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Meeting with Santa Myah Gerow, age five, looks a little ambivalent as she sits on Santa's knee during Clearwater Rotary Club's Christmas Tree Light Up event on Sunday evening. For more photos from the event, see page XX inside.

Voting for Aviva Fund gets underway Times Staff People can now participate in the second round of voting to get funding for the Courtenay and Skye Buck Memorial Playground at Raft River Elementary School from the Aviva Community Fund.

“Our community is stronger when we pull together,” say members of the Raft River PAC, which is coordinating the drive to get the playground.

“The proposed Courtney and Skye Buck Memorial Playground would be a legacy in their honor but to represent the many fine people who have built this community.”

In preparation for the second round, which began Dec. 2 and runs until Dec. 11, organizers held an information workshop at the school on Wednesday evening, Nov. 27 on how to vote.

Sabine Cooperman unveiled the plans for the playground, which truly are amazing. The focus would be on some key equipment items all set in a nice natural environment complete with beautiful benches, rocks for sitting or climbing, wooden beams and several other features that lend to an area of play and inclusion.

The PAC appreciates all those who attended and lent their support to Raft River and the goal of winning the Aviva Community Fund voting competition.

Special thanks to KDC and Brenda Barber for their time in creating the playground plans and for the printing.

The PAC has received support from not only our local community but also from Kamloops and globally. The playground project is being

cheered on by Thompson Rivers University, alumni of TRU, as well as many media outlets including strong support from The Times. Generous donations have also been received from BID Group of Companies, Jim McCreight, North Thompson Communities Foundations, Tera Environmental, Steelworkers Community Builders Fund, YCS, RBC, Canfor, School District 73 (in kind), and Nest Timberhome Designs.

There also have been personal donations made by community members.

The PAC has received support letters from ThompsonNicola Regional District as well as District of Clearwater, and has had amazing support from United Way. To vote, go to: www.avivacommunityfund.org/ideas/ acf17236

Members of the Raft River Elementary School PAC pose for a photograph during an open house held Wednesday evening, Nov. 27, to give people information on how to vote in the Aviva Community Fund contest to get funding for the proposed Courtenay and Skye Buck Memorial Playground at the school. Pictured are (l-r) Sabine Cooperman, Alex Arduini, Shelley Sim, Eleanor Collins and Kerry Milner-Cairns.

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December CounterAttack roadchecks now underway Submitted The B.C. government, police and ICBC recently launched the annual December CounterAttack campaign to ask drivers to plan ahead for a safe ride home if their holiday festivities will involve alcohol.

During December, an average of five people are killed in B.C. each year in crashes involving impaired driving.

While attitudes towards drinking and driving have changed considerably over the years, an average of 95 lives are still lost each year and impaired driving remains a leading cause of car crash fatalities in B.C.* “We’ve come a long way since 1976, the year before CounterAttack roadchecks started, when more than 300 people were killed in impaired related crashes each year in our province,” said Suzanne Anton, Attorney General and Minister of Justice. “Despite the progress, the numbers are far too high, which is why we’re committed to reducing crashes involving alcohol and drugs and will continue to support enhanced enforcement, includ-

ing the December CounterAttack campaign.”

If your holiday festivities involve alcohol, make a plan before you head out. Arrange for a designated driver or use other options to get home safely – call a taxi or Operation Red Nose, take transit or call a sober friend.

“The reality is that approximately one third of all car crash fatalities in B.C. are related to impaired driving,” said Todd Stone, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure. “These are preventable tragedies. Safety is our top priority and we want everyone to do their part this Christmas season and look out for their friends and family – take a stand and don’t let them get behind the wheel impaired.”

Every December, an average of 1,100 people are injured in 3,800 crashes in the Southern Interior.

On average, 31 people are killed in crashes involving impaired driving in the Southern Interior every year.

Police across the province will be out in full force at CounterAttack roadchecks this holiday season looking for drivers under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

Royal Bank celebrates 50 years Representatives from Dr. Helmcken Memorial Hospital accept a $25,000 cheque from the RBC Foundation during the 50th anniversary celebrations held Wednesday for Royal Bank's Clearwater operations. Pictured are (l-r) Berni Easson, CIHS administrator for Barriere, Blue River, Clearwater and Merritt; Dr. Steven Broadbent, physician; Lorelei Rogers, nurse leader; Pearl Broswick, X-Ray technician; Brooke Kopetski, laboratory technician; Margot Venema, administrative assistant; Christie Dobi, RBC branch manager; and Ryan Krisko, RBC commercial account manager. The money will be used to buy equipment for the hospital. Photo submitted

Park Drive intersection makes Worst Roads list Keith McNeill District of Clearwater recently received a letter from BCAA Road Safety Foundation, saying that one of the roads in the municipality has been identified as needing improvement in the British Columbia Automobile Association's most recent annual Worst Roads Survey.

The road identified was Park

the worst stretch of road in the province for the second year in a row – despite recent improvements. Major complaint was potholes and crumbling pavement.

BC Parkway, a bike path in Vancouver, came second, while the George Massey Tunnel in Richmond came third.

Results of the survey were released last June.

Drive at the Highway 5 intersection. The problem cited was traffic congestion. There was only one vote recorded.

Mayor John Harwood commented that it only took one vote to make it into the survey.

“Can we say that we built a roundabout?” asked councillor Merlin Blackwell.

Westside Road in West Kelowna topped the survey as

Staff at the Royal Bank's Clearwater branch pose for a picture with Leo the Lion during celebrations held to mark the 50th anniversary of the bank's operations in Clearwater. In 1963 staff from Kamloops began coming to the community several days a week to do business. Pictured are (l-r) Tam Timothy, Rachael Elliot, Leo, Lee Dohms, Marieke Oud, Shanli Penner, Bergie Mitchell, Christy Dobi, and Julie Mayo. Look for more about the bank's history in Clearwater in future issues of the Times. Photo submitted

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Bob and Joan Mumford of Little Fort attend the 50th anniversary festivities for Clearwater’s Royal Bank on Nov. 27. They had a special reason for being there. In 1963, Joan had her first job at the newly opened Royal Bank in Vanderhoof. As in Clearwater, business there had begun a few months earlier in a trailer. A client – young, hard-working Bob Mumford – soon caught her eye. Three happy histories have followed: a long-lasting marriage, and efficient banking service in two deserving and appreciative communities.

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Tourism numbers go up Keith McNeill So far, 2013 has been a productive year for tourism in Clearwater and Wells Gray Country, according to a report delivered to town council recently by Tourism Wells Gray manager Brad Bradbury.

Initial reports suggest that accommodation and camping are trending upwards. Activities are flat or down slightly, compared to previous years.

The number of visitors at the Wells Gray Infocenter was down slightly.

“Although this number seems troubling, all the shortfall can be accounted for due to the reduction in bus traffic, down by 130 busses against 2012,” Bradbury said.

“After having spoken to three tour companies, access to the center during the construction of the roundabout was cited as the reason for not stopping.”

Bradbury believed that visitor numbers would have been up significantly at the Infocenter if the roundabout had not been under construction.

Hotels and motels in town reported an 18 per cent increase over 2012, while camping and RVs in town were up nine per cent.

Accommodations in Wells Gray Park were up 10 per cent over last year. Camping and RVs in the park were up 11 per cent.

Only one local tourism operation reported a marked decrease in business – by 23 per

cent. Bradbury could not explain why.

Most activity operators in Clearwater and the park reported revenue down slightly against 2012, possibly due to weather and a lack of group business.

Tourism Wells Gray continues to carry out a wide variety of marketing initiatives, he reported.

These include advertising in the Thompson Okanagan travel guide and participating in trade shows in Vancouver, Penticton and Abbotsford.

A new website is to be launched in December, while a comprehensive set of visitor profiles should be available by early January.

About 95 per cent of tourism businesses, trails and attractions in Wells Gray Park and surrounding areas have been correctly geotagged. Of these, 80 per cent had been incorrectly tagged, Bradbury noted. For example, some located in the park were shown on the map to be in Clearwater.

Councillor Shelley Sim asked what is being done to increase tourism in the off-season.

Products such as dog tours, skiing, and snowshoeing are being developed and promoted, Bradbury said.

Sports events such as the provincial softball championships held in Clearwater last summer have proven worthwhile and he expects he will be working with District of Clearwater's sports coordinator to get more.

Blackpool Firehall heater replacement TNRD During their regular meeting on Nov. 21 the Thompson-Nicola Regional District board of directors approved up to $10,000 of federal gas tax revenues, community works fund, allocated to Electoral Area “A” (Wells Gray Country) to be approved to upgrade the overhead heaters at Blackpool Firehall.

The existing heaters will be replaced with energy-efficient units.

Medical marijuana grow operations First and second readings were given for Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2442, 2013, regarding medical marijuana grow operations.

A public hearing will be held in conjunction with a regular board of directors meeting on the proposed bylaw.

The proposed bylaw permits medical marijuana production, subject to specific conditions of use, on parcels greater than eight hectares within the ALR or those zoned AF-1 or RL-1 of size greater than eight ha, and on I-2 or 1-3 zoned industrial lands greater than four ha.

Board meeting change of date The Dec. 19 inaugural meeting of the TNRD board of directors has been rescheduled to Dec. 12.

2013-2018 Financial Plan The TNRD provisional budget for 2014 was presented, highlighting a seven per cent decrease in overall expenditures.

The tax paid on the average priced residential home for municipalities is estimated to range from $131.71 (Clinton) to $300.27 (Clearwater).

The tax paid on the average priced residential home for Electoral Areas is estimated to range from $219.25 (EA “I”) to $532.65 (EA “M”).

The 2014-18 Financial Plan Bylaw No. 2443 was given three readings and was adopted.

Capital grants for Search and Rescue On recommendation of the emergency management and protective services committee, the following grants were approved: • Kamloops SAR — $1,169.00 • Logan Lake SAR — $1,233.07 • Wells Gray SAR — $20,335.73 Community water and sewer committee repeal bylaw The Community Water and Sewer Committee Repeal Bylaw was adopted, which eliminated 17 community water and sewer system committees that were no longer active or effective.

In the future, when significant projects are undertaken for TNRD utility systems, an adhoc committee will be struck to include members of the community.

Fraser Basin Council delegation Dr. Charles Jago, Chair, and Mike Simpson, senior regional manager, provided a presentation on the activities of the Fraser Basin Council.

Dr. Jago and Mr. Simpson highlighted projects occurring in the TNRD, such as facilitating community-to-community forums, the Kamloops Source to Tap drinking water assessment, the Nicola Lake Action Plan, and the Shuswap Watershed monitoring program.

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Local contractor at work A Borrow Enterprises truck driven by Gary McCoy cleans out the intersection between Park Drive and Robson Street on Sunday morning. With the new municipality of Clearwater taking over responsibility for roads last fall, a local contractor now removes snow for the first time.

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Road Maintenance Contacts District of Clearwater Municipal Roads The areas within the boundaries on the map below are the responsibility of the District of Clearwater and the contractor Borrow Enterprises Ltd. Please call 250.674.8776 for road maintenance.

The area outside the boundaries on the map below are the responsibility of Argo Maintenance including Yellowhead Highway #5 and Clearwater Valley Road – Please call Argo Road Maintenance at 1.800.661.2025 District office news  The District office will be closed from 12:00pm-2:00pm on December 17th, 2013 for the staff to enjoy their annual Christmas luncheon.  The District office Christmas Hours are as follows: December 24 – 8:30am – 1:00pm December 25-27 – CLOSED December 30-31 – 8:30am – 4:30pm January 1-3 – CLOSED  If you are in need of a “Snow Angel” call the District office for names of volunteers or stop in to the office, phone 250.674.2257 or email: admin@docbc.ca.  Utility bills were mailed October 24th, 2013 for the service period of October 1st-December 31st, 2013.

The due date before penalty is Monday, November 25th, 2013. Any outstanding balances will be transferred to the Property Tax account as of January 1st, 2104 and will be subject to daily interest.  The District has begun to prepare the 2014-2018 Five Year Financial Plan and is looking for public input. Please forward any suggestions or comments to Sheila Thiessen, Director of Finance at sthiessen@docbc.ca.  Like us on Facebook to keep up to date on District business.

Clearwater & District Food Bank The Clearwater & District Food Bank is gearing up for another busy Christmas season. They are always in need of donations of funds, new toys and food. Donations can be dropped off at the Food Bank during office hours, Monday to Friday 9:00am – 12 noon. The Food Bank Christmas Hamper campaign is underway, for more information call Heather Stanley at 250.674.3697 or Sherry Joubert at 250.587.6269 Upcoming Events November 5-December 10 – Community Volleyball – 7:30-9:00pm – $2.00 drop in – CSS Gym December 5-21 – Thursday, Friday and Saturday - Christmas Winter Market December 8th – C-Me Live Christmas Coffee House at the Wells Gray Inn December 22nd – Skate with Santa Upcoming Meetings of Council December 17th, 2013 – Infrastructure/Parks and Recreation meeting – 5:00pm December 17th, 2013 – Regular Council meeting – 7:00pm January 7th, 2014 – Economic Development/Finance and Audit Committee meeting – 5:00pm January 7th, 2014 – Regular Council meeting – 7:00pm

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Opinion

“ Forget past mistakes. Forget failures. Forget everything except what you're going to do now and do it.” - Will Durant, historian editorial by Tom Fletcher

Greenhouse gas trial balloon leaks

Cellphone service is safe Editor, The Times:

Telus would like to respond to P. Gregson’s letter of Nov. 23 about Telus’ proposal to add more wireless service in Clearwater.

The radio frequency signals from cell phones and cell towers are very similar to those in use for many decades in televisions, radios and other household devices.

In our homes, the strength of the electromagnetic field (EMF) created by a refrigerator is comparable to the strength of the EMF from nearby cell towers.

The safety of radio signals has been studied extensively by accredited scientists and health experts around the world. Please allow me to offer a quote directly from the World Health Organization

(WHO) website on the subject of health effects of exposure to low power electromagnetic fields such as those used by cell phone towers: "In the area of biological effects and medical applications of non-ionizing radiation approximately 25,000 articles have been published over the past 30 years. Despite the feeling of some people that more research needs to be done, scientific knowledge in this area is now more extensive than for most chemicals. Based on a recent in-depth review of the scientific literature, the WHO concluded that current evidence does not confirm the existence of any health consequences from exposure to low level electromagnetic fields," World Health Organization.

Health Canada

BC Press Council

and B.C.'s Provincial Health Officer also affirm that the lowpower signals from cell phone towers pose no known health risks.

Importantly, we are investing to improve wireless service in your community because of local demand for the service. With more than 60 per cent of all 911 calls coming from cellphones today there are also important public safety considerations, not to mention the positive impact on the economy and property values new wireless service can have.

At Telus we are working hard to ensure wireless service coverage and capacity are there when needed, and in a way that works for the local community.

Jim Johannsson Telus director, public consultation

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

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VICTORIA – Last week I described the inevitable demise of B.C.’s “carbon neutral government” scheme, which continues to take millions from hospitals and schools to fund greenhouse gas reduction projects of questionable value.

It’s like the AirCare program, a pollution solution that sounded great at the time. AirCare soon found itself chasing diminishing environmental returns, made redundant by new vehicle technology and the financial need to save fuel.

Public sector carbon offsets will suffer the same fate, growing as a political liability as their effectiveness declines.

All this is separate from B.C.’s carbon tax and greenhouse gas reduction program, another environmental trial balloon that is sinking back to Earth.

Former premier Gordon Campbell’s climate goals officially remain in place: 33 per cent greenhouse gas reduction by 2020 and a whopping 80 per cent by 2050. If the gas boom proceeds as planned, B.C. domestic emissions will not be down, but up substantially by 2020.

New liquefied natural gas export proposals continue to pop up, the latest ones on former industrial sites near Squamish and Campbell River. And with the surge of LNG activity around Kitimat and Prince Rupert already changing the landscape, questions linger about the pollution and greenhouse gas impacts.

As she left for the government’s largest ever trade mission to Asia, Premier Christy Clark dismissed a study that estimated the impact of three LNG plants. That study, done by Kitimat environment group Skeena Wild, assumed “direct drive” technology to chill and compress gas for export. It concluded that three plants would burn two and a half times the amount of natural gas currently used in Metro Vancouver.

Clark and Environment Minister Mary Polak relied on the same talking point to reject the study. The technology of powering LNG is still being negotiated, as producers work towards environmental permits, so the total can’t be calculated yet.

BC Hydro is predicting little electricity demand for LNG until after 2020, which suggests the early development will either be direct drive, the industry standard and simplest method, or building one or more gas-fired power plants in northwest B.C. Even if gas usage is only equivalent to one Lower Mainland, it’s plain to see greenhouse gas emissions are going up.

Clark has repeatedly argued that B.C. LNG should get credit for displacing coal in China and elsewhere.

I asked Polak if the international community would accept B.C.’s assertion that emissions from our LNG production shouldn’t count.

“We haven’t said we won’t count them,” Polak replied. “What the premier’s talked about and I’ve talked about is that this whole issue of how one accounts for greenhouse gases in a particular region is one that is constantly evolving.

There are regularly changes to the international standards for accounting for these things and reporting them. And certainly the ability for one jurisdiction to impact positively on the GHG emissions of another, we think is appropriately considered in how one accounts for these things.”

Clark visited the Jiangsu LNG import facility in China that could be a key export destination. <I>Globe and Mail</I> China correspondent Nathan Vanderklippe covered the premier’s visit. He reports that the gas being imported at Jiangsu isn’t replacing coal. It’s being used in addition to coal in peak demand periods.

Clark also visited Japan, another key customer for LNG. The whole world knows why Japan needs new energy sources. It needs to replace production from its disaster-tainted nuclear facilities.

Will B.C. LNG be part of the solution to human-induced climate change? On the evidence so far, the answer is no.

– Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalNews.com Twitter:@tomfletcherbc E-mail: tfletcher@ blackpress.ca

Global warming debate continues Editor, The Times:

Re Editorial: Times Editor Asks “Where’s the Heat?” Nov. 28 issue I see that Captain Keith has changed his hat. He’s no longer captain of the ship of fools.

Now he’s Professor McNeill giving lessons on the physics of global warming.

Keith, Keith, Keith. How many times do I have to explain to you that I know about global warming; I just don’t agree with what the recent studies have

supposedly shown! Yes, I know carbon dioxide is a gas. Yes, I know about the greenhouse effect, but to say “Carbon dioxide is now more than half again what it was before the industrial revolution and the level now is higher than it likely has been for at least 3 million years” is just verbal diarrhea!

Just so you know, Keith, carbon dating has nothing to do with going out with older women! I guess in this age of political correctness, it also has

nothing to do with going out with older guys either!

For the record, remember I didn’t contradict myself. I said James Hansen “is an author trying to sell a book”. I didn’t say writing a book was not a lot of work.

Your statement, “The writer of the article appeared either to lack adequate knowledge on the subject to write an intelligent article or was wilfully presenting a misleading argument.

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Question of the Week

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Are you shopping local for Christmas?

Bill Mailhoit:

There's not much here for toys for kids. Besides, we hardly celebrate Christmas.

Margaret Dallamore:

Definitely. I believe in staying in the community you're in and buying in the community you're in.

Marge McInnes and Daniel Johnson:

Sherry Joubert:

Yes, because we don't like to travel in the winter, unless it's necessary.

Yvonne Brown (Little Fort):

Yes, but I don't do much Christmas shopping as it is.

Mostly. It's cheaper to do it that way.

Pet Find offers tips on how to find a missing pet Editor, The Times:

What does one do to be reunited with your beloved family pet, when they go missing? There is help available, provided the pet owner is willing to be an active part of the process.

Here are some resources that pet owners can tap into to ensure the safe return of their pet.

• SPCA – 250-3767722, is open from noon to 4 p.m., seven days a week. They have a lost and found list, and if you can provide a photo, it will help. If you plan to surrender your pet to the SPCA, be aware that there is a waiting list of up to 12 weeks for this, as well as a cost. For example, cats and kittens will cost $30 each, and dogs cost $50 each. As well, the risk for the pet is high. The pet must be “human” friendly, and if they are not – they will be put down.

• Kamloops Humane Society 250-376-1366, email kamloopshumanesociety@gmail.com. They will take in your pet, including cats and kittens, provided that they are ‘friendly’. For low income people there is a program called the ‘big fix’ which has been around for 20 years. For a donation (whatever the owner can afford), they will spay or neuter cats, kittens and dogs. The society has foster homes provided there is an opening for the pet. They are also always happy to have

a new foster home added to their list – perhaps you may be interested?

• Community notice boards and mailboxes – provide a photo of your pet along with a description and your contact info ... put all the info onto a sheet of paper, make some copies and get it up on all the community notice boards around town.

• Online – the internet is an excellent vehicle to post notices about lost or found pets. Remember to include a photo of the pet and your contact info. Remember to note tattoos, tags, microchips and dog collar info. Two good sites are: kijiji.ca and kamloops.craigslist.ca.

• North Thompson Times and other local newspapers – lost and found ads are free in both the Barriere

Poster seeks assistance in finding lost pet.

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Star/Journal and the Clearwater Times.

• Neighbours – remember to check with your neighbours if your pet is missing, and ask them to be on the lookout.

• Police – this is a good one if you think your pet may have been pet-napped.

• Argo Road Maintenance – 250672-5599. Their drivers will keep an eye out for your pet if you call them and leave a mes-

sage regarding your lost pet. Remember to give a good description of the pet, as well as your contact information.

• NL Radio – they have a pet hotline – 250-372-2292, or fax them, 250-372-2293.

• The Pound (Kamloops) - 250-8283409. They are open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Keep in mind, though, that they will only keep dogs for a maximum of seven days, after which they will be put up for adoption.

• Vet Clinics – there are several in the Kamloops area, Riverside 250-3727781, Valleyview 250-374-5649, and the Central Animal Hospital 250-3767208. Some have a lost and found book.

• Spay and Neuter Clinics (through the SPCA) - 250-376-6055,

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YEARS AGO: A referendum on the North Thompson Sportsplex was in doubt. The vote, which had ended in a deadlock, had been sent for a judicial count and the judge’s verdict had been 234 “yes” votes and 225 “no.” The judge allowed nine ballots marked with a tick rather than a cross.

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YEARS AGO:

School District 26 trustees were informed

by Superintendent of Special Instruction John Walsh from Victoria that the shortage of teachers would be worse the following year.

YEARS AGO:

The House of Commons in Ottawa debated a motion put forward by M.P. Nelson Riis that called for the government to respond

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BACK IN TIME to the emergency in the forest industry by creating a federal Ministry of Forests.

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YEARS AGO:

Clearwater pioneer Reg Small passed away in a North Vancouver hospital.

Weyerhaeuser’s Vavenby plant would continue to operate despite difficult times forecast for the next few years, said George Edgson, Weyerhaeuser Canada president.

B.C. Telephone directories for 1989 would feature a picture of Helmcken Falls on the cover, MLA Bud Smith announced.

Recent UBC forestry

graduate John Foster was promoting girdling as a low-cost and environmentally friendly alternative to herbicides to control deciduous trees and brush.

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Raft River Mini Mart again was open for business with customers using B.C. government charge cards. The store’s owners had been told, when Imperial Oil had pulled their branded status the previous September, that they could no longer accept government cards.

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workers, and members of North Thompson Indian Band — held a protest on Highway 5 near Barriere against provincial resource management policies.

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Either way the article did not deserve to go in the Times”. Keith, Keith, Keith. It must be nice to be able to mock anyone whose thoughts do not fit in your agenda. The worthless article that board of trustees held you refused was taken from the Oxford Journal its first meeting. Present in Nova Scotia, copied from the Winnipeg Free were chair Hazel Press. I would like to suggest you print the article YEARS AGO: Wadlegger, Area B and let your readers decide whether it’s worthy or About 70 members trustee Cathryn Tucker, not! of the public attended and Area A trustees Ed You say, “The provincial carbon tax works, Shook, Charlene Holtby District of Clearwater's is straightforward and relatively inexpensive to inaugural meeting. and Pearl Broswick. administer”. I say “Hogwash!” It’s nothing but a The Canadian tax on the old and the poor! In B. C., fuel is and Forest Products and should be considered an essential service espeCanfor Truckers Fund YEARS AGO: cially in central and northern areas. Not only has approved 22 fundA steady stream the tax increased the price of fuel at the pumps, ing applications from of visitors came to it has also increased the cost of food, clothing, area societies and an open house to home heating, hydro, phone, bus fares, cab fares, agencies during 2008, view Clearwater ferry costs, and airline fares. It’s only the elderly handing out a total of Forest District’s and the poor who have no way of writing off $23,101.60. The fund Small Business Forest these costs. I’m sure that even our editor writes came from money colEnterprise Program’s off a portion of his fuel costs as a tax deduction lected by Canadian five-year plans. “It’s and I can’t remember seeing him riding a bicycle Forest Products whenbeen my best turnout through the roundabout on his way to work! ever a trucker brought yet,” said MOF’s Abby As for the Pacific Carbon Trust, it’s absolutely in an overweight load Bates. Most wanted nothing but a very sick joke! This is a Liberal of logs. The truckers to know what blocks government stealing much needed funds from were not paid for the would be for sale the schools and hospitals to give to their corporate extra weight. next year, she said. sponsors.

The so-called global carbon tax as proposed by yourself and James Hansen is just another creYEAR AGO: YEARS AGO: ation by bureaucrats that will suck gazillions of TNRD released School District dollars into CEO payrolls and when all the dust plans for a multi-use 73 trustees picked settles, the poor will still be poor! park to be developed Clearwater's John Professor Keith has his doctorate in physics next to Blackpool Hall.

Harwood to be their and his doctorate in literature, but he has failed It would feature a “rock chair. dramatically in attempting a doctorate in mathand ropes” play area, a Randy DeBock ematics! You wanted some facts, Keith. Here are post-and-beam picnic cheered proposed some facts: Climate Action Network Watch rated shelter, and seven exerchanges to the provCanada 55th out of 58 countries in terms of cise stations along a ince's salvage logging tackling greenhouse gas emissions. The Centre for 250 m long pathway. policies. “It will be Global Development ranked Canada last out of Clearwater Rotary good for communities the world’s wealthiest countries when it comes to in the valley … salvage Club’s annual Christmas the environment.

Tree Light- Up attracted logging creates a lot of The actual fact is Canada produced 344,000 a large crowd. It was employment,” he said. tonnes, or 1.6 per cent of global emissions. China held at the Wells Gray About 150 valley produced 30 million tonnes or 23 percent of globInfocenter for the first residents — seniors, al emissions. In fact, Canada is producing less time. retirees, displaced millthan the U.S., Europe, India, Russia, or Japan.

The header of your editorial asks, “Where’s the heat?” I Local artisans and can tell you that the heat is not from carnot-for-profit bon dioxide. It actually is from methane, and fundraising groups it’s not being exhaled.

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Money for books Students in Marilyn Blouin's Grade 1 class at Raft River Elementary School hold up some of the reading material purchased with help from a $2,000 grant to the school from Wells Gray Community Forest. Standing behind them are (l-r) Raise-a-Reader rep. Kerry Milner-Cairns, PAC representative Shelley Sim, community forest manager George Brcko, and community forest board members Dave Meehan and Richard Christenson. Like many teachers, Blouin spends $800 to $1,200 of her own money each year to provide reading materials for her classroom. This was the first time in 35 years of teaching that anyone has offered to help out, she says.

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Water regulation changes streamline permitting process Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations VICTORIA -The water licence application process will become easier for clients, effective Dec. 6.

"Government has made significant steps to streamline the natural resource permitting process,” said Minister of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations Steve Thomson. “These latest changes will allow for quicker turn-around on application approvals and easier access to the information clients need."

Amendments to the water regulation to assist clients in obtaining permit approvals faster include: * Changing the quick licensing procedures to allow applicants to deliver information to landowners electronically regarding water licence applications where there is ample water available.

Currently, information about the application

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Also, don’t be stingy. Use enough each time.

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OTTAWA — Cathy McLeod, Member of Parliament for Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo was pleased with recently announced legislation to help keep our communities safer by cracking down on cyberbullies.

“Our government is committed to helping ensure that our children are safe from online predators and from online exploitation,” said McLeod. “We have an obligation to help put an end to harmful online harassment and exploitation.”

The proposed legislation would: • ban the non-consensual distribution of intimate images; • empower the courts to order the removal of intimate images from the internet; • permit the court to seize the computer, cell phone or electronic device used in the offence; • provide reimbursement for victims; and • impose a maximum penalty of five years in prison.

While bullying has always been a concern, technology has given the bullies a worldwide audience to the humiliation and intimidation of their victims. These actions can destroy lives. Recent tragedies

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have helped show the seriousness of this crime, and our Government is taking the necessary action to help prevent it.

“Through this legislation, our government is sending the message that the bullying and sexual exploitation of our children is a crime and will not be tolerated,” added McLeod.

This proposed legislation builds on continued efforts to crack down on cyberbullies and help stop online threats. Through resources such as NeedHelpNow.ca and our GetCyberSafe.gc.ca campaign, we are providing Canadians with the tools necessary to help protect themselves and their families.

At the same time, our Government is funding the development of a number of school-based projects to educate kids on the dangers of bullying and help prevent it before it begins.

“Canadians can count on us to continue taking action to help keep our streets and communities safe,” concluded McLeod.

For more information on Bullying Awareness Week, please visit the website www.bullyingawarenessweek.org.

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Roundabout traffic enforcement Clearwater RCMP and Central Interior Traffic Services are continuing their month long traffic enforcement initiative focused on the rules regarding the new roundabout on Highway 5.

The majority of the public has been adjusting well to the traffic rules but there are others who are still unaware of how roundabouts work.

RCMP will continue to remind motorists about their driving responsibilities, which include yielding to traffic in the roundabout, yielding to pedestrians and signalling your intentions – including when leaving the roundabout.

In some circumstances, motorists will be ticketed for their infractions for their disregard of these traffic rules.

Impaired drivers Clearwater RCMP were advised on Nov. 25 of a possible impaired driver on Highway 5. The driver had just pulled into the Husky Gas Station in Blue River.

Reportedly, a silver Ford F-150 was all over the road, speeding excessively and at one point had hit the ditch.

RCMP located the suspect vehicle. The driver had open liquor in the vehicle, displayed signs of intoxication and failed an Approved Screening Device test.

The driver had no previous Criminal Code convictions.

Police issued the driver a 90-day immediate roadside prohibition, a 30-day vehicle impound, as well as a violation ticket under Section 44 of the LCLA for possession of open liquor in a motor vehicle.

On Nov. 30, Clearwater RCMP found fresh vehicle tracks in the snow that were fish-tailing and crossing to both sides of the road.

Police followed the tracks until observing a vehicle doing donuts in the intersection of Swanson and Clearwater Station roads.

After the vehicle was pulled over, police detected an odor of liquor. The driver failed an Approved Screening Device test.

Driver had no previous Criminal Code convictions and was given a 90-day immediate roadside prohibition and a 30-day vehicle impound.

RCMP road check CLEARWATER While Clearwater RCMP were conducting a road check recently in Clearwater a local female was given a 24-hour roadside prohi1-800-222-TIPS bition for using illegal Clearwater RCMP Report drugs. The vehicle was impounded for the day and a small amount of marijuana was seized. No charges were forwarded.

Also at the road check, a female driver pulled up to the road check and the odor of liquor was detected. The driver failed an Approved Screening Device test. She had no previous Criminal Code convictions. Police issued the driver a 90-day immediate roadside prohibition and a 30-day vehicle impound.

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A police car sits next to the new roundabout on Highway 5 in Clearwater as part of a campaign to educate the public on how to use the improved intersection. Although a few tickets have been issued, most stops have been educational only, they say.

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Avola finds Christmas spirit this season despite no community hall

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Eleanor Deckert There will be no Christmas 2013 gatherings in the TNRD-owned Avola log schoolhouse community hall.

The building is still a "construction zone," as the flooring in one of the washrooms has been removed and has been left wide open to the dirt cellar.

Although discouraged, Avola has never yet allowed the Grinch to steal Christmas. What to do for a Christmas tree? community concert? sharing cookies and cocoa? gathering for a meal? reading aloud the Christmas Bible story and carolling?

Brainstorming for possibilities with neighbours, pooling resources and unwilling to give up the most important event of the year, several items are now on the calendar for building community spirit over the Christmas holidays in Avola.

Happily, the generous hospitality of Larry Meidinger's Log Inn Pub will provide a place for a variety of events.

Saturday, Dec. 7 at 5 p.m., Meidinger has invited the whole Avola community to hold its annual dinner at the Pub. With a Christmas tree and decorations, cheery music and neighbours, it is sure to bring community spirit back to the season.

The Avola Book Club continues to meet weekly, sharing Christmas crafts in each others' homes.

Using the once-every-three-weeks delivery of the Bookmobile they chose the ridiculous "Skipping Christmas" by John Grisham, and will enjoy the movie "Christmas with the Kranks" based on the book, at Daisy's on Dec. 11.

A "Cookie Exchange" has become a tradition for the ladies in Avola and this year Fay will be the hostess at 1:30 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 12.

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Daisy Sun decorates the Avola Christmas Tree at the Log Inn Pub. This is her third Christmas in Canada since she emigrated from China.

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marked with a second annual candlelit walk along the river and bonfire in the early evening.

This will be a time for storytelling, remembering and looking ahead, friendship and laughter.

Everyone is welcome to follow the lantern-lit path.

The Nativity Story will be narrated and illustrated with a slide show and carols at 3 p.m., Dec. 23 at the Log Inn Pub on the widescreen TV. Hearing the familiar words and joining in this tradition has been a central part of Christmas in Avola for many years.

Grinch-be-gone! Visitors to Avola, family and friends: Welcome!

In a fascinating turn to the traditional Christmas Story, the door is open and there is room in the Inn this year for the Child who offers peace, love, hope and joy.

A light hearted play for young and old.

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Learning about reggae Clearwater's Lisalee Campbell (l) gets an autographed photo from 2011 Juno Award winner Elaine Lil Bit Shepherd during a performance at the Blue Loon on Nov. 24. Shepherd's performance was "stunning," according to one audience member. The Cambell Sisterz also performed, and Shepherd apparently plans to return and sing with them at at later date. Photo submitted

Singer, songwriter and recording artist Eli Barsi performs at the Clearwater Community Baptist Church on Sunday evening, Dec. 1. Title of the presentation was A Cowgirl Christmas.

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Clearwater resident Lorne Sommerfeldt stands next to a red and yellow cedar strip kayak he is building in his basement. The 18-foot craft is his first kayak, but he has built several canoes before. Now retired, he formerly built Western Star trucks, as well as working as a carpenter and general contractor.

Staff and helpers check out one of many Christmas trees for sale at Rooted by the River nursery (across from Clearwater post office). Proceeds are to go to Clearwater Food Bank. Pictured are (clockwise from top left) Jeff Lamond, Andrea Lamond, Lennie Priede, Owen Lamond, Elie Priede, Kalan Priede and Georgia Lamond. The trees came from Schillings in Darfield on Saturday (Jeff Lamond learned about the business in an article in last week’s Times). Prices range from $15 to $40.

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Carols Through the Ages coming Submitted North Thompson Community Chorus is getting ready to present its second annual Christmas Concert – Christmas Carols Through the Ages.

Christmas classics are a great way to reconnect with the great Christmas songs that people have enjoyed throughout the years … plus, you can get a handle on Handel this Christmas!

So not only will there be a journey through time visiting the earliest of Christmas carols (900 B.C.) through to the present, there will also be some of the ‘magnificents’ that were so popular in their day, that they are still the most performed Christmas works in Western music.

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Our performances will be at Clearwater Ski Hill in the lodge on Dec. 20 at 7 p.m. and a shorter program on Dec 21 at Upper Clearwater Community Hall at 2 p.m. In Barriere, we will be singing Dec, 22 at 3 p.m. at the Christian Life Pentecostal Church.

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www.clearwatertimes.com A13 Members of the Voices United Community Choir hold a rehearsal in Clearwater's St. James Catholic Church under the leadership of choir director Louise Weaver. A full cantata will be sung for the public on Dec. 14 at the Clearwater Baptist Church. The money collected will be given to Wells Gray Search and Rescue.

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The other side of Christmas December is here and that can mean only one thing – Christmas has arrived. For some that is great news but for many others, it is

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Brian Krushel We know the Christmas story well, or at least one version of the story. Cards and carols tell us of how it came upon a midnight clear or during a silent night in the little town of Bethlehem; they tell how Jesus was born away in a manger when CLEARWATER angels from the realms UNITED Church of glory sang “Gloria!” as shepherds kept their watching over silent flocks by night; and they say how all of this is joy to the world that we ought to go tell on the mountain.

The story has become such a part of our culture that one hardly even needs to consult a Bible to know it.

I like to refer to that version of the Christmas story as the stained glass version. It’s the version that engenders many fond memories and inspires great art. It’s the sanitized version where a blond haired baby lies cooing in a soft manger of hay, backlit with moonbeams and twinkling stars. It’s the version where sheep look like great big cotton balls and angels are clothed in gold, silver and satin with rosy cheeks and long flowing hair (again, usually blond). It’s the version where Mary and Joseph look content and rested, wearing freshly laundered flowing tunics and the animals in the stable are washed and groomed.

But read the story a little closer and new details begin to emerge. Like how Joseph was considering leaving Mary because she was pregnant and they weren’t married and it would bring shame to his family; how their travel to Bethlehem was part of an oppressive government policy; how Herod, the governor in that region, becomes paranoid and orders the mass murder of all male infants under the age of two in the region; and how Mary, Joseph and Jesus become refugees after the birth by fleeing to Egypt to escape this cruel despot.

The fact is, the birth of Jesus occurred under much less than ideal circumstances. But we don’t often hear that because it doesn’t make for very nice stained glass windows.

Many people find Christmas to be a diffi-

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cult time. It can bring to mind those loved ones who have passed away whom we dearly miss. It can remind us of those friends and family with whom we are not speaking or from whom we are estranged. It can remind us of our many losses, the tragedies, the shortcomings and the failures.

When all the world around us seems happy and bright, those who struggle with day-to-day life, struggle even more. Add to this the colder temperatures and the waning daylight and it’s no wonder that many find it hard to be merry at Christmas.

Acknowledging this is the first step to healing, giving ourselves permission to grieve our losses and misfortunes is the next step. It doesn’t have to consume us, but we can give ourselves the time and space to recognize that not every part of our life is joyful and triumphant. When we do, we are very much in line with the real story and the whole story of Christmas.

And when we do, we just might find that in spite of it all, there is a way to find some comfort and joy in this season.

Editor's Note: North Thompson Funeral Home will host its annual Christmastime gathering for bereaved families in Clearwater (across from Brookfield Mall) today (Thursday, Dec. 5) 2 – 4 p.m. and 6 – 8 p.m.

Skye Tavis Buck

December 11, 1981 – December 9, 2012

Courtney Elizabeth Buck April 27, 1982 – December 9, 2012

Baby Boy Buck December 9, 2012

Do not stand at our grave and weep; We are not there, we do not sleep.

We are a thousand winds that blow.

We are the diamond glints on snow.

We are the sunlight on ripened grain.

We are the gentle autumn’s rain.

When you awaken, in the morning’s hush; We are the swift uplifting rush, Of quiet birds in circled flight, We are the soft stars that shine at night.

Do not stand at our grave and cry; We are not there, we did not die.

If tears could build a stairway, and memories could build a lane, We’d walk right up to heaven and bring you back to us again.

We will always hold you in our hearts. Forever loved and missed by Dad, Mom, Wynter, Chris, Storm and Symphony Dad, Mom, Rachel, Jim, Natalia, Billy, Katie, and Chris Many grandparents, uncles, aunts, cousins and friends

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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

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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

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Bridge repairs completed at Vavenby crossing Robyn Rexin The Vavenby Bridge was open to full traffic on Thursday, Nov. 28, as all the repairs were complete at this time. The 65-year-old structure was closed for repairs most days since Nov. 6.

There were happy and unhappy accounts by residents during the closure.

One resident was upset because the crew was taking its lunch break as she drove across and she was assured that she would have plenty of time to go to the post office and then back. However, when she got back to the bridge it was closed again so she had to drive to Birch Island, through the town, and then along the Birch Island Lost Creek Road to get back home.

Another woman said that the crew was cheerful and worked hard to get the job done. Some women walked their dogs across the bridge. When the dogs got scared from the noise of the motors the crew turned the motors off. A worker led pedestrians over the bridge as boards from the walkway were being replaced so there were holes.

Ian Moilliet, pastor of the Vavenby Christian Church, spoke to the crew on Saturday, Nov. 23rd, about opening up the bridge on Sunday morning to let those living on the Birch Island – Lost Creek Road side get to church more easily. The crew made it available at the specified times.

Moilliet felt it was a gift to the church.

Fay Jones baked muffins for the work-

A wooden walkway underneath the Vavenby Bridge enables workers to carry out repairs.

Members of the crew that recently completed repairs to the Vavenby Bridge are (l-r) Noah Brown, Quinn Arthur, Tristan Derkatch, Bill Glen, Jan Moore, Duke Piquette, Harvey Nelson, and Al Mitton (in front). All are with Argo (Thompson) Road Maintenance Inc. except for Bill Glen, who is with Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure. Photo submitted

ers. The muffins were a thank-you for all the long hours and holidays that the crew had been working, in all kinds of weather and temperatures, to accommodate the community as best as they could.

Author does radio interviews Karen Moilliet, whose book Silk On Fire has just been published, was interviewed by two different radio stations in Kamloops about her book. She said that she was very nervous for the first

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Rink ready if weather cooperates As of the end of last week, Vavenby's outdoor skating rink was ready to be skated on. People must remember that they are using it at their own risk and to keep the rink safe for others by shovelling off the snow and ice chips when finished.

Harvey Nelson and Al Mitton watch as a beam is lowered under the bridge towards Quinn Arthur. Photo by Robyn Rexin

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HEALTH & HEALING • AA Meetings: every Wednesday, #11 Lodge Dr, 250-674-1923 • Shambhala Meditation Group: meets every Tuesday at Forest House 6:30-8:00 pm. Info: 250-587-6373.

• Connections Healing Rooms - Fridays 1-3pm (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. 250-674-2699 • Clearwater Sno-Drifters: 1st Thurs every mth. 250-676-9414 • CNT Rod & Gun Club: 3rd Tues. of the mth. Blackpool Hall 7pm Nov., Jan., & Mar. AGM in May • Volleyball: Tues. 7:30-9:00 PM, Nov. 5 - Dec. 10, at Clearwater Secondary School Gym, $2 drop in. Info: 250-674-1878.

• Yoga Tree – Call or email Annie 250-674-2468 annie.pomme@ hotmail.com • Core Strength Fitness. Tuesdays. 10-11am 250-674-0001 • Walking Club: Indoors: Wed., 6:45-7:45am, & Thurs, 3:304:30pm, Nov. 20-Dec. 12, 2013 at Clw Secondary School, FREE. Info: 250-674-1878 • 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 • Drop in Basketball: Fri., 7-8:30pm, Nov. 1-Dec. 1, $2 drop in at Clearwater Secondary School Gym. Info: 250-674-1878 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.

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Phone 250-674-3703 for more info.

• Clearwater Farmer’s Market every Saturday from 9:00 am – Noon. For more info 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: 250-587-6503 • Blackpool Community Hall Coffee House; Local musicians – every 2nd Fri. of the mth. 6:30pm. Concession, $3 or 2 for $5.

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EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATOR – Yellowhead Community Services CB0250 SUPPORT WORKER – Yellowhead Community Services CB0259 ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT – Barriere & District Chamber of Commerce B0260 FACILITATOR/CASE MANAGER – Barriere Employment Service Centre BC0261 EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATOR/MANAGER – Yellowhead Community Services CB0262 Go To: http://www.wiegele.com/employment.htm for information on jobs with Mike Wiegele.

Babysitting - mature, reliable, lots of experience in child care, very flexible in hours/ days, raised 2 kids. 250-6722070.

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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.

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HOME BASED Embroidery Business for less than $10,000. Get started in the promotional products industry.

Work from home on your schedule. Call Nicolle at 1866-890-9488.

JOURNEYMAN AUTOMOTIVE Service Technician(s) in Hanna Alberta. Hanna Chrysler Ltd. offers competitive wages from $32/hour, negotiable depending on experience. Bright, modern shop.

Full-time permanent with benefits. Friendly town just 2 hours from major urban centres. More info online at: www.hannachrysler.ca Fax 403-854-2845; or email us: chrysler@telusplanet.net

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629 Barriere Town Rd. V0E 1E0 • 250-672-0036 • Fax: 250-672-2159

E-mail: mail@barriere-employment.ca • Website: www.barriere-employment.ca

Skill Development: If you have been on Employment Insurance in the past 3 years (5 years maternity) & are currently unemployed, you may be eligible for re-training dollars. Book an appointment to see one of our counselors for information.

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

• Free computer & Internet access • Free resume help • Free information on many services.

“The Employment Program of British Columbia is funded by the Government of Canada and the Province of British Columbia” In Partnership with Barriere & District Chamber of Commerce and Yellowhead Community Services

CLEARWATER EMPLOYMENT SERVICES 58A Young Road, Clearwater BC V0E 1N2 • 250-674-2928 • Fax 250-674-2938 E-mail: info@clearwateremployment.ca • Web Page: www.clearwateremployment.ca

Early Childhood Educator/Facility Manager: FT/PT Barriere #CB0262 Facilitator/Case Manager: PT/Barriere #BC0261

Support Worker - Child care programs: 2 positions/Clearwater #CB0259

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Skating Coach: Seasonal PT/Clearwater #C0251

Early Childhood Educator/Educator Assistant: FT/PT Clw/Barriere#CB2050 Maintenance Technician (Instrumentation): FT/Clw#C0248 Cook: 2 positions/Clw #C0240 HD Mechanic/Welder/Machine Operator: FT/Clw #C0239 11 Job Postings/Blue River: PT & FT

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Stress Management Workshop: Thurs. Dec. 5th Using Internet & Email Basics Workshop: Thurs. Dec. 12st Creating & Updating Your Resume Workshop: Thurs. Dec. 19th

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

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

Is seeking an

Early Childhood Educator/Facility Manager for Little Stars Child Care Centre in Barriere.

Hours currently term time only, 9am-3pm. Program development could lead to extended hours.

Education required; Early Childhood Education Certificate / lesser qualified applicants with relevant experience may be considered.

Please send a copy of your resume and a cover letter to Susanne Butcher 612 Park Drive, Clearwater, BC, V0E 1N1 Tel; 250-674-2600 Fax 250-674-267 Em; susanne.b@yellowheadcs. www.yellowheadcs.cs

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

• Blue River Library: An employment consultant comes to the Blue River School.

Next visit is Tuesday December 10th 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.

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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.

Good Dog Obedience Classes Starting January 5 * NEW DATES* Basic Obedience - A 6 week course in good manners & canine behaviour begins Sunday, Jan. 5, 1pm at the Fall Fair Hall in Barriere for all dogs at least 6 months old & up. Cost $100.

To register or for more information contact Jill Hayward at 250-319-8023.

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Affordable memories that last a lifetime. Seniors rates.

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

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Digital and film photographs.

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Handypersons Wilkeekon Services Handyman & Cleaning Residential & Commercial Moving in/out, DIY projects, construction site, interior/exterior, light hauls Bonded Gayle Peekeekoot Ray Wilson 250-674-2775

Pets & Livestock

Feed & Hay Timothy Hay for sale, excellent horse hay, barn stored, 50-60#, $5/each.

Delivery available. Ph 250-674-2905

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.

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Clearwater: 2 bdrm MH, centrally located, wood/propane heat. Riverview. $600/mo Ph. 250-674-4034

NOTICE OF PROPOSED QUARRY Take notice that Hans & Sepp Wadlegger of Wadlegger Logging & Construction Ltd. has filed with the Chief Inspector of Mines pursuant to Section 10(1) of the Mines Act, R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 293, a proposed mine plan together with a program for the protection and reclamation of the land and water courses related to the proposed Wadlegger Quarry located at:

Real Estate

$100 & Under Two male song canaries.

Complete w/lg cage and all necessary equipment.

Call 250-587-6373

Food Products For Sale: Farm raised frozen free range chickens, $3.75/lb.

Contact Rainer Custom Cutting, 250-672-9629 or www.rainercustomcutting.com.

Free Items Old newspaper. Stop by the Times office and pick up a bundle. 14-74 Young Rd. Clearwater

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

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STEEL BUILDINGS/Metal buildings 60% OFF! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-4572206 or visit us online: www.crownsteelbuildings.ca STEEL BUILDING. “The big year end clear out!” 20x22 $4,259. 25x24 $4,684. 30x34 $6,895. 35x36 $9,190. 40x48 $12,526. 47x70 $17,200. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca

Houses For Sale COZY little house on beautiful one acre lot, riverfront property, in Barriere, 45 minutes north of Kamloops. 2 vinyl greenhouses.

Perfect for someone looking for a peaceful and private yet convenient location. 2 bedroom plus den, Wood fire place, New 16 * 16 addition, Electrical recently recertified, New roof, New windows. $139,000. Alain 2508 1 9 - 1 1 7 1 alain_pedneault@hotmail.com

Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent

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Homes for Rent

Block A, DL 1114, KDYD, off the Otter Creek Road

Birch Island: 3 bdrm home.

Incl satellite tv, avail Dec. 1, $875.00/mo 250-674-1768

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Any person affected by or interested in this program has 30 days to make written representation to the Chief Inspector of Mines, Ministry of Energy and Mines, South Central Region, 2nd Floor 441 Columbia Street, Kamloops BC V2C 2T3. A copy of the proposal is available for viewing at the Clearwater Library, 422 Murtle Crescent, Clearwater, BC.

Clearwater: 1243 Bain Rd. 3 bdrm, 3-level, 2 bath, wood pellet heat, 10 acre lot. Avail Dec. 1. $1200/mo + util.

Ph. 403-816-7979

Suites, Lower Birch Island: 2bdrm suite. $600/mo. Incl sat tv, utilities & laundry. Available Dec. 1.

Ph. 250-674-1768

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CLEARWATER: 1 bdrm, 2nd flr. Updated, quiet, clean adult bldg. Common laundry. Prkng w/electric.N/S, N/P. $575./mo. + DD, ref’s. 604-790-2482.

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Barriere: 3 bdrm, 1 1/2 bath, duplex, large fenced backyard, 1 car garage. $875 + util. DD. Pets neg. Avail Nov 1. 250672-0041.

Misc for Rent

Cars - Domestic

Clearwater: Riverside Guest House & Apartments all furnished, renting by day/wk/mo, internet/tv, w/d, hydro, etc. all inclusive. Ph. 250-674-0001 info@riveradventures.ca

2004 Buick Lesabre 83,000 km, 4 dr Sedan, navy blue, 6 cyl, auto, summers/winters mounted. $4,000.00 Ph. 250-674-3264

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Trekking Tales By Kay Knox “It’s a great day for drying the laundry,” responded one, pointing to a clothes line behind one of the stone houses.

Our route took us on a wonderfully scenic route encircling Bras d’Or Lakes and passing through Big Pond, home of the late great Canadian singer, Rita McNeil.

Our waitress had time to tell us of the shock through the employees of the Tea House at her unexpected demise during surgery. Speaking of “shock”, John and I had been there with other friends on the morning of Sept. 11, 2001.

“I’m sorry to be so distracted,” that waitress had said at the time, “but we’ve just heard the most dreadful news on the radio.” So much changed that sad day…

On a lighter note, as we continued looping Cape Breton Island, we closed in on Cheticamp a

couple of days later.

Here, a sign caught our eyes.

“Tourist Traps” it read, advertising an array of lobster traps for sale.

Back on the eastern side of the island at Baddeck a day later, we visited the museum exhibiting the history and amazing array of inventions and interests of Alexander Graham Bell whose stately home, now a museum, overlooks Bras d’Or Lakes.

We asked one of the Park’s attendants how to pronounce its name: “Beinn Bhreagh”.

After telling us, she explained, “The Gaelic alphabet has only 18 letters, thus many letters have to be added to provide a variety of sounds. My name is Jocelyn,” she added, “but Gaelic has no ‘J’ so my grandmother called me ‘Chocelyn’.”

Then came her clincher: “Don’t try

to pronounce Gaelic words – or you’ll hurt yourself!”

Amazingly, in his studies of speech, inventor Bell trained a dog to say: “How are you, Gramma?” We heard the recording and the words were certainly recognizable.

Grandma’s response was not recorded!

At the Citadel in Halifax where the help, like those in Louisbourg, are dressed in uniform to suit their jobs and the history of that fort. Thus, 78th Highlanders Regiment are part of the scene.

“If the wind blows any harder,” commented Joan with a wicked grin as a gentleman led a tour group past us, “we’ll find out for sure what Scottish men wear under their kilts!”

Sadly for us gals, the wind, our constant companion throughout the Maritimes, remained gentle that afternoon.

We loved meeting Acadians, and were constantly amazed that, with a glance, they knew whether to speak English or French. Switching back and forth between two conversations, they never muddled their languages. And friendly smiles were always part of either one.

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We were having our first meal in Nova Scotia, after leaving the ferry from Port aux Basque, NL, and had checked into our comfy B&B in North Sydney.

“A place nearby has good fish’n’chips,” said our hostess, “and you can walk easily there since you won’t have your rental car until tomorrow.” Perfect.

“Drinks?” asked the attractive young waitress.

“I’d like milk,” requested John.

“One per cent or two per cent is what we have,” she said.

“No three per cent?” responded John with an audible sigh.

Quick as a wink, she had the solution: “I can mix them together!”

The following day we visited Louisbourg Fortress, reconstructed back to the French city of 1745. Despite its being mid-September, a few players dressed in period costume still stood guard, welcomed us into their places of business and roamed the streets.

“It’s a bit windy today,” one of us said to a couple of ladies walking by, their long dresses and shawls being blown around them.

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Something special Rory Wilson checks out a knitted birdhouse tissue holder at the annual Elks Bazaar last weekend while his mother, Jenna Wilson, looks on. The item was for sale at Betty Koeneman's table, one of many vendors set up in the Elks Hall for the event. Photo by Keith McNeill

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Forest industry and trade strategy OTTAWA/CNW/ - The Forest Products Association of Canada (FPAC) appreciates the government’s announcement about a Global Markets plan aimed at creating opportunities through trade.

This is a welcome complement to current industry efforts to bolster international exports.

The $57 billion a year Canadian forest products industry is one of the country’s leading export sectors with almost 50 per cent of its revenues coming from products sold abroad. Canada is one of the most successful global exporters of forest products with more than 180 markets around the world.

“From its very beginnings, the Canadian forest products sector has heavily relied on export markets,” says the president and CEO of FPAC, David Lindsay. “The government is an important partner in facilitating that trade through initiatives such as the Expanding Markets Program and we welcome this focus on expanding trade opportunities.”

Forest products are Canada’s number one export to China. This success was created over the span of a decade with support from the federal and provincial governments.

New free trade arrangements such as the Comprehensive European Free Trade (CETA) deal and the negotiations to reach a Trans-Pacific Partnership are also important initiatives that support increased trade.

“The government’s continued efforts in the area of trade promotion is helping the forest industry grow and diversify markets,” says Lindsay. He points to Vision2020, FPAC’s ambitious plan which includes the goal of generating an additional $20 billion in economic activity in new products and markets by the end of the decade.

The forest products industry is undergoing transformation and welcomes on-going government support for a wide range of issues: a broad network of trade offices which benefits the industry globally; a reliable and affordable rail system to get goods to market; sufficient infrastructure to support exports to new markets; and promotion of the “Canadian Brand” around the world.

The government is also an important partner in supporting the creation of new innovative products through programs such as the Investments in Forest Industry Transformation (IFIT) program and through FPInnovations.

FPAC provides a voice for Canada’s wood, pulp, and paper producers nationally and internationally in government, trade, and environmental affairs. The $57-billion-a-year forest products industry represents two per cent of Canada’s GDP and is one of Canada’s largest employers, operating in hundreds of communities.

Catherine Bennett cuddles her puppy, Tressa, as she takes part in Clearwater Rotary Club's annual Christmas Tree Light-Up at Wells Gray Infocenter on Sunday evening. Threatening weather seemed to reduce the numbers from last year's event, but there still was a good-sized crowd taking part.

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