3320.

LOST DOG: Lost Sat. April 28 at Mahood Falls parking lot.

Boxer/bulldog mix, answers to “Izzy”. Brown brindle colour.

Reward. Call 1-250-393-2247.

Mind Body Spirit Shambhala Meditation Group meets every Tuesday at Forest House 6:30-8:00 pm. Join us and learn how to be friends with your mind. For more information call 250-587-6373.

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If you are experiencing delays in the processing of your EI, CPP, OAS, Veterans Affairs, or CIC claims, please call the “Office For Client Satisfaction”

North Thompson Arts Council Celebration of the Arts, June 23-24, 10am-4pm both days.

4307 Yellowhead Hwy, Barriere. More info at norththompsonartscouncil.com.

WELDERS WANTED. Journeymen 2nd and 3rd year apprentices with tank manufacturing experience. Automated Tank Manufacturing Inc. Located in Kitscoty, Alberta (20 km west of Lloydminster) is looking for 15 individuals who want long-term employment and a secure paycheque.

Journey wages $33- $37.50/ hour. Wages for apprentices based on hours and qualifications. Benefits, training programs, full insurance package 100% paid by company, profit sharing bonus. Join a winning team. Call Basil or Blaine for an appointment or send resume to: blaine@autotanks.ca or production@autotanks.ca 780-846-2231 (Office), 780846-2241 (Fax).

Services

An Alberta Construction Company is hiring dozer, excavator and rock truck operators.

Preference will be given to operators that are experienced in oilfield road and lease construction.

Lodging and meals provided. The work is in the vicinity of Edson, Alberta.

Call Contour Construction at 780-723-5051.

Clearwater: Renovations, Additions, Home Repairs, New Construction. HAFI Jobs, Project Management. 40+ yrs exp.

Hans Ounpuu. 250-674-3875 Mature, resp person needed for laundromat & tanning salon. Sats to start; Suns when summer picks up. 10 am-4 pm. Pls leave resume at TNT.

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Certified Millwrights & Electricians Across British Columbia TOLKO INDUSTRIES LTD. is currently seeking Certified Millwrights and Electricians to join our teams across BC. We are an equal opportunity employer and this position offers an excellent pension and benefit program.

MILLWRIGHTS • Interprovincial Journeyperson Certificate required • Mill experience a definite asset • Welding certificate would be a benefit

ELECTRICIANS • Interprovincial Journeyperson Certificate required • PLC experience a definite asset • Industrial construction experience a plus Strong values of Safety, Respect, Progressiveness, Open Communication, Integrity and Profit guide us at Tolko.

READY TO APPLY YOURSELF? If you are interested in exploring this opportunity and being part of our community, please visit our website at: www.tolko.com and submit your resume by May 21, 2012 or fax: (1)250.546.2240

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NORTH THOMPSON JOBS BARRIERE EMPLOYMENT SERVICES 629 Barriere Town Rd. Barriere, BC V0E 1E0 Phone: 250-672-0036 / Fax: 250-672-2159

E-mail: mail@barriere-employment.ca • Website: www.barriere-employment.ca FARMERS – Gang Ranch F2912 RANCH WORKERS – Farmers, Cook, Irrigators, Cowboys F2912 WRANGLER/RANCH HAND – Crystal Waters Guest Ranch A0212 CUSTOMER SERVICE PERSONS – Jim’s Food Market A0212A HOUSEKEEPER – Mike Wiegele - A1012 CONTROLLER – Mike Wiegele A2312 COOK – Knight’s Inn A2512 BREAKFAST COOK – Mike Wiegele A2612 BUS PERSON – Mike Wiegele A2612A EVENING LINE COOK – Mike Wiegele A2612B PREP COOK – Mike Wiegele A2612C SERVER – Mike Wiegele A2612D SOUS CHEF – Mike Wiegele A2612E RESERVATIONS COORDINATOR – Mike Wiegele A2612F LABOURER/SAWMILL OPERATOR/LEVEL 3 FIRST AID – A2712 RANCH LABOURER – Summer Student Position A2712A

LABOURERS – Ponderosa Ginseng M0112 FIREFIGHTERS, CHAINSAW, DT ASSESSORS – M0212 COOK – FT Station House M0212A WAITRESS – PT Station House M0212BDevelopment: If you have been on Employment Insurance in the past 3 years (5 years maternity) & are currently unemployed, you may be eligible for re-training dollars. Book an appointment to see one of our counselors for more information.

We look forward to seeing you – come in and we’ll personally see that you get the information you’re seeking, or call and make an appointment.’

• FREE COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS • FREE RESUME HELP • FREE INFORMATION ON MANY SERVICES “Funded in whole or part through the CanadaBritish Columbia Labour Market Development Agreement” Sponsored by Barriere & District Chamber of Commerce

CLEARWATER EMPLOYMENT SERVICES 58A Young Road, Clearwater BC V0E 1N2 250-674-2928 Fax 250-674-2938 E-mail: info@clearwateremployment.ca • Web Page: www.clearwateremployment.ca Power Point Designer: PT/Clearwater #0508 Reservations Coordinator: FT/Blue River #0507 Sous Chef; FT/SeasonallBlue River #0506 Server: FT/Seasonal/Blue River #0505 Prep Cook: FT/SeasonallBlue River #0504 Line Cook: FT/Seasonal/Blue River #0503 Bus Person: FT/Seasonal/Bh.\e River #0502 Breakfast Cook: 2-FT/Seasonal/Blue River #0501 Housekeeping: PT/Seas/Clw #417 Cook: Casual/Clw #416 Cook: 2 Pos. Seas/Clw #415 Customer Service Employee: 4 Pos. Seas/Clw #414 Baking & Cook Asst: 2 Pos. Seas/Clw #413 Barista: 2 Pos. Seas/Clw #412 Controller: FT/Blue River #411 Dishwasher: FT/PT Blue River #409 German/Dutch Speaking Tour Guide: Seas/FT Clw #408 Housekeeper: Summer Season/Blue River #407 Campground Attendant: FT & PT/Seasonal/3 positions/ Clw. #406 Server: FT & PT/Seasonal/2 positions. Clw #405 Front Desk Clerk: FT/Seasonal/2 positions. Clw. #404 Housekeeper: PT/Seasonal/3 positions/Clw #403 Cashier/General Help: PT/seasonal/2positions/Clw #402 Customer Service Rep: FT & PT/3pos Little Fort #0401 Shuttle Bus Driver/Naturalist/Photographer: FT/Seas/ Clw #0322 River Operations Manager: FT/Seas/Clw #0320 Trip Leader - Whitewater Rafting Guide: FT/Seas/Clw #0319 Whitewater Kayaking Instructor: FT/Seas/Clw #0318 Office Assistant: Seas/Clw #0315

Cook: Seas/Clw #0312 Line Cooks: 2FT/1PT pos/Blue River #0305 Cook: FT/Blue River #0207 Volunteer Firefighter 7 pos./Clw. #0205 Customer Service/Kitchen Helper: Seas/Clw. #0202 Class 1 Driving Instructor: FT/Clw. #0201 Cook/Kitchen Helper: Casual/Clearwater #0111 Home Share Provider: FT/Clearwater#1006 GENERAL INFORMATION • Free Workshops: Please call 250-674-2928 to register for free workshops.

• Resumes & Interviews: Go hand in hand, so the better prepared you are the greater the impression you will make to your future employer. Please drop in and our friendly staff will assist you.

• Targeted Wage Subsidy (TWS): Are you currently on Employment Insurance or have you been in the last 3-5 years? If you have, you may be eligible for wage subsidy. Ask us for further info.

• Funding for Skill Enhancement: Recent or active EI clients with a career plan in mind seeking assistance through Service Canada are required to book an appointment with one of our Employment Counsellors.

• Blue River Itinerant: An employment consultant comes to town once a month. Next visit is May 10. If one on one appointments are required please call to set up a time prior to the drop in.

For more information drop in to 58 Young Road, Clearwater, BC or phone 250-674-2928 or fax 250-674-2938.

For more information drop in to 58 Young Road (above Raft River Fitness), phone 250-674-2928 or fax 250-674-2938 “Funded in whole or part through the Canada-British Columbia Labour Market Development Agreement” Sponsored by Yellowhead Community Services

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Book now avoid & disappointment.

Sorry no passport photos

Jill Hayward 250-319-8023/250-672-0055

PHOTOS

by Keith McNeill Digital and film photographs.

Phone 250-674-3252 or email:kmcneill@mercuryspeed.com

Business/Office Service DENIED CANADA Pension plan disability benefits? The Disability Claims Advocacy Clinic can help. Call Allison Schmidt at 1-877-793-3222. www.dcac.ca

Computer Services Clearwater Computers is your neighborhood computer store & repair outlet; all makes & models. We offer new and used computers. Other services incl: 15Mb unlimited ADSL, unlimited dial-up internet, 2.9 cents a minute long distance, unlimited webhosting, online backup, domain management, color photocopying, faxing and more. Located at #6 W Old NT Hwy (beside Supersave Gas).

Ph. 250-674-1032

Misc Services A bookstore in Clearwater?

You bet!

On-line at www.biblio.com/bookstore/ kukuchai-books-clearwater

Sue’s Jewellery Repairs Since 1975 - We do it all, Retipping, Sizing, Soldering.

Sue Ludtke - 250-587-6357 Word by Word Proofreading & Editing 250-674-7118

24th ANNUAL ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES SALE sponsored by the Vernon Collectors Club at Vernon Curling Rink on Fri. May 25th from 3pm-8pm & Sat. May 26th from 10am-4pm. Approx.

125 tables.$3 admission is good for both days.

4 all season tires on Pontiac rims, $500. Toshiba DVD play. /rec., $75. Raspberry canes, $2/ea. Bamix Mixer w/small grinder, $150. B&D Blender, $30. Iron $5. 250-672-2187 or 250-819-6522.

Additions. Where is. Ideal for free-standing or to expand your home’s square footage.

One at 10’x36’6”; one at 10’x27’. Phone 250-587-6151.

Cedar shakes for sale.

250-674-2410.

EVEN MOM’S ZIPLINE! Get GIFT CERTIFICATES for any occasion emailed from www.OyamaZipline.com or call us toll free 1-888-ZIP-atOZ **HOME PHONE Reconnect** Call 1-866-287-1348. Prepaid long distance specials! Feature package specials! Referral program! Don’t be without a home phone! Call to Connect!

1-866-287-1348.

HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available.

1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?

STEEL BUILDING - Blowout sale! 20x26 $5,199. 25x28 $5,799. 30x42 $8,390. 32x56 $11,700.

40x50 $14,480.

47x76 $20,325. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800668-5422.

Misc. Wanted

For sale. 100 small square bales grass hay $4 per bale.

250-674-3665.

Pets

Real Estate

Pets & Livestock

Feed & Hay

Large reptile tank for a lizard, snake, turtle or what have you (36”x18”x13”) complete with heat lamp, daytime lamp, and filter. Screened top. $195 for all. Call 250-674-7118.

Merchandise for Sale

$300 & Under For Sale: 42” Husqvarna rideem lawn tractor, 13hp lt130, 6sp. $250 obo 250-672-1856.

Food Products MacLennan Farms has young grass finished beef & lean grass finished hamburger. 250-6742449. Please leave a message.

Heavy Duty Machinery A- STEEL SHIPPING STORAGE CONTAINERS / Bridges / Equipment Wheel loaders JD 644E & 544A / 63’ & 90’ Stiff boom 5th wheel crane trucks/Excavators EX200-5 & 892D-LC / Small forklifts / F350 C/C “Cabs”20’40’45’53’ New/ Used/ Damaged /Containers Semi Trailers for Hiway & StorageCall 24 Hrs 1-866-528-7108 Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com

Recreational/Sale

Clearwater: 2 bdrm trailer, oil heat, F/S, $400/mo + DD. Call 250-674-2755

Homes for Rent Barriere: 3bdrm, 2bath Rancher. No indoor pets, ns.

Near amenities. $1200/mo 604-855-2188 Clearwater. House for rent $825/mo. Spacious 3-bdrm family home.

Basement w/fm/rm+den. 2-car carport, large yrd. Mobile for sale. 1888-587-6270. Pine Grove Mobile Home Park. 1244 Ford Rd. Clearwater, BC.

Office/Retail Retail space in the Wells Gray Information Center. The center is open May 1 to mid Oct. Reasonable rates. Call the Center at 250-674-3334

1983 Vanguard camper, 9.5 ft, awning, excellent condition. $1850.00 obo 250-674-3616 2008 Jayco Eagle SuperLite 32’ 5th-wheel, like new, 1 super slide, queen bed, free standing table/chairs, ducted ac/heat, heated tanks. ext Warr.$24,900.1(250)275-1258 BIGFOOT SIGHTINGS! New 2012 Bigfoot Campers have arrived only at Mike Rosman RV! 1-800-667-0024 www.rosmanrv.com

Scrap Car Removal Scrap Batteries Wanted We buy scrap batteries from cars & trucks & heavy equip. $4.00 each. Free pick-up anywhere in BC, Minimum 10.

Call Toll Free 1.877.334.2288

Utility Trailers Quad Axle trailer, 8’ 6”, Budd axles, T/A pole trailer, T/A dolly, bunks, bolster, rides, bullboard. $3200. 250-674-2114

Want to Rent

Boats

Clearwater. Older man looking for a room with/kitchen.Lv msg at Times office 250-674-3343.

12’ Smokercraft Wide Beam, Merc 4 stroke w/approx 14 hrs w/seats. Pete 250-587-6300

Transportation

Auto Financing Need A Vehicle! Guaranteed Auto Loan. Apply Now, 1.877.680.1231 www.UapplyUdrive.ca

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Local Coin Collector buying Collections, Accumulations, Olympic, Gold & Silver Coins.

Call Chad 250-863-3082 Looking for broken washers, dryers, fridges and stoves.

250-674-0079.

Used Postage Stamps Support International Scouting by donating used stamps which are sorted & sold to raise money for the International Development Fund of the International Scout & Guide Fellowship. This fund pays for training for Scouters in the third world.

Drop stamps off at front counter of the Star/Journal in Barriere, or call Margaret at (250)672-9330.

1994 Mazda MX6 LS 5-speed.

Excellent condition. New tires, rotors, brakes, battery. $2500 obo. 250-674-2172.

Barriere: Detroiter 12’ x 60’ mobile home. Has storage addition. $18,000.00 obo.

250-672-2162

DreamCatcher Auto Loans “0” Down, Bankruptcy OK Cash Back ! 15 min Approvals

Volunteer your time, energy and skills today.

Gulf Islands CORTES ISLAND BC. Tranquility is yours for $309,500. 3 bedroom on 1.3 acres at Smelt Bay. Attached workshop. Sun deck. Fenced garden. Ocean peek. 604-789-2492.

Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent CLEARWATER-1BDRM 2nd flr clean apt. NS/NP ref’s & dd req’d $575/mo 250-955-0298 Clearwater: 1 bdrm suite, 500 sq. ft., $550/mo, incl util. DD req. Avail now. 778-549-0410.

Duplex / 4 Plex For Rent: 3 bdrm Duplex, fenced backyard, inground sprinkler system, heated 1 car garage. RR/DD, Barriere. Avail May 15. $875/mo 672-0041

In l ovi ng me mory

James (Jimbo) Edgar Wenlock 1964 – 2011 On October 8, 2011, Jimbo passed away peacefully at Royal Inland Hospital at the age of 47 years.

He is survived by his loving father John E. Wenlock (Helen), brothers John Greg Wenlock (Lynda), Jer r y Wenlock and sister Susanne Wenlock, and great aunt and uncles Clarence an d Ca ro li ne Fortier and Allen Williams; aunts Martha Matthew, Geri Matthew, and uncles Willie Matthew, Keith

Matthew, nieces and nephews – Amanda, Richard, Johanna, John, Jayne and numerous other relatives.

Jimbo was predeceased by his mother Bertha Matthew, grandparents Jack and Josephine (Fortier) Wenlock,

Wilfred and Delores Matthew, aunts Norma and Eleanor, Judy (Wenlock) Malachowski and uncles Kenneth (aka Sam) and Ron. Funeral Services were held on Saturday, October 15, 2011, at 10:00 a.m. at the Chu Chua Spiritual Centre.

BURIALSERVICES will be held on Sunday, May 20, 2012, at 11:00 a.m. at the Barriere Memorial Cemetery located on Airfield Road, Bar riere, British Columbia.

CHURCH DIRECTORY

CHURCH OF ST. PAUL

4464 Barriere Town Road

Worship Sunday 11:00 A worshipping community of Anglicans, United & Lutherans

All Are Welcome the Rev. Graham Brownmiller Office: 250 672-5653 www.norththompsonpc.ca

Christmas Eve 6:30pm ST. GEORGE’S ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH Sunday Mass - 9am Wednesday, Friday & Saturday Mass - 9am

Father Donal O’Reilly Ph 672-5949 • Fax 672-5974

RV Sites AVORADO RESORT. Beautiful waterfront RV Resort. New Sites For Sale ($63,900). All season, full amenities, clubhouse & beach access. Co-op Resort w/Lifetime Ownership! www.avorado.com Call 250-228-3586.

O B I T UA R Y

Legal Notices

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District of Barriere

Short term Contract Planning Administration Position The District of Barriere is looking for an energetic and detail oriented individual to assist/support our Zoning Bylaw Review Working Group for the equivalent of a ten week time period beginning early June. This position would be suitable for a university level student who is interested in pursuing a career in planning, law or other related discipline, or any other individual with related skills and experience. Part time may be considered for the right candidate. A working understanding of municipal planning is an asset, specifically as it relates to Official Community Plans and Zoning Bylaws.

Remuneration will be between $15- $20/hr depending on qualifications. Please submit a resume and covering letter by May 23, 2012, by email, to: Colleen Hannigan, Chief Administrative Officer channigan@barriere.ca

PENTECOSTAL CHRISTIAN LIFE ASSEMBLY 4818 Annesty Rd. (Across from High School) 9:30 a.m. Adult Sunday School Class 10:30 a.m. Sunday Service K.I.D.S. Church 10:00 a.m. Thurs. Prayer Pastor: Lance Naylor 672-0111

THE OPEN DOOR FELLOWSHIP 4818 Annesty Rd. (across from High School) 2:00 pm Sundays Join us for refreshments after the Service 672-0111 (Tuesdays) or 672-9830 anytime Affiliated with North American Baptist Association.

“Come, all you who are thirsty, come to the waters” – (Isaiah 55:1)

Seventh-day Adventists Meet in the Church of Saint Paul on Saturday Mornings Bible Study - 10:00 Worship Service - 11:30 Fellowship Meal - 1:00 Everyone Welcome 672-5332

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North Thompson Star/Journal Monday, May 14, 2012

Livestock/motorist conflicts prevented with fencing projects Ministry of Agriculture Approximately 100 km of fencing will be installed this year to prevent livestock from straying onto B.C. highways and railroads, as part of the Province’s $10-million highway and railroad livestock fencing plan.

The initiative is a continuing commitment under the Ranching Task Force Report, in partnership with the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure, Ministry of Agriculture and the BC Cattlemen’s Association (BCCA).

This six-year program began in 2010 with planning and prioritization of projects. Construction commenced in 2011 and will take place through 2015, with a total of about 700 km of fencing built to separate

livestock from provincial highways and railways. Last year, over 90 km of fencing was contracted, primarily replacing existing fences that were in poor repair.

Applications for fencing under this project have been received by the BCCA since early November 2010 and are still being accepted for future construction seasons. The planning and prioritization phase has wrapped up for this year, and tenders will be let for approximately $1.35 million in fence construction this season.

Administration of the project and tendering of the fence construction contracts will be carried out through BCCA’s project delivery arm.

Learn more about the Highways Fencing Program at: www.cattlemen. bc.ca/fencing.htm

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Two years of road adoption Several members of the Lower North Thompson Catholic Women’s League, and their families, were out on May 5, tidying up Barriere Town Road, from the high school to the Yellowhead by the Barriere industrial park. Member Bernice Dionne and her grandson Kelley, stopped for a moment by the sign that the District of Barriere erected in acknowledgement that the CWL has taken care of this stretch of road for the past two years. There are still many areas of Barriere waiting for volunteers to pitch in. Contact the District of Barriere office for more information on how you can adopt a road - 250-672-9751.

STAR/JOURNAL photo: Margaret Houben

Rockhound Rendezvous Submitted

Garden Party STAR/JOURNAL STA /O A photo: h Margaret Houben

Auctioneer Gordon Murison had great fun running the live auction during the Garden Party Luncheon and fundriaser held recently for the Dr. Helmcken Memorial Hospital Auxiliary. A fancy garden hat contest provided plenty of colour and competition during the event.

By Margaret Houben North Thompson Star/Journal The annual Garden Party Luncheon in Clearwater was sold out again this year, with every seat in the Blue Loon Grill Restaurant filled with supporters of the Dr. Helmcken Memorial Hospital Auxiliary (DHMH). Throughout the afternoon many bids were placed on displayed silent auction items, and great fun was had during the live auction, run by professional auctioneer Gordon Murison.

This year, besides the silent and live auctions, there was also a garden hat contest, which resulted in hats of all sorts on display, from kerchiefs to 30’s style hats, from lace to straw hats.

Winers of the hat contest were: Most creative - Joan Slingsby Most stylish - Marg Anderson Wildest - Bonnie Carter The DHMH Auxiliary has two major fundraisers each year, the Garden Party Luncheon in May, and the Dessert Extravaganza at the KOA Banquet Room on October 13, from 7 to 10 p.m.

The Raft River Rockhounds together with the BC Lapidary Society are hosting Rendezvous 2012, a gathering for BC rockhounders. There are currently 35 rockhound clubs in B.C., boasting a total of 1800 members.

The Rendezvous will be held May 18 - 21, 2012, at the Clearwater SportsPlex. The Event is open to the Public, on May 19 and 20, from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. There will be a Mini Show, and vendors from B.C. and Alberta. There will also be rock and mineral display cases with numerous stones from B.C. and all over the world.

The Rendezvous will also have demonstrations of rock polishing, and how to make jewelry, just to name a few. There will be information booths set up for Yellowhead Mining, the District of Clearwater and the Raft River Rockhounds. Admission is by donation only.

If you would like to participate in the whole weekend, you are required to have a membership, which you can purchase from the Raft River Rockhounds, so that you are covered for insurance purposes. The Rendezvous will begin with registration on Friday night; Saturday and Sunday there will be field trips within the Clearwater area, and we look forward to taking our guests out to enjoy our beautiful area, looking for stones, minerals and gold panning.

Saturday night is the rock auction, with some amazing stones and minerals from all over the world. Sunday evening there will be a dinner for members that will be held at the KOA banquet room, followed by the annual general meeting for the Society, and will finish up with the a pancake breakfast Monday morning, which will also be held at the KOA. The Rockhounds thank the District of Clearwater and Dave and Anna from the KOA / Clearwater Valley Resort for all their support.

Raft River Rockounds now also have their own club house located at On Call Industrial site in Blackpool. Meetings are every third Saturday at 1 p.m. New members are always welcome.

Membership fees are $30 per individual, or $50 per

family. The Rockhounds offer a friendly club, that hosts a few socials, field trips to hunt for minerals and stones and to gain knowledge of Clearwater and the surrounding area.

They will be hosting courses this fall on faceting, rock polishing, beading, and more; thanks to Denny Patrick for his donation to the Club of three rock tumblers / grinding supplies, rock polisher and a rock cutter.

The club will polish rocks for non-members for a fee.

The annual Raft River Rockhounds Canada Day Club Show will be held on July 1 from 11 a.m.

– 6 p.m., at the Country Inn and Blue Loon Grill grounds in Clearwater. The group has teamed-up with the Aboriginal Sharing Centre and the Blue Loon Grill, and will have numerous events, vendors, and local entertainment all lined up for this year’s event. If you are interested in participating in the Club Show; or would like more information or wish to join call Fay McCracken at 250-6742700, or Dave Cooper at 250-587-6213, or email: raftriverrockhounds@gmail.com

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Downtown Barriere 250-672-9929 WINTER HOURS 9am - 6pm 250-672-9929 SUMMER HOURS 9am - 7pm

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GROCERY SV • 398ML

SV • 750ML OR 1L

IMPORTED £1 • 2.16KG

SIRLOIN SLIDER BURGERS ........$10.98/EA

HEINZ BEANS ...........................10/$10.00

HEINZ KETCHUP ..........................2/$8.00

CANTALOUPE...............................$.98/LB

BEEF TERIYAKI • 13.18KG

KRAFT • SV • 414-475ML

OR SPECIALTY MUSTARD • SV • 325-400ML

WHOLE • MEXICAN GROWN • 1.06KG

KABOBS.......................................$5.98/LB

SALAD DRESSING ......................4/$10.00

FRENCH’S MUSTARD ...................2/$5.00

SEEDLESS WATERMELON ............$.48/LB

VALUE PACK • 13.18KG

NUTRI-GRAIN OR FIBRE PLUS • SV • 180-295G

KRAFT • SV •650-890ML

RED, YELLOW OR ORANGE • CANADIAN • 6.57KG

MAUI RIBS...................................$5.98/LB

KELLOGG’S CEREAL BARS .........$2.98/EA

MIRACLE WHIP OR MAYO..........2/$8.00

HOT HOUSE PEPPERS ............... $2.98/LB

MARINATING • VALUE PACK • 9.46KG

FAMILY SIZE •SV • 515-850G

SV • 156ML

WASHED • CANADIAN #1 • 10LB BAG

HUNT’S TOMATO PASTE.............5/$4.00

RED POTATOES ......................... $4.98/EA

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HEALTHY HARVEST PASTA.........3/$6.00

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LONG ENGLISH CUCUMBERS ...... 2/$3.00

BETTY CROCKER OR TUNA • SV • 158-255G

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KELLOGG’S CEREAL ...................$4.98/EA

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BLENDS OR FRUIT PLUS VEGGIES • SV • 1.36L • + DEPOSIT

PORK LOIN CHOPS .......................$3.59LB

SUNRYPE JUICE ............................2/$6.00 750ML

DAIRYLAND SOUR CREAM..........2/$7.00

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HAMBURGER HELPER..................3/$6.00

DAIRYLAND • 500ML

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SV • 630-640ML

RAGU PASTA SAUCE ...................2/$4.00

FROZEN • SV • 360-455G

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BOUNTY PAPER TOWEL........... $6.98/EA

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FROZEN • SV • 500-600G

EUROPE’S BEST FRUIT ...............2/$10.00 ULTRA THIN OR TRADITIONAL CRUST • SV • 334-433G

MCCAIN FROZEN PIZZA..............2/$8.00

SV • 1.56L OR 120 SHEETS

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TRADITIONAL FINE GRAND OR ORGANIC MEDIUM ROAST 915-930G

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NABOB COFFEE ....................... $13.98/EA

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MiO WATER ENHANCER .............2/$7.00

ORANGE PEKOE OR SALADA • 144 BAGS

RED ROSE TEA .......................... $6.98/EA

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MOTT’S JUICE ..............................2/$7.00 SV • 425ML

BULL’S-EYE BBQ SAUCE...............3/$6.99

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LOCAL EXPERT Larissa Hadley Managing Broker

32 E OLD N THOMPSON HWY • CLEARWATER, BC, V0E 1N0 • PH: 250-674-3999

324 Harby Road $549,900 Custom log hm-2 acres, view of Dutch Lk. 2 Decks.

Lrg foyer, heated flrs & lrg lvg rm. Delx ktch fir cab, granite CT, BI appl & WI pantry. Loft, lux. master w/ BI dressers, jetted tub. 2bdrm bsmt suite 956 Barber Road $489,900 - NEW 24 acre w/log home. Views. Full suite. Wood accents. 1 bdrm bsmt suite & cabin (rented).

Veranda, Several buildings + horse stables, tack room & hay barn. Fenced and Xfenced.

549 Fawn Road $425,000 Double lot, view of Dutch lk. HW. Newer cabinets. 2 bdrms + 1 in basement w/mstr upstairs w/ensuite.

Hot tub, pool & shop 24x30. Several decks covered & open on quiet subdivision 1950 Old N Thompson Hwy. $399,900 3 bdrm mdlr open, pellet stove, garage, 24x40 shop, 100 acres. Pasture, wet lands & hay field. IG pool w/cement deck. + older log cabin on approx 7 acres.

206 Murtle Road $379,900 4 bdrm, 3 bath w/circle drive. Tiled foyer & maple HW. Open concept & mntn view. Wood kitchen cabinets, beautiful counters & island. Modern baths, WI closets, Levelor blinds & 2 lndry rms.

Cose to amenities. New home warranty in place.

2704 KP Road $379,000 - NEW 9+ acre riverfront w/2 creeks, riding arena. Sundeck w/1500 ft of beach. 1536 sq.ft. Mstr, ensuite jetted tub. Updates: roof, furnace, HW tank & laminate. 32x90 building w/3bay garage games rm, 3 horse stalls, hay & dry storage 200amp, metal roof & water 5289 Clearwater Valley Rd $349,900 Custom 10 acres near park. Vaulted ceilings, skylights, HW floors, high end appl, Covered veranda & 12x32 deck w/view. Guest house, sauna, steam rm, certified WS 227 Blair Place $349,000 Clw Estates w/mntn view & UG services. Modern & well built. Open plan, finished bsmnt, HW, berber carpets & more. 2 decks, lndscp, garden & fenced.

Garage & hardy plank trim.

357 Robson Place Road $339,900- NEW Classy family home in a quiet cul-de-sac. Open floor plan w/family rm in the basement. Custom tile work, HW, sundeck & private yard. This home is close to amenities.

226 Blair Place $319,000 - NEW 3 bdrm, 2 baths & WI closets. AC, vacuum & UG sprklr. Oak kitchen, pantry, heated tile floor. Open plan. Fully fenced & lndscpd. Covered deck, open patio & view.

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6293 Clearwater Valley Rd $299,900 - NEW Overlooking Hemp Creek. Cedar sided 3 bdrm, 2 storey w/oak cupboards, lrg windows & new lam. flooring. Garage w/glass overhead door. 3km to Wells Gray Park. 9+ acres on the west side of the road to Wells Gray.

420 Ritchie Road $299,900 3bd 2bath on 0.42 acres w/UG sprklr. Bright, sunny kitchen, all appliances & central vac. 12x16 shop, wood shed & 2nd drive. This property is just minutes from town.

436 Riverside Rd $269,900 - NEW 1 acre waterfront on the NT River. Well maintained open plan w/updated kitchen. Upgrades incld laminate, HW tank, vinyl windows & paint. New shop, lndspd & fully fenced front yard.

3156 Vavenby Bridge Road $258,000 Well built. Upgrades incld heat pump w/2 overhead units (1 for suite) new wett inspected WS, R50 insulation, flooring & more. 2 bdrm suite & bsmnt. .77 acre, lrg shop & kennel 231 Blair Place, $249,900 - NEW .56 acre lot w/UG utilities. Mountain view & close to amenities. Lrg living rm w/WS. Kit has a lot of cupboards & a bay window in the dining rm. A double garage. 3 bdrm + den on a full basement 1031 Raft River Rd $239,900 - NEW Well maintained lrg lot. Ensuite, & WI closet.

HW flooring, oil furnace w/new WETT approved WS back up. Private & fenced yrd. A 24.41 shop/ garage w/11x18 loft office, 12’ overhead door & 7’ shop door.

245 Phillips Rd $239,000 - NEW PRICE Renod w/kitchen, tile & wood floor, windows, propane FP, elec back up. 1acre w/lrg deck, RV storage, 1 car garage, garden boxes & more. The front garage w/divided storage area & tiled office area. Shows like new.

23 Lodge Drive $229,900 - NEW PRICE Near downtown, well maintained. Garage, RV cover, woodshed & lrg deck. Open plan home w/wood accents. Crafted cabinets & newer counters. 4 bdrms, 3 baths. Basement w/bdrm, bath, family room, cold rm & storage. Move in ready.

3141 HUNDSBEDT ROAD $229,900 6 bdrm home 3.1 acres 2 shops 20x24 fruit trees, private setting. Many upgrades. New furnace and oil tank.

328 RIVERVIEW CRES. $214,800 Dutch Lake subd., .38 ac lot. Open, spacious & upgraded. New flooring, soaker tub, wood stove.

Outside entry office. Fenced & front has a circle paved driveway.

145 NORFOLK RD $199,900-NEW PRICE 3 bdrm. w/oak cabinets, , lrg dining. Private deck & gardens. Near amenities. Lam. flooring & fresh paint. Mnt. view, motivated offering a cash back $2000 upon completion.

424 Riverside Road $145,000 Located in Vavenby w/tons to offer. Solid home w/2bdrs up & 1 down, lrg family rm & great heating. Walking distance to the store and post office and has a view.

2354 Petrol Road $129,000 Lot w/mnt view, private w/little traffic. New shingles & paint. Open plan w/wood features, tile & lam. flooring. WStove. Lrg studio 9x23. Great for a young family. Garden space & boxes. Bareland strata $100/mnth.

169 Wood Road $129,900 Vavenby, close to amenities. Private yrd w/mntain view. Recent metal roof & vinyl siding. Updates incld countertops, laminate, paint, elect. & heating.

Vendor is a Realtor.

129 Petrol Road $129,900 - NEW Mnt view, private yard. New shingles & is freshly painted. Open floor plan w/wood features, tile & laminate flooring. Lrg 9x23 studio.

352 Ruby Road &124,900 .5+ acre overlooking the NT River. Quiet area on CDS. 12x20 workshop, 24x30 2 bay RV storage & more. Great starter or retirement in Vavenby.

429 Wildwood Road $129,000 Centre of Clearwater. Upgrades: secondary metal roof, counters, sink, laminate, carpet & paint.

Newer propane frun., has winter pkg. Grge, shed & part fenced.

19-561 Ridge Road $99,000 - NEW Mobile home park on Dutch Lake. 2 yrs old, lived in for less than a year. Modern w/dark cupboards, 2 baths. Close to all amenities. 10x12 covered deck & 8x10 shed.

68 Blanchard Road $80,000 Lrg lot. Metal roof over the home, deck & storage.

Newer cabinets, counter & appl. Recent paint, laminate & HE wood stove. .41 acres.

349 HELMCKEN STREET $229,900- NEW Newly reno’d open plan w/new kitchen baths & many other features. Recently painted, partly fin. bsmnt. Backs on to park, fully fenced.

289 Vavenby Bridge Road $60,000 Vavenby, this 4 bdrm home is close to amenities & recreation. Court Order: 46069, being sold “AS IS” and Schedule “A” applies.

SOLD

250-674-1514 lhadley@century21rison.com 5-851 Old N Thompson Hwy $44,900 NEW PRICE Newer mobile. 3 bdrms & a cozy kitchen, laundry & spacious back entrance. A small deck at the back allows for enjoying the summer evenings.

COMMERCIAL 457 Eden Rd $700,000 Land & building: leased to Dairy Queen - 2013 w/option to renew. Ideally loc. Hwy 5 near school & tourism. 13yrs old.

Franchise not incld.

257 Glen Road $379,000 - NEW PRICE Commercial mall & hall w/permit for 160 seating available.

Commercial kitchen, storage & fenced yard. Presently has 2 tenants FT & 1 PT & 1 avail. Willing to discuss all options.

24 hrs notice 6176 Trout Creek Rd 142 acres, ranch, Mill, woodlot & 35 acres peat moss bog. Close to Wells Gray Park.

3 lvl dove tailed cedar log home to lock up & sm log home w/several cabins. Trout Creek (w/water license) & lake. Approx 35 head of cattle. CAN BE NEGOTIATED WITHOUT SAWMILL, IT WOULD BE REMOVED

SOLD

LOTS AND ACRES Lot 2 Galliano Road $89,900 3.6 acres, Subdividable zoned R2.

1745 Birch Island Lost Crk Rd $319,000 1+ km of riverfront, pasture 908 Clw Village Rd $38,000 New septic. Hydro & ph. at lot line. - NEW PRICE Lot A Trout Crk $139,900 13+acre well & septic 5233 Clw Valley Rd $164,900 30acres Subdiv.

1952 Dunn Lake Rd $40,000 1 acre 1485 Davy Rd $50,000 1.26 acre.

Avola Forest Service Rd 5 parcels totaling 350 acres, can be sold somewhat separately or together. Call Listing Realtor for more information.- NEW DL 3079Avola Forest Service Road - 22 acres on an island in the North Thompson river. Access over a narrow channel of Avola Forest Service Rd opposite side of the NT River from Hwy 5. Unique property is fully treed and it could be a fascinating property to hold.- NEW

SOLD

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When we sell a property, the Brokerage & Rep jointly donate $50 to a local charity or nonprofit organization of the Seller’s choice JACK AND LINDA HAYS CLEARWATER FOOD BANK ARLENE MAJOR ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION BR 259 BOB BERNARD – CLEARWATER HOSPICE SOCIETY DIANE MCDONALD- CLEARWATER HOSPITAL AUXILLIARY 21 pictures of all listings available at www.century21rison.com

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Residential 4743 Birch Lane MLS 106334 SXS Duplex 3 bdrm 2 bath $420,000 NEW. PRICE 4776 Spruce Cres MLS102388 2bd 2bath, geothermal $399,000 NEW.PRICE 4811 Spruce Cres. MLS106545 2bdrm, 2bath, Geo heat, $369,000 NEW. PRICE 367 Oriole Way MLS 109144 Great Family Home, 2600sqft 3bedroom, 2 bath Rancher $374,900 NEW 538 Oriole Way MLS107873 Exec. 1676sqft 2bed 2bath main, Full basement w/ office. Inlaw potential $369,000 494 Oriole Way MLS 108491 Spacious & Pristine Quality 2152sqft 3bdrm, 2baths $369,000 NEW 308 Robin Drive MLS108767 Quality 2380sqft, 5bdrm, 3bath family home on dble lot. $358,000 4809 Spruce Cres MLS 106586 Tasteful Rancher at RiverWalk. Developer to pay closing cost. $355,000 4728 Spruce Cres MLS 109516 Beautiful 2900sqft Rancher with Daylight Basement located in quiet family oriented subdivision.

4757 Spruce Cres Near New eco friendly High end ‘ 1300+sqft, 2bdrm, 2 bath NO HST! $335,800 470 Oriole MLS 101022 Reno’d $284,500 NEW.PRICE 4797 Gibbs Rd. MLS104350 4 bed, 3 bath $285,000 4776 Birch Lane MLS 109244 1456sqft, 3bdrm, 2baths Rancher in quiet, subdivision $274,900 NEW 4717 Spruce Cres MLS 109647 2900sqft, 4bdrm, 3bath home in great family friendly subdivision $269,000 NEW 4689 Birch Lane MLS 105180 3bd 2 bath $249,900 543 McLean Road MLS 103868 3 bed$259,000

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503 McLean Rd MLS106174 6041 Creekside Rd. MLS 106964 49-4454 Barriere Twn Rd MLS 108876 3 bdrm & den, 3 bath, family home w/potential for 1700+sf log home on 10+ acres near Rec Lakes Great Home, 1008sqft MH in Riva Ridge MHP inlaw suite. $259,500 $537,000 $65,900 495 Barkley MLS 108361 4019 Barriere Lks Road East MLS(to new) 15 -4626 Summer Rd MLS 106137 Immaculate 1528sqft, 3 bed, 2 baths .80 acre 5+ acres with newly reno’ed log home -creek runs 2 bed 1 bath $28,000 $244,900 through $454,000.

4789 Birch Lane MLS 106102 1137 Vista Point MLS 109672 Newly Built 1191sf 2 Bed, 2 Bath 1/2 Duplex 1854sqft on 10 acres at Vista Point Possible $229,000 NEW.PRICE Automotive Business option $479,900 NEW Carls Market MLS 102042 366 Stains Rd MLS104300 6088 Barriere Lks Rd MLS103196 6 acres & Hwy loc. $499,000 NEW.PRICE .94 acre, 3 bed 2 bath $236,500 Rancher 10acre listed below current appraised 4269 Yellowhead Hwy value. $427,500 NEW.PRICE 4812 Glentanna Rd MLS 109088 Hwy exposure $337,000 1560sqft , 2bedroom, 1/2 duplex with spacious 3998 Agate Bay Road MLS 108766 4610 Barriere Town Rd MLS 103624 open design $199,900 NEW 2176sqft 3 bdrm on 1.97 acres min. from Barriere Commercial Building $199,000 & recreation $389,900 NEW 4809 Dunn Lake MLS 108358 584 Barkley Rd MLS 100926 1176sqft, 3 bdrm 1 bath. Facelift & efficient 693 Stone Rd Louis Cr MLS 106433 3 bed 2 bath $183,000 upgrades $199,000 1510sf 3bdrm,3bath 2acres $379,000 642 Barriere Town MLS 105348 2708 Barriere Lks Rd MLS 104163 584 Barkley Rd MLS 100926 Commercial building $179,000 22.3acres river front s/b$339,900 3 bed 2 bath $183,000 4614 Barriere Town Rd MLS 103625 3169 Glengrove Road MLS 109191 705 Barriere Lks Rd MLS105792 Private, Quiet 10 acres & 3bdrm 1275sqft family Lot & building $169,000 .5 acre with shop 2 bed 2 bath $170,000 home $304,900 NEW NEW.PRICE

Commercial

4359 Borthwick Ave MLS109043 1300+sqft Home on .64 Acre, good location with C-2 Zoning $159,000 NEW

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17-4510 Power Rd MLS 108409 4615 Airfield Rd MLS108327 1188sqft, 3bed, 1bath dble wide $159,000 Starter/retirement 2bdrm 1bath .68 acre. Near ame41-4454 Barriere Twn Rd MLS105108 nities $135,000 2 bed 2 bath $134,900 3 Summer Road MLS 102858 1350sf mobile on 70x100 corner pad. $124,900

Residential with Acreage

3020 Lemieux Crk MLS 108406 Paradise w/2 pristine lakes. 160 acres 1885sqft $985,000 784 Leonie Cr Rd MLS 107629 Privacy on the Barriere River, Wonderful hand hewn 3300sqft log home on 9+acres $940,000 NEW 368 Agate Bay Road MLS 85915 Custom Home on 10acres w/cottage near Sunpeaks and Adams Lake $649,900 NEW.PRICE 4997 Dunn Lake Road MLS109044 Custom 2152sqft Rancher on 2.09 acres only min. from Barriere $525,000 NEW.PRICE 752 Leonie Cr Rd MLS88417 8.99 acres river front 3 bed 3 bath. Recent upgrades with Suite Potential $564,900 NEW.PRICE

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Lot B Yellowhead MLS85473 60+ acres subdivideable in the District of Barriere. $1,500,000

3293 Barriere Lks MLS 85521A 58+ acres $595,000 4247–421 Dixon Crk Rd MLS 106852 388acres borders District, $499,000 16-620 Dixon Creek Rd MLS105770 5349 Genier Lk Rd MLS106097 2 bed 2 bath $120,000 19+ acres min. to Barriere 28-4510 Power Rd MLS108045 s/b $270,000 2 bdrm, 1.5 bath. Sunset Heights. heat pump syst.

2708A Barriere Lks Rd MLS 101762 $105,900 16 acres $199,000 3-4428 Barriere Twn Rd MLS106061 4711&4719 Bar Twn Rd. MLS 106116 2bed 2bath Trades considered in Kam. 1.16acres riverfront near downtown $195,000 $92,500 3341 Glengrove Rd MLS 109120 #23-4510 Power Rd MLS108066 Open plan w/3 bdrms, 2 baths, heat pump heating 10 acres &Lg 3 Bay shop- Drilled Well $175,000 NEW & cooling pump syst. $97,000 2785 Barriere Lakes Rd 27-4510 Power Rd MLS 100957 Mins from E&N Lks 19.8acres, drilled well & 2 2 bed 2 bath $79,000 building sites $130,000 49-4454 Barriere Twn Rd MLS108876 HUGE.PRICE. 1008sqft Mobile Home with some updates REDUCTION $65,900 NEW

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Lot 3 Boulder Mnt Rd MLS 101053 $109,900 NEW.PRICE 924 Harvey Road MLS101604 10 acres $120,000 3148 Glengrove MLS 86777 SOLD 15 acres $110,000 900 Harvey Road MLS101603 10 acres $110,000 575 Mclean Rd MLS 85723 Corner lot $69,900 Lot C Yellowhead Hwy 12.06 acres mins. to Barriere, $69,900 3935 Hansen Rd MLS 108376 .56 acre $66,900 560 Station Rd MLS101866 .34 acre Commercial $49,900 285 Oriole Way MLS 109645 .28 acre Lot No GST w/UG services $42,500

Recreation 4240 Barriere Lk Rd MLS 109422 Investment opportunity Beautiful Home & three 1/4 lots on East Lake $725,000 NEW Gerald Cres MLS 109305 Recreational 4083sqft log home on Lac Des Roche $534,900 4240 Barriere Lake Rd E. MLS 109134 Recreational Living at its Best 1914sqft 4bedroom home at East Lake $424,900 NEW 13.4 MLS109405 Recreational 1/4 interest in freehold strata East Lake $109,000 NEW Lot 13.3 MLS 109446 Recreational 1/4 interest in freehold strata East Lake $97,900 NEW 5416 Agate Road MLS101339 Lake front lease $145,000 NEW

Clearwater 5412 Clw Valley Rd. MLS106945 2200+sf, 9+acres $399,000

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Royal LePage’s Mobile Website Earns Prestigious Interactive Media Award Site’s “Neighbourhood Navigator” tool wins at the 10th Annual Horizon Interactive Awards Competition TORONTO, ON, May 10, 2012 – The Horizon Interactive Awards, a leading international interactive media awards competition, announced the 2011 award winners to highlight this year’s “best of the best” in interactive media production.

Royal LePage was recognized for its excellence with a silver award in the Mobile Website category for the company’s “Neighbourhood Navigator” tool.

The tool, which combines seller and agent comments with neighbourhood “walkability” scores and consumer rankings of nearby businesses, provides valuable insights for users.

“The future is mobile and we’re pleased to offer homebuyers and sellers the ability to access valuable real estate information right from their mobile devices,” said Carolyn Cheng, Senior Vice President, Strategic Business Services at Royal LePage Real Estate Services.

The international competition saw more than 1,000 entries from

over 20 countries around world including: Canada, the United States of America, China, Hong Kong, the United Kingdom, Germany, Russia, Australia, Spain, France, Turkey, UAE, Taiwan, Malaysia, Netherlands, Switzerland, Czech Republic, Sri Lanka, Saudi Arabia and Mexico. An international panel of judges, consisting of industry professionals with diverse backgrounds, as well as an end user panel evaluated many categories ranging from online advertising to mobile applications. The 2011 winning entries showcase the industry’s

best interactive media solutions including web sites, CDs and DVDs, online ads, video, mobile applications and more.

The 2011 competition was special to us because it was our 10th anniversary awards,” said Mike Sauce, Founder of the Horizon Interactive Awards. “The competition was fierce among many of the top entries in all of the categories and there were so many outstanding projects this year.

Each year, I am truly amazed at the talent, creativity, artistry, and technical expertise on display in our International competition. It

is simply fascinating to see how the Internet and other creative media are influencing people’s lives from all corners of the globe. All of this year’s winners should be proud to be among the best of the best from around the world!”

The Horizon Interactive Awards holds the competition each year with the winners being announced in May. For more information visit the Horizon Interactive Awards at www.horizoninteractiveawards.com.

Royal LePage’s mobile website was developed by Plastic Mobile.

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High School Graduates Receive $16,000 in Bursaries from RE/MAX In acknowledgment of exceptional community contributions a local associate from RE/MAX

of Western Canada will be individually presenting sixteen high school seniors from across West-

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their school commencement ceremonies. Winners announced The annual RE/MAX Quest for Excellence program encourages grade twelve students from British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, North West and Yukon Territories to submit an essay conveying their passion and dedication in areas that they have held a leadership role or contributed to their community. All of the 2012 Quest for Excellence bursary winners have demonstrated strong motivation, communication and organiza-

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In addition to the $1,000 cash bursary, all of the 16 winners were entered into a draw for a flight in a hot air balloon.

We would like to congratulate Tesicca Truong from Vancouver for receiving the additional 2012 RE/MAX Hot Air Balloon Prize Package.

“Over 900 entries were received this year,” says Marie Sheppy, Senior Coordinator, Corporate Affairs, RE/MAX of Western Canada. “These astounding young adults have donated their personal time to volunteer in charitable fundraising or events. Their efforts have enriched the lives of others and have made a positive impact on their communities.”

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Garage converted to craft ceramic shop.

Great starter or retirement

4801 GLENTANNA • $65,000 Corner Lot near amenities. Building your dream home

1261 THOMPSON • $54,900 Lrg lot-great subdivision near NT river. Treed, w/easy

or investment duplex, or w/mortgage helper. Many options for any Buyer. NO HST.

paved access to property line. Beautiful Building Site. Good community water well system.

car garage, asphalt driveway, fully fenced, with gazebo, wood shed & large storage shed. Great neighborhood to raise family. Set up nicely for In-law suite. Wood/electric forced air furnace.

397 MCLEAN • $264,900 Luxury Show Rancher; 1800+sf of beauty. Deck off the dining rm opening thru garden door. Ensuite w/double sink, soaker tub & steam shower.

1.3 SHUSWAP • $122,000 Recreational bldg lot located on the most beautiful warmest lakes in the region. Sandy beach, view, nature all around. Services at lot line.

620 CLRWTR VILL• $115,900 Fenced w/nicely laid out home w/detchd shop/garage.

3 bdrm. Upgrades: 200 amp service, electric furnace w/heat-pump, bath , lino & laminate flooring.

4165 HAGGARD • $257,500 REDUCED Country type yard atmosphere,

380 ROBIN DR • $65,000 Ready to go building lot w/NO HST/GST. Services located UG @ lot line. Full UG basements welcome. Make your plans now & move in soon.

315 VAVENBY • $75,000 Picket fenced bungalow w/wheelchair access on .26 acre.

Upgraded electric to 125amp, new laminate. 4pce bath, f/sw/d. Change from city living.

340 HELMCKEN • $236,500 Beautifully kept basement entry 4 bdrm, 3 bath. Single

310 VAVENBY BRDGE RD • $107,000 Wonderful weather year round. 2bdrm w/ bath at each end of the home, open lvng, dining, & kitchen. Covered deck facing bkyd. Corner lot.

60 EMERY $180,000 Original Homested, but needing some TLC. East Blackpool. 19 + Acres, approx 8 acres of beautiful bottom growing land in the valley, in ALR, By Appointment Only

410 DESFOSSES • $64,500 Private, cul-de-sac. ‘as is where is’ .34 acre w/fully reg. septic syst. Plan your dream home in this great location. Cute log shed/play. Adjoining Lot avail.

404 DESFOSSES • $60,000 Eend of the Cul-de-Sac Dream park. Landscaped & cleared & grass planted ready to build. Grassy Park. The nice trees & fence are there, just picture your rancher, double wide, modular, or single wide home. Property to either side avail as package.

400 DESFOSSES • $120,000 1.05 Acres 650 sf home on a double title flat lot. Seller has started addition. All located in Old Time Clearwater in quiet cul-de-sac.

1472 DIXON-SAR • $127,700 GLENGROVE ESTATE backing on to Crown Land. Views

Wonderful 5 bdrm, 3 bath, custom built cabinets in dream kitchen. Wood/oil combo heat & all permits included. Over 1/2 acre of beautiful North Thompson Riverfront Views.

220 JENKINS RD • $239,000 Turnkey 24x50 green house w/addition & booth; 1 Ton van; forklift-Ownotor - 6000lb lift; orchard; 12x16 workshop; chicken house; & nice home w/new 100 amp; roof & siding. Wonderful patio. Comes w/ revenue and expenditure books.

4580 BARRIERE TOWN ROAD • $33,9000 Walk to all amenities. 4 bdrm- 3bath.

Over 2.000sf well maintained – w/potential to rezone. Mortgage helper studio. All appliances

overlooking pond. European crafted. Kitch Islnd w/marble. Wainscotting & tile. 30 acres.

548 SWANSON RD • $128,500 Selling as is, where is. Quiet area getaway. Access to Dike & North Thompson River adjacent to the property. Old timer but character home. Old barn on the property line is great dry storage with upper open loft. Easy to view.

4649 BARRIERE TOWN ROAD • $70,000 Septic plan on file. Prime commercial build lot location in downtown Barriere. This close to one acre parcel has many opportunities to the right Buyer. Back of the property is sloping but front almost 1/2 half flat, cleared and ready.

717 BARRIERE LAKES ROAD • $239,900 Open living home received extensive

393 MCLEAN • $65,000 MODULAR BUILDING LOT. Services at lot line. Septic appr. but not installed. Flat. Frame built homes allowable. Building scheme on file. NO HST 3664 GLENGROVE • $160,000 Community water system at line. Within the fire protected area. Your choice of placement of your dream home. Closet to the road, second or third bench. The further back on the property, the better the view.

3732 GLENGROVE • $124,900 Treed 9.88acre in fire protected area, supplied w/ community water. Gravel driveway in and Water UG to two building sites. Services at lot line.

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434 BARKLEY RD • $229,000 Huge 3 bdm on seasonal riverfront w/private yard.

4697 BARRIERE TOWN ROAD • $119,000 1 bdrm w/metal roof, .39 acre lot.

Lots all

Covered Deck w/view of the river. Lrg & roomy. 3/4 finished basement w/full daylight windows.

legal boat launch/boating expeditions w/pebble & sand shore. The 24x40 lrg building w/excel storage & potential to convert to a cabin. 200 amp power & shallow well & great outbuildings.

9 MOUNTAIN MEAD • $99,000 Five Yrs New in Mountain Meadows accommodating

6288 CORRAL • $389,000 9.47 Acres. Surrounded by Crown Land, near entrance to Wells Gray Park. 2 bdrm, 2 bath, HW flrs, custom accents & gorgeous yrd. + 1 bdrm cottage w/ wood heat, ktchen, living rm & 3pc bath. Detached shop/garage. 20 min. to Twn

GLENTANNA RIDGE • $79,500 - $84,900 Phase V “Ready to Buy”

3074 YELLOWHD • $226,000 Pristine riverfront 5.93 acre hobby farm potential w/

5345 YELLOWHEAD • $69,000 lndscpd & cleared rural building lot w/newly drilled well & septic, north of town. Clear Title. No HST/GST. Chinook Cover golf between you & town.

from several Flat, cleared areas. Close to twn, within Fire Protected, Everything ready to go to build.

701 GREER • $325,000 2600 sf vaulted ceiling, 1bdrm elegan. Deck w/BI firepit

439 MCLEAN ROAD • $239,000 NEW Excellence emits on this 15 yr old fram built 3 bdrm vaulted ceiling rancher with chain linked fenced bckyrd. Features-F/S/W/D, skylight, undergrdsprklrs, heat pump, gas f/p, manicured grds.

Nice yard, newer septic, wood shed, storage area. Walk to all amenities. Electric or wood heating.

an awesome green belt behind & great neighborhood. Comes with 6 appliances (F/S/W/D/DW/ MW). 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, 2 Decks. Jetted Tub in Master never been used.

reno’s in 2005. Pictures speak a thousand words & this definitely fits the bill. New Kitchen w/full island. Balcony view off the lvng rm leading out to cover Outdoor Enjoyment.

2955 BUFFALO SPR • $109,000 40 + acres backing onto Crown Lands. Majestic views and great building sites. Selling “AS IS; WHERE IS” Well below tax assessed value.

421 ORIOLE WAY • $186,000 Wonderful 4 bdrm - 2 bath - ready to move in starter home with fresh air sundecks frt & bck - atttached single carport - fenced nice sized bckyrd - wood storage and catch all untility shed. Basement entry home with lots of extras.

2984 BUFFALO • $745,000 Beautifully designed 2 yr old rancher w/full veranda.

Finished basement all on 10 flat useable horse type acres. Wow, home theater, gym, 5 bdrms, 4 baths, stainless steel BI kitchen appl., double wall ovens, play area, 400 amp service ready to build shop/garage/stable. See this on the website 1105 VISTA POINT • $171,400 12 acres with a nice little cabin with loft. Hydro is in and connected, Outside facilities, fire pit, older camper for extra sleeping. Full windows from main floor to peak facing the fantastic views.