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Store manager Sandy Toma (l) and mayor John Harwood cut the ribbon to officially open the new Buy-Low store in Clearwater at noon on Sunday. On the left is Buy-Low president Dan Bregg while to the right of the mayor is Sam Corea, director of retail operations.

Behind Bregg and Toma are Ralph Sunderman (checked jacket) and Ken Kjenstad, former owners of Safety Mart, the new store’s predecessor.

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Photo by Keith McNeill

Buy-Low Foods opens new store in Clearwater Keith McNeill A large crowd was on hand on Sunday when store manager Sandy Toma and mayor John Harwood officially opened Clearwater’s new Buy-Low Foods supermarket.

In their comments, Toma and Harwood both mentioned the speed with which the new store had been built and the positive effects the store should have on the local economy.

On hand from BuyLow for the ribbon-cutting were president Dan Bregg and Sam Corea, director of retail operations.

Also present were Ralph Sunderman and Ken Kjenstad, founders of Safety Mart, Clearwater’s former grocery store and Buy-Low’s predecessor.

The new store is 25,000 square feet in size, compared to 18,000 sq. ft. for Safety Mart.

Safety Mart opened in Brookfield Mall on Jan. 17, 1973. The original owners were Ken Kjenstad and Ralph Sunderman.

The pair had worked together in Cranbrook before making the move to the North Thomson Valley, Size of the store at that

time was 10,000 sq. ft., of which 6,000 sq. ft. was floor display area and the remainder storage and freezer space.

Kelvin Arndt, Wade Elliot and Rob Sunderman owned the store from 1994 to 2013 and made a number of improvements while they were in charge.

Buy-Low purchased Safety Mart as of Nov. 30 last year – exactly one year before the grand opening.

Associated Grocers, a division of Buy-Low, had been the store’s main wholesale supplier for several years before that.

Buy-Low submitted

development permit applications for the new store

by Highway 5 to District of Clearwater in February and went before town council in April. A building permit was applied for at the same time.

Excavations for the building began almost right away.

The store was put up by Norson Construction out of Kelowna.

A second building located next to the Buy-Low store is under construction. Principal tenant in the second building will be Pharmasave.

In October, town coun-

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cil issued a development permit for a third building, which will be located between the roundabout and where the courthouse is now.

Interior Savings Credit Union will occupy the third building, which will be about 345 square meters (3,700 sq. ft.) in size.

What will happen to the space at Brookfield Mall formerly occupied

by Safety Mart is not yet clear.

In a recent letter to the tenants of the mall, Sandy Reid, president of the company that owns the mall, said that they are in

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active and ongoing negotiations with a potential replacement tenant.

The potential tenant is interested in leasing the entire space presently occupied by Safety Mart.

Reid said that, because of the confidential nature of the negotiations, he was unable to disclose the name of the potential tenant or the nature of his business.

He did say, however, that the new tenant would add value and visibility to both the Brookfield Shopping Center and to the Clearwater community.

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Climate conference lobbies for fee-and-dividend Keith McNeill Your editor recently returned from participating in Citizens Climate Lobby – Canada’s 2014 conference in Ottawa.

Citizens Climate Lobby is an organization that began in the United States in 2007.

Its purpose is to lobby legislators to bring in a carbon fee-anddividend system.

This would essentially be a carbon tax on fossil fuels but, instead of putting the money into government revenues as with other taxes, it would be distributed to everyone as equal dividends or carbon rebates.

Day one of the conference was interesting and informative.

Main speaker was Mark Reynolds, the executive director of CCL. He outlined the history of the organization and outlined the approach they take when speaking with legislators – respectful and non-confrontational, to listen as much as to speak.

The second day of the Citizen Climate Lobby – Canada conference was even more interesting that the first.

Participants in Citizens Climate Lobby - Canada’s recent conference gather in front of the Peace Tower on Parliament Hill before fanning out to lobby for a carbon fee-and-dividend solution to global climate change. Photo by Keith McNeill

Speakers included a Skype appearance by Dr. Katharine Hayhoe, a climate scientist and evangelical Christian who was born and

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Several reforms were suggested.

CCL executive director Mark Reynolds gave an address titled, “The Way Forward.”

When things go wrong, people ask, “What’s wrong with me?”, “What’s wrong with them?” and “What’s wrong with it?” he said. A better approach would be to ask, “What are we committed to?”

A common metaphor used to explain how people react to the threat of climate change is the story of putting a frog in a pot of cool water and gradually warming it.

The frog supposedly will remain until it cooks.

Tom Rand, the keynote speaker in the afternoon, talked about his book “Waking the Frog,” which examines the psychology of denial.

Final workshop was a panel discussion on economics with Tom Rand, Celine Bak (president of Analytica Advisors), Stewart Elgie (University of Ottawa and member of the new EcoFiscal Commission), Christopher Ragan (chair of the EcoFiscal Commission), and David Robinson (Institute for Northern Ontario Research and Development).

Although Celine Bak emphasized that she is not an economist, the panel members agreed that the best way to tackle climate change would be by pricing carbon dioxide – preferably through a carbon tax.

Stewart Elgie said a carbon tax set at $30 per tonne (the same as B.C.’s) would generate $20 billion per year federally (assuming there are 20 million adults in Canada, that would mean a carbon dividend as proposed by CCL would amount to $1,000 per year per adult).

For more about the conference, including the final two days of lobbying politicians, see next week’s issue.

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Cold weather too little, too late for pine beetle Times Staff Temperatures dropped to -26C or colder in Clearwater recently, but was that enough to set back mountain pine beetle and other economically important forest insects?

“This cold snap will help but the first cold snap we had a few weeks back triggered most bark beetles into their coldhardy overwintering state,” said Lorraine Maclauchlan, an entomologist with the Ministry of Forests, Lands and

Rotary installs bench Volunteers from Clearwater Rotary Club take a break after installing one of three new benches in Clearwater's Riverview Cemetery recently. Rotary and Wells Gray Community Forest funded the project, with the materials obtained from Wadlegger Logging and Jock Sorenson Contracting. Pictured are (l-r) Richard Christenson, Ray Harms , Tim Panko and Paul Streadwick. Other benches are to be installed along the new community trail from Evergreen Acres seniors center to behind the hospital.

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Tully: Treaty talks need a new take for the Secwepemc Cam Fortems – Kamloops This Week The keynote speaker at a First Nations forum on aboriginal title is advocating for a new attempt at treaty negotiations — something rejected by Secwepemc First Nations for decades.

James Tully, described as Canada’s foremost political theorist during an introduction at the Nov. 21 forum at Thompson Rivers University, said new treaty-making must be done with fundamental differences in the wake of Supreme Court of Canada decisions dating back to the 1970s.

Tully spoke at a forum hosted by Shuswap Nation Tribal Council called What is Consent?

It comes in the wake of a decision of the Supreme Court of Canada to award aboriginal title to 1,700 square kilometres of land in the Chilcotin’s Nemiah Valley — a decision that rejected the government’s argument that title only existed in intensely settled areas.

Tully, a University of Victoria professor, outlined B.C.’s relationship with aboriginal people dating back to the early 1800s, when the first visitors from Europe integrated into First Nations lands, trading and sometimes intermarrying.

Tully said James Douglas, the first governor of Vancouver Island and later of what would become mainland British Columbia, established treaties in the mid-19th century to preserve the independence of indigenous people.

Reserves, rather than the confining tiny pieces of land that would be later established, were all lands not directly under treaty agreement.

However, leaders after Douglas abandoned that recognition of aboriginal rights and title, “kicking the can down the road” for a century, Tully said.

But, beginning in the 1970s, Tully said successive Supreme Court of Canada decisions have recognized aboriginal rights were never abandoned, nor taken.

The step forward, he said, is to go back to the original stance taken by Douglas — treating First Nations as independent nations and equals and creating treaties on that basis.

“Douglas has been poorly interpreted,” Tully said. “He quite literally says ... ‘put all the traditional territory in the reservation.

They can lease it out if they want and they get 100 per cent, but it’s their land.’”

Tully said B.C.’s treaty process has been under an unequal and subservient relationship that doesn’t exist in law.

He said new treaties must be done on a nation-to-nation basis, with First Nations not within Canada, but beside it.

But, the concept of treaties in this region has long been rejected.

One forum participant told Tully: “I’ll never support a treaty process. It doesn’t benefit our people in any way. I know it never will.”

Secwepemc leader Wayne Christian acknowledged Tully’s idea may strike some as outdated. But, he noted Tully’s insistence the two sides must be on equal ground and his rejection of the current process as irrelevant in wake of the latest decision on Chilcotin land.

“We don’t see [the current B.C. treaty process] as a treaty process. We see it as a realestate deal,” Christian said. “They’re just buying up land ... That’s not a treaty.”

Christian also echoed Tully’s call for a parallel indigenous law that would integrate and exist beside Canadian law.

Tully said in order for treaty negotiations to be equal, much more building of First Nations capacity in education and economy must occur.

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“ Often the difference between a successful person and a failure is not one's better abilities or ideas, but the courage that one has to bet on one's ideas, to take a calculated risk — and to act.” - Andre Malraux, writer editorial by keith mcNeill

Buy-Low opening marks turning point for Clearwater and area

Driving without snow tires might affect insurance coverage Editor, The Times:

I saw your story on the first snowfall of the season (“First snow keeps RCMP busy”, Nov. 27 issue) and thought I’d get in touch to clarify ICBC insurance coverage and winter tires.

In your story, you say that not having winter tires on your vehicle could result in a denial of insurance coverage from ICBC. In fact, driving without winter tires will not void your insurance if you have a claim. It also won't mean you're automatically at-fault in a crash. However, if you get in a crash where winter tires could have helped, not having them may affect whether—or how much—you are at fault. www.icbc.com/road-safety/driving-tips/Pages/Winter-driving. aspx Would you be able to run a correction in a future edition to clarify this for your readers?

Leslie Dickson Senior Communications Specialist Insurance Corporation of B.C.

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Attention Census Canada. If you really want to know how many people live in Clearwater and area, you don't need to go door-to-door. All you need to do is open a new grocery store and then count how many people show up.

It isn't often that one is present at a turning point in history but it was hard to escape the impression that was what was happening during last Sunday's grand opening of the new BuyLow supermarket in Clearwater.

What's the big deal about a new food store opening? After all, it happens all the time.

It's a big deal for Clearwater, though.

The new store will pull people off the highway who otherwise would not stop.

Once in the store to buy groceries or whatever, it would be quite easy to persuade them to take a quick side-trip to see the waterfalls. And once they spend a few hours doing that, well, they might as well stay for the night – or two or three.

We've heard lots of talk over the years about various mines proposed for the area and what effect they might have on the local economy.

The fact is, Highway 5 itself is a gold mine running right through our community. Up until now, far too many people travelling that route could pass through this town and not know it existed.

Having a major food store and then a shopper centre next to the highway will benefit all

tourism-related businesses and, through them, the community as a whole.

And it will benefit Wells Gray Park, by bringing in more visitors and raising its profile.

Up until recently, this community has suffered from a lack of planning. People have gone off and put up buildings and businesses wherever they pleased. The result has been, to borrow a description from former town councillor Bert Walker, as if all the parts of a town were put on a blanket, and then that blanket was given a toss to scatter them.

The new Buy-Low store and the Clearwater Shopping Centre that it will be part of promise to rationalize and consolidate development.

All of this is the direct result of incorporation. Before Clearwater was a municipality, there were numerous proposals to build a second shopping centre in various locations. All sputtered and failed.

At the opening the executives from BuyLow were full of praise for how the District of Clearwater had expedited the project. With construction starting in April, the store could not have been completed in the short time it took without the full cooperation of the municipality's staff and council, they said.

The new Buy-Low store and shopping center are just the first major fruits resulting from Clearwater's becoming a municipality. They won't be the last.

U.S. senator questions human's role in climate change Editor, The Times:

He has declared war on climate change legislation. He has called climate change a hoax and has actually published a book on the subject called “The Greatest Hoax.”

When the Republicans — in a perfect demonstration of Winston Churchill's 'democracy is a terrible system except for all the rest' — take control of both houses of congress, he will return as chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee — a powerful position indeed.

He is “Mountain Jim” Inhofe from Oklahoma.

The very name should send shivers down the spine of any reasonable person who is interested in such matters as global warming.

But then who am I trying to fool here beside myself ? The right-wing in this country prefers the Republicans over the Democrats.

According to those chamber of commerce/board of trade types, the Republicans are easy to do business with.

After all what's a little climate change/global warming when the bottom line is affected?

Plus there is the unstated racism not just in the US of A but also here is the land of the Maple Leaf.

To an unreconstructed redneck having a 'black' president must be a total abomination.

Of course Inhofe's biggest backers are the fossil fuel gang.

He combines the ideological and the religious — quote

Genesis 8.22, “'As long as the Earth remains there will be seed time and harvest, cold and heat, winter and summer, day and night.'

“My point is, God's still up there. The arrogance of people to think that we human beings would be able to change what He is doing in the climate is to me outrageous,” Inhofe said.

In other words there is no such thing as climate change and if there is, it's God's will — nothing we mere mortals can or should do about it.

Under other circumstances this would make great satire!

However, with Jim Inhofe about to become one of the most powerful men in the US of A, it is not funny at all.

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Question of the Week

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Are you glad the snow is finally here?

Debra Mundy:

I love the snow. I think it's beautiful.

It brings the Christmas spirit with it.

What I don't like is when it is when it lands on the roads and causes havoc.

Maggie Van Cott (Kamloops): No, just because it's cold. I like the sunshine.

Dave Fehr (with Aubrey):

Not really. I hate working in it – I'm a faller. I like sledding in it. .

Marilyn Collison: Diane Dekelver: Yes, I am, actually ... ski season.

No, because it's a lot of work keeping paths and driveways clear. It's hard for the elderly to get around.

Why don't governments tackle bank banditry?

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Editor, The Times:

It has been a long time since I last wrote here.

I noticed the editorial (“Our federal debt: There's no hiding from the elephant in the room”, Nov. 27 issue) and enjoyed it.

I am sure others know these things but they may interest those who don't. There are only five or six countries in the world that are debt free. They can be found by Google.

North Dakota is what they call a sunshine state – its assets far outweigh its debts. One of

reason for this is North Dakota has its own bank. It has had this bank for 90 years.

Libya was debt free also with its own bank until Canadian bombs destroyed the country.

Canada was pretty much debt free until Trudeau in late 1970s opened it to private banks and stopped using the Bank of Canada. Mulroney, made it even better for the banks when he was in power.

Iceland has forgiven many debts and put several bankers in jail. The people's life is much,

Tuberculosis is more dangerous than Ebola Editor, The Times:

While the world watches in morbid fascination as Ebola burns through west Africa, there’s another, more patient killer that will claim far more victims. Unlike Ebola, tuberculosis takes its victims slowly, ensuring that on average a TB sufferer infects almost a dozen others before they are treated – or die.

Each year 9 million people are newly infected with TB, a third never diagnosed.

1.4 million will die.

These numbers dwarf the deaths by Ebola, the disease that has gripped the world with fear.

Ebola is a new threat and certainly needs attention. But for years now Canada has been at the fore-

front of helping the world rid itself of the ancient plague of TB. Canada launched TB REACH in 2009, and in its first year this program increased detection and treatment of TB up to 100 per cent in some areas.

Its reach has since expanded to 145 projects in 36 countries, and millions of lives have been saved.

Canada is the sole funder of TB REACH, and the time for funding renewal is here. As we did in 2009, Canada needs to pledge another $120 million over five years so that TB REACH can continue with its successful and innovative outreach programs.

Nathaniel Poole Victoria, B.C.

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debt. We can not ever pay off much better now. even the compound interest?

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Way to go Clearwater!

Editor, The Times:

Clearwater and District Food Bank would like to thank all of the people that participated in the fundraising festivities this past Hallowe'en.

The Wyndhaven Haunted House was a fabulous success again. How do they find a way to get even better each year?

A total of 490 food items and $550 was donated.

Thank you Fields, Rona, Safety Mart and the firehall for your generous support.

The students at Raft River Elementary School collected 164 food items and $160.

The WE to ME students at Clearwater Secondary School collected 89 food items.

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YEARS AGO:

Telephone service to Birch Island was being expanded from a single open-wire voice circuit on the CNR pole line to four voice circuits.

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YEARS AGO: Hockey and skating were expected to start soon at Clearwater Ski Hill. A schedule in the paper gave times for skating. A new rope had been ordered for the tow.

Six reflector flashers were missing from along Stegg's Hill, said road foreman Stan Arksey. Authorization had come through to put flashing amber lights on "Money's" corner.

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YEARS AGO:

Lands and Forests Minister Bob Williams

promised that new legislation would be introduced within a couple of months that would make changes in the flood-plain restrictions in effect for the Clearwater Flats. Possibly the government would pull back from the 200year flood level to the 80-year level, he said.

Williams was speaking at a public meeting in Clearwater.

The Lands and Forests minister also visited a new mill in Blue River that was to be run by Frank Capostinsky. The provincial government was providing some financial assistance.

The new sports center in Clearwater was to be known as the North Thompson Sportsplex, announced publicity director Bill Anderson. The grand opening had been tentatively set for Jan. 23-25.

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HISTORICAL Perspective

BACK IN TIME from Blue River was charged by a federal fisheries officer from Kamloops after he shot two salmon with a high powered rifle, killing both.

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Shadowfax Track and Field Club member Chris Sjodin was honored in Richmond as one of the top three B.C. athletes in his age group.

A Valemount driver had an unexpected swim across the North Thompson River when his car struck the abutment of the bridge across Mad River on Highway 5. He swam

Clearwater Community

Christmas Concert in support of the Food Bank

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ashore and was assisted by logging truck drivers. Police were able to cross the river with the aid of ropes.

Donald Fagg of Trutch Road in Clearwater came home with his mother, Barb Mills, to find someone in his house. He detained the burglar until police arrived. An 18-year-old Clearwater man was charged with breaking and entering.

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YEARS AGO: Roy Unterschultz, Vavenby representative on the TNRD Parks, Cemeteries and Television Committee, said he was tired of being blamed for the signal from the Vavenby repeater being switched from Knowledge Network to a movie channel. The door to the repeater station had been kicked in.

The Clearwater Food Bank and Drop-In Center at the former CTP office building was officially opened by M.P. Nelson Riis.

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YEARS AGO: Following an outcry by local residents, B.C. Parks reversed a decision not to plow the road to Helmcken

Falls. Local parks manager Earl Sinclair said they planned to leave about two inches of hard-packed snow on the road to protect its new seal-coat surface.

Clearwater Chamber of Commerce's heritage committee developed a preliminary plan for a heritage village, to be located in the former planer mill yard in the Clearwater Flats. The project was to include a village of heritage buildings from the area, a farmers' market, race track, play ground and demonstration forest. Further public input was invited, said committee chair Frank Ritcey.

Clearwater Ski Club launched a fundraising appeal to help pay for its new chalet at the ski hill.

The goal was to raise $75,000 to pay for onethird of the cost of the 3,000 sq. ft. building.

Lottery funding for the structure had been delayed.

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YEARS AGO: Ken Kjenstad hadn't been on the Regional Health Board for more than 20 minutes before he had cornered Health Minister Paul Ramsey to talk about

multi-level care in Clearwater and First Responders in the North Thompson Valley. Ramsey had just finished designating eight Community Health Councils and the Thompson Regional Health Board at a ceremony in Kamloops.

After five years in the making, Clearwater Ski Club's new lodge was to hold its first gathering, the club's annual general meeting. The building was scheduled to open for skiing the third week in December.

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Financing for a new $5.5 million health center for Clearwater would not be affected by a capital spending freeze, said a spokesperson for the Ministry of Health.

Construction might have to wait until the summer or fall, he added.

Hazel Wadlegger ended 11 years as a school trustee, eight with the former School District 26 (North Thompson) and three with the new School District 73 (KamloopsThompson). While in Kamloops she had gained a reputation with the Kamloops media as something of a maverick on the school board. "I think I helped open up the board in Kamloops – to make it more accessible," she said.

Bert Walker took her place as trustee for the Upper North Thompson Valley.

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Lots of crafts, coloring, write a letter to Santa, then give it to him when he makes his appearance at 12:30pm.

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Minister of Forests Mike de Jong invited Wells Gray Country Community Forest Corporation and Lower North Thompson Valley Community Forest Society to apply for two community forest licenses of 20,000 cubic meters each. The invitation was significant because it meant the licenses would not go out to tender.

Fraser Basin Council awarded the Eight Peaks Sustainable Resource Management Plan its Overall Sustainability Award. Primary focus of the plan was to integrate the forest and heli-ski industries in the Blue River by mapping out vertically-oriented cut-blocks that could be used as ski runs.

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District of Clearwater was informed that there was a surprise source of funds available through Recreational Infrastructure Canada.

This meant that it would go ahead with improvements to Rotary Sports Park, as well as beautify the appearance of the town along Highway 5. The project should be completed by March 31/2010.

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Vavenby Bridge was closed occasionally over a period of several weeks as a crew completed repairs to the 65-year-old structure.

Tourism Wells Gray Country manager Brad Bradbury reported that 2013 had been a productive year for tourism.

Accommodations in Wells Gray Park were up 10 per cent, camping and RV's in the park were up 11 per cent and hotels and motels reported an 18 per cent increase.

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Beginning Dec. 1, health-care visitors should be vaccinated Ministry of Health VICTORIA – As of Dec. 1, 2014, all visitors to provincial health-care facilities – including long-term care homes – are asked to be vaccinated against influenza, or to wear a mask while visiting, to help protect those most vulnerable from influenza.

This policy first took effect last year, to help protect patients and seniors who are most at risk of complications from the flu. Anyone who enters a hospital, longterm care facility or any other health-care

facility will be expected to wear a mask if they haven't been vaccinated against influenza. Masks will be available, free of charge, for those who have not been vaccinated.

Visitors join health-care workers, volunteers and contractors in their efforts to protect patient safety through this comprehensive influenza prevention strategy.

The best way for visitors to help protect their loved ones in hospitals, long-term care facilities and other health-care facilities is to get vaccinated.

If you do plan on visiting someone in

one of these facilities, or if you take family members to outpatient appointments, you are eligible for a free flu shot. Flu shots are available at pharmacies, doctor's offices, and public health clinics. Visitors will be asked to comply with this policy on the honour system.

Flu shots are also offered for free in B.C. to a number of individuals, including children, seniors, pregnant women, Aboriginal people, individuals with chronic health conditions, and those who work or come in close contact with higher-risk groups.

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Heather Stanley (l) of Clearwater and District Food Bank receives a cheque from Xi Epsilon Eta Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi member Marg Emery recently. Other donations this year went to the proposed splashpark. Members also sold daffodils for cancer, made Easter baskets for residents of Evergreen Acres and give out their annual bursary. The sorority's craft auction was held Nov. 27 in the conference room at Wells Grey Inn. Photo submitted

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Flu vaccine less effective against mutant strain Some protection still better than none: BCCDC 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

Dr. Danuta Skowronski

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

Each year, about 3,500 Canadians die from influenza or its complications – it can be a very serious illness, particularly for people at an increased risk of complications (like those who are patients or residents in health-care facilities).

The influenza vaccine is safe and effective at preventing illness when used in conjunction with other infection control practices, such as hand washing and remaining home when sick.

For more information about influenza and vaccination clinics, visit: www.immunizebc.ca

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.

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.

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Sorority sells for Christmas Three ladies check out one of the items for sale during Beta Sigma Phi's craft auction at the Wells Gray Inn on Thursday, Nov. 27. Pictured are (l-r) Lynda Dunkley, Robyn Russell and Niki McMillan. Photo by Keith McNeill

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Dutch Lake is a popular place. Many people making use of the lake have no doubt noticed the pretty yellow flowers along the shoreline at certain times of the year.

The flowers are yellow flag iris. They are not native to this area and they are causing serious environmental problems to Dutch Lake and other lakes in B.C. “The impact of yellow flag iris is multifaceted,” said Dr. Catherine Tarasoff, a researcher based at Thompson Rivers University. “It alters the whole structure of the shoreline, creating mucky islands or fingers that are not friendly to waterfowl or invertebrates. Even turtles have a hard time getting through it.”

The irises outcompete local plants, removing food sources and habitat for migratory birds and other animals.

Tarasoff is investigating ways to control the plant using “benthic barriers.”

The barriers are sheet metal boxes that are covered with old conveyer belting and then placed onto the plants, penetrating into their rhizomes.

The barriers suffocate the plants and rhizomes and block out sunlight. They also prevent other irises from growing into the space created.

Tarasoff and her research team compare the plots with the barriers with plots where the plants have been cut back, and with untreated plots.

Research assistant Kailee Streichert (l) and Dr. Catherine Tarasoff stand by a sign on the Dutch Lake beach-house that tells about a yellow flag iris research project.

Photos by Keith McNeill

Yellow flag iris seeds can float for seven months.

Dr. Catherine Tarasoff examines yellow flag iris rhizomes.

Last summer the team set up four stations on Dutch Lake and another five on Vaseux Lake near Okanagan Falls.

“We want to test how the benthic barriers work in different environmental conditions,” said Tarasoff.

The hope is that the barriers will kill the irises and allow native plants to take over again.

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Depending on the results of this year's research, the project could be expanded to eight lakes next year.

Support for the research project has come from District of Clearwater, Thompson-Nicola Regional District, Wildlife Habitat Canada and TRU. Further information about yellow flag iris is available at

Yellow flag iris came to B.C. from Europe in the early 1900s as an ornamental.

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CounterAttack roadchecks on now Submitted On average, 29 people are killed in crashes involving impaired driving in the Southern Interior every year.

On Friday, the B.C. government, police and ICBC launched the December CounterAttack campaign to urge drivers to plan ahead for a safe ride home if their holiday festivities involve alcohol.

While attitudes toward drinking and driving have changed considerably over the years, an average of 86 lives are still lost every year in B.C. “Even after more than 35 years, CounterAttack remains a cornerstone of our provincial enforcement strategies that, together with changing public attitudes and our tough

Winter weather brings eight crashes

Police check a driver for alcohol impairment. ICBC photo

Immediate Roadside Prohibition program, have helped to reduce the alcohol-related death toll on B.C. roads to record lows,” said Suzanne Anton, Attorney General and Minister of Justice.

“CounterAttack remains about

preserving and building on these vital public safety gains.”

“Getting home safely should be part of everyone’s holiday planning but the reality is that impaired driving remains a leading cause of car crash fatali-

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Winter has officially arrived. How do we know this?

Because Clearwater RCMP responded to eight reported vehicle incidents within the last seven days.

All of the incidents were a direct result of driving too fast for the icy conditions of the road.

It’s always a shock when we get the first real downpour of snow and realize we've forgotten the driving skills we acquired last winter.

It’s obvious the snow and ice are here to stay, so be careful out there!

Lock up your stuff!

Last week a male was arrested for assault when he stuck another person

to the ground during an argument.

Obviously, we all know the difference between a verbal disagreement and a physical one, and the law reflects this.

The male was arrested on scene without problems before being taken back to the RCMP detachment where he was photographed and fingerprinted.

It’s that time of the year where people bring out their snowmobiles, don’t put them away, and then have them stolen.

We’ve had our first snowmobile theft of the season and we hope it’s our only one!

Make sure to lock up or put away anything you think might be stolen.

The RCMP will do its best to recover your things but it helps a lot if your things aren’t stolen to begin with.

Even in a small, safe community such as this one, you should still always protect your valuables.

Study reveals domestic violence is widespread LONDON, ON / CNW/ - According to survey results released by the labour movement and Western University's Faculty of Education recently, domestic violence is widespread in Canada and its effects are following people to work.

"While the survey results are startling, employers need to understand they can and must take action," said Unifor Women's department director Julie White.

"We've seen a lot of discussion around violence against women in the Canadian media recently, and while that's a start, we need to start having conversations about solutions as well. There are many things that can

make a big difference, including supports and services for workers facing violence."

This ground-breaking study, conducted by the Faculty of Education's Centre for Research and Education on Violence Against Women and Children (CREVAWC) in partnership with the Canadian Labour Congress, gathered information from 8,429 workers across the country. This is the first ever nationwide study on the impacts of domestic violence on Canadian workplaces. Outreach was largely conducted through unions, with approximately 80 per cent of respondents being union members.

One third of par-

ticipants indicated they had experienced domestic violence. Of those, 82% said the violence negatively affected their work performance. Almost 40% said it kept them from getting to work, and for almost 10% it meant losing their job.

For more than half, that violence continued at or near their workplace in the form of harassing emails, calls and texts, stalking or physical violence.

White pointed to Unifor's Women's Advocate program as a concrete example of how unions can take action to support their members who are victims of domestic violence. A Women's Advocate is a specially trained workplace rep-

John Dickinson, ICBC’s director of road safety. “Take your turn as the designated driver, call a taxi, take transit or use Operation Red Nose.”

ICBC’s helping to prevent impaired driving this December through a month-long education campaign, funding for CounterAttack roadchecks and promotion of designated drivers with businesses, sports facilities and community groups.

ICBC also supports Operation Red Nose, a volunteer service in 25 B.C. communities that provides safe rides to drivers who have been drinking or feel too tired to drive during the holidays.

For an infographic that highlights interesting facts about impaired driving and more on the CounterAttack campaign, visit icbc.com.

He was released with a court date and strict conditions, one of which being that he may not contact directly or indirectly the victim of his assault.

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ties in B.C.,” said Todd Stone, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure. “Do your part this Christmas season and look out for family and friends – take a stand and don’t let them get behind the wheel impaired.”

“Police officers across B.C. will be working hard to keep impaired drivers off our roads this December,” said Chief Neil Dubord, chair of the B.C. Association of Chiefs of Police Traffic Safety Committee. “The hardest part of a police officer’s job is telling a family they’ve lost a loved one – a loss that could have been avoided. We can all help prevent these crashes by always planning a safe ride home.”

“We want everyone to enjoy the holidays with their family and friends so make sure you plan ahead for a safe ride home,” said

resentative who assists women with issues such as workplace harassment, domestic violence and abuse.

"From helping women leave abusive relationships to working with employers to ensure safe workplaces for workers experiencing domestic abuse, these workplace representatives are instrumental in creating healthier workplaces and safer communities," said White. "We currently have 326 women's advocates in workplaces across the country. I'd like to one day see there be a women's advocate in every workplace."

More information can be found at domesticviolenceatwork.ca.

December 12/13 & 18/19 Fridays 2pm - 8pm Saturdays 10am- 4pm

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We always wish we had advance warning of a serious illness about to befall us.

There is ... for diabetes. It’s called prediabetes and is a sort of early alert system that says you might be moving toward a full diabetes diagnosis. This can be picked up be certain blood tests ordered by your doctor and if it shows you have prediabetes, lifestyle changes can be made to possibly avoid the disease.

People have various reasons for not getting their flu shot each year. They may say it’s not perfect so why bother? Flu vaccine has saved many lives over the years and yes, it isn’t perfect, but with so few side effects it’s worth the effort. We encourage everyone, especially healthcare workers to get their flu shot this year.

Speaking of vaccines, there is a lot of work going on right now to find a vaccine against Parkinson’s Disease. An Austrian company has developed a vaccine that is in very early clinical trials. It has been well tolerated and the results have been positive.

Money for the research has been provided by the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research.

There has been much in the media about taking baby ASA for five to 10 years to reduce your risk of getting bowel, stomach and esophageal cancers. We know we can reduce cancer risk by stopping smoking and losing weight but this ASA method is showing promise. BUT, DO NOT start taking this drug without your doctor’s approval. It has side effects which can be damaging.

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The staff at the new Buy-Low supermarket next to Highway 5 in Clearwater line up for a group photograph prior to opening the doors to the public for the first time on Sunday, Nov. 30. The store quickly filled with customers as residents from throughout the upper North Thompson Valley came to check out the new store. Photos by Keith McNeill

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ON NOW AT YOUR BC GMC DEALERS. BCGMCDealers.ca 1-800-GM-DRIVE. GMC is a brand of General Motors of Canada. Offers apply to the purchase or lease of a new or demonstrator GMC Terrain (3SA) or GMC Acadia (3SA). Freight ($1,650/$1,650) and PDI included. License, insurance, registration, PPSA and dealer administration fees and taxes not included. Dealers are free to set individual prices. Offers apply to qualified retail customers in the BC GMC Dealer Marketing Association area only. Dealer order or trade may be required.*Offer applies to eligible current owners or lessees of any model year 1999 or newer car that has been registered and insured in Canada in the customer’s name for the previous consecutive six (6) months. Credit valid towards the retail purchase or lease of one eligible 2013, 2014, 2015 model year GMC SUV, crossover and pickups models delivered in Canada between December 2, 2014 through January 2, 2015. Credit is a manufacturer to consumer incentive (tax inclusive) and credit value depends on model purchased: $750 credit available on all eligible GMC. Offer applies to eligible current owners or lessees of any Pontiac/Saturn/SAAB/Hummer/Oldsmobile model year 1999 or newer car or Chevrolet Cobalt or HHR that has been registered and insured in Canada in the customer’s name for the previous consecutive six (6) months. Credit valid towards the retail purchase or lease of one eligible 2013, 2014, 2015 model year GMC SUV, crossover and pickups models delivered in Canada between December 2, 2014 through January 2, 2015. Credit is a manufacturer to consumer incentive (tax inclusive) and credit value depends on model purchased: $1,500 credit available on all eligible GMC vehicles. Offer applies to eligible current owners or lessees of any model year 1999 or newer pick-up truck that has been registered and insured in Canada in the customer’s name for the previous consecutive six (6) months. Credit is a manufacturer to consumer incentive (tax inclusive): $1,000 credit available towards the retail purchase, cash purchase or lease of one eligible 2013, 2014 or 2015 model year GMC light or heavy duty pickup (except Canyon); delivered in Canada between December 2, 2014 thought January 2, 2015. Offer is transferable to a family member living within the same household (proof of address required). As part of the transaction, dealer may request documentation and contact General Motors of Canada Limited (GMCL) to verify eligibility. This offer may not be redeemed for cash and may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives. Certain limitations or conditions apply. Void where prohibited. See your GMCL dealer for details. GMCL reserves the right to amend or terminate offers for any reason in whole or in part at any time without prior notice. **Offer valid to eligible retail lessees in Canada who have obtained credit approval by and entered into a lease agreement with GM Financial, and who accept delivery from December 2, 2014 through January 2nd, 2015 of any new or demonstrator 2015 model year GMC. General Motors of Canada will pay the first two bi-weekly lease payments as defined on the lease agreement (inclusive of taxes). After the first two bi-weekly payments, lessee will be required to make all remaining scheduled payments over the remaining term of the lease agreement. PPSA/RDPRM is not due. Insurance, license, dealer fees and applicable taxes not included. Additional conditions and limitations apply. GM reserves the right to modify or terminate this offer at any time without prior notice. See dealer for details. ‡Lease based on a purchase price of $30,375/$38,925 (including $1,000/$1,500 lease credit and a $670/$670 loyalty bonus) for a 2015 Terrain AWD (3SA)/Acadia AWD (3SA). Bi-weekly payment is $166/$195 for 48/48 months at 0.9%/0.9% APR and includes Freight and Air Tax, on approved credit to qualified retail customers by GM Financial. Annual kilometers limit of 20,000 km, $0.16 per excess kilometer. $0 down payment and a $0 security deposit is required. Payment may vary depending on down payment/trade. Total obligation is $17,301/$20,249, plus applicable taxes. Option to purchase at lease end is $13,865/$19,726. Price and total obligation excludes license, insurance, registration, applicable provincial fees, dealer fees, taxes and optional equipment. Other lease options are available.

Dealers are free to set individual prices. Limited time offer which may not be combined with other offers. See your dealer for conditions and details. General Motors of Canada Limited reserves the right to amend or terminate this offer, in whole or in part, at any time without prior notice. ##The GMC Terrain received the lowest number of problems per 100 vehicles among compact SUVs in the proprietary J.D. Power 2014 Initial Quality StudySM. Study based on responses from 86,118 new-vehicle owners, measuring 239 models and measures opinions after 90 days of ownership. Proprietary study results are based on experiences and perceptions of owners surveyed in February-May 2014. Your experiences may vary. Visit jdpower.com. †U.S. Government 5-Star Safety Ratings are part of the U.S. Department of Transportation’s New Car Assessment Program (www.SaferCar.gov).

Call Zimmer Wheaton Buick GMC at 250-374-1135, or visit us at 685 West Notre Dame Drive, Kamloops. [License #11184]

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Sports Girls win home tournament

Clearwater girls hockey player Annie Whelen celebrates after scoring against Vanderhoof during a tournament at the Sportsplex last weekend. Behind her is Emily Giesbrecht. The local squad won the tourney, followed by Chase in second, Vanderhoof in third, and Vernon in fourth.

Annie Whelen gets congratulated by her teammates after scoring against Vanderhoof.

Photos by Keith McNeill

NORTH THOMPSON SPORTSPLEX 40TH ANNIVERSARY

Clearwater girls hockey player Megan Sim blasts a shot towards the Vanderhoof goal.

Clearwater & District Minor Hockey • Become part of a winning team. Join Minor Hockey and learn to play Canada’s Game. Open to Boys and Girls. www.cdmha.info/ Register @ 250 674 2594 or nissa1537@gmail.com Raft Mountain Skating Club • Register @ www.raftmountain.com Adult Hockey • Mens Drop In Hockey Fridays, 8pm $10/each Oldtimers Hockey • Wednesdays 8:15pm • Sundays, 7pm • $10/each

FAMILY SKATING • Friday Dec. 5 • Sunday Dec. 7 4pm Sponsored by On Call Services PARENTS, PRESCHOOL SKATING • Wednesdays at 10am HOME SCHOOL SKATING • Wednesdays at 1:30pm

SANTA SKATE • December 23 at 5pm

MINOR HOCKEY GAME SCHEDULE

SATURDAY DEC. 6 ATOM TOURNY

9:00 – 10:15 10:30 – 11:45 12:00 – 1:15 4:15 – 5:30 5:45 – 7:00 7:15 – 8:30

Clearwater vs. Hurricanes Demons vs. Vernon Valemount vs. Williams Lk Hurricanes vs. Vernon Demons vs. Valemount Clearwater vs. Williams Lk

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FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE SPORTSPLEX OR ANY PROGRAMS CALL 250 674 2143

Reino Keski-Salmi Loppet set for January in Salmon Arm Kamloops This Week Registration is open for the Reino Keski-Salmi Loppet, which will be held in Salmon Arm on Jan. 17.

The full-day cross-country skiing event, a fundraiser for the Heart and Stroke Foundation for the past 30 years, has raised more than $400,000 since its inception.

Skiers of all ages and skill levels are invited to gather at the Larch Hills ski area and enjoy a hot

lunch, pool time, appy hour and a family dance.

There are various course lengths for the loppet, ranging from one kilometre for children four and under to 30 kilometres for adults.

For information on entry fees and registration, which closes on Jan. 15, go online to skilarchhills. ca or call Tina Letham at 250-8328676.

There is more information on the event’s fundraising pledges at fitforheart.ca.

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Trades program at NorKam to help all regions KAMLOOPS – School District 73 and Thompson Rivers University are collaborating to deliver a unique education opportunity for high school students in the region to “sample university.”

The agreement will allow Thompson Rivers University to offer dual credits in construction and mechanical trade courses at the new NorKam Trades and Technology School.

An official signing ceremony was held Nov. 28 at the school district office in Kamloops.

Similar to the ACE-IT and TRU>Start programs already available in the district, the new Construction and Mechanical Trades “sampler” courses will be administered and taught through Thompson Rivers University faculty to eligible students in grades 10 through 12.

However, rather than students attending school at the TRU campus, they will be taught at the NorKam Trades and Technology school, where a new wing with classroom and shop facilities has been recently constructed.

The forecasted need for skilled trades workers in B.C. in the coming decade is enormous, with an estimated 1 million individuals needed to fill positions that will be largely vacated by retiring workers over the next eight to 10 years.

Students who successfully complete the sampler courses over one semester will earn 16 credits toward their high school diploma and 12 credits from TRU, which may be applied to a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of General Studies degree. The training can accommodate up to 36 students in each semester and applications for the

September 2015 intake will be available in the new year with a deadline set for mid February. The first cohort of students will begin at NorKam in February of 2015.

“School District No. 73 is excited to enter into this agreement with Thompson Rivers University and we look forward to providing our students with increased opportunities for trades training now and in the future,” says Karl deBruijn, superintendent of School District No 73.

The District is making students aware of the opportunity through the trades and technology coordinators at each high school and through public meetings hosted at NorKam Secondary.

There is also a website that provides information on the programs at www. tnt.sd73.bc.ca.

B.C. immortalizes national hero Terry Fox Office of the Premier VICTORIA – He's one of Canada's most iconic and inspirational citizens- a symbol of hope, courage and determination in the fight against cancer, and the B.C. government recently legislated a day in his name.

With the passing of the Terry Fox Day Act in the B.C. legislature, the second Sunday after Labour Day will now be officially known as Terry Fox Day. This is also the date of the hundreds of annual cross-Canada Terry Fox Runs commemorating Fox's Marathon of Hope.

"Terry Fox is an inspiration for British Columbians, Canadians, and people all over the world," said Premier Christy Clark. "His message of hope and the movement he started continue to impact countless lives. This legislation that MLA Linda Reimer championed shows B.C. recognizes the difference he made in the world, and we will commemorate him

every second Sunday after Labour Day from now on."

Beginning in April 1980, Fox ran for 143 days and 5,373 kilometres from St. John's, Newfoundland to Thunder Bay, Ontario, to raise money for cancer research. On Sept. 1, 1980, Fox's worsening condition forced him to end his one-man marathon and that was the beginning of something bigger than he had ever imagined.

This legislation recognizes Fox as a symbol of hope for British Columbians, and gives both the government and British Columbians the opportunity to carry on his vision and celebrate his living legacy.

"Our sincere thanks to MLA Linda Reimer for taking the lead and introducing the Terry Fox Day act to the legislature," said Rolly Fox, father of Terry Fox. "We have been moved by the kind, generous and sincere words expressed by all members of the house since the bill was introduced."

When Fox began his Marathon of Hope in 1980, his goal was to raise $1 from every Canadian to fight cancer. Today, more than $650 million has been raised in Fox's name in Canada and around the world for cancer research.

Fox was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, and raised in Port

Coquitlam, B.C. He died on June 28, 1981, at the age of 22.

"I'm not a dreamer, and I'm not saying this will initiate any kind of definitive answer or cure to cancer, but I believe in miracles. I have to." - Terry Fox Every year, millions of people in close to 30 countries participate in the Terry Fox Run,

National School Run Day, Terry's CAUSE on Campus and Terry Fox fundraising events.

There are 14 schools and 15 roads in Canada named after Terry Fox. To find out more about Terry Fox fundraisers and the Terry Fox Foundation, visit: http://www.terryfox. org/

“an Independent” congregation in fellowship with the broader Christian community in the area.

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Sunday Morning Celebration Services Ian Moilliet Pastor 250-676-9574 Non Denominational

St James Catholic Church Sunday Service Mass 11am - 12pm 324 Clearwater Village Road 250-819-5579

Deklin Murray plays with the ball drop during a Day of the Child event held at Raft River Elementary on Thursday, Nov. 20. In 1954, the United Nations General Assembly recommended that all countries institute a Universal Children's Day, to be observed as a day of worldwide fraternity and understanding between children. Photo by Kim Thomas

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Range Act regulation Try changes to benefit these rangeland users cookies Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations VICTORIA – Changes made to the Range Act and Range Act regulation to improve the management of B.C.'s rangeland came into force on Monday, Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations Minister Steve Thomson has announced.

"These changes provide ranchers and rangeland users with increased flexibility and opportunity to run their businesses, while also supporting the government's goal of environmental sustainability,” Thomson said.

The regulatory changes reflect a commitment made in the BC Jobs Plan and a recommendation of the Ranching Task Force to improve the regulatory framework for range tenure holders.

The changes to the Range Act regulation: * streamline the process for approving agreements (permits and licences) so vacant Crown range

can be allocated more quickly and efficiently; * simplify the fee structure and eliminate some fees; * improve business certainty for range operators by allowing longer terms on tenures, and also allow the conversion of grazing permits issued prior to 2004 to grazing licences; and * enable the conversion of grazing leases to grazing licences, providing tenure holders more flexibility to manage their businesses.

The changes to the Range Act regulation will also give licence holders and other agreement holders more freedom to manage their operations by removing the requirement for operators to obtain ministry approval before selling their excess hay production. The changes will also allow a holder of multiple tenures to more easily consolidate or subdivide those tenures.

Ranching operations are typically family-run businesses that have been in operation for several generations and are the backbone of many rural communities.

(L-r) Nikki Vincent and Braeden Osmond smile as Jack Perry tries to sell them a bag of cookies during a craft fair held at Blackpool Hall on Saturday, Nov. 29.

With the approach of Christmas, many craft sales are being held locally.

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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. 6: Breakfast with Santa. 10 am – 2 pm, Blackpool Hall. Santa appears 12:30 pm, admission item or donation to the Food Bank.

Dec. 6: Community Christmas Concert, DLCC – 209 Dutch Lk Rd, admission by cash donation or non-perishable donation to Food Bank.

Dec. 7: Rotary Christmas Tree Light-up, 4:30 – 8 pm

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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.

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In rainy Whitehorse, rooms were available for that night only; all were full the following night because the prime minister and his retinue would be in town.

We consoled ourselves watching “Frantic Follies” with its classic comedic skits and high-kicking dancers that evening.

We went north next, driving the Klondike Highway towards Dawson City - and into sunshine. The historical background of this area with its gold now came to the fore, including John’s descriptions of his geological explorations into the hinterland, signs at pull-outs, and numerous pamphlets. Past Carmacks we crossed the Yukon River, and at the junction with Dempster Highway which angles off to Inuvik, we saw the Klondike River. Those two rivers become one in Dawson City where we were greeted by row after row of piles of smooth rocks, so placed by huge dredges. We drove to

Trekking Tales By Kay Knox Dredge #4, towering above the road, in use from 1905 – 1955.

Later, mud left by a flood filled about one-third of its stationary form until Parks Canada emptied it, floated it for half a turn to its present position, and opened it for people capable of climbing three sets of steep, metal stairs to tour.

The city itself is a picturesque mix of newly painted buildings, some original, others replicated, and oldies with peeling or bare, gray walls. One such had a sign drawing attention to its lopsided appearance caused by the action of permafrost over changing seasons and the passing of 100+ years.

“They were almost all like that in the 1960s,” John mentioned.

Parks Canada now opens a restored “classic” to the public each day, attendants describing features of a saloon and the Old British Bank of North America to us.

Open every day of the summer with tours and/or lectures were the log cabins of poet Robert Service and writer Jack London. Nearby, but not open to the general public, is the small home where celebrated Canadian author and TV personality Pierre Burton grew up; it can be booked by published authors for use as a writers’ retreat.

Spreading visits to

prevent brain fatigue, we went to Dawson City Museum and later, the First Nations Cultural Centre. Here, I became engrossed in discussing the effects of residential schools, so meaningful after seeing Meeka and the sharing of our diverse experiences as teacher and Inuit student at Fort Churchill Vocational School from 1964 – 1966.

Dragging ourselves away from this historical city after our third night there, we crossed the Yukon River on a free ferry in pea-soup-thick fog.

“Oh no! We are going to drive the Top of the World Highway in this?”

The fog gods took pity and stayed in the valleys while we drove along ridges with 360° views above treeline, autumn colours beginning, under a clear blue sky.

This brought us to the Alaskan border once more – an oft-repeated circumstance. So now it is time to confess: when asked, “Do you have fruit?” we fibbed. To

counterbalance, we were totally honest re alcohol. Telling one border guard we had three bottles of cider and a couple of their irresistible Alaskan Amber, he asked, “Are you sure you have enough to last the trip?”

A 13-mile stretch of wide, brand-new, marble-smooth pavement took us from that international border to the turn-off to tiny Eagle Landing, of note during the Klondike Gold Rush.

Downhill from that junction, our road was narrow, bumpy, and unpredictable.

Placer-mining equipment operated in the creeks.

Then we were in Chicken, Alaska.

“How come such a name?” you ask. It seems some prospectors wanted to call the place Ptarmigan, but couldn’t agree on the spelling!

Easier to confirm, a gal named Anne Hobbs spent 10 years of her early teaching career there and told about it in a popular book called Tisha.

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During the old days at Vavenby

Wilber Johnson and his dog drive the ferry across the North Thompson River at Vavenby. The sheep camp road is above. The photos are part of a collection of about two dozen he has of the Vavenby and Birch Island area, says Clearwater resident Chuck Emery. This community needs a museum to keep artifacts such as the photos, Emery says. Photo courtesy of Chuck Emery

Photo shows Wilfred Johnson and his son Frank at the Vavenby ferry house. The pair were identified by longtime resident Ernie Graffunder.

Photo courtesy of Chuck Emery

Clearwater Elks and Royal Purple have a long history of service Phyllis Bucknell I joined the Elks in 2007 and have had many personally rewarding experiences.

I would like to tell you about our Lodge, Clearwater Elks #499.

Elks of Canada was founded on Sept. 26, 1912 in Vancouver. It is the largest fraternal organization in Canada, with over 300 lodges and over 16,500 members. Membership consists of both men and women.

What do the Elks stand for?

• E for Equality • L for Love • K for Kindness and • S for service Our Mission Statement is to be a national, fraternal and charitable organization promoting and supporting community needs through volunteer efforts of local lodges.

Our Vision is to be

the most progressive family focused organization in Canada, meeting community and member needs and expectations.

Our Motto is promoting and supporting community needs.

What does #499 refer to? The Clearwater Lodge was the 499th Elks Lodge to be instituted in Canada.

Clearwater's Lodge was in fact instituted and its first officers installed in the gymnasium of Clearwater Secondary School on Sunday, Oct. 17, 1965.

Laverne Burnell was the first Exalted Ruler. Laverne has since passed on but his memory lives on. Bob Pearce is Clearwater's only charter member left. The Royal Purple, the ladies group, was installed November, 1965.

Since then the lodge has been very active in the community supporting local charities

as well as the Elks and Royal Purple Fund for Children and the Children's Camp Society of B.C. In June, 1968 the lodge established a scholarship for a student continuing in technical or trade education, which is still presented annually.

On Jan. 4, 1967 the lodge purchased a 3 1/2 acre lot at the No 57 Old Highway 5. The members built the existing hall, which was completed in June 28, 1969.

At present the Lodge does fundraising in the community, supporting many projects.

This is done through Bingo's, our famous pancake breakfasts (which run from May to late September), hall rentals and bazaars.

Projects we have donated to are: Clearwater Food Bank, Clearwater Secondary School,

North Thompson Relief Fund, Terry Fox Run BC, BC Elks and Royal Purple Fund for Children, Elks Kids Camp, Arthritis Society, Clearwater Breast Friends, Minor Hockey, Minor Baseball, Blackpool Hall, Royal Canadian Legion Poppy Fund, Upper Clearwater Hall Society, Evergreen Acres Society, as well as offering helping hands to those who need help.

A new program that we are proud of is Best Christmas Ever. A needy family is helped during the Christmas season. If you know of a family in need please contact Phyllis at 250-674-3535. This project has been going for five years. Don't forget to phone me.

We donate approximately $8,000 per year to the community.

We are always looking for new members to help us and sup-

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port the community in which we live. New ideas and people are always welcome!

To contact the Elks, call Doreen Elliot – 250-674-3486 or Phyllis Bucknell – 250674-3535.

Have a Merry Christmas and a safe and happy winter.

We will see you in the spring at our pancake breakfasts.

We are down to a handful of dedicated members who need

help badly. So I ask you to consider joining us to bring new ideas and new life to the Lodge. We are old but we can learn new tricks. I am very proud to be a member of Clearwater Elks #499.

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Alpine Grain Bread In-Store Baked 450 g

Limit 2

10

$

Selected Varieties 270 g

68

Prices Effective until Saturday, December 13, 2014. CLEARWATER, 365 Murtle Crescent SW, (: 250 - 674 - 2213 Store Hours: Sunday - Saturday: 9:00am - 7:00pm WESTERN CANADIAN OWNED & OPERATED.

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Plus Dep. Recycling Fee Where Applicable

Selected Varieties 730 g - 1.30 kg

Black Forest Ham

8.77/kg

Coke & Sprite

Kellogg’s Jumbo Cereals

$

2

3

Boneless, Skinless

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