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Fellers voted Citizens of the Year Meet Barriere’s newly named Citizens of the Year for 2015 – Glenda, Hannah and D’Arcey Feller. When the Star/Journal advised the Feller family of the award, Glenda’s first comment was “Oh, my! Hannah does much more volunteering than D’Arcey and I, she’s very involved in the community.” Glenda then realized that her humble family would now be in the community spotlight for awhile.
This family of three were nominated for the honour by 18 area residents. Here is an excerpt from their nomination, “Over the past 13 years, we have worked with D’Arcy, Glenda and Hannah in a variety of clubs, activities and school events and their dedication to the youth of our town has been integral in all aspects... The Feller family has gone above and beyond to help make Barriere a better place to live... Many youths
from our community have benefited from all the time that this family has devoted and their efforts should not go unnoted.” Folks will get their chance to roast and toast the Feller family at the Citizen of the Year Banquet, with a date being announced in this newspaper over the next few weeks. The North Thompson Star/Journal annually sponsors the Barriere Citizen of the Year Award.
Barriere RCMP Cpl. Steve Mancini warns area residents that there has been an increase in telephone scams where the caller identifies themselves as an employee of Canada Revenue Agency and states that money is owed. The caller requests money be forwarded, and if not an arrest warrant will be issued. Mancini says that recently, a second call is made, with the caller identifying themselves as an RCMP member and stating that a warrant has been issued and money would need to be received in order to cancel the warrant. “Of note is the caller ID shows the number to be local RCMP Detachments,” said Mancini, “Barriere RCMP want to advise the public that they do not call people requesting money. Should you receive any calls of this nature, do not send money, and notify the Barriere RCMP of the incident.” Lock up your vehicles and snowmobiles Clearwater RCMP advise that Highway 5, from Kamloops through to the Highway 16 interchange north of Valemount, has seen an increase in thefts of full-size pickup trucks and snowmobiles, either on trailers or in the back of trucks. Police are actively investigating these occurrences and ask everyone to take caution where and how they are parking and storing their vehicles and snowmobiles. If at all possible, when storing snowmobiles on a trailer use a hitch lock on the trailer and keep the ...continued on page 6
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District of Barriere has been awarded a $4,836,735 dollar gas tax grant for 100 per cent funding of new twin production deep wells, a second reservoir for the south end of the existing distribution system and an upgrade to the main line between Bradford Rd. and Barriere Lakes Rd. “Potable water is the life blood of a community. With this grant the community is ensured a source of safe, clean drinking water, as well as fire protection, for many years to come. Without this grant the district could not have undertaken this project. Thank you on behalf of the citizens of Barriere,” said Virginia
Smith, District of Barriere mayor. These improvements will provide the District of Barriere with a very robust and secure water system that will be sustainable over the long term. With two existing deep wells nearing the end of their productive life, the two new wells will be supported by a younger existing well while the older deep well and another shallow ground water well will be taken out of service. The new reservoir on the south end of the system will increase the quantity of water immediately available for fire protection and distribution throughout the district. A water main upgrade from Bradford to Barriere Lakes Rd. will eliminate a bottleneck created by old and un-
der-sized asbestos/concrete (A/C) pipe. The project will take two to three years to complete all of the phases. Work will begin on the upgrades as soon as tenders are prepared and awarded and weather permits. This project is one of the 57 projects that are being funded through the Strategic Priorities Fund under the Federal Gas Tax Fund for 2016. “Through the federal gas tax fund, the government of Canada is allowing communities in B.C., and all across Canada, to make informed decisions about their infrastructure investments and how best to spend federal dollars,” commented the Honourable Amarjeet Sohi, federal Minister of Infrastructure
and Communities. Union of BC Municipalities administers the federal gas tax fund in British Columbia in partnership with the governments of Canada and British Columbia. Each year, the government of Canada provides over $253 million in indexed funding for local government infrastructure projects across British Columbia through the federal Gas Tax Fund. The funding can be spent on any eligible project the community prioritizes across a broad range of eligible project categories, or it can be pooled with other communities for regional projects, banked for later priorities or used to pay for financed projects.
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Medical fees top New standards to B.C. budget list come for pet breeders
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Finance Minister Mike de Jong is set to perform surgery on Medical Services Plan fees in the Feb. 16 budget, but he insists B.C. will continue to be the only province to charge people directly for medical care. “There are some people who advocate eliminating MSP entirely as a separate fee, and hiding it or camouflaging that fee within the general taxation structure,” de Jong said. “I disagree with that. I think you create the illusion that people aren’t paying a fee.” Premier Christy Clark has indicated that there will be relief for single parent families with income over $30,000 a year, cutting the family rate to $75 per month to effectively remove MSP fees for the children. De Jong said it’s possible to change the current rate structure, which exempts single people and families making less than $22,000 and rises in steps to $150 a month for a family of three or
more making more than $30,000. The government has taken criticism for charging the same rate for wealthy people as those with low incomes. The finance ministry disputed a report from the Canadian Taxpayers’ Federation that claimed more than 850,000 MSP accounts are at least 31 days past due. Ministry staff say there are 387,381 MSP “pay direct accounts” in arrears. The amount of the arrears is estimated to be $457 million, and de Jong said that is why the government takes collection action for those who owe fees. About half of B.C. residents have MSP paid by their employers, with the rest expected to register, show their income and pay what is owing. “I also recognize that some families encounter difficulties,” de Jong said. “Almost one million British Columbians don’t pay MSP. Sometimes there’s a lag before they’re registered, so that accounts for some of the arrears.”
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Black Press The B.C. government was working on new standards for commercial animal breeders before 66 neglected dogs were seized from a puppy mill in Langley. Agriculture Minister Norm Letnick said ministry staff began consultations with the B.C. SPCA, veterinarians and commercial breeders in January, and that will continue this month. North VancouverSeymour MLA Jane Thornthwaite has proposed legislation that would set a maximum of three litters in three years for each mother animal, a lifetime maximum of six litters and a requirement to wean puppies or kittens onto solid food by seven weeks
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One of the neglected dogs seized from a Langley dog breeder Feb. 4. of age before they can be sold. Letnick said he was shocked as were many others at the conditions of the Langley kennel, where 32 adult dogs and 34 puppies were seized on Feb. 4. Some had
broken bones, missing ears or eyes infections, dental disease, severe matting, burns from urine exposure and overgrown nails. “There is no place in British Columbia for treatment like that to our animals, and
that’s why in 2011 we adopted the toughest penalties in the country, [up to] two years in jail and a $75,000 fine if you’re found guilty of mistreating any animal under any conditions,” Letnick said.
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Crash fraudsters busted by own online bragging ICBC (Insurance Cororation of B.C.) investigators scour social media for ammo By Jeff Nagel Black Press Insurance fraudsters are increasingly being tripped up online by their own social media postings. ICBC says it opened 2,350 cyber cases last year where investigators used social media or other online postings to try to uncover suspected fraudulent or exaggerated crash claims. “Social media is a growing area that’s been highly successful for us,” said Chris Fairbridge, manager of ICBC’s Special Investigations Unit. “When you’ve got pictures and you’ve got video and you’ve got posts of what you’ve been doing, it’s pretty hard for anybody to look at that and say you’re telling the truth when you’ve exaggerated.” Fairbridge said the dedicated unit now has 10 investigators dedicated to cyber cases, up from two when it was started in 2010. About 70 per cent
of their investigations have some effect in reducing payout costs or leading to a complete denial. One 2015 example was a B.C. woman who claimed crash injuries kept her from returning to work as a hairdresser, but posted on Twitter and Facebook about hiking, running and being one of the “hardest hitters” on the roller derby team she’d just joined. She settled for half her original claim after being confronted with her social media posts. In another case that went to court, a woman sought $1 million after being hit by a motorcycle in a crosswalk. A judge awarded her just $20,000 and ordered her to pay $34,000 in ICBC costs after deciding from social media posts and other evidence that she’d grossly exaggerated her injuries. Other phony claimants were undone by their friends’ social media postings. A Lower Mainland man said he couldn’t
go back to his desk job after a crash but investigators found a friend’s Facebook photo of him later running a grueling obstacle race in Whistler, as well as a video of him taking down an opponent in a mixed martial arts bout. Shown the evidence, he quickly settled, citing a miraculous recovery. ICBC also denied a Kamloops man’s claim that vandals burned his truck after finding evidence the fire was suspicious and a Craigslist posting trying to sell the truck because he couldn’t afford to pay for its repairs. Penalties may go beyond reduced or denied payouts. Fairbridge said there were 520 successful fraud convictions in the last five years, some leading to jail time. Those convicted may not be able to cross the border again or may have trouble getting a loan or a job, he noted. Asked if fraudsters are getting wise and going dark on social
media after a claim, Fairbridge said no. “People can’t help themselves.” An estimated 10 to 20 per cent of auto insurance claims are fraudulent or exaggerated, costing an extra $600 million a year in B.C. and adding $100 to the insurance premiums of the average driver. “We’re not going to tolerate that, we’re not going to pass those costs along to honest customers,” Fairbridge said.
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2030, substituting natural gas and renewable sources to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. It also plans a carbon tax on fuels that would reach the same level as B.C.’s carbon tax by 2018. Bennett said the federal government is “interested” in the power line idea as it prepares to fast-track infrastructure spending across the country, particularly in Alberta.
With industrial power demand down and a third dam under construction on the Peace River, the B.C. government is hoping to sell hydroelectric power to Alberta to help it shift from coal to renewables. B.C. Energy Minister Bill Bennett pitched the idea to federal Natural Resources Minister Jim Carr this School District No. 73 [KAMLOOPS/THOMPSON] week, seeking federal infrastructure funds KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION FOR to help build a second SEPTEMBER 2016 electricity grid connection between the School District No. 73 [Kamloops/Thompson] will register students entering two provinces. kindergarten in September 2016 at neighbourhood schools as follows: That would cost $1 billion, but would provide backup powKINDERGARTEN 2016 er for solar and wind February 22 to 26 projects that Alberta 9:00 am to 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm Premier Rachel Notley has indicated she To be eligible for attendance in kindergarten in September 2016, would like to build a student must be five years of age by December 31, 2016. there. Parents intending to register children for kindergarten are strongly Notley’s governencouraged to register at this time. ment has indicated it wants to phase out Please bring your child’s original birth certificate, CareCard and proof of residential address. coal-fired power by
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Jets will be pulled On Feb. 8, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau followed up on another federal election campaign promise. He announced Canada will be pulling its six CF-18 fighter jets out of the coalition airstrikes in Iraq and Syria by Feb. 22. It caused a great commotion within the Conservative Opposition ranks, with Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo MP Cathy McLeod stating Canada’s withdrawal from the airstrikes in the war against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) has no rationale to it. Noting Trudeau made the promise while he was leader of Canada’s third party, McLeod said he hasn’t given a good explanation for moving forward with that promise as Prime Minister. However, the promise to pull the CF-18s was one of the main planks of Trudeau’s election campaign last fall. Meanwhile, interim Conservative Party leader Rona Ambrose called Canada’s withdrawal from the bombing mission against ISIL a “shameful step backwards.” She noted maintaining the CF-18s with the coalition airstrikes would be a symbol that Canada is involved in the war against terrorism. Polls have indicated young Canadians don’t like the pullout either. However, Trudeau is moving forward with his new strategy, which is a significant shift in foreign policy for Canada. The people being terrorized by ISIL don’t need vengeance, he said, adding they need Canada’s help. So, the Prime Minister is not abandoning the war on terrorism; however, he is changing Canada’s role in the fight against ISIL. Now, Canada will increase the number of trainers of the Iraqi security force from 69 to 200; it will add 230 more troops to the 600 personnel already serving on the ground; and provide significant humanitarian aid to people fleeing war-torn Iraq and Syria. Canada’s commitment will also include maintaining aircrew and support personnel for one CC-150 Polaris aerial refuelling aircraft and up to two CP-140 Aurora aerial surveillance aircraft. Canada will also send troops to mark targets for the coalition partners. Altogether, Trudeau is committing an expenditure of $1.6 billion over three years. In a written statement, Ambrose said increasing the number of special forces in a training capacity and the additional humanitarian assistance “are only designed to distract Canadians from the withdrawal of our CF18s.” However, coalition partners are stating they don’t need Canada’s jets, but they welcome the training, surveillance and humanitarian efforts in Iraq and Syria. Trudeau said the Liberal government will debate the new policy and put it to vote in Parliament when the House of Commons resumes on Feb. 16. It will be interesting to see how that goes. Meanwhile, it is refreshing to have a government follow through on election promises. The STAR/JOURNAL welcomes all letters to the editor. We do, however, reserve the right to edit, condense or reject letters over matters of libel, legality, taste, brevity, style or clarity. While all letters must be signed upon submission, writers may elect to withhold their names from publication in special circumstances. Drop your letter off at the Star/Journal Office, fax it to 672-9900, mail it to Box 1020, Barriere, VOE 1EO, or email to news@starjournal.net.
Get ready to register for Barriere Youth Soccer To the editor; We are starting spring registration for Barriere Youth Soccer! Our soccer season begins with our Kick Off Festival on Saturday, April 9, for youth turning four through 13 this year. We will be holding a registration session at Barriere AG Foods on Saturday, March 5, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. People can also contact Kathy Matthews at Barriere Elementary School to register as well. Please register by the deadline of March 14. Barriere Youth Soccer is organized to bring soccer to our community for players age four through 13. We currently run an eight week program in the spring. Please contact me if you have any questions. Sincerely, Kathy Matthews Barriere Youth Soccer The North Thompson Star/Journal is a member of the British Columbia Press Council, a self-regulatory body governing the province’s newspaper industry. The council considers complaints from the public about the conduct of member newspapers. Directors oversee the mediation of complaints, with input from both the newspaper and the complaint holder. If talking with the editor or publisher does not resolve your complaint about coverage or story treatment, you may contact the B.C. Press Council. Your written concern, with documentation, should be sent to B.C. Press Council, P.O. Box 1356, Ladysmith, B.C., V9G 1A9. For information, phone 888-687-2213 or go to www.bcpresscouncil.org.
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In wake of fentanyl deaths, let’s start a conversation To the editor; In this age of information and electronic communication, it is usually fairly easy to stay current with anything happening in the community. If someone steals a bike-repair station, we see it in the press and probably read about it on Facebook in a timely fashion. More seriously, if there is a cougar prowling around a neighborhood or a series of sexual or physical assaults, we all find out quickly through various means and do what we can to protect ourselves and our loved ones. I am grateful for mainstream and social media when such warnings need to be circulated. In my professional life, involved in the provision of substance-use treatment, I (and many others) see trends in our community and do what we can to help those who need appropriate counselling and related services. We also do our part to inform and provide the prevention component of the substance-use service continuum. From time to time, there is a dangerous wave related to a particular substance. As a society, we have experienced preoccupation with stimulants, depressants and hallucinogens as our human need to medicate and, in many cases, ease related pain continues.
Many people are familiar with the substance fentanyl, which, depending on the information source, has been described as up to 20 times as powerful as heroin and up to 100 times as strong as morphine. It is a painkiller that is not new to pharmacology and has always been used very carefully in medicine. Unfortunately, this substance is finding its way into other substances and is also being marketed as less powerful painkilling/ opiate medications in non-medical settings. Although I work in this field, I am not completely sure of the number of deaths recently in our community, but I have heard from reliable sources very much connected to what is happening on the street that we may have sadly lost as many as four individuals due to their use of fentanyl in Kamloops. I can also not speak to whether all of these individuals were fully aware of what was contained in the substance they used. I would like to think our society is starting to have more open dialogue pertaining to mentalhealth and addiction issues, but many times the shame and blame around this topic disables the communication lines and we do not hear what we need to hear
about substance-related deaths in the way my previous examples are dealt with. It is not easy for anyone who has lost a loved one to such a situation — and even harder for them to speak out openly about what may have happened. Please be aware of what is happening in Kamloops and many other communities. We have sounded the alarm regarding crystal meth, GHB and other substances that have had major adverse effects on so many of our friends and loved ones. An informed public can start conversations with their children, co-workers and friends. If just one person hesitates before using an unconfirmed substance, it is worth the awkwardness of the topic. Please get the word out. There are valuable counselling programs and professionals, as well as tremendous 12-step groups ( AA and NA) available in Kamloops. If you have a question or need some help, please access them. Patrick C. McDonald Kamloops, B.C. *Editor’s note: Counselling programs in Barriere and Clearwater can be accessed through Yellowhead Community Services; Barriere 250-672-9773, Clearwater 250-674-2600. Barriere A-A 250-672-9643 or 250-672-9934.
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By Jordan Bateman Fourteen years ago, B.C. Marijuana Party candidate Joshua McKenzie ran in the staunchly conservative provincial riding of Fort LangleyAldergrove. He spent a memorable all-candidates meeting answering every question with one sentence: “If government legalized and taxed marijuana, there would be plenty of money for health care, education and other priorities.” By the end of the meeting, people were chanting his answer along with him. McKenzie only drew 674 votes, but the belief that legalizing and taxing marijuana could pay for everything has only grown since 2001. The examples south of the border, however, seem to suggest that the truth is very different. With Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s campaign promise to “design a new system of strict marijuana sales and distribution, with appropriate federal and provincial excise taxes applied,” Canada is closer than ever before to seeing what kind of tax money can be wrung out of the pot industry. A 2012 study estimated national marijuana sales at $4.6 billion per year. That’s total revenue, not potential taxes. Indeed, the taxes generated from marijuana are likely to be far less than suggested in recent years. In Colorado, the first United States state to legalize pot, tax revenue from marijuana is on pace to hit $126 million this year on $923 million worth of sales. If Canada used a similar tax rate, it would generate $628 million in taxes per year. That might sound like a lot of money, but
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considering the federal government is projecting to collect $290 billion in revenue this year, the additional cash from marijuana would amount to an increase of 0.22 per cent. Marijuana legalization advocates often argue that enforcement costs will dip, too. However, that isn’t the case thus far in Colorado, as police there have asked for more resources to try to stamp out the organized crime networks that controlled marijuana production and sales for decades. Further, the black market is still in operation as people seek cheaper, tax-free marijuana. And that’s the real Catch-22. How do you regulate and tax marijuana when the black market can provide it so much cheaper? If you push marijuana taxes to tobacco levels, will you keep people buying contraband? Would a critical mass of people pay a premium for pot when they can get it the old fashioned way at much lower prices? Marijuana is – and would remain – the same, unless the price of the legal product was lower than the black market price, which would only happen if the government decided to forgo some of its potential tax revenue. Marijuana legalization is coming, thanks to newly elected Prime Minister Trudeau. It will be a fascinating experiment in public safety and taxation policy, one that will be studied for decades to come. But no politician should start writing cheques until they see how many zeros marijuana taxes actually produce. Jordan Bateman is the B.C. director of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation.
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South Thompson and Adams lowest on record for fish returning in the fall By Cam Fortems Kamloops This Week
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Dancing to the James Gang Band Well over 60 people turned out for the Feb. 13 Valentine’s Dance at the Little Fort Community Hall. The James Gang Band played a lively assortment of tunes (including a polka), there was lots of dancing, great snacks, and even a door prize. The dance is just one of many events hosted by the Little Fort Recreation Society.
Continued from page 1... Thieves target pickups/snowmobiles trailer in a position that is not easily accessible by thieves. If your trailer is attached to your truck, remember to lock both the receiver and the hitch. Lastly, if you see anything suspicious, usually during the late hours of the night, early hours of the morning, please call and report it. Spring weather The weather has been unusually warm for this time of year and the roads are bare most days now.
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The number of sockeye that returned to the South Thompson and Adams River in the fall is the lowest on record for the cycle dating back to 1939. The Department of Fisheries and Oceans has released its late-run sockeye report detailing record-low numbers of returning salmon in the South Thompson; lower Fraser; HarrisonLillooet; and Seton-Anderson (Lillooet) regions For all those runs, the number of returning salmon numbered just 14 per cent of the brood year 2011. The numbers in the South Thompson were worse, with only six per cent of the 2011 brood year returning — a total of 9,700 sockeye — and just three per cent of the average returning fish recorded for nearly eight decades. The peak in the four-year, sub-dominant cycle was 1991, when more than 1.2-million sockeye returned to the South Thompson. “It’s worrying, for sure,” said Kim Fulton, a retired teacher from Armstrong who has been involved with salmon education and the Adams River run for decades.
“There’s so many factors. They had the Cohen Commission and I followed that and read as much as I could. I don’t think anyone knows.” The commission studied the collapse of the 2009 sockeye run. Ironically, the next year produced the largest run in the province’s history, something that caught scientists and ecologists off-guard. Fulton has been involved extensively with education and habitat improvement in the Interior, something he said is important to sockeye conservation. But, he believes the larger problem is outside the rivers and tributaries. “My sense is problems are in the ocean,” he said, citing temperatures and climate change as factors. Last summer, much of B.C. suffered from drought conditions, but the report said water temperatures on all the spawning grounds were favourable in the fall of 2015. Water levels also gradually increased in the South Thompson during the spawning period. Another concern noted in the report was sockeye that died before getting to spawning grounds, as well as low spawning success.
Community-to-community forum discusses Global Geopark proposal By Keith McNeill The Times Getting Global Geopark status for Wells Gray Park and area seems to have support from most North Thompson communities. However, where the Geopark’s boundaries should be and what kind of organization should handle the application are still unclear. Even its name is not yet settled. That appeared to be the essence of a presentation by tourism consultant Jennifer Houiellebecq to a communityto-community forum held in Clearwater on Jan. 29. A feasibility study has been completed, she reported, and the proposal is now identified as an aspiring geopark on the Canadian Global Geoparks Network website. It is important to avoid getting into a resource industry versus conservation perspective, she felt. “We have to see this as a
Tourism consultant Jennifer Houiellebecq project that works for everyone,” Houiellebecq said. Possible partners would include First Nations, provincial ministries, local governments, Thompson-Okanagan Tourism Association, resource industries and educational institutions – especially Thompson Rivers University. Simpcw First Nation has
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been at the table from the start, she noted. The original proposal was for the volcanoes of Wells Gray Park and area. That was expanded to include most of the North Thompson Valley. Now Houiellebecq wondered if it shouldn’t include Kamloops. More geo-sites need to be identified, she said, whether natural or cultural. Cost of developing an application would be about $90,000, plus another $200,000 per year to operate the Geopark. This would not need to be new money, she said. Instead, it could be found by re-purposing money in existing budgets. Getting Geopark status would result in at least a two to four per cent annual increase in tourism, she said, adding that was a conservative estimate. On a suggestion from Sun Peaks Mayor Al Raine, the forum decided to seek a meeting with MLA Terry Lake to discuss the project further.
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Budget discussions begin at District of Barriere Council meeting highlights from February 9, 2016 Submitted Preliminary Budget Discussions: At 4:30 p.m. on Feb. 9, District of Barriere council began what will be one of a number of budget discussions for the year. The beginning of the process is marked with staff presenting council with budget projections to continue the services it provides to the community as well as to show budget implications of adding, increasing, decreasing or removing any services or levels previously discussed by council and/or suggested by residents over the past year. From there, council will take into consideration any comments or suggestions from the public resulting from those preliminary discussions, into the debate going forward. The next public budget meeting will be held at 4 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 22. Community to Community Forum: Much was discussed between local government officials of the District of Barriere, District of Clearwater, Simpcw First Nation and the Thompson Nicola Regional District on Jan. 29 in Clearwater: • Clearwater has just installed a bio-mass burner that delegates had an opportunity to view. Staff seemed very pleased with how the unit is functioning; the only glitch to date has been a chip jam. It was felt the weight of the chips caused compression which resulted in the jam. Staff have cut down the amount of chips they now put into the area that gets fed to the auger which seems to have solved the issue. • There was a presentation regarding the Global Geopark Project and a resolution put forward that there would be a future meeting with the communities involved to see if there was an appetite to continue with this concept. • Simpcw Councillor Tina Donald presented Tom Eustache’s report on the Corridor Mountain Bike Strategy and will have a further update in the near future. Simpcw and the other communities in the valley have undertaken some trail building and the trails are currently being used by locals for mountain biking. • Dave Fowles, from Kinder Morgan, gave an overview of where things stand in view of the Government’s latest request. Mr. Fowles felt very confident that Kinder Morgan could meet all of the Government requirements and is hoping they will have their go ahead by December 2016. • Mayor Smith, Clearwater Councillor Shelley Sim, Jenny Green from Interior Health Authority, and CAO Colleen Hannigan provided a presentation on Food Security. Ms. Hannigan explained how the Solar Aquatics Wastewater Reclamation Plant worked and Mayor Smith gave an overview of the greenhouse space that would be available for growing—food, plants, seedlings etc. • Bert Braybrook, General Manager, Kamloops Region, Telus gave a presentation about cell service. The news was not good; basically Telus has no intention of exploring cell service to “low volume” areas as the latest ruling of the CRTC has opened the market to other providers and it is no longer profitable for Telus. Some of the attendees explained that in some cases the lack of cell service in some remote areas is a safety issue, to which Mr. Braybrook explained that Telus could not justify the expenses involved.
• Harley Wright and Brian Bondar from the Lower North Thompson Community Forest Society gave an overview of the work that the LNTCFS does in the community and explained about the upcoming Rural Economic Development Forum that is being planned. BC Labour Heritage Plaque: The district received $1,000 towards the memorial plaque from the Lower North Thompson Community Forest Society. The Kamloops and Area Labour Council has also provided a $200 donation. Letters have been circulated to other potential donors but there is enough to proceed at this time with the plaque itself. For more information on this project, contact the District office at (250) 672-9751. Landscaping Plans for the Wastewater Reclamation Plant Underway: The Mayor attended a meeting with Brian Bondar, Fred Fortier and District staffer Dustin Doherty to start the planning process for the landscaping at the Wastewater Reclamation Plant. This project is funded by the district from gas taxes and an Eco Connection Grant for a total of $50,000. The goal is to use as many native plants as possible with signage identifying the plants as well as, to create trails that will connect with existing park trails. Request For Proposals (RFP) Winter Road Maintenance: The three-year term for the existing winter road maintenance contract is up in 2016. The option to renew for an additional two-year term has been decided against due to the fact there was only one bid during the initial call for proposals which was higher than anticipated. Council directed staff in a closed session on Jan. 11 to issue a new Request For Proposals (RFP) for the next three to five-year term as early as legally possible in order to have the results prior to final budget deliberations. This RFP was posted on the district’s website (www. barriere.ca) and on BCBid with a closing date of Feb. 15. • Next Budget Council Meeting: Feb. 22 at 4 p.m. at the Ridge, 4936 Barriere Town Road. • Next Regular Council Meeting: Feb. 22, at 7 p.m. at the Ridge, 4936 Barriere Town Road.
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The annual Pancake Supper at St Pauls Church in Barriere was held this year on Feb. 9. Pancakes, sausages, and a huge table loaded with yummy desserts soon filled the hall with families and individuals who enjoyed the meal and the company of friends and neighbours. The date of Pancake Day (or Shrove Tuesday) changes every year because it is determined by when Easter falls. It is always the day preceding Ash Wednesday (the first day of Lent), and always falls in February or March. It will fall on Feb. 28 in 2017. Pictured are volunteers Leslie Stirling and Mel Schmidt cooking up the main course on Pancake Day at St Pauls in Barriere. STAR/JOURNAL print subscribers will find complete eEditions of each issue, and weekly supplements on our website. Call our office to get your access number. 250-672-5611
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Cowboy Festival to celebrate 20th year Kamloops Cowboy Festival is now the largest cowboy festival in Canada
The Kamloops Cowboy Festival is about to celebrate its 20th year on Mar. 17 - 20. This is the largest Cowboy Festival in Canada, and one of the largest in North America. It is a four day celebration of western heritage that showcases the best in cowboy poetry and western music, as well as cowboy artists and artisans. The Cowboy Festival weekend of entertainment begins with jam sessions and a kick-off party Thursday night and then goes almost non-stop all weekend. There will be three stages offering Cowboy Poetry and Western Music each day from
noon until evening. On Friday and Saturday nights, guests have a choice between main stage concerts at the Calvary Community Church, or dinner theatre shows at the Kamloops Convention Centre. Cowboy Church on Sunday morning at the Calvary Community Church is always very popular, followed by another day of great entertainment. The Spirit of the West Rising Star Showcase has been a great success with an incredible amount of talent taking part - so much talent that for 2016 they have picked the winner of last year’s showcase to perform on the main stage!
The contests will once again be split into two groups. There will be a section for poets and a section for musicians. These Rising Stars will be performing throughout the weekend and the six finalists will be showcased on main stage Sunday afternoon. If you are interested in being part of The Spirit of the West Rising Star Showcase go to the Rising Star Showcase page, at: www.bcchs.com. The Western Art and Gear Show runs all weekend long, displaying a wide range of artwork and custom-made cowboy equipment. The goal of this event is to showcase the art of the West in all its forms
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and all its locales, and in doing so, become one of the premier Western art shows in Canada. This year, the show will feature flat work in all mediums, photography, and sculpture. There will be a variety of booths selling and taking orders for saddles and leather work, western clothing, cowboy hats, books, jewelry, lots of art, bronzes, and some educational booths. A series of seminars and workshops are also offered over the weekend with some top named entertainers and artisans facilitating. The lineup includes: Gary Fjellgaard - song writing, Ed Peekeekoot - guitar picking, Mike Mil-
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This is a fantastic opportunity to experience the talent and the great activities offered for the whole family, couples, kids and grandparents to. Remember to wear your blue jeans, hats and boots, meet new friends, smile a lot, and have a toe-tapping, hand-clapping good time! Tickets for the Ka-
mloops Cowboy Festival are available at: • The Horse Barn in Kamloops or • You can also purchase tickets and get more information by calling the BC Cowboy Heritage Society 1-888-763-2221. • Visit the BC Cowboy Heritage Society website for schedules and more information at: www.bcchs.com
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Group “looking to update their image” starting with anew logo
By Margaret Houben North Thompson Star/Journal The Barriere & District Seniors’ Society has been around for quite a few years, providing entertainment and activities for their members, and also building their current hall in order to have a place where many of their activities take place. The Society says they are now looking to update their image. To assist in this, the Society is asking Barriere and area residents to help the organization to come up with a new logo. Their current logo is shown above, and Society members are hoping the new logo will be, “Something more compact perhaps, or simpler, that reflects the values of the Society”. This is a contest, with a gift certificate for the lucky winner. Anyone of any age or artistic experience is welcome to place an entry in this competition.
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This is the Society’s current logo. The winning logo will be used as the Society’s official letter head and on all future signs and posters. Contest rules: 1. All entries must be turned in to the North Thompson Volunteer & Information Centre (in the Ridge) no later than 12 noon on Mar. 15, 2016. The hours at the Volunteer Centre are Mon.-Thurs. 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. 2. Do not sign your entry! As submissions are received they will be numbered, then the number with the name of the entrant noted on a separate sheet. 3. The name of the group “Barriere & District Seniors’ Society” does not necessarily have to be written out in full within the logo – initials would be acceptable. 4. Winners will be announced at the Senior’s Breakfast on Mar. 20, 2016, at 9:30 a.m. The judges will be local dignitaries who are not members of the Seniors’ Society. The Society looks forward to receiving many entries and encourages everyone to drop off their submissions. If you would like more information, contact Liz at 250-672-9337.
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One life is taken every seven minutes by heart disease Heart disease and stroke take one life every seven minutes and 90 per cent of Canadians have at least one risk factor. What is heart disease? Your heart is a muscle that gets energy from blood carrying oxygen and nutrients. Having a constant supply of blood keeps your heart working properly. Most people think of heart disease as one condition. But
in fact, heart disease is a group of conditions affecting the structure and functions of the heart and has many root causes. Coronary artery disease, for example, develops when a combination of fatty materials, calcium and scar tissue (called plaque) builds up in the arteries that supply blood to your heart (coronary arteries). The plaque buildup narrows the arteries and prevents the heart
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condition, there are • Manage your diatreatments to help you betes. manage your illness. • Limit alcohol use. You can further reduce • Reduce stress. your risk by consider• Visit your doctor ing these heart-healthy regularly and follow steps: your doctor’s advice. • Be smoke-free. For more informaFebruaryacis Heart Month • Be physically tion go to: http://www. tive. heartandstroke.ab.ca support theHeart Month is the • KnowPlease and control your blood pressure. and Stroke FounHeart & Stroke Heart Foundation • Eat a healthy diet dation’s key opportuniandinbefat, Heart that is lower es- Smart. ty to reach millions of pecially saturated and Canadians in February trans fat. and alert them to the • Achieve and main- risks of heart disease tain a healthy weight. and stroke.
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JOIN THE MOVEMENT AGAINST BULLYING ON FEBRUARY 24
Recognizing cyberbullying Before social media became so prevalent, instances of bullying were somewhat easy to recognize. However, with a good majority of children now engaged in digital networking and social media, bullying may not end with the
ringing of the school bell, and evidence of bullying may not be so readily apparent. According to Cyberbullying statistics from the i-SAFE foundation, more than half of adolescents and teens have been bullied online, and about the
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same number have engaged in cyberbullying. More than 80 percent of teens use a mobile phone regularly, making it the most popular form of technology and a common medium for repeated cyberbullying. Cyberbullying takes place through electronic technology and differs from traditional forms of bullying. Cyberbullying can occur via text messaging, blogging, updates to social media sites and/or phone conversations. What makes cyberbullying more difficult to detect and remedy than traditional bullying is that sometimes this type of bullying is veiled in secrecy. Those who engage in cyberbullying can create aliases and accounts under false names, allowing them to covertly engage in bullying behavior. As a result, tracking down bullies can be challenging. Although cyberbullying is on the rise,
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there are some things that parents and children can do to help put a stop to such unfortunate instances. * Parents who feel their child is not emotionally ready for the responsibility of a digital device can hold back on purchasing a smartphone or choose one with very limited features. Some schools set strict limits on phone usage at school, and children who go only from school to home and vice versa may not have the need for an “emergency phone” that can open up a window for trouble. * Adolescents and teens should feel comfortable talking with their parents without the fear of reprimand. Otherwise, they may hide instances of cyberbullying or not know how to
broach sensitive topics like bullying. Parents can engage in conversation with their children often and stress that the doors of communication are always open. * Teens should be made aware that cyberbullying is a very real occurrence and is not just other kids “having
Adults should remain diligent in monitoring what kids are doing online. Bullying can take place through digital devices, such as mobile phones.
fun” or “joking.” If behavior is repetitive and hurtful, it should be made public and addressed. * Parents can monitor and limit their children’s personal accounts. Some smart-
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phone and tablet applications can be mirrored on the main account, enabling parents to see incoming text or video messages. * A laptop or desktop computer should be placed in a shared space so that usage can be monitored. Parents can restrict tablet or smartphone usage to public areas. * When online, children should be advised
not to share personal information. Social media sites may be used by bullies to gather sensitive information about a person that can be used against them at a later time. Children should be urged to keep passwords secret and to never give information such as birthdays, phone numbers and addresses to people who aren’t close friends. Friend lists should be restricted to only those people students interact with frequently to minimize the chance for bullying or other inappropriate behavior. * Teens who have been bullied can keep evidence of the bullying and may benefit from talking with a counselor. Cyberbullying is a growing concern for educators and parents and has far-reaching implications. Getting smart about this phenomenon can help staunch new cases of online bullying.
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JOIN THE MOVEMENT AGAINST BULLYING ON FEBRUARY 24 Learn the early warning signs of bullying… Children grow and develop their personalities in various ways. While many youngsters are teased or receive some good-natured ribbing at some point in their school careers, some teasing can eventually turn into bullying. The National Education Association estimates that 160,000 children miss school every day due to fear of attack or intimidation by other students. Furthermore, more than 70 percent of students report incidents of bullying at their schools. Although children in lower grades have reported being in more fights than those in higher grades, there is a higher rate of violent crimes in middle and high schools than in elementary schools. According to the association Make Beats Not Beat Downs, harassment and bullying have been linked to 75 percent of school shooting incidents. Bullying can take many forms, and learning the warning signs as a parent can help prevent harassment and potentially dangerous situations. Verbal: If your child reports being called names, being the recipient of racist, sexist or homophobic jokes, or being spoken to in an offensive or suggestive way, this can be a form of verbal bullying. Cyber: Social media, email and text messaging has become a way for bullies to spread malicious messages or photos. In the era of digital media, this type of bullying has increased considerably. Physical: Some bullies engage in physical attacks, including hitting, kicking, spitting, or other forms of physical confrontation. Destroying personal property also is consid-
ered physical bullying. Indirect: Gossiping and spreading nasty rumours about a person is another form of bullying. This type of bullying may go hand-in-hand with cyber bullying. Signs your child is being bullied Parents can recognize certain signs that their child is being bullied at school. Bullied children frequently make excuses to avoid going to school. While the desire to stay home is something many children may express, those who are bullied may do so much more frequently. Bullied children tend to avoid certain places and may be sad, angry, withdrawn, or depressed. They may have trouble sleeping or experience changes in appetite, and bullied youngsters’ academic performance may suffer. Also, parents may notice that children return from school missing some of their belongings. Signs your child is the bully Parents may not want to imagine their children bullying other students, but bullies do exist. Children who bully other kids have strong needs for power and negative dominance. They may find satisfaction in causing
suffering to others. Some signs that your child may be a bully include: • easily becoming violent with others • having friends who bully others • blaming others quickly • comes home with belongings that do not belong to him or her • getting in trouble with teachers or school administrators • picking on siblings • not accepting responsibility for actions There are ways parents can teach their children to act properly when faced with a bully. First, parents should explain that bullying is not the child’s fault and he or she does not deserve to be picked on. Next, parents can let children know that being assertive but not violent with bullies may diffuse the situation, as some bullies thrive on the fear of their victims. If the bullying behaviour continues, the student should speak to an adult or authority figure. Parents of bullies may need to be especially mindful of their children’s behaviour. Counselling could be necessary to determine what is compelling kids to bully other students.
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SPORTS In late winter, the irritation from ticks causes moose to scratch and groom themselves excessively, resulting in hair loss and less time spent foraging. The extent of hair loss on a moose can be observed easily from a distance and is a rough indicator of how many ticks are present. This moose is called a “ghost”, meaning hair loss over most of the body or 80 per cent of winter hair.
Vikings from Barriere spotted at Wells Gray Birchleg for cross-country ski event
Photo: Dawn Stronsrad
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Barriere residents Barb and Carman Smith took part in the annual Wells Gray Birchleg cross-country ski event at Candle Creek trails in Clearwater last Saturday. The annual Birchleg attracts participants from many communities who turn up in interesting Viking costumes to ski the trail. The weather couldn’t have been better, with everyone enjoying the sunshine and the socializing.
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Moose Winter Tick Surveillance Program needs your help Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations Members of the public are being asked to help document moose winter tick infestations by completing and submitting an online Moose Winter Tick Survey before April 30, 2016. The survey will help B.C.’s wildlife health staff monitor the number of moose affected with these ticks and the extent to which they affect moose around the province. The Moose Winter Tick Surveillance Program monitors the number of animals with hair loss and the amount of hair loss on each animal to estimate winter tick prevalence and distribution. Tick infestations can sometimes result in severe behavioural and physiological changes and directly impact the survival rates of moose - especially young animals. The survey’s findings will help to inform moose management in British Columbia. Winter ticks (Dermacentor albipictus) can have a significant impact on moose populations when climate and habitat conditions promote high tick numbers. This type of tick goes through three life
Sample of survey sheet available for those who wish to contribute to the Moose Winter Tick Survey. stages over the winter on one moose and there can be as many as tens of thousands on one animal. As the ticks mature, they feed on the animal’s blood and can cause anaemia. In late winter, the irritation from ticks causes moose to scratch and groom themselves excessively, resulting in hair loss and less time spent foraging. The extent of hair loss on a moose can be observed easily from a distance and is a rough indicator of how many ticks are present. Survey participants are asked to observe the amount of hair loss, if any, occurring on moose and check the survey box which most describes the animal - ranging from “no loss” to “ghost” which means hair loss over most of
the body or 80 per cent of winter hair. Winter tick infestations are generally observed on moose from February through April. Anyone interested in contributing to the surveillance program can obtain a copy of the survey online at http:// www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/ download/6AAE0D9D 88A34A7EBD487DC4 FED75E18 or by contacting Dustin Walsh at: FLNRMooseTickSurvey@gov.bc.ca or call 250 617-0725. A copy of the 2015 Provincial Moose Winter Tick Surveillance Program Report is available at: http://www2.gov. bc.ca/assets/download/3 82F60531B704DDD94 23222AE08488B1 In 2014, British Columbia’s moose population was estimated at 120,000 to 205,000, with an average range of 162,500. The goal for moose management, as defined by the Provincial Framework for Moose Management in British Columbia is to ensure moose populations are sustainable, integral to natural ecosystems throughout their range, and able to meet the needs for First Nations, licensed hunters and the guiding industry.
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Come out and see heavy horses working at the NT Agriplex on Feb. 20
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Members of the public are invited free of charge to stop in at the North Thompson Agriplex this coming Saturday, Feb. 20, if you enjoy watching heavy horse teams work and are interested in learning a few things about team driving. Event organizers say they expect about six teams to be on site with an approximate start of 1 p.m. For the next few hours teamsters will work with the horses; with some teams being old hands at working in harness, while others may be new to the job of pulling a wagon. There will be time to share knowledge and tips, get up close to the big gentle giants, and maybe even bring back a few memories of yesteryear on the farm. Organizers say the event is informal, and designed “to get the word out about having fun with heavy horses and driving”. If you would like more information about the event, or how you can become a heavy horse enthusiast call Dave or Cindy Stutt at 250-672-5919.
Family rescued from Sun Peaks makes large donation to Kamloops Search and Rescue By Kamloops This Week A family rescued after skiing out of bounds at Sun Peaks Resort last week has made a large donation to the organization that saved them. Kamloops Search and Rescue manager Alan Hobler would only say the donation is a sizable amount that will cover the cost of the rescue and help purchase a lot of much needed equipment. The family of six, including children ranging in age from six to 13, ducked under ropes at Sun Peaks Resort on Family Day (Feb. 8) and ended up in avalanche terrain, where they were in contact with search and rescue crews before being plucked to safety by an RCMP helicopter. Hobler said the incident is a good reminder that people should never duck under the ropes on a ski hill. “Kamloops Search and Rescue has just received a very large donation from the family of six that was rescued at Sun Peaks on Family Day. With the donation came a letter (see below) cautioning others not to make the same mistake they did,” Hobler posted on Facebook. “This donation not only will cover the cost of the search but will also allow KSAR to purchase much needed equipment to help in future searches, making Kamloops and the surrounding communities a safer place. Sometimes good people make bad decisions. Often in the public and media we see criticism of the subjects that we rescue without fully understanding the circumstance or the individuals involved. This often erodes the support for search and Rescue in BC and makes people believe something similar will never happen to them. “KSAR believes in treating all their subjects with compassion, understanding and respect. We attempt to learn from and educate the public about other’s experiences.” The donation came with a letter from the
father, who has not been identified, saying he hopes others can learn from his mistake. He also thanked the search and rescue crews for risking their lives to save his family. The family’s letter: It is easy to stereotype “idiots” like me and think that this could never happen to you, but please learn from my story. It was not for the sake of adventure or fresh powder that I decided to go out of bounds with my family and end up in such a serious situation. After skiing on what I mistook as a valid ski run headed to the village, I found myself having to choose between the 6 of us walking back uphill 400 meters or cross the out of bounds line for a short cut to another run. After consulting my GPS and seeing how close to the run we were, seeing fresh ski tracks and knowing trails fed into our intended route nearby, I chose to cross into the out of bounds area. At the time it didn’t seem so, but clearly this was a huge mistake and I hope that others can learn from it. The benefit seemed to greatly outweigh the risk. Even though we are all excellent skiers. this fact didn’t play into my decision as the terrain was gently sloped and the next run supposedly only a short ski away. After a bit of skiing in the trees brought us to steep terrain, it became clear that we had missed the run and were not tracking towards it, I fought the urge to continue, swallowed my pride and made the call for help. The big message I hope to pass on is that on the mountain, even small calculated risks can be quickly become very big mistakes. Please don’t let one mistake snowball into something terrible. I was wrong to go beyond boundary markers. I am very thankful for the skilled personnel who put their own lives at risk for our well-being.
Kelowna B.C. – What do Paul Coffee, Joe Nieuwendyk, Brad May, Wade Redden and Al Iafrate have in common? They will all be in Kelowna June 10-12 for the first Okanagan Hockey Heroes Weekend. Hosted by the Heart and Stroke Foundation the sixteen team tournament will welcome NHL Alumni as well as hockey players of all levels to the Capital News Centre in Kelowna. Players will be coming from throughout British Columbia, Alberta and Washington State in order to fundraise and get their chance to play with an NHL great all weekend long. This three-day event consists of fun on and off the ice; kicking off with the Alumni Draft Night and followed up with two full days of tournament play. The weekend wraps ups with a Heroes game on Sunday afternoon featuring the 16 top fundraisers playing with the 16 alumni in a game that will be open to the public. Registration for Okanagan Hockey Heroes Weekend is now open, individuals and teams can register at www.hockeyheroesweekend.com or contact Christina Ferreira, Hockey Heroes Weekend coordinator at cferreira@hsf. bc.ca or 778.313.8090. “This weekend is about raising money for Heart and Stroke, and creating a fun memorable experience for our teams,” comments Jessica Samuels Okanagan and Kootenay Area Manager for the Heart and Stroke Foundation. “We are working with area golf courses for teams to hit the links between hockey games, there will be plenty of great prizes to be won throughout the tournament, and of course the opportunity to spend all weekend with our NHL Alumni.” Confirmed NHL Alumni: Paul Coffey: second all-time among NHL defencemen in career goals, assists, and points. Coffey played for nine teams in his NHL career including the Edmonton Oilers, Pittsburh Penguins, Los Angeles Kings, Detroit Redwings, Hartford Whalers, Philadelphia Flyers, Chicago Blackhawks, Carolina Hurricanes and Boston Bruins Joe Nieuwendyk: Two time Olympian, three Stanley Cups, Hockey Hall of Famer and twenty NHL season including playing with the Calgary Flames, Dallas Stars, New Jersey Devils, Toronto Maple Leafs, and Florida Panthers. Michael Krushelnyski: four time Stanley Cup Champion who played with the Boston Bruins, Edmonton Oilers, Los Angeles Kings, Toronto Maple Leafs and Detroit Redwings. Wade Redden: two time NHL All-Star and former player of the Ottawa Senators, New York Rangers, St. Louis Blues and Boston Bruins. Brad May: Stanley Cup champion and former player of the Anaheim Ducks, Buffalo Sabres, Vancouver Canucks, Phoenix Coyotes, Colorado Avalanche, Toronto Maple Leafs and Detroit Redwings. Albert Iafrate: Known for his hard slapshot he is a former player of the Toronto Maple Leafs, Washington Capitals, Boston Bruins and San Jose Sharks. Dean McAmmond: Played in the NHL from 1991-2010 and played for nine teams including the Chicago Blackhawks, Edmonton Oilers, Philadelphia Flyers, Calgary Flames, Colorado Avalanche, St. Louis Blues, Ottawa Senators, New York Islanders and New Jersey Devils. Cory Cross: twelve NHL seasons including the Edmonton Oilers, Tampa Bay Lightning, Toronto Maple Leafs, New York Rangers, Pittsburgh Penguins and Detroit Red Wings. Todd Simpson: former Calgary Flames Captain as well as played for the Florida Panthers, Phoenix Coyotes, Anaheim Mighty Ducks, Ottawa Senators, Montreal Canadiens and Chicago Blackhawks. Tyler Bouck: spent five seasons in the NHL playing for three teams including the Vancouver Canucks, Dallas Stars and Phoenix Coyotes. About Hockey Heroes Weekend: In April 2011, the puck dropped for the first time at the Halifax Heart and Stroke Foundation’s Hockey Heroes Weekend. Since then, the event has hosted 58 alumni, more than 800 participants, over 150 volunteers, and raised in excess of $1,500,000.00 for the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Funds raised from Hockey Heroes Weekend support life-saving research and programs to address heart disease and stroke. The event offers participants a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to play hockey with NHL alumni. Some of the NHL alumni who are confirmed for the Kelowna weekend include: Paul Coffey, Joe Nieuwendyk, Brad May, Mike Krushelnyski, Al Iafrate and Wade Redden The Heart and Stroke Foundation’s mission is to prevent disease, save lives and promote recovery. A volunteer-based health charity, we strive to tangibly improve the health of every Canadian family, every day. Healthy lives free of heart disease and stroke. Together we will make it happen. heartandstroke.ca
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Printing your own digital photographs I had a good time this past week talking with a couple of long time photographers about printing photographs. It was a walk down memory lane as we talked about using film, and how we would spend hours in darkened rooms printing black and white photographs, and about the exciting, and enjoyable, shift to digital images and modern printmaking. Just like those days when commercial photo labs struggled to match what, with a little practice, a photographer could produce in his or her basement darkroom, I have no doubt that today’s affordable high tech home printers allow us to produce fine art prints that can surpass what most big box commercial labs will give us. In my opinion it comes down to a battle between visions:
The lab’s or ours. For example, imagine packing your camera equipment off to some isolated location, waiting for hours for the light to reach a colour and effect that matched the artistic vision you desire. Then setting your cameras’ controls with all the experience and skill that you have, and finally releasing the shutter. Until recently, when photographers shot in colour they had to rely on the skill of lab technicians who would hopefully process the images the way they wanted. Lab technicians, even though well skilled, could only guess at what the conditions were like when the photographer released the shutter, and I suspect much of the time found it rather difficult to recreate, and could only guess at the shooting conditions. Sometimes a slight
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John E n ma n change in exposure or shift in color will make our photograph stand out, and only we can determine that. For example, those photographers that have bracketed the exposure values of an image know what I am referring to when they are frustrated because they got back several differently exposed prints all printed exactly the same from the lab. The vision in that case becomes the lab’s; not theirs. Yes, if we are unsatisfied we would return the film and prints to the lab for a redo. However, more often that not, we just give up and accept the
best the lab can do, or try other labs till we get close to what we remembered trying to capture on our film. I am not going to get into a discussion of printers and papers right now – I’ll save that for another time. I want to go back to where I talked about what happens after we have captured that image we took at that isolated location. We look on our digital camera’s LCD screen, and check the histogram to make sure we have captures from which we can work. Now, instead of leaving our vision to the choices of an unknown lab technician and
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FromMyKitchen By Dee Valentine Cookies
Ingredients 1/2 pound butter, softened 2 1/2 cups sifted all-purpose flour 1 cup sifted confectioners’ sugar 1 tablespoon milk 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Directions: Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (170 degrees C). Mix butter in a mixer until light, add remaining ingredients. Knead until velvety. Roll one-half of the dough at a time to about 1/4 inch thickness using the smallest amount of flour possible. Cut out and bake on a lightly greased pan for 12 minutes. Cookies will be almost white when cooked.
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Barriere Youth Group - Fridays ages 12-18 at the Ridge 7-10pm. Enjoy activities, sports and more. Barriere & District Heritage Society: 3rd Wed. of mth, 1pm at NTVIC in winter, at Museum in summer. Barriere & District Seniors Events: Whist - Mon. 7pm, Carpet Bowling - Tues., Thurs. 9:30am-12, Fun Cards - Wed. 1:30pm, Breakfast - every 3rd Sun. at 8am (excld Jun., July, Aug. & Dec.) Bethany Baptist Church Prayer: Every Tues., 7pm. Cancer Support: 672-9263, 672-0017 or 672-1890 Carpet Bowling: Mon, Wed & Fri., 9:30am-12 Little Fort Hall. Community Kitchen: Call Dede 554-3134. Community Quilters: Every Thurs. 2pm at the Barriere Food Bank. Judy 250-672-5275 or Fran 250-672-2012. Community Soup Day: Christian Life Assembly on Annesty Rd. 3rd Mon., 11:30 am. Crib: Mon. & Fri. 1-4pm @ Little Fort Hall. Crib: Barriere Legion 242, every Thurs. 7pm, Sept. to May. Curling Club: Oct.-Mar. Curling, league & bonspiels. Darts: Barriere Legion 242, Thurs. 7pm, Sept. to May. Drop In Art. Fridays 11:30am-2:30pm at NTVIC end of Sep to Mar (except holidays). Nominal fee. Family & Caregivers Group: 1st Mon. of the mth, 10am @ Ridge, kitchen. Info call 778-220-5930.
Gambler’s Anonymous: 250-374-9165 or 250-374-9866. Indoor walking program. Monday & Wednesday 1-2pm at the Ridge Gym ($1 drop in) Literacy Tutoring: Learn to read FREE. Jill 250-319-8023. Little Fort Recreation: 1st Thurs. each mth 7pm LNT Catholic Women’s League: 2nd Sat. each mth, 9am at St. George’s. Call 250-672-9330 for info. McLure Rec.: 1st Wed. each mth at 7:30pm McLure Firehall. Except Jul & Aug. 250-578-7565 for info. McLure Fire Dept.: Wednesdays, 7pm, Firehall Men’s Floor Hockey: Tues., 8-10pm at Barriere Sec. NT Fish & Game: 4th Mon. each mth 7pm NTVIC. 672-1070 NT Valley Hospice: 3rd Tues, 11am, Little Fort Hall. 672-5660. Parent-Child Mother Goose: Fridays, 11-12 at the Barriere Ridge, 4936 Barriere Town Rd. Photography Club. Shelley Lampreau 250-672-5728. Quilting: 1st Tues, 10am @ Little Fort Hall. Riding Club: 3rd Sun., 12 noon at the Station House Restaurant. www.barrieredistrictridingclub.com. Darcey 250-318-9975. Safe Home: Get away from domestic abuse, call 250-674-2135 (Clw) or 250-682-6444 (Barriere). Survivors of Brain Injuries: John 250-372-1799.
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Barriere Employment Services YOUR GATEWAY TO LABOUR MARKET INFORMATION LABOURER (Casual) – BC0757 – Gilbert Smith Forest Products Ltd. CARE AIDE (Part Time) – BC0746 LOGGING TRUCK DRIVER – West Pine Logging BC0726 CASHIER/STOCK (Part Time Students) – Petro Canada BC0673
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Office: 250 672-5653 www.norththompsonpc.ca CHRISTIAN LIFE ASSEMBLY 4818 Annesty Rd. (Across from High School) Bible perspectives Sunday 7am on 93.1 Radio 10:30am - Sunday Service and Children’s Sunday School Pastor: Lance Naylor 250-672-0111 www.clabarriere.org
The beginning of a new day for us all. Ask yourself what are you going to do with this gift? I find by being the best I can be; going out of my way to be helpful is key to a successful life, That brings blessings of health, wealth and happiness. What are your goals and dreams? Create the best life you can with this new to you day~
THE OPEN DOOR FELLOWSHIP 11:00 am Sundays at the Ridge Bible Study on Tuesdays at 1pm PASTOR TODD ENGLISH Join us for refreshments after the Service.
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ASK DRAKE Q. How are you going to pay today? A. With your permission, I’ll get personal, about an event that led me into funeral service. It was December 1, 1998. My Dad had died suddenly the day before. I was the executor, totally clueless, sitting in the funeral home, when the funeral director said “how are you going to pay today?” That question was a game changer. ~~~~~
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Drake Smith, MSW, is the Owner and Funeral Director of North Thompson Funeral & Drake Cremation Services. With locations in downtown Kamloops (phone 250-3778225), Clearwater (phone 250-674-3030), and Barriere (MaryAnn Shewchuk, Manager, phone 250-672-1999), his dedicated team has served people in the Kamloops area and the entire North Thompson Valley since 2005.
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You can’t take them with you By Lori Welbourne
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This 80”x 80” handmade quilt is the first prize for the Barriere and Area Investors Group Walk For Alzheimer’s raffle to be drawn on May 1, 2016 at the Walk. Value of this quilt donated by the Barriere Community Quilters is $800.
High value quilt to be prize in Barriere Walk for Alzheimer’s raffle
By Margaret Houben North Thompson Star/Journal
This year, the Barriere and Area Investors Group Walk For Alzheimer’s event will be happening on May 1. As usual, it will start with registration at 10 a.m. at the Barriere & District Seniors Hall. The Walk will start at 11 a.m. and is followed by a light lunch, door prizes, silent auction and the raffle. The raffle prizes have been selected and some really amazing items have been donated. The first prize is a gorgeous 80” x 80” handmade quilt, donated by the Barriere Community Quilters in honour of Petrine Edwards who is this year’s honouree for the Barriere Walk. The quilt has an estimated value of $800.
Second prize is an amazing group of gift certificates from North Thompson Valley restaurants, with a combined value of over $400. Restaurants from Barriere, Little Fort and Clearwater have donated certificates anywhere from $10 to $50. Third prize is a golfing package for Eaglepoint Golf Resort, donated by Investors Group, Kamloops, and has an estimated value of $200. Tickets will be available at a variety of places in Barriere, Little Fort and Clearwater. Watch for posters saying “tickets available here”. Also watch for our volunteers selling tickets around town on various dates. For more information, or to volunteer for the Walk, contact Liz at 250-672-9337, or Margaret at 250672-9330.
Giving life after death is a beautiful gift, and one organ and tissue donor can save the lives of up to eight people and help improve the lives of up to 75. It’s also one of those topics people don’t normally think of unless it personally affects them or someone they care about, despite the reality that anyone can end up on the waiting list. Many Canadians think they’re already donors, but long gone are the days we could easily sign up for a decal on our driver’s licence and forget about it. We now have to go to the extra trouble of filling out a form online. This procedure only takes a couple of minutes, but since it’s usually not top of mind, the vast majority of us are not registered. In fact, only 24 per cent of us are. Among developed countries, our nation ranks near the bottom of the list of donation rates. As a result, organs and tissue that are medically suitable for transplanting are buried or cremated rather than going to someone in desperate need. In 2014 alone, 195 people died while waiting for an organ. Over 4500 Canadians are currently hoping for a life saving transplant. With 90 per cent of us in favour of participating, there should be no wait at all. There’s a tried and true solution to preventing these needless tragedies: an opt-out program, also known as presumed consent. What this means is that everyone of a legal age is considered a donor unless they de-register their name. This would require less administrative work, and save precious lives. Spain provides an outstanding example of how well this has worked. In 1989 when their donor rates were only at 20 percent, Dr. Rafael Matesanz, a kidney specialist was hired to improve the system. They are now a world leader in organ and tissue donation with a vast majority of their citizens embracing the benefits for all. “It’s a source of national pride,” Matesanz has said. “We
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Drydyn Oja-Ames, age seven, started Family Day off the right way; with the Smartie Ville cake he won at the Family Fun Night at the Barriere Ridge on Feb. 7. He and his family send out a big thank you “to all who helped put on this fantastic event”.
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are very proud to contribute to the system.” Some argue there are ethical and religious reasons why this isn’t a good idea. Not only are most religions on board with this life saving concept, the easy and confidential ability for any individual to opt out at any time disputes that objection. Shelley Hunt from B.C. and Jessica Royan from Alberta are passionate about this cause and they have personally watched too many patients needlessly die when they should have been saved. They have also witnessed the life support treatments such as dialysis that countless people must endure for lengthy periods of time as they do their best to hold on. The compassionate women created the “Because I Can Project” with a goal to eliminate that wait. They have worked tirelessly to raise awareness about organ shortage in our country, and they’re actively petitioning for a revamp of the registration process nationwide. As it stands now, the opt-out program is far within reach. Our government is well aware that thousands of lives could be improved and hundreds could be saved by implementing this superior plan, yet it hasn’t been enacted. Hunt, Royan and oth-
er activists will keep pushing for this change while encouraging petition sign ups and organ registrations. There is no age limit. Canada’s oldest organ donor was 93 and oldest tissue donor was 102. It’s not enough to just register, however. A lot of donations are lost due to family members rejecting the intended donor’s decision while experiencing grief. It’s important those wishes are communicated with them clearly ahead of time. It’s not necessary to wait until death before giving the gift of life. Healthy people can donate a kidney or part of the liver, lung, intestine, pancreas, bone marrow, or blood to another person. Hunt became a live donor over a year ago when she gave one of her kidneys to save the life of a stranger. The young mother of two received some criticism for risking her life, but after extensive research, she was confident in the safety of the procedure. It also gave her an unexpected advantage. “It might seem crazy, but it will actually put me in a safer position than most other Canadians,” she explained. “When you become a live donor, you’re automatically moved to the top of the list, and if I ever need an organ in the future, I’ll get one sooner.” To check if you’ve registered, and to sign the petition for the opt-out program, please visit BecauseICanProject.com. Once this program is adopted, waiting lists will cease to exist in our country, and treasured lives will be saved. Lori Welbourne is a syndicated columnist. She can be contacted at LoriWelbourne.com
Fast facts about Canadian newspapers Did you know: ads in newspapers are one of the most trusted forms of advertising. Ninety percent of Canadians read flyers (most of which are delivered via newspapers). Half of Canadians use their phone to read a newspaper (up from 38 per cent three years ago) and many may use the paper and other devices too.
ON NOW AT YOUR BC CHEVROLET DEALERS. Chevrolet.ca 1-800-GM-DRIVE. Chevrolet is a brand of General Motors of Canada. Offers apply to the lease of a 2016 Cruze Limited LS (1SA) and 2016 Equinox LS, and to the purchase or finance of a 2015 Silverado 1500. License, insurance, registration, administration fees, dealer fees, PPSA and taxes not included. Dealers are free to set individual prices. Limited time offers which may not be combined with other offers, and are subject to change without notice. Offers apply to qualified retail customers in BC Chevrolet Dealer Marketing Association area only. Dealer order or trade may be required. * Offer valid to eligible retail lessees in Canada who have entered into a lease agreement with GM Financial and accept delivery between February 2 and February 29, 2016 of a new or demonstrator 2016 model year Chevrolet model excluding Chevrolet Colorado 2SA. General Motors of Canada will pay one month’s lease payment or two biweekly lease payments as defined on the lease agreement (inclusive of taxes). After the first month, lessee will be required to make all remaining scheduled payments over the remaining term of the lease agreement. PPSA/RDPRM is not due. Consumer may be required to pay Dealer Fees. Insurance, licence, and applicable taxes not included. Additional conditions and limitations apply. GM reserves the right to modify or terminate this offer at any time without prior notice. See dealer for details. ¥ Lease based on a purchase price of $12,724, including $446 Owner Cash (tax exclusive), $3,000 lease cash and a $1,500 manufacturer-to-dealer delivery credit (tax exclusive) for a new eligible 2016 Cruze Limited LS (1SA). Bi-weekly payment is $50 for 24 months at 0% APR, on approved credit to qualified retail customers by GM Financial. Annual kilometre limit of 20,000 km, $0.16 per excess kilometre. $0 down payment and a $0 security deposit is required. Payment may vary depending on down payment or trade. Total obligation is $2,592 plus applicable taxes. Option to purchase at lease end is $10,132. Price and total obligation exclude license, insurance, registration, taxes and optional equipment. Other lease options are available. Dealers are free to set individual prices. Limited-time offer, which may not be combined with other offers. See your dealer for conditions and details. General Motors of Canada Company reserves the right to amend or terminate this offer, in whole or in part, at any time without prior notice. > Purchase price includes $750 Owner Cash (tax inclusive) and a cash credit of $3,000 and applies to new 2016 Equinox LS FWD models at participating dealers in Canada. Purchase price of $24,995 excludes license, insurance, registration, dealer fees and taxes. Dealer may sell for less. Offer may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives. GM Canada may modify, extend or terminate this offer, in whole or in part, at any time without notice. See dealer for details. ^ Offer available to qualified retail customers in Canada for vehicles delivered between February 2 and February 29, 2016. 0% purchase financing offered on approved credit by TD Auto Finance Services, Scotiabank® or RBC Royal Bank for 84 months on all new or demonstrator 2015 Silverado 1500 Double Cab 2WD WT / Crew Cab 2WD WT and Silverado HD’s WT 2WD with gas engine. Participating lenders are subject to change. Rates from other lenders will vary. Down payment, trade and/or security deposit may be required. Monthly payment and cost of borrowing will vary depending on amount borrowed and down payment/trade. Example: $40,000 at 0% APR, the monthly payment is $476.19 for 84 months. Cost of borrowing is $0, total obligation is $40,000. Offer is unconditionally interest-free. 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As part of the transaction, dealer may request documentation and contact General Motors of Canada Company to verify eligibility. This offer may not be redeemed for cash and may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives. Certain limitations or conditions apply. Void where prohibited. See your GM Canada dealer for details. GM Canada reserves the right to amend or terminate offers for any reason in whole or in part at any time without prior notice. ‡ The Chevrolet Equinox received the lowest number of problems per 100 vehicles among compact SUVs in a tie in the proprietary J.D. Power 2015 U.S. Initial Quality StudySM. Study based on responses from 84,367 U.S. new-vehicle owners, measuring 244 models and measures opinions after 90 days of ownership. Proprietary study results are based on experiences and perceptions of U.S. owners surveyed in February-May 2015. Your experiences may vary. Visit jdpower.com. ¥¥ Based on GM Testing in accordance with approved Transport Canada test methods. Your actual fuel consumption may vary. ~ Visit onstar.ca for coverage maps, details and system limitations. Services and connectivity may vary by model and conditions. OnStar with 4G LTE connectivity is available on select vehicle models and in select markets. Customers will be able to access OnStar services only if they accept the OnStar User Terms and Privacy Statement (including software terms). OnStar acts as a link to existing emergency service providers. After the trial period (if applicable), an active OnStar service plan is required. ‡‡ Government 5-Star Safety Ratings are part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA’s) New Car Assessment Program (www.SaferCar.gov). ** The 2-Year Scheduled Lube-Oil-Filter Maintenance Program provides eligible customers in Canada, who have purchased or leased a new eligible 2015 MY Chevrolet (excluding Spark EV), with an ACDelco® oil and filter change, in accordance with the oil life monitoring system and the Owner’s Manual, for 2 years or 40,000 km, whichever occurs first, with a limit of four (4) Lube-Oil-Filter services in total, performed at participating GM dealers. Fluid top offs, inspections, tire rotations, wheel alignments and balancing, etc. are not covered. This offer may not be redeemed for cash and may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives available on GM vehicles. General Motors of Canada Company reserves the right to amend or terminate this offer, in whole or in part, at any time without prior notice. Additional conditions and limitations apply. See dealer for details. ^^ Whichever comes first. See dealer for details.
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