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KELOWNA ROCKETS have WHL rival Kamloops Blazers in their sights in the race for top spot in the B.C. Division.

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THE KSS OWLS senior boys’ basketball team met their match in losing the Snowball Classic tourney final to am elite U.S. high school squad.

IN THE Capital News annual salute to Minor Hockey Week, the importance and participation level of house league play is the ‘heart and soul’ of Kelowna Minor Hockey.

START OF a new year is also a natural time to review the state of your career and determine if you are truly happy with your job or should be looking elsewhere.

THE Kraft Hockeyville campaign being waged by West Kelowna continues to pick up steam as local businesses pledge their support.

AN OPEN ICE hit that concussed a Prince George Cougar player has led to a six-game suspension for Kelowna Rockets forward Brett Lyon.

ONE OF KELOWNA’S largest nail and esthetic salons celebrates a business milestone this month, says business columnist Maxine DeHart.

TWO OKANAGAN men have embarked on a paragliding adventure that will see them circle Australia and set a new Guinness world record in the process.

BARRY GERDING says NDP leader Adrian Dix can afford to play nice in the B.C. politics sandbox with a big lead in the polls.

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The unfortunate reality is the absence of time-tested officers in the field results in some members making the wrong When Kelowna RCMP Supt. Bill choices. It’s something McKinnon said McKinnon heads to council chambers is “embarrassing” and damaging to the today and pleads the case for six more detachment at large. officer salaries to be slotted into the It also doesn’t help police move forbudget, he won’t have to dig deep for ward as they work on a mounting numcompelling supporting evidence. ber of police files, dealing with increasAcres of newspaper ink, video footingly complicated matters. age and radio recordings have been dedi“We work on arsons, robberies ,ascated to telling the storsaults, serious stabbings… ies of how the local police there are a multitude of instumbled out of public facidents we deal with on a vour in 2011 behind a daily basis,” he said. handful of Mounties who Add to the mix a growearned public scorn and ing presence of organized assault charges in the line crime—most notable when of duty. And, McKinnon gangster Jonathan Bacon will argue, the devil to was gunned down outside those cases is in the dethe Delta Grand—and Mctails.

Kinnon argues that resour“Given the number of ces are far too taxed. junior members, there’s “We’ve had to work a real need to have superon a number of homiBill McKinnon visors to correct behavcides that deal with organiours or assist with onized crime,” he said. “We going investigations,” said McKinnon, get a lot of help from (Combined Forces who wants funding for four senior mem- Special Enforcement Unit), but all the bers, a crime analyst and an exhibit conground work (on the first week) is done trol officer, amounting to a grand total of by our forces.” $530,880.

McKinnon hasn’t been shy about “We have so many very serious inlaying out his need for new officers in cidents and we’re asking junior membudget deliberations in the past, and it’s bers to make split second decisions. We not expected he’ll hold back this time. should have more senior officers there to (assist in) making those decisions.”

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Don Mueller and his dance partner Niki Mitchell hot step to the beat during the cha-chacha portion of the Discover Dance session hosted Saturday by the German Canadian Club.

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Kelowna council endorses downtown building height plan The last Kelowna council may have been criticized by some members of its successor coun-

cil for what they considered a lack of achievement, but on Monday the newcomers admitted its predecessor got something right—a plan dealing with building heights

downtown.

The new council wants the public to know it supports the old council’s policy regarding building heights.

Following a ses-

sion with city planners Monday morning to be brought up to speed on the policy—which could see council approve plans for highrise towers of up to 26 storeys in some parts of

the downtown core—the new city council, including Mayor Walter Gray, expressed their support for the policy.

The policy, which proved controversial last

year when it was being crafted, was adopted in November and is now part of the city’s official community plan.

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CLASSIC ROCK singing icon Paul Rodgers, the frontman for bands such as Free, The Firm and Bad Company, brings his unique voice to the Valley for a concert March 15 at Kelowna Community Theatre.

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STRIKING TEACHERS gathered in the parking lot next to the Central Okanagan School District administrative office on Wednesday morning in support of the B.C. Teachers Federation leadership’s difficult contract negotiations with the provincial government. The teachers walked off the job Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.

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LOCAL CURLING skip Kelly Scott is searching for a new lead for her team as Jacquie Armstrong has called it quits.

MEMBERS of the B.C. Lions were in West Kelowna yesterday talking to local students about making smart choices, staying in school and getting an education.

BESTSELLING author, Paul Young, who wrote the popular book, The Shack, will be here to speak at an event April 17. Young is no stranger to Kelowna, as his grandparents lived here..

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THE MAY long weekend tradition returns to Kelowna again this year with the annual May Days celebration in Rutland. Look for the special supplement in today’s Capital News.

MAXINE DEHART salutes the milestone 25th anniversary for the Project Literacy Kelowna Society in her column today.

KELOWNA’S Jerod Zaleski will attend his first pro football training camp this year with the CFL’s Montreal Alouettes.

One of the tallest cakes ever made in the Okanagan moves from its Rutland birthplace to a wedding reception today.

Chef Tanya Jennens, owner of Whisk Cake Company, started making the five foot tall, 1/120th size replica of Seattle’s Space Needle two weeks ago, as per a quirky request from the groom, who is from that city.

The bride wanted cupcakes instead, so a small forest of cupcakes decorated with grass and flowers will form the base of the tall, slim cake— satisfying both the bride and groom.

Elaborate cakes—for all sorts of occasions—are becoming more and more popular, likely due to the growing interest in Food Network shows about extreme cake making, such as Ace of Cakes, and Jennens has found herself making everything from a Canucks skateboard to a desk scenario to Gucci high-heeled shoes.

The sugary confections for weddings have included all manner of detailed sugar flowers, some spray painted with food colouring, as well as a variety of other decorations.

“I enjoy being pushed to do more,” said Jennens, as she applied fondant windows to the observation deck for the top of the Space Needle cake.

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OKM RUGBY standout Sam Overton has led his high school rugby squad to its best record ever, and he is the inaugural recipient of the Courtney Walls Bursary award for his efforts.

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Despite surprising news of RCMP wage increases last week, West Kelowna council opted to authorize the mayor and city clerk to sign on to the Municipal Police Unit Agreement (MPUA) on Tuesday.

Marnie Manders, director of administration with the District of West Kelowna, told council that the agreement outlines the terms and conditions agreed to between the province and individual municipalities that choose to have the RCMP serve as their municipal police force.

She added that the goal of the agreement is to provide municipalities with some foresight on costs that are coming down the pike and ideas of what those costs might be for.

“The whole backbone of the (MPUA) was the transparency, the building of the relationship between the two parties and accountability from the RCMP,” said Manders.

That transparency was questioned last week when news broke that the federal government had approved pay raises for the RCMP. “On Thursday we got a shock that the RCMP was provided pay increases—which the province had absolutely no knowledge of—that had gone through the federal government.”

Manders told council that the RCMP received a 1.75 per cent increase as of Jan. 1, they will receive a 1.5 per cent increase on Jan. 1, 2013 and a two per cent increase on Jan. 1, 2014.

Langley Mayor Peter Fassbender has sent a letter to Public Safety Minister Vic Toews on behalf of the Union of B.C. Municipalities expressing concerns over the pay raises and additional costs that might be associated with them.

Manders explained that several other municipalities are waiting to see what UBCM’s next move is.

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Initially it was predicted that repairs to the Westside Road Interchange would be finished in the late stages of January.

Now the prediction is mid-March.

The B.C. Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure announced on Wednesday that work will begin this week on the final phase of repairs to the retaining walls of the overpass.

Ledcor, the contractor for the Westside Road Interchange project, is starting the process to attach the finishing panels.

The first phase of repair work at both the west and east abutments is complete and involved the preparation of a mounting surface for the finishing panels.

Work also included removing all the panels under the abutments on both walls, preparing soil and placing shotcrete on the exposed face of the soil to prevent weathering.

According to the ministry, the wall failure was a unique event while the retrofitting of the panels is a complex process.

“To design a repair that ensures quality and durability required more time than anticipated,” the ministry said in in a statement released on Wednesday.

On Nov. 20, 2011, the facing panels of the west abutment retaining wall at the Westside Road Interchange collapsed.

After the collapse, the province engaged Buckland and Taylor Ltd. to investigate the cause.

Their testing of materials from the site has determined embrittlement at the bends in certain steel reinforcement bars connecting the concrete facing panels was a contributing factor in the collapse.

The investigation into the failure is continuing and includes detailed geotechnical analysis, further materials testing, analysis of soil settlement, mapping of the failure areas and analysis of findings from taking apart the opposite wall to learn about other factors that may have contributed to the collapse.

Current traffic patterns will remain in place until further notice.

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Development advocates try to trump OCP Extra camera crews, buses, T-shirts and slogan buttons snag major attention for Kelowna Mountain project and its Donald Trump-affiliated supporters.

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ext month in London, Kelowna’s Scott Frandsen will compete in his third Olympic Games.

Frandsen and partner Dave Calder, who won a silver medal together in rowing four years ago in Beijing, will attempt to make it on to the podium one more time in the men’s pairs event.

In today’s Capital News, Warren Henderson looks at the road Frandsen has travelled to become one of Canada’s top Olympic athletes, and his preparations and expectations for the summer of 2012.

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Technically speaking, the Central Okanagan Regional District meeting Monday night in Kelowna City Hall was to discuss the new official community plan for properties just outside the city’s limits in East Kelowna and the Mission.

In practice, it looked more like a dry run for Kelowna Mountain’s paperwork debut, when developers for the mammoth four-season resort community finally apply for zoning and development permits on the project they’re already erecting in the Mission.

Cameras were rolling—including those brought by the developer, KM lobbyists and investors—as three Greyhound bus-fulls of the development’s supporters filled the hearing space, foyer and the steps outside to reject the new planning document.

But the regional district directors were not impressed. “It feels to me like an entire group was bused in to encourage us not to follow due process and I really have a big problem with that,” said Kelowna director Gail Given, addressing the sea of people sporting “Create 2800 jobs—stop the OCP” T-shirts.

Those in support of the mountain resort want its existence written into the new community plan from the outset, effectively circumventing any new regulations which might delay construction. But the document before the directors does not include the year-round snowboarding hill, conference centre, vineyard, golf course, suspension bridges and trail system planned (and in many cases already built) for the property.

Residents of Lakeshore, Chute Lake and June Springs roads—the areas the new OCP covers—barely got a chance to register feedback on the development constraints, environmental protections and investment guidelines the plan sets out as lobbyists for the mountain dominated the public comment portion of the evenSee Advocates A10

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HOUSE FIRE… Kelowna firefighters attempt to put out a house fire at 3363 Springfield Rd. on Wednesday afternoon. The blaze started around 2:30 p.m.

The residents were able to get out of the house without injuries while fire crews managed to stop the fire from spreading.

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posted parking restrictions on notice that starting in April it would charge those residents $50 per year to park on the street outside their homes.

The fee would pay for a permit which was being introduced as a revenue generator by the city.

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A large rock tumbled down the hillside above Highway 97 two kilometres south of Oyama and onto the hood of a passing vehicle. The rock was believed to have come from the road work above where a new fourland section of the highway was being built that will replace the existing stretch of Highway 97 below.

Steering clear of a debate over what stores should be located there, Kelowna city council approved a plan to rezone land on Kane Road in Glenmore for a new strip mall.

The new Kelowna city council axed the city’s advisory planning commission, housing committee and women and community advisory committees, after reviewing all city committees and fulfilling promise to do so by new Mayor Walter Gray in his an inaugural-night speech.

He went looking for six more officers but Kelonwa’s top cop, Supt.

Bill McKinnon would later have that number doubled thanks to a report commissioned by the city on local police strength.

The report, presented just before budget liberations recommended 22 more officers should be added to the local detachment.

Kelowna council endorsed downtown building heights as tall as 26 storeys.

Kelonwa council adopts a $332 provisional budget, with a proposed tax increase of 0.11 per cent tax hike. Later in the spring, after adding more police officers, the final hike would jump to 1.1 per cent.

The city received $1.25 million from the federal gas tax fund to help pay for energy saving measures at the Kelowna airport, Rutland Arena and the city’s wastewater treatment facility.

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The B.C. Fruit Growers’ Association announced it would be looking for a new president after Joe Sardinha, who lead the organization for seven years, stepped down.

A group of B.C public health officers, including the former senior health officer with Interior Health, Dr. Paul Hasselback, came out in favour of legalizing and taxing marijuana in the province.

Kelowna’s new city council was presented with a draft municipal budget from staff that included a slight tax decrease. But once council had finished its deliberation in February the final figure was a 1.1 per cent take hike.

Neil George Snelson, convicted of manslaughter in the 1993 death of Jennifer Cusworth in Kelowna, files an appeal of his October 2011 conviction.

The average residential property assessment value in the Central Okanagan dropped between 2011 and 2012 said the B.C. Assessment Authority. The average assessment dropped to $504,000 in Kelowna from $511,000, to $493,000 in West Kelowna from $509,000, and to $449,000 from $456,000 in Peachland, The only area that bucked the trend was Lake Country, where it jumped to $522,000 from $520,000.

The province was asked by the Okanagan Tree Fruit Co-operative to pump more than $30 million into the orchard industry to buy land so money could be freed up to allow the co-op to invest in newer technology. The call was in a series of recommendation in a report released by the co-op.

The first medical school students started to arrive in Kelowna to study at UBC’s Southern Medical Program.

UBCO opened a tiny research winery on its Kelowna campus.

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The executive director of the Tourism Kelowna said her organization needs to be more aggressive in its marketing of spring and fall tourism here if it wants to bring numbers back up to where they were be-

fore the recession. Nancy Cameron said tourism numbers were still three per cent lower than in 2008 after dropping 10 per cent lower in 2009 and only seeing small recoveries in 2010 and 2011.

Kelowna went public with its long-awaited Downtown Plan, a blue

print for how it wants the downtown to develop in future.

Construction was completed on the new, six-storey Centennial Building at Kelowna General Hospital. The $250-million addition gave several departments new, larger areas and added much needed space to the hospital.

The annual Wendy’s Dreamlift Day raised $114,276 dollars to sent kids with life-threatening illness to Disneyland for the day, raising the total gathered since 1995 to help Sunshine Dreams For Kids deliver the trips to more than $1.1 million.

For fifth year in a row, the Demographia International Housing Affordability Index ranked Kelowna as “severely unaffordable.” The only Canadian cities ranked more unaffordable were Vancouver, Abbottsford, and Victoria. The study pegged the median house price here at $385,100 and the median household income at $58,100.

The B.C. Fruit Growers’ Association reported a drop in membership numbers, blaming it on a growing number of orchardists leaving the industry because they cannot make enough money to continue.

A new era was born at the BCFGA convention when Kirpal Boparai was elected president, the first Indo-Canadian resident of the organization.

The sale of what was being touted as the largest facet-cut emerald in the world proved to be a bust in Kelowna after its owner was arrested here on an outstanding warrant from Hamilton, Ont. Regan Reany was accused of multiple frauds. Despite the arrest, the auction of the 57,500 carat emerald, reportedly valued at $1.15 million, went ahead but failed to garner much interest and didn’t sell.

The B.C. Tree Fruit Co-operative embarked on the first phase of an ambitious $44 million infrastructure modernization with a $2.7 million grant from the fed-

eral-provincial AgriFlex fund. The total cost of the work at the Winfield plant was pegged at $5.25 million.

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The Grey Cup made an appearance in Kelowna as members of the B.C. Lions, who won the cup at B.C. Place three months earlier, toured the province to show off the holy grail of Canadian football.

A plan to monitor, with video cameras, what locals throw away in their garbage containers started throughout the Central Okanagan.

A consultant hired by Kelowna to review its police strength said the city needs a minimum of 15 more RCMP officers to deal with crime here.

Environment Canada officials reported that snow pack levels in the mountains above the Okanagan we at normal levels despite the unseasonably warm weather conditions.

The University of B.C.’s Kelowna campus welcomed its new principal Deborah Buszard. She replaced Doug Owram, who retired.

Kelowna RCMP Const. Christopher Brinnen was found guilty of assault stemming from an altercation at downtown nightclub and placed on administrative duties while police assessed what to do next.

Local food bank executive director Vonnie Lavers was one of the first locals to receive the special Diamond Jubilee Medal, crafted in Canada to celebrate the Queen’s 60 years on the throne.

A man drowned on Wood Lake near Winfield after falling through the ice when he rode his bicycle onto the frozen lake.

The population of the Central Okanagan continued to grow with StatsCanda releasing figures that showed the Central Okanagan ‘s population grew 10.8 per cent in the previous five years, nearly doubling the provSee Review A4

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incial average of 5.9 per cent. Kelowna grew 9.6 per cent to 117,312, West Kelowna grew 13.5 per cent to 30,892, Lake Country 21.9 per cent to 11,708 and Peachland 6.5 per cent to 5,200.

Failing to meet provincially mandated targets for the number of knee, hip and cataract surgeries in its area, Interior Health had $3.4 million in funding clawed back by Victoria.

Ground was broken on a 160,000-square-foot Valley First Credit Union building in Rutland. The city hoped it would serve as a catalyst for further development in the area.

As part of it plan to review city some committees and cut others, council announced it would keep the agriculture advisory committee. Earlier, it axed the advisory planning committee and the women’s committee.

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Local realtors said the number of residential properties sold through foreclosure here jumped significantly in the last three years to 155 from just 11 in 2008. InFebruary there were 175 properties listed as being in foreclosure in the Central Okanagan.

Kelowna-Lake Country MLA Norm Letnick announced he would hold a town hall meeting using Twitter in order to take constituent questions about housing issues.

FourChange, a private group of businesspeople who worked during the municipal election to have four incumbent councillors replaced with four candidates it supported spend $30,766 dollars to achieve three quarters of its goal. Three of the four candidates it supported were elected, as well as two newcomers it did not endorse.

Police announced no criminal charges would be laid as a result of a boating accident on Okanagan Lake that claimed the life of a 10-year-old girl. Emily Chaplin was riding on a Yamaha Waverunner when it was hit by a speedboat.

Kelowna council said it wanted Interior Health to continue testing water samples from local beaches after IH said it was up to local municipalities to do the collecting because it did not have to money to do so anymore.

Public pressure convinced Kelowna council said it would reconsider its plan to scrap the No. 9 shopper service bus route in the city.

Local garbage truck operators expressed their concern after a surveillance camera was installed in the cab of a local garbage truck to watch the driver.

Cameron Capozzi entered a surprise guilty plea to the manslaughter charge he was facing during his trail for killing his

mother Josephine “Babs” Capozzi, 79. Cameron Capozzi, believed to have been drunk at the time, stabbed his mother and she was later found dead in her home.

A report on the inaugural RBC GranFondo Kelonwa cycling event in July 2010 showed it generated $3.5 million in economic activity, attracted 1,200 riders who covered the 115 kilometre distance.

ArmorWorks Canada, an Okanagan company located on the site of the former Hiram Walker distillery near Winfield, secured a $9.5 million National Defence contract to fit Canadian military vehicles with specially made seats.

After its decision to build a new Okanagan jail near Oliver, the province announced in its budget that it planned to sell off the site at the north end of Kelowna, near Winfield, that it bought in the 1990s to originally build a jail on.

The garbage truck driver who blew the whistle on the company that hauls the Central Okanagan’s residential trash installing a surveillance camera in the cab of his truck said the complaint got him fired. But Okanagan Environmental Waste said Shane Collins was fired for not doing a mandatory pre-route inspection of his truck.

Teachers in Central Okanagan rallied to protest the government’s decision to legislate them back to work.

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A group of Rutland Senior Secondary students vowed to “strike” to support their teachers in the B.C Teachers Federation’s ongoing labour dispute with the provincial

government.

A growing call for a pain management clinic in Kelowna attracted the attention of local MLAs. The B.C. Teachers Federation served strike notice and announced it would hold a threeday strike. Meanwhile, the province prepared to legislate the teachers back to work.

The daughter of Kelowna’s top cop, Supt.

Bill McKinnon, was arrested for her role in an alleged drug trafficking scheme. Lisa Hope McKinnon appeared in court on a charge of trafficking heroin/cocaine and two counts of possession of heroin/cocaine.

A Hungarian student won the annual spaghetti bridge contest at Okanagan College with a structure that held 384 kilograms.

Paul Macklem, Kelowna’s the head of the city’s finance department and general manager of corporate services was named the acting chief administrative officer of the Central Okanagan Regional District. The appoints was to last a year while a full-time replacement for the retired Harold Reay is sought.

The owners of the Streaming Cafe in Kelowna were the first to take advantage of a new city tax exemption for an addition they were planning. The city hoped the exemption would help spur development on Leon and Lawrence Avenues downtown.

Charges were laid after an ill-fated party in the Bear Creek area resulted in the death of a young man who was “surfing”on the roof of a car as it was being driven.

Kelowna city hall welcomed the announcement of a three-member panel

to review B.C. Transit’s operations and performance in the B.C. Interior.

The city had long wanted more control over transit operations here.

Spending figures from the November 2011 municipal election showed winner Walter Gray outspend defeated incumbent Sharon Shepherd 2:1 in the campaign. Gray spent $56,920, while Shepherd spent $29,729.

A 59-year-old motorcyclist was killed in traffic accident on Harvey Avenue and his 55-year-old wife was sent to hospital after a Jeep struck the bike they were riding from behind.

Kelowna city council approved a deal with Westcorp Properties to build a new day-use marine and public pier on the downtown lake shore at a cost of $3.2 million. The company would pay for the project and operate for 15 years with an option for another five years.

Later, the price of the project, to be built in 2013, would jump to $5 million.

Kelowna winery Sandhill Estate Vineyard won golf at the prestigious Chardonnay du Monde international wine competition in France. It was the only gold medal for any Canadian winery in the competition.

Kelowna’s airport set new marks with a record number of passengers filing through its terminal. According to officials, January and February became the busiest months ever at the airport.

The plan to build a new marina and pier downtown meant an end of an era for the Fintry Queen. Planners said a berth for the faux-paddlewheeler tourist boat was not included in the plan.

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West Kelowna lost its bid to win Hockeyville to Stirling-Rawling, Ont., though it was no surprise.

The public relations firm handling the contest for CBC flubbed its release and let the cat out of the bag several hours early.

Cancellation of the annual Taste of Kelowna event was deemed a sign of the times as restaurants tried to weather the perfect economic storm—a series of slow tourist seasons, HST implementation, minimum wage increase and changes to the liquor laws.

The WFN announced ground could be broken on a privately funded private medical facility on WFN land, a first of its kind in Canada, as early as this year; as of the end of the year it hadn’t happened.

Kelowna city council rejected the Monacco Towers, a massive condo project proposed for the downtown core with several green-themed options, like a built-in car share program. It was said to vary wildly from the recently adopted downtown plan.

The Okanagan hit the top of the pile in Mr. B-Listed, a real estate service offering a listing for “For Sale By Owner” homes. Its founder, Shawn Brown, said he suspects the dip in real estate prices in the region was behind its popularity.

A chlorine leak emptied the Rutland YMCA, forcing the everyone in the pool out into a chilly April morning.

The UBCO fine arts students held their final show, launching the careers of 34 new artists in the Okanagan.

Local chef Tanya Jennens, of Whisk Cake Company, made one of the tallest wedding cakes ever produced in the Okanagan. It was a replica of the space needle.

Both the City of Kelowna and West Kelowna adopted new contracts with the RCMP, despite a last minute wage increase announced federally that was never planned during the negotiations. Kelowna

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Matthew Foerster, the man charged with the Halloween slaying of Armstrong teenager Taylor Van Diest, made his first appearance in court.

The 26-year-old appeared calm and stared straight ahead during the brief showing.

Several social service agencies struggled to comprehend why the federal government would cut funding for public Internet portals, including the Okanagan Regional Library.

Thousands braved the rain to celebrate Vaisakhi in Rutland. The Sikh celebration included the largest parade of the calendar year.

A ruling from the Supreme Court of Canada on bawdy houses managed to waylay the rightto-die case in which West Kelowna resident Gloria Taylor was a co-plaintiff; a decision had been expected within the month of April.

A new airport hotel was announced and lauded as evidence of Kelowna’s growing economic profile.

A fake gun frenzy washed over Kelowna with three incidents involving replica fire arms.

One was a grad prank, the other someone waving a fake gun in a hostel parking lot.

The Interior Health Authority issued a letter to West Kelowna Council to keep the ball rolling on a possible public-private partnership to secure a health centre on Elliott Road.

UBCO won a $1.2 million grant for GHG emission reduction in agriculture.

Angie Lohr, of Hope Outreach, won one of the provincewide Courage to Come Back awards for overcoming drug addiction and life on the streets to become an entrepreneur who helps women struggling with addictions, mental health issues and living and working on the street.

Kelowna Mountain caused another ruckus at the Central Okanagan Regional District as the developer and his representatives held up the Official Community Plan, haranguing local planners and politicians in an attempt to compensate for a build-out already underway, though it does not conform to the new guidelines and never received approvals.

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Mountain were deemed unlikely by conservation officers, though the trail runner who spotted the beast maintained he’s seen grizzlies before and knows the bears when he sees one. The officers later reversed their decision and decided the sightings were likely true.

Okanagan teachers removed themselves from extracurricular activities in the wage increase fight.

Central Okanagan East director Patty Hanson started pursuing incorporation by demanding the chairman of the Regional District board, Robert Hobson, and the planning director, Dan Plumondon, step down.

The following day she qualified it by saying she wants them only to step down in issues relating to her community, saying its growth has been stunted by people unwilling to let the community grow.

Const. Christopher Brennan, of the Kelowna RCMP, was told his criminal record would remain clean, his assault charge cleared. The incident involved the officer punching a man during the bar flush in downtown Kelowna.

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Kelowna’s mayor refused to sign onto a letter supporting the decriminalization of marijuana, unlike the mayors in Lake Country, Enderby, Armstrong, and Vernon.

Rick Hanson rolled through town on his 25th anniversary tour. Some 7,000 people across the country helped to replicate the journey he made on his own in 1987, continuing on around the world, raising money for spinal cord research.

At the request of Ethel Street resident Kris Stewart, neighbours in the region of Mission Creek rallied to help fellow neighbours as the creek exceeded its banks in a scary flooding episode.

It was announced the Veterans Affairs office in Kelowna is scheduled to shut its doors in the next two years as operations shift to the Penticton branch.

Ron Taylor received the Ted Barsby Conservationist of the Year award at the B.C. Wildlife Federation’s 56th annual general meeting.

The Rotary Centre for the Arts hired a new executive director, Valerie Cooper, only to dis-

cover she was being sued for stealing from her previous employer; she was later arrested and charged with fraud.

Boat owners were being warned to watch for debris in the wake floods, heavy rains and rising lake waters.

Kelowna city council approved a 1.12 per cent tax increase, unable to avoid the boost due to the need for more police officers.

The British Columbia Automobile Association announced Westside Road is now the worst stretch of road in the province, as voted on by the public.

Parkinson Recreation Centre was yarn bombed, a process whereby the trees were covered in pieces of knitting, by an anonymous artist or group of artists.

High temperatures were being blamed for the flooding causing havoc throughout the valley.

A plane went down near the Okanagan Connector killing everyone on board and questions started arising about the area near Brenda Mines where it was lost. It seems to be a hotspot for plane crashes.

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A dramatic house fire at 3363 Springfield Road was contained to one house after the Kelowna Fire Department managed to curtail a wall of flames.

A major showdown between organizers for the Kelowna Mountain development and the Central Okanagan Regional District board of directors turned a meeting to deal with the new Official Community Plan for the regions outside Kelowna city limits into a fiasco. Three bus loads of development supporters were brought in to the meeting where directors complained the developer was trying to bully the board into rejecting the planning scheme so the development would not need to make changes.

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Rockets aim to close gap on arch-rival Kamloops Blazers Warren Henderson STAFF REPORTER

At the start of November, the Kelowna Rockets were a seemingly insurmountable 18 points in arrears of the Kamloops Blazers.

On Thursday night, a win at Prospera Place would pull the Rockets to within a mere four points of the Blazers for the WHL’s B.C. Division lead. Kelowna also has three games in hand.

The Rockets (23-10-11) had won 16 of their last 20 games heading into the Christmas break, while the Blazers (25-9-2-2) are a mediocre 9-9-1-1 since losing 3-0 to the Rockets on Nov. 1.

In addition, Kelowna is unbeaten in 12 straight games at Prospera Place.

“I know the players are looking forward to it,” Rockets coach Ryan Huska said of Thursday night’s matchup with the Blazers. “It’s a challenge after Christmas getting the rust out, and I think both teams will face that. Our focus has to be staying out of the penalty box and playing a good team game like we have been.”

With all four lines pulling their weight and a mostly by-committee scoring approach this season, the Rockets are second overall in goals in the WHL this season with 143.

Top-end production has come from converted defenceman-to-forward Myles Bell who leads the team with 20 goals and 48 points.

Tyson Baillie, a

17-year-old forward, has been a pleasant surprise with 12 goals in the season’s first half, while Ryan Olsen, acquired in the off-season for Shane McColgan, is second on the team with 16 tallies.

Still, veteran Zach Franko, who has added 36 points this season, said the Rockets success hasn’t been about the production of one player or another, but of the group as a whole.

“Everybody who plays is making a contribution this season,” said Franko, in his third season with the Rockets. “We have four lines, but we don’t really have a No. 1 line, there’s so much depth. It’s somebody different stepping up every night and that’s why we’ve been winning.”

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CODY FOWLIE and the Kelowna Rockets put their 12-game home ice winning streak on the line Thursday against the B.C. Division leading Kamloops Blazers.

The Rockets are still relatively young on defence but continue to progress quickly, with the likes of Madison Bowey, Mitchell Wheaton and Jesse Lees—all 17 years old—logging the kind of ice time more typical of seasoned WHL veterans.

And in goal, the Rockets have been rock solid thanks to the play of veteran Jordon Cooke and newly-acquired Jackson Whistle, as Kelowna sits third best overall in the WHL in goals allowed (87). Both net minders have been recovering from minor injuries over the holiday break, so the

Rockets have brought in 15-year-old Jake Morrissey as an insurance policy.

The Rockets’ depth will be tested over the next week as three of their youngest players will be getting some international experience.

Rourke Chartier (Team West), Austin Glover (Team West) and Riley St-

adel (Team Pacific) are all in Quebec for the World Under-17 Challenge, featuring 10 teams from Canada, the U.S., Finland, Sweden and Russia.

Following Thursday’s game against Kamloops, the Rockets visit Vancouver on Saturday, then will return home to face Everett on Sunday.

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Former player new Sun coach Twenty-two years after wearing the orange and brown as a player, Shane Beatty is back with the Okanagan Sun—this time as head coach.

The B.C. Football Conference team Friday named the Kamloops native as the 15th field boss in franchise history.

Beatty fills the vacancy left by Gavin Lake who was dismissed by the club in October after just one season on the job.

Shane Beatty As a former linebacker with the Sun in 1990,

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World Cup gold medal for Serwa

Kelsey Serwa is back on top.

Eleven months after suffering a season-ending knee injury at a World Cup ski cross race in France, the 23-year-old from Kelowna has returned to the podium.

Serwa captured the gold medal in Sunday’s World Cup race in San Candido, Italy, on the same hill where she won back-to-back races last December.

The reigning ski cross world champion looked to be back at her best as she dominated her quarter-final and semifinal before moving from last to R first win win a thrilling women’s final.

Swiss ace Katrin Mueller spun out and French veteran Ophelie David was disqualified, while fellow Canadian Georgia Simmerling took

silver behind Serwa.

“I was talking to (ski tech) Rod Honey and I told him, ‘I’m sick of losing. I’m going to win today,’ ” said Serwa, who has been trying to build her confidence from race to race after returning from surgery last January.

“I’m hungry for it now.

Before, I didn’t put that expectation on myself.

Now, I’m ready to race.”

Serwa was dominant out of the start gate in the early heats and won her quarter-final with ease before doing the same in a stacked semifinal.

That heat saw Swiss skier Fanny Smith—winner of the opening three World Cup races—embroiled in a tight duel with her teammate Katrin Mueller, which the latter ultimately won to bring Smith’s win streak to an end.

Smith still leads the World Cup standings with 336 points, while Norway’s Marta Hoeie Gjefsen is second with 207 and Serwa third (195).

In the women’s final, Serwa didn’t have a good start but she used all of her experience to stay low through a section of rollers and move from fourth to first.

From there, all the action went on behind her as Mueller and David made contact before Mueller went down.

Serwa crossed the line in first and raised her arms aloft as she celebrated her first victory since winning both races in Italy in 2011.

“The cool thing about this sport is that you can have so many different scenarios and end up with the same result,” said Serwa, who went virtually unchallenged en route to

gold here last season.

“Last year I skied by myself and here today I had to pass three people to take gold. This almost feels better because I had to work for it.”

Canada ski cross assistant coach Brent Kehl said all the hard work Serwa put into the team’s return to snow program— following her knee injury—has paid off.

“Kelsey’s skiing is fantastic— it was just her confidence,” Kehl said.

“Now that she’s going shoulder to shoulder with the girls she’s getting back into the (mindset) to race.”

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Beatty currently has a private business in Visalia, California as a strength coach.

He works with 20 local high school football athletes, two UNLV student athletes preparing for the NFL Draft and a wide variety of volleyball and basketball athletes.

From 2008 to 2010 Beatty was the assistant director of football operations at Iowa State University.

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Beatty was the interim head coach at West Virginia Tech from 2006 to 2007 after serving as school’s defensive coordinator in 2004 and 2005.

His coaching career began in 1995 as the recruiting coordinator, special teams coach and linebackers coach at Reedley College (California).

Three seasons later moved to Central Missouri State in 1998.

“We are excited to have Shane rejoin our program, “ said Sun president

is a proven winner who understands we are developing a program dedicated to excellence for the players on and off the field. I think we have found a great leader for our team going forward.”

“Coach Beatty brings a refreshing outlook to our program,” said Sun GM Jay Christensen.

“He’s had success as an assistant coach and recruiter and he’s been an excellent student of the game, which dates back to his playing days here in Kelowna.”

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hristmas, at least according to the media, advertising, and everything else that bombards us with messages, is supposed to be about spending time with family and being filled with Christmas cheer.

That’s OK for everyone who fits into the mould of the perfect family. Happy faces, laughing children, people who love you and an abundance of cash, that is. But, guess what? Not everyone has a home from a Sears catalogue.

Rather than being the happiest time of year for many, the Christmas holidays are an unbearably lonely time.

For those who don’t have family to share food and gifts with, who aren’t surrounded by images of merriment and perfect families, it only highlights the fact they don’t fit the mould.

Canadian statistics from helplines have shown both the number and severity of calls by depressed persons increases every year through November and December, returning to normal vol-

umes towards the end of January. Sometimes, all that’s needed is someone to notice a person’s existence.

At this time of year, we should always individually take note of anybody we know who is spending the Christmas holiday alone and stop by with a card, invite them for dinner or just knock on their door and say Merry Christmas or, for the politically correct, Happy Holidays.

Hopefully that scenario was the case for many of us in support of others in recent days.

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t’s that time of year again to look back and reflect on what I learned in 2012.

One thing that I knew—sort of—but was really brought home this year is that our skilled labour shortage isn’t just a Canadian phenomena.

Countries all over the world are experiencing similar issues, where they can’t get their citizens to consider careers in trades or those that require some technical training.

Where we have too many young adults choosing a university education over trades certification, many of

these countries have too many people living in poverty that don’t have the reading and writing skills to even consider any training.

What is also inJane Muskens teresting, on a global perspective, is the push in many second and third world countries to get their female population into meaningful employment that provides a wage to help families move beyond the poverty level.

Another thing I learned this year is you can’t force people into industries even if there is good money to

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Mining in Canada and in the rest of the world has a terrible time attracting workers, even though they pay higher-than-average wages and offer many benefits.

Most young people don’t seem too interested in this sector and often see the work as grueling, dirty, dark and isolated.

Mining needs a good PR firm to get the word out that not all mining work is miserable.

Along with this is there doesn’t seem to be much desire by young adults to work outside of big city Canada.

I have yet to hear one person under 25 years of age tell me their goal

is to work in a camp in Fort McMurray.

Only after they experience a mortgage and having a family to support, do you actually hear someone tell you they are willing to move to find work.

Another thing I learned is that Canada is starting to become more attractive to international students as a place to study.

On a global level Canada has about six per cent of the market, which is about two per cent higher than a year ago.

Students are choosing Canada because we are seen as a safe country with stable government.

On the other hand Canadian students are reluctant to travel abroad for

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How good does it make you feel when a stranger smiles at you for no reason other than to show friendliness?

Walking down the street, look people in the eye and smile.

Make sure those who are feeling tb like they have nobody, know thate other community members care. u Come to think of it, that is an a attitude that should be expressed s 12 months of the year, not just a this month. Perhaps that is a O tradition that Christmas can offera us all, and be carried forward in s c the new year ahead.

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Most universities and colleges offer students exchange programs to h study away for credit for up to one h year, yet most Canadian students do c not take this opportunity.

Many more Australian, Europe- s an and American students enroll in t exchange programs than do Canadi- m an students. s And finally, even though I knew n this, 2012 made me realize that if you are considering going back to school t and embark on a new career, it’s reallya in your best interest to research exactly what you are getting into. a s n See Muskens A12e

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Open letter to Prime Minister Stephen Harper: On behalf of the elders, chiefs and grassroots People of Okanagan Nation, I am writing in regards to the IdleNoMore movement born out of the growing frustrations experienced by our First Nations People(s) as a consequence of your governments sweeping unilateral oppressive legislative agenda.

In particular, Bill C-45 similar to its processor Bill C-38, which both serves to remove regulatory environmental protective measures over our lands and resources and seeks to terminate our constitutionally and legally protected aboriginal and treaty rights.

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In solidarity with the IdleNoMore, movement, Chief Theresa Spence has initiated a hunger strike in efforts to bring attention to the dismal thirdworld conditions that continue to exist in her community of Attawapiskat.

Chief Spence began her hunger strike on Dec. 11, 2012, and will continue with these efforts until a meeting is achieved between the Crown (including provincial crown representatives, the prime minister and the governor-general) and all treaty First Nations to discuss the Ttreaty relationship and the obligations and issues that arise out of this relationship.

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The Okanagan Nation offers its full, unconditional support to Chief Spence in honour and recognition of one of the most selfless and courageous acts a leader can take to protect the rights and interest of our people.

Mr. Prime Minister, the Okanagan Nation Chiefs demand immediate response to this urgent

matter. This hunger strike is not a matter of concern about a single First Nations community; rather this has become a matter of great urgency to all Aboriginal people(s) and their allies’ right across Canada.

The Syilx Nation will continue to stand in complete solidarity with all First Nations and their allies from coast to coast to coast as “IdleNoMore” action progressively increases, driving home the message that this is a critical turning point in Canadian history, where indifference to First Nations rights will no longer be tolerated.

We expect and demand your immediate response and action on this matter before it continues to escalate any further.

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The real gift of giving isn’t about presents

To the editor: How often do we hear at this time of year, what do you want for Christmas? What are hoping to get?

I think we get caught up in the excitement, the lights, the stores and their displays, and the creative advertising.

We all, myself included, begin to feel that we have worked hard and we are deserving of certain things. But then as I think about the past 12 months and I begin to remember certain acts of kindness and my head clears, I realize all of us, not just a selected few, based on our income bracket deserve certain things.

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My daughter, a Grade 12 student who has been working since she has been about 12 (caring for other children), did something not unexpected or out of character for her but still heart-warming and eye-opening to me.

Although she is saving up for college, bought her own car with no assistance from us, and pays her own insurance and phone, with a huge smile on her face dropped a large bill into the Salvation Army Kettle.

It should not have surprised me, but it made me stop. There I was with bags of gifts, and there she

was giving a real gift.

She has made it routine to give to charities; putting change in anywhere she has the opportunity to do so.

She really has felt from a young age that she has everything she needs, and there are so many that do not.

It is her way of changing the world and I believe she is making an impact.

In our society of needing to see and feel everything immediately, perhaps we do not donate or give because we do not see the good it truly does.

My daughter has let go of that and gives because it is right to do so. I am so proud of her.

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More than just a bad odour

To the editor: I was surprised to read the article by MLA Ben Stewart on the wastewater treatment plant. His comments about the technological wonder of the plant differ from his past comments.

On Nov 14, when he was at the plant, he stated: “…and here we are only a few hundred metres from these homes and it certainly is not without some odour.”

Even the director of environmental services for the region stated: “In the future, we will be looking at putting in a more sophisticated odour control if the stakeholders and the community see a need.”

The present odour control system is the least costly option, a mixture of rocks and mulch.

The plant in Kelowna does not have an odour problem because they use scrubbers. The plant in Penticton does not have the problem. In fact, they generate heat and electricity during the pro-

cess.

Maybe the MLA was talking about the finances of the stage 3 upgrade. Not only did they spend all the budget of $12.3 million, but they also spent most of the $1 million contingency money.

On Nov. 8, 2012, the regional board approved a short-term (under five years) borrowing bylaw to finance the Stage 3 upgrade expansion of the Westside Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant.

Up to $3 million will be borrowed through the Municipal Finance Authority, with the principal portion of the debt to be repaid at least each year and interest payable monthly.

There does not appear to be any description of what this $3 million of taxpayer money will be used for, but I suspect the MLA will not be offering to pay for it.

David Perron, West Kelowna

under the tree, it is those around us that we love.

It may sound corny, but if we think about it, the gifts are the life changing connections we share with others—family, friends, co-workers and even strangers.

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Fridays in the Capital News Thank you Keisha for reminding me what this season is really about.

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The nativity, the wise men and shepherds are lit up in the evening sky for all to remember the reason for the season.

I am so thankful that the fear of political correctness has not affected these merchants and management.

Thank you Spall Plaza for your wonderful Christmas decorations.

Caroline Waugh, Kelowna

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Feliz Navidad my fellow fashionistas. I trust you’re all staying nice and cozy these days, with or without your coffee and baileys... hopefully with!

I’ll have to admit, I was a smidge worried with all the talk about the world ending that we wouldn’t get to meet again.

Looks like you’re stuck with me. Suckers Can you believe that CHRISTMAS IS OVER? Time flies when you’re having fun right? Which means there are only a few more days until New Years Eve! Bring it on 2013, bring it on.

Usually around this time, that time being new years, there are many different kinds of ways we are all celebrating.

Maybe you’re ripping up the fresh pow at Big White, you might be at a ritzy cocktail party with all of your single girlfriends... all the single ladies, all the single ladies, you may just be bringing in the new year in the comfort of your own home with your dog and a bottle of gin! Mmmmm gotta love the taste of tree...

Confession: as of this moment, I could be doing one of those three things, and knowing me, I’ve figured out my Christmas morning outfit a good month before the actual day, so you’re in good hands in the outfit planning department.

All you ski bunnies listen up, get those chapped lips under control because they are getting used and abused tonight.

Berts Bees, Blistex, whatever your preference, it must be at arm’s length at all times.

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way to go. I really do crack myself up. Back to Navajo, find a big oversized wool cardigan that is Navajo colored inspired, throw on a pair of dark washed blue jeans, preferably a long sleeve, or an oversized white v neck for your top, high wool socks and the cutest booties you’ve ever seen (heel optional). You can accessorize with a chunky knit headband and gold watch. Simplicity at its finest! Just don’t forget about the lips!

‘I’m comin up, so you better get this party started.’ Pink can really write her lyrics! Joking I really like her. Put your hands in the air like you just don’t care; you know as well as I do you’ll totally be rocking out to this tonight at your soiree, by the way thanks for the invite!

These are my favorite because you A) don’t have to dress warm and B) you can get creative with your statement dress! Sequins, I dare you.

Double dog with a cherry on top dare you.

Throw on a black pump, do a smoky eye and Russian Roulette lips by Mac and you’ll be kissing the dog... I don’t know why though? Another option if you can’t find a dress is to do a black peplum leather skirt with a fitted blouse or tank tucked in. Play with your colors as well; cobalt blue, even a bright yellow statement necklace.

Ahh I can see it now!

This is less true than ever now, with brands like Zara, H&M and Topman bringing high fashion trends down to prices well south of $100 on a bevy of items. This ‘democratized design’ movement means that you can get items that rival the looks of designers charging small fortunes for their wares.

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Oscar Wilde once opined that “fashion is a form of ugliness so intolerable that we have to alter it every six months”. While it makes for a great quote, it’s not always true, especially as with men’s fashion there is a tendency to rotate around classic items or styles.

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Okay, so this one is truer than some of the others; but only in specific instances. You should always avoid buying a brand name simply because of its ubiquity, and instead look to brands for what they do best, their icon pieces. You will almost always pay more, but these are staple pieces, and they will last you a long time.

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Even the fashion industry is trying to kill this misconception, and almost always this has been less true for men than for women. Yes, there aren’t many rotund gentlemen walking the runways of the world, but in general, once an item hits the store shelves, its usually been restructured with an average physique in mind.

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The West Kelowna Residents’ Association hosted a forum to provide the public with a means to express their opinions regarding an urgent care centre on the Westside.

A West Kelowna man kept mum about how his leg came in contact with a flying bullet after a shooting along Glenrosa Road.

Council unanimously agreed to endorse the Kelowna regional transit system’s partnership with the United Way. Council agreed to provide funding of up to $5,500 for two delegates to attend the 2012 Federation of Canadian Municipalities Conference despite Mayor Doug Findlater’s disapproval.

West Kelowna declined an invitation to become the financial host for the Community Action Toward Children’s Health organization.

District staff proposed a three per cent tax increase to council. According to chief administrative officer Jason Johnson, the budget was conservatively driven.

Council members wore West Kelowna Hockeyville jerseys to their meeting and asked for community support in the campaign.

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For a small donation, West Kelowna residents had the chance to cure early morning hunger pangs and help a good cause on Friday, April 13.

Students at Mount Boucherie Secondary School concluded the school’s Take Action week with a drive through breakfast fundraiser to raise money to build a primary school in an impoverished area of Ecuador.

The Take Action week included an NGO fair, a fundraiser for the lo-

Less sign the $25,000 Kraft Hockeyville prize declaration on Tuesday while Coun. David Knowles looks on.

I think Hockeyville was a little bit like that. We started off slow, but then everybody in the whole area really caught this wave.”

Deans said that the

bond between Westside hockey organizations and the district also strengthened from the campaign.

“I think the relationship between minor hock-

ey, the Warriors, the District of West Kelowna and all the user groups in here benefited from Hockeyville,” said Deans.

When asked if there

cal food bank, a fundraiser for famine relief in the Horn of Africa, a zinc deficiency awareness event and Friday’s drive through breakfast at Canadian Tire in West Kelowna.

Irene Maier, department head for student leadership and the Global Service Club sponsor at Mount Boucherie, said that Friday’s fundraiser helps Free the Children: A charity that empowers youth to remove barriers, which prevent them from being active local and global citizens.

“Mount Boucherie has been involved with Free the Children pro-

will ever be another push to make West Kelowna Hockeyville, Deans said, “Never say never.” wpaterson@kelownacapnews.com

Although Queen Elizabeth 2 won’t be able to take part in the Westside Daze festivities, one of her representatives will be in attendance.

Lt.-Gov. Steven Point will lead the Westside Daze parade Saturday, June 30, 10:30 a.m.

The lieutenant-governor of B.C. was invited after Westside Daze organizers decided that the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee would be a good theme for this year’s event.

“We’re extremely excited that we’ve got B.C.’s lieutenant-governor coming,” said Leah Thordarson, administrator of Westside Daze. “We wanted to make the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee a bit of a category throughout Westside Daze this year…(Point) is going to give greetings on behalf of the Queen.”

Point will also take part in official opening ceremonies on the main stage at Westbank Community Park below the Johnson Bentley Memorial Aquatic Centre immediately following the parade.

The Westside Celebration Society is the host venue for the awarding of the Queen Elizabeth 2 Diamond Jubilee Medals. Okanagan-Coquihalla MP Dan Albas will present the medals to distinguished members of the community at 2 p.m. Saturday on the main stage.

Westside Daze runs from Friday, June 29, to Monday, July 2. All events, including main stage entertainment, are free to the general public.

For a list of events and times visit westsidedaze. com.

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The Westsyde Square Dancers gave a fun display of their favourite kind of dancing for residents at The Village at Smith Creek seniors’ residence last week. Mary Ann Thirsk and Orville Adams (lower photo), both from West Kelowna, were among the 17 Westsyde dancers to participate in the event.

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in Africa and we actually went to Kenya. I took a group of students to Kenya, we saw the school,

the water system and the medical clinic—everything that we built. It was really empowering for the students,” said Maier.

“Ecuador was another part of the world that students were interested in and it’s another place that Free the Children works.”

The students who ran Friday’s drive through breakfast belong to the Mount Boucherie Global Service Club as well as the senior leadership class.

Brianne Moore, leader of the Global Service Club, said that Friday’s event was a success.

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After nine years collecting more than 14,500 signatures, John Burke decided it’s time to put ammunition in the hands of West Kelowna council.

The president of the Okanagan Public Support Organization arrived at council chambers Tuesday to hand over a petition in favour of an urgent care facility in West Kelowna.

“Use it to your advantage in obtaining an emergency centre here,” Burke told council. “We need it very much in this area.”

Burke said that his activism has had to take the backseat while he addresses some health concerns.

“I have to slow down.

I’ve been too involved in too many different things; it’s time I step back a bit,” said Burke.

“I feel that the petition will assist council in working toward the emergency centre that they’re trying to obtain.”

Burke is encouraged by a recent announcement that the district is working to investigate options for the possible creation of a

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One of summer’s classic theme tunes is once again assured to waft through West Kelowna neighbourhoods after a public outcry over the district’s initial decision.

Westside council originally voted in favour of banning all forms of music and amplifying devices from mobile vendors May 22.

Following that meeting, the district was flooded with letters, phone calls and emails opposing the

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WADE IRELAND with his guide dog Cher. Ireland is the chairman for this year’s Purina Walk for Dog Guides, which will be held May 27 in Peachland.

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Westside health facility, which may include a third party partnership.

“I hope the partnership goes through, it will give us something here to hope for.”

Mayor Doug Findlater was appreciative of Burke’s work.

“Over the years, I remember seeing you sitting in parking lots with a table, signing people up for this,” Findlater said to Burke during Tuesday’s council meeting.

“This is a council that won’t give up on this issue. We are very determined to pursue this… your petition may be very helpful.”

Coun. Rick de Jong also told Burke that he wants to see West Kelowna get an emergency care facility.

“I just want to assure you, from my personal stance, the need for a medical facility of some sort here on the Westside remains a top priority,” de Jong said.

“I shall continue to do whatever I can to bring this to fruition.”

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from community sponsors. . .everyone was coming from off the highway.”

Moore said that there are 15 members in the Global Service Club, all of whom are committed to making a difference both on a local and global scale.

Maier said the event was a success overall.

She added that the flow of traffic was perhaps indicative of the hardworking nature of the Westside.

“It was extremely busy at 6:30 a.m. There are lots of early risers on the Westside.”

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munities that didn’t win.

“I’m thrilled that they’re doing that. Ultimately, getting involved in Hockeyville from the very beginning, it was about benefitting the kids and minor hockey and the community in general,” said Less.

“So anything that anyone does to benefit them is nothing but good. I’m really pleased to see that Canada Newswire specifically took some accountability for what happened on that final day and made an effort to reach out to us and make some amends, so we’re very happy with that.”

As Findlater, Less and Deans signed the prize declaration, the three reminisced on the Hockeyville run that took centre stage in the community for over four months.

“If you think about late 2009, early 2010, I for one was cynical about the Olympics,” said Findlater.

“But it wasn’t very long before we were really into the Olympics— it really did a lot for our communities in Canada.

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After realizing their initial thoughts on the matter did not align with the majority of residents, council opted to amend the Mobile Vending Policy Tuesday.

Roaming mobile vendors are now allowed to amplify music—while their vehicles are in motion.

“I was really pleased with the number of residents that expressed their views on this issue,” said Coun. Gord Milsom.

“I thought that was a good sign of democracy

Bryden Winsby in action.”

Milsom also managed to convince council to allow roaming mobile vendors to stop in one location for up to 30 min-

utes, rather than the proposed 15 minutes that was suggested in the previous policy.

Findlater said silent ice cream trucks weren’t the biggest issue in terms of public feedback in the municipality’s fiveyear history; however, he agreed “there was certainly a lot of interest in a very short period of time.”

Coun. Bryden Winsby, who initially voted against the motion to ban ice cream truck music, still feels that the policy is too restrictive.

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councillors to vote against the amended policy, noting that mobile vendors such as the Rolling Stove in Kelowna play music while stationary.

“In this case we may be guilty of over-regulating,” said Winsby.

“I think we should do our best to ensure those who are operating mobile vending businesses, fixed or in motion, be allowed to make a sound or two, whether it’s through broadcast or music, and deal with the problem as it arises.” wpaterson@kelownacapnews.com

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Man’s best friend can be more than just a loyal companion.

For those like Wade Ireland, a service dog can help provide safety, security and peace of mind.

When asked how important his hearing service dog, Cher, has been to him, Ireland said: “She’s made a huge difference in my security—I can go out the door safely and I don’t have to worry about walking in traffic.”

The Purina Walk for Dog Guides will be held May 27 at Lambley Park in Peachland.

The national fundraising event is held in over 250 communities across Canada and raises funds to help train dog guides for Canadians with visual, hearing, medical or physical disabilities.

It is put on by volunteers and the Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides: A charitable organization that tries to help Canadians with medical or physical disabilities by providing them with dog guides at no cost.

Ireland is the chairman of this year’s event.

He said that the money raised from the Purina Walk for Dog Guides can go a long way.

“My dog is worth about $30,000 and all that funding came from walks across Canada.”

According to Ireland, it costs anywhere from $20,000 to $50,000 to train a service dog.

“The dogs go to people who make an application to their physician because of their disability, in order to enhance their lifestyle, security and safety. The dogs go to these people completely free of charge—there are no fees involved in any way, shape or form.”

Ireland said that Peachland’s event helped local Lions clubs bring in over $60,000 last year to supply three dogs to individuals with disabilities.

He added that the Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides does not receive any government support; therefore, the organization relies on fundraisers such as this to help those in need.

Those interested in getting involved with the event can visit www.walkfordogguides.com. wpaterson@kelownacapnews.com

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JOHN BURKE spent nine years gathering over 14,500 signatures in support of getting an urgent care centre on the Westside. On Tuesday, he submitted his petition to West Kelowna council.

West Kelowna council is making key decisions to ensure its zoning bylaws meet the urban standard, established by the incorporation of West Kelowna.

The bylaw of focus, which includes regulations with regard to permitted uses, density and the siting and sizing of

buildings, is being reviewed to ensure it reflects an urban standard for West Kelowna and is consistent with the recently adopted Official Community Plan and several other master plans.

First, council unanimously decided to rezone Westbank Centre as per the land use considerations identified in the Westbank Centre Revitalization Plan.

“I think we need to get on with all of the pieces related to revitalizing Westbank centre. This is a step in the right direction,” said Findlater.

Council decided to defer the consideration of rezoning Gellatly Bay until it receives the outcome of the forthcoming waterfront design guidelines, which are anticipated to be completed by October.

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port the inclusion of a new compact lot zone tailored to certain sections of Westbank and Boucherie Centres.

Council didn’t wish to include a provision for the maximum footprint of buildings.

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ity” project for West Kelowna council. The project plan included installation of a new sanitary sewer system and the replacement of the existing water system along part of the road.

Council opted not to financially support the Okanagan Basin Water Board’s Make Water Work campaign.

The MacLeods, a West Kelowna family, set off for a four-month trip to Cambodia to work with Samaritan’s Purse Canada. Their goal was to document the organization’s fight against the country’s human trafficking problem.

With only a few days left in the first phase of Hockeyville 2012, West Kelowna hosted a pond hockey game on Shannon Lake for all members of the public.

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Mayor Doug Findlater joined West Kelowna Hockeyville co-chairs Adam Less and Andrew Deans in front of council chambers on Tuesday for a ceremonial signing of the $25,000 Hockeyville runner-up prize declaration.

The community is expected to receive the money by late April— then it will be up to West Kelowna council to decide where the money goes.

“We’ve identified over $1 million in upgrades to both arenas,” said Mayor Doug Findlater.

“The big one is in Jim Lind. It’s an old building.

It’s had some upgrades in terms of roofing and so on before. The issue in that building is the floors— with the ice apparatus underneath them—don’t last forever.

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On Saturday, Feb. 25, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., residents are invited to join a park interpreter for a free guided hike along Trepanier Creek in the region’s newest regional park.

The two-hour outing will highlight local history and show off the natural beauty of Trepanier Creek Greenway Regional Park, located just off Trepanier Road near the Okanagan Connector Highway 97-C. Then, on Sunday, Feb. 26, families are invited to Gellatly Nut Farm Regional Park to take in the Winter Heritage Picnic.

Families are encouraged to bring a picnic lunch to the event, which runs from 11 a.m. to 2 j p.m.

Warm beverages will be provided, along with free winter games.

Special gift certificate prizes will be provided by McDonald’s Restaurants.

Those interested in the hike can pre-register through the Environmental Education Center of the Okanagan by calling 250469-6140.

For more information about all of the Heritage Week events, visit the Central Okanagan Heritage Society website at www.okheritagesociety. com.

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Mayor, Hockeyville organizers claim Hockeyville prize pletely and the plan is to put the new boards back in the same configuration as they are in Royal LePage.”

Findlater said such an improvement will allow a new dry floor to fit in both arenas.

“It just gives us more utility. Whether that will happen with this money or not, I don’t know.”

He added that the Hockeyville committee will be consulted when deciding how to use the funds.

The $25,000 cheque isn’t the only thing that Hockeyville has brought West Kelowna. Along with the community pride and national exposure, West Kelowna minor hockey will also be receiving 50 sets of hockey equipment from Canada Newswire.

Canada Newswire accidentally released the Hockeyville results 12 hours early on March 31.

To help make up for its error, Canada Newswire offered to send 50 sets of hockey equipment to each of the four finalist com-

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a 100 per cent increase in the amount of tickets available for residents of West Kelowna. We need to do what we can to support the more vulnerable members of society,” said de Jong.

In a worst case scenario of 100 per cent lost revenue—which is unlikely because many of the people receiving the tickets would have been unable to purchase the bus tickets on their own—the DWK would be out a total of $3,313.

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“I’m glad to see that out of the 1,800 increased (tickets), 720 would go to the Westside Community Food Bank,” Milsom said.

“Most food bank recipients don’t really have any mode of transportation, nor can they afford to take the bus to find work, so I think there’s a great need there.”

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Bette’s Single Parent Food Bank in West Kelowna currently receives 720 tickets per year to distribute to those in need.

With the increase in tickets, an additional 720 per year would be given to the Westside Community Food Bank Society.

Coun. Gord Milsom said he was in favour of endorsing the current program as well as the increase.

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The partnership has existed since 2001, its purpose to allow community members to access public transportation to attend job interviews and training, maintain employment, pick up food hampers, take children to day-

care or attend health and wellness appointments.

Currently, the United Way distributes 8,400 tickets per year to participating agencies, who then distribute the tickets to those in need.

Seventy-seven per cent of the bus tickets are distributed to the downtown Kelowna area.

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Economic development, infrastructure, community enhancement and services are the four areas that West Kelowna will focus on over the next three years.

On Tuesday, the District of West Kelowna council unanimously adopted its 2012 to 2014 Strategic Priorities Plan.

According to Mayor Doug Findlater, council met a number of times, in a workshop format, to put together the Strategic Priorities Plan.

“It was very timely, post-election, because you hear all kinds of things during an election—(that) you’re doing the right thing or you should consider (something else),” said Findlater.

“There are a lot of fresh ideas here. Personally, I’m very confident that this plan reflects the needs of our citizens and (sets) a realistic agenda for our municipality as we go forward.”

Chief administrative officer Jason Johnson said that there are several priorities associated with economic development.

“The goal is to ensure a positive business climate with a vibrant downtown, productive relations with neighbours and local job opportunities,” said Johnson.

“The number one priority for council is the Westbank centre, including looking at catalyst programs and looking at implementing the Westbank Centre Plan.”

Other economic development priorities included developing an industrial park strategy, implementing the DWK Economic Development Plan, making development services more efficient and implementing a tourism strategy.

The second strategic priority is to provide infrastructure—including roads, water, sewer, storm drainage and sidewalks—to meet community needs.

Johnson said the top priority under the infrastructure heading is to complete a Stormwater Utility Plan, which will look at addressing the Casa Loma drainage issue as well as Green Bay drainage, complete the Sewer Servicing Strategy and complete the Water Master Plan in the upcoming year.

Community enhancement is the third priority for the DWK. The goal is to enhance the community by creating affordable and liveable neighbourhoods, thriving community centres and recreational opportunities while ensuring the protection of the environment.

Finalizing the Land Acquisition Strategy, implementing the waterfront plan and working on better relationships with other governments were the top three community enhancement priorities for the district.

Finally, West Kelowna council identified services as the fourth priority, the three key areas under that heading to be public safety, customer service and communications. “Council will also be looking at the Strategic Priorities Plan in November of this year, to update it once again to reflect the remaining two-year term and to reconfirm the upcoming priorities for 2013,” said Johnson.

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The West Kelowna Residents’ Association is concerned that District of West Kelowna senior staff exercise undue discretion in the enforcement of bylaws concerning safety, health and cost recovery on behalf of West Kelowna residents.

On Tuesday, WKRA board member Larry Mintz spoke to DWK council about the association’s concerns.

“In two successive years—2010 and 2011—a property owner in West Kelowna obtained a burning permit from the West Kelowna fire department in accordance with Bylaw No. 0114,” said Mintz.

“In each of those years, the fire department was required to respond to contain the authorized fire and to protect surrounding property.”

Mintz explained that Bylaw No. 0114 includes instructions regarding burning permits and states that a person who starts a fire without a valid permit or who fails to manage a fire for which a permit has been issued, shall be responsible for the cost of providing the personnel and equipment used to extinguish the fire.

But, Mintz claimed, that wasn’t the case for the West Kelowna property owner. He said the fire chief informed the WKRA that he “had chosen to forego pursuit of recovery action.”

“When reminded that the bylaw was explicit in this regard, the chief maintained that it was his decision to make,” said Mintz.

He said that the fire chief’s response conflicted with the wording of the bylaw.

Coun. Bryden Winsby was curious how the matter came to the attention of the WKRA. “The president of the association’s property was directly affected by both instances. Naturally this caused him to be interested in what the process should be,” said Mintz.

“He obtained a copy of the bylaw, he read the wording, he shared it with other members of the board without giving us any particular reference as to why he was asking us our opinion of what the wording of the particular clause meant. That wording, to me, was pretty clear.”

According to West Kelowna chief administrative officer Jason Johnson, the WKRA complaint is the first one that has come forward as a result of the burning bylaw, which was adopted in February, 2011.

Fire chief Wayne Schnitzler, of West Kelowna Fire Rescue, said that this is the first time he has received feedback on how a burning complaint was handled.

“We issue 295 permits annually and we go out to about 82 various burning complaints. Out of all of those burning complaints, I’ve never had any feedback on how it was handled prior to this incident,” said Schnitzler.

Schnitzler indicated that the West Kelowna Fire Rescue tries to educate those who attempt controlled burns instead of punish them.

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After a full afternoon of budget deliberations, council announced it was still focused on a three per cent tax increase.

Mayor Doug Findlater said he was cautiously optimistic after the provincial government announced it was in discussions with Westbank First Nation to find alternate lands—other than those originally identified in the Bear Creek/Rose Val-

ley area—suitable for exchange in the contentious land swap.

Several Hockeyville events and competitions took place as the district awaited CBC’s announcement of the top 15 communities.

The Westside Wine Trail hosted Sip With Your Sweetheart with hopes of bringing visitors to the wine trail during a slow winter season.

Council agreed to provide the Westbank Museum with an additional $15,465 to help them fund a full-time staff person with managerial experience.

The B.C. Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure announced the Westside Road overpass would be open in March; initially the province said the repairs would be completed by the end of January.

Mark Jennings-Bates of Peachland completed the first leg of his Guinness world record attempt of the longest continuous expedition by powered paraglider in Australia.

Westwood Retirement Resort won the Hockeyville business decorating contest. It sewed several hundred of its own jerseys, decorated the entire inside of their building and even put on a game of walker hockey.

West Kelowna adopted its 2012 to 2014 Strategic Priorities Plan. Economic development, infrastructure, community enhancement and services were the four areas the district decided to focus on over the next three years.

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Jerry Kneller expressed frustration about snowmobilers using forest service roads after he collided with a snowmobiler in the Jackpine Lake area. “It’s just a matter of time before somebody gets killed,” he said.

Kelowna Mayor Walter Gray, Lake Country Mayor James Baker and Peachland Mayor Keith Fielding all indicated their support of West Kelowna’s entry for Hockeyville 2012.

Council assigned names to 14 previously unnamed parks and lake accesses. It opted to change Westbank Community Park to Memorial Park, to honour certain residents who have passed.

Rusty Ensign and Jeremiah Hyslop were selected as the two community medal bearers for the Rick Hansen 25th Anniversary Relay.

West Kelowna residents sat in front of computer screens as they

undertook a marathon vote to become Hockeyville 2012. Votes were casted by entering fourdigit verification codes online.

Councillors agreed to give themselves a three per cent wage increase.

Mark Jennings-Bates bowed out of his world record attempt for longest continuous expedition by powered paraglider after a bad launch resulted in a broken propeller in Queensland, Australia.

Vernon’s Glenn Derouin continued on with the challenge.

The Westside Road overpass re-opened to traffic after being closed for nearly four months due to the collapse of a retaining wall in November, 2011.

The provincial government announced more than 85 per cent of the 698 acres of land proposed to be transferred to Westbank First Nation are not in the public interest to be traded. The District of West Kelowna was thrilled with the decision while WFN showed frustration and announced it would explore its legal options.

Work began on the construction of Nancee Way underpass.

Justin Kilpatrick, who is visually impaired, spoke to council

about how he has struggled to navigate his way around the municipality.

He offered suggestions for how the district can make life easier for those have trouble seeing and hearing.

Premier Christy Clark delivered a video message that she supported West Kelowna’s Hockeyville 2012 bid after the community was named one of the top five entries.

Mayor Doug Findlater broke his leg in two places while snowboarding at Big White.

Westside-Kelowna MLA Ben Stewart announced the province would contribute $400,000 toward the creation of Westlake Community Park Sports Field.

Westbank First Nation approved its 2012 to 2013 budget with a 0.4 per cent tax increase.

Councillors Rick de Jong and David Knowles showed frustration toward council’s decision to cut 3,700 service hours in advance of the implementation of Bus Rapid Transit in 2014.

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Westbank First Nation Chief Robert Louie announced plans were moving forward on a firstof-its-kind private hospital—to be named Lake Okanagan Wellness Clinic. Louie said the facility would focus on all medical services, except emergency, obstetrics and psychiatric care.

Westbank First Nation announced a new health and dental benefits program to provide members with up to $3,000 worth of health, vision and dental coverage.

Despite surprising news of RCMP wage increases, West Kelowna opted to authorize the mayor and city clerk to sign on to the Municipal Police Unit Agreement.

Members of the 2011 Grey Cup champion B.C. Lions touched down at Mount Boucherie Senior Secondary as part of the team’s Lions Pride program. Geroy Simon, Angus Reid and J.R. LaRose were on hand to spread positive messages to the students.

Okanagan-Coquihalla MP Dan Albas said he didn’t know if the WFN’s health facility would violating any part of the fed-

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eral Canada Health Act and said he was interested in hearing the public’s feedback on the issue.

Habitat for Humanity Kelowna began its campaign to raise $125,000 to help build a home for West Kelowna single mother Star Mengede.

Westside-Kelowna MLA Ben Stewart said Westbank First Nation’s plans to create a $125 million luxury hospital were interesting and the band may “chart new territory that’s going to open up and make things better for health care in Canada.”

The District of West Kelowna embraced social networking by developing its Facebook and Twitter profiles.

Mayor Doug Findlater and Hockeyville co-chairmen Adam Less and Andrew Deans signed the official $25,000 prize declaration for West Kelowna’s top five finish in Kraft Hockeyville.

Students at Mount Boucherie Senior Secondary concluded the school’s Take Action week with a drive-through fundraiser to go toward building a primary school in an impoverished area of Ecuador.

Interior Health encouraged the district to explore public-private partnership options regarding a health facility on the Westside.

Council endorsed the Central Okanagan Transit Future Plan after hearing from Michelle Orfield, senior urban transportation planner for B.C. Transit.

Chief Robert Louie said he didn’t believe WFN’s proposed private hospital goes against the Canada Health Act. “We’ve had a lot of legal advice on that and we’re confident that what we’re doing will satisfy the federal government,” he said.

West Kelowna declared a local state of emergency after McDougall Creek flooded, forcing residents of six homes to evacuate. Doug Grant’s basement was flooded after waters breached a dike along the creek.

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The provincial government granted title of approximately 2.69 hectares of Crown land at Powers Creek to the District of West Kelowna.

Students at Constable Neil Bruce Middle School raised $500 for the Canadian Cancer Society

through a coin drive.

Westside Road was officially ranked the worst road in B.C. by a British Columbia Automobile Association survey.

Eighty-seven per cent of voters indicated potholes and crumbling pavement were the road’s biggest issues.

Westside-Kelowna MLA Ben Stewart announced Westside Road improvements would be coming later in the year.

West Kelowna settled on a three per cent tax raise: nearly three times the hike Kelowna settled on. “We’re doing a greater service to taxpayers by building reserves as much as we can,” said Mayor Doug Findlater.

Council announced it would install a bulk water dispenser at the corner of Shannon Lake Road and Asquith Road. The $99,000 bin would benefit property owners in upper Glenrosa whose well water sources had been deteriorating.

A bear was put down

by Conservation Officer Terry Myroniuk after it had become habituated to consumption of human foods, which were being left out by an anonymous Glenrosa resident.

A floatplane crashed near Brenda Mines, killing West Vancouver pilot Colin Moyes and two other passengers: His future father- and mother-in-law. According to emergency crews who attended the scene, it appeared as though the pilot was trying to land on the highway, but came just short of that goal.

John Burke, president of the Okanagan Public Support Organization, presented a petition of 14,500 signatures to council. The signatures were in support of a Westside health facility.

The Purina Walk for Dog Guides took place in Peachland. The nation-

al fundraising event was held in over 250 Canadian communities and raised funds to help train dog guides for Canadians with visual, hearing, medical or physical disabilities.

Shopper’s Drug Mart and Sammy J’s restaurant were the first Okanagan Lake Shopping Centre businesses to open their doors.

Jon Summerland, Okanagan Film Commissioner, announced A Mother’s Nightmare would shoot in West Kelowna during May and June. The film would star Jessica Lowndes, Annabeth Gish and Grant Gustin.

Conservation officers searched for partying vandals who left behind a trail of destruction and garbage, including broken chairs, couches, tents and beer cans at Spring Lake, west of Peachland.

Mount Boucherie Senior Secondary principal John Simonson announced he would be leaving the school to take on a job in School District 23’s human resources department.

Council adopted a mobile vending policy with a key stipulation that no form of music or voice amplifying devices would be allowed for a mobile vending unit. The policy meant ice cream trucks would have to remain silent when operating in West Kelowna.

Council indicated it would move forward on the third phase of Gellatly Road upgrades in July, despite concerns about parking, cyclist safety and the removal of Katsura trees.

Four new pickle ball courts opened outside Lakeview Heights Community Hall. According to Annette Beaudreau, recreation and culture supervisor for the district, the sport is popular with snowbirds who live in the

United States during the winters.

The Capital News received several letters to the editor that showed outrage toward the district’s decision to ban ice cream truck music. Mayor Doug Findlater indicated the district had received more than 50 complaints regarding the policy; therefore, it would likely be amended. “In my mind, we slipped up,” said Findlater.

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Coun. Carol Zanon represented West Kelowna at the Federation of Canadian Municipalities conference, held in Saskatoon.

Westbank First Nation committed to donate $10,000 each year, for the next three years, to Funding Really Early Development, which will support the enhancement of seven family resource programs throughout the Central Okanagan.

The provincial government announced new pullouts and 5.5 kilometres of road resurfacing for Westside Road. The project was expected to cost $1.35 million and be completed by late fall.

West Kelowna announced Lt.-Gov. Steven Point would lead the Westside Daze parade at the end of the month.

Council amended its mobile vending policy to allow roaming vendors—including ice cream trucks—to play music while their vehicles are in motion.

Westbank Museum unveiled the world’s smallest known operating sawmill. The entire mill was designed and built in the early 1960s by head saw filer Phil Quelch. It represents 10,000 hours of work over a span of 11 years.

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Several community groups faced eviction after the district decided to convert its community portable—used by 15 groups—into office space.

Council adopted a policy preventing district staff from idling district-owned vehicles for more than five minutes.

Eighty-four women shed their clothes and got on a zipline for the ZipZone Naked 100 at ZipZone Adventure Park in Peachland. The second annual event raised $15,016 for the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation.

The new Landmark 8 movie theatre officially opened at Okanagan Lake Shopping Centre.

The cinema unveiled the Xtreme theatre, which is the first of its kind in the Central Okanagan.

Westbank First Nation issued a lockout notice at Pine Acres Home for sen-

iors that would see 77 employees barred from entering the home. Days later, WFN and the union representing staff headed to mediation, staving off the lockout. WFN was seeking concessions from the workers including a $4 per hour wage cut, reductions to vacation time, cuts to benefits and the elimination of a pension for new hires.

Premier Christy Clark visited the West Kelowna firehall to promote the province’s smoke alarm awareness campaign. The visit was a day after Sicamous was ravaged by flooding. But the premier said she would not make the two-hour drive to visit the area. “I don’t want to get in the way of any efforts of people that are working out there to protect communities,” she said.

A Facebook group emerged, criticizing the health of horses at Mandy and Me stables. The group urged members to save the horses; however,

Linda Walker, a constable with Kelowna SPCA, said the horses were actually in good condition.

Westside Daze kicked off with a pancake breakfast and parade. The event also featured a car show, motocross demonstration, live entertainment and fireworks.

Whiplash Cable Wake Park opened on the west side of Okanagan Lake.

The first of its kind in B.C. facility pulled wakeboard riders using an overhead cable system.

Owner Conrad Wiker said it had been a dream of his to bring the business to the Okanagan since he first saw a cable park three years ago in Florida.

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New name and new location for Jordan’s This week’s column is dedicated to Trevor Benson who passed away suddenly last week. He had just turned 65 this past Aug. 30. Trevor recently retired from Kel owna General Hospital and was an avid motorcycle enthusiast, one of the most passionate motorcycle ice racing individuals I have ever met.

Personal condolences to his son, who now lives in New Zealand, his family and many friends.

••• Happy New Year and the best in 2013 to all. Here is a quote that Dianne Garries gave me for the New Year: “Nothing tastes as good as thin feels.” You know where I am going with this one.

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Hey Kelowna, let’s all get together in support of The Bay and a local charity that could win $5,000 from the Shiseido Cotton Challenge. Here’s how we can make it happen. The Bay store’s visual presentation team designed and created the “Shiseido Snow Queen’s Couture Dress,” made entirely of Shiseido Facial Cotton, using 3,024 cot-

ton squares. It is displayed in the cosmetics department and let me tell you, it is unbelievable. So, vote by visiting facebook. com; find Shiseido Canada Facial Cotton Contest and like The Bay Kelowna Pictures. It’s as easy as that. Right now, The Bay Marketmall in Calgary is about 250 votes ahead of us. Come on Kelowna, take a few minutes and let’s show Calgary that our design team is the best.

Randy Cleveland, director of infrastructure planning for the City of Kelowna, is leaving to relocate to Yellowknife.

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TREVOR HARDHAM, the commercial flooring manager, in the newly relocated Jordans Fine Funiture and Flooring store on Banks Road in Kelowna. many projects, such as building a new integrated infrastructure planning team for all city-owned infrastructure; the H2O aquatic centre, the new landfill operations building, RCMP forensic lab and exhibit storage building, addition to Okanagan Gymnastic Centre, District Energy, Laurel Packinghouse restoration and the Bear sculpture in Stuart Park. The list goes on and on. His plans in Yellowknife are to install his wife’s glass art, design houses for his children’s families and engage in the design, construction and empowerment of circumpolar communities facing dramatic climate, economic, cultural and governance change.

A founding partner of Pushor Mitchell Lawyers and practicing law for almost 40 years, wellknown local lawyer Rick Pushor will retire Dec. 31. Along with his legal practice, Pushor also contributed greatly to our

community, receiving the 2008 Corporate Citizen of the Year Award, 2009 Canadian Bar Association B.C. Life Balance Award and the 2011 Kelowna Chamber of Commerce Green Award just to mention a few. The firm’s lawyers have mixed emotions about his retirement as they will really miss his contributions and company camaraderie, but will not be disappointed to hear about his holes-inone as often.

Some new faces at the Ramada Hotel and Conference Centre. Lance Jude is a new front desk agent and also works in the conference department with Ramandeep Dosanjh and Zac Chatham new bell persons.

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Now she is back in Canada and has made Kelowna her new home since April. Pierfelice travels back and forth to Rome while Gabriella is also in charge of the day to day operations. Some of the menu items offered are stuzzichini (appetizers) four different bruschettas and baked carbonara bites (carbonara muffin); pasta, with a daily special; Secondi (main courses) of eggplant parmesan and breaded cutlet; and Fridays the restaurant serves fish entrees.

Contorni di stagione (side dishes) are stir fried spinach with butter, parmesan and mozzarella, and arugula shaved parmesan salad in a parmesan basket.

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It’s official—the recent annual fundraiser in support of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation of Canada raised $43,004.46 from local participating A&W restaurants.

That is a record amount since the fundraiser began three years ago, putting the local contribution to the fundraiser at more than $100,000.

The individual restaurant raising the most money was the Leathead location in Kelowna.

All of those donated dollars will go to the foundation to improve treatments methods and ultimately find a cure for cystic fibrosis.

It is hoped that some time in the near future, Kelowna General Hospital will be equipped with cystic fibrosis treatment services that currently can only be found at the B.C. Children’s Hospital in Vancouver.

ior Savings will be donating more than $20,000 to the local United Way this week. Over the past two months, the credit union has been running a social media campaign to help it give away thousands of dollars to local charities.

For every new fan who liked their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/InteriorSavings, the credit union pledged to donate $10 to United Way throughout the B.C. Interior, up to $20,000. Kathy Conway, the CEO of Interior Savings, has also been the United Way Campaign chairwoman for the past two years.

Habitat for Humanity, which builds homes for families in need, is opening a ReStore to sell donated building materials at affordable prices.

Although there are more than 70 ReStores across Canada, this will be the first in the Okanagan.

Christina Nuffield, chairwoman of the ReStore committee, said the shop will be open to the public in March, located at 1793 Ross Road. in West Kelowna (formerly City Furniture). Starting Jan. 5, Habitat for Humanity volunteers will be at the store on Sat-

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A complete list of acceptable donations is available at www.hfhkelowna.ca accepting donations from the construction and building supply community as well. Lona Manning is the executive director. Call 250-762-7303

NEW YEAR’S AND NEW YEAR’S EVE EVENTS….

Festivals Kelowna’s family-friendly event to ring in the New Year on Dec. 31 at Jim Stuart Park has a New York New Year’s Eve theme. The event will be held from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. and with New York three hours ahead of B.C., the ball will be dropped at 9 p.m.

Three live bands will start at 6 p.m. with lots of onsite activities. Check out www.festivalskelowna. com for more details.

A New Year’s Eve gala at the Parkinson Rec Centre on Dec. 31, with music by Vince’s Orchestra, will offer a buffet dinner. Call Joe 250-8783619 for tickets or email kcic@shaw.ca to reserve a table.

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CHEF GABRIELLA SASSO is the co-owner with Pierfelice Franchi of a new Italian restaurant, Casa Sasso, located in the downtown core of Kelowna on Bernard Avenue.

Galileo Lodge will hold its first family New Year’s Dinner with the La Befana (old fairy) bringing gifts to every child.

Full Italian dinner and midnight snacks at 4041 Casorso Rd. (Kelowna Fish and Game Club).

Contact o.curatolo@ gmail.com Birthdays of the week: Happy 65th George Cwiklewski (Dec. 27); Alex Fong (Dec. 27);

Barry Carter (Dec. 27); David Burke, Vadim (Dec. 27); Dino Padula (Dec. 27); Sharon Whiting (Dec. 27); Randy Topham (Dec. 30); Donna Martin (Jan.1); Wayne Pierce (Jan. 1); George Van Wilde Rode (Jan. 2).

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ENTERTAINMENT ANNABELLE IP and Michael Dirk are both professional musicians (lower photo) who met at Goh Ballet’s Nutcracker three years ago. Now they’re engaged and dancing in this year’s party scene as part of Goh Ballet’s magical production of the Christmas classic.

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Goh Ballet’s Nutcacker plays cupid Martha Perkins CONTRIBUTOR

In this love story, Cupid was waiting in the wings of Goh Ballet’s Nutcracker.

Three years ago this week, Annabelle Ip was stuck behind a huge timpani in an elevator at the Centre in Vancouver for the Performing Arts.

The 32-inch drum was too big to go through the stage doors so a plan was hatched to bring it up on the elevator and down the aisle of the theatre before gently dropping it through the opening of the orchestra pit, where she’d play it as part of the Vancouver Metropolitan Orchestra’s live accompaniment

to the Vancouver ballet school’s magical performance.

Ip got on the elevator, the timpani followed, the doors closed and…now what? How was she going to get off the elevator, she thought, feeling very much like a damsel in distress.

But when the elevator doors opened, a knight in shining armour was waiting for her. “He was wearing black, actually,” she says with a laugh.

Coming to her rescue was Michael Dirk, a professional musician who had been asked to help conduct a guest children’s choir at the end of the first act.

As he freed Ip from

the confines of the elevator, she recognized him from their days at UBC. They chatted but then it was time to get to work.

Ip followed her timpani into the orchestra pit where all she got to see of the performance was the bottom of the conductor’s baton and tiny little feathers wafting down from the dancers’ costumes every time they leapt across the stage.

Dirk was on stage, hearing the music waft up from the orchestra.

It took a few months for this love story to heat up, though.

Ip got distracted by the Olympics, and the exciting opportunity to be one of the musicians on stage

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Given their hectic schedules — they’re both teachers with the Vancouver School Board, have professional music careers and teach music — it took a few months for Dirk to get her to commit to a day for their first date.

Fast forward to December 2011. Ip is an avid skier. Dirk an avid dancer.

Their deal is that he throws her into dance classes and she throws him down black diamond ski hills.

She’d taken a salsa cruise with him and now it was his turn to be atop her favourite place in the world—Whistler.

Ip pauses in the telling of this story to explain

that she was never a girl who had dreams of getting married.

The fluffy white dress, the walk down the aisle —a wedding just wasn’t a big thing for her.

So there they were at the top of Whistler’s Sunset Boulevard, two years to the day after their last performance of The Nutcracker.

When Dirk dropped down on one knee, her first thought was that he’d broken his back, or at least broken something.

Even when she saw him fumbling through his ski jacket and pulling out a small box, it simply didn’t compute that

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Okanagan short story contest submission deadline is nearing It’s last call for the 15th annual Okanagan Short Story contest.

What better way to celebrate the Yuletide season than to write something stirring and moving—that could also win a cash prize?

All writers in the Southern Interior of British Columbia—east of Hope, west of the Alberta border, north of the U.S. border, and south of William’s Lake—are invited to enter their original, unpublished works of fiction.

The popular writing contest is sponsored by the Faculty of Creative and Critical Studies at UBC Okanagan, the Capital News, and the Central Okanagan Foundation.

Nationally renowned author Erin Mouré will select the best short stories from the entries.

Winners will be awarded $500 for first place, $200 for second, and $100 for third.

The three winning stories will be published in a limited edition chapbook and celebrated at a reading in the spring of 2013.

“The Okanagan Short Story Contest has a history of attracting internationally-known judges, and this year is no exception,”said Sonnet L’Abbé, a lecturer in creative writing and poetry with the UBCO department of creative studies.

“If you have literary aspirations, or have a story or two sitting in a drawer, send something in – this could be your big break!”

This year’s submission deadline is Friday, Jan. 4, 2013. Entries must be submitted on 8.5-x-11 inch

plain white paper, double-spaced and typed.

Stories should be previously unpublished works and range from 1,000 to 4,000 words. There are no age limits or limits on the number of entries. Each entry must be accompanied by a $15 entry fee, either a money order or cheque payable to the University of British Columbia.

Complete contest rules can be found at www.okstorycontest.org Mail entries and fee to: Okanagan Short Fiction Contest c/o Melissa McHugh, FIN 153 Faculty of Creative and Critical Studies University of British Columbia FINE ARTS 153-3333 University Way Kelowna, B.C., V1V 1V7

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FESTIVE SINGING…

Last Sunday a few French carolers took the opportunity to wish Merry Christmas to passersby by singing Christmas carols in French at the corner of Bernard and Pandosy in Kelowna. This impromptu event was organized by the B.C. Francophone assembly of seniors and from the French Cultural Centre located on Bernard Avenue.

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Proposal response an ‘airhead’ moment Cupid from A24 anything was happening other than a medical emergency.

“Buns for life?” Dirk asked, using their code word for honeybun, and holding the ring up to her.

“I looked at him, looked at the ring, looked at the situation and thought, ‘Is his back okay?’ I was confused,” she says. “It came as a complete shock. ‘Oh,’ I said, and just waited for the longest time.”

“So, do you accept,” Dirk finally had to ask.

“Oh, oh. Okay. Yeah,” she responded — not the most romantic of replies!

“It was a complete airhead moment,” she says with a laugh.

The ring is not only symbolic of their love, but also a testament of how much detail each of them puts into everything they do.

Dirk had told Goh Ballet that he was going to propose and they suggested he go to Lugaro jewelers, a title sponsor of The Nutcracker.

Together they designed a gorgeous ring with a trinity of diamonds —a large diamond to represent the timpani, and then one diamond to represent each of them.

The story doesn’t end there. From Dec. 19 to 23, the couple is once again performed in Goh Ballet’s Nutcracker.

Dirk’s dance instructor asked him if he wanted to be one of the dancers in the opening party scene and Dirk not only agreed, but said he already had the perfect partner.

“It’s an absolute thrill,” he says, delighting in the opportunity to be part of an entirely different aspect of the performance.

“What I love about Goh Ballet is that they never underestimate a student’s potential. They rise to the expectation and then supersede it.

“They know what a privilege it is just to even be a part of it.”

Since he’s performed as a dancer before, he’s not at all nervous. Ip is not

as sanguine.

But, he confidently reassures her, “as long as I lead with the right steps, it will be fine.”

Ip knows she’ll be as beguiled by what’s going on on stage as the audience will be.

“I feel privileged to be in the midst of it,” she says. “It’s nothing short of magical.”

Martha Perkins is the editor of the Vancouver West Ender, sister newspaper to the Capital News.

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2012 IN REVIEW Review from A7 would a be a massive cherry crop due to ideal weather conditions.

A long weekend fishing trip ended in tragedy when a 43-year-old Lower Mainland man died after his fishing boat capsized on Headwaters Lake.

The Canadian Power and Sail Squadron, Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary and Kelowna Yacht Club promoted the importance of wearing a personal flotation device, saying seniors were the most likely to be delinquent.

The provincial government announced a $2 million replant program to encourage orchardists to replant apple orchards with newer more marketable varieties; but the orchardists said what is really needed is consumer support and more government intervention to improve the industry’s plight.

Provincial Conservative leader, John Cummins, stopped in to laud his party’s resurgence and declare he will win the spring (2013) election.

Patients moved into KGH’s new Centennial Tower in one of the big-

gest moving days the city has ever seen—25 per cent of the hospital patients were moved in a single day.

Results of a March survey of members of the B.C. Fruit Growers’ Association, done by Ipsos Reid, showed orchardists would participate in a program to help them with the costs of replanting to more marketable varieties of apples. More than four in 10 agreed they would increase their replanting with assistance.

The Kelowna RCMP declared the local detachment was heading into summer in better shape than ever before with the addition of the 11 new officers added by city council. All positions were filled before summer.

The owner of the North End Café decided to donate a kidney to a young woman she only knew peripherally.

The woman had grown up with café owner Julie Evaskevish’s sons and the business onwer-turneddonor never forgot how dialysis seemed to drain the life from the young girl. The recipient, Tina Lumbis, is now 27 years old and the procedure was scheduled for September.

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Shelley DeCoste, a self-advocate with cerebral palsy, launched her campaign to change the word disability to diversability.

Some 40 nurses rallied outside the new Centennial Tower at Kelowna General Hospital saying the tower will be understaffed.

West Kelowna banned ice cream trucks from playing their music, causing headlines across the country and spurring debate on American late night talk shows.

Mayor Walter Gray proclaimed Pride Week, Aug. 12-19, and the gay community praised his change in attitude.

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Census figures revealed single women are right, there is an abundance of women over men. Some 61,030 of Kelowna residents are women, compared to only 56,280 men.

The federal NDP introduced a motion calling for a standing vote on a private member’s bill aimed at allowing free trade in wine among Canadian provinces; the vote later occurred, allowing people to buy wine for personal use and bring it

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Rising flood waters continued to cause havoc, damaging the abutments on McCullough Road bridge beyond Gallagher’s Canyon and causing landslides on Myra Canyon Trail.

The Central Okanagan Food Policy Council launched a gleaning program to help salvage some of the fruit going to waste on Okanagan trees.

Kelowna city council streamlined its secondary suite process, cutting the cost in half and the waittime to establish a legal suite to four weeks from four months.

The Kelowna Museums launched a play related to its summer exhibit. Mary’s Wedding showcased the Something Borrowed, Something Blue show in an attempt to attract new audiences to the museums.

The B.C. Supreme Court found the law banning physician-assisted suicide to be unconstitutional, but the judge put a ban on moving forward for a year so the courts could draft appropriate legislation. West Kelowna resident Gloria Taylor, whose lawsuit, along with several others, prompted the legal query was given special permission to die by assisted suicide in the

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Jung wrote to her after drawing on her songs as inspiration in his fight to come back from a life-threatening motorcycle accident that took him from being a marathon running to a man who couldn’t walk.

The new director of the Kelowna Museums was named and Wayne Wilson, long-time employee and eventual director, retired.

Flooding saw beaches littered with debris and Enterprise Way, where the Capital News is located, floating in watery slough that required sandbags to contain.

Adam Scorgie, producer of The Union: The Business Behind Getting High, was invited to Ottawa to screen the film for Members of Parliament.

Kelowna Rockets coach Kim Dillabaugh fulfilled a childhood dream as a member of the Los Angeles Kings coaching staff when the Kings won the Stanley Cup. It marks the first time a Rockets coach or former coach has been associated with a Stanley Cup win.

Trevor Shannon was back in court on second degree murder charges over the death of Evan Wilkes, who was fatally shot at a Vimy Road

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Club Penguin cofounder Lane Merrifield was made an honorary fellow by Okanagan College and told graduates he never excelled in school and could not have imagined himself giving a commencement speech like the one he gave at the spring convocation. “Back when I was in school, inventing new ways of doing things was called ‘cutting corners,’ creating characters and stories was called ‘day dreaming,’” he said.

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A property on Truswell Road almost washed away, forcing a 3 a.m. State of Emergency declaration allowing city crews to send large machinery in, between buildings, to bolster the sides of Mission Creek with large boulders.

It was revealed the new wine trade bill will not allow wine to be shipped freely across provincial borders; it will be up to each province to set its own rules.

The world’s smallest known operating sawmill made its debut at the Westbank Museum.

A new awareness program targeted at boaters was implemented to try and stem the advance of two alien mussel species—the quagga and zebra mussels—causing problems in waterways throughout the province.

The $75,000-plus a year club at Kelowna City Hall increased by 30 people as salaries continue to rise.

A state of emergency was declared in Joe Rich as rising floodwaters threatened a property near Forks Bridge.

TEDx held its first event in Kelowna with business and community leaders giving talks on how they are helping to change the world.

School teachers signed on to a short contract offer set to end within two years as local BCTF rep Alice Rees said the union made the best of a bad situation.

The local hunting community cleaned up more than 4,000 kilograms of junk in the area of the Gillard Forest Service Road.

Kelowna city staff threw their support behind an application to allow alcohol to be served at the Rutland Arena during events.

UBCO vice-chancellor Doug Owram retired telling the business community in his last public address that the university will be critical to the region’s survival as Kelowna needs more than beaches and peaches to survive.

It was revealed the government may have misled growers when it announced its apple replant program as the funds won’t reach growers hands until September 2013, making it difficult to start replanting apples in 2012.

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SANDHU, CHARANJIT SINGH It is with the deepest regret that we announce the passing of Charanjit (Jerry) Sandhu on December 20, 2012 at 4:10 pm in the Kelowna General Hospital. Charanjit came to Canada from India in 1969 where he did his Masters in music. He was involved in the orchard industry most of his life. He was always the happiest when he was playing music, writing his music and poetry for the Indian Punjabi Paper or just wandering through a flea market looking for a deal. Charanjit was a very intelligent man and that is why he always spoke his mind with an intellectâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tone. He had an infectious laugh and was always willing to lend a hand with his many talents to his many friends and family. He will be sadly missed by his brothers; Kuldip and Tejinder and sisters; Surinder, Parmjit, and Balwinder. As well he will be greatly missed by his numerous family members and many good friends. He was also the father of three children who will surely be missing him. A Funeral Service will take place on Saturday December 29 at 10:00 am at Springfield Funeral Home, followed by a service at the Sikh Temple, 1111 Rutland Rd., Kelowna, BC. â&#x20AC;&#x153;RAB RAKHAâ&#x20AC;?

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CENTRE of Kelowna. New affordable lux 1&2bd, 5appls, ug prking, NS/NP. 250-763-6600. www.rentcentrepoint.com

FOR RENT, 2 bdrm, 1,000 Sq. Ft. Modular Home at Holiday Park Resort. Small Pet Friendly. Call Perry or Karin @ 250862-7263

Purebred Beagles all females 9 weeks old, 1st shots, vet checked. Ready for Christmas! $450.ea (250)546-9571

Merchandise for Sale

Will pay cash for oversized scrap steel, cats, yarders, saw mill equipment, farm equipment, etc. All insurance in place to work on your property. 250-260-0217

Books, Coins, Stamps

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WANTING Canadian or U.S. stamps. Prefer pre-1950 Canadian mint stamps. Have a collection grampa left you and have no interest I can pay you a nominal amount and give them a good home. Please call Landon at 403-341-0698 email pics landondritchey@gmail.com

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Collectables, antiques, furniture & quality used goods. 191 Asher Road, 778-753-6169.

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Upright Piano & Bench, beautiful tone, light touch, everything works. $300, 766-5654.

Computer Equipment APPLE Mac Book, iPhone 5 16GB and lot more at wholesales prices. visit our website: www.pvandcostore.com for more information.

WANTED: Vintage paintings, postcards, fishing rods, reels, tackle, old knives, Native baskets, old guns, saddles & gun rigs, military medals, pocket watches, etc. Silver & gold coins. Honest & Confidential!

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Furniture BDRM suite. Bed, boxspring, mattress 54â&#x20AC;? wide. Dresser w/mirror 70â&#x20AC;?w. 4chest drawer 36â&#x20AC;?w. Good cond. Dark walnut $375 OBO (250)868-2214 BEAUTYREST King and Queen pillow top mattress and boxspring sets gently used only $300 per set. Located at Western Star Auctions #8-730 Stremel Rd 778-753-5580 VINTAGE ESTATE FURNITURE

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Commercial/ Industrial FOR LEASE 1000 sq.ft. Office Trailer fully serviced on fenced 1/2 acre. Zoned Heavy Industrial Including Auto Wrecking. $3000 triple net incl. Fenced 1/2 acre service industrial lot available. Central Westside Location. will build to suit.

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Cottages / Cabins Small furnished cabin at Idabel Lake, 1/2 hr Big White Close to KVR $75 per nite $300 week $600 mon 4.(250)807-7921

Duplex / 4 Plex 4- 2bd West Kel., units. 2 avail 15th Dec. others avail 1st of Jan. Each renoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d. 5 appls.incl new w/d., prkg, NS. NP. $750$975 +utils. 250-767-6330 Avail now, 2bd tri-plex end unit on acreage in Rutland.

Bright, clean, F/S, W/D, NS, NP. $775 + utils.250-491-0303 Avail now, Ground floor, 1bd, near KLO college, 1bath, 4applâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, covâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d patio & storage. $900 utils incl. NP, refâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d.

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Homes for Rent 2 BD Carriage DT Kelowna NP, NS, 5 Appls, Park, $1200 + Util. Jan 1. 250-860-2646 2BD Mobile on private property, newly renoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d, KLO area, working couple pref, max 2 people, NS, small pet neg. $895+utils. 250-762-6627 2BDRM Townhouse. Great location, near amens & bus. FS, WD, free prking, balcony overlooking big yard, $975, NP. Avail Jan. 1, 250-470-0000 6bdrm 3bath, fully fenced, garage. Brand new W/d, F/s, D/W. Avail Jan1. $1600/mo + utils.

N/S, N/P. Vernon (250)864-2786 6bdrm 3bath, fully fenced, garage. Brand new W/d, F/s, D/W. Avail Jan1. $1600/mo + utils. N/S, N/P. (250)864-2786 LAKEVIEW, 3Bdrm house $1000. 2bdrm bsmt $650. 2 full bths, lrg livingrm, sundeck, newly painted. 250-718-1975 WinďŹ eld, 3 bdrm, 2 bath house, quiet area, $1295 + util., n/s, n/p, 250-548-3378.

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NEWS

Understanding the pros and cons of the new HCG diet

L

ately there has been a lot of information circulating about the new HCG diet.

With New Year’s resolutions just round the corner, a lot of people are curious to know more about the HCG diet and if it is right for them.

With the promise of rapid weight loss without losing muscle mass or feeling hunger, it has caught the attention of many people.

However, as with any new diet there are pros and cons and you should consult a licensed physician before starting any weight loss program.

What is HCG? It stands for Human Choriogonadotropin, a hormone produced by pregnant women during the early stages of pregnancy, that increases the body’s ability to metabolize fat for energy.

In 1954, Dr. A.T.W. Simeons published his work on using HCG with a very low calorie diet for weight loss.

Simeons found that the addition of small, dai-

HEALTHY LIFESTYLE

Emily Pratt ly injections of HCG to a very low calorie diet resulted a weight loss of one to two pounds per day with less hunger and fatigue than just restricting calories alone.

He also found that the weight loss was visceral fat loss rather than muscle loss, which is contrary to typical weight loss on a low-calorie diet.

How does the diet work? It works by taking a daily dose of HCG via prescription injections, drops (not homeopathic) or creams accompanied by a very low calorie diet (500 to 800 calories per day) for about one month.

The administration of the HCG increases the release of visceral fat for energy instead of muscle with minimal metabolic slowing, due to the caloric

needs being met with the release of visceral fat.

On average, people can lose up to 25 lbs. in the 30 days. While on the diet under a qualified physician’s care, there must be weekly visits to ensure safe weight loss, as well as possible vitamin injections to increase energy, prevent nutrient deficiencies and further promote fat loss.

So if HCG is so effective, why don’t pregnant women lose weight?

As an evolutionary backup in times of hunger, HCG is activated by the body to mobilize fat for energy conversion when there is a substantial decrease in fat and caloric intake.

Pregnant women are advised to maintain a healthy diet; therefore they do not experience a calorie deficit to trigger the actions of the HCG. As for going on a 500 to 800 calorie diet without the HCG, that’s not advisable because of the different ways your body stores fat (normal fat, structural fat and visceral and ab-

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CHRISTMAS DONATION… Results 4 Life Fitness registered a team in the Santa Shuffle

fundraiser for the Salvation Army Christmas hamper fund held Dec. 1, raising just over $1,000 in donations.

The Black Mountain-based fitness business team was recognized for its participation by Salvation Army Maj. Ron Cartmell (right in photo). Representing Results 4 Life Fitness were (from left) Cassie Laturnus, Shola Fashanu, Nairi Miguel, Callie Abougoush and business owner Rhonda Laturnus. Other participants, missing from the photo, were Jessica Briker, Ashley Briker, Kelli Rootes, Jessica Warren and Veronica Fagen.

normal fat). A very low calorie diet alone without HCG will cause the loss of normal fat and muscle instead of unhealthy visceral fat.

When using HCG combined with a very low calorie diet the body will preferentially use the vis-

ceral fat to prevent hunger.

So for pros and cons about HCG, the obvious pro is rapid weight loss of visceral fat over muscle and without feeling hunger. However, due to the restricted diet, if not done under the care of a

licensed physician or with non-prescription products, it can lead to nutrient deficiencies from the very low calorie diet and/or possibly complicate other areas of your health.

To prevent possible associated risks, be sure to be screened by a qualified

physician before starting the program, as well as, follow all recommendations of the prescribing physician.

Dr. Emily Pratt is a naturopathic physician in Kelowna.

778-478-0548 www.drpratt.ca

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WHY IS THIS PROGRAM IMPORTANT?

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▼ MENTAL HEALTH

How your occupation can create a more meaningful life A s the year draws to a close, many of us look back and think of how we’d like the next 12 months to go, for it is the season for New Year’s resolutions.

Since most adults spend the bulk of their time at work, it is a common place to start when it comes to improving our future.

In order to feel content and fulfilled in our lives, it helps a lot if we find our work to be both enjoyable and meaningful.

A recent book by Martin Seligman, called Authentic Happiness, differentiates between momentary and authentic happiness and gives some insights into how to live life to achieve happiness by being true to ourselves.

In the area of work, the book describes three kinds of situations—work as job; work as career; and work as calling.

When your work is a job, you do it simply

HEALING MINDS

Paul Latimer for the money you get from it.

If you weren’t being paid, you wouldn’t be doing it.

If your work is a career, you are concerned primarily with advancing.

Your motivation comes from the potential to move forward.

When work is a calling, it is something you do for the fulfillment you gain from it.

Money and advancement are not primary factors for you and even if these were not present, you would continue to do the work.

Obviously, work that falls into the category of calling tends to be the

Swimmer finishes chilly dip in lake

Wade Paterson

STAFF REPORTER

West Kelowna’s Paul Duffield became the first successful ice swim in Canadian waters on Sunday.

Duffield completed a one-mile swim at the Gellatley Bay Aquatic Park on Okanagan Lake.

“I’ve got to go into it confident; I’ve got to visualize the end. But anything could happen…nothing is a guarantee,” said Duffield prior to his chilly dip.

Duffield took off from near the Gellatly Bay CNR wharf, swimming north for half of a mile before turning back for the final leg of the mile-long cold water swim.

The goal of the attempt was to become a member of the International Ice Swimming Association. Currently, only 25 people in the world have successfully completed what the organization defines as an ice swim.

To be successful, the water would have had to be colder than 5 C and Duffield would’ve had to swim one mile without a wetsuit.

“I measured the water (Thursday)—it was 4.5 degrees celsius,” said Duffield.

“Most of the successful swims are in the four to five degree range. Very few are successful below four degrees, so I (had) a really small window of opportunity to give me the best chance to get a successful swim.”

Prior to the attempt, Duffield’s best training feat was a 1,500 metre swim—about 100 metres short of a mile—in 5.6 degree water.

To ensure his safety, Duffield had several supporters on hand and his swim coach did kayak beside him the entire way.

“I’ll be swimming in water five-feet deep…if I have any trouble I can stop and stand—but that will mean the attempt is aborted because I’m not allowed to stand, rest or hang onto the boat at any time,” he said in an interview Friday.

To qualify for the IISA challenge, Duffield will have to submit a printout from a recently conducted electrocardiography, sworn statements from at least two witnesses that will include the location of the swim and the temperature of the water and a GPS printout of the route completed. wpaterson@kelownacapnews.com

most meaningful and produces the most true contentment.

It may not be possible for all of us to find work that can truly be labeled a calling, but this book identifies a few tips for moving closer to that goal.

1. Be content.

If you’re constantly concerned about making more money, your work the Central South willofcontinue to beand a job Okanagan / Similkameen to you.

Of course everyone

needs enough money to live and support their family, but beyond that, studies show more money in itself does not bring increased happiness.

Instead of constantly trying to get a bigger slice of the pie, it helps to learn to be content. This frees your mind and energy to focus on more meaningful things.

2. Find a cause that intersects with your strengths.

Take time to iden-

tify and develop your strengths.

What are you good at?

What comes easily to you and what do you enjoy?

Once you are aware of your unique strengths use them to work toward a cause that is meaningful to you.

It helps if your cause is greater than yourself.

3. Exercise your strengths.

Once you know firmly where your strengths lie, keep working to de-

velop them. Try to use your strengths every day and you will gain gratification.

4. Think in terms of helping people.

Generally, a calling involves a sense of contribution.

Try to find work where you can use your strengths to help people whether that means helping individuals in some way or improving the world somehow with your work.

If you focus on these sorts of questions as you think about your current work or consider a new occupation, it will help you toward work that is more meaningful to you, and thus be in a more authentically happy place to be spending the majority of your waking hours.

Paul Latimer is a psychiatrist and president of Okanagan Clinical Trials.

250-862-8141 dr@okanaganclinicaltrials.com

DAYS of CARING New York New Year’s Enjoy this free family event on December 31st at Stuart Park, Kelowna between 6:00-9:00 pm. You can ice skate, sip hot chocolate, munch a hot dog, build a snowman, listen to 3 live bands, drop in for games, visit the snow zone, and ooh and awe over the fireworks.

If your non-profit organization has a project, or your organization is interested in volunteering for a Day of Caring, please contact Avril Paice at 250.860.2356

or email avril@unitedwaycso.com

Receive e-matches and get involved.

Individuals create volunteer profiles.

Organizations create volunteer opportunities. Go to www.kcr.ca, click ‘Volunteer Opportunities Search’ or call Dawn at 250.763.8008 ext 25.

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3087 Thacker Dr. Fantastic home in great area of Lakeview Heights. Well designed w/ 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms up, kitchen, dining & den on the main floor & full unfinished bsmt waiting for your development ideas. Huge back yard w/ plenty of room for outdoor entertaining. Centrally located, this home is a short drive to all the amenities of Kelowna and West Kelowna. Now being offered at over $140,000 below the current tax assessed value. Court Ordered sale. MLS®10051666

MICHAEL ANTHONY CRADDOCK BASTIAANSSEN 250-801-9044 250-718-8669

BRENDA REINELT

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3495 Oak Crescent, West Kelowna - Priced well below assessed value! No property transfer tax! You’ll love this bright and sunny open concept 2 bed + den/2 bath rancher with 1144 sq. ft. of quality living space. A fantastic buy in Sage Creek, a friendly 45+ gated community, walking distance to shopping, dining & Two Eagles Golf Course. MLS®10043633

TRACEY BOORMAN

250-864-6606

UNOBSTRUCTED LAKE VIEWS!

4185 4th Ave. 3 bedroom, 2 bath walk-out rancher.

Living space on main includes formal living/dining room & family room off eat-in kitchen. Lower level with rec room & can be developed further! 2nd road access with potential for RV parking.

MLS®10056683

ROGER W. CYR

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One of the least expensive homes in Peachland!

Huge opportunity...Well below assessed value. This home is a must see and won’t last long at this price!

Needs some TLC. Call soon and see it today!

MLS®10057216

TROY DARCY FISCHER ELDER 250-878-0626 250-869-2345

2949 SANDBURG RD

.31 Acres. This is such a sweet family home. An immaculately kept, cozy 3 level split that has everything a family could want. Over 2000’ and 3 bedrooms all flowing nicely to a huge private yard. Has a new wood stsove to add to the ambience and really supplement the heat for this great home. You really need to see the home to appreciate all it has to offer your family. For your personal tour, call Eric Steinbach at 250-718-8677 or visit www.realestatecrew.ca MLS®10057591

ERIC STEINBACH

250-718-8677

ARE YOU READY TO BUY A HOME? FIRST - Do you have the financial resources? You should have five percent of the purchase price of a home for the down payment, but ideally even more. Are there other priorities in your life e.g. starting a new business, which require your savings? If not, buying a home should be on your radar.

SECOND - Do you expect to stay in your new home for some time? Moving can be expensive and you will want to build some equity before having to relocate. Your job and home life should be stable.

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NOW AT YOUR BC CHEVROLET DEALERS. Chevrolet.ca 1-800-GM-DRIVE. Chevrolet is a brand of General Motors of Canada. */**Offers apply to the purchase of a 2013 Silverado EXT 2WD (1SA), 2013 Cruze LS (1SA), 2013 Equinox LS (1SA) equipped as described. Freight included ($1,500). License, insurance, registration, PPSA, administration fees and taxes not included. Dealers are free to set individual prices. Offer available to retail customers in Canada. See Dealer for details. Limited time offers which may not be combined with other offers, and are subject to change without notice. Offers apply to qualified retail customers in BC Chevrolet Dealer Marketing Association area only. Dealer order or trade may be required. GMCL, Ally Credit, TD Auto Financing Services or Scotiabank may modify, extend or terminate this offer in whole or in part at any time without notice. Conditions and limitations apply. See Chevrolet dealer for details. **Offer available to retail customers between December 17th, 2012 and December 30th, 2012. Applies to new 2012 Chevrolet Sonic and Cruze and 2013 GM vehicles excluding 2013 Chevrolet Camaro, Corvette, Volt, Spark, Orlando, Express, Traverse, and Trax, GMC Savana and Acadia, Buick Enclave and Encore, and Cadillac ATS and XTS at participating dealers in Canada. Employee price includes freight and PDI but excludes license, insurance, registration, fees associated with filing at movable property registry/PPSA fees, duties, marketing fees and taxes. Dealer may sell for less. Limited quantities of 2012 models available. Dealer order or trade may be required. Offer may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives. GMCL may modify, extend or terminate this offer, in whole or in part, at any time without notice. See dealer for details. †To qualify for GMCL’s Cash For Clunkers incentive, you must: (1) turn in a 2006 or older MY vehicle that is in running condition and has been registered and properly insured in your name for the last 3 months (2) turn in a 2006 or older MY vehicle that is in running condition and has been registered and properly insured under a small business name for the last 3 months. GMCL will provide eligible consumers with a manufacturer to consumer incentive (tax inclusive) to be used towards the purchase/finance/lease of a new eligible 2012 or 2013 MY Chevrolet Colorado, GMC Canyon, Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra, or Chevrolet Avalanche delivered between October 2, 2012 and January 2, 2013. Incentive ranges from $1500 to $3,000, depending on model purchased. Incentive may not be combined with certain other offers. By participating in the Cash For Clunkers program you will not be eligible for any trade-in value for your vehicle. See your participating GM dealer for additional program conditions and details. GMCL may modify, extend or terminate program in whole or in part at any time without notice. ^Based on latest competitive data available. ~ OnStar services require vehicle electrical system (including battery) wireless service and GPS satellite signals to be available and operating for features to function properly. OnStar acts as a link to existing emergency service providers. Subscription Service Agreement required. Call 1-888-4ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827) or visit onstar.ca for OnStar’s Terms and Conditions, Privacy Policy and details and system limitations. Additional information can be found in the OnStar Owner’s Guide ^^Based on WardsAuto.com 2012 Upper Small segment, excluding Hybrid and Diesel powertrains. Standard 10 airbags, ABS, traction control, and StabiliTrak.

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WEEKLY SPECIALS 100% BC Owned and Operated Prices Effective Thursday, December 27 to Wednesday, January 2, 2013 We reserve the right to limit quantities. We reserve the right to correct printing errors.

Grocery Department

Dempster's Bagels

Tyrrell’s Hand Cooked English Crisps

2/6.00

WOW!

PRICING

6 pack • product of Canada

assorted varieties

9.99lb/ 22.02kg

assorted varieties

assorted varieties

Kraft Philedelphia Cream Cheese

Meat Department

Canadian Prime Rib Roasts

3/6.99

150g • product of UK

Popcorn Indiana Kettlecorn, Popcorn and Chips

Sockeye Salmon Fillets previously frozen, value pack

PRICING

from 2/6.00

250-270g • product of USA

170-297g • product of USA

Flamous Organic Falafel Chips

assorted varieties

regular or spicy

9.99

3.99

400g product of Canada

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Perfect for your party!

Baked Brie Cheese

9.99 12.99

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small • reg 11.99

Danone Oikos Greek Yogurt assorted varieties

Coconut Bliss Frozen Coconut Desserts assorted varieties

from

4.49

2/7.00

473ml product of USA

Twinings Tea

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20 bags • product of England

PRICING

4.99

395-410g product of Germany

5.99

reg 6.49

Health Care Department

4.99

600g product of Canada, Mexico, USA and Chili

Avalon Organic Sour Cream

Sable & Rosenfeld Olives & Stirrers

2/7.00

assorted varieties

4.99

500ml

product of Canada

Organicville Organic Gluten Free Pasta Sauce

250-500ml • product of Canada

Mary's Organic Crackers

2/7.00

680g • product of USA

Dr. Bronner’s Organic, Fair Trade Shikakai Hand & Body Soap

7.49 12.99

Double Chocolate Chunk or Oatmeal Cranberry Cookies

5.99

package of 12

355ml

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Multiseed Brown Rice Bread

4.99

525g

709ml

Organic Shikakai has been used in India for millennia as a gentle conditioning cleanser for both skin and hair.

Wild Rose Herbal D-Tox

Rice Bakery

184g • product of USA

946ml

Acai is known as the Beauty Berry as it supports healthy hair, skin and nails with essential fatty acids and protein.

3.79

500g

assorted varieties

assorted varieties

41.99

Organic Wholewheat Bread

assorted varieties

9 or 12 pack product of Canada

20% off regular retail price

Bakery Department

Bemner's Frozen Fruit

7.49

Bulk Department

Genesis Today Acai 100

reg 6.99

Cascades Bathroom Tissue

product of Canada

bags or bins

Gruyère & caramelized onion or alsatian bacon & onion

assorted varieties

2/7.00

9.98lb/ 22.00kg

Red and Green Organic Lentils

Dr. Oetker Casa di Mama Frozen Pizzas assorted varieties

4.49

large • reg 14.99

Tartine Flatbreads

500g or 4 pack product of Canada

3/3.99

Organic Italian Porcelain Garlic from Don Kepke in Creston, B.C

Deli Department

227g product of USA

product of Canada

Fair Trade Organic Hass Avocados from Pragor Coop in Mexico

9.99lb/ 22.02kg

assorted varieties

1.28lb/ 2.82kg

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reg 3.79

2/7.00

Earth's Choice Organic Fair Trade Coffee

Produce Department

Organic Biodynamic Gold Delicious Apples from JMJ Rothe Orchard in Oliver, B.C.

30.99

12 day program

reg 36.99

Lose weight and feel great with the Wild Rose 12 day cleanse. It’s effective, well tolerated and easy to use.

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