Ashcroft Cache Creek Journal, July 24, 2014

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A DEVASTATING FIRE NEAR ASHCROFT MANOR completely destroyed the buildings on the old

Dept. of Transport site beside Hwy. 1, and threatened to engulf the Manor. Photographs show the intensity of the fire at its height, and the aftermath. No one was injured in the blaze. Read the full story on page 3.

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Gone to the dogs (1)

On July 15 at 4:30 pm a resident of Thompson River Estates called to report that a neighbour had a dog chained and without water in the yard. The complainant had called the SPCA, who told her that it would be up to 48 hours before they

could respond. The caller told RCMP that if the police did not attend she would go into the yard and release the dog Police advised her not to do that and said that it was an SPCA matter.

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On July 16 at 2:20 am a call from the BC Ambulance Service reported that a small grey car was in the ditch on Hwy. 97 north of Cache Creek. The car had its lights flashing and there was a female in the passenger seat. A male apparently stopped at the scene and pulled the woman’s car from the ditch; then both people got into another car and headed toward Clinton. The person who witnessed this said that the male and female both appeared drunk. The abandoned car was towed from the scene.

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not a police matter, and that in future he should keep his dog behind a fence or on a leash.

On July 17 at 10:30 am a male called to report he had lost his keyring, which contained the keys to all his vehicles, his house, and his shop. He had left the keyring on the hood of his car when it was parked near Jim and Joe’s on Hwy. 1 at Hwy. 97C, and had last seen them between 6:30 and 7:00 that morning.

Lost but not found (2)

On July 17 at 4:00 pm an Ashcroft male stopped at the detachment to say that his motorcycle helmet, which had been attached by its chin strap to his motorcycle, had been stolen from outside his house on Bancroft St. It was described as a white hat-like helmet with black trim, and an approximate value of $200.

Hiding in plain sight

On July 18 at 12:35 pm traffic members conducting a traffic stop at the construction zone near 70 Mile saw a marijuana pipe in plain view on the dashboard of a stopped car. The driver was arrested

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On July 20 at 8:30 pm traffic members doing a road check at the junction of Highways 97 and 99 near Hat Creek Ranch arrested the driver of a rental vehicle with Saskatchewan plates after smelling marijuana in the vehicle. A search revealed 5 grams of marijuana, which was seized for destruction. The driver was released without charges. At 8:50 pm at the same traffic stop a driver was stopped and questioned, and admitted to not having a driver’s licence. Police made checks on the driver and served him with a driving prohibition. However, police did not impound the vehicle, and instead allowed another person with a valid licence who was with the original driver to drive the vehicle away. At 9:10 pm the traffic members stopped a Chevy Malibu and detected a strong odour of marijuana inside it.

A search uncovered 3 grams of marijuana, which was seized for destruction. The driver said that he had a licence allowing him to possess marijuana, but could not produce it. He showed no signs of impairment, and no charges were laid. that the wood fibre installed in the playground is the standard for the majority of their installations. Council suggested using washed pea gravel, although a consultant for the firm that installed the equipment pointed out that using pea gravel might have insurance and safety ramifications due to not meeting safety standards. Mayor Ranta said that he was opposed to a long investigation regarding other options as a waste of time and dollars, and proposed a motion to replace the wood chips with washed pea gravel or an equivalent alternative, at a cost of approximately $10,000 to be paid for from surplus funds. The motion was carried.

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Police found the pipe and 1 gram of marijuana, which were seized. As the driver had not smoked marijuana recently his ability to drive was not impaired, and he was released without charge.

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Mayor Ranta indicated that there was a good deal of dissatisfaction in the community regarding the wood chips used around the base of the new playground equipment, and cited social media feedback showing that residents were not happy with the new medium, which is causing minor injuries. The company which provided the equipment noted

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Fire destroys historic buildings near Ashcroft The RCMP are investigating the cause of a fire which destroyed several historic buildings on Hwy. 1 beside Ashcroft Manor.

At 11:43 pm on Fri., July 18 the Ashcroft Fire Department was diverted from an ambulance lift assist call by Kamloops Fire Dispatch, which stated that a motorist travelling on Hwy. 1 had called in to report a structure fire near the Manor. Multiple calls from people living on the Manor property were also received, reporting that there was a fire on the old Dept. of Transport site beside the Manor, which contained several empty houses and sheds.

“We arrived at a firestorm,” said Ashcroft Fire Dept. Chief Brian Henderson.

“Two buildings were already fully engulfed, and the fire was running along a ditch beside the highway into a large pile of hay. It was also running behind the buildings, toward the Manor.”

The other buildings on the property were soon on fire, and the radiant heat made it too dangerous for firefighters to enter the site. Winds of up to 70 km per hour were carrying embers far from the fire, and the firefighters directed their efforts toward controlling and preventing the blaze from spreading further. “If it hadn’t been for the wind,” Henderson said, “we could have dealt with it much more easily.” The property was also littered with abandoned cars, appliances, and motors, as well as a propane tank and oil drum, all of which posed hazards to crews fighting the blaze.

The fire had by this time caught hold in a gully to the north of the Manor and was threatening the historic roadhouse, and crews sprayed the area around the building to keep the fire back. A shed behind the Teahouse was destroyed, and burning embers ignited a small fire on the roof of the Manor, but firefighters from Ashcroft and Cache Creek managed to

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It is unclear how the blaze started, and Ascroft RCMP are now investigating the fire’s origins. No physical evidence has yet been found, although the investigaton is still in its preliminary stages. If anyone has information that could help he or she is encouraged to contact the Ashcroft RCMP detachment.

douse the flames and keep the other Man- with the RCMP going door-to-door with or property buildings safe. the notice. The seven people who live on A power pole carrying a 25,000 volt the Manor property were also advised to line from the burning property was en- leave. There were no injuries, although gulfed in flame, and the line came down two firefighters were taken to hospital for across Hwy. 1. BC Hydro had been called, and was able to cut the power, but police were forced to close the Trans-Canada for several hours.

Crews were hampered by a lack of access to water, having to refill their trucks from a hydrant near the Ashcroft Indian Band office and then, when the power had been cut, having to refill in town. By early morning on Saturday the combined efforts of the Ashcroft and Cache Creek firefighters and the Wildfire Management Branch appeared to have the situation under control; but at noon the AFD was once again called to the site by a report of spot fires breaking out on the side of the highway opposite the Manor.

A ROW OF CHIMNEYS were the only remains of the Beam Station houses the Crews stopped the morning after the fire. They too are no longer standing.

Photo by Barbara Roden flames inches before they reached a haystack, only to The buildings on the property have find that the fire in the gully behind the minor health issues.

Manor had spread across a field and into The Ashcroft Fire Dept. was called been vacant for many years. The site was a line of trees at the back of the Ashcroft out once more to deal with spot fires, originally developed in 1944 as a Dept. of Reserve. Chief Henderson requested aer- shortly before midnight on Sat., July 19. Transport Radio Range Facility to track ial assistance, and retardant was dropped Two firefighters remained on patrol at the aircraft, and the four distinctive gambrelroofed houses that were adjacent to the on the fire, although not before a small site until 4:30 the following morning. portion of land on the reserve was burnt.

Chief Henderson had nothing but highway date from this time, and were A helicopter was then able to bring wa- praise for the firefighters from Ashcroft used to house facility staff. It became a ter from the Thompson to douse the area, and Cache Creek, and extends his thanks weather station in the 1960s and served and Ashcroft firefighters moved in to put to them and to the personnel from Wild- briefly as a forestry site before being sold out the remaining spot fires. fire Management, the Ashcroft and Clin- in the 1970s. The current owner lives in Residents of the Ashcroft Reserve ton RCMP, and the citizens who assisted the Lower Mainland. were on an informal evacuation alert on in efforts to contain and control the fire Barbara Roden Friday night/early Saturday morning, and keep people and property safe.

Liberal caucus visits Ashcroft Terminal Ashcroft hosted a meeting of most of the provincial Liberal caucus on July 15, as FraserNicola MLA Jackie Tegart took the opportunity to highlight local economic development.

“I’m thrilled and honoured to have been asked to show other MLAs what Fraser-Nicola has to offer,” said Tegart, who was approached by Premier Christy Clark and asked to host the party’s strategic planning session in her riding. “I was really fortunate to get picked, and had to decide how to highlight the riding.”

One of the highlights was a luncheon at the Ashcroft Terminal. The 320-acre transload and storage terminal provides direct

access to major highways and railway lines, and while much of the infrastructure is in place, it is still expanding. Ashcroft Mayor Andy Anderson said that the terminal has been a dream for many years, and that there were times when he never thought he’d see it. He also pointed out the importance of the jobs the terminal brings with it, and the economic stability it brings. “Just a few jobs in a community of 1,700 makes a big difference,” he said.

“Without them kids leave and schools close.”

“The terminal is a focal point for Fraser-Nicola, and has incredible opportunity for job creation, and also for stability in the Interior,” said Tegart. “It was my

intention to ensure that my fellow MLAs understand the importance of the resource industry and rural communities.”

“The activity and the expansion that’s taking place here at the Ashcroft Terminal is a terrific example of how important the connection is between our resource sectors in our province and a growing, healthy, vibrant economy,” said Todd Stone, Minister RAIL CARS sit away from the main train lines at Ashcroft of Transportation and In- Terminal.

Photo by Barbara Roden frastructure.

Tegart was happy to nal, the caucus was able to vis- before continuing on to Merritt have the opportunity to show it the new Kwoiek Creek Hydro- for a meeting with the Premier. other MLAs what locals see ev- electric Project near Kanaka Bar Barbara Roden ery day. In addition to the Termi- and the Highland Valley Mine

Kim and Audrey Jenner, owners of Ashcroft Manor would like to take this opportunity to sincerely thank the Ashcroft and Cache Creek Fire Fighters for their valiant efforts in fighting the Ashcroft Manor fire.

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Gone, but they will not be forgotten People sometimes ask me, “Why do you write about history so much?”

Before I get to that, I should mention that this isn’t the editorial I’d originally written for this week’s paper. However, the fire at Ashcroft Manor— specifically, at the former radio/weather/forestry site beside it, which I’ve always known as the Beam Station—has knocked that original column out of this spot, as my thoughts turn to a piece of our history which has, quite literally, gone up in flames.

Ever since I began coming up to Ashcroft in 1971, the distinctive white houses of the Beam Station were a landmark. I always wondered about them for even then, 43 years ago, they looked out of place and rather lost, without any obvious function. As the decades passed that lost air only increased, for the buildings were clearly neither used nor maintained, and with each passing year they grew a little more shabby, a little more decrepit.

The storm of September 2012 uprooted a huge tree beside one of the houses, which must have missed the building by inches. I was up there taking some pictures not long after, and remember thinking, when I saw the tree and how close it had come to demolishing the house, “That was a near miss; thank goodness it didn’t damage the building.” But looking at the state the houses were in—paint peeling, windowpanes broken, roof tiles warped and stained—I wondered if it might not have been a mercy killing, had the tree come down a few inches to the left.

For although I love old buildings, and the history that goes with them, it is indescribably sad when those buildings are left to ugly themselves away, unkempt and unattended, serving no purpose other than to act as a reminder of the passing of time and the uncaring elements. An old building that is looked after is a delight to the eye, but the houses of the Beam Station did not enjoy that fate. There was, one must think, the potential for it to be otherwise, for the buildings to have been maintained. People could have lived there, as people did in the past; a swing hanging from a tree outside one of the houses showed that children played there, once upon a time.

Or the buildings could have been a spot for visitors to tour, learning a piece of our history.

Well, that milk has spilt. The buildings are gone; their chimneys remained defiantly upright for a few hours, then they too collapsed. It could have been much worse. My son Tim, who was one of the firefighters battling the blaze, said, “At least we saved the Manor and the Garbage Gobbler.” He’s right; they did, and for that I am profoundly grateful. But there was nothing they could do to save the Beam Station, about which I’ve been planning to write.

And I will, one day; because although the buildings are no longer there, the story of their past remains, to be written down and preserved for those people who never had a chance to see the Beam Station.

And that is why I write about history so much.

So we can all remember.

THIS HOUSE AT THE BEAM STATION beside Ashcroft Manor had a near miss from an uprooted tree in 2012, only to suffer a more devastating fate in July 2014.

Photo by Barbara Roden

Thank you to our firefighters

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Dear Editor, I’m sure that the words “Oh, no, not the Manor” were on more than a few lips during the worrying hours of the fire at the old Beam station on Friday night/Saturday. I hope that all readers of the Journal—indeed, all local residents—will join me in praising the dedication, hard work, and fearless determination of the volunteer firefighters of Ashcroft and Cache Creek. Without their sterling efforts I fear that Ashcroft Manor would be no more. We can be thankful for their success.

This latest fire incident should again serve as a reminder of the fragility of the many wooden structures in our area, and emphasize the need for Village councils to ensure that our volunteers are provided with the tools and modern equipment to get their job done.

We shouldn’t overlook the fact that infernos such as the one we witnessed this past weekend put lives as well as structures at risk. Our firefighters deserve the best that we can give them; and it is perhaps time that their needs were revisited.

Christopher Roden Ashcroft

All’s well at Soup’s On Dear Editor, Recently, faithful patrons of Soup’s On at St. Alban’s in Ashcroft arrived to find a “Sorry” sign on the locked door.

This was the first glitch in the program since its inception more than six years ago, and there was no chance to forewarn people. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience. Life happens, we smile, and move forward.

Soup’s On is alive and well! We have every intention of continuing this event as long as there are volunteers stepping forward to make it happen.

We look forward to seeing the public attending and supporting this very popular and needed program.

We value your friendship, encouragement, and donations of food, time, and personal help. Being volunteers, people come and go, so we are always open for new and more persons to lend a hand. If interested, contact Martina Baier (250-453-2053) to learn more about the program and how it operates.

Here’s to the continued success of Soup’s On!

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TCMHA food drive a success

Dear Editor, We couldn’t have asked for a better day for our Thompson-Cariboo Minor Hockey Association celebration/barbecue/food drive on Sun., July 13! An awesome time was had by all who attended. Great company, good food, and the pool to cool off in!

We are so proud of our families’ support in “Giving a little something back to our communities.” We were able to fill almost 10 boxes with food items for the Elizabeth Fry Society, so great job TCMHA! Thank you to the Ashcroft Bakery for their donation to the Food Bank, and thank you for the wonderful job they did on our cake! Also, thank you to everyone who worked so hard to make this happen. It was really good to see some people out to register their kids for the upcoming hockey season!

Remember, everyone, that there is only one more hockey registration coming up, on Sept. 8.

Congratulations to Kurt Brown, who won the Free Pass to the Zipity Doo Dah Zipline Adventure Park in Ashcroft!

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Spences Bridge may seem like a pretty sleepy town, a “blink and you miss it” type of placey for lots of folks who pass through. Nothing could be farther from the truth! Here in our little town we are gearing up for our fifth annual Desert Daze Festival, Aug. 8–9.

It will be two days of music and workshops, shopping, and fun and games!

Our four main headliner bands this year are North Country Gentlemen and Magic Rooster Blues Band on the Friday night, and Terrence Jack and The Johnson Brothers on Saturday night.

The afternoon schedule is filled with a huge variety of local and not so local talent, and something new this year is the entertaining Mill Girl Follies. These can-can dancers from Clinton will

dance their hearts out!

It’s not all about the music, though; we like to celebrate the bounty that this sun-drenched country provides. We’ll have watermelon seed spitting and apple bobbing contests, pickling and tomato canning workshops, and vendors supplying the local produce they grow.

You will also find fine jewellery, clothing, and crafts for sale. Vendors and volunteers are needed for this event; please go to the website at www.desertdaze.ca for details. Also check out our Facebook page and “like” it!

As if this wasn’t enough, the Spences Bridge Community Club is also hosting a Farmer’s/Flea Market every Sunday from 10:00 am–2:00 pm. This market features local produce, arts and

Cricket matches get underway The Blue Sky Cricket circuit officially threw its first pitch at Elliot Park in Clinton this past Sunday, July 20.

With a small gathering of spectators joining Mayor Rivett and ViceChair of the TNRD Willow MacDonald, a very vocal group of experienced cricket players entertained with

pitching and hitting . . . cricket style!

Sabob, a young man who grew up with the sport and holds a great passion for the game, gave a brief history and also explained the basic rules. The spectators were able to ask question as the match was being played with a cricket player stationed next to them.

crafts, locally roasted coffee, and secondhand treasures! Live music fills the air as folks mingle, socialize, and shop.

There is a nice deck overlooking the river to sit out on and sip your coffee, and the market is indoors at the air-conditioned Clemes Hall.

The market concept was conceived with the idea of supporting all local businesses, and to that end all the fruit stands, restaurants, and motels, as well as the pub and the thrift store, offer a 10% discount on Sundays. You can do your Christmas shopping at the market, have a lovely lunch nearby, or even stay the night and take in all that Spences Bridge has to offer, such as swimming, biking, rafting, fishing, hiking, bird watching . . . the list goes on.

Anyone wishing to book a table (only $5.00!) call (250) 458-2489.

Submitted Our team lost 72 to 71 runs, but a good time was had by all. A special thanks to the boys and girls of cricket, to Mayor Rivett and the Clinton crew for making us most welcome, and to the Lodge for the great meal after the match. A shout out to Pamela Ainge and her 97-year-old mother. Pamela, a first time player, scored four runs and pitched an “over”, with Mom on the sidelines. Well done!

The next match is in Merritt, on July 27.

All matches played will start at 1:45 pm.

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THE APTLY-NAMED BLUE SKY CRICKETERS met for the first time in Clinton on July 20. The next match is in Merritt on July 27.

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INCREDIBLE EFFORT: Some 56 athletes, aged 3–15, participated in the Kids’ TRY-athlon at the 2nd Annual Ashcroft Wellness Festival. Participants from Ashcroft, Cache Creek, Lillooet, Kamloops, and Vancouver swam, biked, and ran, finishing up at the Heritage Park. A few of the younger participants needed a helping hand, but everyone—including the many volunteers—made an incredible effort; congratulations to everyone! Dawson Kubik (11) of Ashcroft was one of the proud winners of a new bike (left picture, second row from bottom).

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Tues. evenings: Trap shooting now open at 6:00 at the trap range above the airstrip in Cache Creek. Beginners welcome: no shotgun required. For info call 250-453-2570.

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Approximately ½ acre lot all paved, building built in 2008, 3 bays, 2 inside. Building is in excellent new condition. 12 foot Auto doors heated can operate year round. Single vacuum on site, also roughed in Sani dump station. Location is a major asset with this property located at the entrance to Ashcroft and on Highway 97C. This corner allows for great visibility and easy in and out access including large trucks to the outside truck bay. This cash business is a great opportunity for a hands on buyer low maintenance, great location and room for potential expansion. Truly a rare opportunity to buy this type of business and buildings. $589,900.00 3 Level split & crawl space on a scenic 1/4 acre corner lot. Various fruit trees & gardens, Large oak kitchen, 12 foot vaulted ceiling, New 35 year roof, new windows, separate 2 car garage with 100 amp service.

Parking for all your toys! Located close to schools, park and pool in North Ashcroft. Very special home! Recently reduced ! $254,900.00 Great home in Cache Creek! Semlin Drive on the view side, very open plan, large oak kitchen, 18 x 8 covered deck, 6 x 36 covered porch, heated garage, Xeri landscape, underground sprinklers, 3 baths, all in a custom built home. $359,900.00 View photos of these properties and more at www.goldencountry.ca 250-453-2225 1-800-557-7355

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Ashcroft Royal Canadian Legion FRI., JULY 25th • 6:30 - 8:00 pm

STEAK DINNER $12/plate

MEAT DRAW Every Saturday ~ 3:00 pm Crib every Thursday at 7:00 pm Darts every Thursday at 7:30 pm

* Legion Crib Tournament last Sunday of the month Open 10 am starts 11 am sharp - 12 games * Free Pool Daily Euchre, first & third Sunday of every month 1:00 to 4:00 pm, beginners welcome Ashcroft Legion General Meeting 3rd Monday of each month at 7:30 p.m. (no meeting July and August)

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Fun in the park at Ashcroft Wellness Festival

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THE SECOND ANNUAL ASHCROFT WELLNESS FESTIVAL took place on July 19–20 at the Heritage Park. There was plenty to see and do, and the crowd enjoyed the free entertainment, which included rides on the Historic Hat Creek Ranch stagecoach (bottom, outside—fittingly—the old BX Express building; photo by Barbara Roden). Steve “Elvis” Elliott once again rocked the crowd with his delivery of some of the king’s best-known songs (above r), while hands-on science experiments delighted the children (below). Uncle Chris the Clown was another crowd favourite, entertaining young and old with his blend of magic, melody, and mayhem, and giving a few happy youngsters a chance to assist him on stage (above l; photos by Wendy Coomber).

LIFE WITH PETS

Cariboo Country Mobile Veterinary Services

Dog Days of Summer I am pleased to see that many businesses in our area have posted signs on their doors reminding people not to leave dogs unattended in cars during warm weather.

Given the recent tragedy in our Province, it is a wonder why some people still choose to do this. I am certain that it is not done out of carelessness or malice, as most people who bother to take their dogs with them in the car usually do so because they love their company and want their dogs to be with them. Therefore, I can only assume it is because these owners do not realize how quickly heat stroke can occur in their pet. It’s a lot like car accident—it happens unexpectedly and can occur even with the best of intentions. Problem is, by then it’s too late to buckle your seatbelt.

It’s human nature to look at things from our own point of view. Yes, the car is a bit stuffy and uncomfortable when you return, but get that A/C on and it nice and cool in a matter of minutes. It would seem that leaving the windows open a bit should also help. Unfortunately, it doesn’t work that way for pets.

First of all, you and I have an amazing ability to rid ourselves of excess body heat. We have highly developed sweat glands on every square inch of our body. Furthermore, most of us are not very hairy would not be wearing a fur coat in the summer. Dogs and cats, on the other hand, are fairly inefficient at cooling themselves. Their sweat glands are poorly developed and confined only to the pads of their feet—sort of an afterthought on Mother Nature’s part. Their primary means of reducing body temperature is by evaporative cooling. They accomplish this by panting. It’s not a bad system, if you are resting outdoors or are exercising at lower temperatures.

But overall, it’s pretty inefficient. In their natural state, animals avoid overheating by seeking out shade and by exerting themselves only when the sun goes down or the weather is cool. You don’t see a wolf or cougar pursuing a deer in the heat of the day. Our pets can’t make those kind of choices for themselves.

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www.cariboomobilevet.com Evolution did not consider a Prius sitting in a parking lot in the sunshine. Once there is limited air circulation, panting becomes a much less effective means of cooling the body. As a result, the animal pants faster and with greater exertion. This increased effort raises the humidity in the air and makes panting even less capable of releasing excess heat. The end result being that the animal’s temperature rises at a much faster rate. Unless the condition is reversed in a very short time, organ damage starts to occur with alarming speed. Overheated muscle tissue begins to break down, releasing substances that can permanently damage the kidneys. Continued increase in body temperature will eventually cause a cascade of events leading to brain damage, seizures and death.

Cooling an animal suffering from heat stroke is dangerous, too. Rapid cooling can result in shock, with often fatal consequences. Immediate medical attention for heat stroke involves treatment with intravenous fluids and medications to protect vital organs from further damage. The window of opportunity for successful treatment is very short and pets that do survive may suffer lasting consequences.

If you must travel with your pet in warm weather, be prepared. Pack a cooler with ice or cold packs and water to make certain your pet drinks frequently and stays well-hydrated. If possible, travel early in the morning or in the evening hours. Should you have a breakdown or being delayed due to an accident or road construction, have towels on hand that can be soaked in cold water or wrapped around cool packs for your pet to lay or sit on.

Consider taking an extra set of keys if you foresee having to leave your pet in the vehicle for even a short time so you can leave on the air conditioning . Always remember that vehicles can stop running for any number of reasons, so you still must check on your pet every few minutes.

Finally, any pet left in a vehicle can be reported to RCMP and the SPCA—even if you have taken all precautions.

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Potluck potlatch for Alexandra Bridge

THE 1926 ALEXANDRA BRIDGE, accessible only by foot, is the focus of a restoration campaign being organized by the Spuzzum First Nation.

Photo by Christopher Roden

The Spuzzum First Nation (SFN) are throwing a potluck potlatch to celebrate the launch of their campaign to preserve and restore the 1926 Alexandra Bridge structure, a priceless Canadian heritage tourism asset.

Chief James Hobart and the SFN are inviting the public to the event in their traditional territory on Sat., July 26 at the Alexandra Bridge Provincial Park picnic area. The centrepiece of the festivities will be their First Salmon Ceremony, an event normally held within the SFN community.

“The First Salmon Ceremony is a feast giving thanks for abundance and we want to share that abundance with everyone along the Gold Rush/Spirit Trails,” said Chief Hobart. “The 1926 Alexandra Bridge structure is one of the things we’re grateful for—it has an abundance of history and heritage tourism potential.”

CONGRATULATIONS!

The celebrations start at 11:00 am with a welcome to the traditional territory, stories of the significance of the First Salmon Ceremony, and a brief outline of the Alexandra Bridge Project, which is dedicated to making a rejuvenated bridge a legacy project for the Canada150 celebrations. The SFN is one of the lead organizations in the Alexandra Bridge Project, a coalition of government, community, and corporate groups with the common goal of making the preservation of the bridge a legacy project for the Canada150 celebrations in 2017.

“The Alexandra Bridge is an icon of Canadian transportation and cultural history, the highways equivalent of the Last Spike,” said Chief Hobart. “But it also the tip of a heritage iceberg that includes 10,000 years of First Nations’ history, the fur trade, the Gold Rush, and the building of the railways. It’s something worth preserving.”

Participants will feast on barbecued salmon and other food at this free event. They’ll also be asked to sign a petition calling on the provincial government to show leadership in assembling the resources needed to restore and rejuvenate the 88-year-old bridge structure.

The 1926 bridge—which has not seen automobile traffic since 1964, when it was replaced by the current steel-arch span that was built when the highway was modernized—is on the site of an earlier suspension bridge, constructed in 1861 as part of the Cariboo Wagon Road.

That original bridge was rebuilt in 1863 by Royal Engineers, but was destroyed by high water in 1894, and dismantled in 1912. The increase in road traffic after World War I led to construction of the Cariboo Highway (as it was called) through the Fraser Canyon in the 1920s, and the building of a new bridge.

The Spuzzum First Nation is an active and growing community in the heart of the historic Fraser Canyon. A member of the Nlaka’pamux Nation Tribal Council, its offices are near the Alexandra Bridge and about 16 kilometres north of Yale.

Please join Chief Hobart, the Spuzzum People, the Alexandra Bridge Project partners, community members, and businesses from the Fraser Canyon and beyond for a feast for both body and soul on July 26, starting at 11:00 am.

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United Church of Canada Rev. Wayne Atkinson (Holy Communion)

333 athletes from the Thompson - Okanagan competed at the 2014 BC Summer Games bringing home 79 medals.

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Thank you to the coaches, officials, volunteers, and families who support these growing champions.

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Pastor David Murphy Worship and Sermon commences at 10 a.m.

Everyone welcome

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Music in the air from Spences Bridge to Clinton Saskia and Darrel at Ashcroft’s Music in the Park

Winding Rivers Arts and Performance Society presents another Music in the Park outdoor concert on Wed., July 23. Bring your favourite lawn chair or blanket to the Heritage Park gazebo for the next in the series of popular evening concerts, which begins at 6:30 pm.

What do you get when you cross a folk/roots singer-songwriter from a Dutch background with a blues-rock-guitar-playing Métis from Saskatchewan? Sparks, probably! Saskia and Darrel deliver a hot blend of music, and an unpredictable series of songs that changes every night. They are a well-oiled writing and performing machine who perform throughout Canada and Western Europe. Under the shelter of their newly formed company and band name “The Great Plains” they are cultivating an immense following, winning over their fans one hall at a time.

WRAPS is thrilled to present a doubly awesome Music in the Park show with a special guest: legendary Canadian performing artist Jenny Allen! Jenny will be in our area and has graciously agreed to be the opening act for Saskia and Darrel. This is not to be missed!

Music in the Park is a series of live musical performances featuring an eclectic mix of musical genres and styles that appeals to a wide range of

group of volunteers are very busy with preparations: there’s lots to do!

We are very happy to announce the main line-up for this year’s Festival. On Friday evening we have local favourites Spiritus Mundii, followed by North Country Gentlemen, and the Magic Rooster Blues Band finishing off the night. Saturday evening will see another local favourite, Flat Busted, followed by Terrence Jack; then, back by popular demand, The Nadine Johnson Brothers will finish off Davenport the festival. The afternoons will be creativecurrent@ filled with a variety of musicians, telus.net starting at 3:00 on Fri., Aug. 8 and at 1:00 on Sat., Aug 9. There’ll be something for everyone! The final schedule with all the start times is now Lillooet’s Apricot Festival this posted on the website. On Saturday afweekend ternoon we will again have an apple Lillooet’s Annual Apricot Tsaqwem bobbing and watermelon seed spitting Festival is this weekend, July 25–27. contest, and there will be a supervised Events include the Lillooet Farmers’ area for the kiddies to play. The VolunMarket on Friday and Saturday, the Lil- teer Fire Dept. will be putting on a panlooet Golf Tournament, a street dance, cake breakfast, and of course we will live bands, beer garden, dinner at the have a beer garden.

Legion on Saturday, the Route 99 Show Tickets for the weekend are very and Shine, Sturgeon Derby, quilters’ reasonable. You can find details on the show, a community garage sale, and website at www.desertdaze.ca, and I much more! audience tastes; everything from single and duo folk performers and blues and roots artists to soul and rock. Check out the website for details on other shows: www.windingriversarts.ca

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The plans for the fifth annual Desert Daze Festival (Aug. 8–9) are heating up! The dedicated

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To the Ponderosa Lodge

I would like to thank all the Staff, Care aids, Care Givers, Volunteers, Doctors, etc. for all the help they gave me in my stay there. Without their help I would not have recovered from my injuries.

Again my thanks to all for their encouragement and support to give me the courage to try harder.

There are too many to name, but I will name a few whose help was greatly appreciated: Rose, my bath lady who always made me feel pampered; Gary, my care giver (my Andy Capp), thanks for making my days brighter; Rita, Dorothy, Sherry, Liz; my two smoking buddies Dave and Gerry.

Thank you again for all that you (you’s) did for my two month stay.

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Sea-to-Sky Highway 99, Whistler-Pemberton IRONMAN Canada Triathlon

Sunday, July 27, 2014

The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure notifies the public of the IRONMAN Canada Whistler/Pemberton Triathlon.

Event cyclists will travel along the Sea-to-Sky Highway 99 between Whistler and Pemberton, on Callaghan Valley Road and Pemberton Meadows Road. To ensure safety, this event will result in traffic pattern changes, delays and some closures on Sunday, July 27, 2014: Vancouver to Whistler: • Highway 99 Northbound Open to Whistler Village all day.

Whistler to Pemberton: • Highway 99 Northbound Closure, between Alpine Way/Whistler to Pemberton, 8:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Whistler: • Highway 99 Southbound Closure, between Alpine Way/Whistler to Callaghan Valley Road, 7:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

• Callaghan Valley Road closure, 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Pemberton South: • Highway 99 Southbound Closure, between Portage Road/Pemberton to Alpine Way/Whistler, 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Pemberton Meadows Road: • Northbound Road Closure, 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

• Southbound Road Closure, 10:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Motorists are asked to travel before or after closure times, allow extra travel time or plan alternate travel routes. Please exercise caution, watch for traffic control personnel and follow all signs.

Your patience during the event is appreciated.

For more information, visit the DriveBC web site at www.drivebc.ca or www.IRONMAN.ca.

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encourage you to check out the various musicians’ websites or facebook pages: we really have some fantastic talent coming to entertain us! Anyone wishing to volunteer in exchange for a weekend pass or a discount please go to the website: we need lots! And if you would like to be a vendor, the applications are there as well.

Music in the Park in Clinton

Clinton Music in the Park features a musician with the same first name.

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Clinton Swanson and Friends with Kelly Fawcett brings together four longtime musical friends to collaborate on an eclectic repertoire of originals and covers in the styles of blues, R and B, soul, and jazz on Thurs., July 31 from 7:00–9:00 pm. The group consists of Kelly Fawcett on vocals and guitar, Tony Ferraro on drums, Billy Mendoza on bass and vocals, and Clinton Swanson on saxophone; four seasoned musicians coming together to share a few notes and stories. They’ll touch your soul while you tap your foot. The concert is at the gazebo at Gyro Park with admission by donation; a toonie minimum is suggested. For more information contact (250) 3643003 or info@trail-arts.com.

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TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Technology plays a big role in your life this week, Taurus. Your office may be upgrading new equipment, or you have decided to rewire your home.

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UniTea Tea Room invites you to experience an enchanted midsummer evening of acoustic live music, the first of many musical events to be held

at Ashcroft’s newest hang-out and tea room. This unplugged show on Aug. 18 will feature Scott Cook and the Second Chances. Come and enjoy some outstanding three-part harmony, acoustic guitars, upright bass, fiddle, and banjo. It’s also Nadine’s birthday, so come celebrate with us! The door opens at 6:30 pm, and the concert starts at 7:00.

Tickets—limited to the first 30 people only—at the door, or reserve yours by calling (250) 453-9345.

Edmonton’s prairie balladeer Scott Cook is a tirelessly traveling DIY songwriter with heart forever on sleeve.

Road-worn, painfully honest, and deeply human, his straight-talking tunes weave together folk, roots, blues, soul, and country with spacious fingerstyle guitar and clawhammer banjo arrangements. He has a way of connecting to every audience member as he sings.

For this show, Scott will be bringing along his acoustic trio the Second Chances, consisting of Bramwell Park on banjo, mandolin, guitar, and harmony vocals, and Melissa Walker on upright bass and harmonies. More info, music, photos, and hobo travelogue can be found at http://www.scottcook.net.

LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, expect some unexpected visitors this week. Straighten up around the house and make the most of this unplanned time with a few old friends.

VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 Friends or colleagues at work may introduce you to something that captures your interest, Virgo. You are ready for something new in your life, and this will tickle your fancy.

LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 Travel is in your immediate future, Libra.

Enjoy this escape from the daily grind and invite a few friends or family members along to make the trip that much more memorable.

SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 Good news is on the horizon, Scorpio.

It may be a pending promotion at the office or a chance to go out with friends, but either way it will put a smile on your face.

SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21 Expect your life to change dramatically this week, Sagittarius. An intriguing bit of news could have you imagining all sorts of interesting things for the months to come.

CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, if you’re itching for change, look no further than your own family members for inspiration. Good advice is always available if you care to ask.

AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, a busy week ahead will also be a happy week. That’s because you will be busy doing something that you enjoy and the time will fly by. Enjoy the ride.

PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, jump at the chance to get away and enjoy an unplanned adventure. The next few days may provide the experience of a lifetime.

Loon Lake, Savona, Walhachin, and Spences Bridge have been chosen to take part in a plan to deliver a water conservation strategy and map the water and sewer systems of 12 rural communities.

The Government of B.C. is partnering with the Thompson-Nicola Regional District on the plan, which will provide two people with 52 weeks of work experience as part of a Job Creation Partnership. One person is developing a water conservation plan, writing and producing operation manuals, and delivering public education sessions on water conservation and water systems. The other worker is mapping the regional district’s water and sewer systems using Geographical Information Systems (GIS) and GPS systems, compiling a data inventory, and surveying the systems for damage.

“Having up-todate GIS information on all of our utility systems will be a tremendous benefit to the workers and our current and future needs,” says Arden Bolton, manager of utility services for the TNRD. “Having someone work on water conservation programs and updating our WorkSafeBC compliance documentation is equally valuable.”

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VEHICLES FOR SALE

School District No. 74 (Gold Trail) is accepting sealed bids on the following surplus vehicles & equipment: PTO driven deck lawn mower – approx. 6 ft.

1992 Ford E250 Extended Van - V8 auto on propane (316500 km) 1996 Ford E150 Van – V8 auto (202450 km) 2003 Ford Escape – V6 auto, air (302000 km) 2000 1997 1996 1995

STEEL BUILDINGS. Summer meltdown sale! 20x20 $5,419.

25x26 $6,485. 30x30 $8,297.

32x34 $9,860. 40x48 $15,359.

47x68 $20,558. Front & back wall included. Pioneer Steel 1800-668-5422 or visit online: www.pioneersteel.ca Utility Trailer: 4x8 Anchor refurbished cond. Lights, wiring, spare tire solid const. $850.00 Call: 250.453.2415

Transportation

Apt/Condo for Rent

Homes for Rent

Auto Financing

ASHCROFT Hillside Manor

16 Mile : 1 bdrm hse, N/S Ref & D/D req. 500/mo. + util.

250-457-9921

Best Apartments in the area!

16 MILE: 2 bdrm hse, N/S, D/D .&ref. req. Avail Sept. 1 $700/mo.

250-457-9921

1500 Government Street Renovated 1 & 2 bedroom VIEW SUITES Available immediately Clean, quiet & well maintained.

Air conditioning Rent includes heat, hot water & cable TV (valued at over $100/month) Walking distance to hospital and schools.

Please give our Resident Manager Bill Manton a chance to impress you.

250-457-0433 Seniors Discount available.

Merchandise for Sale A- STEEL SHIPPING DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS Used 20’40’45’ 53’ and insulated containers all sizes in stock.

SPECIAL Trades are welcome.

40’ Containers under $2500!

DMG 40’ containers under $2,000 each.

Also JD 544 &644 wheel Loaders Wanted to buy 300 size hydraulic excavator Ph Toll free 1-866-528-7108 Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com A- STEEL SHIPPING DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS Used 20’40’45’ 53’ and insulated containers all sizes in stock.

SPECIAL Trades are welcome.

40’ Containers under $2500!

DMG 40’ containers under $2,000 each.

Also JD 544 &644 wheel Loaders Wanted to buy 300 size hydraulic excavator Ph Toll free 1-866-528-7108 Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available.

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

This is an opportunity to join us in the Edmonton Area.

The Northeast Anthony Henday Drive project includes the construction of 27 kms of six and eight-lane divided roadway, nine interchanges, two flyovers, eight rail crossing & two bridges across the North Saskatchewan River.

APARTMENT/CONDO MANAGER TRAINING

• Certified Home Study Course • Jobs Registered Across Canada • Gov. Certified www.RMTI.ca / 604.681.5456 or 1.800.665.8339

Home Repairs

STEEL BUILDINGS/metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-4572206 or visit us online at: www.crownsteelbuildings.ca.

Rentals

SCHOOL BUSES Thomas 48 passenger (has engine issues) 5 speed hydraulic brakes (370,650 km) Thomas 72 passenger (#7740) 6 speed manual air brakes (388250 km) International 72 passenger (#3183) 6 speed manual air brakes (478000 km) Thomas 72 passenger (#2995) 6 speed manual air brakes (left rear axle seal leaking) (402,000 km)

The vehicles can be viewed by appointment only by contacting Jo-Anne Minnabarriet, Operations Coordinator - Phone 250 453-9151 ext. 217. All vehicles are sold as is where is with no warranties or guarantees provided. The highest or any bid will not necessarily be accepted. The successful purchaser will have 5 business days to provide full payment by cash/money order or certified cheque.

Sealed bids marked “Vehicle Bid” will be received: until 12:00 noon on Wednesday, July 30, 2014. Please send your bid to: Mitch Van Aller Facilities Manager) School District No. 74 (Gold Trail) PO Bag 250, Ashcroft, BC VOK 1AO

Motels,Hotels Ashcroft Apartment & Motel

Convenient Downtown Location across from Beautiful Heritage Park 715 Railway Avenue, Ashcroft 1 & 2 Bdrm Apts.

Mature Persons Includes heat & hot water MOTEL UNITS All units have full Kitchenettes, air conditioning, Cable TV and Internet access Nightly - Weekly - Monthly

On-site Manager 250-453-9129

Misc. Wanted Collector Buying Coin Collections, Native Art, Estates, Gold, Silver + 778-281-0030

Transportation

FIREARMS. ALL types wanted, estates, collections, single items, military. We handle all paperwork and transportation.

Licensed Dealer. 1-866-9600045. www.dollars4guns.com.

Auto Accessories/Parts

Real Estate Lots 2.5 ACRE LOTS, LUMBY, BC Mabel Estates 5 mins from town, pristine lush views. Designed and ready to build.

Wells & power at lot. Starting, $139,000, $50,000 below assessed value. 250-317-2807.

Quit.

Before your time runs out.

Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent

Legal Notices Cottages / Cabins

Cache CRK:Aptments: Bach suites, 1 bdrm 2 bdrm units avail imm. Cable incl, Laundry facilities in bldg. Available for viewing: Call 250.457.7374

Ashcroft: 1 Bdrm Cabin for single n/s n/p. F/S $600/mo util incl Call: 250-453-9983

Legal Notices

Legal Notices

Clinton and District TV Society NOTICE to RESIDENTS of CLINTON, 70 MILE HOUSE and S GREEN LAKE Areas EFFECTING FREE OVER THE AIR (OTA) TELEVISION SERVICE The Clinton and District TV Society have been providing free OTA analog television since 1972 and are anticipating that the service may not be provided beyond year 2015. Currently the Society re-broadcasts Global BC, CBC West and Knowledge Network.

Channels and source may vary depending where you live and how your antenna is oriented. Many in 70 Mile House and S Green Lake source CFJC and Global from Timothy Mountain.

Termination of the service will occur due to: Anticipated TNRD decision to terminate funding for local television beyond year 2014. The impact of conversion to digital signal over the television spectrum.

All our infrastructure is analog and old equipment that will require replacement over time.

Alternative Free OTA Television: If you have relied on this free service for your television and wish to continue receiving these local television signals you may be eligible for free satellite service under the “Local Television Satellite Solution” program provide by Shaw Direct.

Under the LTSS program Shaw will provide free of charge a satellite dish, receiver and installation, (there may be a travel cost for the installer) to provide your local television channels. To be eligible you must not have been subscribed to a cable or satellite service within 90 days. The LTSS program is open for application until November 30, 2014 and will be a free service for 5 years.

Phone 1-866-782-7345 to apply and ask for local tv service under “Local Television Satellite Solution” program For further information see: http://www.elwoa.com/uploads/2/3/2/5/23258980/shaw direct itss3.pdf (substitute Loon Lake for Elliot Lake) http://www.crtc.gc.ca/eng/archive/2012/lb12112a.htm (a further extension was granted to Nov 2014) or contact John White at 250-459-2680, 250-377-5848 or clintontvsociety@gmail.com

Legal Notices

Public Notice of Intent Proposed Road Name Change The Village of Cache Creek gives notice that an application has been made to change the name of Patterson Road south of Cache Creek, extending from the Trans-Canada Highway #1 to Campbell Hill Airport to be renamed Airport Road.

Individuals wanting to provide comments of support or objection to this proposed road name change should do so in writing no later than Friday, August 8, 2014, to the village contact listed below.

Dan Plamondon, M. Arch, Chief AdministratiYe 2f¿cer Village of Cache Creek Phone: 250-457-6237 Fax: 250-457-9192 e-mail: dplamondon@cachecreek.info Mail: P.O. Box 7, Cache Creek, BC V0K 1H0

Clinton and District TV Society NOTICE to RESIDENTS of LOON LAKE AREA DISCONTINUANCE of OVER THE AIR FREE TELEVISION The Clinton and District TV Society has been re-broadcasting free over the air ( OTA) analog television signals of Global, CFJC, CBC, and Knowledge Network on channels 7, 8, 10, and 12 in your area since 1982.

This community service will be discontinued effective no later than August 31, 2014.

If you have relied on this free service for your television and wish to continue receiving these local television signals you may be eligible for free satellite service under the “Local Television Satellite Solution” program provide by Shaw Direct.

Under the LTSS program Shaw will provide free of charge a satellite dish, receiver and installation, (there may be a travel cost for the installer) to provide your local television channels. To be eligible you must not have been subscribed to a cable or satellite service within 90 days. The LTSS program is open for application until November 30, 2014 and will be a free service for 5 years.

Phone 1-866-782-7345 to apply and ask for local tv service under “Local Television Satellite Solution” program For further information see: http://www.elwoa.com/uploads/2/3/2/5/23258980/shaw direct itss3.pdf (substitute Loon Lake for Elliot Lake) http://www.crtc.gc.ca/eng/archive/2012/lb12112a.htm (a further extension was granted to Nov 2014) or contact John White at 250-459-2680, 250-377-5848 or clintontvsociety@gmail.com

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Thursday, July 24, 2014 The Journal

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CHEVROLET.CA

ON NOW AT YOUR BC CHEVROLET DEALERS. Chevrolet.ca 1-800-GM-DRIVE. Chevrolet is a brand of General Motors of Canada. Offers apply to the purchase or lease of a new or demonstrator 2014 Chevrolet Cruze 1LS/1LT (1SA/MH8), 2014 Chevrolet Equinox LS FWD (1SA), 2014 Chevrolet Trax LS FWD (1SA) equipped as described. Freight ($1,600) and PDI included. License, insurance, registration, administration fees, PPSA and taxes not included. Dealers may sell for less. Limited time offers which may not be combined with other offers, and are subject to change without notice. Offers apply to qualified retail customers in BC Chevrolet Dealer Marketing Association area only. Dealer trade may be required. See dealer for details. *Offer available to retail customers in Canada between June 3, 2014 and July 31, 2014. Applies to new 2014 Chevrolet models, 2015 Chevrolet Silverado HD Pickups and 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe and Suburban models, excluding Chevrolet Corvette, at participating dealers in Canada. Employee price excludes license, insurance, registration, dealer administration fee, fees associated with filing at movable property registry/PPSA fees, duties, and taxes. Dealer may sell for less. GMCL may modify, extend or terminate this offer, in whole or in part, at any time without notice. ≠0% purchase financing offered on approved credit by TD Auto Finance Services, Scotiabank or RBC Royal Bank for 36/60/84 months on new or demonstrator 2014 Sonic, Malibu/Equinox, Camaro (excl Z28)/ Cruze (excl Diesel). Rates from other lenders will vary. Down payment, trade and/or security deposit may be required. Monthly payment and cost of borrowing will vary depending on amount borrowed and down payment/trade. Example: $10,000 at 0% APR, the monthly payment is $278/$167/$119 for 36/60/84 months. Cost of borrowing is $0, total obligation is $10,000. 0% financing offer is unconditionally interest-free. ‡0.9%/2.9%/0.9% for 48 month lease available on all 2014 Cruze (excl Diesel)/2014 Equinox/2014 Trax based on approved credit by GM Financial. Tax, license, insurance, registration, applicable provincial fees, and optional equipment extra. Annual kilometre limit of 20,000 km, $0.16 per excess kilometre. Monthly payments may vary depending on down payment/trade. Example: 2014 Cruze 1LT/2014 Equinox LS FWD/2014 Trax LS FWD lease pricing including Freight and Air Tax is $19,679/$25,801/$19,436 at 0.9%/2.9%/0.9% APR, with $600/$2,600/$2,300 down payment, bi-weekly payments are $99/$139/$99 for 48 months. Total obligation is $10,913/$17,241/$12,608, plus applicable taxes. Option to purchase at lease end is $9,284/$10,669/$7,306. ‡‡0% for 36 month lease available on 2014 Cruze (excl. Diesel) , Sonic, Malibu, Impala, Trax, or Encore based on approved credit by GM Financial. Tax, license, insurance, registration, applicable provincial fees, and optional equipment extra. ¥$1,500/$500 manufacturer to dealer lease cash available on 2014 Cruze LT/ Equinox LS and has been applied to the offer. †$500 manufacturer to dealer delivery credit has been applied to the purchase, finance and lease offers, and is applicable to retail customers only. An additional $1,350 manufacturer to dealer cash delivery credit has been applied to the cash purchase offer. Other credits available on select models. Offer ends July 31, 2014. >Based on WardsAuto.com 2012 Upper Small segment, excluding Hybrid and Diesel powertrains. Standard 10 airbags, ABS, traction control and StabiliTrak. *^U.S. Government 5-Star Safety Ratings are a part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA’s) New Car Assessment Program (www.SaferCar.gov). WBased on GM Testing in accordance with approved Transport Canada test methods. Your actual fuel consumption may vary. XComparison based on 2013 Polk segmentation: Compact SUV and latest competitive data available and based on the maximum legroom available. Excludes other GM brands. ++Comparison based on 2013 Polk segmentation: Compact SUV and latest competitive data available and based on the maximum legroom available. Excludes other GM brands. ~Visit onstar.ca for coverage map, details and system limitations. Services vary by model and conditions. OnStar acts as a link to existing emergency service providers. After complimentary trial period, an active OnStar service plan is required. <>Insurance Institute for Highway Safety awarded all Equinox models the 2014 Top Safety Pick Award. Equinox LTZ model awarded the 2014 Top Safety Pick + Award. ^Whichever comes first. See dealer for details. ^^Whichever comes first. Limit of four ACDelco Lube-Oil-Filter services in total. Fluid top-offs, inspections, tire rotations, wheel alignments and balancing, etc., are not covered. Additional conditions and limitations apply. See dealer for details. >< $750 credit available to 2014 Cruze 1LS and has been applied to offer. ††Offer applies to eligible current owners or lessees of any model year 1999 or newer vehicle that has been registered and insured in Canada in the customer’s name for the previous consecutive six (6) months. $750 credit available towards the retail purchase or lease of one eligible 2013/ 2014 model year Chevrolet vehicle or 2015MY Chevrolet HD, Suburban, Tahoe, or Traverse. Credit is a manufacturer to consumer incentive (tax inclusive) and is valid for vehicles delivered in Canada between July 1, 2014 and July 31, 2014. Eligible current owners or lessees of any Pontiac/Saturn/SAAB/Hummer/Oldsmobile model year 1999 or newer car or Chevrolet Cobalt or HHR that has been registered and insured in Canada in the customer’s name for the previous consecutive six (6) months. $1,500 credit valid towards the retail purchase or lease of one eligible 2013/ 2014 model year Chevrolet vehicle, 2015MY Chevrolet, Suburban, Tahoe, or Traverse. Credit is a manufacturer to consumer incentive (tax inclusive) and is valid for vehicles delivered in Canada between July 1, 2014 and July 31, 2014. $1,500 credit is a manufacturer to consumer incentive (tax inclusive) valid towards the retail purchase or lease of one 2013/ 2014 model year Chevrolet Equinox or Trax delivered in Canada between July 1, 2014 and July 31, 2014. Offer is transferable to a family member living within the same household (proof of address required). As part of the transaction, dealer may request documentation and contact General Motors of Canada Limited (GMCL) to verify eligibility. This offer may not be redeemed for cash and may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives. Certain limitations or conditions apply. Void where prohibited by law. See your GMCL dealer for details. GMCL reserves the right to amend or terminate offers for any reason in whole or in part at any time without prior notice.

Call Smith Chevrolet Cadillac at 250-372-2551, or visit us at 950 Notre Dame Drive, Kamloops. [License #11184]