Eagle Valley News, February 10, 2016

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NEWS Waterfront study wanted

Council responds to concerns over dredging Page 2

Avalanche deaths prompt call for more education Page 3

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By Barb Brouwer Eagle Valley News

Shuswap waterfront owners want to know exactly what docks and beach modifications do to fish habitat.

The Shuswap Waterfront Owners Association (SWOA) is preparing a grant application to the Pacific Salmon Foundation to help fund research into the effect docks and beach modifications have on fish habitat.

Armed with a letter of support from the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations (FLNRO) the association sought and got approval for a letter of support from Columbia Shuswap Regional District directors at their Jan. 21 board meeting.

A comprehensive foreshore inventory and mapping project was completed by the CSRD in June 2009 and handed over to the ministry. It revealed 2,789 docks on the foreshore of Shuswap, Mara and Little Shuswap lakes and Little River. Next on the list at 1,529 were retaining walls, many of which were built below the high-water line.

A total of 200 concrete boat launches and 51 marinas were also tallied, along with 1,170 groynes – piles of lake bed or beach rocks whose construction, in most cases, required the use of heavy equipment.

In a letter to the CSRD board, SWOA president Bo Wilson noted the association and the ministry have determined that scientific research is needed to fully understand the effects these structures have on fish and their habitat.

‘Discussions to date have resulted in a desire by both SWOA and FLNRO to jointly explore having researchers from Thompson Rivers University undertake direct research projects to assist in resolving these issues by providing scientific evidence for Shuswap and Mara lakes guidelines on these issues,’ reads the proposal dated Jan. 13.

Several factors would be included in the study, including dock size, depth of water under the dock, dock design and differing sensitivity to impacts depending on area.

“Current efforts by both FLNRO and the CSRD towards the regulations of both sizes and locations have been based on provincial best management practices, which have been based on literature from other lake and aquatic ecosystems,” noted Wilson.

“At this time there is no ability for the province to fund the necessary research; SWOA has offered to help fund it though membership fees, grant applications and industry donations to ensure land use decisions are based on the best scientific information that can be obtained.”

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Channel dredging a work in progress

By Lachlan Labere Eagle Valley News

The 25-year-old puzzle of how get the Sicamous channel dredged is one the current district council hopes to solve.

Resident Terry Martin dredged up the dredging dilemma during question at a recent regular council meeting, by asking what the town has invested to date. Mayor Terry Rysz, chief financial officer Kelly Bennett and town manager Evan Parliament each took turns explaining that $100,000 has been set aside in reserve for future works related to dredging, such as consulting services that would help move the district closer to the physical job of dredging the channel.

“So if we had to access that $100,000, we wouldn’t be taxing the residents in 2016 to pay for that because it’s already been set aside,” said Parliament. “But in terms of the big picture, we know what the ob-

stacles are in dredging.

It’s a big project, there’s huge environmental questions and concerns. All we’re saying is, we’ve got $100,000 set aside…”

The district dredging issue is Coun. Jeff Mallmes’ bailiwick.

He noted the issue has been the subject of ongoing discussion in the community for about 25 years, and that he is trying to get some answers relating to feasibility and cost.

“We’re still turning over the stones to find out what way to do it…, how it can be done and if it can be done,” said Mallmes.

In the past, Mallmes explained, the district’s approach has involved trying to get the approval of Fisheries and Oceans Canada to have the channel dredged.

Despite the existence of two studies supportive of dredging the channel, the federal ministry has refused to get onboard.

Mallmes suggested a different approach could be tried, such as

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BC Assessment will have some explaining to do.

Responding to an invitation from the District of Sicamous, BC Assessment’s Katrina LeNoury, deputy assessor for the ThompsonOkanagan region and Blaine Porsnuk will be attending this evening’s district council meeting, beginning at 6 p.m. in council chambers. Their invitation was prompted by council’s concern regarding this year’s property assessments and, in particular, the inclusion of commercial water leases including marinas.

“These businesses are already paying a government lease fee annually, and then we get another government department that comes along that says, well, that ain’t enough, let’s tax it,” commented Coun. Jeff Mallmes at

council’s Jan. 10 meeting. He was responding to a Dec. 17 letter

by Burnaby Mayor Derek Corrigan to B.C. Community, Sport and Cultural Development Minister Peter Fassbender regarding this year’s assessments. In it, Corrigan expresses concern over the “above average increase” to assessed property values for 2016, about 12 per cent for properties across Burnaby. Corrigan notes the city is limited in what it can do to mitigate the “negative impacts of such a dramatic increase,” and calls upon the province to freeze property value assessments at 2014 levels, as well as amending/updating the province’s home owner grant program. (In January 2016, the B.C. government increased the home owner grant threshold by 9.1 per cent or $100,000, raising it to $1.2 million.)

Mallmes noted Si-

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Private property:

The maintenance dredging work currently being done in the lagoon next to Beach Park is on private land and is permitted with provincial approvals. Photo by Lachlan Labere the construction of a seawall/walkway along the channel that would require dredging, so as to protect private property. He also suggested acquiring the support of local First Nations.

Regarding funding, Mallmes suggested grant funding could be sought, pointing to the federal Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program as a possible source.

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Upset over assessments

By Lachlan Labere

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camous was one of two communities in the Okanagan region for which BC Assessment reported the average assessed values for single family residential properties declined – in Sicamous by 2.3 per cent.

Mallmes, however, said his went up by 10 per cent. He suggested the district write a letter to BC Assessment to express the district’s concerns. Coun. Gord Bushell agreed.

“Businesses that are on the waterfront are already paying huge taxes, and they’re bringing in a lot of provincial sales tax with their houseboat operations and their marina operations,” said Bushell. “If we as a council can assist them in looking at that – that’s a big issue for waterfront owners.”

In addition to writing the letter, district staff suggested inviting BC Assessment to a meeting of council.

nents of that that are eligible for it because it’s considered beautification, something they can hang their name on for Canada’s 150th birthday,” said Mallmes. “So we’re looking to put in, for example, the sea wall for flood mitigation… so there’s a number of ways to do this without the taxpayer paying for it.

“Also, with a sea wall, the dredging of

the channel will benefit the community. So you can’t exclude us from contributing to it.”

Rysz said the district is going to continue working on the issue, relying on the studies and progress of past councils, but noted there’s still much to be done.

Martin encouraged the mayor to better communicate what progress is being made now.

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Tax credit for local investment

By Barb Brouwer Eagle Valley News

Columbia Shuswap Regional District South Shuswap director Paul Demenok would like Victoria to initiate a community economic development investment fund that would offer British Columbians a tax credit for investing in locally owned and operated corporations, co-operatives and other community economic development initiatives.

And he got unanimous support from the other directors at the regional district’s Jan. 21 board meeting.

The issue had been brought up at the Jan. 7 Electoral Area Directors meeting and taken to the board for support in the form of a resolution to the Southern Interior Local Government Association.

In asking for board support, Demenok said the goal would be to provide an instrument that would allow people in rural communities to invest in their communities in order to get tax credits.

“It allows people to invest in projects to stimulate the local economy,” Demenok said, noting Community

Futures of the Shuswap has shown an interest in being a partner in the program. “Something we need is the province’s assistance to lay the framework and then we can create our own investment pools.”

Demenok pointed to a similar project in Nova Scotia.

The Government of Nova Scotia’s Community Economic Development Investment Funds (CEDIF) is a program that offers a 35 per cent tax credit for Nova Scotians who put their investment capital in funds that support locally owned and operated

corporations, co-operatives, and community economic development initiatives.

Since 1999, the program is reported to have spurred the creation of 48 funds and 91 offerings, which have a total of more than $32 million in assets.

“In my 35 years of experience in economic development in Nova Scotia, there has never been a more cost-effective program for encouraging entrepreneurship and innovation,” said Shelley Wilcox of CEDIF Management Ltd. six years ago in a post on socialfinance.ca.

Avalanche education encouraged In the wake of the deaths of five persons in an avalanche near McBride on Jan. 29, the BC Coroners Service and Avalanche Canada are joining to stress the need for preparedness for those heading into the backcountry this winter.

A total of 17 snowmobilers were in the Mount Renshaw Alpine Recreation Site when the avalanche hit.

First responders, the Coroners Service and Avalanche Canada all note that the majority of groups had proper rescue equipment with them, and the impres-

sive effort made by those on scene to rescue themselves and others undoubtedly prevented the loss of more lives.

However, notes Gilles Valade, executive director of Avalanche Canada, even better than knowing how to respond to an avalanche incident is knowing how to prevent one from occurring in the first place.

“Avalanche safety education is essential for all winter backcountry recreationists,” said Valade. “Basic skills, such as recognizing avalanche terrain and not exposing multi-

ple people to overhead hazard, make a big difference in reducing the consequences of an event.”

Equipment alone is not enough, noted Chief Coroner Lisa Lapointe.

Three of the five fatalities from the Renshaw avalanche had deployed avalanche airbags designed to “float” someone along the surface of a moving avalanche.

But the airbags were ineffective in this case because the victims were in a gully at the bottom of a slope – an area where the debris flow of the avalanche is too constricted.

The vast majority of fatal avalanches are triggered by the victim or someone in the victim’s party.

Avalanche skills training courses teach proper trip planning, terrain selection and safe travel techniques, which can be effective in preventing accidents.

Information about current safety conditions, as well as training courses and equipment needs can be found at Avalanche Canada’s website, www.avalanche.ca.

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Columbia Shuswap Regional District PROPOSED: Rural Sicamous Land Use Amendment (0974481 BC Ltd) Bylaw No. 2065 What is Rural Sicamous Land Use Amendment (0974481 BC Ltd) Bylaw No. 2065?

Bylaw No. 2065 proposes to amend the HC – Highway Commercial zone to allow for inclusion of a site specific regulation for the subject property Lot 32, Section 11, Township 21, Range 8, West of the 6th Meridian, K.D.Y.D., Plan 27052, located at 623 Swanson Place, to restrict permitted uses to Special Residential, Recreational Vehicle Site and Accessory Use only on the subject property as shown hatched on the map below:

When?

Tuesday, February 23, 2016 at 6:00 PM Where?

Sicamous and District Recreation Centre, Second Floor, 1121 Eagle Pass Way, Sicamous, BC Who should attend?

Anyone who believes that their interest in property is affected by the proposed bylaw Amendment shall be afforded a reasonable opportunity to be heard or to present written submissions respecting matters contained in the Bylaws at the Public Hearing.

How can I find out more about this rezoning amendment?

A copy of the proposed bylaw and relevant background documents may be inspected at the CSRD offices, 555 Harbourfront 14 and 21 Drive NE, Salmon Arm, BC between the hours of 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM., beginning Wednesday, February 3, 2016 and ending Tuesday, February 23, 2016 (excluding Saturdays, Sundays and Statutory holidays).

How do I send a written submission?

Written submissions will be received in the Regional District Office until 4 p.m. on Tuesday, February 23, 2016 or may be submitted until the close of the public hearing. Written submissions received will be available to the public and the applicant.

Email submissions may be sent to: dpassmore@csrd.bc.ca Who can I speak to about this application?

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OPINION

Real pay equity long overdue

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rime Minister Justin Trudeau’s glib response on his Liberal cabinet’s equal gender representation is being put to the test with the passage of a motion to legislate pay equity between men and women in Canada.

That motion, put forward on Opposition Day by Sheila Malcolmson, rookie MP for Nanaimo-Ladysmith, calls on the Liberal government to do everything in its power to tackle the wage gap between men and women in Canada. It passed with the support of the governing party, which agreed to recognize equal pay for equal work as a human right and strike a task force to develop a plan to legislate pay equity in the workplace.

In Canada, women still make on average 23 per cent less than their male counterparts – less still if that woman is indigenous, a minority or living with a disability.

Canada ranks 30th out of 34 countries in the OECD when it comes to pay equity.

Quite frankly, in a developed nation, which recognizes women’s right to participate actively in all levels of society, that’s unacceptable.

The government’s acknowledgement of this is one step in the right direction to ending wage discrimination in the workplace and alleviating some of the issues of poverty women are facing in this country.

How effective legislation to correct the problem in the private sector will be remains to be seen. But the federal government can show leadership by legislating pay equity for its own employees – it’s a bit surprising to learn it doesn’t already – with the hope that it creates a standard that will translate to corporations, industry and business across the country.

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Protesters fear peace in the forest

By Tom Fletcher News Columnist

After 20 years of representing B.C. coastal First Nations to negotiate what U.S.-directed activists labeled the Great Bear Rainforest agreement, a weary Dallas Smith expressed his relief and frustration.

At a ceremony to sign the final agreement in Vancouver last week, Smith, president of the Nanwakolas Council of remote Central Coast communities like Bella Bella, joked that he’s finally out of a job. Then he got serious.

“My communities still aren’t better places to live yet,” he said.

But the land use agreement with the province and forest companies over a vast coastal area up to the Alaska border means the years ahead will be better.

He said when he started it was like being caught in a divorce between the B.C. forest industry and

international environmental groups. Dutch-based Greenpeace, its California offshoot ForestEthics and others moved on from their Clayoquot Sound battle to the B.C. coast, looking to continue the blockades against logging.

“It’s the First Nations of the Coast who stood up and said ‘no, this is how it’s going to work,’” Smith said.

How it’s going to work is that logging will continue on 550,000 hectares of coastal forest, with a greater share for First Nations, and with 85 per cent of the region preserved after a century of logging that began with sailing ships.

The protesters’ tactic of organizing customer boycotts that damage far-away economies might be good for international fundraising, but it’s bad for poor people.

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group of wealthy U.S. family foundations with a larger anti-development agenda, the land use plan remains under attack.

Among the many protest outfits is Pacific Wild, which has specialized in Great Bear Rainforest campaigns and now needs a new enemy. Their credibility was demonstrated recently when potty-mouthed U.S. pop star Miley Cyrus decided to speak out against B.C.’s wolf kill.

Typical of celebrities, Cyrus had no idea about the struggle to preserve dwindling herds of mountain caribou. She barely knows where B.C. is, a fact made plain when Pacific Wild toured her around the North Coast, far from the Kootenay and South Peace regions where the wolves in question actually roam.

Cyrus’s handlers spoonfed video and statements to urban media, who were so anxious to exploit her global popularity that they played

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down the fact she was at the wrong end of the province spouting nonsense.

After periodically attacking their own B.C. agreement as inadequate, Greenpeace and ForestEthics have moved on to what they call the “boreal forest,” which we like to call northern Canada. The same bully tactics with forest products customers and producers have been featured.

Aboriginal companies on the B.C. coast will continue to log, including areas of old-growth forest and secondary growth. They will continue to export logs as economics dictate. They will continue to harvest animals, including grizzly bears.

And, I expect, they will continue to be subjected to attempts to supervise and direct them by members of urban society’s new religion, environmentalism.

The leaders of this movement don’t like peace. It’s bad for their business.

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS This is a FREE listing of community events for not-for-profit organizations and paid advertisers.

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Feb. 13 Swansea Point Family Fun Day & Pot Luck Dinner Toboggan from 2-4, hot chocolate & board games to follow. Pot luck dinner 5 pm, stay for music, dessert & games. Bring a non-perishable item for the Sicamous Food Bank. RSVP secretary@ swanseapoint.net.

Hosted by Swansea Point Community Association and Swansea Point Fire Department.

Feb. 13 Fundraisers for Megan Senn Beef on a Bun at Askew’s store in Sicamous 10:30 am - 2:30 pm and Chocolate Bake Sale at Piccadilly Mall Salmon Arm 10 am - 3:00 pm.

Megan has leukemia and has been at Children’s hospital since August. All procceeds go to a trust fund to help cover expenses.

Feb. 1-27 Community Street Banner Project The 2016 theme is Birds of a Feather. Banners can be painted between 10 am and 4 pm upstairs at the District Recreationb Centre (Evening hours can be arranged).

Registration fee $15, pick up your design form from the District Office on Main Street.

Monday to Friday Community Access Site at the Senior’s Activity Centre - 1091 Shuswap Avenue.

Internet & related services. Call Diana. 8362446 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 teach you how to play. 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

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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. Everyone Is Welcome . For More Info Call, Dody At 250 836 3112 Or 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 Wednesday of the month Autism Support Group 6:00-7:30pm at Sicamous Health Unit

Every Thursday

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 250-836-2437.

Every 2nd T h u r sd 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.

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

Every Friday

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.

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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. www. eaglevalleybrushandpalette.com Pool Tournament at the Legion at 6:00 pm 1st Friday the month

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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.

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Lunch at noon. Everyone 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.

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District speculating with tax dollars ing money. Did council consult with anyone before going ahead with this bad investment?

The mayor stated in the Eagle Valley News that this property will be worth 1.5 million dollars in five years. Does anyone else in Sicamous with property really believe their property will triple in value in the next five years?

The mayor and council have no right to go into business against private enterprise, gambling with taxpayers’ dollars.

Look at all the vacant business buildings in Sicamous. This town has no industry, the schools are closing because there is no work for young people with children and yet our council

Input wanted for events The District of Sicamous is inviting input from the community so as to help shape upcoming events.

A community event forum is planned for Wednesday, Feb. 17 in district council chambers.

The purpose of the meeting is to work out a calendar of events for the community that can be marketed and shared with local groups, businesses and visitors.

District recreation programmer Jamie Sherlock hopes the

forum will attract the experience and knowledge of people in the community familiar with the events of other towns, as well as serve as a networking opportunity for people who might be looking to volunteer their time.

“Some of the key events that will be taking place this year are Canada Day and the addition of the Sicamous Hockey Heritage Weekend, and we hope some of those who have been involved with minor hockey in the past

would like to be involved,” writes Sherlock in a news release.

Another focus of the forum will be the downtown activities related to the Summer Stomp.

“We would like to hear your feedback and how we can improve this event,” says Sherlock.

The meeting begins at 6:30 p.m., and anyone wishing to attend is asked to RSVP Sherlock at recreation@sicamous.ca or 250-8362477.

is speculating on real estate.

As nothing productive or forward moving is happening in Sicamous, the mayor and council made moving the recycling containers their number one priority. (Really!)

Try to do something constructive for the community. Look a little deeper into bring-

ing natural gas into Sicamous from Enderby down the old CPR rightof-way.

My name is Brian Oddy. I have lived in Sicamous since 1977. I believe this, and the fact that I have paid taxes in Sicamous these many years, gives me the right to express my opinion.

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Regarding the property at 200 Main Street, Sicamous purchased for a half million dollars of taxpayers’ money: The mayor and council of Sicamous do not have the right or the authority to purchase bare land which gives a zero dollar income on your investment.

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Eagles stand strong against the Storm

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Duel: Salmon

Arm’s Pierce Spencer, left, and Sicamous’ Burton Willey battle it out for possession of the puck during a pre-novice tournament at the Sicamous and District Recreation Centre on Saturday, Feb. 6. Photo by Evan Buhler

The Sicamous Eagles could feel some satisfaction Saturday night after winning a rebound game versus the Kamloops Storm.

On opposite ends of the Doug Birks Division, the cellar-dwelling Eagles may have been underestimated by their Kamloops hosts Friday night, Jan. 5. The Eagles were on the defensive for much of the game, but still managed to push the game into over-

time where they finally fell 3-2. Bryce McDonald potted the only goal scored in the second frame off Ryan Ingace and Ian Jarvis. The second goal was served in the third during the power play by Nathan Plessis off Darien Blight and Danny O’Donnel.

Michael Lenko earned the game’s second star after stopping a whopping 57 shots on net.

The following night, the Storm were on Sicamous ice where they

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lost 6-4 to the Eagles.

Sicamous was on fire from the get-go, with Blight lighting up the board early in the first, and Cameron Flinton on the assist. Minutes later, Joshua Windley put the Eagles at 2-0 with a goal off Jaden Hay. The Storm picked up a power-play conversion late in the frame.

Both teams added two goals to their tally in the second, with the Sicamous markers from Brayden McCarthy off O’Donnell and Plessis,

and McDonald off Flinton and Ingace.

The Storm added their final goal of the night early in the third.

The game stayed at 4-4 until the last five minutes of the frame when Plessis potted back-toback goals, the first off O’Donnell and Blight, and the second off Nicholas Cuglietta and Flinton.

Plessis was named the game’s first star.

On Monday, the Eagles fell 5-1 to hosts, the Revelstoke Grizzlies.

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energy for them to melt snow in their mouths.

It doesn’t seem like they belong here in winter to me, but I guess it’s their choice to stay and they’re not suffering. When I see one in the snow now, I’ll know that it’s probably coping with

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When I spot a robin huddling in a snowy tree while out on my daily strolls, I often wonder why some of them are still hanging around here in these cold Canadian winters, rather than basking in warmer climes.

Was it because a few happened to miss the memo to move south,

got lots of groceries in winter, which keeps her in the sunnier south.

One would think that robins could freeze to death in the winter months, especially in the colder provinces, but apparently frigid temperatures – even extreme cold – don’t hurt most birds, just as long as they have food.

As nights grow cooler during the fall, northern birds start growing lots of downy feathers close to their bodies that help keep them insulated and warm, plus they’re also able to make body heat by shivering.

During the spring, summer and fall, their diet consists of delicacies such as beetle grubs, earthworms, caterpillars, fruits and berries and the ones that stay north nibble on mostly mountain ash berries and crabapples.

These might not be that easy to find at times, so us folks can help out our little feathered friends by offering them nutritious energy snacks like blueberries, raspberries and strawberries – but not birdseed, because they’ll turn their beaks

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The north wind doth blow, and we shall have snow, And what will poor robin do then, poor thing?

He’ll sit in a barn, and keep himself warm, And hide his head under his wing, poor thing.

The North Wind Doth Blow (Robin), author unknown

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per cent of their young fall to predators every year, like that raven that raided the nest full of fledglings on my porch last year.

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Robins are a migratory songbird that commonly live and breed throughout North America, from Alaska to Mexico, and move around more in response to food sources rather than to temperature. There are a few that tough it out in the northern part of the U.S. and southern Canada, but the majority head south to overwinter in Florida and the Gulf Coast, central Mexico and Guatemala, as well as along the Pacific Coast.

The males are far more likely to remain in the north than females, not because they’re more macho, but because come springtime, their main job is to find and defend a territory and they want to be there first. A female’s job is to create and lay the eggs, which requires a lot of good nutrition and food energy, so she has to make sure she’s

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or are they just the birdbrains of the bunch?

In case you’re curious about this too, I’ll begin with a little background on these beautiful little birds that we all love and know so well!

These heralds of the dusk and dawn with their delightful song are known as an American robin, named after the European robin because of its reddish-orange breast, though not closely related. They are part of the thrush family which has about 65 species, ranging from medium to large, and seven subspecies with only one – the Baja California Sur – that is particularly distinctive from the rest because of its pale, grey-brown under parts.

According to some sources, this bird ranks behind only the redwinged blackbird and just ahead of the introduced European starling and the not-always naturally occurring house finch, as the most abundant land bird on this continent. This is a triumph considering that an unbelievable 80

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Your Horoscope

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, if you assumed you were right on track, you soon will see why it isn’t safe to assume. Do not take anything for granted and consider all potential outcomes.

TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Interpersonal dynamics are constantly changing, and you may have a challenging time wrangling in your relationship to where it feels comfortable, Taurus.

GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, even if you are uncertain about someone’s intentions, it is best to give that person the benefit of the doubt. However, an ounce of skepticism never hurt anyone.

CLUES ACROSS 1. Construct 6. Seal 12. Last from Kent Haruf 16. A public promotion 17. Acutely insightful and wise 18. Yemeni riyal 19. __ Lang (country singer) 20. Blue Hen school 21. Decaliter 22. Point midway between S and E 23. 12th Greek letter 24. One point S of SE 26. Pools 28. Notes of hand 30. Algerian dinar 31. Metal cooking vessel 32. Short poking stroke 34. Mountain Standard Time 35. Dark hairs mixed with light 37. Hosts film festival 39. Frost 40. Former moneys of Brazil 41. Bodily perceptions 43. Baseball great Ty ___ 44. Before 45. __ Caesar, comedian 47. Containerful 48. Expression of uncertainty 50. Tells on 52. Bones 54. As fast as can be done (abbr.)

56. Singer Jolson 57. Atomic #73 59. Pigeon sound 60. Jr’s. father 61. 6th tone 62. Debt settled (abbr.)

63. Contrary 66. Chinese tennis star Na 67. 44th First Lady 70. Methyl phenol 71. Avid applause

CLUES DOWN 1. Started growth 2. Biblical Sumerian city 3. Where Alexander defeated Darius III 4. Something to be borne or conveyed 5. Removed earth 6. Traveled by water 7. Hirobumi __, Japan 8. Antelopes 9. Japanese emigrant’s offspring 10. For instance 11. T cell glands 12. Acorn trees 13. Burdened 14. Wound deformity 15. Has faith in 25. Title of honor 26. Someone 27. Pouch 29. Comprehensive 31. Separates with an instrument 33. Noble 36. US, Latin America, Canada 38. Snoot 39. About heraldry 41. Angel 42. Female sibling 43. Former OSS 46. Stressed-unstressed-unstressed 47. An imperfectly broken mustang 49. Call out 51. A long scarf 53. Coconut fiber 54. Scene of sports & events 55. Bodily suffering 58. Cloths 60. A way to agitate 64. No seats available 65. Linen liturgical vestment 68. Atomic #103 69. Home screen See Todays Answers inside

SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 Romantic thoughts this week will have you on a mission to spend quality time with a loved one, Scorpio. You may do everything in your power to be near your significant other.

SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 Don’t try to erect barriers, Sagittarius. This week you have to let someone in and unburden some of the problems or thoughts that have been weighing you down.

CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 Accomplish something important based on what you learn this week, Capricorn. Keep your eyes and ears open to all of the possibilities around you.

CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, it is better to make your choices sooner rather than later this week. Putting decisions off only complicates matters. It may be an anxious time, but you will pull through.

AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 Try not to take the easy way out, Aquarius.

When faced with some tough questions, stay strong and true to yourself. You will be happier in the long run if you do so.

LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 Stop worrying about how others see you, Leo. This week own up to your beliefs, even if they seem to go against the norm. You may be surprised at the support you receive.

PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, take some time off if your job seems like a headache this week. If you have the time, enjoy a long weekend or a short jaunt during the week.

VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, a hectic week leads to lots of demands on your time. Take things one task at a time and do not be afraid to say “no” if you feel you are overwhelmed.

FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS FEBRUARY 10 Emma Roberts, Actress (25)

LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, frustration at work may not be directed at any one person, and you can’t let it consume your life. Make the frustration work to your advantage instead.

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

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

FEBRUARY 11 Jennifer Aniston, Actress (47) FEBRUARY 12 Judy Blume, Author (78) FEBRUARY 13 Robbie Williams, Singer (42)

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