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Man uses kayak in attempt to flee police Need Help?

By Lachlan Labere Eagle Valley News

A man who rammed a police cruiser with a vehicle and then attempted to flee pursuing officers by kayak remains in police custody facing several charges.

RCMP spokesperson Cpl. Dan Moskaluk said the chain of events that led to the arrest of 35-year-old Justin Daniels began about 2:30 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 28, when a Sicamous RCMP officer conducting a traffic stop attempted to pull over a pickup truck on Old Spallumcheen Road.

Moskaluk said the officer, driving a marked police SUV, had just pulled over the pickup when its driver put the

Head on: A Sicamous RCMP cruiser is out of commission after being rammed by a suspect’s vehicle. RCMP photo vehicle in reverse and rammed the officer’s vehicle twice.

“The male driver and sole occupant then drove away from the disabled police cruiser,” said Moskaluk in a news release.

Officers from Salm-

on Arm and a police service dog team were brought in to assist in the pursuit, and the suspect’s vehicle was later found abandoned along Mara Lake. Moskaluk said a set of footprints was found leading from the vehicle towards the

lake. There, officers found signs the suspect had paddled away by hand in a kayak. This was confirmed on the other side of the lake, where the police dog picked up a set of fresh tracks in the snow. Officers followed the

clearly visible tracks to a residence, where they located Daniels who had broken into a resident’s garage.

Despite suffering from hypothermia, Daniels was otherwise uninjured during the pursuit.

Moskaluk said Daniels is facing charges of assaulting a police officer with a weapon, dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, flight from police, possession of break-in tools, break and enter, theft of mail, driving while prohibited, theft under $5,000 (for stealing the kayak) and breach of probation.

Daniels remains in police custody and his next court appearance is scheduled for Jan. 19 in Salmon Arm.

Helicopter required in rescue of snowmobilers

By Tracy Hughes

Eagle Valley News

For the second time in as many days, Shuswap Search and Rescue were called out to the Sicamous area to assist with a snowmobiler who was suffering from chest pains.

On Dec. 28, at 1:27 p.m., crews were called to Morton Peak in the Owl’s Head recreation area, roughly 15 kilometres southwest of Sicamous, to help an Alberta man who had been sledding and be-

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gan experiencing chest pains due to a possible heart attack.

Due to the remote location, Shuswap Search and Rescue requested assistance from the Vernon helicopter winch team.

“We had reports there was fog up there but somehow the helicopter managed to find a window to get in,” John Schut, os Shuswap Search and Rescue says. “They literally had to package up the patient in six minutes and get out of there because

darkness was coming in and they had to get out before then.”

Ten members of the Shuswap team were mobilized in the parking lot of the recreation area readying snowmobiles for the 45 minute trip to go in for the rescue in case the helicopter couldn’t make it.

The day before, the helicopter team had been able to airlift a man suffering a spinal injury from Blue Lake.

“In both these cases, these men were very lucky. There was such

a slim chance the helicopter could make it in, but they managed it both times. A ground rescue would have been much longer and rougher for those people,” says Schut. “It was fortunate it all lined up for these people.”

The Alberta man was airlifted to the Vernon airport and then transported by ambulance to hospital.

Schut says people heading into the back country shouldn’t be complacent and think a helicopter is standing

by waiting to rescue them if they get into trouble.

“It doesn’t always work that way, so people need to be prepared with extra clothes, food and the ability to make fire. People need to realize that if they need a rescue, they can be out there a long time.”

Schut says both rescues were aided with help from members of the Eagle Valley Snowmobile Club.

“In both cases, they have been most helpful,” he says.

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Armed robbery turns into police pursuit July A police pursuit of a suspect in a Sicamous armed robbery Friday, July 3, ended in gunshots on a property in Canoe. On July 3 at 5 p.m. Sicamous RCMP responded to a report of an armed robbery at a gas station. Police say the suspect fled the scene by vehicle – a compact blue SUV with Nova Scotia plates, reportedly stolen out of Saskatchewan.

Police were able to locate the vehicle, and eventually the suspect, on a residential property in Canoe. Police said the suspect was shot by an RCMP dog handler, who was also injured in the confrontation, and was taken to hospital for treatment of unspecified injuries.

Jamie Sherlock had a pretty busy summer in the works for Sicamous youth.

The newly hired district recreation programmer began work on June 16, and was off and running with a couple of programs, including summer day camps for youth and swimming lessons.

Sicamous council opted against a bylaw to prohibit a proliferation of liquor vendors downtown after receiving a letter from Brothers Pub and Liquor Store owner Richard Chmilar about his concerns involving the B.C. government’s recent overhaul of the province’s liquor laws – in particular, the decision to allow wine sales from grocery stores.

After serving Sicamous for 13 years, chiropractor Cameron Grant sold his Parkland Mall clinic. Taking over was Claude Weichel.

A Surrey man ran out of a Malakwa residence and into the arms of police who had arrived to

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The Shuswap rallied in support of baby Britton Hutchinson who was awaiting a heart transplant. File photo

investigate a suspected marijuana grow operation. “A significant marijuana grow operation containing more than 1,500 marijuana plants was located inside the residence, and in an outbuilding on the property,” said RCMP Cpl. JR Lechky. “Charges are being recommended against a 36-year-old male from Surrey, B.C., who was arrested after he was observed running out of the house when the police arrived at the property.”

The District of Sicamous was once again without a chief administrative officer, after former district administrator Fred Banham tendered his resignation.

Council voted not to support a request by Megan McFarlane to extend the sewer connection deadline another year beyond the Nov. 30 deadline for her rental property on Rauma Crescent.

The BC Coroners Service stated Monday, July 13 that Andrea Mary Jacura, 22, of Edmonton, Alta., died as a result of severe injuries sustained after she was caught in houseboat propellers while swimming in waters near Neilson Beach.

A thunderstorm that ripped through the Kamloops Fire Centre Sunday night produced more than 1,200 lightning strikes. This resulted in 12 new fires,

including one at Yard Creek in Malakwa.

Friends of Teri, Colin, Ayla and baby Britton Hutchinson were raising funds to support the family while awaiting a heart transplant for Britton, who was born with a heart condition – a rare congenital heart defect called pulmonary artesia with intact ventricular septum.

Shyan Davis Callingbull Coon, 20, was charged with robbery, using an imitation firearm to commit an indictable offence, dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, four counts of assault with a weapon, flight from a peace officer, and possession of property obtained by crime in relation to a July 3 armed robbery and subsequent pursuit that ended on a Canoe residential property, where the suspect was shot by police.

Organizers of the annual Fungi Fest announced they are backing away from the event, with the hope someone might step up to take it over.

“We’ll give them all the help and the information and the contact numbers,” said organizer Peter Steiner.

August Uncle Terry Danielson was busy the morning of Aug. 1, when he served about 375 pancake breakfasts in a fundraiser for Si-

It was announced Sicamous would receive $1.2 million in federal and provincial funding for needed upgrades to the district’s wastewater treatment plant.

The combined funding represents 2/3 of the estimated $1.85 million cost of the planned upgrades.

District chief financial officer Kelly Bennett said the district’s third would be covered largely through reserves from development cost charges, so no money would need to be borrowed.

Resident Lorri Chmilar asked that municipal council to consider making a portion of Lions Park a dog park. Mayor Terry Rysz said council was amenable to the request and asked staff to come back with a report.

Prime Minister Stephen Harper fired the starting pistol on what would be a 78-day federal election campaign, the longest in modern history.

The B.C. government suspended angling from July 30 through to Sept. 30 to protect fish stocks.

The B.C. Coroners Service reported Scott Kevin Hardy Glen, 24 of Saskatoon died while staying with friends on a rental houseboat moored at a marina near Sicamous.

“In the early morning hours of Aug. 4, (Glen) and a friend were swimming from the swim deck of the houseboat when Mr. Glen did not resurface.”

Glen’s friends called for help and an immediate search yielded no results.

The RCMP dive team was brought in and, with assistance from Royal Canadian Marine Search and Rescue, the team was able to recover Glen’s body a short distance from the boat “from about 15 metres of water.”

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DISTRICT OF SICAMOUS NOTICE OF PHASED DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT (200 OLD TOWN ROAD – OLD TOWN BAY) This is to advise that Council will consider Phased Development Agreement Bylaw No. 905, 2015 respecting Remainder Lot 1, District Lots 528 and 529, Plan KAP82686, Except Plan KAP91776, KDYD and Lease Number 347646 located at 200 Old Town Road, Sicamous, B.C. Under the provisions of section 905.1 of the Local Government Act, the District of Sicamous Phased Development Agreement Bylaw No. 905, 2015 is intended to establish the conditions for a phased development agreement between the District of Sicamous and 443602 BC Ltd. which will secure specified CDZ.07–RM-Resort Marina Zone and CDZ.06-RCR-Resort Commercial Residential Zone of Zoning Bylaw 101, 1993 and Subdivision and Development Servicing Bylaw 500, 2003 requirements for the above identified parcel of Land and Water Tenure Lease for a ten (10) year time frame in exchange for amenities and other considerations deemed beneficial to the District and further development of Old Town Bay. The proposed Phased Development Agreement (PDA) will also generally provide for: • Provision and timing of the proposed phasing • Provision of statutory right of way for a waterfront walkway • Sharing of riparian rights • Timing and phasing requirements • Provision for public access and operations of a public boat launch • District cost sharing toward provision of public launching • Provision of moorage slips for further upland development use • Provision for seasonal temporary parking • Provision for the design and construction of the waterfront walkway Phased Development Agreement Bylaw No. 905, 2015 outlines an initial four phase development for the proposed 276 slip full service marina, future upland service and administration building and temporary seasonal upland parking.

A copy of Bylaw No. 905, 2015, staff reports and other documents will be available for public review from Thursday, December 17, 2015 to January 13, 2016 at the following locations.

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Taxes/service fees continue to rise

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ew Year’s Day of course heralds a fresh step forward.

But increasingly, Jan. 1 has also come to mark the day when yet more rate hikes take effect.

Like the march of time, tax and fee increases never seem to relax on New Year’s Day but continue ever forward, ever higher, ever widening the gap between what we earn and what they take from us.

On Jan. 1, the fee for Medical Service Plan premium (that ‘I can’t believe it’s not a tax’ service premium that now, out of all of Canada, only British Columbians are charged) rose from $3 per month for a single person earning more than $30,000 per year. A family of two, in that same category, will pay $5.50 more per month and a family of three or more, again earning more than $30,000 per year, will pay $6 more each month.

That’s $36, $66 and $72 more per year, respectively. (Swell if you’re pulling in a healthy five or six digit household income; not so great if your household income is at or near that $30,000 mark.)

A few bucks might not seem like a lot, but a few bucks here and there, and there and here, certainly adds up.

This year, expect to pay more in ICBC basic rates, hydro, rent, cable, telephone and Internet services and other stuff… Every level of government, Crown corporation and business that can get away with charging you more, will charge you more.

Municipal taxes are going up, utilities too. And we’re being warned food prices will continue on an upward trend. B.C. Ferries, post-secondary education – it’s all going up.

Meanwhile, our dollar is plummeting and wages have been generally stagnant in B.C. since 2007.

We’re fairly sure those who made New Year’s resolutions this year didn’t resolve to pay more taxes and fees.

If only government and Crown corporations would resolve to manage taxpayers’ hard-earned and increasingly scarce money competently, it could indeed be a happy new year.

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Harper favoured individual over state

By Tom Fletcher News Columnist

I first met Stephen Harper when he was running for the Canadian Alliance leadership in 2002.

Speaking to a group of Fraser Valley members concerned the party had split over the leadership of Stockwell Day, Harper didn’t mince words because a local reporter had showed up on a Saturday morning. He explained his prediction that no matter who leads the conservative movement started by Preston Manning, the national media would work against it.

“The press is owned by big-L liberals and staffed by small-L liberals,” Harper said. “Preston was too cerebral; Stock was not cerebral enough. I’m not sure where I will be, but the media will always be on the other side.”

Harper’s cold war with national media is a theme that runs through his de-

cade as prime minister, peaking in 2015 with the most slanted election coverage I’ve ever witnessed.

Harper’s assessment of major newspaper ownership is no longer accurate, except for the Toronto Star.

But the dying tradition of owners looking up from their accounting ledgers to endorse a political party continued, with the Postmedia chain and the Globe and Mail pointing out that Trudeau’s rash promises didn’t add up.

Endorsements were a brief interruption in the media assault on Harper’s record. His government’s plan to welcome 10,000 refugees, unveiled way back in January 2015, was portrayed as heartless and feeble, while Trudeau’s 25,000 by Christmas represented the generous character of the true Canada.

As it turns out, the Liberals have been hard pressed to reach even the 10,000 mark. But they’ve put out a rash new promise to make it

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50,000 at some point in the future, so the media’s newfound message of sunshine, hope and change continues.

Those modest $10 billion annual deficits that Trudeau promised, and Harper warned against?

Borrowing and spending will far exceed that, but we’re assured that’s because they were based on inflated Conservative financial forecasts.

In fact, independent private sector forecasts are now the key reference for government budgets at the federal and provincial level. None of them predicted the further slump in energy prices that continued through 2015.

And cooking the books before an election isn’t really possible any more, thanks to the establishment of the Parliamentary Budget Office. That was a Harper innovation, along with scheduled elections.

And that Trudeau pledge to raise taxes on the wealthiest Canadians and use the

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proceeds to finance a tax cut for the middle class?

That one didn’t add up either. For one thing, wealthy people have a variety of legal ways to reduce their taxable income.

Trudeau’s star turn in Paris, where he pronounced that “Canada is back” in the battle to control the world’s weather? The official submission from his bloated delegation to the UN climate meetings was actually the existing Conservative plan, which includes phasing out coal-fired electricity generation.

Harper generally represented a preference for the individual over the state, a concept that at one time was known as “liberalism.”

This was illustrated by his preference for parents rather than a nanny state to administer child care.

He advocated free trade, small government and low taxes. We’ll see how that legacy survives the new government and its media cheering section.

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Jan. 12 Labour Market Survey event 2 pm at the District of Sicamous Office.

See the back page of this week’s Eagle Valley News for more information.

Jan. 15 Learn to skate teaches the fundamentals of skating to children.

Contact Jamie Sherlock, recreation programmer, District of Sicamous for information 250-8362477 or recreation@ sicamous.ca January 16 & 17 Sicamous Novice Hockey Tournament Monday to Friday Community Access Site at the Senior’s Activity Centre - 1091 Shuswap Avenue. Internet & related services. Call Diana. 836-2446 Mon., Wed. & Fri Sicamous Strongstart 8:15-11:15 Parkview Elementary 836-2871

Every Monday

Sicamous Threechord Ukulele Band At the United Church Sicamous - starting at 1 pm Newcomers please come at 12:15pm to help you get set up.No need to read music, we will

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Just bring a ukulele.For more information call Carla 250-836-4705

Every Tuesday

Sicamous Baby Talk 9 - 11 am Free drop-in program for parents & babies to 12 months of age. Sicamous health unit Stopping the Violence Program in Sicamous counselling for women who have experienced abuse during childhood or adult relationships.

No charge. Call Kathy at 250-832-9700.

Seniors Meals provided, 12 noon in the Common Room at the Haven. Delivery available if required, phone Dorothy at 250836-2437.

Sicamous Strongstart 12:30-3:30 Parkview Elementary 836-2871

Every Wednesday

Malakwa Parent & Tot ~ 10:00 – 12:00 pm ~ Malakwa Preschool Building. For more information call Gwyneth 250-836-3440 Dody’s Art For Everyone Meets Every Wednesday At The Red Barn, 10 a.m. To 3 p.m.

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Home Game Friday, January 8th

Sicamous vs Kamloops

Home Game Saturday, January 9th

Sicamous vs N.O. Knights

Home Game Friday, January 15th

Sicamous vs Chase Heat Sicamous & District Recreation Centre

Jean At 250 836 3511.

Girl Guides of Canada.

Sparks - 2:15 pm at Parkview. Brownies 3:30 pm at Legion. New members welcome!

Leaders needed. 250836-3366 or online: girlguides.ca United Church Thrift Store Open 10:00 am to 3 p.m.

Lunch by a donation at the Seniors Activity Centre, 1091-Shuswap Avenue at 12 noon.

Crib, 7:30 p.m., Haven seniors building.

Everyone welcome you don’t have to be a senior. Socializing and coffee served after crib. Info: Bev 836-3435 or Ed 836-4133 T.O.P.S. (Take off Pounds Sensibly) meets Wednesday morning at the Sicamous Rec. Centre (arena). Weigh in at 9:00 am and meeting at 9:30.

Everyone Welcome. Ph: 250-8364041 for info.

1st & 3rd Wed. Parkinsons Support Group Contact Don at 250-838-0794.

1st & 3rd Wed. Eagle Valley Photographic Arts Club meets at the Red Barn at 7 pm. Everyone Welcome.

Last

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day of the month Autism Support Group (CLOSED December, January 27) 6:007:30pm at Sicamous Health Unit

Every 4th T h u r s d a y monthly meeting of the Malakwa Community Association at 7:00 in the Learning Centre Library.

Every Thursday

Every Friday

Ladies shuffleboard at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #99 in Sicamous. 1pm-3pm.

All ladies welcome.

Sicamous Strongstart 12:30-3:30 Parkview elementary 836-2871 Seniors Meals provided, 12 noon in the Common Room at the Haven. Delivery available if required, phone Dorothy at 250836-2437.

Every 2nd T h u r s d a y Sicamous Lions Club meeting at the Seniors Activity Centre, 1091 Shuswap Avenue.

Doors open at 6:15 and meeting starts at 6:30.

Anyone interested in being a volunteer for the community, please feel free to call Mary at 250-517-8107, Joan at 250-836-4876 or Pam at 250-836-4788.

1st, 3rd, 4th Thurs. - Keepsake Kwilters meet at the Haven Common room 1095 Shuswap Avenue at 7:00 p.m. For info call 250-836-2695.

Parents & Tots, 10-12 noon at the Sicamous Resource Center. Free Drop-in program for parents & children to age 6.

Active play, crafts and socialization. 836-3440.

Eagle Valley Brush & Palette Club meets at the Red Barn, 10am3pm, Everyone welcome! For info call Carol 250-836-3135 or Amy 250-836-4756. w w w. e a g l e v a l l e y brushandpalette.com Pool Tournament at the Legion at 6:00 pm 1st Friday of the month Sicamous Seniors Ctre general meeting 11 am followed by a great pot luck lunch. We encourage everyone to join us.

2nd 3rd and 4th Friday Wii Tournament at 10 am at the Sicamous Seniors Activity Centre - 1091 Shuswap Avenue. Everyone Welcome.

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WEDNESDAY JAN. 6 Public Skating: 9 am - 10:45 Lunch Bunch: 12:15 - 2:00 pm Atom: 2:30 - 3:30 pm Eagles Practice: 4-5:15 pm Novice: 5:30-6:30 pm Atom: 6:30-7:30 pm SA Juv: 7:45-9 pm THURSDAY JAN. 7 Public Skating: 9 am - 10:45 Lunch Bunch: 12:15 - 2:00 pm Public Skating: 2-3:45 pm Eagles Practice: 4-5:15 pm Pre-Novice: 5:30-6:30 pm SA Midget T2: 6:45-8 pm SA Midget T3: 8:15-9 pm FRiDAY JAN. 8 Public Skating: 9 - 10:45 am Lunch Bunch: 12:15 - 2:00 pm Public Skating: 2-3:45 pm Learn to Skate: 4-8 pm Kamloops vs. Sicamous: 7-9 pm

SATURDAY JAN. 9 Sic Novice: 8:45-9:45 am Sic Atom: 10-11:30 am SA Female: 11:45 am - 1:45 pm SA Atom Div A: 2-4 pm North OK vs Sicamous: 7- 9 pm SUNDAY JAN. 10 SA BT2: 2-4 pm Game MONDAY JAN. 11 Public Skating: 9 am - 10:45 Lunch Bunch: 12:15 - 2:00 pm Public Skating: 2:00 pm - 3:45 Eagles Practise: 4-5:15 pm Novice: 5:30-6:30 pm Atom: 6:30-7:30 pm Old Timers: 7:45-9 pm TUESDAY JAN. 12 Public Skating: 9 am - 10:45 Lunch Bunch: 12:15 - 2:00 pm Public Skating: 2:00 pm - 3:45 Eagles Practise: 4-5:15 pm Pre-Novice: 5:30-6:30 pm SA Midget T3: 6:45-8 pm

Rec Centre Gym open 8:00 am to close. Full Membership: $20 a month (250) 836-2283 • arena@cablelan.net • Box 665 Sicamous

eryone Welcome. At the Sicamous Seniors Activity Centre - 1091 Shuswap Avenue.

Every Saturday United Church Thrift Store open 10:00 am to 3 p.m.

2nd Saturday of the month Scrabble Tournament Sicamous library 1 pm

Sundays Every 4th Sunday Royal Canadian Legion Br. #99 general meeting, 1 p.m.

Birthday Tea (formerly the OAPO) for members and friends at Seniors Activity Ctre 1:30 pm. Everyone is Welcome.

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Inn owners offer options for Stomp event Continued from page 3

and Bill Anderson, who served as a delegation representing stratas for the Riverside and the Narrows, explained that council how unless the Sicamous channel is dredged, the community may see some of its tourism economy slip away. The two noted how 173 boat slips in the channel were unusable as a result of low water.

Best Western Sicamous Inn owners Tim and Loretta Corless submitted feedback on the Summer Stomp to the chamber and the District of Sicamous.

Along with noting difficulties faced in previous years, the couple suggested the event might be more beneficial if it were held in the shoulder season, when the inn wouldn’t already be full. They also questioned the image the event gives the town, noting there were booths on the Stomp grounds selling gangrelated merchandise.

Stars of the CBC series Heartland, Alisha Newton, Graham Wardle, Shaun Johnston and Amber Marshall made a brief stop in Sicamous on Monday, Aug. 31, as part of the Cruise With A Cause tour raising funds and awareness for the Canadian Mental Health Association.

September Two Mile resident Melissa Fallis said she would be contesting a school busing change requiring her elementary school children to either cross Highway 97A to catch the bus, or else walk to school.

“What makes it even more unsafe is my eight-year-old has petit mal and grand mal seizures, so there’s always the risk of getting hit by a vehicle, but there’s also the risk of my little girl having a seizure in the middle of the road,” said Fallis, noting there is no marked crosswalk on 97A, or signs suggesting traffic slow down for children on the road.

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Fourteen young golfers competed in the Eagle River Junior Golf Club tournament, with some very impressive scores posted. Overall

winner was 15-yearold Corbin Tod, who shot an impressive 40.

camous hired Bill Hogan, on a six-month contract to oversee the creation of an economic development society.

“I’m basically a portal between the mayor’s office and council and small business…,” said Hogan.

The process of having residents connect to municipal sewer by Nov. 30 was not flowing as smoothly as anticipated, as district

council continued to receive letters from residents seeking either an extension or exemption from the looming connection deadline.

Five years in the making, Dave Reed’s 17-foot Penobscot sailboat was at last ready to set sail, or at least take out for a row. Reed said he’s had a lifelong interest in boats and began making them when he was 14. The Penobscot

was his latest and the most labour-intensive he had ever constructed.

Tom and wife Marianne Ingebrigtson represented South Central, Zone 8, in the 2015 55+ BC Games, held Aug. 25 to 29 in North Vancouver.

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of Salmon Arm, and for earning a three-dart perfect score of 180. He came in fourth place in his age category in the Men’s Singles event, and fifth place partnered with Marianne in Mixed Doubles.

Marianne came in ninth place in Women’s 5564 Doubles partnered with Sheree Pearson of Salmon Arm, and 17th in singles. The Ingebrigtsons, Garbe and Pearson came in ninth place in the Men and Women Team of Four event.

District council voted in support of borrowing $505,000 through the Municipal Finance Authority for the purchase of property located at 200 Main St. Couns. Colleen Anderson and Janna Simons were opposed to the borrowing. The empty, 1.59 acre parcel had been listed on the market at $642,000. “It just becomes an asset for the community,” said Rysz.

“Council felt it was an opportune time to pick up that piece of land for the better interest of the community.

“It’s just a brand new world,” said Teri Hutchinson, mother of Baby Britton who underwent a heart transplant on Sept. 3. Britton was born on May 13 of this year with a rare congenital heart defect called pulmonary artesia, meaning the right ventricle of her heart did not develop normally.

“The transplant and surgical teams worked through the night performing the miraculous procedure. The healthy new heart seems to be a very good fit and everyone involved is over the moon with how well she is doing.”

A Sicamous Chamber of Commerce survey found a community deeply divided over whether the Summer Stomp and Burnout is a boon or a bust. The

On the mark: Wayne Garbe and Tom Ingebrigtson took gold in the Men’s 55-64 Doubles event at the 55+ BC Games File photo survey, which was put out soon after the 2015 event, noted a very slight majority of businesses, at 51. 6 per cent of the survey respondents, saying the Stomp does nothing for their business or actually hinders it.

On the flip side, a number of businesses, including restaurants, motels, liquor outlets and pubs, reported it was the busiest weekend of the year.

Fundraising efforts were underway to assist Megan Senn, who was in BC Children’s Hospital in Vancouver after being diagnosed with leukemia.

Council approved a three-year agreement with the Shuswap Community Foundation, which will be responsible for determining how District of Sicamous grant-in-aid funding is distributed.

The BC Conservation Office was investigating a possible attempt at moose poaching. Conservation officer Mike Richardson said his office received a report of a moose being shot early Monday morning, Sept. 21. He said two shots were heard and a three-point bull moose was found dead in a ditch on the Owlhead forest service road.

October A diverse, topical mix of local and na-

tional issues were tackled by North Shuswap Okanagan riding electoral hopefuls during an all-candidates forum held in Sicamous.

Organized by the Sicamous chamber, the forum offered Eagle Valley residents an opportunity to hear the candidates – Conservative Mel Arnold, Liberal Cindy Derkaz, Green Chris George and the NDP’s Jacqui Gingras – respond to pre-written questions in a non-debate format.

That, however, didn’t stop the contenders from taking shots at their competitors’ parties.

A Shuswap man was facing charges of sexual interference with a person under 16, sexual exploitation and two counts of sexual assault. Brian George Standing, 64, was accused of the offences which are alleged to have taken place in Salmon Arm, Enderby and Sicamous. The alleged offences took place in January and July 2015.

The District of Sicamous took steps to get the fire-damaged remains of the former Extreme Power Sports building demolished Council agreed to the district imposing a remedial action requirement on the owner of the property at 1305 Rauma Ave. The building was severely damaged in a May 6 fire, and was considered

by council to be in an “unsafe condition, which creates a significant risk to health and safety.”

For their Oct. 16 and 17 games, the Sicamous Eagles wore specially made black jerseys emblazoned with a pink ribbon in support of Megan Senn, a local youth who was battling leukemia at Vancouver Children’s Hospital.

North OkanaganShuswap remained Tory blue while Liberal red coloured the rest of the country. Newcomer Mel Arnold handily captured the riding as Conservative candidate, winning 27,490 votes or 39.3 per cent.

That was followed by

Liberal Cindy Derkaz at 20,951 or 30 per cent, Jacqui Gingras, with the NDP, at 17,903 or 25.6 per cent, and Green Chris George at 3,609 or 5.2 per cent.

“This is terrific,” said Arnold, a Salmon Arm businessman who took over from retiring Colin Mayes.

Eagle River students Mikki Horsfield and Logan Spence-Ellis asked to help remove graffiti in the district after being criticized for writing inspiring messages on public property with chalk.

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On Thursday, Nov. 12, Malakwa firefighters were paged to a commercial structural fire at Elite Forest Products on Lybarger Road.

The fire was in a workshop on the property belonging to mill manager Ray Hansen.

Unable to save the structure, which contained combustible materials, firefighters proceeded to contain the fire and keep it from spreading.

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Sicamous RCMP said they’d received several reports from individuals who had received calls from someone claiming to be from the Canada Revenue Agency. Police cautioned residents to be on their guard for this telephone scam, urging them not to provide any information.

Sicamous council budgeted $300,000 for a sculpture to adorn the future roundabout on Highway 97A. About half of the budgeted cost is slated to come from general revenue, while Mayor Terry Rysz is hopeful the remainder (if not all) will be funded through grant money or other opportunities.

“Even though we’ve got it in the budget, the resources could come through possibly a grant or an association or regional district,” said Rysz. “I’m not expecting it to cost the taxpayer of Sicamous the full $300,000.”

NEWS

Eighteen-year old Kourtney Saviskoff turned to an Internet fundraising website to find the means of support to get to medical appointments in the Lower Mainland. Sav-

Spas and Hair Salons

The Skyline Truck Stop, a popular hub among locals and travellers alike, burned down Monday, Nov. 2.

Upset by the loss, Malakwa Fire Chief Joanne Held called the business a local hub and respected employer. Firefighters were called to the scene shortly after 9 a.m., with Malakwa firefighters arriving soon after.

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A combined effort helped Parkview Elementary parents raise the finances required to replace the school’s playground equipment.

Thanks to the support of community businesses, groups, local government, parents and numerous student fundraising efforts, the school’s parent advisory council, the target amount of

November

cil gave its support to a development permit for a 73-unit hotel, conference and restaurant facility along Mara Lake at Wiseman Creek in Two Mile.

Council supported a resolution to allow the ongoing desludging of two settling lagoons at the wastewater treatment facility to continue. In addition, council supported a resolution capping related additional expenses at $120,000, excluding GST.

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a forest service road east of Sicamous and wound up in the Perry River.

District of Sicamous council joined School District #83 in supporting an application by the Eagle Valley Community Support Society for funding from the Ministry of Children and Family Development.

If successful, the funding – approximately $52,000 annually for up to five years – would go towards the establishment of an Early Years Centre at Parkview Elementary.

$65,000 was raised for playground equipment.

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ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, practicality is a big part of your personality, but sometimes thinking through the reasons to do something over and over can be tedious. Let loose a little bit this week.

TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, expect to feel pulled in two directions this week. It’s a pivotal time at work, but in the same measure, you have much going on at home. Think things over carefully.

GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, you may find your energy levels unusually low this week, and your productivity may suffer as a result. Maybe someone else can energize you a bit and lend a helping hand.

CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, you will get to your destination soon enough, but the trip may be a bit of a headache. Patience is essential this week; otherwise, you may give up prematurely.

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LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 Misinformation is spreading, so research everything to make informed decisions this week, Leo. It may help you avoid an expensive mistake down the line.

VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, you may have a wonderful time with family or friends this week, even if you are crunched for time. Savor the small moments as they come your way.

LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, this is a good week to catch up on paperwork, filing or tedious tasks you have let fall by the wayside. Make use of the slow week to recharge.

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

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SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, you will be missed as much as you miss another person this week. Wait out this separation a little while longer, keeping in mind that your reunion is on its way.

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CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, this may turn out to be a strange week, as you can’t seem to fully focus on anything. You may get frustrated at your inability to concentrate, but that focus will return soon.

AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, if you become too wrapped up in business or personal obligations, take a step back and reevaluate your priorities. Some things need to be rearranged.

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(1935 –2016) who passed away peacefully January 1st 2016 in Kelowna at the Central Okanagan Hospice House with family and loved ones by her side.

After a 15-year battle with kidney failure Barbara’s spirit gave her permission to leave behind the aging body that housed her. She took her last breath at 6:33AM on New Years Day and left us behind to be present with her Lord.

Barbara is survived by her husband Randy, her 3 sons; Doug, Dale and Patrick (White) her daughter Laurie (DeKleine) as well as 13 grand children and 1 great grand child. She is also survived by her 6 brothers, Dave, Brian, Jim, Peter, Rick and Don (Swan) and her 2 sisters Sheila (Silvester) and Judy (Cameron) as well as 30 nieces and nephews.

Barbara was born in Cardsten, AB on January 29th 1935 to Horace and Fidele Swan. She married Randolph John White of Provost, AB on April 19th 1956 and shortly after that moved to BC where they raised a family and lived in multiple places eventually settling in Sicamous where they were residents for 16 years. It is for this reason that she chose Sicamous to be her final resting place.

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iskoff’s GoFundMe page was titled Please help raise money for a car. Not a new car, just something that won’t need a lot of maintenance. Saviskoff said she set up the page because she didn’t know of any other organizations or websites that provide financial support for people like herself living with Byler’s disease.

About 900 Sicamous and Electoral Area E residents were left without power for much of Monday after a semi collided with a power pole.

Malakwa resident Christina Laforge will be sentenced early next year after pleading guilty to a charge of criminal negligence relating to the death of Troy Charlton.

Laforge was ar-

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rested following Charlton’s death on Aug. 14, 2013.

December Sicamous council hired Evan Parliament to be the district’s new town manager.

Parliament arrived with 25 years of experience working in small to mid-sized communities in B.C. and Alberta.

“This is a very dynamic and results-driven council and we felt he was the right person to move us forward to the results this community needs, and that’s to create some jobs and get some economic development going and build this town up from an infrastructure point of view,” said Mayor Terry Rysz.

The past and present can be one and the same under the tree this Christmas with a

new offering by the Sicamous and District Museum and Historical Society. The book, Sicamous Then and Now, was available at the museum. Printed by Inkx Design Solutions, the glossy volume features photographs of locations throughout the community comparing what they looked like in the past to how they appear today.

Fundraising efforts continued to support employees of the Skyline Truck Stop, who recently lost their jobs when the business burned down. The Malakwa Volunteer Fire Department received a donation of six turkeys from Wilderness Tree Farms in the Lower Mainland. These were to be distributed among those left without a job following the Nov. 2 blaze. Fire chief Joanne Held said a wood carving had also been do-

nated for a raffle at the Malakwa Christmas Bazaar on Saturday, Dec. 5 in the school gymnasium.

By building the equivalent of a seawall along the channel, there was hope the district may be able to build a better case to get the channel dredged. At its Nov. 25 committee of the whole meeting, Sicamous council discussed a concept of the channel devised by Coun. Jeff Mallmes. It includes the east side of the channel being shored up and a wall being put in place.

For 2016, the District of Sicamous will be distributing $36,500 in community service grants.

The amount being disbursed is $17,840 less than the total of requests, but falls under the $40,000 budgeted for the grants.

Celebrity meet: Amber Marshall and other cast members from the TV show Heartland stopped by Sicamous while on the Cruise for a Cause fundraiser. File photo

Fireworks: A surprise fireworks display wrapped up the Christmas parade/tree light up event. File photo

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Sicamous and Columbia Shuswap Regional District Area E Labour Market Assessment and Planning Project

LABOUR MARKET SURVEY The project and this Survey is driven by one question: • What can Sicamous and CSRD Area E do to be a more successful place to work and do business?

The purpose of this survey is to identify labour market needs in Sicamous and CSRD Area E.

INVITATION

January 12th @ 2:00 P.M. District of Sicamous office.

Sicamous/ Area E Labour Market Study Thank you for your participation and ongoing support for the Sicamous/ Area E Labour Market Study. The study is now complete and our Labour Market Action Team is busy moving our desired outcomes forward.

We would like to take this opportunity to say thank-you for your involvement in the project and to invite and encourage you to attend our Public Relation’s event on January 12th.

The event will take place at the District of Sicamous office, 446 Main Street, at 2:00 pm.

The purpose of the PR event is to thank those stakeholders and community members who contributed to the project and to inform them of the next steps to achieve successful outcomes.

As well, copies of the Final Report will be available for distribution. Please share this invitation with other community members who may be interested in attending.

Light snacks and refreshments will be provided.

Please plan to attend. We look forward to seeing you there.

QUESTIONS? PLEASE CONTACT: Rob Marshall, Project Manager Phone: (250) 803-0156 Email:rmarshall@futureshuswap.com

Kyle Dearing, Project Coordinator Phone: (250) 515-2029 Email: Kyle@SicamousLabour.com

YOUR INPUT IS VITAL TO THIS ACTION PLAN! In the meantime, if you have any questions please ask or contact us.

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