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A12 The City of Kamloops plans to demolish the former Kamloops Daily News building at Seymour Street and Fourth Avenue to create more parking spots.

Coun. Denis Walsh wants to look at preserving the building for a possible Plan B arts-centre proposal.

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DAVE EAGLES/KTW Findlay’s Vacuum and Sewing Machine World owner Patti Montpetit (left) and Condrad Dersch cut Arctic fleece fabric patterns to make tuques for those in need of a warm hat.

‘MAKING HATS FOR THE HATLESS’ JESSICA KLYMCHUK

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KTW Christmas Cheer Fund donations will go to five charities: The Y Women’s Emergency Shelter, New Life Community Kamloops (formerly New Life Mission), Family Tree Family Centre, Kamloops Sexual Assault Counselling Centre and Sensational Soups.

Donations can be made online at kamloopsthisweek. com, at KTW’s office, 1365B Dalhousie Dr., weekdays between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., and at the United Way office, 177 Victoria St.

Oh baby it’s so cold outside We need a place for those ears to hide Come help us with some Christmas cheer and help keep Kamloopsians warm for the New Year — Kaitlynn Montpetit A little girl in one of the classes at Findlay’s Vacuum and Sewing said it best: “We’re making hats for the hatless.”

Owner Patti Montpetit recalled the comment — and how perfectly it described the upcoming KTW Christmas Cheer fundraiser.

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Walsh wants to halt demolition ANDREA KLASSEN

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A city councillor is looking to stop the wrecking ball from hitting the former Kamloops Daily News building on Seymour Street.

Coun. Denis Walsh is hoping he can convince fellow councillors to postpone a plan to tear down the vacant building in 2016. The demolition, at a cost of $1.1 million, is listed in the city’s 2016-2017 capital plan, which council is due to debate today.

“Although official approval is not required because the demolition was budgeted for 2015, it was felt that council should be aware that staff

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Walsh said he has been approached by a former planner who is working on a performing-arts centre concept that envisions theatres built inside the building, which was also once home to the Hudson’s Bay department store.

“He looked at the concept for the original PAC centre and felt that it could be done for a lot less money,” Walsh said, noting the plan is still in its early stages and has no costs attached, but is being brought forward now in an attempt to stop the demolition.

“I don’t see the urgency to tear that building down when there’s other con-

cepts to investigate,” Walsh said.

In addition to the theatres, he said, the city could look at putting the Big Little Science Centre and the Kamloops Museum and Archives into the building.

The city could also look at making it a community centre or selling it to a developer, he suggested.

Brendan Shaw, who led the Yes Committee in last month’s unsuccessful arts centre referendum, said he hasn’t been approached with the new proposal, but added he is open to the idea.

“It’s great that the community’s coming out,” he said.

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When Brooke Pawlachuck and Kaitlin Lahm reached the bottom of the hill on Snow Town Tube Park at Harper Mountain, they exclaimed, “That was scary! Let’s do it again!” The pair joined many others on the weekend as the ski and tubing hill 25 minutes from Kamloops opened fully for the season. Beginning Dec. 19, Harper will open daily through the Christmas break (closed Christmas Day). Weekend snow added to already impressive conditions at Harper, Sun Peaks and Stake Lake.

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A former junior B hockey player who beat his girlfriend in a what a judge called a ”shocking” attack in April — leaving her with broken teeth — has avoided jail.

Isaac Willard was instead handed 75 days of house arrest and ordered to pay more than $6,600 in restitution to cover his victim’s medical expenses, Willard, 23, had no criminal record on April 17, when he went to a Chase pub with friends to watch a playoff hockey game.

Crown prosecutor Monica Fras said Willard’s then-girlfriend showed up at about 11 p.m., noting the pair stayed until the pub closed at 1 a.m. Walking to Willard’s home, Fras said, the former hockey star became irritable during normal conversation. Fras said he began repeating himself and then told his girlfriend to “f--k off.”

She began trailing him as they walked, court heard, until he turned around and grabbed her by the hair, forcing her to the ground. Willard held her on the ground, punching her in the face and kicking her in the ribs. A neighbour heard the woman’s

screams and called 911.

Fras said the victim was left with injuries to her nose and right ear, as well as several broken teeth.

Defence lawyer Don Campbell said Willard played hockey at a high level since the age of eight and began abusing alcohol as a teenager.

For his part, Willard apologized.

“I’m sorry to her and the family,” he said, not turning to face the victim and her relatives seated in the first row of the Kamloops courtroom gallery on Thursday.

“I don’t know what happened. She’s a really good person and I really messed up.”

Provincial court Judge Stephen Harrison called the attack “shocking” and had harsh words for Willard.

“It was a particularly nasty assault that you embarked on for no reason,” he said.

Harrison sentenced Willard to 75 days of house arrest, followed by an 18-month probation term with orders barring him from having contact with the victim and from consuming alcohol. In addition, Willard was ordered to pay $6,600 in restitution and to submit a sample of his DNA to a national criminal database.

He will also be bound by a 10-year firearms ban.

JANUARY HEARING FOR MOM ACCUSED OF KILLING NEWBORN A Kamloops woman accused of murdering her newborn baby will return to court in the New Year for a four-day hearing to determine whether she will stand trial.

Courtney Fawn Saul was charged earlier this year with second-degree murder following an investigation into the Dec. 15, 2011, death of her son, George Carlos Saul.

At a hearing in October, a Crown prosecutor said the baby was killed “a few hours” after birth.

Saul was ordered in October to undergo a psychiatric test to determine whether her mind was “disturbed” at the time of the alleged incident. That test has been completed, but the results have not been made public.

Saul is not in custody and did not appear in court on Monday for a brief hearing.

Lawyers will meet on Jan. 14 to set a date for her preliminary inquiry, which is expected to take place in spring or early summer.

Preliminary inquiries are hearings after which provincial court judges determine whether there is enough evidence for an accused to stand trial in B.C. Supreme Court.

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“The rents keep going up and the shelter allowance hasn’t changed in years,” Hughes said, noting rental surveys show the average rate for a onebedroom unit in the city is $830 per month.

Income and disability assistance rates last increased in 2007; someone with a disability receives $906 a month and those on regular welfare receive $610 a month.

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“We’ve got people where their entire IA cheque is going to their landlord and they still need to come up with money to pay the rent,” Hughes said.

“They are fully dependent on soup kitchens and other services.”

Another interesting fact the October homeless count revealed was finding four of the 106 people approached that day saying they also had homeless children with them.

Hughes said no children were encountered by the volunteers as they conducted the survey, but noted it could have been the children were staying with other people for the night or otherwise housed at the time.

Almost threequarters of those who took part in the survey — 14 per cent did not answer questions and only their gender was recorded for the report — said they had a medical condition, addiction or mental illness.

Hughes said it’s a

challenge to say what came first, the health issue or the homelessness, but he suspects lack of housing is “a big factor.

“We have great programs supporting people with health and addiction issues, but just because you are working to overcome these, the reality is you also need some income,” Hughes said.

“If you can’t get a phone or a bus pass or afford housing, that’s a big factor in your health.”

He hopes to develop a way to survey the hidden homeless, a sector of the community he suspects is composed of youth and women — but it’s a challenge.

One way would be to access the number of people on income assistance in Kamloops and compare it to the number of actual homeless found.

The difference would provide a window on how many other Kamloopsians are living somewhere in poverty.

BCAA lockout ends BCAA dispatchers will be returning to work after voting to accept a mediator’s proposed contract.

About 70 members of Local 378 of the Canadian Office and Professional Employees Union have been off the job since June, when they were locked out by B.C. Automobile Association.

The union was seeking a new contract to give dispatchers parity with other BCAA staff working 35 hours a week, rather than a 40-hour week for dispatchers.

Union communications director Sage Aaron said the agreement was facilitated by mediator Ken Saunders and ratified by the BCAA board of directors.

Dispatchers will return to work on Dec. 18.

The mediated agreement includes a combination of reduced hours and increased pay.

During the lockout, the BCAA call centre was run by about 16 managers.

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Dec. 24 - Jan. 1 Closed For The Holidays Most of campus will be closed, with winter classes starting Jan. 4. Have a safe and happy holiday season.

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Six-year-old Cormack Eacrett adds toy monster trucks to the trunk of an RCMP cruiser during Sunday’s annual Stuff a Cruiser event at Walmart.

Mounties were at Walmart and Toys ‘R Us, where the public filled 14 cruisers with toys and clothes that Christmas Amalgamated will distribute to kids and teens this month. The event also raised $2,000 for the cause.

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Members of the Kamloops United Church’s Refugees and Friends Together (RAFT) group don’t know when the first of the four families of Syrian refugees they have sponsored will arrive in the Tournament Capital.

But, with some help from the City of Kamloops, they are hoping to be prepared.

At a closed council meeting last week, the city agreed to lease 5,000 square feet of heated warehouse space to the group for $1 so it can store donations for the refugees.

RAFT spokesperson Martha Ashbaugh said donation offers have poured in from Kamloopsians but, until now, the group has asked people to keep the goods in their homes.

“It’s everything from beds and dressers to sheets and pots and pans and towels,” she said.

“It’s really quite wonderful. But, when it’s just scattered around, you don’t know what you’ve got, really, and what to do with it.

“And there are people who need it out of their house. There’s one woman whose husband can’t get at his tools and he’s getting antsy.”

RAFT, which privately sponsors refu-

gees, is bringing four families to the Kamloops area and Ashbaugh said it is open to receiving two more.

If the group has enough supplies, she said it’s also happy to see donations go to government-sponsored refugees, should any arrive in the city.

Ashbaugh said two families on their way to the Kamloops area are in Lebanon and could arrive “reasonably soon.”

Ashbaugh said the group hopes to finalize the deal with the city and begin storing donations before Christmas.

Under the agreement, they will have six months to use the warehouse space, with an option to renew.

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Alternatives to annexing the New Gold and Ajax mines are getting more attention from city hall.

At today’s meeting, councillors will be asked to sign off on adding another of their colleagues to the Industrial Tax Base Task Force.

The committee, which already includes Mayor Peter Milobar and Coun. Pat Wallace, plans to bring Coun. Dieter Dudy aboard “in order to explore the potential of utilizing community-benefit agreements

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The city previously signed a community-benefit agreement with oil pipeline company Kinder Morgan in February.

The agreement will see Kamloops receive $700,000 for community projects if the company’s Trans Mountain pipeline expansion proceeds.

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Mayor Milobar says former building has ‘had its day’ From A1

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The city had hoped to demolish the building at Seymour Street and Fourth Avenue to make way for a $91-million arts centre and underground parkade, but was only able to gain support of 47 per cent of voters in a referendum.

Mayor Peter Milobar said the new proposal is a non-starter and wouldn’t provide the

kind of behind-thescenes functionality arts groups and performers need in a performingarts centre.

“The building is old, it would need substantial dollars to bring it up to code and things like that,” Milobar said, noting previous owners Glacier Media failed to find tenants for the space beyond the newspaper office.

“The reality is it’s

kind of had its day,” Milobar said.

The mayor said asbestos, a lack of a boiler system and possible roof repairs are among the issues the city would face if it tried to renovate the building.

Once torn down, the space where the building stands would be converted to surface

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parking, for which the city has a waiting list, Milobar said.

Eventually, the space could house some sort of parkade.

A request for proposals for the demolition will likely go out this winter, Milobar said, when the city will be able to obtain better pricing.

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f the former Kamloops Daily News building is beyond redemption, then so be it.

But, as Coun. Denis Walsh is arguing, why not ensure the empty structure at Seymour Street and Fourth Avenue cannot be used as part of an arts centre Plan B before calling for the bulldozer?

When the City of Kamloops purchased the property shortly after the venerable daily newspaper folded in early 2014, the plan was to indeed reduce the building to rubble to make way for a $91-million performing-arts centre.

Alas, voters soundly rejected the arts-centre proposal in last month’s referendum, leaving the chunk of property with an empty building that formerly housed the Daily News and, before that, the Hudson’s Bay Company store, along with a parking lot on the south side.

The city has been renting parking spots there since purchasing the land and, according to a report going to council today, staff wants council to sign off on a plan to spend more than $1 million demolishing the building next year.

If the city is convinced the building cannot be fixed up and used and has studies that show as much, perhaps the grand old dame has indeed seen her final days.

However, if the jury is out and there remains the slightest of chances the building could be saved at a reasonable cost, would it not make sense to delay the demolition order for at least a few months?

The boiler is busted, there is asbestos in the walls and the roof likely needs work.

Perhaps it is too far gone to remain a part of downtown, but there is no harm in being absolutely certain — and no harm in not rushing to bring down 45,000 square feet of history for the sake of more parking spaces.

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TF: At the UN climate conference in Paris, did you speak about natural gas as a transition fuel and did you find support for that idea?

CC: Yes and yes. The new government in Ottawa is a big supporter of our LNG plan and part of the reason for that is that they also see it as a way forward for Canada to make a huge contribution to fighting global climate change.

There are 150 coal plants on the books in China today.

The only way that those plants and the ones that come after will be stopped is if they have a transitional fuel to move to.

TF: B.C.’s 2020 greenhousegas target, reduction of emissions by a third, is another target that isn’t going to be met. Why? CC: When the government brought in the carbon tax, it was based on the assumption that other jurisdictions around us were going to eventually catch up. And none of them have.

There comes a point where the carbon tax can only get so high before we start chasing all those jobs out of the province.

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VICTORIA TF: Your advisory committee says the carbon tax needs to go higher starting in 2018 if it’s going to have an effect. Do you have any other choice?

CC: Let’s figure out what the national goal is going to be, which we don’t know yet.

TF: On a related topic, transit spending. Your new minister, Peter Fassbender, has talked about a “new day” in Ottawa and he’s downplaying the idea of another referendum for new funding sources.

Is that off the table now?

CC: It may be possible that the federal government wants to invest more in transit and take up some of the slack from the local government level.

TF: On LNG, oil and natural gas prices continue to go down and supply continues to go up around the world. Did you see any positive signs this year?

CC: What I saw this year was developing countries, especially China, making a firm commitment to reduce their emissions. The only way

for them to do that is to move to a greater degree to natural gas and the bulk of their industry is still located on the east coast of their country, a long way from Russia and close to B.C. TF: Are we going to see some policy action on high housing costs in 2016 — and will there be some relief from the property transfer tax?

CC: You’ll see in the February budget, but we are looking for ways to provide some relief for homebuyers.

TF: We’re starting to see government advertising ramp up. We saw a lot of Jobs Plan advertising before the 2013 electio. We saw the federal government do it with their Economic Action Plan, which was very expensive and, to most people’s eye, self-serving or political in nature at taxpayers’ expense. Is that what we’re going to see in the next year and a half?

CC: It won’t be political. I think some of that was, really, political. You will see more information-based advertising out there, talking to people about for example, the registered education savings plan.

TF: Not Jobs Plan 2.0?

CC: I don’t think that’s in the plan. I wish I could say to you no, never, but I, you know ...

Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. tfletcher@blackpress.ca

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I SPEAK OUT, BUT IS CITY HALL LISTENING? Editor: I was born and raised in Kamloops.

I enjoy Kamloops in general and have lived at the same address for almost 25 years.

I have always been actively involved and volunteer in many aspects of our city.

I have attended many City of Kamloops information functions, including meetings on the budget, the proposed performing-arts centre, the proposed Ajax mine and KamPlan.

I did not, however, attend the recent public open house for budget discussion as I do not feel heard. I send emails to many city staff and council members and I hear back from some, but not most.

Everyone has their own priorities and budgeting is very important to our family, as it should be. But, if a person does not feel heard, why

should they attend?

If a person sends an email to those representing us and we do not get a response, why would we continue to ask about things?

My husband has had to work out of the province for almost six years to allow us to pay taxes and keep our home.

The cost for us to live in Kamloops continues to rise and rise.

The new recycling contract is a complete joke. The head of the city’s public works department was quoted in Kamloops This Week as deciding to not ask questions regarding Emterra’s huge increase. My gosh, what is her job?

We as a family cannot rob from Paul to pay Peter. Please help me to understand her desire for us to simply pay Emterra the massive increase.

I like to be heard. I want my husband to work in Kamloops and be home at night in the house in which we raised our family.

I have had conversations with Byron, Anne, Tammy, Wayne, Dave, Sean, Sandro, Mary, Shannon — the list goes on.

I do get involved, but I no longer seem to have enough time for all of my questions as there are so many. I did go online and attempt to answer the survey regarding the budget, but I felt it was written for an accountant or a CEO. It was not user-friendly.

I just want you to know there are people who speak out. I also give praise when it is due to city workers. I appreciate good work and take the time to tell people.

Karen Repka Kamloops

INFORMED VOICES NEED TO BE HEARD ON PROPOSED MINE

Editor: In his recent letter to the editor, Perry Grunenberg asks us to base our opinion of the proposed Ajax mine on science, rather than on rhetoric.

Yet, his rhetoric argues for the public to stand by idly while it waits for 18,000 pages of information, which he then says the public will have neither the time to read nor the ability to understand.

There are scientists, including myself, who have examined and then commented on the documentation the mine has produced to date.

It is clear the vast majority of the “information” in the application — on impacts of pollutants on the population, on possibilities of a tailings dam failing and so on — will

be based on model results.

I have probably listened to close to 1,000 scientists present results of their models during my 35 years as a research scientist and emeritus research scientist with Environment Canada.

They knew, and I knew, the results presented depended totally on the choice of data (measurements) used as inputs, the assumptions and approximations made and the parameterizations used.

Models do not produce data.

They produce scenarios and, like a stage set, can be painted to produce any result desired.

Does anyone seriously doubt the consensus of the model outputs KGHM Ajax presents will show anything other than nonexistent damage to our people and city?

Will the B.C. Environmental Assessment Office get the code for every model and examine the validity of every model used?

All the model results produced may indicate the mine will have only an angelic touch on the life of the people in Kamloops.

But, as the great physicist Albert Einstein said: “A scientific consensus can be undone by a single fact.”

The facts are that mines have been documented to be tremendous producers of fine particulate matter and that increased concentrations in the air cause worse health and higher mortality rates.

Scientists, medical doctors and other concerned citizens in our city have examined the scientific literature to see what actual measurements have been made relating to

existing and former mines and the impact of those mines on people and their cities.

This is a proper scientific approach and can be a better guide for our city than a model calculation by the proponent of what might happen 20 years in the future.

Unfortunately, it will not be an approach used in the application.

To say that people should not raise their voices based on what they have learned from past disasters, when mines were built too close to villages and cities, is surely to ensure we are doomed to repeat the disasters of the past.

Robert S. Schemenauer, Ph.D. atmospheric physicist Kamloops

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A selection of comments on KTW stories, culled online RE: STORY: ANNUAL HOMELESS COUNT FINDS HIGH RENT LEADS TO LIFE ON STREET IN KAMLOOPS:

“Unbelievable! In the same issue, two stories.

“One about local people living in the streets because rents are unaffordable, and one about the city renting out 5,000 square feet of heated storage space for one dollar to store donations of furniture and household goods for refugee families coming to Kamloops.”

— posted by Jennifer

RE: STORY: PARIS CLIMATE DEAL LEAVES QUESTIONS:

“There are always questions.

“For example, why are we still allowing drive-thrus with all that unnecessary idling involved?

“And why are plenty of people still idling their gas/diesel guzzlers for the sake of a little comfort?

“Cleaner air and less noise are basic staples of better living.

“Think globally, act locally.

Let’s answers some simpler questions.”

— posted by Pierre Filisetti

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Graduating week dates are changing this school year for some secondary schools in Kamloops to accommodate student athletes who may have to miss the formal completion of Grade 12 due to sports competitions.

The new schedule will see NorKam’s graduation on Tuesday, June 7, Sa-Hali’s on

Wednesday, June 8, South Kamloops’ on Thursday, June 9, Westsyde’s on Friday, June 10 and Valleyview’s on Saturday, June 11.

Each graduation ceremony is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m.

• Trustees have returned their executive again for this school term.

Both Denise Harper as chairwoman and

Meghan Wade as vice-chairwoman have been acclaimed to their positions.

Kathleen Karpuk was acclaimed as representative to the B.C. School Trustees’ Association provincial council and Gerald Watson was acclaimed to represent the district at the B.C. Public School Employers’ Association.

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Welcome to KTW’s Eye On Community page, where we showcase, through the camera lens, positive events in Kamloops.

CHARITY CALENDAR

JOIN IN FOR A GOOD CAUSE Thursday, Dec. 17 The Canadian Pacific Holiday Train has hit the rails again and is visiting more than 150 communities across Canada and the northern U.S. Each event features a boxcar stage, a lineup of musical talent and a contribution to the local food bank.

Everyone who attends is encouraged to donate food and money, which stays in the community.

The CP Holiday Train will arrive in Kamloops on Thursday at 5:05 p.m. on the north side of Sandman Centre on Lorne Street.

Make sure to arrive at least 15 minutes before the event start time to see the train pull in.

Performing in Kamloops will be Jim Cuddy of Blue Rodeo (below), son Devin Cuddy and Kelly Prescott.

SUPPORT FOR HOSPICE: Staff from the Kamloops Library present the proceeds from their annual silent auction and bake sale to the Kamloops Hospice Association in memory of fellow staff member Anna Relkov, who was a big part of past sales. More than $1,700 was raised at this year’s event. From left: Courtney Charlton, Daniella Spada, Joelle Samson, Andree Beauchemin, Wendy Marlow (Kamloops Hospice), Brenda Dunn, Cristina Jones, Elizabeth Boyetchko, Diane Norris.

HAVING A BALL FOR THE UNITED WAY: The Kamloops RCMP Regimental Ball took place on Oct. 17 and was sponsored by the British Columbia Lottery Corporation. Funds raised from the event — $42,500 — went to the United Way Community Fund in Kamloops. On hand at the RCMP’s Battle Street detachment for the cheque presentation were Dr. Todd Ring (left), chairman of the United Way Campaign Cabinet, Danalee Baker executive director of the Thompson Nicola Cariboo United Way, Amanda Hobson, chief financial officer of BCLC and Kamloops RCMP Supt.

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LOCAL NEWS ADAM WILLIAMS

STAFF REPORTER

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Hoping for a tax on hoppers

It’s going to take some time, but Ken Gillis is hopeful residents in the Thompson-Nicola Regional District might soon have recourse in their evergrowing battle against grasshopper infestation.

As director of Area L south and east of Kamloops (Grasslands), Gillis spoke to KTW in August about the problems the insects were causing throughout the province, vowing to seek a meeting with Minister of Agriculture Norm Letnick at the convention of the Union of B.C. Municipalities in September.

“In some areas of our regional district, certainly in my area, the grasshoppers have reached plague proportions,” Gillis said at the time.

The TNRD has accepted for information a letter from Letnick, referencing the possibility of introducing legislation similar to the Grasshopper Control Act, which was repealed by

the NDP government in 1998.

The act applied a grasshopper tax to rural areas where the pests had been shown to be a problem.

Money collected each season gave landowners the resources necessary to deal with the insects in problem years.

The tax was only applied to residents in rural areas who voted it in and did not affect city dwellers.

Letnick’s letter also said his staff had followed up with Jackie Tegart, MLA for the Fraser-Nicola, and would be doing the same with the TNRD and staff in the Ministry of Environment.

“I was quite impressed by the reception we got in Victoria from the minister,” Gillis said following Thursday’s TNRD meeting.

He was especially heartened by Letnick’s inclusion in the conversation.

“I was encouraged by that because Jackie Tegart obviously understood that it was a serious problem — this is not some frivolous thing that we’re embarking on.

“This is a serious problem, very serious for ranchers.”

Gillis said he believes help is on its way, though it will take some time.

He is hoping landowners will have resources at their disposal in time for the 2017 growing season.

Sadly, it could mean another tough year in 2016.

“I think the combination of a mild winter, which it looks like we’re in for, and a hot summer, which everyone says we can expect, is going to play right into the hands of the grasshoppers,” Gillis said.

“They’re going to be a plague again — that’s my expectation and, as of now, we’re defenceless. We have no means of acting against them.”

For some Area L residents who have already been devastated by the insects, government help can’t come soon enough.

“Without mentioning any names, I’ve been advised that one rancher alone spent $30,000 on grasshopper control this year,” he said.

“That’s the kind of thing that we’re faced with.”

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December 20, 10 am - Winter Solstice Service December 24, 5 pm - Candlelight & Carol Service Valleyview Community Hall • 2288 Park Drive

• New Year’s Eve 5:00 pm • New Year’s Day 8:30 & 11:30 am

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Christmas Eve Candlelight Service 7:00pm Christmas Day Holy Communion Service - 10:30 am

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• Christmas Eve 7:00 pm 10:00 pm • Christmas Day 10:30 am

• New Year’s Eve 5:00 pm • New Year’s Day 10:30 am

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• Christmas Day 8:30 & 10:30 am • New Year’s Eve 5:00 pm • New Year’s Day 8:30 & 10:30 am

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hristmas and Chanukah may get the bulk of the attention come December, but the final month of the year includes other religious holidays as well. The following are just a few of the religious celebrations taking place this holiday season.

• Feast of Saint Nicholas: Typically falling on December 6, the Feast of Saint Nicholas, or Saint Nicholas Day, is a festival for children in many European countries. In commemoration of Saint Nicholas, gift-giving occurs in some countries on his feast day, while some countries’ celebrations are more low-key. Children are typically the recipients of gifts, and the legend of Saint Nicholas, whose reputation as a gift-giver was widely known during his lifetime, is said to have inspired the idea of Santa Claus.

• Bodhi Day: A holiday that commemorates the day Buddha received enlightenment, Bodhi Day is typically celebrated on the 8th day of the 12th lunar month. Bodhi Day is celebrated in many Buddhist countries and communities, and many celebrants choose to meditate in commemoration.

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Accused in estranged wife’s death will stand trial

ANGILA WILSON

A Clearwater man accused of murdering his estranged wife before taking his children hostage and becoming involved in an hours-long standoff with police has been ordered to stand trial.

Iain Scott, 43, was charged with firstdegree murder after Angila Wilson was found dead in her Clearwater home on April 20, 2014.

Scott’s preliminary inquiry took place earlier this year.

Yesterday, Kamloops provincial court Judge Chris Cleaveley said the Crown presented enough evidence to potentially convince a jury of Scott’s guilt, ordering him to stand trial in B.C. Supreme Court.

Scott’s standoff with police began after Clearwater Mounties found the body of Wilson — a 33-year-old nurse who worked at Dr. Helmcken Memorial Hospital — while performing a well-being check at her home.

Scott, who had the couple’s three children, was found at a different home.

After an eight-hour standoff, during which the children were released unharmed, Scott was taken into custody.

He applied for bail earlier this year, but was ordered to remain behind bars.

Scott is due back in court to set a date on Dec. 21.

He remains in custody.

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• Feast of the Immaculate Conception: This feast, which is celebrated on December 8, celebrates the belief in the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary. It is a celebration of the belief that Mary was kept free of original sin from the moment of her conception.

The day is a Holy Day of Obligation within the Catholic Church.

• Chanukah: Some may instantly associate Chanukah with exchanging gifts, but this wellknown December holiday is not a celebration of giving and receiving gifts, but a commemoration of the rededication of the Holy Temple in Jerusalem during the Maccabean Revolt. Also known as the Festival of Lights, Chanukah is celebrated for eight nights and days, and in some years can begin in late November.

• Christmas: Celebrated every year on December 25 (though some Orthodox Christians use a different calendar and celebrate on a different day), Christmas commemorates the birth of Jesus Christ. Traditions associated with Christmas include attending Christmas Mass, decorating for the holiday and exchanging gifts with family and friends. Once celebrated strictly by Christians, the holiday is now celebrated by Christians and non-Christians alike and includes both religious and secular traditions.

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SPORTS: MARTY HASTINGS 778-471-7536 or email sports@kamloopsthisweek.com Twitter: @MarTheReporter, @KTWonBlazers ADAM WILLIAMS 778-471-7521 or email adam@kamloopsthisweek.com Twitter: @AdamWilliams87

FULTON CUP

‘A lot of tradition and excitement’ ADAM WILLIAMS

STAFF REPORTER

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amloops knows the Fulton Cup as the annual showdown of secondary school basketball in the Tournament Capital.

But, the tournament has also been the trail through which many a lone wolf has joined the ‘Pack at TRU. “At every Canada West institution, guys are looking to keep local talent local,” said Scott Clark, head coach of the men’s basketball team at TRU, who will be watching potential recruits at the Tournament Capital Centre this week.

“Because of the restrictions, in terms of financial awards and things like that, every institution is dependent on local talent in order to compete,” he said.

“You can only offer so much in terms of financial awards to attract people from outside of your area.”

The Fulton Cup gets underway tomorrow at the TCC. Action starts at 2 p.m.

For a complete schedule of play, go online to kamloopsthisweek.com.

“It’s nice when you have all the local teams together in one venue,” Clark said.

“Every year that I’ve been here, we’ve had local talent on the ball club.”

Josh Wolfram starred for the South Kamloops Titans in the Fulton Cup before going on to become a Canada West all-star with

KTW FILE PHOTO Sa-Hali secondary’s Kassidy Poeschek drove hard against a Westsyde defender in action at last year’s Fulton Cup. Poeschek will be suiting up for the Sabres once again when the 2015 edition of the tournament tips off tomorrow at the Tournament Capital Centre.

the WolfPack and donning the Maple Leaf for Team Canada.

Evan Cave and Evan Helgason suited up in the annual tournament last year, representing the NorKam Saints, and are now wearing the WolfPack’s black and orange.

The WolfPack women’s basketball team is also littered with Fulton grads — with Emma Piggin (who also represented Canada this summer), Kanesha Reeves, Emily Vilac, Shenise

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Boston Celtics’ forward Kelly Olynyk played in the tournament, as did his sister, former Saskatchewan Husky Maya, who captured Fulton Cup gold with the Titans and former teammate and current Gonzaga Bulldogs centre Emma Wolfram.

Multi-sport athletes

have made their names at the Tournament Capital Centre, too. Mieke DuMont scored for the Titans before scoring a nod on the CIS all-rookie team in her first season of university volleyball for the Dalhousie Tigers.

“A lot of tradition and excitement for it again this year,” tournament co-ordinator Will Blair said of the 2015 event.

South Kamloops returns as the defending champion in the junior girls’, junior

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boys’ and senior girls’ divisions. Westsyde will defend its title in senior boys’ action.

But, the Titans won’t be on hand for the senior boys’ tournament, instead playing in an event in Hawaii.

They will be replaced Barriere secondary.

“They’re there and they’re looking forward to a pretty challenging tournament,” Blair said of the Barriere Cougars. “They’re excited for it.”

The tournament is

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entering its 18th incarnation this week and is again promoting the next level of education.

Twelve players, one from each senior team, will receive a $250 bursary at competition’s end, another pair of awards — valued at $250 apiece — have been set aside for the MVPs of the senior boys’ and girls’ brackets.

Blair had his favourites when asked about the tournament this year — Valleyview and Westsyde in senior boys’ play, NorKam in senior girls’ action, Westsyde in junior boys’ division and South Kam and Westsyde in junior girls’ games.

Regardless of how action shakes out, fans and basketball officials alike will be keeping a close eye on the action at the TCC. “For us, it’s an easy identification process and then we have an opportunity to see those potential athletes at TRU down the road, in January and February,” said Ken Olynyk, athletics director at TRU and a coach of the junior girls’ team at South Kam. “We’re pretty aware of most of the kids that are in the tournament anyway — from that standpoint, it’s not going to be a surprise,” he said.

“But, I think it is always great to get them on campus to see, if they’re going to be a future TRU athlete, where they’re going to participate, practise, play. I think that’s always a good thing for them.”

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Blazers start road trip well The Kamloops Blazers will aim to remain perfect on the their six-game East Division road trip tonight against the Pats in Regina.

Connor Ingram made 33 saves between the pipes and Collin Shirley scored twice in the Blazers’ 6-2 win over the hometown Saskatoon Blades on Friday.

Deven Sideroff netted two goals and captain Matt Needham pitched in with four

assists in Kamloops’ 5-2 victory over the Raiders in Prince Albert on Saturday.

Ingram made 28 saves in a winning effort in the crease.

Kamloops (14-10-3-1) is seventh in the Western Conference and eight points behind the Prince George Cougars, who sit third in the B.C. Division.

Regina (15-13-2-2) is seventh in the Eastern Conference.

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Grey Cup champion Esks name new coach THE CANADIAN PRESS

EDMONTON — Jason Maas is the new head coach of the Edmonton Eskimos.

Maas spent last season as the offensive co-ordinator and quarterbacks coach with the Ottawa Redblacks, who lost to the Eskimos in this year’s Grey Cup. Under his guidance, Henry Burris was the league’s leading passer and the CFL’s Most Outstanding Player.

Ottawa led the league in offensive yards, passing yards and rushing touchdowns and four receivers recorded more than 1,000 yards seasons en route to winning the CFL East.

Maas spent four seasons coaching with the Toronto Argonauts as receivers coach (2011) and quarterbacks coach (2012-2014). He was

a member of the Argonauts’ 100th Grey Cup champion coaching staff.

He will replace Chris Jones, who took over as head coach, general manager and vice-president of football operations of the Saskatchewan Roughriders after leading the Eskimos to the 2015 Grey Cup title.

Maas returns to Edmonton, where the former quarterback spent nine seasons (2000-2005, 2008-2010).

He was twice named the Eskimos’ Most Outstanding Player (2001, 2004) and was a member of two Eskimos Grey Cup championship teams (2003, 2005). In 2001, he earned West All-Star honours. In 2004, he set the CFL record for consecutive completions in a game with 22.

He also spent time with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats (2006-2007) and Montreal Alouettes (2007).

TRU swimmers compete Greg Petersen led the way for the Thompson Rivers WolfPack at the 23rd Annual MJB Law Invitational Swim Meet over the weekend in Kamloops, where the team competed against 400 swimmers from 17 clubs throughout B.C.

and Alberta.

Peterson won two gold medals while qualifying for the 2016 Canadian Senior National Swimming Championships this summer in Edmonton.

He swam a 23.46, coming up just short of the standard for CIS

swimming qualifying.

Jagdeesh Uppal placed fourth in both the 50-metre and 100m breaststroke.

Taylor Carmichael placed eighth in both the 100m backstroke and 200m freestyle and Sadie Kiem placed 14th in the women’s 200 IM.

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SPORTS

Williams named SI’s Sportsperson of the Year Tennis star first woman to be honoured with award since 1983 THE CANADIAN PRESS

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NEW YORK — Serena Williams is Sports Illustrated’s Sportsperson of the Year — the first female athlete honoured on her own by the magazine in more than 30 years.

Williams came within two matches of tennis’ first calendaryear Grand Slam since 1988, a bid that ended with a semifinal loss at the U.S. Open.

In all, the 34-yearold American went 53-3 during 2015 with five titles, including at the Australian Open, French Open and Wimbledon.

Williams was No. 1 in the WTA rankings all season.

“She was the most deserving person for the award. She had an amazing year. The way she won her events; the fact that she’s done this for so many years at such a high level,’’ said Paul Fichtenbaum, editor of the Sports Illustrated Group.

“She was a terrific candidate in a year of terrific candidates.’’

The cover photo of Williams — in high heels, sitting on a throne — was “her idea, intended . . . to express her own ideal of femininity, strength, power,’’ managing editor Christian Stone wrote on SI.com.

Yesterday’s announcement marks a switch to the formal name of the SI award; past recipients were

Sports Illustrated has named tennis superstar Serena Williams its 2015 Sportsperson of the Year — an award previously known as Sportsman of the Year.

touted as Sportsman or Sportswoman of the Year.

“We just felt this was a natural evolution. . . . We’re not making a huge deal out of it,’’ Fichtenbaum said.

“It just feels like the right time to make the change.’’

Runner Mary Decker in 1983 was the last female athlete to earn the magazine’s award by herself.

The U.S. women’s

national soccer team was picked by SI in 1999; speedskater Bonnie Blair in 1994 and gymnast Mary Lou Retton in 1984 were co-honorees with male Olympians.

In 2011, Tennessee women’s basketball coach Pat Summitt shared the award with Duke men’s coach Mike Krzyzewski.

“Men’s sports has dominated until recently, when

women’s sports has grown in popularity, and the competition is better than ever,’’ Fichtenbaum said.

“There’s more of a focus on women’s sports now. It’s grown considerably.

Specifically why? I’m not sure.’’

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MOSCOW — The Russia-based Kontinental Hockey League is expanding into China next season with a team in Beijing, the host city for the 2022 Winter Olympics.

KHL deputy chairman Roman Rotenberg told Russia’s Tass agency yesterday that the unnamed team will start play in September at the 18,000-capacity MasterCard Center in Beijing. The arena was the 2008 Olympic basketball venue and home of the Beijing Ducks basketball team.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING 6:30 PM Monday December 21, 2015 Sun Peaks Mountain Resort Municipality Council gives notice that it will hold a Public Hearing in Council Chambers at 106-3270 Village Way, Sun Peaks, BC, to consider proposed Bylaws 0051, 0055, 0056, 0057, and 0058.

What is Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 0051, 2015?

It is a change to Zoning Bylaw No. 1400 to rezone lands at 2306 Sunburst Place (legally described as Lot 18, District Lot 6337, KDYD Plan KAP53479), as shown shaded in bold outline on the map below, from RS-1: Residential Single Family One to RS-1A: Residential Single Family One – Tourist Accommodation Zone to permit tourist accommodation (nightly/short-term rental).

What is Zoning Bylaw Amendment Bylaw 0055?

It is a change to Zoning Bylaw No. 1400 to allow the issuance of tickets under the Bylaw Enforcement Notification Bylaw in place of enforcement through the court system initially.

What is Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 0056, 2015?

It is a change to Zoning Bylaw No. 1400 to rezone lands at 4128 Sundance Drive (legally described as Lot 10, District Lot 6410, KDYD Plan KAP67926), as shown shaded in bold outline on the map below, from RS-1: Residential Single Family One to RS-1A: Residential Single Family One – Tourist Accommodation Zone to permit tourist accommodation (nightly/shortterm rental). Additionally, the proposed Bylaw would allow the existing dwelling on the property to have a floor space ratio of 0.37 and allow an existing auxiliary residential dwelling unit (suite) to have a gross floor area of 81.5 square metres.

What is Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 0057, 2015?

It is a change to Zoning Bylaw No. 1400 to rezone lands at 4129 Sundance Drive (legally described as Lot 3, District Lot 6410, KDYD Plan KAP67926), as shown shaded in bold outline on the map below, from RS-1: Residential Single Family One to RS-1A: Residential Single Family One – Tourist Accommodation Zone to permit tourist accommodation (nightly/short-term rental).

What is Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 0058, 2015?

It is a change to Zoning Bylaw No. 1400 to rezone lands at 4159 Sundance Drive (legally described as Lot 7, District Lot 6428, KDYD Plan KAP72523), as shown shaded in bold outline on the map below, from RS-1: Residential Single Family One to RS-1A: Residential Single Family One – Tourist Accommodation Zone to permit tourist accommodation (nightly/short-term rental).

All persons who believe that their interest in property may be affected by the proposed Bylaws shall be afforded a reasonable opportunity to be heard at the Public Hearing. Additionally, they may make written submissions on the matter of these Bylaws (via any of the below options) which must be received at our office prior to 4:00 p.m. on the 18th day of December 2015. The entire content of all submissions will be made public and form a part of the public record for this matter.

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Raptors’ DeRozan earns Raptors’ DeRo first conference firsthonours conferenc

Toronto’s DeMar DeRozan has earned NBA Eastern Conference player of the week honours for the first time in his seven-year career.

DeRozan led the Raptors in scoring in three of their four victories last week, averaging 24.0 points, 5.0 rebounds and 3.8 assists a game.

He also shot 51.7 per cent from the field and 91.9 from the free-throw line. DeRozan scored a game-high 28 points Wednesday night in a 97-94 win over San Antonio.

He followed it up with 27 points on Friday versus Milwaukee and 25 points on Sunday against Philadelphia to match his career high of three straight games with 25 or more points.

DeRozan is the seventh Raptor to win the award after Vince Carter and Chris Bosh, who won it seven times apiece, Kyle Lowry (twice), Jalen Rose, Mike James and Lou Williams.

DeRozan was selected ninth overall by Toronto in the 2009 NBA draft and has been the team’s leading scorer for four consecutive seasons.

Oklahoma City Thunder’s Kevin Durant won the Western Conference weekly award.

— The Canadian Press

Crawford, Hall among NHL weekly award winners Goaltender Corey Crawford of the Chicago Blackhawks was named the NHL’s first star of the week yesterday.

Crawford won all three of his starts for the week with a 0.33 goals-against average, .989 save percentage and two shutouts to help the Blackhawks climb into second place in the Central Division.

He stopped 36 of 37 shots in a 4-1 win over Nashville on Dec. 8. Crawford then earned a pair of shutouts, making 25 saves in a 2-0 victory over Winnipeg on Dec. 11 and 30 saves in a 4-0 triumph over Vancouver on Dec. 13.

The 30-year-old from Chateauguay, Que., shares the NHL lead with four shutouts in 2015-16, owns a 15-7-2 record in 24 appearances (2.23 GAA,

How do I get more information?

A copy of the proposed Bylaws and all supporting information can be inspected from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday - Friday (except statutory holidays) at our office from December 1, 2015 until 4:00 p.m. the day of the Hearing; or please contact us via any of the below options.

No representations will be received by Council after the Public Hearing has been concluded.

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Monday with the club as the team’s closer. heavyweights of England by two He stopped 36 of 37 shots in right-handed reliever Cishek, 29, split last season points nearly halfway through a 4-1 win over Nashville on Dec. Cishek to a two-year with Miami and St. Louis and this season.

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Obituaries & In Memoriam VERN CAVE

MASAO (MAS) NISHIYAMA

“The Fender Bender”

March 8, 1937 – December 6, 2015

It is with sadness that we announce the passing of our dad. After a long battle with Diabetes and years on Dialysis, dad peacefully slipped away on the night of December 6, 2015 at Ponderosa Lodge in Kamloops. He is predeceased by his parents Hide & Eihachi Nishiyama and siblings Bill, Emiko, Jim and George.

1933 - 2015 It is with sorrow that we announce the passing of Vern Cave on December 7, 2015 at 82 years of age. He is survived by his loving partner Liz Biluk, children Dallas (Karin) Cave of Airdrie, AB, Doyle (Karalee) Cave of Summerland, BC, Tyson (Darcee) Cave of Innisfail, AB, Duane (Kari) Arndt of Calgary, AB, Dean Arndt of St. Albert, AB, Darren (Sue) Arndt of Kamloops, BC, Monty (Bonnie) Cave of Panoka, AB, Cody (Debbie) Cave of Stavely, AB, Tilde (Greg) Ehman of Lacombe, AB, brothers and sisters Ken (Diane) Cave of Barriere, BC, Dale (Leoma) Cave of Eckville, AB, Leona (Keith) Greenwood of Red Deer, AB, Cliff (Helen) Cave of Barriere, BC, Beverly (Dave) Macdonald of Stauffer, AB, Gloria (Norm) Gillis of Rocky Mtn House, AB, Darwin (Laura) Cave of Red Deer, AB, Calvin (Debbie) Cave of Eckville, AB and Trevor (Cindy) Cave of Evergreen, AB along with many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and numerous friends.

Dad was born and raised in Brocklehurst Kamloops.

He is survived by his children Teri (Hugh) Brayden & Devyn and his son Jim (Karen) Dylan & Brandon, as well as many nieces and nephews and cousins.

He was predeceased by his parents Eli and Lillian (nee Taylor) Cave and son Darcy Cave.

Vern started his life of music in Alberta at a young age playing in a band with his parents as a child. It was within his love of traditional country music that Vern found his true passion, creating a legacy of stories and memories while making a large group of friends and loved ones. He cherished playing and sharing music with his many brothers and sisters and seeing the Cave brand of music being shared with many generations. He was an entertainer quick to share a joke. He enjoyed watching and playing with children, something his boys have inherited with his love of music. He was a talented Welder / Fabricator and seemed able to create anything, including making several of his own guitars combining both his passions. He leaves behind a loving partner that was his best friend and shared many great times with him and supported him fantastically. Many of us have lost our music playing friend but a great jam session is being hosted in the sky. Thanks for the memories created with a man that truly followed his passion.

A Potluck Dinner/Dance will take place at 5:00 pm on Sunday, December 20, 2015 at the Brock Activity Centre, 1800 Tranquille Road, Kamloops.

Arrangements entrusted to Alternatives Funeral & Cremation Services 250-554-2324 Condolences may be expressed to the family from www.myalternatives.ca

Dad spent his entire life on the road driving for Trimac, Trimbal, VanKam Freightways, Inland Tanker Service, JC Olsen Trucking and Benson Tank Lines putting on millions of miles on roads in BC & Alberta and making many driving friends along the way.

He spent his off time taking us fishing, touring back logging roads, cheering us on at our sports events even driving his semi to watch Jim play lacrosse.

Jim & I would like to thank Dr. Sigalet for his compassion and care that he showed dad throughout the years. All the staff & nurses in the Dialysis Center at Royal Inland Hospital and especially the nurses at Ponderosa Lodge who made dad comfortable in his last days.

A very special Thank You to Bill, for being dad’s rock throughout this.

There will be no service at this time; we will hold a Celebration of Life in Kamloops in the spring of 2016.

In lieu of flowers, we ask that you please make a donation in dad’s name to the Canadian Diabetes Society Association.

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LORNA JUNE BRIETZKE April 15, 1934 – December 8, 2015

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Lorna at the age of 81 years.

Predeceased by her son Arnie.

Survived by her loving husband Don of 26 years, sons Bob, Dollan (Joan), Fred (Maureen), step-son Adam (Laura) and step-daughter Faith, as well as many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Lorna is lovingly missed by her siblings, as well as close friend Dot of 56 years.

No service by request.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Kamloops Hospice House, 72 Whiteshield Crescent South, Kamloops, BC V2E 2S9 in memory of Lorna.

The family would like to thank the staff and volunteers at the Kamloops Hospice House for their care and compassion given to Lorna.

On December 3, 2015 we lost another angel at the age of 81.

Emily was predeceased by her parents Elsie & William Gordon, her siblings Mable, Elizabeth (May), Christina, Violet, Daisy, Hazel & Albert, her daughter Diane, son-in-law Abe and daughter-in-law Joy. She will be deeply missed by her surviving children Gordon, Debbie (Don), Donna, Denise, Doug, Mervin (Debbie), Cindy (Ken) and Gary (Tracy), 25 grand, great, and great-greatgrandchildren.

A Celebration of LIfe was held on December 8, 2015 in Kamloops, BC with a burial to follow in the spring in Kelvington, SK. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Royal Inland Hospital, Kamloops in memory of Emily would be appreciated.

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LESTER PATTERSON CRAWFORD December 30, 1957 - December 4, 2015 The battle ended for Lester Patterson Crawford “Crow” on December 4th, 2015 at his home in Thompson River Estates at the age of 57. He had lived in Cache Creek and surrounding areas for all of his years spending most of his time surrounded by family and friends riding, camping, hunting and fishing.

He is survived by his daughters Kayla (Shayne), Jennine (Calvin) and Becca, grandchildren Sierra and Kayne, siblings Terry Newberry, Joan (Randy) Molitor, Bonnie (Brad) Smith and Dennis Crawford. Nieces/ Nephews Jake (Julia) Newberry (Gwenyth, Scarlett, Tucker), Justin Newberry, Shawna (Ross) O’Neill, Chase Molitor, Kirstie (Adam) Taylor (Kade, Taveray), Kole (Britney) McKague (Hudson), Kyron Smith, Kiarah Smith, and Taylor Crawford, and good friend Charlie Christian.

MS. ANTONIA MARIA “TOOSJE” DEVOS On December 2nd, 2015 at 8:35 am and in the presence of her loving family, Toosje, aged 65, passed away peacefully in Kamloops, BC, having battled cancer and the complications thereof for 8 years.

Full of love and laughter, Toosje will be greatly missed by her son Martin and daughter Adriana, her mother Neiltje, brothers John and Corstian, her sister Jane and their families. She will be sadly missed by her friends, neighbors, staff, colleagues at various locations where she made positive lasting impacts in their lives as well as careers.

Toosje was cremated on December 5th as per her wishes and a Celebration of Life and Memory will be held in the spring of 2016, particulars to be announced.

In lieu of flowers, Toosje’s children ask that you donate to Operation Smile or a local women’s shelter in her name.

He was predeceased by his parents Audrey and Clarence and brother-in-law Norman Newberry.

Her family extends many thanks to all of the support from so many people throughout the years.

The family invites all friends from far and near to join them in a Celebration of Life for Lester on Easter weekend in 2016.

“I sing because I’m happy, I sing because I’m free, For His eye is on the sparrow, and I know He watches me.”

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Each Loss ...

Each loss is very different, The pain is so severe.

Will I ever stop missing This one I loved so dear?

Good times we had together, The moments that we shared We didn’t have to tell each other How much we really cared.

I never dreamed you’d go away, Never thought of sorrow.

So sure you’d always be here Took for granted each tomorrow.

Now my life is all confused Since you went away.

You took a part of me And for help I daily pray.

But when God sent you to me He never said that you were mine, That I could keep you always – Only borrowed for a time.

Now, He’s called you home, I’m sad and I shed tears.

Yet I’m glad He loaned you to me And we had these many years.

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Report: Publicly fund doctor-assisted death MICHELLE MCQUIGGE

THE CANADIAN PRESS

TORONTO — The practice of physicianassisted dying should be publicly funded by Canadian provinces, available to adults of any age, and not put doctors at risk of criminal prosecution, an expert advisory panel said yesterday.

The recommendations were among 43 in the final report from the Provincial-Territorial Expert Advisory Group, which was formed with input from 10 of the country’s 13 provinces and territories.

The proposed guidelines found instant favour among advocates for doctor-assisted death, who praised the panel for navigating a quagmire of competing policy concerns without losing sight of patients’ needs.

“There’s been a number of conflicting views from various parties,’’ said Wanda Morris, chief executive of Dying with Dignity Canada.

“I think they’ve done a great job of reconciling those differences and ultimately putting patients at the centre of the health care system.’’

While the group’s recommendations are not binding, they are expected to be influential as Canada prepares to act on a Supreme Court ruling that legalized physician-assisted dying across the country.

In February, the nation’s highest court overturned its previous ruling on the issue and recognized the right of clearly consenting adults who are enduring intolerable physi-

cal or mental suffering to end their lives with a physician’s help. It also gave Parliament a year to craft a set of laws to govern assisted suicide.

Yesterday’s report focused on the role to be played by provincial governments, which are largely responsible for health-care delivery in Canada.

The group recommended physicianassisted dying be publicly funded by those governments and not subject to exclusions for inter-provincial reciprocal billing, though only patients who qualify for public coverage would be eligible.

The group also offered a definition for the term “grievous and irremediable’’ condition, the phrase cited by the Supreme Court to describe those who should have recourse to doctor-assisted death.

The report defined the term as “a very severe or serious illness, disease or disability that cannot be alleviated by any means acceptable to the patient’’ and further specified that those conditions could describe adults of any age.

“Access to physician-assisted dying should not be impeded by the imposition of arbitrary age limits,’’ the report said.

“Provinces and territories should recommend that the federal government make it clear in its changes to the Criminal Code that eligibility for physician-assisted dying is to be based on competence rather than age.’’

The report then tackled the question of determining that competence level by advising that existing health-care guidelines should be used to assess a patient.

No final decision should be handed down, however, without approval from two separate doctors who have evaluated the patient’s competency.

Telemedicine services such as videoconferencing should be used in cases where access to doctors is scarce, it said.

For opponents of the practice, the report didn’t go far enough.

Alex Schadenberg of the Euthanasia Prevention Coalition decried the lack of thirdparty oversight, noting the panel recommends doctors file reports on assisted deaths only after they have been completed.

This, plus the practice of allowing doctors to document their own actions, raises comparisons with countries such as the Netherlands, where Schadenberg said assisted-death laws are open to abuse.

“It’s very hard to actually control a law when doctors are self-reporting,’’ he said.

“There’s no third-party oversight in that sense at all.’’

The panel’s report suggested allowing registered nurses, nurse practitioners or other registered medical professionals working under doctor supervision to help patients end their life.

Doris Grinspun, chief executive of the Registered Nurses Association of Ontario, said such a move makes sense given Canada’s vast geography and relatively scarce numbers of doctors.

She argued allowing other professionals a role is also logical from another perspective.

“If you look at who is with people at the end of their lives, whether for palliative care

or should they choose assisted dying, it is registered nurses by and large, and also nurse practitioners,’’ she said.

Schadenberg, however, criticized the suggestion as a means of circumventing widespread discomfort among the country’s doctors.

“Most physicians are saying that they really don’t like the idea of being involved in this, and by extending it to nurses they’re trying to create a greater number of people who would participate in it,’’ he said.

“That obviously concerns me.’’

Other suggested changes to the Criminal Code include protections for doctors or other medical professionals who choose to offer their services to those wishing to end their lives.

Physicians who choose not to provide the service would be obliged to inform their patients of all their options and transfer their care to a doctor who is willing to participate, according to the recommendations.

The report also advised listing physicianassisted dying as the manner of death on all relevant Canadian death certificates, with the cause of death listed as the disease that qualified the patient for the service in the first place.

The provincial group’s findings come a day before a similar report is expected to be issued by a panel advising the federal government on how to craft laws around the Supreme Court ruling.

The new Liberal government is seeking a six-month extension on the court’s February deadline.

Obituaries & In Memoriam THOMAS MICHAEL CURTIS NEWBERRY Tom Newberry passed away suddenly on December 11, 2015.

Tom was born in Kamloops on May 11, 1951. He completed school in Barriere and Kamloops. He attended UVic and UBC, his work was mainly in the Kamloops education system.

Tom was predeceased by his mother Corinne Newberry, father Gordon Newberry and his brother Clifton.

He is survived by his brothers Edward (Susan), Paul (Allan), Allan and his sister Joan (HansHerbert). He has a niece, nephew and two grandnieces.

A Celebration of Life will take place at 1:00 pm Saturday, December 19, 2015 at the Calvary Temple, 1205 Rogers Way, Kamloops, BC Arrangements entrusted to Alternatives Funeral & Cremation Services 250-554-2324 Condolences may be expressed to the family from www.myalternatives.ca

If Tomorrow Never Comes If I knew it would be the last time That I’d see you fall asleep, I would tuck you in more tightly and pray the Lord, your soul to keep.

If I knew it would be the last time that I see you walk out the door, I would give you a hug and kiss and call you back for one more.

If I knew it would be the last time I’d hear your voice lifted up in praise, I would video tape each action and word, so I could play them back day after day.

If I knew it would be the last time, I could spare an extra minute to stop and say “I love you,” instead of assuming you would KNOW I do.

If I knew it would be the last time I would be there to share your day, Well I’m sure you’ll have so many more, so I can let just this one slip away.

For surely there’s always tomorrow to make up for an oversight, and we always get a second chance to make everything just right.

There will always be another day to say “I love you,” And certainly there’s another chance to say our “Anything I can do?”

But just in case I might be wrong, and today is all I get, I’d like to say how much I love you and I hope we never forget.

Tomorrow is not promised to anyone, young or old alike, And today may be the last chance you get to hold your loved one tight.

So if you’re waiting for tomorrow, why not do it today?

For if tomorrow never comes, you’ll surely regret the day, That you didn’t take that extra time for a smile, a hug, or a kiss and you were too busy to grant someone, what turned out to be their one last wish.

So hold your loved ones close today, and whisper in their ear, Tell them how much you love them and that you’ll always hold them dear Take time to say “I’m sorry,” “Please forgive me,” “Thank you,” or “It’s okay.”

And if tomorrow never comes, you’ll have no regrets about today. © Norma Cornett Marek ~ 1989

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Liberal goal remains balancing books by 2019 ALEXANDRA POSADZKI

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TORONTO — The federal government won’t jeopardize its goal of balancing the budget in 2019 to improve its ability to pay back the debt, Finance Minister Bill Morneau said yesterday.

The Liberals, who had promised to keep annual deficits under $10 billion, have recently started emphasizing instead their commitment to keep the debt-to-GDP ratio on a downward trajectory every year until the end of its

mandate.

Experts have said the debt-toGDP ratio — which is calculated by dividing total federal debt by the overall size of the economy, as measured by nominal GDP — will be an easier target to meet.

Some have suggested the government could run annual deficits of up to $25 billion and still meet the debt-to-GDP target, provided the economy grows at a decent rate.

The government projects the ratio will gradually fall each year, from 31.1 per cent in 2015-2016 to 25.2 per cent in 2020-2021.

Following his speech yesterday before the Toronto Region Board of Trade, Morneau said the government won’t singularly focus on one of its three economic goals — to grow the economy, reduce the debt-to-GDP ratio and balance the books by the next election — at the expense of others.

“We need to think of the three of them together,’’ he said.

Morneau also announced the government will seek advice from experts in Canada and abroad on how to boost economic growth by forming an advisory council.

The group will include people

who have experience growing successful economies, from both the private and public sectors, he said.

He said the advisory council, which will be unveiled in the new year, will help the government figure out how to deal with the country’s longer-term economic challenges.

The economy contracted over the first two quarters of 2015 and it has struggled to fully rebound following the steep slide in commodity prices and the failure of other sectors to pick up the slack.

Morneau has also said the Liberals inherited a worse-than-

expected fiscal environment from the former Conservative government.

Morneau, who made his remarks the week after announcing an increase to the minimum down payment for homes between $500,000 and $1 million, said he doesn’t have any other new measures to introduce to cool down overheated housing markets.

“If and when we do, we’ll certainly let people know but, for now, we’d like to see how these measured approaches have an impact on those pockets of risk,’’ he said.

Plecas says children’s rep should focus on advocacy THE CANADIAN PRESS

VICTORIA — A bureaucrat’s report into the Ministry of Children and Family Development in British Columbia has criticized the province’s independent children’s watchdog, while praising the ministry for its work after recent highprofile failures.

Bob Plecas said in his report that deaths and serious injuries to kids in care are rare, but there is a great appetite for blaming workers and the ministry for “perceived and real failings.’’

“Despite the perceptions of some,

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[the ministry] is not in shambles,’’ Plecas wrote.

The ministry has been plagued by a “culture of relentless accusation’’ where a small number of high-profile cases have gained media attention and highlighted problems, he said.

Children’s representative Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond has repeatedly criticized the government’s performance and Plecas said the relationship has become strained.

Turpel-Lafond’s numerous recommendations over the years have overwhelmed the ministry

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and become “part of the bigger management problem,’’ he said.

Plecas said TurpelLafond’s oversight role should be taken over by the ministry in about two years.

“External oversight should end when the ministry is capable

of carrying out these functions, and the representative’s role should become one focused on advocacy,” he said.

Turpel-Lafond said in a statement that, without public accountability, the stories of vulnerable children would never be told and significant problems would not be addressed.

“Independent oversight of B.C.’s child welfare system remains a necessity,’’ she said.

Plecas advised a multi-year plan to address the ministry’s problems with changes such as implementing quality

assurance and boosting staff and funding.

He said 20 years after it was created, the ministry is “finally finding its feet again,’’ but also struggles because it is “not equipped for this century and in need of repair.’’

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GIVE TO THOSE IN NEED THIS HOLIDAY SEASON ome gifts don’t come under a tree.

Instead of presents, why not support a charity this holiday season?

Here are some ways to help in the community: • Drop off food donations to the Kamloops Food Bank at 171 Wilson St., Mondays to Fridays from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Save-On-Foods, Safeway locations in Sahali and on Fortune Dr.; Coopers locations in Westsyde, Brocklehurst, Valleyview and downtown; Walmart; Superstore; Extra Foods and Market Fresh Foods.

The top 10 items for the food bank include: tomato sauce, pasta, peanut butter, formula, canned fruit, rice, baby food, tuna, canned vegetables and beans.

• Lend a hand shovelling snow for someone who has difficulty doing so for themselves.

The Snow Angels program helps seniors and residents with limited mobility in need of snow removal for pathways, stairs and driveways.

To volunteer, call 250-828-0600 or email info @oncoreseniorsociety.ca.

Those in need can call that same number to register for the program.

• The Salvation Army’s Christmas Kettle program runs through Dec. 24.

Those who have some spare time can strap on the red vest at various locations throughout the city to help raise money to support programs for children, youth, adults, families, seniors and various emergency relief services. Applications are required.

To apply, go online to kamloopssalvationarmy.ca/ volunteer or call 250-819-0017.

• The Out of the Cold Homeless Shelter, which provides warm clothes, meals and beds for those with no where else to go, is accepting donations and volunteers.

The shelter, at St. Paul’s Anglican Cathedral, 360 Nicola St., is open every Wednesday and every day that hits -7 C and colder.

To volunteer or donate, call 250-320-2005

or 250-318-0236.

• If you’ve got an evening or two to spare, you can cash in on some McDonald’s food in exchange for driving home those who have had one too many drinks.

Operation Red Nose runs until New Year’s Eve, with teams on the streets from 9 p.m. to 3 a.m.

For more information or to volunteer, call 250-320-0650. For a safe ride home, call 250-3725110.

• If you have got a morning or afternoon free, New Life Community Kamloops, formerly New Life Mission, needs volunteers seven days a week for its kitchen and dining room.

Work with cooks and help prepare lunch or have coffee with clients and simply provide a listening ear.

Other opportunities include various tasks at the thrift store.

Those interested can call 250-372-9898 or email volunteer@newlifekamloops.ca, fill out a volunteer application form online at newlifekamloops.ca/getinvolved.

• Give the gift of time to a local youngster by signing up as a mentor for Big Brothers Big Sisters.

For more information, go online to bbbskamloops.ca.

• Habitat for Humanity is seeking volunteers to help construct a home for someone in need.

But, if you’re not a handy person, you can help in other ways, such as at the ReStore location and at events to raise funds for the project throughout the year.

For more information, go online to habitatkamloops.com.

Other organizations in our community who rely on financial donations and volunteering include: the Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Hospice Home, the Boys and Girls Club, Y Women’s Emergency Shelter and Christmas Amalgamated.

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ORAL PIERCINGS

Body piercings are centuries old and allowed cultures to express individuality or royalty through ornamentation.

Mayans pierced tongues for spiritual purposes; indigenous peoples pierced the female Dr. Preety Desai infants’ lips as part of a purification ritual or the lower lips of boys as they passaged into puberty. Recently, piercings have become popular in Western society. It is important for people to recognize various warning signs of infection and complications if considering an oral piercing.

Lip piercings come in 13 different styles all of which cause trauma and gingival recession regardless of a stud or lip ring; even if a flat stud or a bioplastic backing were used. The gingival trauma and recession in relation to lip studs can be fixed if identified early but I have seen tooth loss as a result of undiagnosed chronic trauma.

The most common type of oral piercing is the tongue piercing. Whether horizontal or vertical, the surgical steel approved for use is the least allergenic and chosen for durability and strength; but is also the heaviest metal and most traumatic to teeth and gingiva. Titanium, gold and acrylic may chip teeth less, but if you have veneers or ceramic crowns you are out of luck! Acute complications can occur immediately after a piercing such as: tongue swelling, pain, changes in speech, difficulty in swallowing and mastication and allergic reactions to metal. Chronic complications include fracturing of the teeth and restorations, tooth death, trauma to the gingiva, localized tissue overgrowth, split/bifid tongue, persistent difficulties in oral functions, and swallowing of the piercing or parts.

Very rarely but fatal is the risk of toxic shock syndrome occurring from an infected oral piercing.

Blood borne infections are also a cause for concern if sterile needles are not used (piercing guns cannot be sterilized completely). The risk of airway obstruction, endocarditis can occur when bacteria pass through the piercing into the bloodstream or enter a space in the neck causing fatality.

Patients should avoid certain activities after receiving a piercing: swimming, inappropriate drying of site, sleeping on the piercing, applying makeup to the site, smoking and tanning. Cleaning the piercing is a basic: as naturally occurring oral bacteria can create a yellow/green discharge from the site but also thicken the tissue causing sensitivity, pain, edema, inflammation, abscess, bleeding, and low-grade fever.

Bleeding is often the case with perforation of a lingual blood vessel but can occur anytime during the healing process from touching, picking, drinking alcohol, or taking ibuprofen/ASA for pain relief.

Long-term side effects of oral piercings need to be stressed to patients as these will require time and money to correct. Damage to teeth is the most common long-term side effect from oral piercings, such as chipping, tooth abrasion, and fracture of cusps while gingival recession is THE MOST common thing I see resulting in tooth loss! So be informed before you PIERCE!

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Looking for some local plans on New Year’s Eve? The Fraternal Order of Eagles is hosting a New Year’s Eve dinner and dance on at 755 Tranquille Rd. Tickets are $35 and include a Chinese buffet dinner and dance to music by Geoff Morris.

There will be party favours, a midnight snack and a 50/50 draw.

For more information, call 250-376-1311.

Party at the Plaza

The Plaza Hotel is hosting two New Year’s Eve seatings for

a special four-course dinner at its Fireside Steakhouse.

Seatings are at 5:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.

Dinners are $60 per person; wine pairings can be bought for another $25.

A room rate is also available for those who want to stay overnight.

For more information, call 250-377-8075.

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and Convention Centre, 1250 Rogers Way. Tickets for the party are $67, which includes a buffet dinner, table wine, champagne at midnight and party favours.

A special room rate is available at the hotel.

Tickets are available at the hotel or online at eventbrite. ca. Search Coast Kamloops New Years.

The hotel is also hosting a New Year’s Day brunch from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Cost is $25 plus taxes.

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Canadian duo Whitehorse — Melissa McClelland and Luke Doucet — will be at the annual music celebration next August.

The pair came together in 2010 when they married, after solo careers in the 1990s.

They were nominated for the Polaris Award in 2013 for The Fate of the World Depends on This Kiss and followed that release with Leave No Bridge Unburned, which was released in February.

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again on Feb. 6 at the Hal Rogers Centre in McGowan Park at 2025 Summit Dr. Admission is $6 for members, $8 for nonmembers.

for open-mic participants and pre-teens.

The venue is on Barnhartvale Road, seven kilometres east of the intersection with Dallas Drive.

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The Saloonatics (Dale Bush and Richard Sevigny) are the featured act at the Barnhartvale Coffee House on Saturday, Jan. 16.

The Salmon Arm duo came together in 2013 at their community’s Roots and Blues Festival to perform everything from reggae to rocking blues.

The event opens at 7 p.m., and the music starts at 7:30 p.m. There’s an openmic segment for other performers.

Admission is $5, free

The Big Little Science Centre has plenty of activities and events this month.

On Saturday, Dec. 19, it presents Christmas Science Tricks at 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., while on Dec. 22 and Dec. 23, construction materials will be out to be used to create whatever a child’s imagination can conjure.

The centre is offering a Christmas break camp for those ages five to eight.

It will run from Dec. 21 to Dec. 23. and chil-

dren can participate on one, two or all three days.

Cost is $120 for three days or $40 per day.

To register, go to the centre at 655 Holt St., call 250-554-2572 or email susan@blsc. org.

Arts groups apply

Vendor applications for Art in the Park are now available and will be accepted by the Kamloops Arts Council

by Feb. 6 for an earlybird rate or March 26 for individual artists and vendors.

The deadline for community arts groups is April 26.

The annual event organized by the council takes place in Riverside Park alongside the city’s Canada Day celebrations.

For application forms or more information, go online to kamloopsarts.ca or call 250-372-7323.

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Make the most of every moment and don’t be surprised as you successfuly juggle many different things at once.

Work may seem overwhelming at times in the week ahead, Taurus. Keep your head down and stay focused on the tasks at hand. Others will be impressed.

There may be some conflict in your world this week, Libra, especially when it involves your emotions and potential disputes. Keep your mind open and try new things.

Scorpio, concern yourself with substantive actions and not empty promises. This will make it easier for you to make decisions about pressing issues.

GEMINI - May 22/Jun 2

SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21

CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22

CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20

Gemini, make the most of an opportunity to move forward with your goals.You have plenty of energy, and your mind is focused. Hang around with like-minded individuals as well.

Don’t get too wrapped up in other people’s business, Cancer.You don’t want to intrude on others, and your loved ones are fully capable of solving their own problems.

LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23

Leo, you may feel like you’re on top of the world this week. That’s because you have the potential to conquer an elusive goal in the next few days.

VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22

Act now,Virgo, or you might get left behind.You can’t sit around and wait for things to unfold.

Sometimes you have to take charge, and this is one of those times.

Try not to spread yourself too thin, Sagittarius.

If you do, you will not be able to put your best foot forward. If you feel yourself getting stressed, step back.

Capricorn, now is a great time to take a step back and exhale. Avoid taking on any additional responsibilities. Instead, take some time to recharge.

AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18

Aquarius, let friends know how much they mean to you because you might not say it often enough. Others will appreciate your candor and generosity.

PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20

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HOLIDAY SEASON DEADLINE CHANGES Kamloops This Week will be closed on the following dates: • Friday, Dec 25th • Monday, Dec 28th • Friday, Jan 1st Please note the following Classified Deadline Changes: Paper: Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 29 Dec 31 Jan 1 Jan 5

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7357166 Box 318, Chase, BC V0E 1M0 Phone (250) 679-3295 Fax (250) 679-5306 Home of the 2014 Secwepemc Gathering www.neskonlith.org

DIRECTOR OF TMICW Career Opportunities

Bonaparte Indian Band CAREER OPPORTUNITY - FINANCE MANAGER The Bonaparte Indian Band is growing! Located just outside of scenic Cache Creek, it’s an exciting time for our Band as we’re already seeing much growth and change. We are seeking an experienced professional to fulfill the role of Finance Manager. The Finance Manager is responsible for supporting the Chief and Council, Senior Management, and staff in achieving overall goals of the Band, and in particular, the effective and efficient financial administration of our rapidly growing organization.

Under the direction of the Band Administrator, the Finance Manager will be responsible for accounting, cost control and budgeting systems. In addition, they will provide financial statements, reports and other financial information to the Band Administrator and Council for effective decision-making. This is a part time position.

This is your chance to join a strong team and help shape the services of a growing and innovative Indian Band on the threshold of unprecedented growth and positive change. If you are up for a challenge with this growing community, apply today!

General Responsibilities, Position Requirements and Qualifications posted at:

www.bonaparteindianband.com/careers

CLOSING DATE: January 4, 2016 at 12:00pm TO APPLY: Submit a resume and a cover letter outlining why you are interested in this position and stating your salary expectations. Apply attention to: Ryan Day – Chief 2689A Sage Hill Rd, Hwy 97 N Box 669 Cache Creek, B.C. V0K 1H0 kukpi7.stuxwtews@bonaparteindianband.com Only qualified individuals being considered will be contacted for an interview.

Preference will be given to First Nations candidates.

Status: Schedule: Reporting to: Salary Range:

Indeterminate Monday - Friday, Full-Time Executive Director $47,500.00 - 55,000.00 per annum

The Neskonlith Indian Band is seeking an experienced Director to support Council and Tmicw operations. As a key member of the Administration team, and reporting to the Executive Director, this position is responsible for planning, organizing, leading and managing all aspects of Tmicw/Council operations. As director you are responsible for the annual planning, organizing, and implementation of operational goals which support the short and long term plans of the Neskonlith Band Council. The Director of Tmicw is responsible for effective strategic, human resource, and financial management planning. The daily activities include, but are not limited to, Tmicw project management, the promotion of Tmicw services issues to community members, reviewing incoming referrals and related correspondence, preparing response letters, attending meetings as Tmicw Representative, as well as providing reports to Chief and Council. The Director is required to work collaboratively with Chief and Council to set objectives for territorial governance in collaboration with other Secwepemc communities, prioritizing work-plans and tracking progress. This position may also include supervising and managing others as such the importance of listening, empathy, stress management, diplomacy and confidentiality are very important. To be successful you will need to demonstrate sound leadership skills, specifically in dealing with safety issues and aggressive clients. To be successful in this role you must be able to work in a team environment with other band employees and Community Consultation Committee members; and perform other duties as requested by the Executive Director.

Qualifications & Requirements: • Degree in Political Science, Public Administration or related field- at least 3 years of management experience preferably in a Band or Tribal governance environment, including supervision, financial and administration or equivalency qualifications.

• Knowledge of Band office procedures and good working knowledge of current Indigenous Rights and Title issues that affect land use, government and industry relations; and • Administrative & Financial management.

• Federal and provincial legislation/policies affecting land use.

• Experience with current case law affecting aboriginal rights and title • Must possess and maintain a valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License and reliable vehicle • Experience working in a First Nations Community an asset • Please note an equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.

Please submit: Cover letter and Resume to Neskonlith Indian Band Deadline: December 23, 2015 or until filled Attn: Executive Director, Box 318, Chase, BC V0E 1M0 Fax: (250) 679-5306 Email: executivedirector@neskonlith.net We thank for your interest. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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US capable Class 1 Drivers required immediately: We are an Okanagan based transport company looking for qualified drivers for US loads we run primarily in the Pacific Northwest, Utah, Arizona and Nevada. We offer a new pay rate empty or loaded. All picks and drops paid. Assigned units company cell phones and fuel cards. Regular home time Direct deposit paid every second Friday with no hold backs. We offer a rider and pet policy. Company paid US travel Insurance. All applicants must have reliable transportation and a positive attitude.

Please fax resume & abstract to 250-546-0600 or by email to parris@ricknickelltrucking.com NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.

Education/Trade Schools HUNTER & FIREARMS

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KTW requires door to door substitute carriers for all areas in the city.

Vehicle is an asset Call 250-374-0462 Farm Worker: Dhaliwal Farms Location: Heffley Creek, Kamloops. Duties: Planting, harvesting, packing vegetables.

Workers must be in good physical condition. Work consists of heavy lifting, long periods of bending and standing.

Wage $10.49/hour Start Date: immediately Positions: 20.

Please Fax resumes to 250578-7160.

I PAY Cash $$$ For All Scrap Vehicles! and $5 for auto batteries Call or Text Brendan 250-574-4679

ADVERTISING Consultants: Our company is always looking for great sales representatives to add to our team. Our business requires a highly organized individual with ability to multi-task in a fun, fastpaced team environment.

Strong interpersonal skills and a strong knowledge of sales and marketing are required.

Excellent communication skills, valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle are necessary.

If you have a passion for the advertising business, are creative and thrive on challenges, we want to hear from you. Interested applicants should email their resume and cover letter to:khall@aberdeenpublishing.com We thank all applicants; only those being considered for an interview will be contacted.

Work Wanted HOME & YARD HANDYMAN If you need it done, Give us a call ! Steve 250-320-7774.

Job wanted by Computer Programmer-Analyst /Office Worker/Tutor Detail oriented, organized, problem-solver, extremely computer literate.

Strong proofreading, editing, technical writing, public speaking skills.

Can teach practically anything I know. IT work preferred but any job using problem-solving skills could be a good match.

Gene Wirchenko 250-8281474. genew@telus.net

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RECEPTION/ADMINISTRATION Mary MacGregor Law Corporation is looking for a receptionist/administrative assistant/legal secretary.

This is a full time position starting mid-March 2016, to cover a one-year maternity leave. This is not an entry level position. Duties include reception duties, managing lawyer calendar, mail, bookkeeping, file opening and closing, land title and other searches, and correspondence.

Career Opportunities

Career Opportunities

Truck Driver Training

Professional Truck Driver Program - Funding available for those who qualify!

CERTIFIED ICBC AIR BRAKE COURSE

December 18-20 • January 8-10

Medical/Dental

MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION! In-demand career! Employers have work-at-home positions available. Get online training you need from an employertrusted program. Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT or 1-855-7683362 to start training for your work-at-home career today!

The Merritt Herald, an award winning twice-weekly newspaper, published in the Nicola Valley, is seeking a full time advertising consultant to join our team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to develop a rewarding career in advertising and marketing. If you are a highly creative individual, with an ability to multi-task in a fastpaced team environment and have good interpersonal and sales skills, a valid drivers licence and reliable vehicle - we would like to meet you. While experience is an asset, it is not a prerequisite.

Salary commensurate with experience. Apply with resume to Mary MacGregor Law Corporation, 975 Victoria Street, Kamloops BC V2C 2C1 or via e-mail to laura.miller@mmlc.ca.

250-374-0462

Certified Dental Assistant Busy cosmetic dental practice is looking for experienced certified dental assistant for a maternity leave position, Monday to Thursday starting January 18, 2016. Please fax your resumes to 250-374-4622 or email to manager@artdentistry.com

Merritt Herald

MATERNITY LEAVE POSITION

is looking for substitute distributors for door-to-door deliveries.

Vehicle is required.

For more information please call the Circulation Department at

Need extra $ $ $ Kamloops This Week is currently hiring Substitute Carriers for door-to-door deliveries.

Call 250-374-0462 for more information.

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TRAINING TRUCK DRIVERS FOR 27 YEARS!

HAS THE FOLLOWING DOOR TO DOOR DELIVERY ROUTES COMING AVAILABLE ABERDEEN / MT DUFFERIN

BROCK / NORTH SHORE Rte 7 - 1002-1058 Crestline St, Crestline Pl, 24112592 Fleetwood Ave. 37 papers.

Rte 33 - 2115-2280 Fleetwood Ave, Ponderosa Ave, 2002-1090 Windbreak St. 80 papers.

DALLAS / BARNHARTVALE

Rte 472 - 1750-1795 Summit Dr. 40 papers.

Rte 477 - 477 - Sunhill Crt, 1820-1880 Tremerton Dr. 51 papers.

Rte 483 - Breakenridge Crt, Cathedral Crt, Grenville Pl, 409-594 Robson Dr. 63 papers.

INTERESTED IN A ROUTE? FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL THE CIRCULATION DEPARTMENT 250-374-0462

Businesses & Services Mind Body Spirit

Home Improvements

Relax and unwind with a full body massage for appointment couples welcome (250) 682-1802

Financial Services

$500 loans and more No credit checks

1-877-776-1660 Apply at moneyprovider.com

Effectively reach B.C. businesses!

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Fitness/Exercise WE will pay you to exercise!

Deliver Kamloops This Week Only 3 issues a week!

Handypersons

Class 1, 2, 3 and B-Train Driver Training

SAHALI

Cowan St, 550-792 Munro St. 74 papers.

Rte 373 - Clarke St, 24-60 West Columnbia St. 20 papers.

Rte 381 - 20-128 Centre Ave, Hemlock St, 605-800 Lombard St. 48 papers.

Rte 404 - Chapperon Dr, Pyramid Crt, 111-439 Greenstone Dr. 71 papers.

for a route near you!

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Rte 405 - Anvil Cres, Bestwick Crt & Dr, Mahood Pl, Morrisey Pl. 90 papers.

Rte 406 - 108-492 McGill Rd. (houses) 64 papers Rte 408 - Monashee Crt & Pl. 44 papers.

Rte 412 - Thor Dr. 38 papers.

Rte 750 - 5101-5299 Dallas Dr, Mary Pl, Nina Pl, Rachel Pl. 31 papers.

RAYLEIGH Rte 751 - 5310 Barnhartvale Dr, Bogetti Pl, Viking Rte 830 - Chetwynd Dr, Stevens Dr. 62 papers.

Dr, Wade Pl, 5485-5497 East Trans Can Hwy, 5300Rte 833 - 4102-4194 Cameron Rd, 5599 Dallas Dr - 62 papers Davie Rd. 42 papers.

Rte 752 - 5600 - 5998 Dallas Dr, Harper Pl, Haper VALLEYVIEW / JUNIPER Rd. 65 papers.

Rte 603 - Chickadee Rd., Storm Rd, Comazzetto DOWNTOWN / LOWER SAHALI Rd, 1625-1764 ValleyView Dr. Rte 311 - 423-676 1st Ave, 440-533 2nd Ave, 10742 papers.

237 Battle St, 167-173 Saint Paul St. 27 papers.

Rte 608 - Curlew Pl. & Rd, 1925-1980 Glenwood Rte 330 - 1062-1125 7th Ave, 1066-1140 8th Ave, Dr. 80 papers.

601-783 Douglas St. 50 papers Rte 610 - 2001-2025 Glenwood Dr, 167-174 Oriole Rte 333 - 1005-1075 Pine St, 1003-1176 Pleasant Rd, Plover Rd. 27 papers.

St. 49 papers.

WESTSYDE Rte 334 - 975 13th Ave, 1104-1274 Pine St, 1201Rte 249 - 3085-3132 Bank Rd, 600-655 Bissette Rd, 1274 Pleasant St. 44 papers.

Cooper Pl, Haywood Pl, Norbury Rd. 51 papers.

Rte 335 - 1175-1460 6th Ave, 1165-1185 7th Ave,

RICKS’S SMALL HAUL

call 250.828.5104 or visit

DOWNTOWN / LOWER SAHALI

Rte 583 - Butte Pl., Chinook Pl, 1423-1670 Mt Duffern Dr. 42 papers.

Rte 562 - Englemann Crt, 1802-1890 Lodgepole Dr. 66 papers.

call 250-374-0462

16 Hour Course 20 Hour Course

B9

For all Deliveries & Dump Runs. Extra large dump trailers for rent.

Dump Truck Long and Short Hauls!!

250-377-3457

GREAT PRODUCT. SMART SERVICE.

Plumbing

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.

Snowclearing

Carpet - Hardwood Laminate - Vinyl Tile - Stone

WWW.NUFLOORS.CA info@nufloors.ca | 250.372.8141

Landscaping YOUR BUSINESS HERE

Only $150/month

Run your 1x1 semi display classified in every issue of Kamloops This Week

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Painting & Decorating B and C PAINTING 25 years experience.

Fully insured.

Free estimates.

No job to small.

250-319-8246, 250-554-8783

Miracle Painting & Handyman Services. 30 years plus, licensed. Senior discount. Ask for Gilles (250) 571-5560

Stucco/Siding

B10

TUESDAY, December 15, 2015

Pets & Livestock

Pets Animals sold as “purebred stock� must be registrable in compliance with the Canadian Pedigree Act.

PETS For Sale?

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Merchandise for Sale

Merchandise for Sale

Merchandise for Sale

Appliances

$500 & Under

Computer Equipment

Inglis Washer and Admiral Dryer.

Excellent condition. $400. 250-554-1219.

Do you have an item for sale under $750?

CLASSIFIEDS

your item in our classifieds for

Did you know that you can place

WANTED! Newer MacBook Pro or MacBook Air 250-3711333

one week for FREE?

Call our Classified Department for details!

TRI-CITY SPECIAL!

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for only $46.81/week, we will place your classified ad into Kamloops, Vernon & Salmon Arm. (250)371-4949

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Livestock

* Some conditions may apply

*some restrictions apply

Run ‘till RENTED

Livestock

SHAVINGS & SAWDUST 10 TO 150 YARD LOADS

* Some conditions may apply

BARK MULCH FIR OR CEDAR

Classiďƒžeds

- Regular & Screened Sizes -

250-374-7467

REIMER’S FARM SERVICES

250-260-0110 Furniture

Furniture

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Firewood/Fuel ALL SEASON FIREWOOD. For delivery birch, fir & pine.

Stock up now. Campfire wood.

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Merchandise for Sale

Merchandise for Sale

Merchandise for Sale

Furniture

Misc. for Sale

Misc. for Sale

USED 5 STAR HOTEL FURNITURE - BY THE PIECE..One of Vancouvers 5 Star Hotels is renovating their rooms making available a great selection of high end furnishings. By 1 piece or buy multiples: Queen Headboard & Frame $50 / King Headboard & Frame $60 / Upholstered Arm Chair(multiple colors) $49 / Desk $99 / Dresser $79 / Bedside Table $69 / Pedestal Table $69/ Ottoman $29 / Benches $29 / Brass Lamp $19 / Vanity Mirror $39 / Framed Picture $9 . Call 604-371-1190, email Buyit@activeauctionmart.com or www.activeauctionmart.com

4 Goodyear winter tires.

235/55/R17, used 1 season $400. 250-377-3002.

Heavy Duty Machinery

PELLETS Pinnacle Fir‌‌..$260 a ton Pinnacle SPF‌‌$210 a ton Quality Pinnacle Pellets from Armstrong, taxes included in price.

250-578-8733 or 250-319-7564 B&B Alternative Heating

A-CHEAP, LOWEST PRICES STEEL SHIPPING Dry Storage Containers Used 20’40’45’53’ and insulated containers all sizes in stock. 40’ containers as low as $2,200DMG. Huge freezers.

Experienced wood carvers needed, full time. Ph Toll free 24 hours 1-866-528-7108 or 1778-298-3192 8am-5pm. Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com

Furniture

Jewels, Furs

Solid Wood Corner display unit curved glass sides $400 250-372-5062 Teak dining room table w/6 chairs.$340. Golf clubs & cart $30. 250-579-8584

White Gold engagement ring.

Main diamond is .94 carat with another .5 carat in smaller diamonds. Size 7. Recently appraised at $5500 asking $4000 Call to view 250-578-7202 after 5pm

Antiques / Vintage

Antiques / Vintage

RunRented ‘til

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ROLL ENDS AVAILABLE $5-$10/ ROLL 1365 B Dalhousie Drive Kamloops BC call for availability 250-374-7467

Solid oak table $97, China Cabinet $119 Kitchen cabinet set $395 (250) 299-6477

Misc. Wanted Private Coin Collector Buying Collections, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins, Estates Jewelry+ Chad: 1-778-281-0030 Local.

Sporting Goods Cardio Style Trainer Exercise bike only used 6 months $325 250-372-2862 call 124pm Multi-spd Raleigh Mtn Bike. $150. Elliptical Trainer. $650.

778-471-1816.

Tools

Huge selection of antiques & collectables! antique dressers, China display cabinets, dining room tables and chairs, rustics, prints, Coke and Pepsi stuff, oil and gas cans, jukeboxes, pls 45s and more, esso signs, antique saddles, sleighs, chairs, stools, coffee tables, and much more!

MISC4Sale: Camperette $300, Oak Table Chairs-$400, 2-Standard 8ft truck canopies $300/ea Call 250-320-5194 after 6pm or leave msg.

ROMANCE Your Christmas Local BC Adult Retailer Shop Online Now & Receive 25% OFF! www.shagg.ca

We pay GST & PST on all purchases during December!

SAWMILLS FROM only $4,397 - Make money & save money with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free info & DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT 1-800-5666899 Ext:400OT.

2 3 2 B r i a r Av e - o r - 1 2 5 1-1 2 t h S t (250) 554-3534 (250) 312-0831 Kamloops, BC

Adopt a Shelter Cat! The BC SPCA cares for thousands of orphaned and abandoned cats each year.

If you can give a homeless cat a second chance at happiness, please visit your local shelter today. www.spca.bc.ca

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Holzer saw $1500, Safety Harness $500, Myte Extractor $2500. 250-377-8436.

Visit us and check it out!

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Beautiful 9X12 Persian wool area rug, cream/teal colour. $750. 778-471-1816.

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Real Estate Apt/Condos for Sale

Rentals

Rentals

Apt/Condo for Rent

Commercial/ Industrial

1BDRM a/c, patio, n/p ref required heat and hot water incl (250) 376-1485.

2bdrm apt.

Downtown. $1200/mo. heat included. N/S, N/P. 250-319-3680.

Acacia Tower

For Sale By Owner 2bdrm 2bth Townhouse downtown 1 1/2 blks from hospital new a/c, hot water tank, appl, reno’d, new windows, flooring and more. Nice back yard (250) 377-4138 3 Kam West End Prop 9,997 sqft view lot $125,000. 2bdrm hse $225,000 also 4200 sqft ex home on double lot 1 million all obo (250) 374-1417

For Sale By Owner $55.00 Special!

1bdrm & bachelor suites starting @$615/mth.

Located downtown with great views, close to hospital, pharmacy, shopping & transit.

1 yr FREE Telus Essential TV pkg with signing 1 year lease. N/P, N/S. reference, credit check & security deposit required.

250-374-7455

Available spacious 1bdrm apts. Starting at $850/mo. The Sands Apartment.

Centrally located. On-site Management.

250-828-1711.

Large 1bdrm apt in Logan Lake n/p, $600 hot water/hydro/tv incl Minimum 6 month lease (250) 523-6933

Northland Apartments

The special includes a 1x1.5 ad (including photo) that will run for one week (three editions)in Kamloops This Week. Our award winning paper is delivered to over 30,000 homes in Kamloops every Tuesday, Thursday and Friday..

Call or email us for more info:

250-374-7467

1 Bedroom Suite Adult Oriented No Pets / No Smoking Elevators / Dishwashers Common Laundry $825 per month North Shore 250-376-1427

NORTH SHORE

1 and 2 bedroom apartments.

Clean quiet buildings.

Reasonable Rental Rates

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Houses For Sale

Utilities not included

CALL 250-682-0312

Office Space for lease. Free parking. Fantastic view. South Sahali. 250-372-7212

Duplex / 4 Plex 3bdrms, full bsmnt. F/S, Close to all amenities. Carport. N/S, N/P. $1,400. 250-376-0113.

N/Shore 3bdrms, F/S, W/D, DW. N/P. $1350/mo. plus Utilities. 250-376-5933.

Mobile Homes & Pads 2bdrm MH, N/Shore. Quiet, storage shed. W/D. N/S, N/P. $950 +util. 250-376-1421.

Homes for Rent Brock 3bdrm 1bth n/p sm pet neg $1700/month + util ref req (778) 257-0544

Recreation ✰SHUSWAP LAKE!✰

5 Star Resort in Scotch Creek B.C. 1-bdrm 1-bath Park Model.

Tastefully decorated guest cabin. One of only 15 lots on the beautiful sandy beach with a wharf for your boat.

Provincial Park, Golf, Grocery/Liquor Store and Marina all minutes away. Resort has 2 pools, 2 hot-tubs, Adult and Family Clubhouse, Park, Playground.

Rents for $1500/week. FMI CALL 1-250-371-1333

Room & Board Furnished room and board Valleyview N/P $800per month ideal for student 778-538-1958

Senior Assisted Living

6976954 Independent and

FOR SALE OR TRADE for residential property in Kamloops. This very bright, fully furnished, three bedroom/two bath corner unit townhouse in Big White offers your very own hot tub on the patio, carport, high end furniture/appliance pkge, stacking washer/dryer and rock-faced fireplace. Short stroll to Gondola, skating rink, tube park, Day Lodge. Ideal for family or as a revenue generator throughout the ski season. Strata fees only $155.00 per month. Call Don at 250682-3984 for more information. Asking $189,000.00

Commercial/ Industrial

Bed & Breakfast

assisted living, short term stay’s, 24 hour nursing care and respite.

BC Best Buy Classified’s Place your classified ad in over 71 Papers across BC. Call 250-371-4949 for more information

Commercial/ Industrial

Run Till Rented “Read All About It” Kamloops This Week Run Till Rented gives you endless possibilities... $5300 + tax Max 3 Lines Max 12 Weeks Must be pre-paid (no refunds) Scheduled for 4 weeks at a time (Must phone to reschedule)

Private parties only - no businesses - Some Restrictions Apply

Special: Add an extra line to your ad for $10

CALL 250-371-4949

The Heart of Your Community

Rentals

Transportation

Suites, Lower

Auto Accessories/Parts

1bdrm daylight suite fully furnished incl all util w/d, n/s, n/p and garage prk $950 250-5795763 /778-220-0440 avail now 1BDRM+den Aberdeen, N/P N/S, $850/mo util included 250-819-3404 Avail immed.

1bdrm + den level entry w/view f/p and a/c cls to TRU n/p, n/s avail now $850 heat and elec incl (250) 377-3622 2bdrm 4 quiet working person or couple, c/a, nice yard, no pets, shr util, ref $900 Avail Dec. 1st (250) 376-0633 2bdrm daylight suite, Sahali. $900/mo. incld util. N/S, N/P. Near bus stop. 250-318-4756.

2BDRM large N/S N/P Close to schools Working person pref’d $950 incl util 819-3368 2bdrms. $975/mo heat, hotwater, lights included. 1300 Tranquille Rd. 250-371-4801.

3BDRM/1 bath parking laundry near shopping/bus Feb 1st $1250 inclds util 778-220-8118 Large 2bdrm, full bathroom.

Shrd lndry. Near SKSS. $1100/mo. Bob 250-682-2252.

1-set of Nokian Winters on rims 235/75/R16. Used one season. Regular price new $1200 selling for $400. Call 250-851-1304.

2-215/60R16 Snow tires. $200. 2-245/50VR16 Eagle Snow. $200. 4-275/45R20 Eagle M&S. $400. 2-225/60R16 M&S. $200. 2-275/40ZR17 M&S. $300. 250-319-8784.

FIND EVERYTHING YOU NEED IN THE CLASSIFIEDS

Sahali, 2bdrms,covered parking. N/S. $850 inclds util. Avail now. 250-374-6834.

Welcoming Cumfy 1bedroom.

Close to University, Hospital.

Student or quiet person. Excellent Location. $495or$725 ns/np. Call (250) 299-6477

3bdrms top floor suite 1300 Tranquille. n/s, n/p, laundry on-site. $1100 inclds hotwater, heat. (250) 371-4801.

Townhouses TOWNHOUSES Best Value In Town

NORTH SHORE *Bright, clean & Spacious 2&3 bedrooms *Big storage rooms *Laundry Facilities *Close to park, shopping & bus stop

Transportation

NO PETS

RUN UNTIL SOLD ONLY $35.00(plus Tax)

Sport Utility Vehicle

(250)371-4949 *some restrictions apply call for details

1997 Honda Prelude V-Tec, fully loaded. Clean inside & out. $5,500. 250-578-2080.

Commercial Vehicles

2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser.

Must sell. Auto, fully loaded, good condition. 272K highway kms. $15,799/obo. Partial trades/financing considered. Call Dave 250-4347263

2002 Malibu Sedan. 4dr, auto, V-6. 235,125kms.

Loaded. $2950/obo. 250-554-1023.

2002 Nissan Altima. 4 door, auto. Fully loaded. Good condition. $5,500. Call to view. 250-376-4077.

2002 Subaru Forester

Very clean, one owner AWD SUV, 2 sets of tires on rims, new battery, manual transmission, 267000 kms, Asking $4250 Call (250)573-5860

2005 Toyota Corolla 5 speed extra set of mounted tires /rims $4900.00 250-318-8870

2007 Altima 3.5 SE. Loaded, 6 speed manual, clean. $7,500. 250-579-2233.

Trucks & Vans ‘07 Ford Sport Track 4X4, 4dr, mint cond. 90000km every conceivable option. $18000.

778-257-6079 1987 Chev S10 Sport Sm V6 5spd transmission Gd winter tires $750obo (250) 579-8339

Off Road Vehicles

1989 Fleetwood AClass 120,000km slps 6, well kept, $8000obo (250) 579-9691 2005, 38’ RV trailer 2 slides, sleeps 6, appl incld, fully loaded, $14,900. (778) 468-5050.

2005 Sprinter 25’ w/slide 1995 F250 Ford diesel w/low mileage both in exc cond. asking $20,000 obo for both (250) 314-6661

2008 Cadillac CTS Premium.

130,000kms.

AWD, Great in the winter, BLK w/leather interior, CD, power windows, seats, mirrors, locks, heating/cooling seats. $14,300. 250-320-6900.

2009 Hyundai Accent Sport.

91,000kms. 2 sets of tires. $5,000. 250-374-0452.

2009 Hyundai Sonata. 4dr, auto, fully loaded. 143,000kms. $7,000. 250-579-0195.

2010 Toyota Yaris hatchback.

112,000kms, fully loaded. $7200. 250-318-9558.

2008 Fleetwood Mallard. 23ft. like new, fully loaded. $15,000.

250-554-1035.

2011 Nissan Juke SL, AWD. Sunroof, winters, heated seats. $13,800. 250319-8240.

2004 Toyota Sienna XLE limited edition. Exec cond. 7 pass, all leather, auto doors, sunroof, brand new all seasons 2nd set of rims.

247,000kms. $5500. 250377-1296.

2008 Denali Crew Cab AWD. Sunroof, DVD, NAV. Fully loaded. 22” chrome wheels, leather.

141,000kms. $26,800. 250319-8784.

Boats 2010 Mountaineer 305RLT $28,000. 34.4ft. One Owner, full load. Triple hydraulic slides, elec. stabilizers, awning.

2006 Silverado Diesel 151,000kms. $25,000. Package $50,000.

250-679-2518, cell 250-3183144.

9FT Okanagan Camper. F/S, bathroom.

Good shape. $1,500/obo. 250-376-1841.

Run until sold

New Price $56.00+tax

Dated at Kelowna this 15th day of December, 2015.

#250-546 ST. PAUL ST. KAMLOOPS, BC V2C 5R9

Jeep YJ 4x4 1987 restored, 6cyl 5sp, lifted, 33”tires on Eagle Rims, 10,000 lb Winch, over $15,000 invested asking $12000 (250) 828-0931

2004 Dodge Dakota 4x4, quadcab, canopy, 4.7V-8. $10,500/obo. 250-679-3889.

Recreational/Sale

Gustav Walter Welz

Notice is hereby given that Gustav Walter Welz filled an Assignment in Bankruptcy on the 8th day of December, 2015, and that the First Meeting of Creditors will be held on the 23rd day of December, 2015 at 10:00 o’clock in the morning at the office of the Trustee, #250-546 St. Paul Street, Kamloops, British Columbia.

2014 Motorino XPH Electric Scooter bike. 850kms. No scrapes. $1500 250-574-9846

2008 Ford Escape XLT. Urgent Sale. $8,800. 250376-3741.

Honda Big Red 3 Wheeler top shape $1650 250-554-0201

IN THE MATTER OF THE BANKRUPTCY OF ON THE DISTRICT OF BARRIERE IN THE PROVINCE OF BRITISH COLUMBIA

Contractors Tundra HD Econo Custom. Hwy, hauler $35,000 Concrete work as possible part of the payment.

250-377-8436.

2003 Malibu V-6, 142,000kms.

Grey, 4 winters on rims. 1owner. $3400. 250-376-1697.

Antiques / Classics

Run ‘till SOLD

1987 GMC Cube Van. Setup for tradesman. Runs good. $2,600.

250-3741988.

Motorcycles

Legal Notices Legal Notices 7357088 NOTICE OF BANKRUPTCY and FIRST MEETING OF CREDITORS

TRUSTEE IN BANKRUPTCY

Absolute gorgeous 03 Cadillac Deville one owner low kms $6900.00 obo 250-554-0580

2006 Audi A3 2.0 turbo 6spd auto 145,000km 2 sets of tires $13,500 (250) 879-0774 Dave

1967 Ford Falcon Futura St.6 Auto 2dr all original runs good, $5,500 obo (250) 376-5722

Roommate to share townhouse Aberdeen n/s, n/p $600 student $500 (250) 320-1526

& ASSOCIATES INC.

Scrap Car Removal

1972 AMC Javelin SST. Second owner. Exec mech cond. $3,000/obo. 250-372-2096.

318-4321

Shared Accommodation

D. THODE

Cars - Domestic 2013 Nissan Leaf SL, electric, black/tan. 12,000kms under warranty $27,500 250-3778436

Cars - Sports & Imports

Suites, Upper

lilacgardens1@gmail.com

North Shore $400 per/mo incl util & basic cable, np/ns 250-554-6877 / 250-377-1020

Transportation

Riverfront 1bdrm daylight level entry, util incl $600. Avail January 1st 250-579-9609.

250.377-7275 www.berwickretirement.com

Looking for roommate to share apt. N/Shore. N/S. $500/mo. (250) 319-8674

Transportation

Cars - Domestic

PROFESSIONALLY MANAGED

Basement suite senior male util, internet/cable w/d, a/c, incl in quiet clean owner occupied home $450 n/s, n/p 376-7484/ 250-320-7707 Avail Dec 1st

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Do you have a vehicle, boat, rv, or trailer to sell? With our Run til sold specials you pay one flat rate and we will run your ad until your vehicle sells.* • $56.00 (boxed ad with photo) • $35.00 (regular 3 line ad)

Call: 250-371-4949

*Some conditions & restrictions apply.

Private party only (no businesses).

2007 Sea Doo Speed Boat, 4 Seater.$15,000obo Call 250320-5194 (after 6pm)or lv msg Erickson aluminum custom boat,new, 12’ one piece construction $3000. 778-257-6079

Legal

Legal Notices NOTICE OF SALE Whereas 20X Ventures Ltd, Source Equipment Inc. and Gary Grey, last known address of 10285 Dallas Drive, Kamloops, BC, is indebted to PROTRUCK COLLISION AND FRAME REPAIR INC. in the sum of $9,849.50 for repairs and storage on a 2006 Doepker Lead Trailer Serial #2DELGFA2461018233 and on a 2006 Doepker Pup Trailer Serial #2DELCFA2461018234 in the sum of $6,375.00 for storage. Trailers will be offered for sale after December 23rd, 2015 at #1-455 Chilcotin Road, Kamloops, BC.

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Christmas Cheer 2015 Giving together to build a stronger community

YOUR DONATIONS HELP SUPPORT LOCAL CHARITIES Donate online at www.kamloopsthisweek.com or in person at KTW 1365B Dalhousie Drive

Christmas

Cheer Fund

Diversity

Legacy

Trust Women’s shelter

Please Make Cheques payable to United Way, Christmas Cheer Tax receipts for donations of $10 or greater will be issued

2015 North Shore Christmas

Let’s all embrace the true values of Christmas

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hristmastime is in full swing and it’s great to see all the decorations in storefronts, in parks, on houses and shining out of living rooms.

We put up our tree at home on the weekend and our little girls are already hovering over the presents, asking when they can open them!

Our Spirit of Christmas decoration competition is new this year and we are excited to see the great Christmas and holiday decorations it brings to our North Shore business area.

If you are a North Shore business, make sure you get signed up (it’s free to enter) through our website at nsbia.com or by calling us at 250-3762411.

This Christmas, we

STEVEN PUHALLO

North Shore

NEWS

have a unique experience coming to our communities across Canada.

There are horrible events occurring in Syria and Iraq and millions are fleeing from that war zone.

We’ve all seen the images that conflict has borne on children and families who no longer have a safe place to call home.

It’s brutal and heartbreaking.

As Canadians, we are here because a family member(s)

chose either recently, or generations ago, to come to this nation and build something better than what they left behind.

For my family, it was my greatgrandfather Paul who left a war-ravaged Yugoslavia after the Great War and settled in Kamloops.

He and Mary, my great-grandmother, built our family’s future as farmers in Brocklehurst.

We have been in these beautiful valleys ever since. Our two daughters are here because of the journey Paul and Mary Puhallo made.

I cannot imagine what those families who are coming here from that war zone have gone through, have seen or have experienced.

I cannot imagine what they have lost because I grew up

in Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada.

In this age of social media and mass distractions, we hear and talk about the commercialization of Christmas and lament the lost values surrounding the birth of Jesus Christ more than 2,000 years ago — that very simple story of a displaced family with nowhere to go and no one to help them.

History is being read, but it is also being written.

Our legacy as Canadians, as the polite people who care, is based on welcoming and accepting those who come here from somewhere else.

The families coming here from there are not the enemy.

They are mothers and fathers, little boys and girls whose lives have been ripped away.

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from our businesses about how they can help the families when they arrive.

From hair salons to indoor soccer venues, I know I can speak for all of us at the North Shore Business Improvement Association about how proud we are at this outpouring of support over and above the help and empathy given to those already in our community.

For those families who are coming here to start again, let’s make sure there’s “room at the inn” for them.

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STRAIGHT FROM SANTA’S MAILBAG In the spirit of the season, we’re pleased to share these heartwarming letters from Santa’s youngest fans.

2015 North Shore Christmas

DAVE EAGLES/KTW

SANTA HAS CLASS AT TWIN RIVERS

Twin Rivers Education Centre students Teasha Norman (left) and Brook Merry pose for a photo with Santa Claus during a Christmas student appreciation luncheon at the Holt Street school. Students were served a hot turkey dinner with all the trimmings by staff — and each student received a present from Santa, with the help of many community companies and individuals in making the festive day possible. The Kamloops Blazers, Canadian 2 for 1 Pizza, Domino’s Pizza, Fifth Avenue Jewellers, First Choice Haircutters, Tim Hortons, McDonald’s, Panago Pizza, Payless Shoes, Rainbird Spa, Red Door Salon, Sahali Dental Centre, Senor Froggys, Starbucks, Hair Express, Wendy’s, Westsyde Dental Care, Kamloops Alliance Church and Summit Drive Church all contributed.

TAKE-OUT SPECIAL CHOOSE FROM 14 DIFFERENT ROLLS

10

3 OR 4 $ ROLLS

LARGE ROOM AVAILABLE

UP TO

Plan Your Party Today Call For Details.

PEOPLE

for Family, Engagement, Office, Birthdays & Christmas Parties

20 % 10

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GIFT CERTIFICATES for the month OFF of December

OFF

(MUST PRESENT COUPON)

Lunch Buffet

(11:30 am-2:30 pm)

Dinner Buffet (5:00 pm-8:30 pm)

474 Tranquille Road North Kamloops 778.470.5666 Monday-Saturday 11:30am - 9:00pm

Merry Christmas

It makes us smile when we think about all the great people we’ve had the privilege to serve this year. We wish you all a happy and healthy Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Dr. Barry Dextraze 250-376-5354

Email:drdex@shaw.ca • website: www.drdextraze.com

Free Parking • #21 Fortune Shopping Centre

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2015 North Shore Christmas

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The Craziest Store In Town!

STRAIGHT FROM SANTA’S MAILBAG In the spirit of the season, we’re pleased to share these heartwarming letters from Santa’s youngest fans.

DECEMBER 15 TH — 20 TH

ICE GRIPPERS

ASSORTED SIZES FITS OVER ANY SIZE OF FOOTWEAR. DON’T SLIP ON THE ICE!

11 93

$

CHIPOTLE SAUCE

1

CHINA LILY SOYA SAUCE

2

40” X 68” CAN WEAR IN MANY STYLES, ASSORTED COLOURS REG $12.95

93

GRENADE WALLET ZIPPER CLOSURE, INTERNAL POCKETS, ASSORTED COLOURS

9 93

$

SAVE 48%

10 93

$

AUTO CHARGING STATION

$ 43

$

LADIES INFINITY SCARF

SAVE 20%

MILD FLAVOUR 167 ML

483 ML

SAVE 16%

DUAL USB PORTS, FITS IN ANY CUP HOLDER, RECHARGE ELECTRONICS ON THE GO REG $9.95

7

$ 93

BINOCULARS

8X21 POWER, SMALL AND COMPACT, WITH CARRY CASE & NECK STRAP, REG $14.95

7 77

$

SAVE 20%

MINK BLANKETS

ASSORTED DESIGNS PLUSH LUXURY BLANKET, 60”x80” QUEEN SIZE REG $49.95

3993

$

SAVE 18%

STAINLESS STEEL TOOLBOX

SAVE UP TO 66%

18.5” W/ REMOVABLE TRAY, STEEL LATCHES REG $12.95

BRAND NAME SNOW PANTS

ASSORTED SIZES, COLOURS & STYLES, REG UP TO $149.95

10 93

$

SAVE 63%

KEEBLER READY CRUST CHOCOLATE

3993 - $4993

$

1

$ 43

FLAVOURED, PREMADE PIE CRUST, 170 G REG $3.99

HERB HAS THE BEST SELECTION OF KNIVES IN TOWN! POCKET KNIVES, HUNTING KNIVES, FILLET KNIVES AND MULTI TOOLS! YOU WON’T FIND A BETTER SELECTION ANYWHERE ELSE!

ASSTD. PATTERNS, WET OR DRY REG $14.95 /DOZEN

11

$

GREAT FOR HANDS FREE FISHING, LOCKS ROD IN PLACE

3 93

$

93

$

7

77

BIG CHIEF SMOKER

$

ELECTRIC, FRONT LOAD MODEL, HOLDS 50LBS, W/ FREE BAG OF SMOKER CHIPS

19 93

SAVE 12%

SHAKESPEARE GLACIER ICE FISHING ROD & REEL COMBO

1 BALL BEARING REEL, PINK OR BLUE IN COLOUR, REG $34.95

4 93

ESKIMO 6” ICE AUGER

15993

$

FRENCH VANILLA CAPUCCINO, 8 SINGLE SERVE K CUPS, 112 G, REG. $5.95

SAVE 43%

$

¼ LENGTH ZIP WITH HOOD

93

CHOCOLATES, ASSORTED FLAVOURS 750G, REG $9.95

/DOZEN

WOMEN’S PINK CAMO FLEECE HOODIE

29

TIM HORTONS K CUPS

NESTLE QUALITY STREET

ICE FISHING ROD STAND

$

SAVE 20%

SAVE 23%

SAVE 20%

FLIES

2 PC DESIGN W/ BLADES & BLADE GUARD REG $69.95

MEN’S FLEECE CAMO PULLOVER ¼ LENGTH ZIP

3993

$

19 93

$

SAVE 58%

SAVE 20%

ASSORTED PATTERNS AND SIZES, REG. $6.95

WITH REMOVABLE TRAYS, LARGE STORAGE AREAS, FITS STANDARD 5-GALLON BUCKET, REG $14.95

LUHR JENSEN KROCODILE LURES

2

$ 93

BUCKET TOP TACKLE BOX

11 93

$

PICTURES ARE FOR ILLUSTRATION PURPOSES ONLY

248 TRANQUILLE RD, NORTH SHORE 376-2714 • OUT OF TOWN CALL 1-800-665-4533 WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO LIMIT QUANTITIES.

FIND US ON FACEBOOK

www.surplusherbys.com

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Flutter Buys Thrift Store

Christmas com

Join

SATU

SUPPORTING KAMLOOPS HOSPICE Mens, womens and children’s clothing Shoes for the whole family Infant & babies wear Crafts • Books • Office Furniture Dishes • Bakeware • Small Appliances

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ALL PROCEEDS TO KAMLOOPS HOSPICE ASSOCIATION

for a fun fill shopping fo

#14-1800 Tranquille Rd • 250-376-1335 Mon-Sat 9am-5pm • Sundays 10am-3pm

GET READY FOR

CHRISTMAS! WRAPPING PAPER • GIFTS DECORATIONS • CRAFTS LIGHTS • CANDLES

Brock Shopping C

VISIT WIT SNOW SISTE

Free s e r u t c i P with Santa

courtesy of Wishing We

SANTA AR 1PM - 3

at Seniors inform

Happy Holidays from t Ch Happy Holidays e e rs !

Cheers! Brock Activity Centre Cheers!

Happy

YOU’RE ONE STOP FOR ALL YOU’RE CHRISTMAS NEEDS

JOIN US FOR HOT

around the firepit a

#8 - 1800 Tranquille Road • Phone: 250-376-2124

We have a huge selection of great-tasting, affordable wines perfect for holiday entertaining, from $10.99 & up.

from the

Brock Activity Centre

Gift Boxes FROM

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NIGHTS Tuesday TUESDAY Nights Doors open at 5pm Games start at 6pm NEW! Doors open 5pm Bring your friends WINES and your appetite!

6 OR MOREGames SAVE 6% start 6pm 12 OR MORE SAVE 12% MIX & MATCH

CONCESSION

ANY KIND, ANY SIZE! Bring your friends andSnacks, your appetite!

Drinks,

JOIN OUR VIP CLUB TODAY!

BCLC License # 70136 #1-1800 Tranquille Rd 250-554-3317 Must be over 19 to play OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK 9AM-11PM

LIKE us! for great specials!

Coffee/Tea, Sandwiches, Goodies, Weekly dinner options

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Flutter Buys Thrift Store

Christmas com

Join

SATU

SUPPORTING KAMLOOPS HOSPICE Mens, womens and children’s clothing Shoes for the whole family Infant & babies wear Crafts • Books • Office Furniture Dishes • Bakeware • Small Appliances

DECE

ALL PROCEEDS TO KAMLOOPS HOSPICE ASSOCIATION

for a fun fill shopping fo

#14-1800 Tranquille Rd • 250-376-1335 Mon-Sat 9am-5pm • Sundays 10am-3pm

GET READY FOR

CHRISTMAS! WRAPPING PAPER • GIFTS DECORATIONS • CRAFTS LIGHTS • CANDLES

Brock Shopping C

VISIT WIT SNOW SISTE

Free s e r u t c i P with Santa

courtesy of Wishing We

SANTA AR 1PM - 3

at Seniors inform

Happy Holidays from t Ch Happy Holidays e e rs !

Cheers! Brock Activity Centre Cheers!

Happy

YOU’RE ONE STOP FOR ALL YOU’RE CHRISTMAS NEEDS

JOIN US FOR HOT

around the firepit a

#8 - 1800 Tranquille Road • Phone: 250-376-2124

We have a huge selection of great-tasting, affordable wines perfect for holiday entertaining, from $10.99 & up.

from the

Brock Activity Centre

Gift Boxes FROM

15 - $60

$

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NIGHTS Tuesday TUESDAY Nights Doors open at 5pm Games start at 6pm NEW! Doors open 5pm Bring your friends WINES and your appetite!

6 OR MOREGames SAVE 6% start 6pm 12 OR MORE SAVE 12% MIX & MATCH

CONCESSION

ANY KIND, ANY SIZE! Bring your friends andSnacks, your appetite!

Drinks,

JOIN OUR VIP CLUB TODAY!

BCLC License # 70136 #1-1800 Tranquille Rd 250-554-3317 Must be over 19 to play OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK 9AM-11PM

LIKE us! for great specials!

Coffee/Tea, Sandwiches, Goodies, Weekly dinner options

Brock Shopping Centre

778-470-6000

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TUESDAY, December 15, 2015

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mes to Brock Shop

FROM YOUR BROCK SHOP MERCHANTS

n us this

URDAY

Stop in at Brock Coopers with your entry form from any Brock Shop store andcreative ENTER TO WIN! Connect with inspiration!

EMBER 19TH

led day of festive or the whole family.

BROCK SHOPPING CENTRE

Centre - 1800 Tranquille Road

TH THE ERS 1-2PM

ell Parties & Events

ENJOY SINGING ALONG WITH CHRISTMAS CAROLLERS 1PM - 3PM

NOW OPEN SUNDAYS

T CHOCOLATE

at Craigs Bakery

Brock Shopping Please accept our sincere gratiude and best wishes for a health Centre and happy holdiay season 778-470-6000

You’re aways welcome here, and we look forward to the privilege of serving you again soon

hts Concession oodies Drinks 5pm Heather’s eekly Dinner Snacks ptions 6pm Fabric Shelf Coffee/Tea

andwiches

#15-1800 Tranquille Rd yourBrock appetite!

Shopping Centre

BROCK SHOPPING CENTER #39-1800 Tranquille Road, Kamloops, BC V2B 3L9 Ph: 250-376-2281 • Fax: 250-376-0411

by donation

As we wrap up yet another year, we’d like to acknowledge all the individuals-customers, neighbors, associates and friends who have made doing buisness here such a pleasure for us.

offee/Tea

Enter in Store

BBQ hot dogs

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AS A THANK YOU FOR YOUR VALUABLE PATRONAGE WE ARE GIVING AWAY A TURKEY

courtesy of Brock Shop merchants

mation centre

rinks

Very Happy Holiday Season to Everyone!

Enter to win a basket of gift certificates

RRIVES 3PM

oncession

WIN A BASKET OF GIFT CERTIFICIATES

Sandwiches

250-376-7630 Goodies Weekly Dinner

FARROS

“THE LIGHTHOUSE” One night only DECEMBER 19, 2015

baked lasagna with garlic toast

[PICK UP ONLY]

7.95

$

FRIDAY, SATURDAY & SUNday December 18-20, 2015

Farros Platter GREEK RIBS & KALAMARI SERVED WITH GREEK TRIMMINGS and dessert

25.95

$

pick-up & delivery only

778-470-2929

Gift certifi ca availa tes ble!

#10 - 1800 Tranquille Road, Kamloops, BC

Open at 3pm tuesday to sunday Find us on Facebook!

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mes to Brock Shop

FROM YOUR BROCK SHOP MERCHANTS

n us this

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Stop in at Brock Coopers with your entry form from any Brock Shop store andcreative ENTER TO WIN! Connect with inspiration!

EMBER 19TH

led day of festive or the whole family.

BROCK SHOPPING CENTRE

Centre - 1800 Tranquille Road

TH THE ERS 1-2PM

ell Parties & Events

ENJOY SINGING ALONG WITH CHRISTMAS CAROLLERS 1PM - 3PM

NOW OPEN SUNDAYS

T CHOCOLATE

at Craigs Bakery

Brock Shopping Please accept our sincere gratiude and best wishes for a health Centre and happy holdiay season 778-470-6000

You’re aways welcome here, and we look forward to the privilege of serving you again soon

hts Concession oodies Drinks 5pm Heather’s eekly Dinner Snacks ptions 6pm Fabric Shelf Coffee/Tea

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#15-1800 Tranquille Rd yourBrock appetite!

Shopping Centre

BROCK SHOPPING CENTER #39-1800 Tranquille Road, Kamloops, BC V2B 3L9 Ph: 250-376-2281 • Fax: 250-376-0411

by donation

As we wrap up yet another year, we’d like to acknowledge all the individuals-customers, neighbors, associates and friends who have made doing buisness here such a pleasure for us.

offee/Tea

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AS A THANK YOU FOR YOUR VALUABLE PATRONAGE WE ARE GIVING AWAY A TURKEY

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mation centre

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Very Happy Holiday Season to Everyone!

Enter to win a basket of gift certificates

RRIVES 3PM

oncession

WIN A BASKET OF GIFT CERTIFICATES

Sandwiches

250-376-7630 Goodies Weekly Dinner

FARROS

“THE LIGHTHOUSE” One night only DECEMBER 19, 2015

baked lasagna with garlic toast

[PICK UP ONLY]

7.95

$

FRIDAY, SATURDAY & SUNday December 18-20, 2015

Farros Platter GREEK RIBS & KALAMARI SERVED WITH GREEK TRIMMINGS and dessert

25.95

$

pick-up & delivery only

778-470-2929

Gift certifi ca availa tes ble!

#10 - 1800 Tranquille Road, Kamloops, BC

Open at 3pm tuesday to sunday Find us on Facebook!

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ALL THE BEST TO EVERYONE THIS HOLIDAY SEASON

MERRY CHRISTMAS

2015 North Shore Christmas STRAIGHT FROM SANTA’S MAILBAG In the spirit of the season, we’re pleased to share these heartwarming letters from Santa’s youngest fans.

HAROLD

TRUDY

JODIE

STAY TUNED AUTO REPAIR LTD.

#8 - 1121 12th Street 250-554-2277 • Mon-Fri 8am-5pm • CLOSED SATURDAYS

HAVE A SAFE HOWLIDAY SEASON! DEAR PET OWNERS Remember that Poinsettias, Mistletoe and Holly Berries are toxic to your pets. Any part of a lily plant can harm your cats!

K'9 Designz

Unit #105-1295 12th Street

(Across from Chances on Halston Ave)

All Breed Cat & Dog Grooming

250.554.9217 www.k9designz.ca

DELI SPECIALS

9

$ 95 AU TH EN TIC

Italian Cuisine

Black Forest Ham /100g

1L EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL & 500ML BALSAMIC VINEGAR COMBO SET

PRESENT THIS AD TO RECEIVE

DINNER FOR TWO Spaghetti with Meat Sauce & Meatballs, Sorriso Salad, Italian Bread With Balsamic Vinegar & Olive Oil Dip

99ȼ 99ȼ

Extra Lean Capocollo /100g

29

$

95

Turkey Breast (Not Processed)

$

1 $159 99

/100g

German Edam

EXPIRES JANUARY 31, 2016

DINE IN • TAKE OUT • FULLY LICENSED

/100g

#1-177 TRANQUILLE ROAD • 250.376.3421 WITH ANY MOLSON PRODUCT, YOU HAVE

A CHANCE TO WIN MONTHLY! AUTHENTIC ITALIAN DINNER FOR 4

Bruno’s cold beer & wine

Merry Christmas!

May you rejoice in all the gifts of this splendid season with the ones you love.

For the gift of your patronage, we are sincerely grateful.

NEW PATIENTS WELCOME • Laser Dentistry (no numb lip in most cases) • Laser Bleaching • Conscious Sedation

MOLSON CANADIAN

6 CANS

7

$ 95

#2-177 TRANQUILLE ROAD • 778.470.5547

EXTRA OLD STOCK 6 CANS

6

$ 80

Dr. Rick Mehta DMD FAMILY AND COSMETIC DENTISTRY

2990 Westsyde Rd ~ 250-579-2080 www.smilewestsydedental.com

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Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

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• Reduce • Reuse • Recycle • BOTTLES • CANS • BEVERAGE CONTAINERS • COMPUTERS • TV’S • & MORE

GENERAL GRANTS

RECYCLING CENTERS NORTH SHORE FORTUNE & OAK • 250-376-9600

SOUTH SHORE COLUMBIA & BATTLE • 250-377-7544

SAHALI (BESIDE KAL-TIRE) ON NOTRE DAME DRIVE • 250-778-471-3109

MONDAY TO SATURDAY 8:30AM - 5:30PM • SUNDAY 10AM - 4PM • CLOSED ON STATUTORY HOLIDAYS

NOWN OPE

ALL M S L HIL NORT PC® OR BUTTERBALL TURKEY

$1.49/LB FROZEN, REGULAR OR STUFFED.

AFTER EIGHT ORIGINAL MIX

TUESDAY

$7.99/LB

CUT FROM CANADA AAA* WESTERN GRADE BEEF

SAVE $6.70/LB

PC® CHOCOLATE BARS

VARIETIES 200-300G

SELECTED VARIETIES, 300G LESS THAN 2 $5.49 EA.

$5.99/200g $6.99 SELECTED

ALL AVAILABLE SIZES. 3.28/KG

CAP-OFF PRIME RIB PREMIUM OVEN ROAST

PC® CLUSTERS

2 PIECE CHICKEN TENDERS WITH POTATO WEDGES

$3.00 ALSO AVAILABLE 10 PIECE TENDERS AND WEDGES $10.

WEDNESDAY 3 PIECE CHICKEN WINGS WITH POTATO WEDGES

$3.00 ALSO AVAILABLE 10 PIECE WINGS AND WEDGES $10.

2/$10.00

COCA-COLA OR PEPSI SOFT DRINKS

$3.49/EACH SELECTED VARIETIES 12 X 355 ML

THURSDAY BARBECUE SEASONED QUARTER CHICKEN COMBO

$2.99 WHITE ($3.99) OR DARK MEAT WITH SMALL PORTION OF POTATO WEDGES

S A L E E N D S T H U R S D AY, D E C E M B E R 1 7 T H

NORTHILLS MALL - #49 - 700 Tranquille Road | Kamloops 250-312-3323 | 8am-10pm Every Day

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$10.99 /800g SELECTED VARIETIES

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FEATURES

DEC 11 - DEC 17, 2015

TURKEYS

Frozen under 5kg limited one per household with a minimum purchase of $50 extreme special while supplies last

79

¢ /lb

KRAFT BLOCK CHEESE 450g or shredded cheese 320g select varieties

4

$

97

PINEAPPLE Large Size

2

$

99

NATURES BLEND 12 GRAIN BREAD

6

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2/$

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Sahali Store - Sahali Shopping Centre • North Shore Store - Fortune Drive OPEN ‘TIL 10:00PM 7 DAYS A WEEK TOLL FREE: 877.420.1116

259 TRANQUILLE RD, KAMLOOPS, BC • 250.554.1501 1922 VOGHT ST, MERRITT, BC • 250.378.9686 420 TRANS CANADA HWY, SALMON ARM, BC • 250.833.1414 LEMONADESTAND420.COM

We reserve the right to limit sales to retail quantities. Some items may not be available at all stores. All items while stock last.

Actual items may vary slightly from illustrations. Some illustrations are serving suggestions only. Advertised prices do not include GST. ™AIRMILES INTERNATIONAL, HOLDINGS N.V., LOYALTY MANAGEMENT GROUP CANADA INC. AUTHORIZED USER.

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