Eagle Valley News, June 24, 2015

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Play ball: The Sicamous Stingers hosted the U16 Bantam and U19 Midget Girls Okanagan Championships in Finlayson Park over the weekend. The home team placed second in the U19, earning a spot at the Provincial Championships being held July 3-5 in West Kelowna. (Clockwise from top left) Jordanne Carr watches as Julia Wilby ends a Kelowna Homers batter’s hope of advancing to first base; Sarah Palmer begins her flight to third; Myah Gallie, Julia Wilby and Carr cheer as teammate Sam Sutzke slides into home; a pitch by Madison Dewitt is met with an unsuccessful bunt. Photos by Lachlan Labere

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Coroners Service investigate rail fatal Few details have been released relating to the death of a pedestrian in a train accident that occurred Friday on CP Rail tracks a east of Malakwa.

CP confirm the death occurred at approximately 11 a.m. on June 19. Spokesperson Salem Woodrow said a westbound freight train “made contact

with an individual near the community of Malakwa… which unfortunately resulted in a fatality.”

Sicamous RCMP and CP Police are as-

sisting in the investigation, which is now in the hands of the B.C. Coroners Service.

No one else is reported to have been injured in the incident,

and authorities are not considering the matter suspicious.

The name of the deceased was not being released until police notify family.

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Marie-Paule Lacasse is hopeful the water issues that have plagued residents of a Sicamous mobile park for several years will finally be resolved with help from the district.

Earlier this year, Cedar Ridge Mobile Home Park residents, including Lacasse, appealed to Sicamous council to extend municipal water to the Solsqua-Sicamous Road mobile park. It was a request first put to the district about a decade ago, and again in 2013 with a letter of support from Interior Health. A boil water notice, issued in 2013, and repeated water shortages, required a new well to be drilled.

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In a May 15, 2013 letter to the district, Interior Health health officer Brian Gregory states that some wells on Solsqua-Sicamous Road are considered “ground water at risk of containing pathogens” due to their depth and proximity to Eagle River, and there would be a public health benefit to extending municipal water along the road.

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Woes: Cedar Ridge Mobile Home Park residents have been struggling with water issues for several years. Photo by Lachlan Labere The most recent request from Cedar Ridge residents was met with verbal support by council, and written support in a May 27 letter from Mayor Terry Rysz. In it, Rysz states the waterline extension has been identified by council in the 2015 capital works budget.

“Before any work proceeds, there needs to be a public approval process conducted of those properties that will benefit from this waterline extension as well as confirmation from property owners as to a debt repayment scheme covering the cost of the capital works installation,” wrote Rysz.

The mayor goes on to state provincial/federal grants typically are not available for waterline extension projects, but adds once a project is approved by property

owners, the district can apply to any grant funding available to help reduce the project cost to property owners.

“The district has a number of water and sewer projects on the go at this time and as they reach completion, the district will begin to focus on the public approval process for the Solsqua-Sicamous Road extension.”

At council’s May 27 regular meeting, Coun.

Malcolm Makayev asked if the district could do some of the work, with Coun. Gord Bushell noting this might reduce the cost of the project. This got conversation rolling on the topic, and Lacasse was allowed to address council. She applauded the idea of using local resources, noting the mobile park’s property owners definitely want to be on municipal wa-

ter, but do not have the funds to make it happen. Because of this, she suggested the public approval process might be unsuccessful. In response, she asked the district to consider look to funding options first, or ways of lowering the monthly debt before the public approval process begins.

“Because then there would be the possibility of people saying, ‘yeah, if we dig in, we can do this.’ Because they really want it,” said Lacasse.

Lacasse noted Interior Health might be able to help as well.

“I know for a fact that this small water system that we are on has been a major headache for them. Trust me, a major pain in the butt,” said Lacasse.

District administrator Fred Banham explained the public ap-

it might work out with the waterline extension project, noting it’s “not a perfect situation but it does have merits.” He also emphasized that it’s too early to be concerned with who’s going to dig the ditch “because we’re nowhere near there.”

“But we’ll look after your best interests and, when we approve this project, we’ll do it under budget and you won’t pay for what you supported to borrow in the first place,” said Banham.

Lacasse said all the residents at Cedar Ridge are longtime residents, who are only now coming to question why they aren’t on the municipal water system.

Rysz thanked her and said council will be discussing the matter.

“And hopefully we can find some way to find a solution,” he said.

Still unclear on the details regarding how the waterline might be extended, let alone paid for, Lacasse is at least optimistic.

“I have the feeling they are taking this seriously and they are going to be trying to do something,” said Lacasse.

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June 27 A Parkview School Playground Fundraiser features a Craft Fair at the Show and Shine from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Sicamous & District Recreation Centre at 1121 Eagle Pass Way. Crafters are welcome. For more information, call Kathy at 250-836-3267 or Parkview School at 250-836-2871

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Every 2nd Thurs. - Sicamous Lions Club meeting at the Seniors Activity Centre, 1091 Shuswap Avenue. Doors open at 6:15 and meeting starts at 6:30. Anyone interested in being a volunteer for the community, please feel free to call Mary at 250-517-8107, Joan at 250-836-4876 or Pam at 250-836-4788.

June to July 22 Sicamous Mixed Softball League runs every Wednesday night from June to July 22, 2015.

At Finlayson Park at 6:30 pm. Windup Tournament is the weekend of July 24, 25, 26, 2015.

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July 1 Salmon Arm Canada Day Children’s Festival.

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Every 4th Thursday monthly meeting of the Malakwa Community Association at 7:00 in the Learning Centre Library.

Every Fri. - Parents & Tots, 10-12 noon at the Eagle Valley Resource Centre. 836-3440.

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District in rut on mine permits

By Lachlan Labere Eagle Valley News

The B.C. government appears reluctant to give municipalities more say on mines applications within their jurisdiction.

At the Union of B.C. Municipalities convention last September, District of Sicamous council submitted a resolution to have UBCM lobby the B.C. government to amend the Mines Act, so that permit applicants would have to confirm a proposed mining activity is supported in the local official community plan. The resolution stemmed from the district’s concerns over a gravel pit application for a property along Old Town Road.

The resolution received unanimous support at UBCM. The Ministry of Energy and Mines recently provid-

ed a response, which is brief, unspecific and did nothing to quell council’s concerns.

“Their response is quite vague in my opinion, and this is something that we’re probably going to have to revisit again if we’re going to obviously be heard…,” said Mayor Terry Rysz. “I’m not sure whether or not we’ll have to go back to UBCM and maybe revisit this particular resolution. But as it sits right now, it doesn’t seem like they’re really willing to do… anything about it.”

District community planner Mike Marrs agreed with the “vague” comment, adding the response leaves the district hanging. He said the approval process for the gravel pit continues to move forward, albeit slowly.

“I can indicate the

Splatsin have asked for a review of the property, which they have done, and it lacks support,” reported Marrs.

“We haven’t received any further communication since I received that about a week and a half ago.”

Rysz was enthusiastic about the province’s response to a second resolution the district was involved in – that the province work with UBCM to develop a funding mechanism to assist governments or community groups in the acquisition and maintenance of abandoned railway corridors.

The Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations replied to this, explaining the province has already acquired more than 2,000 kilometres of former rail corridors.

“Where the province declines to acquire

abandoned rail corridors for public purposes and where communities want to acquire the corridor, the province will consider opportunities to work with local governments to explore opportunities for acquisition,” states the ministry.

This resolution has to do with an ongoing campaign by local governments to acquire the CP Rail corridor from Sicamous to Armstrong. Last December, the Splatsin signed a deal for the acquisition of 11.7 hectares of the rail line. The band is also working with the Columbia Shuswap and North Okanagan regional districts towards the acquisition of the remainder.

“I’d like to see this process move a little bit quicker than what is happening right now… but anyway, we are going on it,” said Rysz.

Splatsin, local governments unite on rail trail

By Richard Rolke Black Press

The bond between local communities has been strengthened through a shared vision.

Last Wednesday, representatives from the Splatsin First Nation and the North Okanagan and Columbia-Shuswap regional districts signed a memorandum of understanding during a ceremony in Sicamous.

“Forty years from now, what we are doing today will have an impact,” said Wayne Christian, Splatsin chief.

The agreement establishes the groundwork for the band and the two regional districts to pursue possible acquisition of the discontinued Canadian Pacific rail corridor from Spallumcheen to Sicamous.

“We see the ability for common understanding,” said Christian. “There are lots of details to work out but the fact that we are in the same room is important.”

Signing the agree-

ment for the ColumbiaShuswap Regional District was chairperson Rhona Martin.

“I hope this is the first step of many we walk together. Let’s get this thing going, it’s exciting,” she said.

Representing the Regional District of North Okanagan was director Herman Halvorson.

“It’s a starting point and we will work together on a vision of trails from Sicamous to Armstrong,” he said.

The next step in the process will see all parties identify how purchase of the corridor may occur and how the necessary funds will be generated.

“That’s the big ques-

tion,” said Halvorson when asked about the potential cost.

Christian is confident a successful outcome can be achieved.

“Look at eco-tourism and what it can offer the region and the world. There are economic opportunities for the whole region, including our people.”

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DISTRICT OF SICAMOUS OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN REVIEW – PUBLIC OPEN HOUSE #2 JULY 9, 2015 As a guiding document that seeks to address social, economic and environmental goals within the community, the Official Community Plan (OCP) covers topics such as growth management, agriculture, residential development, commercial and residential waterfront development, downtown and highway redevelopment and the environment. The OCP directs the District and Council toward common goals and purpose when evaluating community growth and development.

In order to provide a draft document, that reflects the desires for the future growth and development in the community, public input is vital. This will be an opportunity to explore components of the existing OCP and to look towards the future growth of the community.

The 2nd Public Open House is scheduled for Thursday July 9, 2015 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. This will be an opportunity to explore components of the existing OCP and to look towards the future growth of the community. Please plan to attend!

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Splatsin leaders on rail trail campaign

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here was a lot of optimism as the Splatsin First Nation gathered with the North Okanagan and ColumbiaShuswap regional districts in Sicamous last Wednesday.

On a stretch of the discontinued rail line, the organizations signed a memorandum of understanding that commits them to find a way to acquire the corridor from Canadian Pacific for community use.

“Forty years from now, what we are doing today will have an impact,” said Wayne Christian, Splatsin chief.

And that certainly could be the case if the purchase occurs and a recreational corridor for visitors and locals is developed, giving a much-needed boost to the tourism sector. Some sections could also assist with outstanding issues like traffic congestion through Enderby.

While the two regional districts are involved, the leadership for this process has come from the Splatsin.

“Look at eco-tourism and what it can offer the region and the world. There are economic opportunities for the whole region, including our people,” said Christian.

Wednesday’s ceremony came two weeks after the Truth and Reconciliation Commission recounted the often strained relationship between aboriginals and non-aboriginals in Canada.

None of that was evident as leaders from Spallumcheen to Sicamous stood together.

“I hope this is the first step of many we walk together,” said Rhona Martin, Columbia-Shuswap Regional District chairperson.

A lot of work still has to occur, including a potential source of funds, and ultimately the rail line may not be acquired.

But the fact that all of us as neighbours are working together is already the best outcome possible.

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View of B.C. from Canada’s East Coast

By Tom Fletcher News Columnist

VICTORIA – I’ve just spent two weeks viewing events from the opposite side of Canada, in and around St. John’s Newfoundland. It’s the same country, but you wouldn’t know it sometimes.

Here on the West Coast, “kayaktivists” paddled around a Shell offshore oil drilling platform being serviced at Seattle, striking poses of resistance for the media from their petroleum-based watercraft.

Meanwhile, at Bull Arm outside St. John’s, work continues on a massive “gravity-based structure” that will soon be drilling into the Hebron oilfield 350 kilometres offshore. It will have living quarters and drill rig above, and a tank with capacity for 1.2 million barrels of crude below.

Offshore oil has turned St. John’s into a boomtown.

With one industrial park nearing capacity on the

edge of town, a second is under construction.

St. John’s Airport is buzzing with flights back and forth to Edmonton and Fort McMurray, and crew helicopters shuttling back and forth from offshore oil rigs. Tourism is picking up, with a new cross-Canada ad campaign and WestJet starting service to Dublin and London.

A foreign supplier won a contract for tankers to bring oil ashore. With no media-connected environmental groups to steer the subject to far-fetched disaster scenarios, debate in the Newfoundland and Labrador legislature turned to concerns about maintaining local employment.

Outside the city, parallels with B.C. become evident. Tiny towns struggle to hang on as young people choose opportunity over isolation, and the only expansion is at church graveyards. While cities struggle with high housing and recreational property costs,

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Up north in Labrador, a hydroelectric dam at Muskrat Falls is under construction. Its $8 billion estimated price tag is in the same range as BC Hydro’s Site C project on the Peace River, which will part a sea of protesters and lawyers and move ahead this summer.

Nalcor Energy, Newfoundland’s electrical utility, is dipping into contingencies in an effort to keep it on time and on budget.

Here on the Left Coast, enviros and the Green Party rail against hydro as well as oil and gas, and of course you can’t even mention nuclear.

Prime Minister Stephen Harper signed on to a farcical “carbon free in 85 years” pledge at the G7 meeting in Germany. But hey, it’s an election year, not a time for serious discussion of issues.

Imperial Oil’s Kearl oilsands mine at Fort McMurray has started production

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from its $9 billion second phase, with the help of many Newfoundlanders.

With the legislature about to be recalled to endorse the Petronas-led LNG export project, Premier Christy Clark has assembled a climate action team with representatives from industry, First Nations, local governments and a couple of professional protesters for good measure.

They have an absurdly short deadline to recommend changes to B.C.’s token carbon tax, as gasoline consumption returns to pretax levels despite continued high pump prices.

In St. John’s, another long, cold winter has finally loosened its grip after piling snow to doorknob levels.

Every street in sight is being patched and repainted.

The debate about new energy supplies has a more serious tone in Newfoundland. The last elected premier, Kathy Dunderdale, lost her job in the wake of winter power blackouts.

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of Bayview Homes(third from left) is joined by Dale and Kyle Melvin of Shepherd’s Home Hardware Building Centre in Armstrong, Terry Smith of Home Hardware Stores Limited and Toyota representatives during a celebration of Bayview Homes winning a 2015 Toyota Tundra at the recent Home Hardware Pro Show in Kelowna. Anderson said the win was awesome for Bayview, adding it was great to be able to attend the Pro Show in Kelowna.

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Government pushes ahead on GHG reduction

COLIN MAYES

On May 15, the Government of Canada announced its plan to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions to 30 per cent below 2005 levels by 2030.

Minister of the Environment Leona Aglukkaq also said that new regulatory measures will be developed in a responsible, sector-bysector approach to build on successes in GHG reductions to date.

In 2013, Canada’s GHG emissions were

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Columbia Shuswap Regional District ANNUAL REPORTING ON MUNICIPAL FINANCES Pursuant to Section 814.1 of the Local Government Act, the Report of Remuneration and Expenses for the year ended December 31, 2014 for the Columbia Shuswap Regional District, was presented to the Board of Directors for approval at its Regular Meeting scheduled for 9:30 AM, Thursday, June 18, 2015, in the Boardroom of the Columbia Shuswap Regional District office located at 555 Marine Park Drive NE, in Salmon Arm, BC. Copies of the Financial Statements and the Report of Remuneration and Expenses are available for public inspection at the CSRD office during regular business hours as per Section 10 of Schedule 1 of the Financial Information Regulation.

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nouncement, referred to as a Nationally Determined Contribution, has also been formally submitted to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change.

Our government is working with stakeholders in various sectors to meet our targets and achieve results without compromising our economy or implementing a job-killing carbon tax.

Environmental stewardship can only be judged on proven results and we are the first government in Canadian history to reduce GHGs. This proves our actions have worked.

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the introduction of stricter emission guidelines, Canada is a leader in clean electrical generation with 79 per cent of Canada’s electricity being produced emission free.

In the transportation sector, our government has invested in public transit in our cities and has set fuel efficiency targets for our auto industry which has led to better fuel mileage in newer vehicles. Likewise, Canada’s rail and commercial transport truck operators have also improved the fuel efficiency of the locomotives and tractors that they use to reduce emissions.

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3.1 per cent lower than 2005 levels while the economy grew by 12.9 per cent over the same period. Now that our government has demonstrated that it is possible to reduce GHGs while growing Canada’s economy, we have made this commitment to continue the important work of reducing GHGs while driving the economy forward.

In 2012, Canada was the first major coal user to ban the construction of traditional coal-fired electricity generation. Coal is the largest source of GHG in the world. Canada represents less than two per cent of all global carbon emissions and in comparison, the U.S. coal sector alone produces more GHGs than all of Canada.

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Formerly known as “Dominion Day,” Canada Day marks the anniversary of the Constitution Act of 1867, joining Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and the Canada province (now Ontario and Quebec) into a single country.

The Constitution Act granted Canada a substantial amount of independence from England, although complete independence was not

given until 1982. Prior to 1900, there was little Canadian nationalism as many Canadians regarded themselves as British citizens. The first official celebration was held in 1917 to honor Canada’s 50th birthday. It was not until 1946 that Phileas Cote, a member of the Quebec House of Commons, sent a private member’s bill to rename Dominion Day as Canada Day. The Senate responded by recommending the holiday be named the “National Holiday of Canada.” Since no one could agree on the name, the bill was defeated. The government first recognized Canada Day in 1958 by holding a trooping of the color on Parliament Hill in Ottawa.

Canada’s centennial marked the first widespread

celebration in 1967.

The event promoted nationalism and Canadian pride. The holiday continued to grow in the late 1960’s and many Canada Day events were televised and broadcasted throughout the country. In the 1980’s, the government began funding Canada Day activities in smaller communities.

The holiday was finally made official by a unanimous vote on October 27, 1982; the same year that the Canada Act was passed, removing any remaining dependence of Canada on the United Kingdom. While the public had recognized the holiday for decades, this marked a significant change in the magnitude of the celebrations.

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National Aboriginal Day kicks things off on June 21, followed

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Canada Day History Canada Day occurs on July 1st, the anniversary of Canada’s confederation.

C a n a d i a n s commemorate the day with parades, fireworks, cookouts, and concerts. The popularity of the holiday has been on the incline since the late 1960’s and has since become a nationwide celebration.

Formerly known as “Dominion Day,” Canada Day marks the anniversary of the Constitution Act of 1867, joining Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and the Canada province (now Ontario and Quebec) into a single country.

The Constitution Act granted Canada a substantial amount of independence from England, although complete independence was not

given until 1982. Prior to 1900, there was little Canadian nationalism as many Canadians regarded themselves as British citizens. The first official celebration was held in 1917 to honor Canada’s 50th birthday. It was not until 1946 that Phileas Cote, a member of the Quebec House of Commons, sent a private member’s bill to rename Dominion Day as Canada Day. The Senate responded by recommending the holiday be named the “National Holiday of Canada.” Since no one could agree on the name, the bill was defeated. The government first recognized Canada Day in 1958 by holding a trooping of the color on Parliament Hill in Ottawa.

Canada’s centennial marked the first widespread

celebration in 1967.

The event promoted nationalism and Canadian pride. The holiday continued to grow in the late 1960’s and many Canada Day events were televised and broadcasted throughout the country. In the 1980’s, the government began funding Canada Day activities in smaller communities.

The holiday was finally made official by a unanimous vote on October 27, 1982; the same year that the Canada Act was passed, removing any remaining dependence of Canada on the United Kingdom. While the public had recognized the holiday for decades, this marked a significant change in the magnitude of the celebrations.

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Happy Canada Day!

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successes, identity, and heritage.

For this occasion, all the provinces and territories will vibrate to the rhythm of the celebration, which takes place from ocean to ocean on July 1. Did you know that it was in 1879 that Parliament adopted a law making the first of July an official holiday?

Every year, the Celebrate Canada

X

event groups together festivities over a period of 11 days.

National Aboriginal Day kicks things off on June 21, followed

by St-Jean-Baptiste Day on June 24, and Canadian Multiculturalism Day on June 27. Canada Day tops off all the ceremonies on July 1. Gatherings, shows, games, and more are on the menu for this eventful day.

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Soccer season wraps up the girls and boys U6U12 divisions.

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There were enough boys in the U8 division to form a Sicamous team again this year and they did exceptionally well.

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A second season of Sicamous soccer has come to an end.

With a larger enrolment than last year, and hotter weather, this was the best year yet.

Sicamous Soccer would like to thank the Shuswap Youth Soccer Association for once again letting us practice in Sicamous and play games with Salmon Arm teams.

The shift is on at School District #83.

With Wendy Woodhurst stepping away from her role as director of instruction, South Broadview principal Carl Cooper has been named the new Director of Instruction for Curriculum and Innovation.

Woodhurst will become the vice principal at South Broadview Elementary, a temporary placement until a more permanent principal position is available.

Val Edgell will be moving from Parkview Elementary to Eagle River Secondary. Edgell has secondary vice-principal experience from

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Your Horoscope

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, make note of any and all thoughts that pop into your head this week. Even your more quirky ideas may amount to something that brings big success.

SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 Recognize the potential for magic wherever you go this week, Scorpio. You have the ability to see beauty where others only see blemishes. Turn others on to your way of thinking.

TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, play things close to the vest this week. Certain projects are up in the air, and you may need to more closely examine each situation before suggesting a course of action.

SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, encourage family members to gather in the coming days. Planning a day or evening with those you love most is a great way to escape the daily grind.

GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 It can be tough to stay on track this week, Gemini. It’s hard to focus on work even for short periods of time. Try to maintain your productivity amidst the distractions.

CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, honor all of your commitments in the coming days. Recognize others are counting on you and do your best to live up to their expectations.

CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, if you have any free time this week, sneak off to a quiet place and daydream for a little while. Some of your most inspiring ideas have come at the most unexpected moments.

AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, give a minor financial issue the attention it deserves. It’s better to nip it in the bud early on so the situation does not escalate. Take responsibility for the problem.

LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 The line between fact and fantasy can be a bit blurry this week, Leo. You may be pulled in different directions, but try to maintain your focus.

PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, avoid distractions as you look to resolve an issue that has been tough to handle. Try to clear your head before making decisions.

VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, rather than looking at things on the surface, dig a little deeper to try to find more profound meanings. You may unearth several interesting patterns.

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LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, you may feel as though you are in unfamiliar surroundings this week. Don’t get too scared, as this break from the norm might provide a little extra hop in your step.

Your Suduko Complete the grid so every row, column and 3x3 box contains every digit from 1 to 9 inclusively.

(For solution see Today’s Answers in this paper).

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