Barriere Star Journal, November 27, 2014

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On Wednesday, Nov. 19, Drydyn OjaAmes of Barriere, celebrated his sixth birthday, and instead of toys, he asked his party guests to sponsor him in the Walk for Memories, in support of the Alzheimer Society of B.C. Thanks to supporters like these kids, much needed funds help to bring us a step closer in the search for the cure for dementia.

Funds raised at the Walk for Memories also help the 70,000 people in B.C. who live with Alzheimer’s disease or another dementia connect to the province-wide network of information and support services provided by the Alzheimer Society of B.C. We invite you to save the date: The 2015 Walk for Memories will take place on Sunday, Jan. 25.

Flu vaccine less effective against mutant strain Some protection

Pictured here are some of the happy young contributors to Drydyn Oja-Ames’ request: Back row (l-r) Lily, Eva, Kaine and Tyler. Front row (l-r) Drydyn, Cayden and Nathan.

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Liquor changes could push up prices

First snowfall doesn’t stop area walkers

B.C. Views

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Barriere had its first noticeable snowfall on Monday, but it didn’t cause Teresa McCastle and her little dog Simon too much discomfort.

A little extra clothing for warmth, but otherwise, walking as usual.

Winter weather similar to 2013

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The Weather Network’s meteorologists have released this year’s Winter Outlook, forecasting the months of December, January and February.

After most of the country experienced harsh conditions last winter, many are wondering how this year will compare. Signals of a weak El Niño developing in the Pacific Ocean point toward colder than normal temperatures across the eastern Prairies, Ontario and Quebec, while B.C. should see near or above normal temperatures. However, cold weather should not be as prolonged or quite as frigid as last winter. ...continued on page 9

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Flu vaccine less effective against mutant strain Some protection still better than none: BC Centre for Disease Control

By Jeff Nagel Black Press This year’s flu shot may prove less effective than usual because the dominant virus now circulating has mutated significantly in the months since the vaccine was devised.

The H3N2 strain – one of three targeted in this year’s flu vaccine – is thought to have changed its genetic makeup enough to possibly thwart the antibodies that the vaccine activates.

Dr. Danuta Skowronski, an epidemiologist with the B.C. Centre for Disease Control, is still recommending the vaccine, particularly for the elderly, the chronically ill and those with compromised immune systems.

“It’s not a perfect match,” she said. “But for the high risk, even an imperfectly matched vaccine is going to give cross protection. And for some people it could be life-saving.”

She said the H3N2 strain tends to be particularly nasty to the elderly and may bring a deadlier flu season than usual.

“We may see more hospitalizations or deaths this year,” Skowronski said.

She said it’s particularly concerning that the flu has struck B.C. surprisingly early this season, causing outbreaks in eight seniors’ care homes.

The vaccine was formulated last February because it takes six to eight months to produce in large quantities and the H3N2 virus is thought to have since mutated while circulating in the southern hemisphere.

Skowronski said it’s still not too late to get the shot and some protection when flu activity peaks in the weeks ahead, including any later surge of cases of influenza B, which tends to peak in March or April.

The vaccine also targets the influenza B and H1N1 viruses, but they’re considered less likely to cause illness this flu season.

Dr. Danuta Skowronski Even in years when the vaccine is a better fit – last year’s was about 70 per cent effective against the then-dominant H1N1 strain – Skowronksi says everyone should wash their hands frequently and avoid touching their eyes, nose and mouth.

People who get the flu shot often mistakenly think any illness they contract can’t be flu and sometimes fail to get appropriate treatment.

“It doesn’t make you invincible,” Skowronski said.

Anti-viral medication can stop or fight an influenza infection but must be given quickly, ideally within 12 hours of the start of symptoms.

An estimated 3,500 Canadians die each year from flu complications – mainly seniors and others with underlying conditions.

Flu shot locations: In Barriere - Barriere Medical Centre and IDA Pharmacy

THOMPSON-NICOLA REGIONAL DISTRICT DECLARATION OF OFFICIAL ELECTION RESULTS GENERAL LOCAL ELECTION – 2014 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)

Carol Schaffer

Electoral Area “B” “A” (Thompson (Wells Gray Headwaters) Country) Electoral Area

Carol Schaffer Willow MacDonald

Electoral (Thompson Headwaters) Electoral Area Area “B” “J” (Copper Desert Country)

Willow MacDonald Ronaye Ronaye Elliott Elliott

Electoral Area “J” (Copper Desert Country) Electoral Area “L”

Ronaye Elliott Ken Gillis

Electoral Area “L” Electoral Area “O” (Lower North Thompson)

Ken Gillis Bill Kershaw

Electoral Area “O” (Lower North Thompson) Electoral Area “P” (Rivers and the Peaks)

Bill Kershaw Mel Rothenburger

Electoral Area “P” (Rivers and the Peaks)

Mel Rothenburger

I further declare that the following candidates were elected by acclamation for the office of Director in their respective areas.

I further declare that the following candidates were elected by acclamation for the office of Director in their respective areas.

Electoral Area “E” (Bonaparte Plateau) Electoral Area “E” (Bonaparte Plateau) Electoral Area “I” (Blue Sky Country) Electoral Area “I” (Blue Sky Country) Electoral Area “M” Electoral Area “M” Electoral Area “N” Electoral Area “N”

Sally Watson Sally Watson Steve Rice Steve Rice Randy Murray Randy Murray Herb Graham Herb Graham

This year’s flu shot may prove less effective than usual.

TNRD meeting highlights Thompson Nicola Regional District board meeting of Nov. 20, produced the following: Mr. 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 run-of-the-

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Thank you Barriere for returning me to Council for a 4th term.

Dated at Kamloops, BC this 18th day of November, 2014.

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river hydrogeneration 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.

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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Virk advised Kwantlen on secret executive bonuses

By Tom Fletcher Black Press Opposition MLAs have renewed their call for Advanced Education Minister Amrik Virk to be removed from cabinet, after releasing emails showing Virk took part in discussions about a hidden bonus for a university executive.

Virk was on the Kwantlen Polytechnic University board of governors in April 2011, when an offer was made to then-University of Regina dean of business Ann Lavack for the position of vicepresident academic (VPA) for Kwantlen.

Emails released by the NDP Monday show Virk, then an inspector with the Langley RCMP and a volunteer Kwantlen board member, participating in discussion to get around the B.C. salary guidelines for the job.

NDP leader John Horgan said Monday the emails were provided from a “whistleblower” at Kwantlen, who found printouts in a binder. Horgan said they contradict an internal investigation by an assistant deputy minister that determined board members were not involved in decisions to pay executives more than provincial rules allowed.

The Kwantlen VPA salary was capped at $170,000, less than what Lavack was making in Re-

gina. The emails discuss adding $100,000 for moving expenses and a $20,000 “research allowance.”

Virk confirmed Monday that he wrote in an April 2011 email from his RCMP account: “Given the low pay level of a VPA at Kwantlen and the difficulty in drawing candidates within the current pay scale, the research leave is one way to ‘top’ off the pay level.”

Virk said he had forgotten the email exchange, and it will be forwarded to Rob Mingay, the government official who conducted the investigation.

Asked if he should remain in cabinet, with authority over post-secondary institutions, Virk said that is up to Premier Christy Clark.

The government’s Public Sector Employers’ Council (PSEC) set salary ranges for Levack’s position at $125,000 to $175,000. When Levack was hired in 2011, she received the maximum salary, plus a $20,000-a-year research allowance and a $50,000 “consulting fee” before starting work that was not reported to PSEC. Kwantlen president Alan Davis also received extra payments when he was hired earlier in 2011 that were not disclosed to PSEC. Davis received a $50,000 consulting fee in addition to his $225,000 salary and $35,000 to relocate from New York state.

Air-quality advisory ends in Kamloops

By Kamloops This Week Winds and changing weather patterns have cleared the Thompson Valley’s air — and a publichealth advisory.

The Ministry of Environment ended its air-quality advisory on Thursday, Nov. 20, following chang-

ing weather conditions, including wind that dispersed air in the valley.

On Saturday, Nov. 15, the ministry issued the advisory when levels of fine

particulate, or PM 2.5, averaged 34 micrograms per cubic metre over 24 hours.

The ministry said sources of particulate in the airshed included wood-burning

stoves, open burning, industry and vehicle traffic.

For more information on current air quality you can go online to: http://www. bcairquality.ca

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TNRD highlights rize the expenditure, the Board adopted Pritchard Fire Protection Reserve Fund Expenditure Bylaw No. 2495, 2014.

The following new Board Policies were Starting in 2015, five per cent of the Federal Gas Tax — Community Works Fund proceeds received by the TNRD will be set aside for a global pooled fund available to all Electoral Areas. The remaining 95 per cent will continue to be allocated to each Electoral Area using the current methodology.

A transfer of $70,000 from Electoral Area “L” to Electoral Area “B” in Gas Tax funds will cover the additional project costs for the Blue River Community Water System.

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OPINION Editorial;

The North Thompson STAR/JOURNAL

Thursday, November 27, 2014 North Thompson Star/Journal Unit 10 - 4353 Connor Road, Box 1020, Barriere, B.C., V0E 1E0 250-672-5611

by Keith McNeill

Conservatives should push for carbon fee-and-dividend The International Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) released its latest and possibly most pessimistic report earlier this month.

According to the report, the use of fossil fuels needs to be phased out around the world by 2100 if “severe, pervasive and irreversible” damage is to be avoided.

The cost of doing nothing would be much more than taking action, the IPCC said.

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon is quoted as saying, “Science has spoken. There is no ambiguity in their message. Leaders must act.

Time is not on our side.”

Although there likely is no single answer to climate change, many believe that a carbon fee-and-dividend system, as proposed by climate scientist Jame Hansen, would be a necessary and important component to any solution.

The system would consist of a carbon tax or fee that would be collected as fossil fuels came out of the ground or across the border.

The proceeds then would be distributed to everyone as a carbon dividend or basic income grant.

A group called Citizens Climate Lobby started in the United States in 2007 to lobby members of Congress to bring in a carbon fee-anddividend system.

Since then it has expanded to Canada and around the world.

Interestingly, some of those at CCL-Canada believe that the Conservatives are the federal party most likely to bring in a carbon feeand-dividend system.

Certainly, the carbon tax here in British Columbia was brought in

by Gordon Campbell who, although the leader of the BC Liberals, is a small-c conservative.

A carbon fee-and-dividend system would be a small government solution with minimal bureaucracy, which Conservatives should like.

It would put a tax on fossil fuels that would better represent the price those fuels cost our environment, and then it would let the market decide which alternative sources of energy should replace those fossil fuels.

And it would be hard to imagine anything that would take the wind out the sails of those who criticize the Conservatives’s environmental record than for this government to bring in a carbon fee-and-dividend system.

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, 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.

Write For Rights now To the editor; Every year on December 10, International Human Rights Day, Amnesty International promotes a letter writing campaign to help free individuals being unjustly held under human rights violations around the world.

This year I am hoping to encourage others in our local communities to join this worthy cause and commit to writing at least one letter.

I have been writing letters through Amnesty for a couple years now. I find it to be very fulfilling; I cannot tell you how many success stories there have been.

Some letters go directly to the governments where the abuse is taking place, and some go to our own government leaders imploring them to take action.

Charges often border on the ridiculous, but the

tortures and horrors of their experiences are real enough.

We feel so safe in Canada, for the most part, that it is easy to forget that other countries are not quite so liberal, or accepting of freedom of expression.

One has to be quite careful when travelling these days, or even expressing opinions on social media sites.

It is an awe-inspiring thought that one can literally help save the life of another. We have seen that the influence of letters, or a widely-circulated petition, can tip the balance and persuade a government leader to do the right thing.

Let it be YOUR action that tips the balance and saves a life! One person CAN make a difference.

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Battling terrorism is like making war on the clouds

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Members of Barriere’s Anti-Violence Advocates Society show a number of handmade quilts that were donated to support the Yellowhead Community Services Safe Home Response Program, while standing in front of a car that was quite literally “stuffed” with other donations from the community. Pictured are: (l-r) Deb Caldwell, Lynn Wright, Barb Gordon and Grace Baker.

Anti-Violence Society thanks Barriere for community support To the editor; We would like to extend our sincerest thanks to all of the community members and organizations who have so generously supported the efforts of the Anti-Violence Advocates society in gathering donations to support the YCS Safe Home Response Program.

With your donations we were able to literally stuff a car with items that were donated to the YCS Safe Home Response Program for Care Kits.

The Care Kits are given to women and children who often leave their homes quickly and without basic necessities.

The Safe Home Response Program has sent their appreciation and thanks to the community

and the Anti-Violence Advocates Society for their generous support.

Thank you Barriere for being a community that cares. Your substantial outpouring of support makes a significant difference in the lives of those who are fleeing abuse. These items provide them with the basic necessities at this pivotal time in their lives.

We are well on our way to becoming a community that will not tolerate violence or abuse.

To support or become involved in the AntiViolence Advocates Society, please contact Barb Gordon at 250-672-2111.

Warmest Regards, Anti-Violence Advocates Society Board Barriere, B.C.

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going onto Amnesty’s website and signing a petition on one of the most outrageous cases featured in this year’s event. Raif Badawi has been sentenced to ten years in prison and 1000 lashes for writing a blog that criticized religious figures in Saudi Arabia. Amnesty considers this to be a gross violation of his human rights, and is working hard to get him released and reunited with his family and three children in Montreal.

Visit the Amnesty International website for tons more information, or contact Lauren Powers, at 250-6821375.

Lauren Powers Barriere, B.C.

THE DISTRICT OF BARRIERE

To the editor; Declaring a war on terror is a little like declaring a war on the weather – futile and unwinnable – according toLewis Lapham for Harper’s magazine.

Perhaps the recent terrible events – two of Canada’s soldiers killed – one gunned down, the other run down – by a pair of troubled individuals who thought they had a direct pipeline to God or Allah.

It’s not that one can sit back do nothing while terrorists threaten the lands (that’s not an option). It’s what one does and how one goes about it that counts.

We have the Harper government sending six F18s and 600 ground personnel to fight ISIS. This in itself might not be such a bad thing.

However, at the same time we are selling armoured vehicles to Saudi Arabia.

This feudal country is, was and probably will be the spiritual and financial backers for vicious groups such as ISIS. The very founding of this feudal desert kingdom depended on a virtually identical military force – the Ikhwan (brothers) who swept through the land beheading, killing and otherwise raising hell in the early part of the 20th Century.

Then there’s Pakistan. All during Canada’s involvement in Afghanistan

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and well before that the Pakistani secret service ISI played a double game, cooperating closely with the Taliban while pretending to be an ally of the USA. In other words the deaths of Canadian soldiers can, indirectly at least, be attributed to Pakistani two-facedness. But here again nothing, as far as we know, has been done to confront Pakistan over all of this.

Finally, there’s our ally and NATO partner Turkey – what game are they playing?

Don’t want to help the Syrian Kurds in their valiant stand in Kobani? Want to attack Syria and start yet another war?

There also darker rumours – that the Turks armed ISIS and allows its fighters through their borders?

Harper now has his wish – as leader of the Opposition he wanted Canada to be part of George Bush’s ‘ship of fools’ off to Iraq to look for non-existent weapons of mass destruction.

However, with his having friends like Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey we don’t need any enemies syndrome, this is a little like trying to do battle with the clouds.

Dennis Peacock Clearwater, B.C

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Liquor changes could push up prices

STAR/JOURNAL photo: Elli Kohnert

Craft Fair this Saturday in Barriere Hazel Peregrym makes sure the decorations are hung just right for this Saturday’s Senior’s Craft Fair, from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the Barriere Senior’s Hall. Everyone is welcome to stop in and check out the many colourful and unique holiday gift items that will be for sale.

Citizen OF THEYear 2014

VICTORIA – When the B.C. government announced its latest changes to liquor distribution, the reaction was not what I expected.

Private store representatives complained bitterly that the government is allowing further expansion of fridges and “cold rooms” in selected government liquor stores, and longer operating hours that include more Sunday openings. Those hours, along with non-union staff, are the private stores’ big advantages as things stand in B.C.’s hybrid liquor retailing system.

The B.C. Government Employees’ Union didn’t seem at all perturbed that staterun stores’ key advantage was also going to be gone effective April 1. That would be preferential wholesale pricing, in which the government’s monopoly

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Tom Fletcher wholesaler sells to them at cost and to private stores at higher rates.

How much higher?

Liquor Distribution Branch officials were carefully vague on that, and it varies depending on which of the 22 wholesale categories you look at. They released a graph that suggests the average wholesale cost to government stores might be going up 10 to 15 per cent to create a “level playing field” with private stores.

That wholesale price difference is the main

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reason private stores have generally higher retail prices. And the majority of the province’s revenue of nearly $1 billion a year comes from this monopoly wholesale business, where the hidden tax is coyly termed a “markup.”

When the new, simplified system comes in next spring, a bottle of hard liquor will have a “mark-up” of 124 per cent. That’s right, LDB more than doubles the price with its wholesale liquor tax. And if it’s premium booze, anything valued at more than $21 a litre will get an extra luxury tax on top of that.

Coolers and ciders will see a 73 per cent mark-up. Wines are taxed at 89 per cent, with extra luxury tax on premium wines.

Beer gets a per-litre tax with ascending rates for small, medium and large breweries. Then of course there is federal and provincial sales tax applied to all of it.

Cheers!

Premier Christy Clark acknowledged that the first guiding principle of this overhaul is to keep that government revenue coming.

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president, Stephanie Smith, doesn’t sound like your bullhorntoting socialist of yore.

She insists she’s gungho to compete head to head with those private interlopers and get back some lost market share, particularly on the high-volume cold beer sales.

The union has another ace in the hole. Its current contract stipulates that LDB can’t close stores. In some small towns there are government stores that lose money, particularly since they’ve had more private competition.

But at least for the duration of this BCGEU contract, the government retail arm will continue to operate in some places as a perverse social program, subsidizing retail clerk jobs that pay nearly twice what private retail pays.

And let’s face it, running a till at a liquor store is not rocket surgery. Private and government store staff have to take the same training, and liquor inspector sting operations have increased vigilance on ID checks in all stores.

With higher wholesale prices applied to government stores, this kind of artificial support will cost more.

The only way LDB could maintain it without subsidizing it from the wholesale windfall would be to raise retail prices.

The LDB says this new simplified system is “not intended to impact consumer pricing.”

Note the careful choice of words.

Oh, one last thing.

There is another new tax in the works. It will be applied to higheralcohol beverages, in an effort to reduce adverse health effects.

Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press.

Twitter: @tomfletcherbc Email: tfletcher@blackpress.ca

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Government pitches LNG spinoffs

By Tom Fletcher Black Press The B.C. government has launched a website it says will help spread the benefits of liquefied natural gas development to businesses around the province.

Jobs Minister Shirley Bond unveiled the website at www.

LNGBuyBC.ca Tuesday, with 300 B.C. businesses signed up with details of their goods and services.

Representatives of two of those businesses visited the B.C. legislature to endorse the effort.

Janice Shaben is a partner with her husband Gord in Terracebased Silvertip Promotions and Signs. She said LNG companies are already active in the northwest and her company has landed some business deals by

direct meetings.

She is also president of the Terrace Chamber of Commerce, with more than 300 member businesses.

“I’m going to encourage all my businesses in town to make sure they get connected, because by registering your company on the website, it allows you to showcase what you’re capable of doing, what services you’re able to provide,” Shaben said.

Devon Siebenga, president of Kelowna-based BigSteelBox Structures, brought one of his company’s portable worker accommodation units with him. Converted from a steel shipping container, the unit contains two of what Siebenga termed “executive suites” with granite countertops and in-suite washrooms.

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“We’re setting out to change the way people look at workforce accommodations and modular structures,” Siebenga said.

Bond said the liquefied natural gas industry could create 100,000 jobs in the province. Companies that register at the website enter details of their goods and services and the system matches them up with needs listed by energy and construction companies.

The government hired former NDP cabinet minister Gordon Wilson to tour the province promoting B.C. business participation in LNG projects. Wilson stressed that aboriginal communities and companies will be at the front of the line.

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Devon Siebenga, president of BigSteelBox Structures, shows one of his company’s portable “executive suites” to Jobs Minister Shirley Bond.

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Submitted A new review from the BC Coroners Service shows risks to pedestrians and other vulnerable road users remain high on B.C.’s roads even as risks to occupants of motor vehicles continue to decline.

The BC Coroners’ data shows that between 2008 and 2012, the number of vehicle drivers and passengers who died in motor vehicle incidents dropped by more than one third.

But the number of pedestrians killed remained constant over that five-year period at about 55 each year.

The BC Coroners Service released the new figures to mark the National Day of Remembrance for Road Crash Victims.

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Barriere Riding Club holds awards banquet B&DRC The Barriere and District Riding Club (B&DRC) celebrated it’s Year End Banquet and Awards on Saturday, Nov. 22, in the Barriere Legion basement.

The evening kicked off with the Annual General Meeting, followed by a fantastic meal prepared by Maurice Berube, and then wrapped up with the Year End Awards presentations, Volunteer Awards and door prize draws.

The B&DRC is an enthusiastic club working to support the growth of equestrian sport in the North Thompson for all ages and disciplines. The B&DRC is run by a group of hardworking volunteers, with all of our events are volunteer organized and managed.

Volunteers that went the extra mile this year - Ruth Black (concession), Patti Aldrich (raffle), Doris Luhowy (volunteer at every event), Rick Nel-

son and Tom Bradley (arena managers for gymkhanas), Cat Elliott (office at shows and gymkhanas), Lew Aldrich and Beverley Kniffen (announcing).

The B&DRC has members from not only Barriere and Clearwater, but from as far away as 100 Mile House and Salmon Arm. Gymkhana director Kristina Bradley organized a special event this year, the B&DRC Insight Tire Run for the Saddle Series. Barrel Racing competitors were eligible to enter this additional class at the gymkhanas and have their best three runs determine the points placing. There was some tough competition all season long, and when the dust settled the inaugural winner was Sheshawna Davis of Barriere.

B&DRC also offers a $500 scholarship to it’s graduating members, this year’s recipient was Indigo Johnson of Little Fort.

In 2014 the B&DRC hosted five Gymkhanas

and three BC Heritage Qualifier General Performance Horse Shows (including the Fall Fair Light Horse Show and Gymkhana), a BC Heritage Qualifier jumping show, western dressage, clinics and workshops.

Supporting rider education and development is very important, so the club’s workshops are free for members, and clinics are available for a reduced member rate.

Our workshops included a session with Dr. Rob Mulligan of Kamloops Large Animal Veterinary Clinic on Equine Colic, and a session on Saddle Fit with Helen Woods.

Clinics featured Randy Brodoway general horsemanship clinics, and a clinic with Sandra Sokoloski of E-Sport Physio on rider body mechanics.

2015 is already being planned with our first Workshop being held in January. Membership forms and all event information is available at: website:www.barrieredistrictridingclub.com.

(L-r) B&DRC president and horse show director Darcey Woods with Insight Tire Run for the Saddle series winner Sheshawna Davis, and saddle sponsors Rhonda and Scott Kershaw of Insight Tire.

New members are always welcome to join B&DRC meetings, with the next one to be held Jan. 11, at 10 a.m. in the North Thompson Agriplex foyer (weather depending) before Open Riding.

Year End Results:

Horse Shows: Green 1. Alexis Nelson & Joker 2. Jenny Jim & Chex Out Chics Novice 1. Chantal Holt & Jeepers 2. Sharon Threatful & Tweedy Junior 1. Brodie Daburger & Bentley 2. Mackenzie Ross & Daisy 3. Paige Weninger & Starlight Intermediate 1. Ginny Elliott & Two Eyed Texan 2. Morgan Spencer & Concerns Blue Angel 3. Katie Elliott & 3 O’clock Doc 4. Lizzy Elliott & Ideal Synergy Senior 1. Karen Wares & RDR

(L-r) B&DRC president Darcey Woods, Beverley Kniffen, recreation director Gail Yon (in background), Wendy Sabyan, membership director Sharon Threatful, treasurer Lew Aldrich, Rick Weik, and kneeling are Chantal Holt and gymkhana director Kristina Bradley. Not in the photo are vicepresident Kristina Leduc and secretary Suzanne Emerson.

Independence Day 2. Dani Noble & Poh 3. Beverley Kniffen & LT Defining Moment 4. Darcey Woods & IMA

(L-r) Karen Wares of 100 Mile House being presented with her Horse Show Senior High Point Buckle by B&DRC president Darcey Woods.

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Winter weather similar to 2013 for much of B.C.

“From the Rockies to Atlantic Canada, there’s the potential for extended periods of time where the weather will resemble last winter, but that’s not to say this winter will be an exact repeat,” said Chris Scott, Chief Meteorologist at The Weather Network. “December will be a rollercoaster with outbreaks of cold air coupled with stretches of milder temperatures. Our forecast team expects winter will really be felt in January and February with more frequent outbreaks of extreme cold.”

The general storm track will likely be situated across the Ohio Valley, northeast U.S. and Atlantic Canada and could have a significant impact on southern Ontario and Quebec. The exact track of individual storms will determine whether the northeast U.S. or southern Canada gets the most snow this winter. On the other hand, the south coast of B.C. and extreme southern Alberta should expect below normal precipitation.

Much of Canada has already experienced cold snaps, but Canada’s not locked in to winter yet. The country’s wild temperature rollercoaster will continue during the next two weeks as the final days of November will bring weather more typical of January across much of southern Canada. A Nor’easter will impact Atlantic Canada this week with heavy snow, heavy rain and strong winds. Interior B.C. and Alberta will also see substantial snowfall to go along with the frigid temperatures.

However, the mid-winter weather pattern will relax somewhat by the middle of next week. From southern Ontario and Quebec to Atlantic Canada, early December will start to feel more like early November. Western Canada will also see temperatures recover closer to seasonal and eventually above seasonal for a few days during early December.

The Weather Network’s meteorologists note that not all El Niño events are created equal. The signal they’ve observed is weak, meaning it’s not yet officially classified as El Niño. While a moderate to strong El Niño can signify a warmer winter across Canada, a weak signal is often associated with colder temperatures.

British Columbia Last year, southern B.C. saw slightly less than average snowfall and this year also shows challenging signs for avid skiers and snowboarders. A combination of higher than average temperatures and below normal precipitation is expected for the south coast of B.C., with near normal precipitation and temperatures expected throughout the rest of the province.

The Prairies Most of Alberta and Saskatchewan will experience dramatic swings between mild and cold conditions, averaging out to near normal

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temperatures. Extreme eastern Saskatchewan and Manitoba should expect below normal temperatures. Most areas are expected to see near normal precipitation, except for the extreme southern part of Alberta which will be below normal.

Ontario and Quebec Most of Ontario and Quebec should experience below normal temperatures this winter.

Southern parts of the provinces will likely be on the edge of an active storm track through the northeast U.S. While most regions are forecast to be near normal for precipitation, there is the potential for more snow than normal especially if the storm track comes farther north.

Atlantic Canada Overall, near normal temperatures are expected for most of the Maritimes as well as Newfoundland and Labrador. Above normal precipitation is expected across much of the region, which will be impacted by storms coming from the northeast U.S. For a more information about The Weather Network’s winter forecast, please visit: www. theweathernetwork.com/outlook Weather forecasts may change, so for the most current weather information tune in on TV or visit www.theweathernetwork.com or download the app when you’re on the go www.theweathernetwork.com/weather-apps/ mobile.

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Annual No Host Bazaar held again in Fall Fair Hall

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The Legion Ladies did a great job as the organizers of this year’s annual No Host Bazaar. (Above) Barriere Food Bank. (Top left) NT Recreation Society.

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Interior insect-spray program unlikely next year

By Cam Fortems Kamloops This Week For the first time in nearly two decades, the province is unlikely to mount an insect-spray program next year to protect forests in the Thompson region and other parts of the Southern Interior.

The lack of a spray program is not due to budget cuts, but due to what an entomologist with the Ministry of Forests and Natural Resource Development called “a lull” in what otherwise has been a regular annual spray program aimed at pests including spruce budworm and tussock moth.

The Ministry of Forests and Natural Resource Development has completed fall sampling and aerial surveying for insects and evidence of damage.

“It’s kind of a lull year,” said Lorraine Maclauchlan, an entomologist with the ministry based in Kamloops.

“There’s bark beetles and defoliators, but it’s reminiscent of 1995 and ‘96.”

One year later, in 1997, marked the first year of a

Western spruce budworm larvae. mountain pine-beetle explosion that killed an estimated 90 per cent of mature pine in the Thompson valley.

But, unlike 15 years ago, there is no looming crisis following this lull.

“Tussock moth and budworm has declined to a level where I don’t think we’ll have a spray program next year,” Maclauchlan said.

That would mark the first year since 1995 with no aerial spray program in the region.

Prior to that, Maclauchlan said, spraying was done annually dating back to the late 1980s.

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occurring organism, to combat defoliators is intended to reduce economic damage to the province’s public timber resources.

The pests can kill juvenile trees and stunt growth of mature trees.

The insects are a natural part of B.C.’s environment and populations rise and fall in cycles.

While mountain pine beetle won’t make a return to the Kamloops area for at least a decade due to the lack of host trees, Maclauchlan said it is still having an impact in the northeast and southeast regions of the province.

Santa’s post office getting busier; 1,000’s of letters already received CNW NORTH POLE, Canada; Each year, the holiday season puts a spotlight on popular toys and new exciting trends, but one timeless holiday tradition is still going strong for children all over the world. Already, Santa’s post office is reporting letters are pouring in – with the first one received in July, reminding Santa to eat well and exercise in anticipation of a very busy holiday season.

Santa’s Chief Postal Elf Holly T. Elf is reporting that already some 10,000 letters have come in, keeping postal elves busy. increase of about 10 per cent in letters is expected this year, meaning that Santa’s post office could answer over 1.5 million letters this season in more than 30 languages, including Braille.

Santa and his 6,000 postal elves will ensure that each and every letter will get a response in time for Christmas.

“I encourage all the girls and boys to send their letter to Santa soon,” says Holly T. Elf, who started working at the North Pole post office more than 30 years ago. “And don’t forget to include your return address. While Santa knows where your house is, the postal elf team needs your address to ensure your letter will be delivered on time.”

All letters to Santa should be mailed before December 16 to give Santa enough time to send a letter back. Postage is not required for letters to Santa – but encouraging proper addressing is a good learning experience for all.

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Mobile nursing foot care in town Colleen Thom, RN, CAFCN, from Whole Health Care, comes to Barriere at least once a month to provide basic and advanced foot care to area residents. Thom’s foot care clinic works out of the Barriere Senior’s Center, a location well situated for local seniors, being close to other services and within walking distance for those who live in the downtown area.

Thom has many years of diverse nursing experience and loves interacting with her clients, noting she is passionate about understanding their needs.

Treatment includes nail trimming and filing, management of fungal and ingrown toenails, skin care, corn and callus reduction, as well as a nursing foot assessment and a relaxing foot and leg massage that completes the session. For more information on when Thom will be in Barriere next call 250-374-1735 or 250-819-1632.

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Cattle penning enthusiasts (Top) Area horsewoman, Nicole Sigouin (on the grey horse), works a steer in the North Thompson Agriplex last Saturday while instructing a large class of riders (above) on how to successfully compete in cattle penning competitions.

BC Safety Authority (BCSA) is advising British Columbians to have fun and stay safe on chairlifts as the ski season opens this winter.

Every year, accidents and injuries involving lift equipment can be prevented if skiers and riders follow the safety rules and pay attention to signage.

“Chairlift riders need to be aware of the technology behind this equipment, the height of the chairlifts and the power of the machines,” says Jason Gill, BCSA Passenger Ropeways Safety Manager.

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Passenger behavior is by far the major source of lift-related injury in our province with 50 per cent of incidents resulting from inappropriate or unruly passenger activity.

Injuries can occur if lift equipment is not used safely and these injuries can be serious, but they are preventable.

“Chairlifts in BC are very safe and most incidents involve rider error, usually during loading or unloading from the lift,” says Gill. “The number of reported injuries from passenger ropeways has de-

clined steadily every year since 2009.”

“Parents are encouraged to discuss ski lift safety with their kids and teens before heading up to the slopes this winter. Be sure they know to follow the instructions of lift attendants, adhere to all of the rules on posted signage, and do not engage in horseplay.”

For more information about lift safety, visit BCSA’s website at:http://www.safetyauthority.ca/dosdonts-have-safe-ride BCSA is mandated to oversee the safe installation and operation of technical systems and equipment in BC, including passenger ropeways such as ski lifts, gondolas, tramways, rope tows and passenger conveyors.

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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

"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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John E n ma n The Yule Log Fireplace channel is now available on TV. That must mean Christmas is coming.

My wife and I also just received a call from my son to tell us the date of our granddaughters’ school Christmas concert.

And with that festive event, it’s final - Christmas is on the way!

Last year my wife and I joined what seemed to be about 500 parents, siblings, and, of course, other grandparents in a large hall.

We had arrived early because my daughterin-law said the seating would be limited, and as it turned out it was standing room only for those who arrived late.

There were many people holding their cell phones or little digicams, and I think I saw someone with a DSLR away in the back, but mostly they just sat in their chairs waiting, hopeful their cameras would make wonderful photographs of the children’s concert. I heard a parent near us complain she hadn’t charged her batteries.

I had a centre isle seat near the back that was perfect from which to move around. And before everything started I made several exposure tests so I would know my exposure and where to stand to get the best shots.

When the audience lights were lowered and teachers posi-

Raising voice at children sometimes misunderstood

tioned themselves to coach (and coax) the children as they sang, I remember looking around watching people holding out their cell phones and digicams at arm length to photograph those on stage.

Flashes on those tiny devices only have a reach of approximately 15 feet, and even if the small figures on the stage were visible in the pictures, everything in the foreground would be extremely over exposed.

The person with the DSLR was at the back of the audience with a telephoto lens, but no flash, foolishly relying on her camera’s high ISO. I expect the resulting images were much the same as the digicams with inconsistent exposures.

As the concert began, and before my granddaughter appeared, I stepped into the isle and made some shots and as I expected, they were not to my satisfaction.

Yes, I could see the whole group with their teacher, back to me, gesturing, but the children were too far away, and although some parents may be interested in their children’s classmates, I selfishly only cared about getting good pictures of my granddaughter, so I moved up close.

My technique for being in front of other people is to select my spot, kneel down out of everyone’s view until

John Enman using a DSLR with flash attached.

I am ready, then I stand up, take my picture and kneel down again.

With my camera and lens pre-set, I only needed to work around several parents sitting on the floor holding their digicams at arms length above their heads, and the one grandparent kneeling and wildly waving.

The concert was fun, and my granddaughter was excellent (in my opinion anyway) and I took lots of pictures of her while she was on stage. Then I downloaded the image files from my camera to my computer when I got home.

I edited, re-edited, then edited again for a final selection that I liked, and finally was down to a couple that I really liked. My opinion is that anything but the best is just wasting space, and I never want people to see anything but my best photographs.

As I left the concert I could hear people saying they wished they could have got

better photographs, and of course they blamed their equipment or other people, but not themselves.

Soon the season will be upon us, and for photographers the decision should be easy; every photographic opportunity should be thought out and they should always take the time to produce quality images.

At last year’s concert most people had inadequate equipment or poor locations, whereas I had a DSLR with a flash attached and had spent some time preparing and selected the best position I good get in that overcrowded hall.

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Sometimes a parent simply feels alone. And it’s easy enough when overwhelmed to scream at the children.

No, not me! According to my ‘good parent’ list there is definitely no screaming at the kids. Even the mother cat in Milo and Otis doesn’t want to scream at her offspring.

But it happened, right in front of the dry cleaners. I saw it. And it was awful.

The freckle-faced, bespectacled toddler was yelled at by his mother.

She screamed his name, just once — violently. And he turned and ran to her in fear.

The spectators on the sidewalk shamed her. Some shook their heads; one shook a finger. Some wondered what to do, but they all disapproved. With downcast eyes they filtered away, muttering about the dreadful parenting they had seen.

But there were things they had not seen. They hadn’t seen the boy eyeing the plastic cup twirling in the street. They hadn’t heard the mother speak softly to him at home. And they hadn’t noticed the van.

All they knew was that someone screamed at a child. So they turned away unknowing and unseeing; in fact, they missed the whole story.

After the van passed, the mother hugged the still-wiggling boy, who was now pointing at something else. A close-up view saw moisture squeezing along her lashes.

She shook as she stood, crunching the little boy’s hand in her own.

But no one was looking now.

Her observers had passed judgment and moved on to another life.

She alone knew the little boy. And she alone had screamed. Because she alone loved him.

After a bedtime story, the mother reviewed her day. Her thoughts wandered through a wilderness of struggles, floods of danger, and mountains of doubt. She wasn’t angry. She hadn’t wanted to frighten her little boy — just save him!

What would a good parent have done?

She knew she wasn’t the ultimate parent, but whispered, “I am a good one.”

She felt empty and misunderstood. Surely there was someone, somewhere, who understood — someone who knew it was done for love? Her mind stumbled toward slumber when a surprise discovery forced her to focus.

She saw herself in a shadow, under a crosspiece from the long-ago.

It was there she saw another perfect, and perfectly misunderstood parent. A parent who loved his foolish toddlers as much as she loved hers. He even loved them enough, when needed, to raise his voice. Knowing she was in good company, she fell fast asleep.

Writing complete, I gazed out the window to see the same bespectacled boy, taller and older now, tumble off his bicycle. His bike cleared the ramp for the 27th time then crashed crookedly into the landing pit. He screamed and grabbed his knee.

And I know that I love him.

And somehow I know that if he needs it, I would be caught raising my voice to him … one more time.

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Barriere Employment Services

Help Wanted An Alberta Oilfield Company is hiring experienced dozer and excavator operators. Meals and lodging provided. Drug testing required. 1-780-7235051.

Career Opportunities

YELLOWHEAD COMMUNITY SERVICES Safe Home Worker Positions Clearwater & Barriere, BC

Yellowhead Community Services Society, an integrated health social service agency with oHƂces located in Clearwater and Barriere, BC, is seeking 2 individuals to provide Safe Home coverage in the Clearwater and Barriere area. These positions are permanent 10 hour/week positions. Cell phone coverage, the ability to problemsolve, excellent inter-personal communication skills, and ƃexibility are key to these positions. 'xperience in the human service Ƃeld is preferred, however, individuals with the above attributes and a willingness to learn are encouraged to apply and will be considered. Any offers of employment will be subject to a clean criminal record check. A valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle is reSuired. Current Ƃrst aid would be an asset.

A competitive wage will be offered. Closing date is December 5th, 2014 at 4 pm. Applications may be mailed, faxed or emailed. Only those short-listed will be contacted.

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“YCS is an equal opportunity employer”.

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Employment

Merchandise for Sale

Rentals

Medical/Dental

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Suites, Lower

MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION is an in-demand career in Canada!

Employers have work-at-home positions available. Get the online training you need from an employer-trusted program.

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Sales DIRECT B2B Sales Agents needed throughout BC selling to retail businesses only. Requires presenting and securing contracts. Management positions available if you wish to take over a territory. Nothing to buy, we pay you. Forward your resume and cover letter to dadams1202@gmail.com

Trades, Technical GPRC, FAIRVIEW Campus requires a Heavy Equipment Instructor to teach in our Heavy Equipment Program!

Please contact Gavin Winter at 780-835-6695 or visit www.gprc.ab.ca/careers for more information.

THE Clusko Group immediately requires Short Log Trucks for operations in the 100 Mile / Canim Lake area for hauls to Canfor, Vavenby.

Top rates and safe trip times. Priority will be given to “Safe Oriented” operators. Phone 250-392-2001 or 250-302-1004 Email: cluskogroup@clusko.com

Work Wanted Clearwater: Plant watering & pet care in the Fawn and Wyndhaven area. For details call Noelle Muddiman @ 250-674-0071 HAFI GRANTS Notice to low income seniors and persons with disability.

You may qualify for a grant up to 20,000. to modify and adapt your home for improved safety and accessibility. For details contact your local HAFI expert Hans Ounpuu, Building contractor @ 250-674-3875.

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Clearwater: 2 bdrm suite on Clearwater River, privately situated. $600/mo. Ph. 250674-4034 or 250-674-1870

Suites, Upper Clearwater: Lg. 3 bdrm suite.

Own ent, deck, close to town.

Avail imm. $850/mo + util. DD req. Call Julie 250-674-0188

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Trucks & Vans

Sale of 2012 Harley Davidson Super Glide VIN#5HD1GV4A5CC325270 to be held at North River Towing (2004) Ltd., 5115 Barriere Town Rd., Barriere BC at 10am on Dec. 9, 2014. Vehicle owner Jason Ryan McGregor and the amount owed to NRT is $12,651.02 plus tax.

Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent Clearwater: 1 & 2 bdrm Apts for rent. W/D, NS, $700/mo.

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Mobile Homes & Pads Clearwater: 2 bdrm MH, gorgeous view, quiet location.

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Homes for Rent Barriere: 2bdrm house w/wood & elect. heat. Suitable for 1-2 adults. No Parties, N/S N/drugs, pets neg. $700/mnth + DD ref. req. 250-672-9645 Clearwater: Lg. 2 bdrm oil/wood heat, carport. $875/mo. Avail now, info@riveradvertures.ca 250-674-0001 Peavine Rd: 3bdrm house, new renovations, huge deck, 1500 sq ft. $850/mo, incl water. Call Chum 250-674-3668 after 6 pm.

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Interior Health to instigate Targeted support teams by February 2015 for Kamloops, Kelowna and the Cariboo-Chilcotin North Thompson Star/Journal

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New funding strengthens mental health and substance use services

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Individuals living with mental health and substance use disorders will benefit from Assertive Community Treatment teams and a crisis response team providing targeted supports for Kamloops, Kelowna and the Cariboo-Chilcotin, a firstof-their kind for the Interior, Health Minister Terry Lake announced recently.

“While we have a strong base of services for people with mental

health and substance use issues, there are some clients who require more intensive intervention and support to live a healthier life,” said Lake. “This will be possible with these new ACT and crisis response teams, and is just one example of work going on throughout the province to support those in need of additional support.”

Funding for the ACT teams and the crisis response team is provided jointly, with Interior Health contributing $2 million and

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the Ministry of Health providing $2 million for a total of $4 million. IH will establish Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) teams in Kamloops and Kelowna and a crisis response team in Williams Lake to serve the Cariboo-Chilcotin and 100 Mile House.

The ACT teams will be comprised of mental health and substance use professionals from various professional backgrounds, working together to provide treatment, rehabilitation and support to individuals who are suffering from severe substance use and mental health challenges.

Different from traditional programs, as the name states, the ACT team reaches out directly to clients 24 hours per day, seven-days-a-week, making client contact in the community as often as two to three times per day, based on individual needs.

“Interior Health is pleased to bring the ACT teams to our communities and clients in need, and will benefit from the experience of similar teams implemented in other health regions,” said Interior Health Board Chair Norman Embree.

In addition to the ACT teams, a crisis response team will be created to support clients in the CaribooChilcotin geographical region. This team will consist of two nurses alternating to provide seven-day-a-week coverage and service and will also work closely with mental health and substance use and emergency department staff to support clients requiring intensive treatment and followup.

“We know that

many individuals with serious and complex mental health and substance use illnesses use our emergency departments,” said Dave Harrhy, Mental Health and Substance Use Network Director. “One of the goals of these teams is to support clients to the point that they are better managing their symptoms and health in the community and are less likely to need to visit the emergency department.”

Interior Health is in the process of hiring staff for the ACT and crisis response teams, and hopes to see them in place by February with clinical programs starting in the late spring and early summer.

This announcement is partially funded by the $20.25 million earmarked for health authorities to invest in more local programs and supports to improve care for the severely addicted and mentally ill population.

This announcement builds on significant progress on the action items outlined in the Ministry of Health’s November 2013 report for individuals with severe addictions and mental illness, with even more programs to be announced in the upcoming year.

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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Twelve online holiday scams to watch out for

Winter tires?

The first noticeable snowfall onto area roads last Monday provides a wakeup call for all those drivers who have yet to install winter tires on their vehicles. Stay safe, and do it today.

STAR/JOURNAL photo: Jill Hayward

Survey shows half of drivers outside Quebec still not on winter tires North Thompson Star/Journal Belief that all-seasons “are good enough” the most common reason for not using winter tires, despite proven safety and performance benefits Outside Quebec, where winter tire use is mandated by law, only 51 per cent of drivers use winter tires, according to a survey by Leger on behalf of the Tire and Rubber Association of Canada (TRAC).

The survey asked drivers if they had used winter tires this past winter. Excluding Quebec, the poll found that winter tire usage is highest in Atlantic Canada (73 per cent) followed by Ontario (56 per cent), Alberta (45 per cent), Manitoba and Saskatchewan (39 per cent) and British Columbia (38 per cent).

Many drivers cling to the idea that all-season tires offer sufficient traction and braking capabilities for winter driving. Among those not using winter tires: • 63 per cent said that allseasons are good enough for winter driving • 27 per cent cited cost as a barrier for not using

winter tires • 22 per cent said they don’t drive enough in cold-weather months to merit winter tires “The fact that so many drivers are not using winter tires is a clear threat to road safety,” says Glenn Maidment, president of the Tire and Rubber Association of Canada (TRAC), which represents tire makers. “Today’s high-tech winter tires dramatically outperform all-season tires in all winter driving conditions. Despite all the evidence pointing to the fact that winter tires decrease collisions and reduce personal injury accidents, resistance to adopting winter tires remains strong.”

A study released by the Quebec government in 2011 found that winter road-accident injuries had dropped by five per cent in the province since winter tire use was made mandatory by law in 2008. This research revealed that universal winter tire use had resulted in 574 people not suffering an accident. The study also showed a three per cent reduction in deaths and serious injuries

due to road accidents.

These findings are supported by a recent report from the Traffic Injury Research Foundation (TIRF) that concludes that winter tires provide superior traction, braking and cornering in all cold-weather driving conditions whether the road surface is dry, wet, icy or snow-covered.

Superior braking is one of the primary safety features of today’s advanced technology winter tires. The TIRF report cites research which indicates that on dry pavement at temperatures just below freezing, stopping distances for vehicles with winter tires are as much as 30 per cent shorter than for vehicles with allseason tires. The report also concludes that winter tires deliver better traction on an ice or snow-covered road surface at -30°C than all-season tires at 4°C. The TIRF report can be viewed, along with a wealth of other information about the performance benefits of winter tires by visiting www. tracanada.ca and clicking on “Resources” under the “Winter Tires” drop down menu.

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Pedestrian safety highlighted

Service undertook a detailed analysis of 142 pedestrian deaths that occurred in B.C. from 2010 through 2012.

The analysis found that almost half the fatal incidents took place at intersections, and in more than half of those cases the pedestrian either had the right of way or was waiting on a sidewalk or median. In about 70 per cent of those cases where the pedestrian had the right of way in crossing the road, the vehicle driver was making a left turn, which research shows is one of the most complex manoeuvres for a driver to tackle, increasing their chances of not seeing a pedestrian until it is too late to avoid them.

BC Coroners’ investigations showed contributing factors in these cases involved behaviours of both the pedestrians and the drivers, and also problems with the environment, particularly areas of poor visibility. The three most common factors cited by coroners were: pedestrians wearing dark clothing which made them difficult to see; the driver was distracted or otherwise failed to see the pedestrian in time; or light conditions were poor.

And though few older pedestrians were impaired at the time of the incident, more than half of those under the age of 60 were found to have been using alcohol or drugs.

Submitted

2014 has been dubbed “the year of the breach,” with cybersecurity-related headlines consistently making news. McAfee research shows Canadians are no more immune to online threats than citizens of other countries around the world with Canada hosting the third most phishing sites globally with 821 domains and having the ninth most total infections from W32/ Autorun.worm.aaeh malware in 2013-2014.

With the holiday season already underway, McAfee wants to educate people on how to stay safe and avoid online threats created by cybercriminals looking to take advantage of unsuspecting consumers.

In its annual “12 Scams of the Holidays” list, McAfee shares the most popular digital scams that leverage all types of digital devices, social media platforms and mobile apps. You’ll find the full list below, followed by a press release, which includes some additional helpful tips. If you have any additional questions, or would like to speak with a McAfee spokesperson, please let us know.

1. You’ve Got Mail!

— As holiday sales continue to migrate online, the risk of shipping notification and phishing scams is increasing. Though malware is a year-round risk, since many people do their holiday shopping online, consumers are more apt to click on a shipping notification or phishing e-mail because they think it is legit.

2. Deceptive Advertising — Everyone is searching for steals and deals during the holidays. Keep your eyes peeled (and your wallet in check) when online shopping for this season’s most coveted products. Dangerous links, phony contests on social media, and bogus gift cards are just some of the ways scammers try to steal your personal information and ruin your holiday cheer.

3. Chilling Charities — ‘Tis the season

for giving. During the holidays, many consumers give back by donating to their favourite charity. Sadly, no good deed goes unpunished.

Be wary of fake charities that could reach you via email, or are shared virally through social media.

4. Buyer Beware — There are just some scams that you can’t help but fall victim to, unfortunately. Point of sale malware that leads to exposing credit card information falls into this category. Make sure you check your credit card statements vigilantly and stay on top of breaking news to be aware and prepared.

5. iScams — New mobile apps for Android and iOS devices are added every day.

Thanks to the ongoing advancement of technology, your mobile device can control the temperature in your house, keep you connected to social media and add cool filters to your holiday photos.

Even the most officiallooking or festive apps could be malicious and access your personal information.

6. Getting Carded — Digital e-cards to spread the holiday cheer are fun, easy and most importantly, thoughtful. While you may want a loved one to send you “Season’s Greetings,” hackers are looking to wish you a “Merry Malware!”

Well-known e-card sites are safe, but be wary of potential scams that cause you to download malware onto your device.

7. Holiday Travel Scams — With travel on the rise during peak holiday times, online scammers are ready to take advantage of the fact that consumers often become less vigilant about their safety. Fake online travel deal links are bountiful, but there are also risks that exist once you arrive at your destination including spyware that can access your information through logging onto infected PCs onsite.

8. Bank Robocall Scam — When holiday spending increases and consumers are aware of the abuse to their bank accounts and

credit cards, hackers use this as an opportunity. In most cases, consumers receive a fake phone call from one of these institutions from an automated (or not) “security agent” stating that the user’s account has been compromised and requesting personal information including the account password, to make changes.

9. ATM Skimming — During the holiday season, you need cash and are usually in a rush to get it. Criminals can access your information at ATMs by installing skimming devices to steal the data off your card’s magnetic strip and either using a video camera or keypad overlay to capture your PIN. A simple solution: look carefully at your ATM for anything suspicious and cover the keypad when entering your PIN. 10. Year in Review Traps — Many news services capitalize on the holidays by developing “Year in Review” articles. Companies should warn their employees about the risks of clicking on these types of links from their work emails.

Links from phony sources could infect and compromise the security of company devices.

11. BYO…Device — With an increase in travel, activity (and bubbly!) over the busy holiday season, people are more likely to forget their smart phones in public places. While inconvenient for them, it is also a way for hackers to access sensitive personal information and business data if the appropriate security measures are not in place.

12. Bad USB Blues — During the holiday season, you may see an increase in gift baskets from vendors who want to continue doing business with your company in the upcoming year. One of the most popular items in these baskets includes branded USBs. Beware of allowing your employees to use these, as undetectable malware is sometimes pre-installed on them.

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BLACK FRIDAY toys

Monster High & Ever High Dolls: 35% OFF reg retail 34.99 - 55.99

fashion

Friday Nov. 28th 9:00am - 5:30pm Only • No Rainchecks

Charlie Paige Fashion Rubber Boots: reg 49.99 SALE $29.99/PAIR

YoYo Fashion Sox:

Lego: 35% OFF

Mens & Ladies reg 9.99 SALE $3.99

All Puzzles & Games: 40% OFF

Winter Scarves, Toques, Gloves & Mitts: 40% OFF

Robo Fish My Pet Fish Kit: reg 39.99 SALE $19.99

decor

All Xmas Tree & Home Decor Ornaments: 50% OFF

All Boxed Xmas Cards: 50% OFF Poinsettas: 6.99 - 32.99 SALE 40% OFF

Heat Maxx or Stanfield, Men & Ladies Thermal Underwear: 25% OFF

Bijoux Lina Fashion Jewellry: 50% OFF

gift ideas

All Dried Floral Decor: 50% OFF

food Celestial Teas:

reg 4.29 SALE $2.50/BX

Samsonite & American Tourister Luggage: 30% OFF Atoma Facial Tissue: 2ply/3ply reg .99 SALE $ .59

Wine Kits: 15% OFF Musical Jewellry Boxes: reg 21.99 SALE $14.99

ED Smith Triple Fruit Jam:

Minkota 30lb Thrust Endura C2 Electric Motor:

Martinson Kcup Coffee:

Scotty 1050 or 1060 Downrigger:

reg 4.29 SALE $2.50/JAR

reg 17.99, SALE $12.99/ 24PK

Russell Stover Keepsake Tin Chocolate: SALE $7.99 Anchor 4pc Ceramic Canister Set:

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reg 217.99 - 259.99 SALE $169.99 - $199.99

Mustang Survival Life Jackets: reg 32.99 - 79.99 SALE 30% OFF

Smokehouse Wood Chips:

alder, apple, cherry & hickory reg 4.99 SALE $3.49

black or white reg 28.99 SALE $14.99

Maer Black Enamel Roasting Pans: small, medium & large reg 14.99 - 22.99 SALE $7.99 - $16.99

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