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Lightening strike causes fire up Raft Times staff

Severe thunder storms and lightening on May 27 was the cause of a fire approximately 4.5 km up Silk Road. “That's (Silk Road) approximately 6.6 km up Park Road from the roundabout,” said Jim Jones, manager of Clearwater Fire Zone.

“At 4:55 p.m. last Wednesday, there was a lightening strike in Larry Colborne's woodlot which was a winter logging block. It grew to approximately three hectares then went into the standing timber above the block for another three hectares.” said Jones. “The standing timber is riddled with dead pine.”

“Two three-person Initial Attack crews were sent out. Wadleggers excavator was hired to open up the roads, and air tankers ringed the fire with mud and worked for a good hour or so,” said the Fire Zone manager.

“Thursday morning a 20 man unit crew and two 3-person Initial Attack crews were on site, plus an excavator, dozer and two water tenders (trucks). By Thursday the fire was approximately 50 per cent contained and in patrol status by Saturday.”

As of Monday crews continued to patrol the fire. “No hot spots have been found since Saturday, reported FPA Richard Swift.

When asked if there were any new fires Swift reported there was a small one up Peddie Mountain and another one up the TFL. Both are extinguished.

Right: An airtanker drops mud on a fire up Silk Road Photo by Diane Dekelver

BlackPress4Good collects donations for Cache Creek Barbara Roden, Black Press The Village of Cache Creek has turned to crowdfunding platform blackpress4good.com in order to raise money to assist in the aftermath of last Saturday’s disastrous flooding.

“Lots of people were working on dif-

ferent fundraising projects,” said Cache Creek Councillor Wyatt McMurray, “and we decided that it needed to be focussed and under one umbrella.”

He and several others began researching various crowdfunding platforms, and Carmen Ranta suggested a B.C. platform, which is based in Vancouver.

Blackpress4good. com crowdfunding is powered by Fundrazr, and promoted via local community newspapers.

A committee was formed at the Council meeting on May 25, and the fundraising initiative received the approval of council.

“If it goes through the Village then people

know it’s being properly collected and handled and dispersed,” said McMurray.

“People want to give money and help,” he added. “This gives them one place to go to, where they know the money will be accounted for.”

The committee will set criteria as soon as possible, such as how

to apply for some of the money raised. The committee will also decide who the recipients will be. More than 100 residents have been displaced from their homes, some of which could not be saved, and many people have lost almost everything.

Due to the nature of the event, most people have been told their

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“This is purely for Cache Creek residents who’ve been affected,” said McMurray. “It’s not to pay for lampposts or park benches.

One hundred per cent of the donations received will go to people in Cache Creek.

None of it will go to the Village.”

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Bin-bashing bruin at B.C. Wildlife Park This pair of four-year-old Grizzly bears made quick work of opening garbage receptacles, using brute force to pop open a screw-topped garbage lid and pry the top back from a zap-strapped container. The demonstration yesterday focused on the importance of practising good bear-aware practices when placing garbage at the curbside. The demonstration was coordinated by Frank Ritcey of WildSafe BC and the BC Wildlife Park.

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“Did you know our proposed expansion follows the existing route for most of the way?”

- Carey Johannesson, Project Lead, Land & Right-of-Way, Trans Mountain Expansion Project.

The proposed Trans Mountain Expansion follows the existing

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OF THE ROUTE IS ON THE EXISTING RIGHT-OF-WAY.

That means less than 100 kms needs to be moved to undisturbed lands. These reroutes will be made to improve safety and address environmental considerations, and will accommodate changes

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in land usage since the pipeline was originally built in 1953.

We’ve been talking with the public, stakeholders, landowners and Aboriginal communities along the proposed corridor to hear their concerns. We expect you will ask questions. We’ve made

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adjustments in many places to address the concerns we’ve heard.

Our intention in all of our planning is to minimize the impact on residents, communities and the environment, while ensuring that safe construction and operations are possible.

For more information, go to TransMountain.com/planning-the-route Email: info@transmountain.com · Phone: 1-866-514-6700

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Thompson-Nicola Regional District Gaming grant puts more supports twinning of pipeline Clearwater youth in skates Adam Williams

The Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD) supports the twinning of the TransMountain Pipeline.

The board of directors overwhelmingly approved a motion of support for the project during its meeting May 28.

Four directors were opposed — alternate director Donovan Cavers, mayor of Lytton Jessoa Lightfoot, Area I director Steven Rice and Area M director Randy Murray.

The motion was brought to the board by Sun Peaks Mayor Al Raine.

“I think it is important for the TNRD to take a position on this issue,” Raine said, noting the products are passing through the corridor regardless and it is important to ensure they are doing so in the safest possible manner.

“I guess one could argue about all the issues with the environment, the tar sands,” he continued.

“That’s not the issue with my motion.

They’re going to be passing through the corridor, the pipeline is the best foreseeable option.”

Kamloops city Councillor Ken Christian seconded the motion.

“Irrespective of how we feel about fossil fuels, we are still using fossil fuels,” he said. “We have to be conscious that, in a global society using them, there is an increasing need.

Getting these products to people should be done in the safest way.”

For Christian, that is the pipeline.

Kamloops Councillor Arjun Singh also spoke in support of the motion, though he noted his support was not of continuing to use the pipeline in perpetuity.

Cavers was the lone Kamloops councillor to speak against the motion.

“There’s not much reason for the TNRD to be taking a stand on the political hot potato,” he said.

“The elephant in the room is climate change.

In general, our society needs to be moving away from using more and more fossil fuels.”

He noted supporting the pipeline was, in essence, supporting 60 years of increased fossil fuel usage.

Kamloops area director Mel Rothenburger recused himself from the vote as the pipeline passes through his property.

Submitted The Raft Mountain Skating Club of Clearwater has received $8,050 from the province’s Community Gaming Grants program.

The club will use the funds for its skating lessons programs.

“There are few things more ‘Canadian’ than learning to skate,” Kamloops-North Thompson MLA Terry Lake said. “This grant will allow more young people in Clearwater to learn this great, healthy activity that encourages life-long physical fitness.”

“These funds will ensure the Raft Mountain Skating Club can continue to offer skating lessons to the community at

an affordable level, thereby keeping it accessible to everyone,” Raft Mountain Skating club treasurer Chris Kreke said. “With few amenities for youth in our small town, it is important to offer the learnto-skate programs to our youth to keep them active and involved."

Every year, the provincial government approves $135 million in gaming grants that benefit more than 5,000 local non-profit organizations that serve communities throughout British Columbia.

Organizations interested in applying for Community Gaming Grants can find information and applications at pssg.gov.bc.ca/gaming

Barriere Riding Club covers grandstand North Thompson Star Journal The Barriere and District Riding Club (B&DRC) held the first events of their competition season with a gymkhana on May 23, and a horse show on May 24.

The unsettled weather over the weekend put the newest addition to the Light Horse area at the North Thompson Fall Fair facility to use – a beautiful new cover on the grandstand.

The Light Horse show ring had the last uncovered grandstand on the fairgrounds, and the B&DRC decided it was time to provide some cover for spectators and competitors.

This was made possible by a very generous grant from the Lower North Thompson Community Forest Society (LNTCFS), and in May, LNTCFS

secretary/treasurer, Martin Matthews joined B&DRC president Darcey Woods to unveil the completed project.

Ruth Black headed up the project committee. Bob Black, Bob Brandenburg, John Gidinsky and Uli Migl completed the construction. The B&DRC say the time and efforts of these volunteers were greatly appreciated by the club, and will be for years to come as the enjoy the covered seating.

In addition to the LNTCFS grant, donations were also received from Jim’s Market in Little Fort, Noble Tractor in Kamloops, and the Kamloops Large Animal Veterinary Clinic.

Barriere and District Riding Club says a big thank you to all of their donors and amazing volunteers for such generous support of their organization.

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Community Events June 12th, 2015 Opening of the Hospital Rim Trail – 4:45pm at the old Hospital parking lot June 17th, 2015 Information sessions on draft Trails Network Master Plan; Dutch Lake Community Centre 2-4pm and 6-8pm Come and check it out!

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“ It is by going down into the abyss that we recover the treasures of life. Where you stumble, there lies your treasure.”

— Joseph Campbell, writer Guest editorial By Jennifer Chandler

Are public appeals for a live organ donor fair?

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Not in favour of pipeline Editor, The Times:

I just don't understand how it has come to be that some mayors and councils on the North Thompson appear ready to accept cash offers from Kinder Morgan, before Canadians have even said yes or no to this project. In Langley mayor and council has refused this money to date, some citizens even calling it a "bribe." The Kinder Morgan website notes the following sums will be "to compensate for the disruption" during pipeline construction: Clearwater $390,000, Barriere

$290,000 and Vavenby, Birch Island, Black Pool, Blue River, Avola, Little Fort and Black Pines, $845,000.

I have been coming to the North Thompson region for 50 years for business and pleasure. The sport and First Nations fisheries, and other river industries, are and always will be more economically important than the local valley pipeline industry. In fact the proposed new pipe is not for Canadians at all, but is a Texas company supplying China with tar sands bitumen.

As a businessman and as an

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enjoyer of the outdoors of the North Thompson, I can see only negative economic benefits coming from this tar sands pipeline.

This is because tar sands bitumen is the worst polluting of all oils, and would coat the Thompson and Fraser river gravel and sloughs for 1,000s of miles and as we know from the Alaska and the Kalamazoo spills this oil would be unrecoverable and would kill the river for a generation or more.

There have been many spills on the Trans Mountain pipeline and there will be many more, this is just another statistic. In my experience this company does its utmost to keep these spills from public view. I can forward a summary report of these past spills to concerned citizens who might wish to now present this to mayor and council (my email is davidellis@lightspeed.ca)

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The public response to the appeal on behalf of Eugene Melnyk, owner of the Ottawa Senators hockey team, for a liver donor has been a heartwarming demonstration of the generosity of our community. Fortunately, a donor was found and the transplant was performed in time to save his life.

But is it fair that he received a donation when many others are waiting, and dying, on the waitlist for a transplant? This is one of the common themes in the commentary in the news over the past few days.

It is entirely understandable for those in desperate need to give up on the waitlist for a deceased donor and to reach out to their friends and family, and, if they are able to do so, to the public to find a live donor. There is perhaps an inescapable unfairness in all such appeals for live donors.

Those with larger families and social circles may have a higher chance of locating a suitable donor. As for appeals to the public, those with wealth, fame, charisma or a particularly compelling story are likely to do better than those without these attributes because they are more appealing to the public or because they have better access to the means of effective mass communication.

Although some are critical of public appeals for live organ donors, it is important to note that refraining from launching these appeals does nothing to help anyone. In fact, it may actually harm both people like Mr. Melnyk who hope to find a donor as well as others on the waitlist. There are several ways in which public appeals to help one specific individual might indirectly benefit others waiting for a transplant.

When the topic of organ donation and transplantation attracts the public's attention, as it has done this week, more people tend to register their willingness to donate after death and to speak to their families about donation. This benefits everyone by increasing the availability of organs from deceased donors. It is important to remember that wealth and fame do not play a role in the allocation of organs from deceased donors in Canada, even if these factors might offer a platform from which to launch more successful appeals for

live donors.

Second, some of those who have come forward to help Mr. Melnyk may be willing to help one of the other unknown Canadians facing a similarly desperate plight. In other words, Mr. Melnyk's public appeal may well save the lives of others who are less well-placed than he to command public attention.

According to the most recent annual statistics from the Canadian Institute for Health Information, 374 Canadians were awaiting a liver transplant in 2012. In the same time period, 111 in need of a liver transplant died or were removed from the waitlist. It is hard not to notice that in only a couple of days this past week, 2,000 people responded to the appeal on Mr. Melnyk's behalf, and more than 500 sent in donor applications. This level of support could go a long way toward meeting the need for liver transplants in Canada.

The ideal outcome in this case is a healthy recovery for Mr. Melnyk and for the person who donated to him, as well as - and as important - spillover benefits for the many others awaiting a transplant. This could be in the form of increased registration for deceased donation and perhaps live donation from some of the many people who stepped forward for Mr. Melnyk. In fact, 20 of the many potential donors who stepped forward are reported to have told surgeons they would like to donate to others in need.

It is in our hands as members of the public to act to help the many unknown Canadians who are living among us desperately but quietly and anonymously awaiting a transplant. If we are troubled that the overwhelming response to celebrity appeals for live donors leaves these others unaided, there are steps we can take to help them too. It is a simple matter to register to donate after one's death.

Jennifer Chandler is an expert advisor with EvidenceNetwork.ca, holds the Bertram Loeb Research Chair in Organ and Tissue Donation, Canadian National Transplant Research Program and is an Associate Professor, Faculty of Law, University of Ottawa.

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Aboriginal Cultural Centre Society elects new executive Editor, The Times:

The North Thompson Aboriginal Cultural Centre Society held it's annual general meeting Sunday May 31, 2015.

The annual general meeting was well attended. Information books and memberships were available at the start of the meeting.

Elder Sam Saul opened the meeting with a welcome, introductions were made and the meeting was called to order.

It was truly an inspiring meeting with everyone sharing in the excitement of the centre moving forward with the strategic 5-year plan for the Cultural/ Heritage Village.

A full agenda with reports, a power-point presentation of the things the centre has accomplished over the past year, along with great food, made for a wonderful evening.

We look forward to working hard in the community to bring cultural component to many community events over the summer.

Be sure to save the date ... National Aboriginal Day celebrations at the Dutch Lake Community Center, Sunday June 21. Watch for more details.

The cCultural centre has partnered with the

Wells Gray Gallery, and we have a wonderful display of local authentic Aboriginal arts for sale in the Gallery at the Information Centre in Clearwater. We also have a teepee set up at the Info Center and will be hosting cultural events and workshops throughout the summer months.

Stop in at our "Tipi Treats" for a glass of ice cold lemon-aid, bannock, and others treats.

Watch for our "Cultural Connections" news letter around town for information and upcoming events.

For more information or to volunteer, or find out more about the Cultural Centre, please give me a call, 250-674-3703 or email, ntaboriginal. ccs@gmail.com I would like to welcome our new board of directors: chair - Sam Saul, vice chair - David Sager, treasurer - Jean Bonner, secretary Joanne Stokes, and one year directors Marilyn Thompson and Al Fosseneuve Thank you to the past board of directors for all your hard work, and thank you to the community for all your support.

Yours in Community Spirit Cindy Wilgosh, Executive Director NT Aboriginal Cultural Centre Society

Newly elected board of directors for the North Thompson Aboriginal Cultural Centre Society pose for a photo. Back row l-r: Joanne Stokes, David Sager, and Al Fosseneuve. Front row l-r: Marilyn Thompson, Sam Saul, and Jean Bonner.

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Modernizing the access to Information Act Editor, The Times:

Between elections, what tools can Canadians use to hold their federal government to account?

One important tool is the Access to Information Act. You may not have heard of it, but it’s a vitally important law that lets any Canadian request information about what the government is doing, including just what our tax dollars are being spent on, and by whom. And even more importantly, it creates a legal responsibility for the government to provide the information.

In March, Canada’s Information Commissioner released a special report containing 85 recommendations to update the Act. The current law has been in place since 1982 and without major reform since.

It only makes sense that this law be adapted for the realities of the 21st century.

The first big recommendation is extending the Act; currently, many parts of government are not even covered. Some, like the House of Commons and Senate, are familiar to Canadians. Others, such as the Commissioner for Federal Judicial Affairs, are virtually unknown – even though their budget is over $500 million.

There’s no good reason why these taxpayer-funded bodies are not covered. There’s little point in a transparency law that doesn’t follow much of the money in the first place.

Another important recommendation would require the government to provide data in an “open, reuseable and accessible format.” The Canadian Taxpayers Federation (CTF) has on many occasions requested information, only to receive boxes of blurry, photocopied documents, which

were obviously printed off from a program like Excel. This is a pointless waste of everyone’s time, money and paper.

Perhaps most importantly, the Commissioner suggests that when grants or loans are given to third parties – referred to in some circles as “subsidies” or “corporate welfare,” that the recipients not be permitted to withhold information about repayment.

Under the current rules, many large corporations claim “commercial sensitivity” as a reason not to release details. To take just a single example of dozens, consider Mitel Networks of Ottawa, which received $60 million from the government in 2002. To this day, the company has refused to let the government disclose any information about repayment of that loan (if there has been any repayment).

Keep our walking trails clean Editor, The Times:

We are fortunate to have in and near our community of Clearwater, many delightful, quiet trails to walk with our dogs, our children or our grandchildren. One of my favourites is the trail to the point of land where the Clearwater and the North Thompson Rivers meet, and I am sure that many others enjoy it too. Until now it

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In addition, the Commissioner recommends that government proactively publish information about all grants and loans given by government, including the status of repayment and compliance with any terms – rather than forcing Canadians to request the information first.

Not every recommendation in the Commissioner’s report is a slam-dunk: opening the request system up to people outside of Canada, for example, seems unnecessary. But on balance, many would be big improvements.

It may not be the sexiest political issue during an election year, but transparent and accountable government is extremely important in any democratic society.

Aaron Wudrick, federal director, Canadian Taxpayers Federation

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CLEARWATER SECONDARY SCHOOL GRADUATION 2015 COMMENCEMENT CEREMONIES Each student will be given 10 invitations that will be taken at the door. These invitations entitle the holders to seating in the chairs provided. Other limited seating will be available on the bleachers. Only students who are in good academic standing will be participating in the graduation ceremonies.

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YEARS AGO:

School District 26 trustees discussed the concern of Blue River and Avola parents about their children of 12 or 13, who had the choice of living away from home to attend school in Clearwater, or taking courses by correspondence.

A request for a

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RCMP detachment in Barriere “... will be investigated and if necessary, action will be taken,” a letter from the attorney-general of B.C. told the Barriere Chamber of Commerce.

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YEARS AGO: The main line of the CNR was closed when 18 cars of an 86-car

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BACK IN TIME coal unit train tore up the tracks at Blue River.

Elementary school athletes of School District 26 broke 20 or 30 existing field event records during their sports day held at Star Lake School grounds.

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YEARS AGO: Approval was received from Victoria by the Clearwater

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Improvement District to proceed with the extension of the water line which would make CID water available to residents as far as the subdivisions surrounding the Brookfield shopping centre.

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YEARS AGO: TNRD approved the rezoning of 15 acres behind Wells Gray Hotel to allow development of a shopping center. The owners hoped to start developing the area by the following September.

Clearwater area residents with an interest in business, tourism or flying were to have an opportunity to elect an airport committee to represent their interests during an upcoming TNRD feasibility study into airports in the North Thompson.

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YEARS AGO: Negotiations between the North Thompson Sportsplex, CUPE Local 900 and School District 26 collapsed. "It's a pretty sad state of affairs when employees are told that, as a condition of settling the contract, they have to agree to let a non-union manager become a member of the union and do union work,” said Roger

Mayer, chairperson of the Sportsplex unit.

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YEARS AGO: Staff sergeant Frank Baruta, the former NCO-in-charge of Clearwater RCMP, was the class's choice to give the commencement address at the CSS graduation. “You will never again all sit together, so enjoy each other today,” he said.

North Thompson Aquatic Society had concluded that the only way Clearwater could have a public swimming pool would be to put a free-standing pool into the Sportsplex, said spokesperson Larissa Hadley.

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YEARS AGO: Police estimated 200 persons, including CSS grads and many of their parents, attended a party at “The Farm” following the graduation prom at the Sportsplex. A roadblock netted one weapon seizure and one liquor seizure.

Roy Cragg, vicechair of the TNRD Area A TV, parks and cemeteries committee, called the Times with channel changes for the Brookfield and Vavenby repeaters.

Dr. Helmcken Memorial Hospital was to receive two units of

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YEARS AGO: One of two escapees from Bear Creek Camp was killed instantly when the stolen pickup he was driving left Highway 5 south of Little Fort at high speed and hit several large trees. The 21-year-old was due for release in 61 days. His 19-yearold passenger was in Vancouver general Hospital with serious injuries.

Clearwater flushed its water system and added more chlorine after one high bacteria count. Administrator Kim Heyman felt spring runoff was getting dirt in the water.

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YEARS AGO: Clearwater Provincial Court welcomed Judge Chris Cleavely after a 25 year absence from the valley. “… my family has been in the valley for darn near 100 years… and it’s nice to be back.”

Dr. Ifor Thomas was honored by his fellow rural doctors for his meritorious long medical service to the community at the 13th Rural and Remote Medical Convention in Montreal. “Rural medicine is becoming recognized as a separate field worldwide,” said Thomas.

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YEARS AGO: A meeting between the board of the Thompson Regional Hospital Board and Dr. Roger Halpenny, CEO of Interior Health Authority, left Clearwater councilor

Bert Walker concerned that the health authority was planning on replacing rural emergency rooms with upgraded air and ground ambulance services. "To me, it reeks of reduction of service at Dr. Helmcken," he said.

Jean Nelson, a member of the Southern Interior Weed Management Committee, asked Clearwater council for help in controlling yellow iris around Dutch Lake. "A lot of people don't realize it's a weed but it's very invasive," she said.

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YEAR AGO: TNRD issued an evacuation alert to the residents of Upper Clearwater as high water threatened the crossing at Second Canyon.

Wells Gray Park has a unique geological history that deserves designation as a UNESCO Geopark and even a World Heritage Site, said Dr. Cathie Hickson during a presentation at the Infocenter. Formerly with the Geological Survey of Canada, Hickson had done her Ph.D. thesis on the park's volcanoes.

Local residents were being invited to sign a petition to keep convicted killer David Shearing (Ennis) from being released on parole. In 1982 he had murdered her uncle, his wife, two daughters and his wife's two parents, said Tsawwassen resident Shelley Boden.

Members of Simpcw First Nation and Canim Lake Indian Band joined others to celebrate the grand re-opening of the Wells Gray Infocentre and Art Galley. The displays had been renewed and now included more about local First Nations history and culture.

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Councillor Loring noted, "I am firmly rooted in my cultural values, traditions and ways. I have completed eight years in council and am looking forward to another term. We will continue to work together for a strong voice for our people."

Councilor Donald said, "I am looking forward to starting my 18th year on council out of 20 years, – as I took a three year break. I am also looking forward to continuing our partnerships."

Councillor George Lampreau stated, "I look forward to the next three years with a lot of hope for our Band.

I also look forward to working with our partners and furthering our Band's political agenda. Working to not just improve the lives of us here at Simpcw, but everyone up and down the Valley."

A number of dignitaries and residents stepped up to the microphone to give their congratulations, with a number also presenting gifts to the new chief and council. District of Barriere, District of Clearwater, and the Village of Valemount mayors were all in attendance; pledging to work together with Simpcw and the communities of the North Thompson. Also represented was the Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada, TNRD Area 'O' and 'A', and the Barriere and Clearwater Chambers of Commerce.

Immediately following the ceremony refreshments were served and the networking began.

Simpcw new chief and council sworn in Chief and council of Simpcw First Nation were officially sworn in for a three year term in Chu Chua on Monday, June 1, 2015. The ceremony took place in the Simpcw Community Hall and was officiated over by Shuswap Nation Tribal Council, Tribal Director, Bonnie Leonard, who administered the Oaths of Office to the new council.

New Chief Fred Fortier, is joined by Councillors Christine ‘Tina’ Donald, Tom Eustache, George Lampreau, Ron Lampreau Jr., Shelly Loring, and Don Matthew.

Outgoing Chief Ritta Matthew said of the new council, "The people of our community have put their trust into these people to help them move Chief and Council read their Oath of Office during the Simpcw First Nation Swearing in Ceremony forward with their lives. I am looking being officiated over by Shuswap Nation Tribal Council, Tribal Director, Bonnie Leonard on June forward to seeing more good things 1, at Chu Chua. Pictured (l-r) Councillor Ron Lampreau Jr., Councillor Shelly Loring, Councillor happen as these are the people to do Christine ‘Tina’ Donald, Chief Fred Fortier, Councillor George Lampreau, Councillor Tom Eustache, it."

Councillor Don Matthew, and Shuswap Nation Tribal Council, Tribal Director, Bonnie Leonard.

Chief Fortier addressed the numerous visitors as well McBride, from Jasper as band members down to McLure we have who attended, statcollective opportunities ing, "Everyday we to make some money and kiss the ground protect the environment. because our Elders I hope this council will never signed away trust me to move forward any of our ground with some of the tough belonging to the decisions we will have to Simpcw. I want make." to thank them for that, and because of that, for the opportunities we now have all the way down to McLure. I have been around [Simpcw government] for 26 years and nothing surprises me, not even Clearwater's Mayor John Harwood presents a gift and hearty congratulations to the province. From Chief Fred Fortier after the ceremony. Photo by Jill Hayward

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TNRD highlights: Expense reports now available to public Remuneration and Expense Reporting The Director and Committee Member Remuneration and Expense Report for 2014 was presented to the board and is now available for public inspection. If residents wish to view the report, they can find it on the finance page of tnrd.ca Fire Service resolution The province of B.C. is expected to introduce legislation in the spring of 2016 that will require regional districts to perform fire inspections of public buildings in rural areas. As most regional districts have neither the staff nor the existing funding source to carry out

fire inspections, many regional districts and area associations are considering similar resolutions opposing a proposed download of a provincial responsibility to local government.

A resolution will be forwarded to UBCM for consideration at the 2015 annual convention and the TNRD's voice will be added to the opposition for this initiative.

Search and Rescue grants awarded Kamloops, Logan Lake, Nicola Valley, Barriere and Wells Gray Search and Rescue teams will each receive a $10,000 annual Search and Rescue operating grant.

The South Cariboo Search and Rescue team will receive a $3,325 annual operating grant.

The board of directors also approved funding for the following equipment and training grants: • $15,662.50 for Kamloops Search and Rescue • $3,118.57 for wells Gray Search and Re3scue

• $571.03 for Logan Lake Search and Rescue.

Support for twinning Trans Mountain project The board passed a resolution supporting the proposed twinning of the Trans Mountain expansion project, subject to the pipeline application meeting leading construction and environmental standards.

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Encountering the wonder and beauty of nature in book form A hunting enthusiast’s story of life, companionship and beauty found in the wild WILLIAMS LAKE, British Columbia — Water glides over polished stones clear as a crystal. As birds hum in unison, it magnifies the beauty found in the nature.

Author Lloyd Antypowich experiences hunting as a way for him to get lost in the beauty of nature. In his new book, “A Hunting We Did Go,” Antypowich recalls fond memories of awe, excitement and peril during his hunting trips.

Antypowich takes the reader on a journey to feel, hear, see and smell nature’s unparalleled splendor. Saddling his horse, he explores the mountains where wild animals reside in their natural habitat. He faced a grizzly bear, cougar and a moose. But, the wonder and excitement of nature surpassed all fear.

“When you are out in the mountains, on their turf, game will outwit you as often as not, and searching for the right animal is hard work,” Antypowich said. “But, the experience that you

gained from your efforts made you all the better for it.”

The memories made with friends and family will forever remain with Antypowich, as they sat around campfires reflecting on their hunting experiences.

A Hunting We Did Go By: Lloyd Antypowich Retail Price: $19.99 ISBN: 978-1-4771-5387-4 Available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble and Xlibris.

About the author Having lived a life full of ranching, farming, coal mining and road construction, Lloyd Antypowich, 77, retired in Horsefly, British Columbia, Canada. After he and his wife spent five summers at Quesnel Lake, Antypowich realized he had many stories to tell. “A Hunting We Did Go” is his first of six books.

Local author publishes book about panning for gold in B.C. Sandra Holmes If you are interested in learning anything about gold panning in British Columbia reading Jim Lewis’ book, Gold Panning in British Columbia is the next best thing to sitting down and talking with him. Jim is retired from various careers including being a mortician, a peace keeper, a champion boxer, a rancher and a geologist. Gold Panning in British Columbia is a book he co-authored with his late wife, Susan Campany. It is a comprehensive review of information from his three previous books and an invaluable guide of where to go gold panning in British Columbia.

When asked how he got started with gold panning, Jim tells the story of the early 1960s when the mines were on strike.

He did extensive research about gold mines in BC, beginning with reading the BC Ministry of Mines Annual Reports which go back to

1874. These reports gave accurate statistical information about every mine in BC. Jim has panned for gold in every BC creek mentioned in the book as well as some rivers in the Yukon and Alaska.

Jim knows the tricks of looking for fish oil in the water, checking the high banks and which direction to begin the search. There are other materials that can be found when panning for gold that are just as or more valuable than gold.

Often people disregard those materials, questing only for the gold.

As well as using a gold pan, Jim has experience using a sluice box. Jim tells many interesting stories about his adventures in the wilds of BC. Ask him about the bear bite he sports.

Jim will be talking about his book, Gold Panning in British Columbia at the Clearwater Public Library on June 17 from 2 to 4. His book will be available for purchase for $20.

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Sports B.C. Lions Fanfest returning to Hillside Kamloops This Week The City of Kamloops, in partnership with the B.C. Lions, is hosting the fifth annual B.C. Lions Fanfest, presented by BC Egg, on June 7.

The event will run from 12:30 pm to 5 p.m. at Hillside Stadium.

B.C. will practise from 1:30 pm to 3 p.m. and an autograph session will follow at 3:15 pm.

The Leos will conduct a football clinic from 4 p.m. to 4:45 pm, offering children ages six to 13 a chance to learn from the professionals Fans will enjoy entertainment, including performances by the Felions (the Lions’ cheerleaders) and a chance to meet Leo the Lion.

“Kamloops is our home away from home for training camp so it gives us great pleasure to bring Fanfest to the city of Kamloops again this year,” said Jamie Taras, director of community relations for the Lions.

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Approximately 50 students participated in the Bike Train The Bike Rodeo, put on by the local RCMP members, Victim Services, and Raft River School saw a turnout of 129 elementary bikers.

In the morning all of the students at Raft River School participated in the Bike Rodeo. Some students had bikes and others walked the course that taught the children safety and rules of the roads.

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United Way hands out funds to organizations Dave Eagles/KTW

Bridges Outreach Program youth art, $8,000 ASK Wellness, Fireside Youth Centre (Merritt), $23,400 Big Brothers Big Sisters, In-School Mentoring (Merritt), $5,000 Pacific Sport Interior BC, Active After School Program (Merritt), $1,500 Nicola Canford elementary Cook it, Try it, Like it (Merritt), $1,100 Big Brothers Big Sisters, In-School Mentoring (North Thompson), $5,000 Clearwater secondary Healthy Kids, Healthy Community, $11,000 Williams Lake Salvation Army operational, $15,000 Williams Lake Food Policy Council, food action co-ordinator, $9,100 ASK Wellness, SHOP Program, $65,000 Elizabeth Fry Society operational, $45,000 White Buffalo Aboriginal and Community Response Program, $20,000 Street School literacy outreach worker, $30,000 New Life Mission Dental and Health Clinic, $15,000 Phoenix Centre operational, $10, 000 Kamloops Food Policy Council operational, $8,000 Clearwater Food Bank operational, $1,000 Winding River Arts & Performance Society, My Fair Lady (Ashcroft ), $4,600, Ashcroft Community Resources Society Online Community Resource Directory, $3,200 Logan Lake WHY operational, $20,000

The United Way ThompsonNicola Cariboo this week handed out money to more than 50 organizations in the region.

The cheques are the final step in the annual United Way fundraising campaign that wrapped up last year with $2.25 million collected.

This year, $432,150 will go into programs for children and youth, $218,100 into organizations and programs addressing poverty and $271,400 into promoting strong communities.

Recipients include: Winding River Arts & Performance Society Kids Summer Camp (Ashcroft), $3, 400 United Way Thompson Nicola Cariboo community investment manager May Berard speaks during the recent annual Cache Creek elemengeneral meeting and Celebration of Investments at St. Andrews on the Square. KTW photo tary after-school art program, $2,900 Ashcroft elementary afterNicola Family Therapy oper- $709,307 CMHA Transportation school art program, $2,900 Strong Communities, ational (Merritt), $1,500 Program, $5,000 Ashcroft elementary active $597,435 Yellowhead Community Williams Lake Hospice operafter-school program, $4,000 Poverty to Possibility, Services Interagency ational, $10,000 Ashcroft elementary Cook $303,641 Committee, $5,000 CMHA Spirituality It, Try It, Like It program, Donor Directed, $191,568 Barriere Recreation Society Conference, $4,100 $1,150 Community Initiatives, operational, $2,000 Social Planning Council coCache Creek elementary $475,592 (John Tod North Thompson Arts ordinator, $6,000 Cook It, Try It, Like It proCommunity Centre, Days Council operational, $2,500 Kamloops Brain Injury gram, $1,100 Clearwater Trails Task Force of Caring, KTW Christmas Association operational, Desert Hills Tri Club Kids Cheer Fund, capacity building, Committee, Clearwater Trails $43,000 Triathlon Training Camp research, community conversaNetwork Master Plan, $8,000 Family Tree Family Centre (Ashcroft), $4,000 All That Kids Can Be, tions) operational, $50,000 Thompson Cariboo Minor CMHA operational, Hockey operational (Ashcroft), $30,000 $3,400 ONCORE Central Boys and Girls Club, operaServices operational, tional (Cariboo), $18,000 $30,000 Big Brothers Big Sisters, People in Motion, In-School Mentoring Operational, $35,000 (Cariboo), $18,000 St John Ambulance Williams Lake Library operational, $6,000 Youth Drop-In (Cariboo), Mount Paul United $4,300 Church community outCommunities That Care reach co-ordinator, $5,000 Cariboo Youth Survey, $12,000 Boys and Girls Club of Kamloops operationwith apsule al, $75,000 MICHELLE Interior Community LEINS Services Youth Street omments Outreach Program, $65,000 In some European, Asian and Caribbean countries if you feel you need an Interior Community 649 Kennedy Rd. ALL LABOUR until June 21st. antibiotic, you can just go into a pharmacy and ask for it ... no prescription required.

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Unending action on a family weekend in Nanaimo The way to squeeze in a lot of activities into one weekend is to start it early, my sister Valerie from Quesnel and I discovered. By leaving Clearwater in the early hours of Wednesday, May 6, we arrived in time to watch her 16-year old granddaughter play softball in warm

evening sunshine. The drive south had been a colourful one filled with every shade of green, flowering trees and shrubs in yards and along roadsides, and sparkling blue water during the ferry ride. Nanaimo treated us to more perfect weather for the next few days as Wendy, my

niece-in-law, showed off their new location.

My nephew’s job involves a lot of travel, but we were there in time to have one day with him before he left. (He initially thought he was off to Chile but showed up on schedule in a town in Arkansas with the same name!) Blues sky

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drew us to the shore of Departure Bay to clamber along the rocks, peer into crevices to find anemones closed up tightly with the tide out, spot tiny crabs scrambling for cover when they saw our shadows, look at battered barnacles and shells, and note innumerable types of seaweed. Other essential ingredients for that day with my nephew included a picnic lunch at a water-side park, and fish and chips, then ice cream, for supper at Nanaimo’s downtown waterfront park.

The following day, as my nephew changed planes and my two great-nieces attended to lessons at school, Wendy and Valerie went shopping. I happily escaped that by lunching with a friend from Courtenay, sitting outside the small cafe so her dog could be part of the party.

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same name) leading the way, we climbed the many steps to the top of Sugar Loaf.

Here we tromped around the gently undulating rocky surface of this mossygreen, almost treeless hill, finding tiny flowers at our feet and watching ferries come and go amongst the islands. The word “scenic” does not even begin to describe the 360° view.

Next, Wendy efficiently packed another picnic lunch and we set off for the beach

at nearby Parksville.

Many other families had the same idea, but all found space since beach and park combined cover an extensive area. That sand will be transformed into a wild variety of fascinating shapes during the sand-sculpting competition in midsummer. We dined out towards the point where Heidi the dog splashed around in the salt water and several of us tried skipping rocks that were every shape except flat; soon the sun sank beyond us all, orange rays reflected on the calm water.

Saturday saw us on the ferry to Gabriola Island seeking a map to identify spots of interest. On our exploratory drive we missed its unsigned Petroglyph Park but our lunch-time waitress gave precise directions to Malaspina Galleries. There we walked beneath a wave-shaped limestone arch before

strolling along the rocky shore looking for sea stars hiding in damp places. We left a few stones unturned for our next visit to that pretty island.

Sunday was both Mother’s Day and our last day so off we went to the Farmers’ Market at Cedar Point, sampling delicious home-made goodies! Later, we stopped at Nanaimo’s Petroglyph Park where indigenous shapes were carved into rocks over 1000 years ago. Redtrunked Arbutus trees, which grow everywhere along the coast, Calypso orchids and clematis, added colour.

For the final event and perfect ending, we joined several members of Wendy’s family, who had preceded her in moving to Nanaimo, around a long table for a Chinese Buffet: parents, grandmother, great-aunt, siblings, and those two active great-nieces of mine.

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Church of St. Paul congregation plan to ring in 90th anniversary of the United Church a clapper we are going to ring it 90 times using a wood mallet.

Although our plans aren't firm we are hoping to auction off the opportunity to ring the bell (five rings each) with funds going to Nepal earthquake relief.

The bell originally came from an old steam engine and was donated to Clearwater United Church by Stan and Betty Johnston. When the Clearwater

submitted by Leslie Stirling I know some folks think I am a bit of a ding-a-ling and on Wednesday June 10th I am going to be just that along with many members of the Church of St Paul congregation. We are gathering to ring in the 90th anniversary of the United Church of Canada by ringing our church bell 90 times.

The United Church was inaugurated in Toronto, Ontario, when the Methodist Church, Canada, the Congregational Union of Canada, and 70 per cent of the Presbyterian Church of Canada entered into an organic union. Joining as well was the small General Council of Union Churches, centred largely in Western Canada. It was the first union of churches in the world to cross historical denominational lines and hence received international acclaim. The United Church of Canada came into being on Wednesday, June 10, 1925. The inaugural service began at 10:30 a.m. at the Mutual Street Arena in Toronto. That is why 10:30 a.m. has been chosen as

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Leslie Stirling tests the bell at the Church of St. Paul in Barriere to see if it makes a joyful noise. Photo submitted

the time, in every time zone, for United Churches across Canada to celebrate their presence in the community.

The members of the Church of St Paul (a shared ministry of Anglicans, Lutherans and Uniteds in Barriere) invite the res-

The Canadian Cattlemen’s Foundation (Foundation) was officially launched on May 20, 2015. A registered charity, the Foundation was created to support the sustainable advancement and legacy of the Canadian beef industry through three main area of focus: youth, environment and research.

The vision of the Foundation is to provide a means for ongoing donations and the investment of those

gifts can provide the resources to fund a proactive, sustainable cattle industry that addresses industry issues while growing trust and support from consumers worldwide.

The mission of the Foundation is to build an endowment that will provide funds into perpetuity for the growth and betterment of the industry.

The Foundation's three focus areas: 1. Facilitate and encourage stewardship practices and conservation activities that preserve and or enhance the environment, bio-

In light of the earthquakes that have recently hit Nepal, we are holding a fundraiser.

This fundraiser will benefit people who live in the Langtang Region of Nepal who’s homes (and villages) have been completely destroyed. This region holds a special place in our hearts. Both event organizers have trekked into the remote villages of the Langtang region and were completely awestruck by the majestic beauty of the mountains and the kindness of the souls who live there. It truly feels like a ‘home away from home’ here.

idents of the North Thompson Valley to join us for cake and coffee on Wednesday morning, June 10th at 10:30 am. We have a bell that sits in one of our front flower beds and although it no longer has

Industry leaders establish Canadian Cattlemen’s Foundation North Thompson Star Journal

congregation gave up their building it was moved to Barriere for safekeeping. We are hoping that many of the Clearwater folks will come down for the celebration. Barriere and Clearwater are the two points of the North Thompson Pastoral Charge.

Although the two congregations are fairly small, Small doesn't mean we can't be part of the wonderful celebration!

diversity and wildlife habitat on working agricultural landscapes; 2. Create and/or support education, leadership development and outreach programs to serve youth involved with beef cattle; 3. Support beef industry sustainability through research and awareness.

The Foundation will be hosting a public launch on June 15, 2015 at the Canadian Cattlemen’s Foundation Golf Tournament to be held in conjunction with Canadian Beef Breeds Council, the CCA and Canada Beef at the Heather Glen Golf Course in Calgary, AB.

We are asking for donations to benefit the event. All money raised will go DIRECTLY to the families of the Langtang Valley.

THE EVENT: An amicable “amazing-type” race for teams of 4 to get to the top of the ski hill while answering questions and maneuvering obstacles.

There are 2 team categories: Beer Bellies and Fast Cats—winners from each category will win Prizes $100 per team to enter. Event to start around Noon Saturday June 6, 2015.

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Plane down

Clearwater RCMP were advised of a small light plane that crashed at the old airport on Road 2. No injuries sustained, emergency locater transmitter activated. A large search plane located the downed plane.

The yellow on white Cessna was located with significant damage.

Break and Enters

Clearwater RCMP responded to numerous reports of break and enters this past week. Two laptop computers and a BMX bike were stolen.

In all reports the doors to the residents were left unlocked. The RCMP are reminding residents that locking your vehicles and houses will cut down on thefts. In Vavenby thieves have also been targeting solar lights.

Missing persons/query to locate

Clearwater RCMP want to remind the public that if you are going into the back country, hiking, camping, motor-biking, etc. to make sure you advise somebody of your plans including your expected arrival back home. The RCMP receives numerous reports of missing persons/query to locate individuals and knowing where to start looking could save valuable time.

Remind your teenagers and children to keep in contact with you, their parents and/or guardians, advising them of their locations or where they will be so that the police are not out looking for them.

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1-800-222-TIPS Clearwater RCMP Report Domestic assaults

The Clearwater RCMP had recently arrested a local male and a local female for reported domestic assaults that took place in two separate locations. Both were released on a promise to appear in Kamloops Court and on an undertaking with no contact conditions. Alcohol was the contributing factor in both incidents.

Outstanding warrants

The Clearwater RCMP located and arrested a 20 year old male in town that had two outstanding warrants for sexual assault and sexual interference out of Kamloops BC. The male does not reside in Clearwater though he was in town couch surfing at local residents in Clearwater. The male was released by a Judicial Justice of the Peace on a future court date in Kamloops. The male has currently left the Clearwater area.

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Impaired Driver

Clearwater RCMP received a report of a possible impaired with a female driver. The vehicle was observed driving on the wrong side of the road, and eventually crashing into another vehicle in the Dairy Queen drive-thru. Police responded and located and arrested the female for impaired driving, based on the driving behavior, and slurred speech. No SFST / Breath tech / DRE was available. A 90 day immediate roadside driving prohibition and a 30 day vehicle impound was issued along with a violation ticket.

Break and Enter High School

The Clearwater RCMP were advised of a break and enter at the Clearwater Secondary School.

Substantial damage over $1,000 was reported along with many hours of cleaning and repairs required.

The police have six local suspects that are being investigated and are working along with CSS to bring those responsible to justice.

If you have any information on the break and enter / vandalism at CSS contact the Clearwater RCMP or Crime Stoppers and you can remain anonymous if requested.

GRADUATION PARTIES!

The Clearwater RCMP want to remind the Clearwater graduation class of 2015 to be responsible and pre-arrange designated drivers for their upcoming grad parties and festivities. The police will be out in full force targeting impaired drivers!

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Thought of the week “Shoot for the moon! Even if you miss...you’ll land among the stars.”

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UPCOMING COURSES OFA LEVEL 1 JUNE 3 TRANSPORTATION ENDORSEMENT JUNE 4 CHILD & BABYSITTING SAFETY JUNE 19 & 20

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only - $20/person, 250-674-4008 June 9-10: BC Cancer Agency’s Screening Mammography mobile service will be June 27: Reg Chambers Memorial Golf visiting DHMH. Call 1-800-663-9203 to Tournament, Lacarya Golf Course, pre-reg book appointment.

by June 15 appreciated, $60/entry fee June 9: Clearwater & District Chamber of July 17-19: The Canadian Blue Moon Elvis Commerce general meeting, 7 PM – Guest Festival. NT Fall Fair Grounds. info at Speaker Jarrod Goddard - “Marketing your www.cdnbluemoon.ca or call 250-319business on the Web,” DLCC 0402 June 13: A night of song with JR Goodwin, Sept 4-7: North Thompson Fall Fair & Roat Royal Canadian Legion, doors open 5 deo pm, dinner/dance 6 pm, advance tickets

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• 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 • BUNCO: 3rd Tue of every mth, Dutch Lake Seniors Drop-in Centre, 1:30 – 3 pm, info 250-674-2400 • 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.

• WGCSS Writers Circle: Meets 1st & 3rd Thur. @ Library

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ONGOING EVENTS ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT • Indoor Market: Every Saturday May – Oct, 9 am – 12 noon, Elks Hall.

• 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 1:00 pm at the North Thompson Aboriginal Sharing Center. Phone 250-674-3703 for more info.

• Clearwater Farmers’ Market May – Oct. Saturdays 9am– Noon.

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• 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.

• Thompson Valley Quilters. Meet 2nd Wed. and 3rd Mon. of the mth at NTAC in the DLCC, 9 am - 4 pm. Info Linda 250-6743437 or Dorothy 250-676-9270 • Vavenby Needle Arts Group. Meet every Tues. 11am - 4pm at Vavenby Community Center. Info Dorothy 250-676-9270 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 HEALTH & HEALING • Hospice Grief Support: 2nd Thur of every mth, NT Funeral Home

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• Clearwater Literacy 250-674-3530 • Barriere Literacy 250-672-9773 Notice to photography clients of Mary Penner / Mattenley.

I am building a website and facebook page and will be posting previous photos from past portraits.

If anyone that I have photographed would NOT like their pictures posted, please contact Mary @ 250-674-2541 or facebook.com/marysphotos or email rmmatt@telus.net Safe Home Response Providing a safe place to escape for women and their children.

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Golf Tournaments Lacarya Golf Course 1480 Old N Thompson Hwy 250-587-6100

The Royal Canadian Legion wishes to inform you of a change in their summer schedule regarding live music.

The next live music event will be JR Goodwin BBQ/dance on June 13 (advance ticket sale only $20/person). The last open mike music night and BBQ will be on June 27 ($12/person, minors welcome). There will be no live music during the July 11 & 25 and Aug. 8 & 25 biweekly dinners. Live music resumes in September (every second dinner of each month).

• June 13 - Clearwater Rotary Fun Tournament •June 27 - Reg Chambers Memorial Legion Br 259 Sign-up sheets available at Lacarya Golf course Sagebrush and the Sundowner are proud to present a night of song with JR GOODWIN at the Royal Canadian Legion Saturday, June 13 Doors open a 5 pm, Dinner/dance 6 pm. $20/person Advance tickets only 250-674-4008

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Information CANADA BENEFIT Group Do you or someone you know suffer from a disability? Get up to $40,000 from the Canadian Government. Toll-free 1-888511-2250 or visit online www.canadabenefit.ca/ free-assessment Clearwater Alcoholics Anonymous Sunshine Group meets every Tuesday, 8 pm, Elks Hall 72 Taren Dr. Open to Everyone For info contact Wendy 250-587-0026

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Early Childhood Educators For Little Stars Child Care Centre in Barriere to facilitate the newly licensed Multi Age Child Care Program scheduled to open in September 2015 Positions will be full/part time.

Program Hours 8:00am – 5:00pm. (possible extended hours 7:00 – 8:00am and 5:00-6.00pm) Education Required: Early Childhood Education CertiƂcate and 5 year license to practise (applicants with 1 year license considered) Successful candidates will be subject to a Criminal Record Check.

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MV/ICBC Clerk II Casual on Call Applicants are invited to apply for the position of MV/ICBC Clerk II Casual on Call with the District of Clearwater. This casual / on call position will report to the Director of Finance and is required to perform general duties in relation to MV/ICBC insurance. Applicants must have experience with a variety of office equipment; be proficient with the Microsoft Office suite; and demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills. Working knowledge of regulations, procedures and computer software programs used in a Motor Vehicle / ICBC application.

It is an asset to have Certification for Autoplan Essentials. (ICBC); Customer Services Representative Tutorial Completion and Fraud Completion and or experience in equivalent or related work.

Wage: $22.75 per hour (CUPE Local 900 Collective Agreement).

This casual position will start on after June 15th, 2015, and is required for vacation and sick leave and occasional backup to the department during busy times and is subject to the provisions of the CUPE Local 900 Collective Agreement.

Written applications marked “Confidential” will be accepted by the undersigned until NOON, Friday, June 12th, 2015. The application must include a resume outlining related experience and qualifications.

Attention: Leslie Groulx, Chief Administrative Officer, Box 157, 209 Dutch Lake Road, Clearwater, B.C. V0E 1N0, Phone: 250-674-2257 or Fax: 250-674-2173

Business Opportunities HIGH CASH producing vending machines. $1.00 vend = .70 profit. All on location in your area. Selling due to illness. Full details call now 1866-668-6629 or visit us online at: www.tcvend.com

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Witney’s Open Garden 216 Poplar Rd. McLure, BC 250-672-9982 Cash or Cheques Sorry No Debit or Credit Cards Open Dates: June 6, 7, 13, 14, 20 & 21 Open 10am - 4pm As usual we have a great selection of Dahlia Tubers. We have 155 kinds of Hostas potted up - of these, 17 kinds are new ones. We also have Peonies, Ferns, Tall German Bearded Iris, Hardy Cactus and other perennials.

Phil has a great selection of Water Lilies on sale for $25/each. Plus a good selection of pond plants.

Clearwater: 222 Dutch Lk Rd, 4 bdrm (2 up/2 down), full suite downstairs, $135,000; 225 Murtle Cres, 4 bdrm, 3.5 bath, 10 yrs old, $249,000; 414 Buck Rd, 2 bdrm MH on own lot, $66,000; Vavenby Peavine Rd, 3 bdrm up, 1 bdrm suite down, on 4 single lots, new renos, $185,000.

Ph. 250-674-3668 mornings 9 am - noon, eve 5:30 pm - 9 pm

Home Improvements FULL SERVICE plumbing from Parker Dean. Fast, reliable, 24/7 service. Take $50 off your next job if you present this ad. Vancouver area. 1800-573-2928

Moving & Storage Indoor Storage Units 250-674-0145 info@oncallservices.ca 851 Yellowhead Hwy 5

Merchandise for Sale

Auctions BUD HAYNES, Ward’s Firearms Auction. Saturday, June 13, 10a.m., 11802 - 145 St., Edmonton, Alberta. Denny Harding Estate, Sask. Store Dispersal. Over 200 new guns.

Website, catalogue w/pictures. Phone 403-3475855 or 780-451-4549; www.budhaynesauctions.com. www.WardsAuctions.com.

Garage Sales

Witney’s Open Garden

216 Poplar Rd. McLure, BC Antiques: wood cook stoves, 250-672-9982 Cash or Cheques cigarette machine, spinning Sorry No Debit or Credit Cards Open Dates: wheel, 1947 1-ton pick-up, June 6, 7, 13, 14, 20 & 21 1995 Yamaha WR - 250, Open 10am 4pm CrestAs usual we have a great liner boat of w/motor &ubers. trlr, 1994 selection Dahlia T We havepick-up 155 kinds of Hostas Ford w/canopy & potboat ted up - of these, 17 kinds are new1993 ones. We also have rack, Toyota Tercel.

Peonies, Ferns, Tall German Bearded Iris, Hardy Cactus Tools, housewares, clothing, and other perennials. quilts, dress-up clothes, books Phil has a great selection of Lilies on sale for .25 Water ea.

Hosted bya good Upstream $25/each.

Plus selection of pond plants.

Community Heritage Society Home Improvements Barriere Garage Sale FULL SERVICE plumbing from Sat. Parker Dean. & Sun - JuneFast, 6-7 reliable, 24/7 service. Take $50 off your 502 nextOriole job if Way you present this ad. Vancouver area. 19am - 2pm 800-573-2928 Moving & Storage Clearwater Indoor Storage June 6Units &7 250-674-0145 info@oncallservices.ca #26 1238 Ford Road 851 Yellowhead Hwy 5 (Pine Grove Trailer Park) Merchandise for Sale 10 am - 4 pm No Early Birds Please Auctions

A-CHEAP, LOWEST PRICES STEEL SHIPPING Dry Storage Containers Garage Sales Used 20’40’45’53’ and insulated conAvola Community Yard Sale June 7, 9 am 5 pm 40’ tainers all6 &sizes in -stock. (no earlybirds please) containers asSchool low as $2,200. at Avola House Also JD 544 & 644 wheel Antiques: wood cook stoves, cigarette machine, spinning Loaders & 20,000 lb CAT forkwheel, 1947 1-ton pick-up, 1995 Y amaha WR 250, Crestlift. Ph Toll free 24 hours 1liner boat w/motor & trlr, 1994 Ford pick-up w/canopy & boat 866-528-7108 1-778-298-3192 rack, 1993 Toyota Tercel.

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Delivery BC clothing, and AB T ools, housewares, quilts, dress-up clothes, books www.rtccontainer.com .25 ea. Hosted by Upstream Community Heritage Society

Misc. for Sale

Barriere Garage Sale Sat. & Sun - June 6-7 502 Oriole Way 9am - 2pm

SAWMILLS FROM only Clearwater June 6 & 7 $4,397#26 - Make money & save 1238 Ford Road (Pine Grove T railer Park) money with your own bandmill 10 am - 4 pm Early any Birds Please - CutNo lumber dimension.

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STEEL BUILDINGS. “Our big 35th anniversary sale” 20x20 $4500. 25x24 $5198. 30x30 $7449. 32x36 $8427. 40x46 $12140. One end wall includMisc. Steel for Sale ed. Pioneer 1-800-668SAWMILLS FROM only 5422 www.pioneersteel.ca $4,397 - Make money & save money with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free info & DVD: www.NorwoodSaw mills.com/400OT 1-800-5666899 Ext:400OT.

Misc. Wanted

Private Coin Collector Buying Collections, Olympic Coins, Silver, Gold, Jewelry, Estates Chad: 778-281-0030 in town.

STEEL BUILDINGS. “Our big 35th anniversary sale” 20x20 $4500.

25x24 $5198.

30x30 $7449.

32x36 $8427.

40x46 $12140. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-6685422 www.pioneersteel.ca

Scrap aluminum of all kinds, copperMisc. pipe orWanted wire, old batterPrivate Coin Collector Buying ies; fencingOlympic material, Collections, Coins,used Silver, Gold, Jewelry, Estates barb wire, fence posts and any Chad: 778-281-0030 in town. related aluminum items. Willofpick for Scrap all up kinds, copper pipe or wire, old batterfree orfencing pay. Ph. material, 250-587-2349 ies; used barb wire, fence posts and any related items. Will pick up for free or pay. Ph. 250-587-2349

Wanted: Broken washers, dryers, fridges, and stoves.

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Clearwater: 1 bdrm apt for rent. Avail June 1. Asking $580/mo. Call 250-674-0002

Duplex / 4 Plex Barriere: large 1 bdrm apartment in quiet neighbourhood.750sqft. $615/mo. Pets negotiable. Call 250-682-2231

THOMPSON-NICOLA REGIONAL DISTRICT

INVITATION TO TENDER

Don Forsyth Beach House Concession Electoral Area “B” (Thompson Headwaters)

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The Thompson-Nicola Regional District, on behalf of Electoral Area “B” (Thompson Headwaters), is hereby accepting bids to provide, generally, the following works for the summer of 2015 (June 27th – Sept 7th);

Mobile Homes & Pads Choice MH pad avail for rent Village MHP, Clearwater, B.C. SunsetReal VillageEstate is among the most adult parks in Fordesirable Sale By Owner Clearwater. Lg lots, water Clearwater: 222 Dutch Lk Rd, 4 sewer bdrm (2 up/2 down), full and incl, internet and suite downstairs, $135,000; 225 Murtle bdrm,lev3.5 cable avail. Cres, Great 4views, bath, 10 yrs old, $249,000; el pads. in on 3 414 Buck First Rd, 2vacancy bdrm MH own lot, $66,000; Vavenby yrs. 851 Rd, Old 3North Peavine bdrmThompup, 1 bdrm suite Ph. down, on 4 single son Hwy. 250-587-6340, lots, new renos, $185,000.

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A big “Thank-you” to the North Thompson Community Foundation for approving Avola’s Upstream Community and Heritage Society grant application in April. Willy McLachlan, Bob Jensen and Dave McLachlan helped put the finishing touches on Avola’s first ever town “Yard Sale” signs to prepare for the June 6 and 7 event. “It has been a real community effort from the beginning,” the non-profit society’s secretary, Eleanor Deckert, describes.

Karen Bruce had the idea back in November, “What if several families had a yard sale on the same day?” Her husband fetched the materials and got the project started by cutting the wood for the signs. The sandwich board signs will be used whenever the Upstream Community and Heritage Society hosts events.

“This first project funded with the NTCF grant is bringing a huge sense of Community Spirit, team work and unleashing a flood of creative ideas,” noted Deckert. Since the Upstream Society’s first AGM in November, 2014, both “community” and “heritage” activities have begun to take shape.

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Obituaries IN LOVING MEMORY

IN LOVING MEMORY

Pauline Mary, JOHNSON November 8, 1930 - May 30, 2015

Matthew Adrianus Vollans October 13, 1978 - May 26, 2015 Matthew Adrianus Vollans, age 36, of Kamloops, B.C. (former resident of Vavenby), died suddenly last Tuesday, May 26, 2015. He was a loving husband to Jill (nee Flegel); father of daughter Keziah (10) and son Seth (8).

He’s son to Gord and Mary; brother to Tanya, Chris, Andrew and Carla; grandson to Marie Visser; as well as son-in-law to Rick and Trudy Flegel; brother-in-law to Kim Smith (nee Flegel). He leaves behind many other family members and a myriad of friends.

Matt loved life and was energetic, enthusiastic and a loyal and dear friend to many. He always made everyone he met feel valuable and loved, and was a true “Son of Encouragement”! He

loved family with all his heart, and one of his biggest joys was spending time with them all. He was sensitive, loving and kind, always striving to develop deep relationships with everyone he did life with.

Above all, he loved and lived his life to the glory of God. He challenged himself along with everyone else to do this to the fullest; his favorite verse being, “Be imitators of Christ.”

Matt worked as

an electrician and instrumentation tech in the oil, gas and forest industry; he also was an integral part of the water purification system while he was employed with the City of Kamloops.

A service will be held June 5th at 1 p.m. (viewing @ 12 p.m.) at Summit Drive Baptist Church (1975 Summit Dr), Kamloops, B.C. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the New Life Mission, Kamloops.

The family would like to thank everyone for their genuine kindness and concern.

Matt’s life was a short and sweet one ... So well loved because he loved so well; always esteeming others as better than himself ... forever to be remembered, he will live on in our hearts and minds!

B.C. extends support for Crown land wildlife conservation program to 2019 PRINCE GEORGE - The Province is investing $100,000 over the next five years to enhance wildlife conservation throughout British Columbia.

Parliamentary Secretary Mike Morris made the announcement during a recent Ducks Unlimited volunteer convention.

The funding is being provided to the Crown land securement partner program, a partnership that includes Ducks Unlimited Canada, The Nature Trust of British Columbia, the Nature Conservancy of Canada, the Habitat Conservation Trust Foundation, Wildlife Habitat Canada, the Canadian Wildlife Service and the Province of British Columbia.

Parliamentary Secretary Mike Morris said, "The Province recognizes the vital role wildlife manage-

ment areas play when it comes to conserving and managing important habitat for regionally and internationally significant fish and wildlife species."

The partners share a strong interest in conserving land for its fish and wildlife habitat values, and work together on acquiring private land and securing neighbouring Crown land for conservation purposes.

A key focus of the partnership is to help the Province designate new – and expand existing – wildlife management areas.

These are areas of land designated under the Wildlife Act for the benefit of regionally to internationally significant fish and wildlife species or their habitats.

Conservation and management of fish, wildlife and their habitats is the priority in a wildlife management area but other com-

patible land uses may be accommodated.

Over the past five years, the partnership program has helped create eight new wildlife management areas, and expanded several others, resulting in the protection of almost 29,000 hect-

ares of prime wildlife habitat throughout B.C. Nearby wildlife management areas include Cranberry Marsh near Valemount, plus Tranquille and Dewdrop-Rousseau Creek near Kamloops.

Mom passed away peacefully in her sleep at Dr. Helmcken Memorial Hospital, Clearwater, BC. Mary is survived by daughters Marlene Johnson, Joyce (Wayne) Wysoski; sons Randy (Gail) Coulter, Shawn (Grace) Coulter, Terry (Pae) Coulter; sister Doris Mancini; and long time friend Clara Ritcey. Mary is survived by 10 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren and many nieces, nephews and friends.

Mary was predeceased by her parents Jim and Edna Archibald, brother David Archibald, sister Ruby White and love of her life George Coulter and grandson baby boy Haden Lee Rempel.

Mary was raised and went to school in the Upper Clearwater.

She lived for many years in Birch Island, had a short stint in Alberta, and spent the rest of her time in Clearwater.

Mary was involved in the Birch Island Women’s Institute for 64 years until it folded; Vavenby and District Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion; O.A.P.O; Friendly Club; Wells Gray Country Seniors’ Society; and the M&M Club. She was well known for her

crib playing and plastic canvas making. Mary will be sorrowfully missed by those who knew and loved her.

By request, there will be no formal service. A gathering to celebrate the life of Mary Johnson will take place on Sunday, June 7, 2015 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the Hall at Evergreen Acres, Clearwater, BC. Services entrusted to North Thompson Funeral Services, Clearwater, BC, telephone 250-674-3030.

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~ Carl Capps ~ 1935-2015

June 6, 2015

Everyone welcome at 1pm at the Clearwater Legion to celebrate Carl’s life.

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