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Remembering our Veterans
A color party leads the parade for a short march to Reg Small Park at the start of Remembrance Day ceremonies in Clearwater. Photos by Keith McNeill
Former Canadian paratrooper Randy Hedlund carries a baton as he acts as parade marshal for this year’s ceremonies
NT Valley Chambers host Premier in Clearwater By Jill Hayward, North Thompson Star/Journal A prime example of community partners working together took place last Friday, Nov. 9, when Clearwater and District Chamber of Commerce teamed up with Barriere and District Chamber of Commerce in sponsoring a luncheon at the Royal Canadian Legion in Clearwater, with the featured guest of honour being Premier Christy Clark. The luncheon was announced just one week before the event, with tickets made available from both Chamber offices, and quickly sold out to residents from both communities. Chamber presidents, Jeff Lamond of Clearwater, and Scott Kershaw of Barriere
welcomed the Premier and luncheon attendees to the event, and then Simpcw First Nation Chief Rita Matthew officially welcomed the gathering to the Simpcw traditional territory. Matthew said she was very happy about the good relationship the communities in the area have as they work together on current projects and planning for the future. Young Clearwater singer, Lisa Lee Campbell, sang a very moving rendition of O’ Canada; even the Premier commented on how Lisa’s voice was so impressive that no one else in the room sang along. “Good things come in small packages,” said Clark, “Lisa Lee is amazing. All across this great province there are hidden treasures waiting to be discovered. Lisa Lee – I think I’ve met the next Olympian!”
Minister of the Environment Terry Lake, who is the MLA for Kamloops North Thompson, also addressed the guests and introduced Premier Christy Clark, noting he has worked with the Premier “… for the past year-and-a-half, and I have to say I don’t know anyone who works this hard, as well as parenting her son.” Clark said she was delighted to be back in Clearwater, although it had been a few years. She thanked the Simpcw for sharing their traditional territory, and noted how appropriate it was to be holding the luncheon in the Legion Hall with Remembrance Day just a few days away. “We must never forget the tremendous contribution that veterans have, and are making for us. We should never forget,” said Clark, “A very special thank you to the
folks at the Legion for all that you do all year in making sure that we never forget. Clark also said she wanted to commend all members of both Chambers “For your ongoing commitment to community building. Members come from a diversity of backgrounds ranging from forestry and agriculture, to hospitality, adventure tourism, retail, food and service industries and home-based businesses. Together you are focusing on creating local jobs, driving the local economies and enabling local communities to be the best they can be. Thank you for all that you are doing to ensure the people, families and businesses within your communities grow stronger. Together we are building a bright future for all British Columbians.” Continued on page A10 inside.
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