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Rotary Annual Christmas Tree Light-up — Dec. 7 Submitted The snow has finally come and it is time again for the Annual Christmas Tree Light-up presented by the Clearwater Rotary Club. Dec. 7th is the day and all the excitement will take place at the Wells Gray Information Centre at the north end of the roundabout on Highway 5.

Festivities will begin at 4:30 in the afternoon with the Christmas Tree Decorating Contest and the Gingerbread Cookie Decorating Contest. Everyone is invited to decorate one of the trees that

will be set up on the lawn. Just bring a group of friends, family or work buddies and your own tree decorations and let your imagination take over. The kids can express their own individual artistic talent by decorating a gingerbread cookie.

There will be a cost of $2 per cookie but all the supplies are provided. The contests will run till 7:30 p.m. with judging and presentation of the winners before 8 p.m.

Santa is expected to arrive at 6 p.m., but as we all know he is a very busy guy so there will be carol singers, the

Community Choir, local singers and the reading of the Christmas Story to keep us entertained till he comes. Also there will be hot cocoa, tea and coffee to keep us warm. The lighting of the tree will happen shortly after Santa’s arrival and then there will be lots of time to talk to Santa and have your picture taken with the big guy. Don’t forget your camera.

There will be a special mailbox for the children to post their Christmas letter to Santa and the elves will ensure the letters reach the North Pole before Christmas Eve.

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Inside the Info Centre you will find a variety of craft items to fill your wish list and everyone’s stocking. The Tree Lightup celebration will mark the beginning of the Winter Market with a special opening.

The Christmas Tree Light-up is generously sponsored by Wells Gray Community Forest, District of Clearwater, TNRD, Century 21 Realty, Royal Bank, Wells Gray Info Center, Blackwell Enterprises, Clearwater Volunteer Fire Department, North Thompson Times, and GoGo Communications.

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Matheson wins best documentary in short film film is also under consideration by several other international film festivals around the world.

Submitted On Nov. 16th, the documentary film “Little Moccasins” won Best Documentary at the Vancouver Short Film Festival.

Written, directed, edited and produced by Clearwater film maker Ken Matheson. It was also selected as a finalist at the Canberra International Short Film Festival in Australia. The

Vancouver Short Film Festival information VSFF showcases and celebrates British Columbia’s most talented film makers.

The criteria for selection is that the film can be shot anywhere in the world, but either the director or producer has to be from British Columbia.

Twenty films were selected as finalists and were screened over three days.

“I was able to attend the last two days of screenings and was blown away by the quality of the films

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It is becoming one of the most popular film festivals in the province. The film was shown along with four other finalists and I was up against some big name and well known award winning film makers. It was an intimidating weekend to be competing against such talent,” said Matheson.

Little Moccasins synopsis In a windswept grasslands grave yard, elementary students of the Strathcona Tweedsmuir school gather to honor First Nations children that between

1889 and 1924 died while attending the Dunbow Indian Industrial School near Calgary.

Subjected to neglect, malnutrition, disease and abuse, many were buried in unmarked graves on the school grounds and largely forgotten.

Struggling to come to terms with the dark history of the

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residential schools in Canada, the students embark on an emotional journey to honor, give voice and an identity to those First Nations children that were buried and forgotten there long ago.

An American filmmaker from New York that watched the film said, “Little Moccasins shines a much needed light on the sins of the past, yet opens the door to making amends for the future. The journey that these modern day students take to honor the nameless native children brims with so much heart and integrity. This is a great short doc and a compelling argument for making it a feature. Bravo!”

Matheson is working on organizing a small short film festival for Clearwater sometime in February. Anyone interested should contact Ken at 250-674-8159 or email ken@ kmdocumentaries.com

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Highlights from the ThompsonNicola Regional District Board of Directors meeting Nov. 20 Thompson Nicola Regional District Update on hydro power projects Lucas de Haro, CEO of Sorgent.e Hydro Canada Corporation provided a presentation on the proposed Serpentine and Clemina hydro power projects. Both projects are runof-the river hydro-generation dams that are being proposed for construction in Electoral Area B (Thompson Headwaters). Should the projects come to fruition, they are expected to bring the equivalent of nearly 400 full-time jobs and approximately $2 million in direct and indirect economic development to the area.

Bunkhouse connect to Blue River community water system Blue River community water system service area amendment bylaw no. 2487, 2014 was adopted by the board. The bylaw allows for the extension of water service from the Blue River community water system to a bunk house that CN is currently constructing, which is located adjacent to the existing water system area.

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Opinion

“ How many legs does a dog have if you call the tail a leg? Four.

Calling a tail a leg doesn't make it a leg.” - Abraham Lincoln, U.S. president

Guest editorial by Aaron Wudrick

Our federal debt: There's no hiding from the elephant in the room

A valley rich in history Editor, The Times:

As rich and personal the history of this valley is, I truly believe the most transitional of it could be happening right now. We are poised to take in a much larger population in the very near future. We have a humble but great "Canadian" location in which to live. A place where the small town life still persist within a fairly protected environment.

There is lots of background rumble and plenty of "NEW" already within the last few years. Save your photos of the new construction as well as those of just before. They will be the keepsakes of this valley in a very few years.

All this newness will require

focused efforts from you loving and concerned residents to ensure we don't destroy what we currently cherish. Progress simply does not happen without change.

While progress is inevitable, both it and the resulting change can be directed. Be sure not to let change manifest without "you". The loving attention of a dedicated population is essential in helping maintain our amazing living environment. Have an opinion and get involved for the greater good of our amazing valley.

"Just a thought."”

Randy Hedlund Realtor Century 21 Rison Realty Clearwater, B.C.

Federal Finance Minister Joe Oliver had some welcome news during the release of the fall fiscal update: Canada’s federal deficit is projected to finally be eliminated next year.

With a surplus now expected for 2015-16 and an election under a year away, the political battle lines have started to be drawn.

The government is promising tax breaks, mainly in the form of income splitting for families, as well as direct payments to families with children. The NDP is countering with an expensive new national childcare program, modelled after the failing Quebec system.

Oddly enough though, there’s one big issue – massive in fact – that doesn’t seem to be a big part of the discussion. It’s our federal debt.

You may be surprised to hear Canada’s federal debt alone (which doesn’t count any provincial or municipal debt) is currently at around $613 billion. That’s an increase of $154 billion since 2008, when the government made the unfortunate decision to plunge us into deficit in the name of fighting the recession.

Canada’s debt is more than double the amount of all the money the federal government spends in a single year.

Six years later, the light is at the end of the tunnel, and we’re close to being able to say we are no longer adding any new charges to the national credit card. Great news – except that doesn’t change the fact we’ve still got an eyewatering balance of $613 billion to pay off, which is racking up interest by the minute.

Thankfully, interest rates are low for the moment, but even now it costs more than $28

billion a year to service our debt. That’s $28 billion that could have been spent on other things important to Canadians – or put back in their pockets.

It is a strange irony that the same politicians, who often talk about the need to invest in government programs, or to protect the environment, justify their policies as benefitting “future generations,” and yet they have little to say about our public debt load.

They speak about fighting unfairness and injustice – but not when it comes to the unfairness and injustice of future generations being stuck with the bills being run up by those of us consuming today.

The government, to its credit, has made some positive statements about reducing the federal debt; by pledging to get it down to below 25 per cent of our GDP by 2021 (it currently stands at around 32 per cent). This isn’t good enough. Arguably, these targets could be met by modest growth in the economy, without one red cent going towards debt repayment. The more aggressively we tackle the debt, the more money we free up for other things – whether government spending or (hopefully) tax relief, and the less burden we leave on future generations.

There is no hiding from the elephant in the room. Over the next year, the public should demand all parties come clean about what their plans are to tackle our debt. The wellbeing of future generations depends on it.

– Aaron Wudrick is federal director of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation.

Customer happy with service Harper’s plan will kill 9,200 jobs Editor, The Times:

I would like to express my appreciation to the management and staff of the Clearwater SafetyMart Foods. I've only been in the area for two years, but from the start I've been impressed

with the helpful and friendly service of the various employees — always easy to find, always cheerful and efficient.

My shopping experience in Clearwater has been extremely pleasant and I want to thank these won-

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derful employees for their obvious enthusiasm for their jobs.

Happiness is contagious, and I'm sure that their attitudes put a bright light on many a shopper's day.

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The Times is a member of the British Columbia Press Council, a self-regulatory body governing the province’s newspaper industry. The council considers complaints from the public about the conduct of member newspapers. Directors oversee the mediation of complaints, with input from both the newspaper and the complaint holder. If talking with the editor or publisher does not resolve your complaint about coverage or story treatment, you may contact the BC Press Council.

Your written concern, with documentation, should be sent to BC Press Council, PO Box 1356, Ladysmith, B.C. V9G 1A9 For information, phone 888-687-2213 or go to www.bcpresscouncil.org

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Editor, The Times:

The federal Conservatives will be charging Canadian taxpayers billions of dollars in Employment Insurance (EI) taxes more than what is needed to pay for the program’s benefits, according to a recent report by the Parliamentary Budget Officer (PBO).

The PBO says these artificially high taxes will cost the Canadian economy 10,000 jobs over the next two years.

The PBO also found that another EI program, the Conservatives’ Small Business “Job” Credit, will create only 800 jobs over two years despite a price tag of more than $550

million. That means it will cost Canadian taxpayers nearly $700,000 for each new job. In some cases, this “job” credit will even pay employers to layoff workers, leading economists to call it a “disincentive to growth”.

Together these two Conservative EI policies are expected to kill 9,200 Canadian jobs. So why are the Conservatives going ahead with their EI scheme?

The Conservatives are using excessively high EI taxes to help create a federal surplus on the eve of an election. They have grown out-of-touch with the priorities of Canadians and

are putting politics ahead of Canadian jobs.

Meanwhile, Canadians continues to face slow economic growth and disturbingly-high rates of long-term unemployment. Growth in some provinces is being offset by weaker economies elsewhere in the country.

Canadians deserve a plan from their government to create jobs and growth across the country. But instead of strengthening the Canadian economy, the Conservative EI plan will leave thousands of Canadians out of work.

Scott Brison, MP Liberal Finance Critic

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'Level playing field' for B.C. liquor stores Tom Fletcher, Black Press VICTORIA – B.C. government liquor stores are losing their wholesale price advantage next spring, but will also have the option of opening Sundays and evenings with chilled offerings to help them compete with private stores.

The change to a single wholesale price for every product takes effect April 1, the same date B.C. is permitting private or government liquor sales in separate facilities inside grocery stores.

Attorney General Suzanne Anton said the change is to create a "level playing field" for liquor retailing in B.C., after private store operators complained that the existing system gave government stores an unfair price advantage.

Currently the Liquor Distribution Branch, the government monopoly wholesaler, sells products to government stores at cost and sets a minimum price for all retailers. The wholesale price for private retail stores is 16 per cent less than that retail price, rural agency stores pay 12

per cent less, and stores that sell only B.C. wine get a 30 per cent discount.

A new wholesale price structure for the thousands of products sold in liquor stores will be the same for all retailers, set to retain the $1 billion in revenues the province takes in annually from liquor sales. Anton said she doesn't expect substantial changes in retail prices.

The B.C. Government Employees Union, representing government liquor store staff, welcomed the Sunday openings and increased hours to help their

stores compete.

"The move to a single wholesale price will only be in the public interest if it protects and expands over time provincial revenue," said BCGEU president Stephanie Smith.

Premier Christy Clark said the government's liquor policy review showed "people really like their government liquor stores" because of the wide selection and well-trained staff. Clark agreed with Smith that government stores are well positioned to compete with private outlets, which are generally not union-

ized and pay lower wages.

The government is also changing its tax system for breweries to eliminate the steep increase that applies when small breweries reach a certain level of production. Anton said that is designed to encourage growth of craft breweries, which currently employ 2,500 people in B.C. Liquor Distribution Branch officials are also working on a system of higher prices for highalcohol beverages, a measure long recommended by Provincial Health Officer Perry Kendall to discourage overconsumption.

RADON GAS: Nursing students’ perspective mation available. As members of the community, we believe it is everyone’s responsibility to help spread the word and implement testing in their homes.

We realize it is impossible to expect people to take any action to protect themselves against the harmful effects of radon if they don’t know what it is or the importance of it. As

Courtney Pankow and Jackie Girard,are third year UBCO nursing students doing a community practicum with the Canadian Cancer Society.

November is Radon Action Month and the student nurses have composed a letter to the editor to raise awareness of this naturally occurring, colourless, odourless cancercausing gas.

Editor, The Times:

RE: Radon awareness and the risk to your health.

Cigarettes, secondhand smoke, asbestos, and pollution are all well-known cancer causing agents.

However, many people do not know that radon is actually the first leading cause of lung cancer in nonsmokers and the second leading cause in smokers.

With November being Radon Action Month, we felt it important to address the lack of awareness around what radon is and its effects on one’s lung health.

Radon is a colourless, tasteless, odorless, and lethal gas. You would never know it is present in your home unless you tested for it.

The best time to test for radon in your home is from October to April, so right now is prime time for testing.

Testing is relatively inexpensive and can be done by either you or a professional. Do-ityourself radon test kits can be purchased over

students we are working to raise awareness of radon in the Interior and Kootenay regions, two areas with high radon potential.

It is essential that this information be shared and that the public take it upon themselves to further their knowledge and understanding of radon. Radon affects everyone, and is something we can avoid.

Please, protect your loved ones from the harmful effects of radon by testing your home and ensuring you also do your part in raising awareness. To learn more, visit www.cancer.ca

Courtney Pankow and Jackie Girard, Third year nursing students, University of British Columbia- Okanagan

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Third year UBCO nursing students Courtney Pankow and Jackie Girard study radon gas as a community practicum with the Canadian Cancer Society.

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the phone or internet and are available at some home improvement retailers across Canada.

There is no known level of safe exposure to radon; however, Health Canada recommends homeowners take action if radon levels are 200 Bq/m3 or above. Lung cancer takes the lives of more Canadians than breast, prostate, and colorectal cancer combined.

The risk of developing lung cancer depends on the amount and duration of radon exposure, as well as whether or not you smoke.

Radon is much more likely to cause cancer in those who smoke or have a history of smoking than in life-long non-smokers.

However, everyone is

still at risk if you are exposed to radon.

As third year nursing students, we were shocked to find out how much of an impact radon has on lung health as well as the prevalence of radon in Canada.

Despite practical experience on Kelowna General Hospital’s cancer ward as well as having learned about cancer and various carcinogens in our nursing program, we have

yet to discuss radon.

As future health care providers, it is astonishing that this is the case for us.

It is only through our research in association with the Canadian Cancer Society that we have come to recognize the importance of radon awareness.

We can only imagine the lack of knowledge present in the general population despite having infor-

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VALLEY

VOICES

Each story is of value and shape our history Eleanor Deckert "Did you know at the time that you were a part of history?"

During an interview for Valley Voices, this question is often posed.

"No, I was just doing what I was doing and didn't think anything of it," is the usual response.

Birth. Death. Marriage.

Divorce. People move in.

People move away. New businesses open. Old businesses close. Technology, communication and transportation are always changing. Politics, religion and alliances motivate decisions. Discoveries and up-dated information redirect actions. Education achievements and sports awards are recorded. Laws and crimes impact family dynamics. Fire, flood, accidents and weather interrupt plans.

All of these shape our history. All of us participate.

The unique features of the North Thompson Valley, it's difficult terrain, limited resources, small population and lengthy transportation corridor, meant that it was developed later than other areas of the country.

While Queen Victoria and King Edward reigned the vast British Empire, no reliable roadway had yet been surveyed from Jasper to Kamloops.

In Europe and North America, the development of airplanes brought information, transportation, mail, weapons and photography observations, while the right-of-way for Canadian Northern Railway was nearing completion.

World War II brought rapid world-wide advancement to all kinds of technology, while families here lived without running water, electricity, telephones. The bare essentials such as groceries, mail, school supplies, library books and catalogue shopping were delivered

by train and many children living in the North Thompson did not have a way to travel to a secondary school.

The year of the moon landing saw the completion of the paved highway.

Because it has only been 100 years since the railroad went through, knowledge of local history is available from people who have lived it.

Several individuals and groups have made an effort to collect and preserve this information.

Muriel Dunford's 380 page book, "North River," is thoroughly researched, full of photographs, footnotes, bibliography, index and clear facts.

Published in 2000, it is available to borrow from the library and for purchase at the Dutch Lake Community Centre.

North Thompson Reflections is a 500 page hard cover book, beautifully bound, complied by a committee for publication in 1996. Families submitted short biographies.

The beginnings of community groups, businesses and services such as RCMP, churches, schools and the hospital are explained.

"The Rich History of the North Thompson and Beyond" is a new Facebook page with nearly 2000 members. Photos and memories, conversations, names and dates, community celebrations, newspaper clippings, "how-to" and snapshots of old time machinery are shared with new entries by participants daily.

In Barriere another history book prepared by residents and the Barriere Museum preserves the story of development at the southern end of the valley, while the Valemount Museum boasts displays, booklets and collections preserving the story of the northern end.

The Aboriginal Friendship Centre in Clearwater hosts a Metis display. Other private collections wait in hopes of a

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"real" museum.

The Times has copies of newspapers dating back to 1964 and the more recent bi-monthly feature "Valley Voices" is an attempt to interview old timers who are willing to share their stories.

The Clearwater Public Library has a large chest full of archival material available for researchers.

Video and audio interviews are recorded at Clearwater Secondary School through an on-going student project.

Each community hall, church, school, non-profit society, volunteer group and political organization has archives tracing the progress they have made over the decades.

On-line research can be done through the University of Northern British Columbia archives, Kamloops Museum and BC Archives.

So many pieces, like patchwork, each valued, but how can they all be linked together?

Where is the continuity of the historical narrative while the kaleidoscope of daily life keeps shifting? Will interested amateur historians come together while first hand accounts as told by eye witnesses, their children and grandchildren are still available to us? Could an "umbrella" organization begin to compile what others have begun?

Upstream Community and Heritage Society Upstream Community and Heritage Society is a fledgling group incorporated on July 31, 2014. At present the directors are: president Fay Lutz, vice-president Lisa Leger, secretary Eleanor Deckert, treasurer Carroll Price, mentor Melody Formanski (Kamloops Heritage Society president).

The purposes of the society are: a) to enhance community heritage awareness upstream from Kamloops along the North Thompson River water-

President Fay Lutz and vice-president Lisa Leger accept a cheque supporting the newly formed Upstream Community and Heritage Society from TNRD Area "B: Director Willow Macdonald in front of the Avola Community Hall. Like other heritage sites in the North Thompson, the question "Will it rot into the ground?" cannot be answered without cooperation, effort and funding. Built in 1937, this Community Hall, like so many others in western Canada, was the hub of the town "back in the day."

Photo: by Eleanor Deckert

shed, b) to seek and distribute funding to support projects in these upstream communities which provide opportunities for social networking, on-going gatherings, annual events, holiday celebrations, and other community social functions, c) to generate public awareness in history/heritage of the area by gathering information, cooperating with other individuals and groups, to preserve historical stories, photos and facts in this area, d) to seek and distribute funding to identify, preserve, restore historic/heritage objects, buildings, sites in the area and provide interpretive information such as DVD, print, signage and recordings, e) to develop uses for heritage sites and data which generate income to further the purposes of this constitution, f) to distribute a Society newsletter.

On Nov. 18, 2014, an Open House, brainstorming session, annual general meeting and membership drive was held at the president's residence in Avola. Two impor-

tant results of the afternoon were ten new members and a unanimous decision to enter into an agreement with the Thompson Headwaters Services Committee for the use of the Avola School House by the community for the whole day and evening every Tuesday for one year.

It is hoped that, by providing time to meet weekly, the Upstream Community and Heritage Society will be able to address its two objectives: to support community social gatherings and to collect historic information.

Family fun, social gathering, holiday celebrations are part of our small town heritage.

Learning new and old skills, recording and preserving family names, facts, tall tales and community progress is worth the effort. Encouraging participation, input, ideas and taking action to bring the past forward into the present to pass on to the future is giant goal.

Each person has a valuable part of the story to tell.

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YEARS AGO:

Members of the Central North Thompson Chamber of Commerce discussed the possibility of a hospital with the United Church's Superintendent of Hospitals and Medical Missions. The church representative estimated that the area needed a 20 to 30 bed facility.

45

YEARS AGO: Voters were to go to the polls the following weekend for a vote on building a new hospital in Clearwater.

Vavenby and District Legion elected E.R. McCracken of Birch Island as president, Art Oxenham as first vice-president, George Chesney as second vice-president, G.W. Adams as secretary, treasurer Doug McInnis, service officer F.R. James and sergeant-at-arms Jim Archibald.

40

YEARS AGO:

The land freeze, dyking, and taxes were to be on the agenda as MLA Gerry Anderson and Forests Minister Bob Williams held a public meeting in the Clearwater Community Hall.

35

YEARS AGO:

Ken Kjenstad was honored as Clearwater's 24th Citizen of the Year.

Other candidates were previous winners Jack Foote, Mavis Parker, Wilf Radmacher, and Bob and Inez Collison.

Evergreen Acres officially opened its long-awaited senior citizen activities room.

Granny DeWitt cut the ribbon, assisted

by May Queen Deena Seyfert, Princess Domini Smith and Lion representative Lorne Buck.

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YEARS AGO:

A new capital grants program might make incorporation more attractive, according to two representatives from the Ministry Municipal

Affairs. Under the program the Department of Highways and local authorities would make a list of needed road repairs. The new municipality would then do the renovations over an eight or 10 year period, with Highways paying 75 per cent of the cost.

Possibly the province would pick up 75 per cent of the sinking fund for Clearwater's water system, if the community incorporates. The provincial government would fund another study into the pros and cons of incorporation for Clearwater, said two representatives from the Ministry of Municipal Affairs. A similar study had been completed about a year earlier, but it did not seem to contain enough specific information.

Paragon Wood Products of Salmon Arm announced that it was to open a shakeand-shingle mill in the former Camp Two mill site in Clearwater.

The new facility would employ 15 people, eight of them local.

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YEARS AGO:

The centralization of forest fire protection operations was to be reduced to one-half or even one quarter of the firefighting equipment formerly kept in the Clearwater Forest District. The cache of equipment, formerly enough for 100 firefighters, was to be downsized to one for a 50 or 25-person crew.

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YEARS AGO:

The TNRD put a stop work order on the construction of Clearwater Improvement District's new pumphouse. There was no building permit for

HISTORICAL Perspective

BACK IN TIME the structure, being built across from Dutch Lake beach, Clearwater RCMP Cst. Tania Tetreault received a meritorious service award for her actions following a motor vehicle accident near McLure.

Despite injuries she suffered in a head-on crash, she provided first aid to the other driver, instigated a search for other victims, called for help and delegated traffic duties.

MLA Kevin Krueger said construction of Clearwater's new hospital might be delayed due to a spending freeze by the NDP government. "It's a real travesty," he said.

Sarah Wiefels, a Rotary exchange student from Germany, met a bear on the trail while walking to Clearwater Secondary School.

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YEARS AGO: Trustees of School District 73 made the decision during a school board meeting in Kamloops not to close the Vavenby school.

“It’s great,” said Carol Schaffer, a Vavenby resident who spearheaded a petition to keep the school open. The trustees decided to limit Vavenby to just Kindergarten to Grade 3.

Local government and other agencies from the North Thompson Valley met with members of North Thompson Sustainable Watershed Atlas committee in a forum hosted by Simpcw First Nation.

“Basically it is a

website,” said Dave Whiting, technical advisor to the project, ”… a one stop shop of mapping information, but it also provides a forum to address information gaps.”

Two former Clearwater residents have taken second and third in the world.

Ryan Hallam, presently with the Fredericton Fire Department in New Brunswick, won the number two spot in the individual male event at the Scott Firefighter Combat Challenge world championships held in Las Vegas.

Graham Mackenzie, now a member of Kamloops Fire and Rescue, was close behind Hallam in third position.

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AG Foods was buying Safety Mart, Clearwater's only supermarket, said one of the former owners.

Associated Grocers was the store's main supplier and a division of B.C. - based BuyLow Foods, part of

the Pattison Group.

This could be the last year that Clearwater and District Food Bank distributes Christmas hampers, food bank chair Heather Stanley and treasurer Patrick Stanley told the Times.

“Things are just snowballing,” Heather Stanley said.

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Interact fired up the steam plant at it’s Vavenby facility. The first major shipment should be sent out soon, said plant manager Dave Broadbent.

Several old-timers with deep roots in the history of Upper Clearwater and Wells Gray Park were among those gathered to help Gladys Archibald celebrate her 97th birthday.

She had been born in 1907 in Princeton, and moved to Upper Clearwater in 1938 with her husband, Dave Archibald.

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I, Carolyn Black, Chief Election Officer, do hereby declare that the following candidates were duly elected each having received the highest number of valid votes for the office of Director in their elected each having received the highest number of valid votes for the office of Director in their respective areas. respective areas.

Electoral Area “A” (Wells Gray Country)

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Winter tires As a side note the new winter tire requirements recently put into effect mean any vehicle driving on Highway 5, whether in town or not, requires tires rated for winter driving (marked with MnS for mud & snow, or showing a snowflake on them.

If you are stopped by police, or are in a collision while driving on Highway 5 and you do not have winter tires on your vehicle you could face violation tickets and or, denial of insurance coverage from ICBC. If you have questions about whether your tires are winter rated, you can visit www.shiftintowinter.ca

A vehicle rests in the ditch south of Clearwater on Thursday morning, Nov. 20 after the first snowfall of the season hit the area. Photo by Al Kirkwood

Loose Dogs Recently there has been an influx of animal calls, specifically loose, or nuisance dogs in the Clearwater area.

For all the dog owners out there, you may want to consider — you could be held accountable, financially in a civil suit for any dam-

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Beyond this, the SPCA may become involved if there is concern a

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Gravy, poultry skin, deli meats or other foods with fat can cause a serious condition called pancreatitis. This disease results in severe abdominal pain, vomiting or diarrhea and may even be fatal. Treatment often requires IV fluids and a stay in the hospital— and that’s no one’s idea of a fun way to spend the holiday.

The selection of pet toys is seemingly endless, but be safe by selecting those that cannot be torn apart, or with pieces that may be swallowed. There are many food-puzzles available that are deigned to make your pet work for a small bit of food. These are a terrific mental exercise for the winter months when your pet

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If you are giving or mailing edible goodies as gifts to pet owners, add a note to the package so these items are placed out of pet’s reach and not under the tree.

Wondering what to give this year? If you or someone you know has a favorite breed of dog or cat, consider making a donation to a rescue group dedicated to finding homes for those animals. Many food banks will also accept donations of pet food or other pet supplies.

Do you know a senior with a dearly loved pet? These pets mean the world to their owners, but some pet care duties may be difficult for an elderly person to manage. An offer to bathe or brush the pet, or take them for a toenail trim might be greatly appreciated.

Finally, if your are considering giving someone a pet as a gift—especially a child—make certain that the parents are in support of this idea, as caring for the animal inevitably falls on Mom or Dad. The holiday season is also generally a chaotic time in many households, and is often not the best time to introduce a new pet. A custom gift certificate for the promise of a pet’s arrival a few weeks after the New Year can help to assure a lifelong relationship and make the adjustment easier for everyone concerned.

Happy Holidays to All!

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Local youth and German visitor win Kids-Wild prizes chose the money.

Treasure hunt organizers are presently conferring with Bateman to decide what will be done with the painting.

Second prize in the treasure hunt went to Karin Haterkorn of Hamburg, Germany.

She and her partner, Matthias Kasten, spent part of last summer travelling in western Canada.

“We stayed in Canada for three and a half weeks and saw a lot of very impressive places, but our stay in Wells Gray Park was the best part of it for

Keith McNeill It couldn't be more appropriate. A young boy with deep roots in the Upper Clearwater, plus a female German tourist, were the first and second prize winners in this year's KidsWild Treasure Hunt in Wells Gray Park.

“We are so excited that Michael is the recipient of the grand prize!,” said Elizabeth Shook, mother of the first prize winner. “We try to get the kids outside as much as possible and this year’s treasure hunt made it that much more exciting for the kids.”

According to his mother, Michael Shook completed the first four geocaches in early July with his four-year-old sister Adalie and his father, Craig Shook.

At his seventh birthday party, which had a rocks and minerals theme (complete with a homemade quartz crystal piñata), Michael received a copy of Cathie Hickson’s book, Wells Gray Rocks!, which contains clues for the treasure hunt.

At the beginning of August Michael’s cousins from Lacombe, Alberta, came to visit so Michael’s uncle Gord Dubois offered

Karin Haterkorn of Hamburg, Germany, the second prize winner in the Kids-Wild Treasure Hunt, is pictured here with her partner, Matthias Kasten, during their trip to western Canada last summer.

L-r) Craig Shook looks on as his son Michael accepts a $3,000 cheque from Trevor Goward. The money was for winning first place in the recent Kids-Wild Treasure Hunt in Wells Gray Park. As first prize winner, he had his choice of a painting of an eagle's head by Robert Bateman or money. Photo submitted

to take Michael and his 12-year-old cousin Reece on a trip into the park. In a marathon session they completed the remaining six geocaches in one day.

“The boys had a wonderful time and we are grateful to all the organizers of this worthwhile event,” said Michael's mother.

Michael is the great-

The beauty of Spahats Frozen mist plus a trace of snow highlight Spahats Falls recently. After some delay, colder weather has finally arrived.

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us,” she said. “And we loved to combine all those walks we did with the exercises we had to solve during the treasure hunt. It is a great idea to give people an understanding of the nature treasures of that region in that way. We hope a lot of people took part of the contest.”

For her prize, Haterkorn had her choice of one of six paintings by Upper Clearwater artist Doris Laner, or $700 Canadian. She chose a painting of Helmcken Falls titled "75th birthday Morning Mist.”

grandson of Francis Shook (Emery), one of two sisters who, in 1932 (not 1913 as reported in last week's issue), built the historic Bee Farm in what is now Wells Gray Park.

As first prize winner, the young boy had his choice of a painting of an eagle's head

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North to Alaska – Part 3: Onward to the Yukon We were still many miles from the Yukon and over a week away from arriving in Alaska. Fall colours of varied flora decorated the hillsides along the Stewart-Cassiar Highway (so-called), but animals remained aloof.

After foolishly by-passing a park or two, we discovered lakes, lagoons and rushing streams, and had much-needed breaks from driving by turning into northern B.C.’s Forestry recreation sites and provincial parks even if it wasn’t lunch time.

Now where was that elderly fifth wheel which would have let us stay within such beauty overnight?

After watching people who did have RVs relaxing by Meziadin Lake glistening in sunshine, we left Highway 37, passed Bear Glacier and many tall, skinny waterfalls to reach Stewart, B.C. in pouring rain. Soon we were across the inter-

Trekking Tales By Kay Knox national border into Hyder, Alaska watching salmon galore in their spawning rituals, hoping to see a grizzly.

A brown one showed up, splashed after its prey and dined.

Revisiting that spot several times, we saw only two more bears, one crossing the road in front of us and a crowd of cameracarrying onlookers. At least as dramatic were the sights of T-shaped and Y-shaped ice flows of Salmon Glacier with parallel lines of moraine a few winding miles above Hyder in the alpine. “The Friendliest Ghost Town in Alaska”,

claims its sign. The best seafood around was served out of an ancient bus.

Finding the actual lake of Dease Lake, quite a distance north of “town”, was a challenge, and we completely missed the float plane base, familiar to John in his working days. Between mountains, creeks, ups and downs, swampy areas and construction of BC Hydro power line, the drive was never boring. Gas at Bell II cost $1.59.9 a litre – but included free coffee! Further north we explored souvenir shops in Jade City.

Later, I zoomed

past a sign saying “Cassiar Gold” without realizing that this was the site of the former asbestos-mining town of Cassiar. For miles after seeing Boyd Lake Provincial Park with brilliant blues and greens indicating changing depths and the lake’s varying “floor-coverings”, dead trees covered the rolling hills, some beetle kill and more burnt.

At last, crossing from B.C. into the Yukon Territory, we arrived at the Alaska Highway -Mile 650, Km 1003.

Unfortunately, the welcome wasn’t perfect as we felt totally overcharged for the tiny cabin we stayed in that night immediately after turning west. No worries, we were definitely making progress on our journey to Alaska.

However, having now reached the legendary Alaska Highway, its broad road allowances pro-

Fundraising for Pony Club Members of the North Thompson Pony Club sell snacks during a Christmas bazaar held at the Clearwater Elks Hall recently. A wide variety of crafts and other items were for sale during the event. Pictured are (l-r) Luke Ovenden, Jaxon Lee, Kelsey Meadows-Telford and Addison Lee. Photo by Keith McNeill

A brown grizzly strides up creek beside the observation deck in Tongass, near Hyder, Alaska in mid-August. Hundreds of salmon were spawning there, and this bear had already had its fill. Photos by Kay Knox

viding visibility for potentially wandering wildlife, we had driven less than 1/4 of an eventual 8,000 kms.

In places we could see the early route from rougher days, but

now all is paved, an easy grade with gentle curves. Continuing west after leaving Highway 37, we dipped back into B.C. once before arriving in Whitehorse.

Starting at Teslin, we found a new and worthwhile pursuit: to investigate claims of offerings of the best, biggest, or tastiest cinnamon buns. We are still working on that!

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Sports Sun Peaks Resort named #2 Best Overall Resort in SBC Resort Guide for second consecutive year Sun Peaks, BC- The chairlifts began turning Saturday, Nov. 22, at Sun Peaks Resort, now Canada’s second largest ski area. Sun Peaks will be the first B.C. Interior resort to open for winter alpine operations.

Race teams have been skiing on the mountain since last Monday, utilizing fantastic training conditions on the Nancy Greene International Race Training Centre. Recent colder temperatures worked to the resort’s advantage allowing crews to make impressive amounts of high quality snow on the lower elevations to complement the higher elevation snowpack. Due to consistent early season conditions and top

level amenities, the race centre has attracted a record number of teams this winter, resulting in the resort nearly doubling the amount of training lanes with a new training section on Lower Chute ski run.

New this year, cross country ski teams are skiing at a new mid-mountain training venue.

The trails located above 1750 metres provide early season conditioning opportunities for both skate and classic cross country athletes. This is a further testament to the fact Sun Peaks is continuing to emerge as a top cross country ski destination for both high level athletes and recreational enthusiasts. The mid mountain training venue will only operate in the early season and may

be pre-booked by teams. The regular cross country trail network is expected to open to the public in the coming days.

“Our snowmaking system has really allowed us to get the jump on Mother Nature this year,” says Jamie Tattersfield, mountain operations manager for Sun Peaks Resort Corporation. “Natural snow is what we are all here for but when Mother Nature’s timing is off this system allows us to make an exceptional base for the rest of the winter and to offer early season skiing. Not only are we are the first resort in the Interior to open to the public, we are also able to host both Nordic and alpine clubs and teams for pre-season training.”

CBC launches new pedestrian safety campaign

Grade 8s battle Westsyde Clearwater Secondary School Grade 8 Girls volleyball player Savannah Dee bunts during a play-day at the school on Thursday, Nov. 13. The local squad lost both games to Westsyde. Playoffs were held recently at Westsyde.

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Submitted On average, 76 per cent more pedestrians are injured in crashes from November to January every year

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when conditions are dark and weather is poor compared to June to August in B.C. In the Southern Interior, on average, 12 pedestrians are killed and 240 pedestrians are injured in crashes every year.

“The impending switch from Daylight Savings Time, shorter days and more severe weather all increase the need for drivers to concentrate on the road and watch for pedestrians and cyclists,” said Suzanne Anton, Attorney General and Minister of Justice. “Keep in mind that distraction is the second leading cause of traffic fatalities and a top contributing factor in vehicle-

pedestrian collisions.

It is more important than ever to pay attention to the road and to others on the road.”

Tips by road user: Drivers • Be ready to yield to pedestrians – especially at intersections and near transit stops where pedestrians may not use crosswalks.

• When turning at an intersection, look twice to make sure there are no pedestrians crossing.

• Give yourself extra time and space to stop in case a pedestrian suddenly crosses the street.

Pedestrians • Look. Always make eye contact with drivers. Never assume

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that a driver has seen you.

• Listen. Focus your full attention on what's happening around you. Remove your headphones and never talk, text or use electronic devices in an intersection or while crossing.

• Be seen. Wear reflective clothing or use reflective gear to make it easier for drivers to see you.

• Be extra cautious at intersections. Watch for vehicles turning left or right through the crosswalk. Always cross at designated crosswalks – never mid-block. Follow pedestrian signs and traffic signals and never cross once the signal has turned yellow or red.

Transit users • Make sure that you're visible when you're walking to and from your transit stop.

Wear or carry reflective items so drivers can see you in all weather conditions.

• Be cautious at transit stops. Always cross at designated crosswalks – not mid-block. Avoid running for the bus and taking shortcuts.

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Nisga'a Nation signs on to Liquefied Natural Gas project Tom Fletcher, Black Press A $6 million benefit agreement with the Nisga'a Nation to build a gas pipeline through its territory is the first of a series of deals that will share benefits of liquefied natural gas development with B.C. First Nations, Aboriginal Relations Minister John Rustad says.

Rustad and Natural Gas Development Minister Rich Coleman signed the agreement Thursday with Nisga'a Nation President Mitchell Stevens to accommodate a pipeline through Nisga'a territory to an LNG export facility proposed near Prince Rupert.

The pipeline is proposed by TransCanada Corp. to supply gas from northeast gas fields to an export facility at the Port of Prince Rupert. But the Nisga'a have aspirations to go beyond one project.

The Nisga'a government has identified four sites near the mouth of the Nass River that have level land and ship access that could accommodate land-based or floating LNG terminals.

"We're not interested in a pipe that comes from the northeast and brings raw resources to the coast," Stevens said.

"What we are interested in is a pipe that gives us an oppor-

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IO N T K N I E DS! T T A It’s time for youngsters from LIttle Fort to Blue River to write a Christmas story for the Times’ annual Christmas Story Contest.

This year our young writers can tell us in 350 words or less about one of the two following themes: STORY #1: THE BEST CHRISTMAS DINNER EVER: Write a story about the best Christmas Dinner ever and why it was so special..

Natural Gas Minister Rich Coleman, Aboriginal Relations Minister John Rustad and Nisga'a Nation President Mitchell Stevens sign benefit sharing agreement at the B.C. legislature Thursday. Black Press photo

tunity to provide for an economic base for Nisga'a citizens. And these are the sites that were identified, which we own in fee simple."

The Prince Rupert proposal is led by Malaysian energy company PETRONAS, which is expected to be one of the first of more than a dozen LNG proposals to make its final investment decision.

The B.C. and Nisga'a legislatures are changing legislation to allow a gas pipeline to pass through Nisga'a Memorial Lava Bed Park, the first provincial park to be co-managed with an aboriginal community.

The B.C. government has also proposed legislation to give the Nisga'a government taxation authority over natural gas facilities in their territory.

Nisga'a Nation President Mitchell Stevens

The Nisga'a government has also made an agreement for a still-undetermined share of $10 million in annual benefits from the TransCanada pipeline.

Stevens said there was opposition within

the community to the pipeline proposal, but after an extraordinary debate where all Nisga'a hereditary leaders addressed the elected legislature, the project was approved by a two-thirds majority.

"The opportunity to be an active player in the LNG industry is the kind of opportunity for which our elders struggled for over a century, so we could achieve sustainable prosperity for our people into the next century," Stevens said. "Our elders have told us, now is the time to be bold and move forward."

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Now that Lacarya Golf Course is officially closed for the season, Heinz and I would like to thank and recognize some very special people, and also to remember all the events of the season.

Firstly to thank all the members of Lacarya Golf Course who supported us with their memberships, returned tournaments booked, their encouragement and hours of volunteer work on the course.

Work and support that has helped us to revitalize Lacarya to the beautiful and fun course that all can enjoy again – and so quickly.

The volunteers on board for the season were Wayne Russell, Gord Elliot, Ron Hadley, Cliff Fedderson, Jonathan Elliot, Joe and Teri Pelton and Doug Richardson.

Wayne Russell’s pride and love of the golf course has inspired him to work tirelessly for previous owners and that same motivation continued, probably even more so once Heinz and I purchased the course on July 15, 2013. (Watch out Wayne, Barb has threatened to take out your energizer batteries, once she finds them that is ....

Because the course has recovered to a very beautiful and enjoyable course to play again, the members are back and tournaments were booked again. The tournaments were: The Dorothy Findlay Memorial, The Rotary Fun, Joanne Johnston Fun Family, our 1st Anniversary Fun, The Big Woody, the Legion Reg Chambers Memorial, the Buck Memorial and finally the Club Fun.

All the tournaments were well attended with fun for all, great camaraderie and games. There is a possibility of three more tournaments to be booked for next year, wow.

The Mens and Ladies Nights resumed as well after a long hiatus.

Captain of the Mens Night was Larry Colburne, who was instrumental in getting Men’s Night organized and started, also organizing Barriere’s return for The Big Woody and our final club tournament at the end of the year. Larry is a great organizer and dedicated to helping Heinz and I get Lacarya to be as successful as it can be. Lorne Wright and Bob Slingsby were in the background holding the society papers together so Men’s Night could resume.

Men’s night was held on Wednesday night averaging 20 – 40 men coming out for some great fun, games and prizes. Captain of Ladies Night was Debbie Pearce and cocaptain Abby Bates was also instrumental in getting Ladies Night started and carrying on for the season. Ladies Night was held on Thursday with 15 – 25 ladies participating.

We also had two members who had hole in ones: Cliff Fedderson – Hole #7, and Daisy Hystad – Hole #5. Good job!

Lastly but not least, a heartfelt thank you to Glen McNeil and members of Lacarya for a surprise gift of a two night all inclusive stay at Harrison Hot Springs with monies for incidentals. Glen was instrumental in his suggestion to the members and most if not all were on board in support of

Lacarya members from Clearwater and Barriere pose for a group photo after the Big Woody Tournament held this past summer. Photo submitted

him. Heinz and I went to Harrison and it was absolutely wonderful, we enjoyed every relaxing moment of our stay. We cannot begin to express our thanks or heartfelt appreciation for such an act of kindness from you all!

All we can do is continue to work diligently on YOUR course and provide a course you all want to support and be

proud of. God Bless you all.

We look forward to an even better year in 2015 and seeing all your smiling faces again.

Rowdy, Heinz and I would like to wish you a very Merry Christmas and all the very best in the New Year.

Heinz and Linda Fitz Clearwater B.C.

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Dec. 5: Blue River Event, Welcome To Winter Dance, 9 pm, Legion Upper Hall Dec. 6: Home Based Businesses Craft Fair, Elks Hall, 9 am – 2 pm Dec. 7: Rotary Christmas Tree Light-up, 4:30 – 8 pm Wells Gray Info Centre Dec. 9: Age Friendly Complimentary Luncheon event, topic Sharing your Bank Account. Info 250-674-1912 Dec. 12 &13; 19 & 20: Winter Market, Fri. 2-8 pm, Sat. 10 am – 4 pm, Wells Gray Info Centre.

Dec. 13 – 14: Elks Christmas Bazaar, Elks Hall Saturday 10 am – 4 pm; Sunday 9 am – 12 pm. Info 250-674-3535

Forest House 6:30-8:00 pm. Info: 250-587-6373.

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• Healthy Choices – Tues 9am Clearwater Christian Church bsmnt (behind Fields). $2/wk drop-in free. Kim 250-6740224 • Clearwater & District Hospice 3rd Mon. Sept-Jun 10am Legion 778-208-0137.

RECREATION • Drop-in soccer: May-Sept. Tuesdays & Thursday at 7pm at CSS field. Everyone welcome!

• Bowling: Mon. 10–12pm & 1-3pm; Thurs., 1-3pm. Seniors Centre at Evergreen Acres. 250-674-3675 • Clearwater Sno-Drifters: 1st Thurs every mth. 250-6769414 • CNT Rod & Gun Club: 3rd Tues. of the mth. Blackpool Hall 7pm Nov., Jan., & Mar. AGM in May • Volleyball: Winter, dates TBA, at Clearwater Secondary School Gym, $2 drop in. Info: 250-674-1878.

• Youth Group: ages 12-18, Sat. 7-10 pm Dutch Lake Community Center, info 250-674-2600 • Yoga Tree – Call or email Annie 250-674-2468 annie. pomme@hotmail.com • Core Strength Fitness. Tuesdays. 10-11am 250-6740001 • Badminton: Mon & Wed, Oct – Mar, CSS gym, 7:30-9:30 pm, $3 drop-in fee, info 250-674-2518 • Drop in Basketball: Winter, dates TBA, $2 drop in at Clearwater Secondary School Gym. Info: 250-674-1878 • Slo-Pitch: Clearwater mixed Slo-Pitch league May – July.

Contact Carmen Archibald 778-208-1773, 250-674-2632 • Drop in Soccer: June -Sept, tues and Thurs, 6:30-8:00 PM, CSS field, $2 drop in, grade 8 to adult SENIORS • Wells Gray Country Senior’s Society 3rd Sun Social Meet at the Wells Gray Hotel at 12:30pm for lunch or dessert, & chat • Wells Gray Country Senior’s Society Book Club Last Thursday of the mth 2pm at the library. All seniors welcome.

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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT • Tuesday Morning Coffee (TMC): Meets 10am – 11:30 @ Clearwater Community Baptist Church. All women and children welcome. (9:30-10 am Bible Study). Info 250-674-3624 • Women in Business Luncheon: Last Wed. of the mth at Wells Gray Inn, 12–2 pm. Preregister at 250-674-2700 • Clearwater Choir: Youth 3:30 - 5 pm; Adult 6:30 - 9 pm, Tuesdays, Clearwater Christian Church • Crafts & Conversations with Cheryl. Tuesdays 11:00 am to 2:00 pm at the North Thompson Aboriginal Sharing Center. Phone 250-674-3703 for more info.

• Clearwater Farmers’ Market May – Oct. Saturdays 9am– Noon. For more info please call Anne at 250-674-3444.

• M&M (Mrs. & Ms.) Social. Last Sun of the mth Wells Gray Inn. 1pm: 250-587-6503 • Blackpool Community Hall Coffee House; Local musicians – 2nd Fri. of the mth. 6:30pm. Concession, $3 or 2 for $5.

• Clearwater Elks Bingo - 2nd & 4th Wed. Elks Hall 5pm, Info call Phyllis 250-674-3535 • Cribbage Wed. at the Royal Canadian Legion. 12:30 pm.

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

CHILDREN & FAMILIES • Racoon StrongStart - Raft River Elem school days Mon, Tues, Thurs & Fri 8:45-11:45am • Racoon StrongStart - Vavenby Elm school days Wed 8:5011:50am • Clearwater Breastfeeding Group: 3rd Wed. of every month 7:30pm @ YCS • Mother Goose - Monday mornings, reg. Kerry 250-6743530 • NT BC Home Schoolers: Meets Fri. afternoons. Call Leanna 250-674-0057 for details • Kids Club: Clearwater New Life Assembly. Meets every Thur. 3-5 pm. Ages 5-12. For info contact Bobbi @ 250674-3346 HEALTH & HEALING • AA Meetings: every Wednesday, #11 Lodge Dr, 250-5870026 anytime • Shambhala Meditation Group: meets every Tuesday at

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Coming Events McLure Wildfire Monument Society AGM, Nov 30, 2014.

Potluck 5:30 pm, Meeting 6:30 pm. Meeting will be in McLure call for directions 250-3198023

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In all, 19 officers received the award of valour, the highest award for a police officer in B.C. These officers made a decision to place themselves at substantial risk to save others.

Sixty-eight police officers were awarded meritorious service honours.

This recognizes exemplary performance that exceeds expectations and enhances the public image of police officers.

Attorney General and Minister of Justice Suzanne Anton said, "The depth of commitment, clear-headedness and skill demonstrated by these officers - in perilous moments, and over longer periods of service - are examples to their colleagues and those who aspire to policing and other first responder roles.

Officers like these directly contribute so much to the safety of our communities, and their accomplishments are worthy of recognition and celebration."

Lieutenant Governor Judith Guichon said, "As British Columbians, we are fortunate to have such outstanding members of our police agencies delivering exemplary service to our communities. I extend my thanks and congratulations to these men and women for their commitment to the safety and care of our citizens."

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e are pleased to announce the Grand Opening of our new store location in Clearwater.

As a proud part of your community, we are committed to providing you with the very best shopping experience RIGHT IN YOUR NEIGHBOURHOOD! Our friendly staff are eager to help you find all your grocery needs at your new Buy-Low Foods. We are proud to offer you a Full Service Deli, Meat and Bakery Departments - all with low, low prices you can depend on, because ...

YOU CAN’T BUY BETTER THAN BUY-LOW!

Fresh Lean Ground Beef

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Plus Deposit, Recycling Fee where Applic.

COME AND JOIN THE CELEBRATION! Prices Effective until Saturday, December 6, 2014.

365 Murtle Crescent, Clearwater, (: 250 - 674 - 2213 Store Hours: Sunday - Saturday: 9:00 am - 7:00 pm