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Six participants in Clearwater Minor Hockey's Novice program take part in a game at the Sportsplex last weekend during Hockey Days.

Pictured are (l-r) blue team: Allister Roy, Sophie Collins, Chace Smith white team: Jaden Phillips, Cole Dulaba, and Soren Coates. This coming weekend the Novices will host six teams in a tournament. On Feb. 14 the second-year players will travel to 100 Mile House for two exhibition games. For more hockey, see pages A11 and A12 inside.

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Hockey, hockey and more hockey....

Dustin Wurm blasts a shot against Ben Weber during the annual Clearwater and District Minor Hockey Association alumni game on Friday evening.

Clearwater Bantam #5 Dorian McGill attacks the net during one of two games against Summerland on the weekend. The Warriors lost both games and begin playoffs this coming weekend.

Clearwater Atom Brendan Green takes the puck up the ice during one of two games against Lillooet on Saturday. The Hawks lost the first game 2-5 and (despite trying hard) the second one 11-12. They finished the regular season third in their division.

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Council to seek public input on park plan million to upgrade Dutch Lake Park and the nearby Bampton Recreation Area?

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tion town council was asking after looking at consultants Urban Systems' design report during their regular meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 20.

The report detailed a concept plan for Bampton Recreation Area that integrates with a previous design plan by Stantec for Dutch Lake Park (done before the District acquired the recreation area).

Major item on the bill would be $684,000 to build a new concrete block amenity building to replace the existing washroom/ change room facility.

The new building would include a concession. A plaza would partially surround the building and connect with adjacent park features.

An asphalt parking lot plus a multiuse path was estimated to cost $400,000.

The parking lot would include a small roundabout in front

Map shows plan proposed for Dutch Lake Beach and adjacent Bampton Recreation Area.

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of the amenity building plus bus parking.

A boardwalk along the shore of Dutch Lake is projected to cost $236,000.

The existing dock would be relocated and increased in size.

A second dock

would frame the high use aquatic area. It would lead out to a floating gazebo, would provide comfortable seating and viewing.

The key feature in the Bampton Recreation Area would be a small

amphitheatre. Focal point of the amphitheatre would be a stage set within an earthen berm and flanked by planting to create a naturalistic effect.

Because of the projected cost, town council will ask the

consultants to break the project down into several phases.

Council also will have the Dutch Lake Beach/Bampton Recreation Area plan shown for public comment during a budget open house to be held Feb. 12.

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Art show to feature prizewinning documentary Times Staff Clearwater-based film maker Ken Matheson will be screening his award winning short (10 min) documentary film “Little Moccasins” at Dutch Lake Community Centre on Saturday, Jan. 31.

According to Matheson, there will two screenings, one at 11 a.m. and the other at 2 p.m.

Each will be followed by a questions and answer period with the director.

The film tells the story of how students at at private school near Calgary reacted when they learned that dozens of First Nations children had died of malnutrition, disease and abuse at a residential school that had been located nearby between 1885 and 1922.

“Little Moccasins” has received multiple awards from festivals around the world and is still in consideration by several other international film festival.

The two screenings will be part of “Making our Mark”, North Thompson Arts Council's inaugural exhibition in the council's new gallery space at Dutch Lake Community Centre.

The art show will be held from Jan. 31 to Feb. 28.

The goal of the exhibition will be to celebrate and showcase North Thompson Valley artists of all ages working in any discipline or genre.

An opening reception will be held at DLCC on Friday, Jan. 30, 1 – 4 p.m.

Gallery hours are Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Saturdays, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

TNRD board approves Upper Clearwater rezoning Times Staff During its regular meeting on Thursday, Jan. 16, the Thompson-Nicola Regional District board approved a request to rezone a 4.05 ha property in the Wells Gray Park area from RL-1: Rural to C-4: Recreational Commercial.

The re-zoning will enable an existing legally nonconforming resort to develop eight additional rentable units.

The resort, known as “Across the Creek Cabins” and located 18 km north of Clearwater on Clearwater Valley Road, has three rentable cabins already. These received zoning approval in 1997. However, the zoning bylaw was changed in 2011, meaning the existing cabins are still legal but any additional rental accommodation would need a zoning change.

The property owner agreed to a covenant restricting the number of rental units to 11.

Capital grants approved for SAR groups The TNRD board voted to provide a capital grant of $8,500 to Wells Gray Search and Rescue. It also awarded a $16,000 capital grant to Kamloops Search and Rescue.

Committee appointments A number of appointments were made to TNRD committees: • Judy Tobin and Ray Rosoman were appointed to the Vavenby Fire Department.

• Brenda Norman was appointed to the Blackpool Fire Hall.

• Bill Ludtke was appointed to the Wells Gray Country services committee.

• Katherine Chrystall was appointed to the Vavenby Community Park working group as Bob Rexin was rescinded.

• Hazel Wadlegger was appointed to the Joint Services committee and Tourism Wells Gray.

Approval to submit applications to Building Canada Fund Staff was authorized to submit applications to the New Building Canada Fund – Small Communities Fund to fund four infrastructure projects listed in priority as follows: 1. Black Pines community water February 9 system intake 2. Pritchard Our offices will community be closed Monday sewer system Feb. 9 for solids manFamily Day agement

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3. Savona community water system reservoir 4. Blue River landfill closure The regional district is allowed to submit one application per community. If approved, the projects would be funded one-third federal, one-third provincial, and onethird from the proponent.

Preliminary estimates of the cost of decommissioning the former Blue River landfill range from $500,000 to $1 million.

Considerable work would be required to contour the landfill, improve site drainage and provide a proper landfill cover.

The Blue River transfer station was situated on top of the former landfill from the mid1990s.

The new Blue River ecodepot opened in November, 2014, and the former landfill and septage pit are to be decommissioned.

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Time to make an appointment Now that Clearwater Medical Clinic has a full complement of doctors, the nonmedical staff there invite local residents to make an appointment. Pictured are (l-r) Christy, Teresa, Daniella, Bev and Maddy. Missing is Margo. For a related letter to the editor, see page A5. Photo by Keith McNeill

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The offices of the District of Clearwater “Municipal Hall” and ICBC/Motor Vehicle are located at: Dutch Lake Community Centre, 209 Dutch Lake Road, Clearwater, BC, V0E 1N2 Mailing Address: Box 157, Clearwater, BC, V0E 1N0 Tel: 250-674-2257 Fax: 250-674-2173 BIG, BRIGHT THANK YOU! On behalf of the Community Christmas Light Up Committee and participants, we would like to extend our appreciation to all the businesses and community members that braved the elements and brightened the town during the holiday season. Additionally, we would like to thank the District of Clearwater and the United Way for their sponsorship as well as Home Hardware and Rona for offering special pricing on their Christmas decorations businesses looking to participate. Our first year was a fun first effort. We loved the Yeti on top of the Wells Gray Inn, the little trees lit up on various homes and businesses as well as the gorgeous display that Rotary does at the Information Centre. On top of the Dutch Lake Beach House, Santa and his reindeer provided great amusement during the season and we want to thank Gord Heisterman for keeping the snow clear and Santa on the straight and arrow! We also wish to acknowledge the assistance of Jon Kreke, Ken Kjenstad and Barry Banford with set up.

We look forward to expanding our efforts next year. There is something magical about Christmas lights. During December, the drive between Clearwater and Kamloops is always so interesting looking at the various displays along the highway and hearing the “oooo’s and ahhhhs” from the back seat of the car. We had many amazing displays within our community. Thank you to everyone who played a part. We can’t wait to see what kind of creativity comes next year!

Best wishes, Sam Braaten & Shelley Sim Community Christmas Light Up 2014

Property Assessment

You should receive your property tax assessment notice early in January. If you feel your property assessment is incorrect, contact BC Assessment to discuss your assessment, they may be able to resolve your concerns.

1-866-825-8322. nd The deadline to file a notice of complaint to the Property Assessment Review Panel is February 2 , at 11:59pm.

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Public Skating, Skate with Disney. Free Refreshments Figure Skating Exhibition Curling Bonspiel at the North Thompson Sportsplex Toonie Ski Days at Clearwater Ski Hill & Novice Hockey at the North Thompson Sportsplex Moonlight cross-country skiing with fireside snacks at no charge. Candle Creek

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February 3 rd February 3 th February 12

Finance and Audit Committee of the Whole Meeting – 1:00pm ** NOTE NEW TIME Regular Council Meeting – 2:00pm ** NOTE NEW TIME Budget Open House 3:00pm-5:00pm and 6:00pm-8:00pm.

With presentations at 4:00pm and 7:00pm (At the Dutch Lake Community Centre).

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Opinion

“ In times like these it is good to remember there have always been times like these.” -Paul Harvey, radio broadcaster Guest editorial by Tom Fletcher

Wolf kill last hope for caribou

Newspaper not the soul of the community Editor, the Times;

After reading your editorial “Small town newspapers are the soul of their communities”, I decided it was time to write a letter to the editor!

I hate to deflate your puffed ego, but the soul of the community can be many different things to many people.

For some, it might be the church, or the school, or maybe even our new shopping centre. You might

even dip into the shallow end of the gene pool and find that, to some, it might be the roundabout!

It is my opinion that all these things combined make “The Soul of the Community”. So you see, Mr. Editor, you and your paper are not “The Soul of the Community”, just a soul of the community.

Jim Lamberton The Rambling Man Blackpool, B.C.

Woman thanks municipality and Red Cross for the help Editor, The Times: Upon returning home this past week with my brand new knee I was concerned about where I would be able to exercise it.

What a delight to find the sidewalks in

my neighbourhood cleared of snow ... huge feelings of gratitude for the street clearing crew, and for the Red Cross who loans out medical equipment washed over me as I enjoyed

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a stroll in the morning fog.

Thank you, District of Clearwater. Thank you, Red Cross.

Sandra Holmes Clearwater, B.C.

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

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VICTORIA – When the B.C. government last resorted to shooting wolves from helicopters in the 1980s, an emotional public outcry forced a retreat.

In the B.C. tradition, sensation-seeking urban media and protesters led the way. An outraged reporter named Pamela Martin marched a BCTV crew off the road near Fort St. John to expose this presumed crime against nature. With a metre of snow and temperatures dipping to -40, they didn’t get far, but public sentiment was aroused enough for politicians to overrule wildlife biologists.

This winter, while snow reveals the wolves’ location from the air, the choppers and rifles are out again. And my heart goes out to the biologists and First Nations hunters who face this grim task.

The South Selkirk mountain caribou herd, which ranges between B.C., Idaho and Washington, has been the target of intensive conservation efforts by governments on both sides of the border. Six of the remaining 18 animals now wear radio collars. There were 46 in 2009, only 27 by 2012, and wolves have killed two more since last spring.

Targeted hunting and trapping haven’t been sufficient, so up to 24 grey wolves are to be shot from the air before the snow melts.

There are seven caribou herds in the South Peace, with the Graham herd the largest at about 700. It’s the control group, left to fend for itself as a measure of wolf removal for the rest. The Burnt Pine herd is down to one bull, effectively extinct. The province and Treaty 8 First Nations are working on a plan to kill 120-160 wolves in that region.

It’s long been accepted that resource roads, logging and recreational trail use have increased herd disruption and predator access through what would otherwise be seamless bush and deep snow.

Snowmobiles and even back-country skiers can shift the balance. Smithers-area outdoor enthusiasts are currently being urged to stay away from the Telkwa Mountains, where the caribou herd is down to fewer than 20 animals. Local hunting and snowmobile clubs have observed a ban on motorized travel since 2003, but of course there will always be yahoos who chase animals for fun.

A mountain caribou recovery plan was implemented in 2007, protecting 2.2 million hectares from logging and road-building, including most of the core habitat of the

Mountain caribou from the South Selkirk herd, which has fallen to 18 animals despite intensive conservation efforts. B.C. government photo

South Selkirk herd. The Nature Conservancy of Canada bought 550 square kilometres in that region to protect habitat.

Strategies include transplanting animals from healthier to weaker herds to increase genetic diversity, and capturing and penning females with young calves to keep them from being picked off by wolves.

The B.C. grey wolf population averages around 8,500, with managed hunting and trapping to protect livestock while preserving the wolf as apex predator in most of its wide range.

This context is seldom reported by Vancouver media, which mostly sees its role not as explaining issues but rather embarrassing whatever political party is in power, and providing an uncritical platform for the stoplogging-mining-energy crowd, which is seen as popular with urban viewers.

Remember the spotted owl, with the fringe of its range extending into southern B.C.?

Our branch-plant enviros marketed that one for years. Its core habitat is Washington and Oregon, where many sawmills were shuttered to “save” them.

Now they’re shooting invasive barred owls, which have emerged as a greater threat to spotted owls than logging. Context is important.

I suppose we’ll never know what difference the 1980s wolf kill would have made if it hadn’t been shouted down for TV ratings and urban enviro-donations.

– Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Twitter: @tomfletcherbc Email: tfletcher@blackpress.ca

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Question of the Week

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Do you plan to take part in any of the events during Clearwater Winter Festival?

Jessa Tantrum (with Bo Carter): Yes, I will. At work (in the Sportsplex), I have to.

Murray Stockton:

Denise Conroy:

No, I have driver's license issues that pretty well preclude that, though I'd love to.

Jordene Conroy: Kaydn Jones:

Definitely. That would be a lot of fun.

I would love to do that.

I'll be snowboarding and maybe some skating.

Please be generous during Heart and Stroke Month Editor, The Times:

Last year Heart and Stroke in Clearwater were very close to reaching $5,000. Here is my challenge to donors and volunteers; let's see if we can meet or exceed this goal.

We are still in need of volunteers for many areas of Clearwater. Volunteering for Heart and Stroke does not mean your are committed to life for one cause. It is one or two afternoons, mornings or evenings, within the month of February.

You pick your days.

Heart and Stroke has many volunteers that come and go and come back again. Most volunteers love coming back each year. We have volunteers in Clearwater that have canvassed

for 20 years.

I will phone and ask if you wish to volunteer each year and you do not have to feel guilty, if you say, "No." Most volunteers come back in future years. It is understandable that certain years we get busier than others.

If you would like to try canvassing this year, I would be glad to help you get started.

It is easier to tell you the neighbourhoods that to date will be covered, than those that do not have a door to door canvaser. Currently we only have coverage for Kershaw, Greer, Jenkins Rd, Birch Island and Sunshine Valley. So you can see the need is great.

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Medical staff ready to serve the community at Clearwater clinic Editor, The Times:

The doctors and staff of Clearwater Medical Clinic would like to let the community know about what's new at the clinic.

We now have five regular doctors working in the clinic after a period when Dr Soles was the only regular physician in Clearwater. We are all very grateful to him for the exceptionally hard work he put in over this period when the clinic was frequently staffed by locum doctors working there for short periods.

The new doctors are Dr Broadbent, Dr Gwyn, Dr Liciu and Dr Walton.

We also have an excellent, experienced team of receptionists

and support staff at the clinic.

The new doctors are all seeing new patients and are keen to build up their practices. We know that there are lots of patients on the books at the clinic who haven't been in recently and there are lots of doctors to see them now. This is a good time to make an appointment!

There is likely quite a bit of unmet need for people in the community with chronic illnesses such as diabetes, heart disease, chronic bronchitis and emphysema.

Sometimes their care is complicated and having a regular doctor to follow up with can make all the difference. This is now available for everyone

who needs it.

The clinic doctors offer a full spectrum of care which means that we looks after prenatal appointments and well woman care, see children for their routine health checks and deal with appointments for drivers' medicals, Workers Compensation Board and insurance issues.

For anything that requires a visit to a specialist we are well supported by an excellent referral hospitals in Kamloops and Kelowna, which have a very broad range of specialty services. We are also fortunate to have visiting paediatric and orthopaedic specialists who do regular clinics in Clearwater.

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at the clinic also work at the Helmcken Memorial Hospital in Clearwater and look after patients who are admitted there or come to the emergency department. All the doctors do minor procedures such as removing abnormal skin moles, fitting IUDs and injecting inflamed joints.

Unfortunately Clearwater's hospital no longer offers planned maternity care as this has moved to Kamloops.

We would like everyone in the community to know that the clinic is well staffed and that we are ready to look after their health!

Dr. Broadbent, Dr. Gwyn, Dr. Liciu, Dr. Walton and Dr. Soles

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YEARS AGO:

A preliminary budget for School District 26 (Birch Island) indicated there would be an increase of eight mills in the local tax rate. The total budget was $428,000.

Darfield Hall was full of friends and family as services were held for pioneer Hubert Janning. He had arrived from Westphalia, Germany, in 1912.

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YEARS AGO:

Clearwater and district's first doc-

tor, Dr. R.P. Regehr, was to open his office for general practice.

Patients were reportedly already battering down his door.

Health Minister Ralph Loffmark said there would be no overnight beds or dietary facilities in a proposed new health care facility. North Thompson Hospital Committee president John Harwood said: "Very reluctantly, we are forced to accept this or else we will get nothing."

Rev. Bitten of the United Church, Lloyd Strickland of the Church of Christ,

For the Record In the Valley Voices feature last week about the North Thompson Sportsplex, Clearwater mayor John Harwood was quoted as saying the arena's roof had been engineered for 40 pounds per square inch. The correct quote should have been 40 pounds per square foot.

We apologize for the error.

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HISTORICAL Perspective

BACK IN TIME and Ernie Isaac of the Evangelical Free Church met to seek ways for the churches to work together.

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YEARS AGO:

Members of the Clearwater Business Association voiced dissatisfaction with a situation that had existed since the Old North Thompson Highway Bridge over the Clearwater River had collapsed two weeks earlier. A promised Bailey bridge was still not installed and people were using the new bridge on Highway 5, even though it had no guardrails.

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School District 26 (North Thompson) trustees passed a motion that the new secondary school under construction be called Clearwater Secondary School.

Completion was expected by the end of May.

35

YEARS AGO:

An overflow crowd turned out to a re-zoning hearing at Clearwater Improvement District hall to discuss a proposed shopping center, to be located between Wells Gray Inn and the firehall. George Marcyniuk made the

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With a physical and a few simple tests, we determined that this puppy had a severe bladder infection. She had multiple types of bacteria that had taken up residence in her bladder. As a result, she instinctively drank water in an attempt to dilute her urine and essentially try to rid her body of the infection. Animals in the wild would do the same thing, since they have no other options.

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presentation on behalf of the development group. A Vancouver developer also presented plans for a fully enclosed mall to be located where the Elks Hall is.

30

YEARS AGO: According to the Japanese embassy, there was no market in Japan for chopsticks from Clearwater.

So reported Ken Ormondy of the Unemployment Guidance Center. A chopsticks factory apparently had been a suggestion made by a Vancouver civil servant to cure local economic problems.

25

YEARS AGO:

Jack Marlow announced he was closing his Stedmans store in Clearwater, after operating the franchise for 8 1/2 years. He said the previous Christmas season had been the most disappointing of all his years here.

Fire destroyed a log house located beside the Log Inn Pub in

Avola. Local residents, including Bob Jensen, Kevin Deckert and Tom Young, used backhoes, skidders and tractors to push snow and rubble into the fire, saving nearby buildings.

20

YEARS AGO:

A fire in Slocan's center kiln destroyed approximately 140,000 board feet of rough lumber, valued at about $50,000, said mill manager Jim Barber.

Vavenby Volunteer Fire Department had responded with both trucks and about eight firefighters, reported fire chief Leo Vermette.

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YEARS AGO:

A full house of spectators kept the bleachers warm as North Thompson Sportsplex celebrated its 25th anniversary. The building had officially opened in February, 1975, and then closed several days later due to concerns about the safety of its roof.

Original cost had been $450,000, but another $240,000 was needed to repair the roof.

10

YEARS AGO:

Birch Island residents received news

that the provincial government pledged $50,000 to make temporary repairs to the bridge from ice damage that had left more than 100 people stranded.

5

YEARS AGO:

Local resident Rachael Elliot helped carry the Olympic torch as it passed through Clearwater on its way to Whistler.

About 700 people turned out for the event.

District of Clearwater councilors approved giving themselves a 29 per cent pay increase spread out over two years. "This will allow single mothers, senior citizens and others to be councilors," said Mayor John Harwood.

1

YEAR AGO:

Raft River Elementary School won $120,000 in a contest sponsored

by Aviva Insurance.

The money was to be used to develop a playground for intermediate-aged students.

Clearwater council awarded the event coordinator position in an age-friendly program to Linda Selbee. She was to work 15 hours per month for 12 months.

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puppy need not have gone through all this suffering. Many medical problems look like behavioural issues.

Housetraining problems in young animals may indicate an infection or a congenital (birth) defect that makes it difficult or impossible for the pet to control their elimination.

Older animals that begin to have accidents in the house or become incontinent may be suffering from kidney problems, diabetes or may have lost the nerve or muscle function required for bladder or bowel control.

Many of these issues are quite treatable.

Personality changes, such as depression, lethargy or even aggressive behaviour may occur when a pet is in pain. Changes in appetite or eating habits can indicate hormonal imbalance, nausea, dental pain as well as many other conditions. Pets that scratch, lick or chew at themselves often suffer from allergies. The first step is recognizing when there is a change in your animal’s attitude or behaviour. The second step should be a trip to your family veterinarian.

And, finally, a word of thanks and sincere appreciation to the person who rescued this puppy. Countless lives have been saved a result of the work you do on behalf of these dogs.

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SD73 to discuss new policy on homophobia Dale Bass – KTW Gerald Watson expects his fellow trustees will be in favour of a new policy that could put to rest an ongoing concern raised about how the Kamloops-Thompson school district deals with homophobia.

Watson, who chairs the school district’s policy committee, planned to introduced the new policy at the board meeting on Monday, Jan. 26.

It is expected to be put to a vote on Monday, Feb. 2.

In the summer of 2013, the issue about the existing policy came to a head after a South Kamloops secondary student completed a project on homophobic bullying.

The student felt the existing

policy was inadequate and made a presentation to trustees, who referred it to Watson’s committee and asked for input from the Kamloops-Thompson Teachers’ Association (KTTA) and the district’s parent-advisory council.

That review led the committee to decide the existing policy was adequate.

“But, it had a lot of media play at the time,” Watson said, noting school-district Supt. Karl deBruijn wanted to address the issue.

“And he did a review of other districts,” Watson said. “He wanted something more modern and I think this policy fits.”

The existing policy, which Watson’s motion would delete, is titled “Race Relations” and does not include reference to homophobia.

The proposed policy references the province’s Human Rights Code and sets out several requirements for the district to address “racism, homophobia or any other form of discrimination.”

It would commit the board to support: • Creating an environment in the school district that promotes non-discrimination consistent with the Human Rights Code; • Hiring employees on the basis of merit consistent with human rights; • Providing students with educational programs that will assist them in participating in and contributing to a diverse society; • Reducing language and

TNRD reaches a deal with unionized staff Times Staff The Thompson-Nicola Regional District’s (TNRD) board of directors announced Tuesday that a five-year agreement has been reached with the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) Local 900.

The current collective agreeDr. John Soles points to masts on the top of the Clearwater Medical Centre building that were damaged by a vehicle driving through the parking lot sometime during the weekend. The telephone and fibreoptic lines were ripped out of their connections in the basement.

This was significant because the staff rely on the fibre-optic for medical records communication. Soles credited Telus crews for working into the night to get the system back online.

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The agreement applies to unionized staff in the TNRD, including administration, planning, building inspection, environmental services and utilities.

“The board of directors is pleased with the results of the agreement and is looking forward to the stability that a lon-

ger term agreement provides,” said TNRD chair John Ranta.

The new collective agreement is in effect from Jan. 1, 2014, through to Dec. 31, 2018.

A key element of the new collective agreement is a 1.65 per cent raise per year for the five years of the agreement.

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Police say thanks for support

Clearwater RCMP would like to thank Clearwater and its surrounding communities for their support in regards to the fallen RCMP constable out of St. Albert, Cst. David Wynn.

The detachment has received condolences in both written and verbal form from many people within the last week.

Police agencies all over North America have been witness to trying times lately and all support being given is appreciated.

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Earlier this week Clearwater RCMP responded to a suspicious person complaint.

Once arriving at the scene, a female was spoken to. Her identity was confirmed and it was discovered she had a warrant out of Kamloops for failing to attend the detachment there and give fingerprints, which was a result of an assault causing bodily harm charge.

Police arrested the female and took her back to the Clearwater RCMP detachment, where she was dealt with accordingly.

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Cavers’ bilingual proposal in Kamloops hits the estíl sign Andrea Klassen – Kamloops This Week A proposal by a Kamloops councillor to add the Secwepemc language to some of the city’s traffic signs has been stopped in its tracks by provincial legislation.

Coun. Donovan Cavers came up with the idea of adding ‘estil,’ the Secwepemc word for ‘stop,’ on the city’s stop signs to acknowledge Kamloops’ aboriginal population and history.

The practice of bilingual signs is already in place on the Thompson Rivers University campus and on the Tk’emlups Indian Reserve bordering the city.

However, in a report to council this week, traffic engineer Elnaz Ansari said the city is not permitted to add other languages or symbols to the signs due to provincial Motor Vehicle Act regulations.

Ansari also expressed concern regarding the safety of making stop signs bilingual.

“From a risk-management perspective,

an additional language should not be added to stop signs, even if it would not be contrary to the regulations, given that changing them could add confusion to motorists and potentially cause more risk,” she wrote.

Cavers feels that second concern is “taking risk management too far,” at one point during Tuesday’s (Jan. 20) council meeting holding up an iPad displaying a bilingual stop sign and asking fellow councillors if they would know how to respond while driving.

Cavers also read aloud several online comments posted in response to a CBC story about the stopsign debate, which attracted the attention of media on the Lower Mainland over the weekend.

The comments were generally critical of the province’s rules and city staffs’ recommendation to nix the bilingual signs.

Cavers argued giving up on the stop signs will paint the city in a negative light.

“There’ll be a lot of people saying, ‘Well, that speaks volumes about the City of

Kamloops,” he said.

Cavers’ pitch to take the issue to a community-to-community forum the city holds regularly with the Tk’emlups council was ultimately unsuccessful, with several councillors preferring to focus on ways of promoting aboriginal heritage that don’t contravene provincial rules.

Coun. Ken Christian would like to see the city discuss projects similar to those at Kamloops Airport, which has displays explaining historical First Nations practices, or promoting local art.

“I think the notion of just simply dotting the city with that particular phrase is not doing service to what is a deeper and more meaningful conversation we need to have,” he said.

Coun. Arjun Singh agreed, arguing the stop-sign issue was bogging down debate.

“Right now we’re starting to get mired,” he said.

“And, whatever CBC Vancouver said on Facebook, I don’t care.

“I really care about us doing something

for our community to honour our Tk’emlups neighbours.”

Only Cavers and Coun. Tina Lange voted to discuss the signs when the two councils meet this spring.

Stop signs on the campus of Thompson Rivers University and on Tk’emlups Indian band land are bilingual, featuring English and Secwepemc.

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Action at the Sportsplex Left: Clearwater Peewee Angus Allchin goes in to score during a game against North Okanagan.

The Warriors won both games with scores of 8-3 and 8-6.

Right: Clearwater Midget Girls player Emma Collins tries to get the puck in the net during one of two games against Merritt on the weekend.

Photos by Keith McNeill

Caribou recovery is failing disastrously Valhalla Wilderness Watch Slaughtering wolves from helicopters, transplanting healthy animals to areas with little viable habitat left, where they are quickly killed by predators; some of our smallest and most endangered herds of mountain caribou are receiving intensive efforts to boost their numbers.

These quick fixes are disguising the widespread failure of B.C.’s Recovery Plan — and the failure of the B.C. government to correct the sellouts that have compromised the plan.

When the plan was announced in 2008, B.C. had an estimated 1,885 mountain caribou. The stated goal was to increase caribou numbers to 2,500 within 20 years; but today, with more than one-third of the time passed, the government says there are only about 1,500 left.

In the Wells Gray-North Thompson unit, the Groundhog caribou population dropped by 74 per cent between 2008 and 2011, from 23 animals down to six.

Overall, the Wells Gray-North Thompson Unit had 274 caribou in 2007, but the 2011 census could only find 172 animals. There is evidence that some of these losses may be due to heavy snowmobile use.

The Recovery Plan’s Snowmobile Management Agreements (SMA’s) allow snowmobile clubs to develop plans to voluntarily stay out of caribou habitat and monitor themselves.

This program has miserably failed.

In the North Thompson area snowmobile trespasses have been recorded in the Foam Creek and the North Blue River closure zones.

In the North Thompson area, the government is permitting the snowmobile clubs to maintain groomed snowmobile trails that give wolves easy access to critical caribou habitat.

Mountain caribou are tragically disappearing, and the government is shamelessly using wolves as a scapegoat for what it hasn’t done to protect the caribou.

“When you need us, we’re close by” When a death occurs, we are here to help you, every step of the way. 24 hours a day, every day. If you have made pre-arrangements elsewhere and would like to discuss having your local funeral home take care of you, please feel free to call.

NORTH THOMPSON FUNERAL SERVICES 73 Taren Drive, Clearwater, BC, V0E 1N2

Call Drake, MaryAnn or Jennifer at 250-674-3030 or 1-877-674-3030 day or night.

Drake Smith, MSW (Funeral Director/Owner)

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WINTER FESTIVAL TIVA VA AL January 30th—February 1st, 2015

PUBLIC SKATING WITH DISNEY 4:30 - 6:45pm

January 30th, 2015 Sportsplex; Free Refreshments at the

TOONIE n o i s es Ski Days c n o C

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Jan 31st and February 1st , 2015 @Clearwater Ski Hill $5 ski rental available.

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Novice Hockey Tournament

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Saturday, Jan 31st and Sunday, February 1st, 2015

Fri, Jan 30th & Sat, Jan 31st, 2015 Put in a team or join a team! Call Melody at 250.674.8009.

North Thompson Sportsplex

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Moonlight Cross Country Skiing

Sunday, Feb 1st, 2015 4:30 Start at Candle Creek Ski Trails Fireside snacks at no charge.

For more info call Hazel at 250.674.1674

Thank you Blackwell Park Operator Borrow Enterprises Buy Low Foods Clearwater Lodge Dairy Queen District of Clearwater Home Hardware 250-674-2257

to our Winter Festival Sponsors:

Jim’s Market and A&W K.D.C. Forestry Consulting Pharmasave Rison Realty– Larissa Hadley River City Realty– Ole Kjenstad Royal Bank admin@docbc.ca

Royal LePage– Marilou Roy Super Save Gas Tourism Wells Gray Wadlegger Logging Wells Gray Country Services (Area A) Wells Gray Hotel www.districtofclearwater.com

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Sports

Concentration Ron Hadley delivers a rock as Larissa Hadley (l) and Abby Bates get ready to sweep. The three were taking part in an eight-team Skins Bonspiel on Friday and Saturday at the Sportsplex. The event was a success and next year will be held in the first week of December. Wells Gray Curling Club held a casino night as well. Photo by Keith McNeill

Juniors battle Logan Lake Clearwater Secondary School Junior Boys basketball player Keanen Bromley charges down the court during a game against Logan Lake at CSS on Tuesday afternoon, Jan. 20. The local squad has quite a few inexperienced players and has been struggling this year but won the game against Logan Lake quite handily.

The Juniors are to take on Kamloops Christian School at the school this afternoon.

Photo by Keith McNeill

NORTH THOMPSON SPORTSPLEX 40TH ANNIVERSARY

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 Ladies Hockey • Sundays 5:45pm, new players welcome Oldtimers Hockey • Wednesdays 8:15pm • Sundays, 7pm • $10/each

FAMILY SKATING • Friday Jan 30 4:45pm - Skate with Disney Sponsored by the District of Clearwater Wells Gray Curling Club • League play Tues., Wed. & Thurs. 7pm. Register for the 2nd half 250-674-3768

PARENTS, PRESCHOOL SKATING • Wednesdays 10am • HOME SCHOOL SKATING • Wednesdays 1:30pm

COMING EVENTS 40th Anniversary of the Sportsplex

Minor Hockey playoffs start this weekend scheduled TBA Jan. 30 - 31

Love Where You Live Bonspiel

Jan. 31 - Feb. 1 Novice Hockey Tournament

Come out and watch the future stars Mar 5.

Figure Skating Carnival

“Around the World”

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

Hawks face playoffs Times Staff Clearwater Midget Ice Hawks only had the one game this weekend.

“It was against Merritt and the final regular season game for us,” said coach Tim Walker. “Next up will be playoffs.”

The Hawks were short many players for Saturday’s game and only had nine skaters total, which resulted in a win for Merritt.

“The game was meaningless as far as our standings were,” the coach commented.

“The only thing that mattered to me was whether we took penalties that could lead to suspensions, or injuries. I was satisfied to have accomplished our goals for the game.”

Clearwater played a fairly even game through the first period then ran out of steam. Merritt got a few goals and kept coming.

According to Walker, Merritt has

Clearwater Midget Ice Hawk #4 Justin Sutherland takes the puck up the ice during a game against Merritt at the Sportsplex on Saturday, Jan. 24.

Photo by Keith McNeill

two exceptional players who both scored two goals each and set up others.

“I kept telling our boys to just take it easy as I didn’t want any penalties or injuries. Even still it’s hard

to lose but the boys held there cool pretty well,” the coach said.

Focus for the Ice Hawks now will be on the all-important league playoffs, which most likely will begin Feb. 7 in Kelowna.

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Woodwaste part of pilot projects to cut down on slash burning Cam Fortems – Kamloops This Week Provincial forestry managers are looking at ways to cut slash burning each fall, an effort expected to create jobs and reduce pollution blamed on the industry in a report released this week.

Three pilot projects in the area are expected to soon get underway to transport woodwaste out of the forest for eventual use as pellets, power or pulp.

Kamloops Forest District manager Rick Sommer is heading a committee of district managers across the province looking at ways to make it more economically feasible to move woodwaste to market for bioenergy rather than burning it as is now being done.

The goal is to accom-

plish it without increasing costs for lumber companies, he said.

“We’re trying to use the toolbox we have,” Sommer said.

Consulting forester Chris Ortner said too much fibre is stacked in the forest and burned.

“The reason we burn in November is you let the material dry and need the forest floor to be wet,” he said.

“You wait until the first snowfall and go crazy . . . I was in the high country then [most recent November] and there was a lot of burning.”

Ortner said there are a number of customers in Prince George, ranging from pulp producers to pellet plants, competing for woodwaste that has economic value in that market.

Lack of the secondary

market in Kamloops or willingness by timber companies to target woodwaste may come to an end with success from three pilot projects, at Surrey Lake, at McQueen Lake and at another site near Barriere.

Sommer said there is demand from bioenergy companies for what is classified as waste by primary forest companies interested only in lumber-grade sawlogs.

“They [bioenergy companies] use that fuel,” Sommer said.

“We’re working on different pilots to make it a more attractive option for them.”

Woodwaste from the three pilot programs is expected to go to customers that include River City Fibre in Kamloops and another bioenergy company in the South Okanagan.

Ortner forecasts as

A round wooden bin supplies wood chips for a small-scale bio-energy plant that supplies hot water heat for a nearby hotel in Austria. The photo was taken during a fact-finding trip by former Clearwater councillor Bert Walker several years ago. District of Clearwater recently awarded a contract to heat Dutch Lake Community Centre with wood waste. Photo by Bert Walker

much as 50 per cent of the fibre now burned at regional logging operations could be used for

Fee changes to support increased investment in BC Parks Ministry of Environment VICTORIA – To maintain high service levels in B.C. provincial parks for an increasing number of visitors, the provincial government is raising camping fees as of March 15.

"British Columbia's world-renowned parks provide superb recreational opportunities for visitors from throughout the province and around the world,” said Mary Polak, Minister of Environment. “From diverse terrain to temperate climate, our parks are truly a unique treasure. By increasing user fees in campgrounds, campers who use the parks system are helping to keep it sustainable for future generations to enjoy."

This increase comes after years of investment delivering capital projects aimed at attracting young families, offering new recreation opportunities and increasing attendance in provincial parks. Over the past five years, BC Parks has invested approximately $60 million in

park facilities, and has approximately $700 million of investment in infrastructure that requires maintenance.

Fee increases are nominal to ensure camping remains affordable for families and visitors enjoying B.C.'s world class parks system – one of the largest protected areas systems in the world.

While the fee schedule varies, the vast majority of provincial campsites will see a $2 per night increase, while others will see slightly larger increase in price, to a maximum of $5 per night.

The last system-wide increase was in 2010.

There are no increases to fees for sani-stations, mooring buoys, backcountry camping, picnic shelters, or group camping.

Parking remains free in all provincial parks.

There are 1,029 provincial parks, recreation areas, conservancies, ecological reserves and protected areas in B.C., covering more than 14 million hectares or approximately 14.4 per cent of the

provincial land base.

B.C. provincial parks receive over 21 million visits each year.

Discover Camping opens at 9 a.m. (PST) March 15. Prices reflected on the Discover Camping website will be updated prior to this date to incorporate the new fee structure.

Frontcountry camping in Wells Gray Park is going up from

$16 per night to $18.

Backcountry camping along Murtle, Clearwater and Azure lakes remains at $5 per person per night. The group camping base fee is $20 per group site per night. The sani-station service remains at $5.

For a complete list of campgrounds and updated fees, visit: www.env.gov.bc.ca/ bcparks/fees/userfees. pdf

pulp, power or pellets.

But, Sommer added, the economics of transporting woodwaste depends on

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An opportunity to meet with

Director Carol Schaffer, TNRD Electoral Area “A”.

Provide input on current services provided by the TNRD in your area, and suggested improvements you would like to see in the future.

Blackpool Community Hall, Monday Feb 2nd 7:00 pm Upper Clearwater Community Hall, Wednesday Feb 4th 7:00 pm Further meetings will be scheduled in Birch Island and East Blackpool in the spring.

For further information contact Director Schaffer at 250-674-7049

Church Directory

Clearwater Christian Church

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

Your places of worship

Meeting at: 11 Lodge Drive (Behind Fields Store)

Sunday Worship Service 10 am On the Web: www.clchch.com For information 250.674.3841 or 250.674.2912

VAVENBY CHRISTIAN CHURCH

3083 Capostinsky Rd. • Service 11 a.m.

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

proximity to markets and other factors.

He believes it is too early to set a target.

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

Clearwater Seventh-Day Adventist Church Pastor John Masigan Saturday Service - 10am Clearwater Christian Church Ph. 250-674-3468

CLEARWATER UNITED CHURCH Meeting at Catholic Church of St. James

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Rev. Brian Krushel

250-672-5653 • 250-674-3615 www.norththompsonpc.ca

Clearwater Living Streams Christian Fellowship

CLEARWATER NEW LIFE ASSEMBLY Dan Daase - Pastor Sunday Morning Worship 10:30am

Meeting at New Life Assembly every Sunday 5:00pm

(Kids church during service)

Contact Dave Meehan 250-674-3217 email: livingstreams@hotmail.com Clearwater Community Church open to everyone - all denominations

Wednesdays Am Ladies Bible Study Thursday 3-5pm Kids Club

Phone: 250-674-2345

308 W Old N Thompson Hwy

CLEARWATER COMMUNITY BAPTIST 24E Old North Thompson Hwy

Worship Service 10:30 250.674.1332 www.ccbaptist.ca

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"B.C. is continuing to upgrade and expand services it provides to clients of the province's natural resource sector,” Thomson said.

“FrontCounter BC offers a state-of-theart, integrated delivery model that will ensure

applications are processed efficiently and effectively."

The latest permits to move online include: • Angling guide, game guide outfitters and transporters' licences; • Export permits; • Transportation permits for endangered species, rainbow trout and farmed sturgeon; • Scientific fish collection permits; • Fur trade and trapping licences; and • Various permits specifically required under the Wildlife Act, including permits for: – possessing dead wildlife or wildlife parts; – capturing, possessing or importing live wildlife;

– rehabilitating injured wildlife; and, – operating a vehicle in an area closed under the act.

Hunting and fishing licences will continue to be sold through retailers.

Fishing licences will still be available online.

There are 29 FrontCounter BC offices throughout the province, including one in the BC Forest Service office next to Highway 5 in Clearwater.

FrontCounter BC is the integrated, one-stop service for clients of B.C.'s natural resource ministries and agencies. For applications and further information, call toll free at 1-877855-3222 or visit: www. frontcounterbc.gov.bc.ca

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Seniors snared in Little Fort grow-op Cam Fortems – KTW One of two North Thompson Valley seniors busted at a marijuana grow-op last year is facing the prospect of jail, while the other has been given a sixmonth conditional sentence for her role in the rural operation.

Myrna Dundas pleaded guilty last week to possession of less than three kilograms of marijuana for the purpose of trafficking.

Crown prosecutor Anthony Varesi said Clearwater RCMP raided the growop in August 2013.

When Mounties entered an outbuilding, Varesi said, they found the 66-year old Dundas with scissors in her hand, trimming buds from freshly cut marijuana plants.

There were 150 pot plants in the building, part of what Varesi called a relatively small operation.

Donald Clarkson, 76, was the tenant of the property on Highway 5 in Little Fort, which is about 90 kilometres north of Kamloops.

Clarkson has pleaded guilty to unlawful production of marijuana and

possession for the purpose of trafficking. He will be sentenced at a later date.

The minimum sentence is six months in jail.

Varesi and defence lawyer Bill Sundhu made a joint submission for a conditional sentence order for Dundas that includes an evening curfew.

Sundhu said Dundas was married for 25 years and raised two stepchildren with her former spouse. Sundhu said she is a pensioner with health problems and lives alone on a limited income.

“She’s been a hard-working and independent person,” Sundhu said, noting Dundas was visiting Clarkson and unwisely agreed to help him harvest the crop, what Sundhu called “aiding and abetting him.”

B.C. Supreme Court Justice Jeanne Watchuk accepted the joint submission, giving Dundas a six-month conditional sentence.

During the first four months, she is subject to a curfew from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. each day. She is also prohibited from drinking alcohol.

“Ms. Dundas’ involvement was at the low end of the scale,” Watchuk said.

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Thought of the week A wise man will make more opportunities than he finds.

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The objective of this 7-week hands-on program is to train students so they can work in a kitchen/camp & perform basic duties of food preparation. Students will be given the opportunity to obtain their First Aid Level 1 certificate, WHMIS certificate, WorldHost Fundamentals, & FoodSafe Level 1 certificate during the program. Upon completion of the course, successful students can cook in a camp or restaurant at an entry level. Training is experiential using guide sheets & menus to prepare orders. The students will learn time management to get tasks completed. There is constant supervision to ensure the safety & quality of the food products being prepared. All students participate in setup, menu planning, inventory, budgeting, etc. Students also get nutrition education & the kitchen does not use deep fryers. They learn to cook with a balance of protein, starch & vegetables, make soups from scratch & cook recipes from other countries, pushing out of their comfort zones to try new & interesting cuisine. Students work under the guidance of a Red Seal Chef.

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Jan. 30: Exhibition of the NT Valley Artists, opening reception, 1-4 pm, DLCC Jan. 30: Winter Festival event, public skate w/ Disney, 4:45-6pm, NT Sportsplex Jan. 30: Figure Skating Exhibition, 7 pm, NT Sportsplex Jan. 30-31: Love Where You Live Bonspiel, NT Sportsplex. Registration Melody 250-674-8009 or sports@docbc.ca Jan. 31: Legion Meat Draw, 3-5:30, bar opens 1 pm, 257 Glen Rd. Jan. 31 – Feb. 1: Ski for a Toonie, Clearwater Ski Hill, $5 ski rental avail. Weather permitting conditions. Concession Jan. 31-Feb 1: Novice Hockey Tournament, NT Sportsplex Feb. 1: Moonlight Cross Country Skiing, 4:30 at Candle Creek Ski Trails, fireside snacks - no charge, info Hazel 250-674-1674 Feb. 2: Opportunity to meet with Carol Schaffer, TNRD Electoral

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Area A. Blackpool Community Hall, 7 pm Feb. 4: Opportunity to meet with Carol Schaffer, TNRD Electoral Area A. Upper Clearwater Community Hall, 7 pm Feb. 4: Open House at Clearwater Drop-in Centre, 12 noon. All seniors welcome. Light lunch included. Info Eileen 250-6742400 Feb 7: Birchleg XC Ski at Candle Creek Ski Trails. Reg 9am 10am. 674-3444.

Feb. 7: Legion Dinner, doors open 5 pm, 257 Glen Rd. Feb. 7-8: Valentine Gift Show, Clearwater Lodge, Sat. 10am8pm; Sun 10am – 3pm. Info 778-208-5359 Feb. 8: Ice Fishing Derby, Feb. 8, Dutch Lake, sponsored by Clearwater Rotary Club. Info 250-674-2795 Feb. 20 – 22: Ladies Curling Bonspiel. Reg. 674-3768 or wgcurl@gmail.com

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

Phone 250-674-3703 for more info.

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

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

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

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

• Upstream Community and Heritage Society open house Tuesdays: 9am-9pm @ Avola School House, various activities.

Info ph Fay 250-678-5302.

CHILDREN & FAMILIES • Racoon StrongStart - Raft River Elem school days Mon, Tues, Thurs & Fri 8:45-11:45am • Racoon StrongStart - Vavenby Elm school days Wed 8:5011:50am • Clearwater Breastfeeding Group: 3rd Wed. of every month 7:30pm @ YCS • Mother Goose - Monday mornings, reg. Kerry 250-674-3530 • NT BC Home Schoolers: Meets Fri. afternoons. Call Leanna 250-674-0057 for details HEALTH & HEALING • AA Meetings: every Wednesday, #11 Lodge Dr, 250-5870026 anytime

• Shambhala Meditation Group: meets every Tuesday at Forest House 6:30-8:00 pm. Info: 250-587-6373.

• Connections Healing Rooms - Wed. 1-3pm (except stat. holidays). 86 Young Rd. No charge. Sponsored by Living Streams Christian Church. www.healingrooms.com.

• Healthy Choices – Tues 9am Clearwater Christian Church bsmnt (behind Fields). $2/wk drop-in free. Kim 250-674-0224 • Clearwater & District Hospice 3rd Mon. Sept-Jun 10am Legion 778-208-0137.

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

• Bowling: Mon. 10–12pm & 1-3pm; Thurs., 1-3pm. Seniors Centre at Evergreen Acres. 250-674-3675 • Clearwater Sno-Drifters: 1st Thurs every mth. 250-676-9414 • CNT Rod & Gun Club: 3rd Tues. of the mth. Blackpool Hall 7pm Nov., Jan., & Mar. AGM in May • Volleyball: Winter, dates TBA, at Clearwater Secondary School Gym, $2 drop in. Info: 250-674-1878.

• Youth Group: ages 12-18, Sat. 7-10 pm Dutch Lake Community Center, info 250-674-2600 • Yoga Tree – Call or email Annie 250-674-2468 annie. pomme@hotmail.com • Core Strength Fitness. Tuesdays. 10-11am 250-674-0001 • Badminton: Mon & Wed, Oct – Mar, CSS gym, 7:30-9:30 pm, $3 drop-in fee, info 250-674-2518 • Drop in Basketball: Winter, dates TBA, $2 drop in at Clearwater Secondary School Gym. Info: 250-674-1878 • Slo-Pitch: Clearwater mixed Slo-Pitch league May – July. Contact Carmen Archibald 778-208-1773, 250-674-2632 • Drop in Soccer: June -Sept, tues and Thurs, 6:30-8:00 PM, CSS field, $2 drop in, grade 8 to adult SENIORS • Wells Gray Country Senior’s Society 3rd Sun Social Meet at the Wells Gray Hotel at 12:30pm for lunch or dessert, & chat • Wells Gray Country Senior’s Society Book Club Last Thursday of the mth 2pm at the library. All seniors welcome.

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A huge thank you goes out the Royal Canadian Legion, Br. 242 for their generous donation of $1800 to the Barriere & District Hospice Society. We are very fortunate to have such a hard working group support us. Thank you again, Barriere & District Hospice Society.

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Clearwater: 3 bdrm, 2 bath, home on Bain Rd. Wood pellet & elec heat, 10 acre lot. $1250/mo + util. Mature adult.

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Furnished 1-2 bdrm suite or home required for locum doctor in the Barriere area from May 1 - Oct. 31. Pets accepted and fenced yard preferred.

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Clearwater: 3bdrm, Peavine Rd, new renos, lg deck, 1500 sqft. $850/mo; 3bdrm, 220 Dutch Lk Rd, $795/mo, recent renos; 3bdrm, 2.5 bath, dbl garage, 225 Murtle Cres, avail Mar 1. NP Call 250-674-3668

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Notice to Remove Private Land From Woodlot License W302 Take notice that Grouse Creek Farms Ltd. is proposing to remove 34.8 hectares of Private Land (DL. 3177, KDYD) from Woodlot License 302, located in the vicinity of Grouse Creek in Upper Clearwater, B.C. Inquiries or comments to this proposal must be submitted in written form to: Longfellows Inc., 234 Murtle Rd., Clearwater, B.C., V0E 1N1 prior to March 26, 2015.

Information about this proposal can be obtained by contacting Wes Bieber, R.P.F. at 250-674-3882 or wes.bieber@longfellows.ca In the Matter of Part 3.1 (Administrative Forfeiture) of the Civil Forfeiture Act [SBC 2005, C. 29] the CFA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT: On December 13, 2014, at Highway 5 and Highway 24 in Little Fort, B.C., Peace Officer(s) of the Clearwater RCMP seized, at the time indicated, the subject property, described as: $58,900 CAD, on or about 09:00 Hours, and $100 USD, on or about 09:00 Hours.

The subject property was seized because there was evidence that the subject property had been obtained by the commission of an offence (or offences) under section 354(1) (Possession of property obtained by crime) of the Criminal Code of Canada.

Notice is hereby given that the subject property, CFO file Number: 2015-2602, is subject to forfeiture under Part 3.1 of the CFA and will be forfeited to the Government for disposal by the Director of Civil

Forfeiture unless a notice of dispute is filed with the Director within the time period set out in this notice.

A notice of dispute may be filed by a person who claims to have an interest in all or part of the subject property. The notice of dispute must be filed within 60 days of the date upon which this notice is first published.

You may obtain the form of a notice of dispute, which must meet the requirements of Section 14.07 of the CFA, from the Directorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website, accessible online at www. pssg.gov.bc.ca/civilforfeiture. The notice must be in writing, signed in the presence of a lawyer or notary public, and mailed to the Civil Forfeiture Office, PO Box 9234 Station Provincial Government, Victoria, B.C. V8W 9J1.

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The Wells Gray Community Forest Corporation

Position Available: Admin Assistant for The Wells Gray Community Forest

Nature of work 1. Projects will involve the coordination, the preparation and the desk top publishing of an Annual Report, Newsletter(s), news paper articles, National Forest Week articles and other documents.

2.The contractor will be responsible to organize their work schedule and complete and deliver the projects by identified deadlines.

3. Estimated hours per year 160 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 220.

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Skill Set Required: 1. Ability to write and proof technical articles to a standard acceptable to the Corporation.

2. Demonstrated proficiency in desk top publishing including word processing, spreadsheets and data bases using Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Publisher or equivalents.

3. Good verbal and written communication skills.

4. Ability to work independently and with a group.

Education and work experience: 1. Recognized clerical training and/or equivalent skills and experience.

2. Forestry background is an asset but not required.

3. Small event coordination.

Additional Requirements: 1.This is an hourly contract.

2.The contractor will arrange for their work place and all necessary computer equipment and software and transportation.

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Hourly Contract Rate: 1. Hourly rate dependant on experience and proficiency.

Length of Contract 1.The contract initially will be for 1 year with an option to renew.

2. Performance will be evaluated at the end of 2 and 4 months. The contract will either be continued or terminated depending on performance.

Packages illustrating the nature of the work are available at the Yellowhead Community Services (YCS) office, Dutch Lake Center between 8:30 and 4:30.

Applications with resumes will be received at the YCS office Dutch Lake Center up to Feb 6 4:30 PM. Short list applicants will be contacted and interviews conducted. The Contract would start by the end of February.

District of Clearwater PUBLIC NOTICE Please be advised that the DISTRICT OF CLEARWATER is holding a PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING regarding the 2015 FIVE YEAR FINANCIAL PLAN Section 165 of the Community Charter stipulates that a municipality must have a Five Year Financial Plan adopted annually that encompasses all revenue and expenditure sources for both Operations and Capital.

Council and Staff will be on hand to present and discuss details for 2015 Five Year Financial Plan with members of the public.

Thursday, February 12, 2015 from 3:00pm - 5:00pm and 6:00pm - 8:00pm (with presentations at 4:00pm and 7:00pm)

at the Dutch Lake Community Centre 209 Dutch Lake Road If you have any questions please feel free to contact: Sheila Thiessen, Director of Finance 250-674-2257 or email sthiessen@docbc.ca

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DISTRICT OF CLEARWATER INVITATION TO TENDER

NORTH THOMPSON SPORTSPLEX - ROOF RETROFIT 2015 Digital PDF documents for the â&#x20AC;&#x153;NORTH THOMPSON SPORTSPLEX ROOF REPAIRS 2015â&#x20AC;? will be available beginning Friday, January 16th, 2015 at 1:00pm (local time) from the Southern Interior Construction Association website at www.sica.bc.ca.

Tenders clearly marked â&#x20AC;&#x153;NORTH THOMPSON SPORTSPLEX ROOF REPAIRS 2015â&#x20AC;? in the upper right hand corner and â&#x20AC;?PRIVATE & CONFIDENTIAL, ATTENTION: LESLIE GROULX, CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICERâ&#x20AC;? in the lower left hand corner will be received at the office of: District of Clearwater 209 Dutch Lake Road Clearwater, BC, V0E 1N2 No later than 2:00pm Kamloops local time Thursday, January 29th, 2015 GENERAL SCOPE OF WORK: The work for a retrofit to the existing roofing areas as indicated on the drawings, generally consists of, but not limited to; Roofing: Preparation of existing metal & membrane Installation of isocyanurate insulation Installation of 2 play SPS Soprema roofing system Flashing In order to be eligible to tender this project, membership in the RCABC is required.

The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all Tenders.

Owner Consultant DISTRICT OF CLEARWATER 209 Dutch Lake Road Clearwater, BC V0E 1N2 Phone: (250) 674-2257 Fax: (250) 674-2173 Attn: Leslie Groulx Chief Administrative Officer

WEST EDGE ENGINEERING LTD #209-655 Victoria Street Kamloops, BC V2C 2B3 Phone: (250) 37405433 ext. 204 Fax: (250) 374-7022 Attn: Ralph Ruppel Sr. Designer

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Charles Neil Bond 1939 — 2015

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