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Kamloops Mounties were kept busy last month responding to shootings — including this Feb. 18 attack at the Kamloops Travel Centre at Highway 1 and Copperhead Drive. According to a source in the justice system, that shooting, in which a man was hit in the leg, and another one on McGill Road a week later are connected to a gang war between Red Scorpions operating in the city and a Lower Mainland gang seeking to make inroads in the Tournament Capital.

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A justice official speaking to KTW on the condition of anonymity says Kamloops is on the verge of a potentially bloody gang war.

The source said the Red Scorpions gang, which is presently controlling drug sales in the Tournament Capital, is being pressured by an unnamed gang from the Lower Mainland looking to take over.

Two shootings in recent weeks — one at the Kamloops Travel Centre at Highway 1 and Copperhead Drive on Feb. 18, the other at a McGill Road residence the following week — are connected to the turf war, the source said, noting the unnamed Lower Mainland gang was sending “reinforcements” to Kamloops late this week.

The unnamed justice official said the fight between the two gangs is expected to be

bloody and could involve more shootings.

Calls to RCMP Cpl. Cheryl Bush and RCMP Supt. Brad Mueller were not returned by KTW press time.

On Feb. 18, emergency crews were called to the Dufferin Petro-Canada after a man was shot in the leg.

The suspect fled the scene before police arrived and investigators said the victim, who has since been released from hospital, is not being co-operative.

Details of the McGill Road shooting are protected by a court-ordered publication ban.

Police did not issue a statement regarding the shooting.

The suspected shooter, Jordan Kaplan, was granted bail on Monday.

Due back in court on March 10, he is charged with discharging a firearm, possessing a prohibited or restricted firearm and unauthorized possession of a firearm.

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Council Calendar March 8 1:30 pm - Regular Council Meeting 7 pm - Public Hearing March 15 9 am - Council Budget Meeting 1:30 pm - Regular Council Meeting March 18 6 pm - Special Council Meeting for Proposed KGHM Ajax Mine Grand Hall, Thompson Rivers University Regular City Council meetings are broadcast on Shaw Cable as follows: Thurs and Sat at 11 am and Sun at 7 pm.

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McKenna nixes call for Ajax joint panel review ANDREA KLASSEN AND CAM FORTEMS

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Canada’s environment minister has rejected renewed calls for a joint panel review to be applied to the Ajax mine proposal.

Catherine McKenna has, however, agreed to meet with the City of Kamloops and First Nations about the copper and gold mine proposed to be developed south of Aberdeen.

Mayor Peter Milobar said a letter from McKenna, which will be part of next week’s council agenda, turns down the city’s request for a joint panel review for the mine, while offering representatives a meeting in Ottawa.

“It’s a no to a panel review at this time,”

Milobar said. “She expresses faith in the current process.”

The city and the Skeetchestn and Tk’emlups Indian bands are all seeking a federal panel review — the highest standard — for the mine proposal immediately south of the city.

Representatives from local First Nations also confirmed yesterday that McKenna has agreed to meet with them.

Skeetchestn Indian Band Chief Ron Ignace said McKenna’s office has agreed to hear concerns from Stk’emlupsemc te Secwepemc Nation (SSN), composed of his band and Tk’emlups.

They have neither a date nor a location, but Ignace is hoping McKenna travels to Kamloops to

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hear concerns.

“There’s going to be a meeting. That’s all I really know,” he said.

“We do have concerns about the environment at Ajax and how we go forward.

Obviously, we’ll be calling for a panel review.”

Peter Kent, environment minister under the Stephen Harper Conservative government, visited Kamloops and toured the Ajax site in January 2012, but

rejected calls for a joint panel review, as did his successor, Leona Aglukkaq.

KGHM Ajax, the joint venture between a major Polish mining firm and a small Vancouver firm, submitted its application in January to the joint harmonized comprehensive environmental assessment with the federal and provincial governments.

It is still possible for Ottawa to call a halt and convene a joint panel review that would include public hearings overseen by independent experts, but Milobar is not optimistic the federal government will change its mind.

At council’s Tuesday meeting, Milobar said he will ask councillors whether they feel it’s worth it to send him

to Ottawa, along with Coun. Tina Lange, as it had originally planned.

Ignace said he’s hoping to meet as soon as possible with

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In the meantime, SSN continues to plan its own assessment of the mine.

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Differing views on numbers TEACHERS’ UNION, SCHOOL-DISTRICT ADMINISTRATION DEBATE SPECIAL-NEEDS STUDENT NUMBERS DALE BASS

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The Kamloops-Thompsion school district doesn’t dispute assertions by its teachers’ union that there has been an increase in the number of special-needs students in classrooms — but its superintendent doesn’t see the same issue the KamloopsThompson Teachers’ Association (KTTA) does.

Karl deBruijn said when the KTTA presents reports with concerns about classes with four or more special-needs students, the union doesn’t address the level of need, noting many students need minimal extra support from teachers.

DeBruijn said focusing on teachers’ interaction alone with special-needs students ignores the increased number of certified education assistants — formerly referred to as schoolsupport workers — the district has hired.

Nor does it address the role of the learning-assistance teachers, he added.

In a report to trustees this week, deBruijn noted the increase of classes with four or more students studying according to an individual education plan included eight of the 198 kindergarten-to-Grade 3 classes and 267 of the 1,279 grades 4-12 classes.

In total, there are 275 — or 18 per cent — of 1,477 classes in the district with four or more students studying according to an individual education plan.

The provincial percentage is 24.6 per cent.

The secondary numbers are not reflective of the reality, however, deBruijn said, noting a student may have an individual education plan for a few classes, but will be counted as if he or she has one for all classes.

The KTTA said its members are reporting more complex issues with designated students,

adding the situation has deteriorated since 2007, when statistics like these were first collected by the provincial government.

KTTA president David Komljenovic said the union is concerned the education fund negotiated in September 2014 is not being used appropriately to add supports to schools with class-composition challenges.

Komljenovic said the union will continue to draw attention to this concern publicly, but will also continue to use its grievance procedure to address its concerns.

DeBruijn said there are other realities the union doesn’t take into consideration, including that of schools with declining enrolment that could create smaller classes, but still have four or more students with an individual education plan.

“It’s important to note all of our children are entitled to attend a school in their neighbourhood,” he told trustees.

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Notice is hereby given that pursuant to Section 166 of the Community Charter a Council must undertake a Notice is hereby given that pursuant to Section 166 of the Community Charter a Council must process of public consultation regarding the proposed Financial Plan before it is adopted. A draft Financial Plan is available for inspection and comment at the Municipal office, undertake a process of public consultation regarding the proposed Financial Plan before it is #1 Opal Drive, Logan Lake, BC during regular office hours and available for viewing on the adopted. A draft Financial Plan is available for inspection and comment at the Municipal office, District’s website at www.loganlake.ca. Please provide any comments and/or suggestions on Opal Drive, Lake, BC during regular hours and available for viewing on the the Financial #1 Plan to the District Logan office prior to March 31, 2016.

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Beckett was willing to fight for inheritance, jury hears TIM PETRUK

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The former New Zealand politician standing trial for the murder of his wife in 2010 told relatives following her death he would fight in court to get his share of her inheritance.

The 14-person B.C. Supreme Court jury in Kamloops tasked with deciding Peter Beckett’s fate listened yesterday to recordings of wiretapped phone calls intercepted by police in the months following Laura LettsBeckett’s death.

Letts-Beckett drowned in Upper Arrow Lake, near Revelstoke, on Aug. 18, 2010.

Her death was initially believed to be accidental, but Beckett was charged one year later.

The Crown has alleged Letts-Beckett was killed out of greed, saying Beckett’s motive was financial.

Prosecutor Sarah Firestone has told jurors Beckett stood to gain a significant amount of money in life-insurance and accidental-death benefits, as well as LettsBeckett’s schoolteachers’ pension.

In court yesterday, jurors heard a number of wiretapped phone calls made by Beckett both before and after his August 2011 arrest.

The first call played was between Beckett and Margaret

Blatchford, LettsBeckett’s aunt.

In the May 2011 conversation, Beckett tells Blatchford he’s willing to fight for his share of his wife’s inheritance.

“I’m still their sonin-law, right?” Beckett asked Blatchford.

“So, what was due to Laura is certainly due to me. I’ll challenge that in court any time.”

“You’ll challenge that in court, Peter?”

Blatchford replied.

“Of course,” Beckett said. “And I believe they caused her death.”

Through her questioning, defence lawyer Donna Turko has implied LettsBeckett struggled with depression, potentially because of issues with

her family.

Beckett and LettsBeckett met in 1995 in New Zealand. Five years later, he moved to Westlock, Alta., to be closer to her.

The couple married in 2003.

Previous witnesses have described their relationship as a rocky one. The Becketts split up in late 2007, but reconciled months later.

Letts-Beckett also went to police alleging physical abuse on the part of her husband, but no charges were laid.

Beckett was formerly a city councillor in Napier, New Zealand.

His trial, which began in mid-January, is expected to last three months.

Jail follows Rayleigh car chase An 18-year-old man cried in a Kamloops courtroom on Tuesday after learning he will spend the foreseeable future behind bars.

Tristan Olson was arrested on Feb. 15 following a highspeed car chase in Rayleigh.

Court heard the chase saw Olson, who does not have a driver’s licence, driving a white Mazda at high speeds through stop signs, into oncoming traf-

fic, over medians and over a spike belt.

He was arrested after a police dog found him hiding under a tarp, court heard.

In denying Olson’s bail, Kamloops provincial court Judge Len Marchand said the chase was extremely dangerous.

“His conduct puts the lives of law-abiding members of the public at risk,” Marchand said, noting there were too many

potential risks involved with releasing Olson on bail.

At the time of his arrest last month, Olson was on bail for a separate incident in January.

In that instance, court heard, Olson was arrested after police found him in the passenger seat of a stolen vehicle.

He will remain at Kamloops Regional Correctional Centre until his next court appearance on March 17.

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LOCAL NEWS The City of Kamloops purchased the Owl Road dump for $10 million last year and plans to use it to divert construction materials from the Mission Flats landfill. The public works department held meetings this week at Valleyview secondary and at Juniper Ridge elementary to get neighbourhood feedback on where the landfill’s access point should be.

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Sharie Lomas had plenty to say about a proposal to move the access road for the Owl Road dump to Highland Drive, but the sticky notes the Juniper Ridge resident affixed to a city comment board Wednesday night seemed to sum it up.

“A stupid idea!” read one, while another began, “Do not go there!”

City staff is studying whether to move the dump’s access point out of Valleyview after a delegation from that neighbourhood complained to city council that speeding trucks and poor visibility were causing safety issues.

The city purchased the dump for $10 million last year and plans to use it to divert construction materials from the Mission Flats landfill.

The study began this week with a pair

of open houses to collect public feedback on where the road could be moved, if it should be moved at all.

Public works director Jen Fretz said recommendations will come to council later this spring.

At the Juniper meeting, the second of the two city gatherings with residents, Lomas said she is worried adding truck traffic from the dump to Highland Drive will make the road more dangerous.

She’s also concerned about the cost of such a project.

“I just can’t see where they would locate it,” she said. “They’d have to spend a heck of a lot of money.”

Cost has also been a concern on the city’s side. Fretz previously told council staff had not seriously looked at moving the access road to Highland Drive because it would be cost-prohibitive.

Juniper resident Andrea Wallin believes the Highland route would likely

lead to increased emissions and increased gasoline consumption, since the road is steeper than its Valleyview counterpart.

She said she would rather see a focus on improving safety at the existing access point.

“Obviously, Valleyview residents are concerned, so maybe the city needs to consider improving that,” she said.

Not everyone in the neighbourhood is against the move.

Tracy Hendry thinks the city could solve its problems by creating a new loop road, which she hoped would restore access to bench lands between the two neighbourhoods.

Hendry said the hiking area has been difficult to access since Highland Drive was widened and the road shoulder where she used to park was eliminated.

“There’s open sky up there and it might be an opportunity to have Kamloops’ first star park,” she said.

Naturalists working to protect Dewdrop CAM FORTEMS

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While off-road damage has long been a problem on the Dewdrop range northwest of the city, the Kamloops Naturalist Club is reporting ever-increasing incursions by trucks and other vehicles in the protected area.

The club is working with the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Development to produce brochures and increase signage in the grasslands and fir-dotted area north of Kamloops Lake.

“It’s been a problem, but

never at the level it is now,” said club vice-president Frank Ritcey.

The Dewdrop-Rosseau Creek area is west of Lac Du Bois Provincial Park, but has special status as a wildlifemanagement area under provincial law.

That status includes a requirement for vehicles to remain on marked roads, but Ritcey said it’s not uncommon to see rutted tracks being made around signs and plunging into muddy areas.

The culprits are not necessarily large trucks with big tires, but, typically, everyday

four-wheel-drive pickups.

“So many people are driving off-road illegally, they almost look as tracked as legal roads,” Ritcey said.

He said when approaches drivers who venture off the marked road, he is typically met by a feigned ignorance of the rules — or told to get lost.

The club is encouraging people to take photos of trucks off road and report them to the provincial RAPP (report all poachers and polluters) line at 1-877-952-7277.

Conservation officers enforce the laws.

Ritcey said the Dewdrop

area is one of the largest wildlife-management areas in B.C., with rare grasslands and Interior Douglas fir habitat.

It is home to six varieties of snakes, spadefoots and bighorn sheep.

The Kamloops Naturalists Club is organizing a clean-up of the Dewdrop, which is also being plagued by dumping and litter.

The event is set for March 20 and the club is seeking volunteers.

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THE HOT AND NOT OF THE WEEK Kamloops This Week looks at the stories of the week — the good, the bad and all in-between: HOT: The dialogue between the federal government and city and First Nations officials on the contentious subject that is the proposed Ajax mine.

Word came down yesterday that Environment Minister Catherine McKenna has agreed to meet with representatives from the City of Kamloops and Stk’emlupsemc te Secwepemc Nation (composed of the Skeetchestn and Tk’emlups Indian bands), but that a joint panel review is not in the cards. The city and the bands want Ottawa to put Ajax under such a review, a more rigorous process that was applied to the twice-rejected Prosperity mine proposal in the Cariboo.

McKenna has not set a date or location for the meeting — and even a visit to the Ajax site may not change her decision.

Remember, Peter Kent, then-environment minister in the Stephen Harper Conservative government, visited Kamloops and toured the Ajax site in January 2012 and still rejected calls for a joint panel review.

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NOT: The revelation that parents will continue to endure hourslong lineups to register their kids for French immersion classes at Lloyd George elementary.

The process works on a first-come, first-served basis, which creates an unfair playing field for families who simply do not have the luxury of camping out overnight to secure a spot.

If there is an overwhelming demand, and if budget woes do not allow for another French immersion school, perhaps it is time the Kamloops-Thompson school district fills seats with local kids and siblings of current students — and then move to a lottery system.

Drawing names from a hat would be more fair in the eyes of the family whose parents might be shift workers and cannot spend 12 or more hours on the sidewalk every winter.

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Dear drug dealer . . .

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he letter is powerful, raw, searing and brutally honest — and it apparently never made it into the hands of the one person who needs to read it.

Since the letter writer seems to have discarded the neatly written message, here’s hoping the intended recipient reads it — an unrepentant Kamloops drug dealer whose callous disregard for life led to at least one death.

A KTW reader found the letter and was impacted by its power.

He gave it to me.

The letter is written by the sister of a man (youth?) who died from using drugs.

She talks to the dealer in a straightforward manner.

She is angry. She is hurt. She is frustrated. She wants him to stop killing people like he killed her brother.

“Everyone has to make a living,” she writes. “I get that. But why this? Why sell drugs to people and watch them die because of it?

How can you do that?”

She is angry and in pain, but even while carrying that weight, she understands the reality of the dealer and addict relationship.

“I don’t blame you for what happened to him because I know everyone makes their own decisions, but I just have to tell you I hate what you do to people. I don’t know how you live with yourself. I really don’t.”

What she cannot fathom is how cold, hard cash can trump the sight of a life withering away with each illicit purchase.

“How can you sell drugs to people and watch them get

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MUSINGS addicted and continue to sell to them?” she asks. “I know you told him to be careful, to not get addicted to oxy, but you probably knew he already was.

“I just hope that if you have a soul at all, a heart that beats in your chest, that you will stop doing this. Why sell drugs to people and watch them die because of it? How can you do that?”

That’s the eternal question, really. What behavioural defect allows the parasitical drug dealer to wake up every day — in mind a businessman; in fact a killer — and not be drenched in the guilt of his homicidal actions of trading hard drugs for money?

A normal person, a person possessing minimal conscience, would fail at such a vocation.

She wants the dealer to know the agony, to feel the torment that has permeated her family, the death of a brother and son shattering their lives forever.

“I just really want you to know how much pain you have caused me, how much pain you have caused our mother, how much pain you have caused to his

friends and family. I want you to feel the weight of that pain.

“You deserve to feel this pain.

You need to know the part you played in this, the part you probably played in the pain of so many other people.

“Sucks, doesn’t it? I’ll tell you what sucks — to have to hold my mom’s hand as we say goodbye to [his] body.”

The storm of her anger can be felt when reading the curve of each handwritten letter of each word, yet she rises above blunt fury in an attempt to appeal to whatever empathy may be lurking in the core of the dealer who killed her brother.

“Most of all, I hope you stop selling drugs, stop hurting yourself and others. Maybe if you realized what it does to other people, what it’s done to my brother, my family, maybe you would understand.”

But he won’t stop selling. The body count does not affect the cash count and that is all that matters to serial killers firing oxy and fentanyl as their weapons.

Deep down, she knows this.

She knows the letter is a way to vent and nothing more — even if he reads it.

“I don’t want to hate you,” she writes. “But I do. I hate you for selling drugs to him, for the part you played in his death. If you have a soul, you will understand.

You will stop doing what you do.”

He won’t, of course.

But maybe her words will compel another dealer, someone still connected to their conscience, to take a look in the mirror and do the right thing. editor@kamloopsthisweek.com Twitter: @ChrisJFoulds

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

COMMUNITY POOLS BIND NEIGHBOURHOODS Editor: I very much oppose the city’s proposal to close pools in Westsyde, North Kamloops and Brocklehurst in favour of building a facility on McArthur Island.

I am glad council works hard for us and is considering the views of the residents in the affected areas.

A reminder to readers of the remaining meetings: Monday, March 7: Parkcrest elementary gym, 2170 Parkcrest Ave., Brocklehurst; Wednesday, March 9: NorKam Senior secondary, 1198 Kenora Rd., North Kamloops; Tuesday, March 15: Sandman Centre Parkside Lounge, downtown.

The outdoor pools in Brocklehurst and McDonald Park are used by a lot by families and children, both locally and from around Kamloops.

These pools are also used by local schools and provide swimming lessons to kids.

The pools are doing what we want them to do — help kids to unplug and walk or ride their bike to their local pool on a hot day.

If the proposal proceeds and there is one facility on McArthur Island, children would not be able to get their safely on their own.

It would require families driving, which adds to our carbon footprint, which is something we do not want.

In addition, McArthur Island already has parking and traffic problems. We’ve often been stuck in bottlenecks with tournaments and other events underway. Having a pool facility on McArthur Island will not improve that problem.

I believe because of its lack of accessibility and parking problems, a facility on McArthur

Island would not be as well-used as the current pools, something we don’t want.

We need our families and kids exercising to keep healthy and relieve stress.

I am not sure what to recommend with respect to Westsyde Pool, but I believe it is also important to that community’s families and active seniors.

On another note, the pools were paid for by taxpayers many years ago.

Losing them would likely negatively affect our property values.

We need to maintain the pools. I believe many people would be willing to pay a bit more to keep them.

To residents who like the pools — please let your views be known at the various meetings.

Linda Kennard Kamloops (Brocklehurst)

THE SHAME OF REVEALING TRASHY, DIRTY CANADA Editor: I know this is a frequently complained-about topic, but I just had to vent my disgust.

I lived in China for many years and one of the things I disliked most about it was how dirty it was and how people didn’t respect their environment.

There was dog poop everywhere.

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However, although there was litter, there were city workers employed to pick up trash.

You would see them everywhere with their bags and tongs.

Just wait, I’d say to my wife, who was going through the immigration process, when we get to Canada, you will see how clean it is there.

Fast forward to this week as

Editor: Re: (‘18 local jobs lost in laundry privatization,’ March 3): Somehow the decision makers never look at saving money by cutting executives and perks.

That edifice in Kelowna that houses

we walk down Bank Road in Westsyde and see the plethora of dog feces.

It embarrasses me to no end that what I said about my Canadian neighbourhood is not true.

We go to Rainbow Park and there is trash everywhere.

My wife asks: Where are the city workers?

administrators and their assistants is a prime example of excess.

Chopping laundry jobs looks far more impressive as it axes a number of positions. But these, grouped together, would probably barely cover an executive salary and perks.

Why don’t they clean this up?

I have no answer — only shame.

Shame on you, residents of Westsyde, who don’t pick up your dog poop and litter.

Shame, shame, shame.

Chad Pearson Kamloops

And what about the carbon footprint? All that trucking of laundry back and forth produces plenty of pollution.

So much for keeping jobs in our community. It is shameful.

Jean Humphreys Kamloops

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A selection of comments on KTW stories, culled online RE: FLETCHER COLUMN: : BOWING TO THE POWER OF JUDGES:

“Shorter Tom Fletcher: We can’t let these unelected activist judges run our country!

“This guy sounds like a Tea Party member. Hey, Tom, you don’t want to participate in legal marijuana or assisted suicide?

“Then don’t. You retain your freedom to abstain.”

— posted by Joey Jack

RE: STORY: CITY OF KAMLOOPS OFFERS RAIN BARRELS FOR $55:

“I’m just afraid if too many people get in on this, the price per cubic meter to us will go up.

“In Kamloops, less water use equals higher costs — or something like that.”

— posted by Geo

RE: LETTER: ROBBED AGAIN AT THE GAS PUMPS:

“As I write this, a barrel of crude is $34.71. Western crude from the tar sands is less than $10.

“Our federal government budgeted for oil revenues when oil was over $100. Look in the mirror and you will know who will be making up this shortfall.”

— posted by Richard Lodmell

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Sluggish start to 2016 ANDREA KLASSEN

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It’s a slow start to building in Kamloops this year.

According to the city’s development and engineering services department, the total value of building permits issued in the first two months of the year is about half of what it was in 2015.

To date, $15.3 million in permits have been issued in 2016, compared to $30.8 million this time last year.

In February, permit value totalled $11.4 million, compared to about $22.4 million in

February of 2015.

While residential construction values have stayed relatively stable — $12.6 million so far this year, compared to $15.8 million this time last year — commercial permit values are down substantially.

The city has handed out only $2.3 million so far in commercial permits, compared to $14.3 million in the first two months of 2015.

Director of development services Marvin Kwiatkowski said there’s still plenty of time left for permit numbers to pick up.

“You get some larger projects

coming in and they can be $10 or $12 million,” he said.

“One or two months doesn’t really dictate how the year’s going to go.”

The city will see some larger permits in coming months, he added, mainly multi-family apartments.

“We’re looking fairly strong there, which has been the trend the last few years,” Kwiatkowski said.

“There seems to be the trend out there for the rental.

“We hadn’t had many apartments being built here until recently.”

Chase leads man to prison TIM PETRUK

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An 18-year-old man cried in a Kamloops courtroom on Tuesday after learning he will spend the foreseeable future behind bars.

Tristan Olson was arrested on Feb. 15 following a high-speed car chase in Rayleigh.

Court heard the chase saw Olson, who does not have a driver’s licence, driving a white Mazda at high speeds, through stop signs, into oncoming traffic, over medians and over a spike belt.

He was arrested after a police dog found him hiding

under a tarp, court heard.

In denying Olson’s bail, Kamloops provincial court Judge Len Marchand said the chase was extremely dangerous.

“His conduct puts the lives of law-abiding members of the public at risk,” Marchand said, noting there were too many potential risks involved with releasing Olson on bail.

At the time of his arrest last month, Olson was on bail for a separate incident in January. In that instance, court heard, Olson was arrested after police found him in the passenger seat of a stolen vehicle.

He will remain at Kamloops Regional Correctional Centre until his next court appearance on March 17.

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LOCAL NEWS As the honoree at the 2014 Walk for Memories in Kamloops, Linda Blanchet addressed the crowd while standing with daughter Monique and husband Paul.

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Governor General’s Caring Canadian Award: Linda Blanchet,

Kamloops: After being diagnosed with earlyonset Alzheimer’s disease in 2013, Blanchet began volunteering with the Alzheimer Society of Canada and the Alzheimer Society of British Columbia alongside husband Paul.

She served as the face of Kamloops’ Walk for Memories in 2014, raising more than $30 000 that year alone, and continues to foster inclusivity through the Dementia-Friendly Communities initiative.

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hom Keijzer hails from the motherland of speedskating.

But it is a move to Kamloops that is taking him to a new level.

Keijzer is a Holland-born speedskater who came to the Tournament Capital in August, in pursuit of an education at Thompson Rivers University.

Upon his arrival, he joined the Kamloops Long Blades, with whom he is drawing to the end of his first competitive season in Canada.

Since landing in Kamloops, the Dutchman has been quite the addition for head coach Sandi Vyse.

“It’s cool to have a guy like him who comes into the club, who is from Holland, where speedskaters are gods and [there’s] the whole culture of speedskating there,” she said.

“It’s kind of neat to have somebody who has it in their blood like that.”

The Canadian lifestyle has been different — people drive monster trucks and his online shopping purchases take days, not hours, to arrive.

But more different is his life as a speedskater.

Formerly a long-track specialist, Keijzer was forced to switch to short-track — the only option in Kamloops — following his arrival.

It has been difficult to train here, he said, where speedskating isn’t on the radar for most young athletes, who are more preoccupied with hockey, football and basketball in the winters and baseball and soccer in the summers.

“There’s not a lot of people doing it in Kamloops, so you don’t have a training buddy that is about the same speed,” Keijzer said.

“So, that’s a little difficult.

“But it has been good so far.”

The amenities are far different, too.

Canada has a dearth of speedskating ovals and few are refrigerated.

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Thom Keijzer, a Netherlands-born speedskater and member of the Kamloops Long Blades, will be in action this weekend at the B.C. Speed Skating Association’s B.C. Short Track Championship at McArthur Island Sport and Event Centre.

Winnipeg, the 19-year-old even found himself skating on an outdoor oval, against 20 km/h winds and with temperatures dipping as low as -13 C. Meanwhile, in Holland, every province has its own oval — and provinces are the size of the City of Kamloops.

“I had like five within an hour of my home,” Keijzer said.

“It’s just that you have more ovals, so you have more people who become good.”

To Keijzer’s point, the Dutch dominate speedskating on the international stage, with the nation capturing all 24 of its medals at the 2014 Winter Olympic Games in Sochi in the sport — eight golds, seven silvers and nine bronzes. Netherlands swept the podium in four distances and won two of three medals in three others.

The country also holds four world

Sunday

records and six Olympic records.

All of the World Cups — two of which are hosted in the nation in each season — are televised, as are the national trials.

Thialf — a stadium near Keijzer’s hometown of ’s-Hertogenbosch where races, including the World Cup, are held — is sold out for every competition.

“I think it’s pretty big, but I don’t think it’s like hockey big,” Keijzer said comparing speedskating to Canada’s national pastime. “I think soccer is bigger in Holland.

“I think people are proud of the speedskaters, but not everybody does it because it is so expensive. Soccer, you only pay like $100 for boots and for speedskating you’ve got to get the boots, the blades, all the cut-proof stuff, the suit. It’s at least $2,000 and then the ice time is also really expensive.”

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Discontented after losing a heartbreaker to Seattle on Sunday, the Kamloops Blazers bounced back with one of their mostcomplete performances of the season on Wednesday at Sandman Centre.

Five Blazers scored in a 5-0 victory over the Chiefs, a win that vaulted Kamloops over Spokane and into the Western Conference’s first wild-card position.

“There was urgency and it’s getting down to crunch time,” said Blazers’ netminder Connor Ingram, who recorded his fourth

shutout of the season.

“It’s time to stop messing around and get down to business.”

The Kelowna Rockets always mean business and the Blazers will be looking to steal points from their nearest rivals in a home-andhome set this weekend.

Game time is 7 p.m. tonight on Mark Recchi Way and the rematch

in the Little Apple gets underway tomorrow at 7:05 p.m.

“We’ve got to play our best,” Blazers’ head coach Don Hay said.

“Kelowna is a real good team. You can’t have any letdowns.”

Kamloops forward Jermaine Loewen, already a fan favourite, increased his popularity with a cherry-on-top goal against the Chiefs, streaking down the left wing before cutting to the middle of the ice and tossing a backhander past Tyson Verhelst late in the third period.

“That’s what we’ve been seeing in practice and he hasn’t been able to bring it to the game yet,” Hay said of Loewen’s foray to the

net, noting traffic in front created

by Garrett Pilon helped clear the Jamaican-born forward’s path.

“That’s a big confidence-booster for him.”

Loewen’s parents happened to be in town for Wednesday’s game, visiting from Arborg, Man., and while they will be proud of their son’s goal, Stan and Tara might admit Jermaine needs to work on his celebrations.

“I jumped off the glass and I kind of fell a little bit there,” Loewen said. “I didn’t land on both of my feet. I was just excited.”

“I tried not to watch it,” Ingram said of the celebration. “I knew it was going to be messy.”

Also scoring on Wednesday for Kamloops were Matt Needham, Jake Kryski, Matt Revel (with a highlight-reel marker of his own) and Quinn Benjafield, production coming from all four lines.

Ingram’s night was made less difficult by solid work from the Kamloops D-corps.

The Blazers will need another complete team effort on Friday if they’re going to pry any points away from their B.C. Division rival.

“The guys are going into next game with a sense of urgency,” Loewen said. “We’re really turning our game around right now.”

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The WolfPack walked away from the 2015-2016 women’s volleyball season wanting.

And head coach Chad Grimm was happy to see that.

“I think there was some disappointment in the sense that we knew we didn’t put together the match that we were capable of — which, from my point of view, was nice,” Grimm said, reflecting on Thompson Rivers’ 2-0 series loss to the Trinity Western Spartans last weekend.

“I didn’t see that, ‘Well, you know, we made playoffs, its OK to lose to Trinity.’ I didn’t see that.

So that was, I think, positive.”

The fact Grimm’s club left Langley disappointed to have lost back-to-back 3-1 decisions to what was, a few short weeks ago, the nation’s No. 1 volleyball team, shows just how far the Kamloops program has come in the coach’s two-year tenure.

Since taking over a team that was 0-22 in back-to-back seasons, Grimm has revived the WolfPack, removing the culture of losing fostered under former leadership and breathing life into women’s volleyball at Thompson Rivers University.

The club is 22-26 in his first two full seasons at the helm.

The Wolves made the Canada West playoffs this year for the first time since 2011-2012.

And they knocked off the No. 1 team in the country in their final weekend of regular-season play — a moment that stands out as the highlight of the season for the coach and former volleyball professional.

“I don’t know the records, I don’t know if women’s program has ever beat a No. 1 before — I don’t think so — but I think it wasn’t only that, it was the importance of the match to both teams,” Grimm said, recalling the Pack’s 3-1 defeat of Trinity Western on Feb. 12, a victory that propelled the Thompson Rivers into the playoffs.

“It wasn’t that we beat a No. 1 playing their second-string in a mean-nothing match. It was an important match to qualify for playoffs and they had their lineup out there wanting to win as well,” he said.

Grimm expects the Pack to take another step forward next season, despite losing four of his regulars — setter Katie Woo, hitters Brianne Rauch and Krista Hogewoning and libero/hitter Alyssa Wolf — to graduation.

Some of the vacancies will be filled with players who saw limited action this season. Others will be filled by players who redshirted in 2015-2016 or recently

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committed to volleyball careers ADAM WILLIAMS at Thompson STAFF Rivers.

REPORTER adam@kamloopsthisweek.com Grimm has already signed five high-school recruits for the 2016-2017. The WolfPack walked away from the 2015-2016 He acknowledged it’s not women’s volleyball season wanting. always realistic to move forAnd head coach Chad ward every season.

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Short-track championship begins tomorrow

CLASSICS FARE WELL IN WILLIAMS LAKE

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The Kamloops Classic Swimming club swam to 79 top-three finishes at the Williams Lake Cariboo Dental Frost Meet on the weekend.

The club’s 24 racers returned to Kamloops with 23 gold medals, 21 silver medals and 31 bronze medals.

Sienna Angove led the Classics in 9- to 10-year-old girls’ action, finishing first in the 100-metre freestyle, 50m kick, 50m freestyle, 200m backstroke and 200m butterfly.

Claire Bagabuyo also had a number of podiums, including gold-medal finishes in the 50m kick, 50m backstroke, 50m breaststroke and 100m breaststroke.

Find more results online at kamloopsthisweek.com.

Despite all that’s different, Keijzer hasn’t complained. He’s in the midst of an impressive season with the Long Blades, which has seen him skate to a number of personal-best times. He’ll wrap up his first year with what he hopes will be an impressive showing at the B.C. Short Track Championships in Kamloops this weekend.

More importantly, Vyse said Keijzer has been quite a fit with her club.

“He’s a really good influence because he really loves it,” she said. “When he goes there [practice], he wants to be there, he’s enjoying it all the time, whatever program I throw at him, he’s good to go . . . he’s never

whining or complaining — he’s just happy.

“He’s happy to be there and he’s just loving skating. That, as a coach, that’s your dream skater.”

B.C. Short Track Championship

A total of 128 skaters representing 19 clubs will be in the Tournament Capital on the weekend for the B.C. Speed

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The WHL Western Conference playoff system sees the top three teams in the B.C. and U.S. divisions qualify, along with two wild-card spots reserved for the next two best records.

Kamloops sits in the first wild-card slot with 69 points and is two points up on Spokane, which occupies the second wild-card position and holds a fourpoint lead on the

Tri-City Americans.

The Prince George Cougars are third in the B.C. Division, five points ahead of the Blazers.

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Kamloops will wear CCM Propac fulllength pants tonight against the Rockets.

Similar pants were worn by Blazer teams in the 1980s, a fashion that lasted until 19861987.

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Skating Association’s B.C. Short Track Championship.

The provincial event is a qualifying competition for the Canada West Short Track Championship in Edmonton on March 19 to March 20.

Skaters from clubs including Fort St. John, Fort St. James, Prince George, Victoria and the Lower Mainland will compete in 14 divisions in Kamloops, with racers ranging in age from nine to 68.

The Kamloops Long Blades, the hosts of the event, will have eight skaters competing in the competition.

Races will begin at 9:15 a.m. tomorrow and Sunday at McArthur Island Sport and Event Centre.

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NATIONAL SPORTS Dickey feels ready after off-season knee surgery

Sidney Crosby is part of a core group of players who will suit up for Canada in the upcoming World Cup of hockey.

Stacked field set for opening of 2016 Brier

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DUNEDIN — R.A. Dickey felt something was wrong with his knee after only a handful of starts last season.

The Blue Jays knuckleballer knew it couldn’t be good, but he didn’t even want to find out how bad it was.

“If I could keep going, I wanted to keep going,’’ Dickey said.

“But it got to the point where we needed to figure out what it was so we could take care of it.

“When you get older, you don’t really want to know all the maladies in your body. You just want to compete. That’s what I wanted to do.’’

Dickey said the pain began four or five starts into the year and an eventual MRI revealed that the 41-year-old right-hander had torn the meniscus in his right knee.

He pitched the rest of the season — leading the Blue Jays rotation with 33 starts — before having surgery to repair it.

The procedure, done in Dickey’s native Nashville by Dr. Burton Elrod of the Tennessee Titans, removed part of his meniscus and smoothed out some rough spots on his knee bone.

“It was pretty rough looking,’’ Dickey said. “It was a bucket tear and there were some bone issues as well . . . but I feel fantastic. All things are pointing to being in good shape.’’

Dickey, who pitched the first two frames of Wednesday’s 4-4 tie with the Philadelphia Phillies in Toronto’s spring training home opener, said his body felt great after the outing.

He got through the first inning without issue — inducing a flyout, a pop-out and a ground-out — then gave up two hits and a run in the second.

Dickey finished last season 11-11 with a 3.91 earned-run average, but he really turned on his game in the second half, winning eight of his last nine decisions from July 23 to Sept. 25.

He said he never got to the point where he felt he had to miss an outing.

“There were days where I’d come in after a start and my knee would be the size of your head,’’ Dickey said. “I would be like: ‘Well, we gotta get that out of there someway and [Blue Jays head athletic trainer] George Poulis was able to do it.’

“We were able to tee it up every fifth day. I mean, you gotta be able to do some of that when you pitch a lot of innings.’’

OTTAWA — Winnipeg skip Mike McEwen picked a tough year to make his long-awaited Tim Hortons Brier debut.

The field is stacked for the upcoming Canadian men’s curling championship at TD Place in Ottawa. Reigning Olympic champion Brad Jacobs of Northern Ontario, twotime Brier champ Kevin Koe of Alberta, top-ranked Brad Gushue of Newfoundland and Labrador and four-time world champion Glenn Howard of Ontario are some of the headliners.

Other contenders include defending champion Pat Simmons and his Team Canada rink, along with B.C.’s Jim Cotter, Quebec’s Jean-Michel Menard and Saskatchewan’s Steve Laycock.

“There is probably six, seven or eight teams that have a legitimate shot,’’ McEwen said.

Prince Edward Island’s Adam Casey and New Brunswick’s Mike Kennedy have also secured berths in the main draw, which begins tomorrow afternoon at the 10,000-seat venue.

The 12th and final spot goes to the winner of a qualification round-robin between Nova Scotia’s Jamie Murphy, Bob Smallwood of the Yukon, Jamie Koe of the Northwest Territories and Nunavut’s Wade Kingdon.

McEwen, 35, has been a powerhouse on the Grand Slam circuit for years and holds the No. 3 position on the Canadian Team Ranking System standings.

Jacobs, meanwhile, settled for a second-place finish last year after dropping an extraend decision to Simmons in the final. The Sault Ste. Marie rink won the Brier in 2013 before taking Olympic gold the following year in Sochi, Russia.

Menard won the Brier in 2006 while Kevin Koe was victorious in 2010 and 2014.

Howard, a national champion in 1987, 1993, 2007 and 2012, will be making his record 16th appearance at the Brier.

Gushue has been in top form this season and holds the No. 1 spot in the CTRS standings. The 2006 Olympic champion is hoping his 13th career Brier appearance will prove lucky and get him that elusive national title.

The top four teams will qualify for the Page playoffs starting March 11. The medal games are set for March 13.

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TORONTO — Hockey Canada is going back to a golden well for the 2016 World Cup. Twelve of the first 16 players named to the Canadian squad early Wednesday evening won gold at the most recent Winter Olympic Games in Sochi, Russia.

Sidney Crosby, Jonathan Toews, Jamie Benn and Ryan Getzlaf front the returning forward group with Drew Doughty, Duncan Keith and Shea Weber are back to steady the Canadian back-end. Injured at the moment, but brilliant in Russia and the reigning Hart and Vezina Trophy winner, Carey Price returns as the favourite to assume the No. 1 spot in goal.

“That’s a big stage,’’ Hockey Canada president Tom Renney said of the Olympics. “To be able to deliver on that stage under the circumstances is important.

Certainly they have a leg up. That being said you still have to come back to your league and play properly and those guys have done that.’’

Injured in 2014, Lightning captain Steven Stamkos was one of four players in the first group named not to play for Canada in Sochi, joined by goaltenders Corey Crawford and Braden Holtby as well as Tyler Seguin, the Dallas Stars’ centre who has blossomed into one of the league’s most feared offensive players.

Seguin seems poised to line

up alongside Benn, his Stars linemate, in the fall.

It’s little wonder why Canada opted to bring back the core of that Sochi collection, mind-bendingly dominant under head coach Mike Babcock at the Olympics.

A defensive gem that held the puck almost without interruption, the Canadians yielded only three goals all tournament while shutting out the Americans and Swedes in the semifinal and gold medal games.

Jeff Carter, Patrice Bergeron, John Tavares and Marc-Edouard Vlasic also return from the goldwinning squad.

Management weighed not only individual talents from that group, but how effectively they meshed with others in Sochi, notably on defence. Keith and Weber formed a dominant top pairing in Russia, backed up by Doughty and Vlasic, the steady San Jose Sharks’ defenceman.

“We look at the Sochi group and I think that might’ve been the best defensive group put together for international competition,’’ Canada’s general manager Doug Armstrong said.

Among those not named in the initial wave from the 2014 squad was Corey Perry, the Ducks’ winger who had only one point at the Olympics and struggled early for Anaheim this season, Avalanche speedster Matt Duchene and Blues’ defenceman Alex Pietrangelo.

Perry has surged with 27 goals since the start of November

(entering play last night) and will be considered for the final roster, Armstrong said.

“There’s a wealth of riches when you’re picking this team and now we had to separate 16 candies out of the barrel,’’ Armstrong said. “We’re gonna add seven more at the end.’’

The reigning Hart and Vezina Trophy winner, Price was named to the team despite not having played for the Canadiens since late November because of a lower-body injury.

Armstrong consulted with Price and Canadiens ownership — via Montreal general manager and Canadian assistant general manager Marc Bergevin — to determine their comfort with the goaltender being named to the initial group.

Crawford and Holtby are intriguing secondary options to Price, the former a two-time Stanley Cup champion in the midst of his best NHL season, the latter on track for a 50-win year.

Canada’s management team has until June 1 to name the remaining seven players to its roster.

“They only let us name 16, so it’s pretty easy,’’ Babcock said of naming the first group of players, speaking to reporters in Washington, D.C., ahead of the official announcement.

“You take the 16 you think you should name and you name them. The hardest part is the part to come. Not the first 16. My wife could’ve done that. It’s the rest.’’

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Obituaries & In Memoriam JAMES (JIM) WILSON DEWAR

Thank You Thank you all for your condolences and a heartfelt thank you to those who attended the celebration of Patrick Desmond’s Life: the Prayers, the Holy Celebration of the Mass at Sacred Heart Cathedral, the interment at Hillside Cemetery, and the reception at Hotel 540. Thank you for your sharing, fellowship and extended eulogies.

For all the beautiful sympathy cards, the holy sacrifice mass cards for Pat, the delicious food, the fruit baskets and beautiful flower arrangements.

Your kindness will never be forgotten.

A special thank you to Glen Peter and the staff of Schoening Funeral Chapel.

With greatest love and gratitude thank you.

James (Jim) Wilson Dewar died peacefully at home in Kamloops on February 24th, 2016, aged 87 years. He is lovingly remembered by his wife Edna, children Gordon Dewar of Kamloops, Hilary Wahlstrom (Keith) of Salt Spring Island, Rona Tennant (Alan) of Calgary, Elaine Dewar (Shorty) of Saranac Lake, NY, grandchildren Michelle Carre (Matt), Lisa Tennant (Laura), Carl and Lina Wahlstrom, and great-grandchildren Lochlan and Smith Carre. He was predeceased by his brother Tom Dewar of Motherwell, Scotland.

Jim was born on April 22, 1928 in Glasgow, Scotland, where he also spent his childhood. He graduated from the University of Glasgow’s School of Medicine in 1951. In 1952, he married the love of his life, Edna Chambers, after which he joined the Royal Army Medical Corps, serving in both Egypt and Cyprus. In 1956, he returned with a young family to the UK and practised family medicine in Southern England for seven years. In 1964, the family immigrated to Canada where they ultimately settled in Kamloops, with Jim joining the Irving Clinic in 1965. Jim loved his new homeland, exploring many parts of Canada in his trusty Westfalia. Although camping, hiking, reading, and getting involved in various causes for social justice brought him much joy, his main passion was music. During Jim’s years in Kamloops, he conducted the Bel Canto Chorale, played Noye in Britten’s Opera,”Noye’s Fludde” (for which he grew a beard in 1972 -and thereafter never shaved off!), and was founding president of the Kamloops Symphony Orchestra. With the KSO, he performed the solo harpsichord part of Bach’s Brandenburg Concerto #5, guest-conducted, and played timpani, generally supporting the local classical music scene. After a long and happy medical career with emphasis on geriatrics, nephrology, and family medicine, Jim gave up his practice in 1994 and retired to Chase in 1998. In 2013, Jim and Edna returned to Kamloops, where they could be closer to amenities and friends.

The family would like to thank the exemplary staff at Kamloops Seniors’ Village who cared for Jim so well during the last two years of his life.

A Celebration of Jim’s Life will take place at Schoening’s Funeral Home, 513 Seymour St., on Tuesday, March 8th, at 2:00 p.m.

Should friends desire, donations made to the Alzheimer Society of British Columbia would be very much appreciated. (Alzheimer Society of BC, 300 - 828 West 8th Ave, Vancouver, BC, V5Z 1E2 or www.alzheimer.ca/en/Get-involved/ Ways-to-donate. ) Condolences may be expressed at www.schoeningfuneralservice.com.

Alice Desmond and Family

It is with heartfelt sadness that we announce the passing of Ione Zwarich on February 16, 2016 at the age of 76 years. She was born on March 8, 1939 in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Ione is predeceased by her son Scotty Masecar and her parents. Ione will be lovingly remembered and forever missed by her husband Clarence, sister Lorraine (Wilf), brother Lloyd (Ellen) and her six children; Sandy (Leo), Debbie (Ken), Carol (Jim), Linda (Leon), Jeff (Carol) and David. Further cherishing her memory are many in laws, grandchildren, greatgrandchildren, nieces, nephews and special friends. A heartfelt thanks to Hospice House in Kelowna. Those wishing to do so may make a donation in Ione’s name to The Central Okanagan Hospice House (2035 Ethel Street, Kelowna, BC V1Y 2Z5). A Celebration of Life will be held in the chapel at Alternatives Funeral & Cremation Services (4417 29th Street, Vernon, BC) at 2:00pm Thursday, March 10, 2016. You are invited to leave a personal message of condolence at the family’s on-line obituary @ www.MyAlternatives. ca. Cremation arrangements entrusted to ALTERNATIVES FUNERAL & CREMATION SERVICES ® Vernon 250-558-0866 & Armstrong 250-546-7237

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On Sunday, February 28th, 2016, Emilio Magliocchi passed away peacefully.

Emilio was born October 5th, 1928 in Marano Marchesato, Cosenza, Italy. He was the son of the late Luigi and Luisa Magliocchi of Italy.

At the age of 25 he made the long journey to Canada and resided in Prince Rupert, B.C. until 1968. He and his family then moved to Toronto, Ontario for 3 years and in 1971 decided to move and make Kamloops his home.

Emilio had many jobs throughout his life. His last job being with the City of Kamloops, Parks and Recreation, although, he never really stopped working.

He enjoyed gardening, woodworking, fixing and repairing anything that was broken. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends and he loved to play cards (especially winning) and never without a glass of his homemade wine.

He is survived by his loving wife of 68 years Nelina. He leaves behind his caring daughter Luisa Cuzzetto, his daughter-in-law Giovanna and his grandchildren Emilio (Cassy), Amanda (Clint) Martin, Joe (Marietta), Michael, Sarah Cuzzetto and Nelina. His most precious greatgrandchildren Vallah, Thayodin, Lucia and Kenzie.

Emilio also leaves behind his treasured siblings, his sister Carmela and brothers Gabriele, Mario (Rosa) of Toronto, his brother Giuseppe and sister Rafaela of Italy and his sister-in-law Francesca of Toronto. He also leaves many cherished nephews and nieces, too numerous to mention.

He was predeceased by his brother Francesco of Prince Rupert and his youngest brother Roberto of Toronto.

Emilio will once again be happily reunited with his loving son Luigi who passed away in 2005.

The family would like to express their gratitude to Dr. Eccleston, Dr. Dong, and all the nurses and caregivers from The Hamlets. Thank you for taking such good care of him throughout the years!

Prayers will be recited on Monday, March 7th at 7:00 p.m. at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church. The Reverend Father Paul Simms will celebrate the Mass of Christian Burial in the Church on Tuesday, March 8th at 11:00 a.m. Entombment will follow at Sage Valley Mausoleum.

In lieu of flowers, should family or friends desire, donations to the Alzheimer Society of B.C. in memory of Emilio Magliocchi would be greatly appreciated.

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nglish teacher Lisa Martin of Omaha, Neb. got a surprise earlier this year.

The President of the United States, Barack Obama, was coming to her house.

The first thing she did was call her husband and tell him to finish the dry-walling project they were in the middle of.

She knew she couldn’t host such an important guest in a house full of gyp rock dust and unpainted walls.

I heard another story about President Eisenhower, who dropped in unexpectedly on a man in Colorado.

He answered the door in his undershirt.

Later he said, “If I knew he was coming I would have been dressed properly.”

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No one wants to meet an extremely important person looking like a slob.

We want to look our best.

In the Old Testament book of Esther, a beautiful young Jewess, Esther, is selected for the harem of King Xerxes of Persia.

But the girls of the harem weren’t presented to him as soon as they arrived.

They had to undergo 12 months of “beauty treatments”

before they were even eligible for a royal audience.

In Christian theology, the Church (i.e. the collective name for all believers) is described as a bride and Jesus the bridegroom.

The prophet Isaiah says, “As a bridegroom rejoices over his bride, so will your God rejoice over you.”

But, as every bride knows, the preparations for the special day (and special night) are very particular.

Everything must be perfect.

There is probably no other day in a young woman’s life when so much care is devoted to being entirely without blemish, in body and dress.

There will come a time in every believer’s life when they will be ushered into the presence of the king of kings, the lord of glory.

But some Christian

religious traditions teach that some may require a time of purification first, like Esther, before they are worthy to stand in the presence.

In Catholic tradition, this purification period is called purgatory.

When I was a Protestant, purgatory was almost never mentioned, except in passing as something somewhat bizarre that Catholics believed.

When Christians died, they went to heaven — no waiting, no period of purification.

But in the apostle Paul’s letter to the corinthians, he suggests that some believers will need to be cleansed by fire of actions or behaviours unworthy of a true believer before they enter the gates of heaven.

Paul writes, “I laid a foundation as an expert builder and

someone else is building on it.

“But each one should be careful how he builds. If any man builds on this foundation using gold, silver, costly stones, wood, hay or straw, his work will be shown for what it is because the day will bring it to light.

“It will be revealed with fire and the fire will test the quality of each man’s work.

“If what he has built survives, he will receive his reward. If it is burned up, he will suffer loss; he himself will be saved but only as one escaping through the flames.”

Clearly, Paul is speaking metaphorically. The building he is referring to is the believer’s lifetime of Christian practice and behaviour.

“Wood, hay or straw” materials that would be burned up in a fire are behaviours,

thoughts or actions unworthy of a true believer.

Turning away from someone in need, sinning intentionally, failing to help when it was in your power to do so or behaving vengefully toward an enemy are examples.

“Gold, silver or precious stone” behaviours are those most compassionate, most loving, most selfsacrificing, most Godhonouring.

These buildings will stand the test of fire.

The day is a reference to judgment day, when all people, believers and unbelievers will be judged for their actions on Earth.

Those who fail to exercise their God-given gifts or are miserly in their Christian practice may be saved, but they will not receive a place of honour at the table of the Lord.

There are many

references in scripture to the refining process, which, by definition, means using fire to remove impurities from a precious metal.

An angel speaking to the prophet Daniel says in the end times “many will be purified, made spotless and refined.”

God, speaking through the prophet Zechariah, said, “I will refine them like silver, and test them like gold.”

When God speaks of refining, it means a process of purification of his people so they will be without blemish, without a spot of unholiness.

Just how long this purification process lasts is not clear and in the timelessness of eternity, immaterial.

I am confident, however, every believer will be tested by the fire of God before being permitted into his holy presence.

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That’s what I’m doing today — trolling the shallows off a little island in Tampa Bay, in the company of a group of eco-tourists led by James, a volunteer marine-life expert from the Florida Aquarium.

And, just like kids on a school field trip, we crowd James’ elbow, peering at minuscule fish, thread-like black worms and translucent shiny crustaceans with bulging eyes.

James identifies each one as they crawl across his hands.

As we clamber back on the boat, a light heat haze lies over the bay, but the waters, a pale aquamarine, are clear and so shallow I feel almost as though I’m looking through a pane of glass at the ocean floor. Manta rays, like swift dark clouds, glide just under the surface and stingrays, blending in with the colour of the sand below, lie in wait for their prey.

As we throttle up to full speed, the wind, tangy with saltspray, whips against my face and I hang onto my hat.

We slow down to look at a group of pelicans, digni-

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Farther along, snowy egrets pick their way daintily along mud-flat beaches, pecking fastidiously at their breakfast of algae and, off to one side, a shoal of porpoises, leap and frolic in the sun-speckled waters.

Weedon Island is a 1,000-acre bird sanctuary and, as we head into one of its mangrove-fringed lagoons, thick sea-grasses brush against the keel.

James cuts the motor, jumps off the bow and wades through knee-deep water, dragging the boat behind him.

“Take a look there,” he says, pointing. I raise my binoculars and zoom in on a family of roseate spoonbills, their feathers bright pink against the foliage.

On the opposite bank, a white ibis poses obligingly for my camera, and as I shade my eyes against the sun, a blue heron soars splendidly into flight above the tree line.

Back on land, a shout from James draws the group to the edge of the dock. He is holding up a crab — a beautiful creature with blue claws and an orangy-brown and blue speckled shell.

“Bad-tempered little critters,” he says. “You wouldn’t want them to take a nip at your fingers — they can do serious damage.

“Pitty we can’t have it for lunch. Blue crab is delicious!”

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which is what I am inclined to do the following morning.

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As it turns out, it is a tranquil glide through a bottle-green world of swamp cypress forests, with trailing fronds of flowering creepers and marsh grasses, fringing the water’s edge.

A speckled black and white limpkin settles to feed at the water’s edge.

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“They are an endangered species, and rarely seen around here.”

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TODAY ▼ FRI., MARCH 4 COMMUNITY: • Front and Centre: Western Canada Theatre at 40 exhibit of costumes, props, videos and other elements, Kamloops Museum and Archives, 207 Seymour St. Display continues to March 26.

• Excel class, 10:15 a.m. to 11:45 a.m., North Kamloops Library, 693 Tranquille Rd. • Old Time Fiddlers dance, 7:30 p.m., Heritage House, 100 Lorne St., $6 for members, $7 for nonmembers.

ART: • Out of Sight, Midnight Sun Camera Obscura, Live Stream: Optical Rendering and Isn’t that Punny!, Kamloops Art Gallery, 465 Victoria St. Gallery open Mondays to Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Admission free to gallery members, children under six, $5 for adults, $10 for families, $3 for students seven and older with student ID, for seniors age 62 and older and groups of 20 or more.

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Every day about family for Arden DALE BASS

Jann Arden is heading out from her home just outside Calgary for two shows in the Interior this month. She’ll be at the Vernon Performing Arts Centre on March 19 and at Sagebrush Theatre in Kamloops on March 21.

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ome is important to Jann Arden — be it her own home, the treehouse in the yard or her mom’s home just 50 feet up the road.

In fact, in many ways home and what it means are more important to the singer-songwriter than music itself, something she described as “a small part of my life.”

With 17 Top 10 singles, eight Juno Awards, as well as trophies from other music awards in the country and a star on Canada’s Walk of Fame, that attitude might seem strange. But, for Arden, every day is about family.

“I don’t know what else is supposed to be important in my life,” she said.

That focus has brought stress and heartache, laughter and joy — and a strong belief society needs to find a better way to care for its aging than what is now in place.

Arden said one of the hardest days of her life came when her father moved into an assisted-living facility, something she and her mother had

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worked hard to avoid, but which, after her dad had a heart attack, some strokes, complications from diabetes and advanced dementia, became the best decision.

“For 10 years, we kept him home,” Arden said. “It’s doable.

It’s hard work, but it’s doable — and it enriched my life.”

Her father died last August — on her mother’s 79th birthday.

Two days later, her mom was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s.

Arden said she’s determined to keep her mom living in her own home for as long as she can, a task made easier through caregivers and a team of retirees who share days and overnights

with her mom.

Doing this for her parents has made a difference in how Arden sees herself.

“It fulfills me,” she said. “It’s my purpose.

But it’s not easy. It’s maddening. It’s frustrating. Sometimes I feel like an asshole.

“I can go, ‘Woe is me’ or I can roll my sleeves up and get to the job at hand. What would she do for me?

I just don’t know how I could live with myself if I didn’t do this.”

That’s not to pass judgment on others who don’t, Arden said, acknowledging she is lucky she can afford to hire people to help and to spend time with her mother rather than have to head to an office job.

Arden wishes the care-home industry in Canada would learn from Hogewey, a gated village in the Netherlands that is home to people with dementia.

There’s a supermarket, a hair salon, a pub and a theatre where the residents are assisted by caregivers in regular clothing and the medical staff works with the caregivers to create a non-institutional environment.

“They feel like they’re living a life,” Arden said.

The mother she remembers — one who was a dental assistant, worked on a farm, sewed, did crafts, drove Arden and her brothers everywhere and created beautiful nature scenes with her embroidery and was a beautiful singer — is gone.

“I’m resentful, yes, but I’m getting to know a new person,” Arden said. “And I’m so glad they got to see so much of my success.”

The experiences

with her parents are having an impact on her music.

Arden said they’ve made her a better writer, able to go deep into different emo-

tions, to take how she feels and “put pen to paper.”

The treehouse, attached to her home by an elevated walkway, was created to be a refuge where she could write, she said, but she hasn’t used it much in recent months.

Arden hopes to retreat to it a bit more, perhaps to finish the novel she’s been working on for quite some time or to work on a song she is co-writing

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She’s also active on social media, sharing her feelings about anything from the length of the Grammy Awards show to the challenge of caring for parents with dementia.

“Thank God my mom can’t go on the Internet,” Arden said, laughing at the idea of how mom might react to some of the things she posts.

“I’m lucky to have her.”

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Class Act Theatre Society presents A Touch of Ireland, a one-act play filled with Irish songs, humour and fun, at the Brock Centre Theatre, 9B-1800 Tranquille Rd. The script was written by a society member and is set in

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6. How is your friendship with your Little Buddy fitting into your life?

My friendship with my Little Buddy has fit into my life perfectly. School days can be long, but on the day I visit my Little Buddy I am given a break and it gives me something exciting to do.

7. Why do you think other teens should volunteer in this program?

I believe that other teens should join these types of programs, because it teaches you a lot. It’s also tons of fun to spend time with someone who looks up to you.

Did you know that your donations fund the mentoring programs we provide?

Clothing and linens may be donated at a Drop Box at the following locations: Canadian Tire Aberdeen and Northshore Sahali Centre Mall 945 West Columbia St. TRU McGill Student Housing Walmart 1055 Hillside Drive Petro Canada 301 Yellowhead Hwy.

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Kamloops author Coreena McBurnie launches her first young-adult novel, Prophecy, tomorrow at noon at Frankly Coffee, 437 Lansdowne St. McBurnie will read from the novel, one she said will be the first in a series of Antigone: The True Story series, set in Ancient Greece and based on the play Oedipus Rex by Sophocles.

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40 exhibit of cosDenoni, 7 p.m., Calvary tumes, props, videos to 11:45 a.m., North Community Church, Kamloops Library, 693 and other elements, 1205 Rogers Way. Tranquille Rd. Kamloops Museum Tickets $15, $5 for • Old Time Fiddlers and Archives, 207 children, $35 for famdance, 7:30 p.m., Seymour St. ily. Tickets available at Heritage House, 100 Display continues the door.

Lorne St. to March 26.

• Open house, Art: Out of Sight, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., Monday, March 7 Midnight Sun Camera Fraternal Order of Community: Open Obscura, Live Stream: Eagles, 755 Tranquille house, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., Optical Rendering Rd. Fraternal Order of and Isn’t That Punny!, Art: Out of Sight, Eagles, 755 Tranquille Kamloops Art Gallery, Midnight Sun Camera Rd. 465 Victoria St. Obscura, Live Stream: Art: Out of Sight, Gallery open Optical Rendering Midnight Sun Camera Mondays to Saturdays, and Isn’t That Punny!, Obscura, Live Stream: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Kamloops Art Gallery, Optical Rendering Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 465 Victoria St. and Isn’t That Punny!, 9 p.m.

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• Basic computing class, 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Kamloops Library, 465 Victoria St., 250-372-5145 and North Kamloops Library, 10:15 a.m. to 11:45 a.m., 693 Tranquuille Rd., 250554-1124.

• Games and Gab drop-in program for seniors, 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m., North Kamloops Library, 694 Tranquille Rd. Continues every Wednesday to June 22.

Art: Out of Sight, Midnight Sun Camera Obscura, Live Stream: Optical Rendering and Isn’t That Punny!, Kamloops Art Gallery, 465 Victoria St. Gallery open Mondays to Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Admission free to gallery members, children under six, $5 for adults, $10 for families, $3 for students seven and older with student ID, for seniors age 62 and older and groups of 20 or more.

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Thursday, March 10

Community: Front and Centre: Western Canada Theatre at 40 exhibit of costumes, props, videos and other elements, Kamloops Museum and Archives, 207 Seymour St. Display continues to March 26.

• Android tablets and smartphones class, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Kamloops Library, 465 Victoria St., 250-3725145.

• Word processing class, 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., North Kamloops Library, 683 Tranquille Rd., 250-554-1124.

Art: Out of Sight, Midnight Sun Camera Obscura, Live Stream: Optical Rendering and Isn’t That Punny!, Kamloops Art Gallery, 465 Victoria St. Gallery open Mondays to Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.

• Chromesthesia, with the Kamloops Art Gallery and Barnacle Records, 290 Third Ave., to make art and listen to music. All materials provided.

Theatre: SuperZeroes, presented by Chimera Theatre, 7:30 p.m., Pavilion Theatre, 1025 Lorne St. a family-friendly show (ages eight and older) with superheroes, mistaken identities, hijinks and plenty of laughs.

Tickets at Kamloops Live box office, 1025 Lorne St., 250-3745483.

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KTW’s Jessica Klymchuk is wondering how many sets she’ll have to put in at the gym after eating a helping of French toast and syrup during the Y Strong Kids kickoff breakfast last week. She is part of KTW’s Press Time, exercising and fundraising for kids and youth programs at the YMCA-YWCA. DAVE EAGLES/KTW

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might be allergic to exercise.

Unlike my Press Time team member Tara Holmes, I have always avoided physical activity like the plague.

Let’s just say, as a kid I was more into reading books than scoring baskets.

I hated P.E. class. I couldn’t throw, kick or catch a ball to save my life. The gymnasium was a torture chamber where I was forced to suffer through my worst nightmares — kids are so dramatic.

As those of us who are athletically challenged do, I faked sickness and got the hell out of there any chance I could.

This pattern continued into adulthood and I think I managed to go six years without

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STRONG KIDS Kamloops This Week’s YMCA-YWCA Strong Kids Challenge team, Press Time, is holding a car wash tomorrow by donation at City Centre Auto Service, 963 Victoria St. Weather permitting, it will run noon to 3 p.m., with the funds supporting YWCA-YMCA programs for children and youth.

setting foot in a gym.

When I finally did, I was pleased to see they had made some improvements by mounting TV screens in front of treadmills — what a brilliant idea.

With this attitude, I surprised even myself when last year I decided to participate in the Y Strong Kids Challenge and commit to a workout schedule alongside my coworkers.

Not only was I going to attempt pushups, but people I knew were going to witness it.

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be motivating, I told myself.

And it was.

The whole point, at the end of the day, was to raise money so kids can access valuable YMCA-YWCA programs — camps, workshops, swimming lessons and leadership opportunities.

I’ve always regretted not taking up a sport and learning to love fitness early on or spending a week at summer camp, but what about the kids who don’t even have a choice?

Every kid deserves a chance.

So, Press Time is

back again this year, committing alongside 12 other teams to raise $100,000 so 1,000 kids have access to the opportunities they deserve.

Our trainer, Marlene Hibbs, has me pumping iron at the gym and I’m even getting up at the crack of dawn to get my workout in.

Join us tomorrow for our second annual car was at City Centre Auto Service, 963 Victoria St. We’ll be scrubbing cars from noon to 3 p.m. and taking donations for the cause.

We’ll also be selling raffle tickets, with some great prizes to win, including a oneyear family membership to the Y, Jann Arden and Blazers tickets and much more.

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onstructing a structurally sound bridge from the humble Popsicle stick and simple white glue takes work.

But, for Normand Fortier, it’s exciting to watch it all crumble under the so-called bridge buster.

“Some of those bridges are extremely, extremely strong,” he said. “They will support over 1,000 pounds.”

As one of the organizers of the annual Popsicle Stick Bridge Contest held at Thompson Rivers University, Fortier has had the chance to watch many spans collapse under the pressure of the hydraulic bridge-breaking machine.

Made with no more than 100 Popsicle sticks, elementary school kids and engineers alike have been putting forward submissions and competing for prizes for 13 years.

Tomorrow, about 70 bridges will be tested to their breaking points in the plumbing lab of TRU’s trades building.

Most fail with between 200 to 500 pounds of pressure applied, Fortier said, and he

KTW FILE PHOTO The annual Popsicle Stick Bridge Contest at Thompson Rivers University has seen structures withstand more than 1,000 pounds of pressure under the bridge buster. The competition returns on Saturday.

knows a good design when he sees one.

“The best bridge is a very simple triangular shape,” he said.

Fortier sees the competition as a way to get kids on campus and start thinking about their futures, possibly at TRU. It’s also a way to engage people in science and engineering.

“It’s also a fun thing to do,”

he said, noting parents and children often collaborate on projects.

“It’s a nice way to spend time with your kids.”

The event — part of March’s engineering month in Canada — is a partnership between the university and the local chapter of professional engineers, who fund the contest.

It has four competi-

tion categories: elementary school, secondary school, open and corporate (for engineering professionals only.)

Spectators are invited to come out and watch, with festivities beginning at 9:30 a.m. and wrapping up around 3:30 p.m.

For more information, go online to tru.ca/science/ news/annual/popsicle.html.

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Q: Why was handicapped parking near Pratt’s Pharmacy moved from Third Avenue to Nicola Street?

A: City of Kamloops assistant transportation engineer Liam Baker said it’s a side effect of adding another handicapped parking space.

The area had only one space and Baker said many people had requested additional parking, prompting the city to add another spot.

“The reason we had to move it was because there wasn’t enough space for both stalls to be on Third Avenue,” Baker said.

Disabled parking spaces are bigger than regular stalls — one to 1.5 metres longer on the street and wider in private lots — to allow space for loading and unloading wheelchairs.

When asked why there couldn’t be one space on Nicola Street and one on Third Avenue, Baker said the city wanted them next to each other for consistency.

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A: Don’t get stressed out by this impending move! Take a look at this task with 20/20/20/20 Vision.

DAVE EAGLES/KTW The city recently moved handicapped parking near Pratt’s Pharmacy from Third Avenue to Nicola Street.

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3) Time to focus on you. Mark a box with NEED. Decide on 20 things that you absolutely NEED in your next living space.

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Some fraud is organized and orchestrated by a group of individuals, namely, staged accidents and stolen vehicle rings.

BBB issues list of top Canadian scams From fake tax calls to heartbreak hoaxes, the Better Business Bureau (BBB) has released the Top 10 scams in Canada in 2015.

The timing of the release coincides with Fraud Prevention Month in March.

In 2014, the BBB reported Canadians were scammed to the tune of roughly $71 million.

Last year, that number came down by about $10 million, though the BBB said the data remains tainted by under-reporting.

“The 61 million lost in 2015 is likely just five per cent of what was actually lost as victims often feel too ashamed to do anything about it,” said Mainland BC BBC president and CEO Danielle Primrose.

“Scammers are finding new ways, new disguises to ply us with the same scams. The Canada Revenue Agency Scam is our No. 1 scam this year. It was the most reported scam by far and it took several forms in order to get your money. And it didn’t just happen around tax time — all year long, we received calls.”

According to the Canadian AntiFraud Centre, more than 17,000 Canadians reported being affected in some way by the CRA scam.

But it wasn’t the most lucrative scam for would-be thieves. That title goes to Catphishing, the name given to online dating scams.

“Canadians are still giving away money in hopes of a new romantic relationship,” Primrose said.

“Canadians lost more money to online romance scams than any other reported scam, by a margin of almost $10 million. When as many as 20 per cent of online profiles are believed to be fake, it’s an area where users really need to proceed with caution.”

In 2015, the BBB introduced Scam Tracker, a tool that allows the

THE SCAMS 1. Top Extortion Scam: CRA Income Tax Scam; total loss, $2.9 million 2. Top Heartbreak Scam: Catfishing; total loss, $15.6 million 3. Top Prize Scam: Fake Lottery Winnings; total loss, $6.5 million 4. Top Financial Scam: Investment Fraud; total loss, $6 million 5. Top Employment Scam: Secret Shopper; total loss, $3.9 million 6. Top Subscription Scam: Free Trial Traps; total loss, $2.9 million 7. Top Imposter Scam: Spear Phishing; total loss, $5.8 million 8. Top Private Sale Scam: Overpayment/Refund; total loss, $5.3 million 9. Top Emergency Scam: Fake Relative Needs Cash; total loss, $1.9 million 10. Top Lending Scam: Advance Fee Loans; total loss, $989,634 public to upload and share their experiences with scams.

Scam Tracker is a microsite with a heat map and search function that allows the user to find information on specific scams throughout North America.

It can be found online at bbb.org/scamtracker/mbc/.

In less than a year, Scam Tracker has logged more than 16,000 scams in North America, with more than 80 found in B.C. One of the key things people can do to prevent getting scammed is to regularly change their passwords to online accounts.

With that in mind, BBB is launching BBB Password Day on March 15 to remind Canadians about the importance of protecting their online presence.

Kamloops woman wins top ABCFP honour The Association of BC Forest Professionals (ABCFP) has honoured six people — including one from Kamloops — who have made significant contributions to the profession and study of forestry.

“We congratulate all of our award winners,” said Jonathan Lok, the ABCFP’s president.

“They represent the best of our members.

“Their expertise, dedication to the profession and passion for forestry is a reflection on us all and will inspire the next generation to do as well or surpass their efforts.”

The highest honour the ABCFP can present to its members is the Distinguished Forest Professional

Award. It is only presented to members who make outstanding contributions — usually over a lifetime — to the profession.

Kamloops’ Lorraine Maclauchlan was one of two recipients honoured in 2016.

Maclauchlan, a sought-after public speaker, is well-known in Kamloops and around the province for her expertise in forest insects and how to mitigate the negative effects of insects on the forests.

For her fellow forest professionals, she produces an annual booklet on the state of forest health in southern B.C. The booklet is an essential tool to anyone practising in the area.

Other types of fraud are less obvious.

Fraud like this includes exaggerating the extent of an injury, misrepresenting a previous medical condition or slanting the situation when reporting a claim. It’s not unheard of for people to embellish their claim by including vehicle damage unrelated to the crash, or to claim they can’t work when they’re actually back on the job. These tactics may not make the news, but the costs add up and come out of all of our pockets – we all end up paying for those who cheat the system.

Fraudulent claims take a toll on B.C. drivers

While most B.C. drivers are honest when it comes to making insurance claims, there are a few that are hurting things for the rest of us in the province.

Industry studies estimate that about 10 to 20 per cent of all insurance claims contain an element of fraud or exaggeration. Applying those estimates here means fraud is costing us up to $600 million per year, or more than $100 annually on every auto insurance policy.

Fraud cheats everyone and comes in all shapes and sizes.

ICBC combats fraud with their Special Investigation Unit, which last year looked at more than 5,000 claims les. This includes a cyber unit that employs information publicly available on the internet and social media to investigate suspected fraudulent claims.

They’re in the process of increasing their focus on investigations, including training and analytics technology that ags patterns and predictors of fraud.

By stepping up efforts to reduce fraudulent and exaggerated claims, along with managing injury claims costs, ICBC is working to take pressure off rising insurance rates.

Fraud. It cheats us all.

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With sufficient desire and drive, it’s been suggested, you can accomplish anything.

While both are important elements of any successful journey, they will only take you so far — and only for so long.

At some point when progress bogs down or the journey takes an unexpected detour, your drive will diminish and your desire will fade.

At those times, it will take more to keep you going. It will take discipline and dedication.

The discipline to keep going in the face of adversity is what separates the exceptional performers from the rest of the pack.

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When the road gets rocky and takes some unexpected twists and turns, you can sit by the side, make excuses, and watch others go by.

Or you can push on despite the terrain.

You are responsible for your own life and it’s up to you to choose to go for more — to push on regardless of the challenge.

Ultimately, you must decide to which endeavours you are willing to dedicate your time and energy.

You must decide whether you’re willing to settle for what you think you can get or go for what you really want — even if that requires you to stretch outside your comfort zone.

If you decide to go for more (and I hope you do), tell others to what you are committed.

Let them know exactly what you’re going to accomplish and when you’re going to do it.

The more people you tell, the better as the act of sharing your vision strengthens your resolve.

Desire and drive will take you down many paths.

But it’s discipline and dedication that will enable you to complete the journeys.

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Our award-winning community newspaper located in the beautiful Thompson-Okanagan is seeking an editor to lead a small, talented team of journalists.

Provincial issues like the ongoing biosolids debate and public access to lakes are always simmering under the surface, and national and international lumber, mining and agriculture markets are very influential in this region. As editor, you have the opportunity to tell the stories that matter to the people of the Nicola Valley, many of whom continue to rely on the newspaper to keep them informed.

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The work involves the operation of school buses used to transport students within the district and on field trips.

Applicants will have a demonstrated safe driving history as presented by a Driver’s Abstract from the Motor Vehicle Branch. Practical working knowledge of school bus maintenance and repair requirements, along with the ability to deal in a friendly, courteous and effective manner with a variety of passenger situations is required. Drivers must also possess a good knowledge of the North Okanagan-Shuswap Area.

The successful applicant will have a valid B.C. Class 2 Driver’s license with an air brake endorsement and at least one year work experience in the operations of passenger buses.

The rate of pay is $24.79 per hour.

Interested individuals are invited to submit their resume with full supporting documents (proof of qualificaions must accompany application), including three professional references and send to apply@sd83.bc.ca.

We appreciate the interest of all applicants, but only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

7489381 Administraধve Manager Opportunity

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Business Opportunities ~ Caution ~ While we try to ensure all advertisements appearing in Kamloops This Week are placed by reputable businesses with legitimate offers, we do caution our readers to undertake due diligence when answering any advertisement, particularly when the advertiser is asking for monies up front.

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

Vehicle is required.

For more information please call the Circulation Department at

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

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

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

Gene Wirchenko 250-8281474. genew@telus.net

THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF S.D. NO. 83 (North Okanagan-Shuswap)

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Must be pre-paid (no refunds)

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Garden & Lawn

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Grassbusters Lawn and Yard Care. Now booking for the 2016 season. 250-319-9340.

Carpet - Hardwood Laminate - Vinyl Tile - Stone

Handypersons

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

Dump Truck Long and Short Hauls!!

250-377-3457

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Merchandise for Sale

Merchandise for Sale

Pets

Computer Equipment

Heavy Duty Machinery

Misc. for Sale

WANTED! Newer MacBook Pro or MacBook Air 250-3711333

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

Firewood/Fuel

PETS For Sale?

ALL SEASON FIREWOOD. For delivery birch, fir & pine.

Stock up now. Campfire wood.

(250)377-3457.

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Inglis Washer and Admiral Dryer.

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

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Dustless Parkade & Lot Sweeper TM

2010 Chrysler Sebring #1501-2647 ................................$12,208 2010 Kia Soul #f14184B ................................... $10,816 2009 Toyota Corolla #E15079A ..................................... $7,396 2008 Nissan Versa #F15146B ..................................... $7,493 2009 Ford Escape #S15286A..................................$12,849 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer #F16104A .................................. $11,995 2011 Hyundai Accent #A15052A ................................... $5,284 2010 Hyundai Elantra #1509-2670 .................................. $7,995 2010 Hyundai Sonata #F16119A ..................................$12,995 2012 Hyundai Elantra #E16146A ..................................$13,495 2012 Hyundai Elantra #E16043A ..................................$13,995 2009 Jeep Patriot #1601-2694 ................................$14,990 2013 Hyundai Elantra #R15293A..................................$15,495

Tennant S20 Dustless Parkade or Lot Sweeper $110/hr call 250-318-2219 for Estimates.

Painting & Decorating Residential, Commercial, Interior/Exterior 25% Seniors Discount Fully insured Call Dennis 250-936-8842

Stucco/Siding

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Pets & Livestock

Jewels, Furs White Gold engagement ring.

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

Misc. for Sale 4 Goodyear winter tires.

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

Maytag side by side front load washer/dryer,white/bluew/gold trim HD. $600 250-682-2355 MISC4Sale: Camperette $300, Oak Table Chairs-$400, 2-Standard 8ft truck canopies $300/ea Call 250-320-5194 after 6pm or leave msg.

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Teak dining room table w/6 chairs.$340. Golf clubs & cart $30. 250-579-8584

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Antiques / Vintage

Antiques / Vintage

&

SOLD Turn your stuff into

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7470560

antique collectables

Stainless steel toolbox for pick up $375., 25cu.ft stand up freezer $125 250-374-0339 Treadmill Free Spirit $200 Solid Oak table w/6chairs 68x42 w/2 12inch leaves $800 (250) 579-9483

RUN TILL

RENTED CLASSIFIEDS 250-374-7467

New Large Danier Leather Jacket paid $599 asking $225 never worn (250) 376-9031 Solid oak table $97, China Cabinet $119 Kitchen cabinet set $395 (250) 299-6477

Clean out your garage!

Kamloops BC call for availability 250-374-7467

Double Hospital bed, brand new w/pressure relieving mattress. $2,000. 250-376-2504.

Redwood dining room set, 8chairs, buffet & hutch. $4000/obo. 250-828-1983.

*some restrictions apply

ROLL ENDS AVAILABLE $5-$10/ ROLL 1365 B Dalhousie Drive

CA$H

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Misc. Wanted Buying Collector Coins, Accumulations, coin collections & Old money. US Canada & world coins.

Plus anything made of gold or silver. Todd’s Coins. 250-864-3521 I can make House calls!

Musical Instruments

Huge selection of antiques & collectables!

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250-371-4949

We have China cabinets, hutches, sideboards, tables and chairs, coffee tables, lps and 45s,jukeboxes,liquor cabinets, wardrobes, rocking chairs, pianos, oil lamps, lanterns, wood stove, esso oil and gas cans, anvils, esso signs , guns, wall hangers, clocks, neon signs, yard decors, and much more!

Yamaha Clavinova (Organ).

Like new.

Original $7700.

Asking $1500. 250-372-0041.

Misc. for Sale

Misc. for Sale

We buy and sell antiques!

2 3 2 B r i a r Av e

(250) 312-0831

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Misc. Wanted

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TARPS! TARPS! “BEST PRICES IN TOWN!”

BLUE TARPS

10X8 weave (Medium Duty)

STARTING AT $$2.69 2.19 Box 67, 100 Mile House B.C. V0K 2E0

BEFORE YOU SELL: • ASPEN • BIRCH • COTTONWOOD • PINE • SPRUCE • FIR PULP LOGS Please call KATHERINE LEPPALA (250) 395-6218 (direct line) • (250) 395-0584 (cell) (250) 395-6201 (fax)

WHITE TARPS 10X10 weave (Heavy Duty)

STARTING AT $$3.99 4.49

BLACK TARPS 14X14 weave (Industrial Duty)

STARTING AT $$5.49 6.79

FOAM SHOP MATTRESS REPLACEMENTS SINGLE TO KING SIZE 2” TO 6” THICK - CUSTOM CUT OR CUSTOM ORDER MEMORY FOAM TOPPER PADS - 3LB DENSITY SINGLE TO KING SIZE - 2” & 3” THICK

778-765-4303

CUSHION REPLACEMENTS TORN OR TATTERED? SOFAS, CHAIRS, OTTOMANS, SNOWMOBILES SEATS, TRACTORS

YOU NEED IT - WE WILL CUT IT!

CAMPING FOAM, MEDICAL WEDGES & BOLSTERS, PILLOWS Batchelor Heights Big variety, furniture, curtains composter etc. 1070 Norview Rd, Sat March 5th, 8-1pm

SOUTH SHORE Estate Sale: Saturday, March 5th. 9am-1pm. 685 Columbia St. Vinyl, hshld, wine equip

RAYLEIGH Moving Out Sale. Everything Must Go! Sat & Sun 9-5. 4950 Spurraway Rd. 578-7449

WESTSYDE ESTATE SALE: Sat & Sun, March 5th&6th. 879 Bebek Road. 9:00am-3:00pm. Antiques and Collectables.

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Cars - Domestic

Recreational/Sale

2011 Nissan Juke SL, AWD. Sunroof, winters, heated seats. $11,800. 250319-8240.

New Price $56.00+tax

2bdrm apartment Down Town Covered prk Private ent common laundry, n/p n/s $850 376-8131 /250-371-1623

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FULLY FURNISHED TOWNHOUSE FOR SALE This very bright, fully furnished, three bedroom/two bath corner unit townhouse in Big White ski resort offers your very own hot tub, carport, high end furniture/appliance pkge, stacking washer/dryer and rock-faced fireplace. Short stroll to Gondola, skating rink, tube park, Day Lodge. Ideal for family or as a revenue generator throughout the ski season. $199,900 (May consider a trade for an apartment in Kamloops. Call Don at 250682-3984 for more information.

ONLINE ONLINE Under the Real Estate Tab

Beautiful 2-Storey home in Valleyview 3bdrm, 3 1/2 bth Open-Concept Kitchen, Dining and Living Room; Large Office. SS Appl; Granite & Hardwood throughout.

2Car Garage. Fully landscaped Gas BBQ. Bareland Strata-includes Clubhouse & Secure RV parking. $459,900 (250) 3721706

Under the Real Estate Tab

RUN TILL

RENTED

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

Centrally located. On-site Management.

250-828-1711.

FURN.2bed/bath,+den,1291sq ft., Ex-Landmark show suite, steps to TRU, view. 1 u/g park spot.$1700+util.Min 1yr leaseMay 1. NS/P. 250-319-1946 Nicola Towers Downtown Secure building w/prk, 2bdrm 3appl n/s, n/p $1000 372-7161

Northland Apartments

Rayleigh - Pulp mill stink free. 2002 Custom house, 5bdrms, 2-baths, two garages, wine cellar, red tiled roof etc. 1/2 acre lot. $448,000.

250-578-8681.

CLASSIFIEDS

Lease to own New 16 x 58 2bdrm 2bth mobile home in new mobile park. Trouble with financing? One or Two year term Call Gerry 250-371-1849

Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent

THOMPSON VILLA APARTMENTS 1 Bedroom Apartments $880 - $910

• Seniors Orientated • Close to the Hospital • Quiet Living Space • Underground Parking • Newly Renovated Suites • No Smoking

250-371-4949

520 Battle Street, Kamloops, BC, V2C 2M2 250-372-0510

Commercial/ Industrial

Commercial/ Industrial

RUN TILL

RENTED

$5300 PLUS TAX

3 LINES - 12 WEEKS

Add an extra line to your ad for $10 Must be pre-paid Scheduled for 4 weeks at a time Private parties only - no businesses Some Restrictions Apply

6976910 Independent and

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

N/Shore share 2bdrm apt.

Quiet and clean. $400/mo inclds everything. 554-6761.

RUN TILL

Sahali 2bdrm Gordonhorn Gardens newly renovated, n/s, n/p $1200/mo. 250-579-8428

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

318-4321

ONLY $35.00(plus Tax) (250)371-4949

Antiques / Classics

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

SOLD Turn your stuff into

CA$H

2BDRM daylight Brock. Private entr/parking. n/s/p. Ref’s. $1000/mo. 250-319-1911.

2bdrm North S n/p n/s working cple or student $1000 util incl Avail now (250) 376-0682

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

Batchelor Heights 1bdrm ns/np mature person Avail now util/inter incl, refs, $625/mo. 250-376-8469

N/Shore 1100sq/ft, 2-baths Multi-use.

Phone to view 250-579-0004, 250-371-1014.

Brock bright bachelor suite in nice home, April 1st one person f/s util incl share w/d n/p n/s $650 250-376-8908

Recreation ✰SHUSWAP LAKE!✰

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

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

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

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

RUN TILL

RENTED CLASSIFIEDS 250-374-7467

Semi furn 1bdrm. in Batchelor area private ent and driveway. n/s/n/p, ref req’d. $750 Util/int incld. 250-554-3863.

250-371-4949

* RESTRICTIONS APPLY

2005 Hyundai Tucson. 100k, 2.0L, 4cyl, auto, new A/C, pwr windows, roof rack, super cond., never winter driven. N/S. $6,750. 250-3191946.

Trucks & Vans

1990 Crown Victoria. 5L, V-8, auto. Good condition, runs good. $600. 250-376-6482.

2002 Honda Civic, base model. 244,000kms. Great running cond. $3200. 778-998-7164

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

2005 Honda Accord auto, 4dr, fully/ld, 2 sets of tires exc cond 210,000k $6000 250-851-0112 2005 Toyota Corolla 5 speed extra set of mounted tires /rims $4500.00 250-318-8870

2006 Mazda 3 Sedan Auto, Sunroof, good condition M&S tires 185,000k $5900 (250) 314-6745

2012 Road King, stock 103, ABS, Cruise, Full Size Tourpak, Rider Backrest, Custom Bars, No Scratches, 15,000 kms, $18,000.778-471-1089.

2014 Motorino XPH Electric Scooter bike. 850kms. No scrapes. $1400 250-574-9846

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Brock 1Bdrm 1 person util incl, shard W/D N/S N/P April 1st. 750/mo 250-376-8908

2007 Chev Silverado 4x4 Z71 pkg fully loaded new summers on mags 2nd yr winter studded tires on own rims 188,000km $14,500obo (250) 320-1527.

2008 Ford Diesel 350 King Ranch Lariat Super Duty.

96,398kms. $30,000/obo.

250-828-1081.

92 Ford Ranger XLT 4x4 runs great, needs clutch. First $500 takes it. 250-371-1333

Boats 2007 Sea Doo Speed Boat, 4 Seater.$15,000obo Call 250320-5194 (after 6pm)or lv msg

10.5ft Okanagan Camper. Solar panels. Well maintained. $8,900/obo. 250-372-3437.

1989 Fleetwood AClass 120,000km slps 6, well kept, $8000obo (250) 579-9691

Erickson aluminum custom boat,new, 12’ one piece construction $3000 778-257-6079

Legal

Legal Notices WAREHOUSE LIEN ACT Attn: Glen Currie 506-629 Lansdowne Street Kamloops, BC V2C 1Y6

2008 Cadillac CTS Premium.

130,000kms.

AWD, Great in the winter, BLK w/leather interior, CD, power windows, seats, mirrors, locks, heating/cooling seats. $13,800. 250-320-6900.

1990 Ford Flair 27’ Motorhome.

104,000kms.

Good condition. $10,049.

250-851-2579.

2005, 38’ RV trailer 2 slides, sleeps 6, appl incld, fully loaded, $16,900. (778) 468-5050.

Brock 2bdrm carriage home $1300 incl util,heat,cable,parking N/SN/P refs mature single or couple 250-819-7345

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

Westsyde 2bdrms, 2-baths, close to all amenities. $1200/mo +util. 778-471-3886.

RUN TILL SOLD

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

INTO CA$H

2008 Fleetwood Mallard Trailer 23ft. like new, fully loaded. $15,000. 250-554-1035.

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9FT Okanagan Camper. F/S, bathroom.

Good shape. $1,300/obo. 250-376-1841.

Lower Sahali 2bdrm +den 6min to TRU n/s, n/p $1300 1-250-459-7771 250-571-4852

1996 GMC Suburban 4x4 good shape runs great $2900obo Call (250) 571-2107

Off Road Vehicles Recreational/Sale 2006 VW Jetta TDI Highline, fully loaded, auto, sunroof.

Very well maintained.

180,000kms, No accidents, very clean. $7,800/obo. 250-318-6257.

1983 GMC 2500 on propane.

350, auto. Running order. $1,000 +hitch. 250-376-7195.

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

Suites, Upper

Townhouses

1365 DALHOUSIE DRIVE

2010 Harley Davidson Dyna Street-Bob. Black, stage 1, new tires. $11,000. 319-5336.

Welcoming Cumfy 1bedroom.

Close to University, Hospital.

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

2bdrms, N/Shore. N/S, N/P. $900 inclds heat/hotwater.

Ref’s required. 250-372-7695.

Scrap Car Removal

Sport Utility Vehicle

Cars - Domestic

North Shore. 1bdrm, F/S, W/D. N/S, N/P. Avail Immed. $800. 250-376-1072.

Riverfront 1bdrm daylight level entry, util incl $650. Avail March 1st 250-579-9609.

Call: 250-371-4949

*Some conditions & restrictions apply.

Private party only (no businesses).

110 TT Yamaha motorcycle excellent shape $1800 (250) 318-2219

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

Aberdeen 1bdrm daylight util and int incl n/s, n/p $825.

Avail Now (250) 851-9950

Commercial/ Industrial

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

Motorcycles

1984 Volvo (Collector), auto, air. 181,000kms. No winter driving. $3,400. 250-587-6151

* RESTRICTIONS APPLY

Suites, Lower

*some restrictions apply call for details

Run until sold

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

250-371-4949

1bdrm n/p, n/s util inl for quiet single person cls to bus and shopping $850 250-372-0808

RUN UNTIL SOLD

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Shared Accommodation

Retired male seeking roommate, N/Shore. Close to bus/shopping. $500. 376-0953

Now Renting CHANEL PLACE Brand new 1 and 2 Bdrm Apartments Downtown Kamloops 555 8th Avenue For more information visit: 3BBBGroup.ca

*Big storage rooms *Laundry Facilities *Close to park, shopping & bus stop

Transportation

Near TRU Room $325-per month util included. No Pets.

250-554-6877, 250-377-1020.

CALL 250-682-0312

NORTH SHORE *Bright, clean & Spacious 2&3 bedrooms

NO PETS

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Best Value In Town

250.377-7275 www.berwickretirement.com

IN private home, pleasant surroundings fully furnished working male pref.3near amenities behind sahali mall 10 min walk to TRU 374-0949 or 372-3339

1 and 2 bedroom apartments.

Clean quiet buildings.

Reasonable Rental Rates

TOWNHOUSES

PROFESSIONALLY MANAGED

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

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Mobile Homes & Parks

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Unless you claim your 2010 GMC Sierra Vin# 1GT4K0B6XAF126894 and pay the towing and storage charges of $7,009.94 up to March 4, 2016, your vehicle will be sold for costs 14 days after the first publication of this notice. Sale date will be March 18, 2016 at our compound.

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