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Hockeyville announcement Saturday

Contest: If Salmon Arm becomes a finalist, online voting starts immediately.

By Martha Wickett

market news staff

Get ready to watch hockey.

Salmon Arm residents are being encouraged to watch Hockey Night in Canada this Saturday, March 8, because that’s when the top 16 finalists in the Kraft Hockeyville contest will be announced.

“If Salmon Arm is selected, we need to get people out right away,”

says Lana Fitt of the Salmon Arm Economic Development Society. “I think we only have 48 hours once the decision is made.”

The number of votes each community gets on the Kraft Hockeyville website, krafthockeyville. cbc.ca, determines which of the Top 16 communities moves closer to the grand prize of $100,000 toward arena upgrades – so residents are asked to vote, and to get their

friends and families to vote. Fitt encourages people to ask their connections on Facebook and email to take part.

Downtown Salmon Arm encourages businesses to set up voting stations so customers can vote on Saturday night, Sunday and Monday.

Ipads as well as laptops can be used to cast ballots. Downtown Salmon Arm will have business card size notices available to give to custom-

Salmon Arm: 250-832-2143 or 250-832-2134 • Piccadilly Mall: 250-832-7900 • Sorrento: 250-675-2020 • Sicamous: 250-836-3600

ers telling them how to vote.

Several businesses are planning Hockeyville specials and activities.

Fitt suggests keeping up-to-date by checking back with the society’s website at www.saeds.ca.

Also scheduled for Hockeyville is a free public skate at Shaw Centre on Sunday, March 9, no matter the Hockeyville outcome. It will be held at the regular public skating time, 2:15 to 3:45 p.m.

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A solid kick-off

n Arden Hamilton gives a boot to the ball as Graeme Knopp starts his timer at the beginning of a soccer skills circuit at Soccer Fest held Saturday morning at the SASCU Indoor Arena.

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City approves new school board office

By Lachlan Labere

market news staff

City council has given the nod to a development variance permit related to School District #83’s proposed new office building, with the caveat that required sidewalk upgrades happen sooner than later.

A public hearing for the permit application was held last Monday.

The school district sought variances for setbacks for the planned new office building at 451 Shuswap Street SW. In addition, the school district asked for several variances on frontage servicing requirements triggered by proposed subdivision.

Development services director Kevin Pearson explained the school district wants to subdivide the former J.L. Jackson property into three lots, with Lot

1 being the site of the new school district offices, lot 2 the Downtown Activity Centre and lot 3 the playing fields.

City bylaws trigger frontage improvements for all lots, including water and sewer upgrades, as well as sidewalk upgrades to the Town Centre Development Standard. The school district asked these requirements be waived for lots 2 and 3, and that a covenant be put in place “restricting any further subdivision or development, beyond what is proposed for development on proposed Lot 1, until each proposed lot is fully serviced to city standards.”

“While the bylaw actually asks for variances, in actual fact what we’re doing is deferring, because when you put the other piece that’s registered on title, we’re still going to be

required to do them – all we’re doing is saying let’s defer them until we actually develop lot 2 and lot 3,” explained school district secretary treasurer Sterling Olson.

City staff recommended council support all the variances except for frontage improvements on Shuswap along lots one and 2 (to the corner of Fifth Avenue). Coun. Chad Eliason was agreeable to all the variances except the sidewalk along Shuswap. He said he was looking for a compromise, and made a motion to defer the Town Centre requirements along lot 2, but require the extension of curb, gutter and sidewalk.

“I’m OK with not having the water and sewer upgraded at this time, but I would like the sidewalk done, because that sidewalk and those letdowns are not

in great condition…,” said Eliason.

The motion was approved with Mayor Nancy Cooper and Couns. Marg Kentel and Eliason voting in favour, and Coun. Denise Reimer opposed.

Coun. Debbie Cannon was absent and Couns.

Alan Harrison and Ken Jamieson, both school district employees, had excused themselves for conflict of interest.

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n Metaphor hip-hop group member Kia Kadiri gets up close and personal with students Monday morning at Hillcrest Elementary School. The group will be performing at a number of Shuswap area schools over the next two weeks.

Environmental committee looks for council support

By Lachlan Labere

market news staff

dition, he said the committee would endeavour to provide in its minutes information that is more useful to council. Dunn also asked for some guidelines for how to comment on projects, etc.

Mayor Nancy Cooper said she hoped the city and council could find a way to use the committee, rather than lose it.

Coun. Alan Harrison agreed the city’s relationship with the committee “Imagine being on needs to be worked on, that committee... and that it needs work coming up with to do. your own stuff to “Imagine being on do, sending it to that committee, not council and counhaving been given anycil saying, ‘no, we thing to do, coming up don’t like it.”’ with your own stuff to -Alan Harrison do, sending it to council and council saying, ‘no, we don’t like it,’” said while to get it all kind of going Harrison, noting he appreciated in the same direction…,” said Dunn’s suggestion feedback not Dunn. “The committee needs be a matter of black and white, to be used to be functional, it or ‘yes’ or ‘no,’ but reasoning needs exercise, it needs practice for why something might or in order to be useful. It comes might not be a good idea. down to essentially a use-it-orCouncil agreed to ask staff for lose-it comment.” a brief report outlining the best Dunn asked council to send way to channel development the committee some projects proposals to the committee so and give its members an op- they can provide timely feedportunity to impress. In ad- back.

fundraiser for the Kamloops Symphony such a success.

Okanagan Rawsome Askew’s Uptown Table 24 at the Podollan The Swiss Inn Management Shuswap Pie Company Blue Canoe Bradbury’s Caravan Farm Theatre Salmon Arm Arts Council Linda Rohlfs Astral Media EZ Rock Friday AM Joyce Dorey Ric’s Bar and Grill Kamloops Art Centre Bev Wice and crew Hannah Gomme

Andrea Roberts Jim Johnston Salmon Arm Stationery Salmon Arm Observer Rich Daniels of CKXR S.A. Kamloops Symphony Committee Salmar Theatre Shuswap Theatre Okanagan College: Marg Scharf and Crew Voice of the Shuswap Gabrielle Klein Kamloops Symphony Hotel 540 Wickett Business Services Senior Citizens Association Lisa Bennett Piccadilly Care Facility

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Salmon Arm’s Environmental Advisory Committee is hoping to establish a better relationship with city staff and council.

Speaking on behalf of the municipal advisory body, member Tim Dunn told council the group hasn’t been given an opportunity to serve its purpose during the past year.

“Over the last year, we haven’t had any formal requests for input into anything. There’s been some things like OCP issues and environmental inventories, that sort of stuff – sort of mechanical… things that really haven’t tested any debate, provided any debate or any real recommendations,” said Dunn, adding some of the feedback the committee has given to council in the past hasn’t been in a format council can use.

Dunn went on to say the EAC can’t give council a unified statement on each item, but it can summarize information and provide suggestions that would serve as a “barometer as to how the groups on the EAC feel

about whatever the issue is.”

Dunn then likened the current state of the EAC to Canada’s Olympic men’s hockey team.

“Unless the EAC gets some exercise, just like the men’s hockey team – you saw them hanging on there by a fingernail at times because they hadn’t worked together very much.

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Top-notch performers required

The Salmar Association is on the hunt for excellence again.

The association has $1,000 set aside to bestow upon an individual who has attained an outstanding level of skill or expertise in his or her field of performing arts or athletics to be recognized at the provincial or national level.

By their performance, the successful recipient will bring recognition to themselves and the Shuswap.

Over the years, the Salmar Board has attempted to present the annual Salmar Award of Excellence to various disciplines.

Nominations for the award should be made to the Salmar board by March 31. Grants committee members will consider the nominations and will present a recommendation to the June meeting of the Salmar Board.

To nominate an individual, send a letter to the Salmar Community association at Box 338, Salmon Arm, B.C. V1E 4N5.

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High-octane country at Silver Creek Hall Canadian Country Music award-winning artist Shane Chisholm will raise the roof at Silver Creek Community Hall tonight.

Chisholm is not just another guy-wieldinga-gas-tank bass; he and his band fuse elements of old-school country with a smattering of rockabilly.

Chisholm has enjoyed radio success and has toured Canada as an artist with his own band as well as bassist and backup singer for many of Canada’s biggest stars.

His debut album, Hitchhiking Buddha, was nominated for Country Recording of

the Year through the Western Canadian Music Awards.

The singer-songwriter builds his own instruments, including an upright bass crafted from a Chevy gas tank, which won CCMA’s Special Instrument of the Year in 2010.

Other unique instruments include an electric grinder and the Stanley Cup bass, created from pots, pans and an Ikea salad bowl made to resemble the NHL’s Stanley Cup. Chisholm says, his most memorable experience was performing for Canada’s armed forces in the Persian Gulf and Afghanistan.

“This is a rare opportunity for people to come out and enjoy a night of great live music for a fraction of what they would pay to see him in concert any where else,” says Jesse Mast, who will also perform Friday.

Winner of the 2013 Shuswap Idol SingerSongwriter competition, Mast has immersed himself in learning about music masters, from guitar and banjo pickers, to amazing entertainers and vocalists with the pioneers, to the more modern icons.”

Mast took top spot in the 2013 Our Kids Have Talent competition. He

was also the winner of the Global Country Star Search, which gave him the opportunity to travel to Nashville for an international competition as well as a performance at the annual Global Country Concert Festival Place in Edmonton.

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REGISTRATION OPEN For PeeWee & first year Bantam players only

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Bill Wilson - General Manager/CPGA Head Professional/Teaching Professional Due to a lack of volunteers, SAMBA is only accepting registrations for the PeeWee U13 (2001/02) and first year Bantams that wish to play down age divisions.

SAMBA has had 4 long time board members retire as their children have grown up. Thus, in order to run other divisions, volunteers are needed for:

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• President • Registrar • Secretary • Uniform Manager (for the league) • Umpire Manager • Web site and social media Manager • Division Coordinators • Coaching staff Duties for most positions are in the “forms” section of our website.

If you would like to see baseball ( hard ball) happen for your son or daughter at another division level, please gather other interested families and contact Shirley Deglan (Acting President) for more information visit our website under contacts. This would need to happen ASAP as the season begins in late April.

Otherwise, players can seek registration in neighbouring associations (e.g., Vernon, Kamloops, Rutland, etc.). Thanks to those who have volunteered in the past!!

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Out on the Town MUSIC • VISUAL ARTS • BAR SCENE ENTERTAINMENT • PERFORMANCE ARTS

WORSHIP r e h t e g To

Call us at 250-832-2131, drop in to our office, or use our calendar online. See below.

FRIDAY, MARCH 7 PRAYER – The annual ecumenical service to mark World Day of Prayer takes place at 1:30 p.m. at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church at 60 First St. SE. For information, call M. Reddecliff at 250-833-0670.

FINE ARTS – Salmon Arm Art Gallery presents “Being North,” multi-media works by Thompson Rivers University fine arts students. An opening reception takes place at 7 p.m.

GOING COUNTRY – Award winning Alberta musician Shane Chisholm performs at 7:30 p.m. at the Silver Creek Community Hall, with special guest Jesse Mast. Tickets are $12 at the door.

FILM FEST – The annual Salmon Arm ’80s Film Festival takes place March 7 to 9 at the Salmar Classic beginning Friday at 7 p.m. with Real Genius.

BALLET - Ballet Kelowna performs InnOvation at 7:30 p.m. at Shuswap Theatre on Hudson Avenue. Tickets at $36 for adults, $26 for seniors and $20 for students and children are available at Salmon Arm Stationery.

Know that the Lord, He is God, it is He who has made us, and not we ourselves; we are His people. – Psalm 100:3

St. John the Evangelist Anglican Church Interim Priest in Charge Rev. Canon Barbara Stewart

10:00 a.m. Services Sundays and Wednesdays 170 Shuswap Street S.E., Salmon Arm

Tel: 250 832-2828

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Cornerstone Christian Reformed Church 10:30 a.m. Worship

Nursery Care & Children’s Programs 1191 - 22nd Street NE

SATURDAY, MARCH 9 DANCE – Royal Canadian Legion Branch #62 hosts a dance with music by Sleepless Nights at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 each at the door.

SUNDAY, MARCH 9 FLAP JACKS – The Seniors’ Fifth Avenue Activity Centre hosts a pancake breakfast from 8 a.m. to noon.

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CHURCH ~ ELCIC 10:30 AM • WORSHIP & SUNDAY SCHOOL deolutheran.org Pastor: Rev. Erik Bjorgan 1801 - 30th St. NE ~ 250 832-6160

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 12 LUNCH BUNCH – Retired Teachers meeting takes place at 10:30 a.m. at the SASCU Downtown Activity Centre. Call 250-832-9973 for information.

THURSDAY, MARCH 13 JAZZ CLUB – The Jazz Club of Salmon Arm presents Leisure Suite, a Kamloops-based ensemble that combines seductive vocals woven together with Latin, hip hop and classic jazz sounds, at 7 p.m. at Shuswap Chefs.

SATURDAY, MARCH 15 HOSPICE TRAINING - First of a six-week volunteer training program for individuals who are interested in volunteering with the Shuswap Hospice Society and/or who are struggling with their own grief. Sessions will run 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Cost is $55 and covers all materials. For information and to register, call Judy at 250-832-7099.

OPERA – The Metropolitan Opera Live in HD presents Massenet’s Werther at the Salmar Classic at 9:55.

BREAKOUT – Shuswap Music Hall presents Kid’s Spring Breakout from 1 to 4:30 p.m. at the rec centre, featuring Barefoot Caravan, magician Leif David and Kiki the Eco Elf. For information and tickets, call 250-8324044 or visit www.shuswapmusichall.ca.

BIRDERS – Learn about the birds of Manu National Park in Peru and the tiny Swainson thrushes that travel from northern Alberta to Peru and back every year, with Stephanie Cavaghan, who will share her stories and photos at 7 p.m. at the SAGA Public Art Gallery. Admission is by donation.

IMPROV – Kim MacMillan is the host of Shuswap Theatre’s Laughing Gas Improv event where teams of performers are pitted against each other and use host or audience suggestions to fuel scenes. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.

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Pastors Captain Sheldon Feener SUNDAY SERVICE 10:30 a.m.

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Emmanuel Free Lutheran Church

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Mountain View Baptist Church

St. Andrew’s Presbyterian

Worship: 9:00 a.m.

Sunday School for the whole family @ 10:30 am

Guest musicians & singing 10:45 a.m.

Worship service 11:00 a.m.

T.C.Hwy. across from RCMP Rev. Woldy Sosnowsky

Pastor Benje Bartley

For info.: 250 833-5636 1981 9th Ave. NE (St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church)

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Sunday Worship 11:00 a.m.

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Pastor James Baer 250 832-3615

Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church (LCC) 9:45 am Bible Study 11 am Sunday Worship Pastor R. Brown

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Little Mountain Bible Chapel

3481 - 10th Ave. S.E. 250 803-0161 ~ Salmon Arm

• Sunday ~ Worship & Remembrance - 9:30 a.m.

• Family Bible Hour/Sunday School - 11 a.m.

• Thursday ~ Prayer & Bible Study 7:00 p.m.

Co-sponsor of Morning Star Bible Camp, Westbank, B.C.

SILVER SCREEN – Shuswap Film Society presents Gloria, a Chilean/ Spanish film with subtitles, about a middle-aged woman who finds a way to become engaged with life, at 5 p.m. at the Salmar Classic.

Join us each Saturday ~ All ages

St. Mary’s Anglican/ United Church

3270 60th Avenue NE • 250 832-8936 Web: www.salmonarmadventist.ca Study Online: www.bibleinfo.com

First United Church

450 OKANAGAN AVE. 250 832-3860 www.firstunitedsalmonarm.ca

Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.

Rev. Lynn Elliott Joanne Koster, Children & Youth ALL ARE WELCOME!

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River of Life Community Church Pastor Reuben Pauls - 250 675-3636

Sunday Worship - 10 a.m.

Sunday School - 10:45 a.m.

(Nursery to age 12) 2405 Centennial Drive, Shuswap Lake Estates Lodge, downstairs

Living Waters Church WORSHIP SERVICE & CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS Sundays 10:30 a.m.

HEALING SERVICE Every Sunday 1 p.m.

Public welcome!

THURSDAY NIGHT PRAYER at 7 p.m.

#180 Lakeshore Dr. NW Right behind Boston Pizza www.livingwaterschurch.ca

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CATHOLIC CHURCHES

Broadview Evangelical Free Church

1188 Trans Canada Hwy., Sorrento Ph. 250-675-2294 www.stmarysorrento.ca Tuesday Eucharist 10 a.m.

saintmary@shaw.ca The Rev. Bruce Chalmers SUNDAY WORSHIP - 10 am

Seventh-day Adventist Church 9:30 am. - Bible Study Hour 11:00 a.m. - Worship Service

PASTOR GEORGE FLEMING Sunday Worship: 11:15 a.m.

Traditional Service

SALMON ARM: St. Joseph’s 60 First Street SE Sat., 5 pm & Sun., 9 am SICAMOUS: Our Lady of Fatima Saturday at 3 pm BLIND BAY: Our Lady of the Lake 2740 Fairway Hill Rd., Blind Bay Sunday, 11:15 am

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DINNER CONCERT – Shelby Babakioff performs her favourite original tunes as well as some well-known Top 40 tunes at Chiang Mai Orchid from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

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Weary of BCTF and government battles At this point, how can anybody not wipe their hands of both parties — the provincial Liberal government and the B.C. Teachers’ Federation?

In what has become as routine as the sun rising the East, the two sides have yet again reached an impasse in negotiations.

It doesn’t matter if the union is claiming this and the government is claiming that — the fact is there remains no contract agreement and there remains the spectre of more job action by teachers.

On the one hand, it is hard to fathom why teachers are taking a strike vote next week when BCTF president Jim Iker has stated there will be no initial job action when teachers turn in a resounding “yes” vote — as they will when ballots are tallied on March 6.

If the goal is to only provoke, what can possibly be gained?

On the other hand, the public needs to remain extremely skeptical when Education Minister Peter Fassbender shakes his head and makes various claims about how the government was committed to staying at the bargaining table.

When Fassbender adds the government did not attempt to provoke a full-scale strike in 2012 — despite the fact a B.C. Supreme Court justice and the government’s own negotiator said government did attempt just that — trust in the words of the B.C. Liberal administration is hard to grasp.

Never-ending bickering and complaining, and a litany of he-said-she-said should make home-schooling a very popular option for weary parents of students in this province.

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The environment, not to mention the whole of the natural world around us, is heading for hell in a hand basket. Or so it would seem.

According to the World Wildlife Fund’s Living Planet Report, “human beings are using 30 per cent more resources than the Earth can replenish each year… which is leading to deforestation, degraded soils, polluted air and water and dramatic declines in numbers of fish and other species.”

As a result, “we are running up an ecological debt of $4 trillion every year – double the estimated losses made by the world’s financial institutions as a result of the credit crisis.” (This figure is based on a United Nations report which calculated the economic value of services provided by ecosystems destroyed annually.)

All one has to do is pick up a newspaper or turn on the television to see that the problem is getting worse by the day, as human populations and human consumption continues to grow at a faster rate than science and technology can find

The GreaT OuTdOOrs James Murray new ways of increasing the amount food and usable water we are able to produce.

And, if you think that sounds all too gloomy, just wait – you ain’t heard nothing yet.

In a recent statement, WWF International director general James Leape said that, “the recent downturn in the global economy is a stark reminder of the consequences of living beyond our means. However, the possibility of financial recession pales in comparison to the looming ecological credit crunch.”

Leape also stated, “We have only one planet. Its capacity to support a thriving diversity of species, humans included, is large

but fundamentally limited.

When human demand on this capacity exceeds what is available… we erode the health of the Earth’s living systems. Ultimately, this loss threatens human wellbeing.”

A significant part of the report is an index of the health of the world’s natural systems, produced by the Zoological Society of London, which is based on representation by some 5,000 populations of more than 1,600 species, and on the ecological footprint of human demands for goods and services.

The report also states, “global biodiversity has declined by nearly a third since 1970,” and terrestrial, freshwater and marine species, tropical forests, drylands and grasslands all showed significant declines.

Of the main geographic regions, only the zone around the Arctic sea and covering much of North America showed no overall change. Over the same period, the ecological footprint of the human population has nearly doubled.

When you look at all the natural beauty that surrounds us in the Shuswap, it’s hard to wrap your mind around all the problems faced by the whole of the planet.

One interesting comment in the report was that, “humans would need two planets to provide for their wants and needs by the 2030s.”

Now I am certainly no rocket scientist, but maybe we should be looking at ways to slow down the environmental devastation and general laying to waste of this planet before we go looking for some other planet to screw up. We have the technology and we certainly have the incentive. All we need is the will.

To me, it was almost a little bit eerie when the World Wildlife Fund released its 2012 Living Planet Report from space with Dutch physician and astronaut André Kuipers on the International Space Station, in collaboration with the European Space Agency.

Maybe they really are looking for some other planet out there to screw up.

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Better options than developing LNG Your cartoon in the Feb. 28 Shuswap Market News highlights the flaws in the B.C. Government’s economic plan to develop liquid natural gas for export to Asian markets.

The infrastructure for LNG exports would take years to construct and could end up adding to B.C.’s debt. Australia, racing to supply Asia with LNG, has seven LNG plants under construction and all are facing cost overruns of up to 40 per cent.

The U.S. is currently awash in gas and is offering Asian buyers huge price discounts.

Premier Christy Clark says she will cut industry costs here to the bone. But the LNG industry would then pay far less in taxes and gas royalties, which would negatively affect the govern-

ment’s pre-election economic projections.

Another argument against large-scale LNG development is that extraction of shale gas involves fracking, which is characterized by chronic leakage of methane, a powerful climate change driver.

The B.C. Government’s plans for expanding the LNG industry would double or triple the amount of gas extracted in B.C., producing additional greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions equivalent to adding 24 million cars to the world’s roads. As a result, B.C. government would be unable to honour its 2007 legislation requiring GHG-emission reductions of 33 per cent by 2020 and 80 per cent by 2050.

Instead of rushing to develop

LNG resources for export, the province should slow down and work out how to use our natural gas resources to maximize job opportunities, and make B.C. a leader in green technology and infrastructure. For example, build small domestic gas processing plants that allow us to power B.C.’s ferries, diesel buses and truck transport fleets on natural gas, and ensure that these plants are world-leading low-carbon emitters.

Such a strategy would produce far more jobs, and better jobs, than those to be had by developing our LNG resources for export. It would also be an investment in a safe-climate world for our grandchildren.

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Situation needs more than political posturing Instead of thumping his jaw bone on the podium for the purpose of political posturing, John Baird, Canada’s foreign affairs minister,

could better serve the long-term interests of Ukraine with pragmatic diplomacy.

Henry Kissinger said diplomacy is the art of

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n Carlin Elementary School Grade 3 student Sienna Ericcsan poses with a First Nations-style mask that is among the artwork on display at the 20th annual School District 83 Art Fair which wraps up today.

Workshops feature fabric, fibre and fun Registrations are arriving for the 2014 Sorrento Centre Quilt Week that takes place April 26-30 with check in and set up on April 25.

There are three concurrent workshops offered including two traditional workshops and one that is contemporary fibre art.

“You choose the workshop that most appeals to you and you will have five days of great instruction and free time to work on your project while spending time with a fun group of quilters,” says organizer Kathy Kinsella.

The workshops are

in three venues at the Sorrento Conference and Retreat Centre but everyone gets together for meals and for the occasional evening event or outing.

This year’s workshops will be led by Dianne Jansson, Kinsella, and Lynn Knox.

Jansson present “Quilts: Connecting Woman Around the World,” that will explore designs from a different country each day. These designs can be used to create a row quilt or a series of small home decor items.

Knox will teach the “Dresden Plate Log Cabin Quilt” that can

be made using scraps or fresh new fabrics with a wedge ruler to make it easy for beginners or experienced quilters.

Kinsella will lead “Creating Inspirational Flags and Buntings” where participants will create small flags and buntings using a variety of surface design techniques, adding text, creating monoprints and more.

“We will talk about traditional prayer flags and how they might influence the flags you create from recycled or crisp new fabric,” Kinsella says.

Quilt Week is open to anyone who would

Marriage Commissioner The Vital Statistics Agency, Ministry of Health, is looking for an individual to serve as a Marriage Commissioner for Salmon Arm. The individual will perform civil marriages within their community on behalf of the Agency.

For information and an application form please visit our website at: www.vs.gov.bc.ca/marriage

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For more information or to register, call 250-675-2421 or visit www.sorrento-centre. bc.ca for more.

The Columbia Shuswap Regional District is inviting Tenders for a five year term for the compaction and cover of refuse at its Refuse Disposal sites in Golden, Revelstoke, Salmon Arm and Sicamous.

Sealed Tenders clearly marked “Tender - Compaction and Cover CSRD Refuse Disposal Sites”, will be accepted until 2 PM local time on Wednesday, April 2, 2014 at the office of the Columbia Shuswap Regional District, 781 Marine Park Drive NE, P.O. Box 978, Salmon Arm, BC, V1E 4P1.

Tender documents and further information are available online at the Columbia Shuswap Regional District website at www.csrd.bc.ca/newsnotices/opportunities/tenders, on the BC Bid website at www.bcbid.gov. bc.ca, Civic Info website at www.civicinfo.bc.ca and at the office of the Columbia Shuswap Regional District at the above address during regular office hours.

There will be a mandatory pre-tender meeting held at the Columbia Shuswap Regional District Office in Salmon Arm on Wednesday, March 12, 2014 at 1 PM, followed by a site tour of the Salmon Arm Refuse Disposal Site. Attendance at the pre-tender meeting and the site tour is mandatory requirement in order to qualify to submit a Tender.

The Columbia Shuswap Regional District reserves the right to accept or reject any or all Tenders and to waive any informality in the Tenders received, in each case without giving any notice. The Columbia Shuswap Regional District reserves the right to accept the Tender which it deems most advantageous.

Faxed submissions will not be accepted.

The lowest or any Tender will not be necessarily accepted.

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Note that while you do not need to have Commercial (Comprehensive) General Liability Insurance or up‑to‑date WorkSafe BC coverage to register, you will have to meet these requirements prior to working on any ministry projects.

Only owned or lease‑to‑own equipment is eligible for registration. Equipment may only be registered in one area in any given year. Seniority is not transferable from area to area.

The deadline for new registrations is midnight on Friday, March 14, 2014. Late registrations will be accepted, but may appear at the bottom of the open list. Note that there is no charge for registering new equipment, or for changing or deleting equipment information already listed.

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Music of Mexico brings spring The sweet sounds of Mexico will be drifting out of Carlin Hall when Vancouver’s favourite mariachi band, El Mariachi Los Dorados, brings their authentic Mexican traditional music with a northern touch to Carlin Hall Thursday, March 20.

Los Dorados have been sharing the passion, love and respect for this internationally recognized art form since 2003.

“There is something very mystical about Mariachi music” says band leader, vocalist and guitarist Alex Alegria. “It always tells a story, with its great mixture of culture, history, romance and elegance. It’s a musical style that brings people together, no matter who they are” For nearly a decade, Los Dorados have played at events and festivals across Western Canada, in the US and Mexico with fea-

ture performances at the 2010 Winter Olympics, the 2011 and 2012 Calgary Stampede and a number of times at the Guadalajara International Mariachi Festival.

They have been featured on national TV stations in Canada and Mexico.

There is a local connection in that Diego Kohl, son of wellknown writer Ken Smedley and music promoter and artist Dorian Kohl, is a member of the group.

In 1979, a “mariachi,” Diego Kohl, was born in a tiny, 500-yearold fishing village, on a day that began with an earthquake – an event that earned him the nickname “Temblor,” which means little earthquake in Spanish.

At the age of 10, Kohl returned to Canada with his family and became immersed in Canadian culture. He learned to play stand-

up bass while attending Pleasant Valley Secondary School in Armstrong.

By the time he graduated, Kohl had become accomplished on guitar and piano and was ready to return to Mexico where he studied traditional “ranchero” country music.

After being steeped in ranchero and Mexican folk music for some two years, Diego returned to Canada where he continued his post-secondary education. While studying in Vancouver, Kohl met Mexican expatriate Alex Alegria, who was in the process of starting a mariachi band.

He was looking for a bass player and welcomed Kohl onboard.

For the past six years, El Mariachi Los Dorados has brought a fiesta of the joy and warmth of Mexican culture to celebrate the change of seasons and the coming of spring

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Opening this year’s fiesta are Blu & Kelly Hopkins with a “south of the border” set and are looking forward to playing some songs that their friends and fans have never heard them perform.

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Species at risk in the Shuswap SHUSWAP PASSION Jim Cooperman One way to gauge the environmental health of the Shuswap is by understanding how well rare species are fairing, given the growing impacts from resource development.

However, navigating the maze of information and agencies regarding the growing numbers of species at risk in B.C. is a challenge.

While Canada does have endangered species legislation, its ability to actually make a difference is severely limited because the act only applies to federal lands, migratory birds and aquatic species.

The federal government can take action, if a provincial government fails to prepare a recovery plan. The government of B.C. has long resisted bringing in endangered species legislation and instead focuses on cooperation, collaboration, communication and mostly voluntary measures.

Trying to determine which species are at risk from extinction is also not simple, as

there are a number of different lists. At the federal level, the first step is for the Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada (COSEWIC) to assess and then designate which species are in danger of disappearing.

Next, the Canadian Minister of Environment posts a statement with Canada’s response to the listing.

The federal cabinet must then either add the species to the list or refer it back to COSEWIC for further study within nine months.

If the cabinet fails to act, the species is automatically listed within the Species at Risk Act (SARA).

The Conservation Data Centre in B.C. also maintains a list of species at risk, which is far more inclusive that the federal lists.

While its database is extensive, it does not provide a geographic search tool for species. Fortunately a non-profit group, The Stewardship Centre, supports the Species at Risk Primer, a website that provides details about every endangered species in the province in a format that is searchable via species, regional districts, forest districts or habitat.

Within the Columbia Shuswap Regional District, there is a total of 183 species at risk, including 48 on

the red list, which are either endangered or threatened and 129 on the blue list, which are species of concern.

Out of this total, only 26 species are listed under SARA. The majority of at-risk species are either plants (72) or mosses (27).

Out of the 15 mammals listed provincially, only three are on the SARA list, the red-listed American badger and mountain caribou and the bluelisted spotted bat, and there are B.C. recovery plans for each of these species.

Despite the Mountain Caribou Recovery Plan and increased level of habitat protection, the caribou numbers continue to fall.

Once numbering in the many thousands, with ranges that included valley bottoms, the provincial population is declining rapidly, from 2,500 animals in 1995 to 1,900 in 2007 to only 1,533 in 2014. To the south, the Monashee herd is down to less than eight, and to the north between Queest and Mt. Grace the herd is included with the Revelstoke herd.

Other than the one badger spotted years ago in the Fly Hills, there have not been any seen recently, according to Shuswap Naturalists president, Ed McDonald.

His concern is with the insectivore birds,

as he has seen a rapid decline in numbers, including the blue-listed olive-sided flycatcher and barn swallow. A number of factors are behind the decline, including the impacts of pesticide use and climate change.

The Shuswap is fortunately a haven for some endangered species, including the redlisted western grebe, whose number are increasing in Salmon Arm Bay, while decreasing elsewhere.

Every fall, a family of blue-listed Shorteared owls move from the grasslands to the edge of the lake at Salmon Arm Bay where there is better winter feeding.

Unlike other regions, the blue-listed western painted turtles can be found in nearly every body of water in the Shuswap, including McGuire Lake. And there are healthy populations of the blue-

listed western toads at Skimikin Lake and Little Mountain Park.

Some rare plants are also found in the Shuswap, including the red-listed Mexican mosquito fern and the moss grass, both of which can be found in Salmon Arm Bay. The fern is very small, and can only be noticed in the fall when the fronds turn red.

At White Lake, there is a healthy population of the blue-listed giant helleborine, which needs moist calcareous soils in riparian areas.

However, information remains elusive about the two redlisted molluscs that the provincial listing shows as only found in the Shuswap, the tapered vertigo snail and the Herrington Fingernail clam.

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n Salmon Arm curlers Bob Ravignat and Cliff Davies prepare to sweep for skip Gord Duplisse during the BCIMCA/PCMCA Combined Provincial Masters Curling Bonspiel held Feb. 25 to 28 at the Salmon Arm Curling Centre. The Duplisse rink took both the Jack McAllister and the Walter Hobbs trophies in the Men’s 60-plus category. (Missing from the photo is John Danks.)

Help needed for BC championships Come March 16 to 20, Salmon Arm will play host to the 2014 Midget Female A BC Hockey Championships at the Shaw Centre.

The province’s best will be in town, with teams coming from Vancouver Island, the Lower

Mainland, Terrace, Cranbrook, Kamloops and the very successful local team, the Salmon Arm Midget Female Armstrong Coop rep team.

In midget, the girls ages range from 15 to 17.

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n Shuswap Pony Club member Crystal Pellikaan races to assemble a bridle during the team competition segment of the Canadian Pony Club 2014 Regional Quiz held Saturday at Salmon Arm Secondary School.

Activities galore over spring break Lots of activities to choose from over spring break at the SASCU Recreation Centre in Salmon Arm. Many sessions of public skating and swimming for families have been scheduled, with a toonie skate offered during all weekday public skates. As well, extra public swim times are offered, with the inflatables up both Fridays.

Three new camps will be offered: Strokes Camp, March 17 to 28, with practice drills and progressions; Aqua Sport Camp for ages nine to 12 with Level 6-plus swim skills; and Dash and Splash, ages seven to 10, that combines a skate session with pool time.

For more events and further details, go to: http:// www.salmonarmrecreation.ca/wb/index.php.

’Backs champions This past weekend saw the L. Turner Contracting Salmon Arm Atom A Silverbacks travel to Penticton to compete for the league championship.

The tournament began with a tough 2-0 loss to the Kelowna Pee Wee Girls, but the team was committed to earning a rematch in the final. After 8-1 and 9-2 wins over Kamloops and Kelowna B respectively, they faced the undefeated Winfield Bruins for a berth in the final.

The game against Winfield was a backand-forth affair, but with only minutes left in the game, Brayden Hessler took the puck from center ice, danced through a couple of defenders and found the back of the net with a beautiful wrist shot.

The last minute of the game was tense, but the tenacious play of the entire team and some timely saves by Gabriel Murrells-Allaway secured the victory and created a rematch with the Kelowna Pee Wee Girls’ team.

In the final, after a scoreless first period, Leyton Boyd used his speed to make a rush up the middle before firing a spectacular bar-down shot to put the boys ahead 1-0. Later in the

period, on a power play, Zander Stewart ripped a shot from the point that deflected off of a Kelowna player and found the mesh – 2-0 ’Backs. The girls continued to pepper shots at Rod May, but time and again he proved to be up to the task – turning aside difficult shots with ease.

In the third period, Jack Doray was able to sweep home a rebound to give the Silverbacks a 3-0 lead. Then, with less than 10 minutes to go, another rebound in the crease led to a Connor Johnson goal to provide a 4-0 cushion.

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and they eventually put one in, but it wouldn’t be enough.

As the cheers began, sticks were tossed aside, gloves were thrown skyward and the players spilled onto the ice to swarm their goalie.

The Salmon Arm Atom A Silverbacks and their coaches, Brad May, Jeff Johnson, Trevor Feist and Darren Stewart, put together their best game of the season on the day it mattered the most – and they returned home with a championship banner for the rafters.

Congratulations to the boys and the coaches for a wonderful season!

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Agenda items: • Division directors reports • Proposed resolutions • Election of board of directors Proposed resolutions must be submitted in writing 30 days in advance of the AGM. Please mail or drop off at minor hockey office at Shaw Centre.

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Gold medal Team Jacobs to visit Olympians Team Brad Jacobs, Canada’s curling gold medallists, are coming to Salmon Arm. The Hideaway Liquor Store and DeMille’s Farm Market, with contributions from Tim Hortons, are sponsoring a visit from the team as a thank you to

residents.

Team members are expected to visit both stores at approximiately 5 p.m. on Monday, March 10.

Details were still being worked out a press time, but there are expected to be lots of give-aways and specials.

Members of Team Brad Jacobs, along with skip Jacobs, are Ryan Fry, E.J. Harnden and Ryan Harnden.

To learn more about the Olympic curlers from Sault Ste Marie, Ont., go to their information-filled website at: http:// teambradjacobs.com/

Larch Hills team best in BC – again Champions again!

For the third time in four years the Larch Hills Nordics have brought the top honours in B.C. to Salmon Arm. With 80 racers we had the largest contingent there, but the competition was fierce with Hollyburn, Burns Lake, Strathcona, Prince George, Williams Lake, Kamloops, Revelstoke, Vernon, Kelowna and Nelson all vying for top spot.

Points toward the championship went all the way out to fifth place, so nothing was in the bag until the final race was over on Sunday.

What was unusual about this B.C. Championships was the large number of American teams and teams from across Canada that were here for the meet: three clubs from Utah; Metthow Valley, Washington; teams from Wyoming and Montana. Also, skiers from Alberta, Quebec and Ontario. This made for a huge registration – 550 ski racers – and all went very smoothly.

Skiers not from a B.C. Club were not eligible to garner points

TraiL TaLes Marcia Beckner towards the overall championship, but the inclusion of all racers made for a great meet, both for the visitors and B.C. skiers alike. And this was not only the young racers.

The Masters categories had good registration especially in the 40-49 year old category. One fellow in the 70-79 category, which made the age spread for this meet five-75 – speaks well for the future and longevity of cross-country skiing.

Congrats to the Larch Hills Nordic racers, their coaches and parents for such a fine showing. That sea of yellow LH race jerseys is so exciting and inspiring to watch!

Our skiers at the BC Winter Games showed terrific results. Well I remember the first BC Winter Games in Ka-

mloops in 1978 where I was coach for this zone’s speed skating club, which included Gary Hucul and Shelley Hurlbert. We trained indoors at the old arena and outdoors on McGuire Lake.

Great memories.

Snowshoers abound on the Larch Hills snowshoe trails. Last Saturday one of the great movers and shakers in the snowshoe LH trail world, the late John Coffey, was honoured in a ceremony up at Pentti’s Shelter at South Hub with the unveiling of a plaque naming the snowshoe trail from South Hub to Cec’s Cabin the “Coffey Climb.”

Phil McIntyre-Paul led the gathering in sharing stories of John, the quiet guy with the enormous friendly smile and boundless energy for trail building. It became very apparent that we’ve all been blessed with having John in our lives.

Things are winding down on the Larch Hills calendar. Last Saturday was the Jackrabbit Fun Day, signalling the end of Jackrabbit season. Great fun for all 120 Rabbits with

skaters excel

games, contests, snacks and a marshmallow roast at the bonfire.

What a wonderful program Jackrabbits is - it exposes young skiers to the joy of cross-country skiing and being out in nature.

Many friendships have been forged through Jackrabbits with many kids going on into the Junior Racers program or into the Challenge program, with emphasis on backcountry outings.

The Larch Hills Nordic Society annual general meeting is Tuesday, March 11, at 7 p.m. Room 1 of the SASCU Recreation Centre. Come see/hear how the year has gone for the LHNS, plans for next ski season, summer usage info, and celebrate a wonderful sport – with tea and Gullan’s fabulous Swedish coffee cake after the meeting.

With these dumps of snow recently the conditions in the Larch Hills are fantastic!

Both backcountry and track-set trails are so inviting. Get out and enjoy the rest of the ski season! And check out the new igloo on the 200-m. bog.

n Recently Salmon Arm Skating Club participated in the Okanagan Regional Competition in Penticton. From left to right are Destaney Dean, Taya Langlois, Ainsley Sosnowsky, Jerra Creasy and their coach Jennifer Brewin. The four skaters all did extremely well. The Salmon Arm Skating club is doing a Skate-A-Thon on Thursday, March 13, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. followed by a Figure Skating Demo at 5:45 p.m. Anyone interested in donating to this event is asked to email: salmonarmskatingclub@gmail. com. Spring skating goes from the end of March to the end of April. Registration forms at: http://www.salmonarmskatingclub.com.

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Chase Heat doesn’t let up in playoffs

By Lachlan Labere

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The Chase Heat is out out of the playoffs, but not for lack of effort.

One win, two overtime losses and two straight, single-goal defeats – that’s how the Heat went down fighting in the KIJHL semifinals versus the 100 Mile House Wranglers.

Game one in the series, in Chase on Feb. 25, ended in a 5-4 overtime win for the guests from the Cariboo. The Heat kept Wrangler netminder Kristian Stead hopping throughout the night with 53 shots on net.

Two of the resulting four goals were by Connor Venne, with a first-period marker off Nicholas Fidanza and Kurtis Johnson, and an early third-period goal assisted by Trevor Okino and Fidanza.

Chad Wilde chipped in the Heat’s second marker minutes after Venne’s first-period goal, and Braden Hughes potted the home team’s final goal of the night at 7:10 in the third period off Alex Durbeniuk and Cody Koskimaki.

Game 2, played Feb. 26 in Chase, saw the home team’s single win, a 4-3 victory involving a hat trick by Kaleb Boyle, with sin-

gles in all three frames.

The first two were assisted by Cody Hodges and Wesley Matsuda, the third by Venne and Okino. Chase’s fourth goal, scored by Okino in the first frame, was assisted by Zac Hoskins and Koskimaki. Jacob Mattes, working behind the crease for the Heat, stopped 43 out of 46 shots on net.

The Heat were in 100 Mile on Feb. 28 for Game 3, where the Wranglers earned a 5-4 OT win in a game that could easily have gone either way. Boyle was first to light up the board with a first period power-play conversion assisted by Buddy Summers and Venne. Summers did the same near the end of the frame, assisted by Okino and Venne. Jordan Passmore and Chad Wilde added goals three and four midway through the second period, with Travis Churchill assisting the former and Koskimaki the latter.

Game 4, played March 1 in 100 Mile, saw the Wranglers chill the Heat with a 5-3 win. The Heat came out strong in the first, but couldn’t find the back of the net. In the second period, Boyle potted an early powerplay marker assisted by Koskimaki and Matsuda. Johnson added a

Chase Community Hall, March 8 at 6 p.m.

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n Luke Santerno #9 tries to help netminder Kristian Stead #35 under pressure from rookie Stuart Beckett #25 during Game 5 of the 2014 KIJHL playoffs. Chase lost game 5 to the 100 Mile House Wranglers 4-3. second goal for Chase late in the period, assisted by Passmore and Churchill. The frame ended with 100 Mile ahead 4-2. Kolton Moore made that 4-3 early in the third period, assisted by Okino and Churchill. A late goal by 100 Mile’s Robert Orrey sealed the home team’s win.

Game 5, Chase’s last stand, was back at the Art Holding Memorial Arena on March 3.

Despite equal opportunities on net in the first period, only the Wranglers were able to ripple the mesh – twice.

The Heat dominated the second frame, with goals by Summers and Moore taking away the visitors’ advantage.

Both teams rocked hard in the third frame, with 100 Mile breaking the tie at the halfway mark.

By the last five minutes of the period, both teams were pouring everything they had left in them to earn the win.

At 1:11, the Wranglers scored an empty netter, with the final goal of the night scored at :17 by Koskimaki, assisted by Johnson.

On the night of his hat trick, Boyle, the Heat’s co-captain, was awarded the Doug Birks Division Leading Scorer Award.

He finished regular season play with 37 goals and 74 points.

In the playoffs, he earned five goals and six points.

What’s on in Chase Beginner’s Taoist Tai Chi started on March 6 from 9:30 am to 11:30 am in the Chase Community Hall. For info, call Judy Mackenzie at 250-6795425.

A Career/Job Fair organized by the Adams Lake Band is set for March 7. Over 200 participants expected.

Contact Diane Anthony at 250-679-8841 or danthony@alib.ca.

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BCIMCA Mixed Zone Masters Playdowns, March 11, 12 and 13 at the Chase curling rink. Come cheer on teams. Volunteers needed. For more info, call Dave at 250517-8829.

Story Time at Chase Library, Fridays at 11:30 a.m. till March 28. For children three to five years. For info, call 250-679-3331.

St. Paddy’s A Nite O’ Irish featuring Whoa Nellie, a minimusical by Jude Lee,

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Chase Women In Business Networking Breakfast, Parkside Estates, private room downstairs, 7:30 to 9 a.m. Must confirm one week ahead. Leave message with Barbara at 250-679-3442.

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n Chase Library hosted a reading and slideshow on March 1 with bestselling author Keith Billington.

Billington signed one of his many books, House Calls

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Chase Minor Baseball registrations have been sent home from school.

Forms can be dropped off at the Haldane school office.

The season runs midApril through to the end of June. There are spaces in all divisions. Children born 1999-2009 are encouraged to register. If payment is an issue, contact Kary, as the association is applying for player sponsorships this year. If you need a registration form, email: chaseminorbaseball@hotmail.ca.

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Brian Mackies Family would sincerely like to thank the following for kind and compassionate care of our brother Brian: To the nurses on the 4th floor of Shuswap Lake General hospital and Dr. Theron.

To Braby Millers for the loan of a vehicle at no charge.

A special thank you to Rod for always being there for Brian. You truly were his best bud.

A huge thank you to Delores who was at Brian’s side until the very end.

And the Salmon Arm residents who donated to help pay the cost of Brian’s celebration of Life.

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REED, PHIL It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our loving father, Phil Reed. Phil passed away suddenly on Wednesday, February 26th at the age of 61.

He is survived by his loving wife Debbie Reed, Brothers Dan Reed, and Gary Reed, Sister June Reed, Daughters Krista Auch (Reed) , Erin Reed, Tracy Reed, Son-In-Laws Brad Auch, Tim Richardson, Derrill Thompson, and Grandchildren Ella and Ty Auch. A memorial service will not be held at this time. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation. The family would like to take this opportunity to Thank everyone for their thoughts and support at this very difficult time.

REED, LORI October 1, 1953 – March 1, 2014 Lori Carole Reed was born October 1, 1953 in Salmon Arm, BC, to Bob and Rose Nelson. She was a loving elder sister to Brad and Sherry.

In 1972 Lori married Daniel Reed and two years later began building a family that would be the focus of her life. Lori was an incredibly dedicated and loving mother to four children: Robert (Jennifer), Jonathan (Annie), Nelson (Michelle), and daughter Kelcey. Lori later delighted in her role as “Gramma” to Evan and Julia.

Lori passed away in the early hours of Saturday, March 1, 2014 in Shuswap Lake General Hospital after a brief but courageous battle with cancer.

A celebration of life service will be held at the Gathering Place (350 30th St. NE, Salmon Arm) on Saturday, March 8th at 1 p.m. A reception will follow, allowing time for family and friends to continue sharing memories.

In lieu of flowers, friends are encouraged to contribute to the Shuswap Hospital Foundation in Lori’s name. The family wish to have the funds used for the Oncology Department, where she received excellent and compassionate care.

Online condolences may be sent to Lori’s obituary at www.bowersfuneralservice.com Funeral arrangements are in the care of Bowers Funeral Home and Crematorium, Salmon Arm.

COCKRILL, JACK ARTHUR Jack died of prostate cancer February 13, 2014 at the age of 76 in his home in Sechelt. Jack led a full and interesting life. He graduated from UBC with a degree in Engineering Physics in 1960. After graduation, he worked at the Brookhaven National Laboratory on Long Island, New York before returning to British Columbia in 1969 to pursue a variety of professional endeavours, including as owner/operator of a building supply store in Salmon Arm and as a dairy farmer, realtor and entrepreneur.

Privately, Jack’s family and his many friends will remember a wonderfully social man with an insatiable and infectious intellectual curiosity and an enormous capacity for deep and lasting friendship.

Jack is survived by his wife Marion, son Gregg [Audrey] grandchildren Katherine, Andrew and Madeline and brother Donald [Judith] He was predeceased by his parents Edward and Madeline, son Christopher and sister Marilyn. The family would like to thank Dr. Bruce Robinson and home care nurses Patrina, Jill, Lesley and Tracey for their excellent and compassionate care. Memorials have been held for Jack in Sechelt and Vancouver.

Donations to the Sunshine Coast Botanical Garden, which maintains a beautiful Linden tree in Jack’s honour, are welcomed.”

MACKIE, BRIAN Brian Walter Mackie passed away peacefully in Shuswap Lake General Hospital, Salmon Arm, BC on Monday, February 24, 2014 at the age of 55 years.

Born in Lillooet, BC on January 22, 1959, Brian has lived most of his life in the Shuswap, due to poor health his work was limited, having formerly worked in Forestry and as a meat cutter. He is well remembered for his love of life and nature. “He did it his way.”

Predeceased by his father Reino in 1988, mother Helen in 2001, brother, Rick and sister Noranda.

He leaves his sisters and brothers, Jeannette of Valemount, Selma (Del) of Kelowna, Floyd (Doris) of Enderby, Elvina (John) of Kamloops, Ken (Ging) of Salmon Arm, Lucille of Kamloops, Roy (Cyndi) of Edson, Delores of Salmon Arm; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and nieces, nephews and close friends.

A Celebration of Life service was held from the chapel of Bowers Funeral Home on Saturday morning, March 1st at 10 a.m. with Jack Bowers the funeral celebrant. Tributes were shared by family and friends.

No flowers, please, in lieu of donations to the Canadian Cancer Society.

On line condolences may be sent to Brian’s obituary at www.bowersfuneralservice.com Funeral arrangements are in the care of Bowers Funeral Home and Crematorium, Salmon Arm.

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GOODISON, MARY May 23, 1927 – February 23, 2014 Mary Goodison, longtime resident of Sorrento, passed away in Shuswap Lake General Hospital, February 23rd, 2014, after a short illness.

Mary was predeceased by her husband Harold, son Wayne, and grandson Nick Jones.

She is survived by her daughters Leona Goodison (David Bodin), Vicky Jones (Michael Atwood), son Bob Goodison (Susan Goodison), grandchildren Fern Gore (Bob Gore), Jim Grieve (Nicole Grieve), Meghan Grieve, Rose Goodison, Jake Goodison, Liam Atwood, great grandchildren Daegan, Ivy and Alice Gore, her sisters Margaret Lindberg, Sue Jones and Helen Moen, and many nieces and nephews.

Mary was born in Wymark, Saskatchewan, May 23, 1927 to Helen and Abraham Thiessen, one of 14 children. She married Harold Goodison on May 25, 1953 while he was a soldier serving in the RCEME Corps. Until Harold’s retirement from the Army in 1962, they lived in Vancouver, Victoria, Chilliwack, and Vernon, before settling in Kelowna.

In 1966 they moved to White Lake where they resided until shortly after Harold’s death in 1983.

Mary was an avid gardener, with a love of unusual and exotic plants and vegetables she shared with family, friends and neighbors. She also loved to bake and sew, and worked as an upholsterer for many years. Later on she began quilting and creating stuffed toys of her own design, which were frequent gifts to friends, family and local bazaars. Mary had a sharp sense of humor and was a voracious reader. She was hilarious, quirky, stubborn, independent, and amazing, and will be greatly missed.

A graveside service will be held at service at the Mt. Ida Cemetery, 2160 Foothill Rd., Salmon Arm at 11:00 am, Saturday, March 15th, 2014, with Jack Bowers the funeral celebrant. A reception and celebration of Mary’s life will follow at Mary’s home, 1237 Dunkirk Road, Sorrento, from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Mary’s name to the charity of choice.

On line condolences may be sent to Mary’s obituary at www.bowersfuneralservice.com Funeral arrangements are in the care of Bowers Funeral Home, Salmon Arm.

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Reporting to the Manager of Finance, the Manager of Payroll, as a key member of the Finance Team, is responsible for the efficient operation of payroll and benefits systems for 1000+ staff and for performing various accounting analysis and reconciliations, including, but not limited to, payroll operations. With the assistance of payroll clerks, the incumbent will be responsible for the preparation and distribution of payroll for all teaching and non-teaching personnel, ensuring that all regulatory and contractual requirements relating to payroll and benefits are maintained.

Competition closes on March 10, 2014 For additional information on Canadian Pacific and this career opportunity, visit us online at www.cpr.ca.

Only those candidates contacted will be considered. All communication will be directed to the email address you use on your online application form.

The journey has begun but is far from over.

The successful applicant will possess the following qualifications: • CPA Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) designation, accounting knowledge, several years progressive experience in managing large, complex computerized payroll and benefits systems, supervision of payroll staff and integration of payroll and HR functions; or a comparable combination of education, training and experience.

For a further detailed job description, please visit the Make a Future website at www.makeafuture.ca.

For further information, please contact Kyle Cormier, Director of Human Resources at (250) 804-7841.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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You do need: Great attitude Willingness to learn Safety oriented work ethic To work in and around B.C.

Experience with automation of payroll processes such as electronic timesheets and/or payroll experience in a school district environment would be considered an asset.

Interested individuals are invited to submit a cover letter, resume and all supporting documentation by MARCH 21, 2014 by noon. All applications must be emailed to apply@sd83.bc.ca or faxed 250-832-3751.

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The North Okanagan-Shuswap School District invites qualified individuals to apply for the position of Manager of Payroll. This is a full time Management Professional position offering a competitive salary and full benefit package.

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Wanted Immediately 4 local drivers; We require 4 class 1 drivers for local work; Duties include local deliveries in and around the Okanagan area as well as switches. Must be willing and able to work rotating weekends. Must have own transportation and be reliable.

Please fax resume with current abstract: 250-546-0600. Email parris@ricknickelltrucking.com no phone calls please.

We require long and short haul US capable drivers. We are an Okanagan based company with dedicated suppliers and customers and require drivers to fill their orders. Our short haul drivers primarily service the US northwestern with dedicated runs available and are home regularly, our long hauls drivers service the southwestern US and are home on a weekly basis for resets. We offer: Dedicated Tractors, US Medical Coverage, Company Cell phones, Direct deposit pay with no holdbacks. Dedicated lanes.

Rider Policy. All we need from you is US capabilities, border crossing experience and a professional attitude, Class 1 driver’s license and a clean abstract and are physically fit. Please fax or email your resume and abstract with US drivers in subject line to 250-546-0600 or email to parris@ricknickelltrucking.com No phones calls or walk in’s please.

Bizzy Bee Delivery Inc. is looking for a motivated person to be a Delivery Driver, must be over 19yrs. of age, have cell phone & a car. Wage is by commission.

The job for p/u & deliveries for people & businesses in town. For more details call Doug (250)833-6622

Seeking MOA for busy Medical Clinic ✦Excellent ability to multi-task with attention to detail ✦Ability to work independently and in cooperation with others ✦Medical terminology and office experience Apply with resume to Mount Ida Medical Centre No Phone calls please.

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This year marks the 40th Anniversary for Westwood Electric as we continue to grow with our team of over 300 employees.

Since 1974, we have been providing electrical and instrumentation services to a wide range of industries across Western Canada. We currently have offices located in Vernon, BC, Leduc, AB and Prince Albert, SK. At Westwood, our people have always been our greatest asset. We strive to build lasting relationships with our employees through a flexible, responsive and sincere approach.

Westwood is currently recruiting for the position of Human Resources Supervisor to be based out of our office in Vernon, BC. This exciting opportunity calls for an experienced, results orientated, HR professional with excellent interpersonal skills to support the Senior Management team. The successful candidate must possess both the technical expertise to help guide Westwood in our continued growth objectives, and the supervisory experience to lead a small team.

The position will be accountable for a multitude of functions, including but not limited to: - The administration and enforcement of our Human Resources Management System, company wide - The proactive attraction, recruitment and on-boarding of a skilled labour force for our industrial projects - The management and administration of our Apprenticeship Management Program - The management and promotion of our Performance Management Program - General support and guidance on HR related issues - Continually promote Westwood’s Vision, Mission & Values The Human Resources Supervisor will possess the following attributes and qualifications: - In-depth Human Resources experience (Minimum 5 Years), including CHRP designation - Recruitment experience, preferably large volume skilled labour recruitment - Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) - Extreme attention to detail - Results driven with strong organizational & technical skills - Team player with a positive attitude All applications will be handled in confidence and should be e-mailed quoting the job title and posting #14-01 HRBC to: jobs@westwoodcompanies.com or fax to: (250)-542-8586.

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those candidates chosen for an interview will be contacted.

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We offer above average rates and an excellent employee benefits package.

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Kindale Developmental Association is a progressive non-profit organization, dedicated to help create inclusive communities for adults with developmental disabilities. Kindale has it’s office in Armstrong and provides various programs and services, providing direct human services.

Kindale is currently seeking candidates for the position of ACCOUNTANT. This full time Accountant position is responsible for the operations and administration of financial management for Kindale Developmental Association. Ensures that all necessary financial systems are in place and that our operations meet the requirements of sound accounting procedures and practices.

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NEWSPAPER CARRIERS NEEDED To distribute the Shuswap Market News & Lakeshore News AREAS AVAILABLE Lrg. Rt. Salmon Arm Suitable for young adultAuto Rd. 12 St., 15th St. SE S.A. 30th Ave/30 St NE CHASE- Brooke Dr. Near Safety Mart Call Valerie 250-832-2131

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Automotive repair experience or training an asset. Must have a clean neat appearance and work well with the public.

Weekend work required.

Please call (250)832-1040 or apply in person at 1291 TCHwy SW Salmon Arm

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PT Care-Aid needed. Must have certificate, own transportation, flexible hours, starting wage $19+/hr Email resume: salmonarmca@hotmail.com

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Must be available to work a.m./p.m. & Weekends.

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SERVERS needed P/T at Home Restaurant in Sorrento willing to work flexible hours.

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Accounting certification and education at a degree level, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Minimum of five years’ experience in a finance and accounting role, preferably with a non-profit organization. Experience with Adagio would be considered an asset.

Our Accountant is responsible for all finance and accounting functions including internal and external financial and statutory reporting, budgeting, variance analysis, accounts payable/receivable, and internal audit, as well as internal information management requirements of the organization.

If you have the skill set and experience, send your resume and a cover letter to the attention of Deborah Anderson deborah_anderson@kindale.net with Accountant in the Subject Line.

We thank all candidates for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No telephone inquiries please.

Kindale Developmental Association is dedicated to achieving a work force that is representative of the communities we serve. Kindale is an equal opportunity employer. www.kindale.net

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Misc. for Sale CL 6048 Classic Wood Burner made to heat 10,000 Sq. ft. C/W Glycol+extra 45 Gal. W/Insulated line boiler from mech room to house. Heat Exchanger $6000 250-517-9196

nt iscou $D ting$$ $ ain P • Residential & Commercial • Interior/Exterior

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

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

• Wallpapering • Drywall Repair • Professional Workmanship • Seniors Discounts

For Free Estimate call Lorraine

Cell 833-8009 Home 836-4154

IPHONE CASE Brand new, never used Iphone 5 Lifeproof.Multiple colors. Asking $15.00.

250-549-1489 or text 250-306-8489 for details.

Serving Sicamous & Area for 20+ Years

Pets & Livestock

Misc. Wanted

Feed & Hay

Coin Collector Looking to Buy Collections, Estates, Gold & Silver Coins + 778-281-0030

A horse quality orchard grass, 2nd crop $5 & 1st crop $4, Al Fritzel (250)832-9070

Pets N&T CANINE CARE Daycare, boarding, grooming.

Visit our webpage: www.nandtcaninecare.ca 250-835-0136

Excavating & Drainage

COLLECTOR looking to buy a coin collection. Also looking for coins, bars, medals, ingots from Royal Canadian Mint, Franklin Mint, US Mint & others. Todd 250-864-3521 I make house calls!

PURCHASING old Canadian & American coin collections & accumulations. 250-548-3670

Excavating & Drainage

Real Estate For Sale By Owner APPROX 112 private recreational acres with spring.

This beautiful property is abundant with wildlife and backs onto crown land with trails to the top of Mt Bastion. 4 Bdrm 2 bath home with barns outbuildings and hay fields makes this property perfect for hobby farming.

Close to town in the heart of the Shuswap $798,000 250-833-8693

Bright, spacious 1 & 2 bedroom apartments Close to town, family owned & operated.

Includes F/S, DW, A/C, H/W NS, NP. Available Apr. 1, 2014 $700 & $825 / month respectively (250) 803-1694 Ask about Senior’s Discount

Commercial/ Industrial Avail immed over 1000 sq.ft. of prime retail space in DT SA $1300 + Util 250-833-6902

Misc for Rent

Care-free living!

2 bedroom, 2 bath + den townhouse with a garage All one level Overlooks green space and has a lovely porch area New flooring, paint, fridge, stove and water heater see pictures at www.propertyguys.com sign#64890 $202,000.

Call (250)832-6765

Contact AL BINGHAM (250)804-6216

Mobile Homes & Pads

Mortgages TEKAMAR MORTGAGES

Serving the Columbia-Shuswap since 1976.

Rates Consistently better than banks

DOUBLE wide, 3bdrm, lake view modular in Blind Bay, lrg. covered deck, wood heating, avail. immed., $950/mo + util.

(250)675-3790

(250)832-8766

Toll free 1-800-658-2345

Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent 1bdrm across from City Hall.

Adults, N/S, pets negot., refs req’d, $710/mo. Phone: 250833-0420 or 250-253-0606 1BDRM new 4-plex priv entr., adults, quiet pet OK, $750.

1070 1 St. SE 250-833-2129 3BDRM apt, 191 4ST. SE, parking, coin laundry, NP, NS, $850/mo. avail Mar. 15 (250)804-9627 DANBURY MANOR 791 Okanagan Ave. NE completely reno’d 1bdrm. $725/mo. NP, NS, Call Robin (250)833-5458

Transportation

Transportation

Homes for Rent

Auto Accessories/Parts

Auto Financing

COZY log home on our farm in Tappen for rent. Bring a horse.

950sq ft, loft/bdrm, 1 bthrm, w/d, open kit/lrm. New reno incl hydro/heat, horse pen.

Close to hwy in Tappen. N/S, No children, no pets (except horse) please. 70ft round pen and 100x200ft grass arena, close to trails. $900/mon April 1. 250-833-7590 Malakwa-3bdrm home $700 +utils. 2bdrm $600.+utils, 250836-2928 or 250-309-0975

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1bdrm, 1bath Condo in Salmon Arm 2bdrm, 1 bath Condo in Salmon Arm

Houses For Sale

Best rate 5yr-3.29%OAC

Rentals

Modular Homes MARA: 2bdrm. mobile, addition, deck, creekside, new floors, electric & plumbing, f/s/w/d/ac, elec. heat, $700/mo. + DD, also 3bdrm mobile avail. April 1, $775/mo. + DD (250)838-7670 Tappen 2BDRM $700/mo Avail now 1 Ref’s req’d. Sm. Pet OK (250)835-4480

Homes for Rent COZY log home on our farm in Tappen bring a horse 950 Sq. ft Loft/bedroom 1 bath W/D open kitchen living room new reno incl hydro/heat Horse pen Close to Hwy. NS No children no pets 70 ft. Rnd pen 100x200 ft grass arena close to trail $900/mo Avail April 1 (250)-833-7590

Auctions

Auctions

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

for more information 1-800-663-6189 www.transplant.bc.ca

Suites, Lower 1BDRM HILLCREST: Level entry, util. Wifi and cable incl., laundry, NS, NP, avail. immed. $650/mo. (250)832-2052 Bright beautifully reno’d 2+ Bdrm Daylight suite in Raven Great yard, fruit trees, all appls. NS, Lots of storage and garage. Furnished if needed.

Avail April 1. $900/mo Incl Util 250-832-0223 CHASE: 2bdrm newly reno’d N/S, N/P, 5appl., heat incl. $725/mo + DD. Refs Adult Oriented (250)679-8578 (250)319-3706 Newly reno’d large 1 Bdrm.

Avail immed NS NP $800 Util incl. 250-832-8168 or 250-517-9285 SPACIOUS 1bdrm in Tappen, sep. ent. shared 2.5acres of useable space, pets ok, $600/mo incl. util., email: mamat78@live.com or call (250)804-6401

Suites, Upper 2Bdrm Main floor of private house on 1Acre lot across from Hillcrest school playground. Newly reno’d Lge deck, laundry $900+Util. Avail Mid March 1- 604-836-7888

Auctions

DAN DEGLAN EXCAVATING Professionally Beautifying Properties for Over 27 Years.

• Rock Walls • Utility Services • Site Prep • Terracing • Drainage • Pools

www.dandeglan.com 981 - 16th Street N.E., Salmon Arm V1E 2V2

250-832-0707

Farm Services

FARM SERVICE LTD.

• Bark Mulch • Shavings • Sawdust

We Deliver

250-838-0111 or 1-855-737-0110 Garden & Lawn

Garden & Lawn

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A FARM S • Shavings, Sawdust, Bark Mulch, Wood Chips (bulk/mini bags) PICK-UP • Well Rotted Manure OR • Soils DELIVERY • Extra Clean Wheat Straw

Stanley Bland 832-6615 or 833-2449

Trucks & Vans SPRING SPECIAL We Rebuild Diesel & Gas Engines & CYL heads. Full warranty. Call AGC at 250-832-1903

Mobile Homes & Parks

Mobile Homes & Parks

FOR SALE

1340 square foot 1990 Dartmouth Double Wide located in Broadview Villa Mobile Home Park unit 20

Two bedrooms, two baths, den, living room, laundry, dining room, kitchen plus nook. Home comes with a built in china cabinet, double pantry, lots of closets, vaulted ceiling, central vacuum, hot tub large covered deck and carport. Roof has recently been replaced along with all walls washed and carpets cleaned. On a mature lot.

Ready to move in. Available for immediate possession.

All this for only $114,900 Call 250-833-6029 or email gburesh@telus.net

Farm Services

REIMER’S

All Credit Approved.Bad Credit Guru. www.badcreditguru.com or call 1.844.843.4878

Unreserved public real estate auction Shuswap Lake Estates: 2439 Forest Drive, Blind Bay, BC

Fully-serviced, 0.49± acres, freehold title (no strata fees) residential home site in Shuswap Lake Estates, on the south side of Shuswap Lake, will be sold at Ritchie Bros.’ unreserved public auction:

March 26, 2014 (Wed) | Chilliwack, k, BC ▸ No minimum bids or reserve prices! ▸ Bid in person or online ▸ Everyone welcome Visit our website for full details: rbauction.com/realestate

Ritchie Bros. Real Estate Services Ltd.

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Misc. for Sale

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Story and Brownies

n Youth services librarian Ardie Burnham reads aloud to members of the First Salmon Arm Brownies troop during Pyjama Storytime, held Friday evening at the Salmon Arm branch of the Okanagan Regional Library.

Conservatives host debate The third in a series of five debates between BC Conservatives leadership candidates Rick Peterson and Dan Brooks will take place in Salmon Arm on Saturday, March 15.

The Salmon Arm debate will take place Saturday at 1 p.m. at the Seniors’ Fifth Avenue Activity Centre at

170 5th Ave. The event is open to the public and admission is free of charge.

Donations are welcome.

“We have two exceptionally strong candidates in Rick and Dan,” said Salmon Arm resident Tom Birch, President of the BC Conservative Party. “These

debates will not only showcase their abilities, but underscore their very different visions of the party going forward.

“This is an exciting time to be a member of the BC Conservatives.”

The BC Conservative leadership convention is scheduled for April 11 in Richmond.

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Shuswap Market News Friday, March 7, 2014

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March Break into Savings Call our INTERNET SALES Toll Free at 1-888-810-3273 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd.

One owner from Vernon, bought here, 2 sets of tires & wheels.

Limited model with 5.7L Hemi, heated/cooled leather, rear DVD player.

One owner local vehicle. No accidents, never smoked in, very clean with sunroof, Navigation, remote start, back up camera, etc.

41,995

14-107A

2011 Ram 1500 Quad Cab Laramie

14-139A

2010 GMC Sierra 2500hd SLT

Heated/cooled leather, heated steering wheel, rear DVD player, ram box’s, back up camera

36,995

Crew cab, short box. One owner vehicle with no accident history, crew cab Duramax with heated leather, Navigation & more!

$ 14-153A

13-225A

2009 Dodge Ram 1500 SLT

One owner, very low km, loaded Civic with Navigation, sunroof, keyless entry, 6 speed manual and more!

One owner local truck with 20” wheels, 5.7L hemi, crew cab, spray box liner and more.

$ 13-270A

2012 Kia Optima EX Sedan

13-319C

2012 Chrysler 200 LX Sedan 1 owner car bought and serviced at Braby Motors. LX with power windows, locks, mirrors, air conditioning, cruise, tilt and more!

$ 14-122A

2006 Chrysler 300 Sedan AWD

14-85B

2009 Chevrolet Malibu 1LT Sedan Exceptional fuel economy with 2.4L Ecotec plus hybrid electric system! P/S, P/W, P/L, Bluetooth, A/C, cruise, tilt & more.

$ 14-98A

15,995

$

2 owner vehicle, originally purchased in Penticton, 2nd set of tires on rims! Very clean, well maintained car.

13,995

22,995

$

One owner vehicle, purchased and serviced in Kamloops. Leather, power equipment, 2.4L engine, low kms.

22,995

39,995

$

2013 Honda Civic Si (M6) Coupe

23,890

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1250 Trans Canada Highway SW, Salmon Arm • 250-832-8053 or 1-888-832-8053

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