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Three new doctors are coming to Clearwater soon Times Staff

It appears that Clearwater’s doctor shortage might finally be coming to an end.

According to a letter to the editor from local physician Dr. John Soles, as of the end of September Clearwater should have five doctors filling four positions.

Two new physicians, Dr. Mark Walton and Dr. Alice Gwyn, will begin practicing in Clearwater in May. Walton and Gwyn worked here as locums

in the summer of 2012. The two will share one full-time position.

Soles noted that Dr. Cristina Liciu is currently in her last months of residency training at St. Paul’s Hospital in Vancouver.

She will do the last six weeks of her residency in Clearwater in June and July under Soles’ supervision. Dr. Liciu is expected to join the practice on a full-time basis in mid-September. She is originally from Romania.

Dr. Steven

Broadbent, who started work in Clearwater last November after coming here from England, is back to work full-time.

Apparently he had an unfortunate mishap on the Clearwater ski hill on Jan. 1.

“He has been forbidden to go on ski-

hills until next season,” Soles said. “He makes no guarantees about mountain biking however.”

The doctor situation in Clearwater has been in a crisis mode for at least six years, with the community down to just two and then one permanent physician for quite some time.

Two doctors from South Africa assisted for a while but one returned home and the other retired.

Soles' letter appears on page A5 inside.

Let the games begin

Ice show spectacular Ahmae Briggs/Eakins creates a striking figure as she takes part in Raft Mountain Skating Club's year-end ice show on Friday evening, March 14. For more about the show, see pages A12 and A13 inside. Photo by Keith McNeill

Clearwater Mayor John Harwood (center) drops the puck to officially open the Midgets Tier 4 provincial championships at the Sportsplex on Saturday evening. Taking the drop are Surrey Storm captain Brennan Collins (l) and Clearwater Ice Hawk captain Keaton Noble. Also in the photo are Clearwater Minor Hockey president Hans Wadlegger (left rear) and BC Hockey representative Bill Greene (right rear). For more about the championships, see page A16 inside. Photo by Keith McNeill

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THSC holds business meeting in Avola Eleanor Deckert On Tuesday, March 11, a regular business meeting of the Thompson Headwaters services committee was held at the Avola log schoolhouse.

Items on the agenda included 2013-2014 spending regarding community tourism opportunities. The money has been aimed at attracting snow-tourism in Blue River/Avola, including trade-shows, photography, writing, graphics and branding for a redesigned brochure and web page.

Tourism businesses have been listed and statistics collected.

Committee members discussed a recent incident involving a snowmobile stuck on the CN train tracks.

Questions were asked regarding

other examples of non-compliance with snowmobile regulations, such as riding on public roads and disregard for caribou habitat.

Requests for trained ambulance attendants and increased police presence were given a high priority.

There will be no changes to services committee membership as no other Blue River nor Avola residents have expressed interest in taking a position on the committee.

The committee received ongoing information about developing trails in Blue River and Avola.

Renovations are now complete on the TNRD-owned Avola log schoolhouse. Itemized expenses show the work totalled just over $109,000.

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Now that work on the schoolhouse is complete, THSC will seek input from residents regarding proposals for the Avola playground. An open house is planned for April 1.

The results of the open house will be available for the THSC to make decisions at its next regular business meeting, to be held in Avola on April 8 at 4:30 p.m.

Right: Members of the Thompson Headwaters (TNRD Area B) services committee show of the new renovations in the Avola old log schoolhouse during an open house held March 11. Pictured are (l-r) Karen Bruce (Avola), Willow MacDonald (Area B director), Charmaine Schenstead (Blue River), Shelley Tobin (Avola) and Jean McRobert (Avola). Missing are Conrad Cameron, Dustin Deuling, Rui Dykeman, and Leigh Budgell, all representing Blue River.

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Avola log schoolhouse renos show results Eleanor Deckert The public was invited to view the completed renovations of the Avola log schoolhouse during an open house on Tuesday, March 11.

The open house was held after a Thompson Headwaters services committee meeting held in the building.

The renovations had been the subject of some controversy for 10 months, with some area residents opposing the changes and others supporting.

Four residents, three children, two former residents, as well as the three Avola THSC members noticed the new gray-black flooring, olive green shelves and cupboards, and lightweight folding tables and chairs. The olive green was used for all the trim throughout the interior with the walls a light beige.

After the residents

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Cassidy Tucker, daughter of former Avola resident Travis Tucker, visits the Avola log schoolhouse recently.

She is doing research for the annual Heritage Fair at Raft River Elementary School. She will be interviewing former teachers, collecting photos and artifacts and trying to imagine what it would be like to attend a oneroom school. The school, built in 1939, was recently renovated. Photo by Eleanor Decker

requests were tallied in October, both of the schoolhouse's green chalkboards were retained and they

have now been painted black. New fixtures in the washrooms and a sink in the main room are in use. Only the

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window blinds and a pull-down whiteboard are yet to be installed.

The 2011, 2013 and 2014 repairs, exterior and interior facelift come to a hearty $109,000 and change.

Minutes and agendas of all THSC meetings are available to the public at: www.blueriverbc.ca/thompsonheadwaters-servicescommittee-documents/ viewcategory/232014-minutes Now the residents puzzle over how to fund the insurance coverage that each group using the building is expected to provide.

The cemetery, parks and recreation nonprofit groups in Avola were dissolved in 2009 when the TNRD took responsibility for the building. There has not been any organization for recreational activities in Avola since then, so there is some uncertainty how to proceed.

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Regional District to review TV rebroadcasting service Times Staff In response to a letter from District of Clearwater Mayor John Harwood to the Thompson-Nicola Regional District, a service review of the TV rebroadcasting service shared by Clearwater and Electoral Area “A” (Wells Gray Country) will be completed in 2014.

The TNRD board of directors decided to go ahead with the review during its March 13 meeting.

In his letter, Harwood noted that both Clearwater's town council and the joint services committee (which handles services jointly provided by the District and the TNRD, such as the Sportsplex) had asked for a review.

“Council supports evaluation of the TV rebroadcasting services in order to understand the usage and viability of this service,” the mayor wrote.

“Council is requesting that the Thompson-Nicola Regional District complete this service review to enable the District of Clearwater and Wells Gray Country services committee (Area A) to have a clear understanding of how many people actually use the system and if it is necessary to continue funding,” he asked. $20-limit free Disposal Day schedule The schedule for $20limit free Disposal Day and Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Round-Up locations was brought forward for consideration by the board.

In 2011 the board instructed staff to offer a day at least once every two years at every TNRD disposal facility where people could dispose of for free material that otherwise would cost up to $20 in fees.

Free disposal day events are targeted at facilities

that last had a disposal day in 2012, as well as the five major eco-depots. HHW Round- Ups are targeted at eco-depots where the TNRD has not yet established Product Care Plus facilities (Clearwater EcoDepot already is a Product Care Plus facility and so people can dispose of designated hazardous wastes there year-round).

In the upper North Thompson, there will be $20-limit free Disposal Days at Clearwater and at Blue River. Vavenby had a $20limit free Disposal Day in 2013.

The events will be held in April and May, although the exact dates have not yet been decided.

Annual out-of-town board meetings The next three annual out-of-town board meetings will be held in the following locations: • Aug. 21, 2014 — Lytton

• 2015 — Sun Peaks • 2016 — Merritt Annual out-of-town board meetings provide an opportunity for residents to attend a board meeting in their local areas.

NDIT funding application An application will be submitted to Northern Development Initiatives Trust (NDIT) for a grant totalling up to $50,000 for Regional vignette gets the following projects: green light • A partnership with A four-minute-long Explore Gold Country to vignette will be produced to commission high-quality be used as a promotional tourism and motion-picture tool for economic developlocation photos based ment and tourism in the on Canadian Tourism TNRD. Commission Explorer The production cost will Quotient Tool. not exceed $20,000.

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TNRD expanding Vavenby Fire Protection Area to the west Times Staff In response to a petition from the owner of land adjacent to the Vavenby fire protection area, Thompson-Nicola Regional District board of directors gave the first three readings to a bylaw that will extend the fire protection boundary to include his property.

The decision was made during a regular board meeting held Thursday, March 13.

The parcel of land in question is at the extreme western end of the Vavenby fire protection area, south of Highway 5 and east of the McCorvie Lake Forest Service Road turnoff.

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ment and promotional purposes.

• Creating rack cards depicting TNRD Locations Movie Map to distribute to all BC Info Centres, BC Ferries and Vancouver Airport (YVR) for one calendar year, plus augmenting the website with GPS coordinate capacity for smartphones.

TNRD and ThompsonNicola Film Commission websites, tourism and economic development websites and, potentially, some local cable television stations.

It also would be available to business owners residing within the TNRD to use a promotional material or for display at trade shows and events.

Annual funding for web portal maintenance As the Invest Thompson-Nicola BC web portal was launched in 2013, ongoing site maintenance will be funded at a cost of $3,000 per year to ensure the site continues to provide access to economic development information for investors interested in the TNRD.

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WHAT’S HAPPENING Seniors Monthly Lunch The next monthly Seniors Lunch will be at the Elks Hall on April 8th, 2014 from 11:30am – 2:00pm. A lunch of soup and sandwiches will be served and guest speakers will be in attendance to discuss items of interest to seniors. If you require a bus to take you to the event please call Yellowhead Community Services at 250.674.2600 or 250.674.3695 to book a spot on the bus. When booking please ensure you tell them it’s for the Seniors Luncheon.

Wells Gray Community Forest Corporation Grant Funding applications are now open.

The purpose of the Wells Gray Community Forest Society is to promote economic and social welfare of Wells Gray Country and the District of Clearwater, including the provision of support for the benevolent and charitable enterprises, federations, agencies and societies engaged in furthering these purposes. Applications can be picked up at the Community Resource Centre or at wellsgraysociety2010@gmail.com. All applications must be returned by April 15th, 2014 at 4:30pm to the Community Resource Centre or on line at the above address. If submitting a paper application, 7 copies must be provided.

Map shows the location of a parcel of land (cross-hatched) that the TNRD board is moving to include in the Vavenby Fire Protection Area. TNRD graphic

Protection Service was established in 1979 and converted to a local service area with the TNRD in 1990.

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extension also allows the TNRD to update its fire protection map to show the lands that were included in District of Clearwater when it incorporated

in 2007. These lands (the Canfor sawmill and the former Weyerhaeuser sawmill site) remain within the Vavenby fire protection area.

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Opinion

“ I leave this rule for others when I'm dead, be always sure you're right — then go ahead.” - Davy Crockett, soldier and politician editorial by tom fletcher

Green machine gathers in B.C.

Chip, chopping away Editor, The Times:

Clearwater (and other small communities like it) is in an absolute dog-fight to survive. Government service centralization and big business couldn’t give a rat’s posterior about us.

From the provincial government’s side: BC Parks, Forestry, Social Services, Corrections BC, Coroner Services, and some Health Care and School District functions have all been removed from this community by government decisions,

which they, of course, blame on the bureaucrats.

From private industry, the departure of Weyerhaeuser and the lack of stability in the mining industry have negatively impacted Clearwater. In fact, private industry would really prefer that the valley's resources, timber, minerals and water be harvested by crews based in temporary camps that harvest and disappear as the international market dictates. There is certainly no commit-

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ment to the local community or people.

So, if we are being left to our own devices, I see some positive signs: A strong Community Forest, returning profits to the North Thompson, an incorporated District that speaks for the community, a vibrant Farmers Market offering locally grown food and local crafts and talents, an opportunity to communicate faceto-face with friends and neighbours along with Facebook.

Our environment and resource base offers us a unique opportunity in this valley, we just have to find creative ways to make sure that these resources benefit the local community as well as remote corporate entities. Here’s to the disappearance of one of our renewable resources, snow, by the first of June.

Wes Morden Blackpool, B.C.

VICTORIA – Canada’s sleek, imported green propaganda machine rolled into the capital last week for a couple of days of meetings.

You wouldn’t have heard about it, because they didn’t stage any protests or press conferences. Instead they met quietly with selected reporters as well as politicians from both sides of the aisle. They didn’t invite me for some reason, but from what I can gather, it was a friendly networking session.

When I speak of our U.S.-directed environmental movement, many people still don’t know what I mean. They see the sign-waving on TV and assume it’s all spontaneous, driven by passionate volunteers. Nuke the Whales for Jesus, as we used to joke in the 1970s.

It’s an industry now, and as with our automotive industry, Canada is a branch plant of the U.S. The Victoria event was an annual conference called Organizing for Change, sponsored by Tides Canada. Thanks mainly to the work of B.C. researcher Vivian Krause, this offshoot of the U.S. Tides Foundation now at least identifies itself while it pulls B.C.’s political strings.

Organizing for Change currently includes Ecojustice, Greenpeace, Sierra Club B.C., ForestEthics Advocacy, ForestEthics Solutions, Georgia Strait Alliance, Dogwood Initiative, Pembina Institute, West Coast Environmental Law, Wildsight and Seattle-based Conservation Northwest.

Tides is itself a front for wealthy charitable foundations based mostly in Seattle and California, funded by billionaires who see “saving” B.C. as their personal eco-project.

Their hired activists met with Environment Minister Mary Polak to discuss her just-introduced Water Sustainability Act. This was to demand heavy fees and choking regulations on water used for “fracking,” that nefarious gas drilling technology so demonized in fake documentaries and celebrity protests.

Tides no longer attempts to hide its strategy of targeting energy development in B.C. and Alberta. Its tactics are well known, too.

Environmentalists need high-profile wins, and

the economic pain is best inflicted outside of the U.S., the biggest polluter in world history.

Organizing for Change’s stated priorities for the year are the “last stand of the Great Bear Rainforest,” the “Sacred Headwaters” and the Water Sustainability Act. Professional protesters are mainly just taking credit for the 2012 buy-back of Shell’s coalbed gas licences around the headwaters of the Nass, Skeena and Stikine Rivers. Tahltan Central Council declared that territory theirs in 1910, and having pros roll in with slogans and graphics wasn’t exactly crucial to the outcome.

Their greatest marketing success so far is the Great Bear Rainforest, which is continually portrayed as being in peril from hunting, logging and of course, oil and gas development.

One of the documents Krause unearthed is a 2008 plan entitled “Tar Sands Campaign Strategy 2.1” that has proven remarkably prophetic. As Greenpeace, Sierra and ForestEthics were negotiating the 2007 Great Bear land use plan, other network members were preparing to “raise the negatives” and market Alberta as a unique threat to planetary integrity.

I’ve written before about the distortions and evasions required to present such a fossil fuel fairy tale. Suffice it to say that while we have busloads of protesters in B.C., you don’t see them in those benevolent petro-states Angola, Iran, Iraq, Libya, Saudi Arabia, Nigeria, Venezuela, Kuwait or Algeria. They’re not saving the whole planet, just the safe and lucrative parts.

And as I mentioned after the protester-staged Neil Young concert tour, it’s amazing how American oil and gas interests and Alaska oil tankers remain invisible to this sophisticated network.

NDP environment critic Spencer Chandra Herbert met with the green machine too. He wants all of B.C.’s groundwater mapped and measured deep into the Earth’s crust. That should take a while.

– Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Twitter: @tomfletcherbc Email: tfletcher@blackpress.ca

Snowmobiling needs more controls Editor, The Times:

The following information regarding the CN closure of the Red Sands Crossing may be of interest to you. This closure has occurred in response to snowmobile related incidents where sledders have been found running the railways. The unregulated and uncontrolled snowmobiling activity that occurs in town, on highways, by the airport and of course on the railway, have been prime

examples of why this closure is required. It is the snowmobilers who perpetuate these violations.

A meeting has been proposed to discuss tenure and property owners maintaining the right to access this crossing on the east side of the river/ bridge. Our feeling is that this crossing should stay closed until legal enforcement and policy are in place for snowmobilers to follow in town and the

surrounding area. Snowmobile activity continues to take place on our tenured land without consultation or concern for our operations and it’s safety.

Commercial snowmobiles must take responsibility The following are observations taken throughout the winter, as they affect the Blue River community and our heliski operations.

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Question of the Week

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Do you think ? we should get rid of Daylight Savings Time?

Austay McCauley:

Ed Ratcliffe:

No, why would we want to do that?

I think it would be great. I'm from Saskatchewan. We've never had it.

Les Toth:

Mary Mattenley:

Tell them to vote it.

We'll see how many votes they get. It's just like Quebec wanting to separate.

Yes, it messes with all my clocks.

Marina Huggins: They don't have it in Saskatchewan.

It messes with my sleep.

Clearwater due to get three new doctors Editor, The Times

I am pleased to announce that Drs. Mark Walton and Alice Gwyn will be joining our practice in May of this year.

Drs. Walton and Gwyn were in Clearwater in the summer of 2012 as locums. They have since been to Newfoundland and Ontario and will be returning here on a permanent basis. They will be sharing a position.

Dr. Cristina Liciu is currently in her last months of residency training at St. Paul’s Hospital in Vancouver. She will be doing the last six weeks of her residency in Clearwater in June and July of this year under my supervision.

Dr. Liciu will then join the practice on a full-time basis in midSeptember.

Dr. Steven Broadbent is back to full-time work since his unfortunate mishap on the Clearwater ski-hill on Jan. 1. He has been forbidden to go on skihills until next season. He makes no guarantees about mountain biking however.

As of the end of September Clearwater will have five physicians filling four positions.

This will be the best situation we have had regarding physician numbers for many years. I would like to thank the many organizations and individuals who have helped in this process. This includes our local hospital administration and staff, our community Physician Recruitment Committee, the District of Clearwater, Interior

contribution that Clearwater Health Authority, Health Match many others. patients make to their training.

BC, and the Joint Standing We will continue to have a It has undoubtedly lead many to Committee on Rural Issues growing number of students make a decision to practice fam(which has played a signifiand eventually residents (physicians in their last stages of ily medicine and consider rural cant role in making available training) in our practice in the medicine as a career option. incentives for recruitment and coming months and years. Once retention of rural physicians).

John Soles, MD again I would like to extend I would also like to thank the Clearwater, B.C. my appreciation for the willing locums who have helped us maintain services in the last year. Many have been HOME HARDWARE IS A CANADIAN OWNED COMPANY back multiple times and their contribution is greatly appreciated.

Most importantly I would like to thank the members of our community who, through their patience and intelligent use of medical services, make this a more desirable rural community for physicians than

NTCF grant deadline approaching Editor, The Times:

North Thompson Communities Foundation offers grants to not for profit groups in the catchment area of the North Thompson Valley each year. This year’s deadline is March 31.

Community groups are encouraged to go to the North Thompson Communities Foundation web site and download the application form found under ‘grants’. This application form gives all the details needed to apply.

Since the inception of the NT Communities Foundation we have granted over $45,000, and this year we plan to give another $5,000 to worthy groups.

Remember that a foundation never ‘grants’ from our capital – we only grant the interest garnered from the investments.

Our areas of interest range from seniors needs, to education, the environment, the arts, health and youth. Please refer to ‘recent grants’ to see the range of projects we supported in the past.

We are forever grateful to the families and individuals who have supported the foundation over the years. If you would like to become a regular monthly donor or if you would like to discuss other avenues to help, we welcome your contribution and your interest.

Personally, I issue the challenge to you to donate on a regu-

lar basis. I‘ve set the example by giving $10 per month into the NT Communities Foundation account at the Interior Savings Credit Union. The number is CU #5018635 – Community Builders chequing account These funds can be identified to go into any of these existing account ‘areas of interest’; into the new Smart and Caring Community Fund; or they may be designated toward special funds set up by individuals such as the Donnie Nicholson Memorial Trades Bursary fund.

We also encourage ‘snail mail’ donations and inquiries. And, to add to your impact – we are offering to match your donation, which will definitely make one dollar into

two, until we run out of the funds we have available. This matching fund opportunity was made possible thanks to a very wonderful family man who bequeathed some funds to the foundation through his estate – thus leaving a lasting legacy that will continue to give forever.

When you notify us of your mailing information, we issue tax deductible receipts at the end of the year.

Thank you – each and every one of you – for your contributions to the communities of the North Thompson Valley.

Cheryl Thomas 2014 chairperson North Thompson Communities Foundation Clearwater, B.C.

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HISTORICAL Perspective

because it had reached its three-hour maximum. Trustees Rene Havisto and Jane Smith supported holding a retreat for trustees and administrators in Kamloops, while Ed Shook and Hans Krauseneck felt it would cost too much for the value.

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Half the town of Blue River, about 72 people from Clearwater, and some skiers from Valemount took part in Blue River's annual ski meet. Highest aggregate trophy winners were Lance Miller and Nadeane Nelson of Blue River, and Laurel Messenger, Flynn Thompson and Errol Thompson of Clearwater.

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YEARS AGO: A crew from Kamloops' CFJC television station came to Clearwater to talk to residents about the threat to the local fulltime ambulance Unit chief position.

The 120,000 residents of the Thompson-Nicola Regional District were to fork over at least $54 million during the next 10 years to pay for the Regional Solid Waste Management Plan, without a referendum being held. "The Ministry has given us the go-ahead to implement this without going to the people," said TNRD Area B (Blue River-Avola) director Steve Quinn, who felt this was "outrageous."

Slocan Group reported record net earnings for 1993 of $61.5 million, up from $6.4 million the year before.

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Gunter Marsch and his associates sold Brookfield Shopping Center to the Reid Group of Vancouver.

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YEARS AGO: Clearwater and District Chamber of Commerce received a letter confirming that it would receive $47,000 from the federal Softwood Lumber Initiative for beautification project along Highway 5. Interact Forest Products was negotiating to get a $1.7 million re-payable contribution from the softwood program for a finger-joint plant near Vavenby.

Fire hazard assessments rated the interface fire danger in Clearwater and East Blackpool as “extreme.”

This was higher than the “moderate” rating given to Louis Creek before it was largely destroyed in the McLure Fire of 2003.

Thompson trustee John Harwood.

Premier Gordon Campbell’s proposed Recognition and Reconciliation Act still needed more work, according to Simpcw First Nations Chief Keith Matthew. Campbell’s proposed Act would recognize Aboriginal title throughout B.C. It also would allow power sharing by First Nations in decisions regarding public land.

The Act would reduce the number of bands in the province from over 200 to about 70, but Matthew didn’t see that as a problem.

YEARS AGO: The TNRD approved advancing $50,000 for a study on incorporation for Clearwater. The provincial government was expected to reimburse the money the following spring.

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Risk management, loss prevention and emergency services are not provided by these commercial operators.

Guests and staff within the community are therefore subject to the activities of sledders. The high pitched noises that howl through town prevent people within the community from maintaining regular hours of rest. The general

public should not pay for emergency rescues that are foreseeable, self inflicted and preventable.

Ironically, we have not experienced any activity of this nature from Clearwater sledders or organizations.

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Skye Buck to get lifetime achievement award Times Staff Thompson Rivers University is going to award Clearwater's Skye Buck a Lifetime Achievement Award (posthumously).

The university announced Thursday that it will make the presentation during its annual awards ceremony on April 11 in the TRU Grand Hall.

The announcement notes that Buck was a teacher in Clearwater before his tragic passing in December of 2012. He graduated in 2007 with a Bachelor of Science and in 2010 from the TRU Bachelor of Education program. Buck then returned to teach in his home town of Clearwater.

Not only an impressive educator and mentor, Skye was an exceptional athlete, the university states. In 2004 he was the UCC Male Athlete of the Year, BCCAA Player of the Year, CCAA College Player of the Year, CCAA All-Canadian, and was part of the bronze medal winning team at Nationals. During his time in a UCC uniform he won gold, silver and bronze medals. After completing his eligibility with UCC he went on to play professional basketball in London for the Essex Leopards.

After some time spent travelling Buck returned to his home town of Clearwater, the TRU announcement says. In Clearwater, he worked

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Fish, wildlife and park permits move to FrontCounter BC Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations VICTORIA – FrontCounter BC will begin processing fish, wildlife and park use permit applications through their 29 regional locations effective April 1, 2014, Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations Minister Steve Thomson announced Friday.

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April 5th, 2014, 9am – 4pm Bureau are being offered the opportunity tor services and improve citizens' access A public forum was held in Clearwater in November 2011 to explore the question, “How do recent changes in Forestry impact you and your community. As a follow up to the information gathering in to relocate to a FrontCounter BC office to government services. Part of that 2011, a further community session was held in January 2013 to continue the community dialogue about how investments in sustainable forest management can result in additional economic development, increased employment, family health, and community stability. or alternate positions within government. improvement is to streamline permitting You are invited to participate in the upcoming Community Workshop to hear from invited guests, on processing, decrease turnaround times, FrontCounter BC offers more than their successes and challenges involved with enhancing their Local Forest Economy, as well as discussions on value added opportunities, employment trends and education for the future in and eliminate red tape.

130 natural resource-related permits and forestry. Participants will also be asked for their input into a Forestry Visioning statement for the North Thompson Valley.

Moving the fish, wildlife and park use authorizations at each location.

The session will be held at the Clearwater Legion, Clearwater on Saturday April 5th, 2014, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm. The workshop is intended as a learning session with constructive dialogue, and not a forum permitting to the 29 FrontCounter BC There is a FrontCounter BC desk for complaints. The information gathered from the community workshop will help build a TW Sustainable Forest Management vision for the North Thompson to assist resource decision makers land management stakeholders to enhance the long term viability of the forest industry in the offices provides an efficient one window in the Forest Service office building on Client: Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations and North Thompson. approach that clients Campaign: demanded Thompson and Highway 5 in Clearwater.

BackgroundA2261 papers on key aspects of forest management can be found on the following website Rivers grazing licences A2261 BNTSJ CNTT KTW http://bcforestconversation.com Size: 5.813” x 4.080” We would appreciate if you would confirm your attendance with Leslie Groulx at lgroulx@docbc.ca or by calling 250-674-2257 or Heather MacLennan at warren@mercuryspeed.com, phone 250-674Lunch will be provided We look Kamloops forward to your response.

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of his life and he will be dearly missed by all those whose lives he touched.

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The company's shares closed on Commerce Resources is an exploraMarch 14 at 13.5 cents. Over the previous year the price has ranged from five cents tion and development company with a to 26 cents per share. particular focus on deposits of rare metals and rare earth elements. The company is specifically focused on the development of its Upper PUBLIC NOTICE: Fir tantalum and niobium APPLICATIONS FOR PROPOSED GRAZING LICENCES deposit north of Blue River, and its Ashram rare earth project in The Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations is considering issuing grazing licences Quebec. to qualified applicants under Section 9(2) of the Range Act. The district manager of the Thompson Rivers

Commerce Resources Corp. announced on March 14 that it has closed a private placement of 8,425,652 flow-through units at a price of $0.23 per FT Unit and 3,012,500 units at $0.20 per unit for gross proceeds of $2,540,400.

The private placement was previously announced on March 10 with Secutor Capital Management Corporation acting as lead agent in connection with this brokered private placement.

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Legislation builds on support for nurse practitioners Ministry of Health

Supporting grad (L-r) Camille Dhillon with baby Skye Kernachan orders some chocolate from Clearwater Secondary School grads Shai Richardson and Sarah Dohms at Brookfield Mall last week. This year's grad ceremony will be held on Friday evening, June 6 at the school. The prom will be Saturday evening, June 7 at Clearwater ski hill. Photo by Keith McNeill

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"Our government recognizes the vital role nurse practitioners play in supporting the health of B.C. patients," said Health Minister Terry Lake. "We made significant steps toward removing the barriers facing nurse practitioners in the workplace with amendments in 2011, and today's legislation builds on this work and allows nurse practitioners to more fully and collaboratively contribute within the health system."

Nurse practitioner amendments allow nurse practitioners to officially sign off on a wide range of routine legal and administrative documents that verify they have examined or treated a patient.

Previously, this paperwork needed to be signed by a physician who may have had no prior relationship with the patient.

An example of how the amendments will improve government services includes changes to the Workers Compensation Act. These

amendments add nurse practitioners to the list of qualified practitioners able to complete WorkSafeBC documentation. Previously, WorkSafeBC required an injured worker's documentation to be signed by a physician, chiropractor, dentist, naturopathic physician or podiatrist.

The amendments also build on other previous announcements the provincial government has made for nurse practitioners, including the Nurse Practitioner for BC program, which was announced in May 2012.

This is a $15.7-million program designed to fund 135 new nurse practitioners over three fiscal years. As a result of this program, currently 87 of the 135 new nurse practitioner positions are awarded. At this time, there are 278 fully and provisionally licensed nurse practitioners in the province.

Nurse practitioners were introduced in B.C. in 2005 to fulfil additional roles in areas like primary care, chronic disease, disease prevention and health promotion. They are registered nurses with additional education at the master's degree level, and have an expanded scope of practice over traditional nursing roles.

Poison Control Centre handles 11,000 calls a year about child poisonings Submitted VANCOUVER – With nearly 50 per cent of all poisonings occurring among children younger than the age of six, the BC Drug and Poison Control Centre is reminding parents and caregivers this Poison Prevention Week (Mar. 16-22) to keep dangerous

substances out of the reach of children.

“Most poisonings occur in and around the home,” said LeeAnne Hancock, a poison information nurse at the centre who has dealt with thousands of incidents in her 23-year career. “Dangerous substances need to be properly stored, out of sight and locked

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There seems to be some mixed signals about drinking alcohol white pregnant. Some stories have said it was okay in moderation, but the best advice on this one is to not drink any alcohol while pregnant. Many thousands of children in Canada are born yearly with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, which causes a range of problems from physical disabilities to brain damage. Pregnancy and alcohol do not mix.

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“Children are at particular poisoning risk due to their growing curiosity and rapidly developing physical capabilities as they progress from being a crawler to a toddler and to a climber.”

“Grandparents play a huge role too in preventing poisonings,” added Ray Li, a staff pharmacist with 21 years on the job.

“Grandparents’ medications are involved in up to 20 per cent of poisonings in young children,” Li said.

The top 10 categories of poisons in young children: household cleaners; pain relieving medication; cosmetics; foreign bodies; vitamins; plants; dietary supplements; skin creams.

The BC Drug and Poison Information Centre, part of the BC Centre for Disease Control, receives thousands of telephone calls each year about someone being poisoned.

People can speak to trained poison information specialists 24 hours a day every day for advice and information. Call 1-800567-8911.

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Mill fire families demand justice Tom Fletcher, Black Press VICTORIA – Survivors and relatives of those killed in a pair of sawmill explosions in northern B.C. came to the B.C. legislature Thursday to back calls for an independent inquiry into the disasters and how they were investigated.

Among the visitors was Maureen Luggi, a former chief of the Wet'suwet'en First Nation, and her son Robert Luggi Jr. Her husband Robert and her second cousin Carl Charlie were both killed in the explosion in January 2012 at the Babine Forest Products sawmill in Burns Lake.

Both Maureen Luggi and Dirk Weissbach, who was also working on that evening shift and was one of 20 workers injured, questioned why the mill continued to operate as the temperature fell to below -40. Water lines were frozen and vent fans used to clear dust from the dry wood

were turned off to keep heat in the building.

Maureen Luggi said she has reviewed the WorkSafeBC report, the Crown prosecutor decision not to lay criminal charges and a follow-up report by John Dyble, Premier Christy Clark's deputy minister, which looked at problems with evidence gathering by WorkSafeBC investigators.

"Our families will never be the same," she said. "I would like justice, I want transparency, I want accountability.

All of this evidence that the Crown looked at, I want to know what's in it."

With family members in the public gallery, Clark took questions from NDP leader Adrian Dix in the legislature.

"My view is that in order to make sure this never happens again, we need to get on with fixing the problems that exist at WorkSafeBC," Clark said.

"We need to do it now."

Dix told the legislature that two years after the fatal explosions in Burns Lake and

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Injured mill worker Dirk Weissbach and his wife Kathleen (left) and NDP leader Adrian Dix (right) listen as Maureen Luggi speaks to reporters about the death of her husband Robert at Babine Forest Products sawmill in Burns Lake in 2012. Photo by Tom Fletcher/Black Press

at Lakeland Mills in Prince George, 42 per cent of mills inspected have continued to show non-compliance with dust control measures.

A coroner's inquest is scheduled for this fall into

the Burns Lake incident.

Prosecutors have not yet decided on whether to lay charges in the Lakeland explosion, which also killed two workers and injured 22 more in April 2012.

On Friday, March 14, at approximately 7:20 p.m. Clearwater RCMP received a report of a buried snowmobiler in the back of Red Sand Mountain north of Blue River.

RCMP were advised that a group of snowmobilers had gone into the back bowl of Red Sands Mountain at which time an avalanche occurred, burying two people.

The group raced to the location to dig them out and immediately found one person.

The second victim, a 36-year-old male from Lloydminister, Saskatchewan, was located but unfortunately succumbed to his injuries and died at the scene.

Clearwater Search and Rescue and the BC Coroner were unable to enter the site that night due to the high avalanche risk.

The BC Coroner along with two avalanche technicians and Wells Gray Search and Rescue were flown to the scene by helicopter Saturday morning.

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Chances of having kidney disease estimated at one in 10 Submitted VANCOUVER – Many don’t realize there’s a one-in-10 chance they have some level of kidney disease.

Unfortunately most people with early kidney disease won’t know they have it until their kidneys begin to fail.

March is Kidney Health month in Canada and the BC Renal Agency is reminding people about the importance of early diagnosis and treatment. Early intervention can significantly delay and sometimes even prevent the onset of kidney failure and the eventual need

for dialysis or a transplant.

“A healthy lifestyle goes a long way toward reducing the chances of developing kidney disease and other chronic illnesses,” said Health Minister Terry Lake. “That is why our government continues to establish new programs and strategies to make the healthy choice the easy choice.”

The BC Renal Agency has online resources to help British Columbians learn more about their risk for developing kidney disease, including an online kidney disease self-assessment tool. More information is available at www.kidneysmart.com.

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United Way helps youngsters Members of Clearwater Secondary School student council (l-r) Jenna Zietsov, Aliya Bieber, Adrian Romeo, Megan Sim and Reid Rebinsky receive a Youth Initiative Grant from United Way for their Youth Engagement Project (YEP). The project will see youth volunteers coordinate various free after-school fun programs for children in Grades 3-7 this spring. For more information or to register your child, please visit the group's registration table at the Everybody Gets to Play all sports and recreation registration event at the North Thompson Sportsplex on Wednesday, March 26, 3-6 p.m. Photo submitted

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"I'm quite capable of working, and what holds me back is the discrimination of employers within the community," wrote Michael from the Thompson Okanagan on the government's consultation website.

Like many other participants, Michael said his $906-a-month disability benefit isn't enough to live on.

WorkBC, the province's agency for job seekers, puts its emphasis on helping applicants prepare for job interviews, rather than convincing employers to give them a chance.

In her comment, Lisa agreed, noting that employers and

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"They may have challenges in certain areas, but I can tell you as an employer, they are the most loyal, hard-working, caring people, and they help build your trust with the public," Powell said.

Don McRae, B.C.'s minister of social development and social innovation, has been instructed by Premier Christy Clark to make B.C. "the most progressive place in Canada for people with disabilities." He knows disabled people have heard the rhetoric before.

"Some people expressed exhaustion," McRae said. "Some don't have the networks of support that can make a positive difference. Some are excluded from opportunities they want, they need and they deserve."

The province-wide consultation has created expectations that McRae has to deliver improvements as the ministry prepares for a policy conference in June.

Speaking at an event at the B.C. legislature to mark the end of the consultation tour, Powell agreed.

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Luca Fogale shows amazing talent at Serenity Heather Adamson Playing to a full house at Serenity on Friday, March 7, Luca Fogale left the audience with a resounding feeling that they had just discovered their new music crush.

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At 23-years-old, Luca not only relates easily to today’s youth, his depth and insightful explorations also reveal a wisdom and timeless appeal to his music.

Passionately influenced by iconic legends such as Bob Dylan and Joni Mitchell, Luca’s songwriting is focused on

building narratives that are not contrived or corny, but rather thought provoking commentary and meaningful on multiple levels for the listener. The impact of Luca’s sound is anchored by his exceptional voice. The instrumentals he builds on guitar and piano create the perfect backdrop.

Releasing his debut EP Paths in July 2013, the album is a perfect introduction to his abilities.

His voice truly stands out, proving why he was selected as a top 20 artist in BC’s 2013 Peak Performance Project and was recently selected in the first round of artists to showcase at Canada Music Week in Toronto this May. Hearing his new material live confirmed how much Luca has grown as

an artist in a very short time. Enrolling in university, as was expected from his traditional Italian parents, Luca struggled to stay focused on his studies.

He made the courageous decision to follow his heart, and he has now accomplished 10 months of making music his full time career (you should know, his mother is still the first person to hear every new song).

Whether you are lucky enough to have experienced one of his many live shows in Greater Vancouver or elsewhere in B.C., it is safe to say that Luca is an artist heard once, forever loved.

There is no doubt that once the rest of the country hears this young B.C. singersongwriter, he will surely make his way into the collective hearts of Canadians everywhere.

Burnaby-based musician Luca Fogale performs for a sold out crowd during a house concert at Serenity Center for the Performing Arts on March 7. Photo by Heather Adamson

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Interior Savings Credit Union recently returned over $3 million of its 2013 net operating income to its members through its Member Rewards program.

“Member Rewards is our way of thanking members for the business they entrust to us, which directly contributes to our continued growth and success," explains president and CEO Kathy Conway.

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Interior Savings has shared with its members over $48 million since 2002 through the Member Rewards program.

Qualifying members receive a cash payment that is based on their level of business with the credit union.

This year, the average reward paid to eligible members was $113, just for doing their banking at Interior Savings.

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About Interior Savings Interior Savings Credit Union is the largest credit union based in the Interior of BC with assets exceeding $2.0 billion.

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Rylee Pennock looks elegant in blue as she plays the role of Cinderella. Theme of this year's show was Disney on Ice. The stands at the Sportsplex were filled to near capacity.

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Times Staff The musical duo Saskia and Darrel, also known as “The Great Plains” will be presenting A Cabin Fever Concert at the Church of St. Paul on Town Road in Barriere on Wednesday, March 26, 7 p.m.

Tickets are $12 each and available at St. Paul’s Thrift Store and Thrift Store Annex or by calling Lesley Stirling at 250 672 5702.

Organizers say the concert will be a fabulous mix of country, Celtic and bluegrass flavors.

Saskia and Darrel are familiar to many in the North Thompson Valley. They have toured extensively with Gary Fjellgaard for the last 10 years, performed with Valdy, they opened for the Good Brothers, Ian Tyson, and many more.

They were awarded top folk /roots album in Holland; artist, album, and songwriter of the year from SCMA, received Top 5 People’s choice awards, and have enjoyed many years airplay on the Top Indie folk/roots charts in Europe.

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By Jill Hayward North Thompson Star/Journal Aimee Campbell has held a lot of hands in the North Thompson Valley over the past 36 years.

She’s given comfort to friends and strangers, risked her life to be by their side, and provided vital medical care to all.

The B.C. Ambulance Service (BCAS) was formed in 1974, and since 1978 Aimee has been saving lives with them as a paramedic.

Aimee was recruited in 1978 by Jack Patterson, the original BCAS unit chief in Barriere. Jack encouraged her to join up, and once signed up she quickly obtained her first aid certificate, and then added the Emergency Level 1 Medical Assistant requirement to become a paramedic.

Retired unit chief Tim Hoffman says, “Aimee has outlasted five unit chiefs in Barriere and is currently working with the sixth. She is number six in the seniority list for BCAS employees in the entire province, and recently received a 35 year award from BC Ambulance.”

Aimee says she has enjoyed her career as a paramedic, “I can honestly say it was pretty rewarding in a number of ways.

But it was also pretty tough in a number of ways. No matter how bad it was though, you could make them [patients] feel comfortable. If I knew them, it helped to take their hand and say “It’s Aimee here, it’s going to be okay”.”

During the past 36 years of working for BC Ambulance Aimee says she has seen much change for the better. “Getting the drugs we needed in the field was a definite positive, as well as seeing backup wait times of one to two hours now being replaced with quick response from a helicopter.”

She notes that after the helicopter became part of the program, it was then taken away, and then was given back. “It’s great, but it only is available during daylight hours.”

Aimee adds, “Seeing ALS [Advanced Life Support] come in was another positive.

Now ALS can come in when needed and give the drugs and monitoring that we can’t, especially in cardiac cases, and incubating serious trauma.”

The Barriere Ambulance Station covers the area from Little Fort to Heffley Creek and from Adams Lake to Bonapart. When asked about the concerns of area residents that the Barriere Ambulance also has to leave the commu-

nity to service other communities, Aimee answered, “We have always shared our ambulance with other communities when their ambulance was not available, but it is happening more often now.”

Aimee says making a living as a paramedic on the ambulance is tough, due to the fact the job is only part time. “I feel all ambulance stations should be full time. The little communities are suffering, although Barriere is not so bad.

You have to work lots of hours to make a living, or you go somewhere else where you can. All ambulance stations should be full time – no more volunteer time – people have to make a living.”

When it comes to volunteering, Aimee Campbell is no stranger. She has been an active member of Barriere Search and Rescue since it’s inception in the mid 1980’s, and says she fully intends to remain a part of that team.

Asked if retiring from the ambulance means she will no longer be working, Aimee said, “I gave it my all on the ambulance, but I’ve done my dues. I now have a job at Highland Valley and really enjoy it – I’m having fun. It feels good to be helping people, but now I

Star/Journal file photo:

Paramedic Aimee Campbell is pictured receiving a Community Achievement Award from a BC Ambulance Service representative in 2007. wanted to do something different with my life – a different page.”

Hoffman says in appreciation of Aimee Campbell’s service as a part time paramedic to the community she has helped for well over three decades, there will be a get together with refreshments at the Barriere Ambulance Station on Thursday, March 27, between 12 noon to 3 p.m.

“Aimee is one of our most consistent and competent attendants in the years that I have been involved since 1988,” said Hoffman, “She has been a pillar and mentor to all the new atten-

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dants that have come through. After serving her community and the people of B.C. for 36 years, I wish her the best of luck in her retirement.”

Thanks Aimee, we appreciate all the times that you came to the aid of the people in the valley, and especially the times that you held our hands, and provided comfort for those in need.

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Business alliance to battle MMBC recycling fees Groups urge province to pause B.C.'s plan for containers, paper Jeff Nagel – Black Press An alliance of business groups opposed to the new Multi Material BC recycling system are demanding the province halt the planned May 19 launch and go back to the drawing board.

MMBC, an industry stewardship group, is poised to take responsibility for curbside blue box collection – with more containers and material types collected than before – while charging businesses for the recycling of the packaging and paper they generate.

But it's been in a bitter fight with small business groups that complain they are set to pay punishingly high fees, which will then be passed on to consumers.

The battle took a new turn Monday, when the Canadian Federation of Independent Business and eight other associations launched a campaign in B.C. newspapers and online at rethinkitbc.ca to amplify the pressure on Victoria.

CFIB provincial affairs director Mike Klassen predicted job losses and some business closures as a result of the MMBC regulations and fees.

"This is public policy run amok," he said. "We are asking British Columbians to talk to the B.C. government to push the pause button on its reckless and red tapeladen program."

B.C. Agriculture Council vice-chair Stan Vander Waal said farmers can't readily stop packaging strawberries and blueberries in plastic clamshells, because retailers insist that's what consumers want.

"We have to wear the cost," he said, adding MMBC fees will cost his Chilliwack farm $60,000 to $100,000 a year. "It goes directly against growing agriculture."

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imposed by Multi Material the new system will be "cata- program and ensure service 1927 - 2014 BC will ultimately hit confor multi-family apartments strophic" to B.C. commuVerna Leona sumers through hidden price and rural depots, in contrast nity and daily newspapers, Powell (née Becker) hikes, critics say. to Ontario's more limited resulting in job losses in an was born to Henry "The public is largely focus on single-family homes. already challenged industry and Lou Becker unaware of the money that He said B.C.'s successful and reduced service to comof Weyburn, container deposit system also will come out of their pocket Saskatchewan, on munities. and ultimately go back to means there's less recyclable The opposition groups June 22, 1927, along manufacturers," said Corinne with her twin brothmaterial left here for consay they support the aim of tainer stewards to collect and Atwood, executive directhe program – to make gener Vernon. Verna sell, so fees have to be higher tor of the B.C. Bottle and erators of packaging pay to died on March 14, Recycling Depot Association. 2014 in Clearwater, to cover the system costs. recycle it – but they dispute Unlike existing depositLangdon said no business the fees and say multinationBC, at 86 years of refund systems in B.C. on al consumer goods firms like is forced to join MMBC, age. Predeceased cans or electronics – which adding groups like the newsUnilever and Walmart conby her mother and are subject to audits and trol MMBC and are manipu- paper industry are free to dad, four sisters and transparent reporting develop their own system. lating it to their benefit, not two brothers, and by her husband, Robert Powell, – Atwood said MMBC can "If they think there's a that of local businesses.

Verna is survived by her brother Vernon, four better way, I think it's impor- do what it wishes with its Most of the fees for constep-children, Lois Fajkus (Lou) of Comox, Ruth revenue, without accounttant they put it forward." tainer waste are double or Bernier (Ed) of Nanaimo, Jim Powell (Arlene) ability.

Environment Minister even quadruple what busiof Barriere, and Sharon Lehr (Marvin) of Powell "It's a licence to print Mary Polak said most businesses in Ontario pay to a River, as well as numerous other family and friends. money," she said. nesses are exempt from the similar agency.

Verna will be remembered as a kind and positive Atwood has lobbied for fees if they have under $1 Newspapers say they face lady who loved the truth of God and kept true to years to expand the deposit million of retail sales, genera $14-million-a-year bite out the choice she made to serve Him so many years ate less than a tonne of mate- system to include milk carof their operations because ago. rial or operate out of a single tons and other containers, of the 20 cents per kilogram Verna went to work at the Weyburn Hospital retail outlet, while generators from hair spray canisters to they will pay on newsprint, in 1945. In 1950 she worked in Toronto for several detergent bottles. of one to five tonnes per compared to less than half a months before moving to Vancouver in 1951 where She argues the refunds year pay flat fees of $550 or penny in Ontario. she worked at Shaughnessy Hospital until 1966. offered would ensure a high $1,200.

They contend a high She returned to Weyburn to care for her mother, rate of recycling through She said property taxpayproportion of newsprint until her mother’s death. Verna continued to look depots, as with beverage cans after her father and work at the Weyburn Union ers will save money because is already recycled in B.C. now.

MMBC will now pay for through blue boxes.

Hospital until she quit in 1969 to care for her "If you put deposits on recycling collection that local Kvarnstrom said newspafather. He died in 1971. Verna went back to work things initially the consumer municipalities previously pers are considering options for nine months and then upon her retirement she would pay a bit more, but paid. to create their own newstraveled to Europe and Hawaii over the next few the people who bring it back "The City of Richmond print collection system – a years. will get their money back," move that could also deprive will save $1.5 million a year, On September 6, 1984, Verna married Robert she said.

MMBC of newsprint revenue Nanaimo will save just over Powell in South Dakota and she moved to Birch Instead, she said MMBC's Island, BC. She resided there with Bob until his and undermine the program's $900,000 a year and the list non-refundable fees on pack- death in 2007. goes on," Polak said. "This viability. aging generators will inflate is about shifting the costs Magazine industry reps Following cremation, a Memorial Service for prices with no recourse. from the property taxpayer also warned small B.C. Verna Powell will be held at the Wells Gray Inn "With a hidden fee you to the people who produce magazines will pay not only Banquet Room on Saturday, March 22, 2014, comdon't know what it is and for their own paper recycling, the packaging and printed mencing at 11 a.m. Following a reception, Verna there's no opportunity to get but will also effectively subsi- paper." will be interred at Riverview Cemetery, Clearwater, that back – then you're genu- BC. Arrangements entrusted to North Thompson dize big U.S. magazines like inely taking money out of Shoppers face higher prices Harper's or Vogue that will Funeral Services, 73 Taren Drive, Clearwater, families' pockets." through hidden fees be exempt from MMBC fees BC, V0E 1N2, telephone 250-674-3030, www.

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Wells Gray Community Forest Corporation Request For Community Input Since 2006 the Wells Gray Community Forest Corporation (WGCFC) has been in operation providing a multitude of benefits to the greater community including local decision making, employment opportunities for local contractors and profits for dispersal throughout Wells Gray Country (which includes Birch Island, Vavenby, Upper Clearwater, and Blackpool) and the District of Clearwater.

Dollar Store getting face-lift

The WGCFC board of directors has determined that it is now time to develop a strategic plan for the community forest. The strategic plan will document key goals, objectives and activities of the Corporation for the next 5 years.

The board will use the strategic plan to help guide its management and operations decisions.

To develop the strategic plan the board needs input from the Wells Gray Country community. Please consider providing your input to the following question: 1. What specific priorities, values or interests do you have on the land base that the board should be aware of?

EG; Water, Wildlife, Timber, Visuals, Recreation, First Nations, Wildfire Prevention, Other.

The WGCFC transfers its profits to the Society which, in turn, distributes them within Wells Gray Country. The Society is also seeking public input to guide in their decision making by asking the following questions: 2. The Society has distributed over $400,000 to non-profit community organizations and local government. a) Are you familiar with how the money was distributed? b) Are there ways to improve the distribution process?

3. How would you like the Community Forest to benefit Wells Gray Country? For example: Support for Non-profit organizations, Infrastructure projects such as the Dutch Lake Community Centre, Employment, Other.

Clearwater Dollar Store co-owner Linda Miller (l) and Cody McCauley watch as Rick McCauley uses a power nailer. The McCauleys, through their company R&C Home Improvements, are renovating the front of the store, part of a three-part plan. “Forty years is too long without a facelift,” says Miller. She invites other businesses to update their appearance as well. The rough-cut wood being used is coming from Wadlegger's. “Local store. Local wood. Local contractors. This is as local as it gets,” Miller says. Photo by Keith McNeill

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Other recyclers say they're also losing out under MMBC's system.

The agency recently announced a consortium of waste firms that will handle the processing of containers that are collected.

Urban Impact Recycling was one of the bidders that wasn't selected and CEO Nicole Stefenelli said her firm will now have to restructure and potentially shed jobs as a result.

Continued from page A17 Atwood said she believes the government likes the new system because if MMBC fees drive retail prices higher, the province will collect more sales tax.

Existing bottle depots may be threatened because MMBC will also collect refundable beverage containers, she said, adding school teams and community groups that depend on bottle drives to raise money may also lose out if there's

The community will have an opportunity to provide input during 3 key phases in the process.

Phase I - Information Collection. On March 27, 2014 the WGCFC will hold an open house at the Clearwater Community Resource Centre hosted by our facilitator Mr. Thompson. Doors will be open from 2:00 to 4:00 and again from 7:00 to 9:00. This will be your opportunity to present your answers to our 3 questions either in person or in writing.

Refreshments will be served. If you are unable to attend the open house please forward your comments and queries to Mr. Thompson at his contact information below. Your input will be collected until Friday April 4, 2014.

Phase II - Review of Community Input - On April 8, 2014 a summary of community input will be posted on the WGCF website www.wgcfc.ca for review and comment until May 31, 2014.

Phase III – Posting of Draft Strategic Plan - On June 16, 2014 the draft Strategic Plan will be posted on the WGFC website for review and comment until Friday July 11, 2014.

The WGCFC board anticipates the final Strategic Plan will be completed and posted on the WGCF website by the end of July 2014.

We look forward to hearing your perspectives.

The board has retained the services of Mr. Grant A. Thompson RPF to facilitate the collection of input and the development of the strategic plan. Mr. Thompson has worked throughout BC as a registered professional forester for over 30 years and recently as the general manager of the Westbank First Nation Community Forest in the Kelowna area. He has served on the BC Community Forest Association board for five years. His knowledge and experience make him particularly suited to assist the board in this project.

Please direct your comments, questions and submissions to: Grant A. Thompson RPF Prairie Valley Consulting 14119 Prairie Valley Road Summerland, BC V0H 1Z8 250-490-1222 Grant.Thompson@shaw.ca

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Mar 22: Upper Clearwater Farmers is hosting Break Out of Cabin Fever - afternoon tea & social 2 pm. Bus available for seniors, to book call 250-674-3935 or250-674-0099 Mar 22: Legion Branch 259 Meat Draw, 257 Glen Rd, bar opens 1pm Mar 22: Legion Pancake Breakfast, 257 Glen Road, 8:30am – 10:30am.

Mar 25: Regular council meeting, 7pm, District office, 132 Station Rd. Mar 27: WGCFC open house, Resource Center, 2-4 pm & 7-9 pm.

Mar 28: Understanding Along the Dementia Journey, 9am – 4pm, Coast Kamloops Hotel & Conference Centre, Kamloops. Reg. $20, incl lunch. 1-855-742-4803 for info and register.

Mar 29: Legion Pancake Breakfast, 257 Glen Rd, 8:30 am – 10:30 am.

Apr 5: True Grit Indoor Rodeo, 6 pm start @ NT Agriplex. Cabaret Dance to follow. Info/tickets 250-672-9298 Apr 5: Community Workshop – Enhancing the Local Forest Economy, @ Clw Legion, 257 Glen Rd, 9-4pm pre-register admin@docbc.ca Apr 5: Home Based Business and Craft Fair Indoor Market, Elks Hall, 9 am – 2 pm, info Kathy 250-674-3763

Apr 12: Blue River Event, Spring Fling, 9 pm, Community Hall.

Apr 12: Seedy Saturday, Clearwater Ski Hill, 10am-2pm, info 250674-3444 Apr 25-27: Honouring Young Women PowWow @ Chu Chua Apr 26-27: Rural Trade Show, 9am–5pm, NT Agriplex, Barriere.

May 1: AGM of Dr. Helmcken Memorial Hospital Auxiliaries, held at local hospital, 10 am.

May 4: Hospital Auxiliary’s 5th Annual Garden Party @ Wells Gray Inn, 1 pm, info Leslie 250-674-3205 May 10: Hospital Auxiliaries across B.C. Celebrate “Auxiliary Day,” a day to thank the community!

May 18: Blue River Event, Spring Clean & Yard Sale 10am, Community hall.

May 31: Wells Gray Riders Assoc trail ride at Candle Creek Ski trails, reg 10 am, ride 11 am. Info 250-674-4083, email hazeldowds@ hotmail.com July 25 – 27: Wells Gray Man Tracker Invitational, Nakiska Ranch

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT • Indoor Market: 1st Saturday of month, 9 am – 2 pm, Elks Hall, info - 250-674-3763 • Tuesday Morning Coffee (TMC): Meets 10am – 11:30 @ Clearwater Community Baptist Church. All women and children welcome. (9:30-10 am Bible Study). Info 250-674-3624 • Raft River Rockhounds: 3rd Sat of the mth. Clw Lodge 1pm 250-674-2700 • Women in Business Luncheon: 2nd Thurs. of the mth at Wells Gray Inn, 12–2 pm. Preregister at 250-674-2700 • Clearwater Choir: Youth 3:30 - 5 pm; Adult 6:30 - 9 pm, Tuesdays, Clearwater Christian Church • Crafts & Conversations with Cheryl. Tuesdays 11:00 am to 2:00 pm at the North Thompson Aboriginal Sharing Center.

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• Clearwater Farmers’ Market May – Oct. Saturdays 9am– 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 – 2nd Fri. of the mth. 6:30pm. Concession, $3 or 2 for $5.

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

• Fun Darts Fri. at the Royal Canadian Legion. 6 pm.

CHILDREN & FAMILIES • Racoon StrongStart - Raft River Elem school days Mon, Tues, Thurs & Fri 8:45-11:45am • Racoon StrongStart - Vavenby Elm school days Wed 8:5011:50am • Clearwater Breastfeeding Group: 3rd Wed. of every month 7:30pm @ YCS • Mother Goose - Monday mornings, reg. Kerry 250-674-3530 • NT BC Home Schoolers: Meets Fri. afternoons. Call Leanna 250-674-0057 for details • Kids Club: Clearwater New Life Assembly. Meets every Thur.

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

HEALTH & HEALING • AA Meetings: every Wednesday, #11 Lodge Dr, 250-587-0026 anytime • 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. Kim 250-674-0224 • Clearwater & District Hospice 3rd Mon. Sept-Jun 10am Legion 778-208-0137.

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. Jan. 14 - Apr. 8, 7:30 - 9:00 PM, 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 • 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., Jan. 10 - Apr. 11, 7:00 - 8:30 PM, $2 drop in at Clearwater Secondary School Gym. Info: 250-6741878 • Slo-Pitch: Clearwater mixed Slo-Pitch league May – July. Contact Carmen Archibald 778-208-1773, 250-674-2632 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 mth 2pm at the library. All seniors welcome.

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Upper Clearwater Farmers’ Break Out of Cabin Fever An afternoon tea and social on Saturday, March 22, 2 p.m.

Ellen Ferguson will be telling the history of the hall, North Thompson Choir will perform selections from the spring program, and Silver Tones will play some old time music. All are welcome. A bus will be available from Evergreen Acres for seniors ... to book call 250-674-3935 or Evergreen Acres 250-674-0099.

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Livestock association preserves local history Carol McNeil

Sherri Carmichael (l) and Carol McNeil show the Upper North Thompson Livestock Association journal they preserved. The book contains minutes from 1918 to 1937 and will be housed in the Clearwater Library. Photo by Keith McNeill

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– 1945 – 1990."

The UNTLA Journal 1918 – 1937 will be housed in the

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Thompson valley, from the formation of the Upper North Thompson Livestock Association beginning in 1918 until 1937.

"The association continues it historical role today.

"Pioneer ranchers like Moilliet, Moss, Graffunder and many others shared leadership.

"The UNTLA dedicates this compilation to the current members of our associa-

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Finally in January, 2014, Sherrie and I spent two days (11 hours in total) preserving each page between special encapsulating paper.

Along with a dedication written by Ed Shook the project was completed and put in a special binder.

The dedication reads: "These meeting minutes record the ranching history of the Upper North

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Kelowna for advice.

She recommended the materials I needed and I ordered them from Carr McLean in Toronto, Ontario.

A year passed and Sherrie and I couldn't find time to work on the project.

However, I did have the journal scanned and laminated and put in a binder so our members could enjoy reading the history of our association in this valley.

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Eileen Sedgwick was secretary of the Upper North Thompson Livestock Association for many years. When she started the job she received a box of information that went with the secretary’s position.

In it she found a little black journal with minutes from the meetings from 1918 to 1937. She took it out of the box, cleaned it up and put it on her book shelf.

After she stopped being secretary she and gave the journal to John Sedgwick to return to the association.

Sedgwick presented the UNTLA Journal 1918 – 1937 to our association at a meeting in 2012. I offered to look after getting it restored and asked Sherrie Carmichael to help me as she is an artsycrafty person who is a perfectionist.

I did some research and ended up calling the curator of a museum in

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The BC Government is proposing to offload the province’s world-class recycling programs, run by local municipalities, to an association led by big multi-national corporations.

The idea is that we’ll get a better, more efficient program that costs taxpayers less.

Currently, BC homeowners only pay, on average, $35 a year for curbside recycling. Under the proposed regime, you’ll pay more. Every time you bring home a pizza, buy toilet paper,

Unfortunately, what we’ll really end up with is anyone’s guess.

How much more? Well, nobody’s saying.

The association isn’t guaranteeing that we’ll get a better program, or even one as good as the current Blue Box program already in place. Since the association is led by big businesses outside of BC, many of whom are not even headquartered in Canada, one could presume that profits will come before environmental stewardship. They usually do. They also won’t guarantee that there won’t be any job cuts here in BC.

Here’s the only thing anyone does know: we already have a Blue Box program that works, is efficient, managed locally and puts the BC environment first. So why is the BC government flipping a coin, bringing in a questionable recycling program that some of our local elected officials are already calling a “scam?”

And how is this supposed to make things better for BC?

or pretty much anything else that comes in a package, businesses will be passing their increased costs on to you.

It’s time to contact Premier Clark and ask her.

What’s going on here?

Email Christy Clark at premier@gov.bc.ca or call 250-387-1715. For more info, visit RethinkItBC.ca. #RethinkItBC. This Message is brought to you by: