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Mischief not such an innocent prank Over night on Oct. 1, 2014, vandals threw several eggs at the windows and doors of the Barriere Bottle Depot located at 4365 Borthwick Avenue. While this may be seen as an innocent “prank”, the Barriere RCMP would like to remind people that this requires time and effort to clean up by an unsuspecting victim. With the fluctuating temperatures from cold to hot, this can cause damage to the finish on siding, and paint etc. The Bottle Depot is used by several persons in the community, and is a good resource to have. Anyone with information regarding this incident or any others can contact the Barriere RCMP Detachment at 250672-9918.

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On Saturday, Nov. 15, 2014, the electors of the District of Barriere will vote to elect one mayor and six councillors for a four year term that will run from December 2014 to December 2018. From now until Oct. 10, nominations will be accepted and certified, with the list of those certified being posted on the District’s website as

they are processed. If you are interested in running for council, you have until 4 p.m. on Oct. 10 to get your paperwork completed and submitted. While you don’t have to be a resident, or even own property in the District, you do have to be a Canadian citizen, be at least 18 years of age (as of Nov. 15, 2014), have been a resident of B.C. for at least the past six months, and have not

been disqualified by the Local Government Act or any other enactment from voting in an election in B.C. Prospective candidates for local government office must be nominated by at least two eligible electors from the jurisdiction where the person is seeking election. However, depending on the local government election bylaws and the population of the jurisdiction, 10 or as many as 25 nominators for each

candidate may be required. Following is a list of the nominations received and certified as of press time Oct. 7: Running for Mayor are Bill Humphreys and Virginia Smith. Running for Councillor are Harry Eberts, Donna Kibble, Glen Stanley, Amanda Sabyan and Ward Stamer. Over the next month, the Star/Journal will be printing information about each of the candidates.

To have a full council, we need six councillors, therefore in order to have a proper election, at least five to eight more people are needed to step up and get themselves nominated. Nomination packages are available at the District of Barriere office located at 4936 Barriere Town Road during regular business hours 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday or are available online www.barriere.ca.

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B.C. reviews offender monitoring after teen’s murder ‘Somebody dropped the ball’ on Caissie release conditions Jeff Nagel Black Press

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Millions of sockeye make their way back to the gravel beds of the Adams River, the place of their birth, to spawn and die.

Salute to the Sockeye brings on some changes Star/Journal Staff There is a lot of buzz at Roderick HaigBrown Park and no, it’s not bees. Excavators and saws working on a multi-year construction project have left many new facilities, and the first of thousands of families have descended on the park to view the spawning salmon. On Sunday, MLAs Todd Stone and Greg Kyllo joined Jerry the Moose and the Adams River Salmon Society at Roderick Haig-Brown Park to kick off the Salute to the Sockeye Festival; a world-renowned event celebrating the dominant sockeye run in the Fraser River. The $1.2 million dollar construction project allows for greater flexibility in Roderick HaigBrown Park, and provides new facilities for large and small groups. A new, smaller day-use area

meets the needs of families and individuals who come year-round to hike, mountain bike, snowshoe, ski and view wildlife. A new gathering space can adequately accommodate large festivals and community events. The Pacific Salmon Foundation announced that the BC Conservation Foundation is the recipient of a Community Salmon Program grant worth $120,250 for work on its Swift Creek Watershed Restoration Project. The announcement was made in Kamloops on Oct. 4 with MP Cathy McLeod (Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo) at a Pacific Salmon Foundation reception in conjunction with the “Salute to the Sockeye” celebration at the Adams River. Funding for the grant was generated in part through the proceeds from anglers obtaining Salmon Conservation Stamps through Fisheries and Oceans Canada.

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LOWER NORTH THOMPSON COMMUNITY FOREST SOCIETY Advance notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of the Lower North Thompson Community Forest Society will be held on Thursday, October 23, 2014 at 7:00pm at the North Thompson Volunteer Centre located at 4936 Barriere Town Road (District of Barriere Building), at which time it is intended that Directors be elected for the ensuing year. As per the by-laws of the Society: A member seeking to stand for election as a Director on the Board of the Society must meet the following criteria: a) A person must be a member in good standing. b) A person must submit a written nomination, signed by two other members in good standing. c) A person has not been convicted of an indictable criminal offence unless they have obtained a pardon. d) A person has agreed, in writing, to abide by the Constitution and Bylaws & Declaration of Commitment. e) A person has completed a written Personal Disclosure of potential conflict of interest, with explanation of how it may be a conflict. Persons interested in standing for election shall submit a resume by October 17, 2014 to: Election Committee Lower North Thompson Community Forest Society Box 983 Barriere, BC V0E 1E0

B.C. Attorney General Suzanne Anton says she is in discussions with federal Justice Minister Peter McKay on potential ways to tighten monitoring of released high-risk criminals in the wake of the murder of Surrey teen Serena Vermeersch. Expanded use of electronic monitoring “is something that probably should be considered,” Anton told reporters last week after the arrest of convicted rapist Raymond Lee Caissie. Now charged with second-degree murder, the 43-year-old Caissie was released from prison into Surrey last year after serving a 22year sentence for a violent sexual assault and robbery in Abbotsford in 1991. The Parole Board repeatedly refused to grant him early release, citing a high risk to reoffend and seriously harm or kill someone. “He was identified publicly as being a violent sexual offender,” Anton said, noting Caissie has been under police surveillance since his release. “Everybody who was involved took this case and this person very seriously. Whether or not there are more things that could be put in place – that’s a question I’ve raised with the federal minister.” Asked if the province adequately funds its Integrated Sexual Predator Observation Team, Anton responded: “They are resourced. They don’t watch the person 100 per cent of the time. Could they watch them more? Again, I think that is a question that can be considered in this case.” Anton called it a terrible tragedy. “We expect that our

daughters should be able to be safe when they’re waiting for a bus,” she said. “Serena Vermeersch was not safe that day. We owe it to her and to her family to do what we can to put into place things that keep our community safe.” Premier Christy Clark on Friday said the province wants “a tougher set of rules for high-risk offenders who are a real danger in our communities.” She said expanded electronic monitoring may offer “a second line of defence” but the focus must be on keeping high-risk offenders out of communities in the first place. Clark said she also awaits recommendations from Abbotsford-South MLA and former University of the Fraser Valley criminologist Darryl Plecas, who is leading a blue ribbon committee on crime reduction. SFU criminologist Rob Gordon predicted it would be “hellishly hard” to try to declare a soon-to-be released convict a dangerous offender to keep them in prison beyond the full sentence when such a determination was not sought at sentencing. “I don’t think it’s feasible,” he said, suggesting the focus should instead be on the already available use of tight, well-enforced conditions of release imposed by the court. Sex offenders are often subject to overnight curfews and a ban on visiting places such as swimming pools, schools or using the Internet. But Gordon said conditions for release can be so restrictive that a high-risk offender is essentially subject to house arrest, electronically monitored by ankle bracelet and allowed just an hour or two a day

away from home, with intense police surveillance at those times. Such court orders are usually for one or two years but can be renewed with a judge’s approval. Whether the community is kept safe depends heavily on how well the order is enforced, Gordon said, adding that depends on police resources. Officers can’t monitor all offenders all the time, he noted, so they tend to closely watch high-risk offenders soon after release and then – if the subject is doing well – move on to others. “Stronger laws are not the answer,” Gordon said. “We need better and more intelligent surveillance of these people.” Crown did not seek electronic monitoring of Caissie and Gordon said the release conditions placed on him were relatively weak. “There’s a whole bunch of things that could have been in the court order governing this fellow but weren’t,” Gordon said. “Somebody dropped the ball here.” B.C.’s use of electronic monitoring has declined in recent years. He also questioned why offenders like Caissie who serve their full statutory sentence do not get the same assistance in entering programs and finding work and accommodation as parolees who are released sooner. Gordon said there were signs that Caissie was “totally institutionalized with no clue how to survive on the outside” and might seek out trouble to get back inside. Caissie served more jail time earlier this year for failing to report to his parole officer and for shoplifting at a Surrey Winners store.

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Province pledges e-cigarette controls ‘Vaping’ dodges smoking bans, sale limits Jeff Nagel Black Press Health Minister Terry Lake says the province is prepared to regulate electronic cigarettes so their sale is governed by the same provincial restrictions as tobacco smoking. He was responding to a resolution adopted Friday at the Union of B.C. Municipalities convention urging government action. The growing trend of “vaping” with ecigarettes instead of smoking has raised questions over product safety and concerns that years of anti-smoking gains could unravel if nicotine addiction rebounds. Lake said he’d prefer the federal government regulate the

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Provincial regulation of electronic cigarettes may curb the growing popularity of “vaping”. battery-powered vaporizers instead, but added the province will act within a year if Ottawa does not. The goal, he said, would be to ensure ecigarettes face most of the same bans or

restrictions that apply on regular ones under B.C.’s Tobacco Control Act, particularly the ban on sale of tobacco to minors and the rules on advertising and display. Lake wouldn’t yet

say if the provincial ban on smoking in public buildings and workplaces, or within three metres of their doors and open windows, would also apply to vaping, but he noted cities can

also pass their own both the province She said the jury bylaws to restrict and municipalities. is out as to whether use of e-cigarettes. “I am very con- e-cigarettes are effecProvincial law also cerned about e-ciga- tive and safe smoking bans smoking on all rettes and their up- cessation aids, noting school grounds and take among youth,” they are regulated as in vehicles carrying she said. “I am con- consumer products youth under 16. cerned whether they and have not underThe City of Van- actually help people gone the approval couver is considering to stop smoking or process required for extending its smok- prolong people’s use.” a medication. “There’s some ing bylaw to e-cigaThe B.C. Healthy rettes and adding the Living Alliance ar- evidence that peoword “vaporizing” to gues the use of e-cig- ple using these may up smoking its no-smoking signs. arettes to defy public end Lake is expected smoking bans under- more,” Swinkels said. to continue to press mines a key deterrent “There’s little oversight of what goes for a national solu- to tobacco use. tion this week at a Swinkels agreed into them and we conference of provin- the potential “social know some of the inBaseJournalRONA2007_Ang 2/26/07 3:44 Page 1 are respiracial health ministers renormalization” of PMgredients and federal officials. the act of smoking tory irritants.” Nicotine isn’t auFraser Health is a concern in part BaseJournalRONA2007_Ang 2/26/07 Page 1for sale in Authority medical because users 3:44 can PMthorized health officer Helena vape in places where the flavoured “juice” Swinkels supports they’re banned from for e-cigs, but it is readily available. strong regulation by smoking.

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Thursday, October 9, 2014 North Thompson Star/Journal 359 Borthwick Avenue, Box 1020, Barriere, B.C., V0E 1E0 250-672-5611

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by Don McRae - Minister of Social Development and Social Innovation

Removing barriers helps build inclusive communities The Government of B.C. has set out to become the most progressive place for people living with disabilities in Canada by 2024. We believe that when barriers are removed, and people with disabilities are able to contribute to their communities, support their families, reach their dreams and goals, we all benefit. This was the driving force behind Accessibility 2024, our 10-year action plan that lays out the framework on how we can move B.C. forward as an accessible province. One of the goals of this plan is to have the highest labour participation rate for people with disabilities in Canada by 2024. To help us reach this goal, we declared September as Disability Employment Month. We set out on a month-long campaign to raise awareness about the benefits of hiring people with disabilities and encourage businesses to build inclusive and diverse workforces. Throughout the month, I met with employees with disabilities and the employers, front-line staff and communities who pave the way to support them. I saw first-hand some of the services and technology available at the WorkBC Employment Service Centres to help people with disabilities find work. Employers told me about their experiences building more accessible and inclusive work environments and hiring people with disabilities. I heard wonderful success stories from people who have been able to overcome their barriers, reach their employment goals and land their dream job. Having a job provides us with financial security, which is something we all want. Government has committed to raising awareness about Registered Disability Savings Plans, as part of Accessibility 2014. Our goal is to have the highest savings rate for people with disabilities in Canada by 2024. Supporting people with disabilities is a key priority for government. In October, we will kick-off the 16th annual Community Living Month. We want to raise awareness and celebrate the contributions that people with developmental disabilities make to their communities, and the people who support them. Government is working hard to change attitudes, create new opportunities and move B.C. forward as an inclusive and accessible province for people with disabilities. All of this takes partnerships across government and sectors. And I believe with your help we will get there together. The STAR/JOURNAL welcomes all letters to the editor. We do, however, reserve the right to edit, condense or reject letters over matters of libel, legality, taste, brevity, style or clarity. While all letters must be signed upon submission, and have a contact telephone number, writers may elect to withhold their names from publication in special circumstances. Drop your letter off at the Star/Journal Office, fax it to 672-9900, mail it to Box 1020, Barriere, VOE 1EO, or email to news@starjournal.net.

Seniors’ facility defended To the Editor, Along with many others I have been reading the Mayors “As I see it” for quite some time and mostly disagree with his sarcasm and remarks. I would like to comment on the column of Sept. 18. In his column he called for, “… the creation of a firm plan around building the initial level of a senior care facility.” How dare you make such remarks about our seniors facility in Barriere. Obviously you don’t know a lot about us. Yellowhead Pioneer Society is a non-profit society, all volunteer, that has worked hard for 38 years to keep as many seniors as possible in affordable and comfortable housing. We know everything isn’t perfect but neither is funding or life. As for the comment about no pets, well, as sad as it is, who comes first seniors or pets? When tenants can’t look after their pets, who

does? It becomes a health issue as well as extra cleaning is needed plus new carpets and flooring. Interior Health has told us that we have two units over what we should have considering the population of seniors in Barriere. Also without a hospital there is no chance for an extended care facility. Our 12 units of independent living are showing its age but we try hard to keep them repaired. Assisted living units are great and the staff who look after the seniors are very capable and caring. You might not think as a society we aren’t much, but let me assure you we have tried very hard for our seniors and are extremely proud of our facility and our accomplishments. Darlene Hagen President, Yellowhead Pioneer Residence Barriere, B.C.

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Oil a slippery slope for cities BC Views Tom Fletcher Every year when B.C.’s municipal politicians get together to preach to the provincial cabinet, there comes a point in the maze of resolutions where things go sideways. Last year it was a misinformed, impossible demand to ban all traces of genetic engineering. Before that they thumbed their mobile phones and denounced wireless power meters. Both votes passed by narrow margins in a half-empty chamber, with many delegates focused on the serious community issues they are elected to address. This year it was a charge led by Burnaby to denounce the proposed Trans Mountain oil pipeline expansion. And this time it was defeated. Credit for this sudden attack of common sense goes largely to North Cowichan Coun. Al Siebring. Here’s part of his address to the recent Union of B.C. Municipalities convention in Whistler: “Ladies and gentlemen, we are elected to handle things like roads

and water and sewer and land use, police, fire, garbage. We’re not here to talk about social policy, child poverty or heaven forbid, pipelines. “Those kinds of things dilute our credibility as an organization. We’re becoming a social policy activist group rather than a group of municipal politicians. “Half of this resolutions book is stuff that’s outside of our purview…. If you want to do social policy, get your butt elected to the provincial legislature.” Burnaby, New Westminster, Victoria and Vancouver were undeterred. In tax-rich urban centres one can make a living at local politics. And grandstanding works. Burnaby Coun. Nick Volkow rattled off a jumbled history of refineries in his region, noting that the sole surviving Chevron plant is bringing in crude by trucks and trains because the 60-year-old pipeline is over-subscribed. He didn’t explain how stopping a pipeline upgrade would keep it open, or improve oil safety. Volkow repeated

the protester myth that a new pipeline would introduce diluted bitumen to the coast. Trans Mountain started shipping dilbit in the late 1980s. Kamloops Mayor Peter Milobar and others from along the Interior pipeline route pointed out another flaw. If southern cities want to wander outside their mandate to make this gesture, why target only this pipeline and ignore rail lines and highways that cross the same rivers and streams? Burnaby Mayor Derek Corrigan boasted that after his first court challenge to the National Energy Board was tossed out, his high-priced eco-lawyer found a constitutional angle. Cha-ching! Meanwhile, professional protesters bikelock their necks to the fence at Burnaby’s Westridge oil terminal, and a radical Simon Fraser University professor revives his Occupy Vancouver team to step up the ground war if courts falter. The comedy of all this was illustrated by Coun. Robin Cherbo from Nelson, who assured delegates he uses

synthetic oil in his vehicle. Is that derived from organic sunflowers? And what significance does that gesture have compared with the gasoline and jet fuel that carried 1,200 delegates to Whistler? Cherbo assumes that Ottawa can simply direct Alberta’s oil industry to start refining all the heavy oil there. Half a century into this industrial mega-project, this stuff should just be banned from pipelines. Peace, man. This is why election-time posturing by local politicians is a slippery slope. Not only do they lack authority, they and their staff lack the required expertise and information. The Trans Mountain pipeline starts in Alberta and branches into the U.S. It is by definition federal jurisdiction. NEB hearings on its expansion continue, with expert input, especially on shipping risks, from the B.C. government, Green MLA Andrew Weaver and others. Municipal politicians should pipe down and defend their own performance.

Lesson offered in B.C.’s Economy To the Editor, Now that our children have finally returned to school I would like to offer them a lesson in BC’s economy that I hope will get them, and all of us, thinking about future career choices. For workers in BC, a job in mining exploration is a low risk, high return activity. The industry maintains world leading health, safety and environmental standards and the environmental review processes that govern whether a new mine can go ahead or not are stringent, fair and sciencebased. The $10 billion annual gross revenue of BC’s mining industry also provides a remarkable 300-

to-1 return on investment for the government based on the cost to the government to support the sector. In short, mining and exploration are a revenue generator for BC, and with public support it will offer high-paying, long-term jobs for generations to come. Any banker, financial adviser, or even high school student can see that these are numbers to pursue. So let’s keep finding ways to support the mining and exploration sector in BC so that our children can continue to choose this industry as a career, one that can support future families, our children, and our grandchildren! Fred Reemeyer Coquitlam, BC

Key beneficiaries of mining in B.C. To the Editor, I’m wondering how many people realize that First Nations youth in the Cariboo are among the key beneficiaries of mining in B.C.? Not many I suspect; which is sad. And if the aptly named Prosperity Mine had been allowed to proceed, Taseko Mines was ready to donate office space for education and training to the B.C. Aboriginal Mine Training Association (BC AMTA) for their Williams Lake chapter. The jobs and training the Prosperity Mine would have provided for Aboriginal youth in the region would have brought about a generational change for these young adults and

provide them with long and successful careers; the kind of careers that one can raise a family on and fuel hope for the next generation. As a society, shouldn’t we be able to do more for these

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youth and help them build their futures? I say we can and we should. Let’s take another look at the Prosperity mine and what it has to offer. Massimo Mandarino Coquitlam, BC

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Mark you calendar for Barriere 3rd annual Late Night Shopping Star/Journal Staff The Barriere and District Chamber of Commerce (BDCOC) has set the date for this year’s Late Night Shopping. It will be on Friday, Dec. 12. They are also arranging for the 3rd Annual Passport to Shopping program. Stamp cards will be ready by Nov. 27, so shoppers will be able to start getting them stamped as of Dec. 1. Over the next several weeks, local businesses can expect a call from the Chamber asking if they will be participating in this program. The Chamber is in the process of confirming the date and time for the Christmas Parade and Christmas Tree Light Up, as well as the Success By Six Breakfast With Santa. As soon as the information on these events is confirmed, they will be added to the Community Calendar that prints in the Star/Journal on page 16 of every issue. For more information about the Late Night Shopping and Passport to Shopping program, contact Marie Downing, BDCOC Manager, at 250-672-9221. Business throughout Barriere will soon be making their preparations to participate in the 3rd annual Late Night Shopping Scheduled for Friday, Dec. 12, 2014.

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Splash in the Past apple pie fundraiser Submitted Saturday, Oct. 4, 2014 marked the second annual “Apple Pie Construction Marathon” fundraiser for the Splash in the Past project, this time held at the Barriere Lion’s Hall. Incredibly, over 280 apple pies were prepared from scratch, each ready to be taken home to be baked immediately, or placed in the purchaser’s freezer for enjoyment at a later date. All the pies were prepared in a little under nine hours at the hands of local volunteers and were pre-sold at a rate of $10 each with the net proceeds going towards the STAR/JOURNAL photo by Lisa Quiding ongoing fundraising effort for a lo- Volunteers work hard preparing over 280 pies. cal Splash Pad. The 100th Anniversary Committee first heard people who relinquished precious weekend time to of the fundraising idea last year from local resi- help make the pies ... just blows me away. People dent (and district staffer) Nora Johnson. While the even sought me out asking how they could help committee has taken on a number of successful such as Lynn Cramp who kindly delivered more local fundraisers for the project such as last year’s apples to put towards the inventory.” Pie makers consisted of many Barriere 100th Moonlight Movie hosted by Interior Savings and Anniversary Committee members but also comCredit Union, the family fun night and PJ party munity members who reached out independently held at the Ridge early last year, a raffle draw, and to help: Lindsay Arcand – committee chair, Liz penny drive to name a few, the apple pie fundraiser Gilbertson, Martin and Susan Matthew, Barb has been most profitable to date. Last year pie sales Buchanan, Barb McManus, Mike Fennell, Edie resulted in a net amount of approximately $2,100 Doering, Lynn Wright, Nora Johnson, Colleen for the project. This year was even better with an Hannigan, Tasha Buchanan, Ashley Salle and estimated $2,450 in net proceeds generated. Brenda Ewashina, all worked so hard on Saturday. “The generosity people are capable of utterly Bev Murphy also went out of her way to help seamazes me.” says Tasha Buchanan. “From the cure the success of the fundraiser and Ms. Jordan astonishing donation of nearly 500lbs of pristine Froste also must be thanked for her excellent sales Gala apples from BC Tree Fruits Cooperative, effort. the efforts that committee chair Lindsay Arcand “Massive appreciation is given to all those who went to in order to secure and retrieve that massive purchased pies and contributed to this fundraiser,” donation in the Okanagan (I mean, can you just states Tasha, “Thank you Barriere! Looking forimagine?!), the freezer space provided along with ward to next year and may we all enjoy the smell of the discounted price for the supplies needed from baking apple pie over the holiday weekend.” Louisa and Ivan Lee of our local AG Foods, to the

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Cutting essentials services not the way to save a few pennies It has been a great privilege to be able to attend the various conferences and training sessions over these past three years. By attending these gatherings a person is able to ask questions of the other attendees around what works to make their communities better, the best way to deal with issues that are common to communities both big and small and to form and further cement relationships with other government officials. We are not alone here in Barriere with our issues of aging infrastructure, lack of new businesses and industry, the need for increased health care and seniors’ facilities and precious few things for our youth to do. The sad fact is the majority of communities not only have the same issues as we do but are in much worse situations. While in Saskatoon we noticed that the streets and sidewalks were heaved and potholed just as they are in other communities. This despite hav-

ment attests to. More and more people are realizing the value of seeking out a community that will give their with family the lifestyle that District of Barriere Mayor they desire. It is this Bill Humphreys common ground of choices based on personal and family safety, ing a huge potash industry that clean water and a welcoming contributes to the economy. In community that will bring peoOntario the provincial high- ple to our area. With them they will bring ways are getting some attention but the local roads in cities new ideas, their own desire to like Niagara are showing their help grow the community and age just like here in Barriere. In their own views as to how that most every community we have growth should occur. I suspect visited there were many houses though, that for the most part for sale, businesses boarded up, those views will be aligned with schools closed and, in some, a keeping our community as it is definite lack of drive and de- now, welcoming and safe with sire to improve their situation. few if any of the problems of The residents were moving to larger centres. Essential services like clean where the work was and I suspect there was no intention of water, safe streets, good schooling, medical facilities and going back. This is not the case here in proper police and fire coverage the North Thompson Valley generally top the list of what and in Barriere. We do have people look for in a community. people returning to where they Local shopping is on the list but grew up and new people mov- in communities close to a major ing to our community as the urban centre that can be on a increase in kindergarten enroll- limited scale. It is providing the

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found on the ministry’s web page at: www.th.gov.bc.ca/ SeasonalDriving/winter-tireschains/index.html As a result of the technical analysis completed during the Rural Highway Safety and Speed Review, winter tires have been defined as those labelled with either the winter mountain/snowflake symbol or the mud and snow (M+S) designation. Winter tires must also be in good condition with a minimum tread depth of 3.5 mm. There is also a new timeframe that winter tires are required on the high mountain passes. The new timeframe is Oct. 1 to March 31 (it previ-

ously was Oct. 1 to April 30). The ministry encourages drivers to always drive to the road conditions and choose the best tires possible. Tires with the winter mountain/snowflake symbol provide the best level of traction and safety in severe snow and ice conditions. The ministry has increased its commitment and funding in support of the multi-agency “Shift into Winter” campaign. In partnership with the ministry’s road safety partners, this safety initiative reminds motorists to prepare their vehicles, check DriveBC and to drive to road conditions. For more information go to: http://shiftintowinter.ca/

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New study shows need in rural Canada for postal banking CNW Canadian Postmasters and Assistants Association’s new study Why Post Offices Need to Offer Banking Services shows that there is a way to stop Canada Post cuts. The new study is based on a survey done last summer in over 3,300 rural post offices across Canada. Over 78 per cent (2,620) of all those post offices responded. Of those communities, four per cent (nearly 1,200) have a post office, but no bank or credit union. Residents of those communities, in order to get to a bank or credit union, are forced to travel long distances, which costs time and money and stifles economic development, particularly in rural Canada. Every post office should offer banking services. Most other countries similar to Canada, such as the United Kingdom, France, Switzerland, Italy and New Zealand, have successful banking services in their post offices. Canada Post carried out its own

study last fall (which it has refused to reveal to the public in its entirety), which also shows that offering financial services would be a “winwin strategy”. Not only are the changes Canada Post is bringing in the wrong way to go, but they were brought in without any real consultation with the public, including citizens, business, unions and communities. The CPAA study talked to post offices in more than 3300 communities in our survey. Canada Post talked to only 46 communities, mainly in Conservative ridings before announcing its cuts. The survey was carried out for the Canadian Postmasters and Assistants Association (CPAA) by Anderson Consulting. CPAA, founded in 1902, is a national association representing 8828 members; 5,553 full and parttime and 3,325 terms. 10,000 members consisting of 5,651 full and part-time employees and 4,558 term employees of Canada Post, particularly in rural areas.

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Health board reps sought Vernon Morning Star Pressure is growing on the provincial government to open up health authority boards. Delegates at the recent Union of B.C. Municipalities convention recently supported a resolution that calls on Victoria to allow elected civic leaders to sit on the currently appointed health boards. “It came out of a frustration with the Interior Health Authority because we couldn’t

get answers,” said Mike Macnabb, BX-Silver Star director and author of the resolution. Regional districts are asked by the provincial government to direct property taxes towards health care projects, such as expansion of Vernon Jubilee Hospital, but Macnabb says decisions are made without knowing a health authority’s true financial status. “You can’t have control over capital when you don’t have knowledge of the operating

dollars,” he said. Macnabb isn’t convinced the current appointment of health board members is reflective of the public interest. “Their accountability is to the province and not the people and the only way to represent the people is to have elected representatives from each regional district,” he said. In the case of IHA, that would lead to nine additional seats being added to the board. Macnabb’s resolu-

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Sept. 30, 2014 Employment and Social Development Canada announced today the quarterly amounts for Old Age Security (OAS) benefits for October to December 2014. OAS benefits, which consist of the basic OAS pension, the Guaranteed Income Supple-

required to reflect increases in the cost of living, as measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI) set by Statistics Canada. The Old Age Security Act guarantees that OAS benefits do not go down, even when there is a decrease in the CPI. If the average CPI surpasses the previous level in the future, OAS benefits will go up again.

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prepare to survive and recover quickly from a big earthquake – wherever you live, work or travel,” said Miranda Myles, Co-chair of the Great British Columbia ShakeOut. “Preparing for an earthquake should begin long before the ground starts to shake,” said Bill Adams, VicePresident, Western & Pacific, IBC. “To make sure you are prepared, participate in the BC ShakeOut drill each and every year, and have an emergency plan in place. Keep a survival kit to ensure that you and your family are protected for at least 72 hours.” Preparing Canada for an earthquake is one of IBC’s top priorities. Last year, IBC commissioned a study – the first major research of its kind in 20 years – that revealed that Canada is unprepared for a major earthquake. IBC’s strong partnership with Great BC ShakeOut is helping raise awareness about the importance of earthquake preparedness.

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Construction and road building course coming Submitted Thompson Rivers University – Clearwater Satellite Centre will be offering the Construction Craft Worker Training/Road Builders Program in Clearwater between Nov. 3 and Dec. 19, 2014. The Construction Craft Worker Training/Road Builders Program consists of 40 days of theoretical and practical training. This program will introduce students to the skills, training, and knowledge needed to gain employment as construction craft workers/road builders in any heavy construction and resource industry. The program will have a strong focus on safety and will enable students to gain the confidence needed and technical skills required for this trade. Students will learn to prepare and

clean up construction sites, move materials and equipment, and perform demolition, excavation and compaction activities. The training tasks associated with the training will enable and reinforce the skills needed to work on a wide variety of buildings, structures and premises including pipelines, municipal sewer and water mains, roads, dams and bridges, mines, tunnels, railways and canals. Students will obtain the following certifications upon successful completion: Construction Safety Training System (CSTS)*, Pipeline Construction Safety Training (PCST), OFA Level 1, Transportation Endorsement, Traffic Control Certification, Skid Steer Certification, Ground Disturbance Level 1, H2S Alive, and Fall Protection. Participants must be identified

as unemployed; non-E.I. eligible; or employed low skilled. Priority will be given to unemployed non-E.I. eligible applicants. The program will be targeted to aboriginal people and/or persons with aboriginal heritage who live in the North Thompson valley. Non-aboriginal people will also be considered eligible. Please contact Sylvia Arduini, TRU community coordinator at 250674-3530 for further information. You may also call Clearwater Employments Services at 250-674-2928 to confirm eligibility. Construction Craft Working Training/ Road builder program coming in November to Thompson Rivers University in Clearwater STAR/JOURNAL file photo

Renovation enhances patient care at RIH Submitted Youth in crisis will have access to enhanced patient care with the opening of the newly renovated pediatric psychiatry area at Royal Inland Hospital (RIH). “Our youth are among our most vulnerable patients, and it’s important that they are cared for in an environment that is comfortable, welcoming and, most importantly, safe,” says Health Minister Terry Lake. “The redevelopment of the pediatric psychiatry area at RIH will allow clinicians to better care for youth in crisis in a calm and therapeutic setting,” says Todd Stone, MLA-Kamloops South Thompson. The RIH pediatric psychiatry unit is located within the larger pediatrics unit at RIH. The goal of the renovation project was to update the environment to provide a calm and safe haven for pediatric psychiatry patients, and one that allowed for better privacy and confidentiality for the important work being done on the unit. “Together, we’re transforming the way psychiatric care is provided to youth, to make it more friendly, accessible and comfortable,” says Jackie Tegart,

MLA for Fraser-Nicola. “Youth in crises can find it here at Royal Inland.” The renovation included the integration of two existing psychiatric inpatient rooms, a consultation area and the staff room. The space now houses two inpatient rooms, a private consultation/ observation room and a comfortable youth lounge area. There is also a new counselling area, a dedicated washroom, a nurses’ station, and a nearby shower room to serve all patients on the pediatrics unit. The existing outdoor recreational area on a patio off the pediatrics unit was also renovated to create a more welcoming space for all children, youth and their families on the unit. “This renovation was designed to better meet the needs of both

general pediatric and child psychiatry patients at Royal Inland,” says Interior Health Board Chair Norman Embree. “Our commitment is to quality, safe patient care for all, and I’m happy to see this project come to fruition.” The RIH pediatric psychiatry unit is a crisis stabilization unit for youth. Those admitted are supported in their treatment by a variety of health professionals including psychiatrists, nurses, social workers, child and youth workers and sometimes occupational therapists, and participate in one-onone and group therapy before being discharged with appropriate community supports. The project cost for the renovation was approximately $850,000, and was shared between the Province through Interior Health and the Thompson Re-

gional Hospital District (TRHD). The pediatric psychiatry unit will serve patients and families in the Kamloops area, but also those throughout the Thompson, Nicola and Cariboo regions, from Merritt to Williams Lake, and Lillooet to Chase. “The TRHD was pleased to contribute to the renovation of the pediatric psychiatry area at RIH, because we know the entire region will benefit from this project,” says TRHD Chair Peter Milobar. “This is an important investment in health care for youth and families.” The RIH Foundation also secured a $20,000 grant from the RBC Foundation, which went toward helping furnish the new space. “Child and youth mental health affects more than just the

child involved – it impacts the entire family unit,” says Heidi Coleman, CEO of the RIH Foundation. “We were thrilled to be able to match the RBC Foundation with this project. They believe in investing in children’s mental health enhancements, so it was a perfect fit.” Interior Health is committed to promoting healthy lifestyles and providing a wide range of quality health-care services to more than 742,000 people living across B.C.’s vast interior. For more information, visit www.interiorhealth. ca, follow us on Twitter@Interior_Health, or like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ interiorhealth.ca.

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BARRIERE Nov. 8 – Barriere Seniors Bazaar & Luncheon, Seniors Hall, 11am-1pm. Info: 250-672-2477 Nov. 14-16 – Candlelight & Holly Arts & Craft Sale, Legion basement, Fri. 10am-8pm, Sat. 10am6pm, Sun. 10am-4pm. Info: 250-672-9772 Nov. 22 – No-Host Bazaar, North Thompson Fall Fair Hall, 10am-1pm. Info: 250-672-2456 Nov. 29 – Barriere Seniors Annual Craft Fair, Seniors Hall, 10am-2pm. Info: 250-672-5587 BLACK POOL Nov. 29 – Blackpool Craft Fair, Blackpool Hall, 10am-2pm. Info: 250-587-6202 CHU CHUA Nov. 16 – Christmas Craft Fair, Chu Chua Community Hall, 10am-2pm. Info: 250-672-5356 CLEARWATER Nov. 1 – Home Based Businesses Craft Fair, Elks Hall, 9am-2pm. Info: 250-674-3763

Nov. 15-16 – Clearwater Elks Christmas Bazaar, Elks Hall, Sat. 10am-4pm, Sun. 9am-noon. Info: 250-674-3535 Nov. 23 – 19th Annual Winter Wonderland & Craft Fair, Clw. Legion, 10am-2pm. Info: 250-674-2127 Dec. 6 – Home Based Businesses Craft Fair, Elks Hall, 9am-2pm. Info: Kathy 250-674-3763 Dec. 13-14 – Elks Christmas Bazaar, Elks Hall, Sat. 10am-4pm, Sun. 9am-12pm. Info: 250-674-3535 HEFFLEY CREEK Oct. 25 – Harvest Sale-a-bration, Heffley Creek Hall, 9am-2pm. Info: 250-578-7525 LITTLE FORT Oct. 26 – 39th Annual Craft Fair, Little Fort Community Hall, 10am-3pm. Info: 250-677-4383 VAVEnBY Nov. 2 – Vavenby Craft Fair, Vavenby Community Hall, 10am-2pm. Info: 250-676-9485

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Quilter’s thank their visitors for all their support AVA (Anti Violence Advocates Society) This gave us the opportunity to say thank you to Bill Kershaw and the TNRD for their on going financial support for our group’s efforts in making quilts for the community and surrounding areas. Also to thank Debbie Winiski for the use of

Submitted On Thursday, Oct. 2 the Barriere Community Quilters were pleased to have a visit from Bill Kershaw, TNRD director, Electoral Area O (Lower North Thompson); Debbie Winiski, President of Barriere and District Food Bank and; Barb Gordon from

the Food Bank building where we hold our weekly quilting meetings. At the same time we presented AVA Board Director Barb Gordon with 13 more quilts to be used in their Emergency Response Packs. These packs are given to adults and children who are victims of violence.

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SPORTS “Pathways to Sport Excellence” Conference – ViaSport Olympian Panel Discussion Submitted PacificSport Interior BC’s annual free conference, “Pathways to Sport Excellence” is looking forward to an outstanding line-up of guest speakers on Saturday, Oct. 25, at the Tournament Capital Centre. It is a free one day conference for athletes, coaches and parents designed to provide an introduction into sport performance programming through workshops in strength and conditioning, nutrition and mental training, delivered by expert presenters in all areas. Lunch will be provided by our Community FoodWorks™ Partner Taco Del Mar. The day will wrap with the ViaSport Olympian Panel Discussion on the topic of ‘what makes a good coach?’ in which attendees can tweet their questions for the panelists in advance and during the discussion to @

CoachesViaSport. Guest speakers this year include: Karen Clark Le Poole, Atlanta 1996 Olympic Silver Medalist - Team Synchronized Swimming Justin Rodhe, London 2012 Olympian - Shot Put David Stride, Exercise Physiologist/IGNITE™ Lead Coach/Owner Stride Sport & Performance Penny Erickson, KGTC Program Director/IGNITE™ Gymnastics Coach Ryan Jensen, KTFC Coach/ IGNITE™ Sprints Coach Greg Kozoris, Exercise Physiologist/Owner Acceleration Strength & Conditioning Jodi Richardson, Registered Dietitian/Owner Nutrition in Focus Dr. John Hogg, Applied Sport Psychologist Eric Sinker, ViaSport BC/ Panel Moderator This event also fits well into

the Coaching Association of Canada’s (CAC) maintenance of certification policy that promotes lifelong learning and sharing amongst the coaching community. We will submit this event to CAC for approval to award three NCCP Professional Development points to coaches who attend. PacificSport Interior BC is thrilled to have an opportunity to expose our local sport community to high performance expertise, and provide every athlete, coach and parent who attends a few new tools for navigating their journey through the sport system. For more information about our presenters or to view the conference flyer and schedule please visit: http://pacificsportinteriorbc.com/index. php?p=3_2_Conferences. Space is limited. Registration is required by Oct. 15, RSVP to ebarrett@pacificsport.com.

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Sun Peaks wants to add to its family of chairlifts, but the Neskonlith Indian Band remains opposed to the resort’s expansion plans.

Sun Peaks eyes new chairlift Cam Fortems KTW Sun Peaks Resort has applied to locate a new chairlift on the mountain, part of its project to add 250 hectares of new ski terrain this winter. But, that expansion plan is being opposed by the Neskonlith Indian Band. The resort announced in the spring it would add new terrain to West Morrisey and the Gil’s areas. With the addition, Sun Peaks will lay claim to the second-largest skiable terrain in Canada, behind Whistler-Blackcomb and tied with Lake Louise. In August, it applied for provincial approval to locate a chairlift in the Gil’s area. Sun Peaks general manager Darcy Alexander said the mountain does not have immediate plans to build the new lift. The application is typically done several years before the project starts. However, work is well underway to create new terrain, which is expected to be ready for this ski season. Neskonlith Indian Band Chief Judy Wilson said the band heard about the expansion in the spring through news stories. She said the band was never consulted, despite prevailing law. “We’re opposed,” she said. “We’re organized, not only to

respond, but to stand up for our title and rights.” The band’s hand was strengthened by a recent Supreme Court of Canada decision that gives what experts say is rights more powerful than fee simple and removes the requirement to prove traditional use on every piece of land. “We have concerns about the expansion and concerns about not being consulted and the lack of environmental assessment,” Wilson said. Alexander said Sun Peaks deals directly with the province and expects it to deal with First Nations rights as part of the approval process. “That’s government’s responsibility,” he said. “We apply to them and they do the consultation. My understanding is . . . government has done the consultation.” Alexander said the province approved the lift for the West Morrisey area several years ago. “They’re on a competing timeline [for construction],” he said. “One will go just before the other.” The forecast is between three and five years for the first lift. The Gil’s lift will be about the same length as the existing Crystal Chair, with either triple or quad seating. Logging is underway at both expansion sites. While Alexander said terrain will be ready for this ski season, work will take several years to ensure matters such as erosion control are complete.

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Yellowhead 4H Beef club.

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The Provincial Winter Fair results are in The Yellowhead 4-H has had a busy and successful show season! We showed at the 2014 North Thompson Fall Fair and Rodeo and the Provincial Winter Fair. Our club was very proud to have these events in our hometown and we definitely represented Barriere well. In the Sheep Division - Showmanship - Pre-Club: Class 1-Austin Bijl 2nd, Logan Jones 3rd, Pre- Club Championship Class Austin Bijl 4th, Junior: Class 1- Sami Jones 2nd, Tanner Schilling 3rd , Class 2- Halle Smith 2nd, Cameron Kerslake 4th, Grace Kempter 5th, Levi Kempter 6th, Class 3- Tyson Schilling 1st, Aaron Schilling 2nd, Riley Kempter 4th, Junior Championship Class- Tyson Schilling 4th, Sami Jones 5th, Aaron VanSickle 6th Senior: Class 1- Madison Kerslake 3rd, Tristan Brackman 4th, Hannah Feller 6th Class 2- Sara Kate Smith 2nd, Tyler Schilling 3rd, Sheldon VanSickle 5th Championship Class - Sara Kate Smith 3rd, Tyler Schilling 5th, Madison Kerslake 6th Female Classes: Ewe Lamb Class- Hannah Feller 2nd, Sara Kate Smith 3rd Ewe with Lamb at foot - Grace Kempter 2nd Market - Open Market: Class 2 - Austin Bijl 7th Class 3 - Logan Jones 2nd Championship Class - Logan Jones 4th 4-H Market: Class 1- Tyler Schilling 2nd, Aaron Vansickle 5th, Halle Smith 6th Class 2- Tanner Schilling 1st, Sheldon VanSickle 2nd, Levi Kempter 5th, Riley Kempter 6th, Sara Kate Smith 8th Class 3- Tyson Schilling 4th, Grace Kempter 6th Class 4- Madison Kerslake 2nd, Sami Jones 3rd, Cameron Kerslake 4th Championship Class- Tanner Schilling 5th, Sheldon VanSickle 6th, Madison Kerslake 7th, Tyson Schilling 8th In the Beef Division - Showmanship: Junior: Class 1- Kash Segouin 4th Class 2-Lauren Tremblay 1st, Thompson Mitchell 3rd, Jonathan Fennell 5th Champion Jr Showman - Lauren Tremblay Senior: Class 3 - Tristan Brackman 2nd, Hannah Feller 3rd, Christine Kempter 4th, Jack Greenwell 5th. Class 4 - Quinn Brackman 1st, Saul Lingren 3rd, Dustin Pawloff 4th, Kathleen Pilatzke 5th Class 5- Leanna Mitchell 1st, Spencer Pawloff 4th Senior Champion Showman - Tristan Brackman Reserve Champion Showman - Leanna Mitchell Overall Showman- Tristan Brackman 1st, Lauren Tremblay 2nd Market Classes: Class 1- Lauren Tremblay 1st, Hannah Feller 3rd, Saul Lingren 4th Class 2- Tristan Brackman 1st, Thompson Mitchell 2nd, Quinn Brackman 3rd, Christine Kempter 4th, Jack Greenwell 5th, Kash Sigouin 6th Class 3- Kathleen Pilatzke 4th, Dustin Pawloff 5th Class 4-Spencer Pawloff 2nd, Leanna Mitchell 3rd, Jonathan Fennell 4th Female Classes: Heifer Class 1- Spencer Pawloff 2nd, Dustin Pawloff 6th Cow Calf Class 1- Christine Kempter 1st, Leanna Mitchell 2nd Overall Female of the Show- Christine Kempter Photography: Champion Showmanship and record boo k- Madison Kerslake Reserve Champion Record boo k- Pax Gregory Reserve Champion Showmanship - Payden Irving

Beef - Weight Classes: Class 32 - Saul Lingren 5th, Hannah Feller Halle Smith (Yellowhead 4H) in front of lamb carcasses. 7th Class 34 - Christine Kempter 1st, Jack Greenwell 3rd, Lauren Tremblay 7th Class 35 - Quinn Brackman 4th, Kash Segouin 6th Class 36 - Thompson Mitchell 5th, Kathleen Pilatzke 6th Class 37 - Dustin Pawloff 4th, Tristan Brackman 6th Class 38 - Leanna Mitchell 2nd, Jonathan Fennell 5th, Spencer Pawloff 6th Showmanship: Junior - Thompson Mitchell 3rd Intermediate - Leanna Mitchell 2nd Senior - Quinn Brackman 5th, Christine Kempter 7th, Tristan Brackman 8th Female Classes: Heifer Class - Spencer Pawloff 3rd, Dustin Pawloff 4th Cow Calf - Leanna Mitchell 1st, Christine Kempter 2nd Top Commercial Female - Christine Kempter Top 4-H Female - Leanna Mitchell Beef Judging: Junior - Thompson Mitchell 5th, Jonathan Fennell 9th Intermediate - Dustin Pawloff 2nd, Leanna Mitchell 3rd, Kathleen Pilatzke 8th Senior - Jack Greenwell 1st, Quinn Brackman 2nd, Christine Kempter 7th, Tristan Brackman 8th, Spencer Pawloff 10th Top Senior Beef Judge- Jack Greenwell Sheep Results - Pre-Club Showmanship Classes: Heat #1 (8-9 year olds) Logan Jones 3rd, Austin Bijl 4th 4-H Showmanship Classes: Senior Showmanship (15 – 19 year olds) Hannah Feller 9th Intermediate – Heat #1 (13 – 14 year olds) Sara Kate Smith 2nd, Madison Kerslake 4th Intermediate – Heat #2 (13 year olds) Tyler Schilling 3rd, Sheldon VanSickle 6th Intermediate – Heat #3 (12 - 13 year olds) Grace Kempter 5th, Intermediate – Heat #4 (12 year olds) Samantha Jones 1st Intermediate Showmanship Championship: Tyler Schilling 3rd, Sara Kate Smith 4th, Samantha Jones 6th Junior – Heat #1 (11 year olds) Tyson Schilling 1st, Aaron VanSickle 3rd, Cameron Kerslake 5th Junior – Heat #2 (11 year olds) Halle Smith 2nd, Levi Kempter 4th Junior – Heat #3 (10 year olds) Linden Ross 6th Junior – Heat #5 (9 year olds) Riley Kempter 6th Junior Showmanship – Championship: Tyson Schilling 5th, Halle Smith 7th 4-H Ewe Classes - Ewe Lamb – Heat #1 6th – Sara Kate Smith Heat #2 - 2nd – Hannah Feller Ewe with Lamb at Foot 1st – (Champion) Grace Kempter 4-H Market Lamb Classes: Class #56: 102-108 lbs. - Levi Kempter 1st, Aaron VanSickle 5th Class #57: 109-115 lbs. - Tyler Schilling 5th, Sara Kate Smith 7th, Halle Smith 8th Class #58: 116-119 lbs. - Riley Kempter 3rd, Grace Kempter 4th Class #60: 127-136 lbs. - Tyson Schilling 2nd, Sheldon VanSickle 3rd, Linden Ross 7th Class #61: 139-146 lbs. - Samantha Jones 3rd, Madison Kerslake 5th, Cameron Kerslake 6th

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www.enmanscamera. com or emcam@telus. net. Stop by Enman’s Camera at 423 Tranquille Road in Kamloops. And if you want an experienced photographer please call me at 250-371-3069. I also sell an interesting selection of used photographic equipment.

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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 focused on children’s and youth material and consequences. should better meet the needs of the local FranIf you must travel with your pet in warm weather, be CARIBOO prepared. Pack a cooler with ice or cold packs and waCompassionate cophone community as well as those students COUNTRY PET CARE ter to make certain your pet drinks frequently and stays Close to home well-hydrated. If possible, travel early in the morning or enrolled in French Immersion and their families. MOBILE in the evening hours. Should you have a breakdown or VETERINARY The new French titles will be housed at the being delayed due to an accident or road construction, Writer’s block? SERVICES have towels on hand that can be soaked in cold water or North Kamloops and Kamloops libraries, but Got your characters in a sticky situation • Shingles & Torch-on Roofing wrapped around cool packs for your pet to lay or sit on. Pam Barker, DVM will be available at any of the Library System’s you don’t know how to get them out of? Consider taking an extra set of keys if you foresee having Michelle Collett, RAHT • Fully Insured • Licensed Looking for inspiration? Join us! to leave your pet in the vehicle for even a short time so branches. • 20 Years Experience Geoff Pullen you can leave on the air conditioning . Always remember thatwelcome vehicles to can stop running for any number of reasons, cell 250-299-9005 All writers or prospective writers of all ages are join, info@cariboomobilevet.com so you still must check on your pet every few minutes. home 250-672-0051 whether you write: Poetry, Novels, Short Stories, Children’s Books, Songs, etc. www.CaribooMobileVet.com Every Thursday we bring you the NEWS and the VIEWS from Finally, any pet left in a vehicle can be reported to RCMP facebook.com/cariboomobilevet gpullen@telus.net 250-644-PETS (7387) the Lower North Thompson Valley. and the SPCA—even if you have taken all precautions. 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 supplémentaire de matériel en français.” a deer in the heat of the day. Our pets can’t make those The increased French collection iskind primarily of choices for themselves.

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Lemony Cucumber Cream Cheese Sandwiches

INGREDIENTS: 4 oz whole cream cheese, softened to room temp 2 TB chopped fresh dill Zest and Juice of half a large lemon Salted butter, softened for spreading on bread slices kosher salt freshly ground black pepper 6 slices high quality white or whole grain bread ½ large cucumber, seeded and thinly sliced, thoroughly dried w/paper towels INSTRUCTIONS: In a sm. bowl, combine cream cheese, fresh dill, lemon zest, & lemon juice. Add enough kosher salt & pepper to taste. Generously butter each

slice of bread. Lay slices w/butter side up on a work surface. Evenly distribute cream cheese mixture onto each slice. Arrange cucumber slices on top of the first 3 slices of bread. Top w/ remaining bread. Slice off crusts. If not serving immediately, wrap tightly in cling wrap & chill for up to 24 hrs. When ready to serve, slice into 4 triangles per sandwich.

Italian Meatloaf

INGREDIENTS: 1 yellow onion, diced 1 fire roasted red pepper, diced olive oil, for sauteing 5 cloves garlic 1 vine-ripened tomato, diced 1 tablespoon dried Italian seasoning 1 egg 3/4 cup tomato sauce 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1 + 1/4 pounds ground beef or turkey

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INSTRUCTIONS: Heat skillet w/enough oil to coat pan over med-low heat, add onion & pepper, saute until tender. Add garlic, saute until fragrant; add tomato & Italian seasoning, saute 3-4 min. Set aside to cool. Preheat oven to 400º F. In a lrg bowl whisk egg, 1/3 cup tomato sauce & Worcestershire. Add ground meat, bread crumbs, black pepper, Parmesan & sauteed vegetables. Combine w/a fork; mix in 1 cup of mozzarella. In a lrg, greased roasting pan form the meat into a loaf. Spread the remaining 1/2 cup sauce over top & sprinkle w/remaining 1/2 cup mozzarella. Bake about 45 min. or until no longer pink in the middle. Let set five minutes before serving.

Get your FREE, collectable button to commemorate Barriere’s 100th Anniversary at these locations in Barriere: • District of Barriere Office • Barriere Post Office • Library • Armour Mountain Office Services

100 Years

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Tickets available w/the Grads, Country Feeds, Petro-Can & Little Fort Subway $10 advance and $15 at the door. No minors. Nov. 1 - Halloween Dance at the Barriere Legion. Nov. 1 - Home Based Business Craft Fair, Clearwater Elks Hall, 9am1pm. Info: Kathy 250-674-3763. Nov. 2 - Craft Fair, Vavenby Community Hall, 10am-2pm Nov. 6 - Barriere Elem. PAC meeting, 8:45am in the school library. Nov. 22 - No Host Bazaar at the Fall Fair Hall 10am - 1pm. Tables $10/each call Eileen for info 250-672-2456 Dec. 16 - Barriere Elem. Christmas Concert Army Cadets - 2941 RCACC Cadet Corp. - ages 12-18. New Recruits Welcome. Hethar McIntosh 250-587-0027. Adult Day Program: Mon. & Wed. 9-2. Lunch, crafts & music at the Seniors Ctr. Sherry Jardine 672-5121 After School Program: Mon.-Fri. 3-6pm @ Ridge (NTVIC room). For info call 250-672-0033. Baha’i Night: Fri., 7:30pm, @ Marge Mitchell’s 672-5615. Barriere & District Heritage Society: 3rd Wed. of mth, 1pm at NTVIC in winter, at Museum in summer. Barriere Farmer’s Market. Every Thursday. Sam’s Pizza & Rib House Hwy 5. 10am-2pm (May - Nov.) Barriere Youth Group - Fridays ages 12-18 at the Ridge 7-10pm. Enjoy activities, sports and more. Riding Club: Apr-Oct: 3rd Thurs. 7pm at NTVIC. www. barrieredistrictridingclub.com. Darcey 250-318-9975.

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Bethany Baptist Church Prayer: Every Tues., 7pm. Carpet Bowling: Mon, Wed & Fri., 9:30am-12 @ Little Fort Hall. Community Kitchen: Call Dede 554-3134. Community Soup Day: Christian Life Assembly on Annesty Rd. 3rd Mon., 11:30 am. Crib: Mon. & Fri. 1-4pm @ Little Fort Hall. Family & Caregivers Group: 1st Mon. of the mth, 10am @ Ridge, kitchen. Info call 778-220-5930. Gambler’s Anonymous: 250-374-9165 or 250-374-9866. Heffley Creek Acoustic Coffee House: 3rd Fri. every mth 7pm. Call 578-0056. Literacy Tutoring: Learn to read FREE. Jill 250-319-8023. Little Fort Recreation: 1st Thurs. each mth 7pm LNT Catholic Women’s League: 2nd Sat. each mth, 9am at St. George’s. Call 250-672-9330 for info. McLure Rec.: 1st Wed. each mth at 7:30pm McLure Firehall. Except Jul & Aug. 250-578-7565 for info. McLure Fire Dept.: 2nd & 4th Tues., 7pm, Firehall Men’s Floor Hockey: Tues., 8-10pm at Barriere Sec. NT Fish & Game: 4th Mon. each mth 7pm NTVIC. 672-1070 NT Valley Hospice: 3rd Tues, 11am, Little Fort Hall. 672-5660. Quilting: 1st Tues, 10am @ Little Fort Hall. Safe Home: Get away from domestic abuse, call 250-674-2135 (Clw) or 250-682-6444 (Barriere).

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An estimated 400 oil tankers would load each year from the Westridge Marine Terminal in Burnaby if Kinder Morgan’s Trans Mountain pipeline twinning proceeds, up from about 60 per year now.

Oil pipeline opposition call fails at UBCM Burnaby NewsLeader B.C. municipal leaders have narrowly voted to defeat a proposed resolution from Burnaby to oppose Kinder Morgan’s $5.4-billion oil pipeline twinning. The issue went to an electronic vote Thursday at the Union of B.C. Municipalities convention after a show of hands was too close to call. The final vote was 49.3 per cent in favour of the resolution and 50.7 per cent opposed. Burnaby Mayor Derek Corrigan said the pipeline project – which would triple the size of a tank farm near homes in Burnaby and result in a seven-fold increase in oil tanker traffic through Burrard Inlet – is too risky. He also argued the federal government has no strategy to maximize jobs in Canada by ensuring bitumen is refined here instead of in China. “The risks of increasing oil tanker traffic are all to the down side for the B.C. coast,” said Islands Trust chair Sheila Malcolmson. “We get no benefit, there’s

no refining, no jobs for us, our salmon industry’s at risk, our tourism industry is at risk and our first responders who would be on the front lines are at risk.” But delegates from communities along the Thompson River said they fear a surge in oil tanker trains will run on the rail line through the region if the 60-yearold Kinder Morgan pipeline is not twinned to carry oil sands bitumen from Alberta. “That can be used to move oil and there are no restrictions at all,” Clearwater Mayor John Harwood said. Thompson-Nicola Regional District director Tim Pennell argued the current cleanup response capability for a marine oil spill is very limited in the Vancouver area and the Trans Mountain project would bring a “huge improvement.” After the vote, Corrigan said he was disappointed but insisted the split vote still sends a “strong message” of concern from B.C. civic leaders. He said opposition came mainly from self-interested ru-

ral B.C. delegates who are worried about increased oil-by-rail shipments and who greatly outnumber urban representatives at UBCM. “It shows the scare tactic that’s been put out by these companies has worked,” Corrigan said. “They’ve said they’re going to do it regardless, whether it goes by pipeline or by rail.” But one of the ‘no’ votes against the resolution came from one of Burnaby’s closest neighbours – Belcarra mayor Ralph Drew – who said rural communities are right to fear oil trains. “We have to face the reality that the oil is going to move and that the increasing use of rail to move oil is probably a ten-fold greater risk than by pipeline,” Drew said in an interview. “The rail lines that come to the west coast come down the Fraser canyon on either side of the Fraser River,” he said. “The potential for a derailment and a real disaster is much much greater than anything that could possibly happen in transportation by pipeline.”

Shopping for Christmas presents can be fun, especially when you have a chance to go to a craft fair. At these fairs you get to see works of art by local artists, fabulous hand-crafted items that are truly unique, and a wide assortment of Christmas goodies to munch on. And best of all, by shopping at a craft fair, you are supporting small businesses, home businesses, and artists in your own local communities. Well, if you are looking for something special for that person on your Christmas gift list, you’re in luck. Over the next three months there are craft sales throughout the North Thompson Valley nearly every week starting the end of Octo-

ber through to December. The first two are in Heffley Creek (Oct. 25) and Little Fort (Oct. 26). Then, in November, there are 10 in the communities of Barriere, Blackpool, Chu Chua, Clearwater, and Vavenby. Things calm down a bit for December, with just a few in Barriere and Clearwater. These are just the sales for which the dates and times have been confirmed. There are a few more to be added, once the details have been sorted out by the coordinators. Have a look at the Craft Fair Calendar on page 9 for exact dates, times and contact info for each sale, and watch for a revised ad each week that will include any updates. If you know of a fair that isn’t listed, please let us know so that we can add it.

Investing in Aboriginal learning at TRU Submitted More than $1 million is being invested as a part of B.C.’s Jobs for Skills Blueprint for the Aboriginal Community-Based Delivery Partnerships Program at Thompson Rivers University. Six projects at TRU in partnership with eight Aboriginal communities throughout the region deliver education and skills training to 74 Aboriginal learners, ranging from academic upgrading through to formal qualifications. “This program is the foundation to improve learning outcomes for Aboriginal students by ensuring they have the necessary skills and qualifications to enter the B.C. labour market,” Kam-

loops-South Thompson MLA Todd Stone said. “Not only will Aboriginal learners benefit from attaining the necessary training and education to start their career, the skills attained from the program will help support the needs and priorities of each community participating in the program,” Kamloops-North Thompson MLA Terry Lake said. In April 2014, the B.C. government introduced B.C.’s Skills for Jobs Blueprint and committed to continuing to provide funding for community-based skills and training programs that meet Aboriginal learners’ needs and help prepare them to enter B.C.’s labour market.

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