Clearwater Times, February 14, 2013

LOCAL NEWS: CLEARWATER RCMP GET AWARD ▼ A20

Times

Thursday, February 14, 2013 ▼ Volume 48 No. 7 ▼ www.clearwatertimes.com ▼ $1.40 Includes HST

THE

NORTH THOMPSON

GOLDEN SKULL RETURNS: World Heritage Year to include treasure hunt. See page A2 inside.

Second Place General Excellence B.C. and Yukon <2,000 circulation 2012 Blue Ribbon Runner-up Best All Round Newspaper All of Canada <1,250 circulation 2012

Open house examines roundabout pros and cons Keith McNeill Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure staged an informative open house about the roundabout on Thursday. About 75 people attended the afternoon session and probably about the same were at the session in the evening.

It appears that at least a few doubters were not convinced.

However, the general mood seemed to be positive towards, or at least accepting of, the project.

Possible highlights of the meeting were two video presentations.

One showed the proposed roundabout at the junction of Highway 5 and the road to Wells Gray Park in three dimensions. The surrounding buildings, trees and landscape were shown in detail, and a number of vehicles within the roundabout gave some indication of size. The operator was able to swoop around the intersection as if in a helicopter and even go down to ground level and "drive" through the roundabout as if in a vehicle.

The second video presentation showed the proposed roundabout only from one elevated viewpoint but with traffic moving through the inter-

section. The representations included several large transport trucks and indicated that they would be able to negotiate the roundabout without difficulty.

The three-dimensional video presentation cost only about $2,000, said Dave Shibata, regional project manager with MOTI. They gave the contractor the roundabout’s dimensions from their CAD drawings plus photos of the surrounding buildings and so on, and the contractor did the rest.

The second video with the moving vehicles was done by another contractor and Shibata was not sure how much it cost.

The Ministry has modified its original plans after meeting with members of the heavy haul committee from the BC Trucking Association, Shibata said.

The changes basically meant relaxing the curves leading into the roundabout so that extra-long and/or extra-wide loads could go through the intersection without a configuration change.

They could have gone through before, he said, but the most extreme Transportation district manager Sherry Eland (l) discusses the roundabout proposed for Highway 5 in loads would likely have had to stop Clearwater with Kym Jim of Jim’s Food Market during an open house held Thursday in the Clearwater Legion and remove one of the trucks pushHall. Photo by Keith McNeill ing. Continued on page A11

Safety Mart proposes new shopping center on highway Keith McNeill At least two proposals to build a new shopping center for Clearwater came to light during last Tuesday’s town council meeting.

The first was mentioned by Ron Rotzetter, owner of On Call Service Center, during a public hearing into Clearwater’s new official community plan (OCP).

The OCP shows land he owns next to Highway

5 east of Clearwater Secondary School as residential, Rotzetter said. In fact it should be commercial, because he would like to build a shopping center there. He has already approached Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure for highway access and has some possible tenants lined up.

Rotzetter said he has owned the property for three or four months.

Wade Elliot, one of the owners of Safety Mart,

then said there was no need to change the zoning on Rotzetter’s property as they were also planning to build a shopping center, except it would be located at the junction of Highway 5 and the road to Wells Gray Park, next to where the courthouse is now.

The Safety Mart owners have spoken with one of their major suppliers and they are interested in being involved, Elliot said.

The supplier said they could be open for business with 14 to 16 months of the start of the process.

They only have two years left in their lease for their present location and so would like to get going, the Safety Mart co-owner said.

Elliot said they have been working on the project for several years and feel that now is the time to act.

Rob Sunderman and Kelvin Arndt, two of the

local supermarket’s other co-owners, were present when Elliot made his announcement.

Local business owner John McMahon, who owns land alongside Highway 5 next to Rotzetter’s, hinted that he also has plans for his property.

There should be a frontage road running next to the highway east of the high school, he said. This would give highway access and allow

OVER 1000 SPECIALS EVERY WEEK

SAFETY MART FOODS

LOCATED AT BROOKFIELD SHOPPING CENTRE • CLEARWATER, BC • 250-674-2213

the owners of the property there to develop their land for commercial use. In the meantime, he objected to having his land, which is zoned residential, assessed as if it is commercial.

Clearwater’s single shopping center, Brookfield Mall, was built in the early 1970s. There have been a number of proposals since then to build a second one but, so far, none have panned out.

BRUNSWICK SARDINES 00 106G TINS 10/$10.

A2 www.clearwatertimes.com

Thursday, February 14, 2013 Clearwater Times

World Heritage Committee revives search for the Golden Skull Keith McNeill The Golden Skull is back.

Wells Gray World Heritage committee would like to revive a successful treasure hunt that was held in the mid-1990s, committee representative Trevor Goward told Clearwater town council last Tuesday.

Unlike the original hunt, however, the prize won’t be a golden skull but $1,000 cash. And the clues will be linked to trails within Wells Gray Park – trails that treasure hunters will have to hike in order to solve.

Goward said he expects more details about the treasure hunt will be posted on the Wells Gray World Heritage website in late February while the clues themselves will be posted in May. The original hunt

Upper Clearwater resident Trevor Goward holds a brass replica of the Golden Skull during a presentation to Clearwater council on Tuesday. He was seeking council’s support for the bid to obtain UNESCO World Heritage status for Wells Gray Park.

Photo by Keith McNeill

for the Golden Skull was organized by Kamloops residents Mike Ritcey and Harvey Surina. It began in 1993 with the publication of a series of extremely difficult clues. Six

We have flyer packs available at the Times office Brookfield Mall

years later, no one had found the skull and the organizers began giving out easier and easier hints.

Finally, Clearwater residents Sandy and Wayne Sunderman found it by Third Canyon Creek. They later sold it to a gold dealer in Montreal.

The revived hunt for the Golden Skull will be just one event in the Wells Gray World Heritage Year, said Goward.

Six events held last fall brought hundreds of people into the area to learn more about Wells

presents

EDUCATING

RITA R ITA

By willy russell The author of Shirley Valentine

February 21 to March 2 s ag e b r u s h t h e at r e

WCTLIVE.CA

Gray Park.

More events are being planned for this year, including a three-day Lichen Festival.

“There is no place on this planet with more species than this valley,” Goward said (the Upper Clearwater resident is one of the world’s leading lichenologists).

Also on the schedule will be the official opening of Thompson Rivers University’s new Wells Gray Wilderness Center next to the former Upper Clearwater School. TRU has been involved in the project since 1992, he said.

The grand finale will be a three-day gathering to be called Speak To The Wild.

The committee is inviting about 70 writers and naturalists from all over North America and some major names are expected. The event likely will be held in September, Goward said.

The Wells Gray World Heritage committee is working to get UNESCO World Heritage status for the volcanoes of Wells Gray Park and area.

Chamber to hold PST seminar Keith McNeill

Like it or not, the provincial sales tax (PST) is coming back.

To help local businesses prepare, Clearwater and District Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a free seminar sponsored by the Ministry of Finance on Thursday, Mar. 14, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Clearwater Lodge.

“Early on, there were quite a few surprised people who couldn’t believe we were bringing it back,” said Dave Longman, who will present the seminar. “Now, people are starting to focus on it.”

Longman is the Ministry’s PST transition project director. As of the end of January he had completed more than 30 similar seminars across the province. By the end of March, when the PST is scheduled to begin, he expects he will have

completed about 65.

Typically there are a wide variety of attendees at the seminars, he said. These can range from businesspeople who were familiar with the PST and who want to know about any changes, to neophytes who need help in all aspects of setting up for the tax.

For those who can’t make it to the seminar, or for those who want additional help, there is a good deal of information at the project’s website, www.pstinbc.ca. Longman said the easiest way to find it is to search for “return to PST” with Google.

There are also webinars being offered twice a week until the end of March.

A call center is open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., five days a week, at 1-877-3884440. The center will be open April 1, even though it is a statutory holiday, Longman added.

BC Hydro badly mismanaged British Columbians pay the price for BC Liberal mismanagement of BC Hydro, says Kendall KAMLOOPS Newly-released documents show the Liberal government’s mismanagement of BC Hydro and the province's energy supply will result in a billion-dollar loss over four years, says Kathy Kendall, NDP candidate for KamloopsNorth Thompson.

“People in Kamloops and across B.C. are paying more for their hydro as a direct result of Liberal government policies,” she said. “We’re paying for mismanagement that has resulted in a massive surplus of expen-

sive power, and it's just getting worse.”

Kendall said the BC Liberals required BC Hydro to sign long-term high-priced contracts with private power producers, resulting in a massive surplus. BC Hydro documents revealed by the NDP last week show a power surplus of 5,200 GWh for 2013, and an expected surplus of 5,500 GWh in 2015.

BC Hydro's 2012 Annual Report shows the utility is purchasing electricity from private producers at an average of $94 per MWh, but can only sell the surplus for an average of $37 per MWh. The result is a $296 million loss this year alone, amounting to more than $1 billion over the coming four years.

“There's only one

place to turn to make up for huge losses at BC Hydro – their customers,” said Tom Friedman, NDP candidate for KamloopsSouth Thompson. “The Liberal government’s decision to force BC Hydro to purchase expensive electricity from privatize power projects is costing everyone.”

The New Democrat candidates said Liberal policies have led to private power projects on hundreds of B.C. rivers and streams, and higher electricity prices for British Columbians.

"New Democrats would take practical steps to get BC Hydro back on its feet, beginning with restoring the oversight role of the independent BC Utilities Commission," said Friedman.

Congratulations

Curtis Mattenley, BBS, VS on obtaining your CA Designation

Mon. & Tues.: 7:30pm Wed. to Sat.: 8:00pm Pay-What-You-Can Saturday Matinee March 2, 2:00pm

Tickets available from

KamloopsLive.ca 250-374-5483 1-866-374-5483 1025 lorne street

Curtis was born and raised in Clearwater and attended Thompson Rivers University where he earned his BBA with concentrations in both Accounting and Finance and joined Daley & Company LLP in 2008.

An avid sportsman, Curtis enjoys basketball, golf and curling. He is the most recent TRU alumni at Daley & Company LLP to pass the Uniform Final Exam and obtain his CA designation. Curtis works in a broad range of including small business, not-for-profits, corporate and personal income tax.

Love Mom, Dad, Dustin and family.

Clearwater Times Thursday, February 14, 2013

www.clearwatertimes.com A3

Yellowhead faces challenges on Harper Creek project Keith McNeill It appears that Yellowhead Mining Inc. (YMI) faces three challenges in its plans to develop its proposed copper-gold-silver mine at Harper Creek, from what board chair and interim CEO Greg Hawkins reported to Clearwater council last Tuesday.

"We are here primarily to assure you that it is business as usual at Yellowhead Mining," he said.

The first challenge is financing. The company needs to raise $1 billion to get the mine operational.

Recently they hired a well-known consultant company to help them and they expect to be able to make an announcement about that soon, he said.

The second challenge is electrical power. The B.C. government has committed to provide the additional power the mine would need by the end of 2016, Hawkins said, and he expects them to live up to that commitment.

On the other hand,

Yellowhead board chair and interim CEO Greg Hawkins buys a chocolate treat from Clearwater councillor Shelley Sims last Tuesday evening. The money raised will be used for a literacy program at Raft River Elementary School.

Photo by Keith McNeill

BC Hydro recently said it would stop work on its planning to build a new power-line into the North Thompson Valley unless Yellowhead Mining put up some money to help pay for it.

This his company is not prepared to do, Hawkins said, first, because they can’t afford it at this time and, second, because there are at least four or five other projects in the Valley that need addition-

al power to go ahead.

"Hydro should not follow projects," he said.

"Projects should follow Hydro."

Relations with First Nations are the third challenge. Simpcw First Nation and Adams Lake Indian Band recently announced that they would work together to slow down the development of the Harper Creek project in order to get more time to review its environmental and social impacts.

Nevertheless, Hawkins believed they have good relations with the two bands, having signed general service agreements with both and spent several hundred dollars in hiring band members over the past few years to help with the environmental assessment application.

Last October

District adopts planning priorities Keith McNeill District of Clearwater adopted five top priorities during a strategic planning session held in January.

“A focus on Council’s strategic priorities ensures the political expectations and targets are clear so that Council and staff stay on the same page in moving the community forward,” said Mayor John Harwood.

The first priority will be roads. The District will take over full responsibility for the roads within its boundaries in September of this year (except for highways). Total distance will be 61 km, which includes a short section at the mill sites in Vavenby.

Priority number two will be developing the former Dutch Lake School into a community center.

This will include relocating the town hall into the school.

The District has entered into a long term lease with School District 73 for the property.

Physician recruitment will be the third priority. The District will refresh the marketing and promotional tools it has been using to attract medical doctors, other health professionals, new

businesses and residential growth.

Fourth priority will be the municipality’s infrastructure. This will mean taking a proactive approach to preventative maintenance as well as developing a 30-year infrastructure master plan.

The recreation plan will be prior-

ity five. The healthy living program has been offered for some time and will be reviewed this spring.

The five priorities were among 48 strategic topics discussed during January’s session.

The District will review its strategic planning priorities every three months.

It’s a’s$mart Let talk tax move. taxe$.

Come to our Open House.

GetWe’ve the H&R Block Advantage.

All moved our H&R Block office to a new location.

Get Advantage.

Butthe you canH&R still expectBlock the same high level of the services.

All the support.

Allservice the services. the support. from our experiencedAll tax professionals.

It’s easy to see why everyone trusts H&R Block. For more than 45 years we’ve been helping Canadians get the best refund H&R It’s easy to why everyone trusts Block.

Stop by see to find out how we can putpossible.

Instantthan Cash Back ■been Audit helping Assistance For■ more 45 years we’ve our expertise to work for you. Year-round Service ■ Free Second Canadians get Look the best refund■ possible.

■ Maximum Refund Guarantee* n

Instant Cash Back

Free Second Look 30n Address Young Road City Open 9-6 weekdays, 9-5 Saturdays n Phone Maximum Refund Phone: 250-674-2360 DEBIT MACHINE-MASTERCARD-VISA Appointments not necessary

Address City Phone

n n

Audit Assistance Year-round Service

Guarantee*

© H&R Block Canada, Inc. © H&R Block Canada, Inc. At participating offices. Some restrictions may apply. See office for details. *If H&R Block makes an error in the preparation of your tax return, that costs you any interest or penalties on additional taxes due, although we do no assume the liability for the additional taxes, we will reimburse you for the interest and penalties.

the government instructed YMI to consult with the Neskonlith and Little Shuswap bands as well.

In fact, his company had already spoken with those bands and so was not blind-sided by the request, Hawkins said.

If the mine goes ahead, it would have significant economic impact on the North Thomson Valley, the YMI board chair said.

There would be 600 jobs created during the construction phase. Most of these would live in a camp at the mine-site, but there still would be money added to the local economy.

Once the mine was operational, there would be about 430 jobs in the mine, the mill and in administration.

Added to this would be 860 to 1,200 indirect jobs in nearby towns.

Yellowhead’s environmental assessment application is about to enter a 30 day evaluation for completeness, he said.

After that will be a 180 day application review stage, which will include a second public comment period. The final stage in the environmental assessment process will be the project decision by the relevant cabinet ministers.

That stage is supposed to take 45 days.

Hawkins noted, however, that it is a common complaint in the mining industry that the government does not follow its own timetable for the environmental assessment process.

DISTRICT OF CLEARWATER

What’s Happening www.districtofclearwater.com

WHAT’S HAPPENING

District of Clearwater Official Community Plan The District of Clearwater recently initiated the development of a new Clearwater Official Community Plan (OCP). Through this process a Steering Committee was appointed (which included members of the public, Council and First Nations) to move the District through the planning and development of the Official Community Plan. The District’s consultants followed the appropriate steps outlined in the Local Government Act, and the Community Charter, the District provided for a variety of avenues and venues for persons, organizations, authorities and public to have the opportunity for consultation. Among those were groups, organizations and or agencies such as:  Thompson Sustainable Watershed  Agriculture Land Commission Committee  BC Assessment Authority  Success by 6 / Yellowhead Community  Ministry of Environment Services  Ministry of Transportation and  ATV – Clearwater Sno-Drifters Infrastructure  Wells Gray Bike Club Society  School District No. 73 (Kamloops  Tourism Wells Gray Thompson)  Clearwater Volcano and Trails Society  Thompson Nicola Regional District  Clearwater Ski Club (TNRD)  Community Resource Centre for the North  Clearwater Fire Department Thompson  Clearwater District Woodlot  Wells Gray Community Forests This is not a comprehensive listing, but rather a brief overview of the groups, organizations and agencies that were consulted through the public process. There was also two Public information meetings held throughout the process for questions and concerns to be addressed. The District would like to thank all group, organization, agencies, the steering committee and the community at large for all their help and input during this process. You can find the Official Community Plan on the District website at www.districtofclearwater.com or pick one up at the District office.

Snow Angel Nominations What a great community we live in. Nominated this week as a “Clearwater Snow Angel” is Bob Behan.

Bob has been nominated as his neighbourhood’s “Snow Angel” as he makes sure that everyone has a clear driveway and has been known to knock overhanging snow off roofs: Thank you for helping out your neighbours.

Drop In Curling A fun opportunity to find out what curling’s all about. Every Friday night at 7:00pm there will be informal coaching and equipment available. Come out with your family or friends for a fun evening at the curling rink.

Upcoming Events Free Family Skating Friday and Sunday – 4:30-6:00pm Chocolate Festival at the Ski Hill - February 16 Upcoming Meetings of Council February 19th, 2013 – Infrastructure/Parks and Recreation Committee meetings – 5:00pm February 19th, 2013 – Regular Council Meeting – 7:00pm March 5th, 2013 - Economic Development/Finance and Audit Committee meetings – 5:00pm March 5th, 2013 – Regular Council Meeting – 7:00pm

Civic address: 132 Station Road Box 157, Clearwater,B.C. V0E 1N0 Office hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 - 4:30 District Office Ph: 250-674-2257 • Fax: 250-674-2173 email address: admin@districtofclearwater.com

DISTRICT OF CLEARWATER www.districtofclearwater.com

A4 www.clearwatertimes.com

Thursday, February 14, 2013 Clearwater Times

Opinion

“ Don't take life too seriously. It ain't nohow permanent.”

— Walt Kelly, cartoonist editorial by keith mcNeill

Ministry promises to improve safety

Healthy eating also important in preventing diabetes Editor, The Times:

I want to thank you for shedding some light on the topic of diabetes (“Prevent diabetes through exercise,” Jan. 24 issue).

Many people are battling this silent chronic disease, which affects the cardiovascular system, and it may be difficult for some to manage. Often there are no symptoms with Type 2 diabetes, and it may go undetected for many years.

I wish to advise individuals to please discuss diabetes

with a doctor, as you may require regular screening now or in the future.

Your doctor may refer you to Clearwater's Diabetes Education Center (DEC), a weekly Interior Health Authority program located in Doctor Helmcken Memorial Hospital.

I am in fact not a public health nurse but a community registered nurse (RN) and a certified diabetes educator working in this program. Education can lead to better self

BC Press Council

The Times is a member of the British Columbia Press Council, a self-regulatory body governing the province’s newspaper industry. The council considers complaints from the public about the conduct of member newspapers. Directors oversee the mediation of complaints, with input from both the newspaper and the complaint holder. If talking with the editor or publisher does not resolve your complaint about coverage or story treatment, you may contact the BC Press Council.

Your written concern, with documentation, should be

sent to

BC Press Council, 210 Selby St, Nanaimo, BC V9R 2R2 For information, phone 888-687-2213 or go to www.bcpresscouncil.org

Times THE

NORTH THOMPSON

www.clearwatertimes.com Established September 23, 1964 Member, BC Press Council

management, and we help diabetics or prediabetics utilize the "tools in their tool kits," helping to prevent the complications of diabetes. A registered dietitian is also available in the DEC on a monthly basis.

When your article mentioned preventative strategies, I also wish to make it clear that "healthy eating" is another important tool in the diabetes "tool kit," as well as being active and managing your weight.

If you wish further information about diabetes, contact www.diabetes. ca. If you are interested in visiting the Clearwater Diabetes Education Center, please let your doctor know. He will ensure that your lab information is up to date, or call Gerda at 250-6742244 on Wednesdays.

Gerda Faber Community RN, CDE Clearwater, B.C.

Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure certainly had a full-court press going during last Thursday’s open house on the proposed roundabout.

There was plenty of staff on hand and they all seemed to be well-briefed to answer questions about the project.

They even had the big boss herself, Sherry Eland, the district manager from Kamloops.

One of the more interesting things Eland said, however, wasn’t about the roundabout.

A woman had asked the Eland about installing concrete barriers along Highway 5 next to the North Thompson River south of Clearwater.

A young Clearwater couple was tragically killed last December when their vehicle slid off the highway at a place called Wolf’s Corner and into the river.

About 15 years ago another vehicle went into the river at almost exactly the same spot. In that case, fortunately, the driver (a female RCMP officer who had been hurrying to an accident scene) was able to escape alive.

Several people have written letters to the editor as well as to the Ministry about the situation, asking that barriers be put up along the most dangerous parts.

Partly as a result of last December’s tragedy, they have revised the criteria they use to decide where highway barriers should be placed, Eland told the woman.

Under the old system they only looked at the risk of a vehicle going off the road – how likely was it?

Now they also are measuring consequences.

If someone goes off the road at that spot, what would be the consequences?

At Wolf’s Corner, for example, the river is on the inside of the curve. Most people, if they slide off the road at a corner, go off the outside edge.

It is pretty unlikely that they would go off the inside.

At Wolf’s Corner, however, if someone does the unlikely and goes off the inside of the curve, the consequences are serious. They almost certainly will end up in the river and, if it is winter or high water, the chances of survival are slim.

The Ministry is going to re-evaluate all of Highway 5 from Heffley Creek to Clearwater under the new criteria, Eland said.

Concrete barriers will be put up in locations where the consequences of going off the road are serious, even if the probabilities of that happening are low.

Erection of the new barriers will begin as soon as money can be budgeted for it, she said.

We applaud the Ministry for taking this common sense approach to safety. We live in a mountainous province, which means our roads can be more hazardous than elsewhere. We should take all steps that we can reasonably take to reduce those hazards.

School bus driver says thanks Editor, The Times:

We are happy to report that we have many heroes in our valley. This was evident on the evening of Jan. 24 when Jack choked and nearly died at a Kamloops fast food restaurant after taking a basketball team to St. Ann’s school.

Thanks very much to Anfinn Siwallace for your help and con-

cern, and to Hannah Feller for phoning 911.

We would like to extend a huge thank-you to Clearwater coach Geoff Giesbrecht and students Jairus Bromley and Brock Vandamme for saving Jack’s life!

Thanks also to the Clearwater bus driver that drove our basketball team home to

Barriere. We are lucky to live in a place where there are so many caring and concerned people.

To the students who were with me that night - thanks for your concern and compassion, and I promise to try not to scare you like that again.

Linda and Jack Kelley Barriere, B.C.

Armed forces ready to assist during a disaster Editor, Times:

I’m writing in response to Mr. John McKay’s letter of Jan. 31, 2013 entitled “Disaster relief charges deplorable.” I would like everyone to know that when it comes to natural disasters such as floods, hurricanes and wildfires, Canadians can rely upon our hard-working men and women of the Canadian

Armed Forces for help when it’s needed most.

While our Conservative government will always stand up for the safety of Canadians and their families, what we will not do is force local municipalities to pay for emergency services in the event of a natural disaster.

Despite media speculation, Peter

MacKay, Minister of National Defense, has confirmed there has been no change in policy regarding cost recovery in these types of situations. Yet, in an effort to always take the management of public funds seriously, we will consider cost recovery from other federal departments only (such as Public Safety, for example), when

they request that DND provide assistance to a province or municipality. These will be made on a case-by-case basis.

Canadians can rest assured that the Canadian Armed Forces has always been, and always will be, ready and able to assist at all times.

Cathy McLeod, M.P. Kamloops-ThompsonCariboo

74 young Road, Unit 14 Brookfield Mall, Clearwater, BC V0E 1N2 Phone: 250-674-3343 Fax: 250-674-3410 Email: newsroom@clearwatertimes.com www.clearwatertimes.com

Subscribe to the Times

Publisher: Al Kirkwood Editor: Keith McNeill Office manager: Yevonne Cline

We acknowledge the financial support of the Government of Canada through the Canada Periodical Fund of the Department of Canadian Heritage.

In Town / Out of Town Rates 1 year $61.60; 2 years $117.60 Prices include HST

Clearwater Times Thursday, February 14, 2013

www.clearwatertimes.com A5

Question of the Week

?

Are you concerned about Greyhound's plans to cut service to Clearwater to one bus per day?

Rhonda England:

Kyle Wichmann:

Yes, my kids use it all the time. If it's at three in the morning, that's not good at all.

Yes, I just took the bus not too long ago from Edmonton. It would be harder for people who need to get to work, for people who have no transport.

Aud ie and Elmer DeBock:

People with medical appointments in Kamloops can't get home until the next day. Greyhound's making good money on freight.

Chuck Pollard:

Once a day is not enough, whether there's 10 passengers on board or if it's full. Too many people living in the country depend on the bus. .

Bob Grant:

Absolutely. My kids use it when they want to come up. If you're travelling two or three together, you come by car, but if you're by yourself, bus is cheaper.

True food security starts with buying local Editor, The Times:

The word “sustainable” keeps coming up in a lot of conversations around town; sustainable forestry, sustainable food supply, sustainable health care and education. Another word that is buzzing around is “security” – food security, a secure timber supply, and secure water sources.

There seems to be a growing consensus around here that looking after of ourselves in a sustainable way is what the majority us seem to want to do.

So what does it mean? To me, it’s about living, shopping, and working locally as much as possible. It’s about buying local food or growing your own food as often as possible – finding your meat, fish and poultry within the valley, instead of from some giant processing plant that ships it God knows where and does God knows what with it before it gets to you.

It’s about hiring the local guy, even if he isn’t the cheapest or most experienced guy. It’s about making things work through creative solutions and pooling of resources.

It’s about taking the time to teach others, especially your kids, our skills and the things we’ve learned how to do, instead of just pushing through and just doing it ourselves. We need to be passing on skills like hunting and fishing,

preserving and canning, planting and harvesting, woodcutting and house fixing. We need to teach people to build and make things, instead of just buying them from a store that sourced them from an economically indentured community on the other side of the world, or from a country that doesn’t care about its environment.

It’s about ensuring that Wells Gray Country and Clearwater are a great place to live, a life destination, and not just a place for teachers, doctors, and other professionals to “do time” so they can build their resumes before moving on to a “real community”. It may be the need to grow our own professionals, to invest in training people who love this place, instead of getting skilled people to move here.

Since the will is seemingly here, how do we find the way?

There are some solid examples of where to start, like the farmers market, our local small scale mills, some of our local ranchers. These folks try, but I can see sometimes that it is a struggle to get enough local people on board to make any idea a sustainable reality. We may buy some local produce, but few of us buy local meat because we can’t make the connection from the cow to the frying pan. We can see the fir lumber but can’t see

the new kitchen table from it.

The hard truth is that it really comes down to us as individual consumers to get this started. We need to make the choice to do more where we live. We need to escape the traps of perfection and instant gratification – of perfectly shaped produce, of two kilo boxes of chicken breasts, and of pressboard furniture made on the other side of the globe for less than we can make it ourselves locally.

We need to realize that we may have to pay more up front to get something done or to buy something, but if the dollar stays in our town, it will eventually find its way back into our pocket, not the

WEBSITE DESIGN WEBLOG DESIGN DESKTOP+MOBILE DATABASE AFFORDABLE PRICE! Mohammad Shakeri Phone: 250 674 2614 design@blazingspider.com

www.blazingspider.com

pocket of some faceless multinational company.

I think the harsher reality is that doing this is going to takemore of our time and effort, and like dieting or quitting smoking, it may take

many attempts before we get it right. And as much as we wish, we still can’t do it all here, so the goal has to be to do more here, not all here.

It’s going to take

people to step up and lead by example, and it will require trust in cooperative efforts to move forward. Step up on the local web forums and share how you have successfully done things

locally and sustainably. The knowledge is already here, we just need to start sharing it again.

Merlin Blackwell Clearwater, B.C.

A6 www.clearwatertimes.com

45

YEARS AGO: Over 25 persons attended a meeting of what some were calling the “breakaway chamber.” The Clearwater Tourist and Business Association aimed to promote the area from Raft River to Halamore Lake, to Blackwater Creek, to Wells Gray Park and the town area of Clearwater.

40

YEARS AGO: A Weyerhaeuser official challenged statements by MLA

Thursday, February 14, 2013 Clearwater Times

Gerry Anderson that the forest company had thrown people out of work. Obsolete sawmills in Avola, Blue River and Kamloops had been closed, but all employees were given a chance to relocate to the new sawmill at Vavenby. The new sawmill employed 300, while the three older mills had employed 225.

M.P. Len Marchand announced a $18,000 grant to install a water system and storage tanks for Vavenby. J. Gledhill was in charge of the project.

Willow Macdonald DIRECTOR, ELECTORAL AREA “B” (THOMPSON HEADWATERS) Phone: 250-674-7303

Email: willowmacdonald.tnrd@gmail.com 300 - 465 Victoria Street, Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada V2C 2A9 Tel: (250) 377-8673 Fax: (250) 372-5048

Toll Free: 1-877-377-8673 (B.C. Only) Email: admin@tnrd.bc.ca

HISTORICAL Perspective

BACK IN TIME

35

YEARS AGO: First baby of the year was Billie Dawn, born to Sandra Whitman on Jan. 11.

First baby boy was Joshua Norman, born on Jan. 28 to Mr. and Mrs. Gene Desnoyers.

Sixteen interested people attended the first meeting of the newly formed Clearwater Flying Club.

Clearwater Timber Products employees from Vavenby and Clearwater, together with their contractors, contributed $3,000 towards the Crippled Children’s telethon.

The money was collected as the result of

Job Search / Job Start Supports Financial supports are available to assist when a client has no other means available to access needed supports For more information please contact us at 250-674-2928 _________________________________________________ CLEARWATER EMPLOYMENT SERVICES CENTRE 58A Young Road, Clearwater BC V0E 1N2 Phone: 250- 674-2928 Fax: 250- 674-2938 Hours of operation: Monday through Friday 8:00 – 4:00 Email: info@clearwateremployment.ca www.clearwateremployment.ca Operated by Yellowhead Community Services

The Employment Program of British Columbia is funded by The Government of Canada and the Province of British Columbia.

a recently held bonspiel.

30

YEARS AGO: A new single-lane bridge across he North Thompson River south of Avola at Otter Creek opened in January. It replaced the 15- or 20-yearold Wire Cache Bridge, which was scheduled to be torn down, said Larry Pendergast, engineering resource office for the Clearwater Forest District.

25

YEARS AGO: Avola’s post office was “secure,” a Canada post official told Ronaye Havisto, TNRD director for Area B (Blue RiverAvola).

North Thompson Aquatic Society asked the TNRD board of directors to defer a referendum on funding a swimming pool for Clearwater, due to the recent closure of

Camp Two sawmill.

About 40 people attended an all-day meeting organized by Wells Gray Tourism Consortium on how to promote the area as an outdoor recreation destination. A trail system was identified as the most important project.

20

YEARS AGO: Representations to the Commission on Resources and the Environment suggested that Wells Gray Park should be included in the CaribooChicotin in land use negotiations.

Local naturalist Trevor Goward commented that most of Wells Gray was totally different from the Cariboo, and was not easily accessible from that direction.

15

YEARS AGO: Slocan and Weyerhaeuser planned mill shutdowns. Slocan mill manager Ken

Lloyd blamed poor markets. Weyerhaeuser would be shut down to allow installation of a trimmer sorter, manager Dave Hay said.

Five years of effort by Clearwater Mobility Club and Wells Grey Community Resources Society were rewarded Feb. 11 when a new 20-passenger handibus made its inaugural run through town.

Tentative operational start date was Mar. 30, said WGCRS administrator Jack Keough.

10

YEARS AGO: Clearwater Chamber of Commerce should operate the area’s Forest Service recreation sites, said president Richard Rutley. The Chamber would like to see some group such as the Challengers take over the sites, he said.

5

YEARS AGO: The Thompson River basin was the only major river basin with above normal snowpacks, with the North Thompson at above 120 per cent of normal, according to B.C River Forecast Centre.

The 1985/86 Europe Midget Warrior players reunited in Clearwater for a hockey game against the local Icehawk players. It was a tight game with the Reunion 1985/86 team winning by one point.

1

YEAR AGO: Derek Richardson won the $300 first prize in Clearwater Rotary Club’s Ice Man fishing derby with a 40 cm kokanee. “I’m more excited about catching the fish than winning the derby,” he said. “It’s like a little sockeye on the table.”

Hudson’s Bay Company announced that it was going to close all 167 Fields stores in Canada, including the one in Clearwater. Building owner Joe Walchuk said he was as surprised as anyone by the news. Until recently the company had planned to open 800 new Fields stores across the nation.

Age-Friendly BC provided a grant of nearly $18,000 for study to assess the needs of seniors. “We are glad to get that funding,” said Mayor John Harwood. “Our seniors groups have been saying there are gaps that need filling.”

Niki McMillan (l) and Marnie Burnell (r) present a $400 cheque to Heather Stanley of the Clearwater Food Bank recently. The money was raised from Xi Epsilon Eta chapter of Beta Sigma Phi at their annual craft auction in November. The sorority also gives annual bursaries locally and helps other people in need.

Photo submitted

Sorority gives to Food Bank

“When you need us, we’re close by”

It’s not what you earn, it’s what you keep

When a death occurs, I’m here to help you, every step of the way. 24 hours a day, every day.

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

CONTACT US TO DISCUSS

NORTH THOMPSON FUNERAL SERVICES 73 Taren Drive, Clearwater, BC, V0E 1N2

Call Drake at 250-674-3030 or 1-877-674-3030 day or night.

Drake Smith, MSW (Funeral Director/Owner)

• Your goals and dreams • Your issues and obstacles • Your success and quality of life

BRUCE MARTIN & ASSOCIATES BUSINESS ADVISERS & CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS Clearwater (250) 674-2112

Kamloops (250) 374-5908

www.brucemartin.ca

Clearwater Times Thursday, February 14, 2013

www.clearwatertimes.com A7

ECO

EPP CATES OIEN BARRISTERS & SOLICITORS EAT HEALTHY AND EXERCISE FOR HEART HEALTH

Old Fire Hall No. 1 300 - 125 4th Avenue Kamloops, BC V2C 3N3

Toll Free: 1-800-949-3362 (BC) Telephone: 250-372-8811 Fax: 250-828-6697 Email: info@eppcatesoien.com

Times

We Proudly Support the Heart & Stroke Foundation

NORTH THOMPSON

THE

250-674-3343

People who are physically inactive have twice the risk for heart disease and stroke. Active living is important to maintaining good heart health throughout your life. Whether it’s gardening, walking or running, being active means something different to everyone but everything counts.

Make it part of your life!

Michelle Leins

Old Caboose Restaurant

Heart and Stroke canvassers Local volunteers get ready to fundraise for BC Heart and Stroke Foundation. They will be going doorto-door and have a table at Safety Mart during the month of February. Pictured are (back, l-r) Bonnie Ruttan, Wendy Grimm, Sharon Young, (front, l-r) Mary Neathway, Winnie Nelson, Penny Christenson, Leona Nicholas and Rita Leubin. Missing are Sharon Cusworth, Denise Kreke, Sandra Holmes, Judy Tobin, Julie Mayo, Stacey Hedman and Althea Fairbrother. Photo by Keith McNeill

Donna Meehan holds the text book for the Food Skills for Families course she is teaching at the Yellowhead Community Services building on Park Drive. The first of the six weekly sessions will be Friday, Feb. 15, 10 a.m. — 1 p.m. The curriculum was developed by the Canadian Diabetes Association and shows how to cook and eat delicious meals with less processed foods, sugar, salt, and fats. To register, call 250674-2600.

Photo by Keith McNeill

“Choose healthy snacks for a brighter tomorrow”

Heart healthy cooking

SAFETY MART Clearwater

250-674-2213

ltd.

A Healthy Diet is a Key to a Healthy Heart Corner of Hwy 5 & Park Drive • Clearwater BC • Ph 674-2945 www.oldcaboose.com • email: info@oldcaboose.com fax: 250-674-0018

Supporting Heart & Stroke Awareness in Our Community

Supporting Heart & Stroke Awareness in Our Community

*** FULL SERVICE ***

511 E. Yellowhead Hwy., Clearwater

674-3388

*** FULL SERVICE ***

511 E. Yellowhead Hwy., Clearwater

674-3388

A8 www.clearwatertimes.com

Thursday, February 14, 2013 Clearwater Times

Good Chocolate Guide and Choco Finder app help Canadians find ethical options for Valentine’s Day e’sRivermount Cafe n i t n Feb. 14, 5-8pm Vale inner 4 course meal D $24.95 (includes tax) Reservations appreciated.

250-677-4477 Regular hours Wed. thru Sat., 7am-2pm

ual n n A d 3r

CHOCOLATE FESTIVAL

Come enjoy a selection of chocolate treats donated by area businesses

Feb. 16th • Doors open at 6pm Raffles start at 8pm

Ski Hill lodge, 566 Dunn Lk Rd Cost: $10 at the door, kids 12 and under are free (with accompanying adult) Raffle Tickets: $2 ea / 3 for $5 / 7 for $10 Bring an item for the Food Bank and receive a free raffle ticket!

Wine and beverages available.

NEW THIS YEAR: Adults only area in the upper mezzanine!

Its Today!

Tomorrow will be one day too late.

Avoid the Doghouse!

Your VALENTINE’S FRESH FLOWERS headquarters

OPEN Thursday Feb. 14 ~ 10am - 6pm

73 Taren Drive, Clearwater Phone 250-674-2929 Toll Free: 1-877-974-2929

MISSISSAUGA, ON - Planning to give chocolates to your Valentine? Show you really care by choosing treats that are free of child labour, urges World Vision, an international development agency that works in countries such as Ghana where children are slaving on cacao plantations.

“The bitter truth is children are doing dirty, dangerous and degrading work in the chocolate industry,” says Cheryl Hotchkiss, manager of World Vision’s End Child Slavery campaign.

“They get hurt swinging machetes to cut down cacao pods. They get sick from pesticides and toil in extreme heat with little pay, poor nutrition and no health care.

They’re separated from their families and can even be abused by employers,” adds Hotchkiss.

Guilty Pleasure About 95 per cent of chocolate sold worldwide is still not certified to be free of child, forced or trafficked labour.

Approximately two million children are involved in cacao farming worldwide, the majority in West Africa.

Canadians consume on average 5.5 kg of chocolate each year – the equivalent of nearly 2,600 M&M’s.

As part of a global initiative lead by the chocolate industry, most – but not all - large companies have declared they will use only ethical cocoa in all of their

products by 2020. However, they are not consistently working with third-party certification organizations, such as Fairtrade, Rainforest Alliance or UTZ, to monitor and verify that their cocoa is ethical, says World Vision. The agency is currently working on a Chocolate Report Card that will inform Canadians about the chocolate products they consume.

“Child labour in supply chains is not an easy problem to solve. But if public pressure can bring more ethical chocolate to store shelves in Europe, we can use our consumer power to do the same in Canada,” says Hotchkiss.

Craving Change?

World Vision’s new Good Chocolate Guide lists ethical chocolate brands and products that can be found in many Canadian grocery stores or smaller specialty stores.

Use the new ChocoFinder website and app to find Canadian chocolatiers that sell ethical products. The app is available for free through the iTunes App store.

Enter World Vision’s #GoodChocolateGiveaway on Twitter to win a basket of ethical chocolates.

Learn more about child labour in the chocolate industry.

This Valentine’s Day, check out World Vision’s Good Chocolate Guide to find ethical options for loved ones.

When will Rotary Richard’s clock stop?

Kay Knox Exactly when will the ice melt on Dutch Lake? Join Clearwater Rotary’s guessing game. Look for the wooden cut-out of “Rotary Richard,” back on the job holding his battery-operated clock,

out on Dutch Lake beginning Feb. 15.

When the rock attached to that battery goes through the ice, it will stop the clock. Everyone is invited to guess when this will happen.

Rotary members will be set up from time to time outside

ABSOLUTE Hy AIR

pp e’s a H ntin e Val Day

#3-98 W Old North Thompson Hwy. • 250-674-0110

Safety Mart, starting on Friday, Feb. 15 from 1 until 4 p.m. to record your estimates.

Cost is $2 for one, or $5 for three guesses.

Be sure to write down the month, day, hour, minute and even seconds so each guess is unique.

You can also visit Clearwater Computer anytime during business hours to purchase your chance to win.

Last year’s winner collected $500 worth of gift certificates from local businesses, so this is worthwhile as well as being fun for everyone in the area.

Clearwater Times Thursday, February 14, 2013

www.clearwatertimes.com A9

Police seek witnesses following fatal lumber truck crash Times Staff Clearwater RCMP are looking for eyewitnesses who may have seen a fatal motor vehicle incident on Thursday morning, Feb. 7.

Police report that at approximately 9:40 a.m., members of the Central Interior RCMP Traffic Services and the Clearwater RCMP responded to a report of a single commercial vehicle crash located on Highway 5 near the Birch Island turnoff.

Upon the arrival of the police at the scene, members ascertained that a southbound commercial vehicle hauling a load of lumber had left the travel portion of the highway and gone off road to the right and down an embankment into a field.

The lone male occupant of the commercial vehicle was pronounced dead at the scene. At Disturbance at a residence Clearwater RCMP report that on Sunday, Feb. 3, an officer attended a residence in Clearwater in response to a report of a man yelling and pounding on a door while the residents were trying to hold it shut.

When the officer arrived, he located a male who made comments that caused the officer to suspect the person was suffering from a mental disorder.

The man was apprehended under the Mental Health Act and taken to

this point in time, the driver's name is not being released, pending the notification of the driver's family.

A Southeast District RCMP collision reconstructionist is assisting with the investigation. As well, an inspector with the Commercial Vehicle Safety Enforcement Unit attended to provide the RCMP with assistance. The Coroners Office was contacted and also will assist with this investigation.

Police believe that road conditions did not play a factor in this tragic event.

Clearwater RCMP ask that if anyone did witness this incident, they please contact the detachment at 250-674-2237.

A truck loaded with lumber rests in the snow next to Highway 5 west of Birch Island following a fatal crash on Thursday morning. Photo by Keith McNeill

CLEARWATER

1-800-222-TIPS Clearwater RCMP Report the hospital to be assessed by a doctor. The man was then transported to Kamloops for further treatment.

Cash seizure On Feb. 5, a member of the Central Interior Traffic Services section was helping with a road check in Clearwater. The officer stopped a vehicle and started to investigate the likelihood of drugs being in the vehicle.

The occupants of the vehicle were detained and the officer put his drug sniffing dog to work. A small amount of marijuana was seized along with close to $54,000 cash and a large amount of steroids. The vehicle was seized as offence-related property.

Forest Practices Board raises forest road and bridge concerns VICTORIA – While most Forest Practices Board audits find good practices, more than 55 per cent of issues found since 2005 are with roads and bridges, with five times more issues detected in 2010 and 2011 than in the previous five years combined.

“Roads and bridges are a common Serious Issues require Serious Lawyers

• ICBC Claims • Family Law • Real Estate 250-674-2255 or

1-888-374-3161 Jim McCreight is on location in the Interior Savings Insurance office every Wednesday.

www.mjblaw.com

problem area in our audits,” said board chair Al Gorley, “and poorly constructed or maintained roads and bridges create risks to workers, the public and the environment.”

The board has seen an increase in licensees who appear to be cutting back on maintenance and using few

or no culverts in road construction.

“Not all operators are taking these risks,” said Gorley.

“Most forest licensees are doing a good job and we hope they will influence some of the less compliant operators.”

Road and bridge practices on B.C.’s

C

apsule

C

omments

Crown land are governed by the Forest and Range Practices Act and licensees operating under this act are subject to board oversight. However, the board is not mandated to audit roads and bridges constructed for oil, gas or hydroelectric projects.

with MICHELLE LEINS

Hearing tests don’t hurt. if you need the TV volume louder, feel confused at parties, ask people to repeat themselves often, shy away from meeting new people because you might not understand them, have trouble hearing on the phone... you may have a hearing problem. Get it checked soon.

Brain injury is the greatest killer and the greatest cause of disability under the age of 45, surpassing all other causes. You don’t have to lose consciousness to sustain a concussion which causes a change in the chemistry within brain cells, which can impair brain function. Don’t take a ‘knock in the head’ for granted. Even a mild brain injury can last a lifetime. Get medical help right away.

To discourage Australians to quit smoking, the government started a mandatory new packaging law on December 1 last year. The packages are blank on the back and have antismoking messages on the front like ‘smoking causes blindness’ or ‘smoking causes cancer’ with appropriate graphic pictures accompanying them. The price of a pack of 25 in Australia is around $20... another motivation to quit.

Historically, people died from maladies we don’t hear much of today. Typhoid fever, lead poisoning, bubonic plague and anthrax are examples. Measles and smallpox killed 95% of native South Americans in the 1500s. Thanks to clean water supplies, immunization and antibiotics, our lives are much safer.

We are proud of our role in providing you with antibiotics and informing you how to get the best from them. We are happy to be a member of your health team.

PHARMASAVE MON. - SAT. 9 - 6

BROOKFIELD CENTRE

CLEARWATER, 250-674-3122

Big city selection with small town pricing

DEARBORN FORD Jody Gyger CELL 250-571-9609 Tel 250-372-7101

SHOP LOCAL

2555 East Trans Canada Hwy - Kamloops

HOME TOWN girl with HOME TOWN service

Cowboy Festival

COWBOY FESTIVAL

Forest Practices Board

DINNER IS ON ME I will buy you a $100 meal when you buy a car from me!

17th Annual Kamloops

March 7th - 10th 2013

Cowboy Artists & Artisans • Cowboy Poetry Music • Seminars • Open Mic’s Calvary Community Church and Kamloops Convention Centre Tickets at Barriere Country Feeds & The Horse Barn in Kamloops or call 1-888-763-2221

www.bcchs.com

A10 www.clearwatertimes.com

Thursday, February 14, 2013 Clearwater Times

Despite challenges, Simpcw First Nation sees positive future for youth Simpcw First Nation Following a recent community planning session at Simpcw First Nation (SFN), members of the Simpcw Council expressed optimism that the youth of their community will have opportunities for improved living conditions, cultural renewal and economic success.

In recent years, the

Simpcw leadership has pursued policies and projects to lay the groundwork for substantial improvements in the quality of life for Simpcw families.

The long term goal of the SFN is to promote development of independent, contributing Simpcw people through education and employment.

These initiatives include: • Protocol agreements with neighbor-

HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY from

Visit flyerla all of your nd.ca fo Valent last min r ute ine’ gift id s Day eas!

Just a few of our Featured Advertisers:

your source for FREE coupons

View all of your local flyers, coupons, deals and more at flyerland.ca

ing municipalities and regional development agencies in the Robson and North Thompson Valleys with a goal to provide mutual support for common development areas; • Impact benefit agreements with corporations doing major natural resource development projects in Simpcw territory, to ensure that Simpcw First Nation obtains jobs, revenues, and contracting opportunities; • Forestry tenures that create business and employment opportunities for Simpcw members and also for non-aboriginal contractors and workers in Simpcw territory; • Establishment of a community trust fund to support community improvement projects; • An active Simpcw language and culture program in both Neqweqwelsten School and in the community of Chu Chua; • A proactive strategy of researching, documenting and mapping Simpcw traditional resource values throughout Simpcw territory to confirm historical Simpcw aboriginal use and occupancy; • An active land acquisition strategy

“Come Play with us”

Kamloops

August 20-24

...Over 3500 55+ BC Seniors expected to participate !

Visit our website to find out more about what we have to offer Click on your It includes geographic zone and contact info for people you will find lots of who would be glad information to help you get involved

www.bcseniorsgames.org

Archery Badminton Bridge Carpet Bowling Cribbage Cycling Darts Dragon Boating Equestrian 5 Pin Bowling Floor Curling Golf Horseshoes Ice Curling Ice Hockey Lawn Bowling Mtn. Biking Pickleball Slo-Pitch Soccer Swimming Table Tennis Tennis Track & Field Whist

A map from Simpcw First Nation shows its traditional territory stretching from south of Barriere to north of McBride and into Jasper National Park. Simpcw First Nation graphic of purchasing land throughout Simpcw territory in locations that have economic or cultural value to Simpcw First Nation.

Matthew comments on Idle No More Speaking about the recent “Idle No More” movement, Chief Rita Matthew said: “Although we appreciate the fact that Idle No More has drawn national attention to historical injustices and the modern-day struggles of many First Nations communities, the Simpcw view is that we take responsibility in our own traditional territory for improving the prospects of our community through sound financial management, building strong business and community relationships with our non-aboriginal neighbours, and pressing the provincial and federal governments for a balanced, sustainable approach to economic growth, one that creates businesses and jobs while protecting the natural environ-

ment for the benefit of future generations.”

Chief Matthew went on to point out that Bill C-45, the recent federal omnibus bill, is a threat to sustainable economic development and also to First Nations rights and aboriginal title because it removes regulations that protect clean water, fish and wildlife habitat and environmental values important to the quality of life of future generations.

“Our response to Bill C-45 will be to play an even more active role in ensuring that companies and government agencies respect the long-term integrity of the natural ecosystems in the areas in Simpcw territory where economic development projects are carried out,” she said.

Simpcw First Nation People have evidence of occupancy in the North Thompson and Robson Valley region since at least the end of the last Ice Age, about 10,000 years ago.

Their traditional territory includes the North Thompson drainage basin from McClure northward, as well as the Robson Valley area from McBride to Jasper.

The western boundary of Simpcw territory borders on the Bowron Lakes in the north and takes in part of the Bonaparte Plateau in the south, while the eastern boundary includes parts of the Columbia and Peace River drainage systems.

Originally the Simpcw had active villages and a network of trails throughout this vast territory. During the 19th Century, however, many Simpcw villages were virtually wiped out by epidemics of smallpox, measles and influenza.

The survivors regrouped at Chu Chua, the main Simpcw reserve community of today, but Simpcw people continue to travel throughout their territory and continue using their traditional resources through a seasonal

round of hunting, fishing and gathering activities.

In its modern-day context, Simpcw First Nation has an efficient government system consisting of a chief and council, band school, education authority and a health board, as well as the Simpcw Resources Group, a group of band-owned companies that has active partnerships in forestry, powerline construction and environmental management.

Among the over 600 Indian Bands in Canada, Simpcw First Nation is one of the highest ranked in terms of effective financial management.

Any surplus revenues gained by Simpcw through its business ventures is re-invested in the local economy, and the Simpcw workforce, ranging between 60 and 100 workers (depending on seasonal fluctuations), supports local nonaboriginal businesses through purchases of goods and services.

Clearwater Times Thursday, February 14, 2013

www.clearwatertimes.com A11

Roundabout proposal generates discussion at open house Continued from page one The proposed roundabout would be big, he pointed out. Total diameter would be 57 m (187 feet). The outside lane would be six m (19.8 ft) wide – and he pointed to two pylons set up on the floor to show the distance.

The inside lane would be five m (16.5 feet) while the truck apron would add another 6.2 m (20.4 feet) for a large vehicle to manoeuvre through.

"The reality is it would not take up much more room than the present intersection," Shibata said.

"We only had to buy a small piece in the southwest corner."

Clearwater needs access plan before roundabout "There should be an overall plan for all the highway corridor in Clearwater before they start construction of the roundabout," said Kym Jim, one of the owners of Jim’s Food Market.

Going ahead without having a clear plan in place could mean backing ourselves into a corner, he

Clearwater resident Jim Lamberton (l) and MLA Terry Lake discuss the merits of a roundabout proposed for Highway 5 in Clearwater as they look at a graphic presentation of what the intersection would look like. Photo by Keith McNeill said.

The intersection at the Wells Gray Inn has a history of more serious accidents and should have a higher priority than the one at the road to Wells Gray Park, Jim said.

"They are not dealing with the most problematic intersection," he said.

The store owner said the highways department had been inconsistent in its planning for Clearwater.

Several years ago, when his family was first looking at opening their store, they were told they could have right-turn only access onto the highway, he said. Later, when they were committed

to the project, they were told they couldn’t have access.

The roundabout could affect his business, he felt.

Many travellers on the highway are not familiar with roundabouts. Rather than trying to figure out how to make the turn to get to the A&W or Shell,

they will just continue on the highway.

Many truckers park on the highway while visiting his business. Once the roundabout is constructed, that likely will no longer be possible.

Jim said his big problem was with how public input was being measured.

He said that the project must have been in the works before the 2011 municipal elections, but none of the council members mentioned it during their campaigns.

"Who ran on this?" he asked.

Sherry Eland, transportation district manager for the Thompson-Nicola, attempted to answer the local business owner’s concerns.

The Ministry is working with District of Clearwater to develop a highway access plan for the corridor, she said.

The roundabout is just the first step, and she was confident it would integrate with the rest of the plan.

The roundabout should make it safer and easier for pedestrians from the high

school and elsewhere to cross the highway, Eland said. This would include seniors on scooters.

MLA Terry Lake said he was happy with the response (turnout) for the open house. He said that, while some people who are opposed to the project are quite vocal he was also approached quietly by many who expressed support.

He noted that it wasn't unusual for there to be resistance to a roundabout, but after they are built, they are received quite positively.

Thursday’s open house was held at the Legion Hall in Clearwater. The roundabout proposed for the intersection of Highway 5 and the road to Wells Gray Park has been a subject of much controversy in the community since it was announced in June of 2011 that the Ministry was looking at the option.

An open house on the subject was held in March of last year. Kym Jim hosted a public meeting in September to voice his concerns about the roundabout proposal.

HOUSE & HOME SHOW ONE DAY ONLY! SATURDAY, MARCH 2

Kamloops Convention Centre 9:30 am - 4:30 pm

FREE ADMISSION

Presenting Sponsor

Are You Building or Renovating?

Book a free consultation with a PRO!

Call 250-828-1844

Win an iPad provided by: GSI Inc.

Media Sponsors

A12 www.clearwatertimes.com

Thursday, February 14, 2013 Clearwater Times

Sports

Two more provincials coming to Clearwater Submitted Clearwater has won the right to host the 2013 U16 and U12Boys Provincial Softball Championships. The events will be held July 4 to July 7.

During the 2012 season Clearwater Minor Ball hosted two provincial championships. The event was a great success and Clearwater volunteers had a huge part in

making that success. The visiting teams were amazed at the amount of community contribution.

This was the first time for most visitors to Clearwater and they were impressed with the beauty of our area. Clearwater’s U18 team won gold and the U14 team won silver.

Over the years, teams from Clearwater Minor Ball have travelled all over B.C.,

Alberta and Saskatchewan and have brought home numerous championship medals. One of the questions we have been asked during those travels has been, “Where is Clearwater?”

Clearwater Minor Ball and District of Clearwater have helped answer that question.

In September, 2012, a bid was submitted for the 2013 Provincial

Kraft Hockey: Nominate your local hockey supporter Submitted

If there’s one thing that brings Canadian communities together, it’s the beloved game of hockey.

Whether it’s watching the big game with friends, playing a game of pick-up on the backyard rink, , hockey builds communities.

Kraft Hockey Goes On is helping Canadians share their passion for the game by recognizing local individuals who make hockey happen in their communities across Canada. Through the program, 25 individuals will be celebrated and $1 mil-

Clearwater & District Minor Hockey Association

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING March 4th • 7pm Sportsplex Curling Lounge

EXECUTIVE POSITIONS UP FOR ELECTION President, Secretary, Referee in Chief and Tournament director REQUIREMENTS – must be 19 years old to hold position on Executive, complete a criminal record check and attend Executive meetings as required.

Sign-up sheets and job descriptions are posted in the Sportsplex lobby.

Deadline to sign up is Tues. Feb. 26, 5 pm For info contact Nissa McGill @250-674-2594

lion will be awarded to Hockey Canada-affiliated organizations. Nominations can be submitted at www.KraftHockeyGoesOn.ca.

We’re looking for those special individuals who go the extra mile – the Zamboni driver who polishes the ice before every game, the peewee coach who teaches kids how to skate and hold a stick, and the parents who drive carpool no matter how early their kids’ practices are. The top five individuals across the country who keep hockey going will each be awarded $100,000 for their chosen local minor hockey associations, and an additional 20 individuals (four per region) will be awarded $20,000 each. Imagine the hockey equipment, ice time, tournaments and upgrades your minor hockey association can get with that!

Here’s how the program works: · From now through to March 8, 2013, Canadians can nominate someone who dedicates their time and effort to ensure hockey goes on within their community by visiting www.

KraftHockeyGoesOn.ca · A panel of judges will narrow the nominations down to the top 100 nominations · Canadians can then vote online for their top choice amongst the 100 nominees from March 23 – 24, 2013 · The top nominees receiving funds for their chosen minor hockey association will be announced on March 30, 2013.

For additional details, visit www.facebook.com/ KraftHockeyGoesOn.

NORTH THOMPSON SPORTSPLEX

Hockey Lives Here!

MINOR HOCKEY PLAYOFF GAMES SATURDAY FEB. 16

11:15 – Atom #2 vs Lillooet 1:00 pm Midget Girls vs. Penticton 3:00pm Atom #2 vs Lillooet 4:45pm Midget Rep vs Kelowna

SUNDAY FEB. 17

12:30 Midget Rec vs. Merritt game#3 if required

MENS DROP IN HOCKEY Every Friday @ 7:30 and Sunday @ 6:00

FAMILY SKATE

Friday Feb. 15 and Sunday Feb. 17 • 4:30pm Sponsored by Jim’s Market and the A&W

COMING EVENTS

Feb. 22 – 24 • Oldtimers Hockey Tournament & Ladies Bonspiel March 2 – 3 • Atom Hockey Tournament March 8 • Figure Skating Exhibition

For more information about the Sportsplex or any programs call 250 674 2143

Championships by Clearwater Minor Ball and the District of Clearwater’s sports coordinator, Melody Romeo. The contenders for the event were Clearwater, Whalley and Richmond. Clearwater successfully won the bid.

If you would like to volunteer for help make this event another success, please contact Melody Romeo at 250-674-8009 or sports@docbc.ca.

Disney Skate Four Disney characters pose for a picture during a free family skating event at the Sportsplex on Friday, Feb. 1. Photo submitted

News From the Ski Hill!

Thank you to the community for a GREAT Winter Festival 2013!

Special thanks to: District of Clearwater, Kelvin Arndt, Blackwell Park Operations, Fleetwest, Ole Kjenstad of River City Realty, Safety Mart Foods, Wadlegger Logging, Rison Realty, Clearwater Lodge, Kal Tire, Borrow Enterprises, Clearwater Computers, Clearwater Dollar Store, Tourism Wells Gray, Pharmasave and special thanks to Ken Kjenstad for his organization – it was a fabulous week-end to ski!

FUN DAY! Mark your calendars and think SNOW!

Saturday Feb 23rd

get ready for FUN! Wear a Costume – ski for FREE!

Get more info at www.clearwaterskihill.com

Clearwater Times Thursday, February 14, 2013

www.clearwatertimes.com A13

MP McLeod pleased with next steps to make streets and communities safer Submitted Ottawa – Cathy McLeod, Member of Parliament for Kamloops – Thompson- Cariboo is pleased with the proposed next steps in the federal government’s plan for safe streets and communities.

“In seven short years, we have enacted into law over 30 measures to tackle crime, put victims first, and make our streets and communities safer,” said McLeod. “Our plan for 2013, will build on our record by making progress in three significant areas.”

First, tackle crime by holding violent criminals accountable for their crimes: -The federal government intends to bring forward legislation to further toughen penalties for child sexual offenses, as well as to better address the risks posed by known child sex offenders.

-The government will soon introduce legislation to better protect the public from accused persons who have been found not criminally responsible on account of mental disorder. Such legislation would ensure that public safety is the paramount consideration in these cases.

Second, enhance the rights of victims: -The federal government will bring forward legislation to implement a Victims’ Bill of Rights.

This will further enhance the government’s commitment to victims of crime by entrenching their rights into a single law at the federal level.

-The government will also address the important issue of restitution by facilitating victims’ ability to obtain restitution where they incur losses.

Lastly, increase the efficiency of our justice system: -The federal government will continue to look at measures to make our justice system more efficient, including: making the bail regime more effective and efficient; using new technologies in the justice system; and making the extradition regime more effective and efficient.

“We have made much progress in restoring Canadians’ confidence in our justice system, but more work remains to be done,” stated McLeod.

“Crime has devastated the lives of far too many people in this country. In 2011 alone, there were more than 1,000 violent offenses committed each and every day in cities and communities across Canada, over 400,000 in total.”

“Our plan to hold criminals accountable, put victims first, protect our children, and make Canada’s justice system more efficient, will go a long way to restore the public’s faith in our criminal justice system and directly benefit all Canadians,” concluded McLeod.

New minister for Church of St Paul Submitted The congregations of the Church of St Paul in Barriere and Clearwater United Church say they are excited to welcome their new minister, the Reverend Brian Krushel.

The new minister is a Lutheran pastor who has recently served as pastor for Hills of Peace Lutheran Church in Kamloops.

Pastor Krushel was born in Winnipeg, the second of three brothers, and spent the first 22 years of his life there. After graduating with a B.Sc. in Ecology from the University of Manitoba, he entered the Lutheran Theological Seminary in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan and

graduated with an M.Div. in 1992.

Since his ordination in that same year, Pastor Krushel has served Lutheran parishes in Manitoba, Ontario and British Columbia.

When he is not busy with parish duties or keeping up with his family, Pastor Brian sings with The High Country Singers, a community choir in Kamloops. He also likes fishing and has been “hooked” by the many fly-fishing opportunities available in the area surrounding Kamloops.

The Church of St Paul’s previous minister, the Reverend Graham Brownmiller, moved to New Westminster in late August, and the mem-

bers of the congregation, along with a few visiting clergy and lay worship leaders, have been providing pulpit supply since that time.

Pastor Krushel led his first worship service in the North Thompson on Sunday, Feb. 10, with worship in Clearwater at 9 a.m., and in Barriere at 11 a.m.

The Church of St Paul’s congregation say they are pleased that their new minister has arrived, and especially as he was in time to assist with flip-

ping flapjacks at their annual pancake supper on Feb. 12.

The Church of St Paul (there is no period after St – the name is an acronym for Serving Together as a Parish of Anglicans, Uniteds and Lutherans) was officially formed when the Anglican Church of Canada, the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada and the United Church of Canada joined together to form a Shared Ministry on May 23, 2010.

Sunday Feb. 24 • 8 am - 10 am Registration at Elk’s Hall Pledge forms are available at several locations around town.

This fundraiser is jointly sponsored by the Clearwater Sno-Drifters and the Clearwater-Vavenby Lions.

Proceeds to the B.C. Lions Society will provide housing and holiday camps for handicapped children.

For more info contact Ralph Sunderman 250-674-3773

Bar Open 1 pm

16 Draws PLUS 1 Bonus

Non Legion members please sign in at the door. Must be 19 years or older

50/50 draW at 4pm

Ad sponsor ed by:

Church Directory Your places of worship

Meeting at: 11 Lodge Drive (Behind Fields Store)

Sunday Worship Service 10 am On the Web: www.clchch.com For information 250.674.3841 or 250.674.2912

rOyaL CaNadIaN LEGION BraNCH 259

50/50 4pm Queen of Hearts 50/50 5pm

Snowarama

“an Independent” congregation in fellowship with the broader Christian community in the area.

Feb. 16, 2013

Meat Draw 3-5pm.

Clearwater resident Cheryl Thomas visits the recycling center for the Tzu Chi Foundation during a recent trip to Taiwan. Pictured are (l-r) Thomas’ guide Sophia, a 90-year-old volunteer, and Thomas. For more about Thomas’ trip, see her letter to the editor in our Feb. 7 issue. Photo submitted

Clearwater Christian Church

Saturday 257 Glen road • Clearwater

Learning about recycling

VAVENBY CHRISTIAN CHURCH

3083 Capostinsky Rd. • Service 11 a.m.

Sunday Morning Celebration Services Ian Moilliet Pastor 250-676-9574 Non Denominational

St James Catholic Church

Sunday Service Mass • 11am - 12pm Tuesday & Thursday 10am 324 Clearwater Village Road 250-672-5949 Father Don O’Reilly

Clearwater Seventh-Day Adventist Church Pastor Bill Kelly Saturday Service - 10am Clearwater Christian Church Ph. 250-674-3468

CLEARWATER UNITED CHURCH Meeting at Catholic Church of St. James

WorShip

Sunday 9am

Rev. Brian Krushel

250-672-5653 • 250-674-3615 www.norththompsonpc.ca

Clearwater Living Streams Christian Fellowship

CLEARWATER NEW LIFE ASSEMBLY Dan Daase - Pastor Sunday Morning Worship 10:30am

Meeting at New Life Assembly every Sunday 5:00pm

(Kids church during service)

Contact Dave Meehan 250-674-3217 email: livingstreams@hotmail.com Clearwater Community Church open to everyone - all denominations

Wednesdays Am Ladies Bible Study Thursday 3-5pm Kids Club

Phone: 250-674-2345

308 W Old N Thompson Hwy

COMMUNITY BAPTIST 24E Old North Thompson Hwy

Worship Service 10:30 Pastor Mike Kiewitt 250.674.1332 www.ccbaptist.ca

Forest Agrologist

OFFICE ICBC Agent

A14 www.clearwatertimes.com

District of Clearwater

250-674-2733 132 Station Road, Box 157, Clearwater, B.C. V0E 1N0 Office Hours: Monday to Friday - 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Open through the Noon hour

• Landscape Design • Agroforestry • Xeric Dryscapes • Range Management Thursday, February 14, 2013 Clearwater Times • Native Species Landscapes • Raw Land Assessment/Ideas • Hydroseeded Lawns • Aerial Revegetation • Land Reclamation • Greenhouses

Business & Service Directory Accountant -- Certified ACCOUNTANT CERTIFIED

STONE & COMPANY (Robert Lawrie, Silvia Scheibenpflug)

Certified General Accountants Rison Realty • 32 E Old N. Thompson Hwy. Feb. 1st to Apr. 30th - Every Thursday May 1st to Jan. 31st - By Appointment Hours: 9:30 am to Noon, 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Phone: 250-674-2532 • Kamloops: 554-2533 • Fax: 554-2536

Financial Statement Preparation • Corporate & Personal Income Taxes

Carpentry CARPENTRY QUALITY WORK

Hazel’s Housing • NEW CONSTRUCTION • RENOVATIONS • ROOFING

Hazel Dowds

CLEARWATER, B.C.

250-674-4083

Journeyman Carpenter

Construction Tiny Builders Ltd. Box 345 Clearwater BC V0E 1N0

Fully Insured Journeyman Carpenters Bonded General Contractor

674-4001 (250) 674-8469 (250)

John White

tinybldr@telus.net

Electric Contractors ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS

Appliance Pet Repair Grooming massage APPLIANCE REPAIRS

JAYLEE IVE DOG TH R R R O

BODY HARMONY

Shiatsu Clinic

N

ACUPRESSURE & SHIATSU MASSAGE

GROOMING

REPAIR Located In APPLIANCE The Legion Four Star Service Building Arlee Yoerger

250-674-0079 Professional Quality

Registered with N.H.P.C. & Canadian Reflexology Association

Pet Grooming

DOUG JAMES

Box 463 Clearwater, B.C. V0E 1N0 gellen@mercuryspeed.com

Tel: (250) 674-3444 Fax: (250) 674-3444

Safe Shelter Building Supply If you need help getting away from domestic abuse,

call Safe Home (250) 674-2135 in Little Fort, Clearwater, Birch Island, Vavenby, Avola & Blue River (250) 682-6444 in Dareld, Barriere, Chu Chua, Louis Creek and McLure

Open Tues., Wed. & Thurs.

3133 Hundsbedt Rd Call for day or evening appointments VAVENBY BC 674-0098 PARTS (250) - SALES - SERVICE CALLS USED APPLIANCES 250-676-0052

Anytime day• or night Winter Hours 8:30am - 5pm - Please don’t wait until it’s too late.

Call us now. We can help.

If you would like to volunteer, call 250-674-2600 and ask for Wendy

Septic Construction

Advertising

ON CALL SEPTICConstruction SERVICES& in Clearwater will be in

Renovations from Valemount, Blue River and Avola every first Friday of each Foundations month.

Charges for septic pumps start at $250 plus totax.

Roof

Charges are subject to pump volume, location of the tank and dumping fees.

Rob Kerslake We do require a minimum of 3 appointments Steve Noble to be able to service your area.

Please call to make an appointment 250-674-0145 or 250-674-1869

Water Wells Contracting CONTRACTORS

BUD’S WATER WELLS LTD. Toll Free 1-888-83WELLS

OVER 25

YEARS E X - Excavation - Backhoe Service PERIENC E Residential Demolition & Industrial Wells Septic - Installation - Service - Pumping Trucking - Crane Truck - Water - Dump

Certified Well Driller Gravel - Sand - Top Soil - Snow Removal Duane Bochek Bus. (250) 573-3000Jack Paul 250.819.3205B.C. 250.299.9510 Kamloops, Toll Free 1-888-839-3557

Electric Contractors

For All Your Advertising Needs Call

THE TIMES

Al Kirkwood 674-3343

Contrac Contractor Advertise A D VERTISING ON CALL HANS Traffic Service For AllCenter YourDIVISIONS Contro Construction, Renos & Demos OUNPUU

& Towin Septic Service - Pumper Truck Advertising Building Contractor Backhoe & Bobcat Call 40Hours years experience 250-674-186 CertifiNeeds ed Traffic Control & Tow Truck - 24 Traffic Control/Certified Renovations • Additions • New Construction •

Call

Portable toilet rentals Chimney Sweep Plumbing Well Repair

THE TIMES

RON ROTZETTER Al Kirkwood 250-674-3875 250-674-0145 / 250-31 674-3343 Clearwater, BC • ounpuu@telus.net

Home Repairs • HAFI Jobs • Project Management

Florist

250-587-6175

Symons Electric

~ flowers ~ plants ~ gifts ~ balloon bouquets ~

Good Prices • Great Service • Quality Work

specializing in weddings, sympathy, birthdays, anniversaries and other important occasions

LARRY SYMONS • LICENSED & BONDED • CLEARWATER - CLOSED MONDAYS -

•

Licenced & Bonded Reg. NO: 99142

B.C. Reg. #24833

Greenhouse & Gardening

Heating & Air Conditioning

250-674-2075 Kyla Parsons

Bringing a little Sunshine to you

Now accepting pre-orders for hanging baskets, flowers & vegetables

Garbage Collection GARBAGE COLLECTION Residential & Commercial Garbage Collection.

Residential includes Blue Bag Recycling

Furnace Installations • Heat Pump Installations • Hot Water Tank Replacements • Air Conditioning installs • We repair all makes and models • Modular Home Furnaces • Ducting

250-879-2777

Motor Licence Office

Plumbing & Drains

MOTOR LICENCE OFFICE ICBC Agent

NEED A PLUMBER?

250-674-2733 132 Station Road, Box 157, Clearwater, B.C. V0E 1N0 Office Hours: Monday to Friday - 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Open through the Noon hour

PLUMBING AND DRAINS

District of Clearwater

73 Taren Drive, Clearwater Phone 250-674-2929 Toll Free: 1-877-974-2929

JAGER GARBAGE

Sunshine Valley Growers

NORTH THOMPSON

NTPD

JASEN MANN 250-674-8151

2

Containers available for construction sites, yard clean-up, industrial sites etc.

Phone Jager Garbage 250-674-3798 Serving from Vavenby to Blackpool area

Business & Service Directory

Clearwater Times Thursday, February 14, 2013

www.clearwatertimes.com A15

Business & Service Directory Septic Service

CLEARWATER SEPTIC SERVICE & PORTABLE TOILET RENTALS

Give us a call before it’s too late! BEST rates in town

“Interior Health approved” POTABLE WATER SERVICE

SECURED FENCED FACILITY 24-HR MONITORED VIDEO SURVEILLANCE

STORAGE Mini Storage Units

R.V.’S, BOATS, TRAILERS, TRUCKS, ETC.

TAXI

AVAILABLE 24 HOURS • 7 DAYS A WEEK

250-674-2214 • 250-674-1542

Vocal Coach VOCAL FromCOACH the music stand of…

CLEARWATER TOWING LTD.

Leah Leah Jones Jones

From thethe music From musicstand stand of… of…

24 Hour Service Free Scrap Car Removal 516 Swanson Road Used Auto Parts

250-674-3123 NELS HINDLE OFFICE: or CELL: 250-674-1427

••Vocal Coach Music Vocal Coach and Music • Vocal Coach andand Music Teacher, Choir Choir Director Director Teacher, Teacher, Choir Director • Child and Adult Lessons • Child and Adult Lessons (Reasonable Rates) • Child and Adult Lessons

Rates) redpepper62@live.com 250-957-8440(Reasonable

(Reasonable Rates)

®

leahpepperjones.blogspot.com redpepper62@live.com 250-957-8440

leahpepperjones.blogspot.com leahpepperjones.com

OR

Contracting

Water WATER Wells WELLS

BUD’S WATER WELLS LTD. OVER 25 YEARS EXPERIE NCE

On

all SERVICES

Construction • Renovations • Certified Septic & Water • Plumbing • Wells & Repairs •

Bus. (250) 573-3000 Toll Free 1-888-839-3557

NOW AVAILABLE

250.674.0145

Towing

WELLS GRAY

Certified Well Driller Duane Bochek Kamloops, B.C.

Off the Hook

1st 20 spaces at $500/year 778-208-5300 Clearwater, BC

Taxi Service TAXI SERVICE

Residential & Industrial Wells

Covered RV & Boat Storage

NORTH THOMPSON STORAGE

250-674-3562

Toll Free 1-888-83WELLS

Storage Storage

Storage

Excavation • Dump Truck • Toilet Rentals • Towing • Certified Traffic Control

AT ON CALL... WE DO IT ALL...

Septic Service - Pumper Truck Bobcat and Backhoe Plumbing

Office Space for Rent

Industrial Lot with Hwy 5 Access and Visibility $350 a month.

250-674-0145

Community-to-community forum held in Barriere Bill Humphreys There was another community-tocommunity forum (C2C) on Wednesday, Jan. 23. The last C2C meeting was in February of 2012 in Clearwater. This time it was in Barriere. There were elected representatives and staff from District of Clearwater, Simpcw First Nation and the Thompson Nicola Regional District.

We gathered to discuss matters of mutual concern and to hear presentations from various groups that involve all communities.

Randy Murray, chair of the TNRD, gave a presentation that outlined the strategic priorities of the TNRD for 2013.

Once again one of those priorities was

solid waste management. Peter Hughes, TNRD director of environmental services, then gave an update on the plans for the various landfill and transfer stations in our area.

Ted Richardson, Susan Garland and Elizabeth Elston from the North Thompson Food Action group gave a presentation on improving food security and sustainability in the North Thompson.

They hope to build a framework here in the valley to insure there are adequate local food sources.

Jenny Turco and Alexis Blueschke from Interior Health Authority gave a presentation based on the Snakes and Ladders Life Game that explained ways to balance life setbacks and turn those setbacks into

opportunities. To a certain extent, we all experience setbacks and low points in our lives, and the Interior Health team is there to help, should anyone need them.

Alison Coyne, regional corridor economic development liaison from the Ministry of Jobs Tourism and Skills Training, gave a presentation to help gain some direction and focus on our request for a labor market analysis here in the North Thompson. What we are hoping to do is to identify possible labour needs and concerns, to prepare action plans to fill any skills-based shortages and gaps that may occur as the various projects planned here in the North Thompson Valley unfold.

Chief Rita Matthew gave a report on

how Simpcw Council views the recent actions of the “Idle No More” group. She also reported that Simpcw Council had been rated number two in Canada for its accounting procedures. Considering the number of different First Nations bands and councils in Canada, that accomplishment is indeed noteworthy.

Councillors Tom Eustache, Tina Donald and Shelly Loring gave a report on various projects that are underway through the Simpcw Council. One project was the recent purchase of land on the Raft River that was the site of traditional fishing and band gatherings. There are plans to develop the land to showcase traditional Simpcw heritage and activities.

– Bill Humphreys is mayor of Barriere

Forest industry launches Greenest Workforce recruitment campaign and internship contest MONTREAL – The Forest Products Association of Canada (FPAC), with support from the Government of Canada, is launching TheGreenestWorkforce.ca, a resource tool that provides information on the dynamic direction of the industry and career opportunities on offer right across the country.

The industry is also launching a competition to give eight

promising students across Canada a paid Green Dream Internship that includes a four month paid summer placement at a forest products company, an iPad Mini and a chance to win $5,000.

“The forest products sector is now a future oriented business that is brimming with opportunity. It is now hiring and offering solid careers for those who care about their

future, the environment and their quality of life,” said David Lindsay, president and CEO of FPAC. FPAC has a set the goal of recruiting at least 60,000 or more workers by 2020 to meet the growing demand for such professions as millwrights, electricians, engineers, sales staff, truck drivers, foresters, chemists and many more.

“We invite Canadians to visit

the Greenest Workforce website to see the exciting opportunities now available. We also want to encourage students to consider applying for the internships to receive job training, skills development, and real-world experience within our growing sector,” said Lindsay.

The contest requires students to submit a short video explaining why they would be perfect for a Green Dream Internship.

Applicants receiving the most votes for their video attempt will get on a short list for interviews for the paid summer positions.

The contest and voting period ends Mar. 31.

For more information, visit TheGreenestWorkforce.ca.

You can find more information on FPAC’s Vision2020 at: www.fpac.ca/index.php/en/ vision2020/

A16 www.clearwatertimes.com

Thursday, February 14, 2013 Clearwater Times

THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK The purpose of life is to fight maturity. ~ Dick Werthimer

Wells Gray Country UPCOMING EVENTS

Feb. 15: Predict when the ice on Dutch Lake will melt. Buy a guess from Rotary members at Clearwater Computers or at outside Safety Mart between 1 & 4pm Feb. 15-Mar 22: Food Skills for Families, Fridays 10 am – 1 pm, Free, YCS. 250-674-2600 Feb. 16: Chocolate Festival, Ski hill lodge, doors open 6 pm, info 250-674-3562, clearwaterskiclub@gmail.com Feb. 22-24: Ladies Curling Bonspiel. Call Gwen to register 250674-3768.

Feb. 23: Clearwater Ski Club Fun Day. Ski for free. Wear a costume.

Feb. 24: Snowarama Fundraiser. Registration 8am – 10am, Elks hall. Proceeds to BC Lions Society. Info 250-674-3773 Feb. 27: Pink Shirt Day. Make some noise against bullying.

March 1: Little Fort Coffee House, Doors open 6:30, $4/person, performers free, open mic March 4: Clearwater & Dist Minor Hockey Assoc AGM, 7 pm, Sportsplex Curling Lounge

UPCOMING COURSES Home Alone Program Feb 15 (non-instruction day) Traffic Control Certification Feb 23 & 24 Basic CNC Plasma Cutter Feb 23 & 24 Joy of Painting Feb 23 Microsoft Excel M&W, Feb 25-Mar 27 To Bid on a Contract Feb 28 Occupational Health & Safety Mar 2 Camp/Prep Cook Mar 25-May 3 Heavy Equipment Operator Mar 4 – Apr 26 Computer Starters Mar 5 & 12 OFA Level 1 First Aid Mar 8 Air Brakes Mar 8-10 World Host Mar 9

$35 $270 $85 $85 $325 $70 $90 $2950

REGISTER TODAY

HEALTH & HEALING Tuesday Morning Coffee ~ 10 am – 11 am at Baptist Church.

Themed weekly women’s discussions - drop-in.

• Shambhala Meditation Group: meets every Tuesday at Forest House 6:30-8:00 pm. Info: 250-587-6373.

• Connections Healing Rooms - Fridays1-3pm (except stat. holidays). 86 Young Rd. No charge. Sponsored by Living Streams Christian Church. www.healingrooms.com.

• Healthy Choices – Tues 9am Clearwater Christian Church bsmnt (behind Fields). $2/wk drop-in free. Call Kim 250-674-0224 • Clearwater & District Hospice 3rd Mon. Sept-Jun 10am Legion.

RECREATION • Drop-in soccer: May-Sept. Tuesdays & Thursday at 7pm at CSS field. Everyone welcome!

• Bowling: Mon. 10–12pm & 1-3pm; Thurs., 1-3pm. Seniors Centre at Evergreen Acres. 674-2699 • Clearwater Sno-Drifters: Meet 1st Thursday of every month.

250-676-9414 • CNT Rod & Gun Club: 3rd Sun. of the mth. Blackpool Hall 7pm Sept. - April • Drop in Tennis: May-Sept. Mon & Thurs 6:30pm All levels.

Double & single play. Rotary Sports Park.

• Volleyball: Tues. 7:30-9:00 PM, Jan. 15 - Apr. 30, 2013. Clearwater Secondary School Gym, $2 drop in.

• Yoga Tree – Call or email Annie 674-2468 annie.pomme@ hotmail.com • Core Strength Fitness. Tuesdays. 10-11am 250-674-0001 • Walking Club: Indoors: Wed. Jan. 30 - Mar. 13, 6:30 - 7:30 AM at Clearwater Secondary. FREE. 250-674-1878 for more info.

• Drop-in Curling: Fri. Jan. 11 - Mar. 8, 7:00 PM, $5. Brooms and sliders available.

• Badminton: Mon & Wed, Oct – Mar, CSS gym, 7:30-9:30 pm, $3 drop-in fee, info 250-674-2518 SENIORS • Wells Gray Country Senior’s Society 3rd Sun Social Meet at the Wells Gray Hotel at 12:30pm for lunch or dessert, & chat • Wells Gray Country Senior’s Society Book Club Last Thursday of the month at 2pm at the public library. All seniors welcome.

For a complete list of our area’s COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS please stop in at the Times office and pick up your copy of the North Thompson Community Directory • Brookfield Mall Clearwater • 250-674-3343

TO ADD YOUR COMMUNITY EVENT OR ORGANIZATION PLEASE CALL THE TIMES AT 250-674-3343

$90 $235 $85

TEL: 250.674.3530 IN PERSON: 224 Candle Creek Rd. EMAIL: sarduini@tru.ca • www.tru.ca/regional_centres/clearwater

ONGOING EVENTS ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT • Coffee House: 1st Friday every month - Little Fort Community Hall. 6:30, mic $4/person. Info Bill Fowler 250-672-5116 • Raft River Rockhounds: 3rd Sunday of the mth. 250-674-2700 • Women in Business Luncheon: 2nd Wed. of the mth at Wells Gray Inn, 12–2 pm. Preregister at 250-674-2700 • Clearwater Choir: Youth 3:30 - 5 pm; Adult 6:30 - 9 pm, Tuesdays, Clearwater Christian Church • Crafts & Conversations with Cheryl. Tuesdays 11:00 am to 2:00 pm at the North Thompson Aboriginal Sharing Center.

Phone 674-3703 for more info.

• Clearwater Farmer’s Market every Saturday from 9:00 am – Noon. For more information please call Anne at 250-674-3444.

• Clearwater-Vavenby Lions Bingo: Every 2nd Tues. Elks Hall.

250-587-6269 • M&M (Mrs. & Ms.) Social. Last Sun of the mth Wells Gray Inn. 1pm: 587-6503 • Blackpool Community Hall Coffee House; Local musicians – every 2nd Fri. of the month. 6:30 pm. Concession, $3 or 2 for $5.

• Clearwater Elks Bingo - every 2nd Thurs. Elks Hall. open 5pm • Cribbage Wed. at the Royal Canadian Legion. 12:30 pm.

• Little Fort Coffee House 7pm Little Fort Hall. 1st Fri of the mth Oct. - May Bill 672-5116 • Fun Darts Fri. at the Royal Canadian Legion. 6 pm.

CHILDREN & FAMILIES • Raccoon StrongStart: Raft River Elem school days Mon, Tues, Thurs & Fri from 8:45-11:45am • Raccoon StrongStart: Vavenby Elem school days Wed 8:5011:50am • Clearwater Breastfeeding Group: 3rd Wed. of every month 7:30pm @ YCS • Mother Goose - Mornings, reg. call Kerry 250-674-2600 ext 227 • NT BC Home Schoolers: Meets Fri. afternoons. Call Leanna 250-674-0057 for details • Kids Club: Clearwater New Life Assembly. Meets every Thur.

3-5 pm. Ages 5-12. For info contact Bobbi @ 250-674-3346

$50

this ad is sponsored by

Bayley’s Bistro

in the Brookfield Shopping Centre in Clearwater Eat in or Take out Fried Chicken

250-674-2674

North Thompson Times Thursday, February 14, 2013

www.clearwatertimes.com A17

Your community. Your classiďŹ eds.

250.674.3343 fax 250.674.3410 email classiďŹ eds@clearwatertimes.com

Times THE E

NORTH THOMPSON

Office Hours: Mon. to Thurs. â&#x20AC;˘ 9am - 5pm, Fri. â&#x20AC;˘ 9am - 12pm

Employment Drivers/Courier/ Trucking

Brookfield Mall, Clearwater

Ph: 250.674.3343 â&#x20AC;˘ Fax: 250.674.3410

CLASSIFIED RATES AND DEADLINE Buy a Classified in the Star/Journal Buy a Classified in the Times and goes the The Times FREE. andyour your adad goes intointo the Barriere Star/Journal FREE. Regular Rate: 8.50 + GST Maximum 15 words .20c per word extra Special Rates: 3 Weeks; $22.15 + GST Free Ads: Lost, Found, Student Work Wanted Free ads maximum 15 words will run 2 consecutive weeks.

Happy Occasions: Happy Birthday, Happy Anniversary, etc.

1 column by 3 inch - $18.49 + GST Deadlines: Word Ads: Mondays 5pm Display Ads: Mondays 12pm It is the policy of The Star/Journal and The Times to receive pre-payment on all classified advertisements.

Ads may be submitted by phone if charged to a VISA, MC or an existing account.

CHECK YOUR AD! Notice of error must be given in time for correction before the second insertion of any advertisement. The paper will not be responsible for omissions or for more than one incorrect insertion, or for damages or costs beyond the cost of the space actually occupied by the error.

Advertisers are reminded that Provincial legislation forbids the publication of ads which discriminate against any person because of race, religion, sex, color, nationality, ancestry or place of origin or age, unless the condition is justified by a bona fide requirement for the work involved.

Readers; in ads where â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;maleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; is referred to, please read also as â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;femaleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; and where â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;femaleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; is used, read also â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;maleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;.

NOTE: When ordering items out of province, the purchaser is responsible to pay provincial sales tax. Do not send money in response to an advertisement without confirming the credentials of that business, and be aware that some telephone numbers will be charged for by the minute

Announcements

Travel

Information

Timeshare

ADVERTISE in the LARGEST OUTDOOR PUBLICATION IN BC The 2013-2015 BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis

CANCEL YOUR Timeshare.

NO Risk Program, STOP Mortgage & Maintenance Payments Today. 100% Money Back Guarantee. FREE Consultation. Call Us NOW. We Can Help! 1-888-356-5248.

The most effective way to reach an incredible number of BC Sportsmen & women.

Two year edition- terrific presence for your business.

Please call Annemarie 1.800.661.6335 email: ďŹ sh@blackpress.ca Safe Home Response Providing a safe place to escape for women and their children.

Volunteers always needed.

Call 250-674-2135.

HOSPITAL AUXILIARY THRIFT SHOP

Located across the railway tracks in Vavenby, B.C. Wednesday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

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

Great deals - low prices

Personals Alcoholics Anonymous Phone 250-674-3838 or

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

Clearwater: AA meetings every Wed., #11 Lodge Dr., side door. Roll call 8 p.m. 250674-7155 or 250-674-7313

Employment Business Opportunities ACCOUNTING & Tax Franchise - Start your own Practice with Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s leading Accounting Franchise. Join Padgett Business Servicesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; 400 practices. Taking care of small business needs since 1966. www.padgettfranchises.ca or 1-888-723-4388, ext. 222.

EARN EXTRA cash! - P/T, F/T Immediate Openings For Men & Women. Easy Computer Work, Other Positions Are Available. Can Be Done From Home. No Experience Needed. www.BCJobLinks.com

Career Opportunities PUT POWER into your career!

As a Fairview Power Engineer.

On-campus boiler lab.

4th Class-Part A 3rd Class. Affordable residences. GPRC Fairview Campus. 1-888-9997882; www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview TRAIN TO be an Apartment/Condominium Manager at home! We have jobs across Canada. Thousands of graduates working. 32 years of success! Government certified. www.RMTI.ca or 1-800-6658339, 604-681-5456.

Lakes District Maintenance Ltd. is looking for a Planning & Quality Assurance Manager in TĂŞte Jaune Cache, BC You will be responsible for developing & executing the summer maintenance plan for the service area, and performing quality assurance inspections on work performed in accordance with our Quality Management System.

Apply with resume and references in person at the Burns Lake or TĂŞte Jaune Cache Offices, or to careers@ldmltd.ca or fax to 250-692-3930 For a more detailed job description on this posting and more, please visit: www.ldmltd.ca/careers

Lakes District Maintenance Ltd. is looking for an

Area Manager in McBride, BC

You will be responsible for a small road maintenance crew for the highways and public roads around McBride. Highways maintenance and management exp. are an asset.

Apply with resume and references in person at the Burns Lake or TĂŞte Jaune Cache Offices, or to careers@ldmltd.ca or fax to 250-692-3930 For more details on this posting and more, please visit: www.ldmltd.ca/careers

Help Wanted Journeyman HD mechanic required for oilfield construction company. Duties will include servicing, maintenance and overhaul of our equipment. The job will be predominately shop work , but with a portion of your time spent in the field. A mechanics truck will be supplied for you. The job is based in Edson, Alberta.

Call Lloyd at 780-723-5051.

Trades, Technical

Employment

Employment

Help Wanted

Trades, Technical

BANNISTER AUTO GROUP If you are Energetic, Motivated and have the desire to join a â&#x20AC;&#x153;Customer First Familyâ&#x20AC;?, we are inviting you to come grow with us. We are one of Western Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fastest growing automotive companies and always looking for great people to join our team. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re accepting resumes for all departments and all positions: Management, Sales, Service (technicians), Parts, Body Shop and Accounting.

Interested in joining our team?

Email Darryl Payeur at darryl@bannisters.com .

Bannister GM Vernon, Bannister GM Edson, Bannister Honda Vernon, Browns GM Dawson Creek, Champion GM Trail, Huber Bannister Chevrolet Penticton, Salmon Arm GM Salmon Arm and growing.

PYRAMID CORPORATION is now hiring! Instrument Technicians and Electricians for various sites across Alberta. Send resume to: hr@pyramidcorporation.com or fax 780-955-HIRE.

EXPERIENCED PARTS person for a progressive auto/industrial supplier. Hired applicant will receive top wages, full benefits and RRSP bonuses plus moving allowances.

Our 26,000ft2 store is located 2.5 hours N.E. of Edmonton, Alberta. See our community at LacLaBicheRegion.com.

Send resume to: Sapphire Auto, Box 306, Lac La Biche, AB, T0A 2C0.

Email: hr@sapphireinc.net.

WANT to live in PARADISE? A year round, resident caretaker couple is required for beautiful Paradise Lake Resort in the Thompson/Okanagan.

We are seeking a dependable couple who will work independently throughout the year and have skills in the maintenance and repair of electrical and plumbing systems; carpentry and/or construction experience; and a mechanical aptitude. Experience in a similar role would be an asset. Compensation will be commensurate with skills and experience and includes living accommodation. Please direct any questions to Tracy at tklassen1@hotmail.com.

Resumes, along with a cover letter, can be emailed to the above or mailed to: Paradise Lake Resort c/o 24560 - 58A Avenue, Langley, BC V2Z 1G9. The deadline for receipt of applications is Feb. 28, 2013.

Trades, Technical

Help Wanted

Help Wanted

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

E-mail: mail@barriere-employment.ca â&#x20AC;˘ Website: www.barriere-employment.ca COOK â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Part time (not suitable for student) A&W B0009 CASHIER â&#x20AC;&#x201C; PT (not suitable for students) Petro Can B0008 RCA â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Casual & Permanent PT, ICS B0007 YARD PERSON â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Seas. FT Thompson Valley Charters B0038 COACH CLEANER â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Seasonal FT Thompson Valley Charters B0039 BUS DRIVERS â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Thompson Valley Charters B0040 COOK â&#x20AC;&#x201C; FT or PT Station House Restaurant B0041 SUPPORT WORKER â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Casual, YCS B0050 CASHIER â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Little Fort Store PT/FT CB0054 SANDWICH ARTIST â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Subway PT/FT CB0055 APPRENTICE MECHANIC â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Insight Autopro B0056 PARTS PERSON â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Noble Tractor & Equip. B0058

SERVICE SUPERVISOR/LEAD HAND â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Noble Tractor & Equip. B0059 SKILL DEVELOPMENT: If you have been on Employment Insurance in the past 3 years (5 years maternity) and are currently unemployed, you may be eligible for re-training dollars. Book an appointment to see one of our counselors for more information.

We look forward to seeing you: come in and weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll personally see that you get the information youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re seeking or call and make an appointment. â&#x20AC;˘ Free computer and Internet access â&#x20AC;˘ Free resume help â&#x20AC;˘ Free information on many services.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Employment Program of British Columbia is funded by the Government of Canada and the Province of British Columbiaâ&#x20AC;?

In Partnership with Barriere & District Chamber of Commerce and Yellowhead Community Services

Work Wanted HAFI GRANTS Notice to low income seniors and persons with disability.

You may qualify for a grant up to 20,000. to modify and adapt your home for improved safety and accessibility. For details contact your local HAFI expert Hans Ounpuu, Building contractor @ 250-674-3875.

Need some help with those odd jobs you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have time for? Call Keiran Jones at 250-674-3051

Services

Mind Body Spirit Mystic Mountain Healing Spa Appointments only 250-674-2700 mysticmountainacres.com

Education/Tutoring EXCLUSIVE FINNING/Caterpillar Mechanic training. GPRC Fairview Campus.

High school diploma, mechanical aptitude required. $1000. entrance scholarship. Paid practicum with Finning. Write apprenticeship exams. 1-8889 9 9 - 7 8 8 2 ; www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview.

Trades, Technical

INDUSTRIAL ELECTRICIAN

Graymontâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pavilion Plant is accepting applications for an Industrial Electrician.

Candidate must possess current B.C. Red Seal certification. Preference will be given to well-rounded individuals willing to also perform other nonelectrical maintenance work as part of the maintenance team. A background in lime or cement industry along with computer and or PLC skills is preferred as well as a proven track record of developing and maintaining a safe work culture. Additional skills required: t &MFDUSJDJBO XJUI JOEVTUSJBM FYQFSJFODF SFRVJSFE UP XPSL BU UIF (SBZNPOU 1BWJMJPO Lime Plant. t .VTU CFDPNF FOHBHFE JO DPOUJOVPVT JNQSPWFNFOU BOE XJMMJOH UP XPSL JO B UFBN environment. t 3FHVMBS TIJGUT XJMM CF IST EBZ GSPN .POEBZ UP 'SJEBZ o TUFBEZ EBZ TIJGU t .VTU CF XJMMJOH UP XPSL PWFSUJNF XIFO SFRVJSFE t 8BHFT BOE CFOFÜUT BT QFS UIF DPMMFDUJWF BHSFFNFOU t -PDBUFE JO 1BWJMJPO # $ TJUVBUFE CFUXFFO $BDIF $SFFL BOE -JMMPPFU # $ Qualified applicants please submit your resume to: jking@graymont.com or Graymont Pavilion Plant Attn: Dan Buis P.O. Box 187 Cache Creek, BC V0K 1H0

CLEARWATER EMPLOYMENT SERVICES 58A Young Road, Clearwater BC V0E 1N2 250-674-2928 Fax 250-674-2938

E-mail: info@clearwateremployment.ca â&#x20AC;˘ Web Page: www.clearwateremployment.ca Park Attendant: 6 positions/Seasonal/ Clearwater #CB0057 Sandwich Artist: PT-FT/Little Fort CB#0055 Cashier: PT-FT/Little Fort #CB0054 Chokerman: FT/Clearwater #C0053 Class 4 Driver: PT/Seasonal/Highway 5 #CB0051 Sightseeing Boat Operator: Seasonal/Blue River #CB0049 Housekeeper: Seasonal/Clearwater #C0048 Class 1 Truck Driver: 2-positions/FT/Kamloops #C0047 IT Manager: Seasonal/Blue River #CB0043 Food and Beverage Server: Seasonal/ Clearwater #C0036 House-keeper: Seasonal/Clearwater #C0031 German Speaking Tour Guide: Seasonal/ Clearwater #CB0030 Driver-Ski Guide (German Speaking): Seasonal/Clearwater #C0029 Class 1 Driving Instructor: FT Quesnel/ Williams Lake #CB0024 Logging Truck Driver: Seasonal/Clearwater #CB0021 Housekeeping Manager: FT/Blue River #CB0015 GENERAL INFORMATION â&#x20AC;˘ Free Workshops: Thurs. Feb. 14th â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Internet & Email Basics Workshop ( or every 2nd Thursday) Thurs. Feb. 21st â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Creating & Updating Your Resume Workshop (or every 3rd Thursday)

Thurs. Feb. 28th â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Work Search Techniques Workshop (every 4th Thursday) Tues. Mar. 5th â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Budget and Personal Finance Workshop Please call 250-674-2928 to register for free workshops. â&#x20AC;˘ Resumes & Interviews: Go hand in hand, so the better prepared you are the greater the impression you will make to your future employer. Please drop in and our friendly staff will assist you. â&#x20AC;˘ Targeted Wage Subsidy (TWS): Are you currently on Employment Insurance or have you been in the last 3-5 years? If you have, you may be eligible for wage subsidy. Ask us for further info. â&#x20AC;˘ Funding for Skill Enhancement: Recent or active EI clients with a career plan in mind seeking assistance through Service Canada are required to book an appointment with one of our Employment Counsellors. â&#x20AC;˘ Blue River Itinerant: An employment consultant comes to town twice/mth to the Blue River School. Next visit is Thursday Feb. 14 from 12:30-2:30. If a one on one appointment is required, please call to set up a time prior to the drop in.

Operate by Yellowhead Community Services The Employment Program of BC is funded by the Government of Canada & the Province of British Columbia

FOR THE AFTERNOON CUP...

A18 www.clearwatertimes.com

Thursday, February 14, 2013 North Thompson Times

Services

Services

Merchandise for Sale

Rentals

Heavy Duty Machinery

Riverbend Seniors Community

Education/Tutoring

Photography / Video

THE ONE, the only authorized Harley-Davidson technician training program in all of Canada. You’ll work on all types of HD bikes. Quality instruction and state-of-the-art training aids. GPRC Fairview Campus, Fairview Alberta. 18 8 8 - 9 9 9 - 7 8 8 2 ; www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview.

Need a professional

photographer?

Portraits, weddings, special events, pet portraits, commercial.

Affordable memories that last a lifetime. Seniors rates.

Book now avoid & disappointment.

Sorry no passport photos Jill Hayward 250-319-8023/250-672-0055

Financial Services

PHOTOS

Reduce Debt by up to

by Keith McNeill

Digital and film photographs.

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

Pets & Livestock

70%

Feed & Hay

• Avoid Bankruptcy

• Avoid bankruptcy • Rebuild Your Credit • 0% InterestCanadian • Proudly

250-434-4505 250-434-4226 www.4pillars.ca

DROWNING IN Debts? Helping Canadians 25 years. Lower payments by 30%, or cut debts 70% thru Settlements.

Avoid bankruptcy! Free consultation. www.mydebtsolution.com or Toll Free 1 877-556-3500 GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed?

Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877987-1420. www.pioneerwest.com IF YOU own a home or real estate, Alpine Credits can lend you money: It’s That Simple.

Your Credit / Age / Income is not an issue. 1.800.587.2161.

M O N E Y P ROV I D E R . C O M $500 Loan and +. No Credit Refused. Fast, Easy, 100% Secure. 1-877-776-1660.

Carl’s Market Garden Good quality horse hay, approx 70lb bale, grass/grass-alfalfa mix, $7/bale. Cow hay $5-6/bale. Potatoes - 40lb sac, red or yellow, $20/sac. 250672-5795 (McLure).

Merchandise for Sale

Appliances Moffat Therm-Aire 3-level pizza oven, accessories and attachments. $2500.00 obo Ph. 250-676-9588 Thunderbird Model Arm-02 1/2 hp commercial dough mixer and attachments. Was $2800.00 Asking $2200.00 OBO Ph. 250-676-9588

Firewood/Fuel Birch Curls: all natural reliable fire starter straight from the tree. Starts everytime. Indoor fireplaces or outdoor fires. $20/kg. 1kg starts about 20-25 fires depending on usage.

788-220-5930 call or text.

Lets You Live Life.

Fitness/Exercise Elliptical Trainer Canadian Tire Cardio Style ET150 in very good condition. Will trade for treadmill in good condition.

Call 250-319-8023.

Legal Services CRIMINAL RECORD? Don’t let it block employment, travel, education, professional, certification, adoption property rental opportunities. For peace of mind & a free consultation call 1-800-347-2540.

WANTED:Will pay cash for construction equipment, backhoes, excavators, dozers, farm tractors w/loaders, skid steers, wheel loaders, screeners, low beds, any condition running or not. 250-260-0217.

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

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

SAWMILLS FROM only $3997 - Make money & save money with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free Info & DVD: www.Norwood Sawmills.com/400OT or call 1800-566-6899 Ext:400OT. STEEL BUILDINGS/Metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-4572206 www.crownsteelbuildings.ca Will purchase or consign anything of value, ie: cars, trucks, boats, furniture, antiques, trailers. Call Bruce at Haydn Auction Services (250)319-5230, or (250)6729809.

Misc. Wanted Local Coin Collector Buying Collections, Accumulations, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins + Coin Guy: 778-281-0030 Used Postage Stamps

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

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

Real Estate

Heavy Duty Machinery A-STEEL SHIPPING DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS Used 20’40’45’53 in stock.

SPECIAL 44’ x 40’ Container Shop w/steel trusses $13,800!

Sets up in one day!

Also Damaged 40’ $1950 Call Toll Free Also JD 544 & 644 wheel loaders JD 892D LC Excavator Ph. 1-866-528-7108 Free Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com

Houses For Sale Thompson-Crossing.com 121 Ferry Road, Blackpool Clearwater, B.C. A NEW BEGINNING! For further information please Call 250-587-6151

Auto Financing

Apt/Condo for Rent Kamloops (55+) 2bdr. suite $1700/mo., river view, spacious, wheelchair friendly, many extras. Email catherine_steele@hotmail.com 1(604)408-1023 Vancouver 1(250)377-3686 Kamloops

Mobile Homes & Pads Need A Vehicle! Guaranteed Auto Loan. Apply Now, 1.877.680.1231 www.UapplyUdrive.ca

Barriere Mobile home for sale by owner in trailer park. 2 bdrm + den, fenced yard, wood, oil, electric heat. Avail. immediately. $25,000 terms avail. Pad rent $240. Tony 250-320-5684

Classifieds Get Results!

Homes for Rent Clearwater: 2bdrm townhouse located in Weyco sub. Newly painted, high end appl. Avail immed. $800/mo. Call Julie 250-674-0188 Clearwater: 3 bdrm + 2 sm loft bdrm on 1 acre. Elec/wood heat. Incl fridge & elec stove. $750/mo + DD. Avail Feb. 1 Ref req. Ph. 778-549-0410 Clearwater: 4 bdrm home on 1 acre, fenced yd. Avail now. $1,000/mo. Security dep & ref.

250-320-4943 Nice clean 3bdrm house for rent in Vavenby w/bsmt, carport and storage sheds on 1/2 acre with river view. $850/mo.

F/S, W/D. 250-674-0002 Short term rental, furnished, lakeside 2bdrm home. Absolutely NO smoking, NO pets, w/d. Avail immed. $595/mo.

778-773-2465 or 604-5414084 Two bdrm MH w/family rm, carport, 4 appl, wood heater. $625/mo. Site #9, Thompson Crossing, 121 Ferry Road, Clearwater BC. Avail Feb. 1.

250-587-6151

Seasonal Acommodation $449 CABO San Lucas, all inclusive Special! Stay 6 Days in a Luxury Beachfront Resort with Meals & Drinks!

For $449! www.luxurycabo hotel.com 1-888-481-9660.

Community Newspapers We’re at the heart of things™

DreamTeam Auto Financing “0” Down, Bankruptcy OK Cash Back ! 15 min Approvals

1-800-961-7022

www.iDreamAuto.com DL# 7557

Legal

Legal Notices In the matter of the Estate of Agnes M. Martinsen: Notice is hereby given that creditors & others having a claim against the Estate of the above named deceased, are hereby required to send them to Lloyd Abbey, Executor, at Box 1214, Barriere, BC V0E 1E0, before the 4th day of April, 2013, after which date the executor will distribute the estate among the parties thereto, having regard only to the claims of which he then has notice.

This Crossword Sponsored by

WELLS GRAY HOME HARDWARE 86 STATION RD., CLEARWATER

674-3717

Feb. A p r i 14 l 2-3 Feb. - 2 20, 9 , 22013 0 1 2 Capricron, This week is lend all aabout helping hand give and take, when you Do seeforan Capricorn. opportunity do others, and theytowill so.

Donate do for you. Ayour special time someone event to calls for some in need or helpgifts. a friend extra-special December 22– or family member January 19 complete a project.

January 20– February 18

February 19– March 20

Aquarius, Some habitsclarify are hard your needs and to break, Aquarius. wants. you Look toUntil a mentor to can delineate between help and you will these factors you succeed.

A fitness may beeasily spending goal is achieved unnecessarily, with a new piecewhich of isequipment. not what your budget needs.

Pisces, maybetake The oddsitmay astacked few days foryou, you against to handle things, Pisces, but that doesn’t but let that meandon’t you won’t come dissuade out on top you with from a little trying.

Set your own ingenuity.

A weekend timetable. endeavor requires a leap of faith.

March 21– April 19

April 20– May 20

May 21– June 21

Aries, be Aries, on your Speak up, and best behavior the problem willthis be week. solved.AcquainA little miracle tances and at homeboth makesnew for an established will have interesting weekend. their you, Traveleyes planson come and it is essential together. that you make a good impression.

Taurus, Cast asidealthough all doubt, you mayThenot beis Taurus. offer able to see the genuine and into will bring future, you can A you many rewards. plan what may test offor faith begins— happen the next be strong.inMoney woes few ease.days. Now is the perfect time to check in with friends.

Gemini, get all of Feeling blessed your ducks these work days, Gemini? in because Paya itrow forward.

A you want toatensure compromise home you up for the raisesare everyone’s next or spiritspromotion and fun ensues pay increase.

Now all weekend long! could be the time to make work your top priority.

June 22– July 22

July 23– August 22

You may find that A business relationship you havewith an easy blossoms an time of reading addition.

A larger-thanpeople this week, life personality drops Cancer.

Use this by with an offer you trait yourOhadcan’t to refuse. boy, vantage to find out oh boy, Cancer. how certain people feel about your new ideas.

Show others howon Lady Luck smiles good theirand lives can you, Libra, there be if theybeyond just follow is nothing your areach. littleAoftreasured your own advice and take heirloom resurfaces, cues from what bringing back manyyou have done already, fond memories.

September 23– Libra. Expect a few October 22 converts.

Leo, getfall too Oops,don’t Leo. You excited things behind onwhen a project, seem of whack raisingout some this week.Not Keep eyebrows. to calm out worry.and You find will get how you can set back on track sooner things thethanks right than youon think, course.

Lead by to an innovation. example, and others will follow.

Scorpio, The tiniestyou of may be moremake focused changes a vaston your fantasies improvement in aand dream than what project. life A rejection is isa blessing going on in your in disguise. real life for the next Be grateful for what few days.

Just don’t you’re given, Scorpio. wander around in a fog for too long.

Virgo, try save not to Spend less, more participate in any and you’ll definitely new activities get more, Virgo. this More week. areline alin yourYou bottom ready over-extended. and more peace of Clear to-do mind. your Flowers provide lists before you take a great pick-me-up. on any other responAugust 23– September 22 sibilities.

FOR ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY

October 23– November 21

Sagittarius, it gets may News from afar be to concenthehard creative juices trate thisand week, flowing, you especially so accomplish with more than many ideas floating you have in some time, around in your head.

Sagittarius.

A game of But your best to wits do at the office focused.

November 22– stay proves challenging.

December 21

To learn more about diabetes, volunteer, advocate or donate, please contact : Interior (250) 762-9447 glenna.armstrong@diabetes.ca

Clearwater Times Thursday, February 14, 2013

www.clearwatertimes.com A19

Topical tidbits while cruising around Italy’s “Boot” in November Part 2: Rough seas took their toll on passengers and crew at times. On one such evening, the main entertainment was a magician doing tricks that had me gasping, “How does he do that?”

As the ship rolled from side to side and lurched front to back as well, we wondered how the ship’s dancers could possibly have performed if it had been their turn. During his performance, the magician enlisted the aid of members of the audience, as is their wont.

“Hang on,” he said to one, “I’m just going over here to see Janice.” Struggling to keep upright, with unintentional steps backwards to keep his balance as he walked toward the other side of the stage, he added, “I’ll be a while - it’s all uphill!”

Our ship was diverted to the dock at Naples because it was too rough for tenders to take us from ship to shore at our scheduled port of Sorrento. The distance to Pompeii, our excursion’s destination, was the same either way.

Under threatening skies, wind bent trees in every direction.

“Welcome to sunny Naples,” jested our guide.

Vesuvius, now with two peaks as a result of its devastating eruption in 79 AD, was beside us, partly hidden in clouds as we drove to view the excavated remains of Pompeii.

“The volcano is still active,” she explained.

“It will blow again – but not today. It’s not included!” she grinned, using the catch-all phrase so beloved of tour guides. Magically, the rain held off until we were back on the ship. Walking on cobbled streets, stones indented by chariot wheels centuries ago, was difficult enough when dry. If wet, it would have been a serious challenge for this group, mainly seniors.

One third of that once bustling city is still buried under ash and debris. Many other groups of tourists were exploring this extraordinary archeological dig – but our guide kept telling us how lucky we were that we had escaped the thousands of visitors who flood Pompeii’s streets in the summer.

Pouring rain also “welcomed” us to Nice and the French Riviera, so tour guide and

Trekking Tales By Kay Knox coach driver collaborated to change the route and give us our money’s worth. A perfume factory was already on the list. Demonstration of procedures was quick because flowers used in making those expensive perfumes were no longer blooming. Inevitably, the exit was through the gift shop. John and I escaped. However, “I spent lots of money,” one lady declared happily as she reboarded the bus after dashing in through the rain. “My husband is on a different tour today!”

Our loop brought us back through the elitist country and city of Monaco. “Only 5 per cent of locals work,” we heard. “Over 35,000 people come from nearby France and Italy each day to fill the job market. Princess Stephanie owns a boutique here,” she added, “and worked in it, making her part of that 5 per cent!”

We saw little of the city, for the through road tunnels beneath it, including a complex underground roundabout that sent vehicles scurrying in different directions.

“I come here often,” the guide explained, “but roads are constantly being rebuilt and rerouted.

It’s never the same from one month to the next.”

With the highest number of millionaires and billionaires per capita in the world, and the lowest poverty rate, this principality reeks of money.

The name of a yacht in one marina is made of solid gold – each letter over a metre in height!

And the lady thought she had spent a lot in the perfumery??

Everyone loves to relate such tales. Good humour is contagious – all around the world.

Lawyers call for list of reforms

By Tom Fletcher, Black Press VICTORIA – The B.C. branch of the Canadian Bar Association released a report recently calling for more judges, more court services staff, more legal aid money and more mental health services.

Kerry Simmons, president of the Canadian Bar Association B.C. branch, released the report at a news conference in Victoria recently Simmons said the association wants to put justice issues on the agenda for the May provincial election, and it has been received with interest by the B.C. Liberal Party and NDP. The bar association, representing 6,900 B.C. judges, lawyers and law students, is seeking a long wish list of reforms, including long-standing demands for legal aid funding for family court disputes and a return to the 2005 level of staffing for provincial court judges.

The B.C. government

announced the hiring of nine new judges a year ago, and Attorney General Shirley Bond also launched a review of the court system.

Geoffrey Cowper, former chair of B.C.’s Legal Services Society, was assigned to examine why the Kerry Simmons, president of the Canadian Bar court system was Association’s B.C. branch. Black press file photo getting slower despite 13,000 fewer new proCowper wrote. vincial criminal cases than it He also found there is an handled in 2002. average of seven appearances by Cowper concluded the probthe accused in a criminal case lem is partly because there are before it goes to trial. incentives for defence lawyers Asked about those problems, to delay cases, and a “culture of Simmons said there are pilot delay” that resists change. projects underway to expand “During the review there was the use of video conferencing in a general sense that judges and courts. Judges from out of town lawyers have their own, insucan preside over simpler procelated sense of what constitutes dures, such as bail or remand timeliness and responsiveness,” hearings.

Obituary IN LOVING MEMORY

Jack Stuart LIEBE 1929 - 2013

Jack Stuart Liebe passed away on the 6th of February, 2013 at 9:10 PM. in Clearwater, BC. He was 83 years old. He is survived by his loving wife Jo Ann Liebe, son Carl Liebe (Ann), daughter Gretchen Liebe-Moore (John), and son Bill Liebe (Greta), 11 grandchildren, and 18 great grandchildren.

Jack was predeceased by his parents, William and Grace Liebe and by his sister Pat Liebe Oler.

Jack Stuart Liebe was born May 10th 1929 in Everett, Washington USA. He made his first trip on a steamship with his parents when he was 4 weeks old, traveling from Seattle, WA to Cordova, AK. He attended school in Cordova until 1945.

At that time his family moved to Mt. Vernon, WA. He graduated from high school there. Two weeks later, he went to sea with a tug, Army Transport Service (now Military Sea Transport Service). He sailed out of Seattle and Cathalamet, WA. There he transferred to the US Merchant Marines and made trips to Japan, Korea, China, Philippines, Guam, Okinawa, New Zealand, Ceylon, Hawaii, all ports on the West coast of Alaska, Panama, New Orleans, Germany, Halifax, and Italy. He discharged from the Merchant Marines at age 20. He worked at a number of jobs including a section gang on the Alaska Rail Road at -65 degrees F. That wasn’t cold enough, so he joined Joseph Moses Bigjim trapping with a dog team in Alaska for a winter.

He married Marion Margret Heathman in Olympia, WA. When the Korean War broke out, he tried to enlist in the Canadian Army, but he was a US citizen, so he enlisted in the US Navy. He was assigned to USS Roanoke (light cruiser)

for 4 years. During that time he sailed to the Mediterranean, Caribbean, and Europe.

He was honourably discharged from the navy at the age of 25.

Jack obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Tech at Bozeman, Montana. Then Jack and family moved to Denver, CO. He worked for Denver Wood Products and then in Quality Control for Gates Rubber Company.

Jack was a Charter Member of the Rocky Mountain Sled Dog Club, taking his dog team experience to the next level, making racing sleds, racing dog teams, and winning many trophies.

That is how he met Jo, the owner of a pretty Siberian husky.

In September of 1967 he married Jo Ann Boyle. They moved to Clearwater, BC in 1969 and began a series of adventures without end. Consistent with their concern over the direction of the economy, Jack and Jo (although raised as city folk) decided to become self-sufficient and adopted a simple lifestyle. They had no running water for three years, and raised 80% of their food on their land. Jack worked for Clearwater Timber

Products as a Saw Filer and Fitter at Camp 2.

He retired from Canfor in Vavenby, BC, in the mid-1990’s. Upon retirement, Jack and Jo enjoyed many trips.

Highlights were trips to Alaska and Peru.

Jack was a charter member of the BC Sled Dog Association, the President of the Clearwater Library Society, a member of the Kamloops Pipe Band Society and a trustee for the South Central IWA Union.

He took up the bag pipes in his 50’s and truly enjoyed playing with his son Bill. Jack was an honest man.

He was bright, kind, curious and philosophical. He was a deep thinker, a good father and a wonderful companion. He will be greatly missed by many people.

A Memorial Service was held for Jack Liebe on Wednesday, February 13, 2013 in Blackpool, BC, with interment following at the Riverview Cemetery in Clearwater, BC. The service may be seen online at www.

NorthThompson Funeral.com and condolences may be placed there as well.

Arrangements entrusted to North Thompson Funeral Services, Clearwater, BC, 250674-3030.

A20 www.clearwatertimes.com

Thursday, February 14, 2013 Clearwater Times

Clearwater RCMP gets award for successful arrest Keith McNeill When Cst. Darrel Sandback of the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) in the Lower Mainland needed someone to arrest a murder suspect with a Canada-wide warrant believed to be traveling from Edmonton to Vancouver last spring, he called Clearwater RCMP. Sandback had served with the local detachment until about three years ago.

“I had confidence in their abilities, plus I figured they owed me a few favors,” he said.

The arrest of Shakib Shakib at a roadblock on Highway 5 on Mar. 6, 2012, apparently went without a hitch.

Inspector Ward Lymburner was in Clearwater on Thursday to present the four members involved in the arrest plus the detachment itself with plaques from IHIT, commemorating the successful outcome.

Also on hand for the presentation was Chief Superintendent Mike Sekela, the officer-in-charge of the RCMP in B.C.’s Southeast District.

Both Lymburner and Sekela were full of praise of how the arrest was carried out. It was done with good planning, with minimal risk to the general public, and without

violating the suspect’s rights, they said.

Sgt. Kevin Podbisky, on the other hand, described the arrest as “... just good, old-fashioned police work.”

Podbisky helped organize the arrest and was one of the four honored during Thursday’s ceremony.

However, he said the real credit has to go to the other three recipients: constables Ashton Phillips, Tyson Bruns, and Landon Tonn.

Shakib Shakib has been charged with first degree murder for the death of Branson Sanders.

A suspected accomplice, Brandon Nandan was detained in the Lower Mainland within a few minutes of Shakib’s arrest in Clearwater. He has also since been charged with first degree murder.

Both Shakib and Nandan were aged 19 at the time.

In November, 2012, IHIT announced that a 16-year-old had also been charged with first degree murder in the case as well.

Branson Sander’s badly burned body was found in a bush in Burnaby in December, 2011.

Police investigation led them to believe the murder actually took place at a residence in Surrey.

They believe that body was then transported to Burnaby, where it was found.

Members of Clearwater RCMP detachment receive a plaque on Thursday from Integrated Homicide Investigation Team for the successful arrest of a suspected murderer last spring. Pictured are (l-r) Cst. Ashton Phillips, Cst. Darrel Sandback (formerly with Clearwater RCMP, now with IHIT), Cst. Landen Tonn, Sgt. Kevin Podbisky, Inspector Ward Lymburner of IHIT, Cst. Jamie Parsons, Cst. Tyson Bruns, and Chief Superintendent Mike Sekela, officer in charge of the Southeast District. Photo by Keith McNeill