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The former New Zealand politician standing trial in B.C. Supreme Court in Kamloops on a charge of first-degree murder detailed for jurors yesterday an elaborate conspiracy theory of police “monkey business” following his wife’s death. Beckett, a 59-year-old former New Zealand politician, is accused of killing his wife, Laura Letts-Beckett, who died in a lake near Revelstoke more than five years ago. Letts-Beckett drowned in Upper Arrow Lake on Aug. 18, 2010. Her death was initially believed to be accidental, but Beckett was arrested and 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 his wife’s schoolteacher’s pension. During the trial, court has heard police did lie to Beckett and used some unusual

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The credit is focused on money teachers spend for their classroom, an amount Komljenovic said can be in the thousands of dollars. Fifteen years ago, the B.C. Teachers’ Federation conducted a study of how much of their own money teachers spend on supplies, discovering the average amount was $2,000. Komljenovic said that amount is more today.

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Kamloops city council is backing a request from its consultant for more information on the proposed Ajax mine. Councillors agreed in a special meeting yesterday to send a letter to the B.C. Environmental Assessment Office and Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency, highlighting some of the questions still outstanding in its $300,000 review of the copper and gold mine’s environmental application. Groundwater and air-quality concerns top the list. SLR Consulting, which is reviewing the application for council, has argued groundwater conditions in Aberdeen aren’t being modelled by proponent KGHM. Council’s letter will also repeat concerns from SLR about the use of proprietary software — which SLR says it can’t verify — to model the mine’s effects on air quality and dustfall in the city, and will question whether those studies should have factored in such high levels of dust mitigation. KGHM has pledged it will mitigate 90 per cent of dust from the mine and factored in an additional four per cent of mitigation from rain and snow. “The likelihood of achieving this level of mitigation is unclear, and specific

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details on how 90 per cent mitigation will be achieved are lacking in the application” reads the draft text prepared for council by city staff. The letter will also raise concerns about the mine’s effects on health and noise from the project. Councillors added a few additional concerns to the letter yesterday, though not all of them had everyone’s support. While councillors agreed to flag effects of climate change as an issue — the effect of more intense storms could have on the tailings storage and the project’s greenhouse-gas contributions — a request by Coun. Tina Lange to add the project’s effects on the city’s image met some resistance. Lange believes the mine will hurt the Tournament Capital brand and make tourists less likely to stop in the city. “The rest of the world is only going to think, ‘Oh yeah, Kamloops, don’t they have an open-pit mine almost downtown?’” she said. Mayor Peter Milobar does not think the mine will have much of an impact on Kamloops’ reputation, as long as it is able to deliver on its promises to residents. “If there’s not a perpetual dust cloud or something, you’re not going to know the mine exists,” Milobar said, noting the city has battled a reputation as an industrial town in the past. “Cities choose who they want to be. If you can’t see the mine, for all intents and

purposes, we are who we want to be,” he said. Coun. Marg Spina sees image as subjective. “We have to be open-minded when we say image,” she said. “There may be people who think it’s a good thing.” However, with support from Lange and councillors Donovan Cavers, Dieter Dudy, Denis Walsh and Arjun Singh, image concerns made it into council’s official response. Coun. Pat Wallace was absent from the debate due to an ongoing health issue. Council also agreed it wants to see a property value protection plan discussed by KGHM. Paul Draycott, technical review manager for SLR, said a protection plan is a set of promises the mine would make to mitigate noise, dust and light from the mine, not a monetary commitment around house prices. A copy of the letter will be posted on the city’s website next week. Public works director Jen Fretz is hoping KGHM answer SLR’s questions as soon as possible because council only has until May 9 to formulate its final comments on Ajax. “This next week is critical,” she said. “If we don’t get at least some of this information, then the potential to have all of this reviewed in time is less and less likely.”

One man is dead and two other men are in Royal Inland Hospital following what it believed to be a drug-and-alcohol-related incident in downtown Kamloops yesterday. Kamloops RCMP Staff Sgt. Robert Daly said Mounties were called to Victoria Street and Second Avenue at 2:45 p.m. to help paramedics on a call. Daly said one man, a 41-year-old, died at the scene, while two other men were taken to hospital. “Police believe no foul play is involved at this time, but suspect that drugs and alcohol are contributing factors,” Daly said.

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$16,000 in cash and $29,000 worth of casino cheques. Police also found pills and crack cocaine. B.C.’s Civil Forfeiture office has applied to court to seize the money and the 2014 Camaro the man was driving as proceeds of crime. The suit alleges the man has laundered more than $2 million in drug-dealing profits through small regional

In an effort to reduce sweeping time and costs, signs will be posted in the areas that are being swept advising the public not to park on the street. Some high density areas will have parking restrictions posted and/or notices delivered in advance of sweeping, for example, downtown east. Residents who wish to sweep the area in front of their property are advised to remove the pile of sand accumulated as these piles can damage a sweeper, and operators are instructed to swerve around such piles. Your co-operation is appreciated. Inquiries can be made by calling 250-828-3461.

Bids to construct a community health centre at Sun Peaks are being accepted by the municipality. Mayor Al Raine said the floor plans and other criteria for a two-storey, 10,000-square-foot facility have been finished. The centre will include a doctor’s office and examination rooms, as well as other health services. Family doctor services will also be provided for residents of Whitecroft and the Upper Louis Creek Valley, There will also be

a triage area for accidents that arise from the various sports people take part in on the mountain and in the community. The ski patrol will have an area in the basement. While Sun Peaks council has looked at a modular-type of building, it will consider other construction methods. Sun Peaks CAO Rob Bremner said there is interest in having the building installed with a geothermal heating source and be environmentally sustainable. Requests for proposals are being

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and Reports Analysis Centre (FINTRAC) requires reporting of transactions more than $10,000 that may involve money laundering. In a casino, money can be laundered by using cash to buy a large amount of chips, gambling a small amount and then cashing in the chips for a casino cheque. “FINTRAC is simply a warehouse of infor-

mation for law enforcement, respondent to requests for assistance and analysis when requested,” Horgan said. “If police don’t have the resources to investigate, don’t have the staff to ask for analysis, we’re left collecting information that nobody uses and relying on traffic stops as our major anti-money laundering strategy,” Horgan said.

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accepted until April 15. Construction is to be finished by Nov. 1 so the centre can be open to the community by Dec. 1. The Sun Peaks Health Association has raised almost $800,00 toward construction of the facility. Another major fundraiser is being planned for the summer to go toward furnishings and equipment. For more information, call Raine at 250819-6637 or email to alraine@telus.net. Bremner can be reached at 250-5782020 or by email to cao@sunpeaksmunicipality.ca.

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For registration please call (250) 828-3500 and please quote program number provided. For online registration visitnumbers Please pre-register. Programs are canceled if the please minimum https://ezregsvr.kamloops.ca/ezreg are not met. Programs are cancelled if the minimum numbers are not met. Modern Ballet LittleContemporary Dancer II $94 $75 Ages: 14-20 3.5-5 yrs This program is for the advanced dancer. Work on technique, poise, Your child will discover and explore basic and flexibility. Dancers will work on the barre and centre floor.

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Carmen Litke (left), Jae Joseph and Barbara Hicks were among a group that joined in a fun game of Uno during a recent Games and Gab sesssion at the North Kamloops Library. You, too, can play each Wednesday from 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m.

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Kamloops council will have at least two new arts-centre proposals to consider when it next debates the future of the former Kamloops Daily News property on Seymour Street. Members of the Downtown Neighbourhood Association announced this week they will submit a proposal calling for a community board to be established to develop and run an arts centre on the city-owned property that borders Seymour and St. Paul streets and Fourth Avenue. Association member Bruce Thomson said his group’s plan calls for the Daily News building to be renovated rather than demolished — the opposite of another proposal being advanced by former MLA Kevin Krueger. Thomson said the building could be used for rehearsal space and offices, with 450-seat and 1,200-seat performance halls, as well as two levels of underground parking, built on what is now the

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property’s parking lot. “There’s an awful lot of room in there,” Thomson said. “Someone even floated the notion that the building used to be the Hudson’s Bay Company and someone mentioned to us that there’s no such thing as a Hudson’s Bay museum in all of Canada and it’s got a 400-and-some year history in Canada, so maybe part of it could be used for that.” While city staff and Krueger have both suggested the building should come down due to asbestos and other issues, Thomson said he’s been told bringing the property up to modern standards could still be cheaper than demolition and building new. He thinks the cost savings could generate needed public support for the plan. “If you go back to the previous referendum in the fall for the facility, it lost by a narrow vote. I think it was around three per cent,” he said “And when we looked at the literature for the No side, it seemed like the main objection to this facility was the price tag.”

The city’s concept, voted down by the public in November, would have cost $90 million to build. Thomson suggested the new facility be developed and run by a community group — though not the Downtown Neighbourhood Association. “I think in real life we probably don’t have the organizational capacity to develop and run it,” he said. “What we’re doing right now is we’re putting together a proposal to the city that something along these lines happens. “If city council decides in favour of this concept, what I would see happening is a community board would be formed and we would probably seek inclusion in it.” The group is also calling for the city to look at creating a pedestrian-friendly space along St. Paul and relocating the Kamloops Museum and Archives to Stuart Wood elementary. The city takes possession of that heritage building at the end of the summer. The city is taking proposals on what to do with the former Daily News property until April 15.

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ELIMINATING THE TRAGIC DEADLINE

hat are the limits of compassion in our society — and specifically B.C.? Can we put a price on it? Does it stop at a certain age? Young people in care in the province are being virtually cut adrift in our society as soon as they reach the age of 19. While children in foster care — or in a youth agreement to receive financial help — may continue to receive some support and referrals after this deadline, government help largely dries up as soon as they age out of the system. It’s time enough for them to fend for themselves, our society evidently believes. It’s a convenient solution for many of us, but it forgets there are good reasons, often profoundly complex, why these individuals were placed in care as children. These problems — often the result of generational cycles of poverty and physical abuse — don’t disappear the moment a child is 19. Stephanie Cadieux, the minister of Children and Family Development, is well aware of the challenges of young people aging out of the system and says her ministry is doing everything it can to increase support for the transition. But whenever the death of a young person formerly receiving government help is discovered, it seems to serve as a tragic reminder of how the system is failing some of our most vulnerable. This month we learned of the demise of another teen, Patricia Lee Evoy, 19, who was discovered in a Burnaby apartment on March 10, the apparent victim of a drug overdose. She had been on a youth agreement to receive financial help, but it expired when she turned 19 in October. She was, by many accounts, a bright young woman, who had shown “remarkable resilience” in battling the disadvantages of a harsh life, according to BC Representative for Youth Mary-Ellen Turpel-Lafond. As a society, we can espouse many things. Ultimately, however, our level of compassion must be judged by our actions.

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Waiting for the riots

eeks ago, my hubby predicted women would riot in the street today in Canada. I’m not sure if any part of his tongue was near his cheek at the time, but his sentiment was correct that, no matter what Justice William Horkins rules today as disgraced CBC personality Jian Ghomeshi returns to court, women will have a reaction. A strong reaction. Earlier this week, some media outlets — in particular in Ontario, where the former host of Q radio talk show was one of their darlings — have suggested the man who has pleaded not guilty to four counts of sexual assault and one of overcome resistance by choking might be able to revive his career. Thank god for the court of public opinion. Most legal experts believe Ghomeshi’s high-powered legal team will secure an acquittal, having managed to re-victimize the complainants by tearing apart not their allegations, but their memories and behaviour. I guess members of that team never had an abused parent who just kept going back for more and more, apologizing for her failings to the abuser and rationalizing it all to family and friends. Nope, those flirty emails the women sent Ghomeshi after the alleged abuse weren’t because women are conditioned to apologize for themselves first, no matter what the indiscretion.

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LEVEL Obviously, they loved being punched and having their hair pulled, among other reprehensible actions. The emails couldn’t be due to the fact our society teaches women to be the peacemakers in the family, the ones who run the interference and sublimate their own strengths just to get through one more day. The emails couldn’t be the result of the oh-so-typically Canadian uber-politeness that some experts say explains why the women behaved the way they did after the assaults. For an example of this politeness, witness the praise being heaped on Toronto’s former mayor, and a despicable man, Rob Ford, now that he has died. Across the country, women’s groups are preparing to at least rally in the streets once the ruling becomes public. As of yesterday, nothing was planned for Kamloops. These women are fairly confident they will have a point to make because our justice system doesn’t leave room

for wondering. The judge himself made that clear in 2008, when he acquitted a man accused of sexual assault. Horkins wrote: “I found the complainant to be an articulate and forthright witness. The version of events given by the accused and his supporting witnesses quite frankly, and very bluntly, strike me as somewhat incredible.” But he then concluded: “At the end of a properly conducted criminal trial, where the evidence has been put in at its highest by skillful counsel, such as at this trial, it is very often impossible to confidently declare that the truth has clearly been discovered and the allegations resolved one way or the other. “This is one of those trials. I am afraid that I am left in a state of great uncertainty as to where the truth lies in this case and this is a classic form of reasonable doubt.” However, women should celebrate the Ghomeshi trial because it has taken that issue that used to be hushed up, kept in the family and overlooked — and given it the public attention it should have. It has given voice to the brave people who deal with this kind of violence daily, be they victims or those who work to help them. From that, perhaps change will flow.

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YOUR OPINION LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

IDEAS FOR COUNCIL FROM THE NORTH SIDE Editor: the natural aging of our swimming facilities “We must listen to the professionals” is (McDonald Park, Brock, Westsyde) by not a constant refrain we hear from mayor and ensuring the setting aside of maintenance and council. equipment replacement funds over the years. Just how well is that workExample 5: “Experts” misjudged the ing for us? cost of the pedestrian/bicycle bridge This Example 1: Westsyde Pool and path from Valleyview to the tune of a mayor and couple of million dollars. Oh well, it’s just was built with “expert” design and an HVAC/dehumidifier taxpayers’ money, after all. council system that was totally inadExample 6: Anyone who visits the don’t even Canada Games Pool regularly will notice equate. Example 2: When city staff the shabby conditions of some areas. seem to was told about the roof probIs this also going to be aged out of exislisten to lems by “experts”, staff chose tence due to poor maintenance? to ignore the consequences Here’s a suggestion for council: taxpayers. until the roof began to fail. Put the new ice surface on McArthur Westsyde citizens were promIsland, right beside the existing ones. ised prompt action to restore Cancel the proposed bike path from up their pool and nothing has been done. the hill to downtown. Use the money saved Example 3: When the Canada Games Pool to repair all three pools so people who do was built, “expert” inspectors didn’t catch the not live downtown or up the hill can keep missing components in the roof that caused a their community facilities and really reduce near $1-million leakage problem. greenhouse-gas emissions from all the driving Example 4: City staff (“professionals” who to so-called centralized facilities. council must listen to) have failed to plan for This mayor and council don’t ever

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seem to listen to taxpayers. Between 75 and 80 per cent of the people who attended the four meetings about the pools told council and staff they want the pools repaired and kept open. But council and city staff seem to be plowing ahead with their own ideas — only new and shiny facilities seem worthwhile, in their view. There seems to be no problem keeping the old Memorial Arena serviceable even after many decades of life. Why not the same regard for our swimming pools? After all, knowing how to swim can save a person’s life. I expect staff and council will push ahead, but all of us taxpayers have a vote in the next election. The north side of the city is tired of being under-served and ignored by city staff and council. Since I have also sent this email to all members of council, I will wait to see if there is any response. Linda Scarfo North Kamloops

POOL PLAN FITS DE FACTO DEFINITION OF ‘CONSULT’ Editor: In the late 19th century, San Francisco newspaper columnist Ambrose Bierce defined the word “consult” as follows: To seek another’s approval of a course already decided on. Is it possible Bierce’s definition fits the exercise going on as the city’s parks and recreation people attempt to tell the people on the North Shore that doing away with three facilities and replacing them with one on McArthur Island

would be a good thing? It’s clear the sellers of this idea have never been on McArthur Island on a weekend, when half a dozen soccer fields are busy, there’s a ball game at Norbrock Stadium, the parking lot around the sports centre is filled with recreational vehicles for sale, people are at the lawn-bowling facility and golfers are on what’s left of the golf course. It’s clear the sellers of this idea have never tried to find a parking spot, then tried to get off the island

by driving around the ring road to get home. The parking problem might be helped by building a 400-stall parkade, but that won’t solve the horrendous traffic problem that already exists every summer weekend. If the city’s traffic engineers are consulted, we’ll likely end up with a couple of expensive, over-sized traffic circles of which they are so enamoured, one at the entrance to the island and another where the

BMX track was formerly located. As for cost estimates, remember the million-dollar underestimate for converting the former Kia dealership to a North Shore police station? Phil Gaglardi may have had it right when he said, “Governments can’t efficiently run a 15-cent outhouse.” Cliff Branchflower Kamloops Editor’s note: Cliff Branchflower is a former mayor of Kamloops.

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“Funny that many supporters don’t realize the difference in scale between the mine that was there and the proposed mine. “Just because you have a garbage can at your house doesn’t mean you wouldn’t notice negative effects if your neighbour started a landfill.” — posted by Frank

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“Well done to these boys and their teacher. “What a wonderful thing to do for someone! Sa-Hali secondary should be very proud.” — posted by Blondie

RE: LETTER: YES TO COUNCIL VISITING MINING TOWNS:

“Send all nine of them — I suggest to China.” — posted by Richard Lodmell

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elgium may be a boring country, but it still seems extreme for a Belgian politician to say the country is now living through its darkest days since the end of the Second World War. Can any country really be so lucky that the worst GWYNN thing that has happened to DYER it in the past 70 years is a World couple of bombs that killed WATCH 34 people? That may sound a bit uncharitable, but respect for the innocent people killed by terrorists does not require us to take leave of our senses. What is happening now is the media feeding frenzy that has become almost a statutory requirement after every terrorist attack in the West. And people do let themselves get wound up by the media-generated panic This week at dinner, a young man staying with us in London before taking a morning flight to the United States openly debated with himself about whether he should cancel his (non-refundable) ticket. His flight went from London to Chicago — nowhere near mainland Europe at all. The airlines are just as prone to panic, cancelling flights into Belgium as if the country had suddenly become a seriously dangerous place. This story will dominate the Belgian media for weeks and the rest of the Western media for the remainder of this week. Even non-Western media will play it for a day or two. Almost nothing new or useful will be said and the frenzy will die down — until next time. This is a very stupid way of behaving, but you will notice I am a part of it. No matter what I say about the bombs in Brussels, the fact I am writing at length about them in a column that is published across the world

contributes to the delusion they are not only a nasty event, but also an important one. It is the sheer volume of coverage that determines an event’s perceived importance, not what is actually said about it. But if we in the media are compelled to write about an event like the Belgian bombs anyway, what can we truthfully say about it that will not feed the panic? The first thing, after every terrorist attack, is to stress the media coverage of the attack is its primary purpose — indeed, almost its only purpose. It’s obvious and it’s trite, but if you don’t actually say it, people forget it. Like the health warning on cigarette packets, it should be part of every story on terrorism. Secondly, we have to put the alleged threat of such terrorist attacks into perspective. People rarely do this for themselves because once events are beyond the range of their daily experience, most people cannot distinguish between what is truly dangerous and what is only dramatic and frightening. It really does help to remind people that terrorism is a statistically insignificant risk — that they are in much greater danger of dying from a fall in the bath than of dying in a terrorist attack — even if that approach conflicts with the journalists’ natural urge to emphasize the importance of whatever they are writing about. Finally, a little dispassionate analysis quickly deflates the notion that terrorism is “an existential threat,” as British Prime Minister David Cameron once said. For example, the recent terrorist attacks in Europe have been largely confined to French-speaking countries. Muslim immigrants in France and Belgium mostly come from Arab countries,

and especially from North Africa, where French is the second language. Radical Islamism is much weaker in the rest of the Muslim world, so Germany (whose Muslims are mostly Turkish) and Britain (where they are mostly of South Asian origin) generate fewer Islamist extremists — and face fewer terrorist attacks — than francophone countries. France’s and Belgium’s Muslim citizens are also less integrated into the wider community. French housing policy has dumped most of the immigrants in high-rise, lowincome developments at the edge of the cities, often beyond the end of the metro lines. Unemployed, poorly educated and culturally isolated, their young men are more easily recruited into extremist groups. The point of this sort of analysis is to cut the problem down to size. There is no terrorist army in Belgium, just a bunch of young men making it up as they go along. For example, the Brussels attacks happened four days after the arrest of Salah Abdeslam, the sole survivor of the gang that carried out the attacks on the Bataclan arena and the Stade de France in Paris in November. Back in Brussels after failing to use his suicide vest in the Paris attack, Abdeslam was a psychological wreck and his Islamist colleagues undoubtedly expected that once in police custody, he would sing like a canary. So they decided to launch another attack and go to glory before the police kicked in their doors. Prime Minister Charles Michel issued the usual ritual incantation about Belgians being “determined to defend our freedom,” but Belgium’s freedom is not at risk. Terrorists are not an existential threat. They are a lethal nuisance, but no more than a nuisance. Gwynne Dyer is an independent journalist whose articles are published in 45 countries. gwynnedyer.com

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including three suicide bombers, and injured 270 others. After the attacks, French Prime Minister Manuel Valls said Europe was “at war.’’ The bombings in Brussels came four months after the attacks in Paris that left 130 dead. The militant group known as the Islamic State of Iraq and

the Levant (ISIL) has claimed responsibility for both incidents. Trudeau, who made his comments during a CBC Radio interview, and Dion — speaking in the House of Commons foyer yesterday — both said the conflict with ISIL does not fit the true definition of war. — The Canadian Press

Brothers were among attackers BRUSSELS — Belgians began three days of mourning yesterday for the victims of the Brussels airport and subway bombings and the country remained on high alert as authorities hunted for one of the suspected attackers seen on surveillance video with two others who blew themselves up. Several people who may be linked to the attacks were still on the loose and the country’s threat alert remained at its highest level, meaning there was danger of an imminent attack, said Paul Van Tigchelt, head of Belgium’s terror-

ism threat body. The attacks killed 34 people, including three suicide bombers, and injured 270 others. Belgian prosecutor Federal Prosecutor Frederic Van Leeuw identified two of the Brussels attackers as brothers — Ibrahim El Bakraoui, a suicide bomber at the airport, and Khalid El Bakraoui, who targeted the subway. Investigators raided the Brussels neighbourhood of Schaerbeek after the attacks and found a computer in a trash can on the street, including a note

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“People don’t scream like that in a fire,” he said, describing himself as “getting shaky and tearing up.” Adams was assisted by an airline steward out of the airport. Through special shuttles, walking and an emergency train, he went between the airport, an evacuation area, sports complex and hotel lobby. Eventually, he made his way back to Antwerp, which is 45 kilometres north of Brussels. On the roadway, Adams saw people receiving medical assistance for minor injuries, including scrapes and burns. Adams said he called his parents in Kamloops, waking them at about 1 a.m. Kamloops time with the news. Adams graduated from South Kam in 2013, when he was named the male athlete of the year.

In Ottawa, Foreign Affairs Minister Stephane Dion said Canada stands in solidarity with Belgium during what he called “Black Tuesday.’’ “Hearing the screams of children in the smoke of the Brussels metro only strengthens our resolve to combat terrorism in all its forms and increases our solidarity with the people of Belgium and the whole of Europe,’’ Dion said. Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale said the threat level in Canada will not be changed in wake of the attacks. It remains at medium, where it’s been since October 2014, when two Canadian soldiers were killed in separate attacks at the National War Memorial in Ottawa and in Saint-Jean-surRichelieu, Que. A visiting European politician called for a moment of silence on Parliament Hill at the

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Oil collapse led to man losing it all Froese was eventually charged with possession of the stolen equipment, while co-accused Aaron Jones was charged with theft. Defence lawyer Eric Rines said Currie lost his job 18 months ago and later ran out of employment-insurance benefits. “He was in his living room and renting out bedrooms to make ends meet,” Rines said. “He was trying to keep his apartment.” The mortgage holder eventually foreclosed on the unit. Flanagan said police determined a number of people came in and out of what became a “flophouse.” No charges resulted from the discovery of the stolen weapons. Justice Hope Hyslop agreed with a joint submission for a conditional discharge followed by nine months of probation and counselling. “No, I don’t need counselling,” Currie replied. “I’m just an asshole. I can’t help it. My old man’s just like this.” When the sentencing judge told Currie she hopes he will pull himself out of his current problems, which include drug abuse and social-services involvement with his children, he replied: “You guys pushed me down and I’ll stay down.”

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A rig driller once owned his own home in Kamloops, but lost everything when the price of oil collapsed, his defence lawyer said Tuesday. Glen Currie, 41, pleaded guilty in B.C. Supreme Court to illegal possession of a firearm — a hunting rifle for which he neglected to renew a possession licence. Currie was originally charged with a number of weapons offences after police found three recently stolen rifles beneath his mattress. Crown prosecutor Neil Flanagan said RCMP were called on Aug. 8, 2015, when a guest at the Thompson Hotel and Conference Centre on Lansdowne Street reported a large number of musical instruments, valued in the range of $10,000, stolen from his car. Police reviewed a security video and saw several people walking from the car. They recognized Brock Froese and traced him to Currie’s apartment, where he was renting a room. A subsequent search found the three stolen rifles, under Currie’s mattress, as well as the .303 owned by Currie for which he did not have a current possession licence.

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onald Trump can’t possibly win the Republican nomination and it’s laughable to think the Kamloops Blazers can beat the Kelowna Rockets in a seven-game playoff series. Two months ago, those statements would seem fairly accurate. Not so today. Fans just might be in for a first-round WHL slobberknocker, with Game 1 of the Kamloops-Kelowna Western Conference quarter-final set to get underway tomorrow at 7:30 p.m. in the Little Apple. Let’s take a look at a few of the storylines that make this series intriguing.

Momentum

Kelowna has owned its rivals from the Interior for the past three years, posting a 22-4 record against Kamloops in regularseason play since being swept by the Blazers in the 2013 Western Conference semifinal. Those numbers should not be overlooked. After 72 games, Kelowna had the thirdmost points in the WHL.

The Rockets (48-204-0) had yet another 100-point campaign and finished 15 points ahead of the Blazers (38-25-5-4). Here’s the “but” — and it’s a big one: Kamloops is on a ninegame winning streak and three of those victories came against Kelowna, two of them on the road in Prospera Place. “We definitely struggled with them early in the year [the Rockets won the season series 5-3], but to win those three games against them late in the season, especially being able to beat them in their own building, was huge for us, especially now going into the playoffs,” Blazers’ defenceman Ryan Rehill said. “We have some confidence and a belief we can beat them.” Kamloops was in danger of folding its tent after a demoralizing 4-0 loss — its fourth straight defeat — to the Edmonton Oil Kings on Hockey Day in Canada on Feb. 6 at Sandman Centre. Instead of falling out of the wildcard race, the Blazers flipped a switch and went on a 15-3-1 tear to finish third in the B.C. Division. But it’s not as if the Rockets had a dismal

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second half — 21-112-0 since Jan. 1 — and any Kamloops mojo could be quashed in a lopsided Game 1 defeat. “If we had walked over them the last three games, we might have gone [into the playoffs] and got a real big surprise,” Rockets’ captain Rodney Southam said. “But now we know we’ve got a battle on our hands.” The Rockets did, however, have a shaky finish to the 2015-2016 slate, posting a 5-4-10 record in their last 10 games, with two of those victories coming against Vancouver

on the last weekend of the season, when the Giants had one FootJoy on the golf course. There is an edge for Kamloops when it comes to momentum, but Kelowna president and GM Bruce Hamilton made a good point when he told the Kelowna Capital News the playoffs are “completely different” than the regular season — and that leads to the next topic.

Playoff pedigree

Only an overtime goal from Anthony Cirelli of the Oshawa Generals came between

Kelowna and the 2015 Memorial Cup. With 14 of the players who won the WHL championship last season set to lace up their skates against the Blazers, the Rockets have an Ogopogo-sized edge in the post-season experience category. “This whole week is pretty surreal and it’s a first for many of us, so it’s a real good learning experience and everyone is looking forward to it,” said Dawson Davidson, one of 20 Blazers on the current roster who hasn’t logged a playoff minute. “We have good

leaders on this team who have played some playoff games and, obviously, our coach has had lots of success in the playoffs. With the leadership we have on this team, we should be fine.” Of the six Blazers who have made postseason appearances, three have played five or fewer games. “That’s something we’ve talked about, that Kelowna does have more playoff experience than we do,” Rehill said. “But we have an enthusiastic group and a lot of energy on our side, and the confidence we

have knowing we can go in there and win some games in that building is going to be huge for our younger guys.” Kelowna’s Tyson Baillie is in the running for Western Conference MVP and his supporting cast of playoff-tested forwards is impressive. There is experience on the Kelowna blue line, led offensively by Lucas Johansen and anchored by Joe Gatenby, who broke Jake Kryski’s nose earlier this month with a crushing hit. See CAN, A17

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But the Rockets’ back end is not what it was last season. Many of the pieces from last season’s championship run returned, but Kelowna will be without key cogs Leon Draisaitl, Madison Bowey and Josh Morrissey, who moved on from the WHL, and Nick Merkley and Jackson Whistle, who suffered season-ending injuries. Merkley, a first-round draft pick of the Arizona Coyotes, played in 43 games for the Rockets before tearing his anterior cruciate ligament, scoring 17 goals and adding 31 assists. His loss was a major blow to Kelowna. The Blazers are healthy heading into the post-season. In net, Michael Herringer is the only active goaltender on either team with playoff experience (he was 3-0 when called on last postseason), but that’s about the only statistical edge he has on Connor Ingram.

former NHLer Adam Foote, and Devante Stephens rounds out Kelowna’s top four.

Special teams

Kamloops is to pilfer the series. “They have a very good goalie,” Southam said. “We have to get on the inside on them and frustrate him for sure. He’s going to be a key factor in this series.” Whistle’s loss was a serious blow to the Rockets. The West Kelowna product was 19-6-2 with a .920 save percentage when hip surgery ended his campaign. Herringer handled the lion’s share of goaltending duties after Whistle went down and posted a record of 26-12-2, including two shutouts, and a .900 save percentage. Dylan Ferguson will back up Ingram and Brodan Salmond is Kelowna’s No. 2. “It might come down to the goalie making a big save at a critical time,” Blazers’ head coach Don Hay said.

Goaltending

Ingram was a slam-dunk to win the Blazers’ MVP Award for his work between the pipes this season, posting a .922 save percentage and four shutouts in 61 games. He was in the crease for 34 of Kamloops’ 38 victories and was three times named the WHL’s goaltender of the week in 20152016, twice in the last half of the season. The Imperial, Sask., product was outstanding in back-to-back wins over the Rockets on March 4 and March 5, stopping a total of 97 shots in those games. What should be concerning to Kamloops fans is he was exposed to 101 shots in those games and had to be near-perfect for the Blazers to come away with two points. Ingram will likely need to steal a game or two if

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On paper, the aforementioned group of Rockets’ forwards — which includes Baillie, Justin Kirkland, Rourke Chartier, Cole Linaker and Tomas Soustal — has the advantage and Kelowna outscored Kamloops 269-237 in the regular season. It will be up to veterans Matt Needham, Collin Shirley, Gage Quinney, Matt Revel and Deven Sideroff to lead by example up front for the Blazers and blossoming young guns Garrett Pilon and Jake Kryski will need to produce. “It’s whoever wants it the most. That’s really what it comes down to. Whoever competes the hardest should win,” said Quinney, who was dealt to the Blazers from the Rockets in October. “They’ve beaten us for a while.

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This is another fascinating area of this series. Kelowna owned the league’s second-best power-play in the regular season, clicking at 24.5 per cent, and the 10th best penalty kill, chiming in at 78.9 percent. Kamloops was 12th in the power-play rankings (21.5 per cent) and fourth in penalty killing (81.4 per cent). Going by those numbers, the Rockets have the edge with the man advantage and the Blazers have the superior penalty kill. There’s another “but” in here, though. Since the Blazers began their turnaround with a 3-2 victory over Calgary on Feb. 8, their power play has connected on a whopping 34 per cent (22/64) of its opportunities. Kamloops assistant coach Mike Needham takes the lead on special teams and credited recent powerplay prowess to simplicity. “It’s just getting shots to the net, shooting the puck more and not trying to be as cute, instead of trying to pass the puck into the net,” Needham said. “We shoot and get rebounds. It’s not really rocket science. It’s competitiveness around the blue paint and we’re doing a good job there.”

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Kamloops Blazers’ head coach Don Hay: “All the things you’ve done throughout the year — the culture you’ve established, the work ethic you’ve established — are important going into the playoffs. You just can’t turn it on and off like a light switch.”

Needham said goaltending is the main reason penalty killing has been sound, along with sacrifice. “We have guys that are paying the price. Ryan Rehill, Ondrej Vala, Cam Reagan, they block a lot of shots and that really helps keeping pucks out of the net.” Both coaches would like their teams to stay out of the box and

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This series will mark the sixth time Kamloops and Kelowna have met in the post-season. They clashed in 1992, 1999, 2002, 2009 and 2013, with Kamloops holding a 3-2 lead. Of the five previous series, four ended in four-game sweeps. at the WHL title and it’s not hard to find those who believe the Blazers will upset the Rockets in Round 1. Perhaps Ralph’s greatest challenge will be convincing his team it can repeat as league champions. It could also be those questions about motivation are unfounded, bulletinboard material.

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Turf Chix, United Spirit win indoor soccer titles Turf Chix repeated as champions in the Kamloops Indoor Soccer League’s female Division 2 ranks with a 3-2 victory in penalty kicks at Soccer Quest. Organizers said it was one of the most entertaining games in league history as Turf Chix tied it at 2-2 with a long-range strike with 15 seconds left in the game. Chahal Priddle Law firm was a league sponsor. The Kamloops Dodge Division 3 crown went to United Spirit, which blanked Earls 2-0 in the final. United goalkeeper Annette Hanna was outstanding in the clean-sheet victory.

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BRIEFS weekend, with more than 200 participants hailing from cities outside Kamloops. In the five-kilometre race, Stephen Moore of Salmon Arm grabbed the top spot with a time of 21:31. He was trailed by Vanderhoof’s Elliott Tone (21:35) and Kamloops’ Logan Giesbrecht (22:32). In the women’s 5km, Salmon Arm’s Julianne Moore crossed the line first, completing her race in 22:36. Angela Wheeler of Vanderhoof (23:52) and Elaine Carelse of Salmon Arm (24:04) rounded out the podium. Kamloops’ Galen Barnhardt grabbed second in the men’s 10km, finishing in

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Chris Case of Kamloops won a Tier 2 B.C. Field Lacrosse Championship with the UBC Thunderbirds earlier this month. The starting attack had goals in roundrobin victories over the Victoria Axmen and Vancouver Barbarians. The T-Birds edged Victoria 10-9 in the final.

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LOUISVILLE — Kansas played like the overall No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament with two decisive wins to reach the Sweet 16 for the first time in three years. The Jayhawks extended their winning streak to 16 games and look to continue that momentum as the competition is expected to get much tougher. Next up is No. 5 seed Maryland in tonight’s South Region semifinal — and don’t expect the Terps to throw anything at them they haven’t seen. “I’m not too worried about that situation because we’re pretty battle-tested and have been through a lot,’’ junior guard Wayne Selden Jr. said yesterday. “We’ve been in just about every position we could be in and been in tough positions where we’ve dug ourselves out of it. That’s been our mode lately.’’ Maryland often has played

up — and on occasion — down to the level of its opponent, a pattern that suggests they’ll be at their best against Kansas (324). The Terrapins (27-8) fought through a tough opening weekend, outlasting South Dakota State before rallying past Hawaii in the second round to reach their first Sweet 16 since 2003. “I expect Kansas to play well and expect us to play well,’’ Maryland coach Mark Turgeon said. “Our guys will be fired up because they have a lot of respect for Kansas, and they’re the best team in the tournament. That gets our attention.’’

Both teams see similarities in each other. Kansas features a strong backcourt in Selden (13.6 points per game), junior Frank Mason III (12.8) and sophomore Devonte’ Graham (11.4). Maryland counters with sophomore Melo Trimble (14.8) and senior Rasheed Sulaimon (11.1). The schools also feature impressive frontcourts with 6-foot-11 freshman Diamond Stone leading Maryland while senior Perry Ellis (16.9 points, 5.9 rebounds) anchoring things for Kansas. The Jayhawks were impressive in their victories over Austin Peay and Connecticut, but Kansas coach Bill Self knows this will be a different challenge. “We’re catching a team that even though they’re seeded fifth, our guys understand they can play to a [No.] 1 seed,’’ he said. “This is a really hard matchup because we really think a lot of their team.’’

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TORONTO — Kaitlyn Weaver and Andrew Poje have lofty expectations, regardless of who they’re competing against. They strive to be the best in the world. So, when Canadian teammates and Olympic champions Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir announced they were launching a comeback after two years away from ice dancing, Weaver and Poje took the news in stride. “I think that it was a little bit of a shock, to be frank. I think that everybody could probably say that,’’ Weaver said on a conference call yesterday. “But Andrew and I have very clear goals and that is to be the best. So, that means that we have to compete against the best. “Right now, that’s going to be whoever presents themselves in Boston and that’s our main focus at the moment. It’s taking all of our energy, and we can’t afford to spend much time thinking elsewhere.’’ The skaters from

Waterloo, Ont., head to next week’s world championships in Boston with the world No. 1 ranking. They’ve won all but two competitions they’ve entered over the past two seasons — the only two blips a third at both last year’s world championships and last month’s Four Continents championships. Their success is an example of Canada’s tradition of excellence in ice dancing. They stepped up after several years of skating in the shadow of Virtue and Moir, Olympic champions in 2010 in Vancouver and silver medallists four years later in Sochi. But however that dynamic plays out, Weaver and Poje are focused on next week, not next season. “Yes, I was as surprised as Kaitlyn was,’’ Poje said about the announcement. “But as she said, where our focus is is towards making sure that we’re the best, and competing against all the best,

and that’s this year at worlds, and that’s where our focus is right now.’’ Weaver and Poje weren’t pleased with their bronze at Four Continents last month, and on the flight home from Taiwan, they had a brief layover in Japan, where they’ll head after Boston, for Stars on Ice.’ “We were sitting on the runway, and I said a little prayer to myself: ‘Kaitlyn, we need to make sure that the next time we step foot in this country, the next time we’re in Japan, immediately following Boston, we will have left no stone unturned, we will be proud of the work we did, we will have no regrets.’ “We made that promise to ourselves, no matter what the results, we would be very proud of the work that we did. We’ve stuck to our promise, so now it’s time to relish in that work and enjoy it and share it.’’ The world championships are the pinnacle of a long season, and Weaver said skaters oftentimes struggle in search of motivation to get through this final stretch.

“But we’ve enjoyed these five weeks so much . . . we’ve actually risen with these challenges, and I can’t tell you a specific thing we’ve worked on because we’ve literally worked on everything from the fingertips to eyelashes, to the power, the speed, every edge, every toe point, every glance, what it means, how we want it to read, everything has been under a microscope. “And I believe that is exactly what we needed, we’ve been running sections like never before and so we’ve got the physical fitness, we’ve got the mental stability, and that makes me happy. And so there’s nothing like hard work and we feel very much proud of what we’ve done, and I think that leading in we’ve done what we needed to do for ourselves.’’ The Canadians’ stiffest challenges should come from Americans Maia and Alex Shibutani, and Madison Chock and Evan Bates. The world championship begin next week at TD Garden. The ice dance will be the first medal awarded on Thursday.

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It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Otto Hafeli husband, father and grandfather. He passed away peacefully in the early morning of March 8th at 71 years of age. Otto is survived by his loving wife Ingrid and his children Rodney Bader (Donna Carson) of Calgary, Laura Hafeli (Dean Knuttila) and Gregg Hafeli (Theresa) of Kamloops. Grandpa Otto will be missed by his grandchildren Tyler Harden and Natalie and Holly Hafeli, as well as extended family throughout Alberta and Saskatchewan. Otto goes to join his father Otto Sr. (1989) and his mother Magdalena (1981).

Vi left us suddenly on March 12th at the age of 87. She is survived by her daughter Margot (Peter) Moyls and her son Dean (Sylvia) McCullough, her grandchildren Kristi, Wade, Daniel and Zack, her sister Barbara and the dogs who she loved to share arrowroots with, Dirk and Tuukka. Vi was predeceased by her husband Sheldon and her sisters Annie and Rose.

Otto was born in Zurich, Switzerland on November 3, 1944 and migrated to Canada as a young child in 1953. He had no siblings, but was great at making friends in his new home of Haney, B.C.. Otto spent his formative years working the family business at White Cross Poultry Farm, sorting and selling eggs with his father throughout the Fraser Valley. As an adult, Otto worked hard as a general clerk at Woodward’s and Safeway for more than 35 years. He also worked briefly as a UFCW union organizer during his retail career. Otto took early retirement in 1998 in order to pursue other interests and to travel Eastern Canada. Otto met the love of his life, Ingrid, in 1979 and they were wed in 1980. Together, they raised three kids in a blended family, traveled Europe, crossed Canada, and enjoyed their life together in Kamloops. After retirement, Otto worked for awhile at AG Uptown Foods, and then, in 2003, Otto and Ingrid embarked on a new adventure when they moved to Medicine Hat, Alberta. There, Otto bought a gas bar, finally achieving his boyhood dream of being a gas jockey. Once he had his fill of pumping gas, which didn’t take too long, Otto joined Mars Canada as a regional sales rep for southern Alberta. This gave him ample chance to do what he loved best, chatting it up with people. Otto and Ingrid returned to Kamloops in 2014 to be close to their grandchildren. For many years, Otto engaged himself in the politics of the nation, the province, and the City of Kamloops, volunteering with the local NDP campaigns and even running for city council once. Most people will reconize Otto from the numerous insightful letters he wrote to the editors of local and provincial newspapers. He really cared about the issues of his community and attempted to provide a thoughtful, measured opinion where he thought it might do some good. Otto will be remembered most as a loving husband, father and grandfather. He will most certainly be remembered as a thoughtful, talkative and kind man, full of opinions and always ready to throw a bit of humour into any situation. Rest in peace dearest Papi, we love you. We would like to extend our most sincere thanks to Dr. Alina Cribb, whose kind and compassionate care of Otto was so appreciated by the entire family. At Otto’s request, there will be no service. In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests that donations can be made to Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Hospice Home or to the Canadian Cancer Society in memory of Otto.

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Vi enjoyed and lived life to the fullest. She was energetic and always willing to try new things. Vi and Sheldon enjoyed travelling and cruising. This worked well for Vi, as she loved to wear fancy dresses, hats and high heeled shoes. Vi loved her Wednesday bowling and talked fondly of the friends she had made there. She enjoyed spending time at Sun Peaks walking through the snow and hiking the trails. Family always came first to Vi. She was eager to be involved with the various activities her grandchildren were involved in and loved spending time with them. Vi’s quick wit and sense of humour will be dearly missed by her family and friends. She is once again able to travel with Sheldon and have happy hour with her best friend, Joan. A celebration of Vi’s life will be held at a later date.

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Lavigne, Marcel Arthur, passed away after a lengthy illness on March 18, 2016 in Lillooet at the age of 75 years. Marcel was born on July 11, 1940 in Jackfish Lake, Saskatchewan to parents Phillip and Alice Lavigne. He married Dawn-Marie Bortoletto on October 24, 1975. He worked over the years as a truck driver and custodian, and was also self employed and owned a janitorial services company. He was always ready to help family and friends. He enjoyed spending time in the great outdoors, especially fishing and camping, and volunteering his time as a soccer coach. Marcel is survived by Dawn his loving wife of 40 years, sons Brad (Linda) and Jason; daughters Lana (Shane), and Jaquie (Bill) as well as his six brothers Claude (Carol), Gilbert (Pat), Lloyd (Cecile), Maurice (Sylvia), Henry (Betty), Leonard (Susan). He is also survived by his grandchildren Brittni, Morgan, Duncan and Brett as well as many nephews, and nieces who loved their “Uncle Marcel”. He was predeceased by his mother Alice on March 29, 2004 at the age of 86 and his father Phillip on April 12, 2010 at the age of 91. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. The family would like to give a heartfelt thanks to all the wonderful doctors and nurses at the Hospital in Lillooet. Donations may be made in Marcel’s memory to the Lillooet Hospital Foundation. “You are forever in our hearts, my darling” Online condolences may be made at www.tvfh.ca

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Those who knew him were left in awe, often drawn to his charm and charisma. Wherever he lived he made friends easily and associated with persons of all colours, creed and background. Through all the ups and downs that accompanied his often heretic life, his family stood by him. Sometimes we all needed some space from the whirlwind and drama that marked his life, yet we all continued to love him, able to see the kind and generous heart we knew beat at his core. A deeply spiritual person, Randy drew comfort from his Catholic faith. Just as it blessed and welcomed him into the world through baptism in 1958, so his church anointed his worn and broken body with the sacrament of healing the day before he died. Though not cured of his physical afflictions, he was healed of its hurts and worries as he returned home to God. Randy left a mark on our lives, as wide as it is deep. We loved him, we were frustrated by him, we laughed with him, and we cried over him. He was unique and precious, a wild diamond in the rough whose edges could reflect the sun or cut glass. We give thanks that he is now shining bright beyond all pain and struggle. The family would like to thank ASK Wellness, medical staff, emergency personnel, government support workers and all of the many charitable organizations and people who have helped Randy over the years. You provided care and compassion in those times when we weren’t able. Mass of the Resurrection was celebrated at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, 635 Tranquille Road, Tuesday, March 22 at 2:00 pm. Fr. Paul Simms presiding. Reception followed at the Holiday Inn. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Randy may be made to ASK Wellness 433 Tranquille Rd, Kamloops, BC V2B 3G9 (250) 376-7558

DOUGLAS JOHN ALBERTS

September 19, 1928 – March 19, 2016 Our beloved Doug passed away after a lengthy illness with his family by his side. He will be greatly missed by Audrey his wife and partner of almost 66 years, his eldest daughter Vicki of Regina, son Brad (Therese) and daughter Shelley (Doug) both of Kamloops, youngest daughter Allison of Vancouver, and grandchildren Naomi, Ryan, Mackenzie and William, and great-grandchildren Alexander and Nicholas all of Kamloops. Doug also leaves behind his close brothers Lee (Marlys) of Mason, WA, Al of Chetwynd and sister-in-law Gayle of Burnaby. He was pre-deceased by his parents Margaret and John Alberts, cousin Betty and his dear sister-in-law Marjorie “Aunty Bun” who helped guide him on his path during his final hours. Doug was born in Lampman, Saskatchewan but relocated with his family to BC as a young boy. He attended technical school in Vancouver and initially worked for the BC Power Commission as an Electrician before starting his own business in Fort St. John and later joining the Department of National Defense in Kamloops. Sports were a source of enjoyment for Doug. During his young adult life he was actively involved in recreational softball and drew great pleasure from fly fishing and sturgeon fishing on the Fraser River with his brother Lee, son Brad and nephew Tony. After retiring Doug joined the Kamloops Men’s Senior Curling League where he appreciated the sportsmanship of his fellow players. The family would like to express their gratitude to the many kind-hearted people involved in his care. Cremation will take place and in honor of Doug’s wishes, there will be no service.

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Ford praised posthumously for determination THE CANADIAN PRESS

TORONTO — The death of Toronto’s controversial former mayor Rob Ford sent shock waves throughout the city and beyond this week, with supporters and detractors alike voicing their grief and sympathy at the loss of one of Canada’s most colourful and notorious public figures. Ford, 46, died in hospital Tuesday with his family by his side after a battle with a rare and aggressive type of cancer. Politicians of all stripes praised the passion and fierce determination that made Ford a political powerhouse for years and endeared him to throngs of devoted followers despite the cloud of scandal that hung over him. Ford’s successor, Mayor John Tory, said he was sad the man he described as “a profoundly human guy’’ would not return to city hall, adding Ford’s presence will be missed. “The city is reeling with this news and my thoughts are with his wife Renata and their two children, as well as Rob’s brothers Doug and Randy, his sister Kathy, his mother, Diane, and the rest of their tightknit family,’’ Tory said.

He praised Ford as a man who “spoke his mind and who ran for office because of the deeply felt convictions that he had. “I remember this man who was, at one and the same time, very true to himself and true to his principles, but also very gregarious,’’ Tory said in a news conference. “He was a person who loved the city, he loved people.’’ All flags on official poles at Toronto civic centres, including city hall, were flown at half-mast in tribute to Ford, whose political career spanned more than a decade, the mayor said. A book of condolences was set up at city hall and mourners lined up throughout the afternoon yesterday to sign it. A moment of silence was observed at Ontario’s legislature as news of Ford’s death spread. Premier Kathleen Wynne said the former mayor “earned widespread respect for his unwavering persistence in the face of serious health concerns.’’ Prime Minister Justin Trudeau expressed his condolences to Ford’s family, as did former prime minister Stephen Harper, whose close ties to the ex-mayor were

highlighted in last fall’s federal election. “Rob was a fighter throughout life & dedicated public servant who will be remembered for his courage, love for Toronto & his family,’’ Harper said in a tweet. Ford was also remembered as a “tireless fighter for the taxpayer and a true advocate for the people he represented’’ by the interim leader of the federal Opposition, Rona Ambrose. Late Tuesday, people started creating a makeshift memorial at the Ford family home in west Toronto. They left flowers and a burning votive candle by a lamppost on the front lawn. The brash politician whose populist ideals drew unwavering loyalty from the so-called “Ford Nation’’ was remembered on social media, where a flood of condolences made him a trending topic Tuesday. “RIP Rob Ford, you were a legend,’’ one person wrote on Twitter. “RIP Rob Ford. You may have been Toronto’s Mayor, but you were America’s Sweetheart,’’ another said. Even those who denounced his agenda voiced their grief online.

Former Toronto mayor Rob Ford died Tuesday after battling cancer.

“My condolences to the family of Rob Ford. Although I did not subscribe to his politics I believe he was sincere. This is so sad,’’ read a message on Twitter. “Clearly, I was not the biggest fan of Rob Ford, but the man has a family and actually loved Toronto. This is very sad,’’ read another. Ford’s death also captured international attention, with news outlets around the world publishing profiles of the politician who made headlines when he admitted to using crack cocaine. Ford bobblehead dolls, which the ex-mayor sold and autographed on several occasions, were being listed for sale online Tuesday, some with an asking price of up to $500. Proceeds from at least one edition of the so-called “Robbie

Bobbies’’ went to two Toronto hospitals where Ford received treatment for cancer. Ford will lie in repose for two days next week at city hall before he is laid to rest next week. A statement on behalf of Ford’s family said mourners will be able to pay their respects to the late councillor on Monday and Tuesday. A procession on Wednesday morning (March 30) will start from city hall and end at St. James Cathedral, where a funeral will be held. After the service, Ford’s family will leave for a private ceremony. But a public celebration of the former mayor’s life is planned that evening at the Toronto Congress Centre. The family is asking that instead of sending flowers, people donate to the Ford-Panov research panel at Mount Sinai hospital, where Ford was treated for cancer. “Councillor Ford’s family wishes to express their gratitude for the thousands of messages of support they have received from around the world,’’ the statement said. “As difficult as it is to say goodbye, they would like to do so in the same manner in which he lived his life, by sharing it with the people.’’

Obituaries & In Memoriam JAMES HAROLD HILTON MACMASTER February 18, 1922 - March 20, 2016

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of James Harold Hilton MacMaster. Jim was called home by the Lord on March 20, 2016 at the age of 94 years, passing peacefully after a short illness. He was born in Toronto, Ontario on February 18,1922, the son of John and Alice MacMaster. He was the 6th of 11 children and was predeceased by three sisters Viola, Dorothy and Pearl and five brothers,Lorne, Dalton, Donald, Bill and Albert.He was also predecesed by his daughter Raphaelle and son Garth. He leaves behind his loving wife of 62 years, Louise, two sons Robert (Rosalee) and Cameron (Henna) and daughter Eileen Chartier (Russell), grandchildren Shaylah, Denise Christian, Ashlee, Sara and Arya and greatgrandchildren, Jordan, Devon, Brandon, Ayden, Noah and Ethan, Trinity Dawn and Matteo. Jim Joined the Armed Forces at 16 and proudly served Canada in WW2 with the North Nova Scotia Regiment, seeing action overseas in Belgium, Italy, France and Germany. He was very proud to be part of the Liberation of Holland in 1944 and has many stories to tell about the gratitude of the Dutch. He returned to Canada in 1945, joined CP Rail in 1946 as a wiper and quickly worked his way up to Fireman and eventually to Engineer retiring in 1985 after 39 years with the CPR. He spent the last 4 years as a resident of Overlander Care Facility where he lived until his passing. We would like to extend our thanks and gratitude to the staff of Overlander for the care they provided Jim during his residency there. There will be no formal service at this time by request of the family. There will be a Celebration of Life for Jim to be announced at a later date. Arrangements entrusted to Kamloops Funeral Home Condolences maybe emailed to the family from www.kamloopsfuneralhome.com

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THE LITTLE UNICORN by Peggy Kociscin, Albuquerque, New Mexico

There lived a little unicorn (From when the earth was new), His coat so white it glistened, His eyes a sparkling blue.

He learned that there are shadows In spite of shining sun. The more he grew, he found that life Was never always fun.

The unicorn tried tirelessly, And gave the climb his best; But he felt it was not good enough, He felt he’d failed the test.

In innocence and beauty, He danced through woods and streams. The animals danced with him, His heart aglow with dreams.

For now he’d learn of feelings That come from deep within; No longer in the “dream world” Where (for so long) he’d been.

He could not understand it When he felt himself rejected – When all his gentle being asked Was but to be accepted.

He laughed and played with rainbows, So happy all day through, He loved to kiss the flowers As their petals shone with dew.

His gentle heart desired But to know the pleasure of To give and to receive The very precious gift of love.

All this was just too much for him, He knew not what to do. That he was special as himself, Somehow, he never knew.

He wandered through the meadows In the moon’s soft, silver light. He loved to gaze at all the stars That lightened up the night.

To love meant to be happy, And yet it also brought him pain; For those he loved could hurt him Again.. and yet again.

His spirit crushed, he felt defeated, And lonely tears would start. Not understanding how to love, It simply broke his heart.

He listened to the music Of the birds that graced the trees. He frolicked with the butterflies And raced the gentle breeze.

His mother held him lovingly And tried to ease his fears About the sadness life could bring... The lonely, bitter tears.

But now he’s in a loving place Where all his pain has ceased, Where all accepted him and his love, Where all he knows is peace.

But, as he grew and learned of life, The sparkle in his eye Grew misty as he realized Just what it means to cry.

She said, “Life is like a mountain, (And surely this is true) That we must climb as best we can. There’s no ‘around or ‘through.’”

A loving Being tells him, “You’re delightful as you are.” His spirit free, his brilliance now Outshines the brightest star!

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Recap of Ghomeshi allegations before verdict DIANA MEHTA

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TORONTO — Former CBC ˆ star Jian Ghomeshi has pleaded not guilty to four counts of sexual assault and one count of overcoming resistance by choking. A Toronto judge is expected to rule on the case today. Here’s what the three women behind the allegations testified at his trial:

First complainant:

The woman alleged Ghomeshi yanked on her hair when they were kissing in December 2002. He suddenly pulled her hair again while they were kissing in his home a few days later before punching her in the head. The woman, who was 41 at the time and cannot be named, said she met Ghomeshi at a party in Toronto where he invited her to a taping of his CBC Radio show Play. The woman testified she went to the taping and then to a pub with Ghomeshi, after which they ended up kissing in his car, where she said the first alleged assault happened. “He reaches around my head and he grabs my hair really, really hard and he pulls my head back,’’ she testified. “He said something like ‘do you like it like that?’’’ The woman said she was confused by the incident but still kissed Ghomeshi goodbye because he had “switched back to the

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JIAN GHOMESHI: Accused of sexually assaulting three women.

nice guy.’’ She saw Ghomeshi at another taping, which was uneventful, and then went for a third taping date with a friend. After going to a pub and dropping her friend off, the woman went with Ghomeshi to his home where they started kissing in his living room. At one point, Ghomeshi abruptly pulled her hair “extremely hard. “He pulls my head down and, at the same time, he’s punching me in the head multiple times and I’m terrified,’’ she testified. “I don’t know if he’s going to stop, can I take this pain.’’ The woman said she ended up on her knees, with her ears ringing and started to cry when Ghomeshi told her she should leave. The woman said she didn’t go to police until 2014 because she didn’t think anyone would listen. Court also heard the woman told police she didn’t have further dealings with Ghomeshi except for

writing him one email in anger which she couldn’t recall if she sent. Under cross-examination, however, court learned the woman sent Ghomeshi friendly emails, including one with a bikini photo of herself. The woman said she sent them as “bait,’’ hoping Ghomeshi would contact her so she could get an explanation for the alleged assaults. She said she didn’t remember the emails when she spoke with police.

Second complainant:

Actress Lucy DeCoutere of Trailer Park Boys was the only complainant who could be identified after waiving her right to a publication ban. DeCoutere, who is also a captain in the Royal Canadian Air Force, testified she was with Ghomeshi in his bedroom when he suddenly started choking her and slapping her face while they were kissing. They first met at a conference in Alberta in the summer of 2003, and the pair emailed and phoned each other over the next month until DeCoutere, who lived in Halifax, made a trip to Toronto with plans to see Ghomeshi. They went out for dinner and then back to Ghomeshi’s house where DeCoutere said he gave her a tour and suddenly started kissing her in his bedroom. She said Ghomeshi

then grabbed her by the throat, pushed her up against a wall and hit her face repeatedly with an open hand. “I remember not being able to breathe,’’ she said. “I was just completely bewildered by what happened therefore I tried to brush it off. I didn’t leave.’’ DeCoutere said she and Ghomeshi had subsequent interactions after that night, but she said she had no romantic interest in him. During cross-examination, Ghomeshi’s defence lawyer noted DeCoutere only disclosed details of her post-alleged-assault interactions with Ghomeshi after the trial began. DeCoutere said she hadn’t understood the importance of “aftercontact’’ incidents. Ghomeshi’s lawyer produced a series of emails and a letter from DeCoutere to Ghomeshi, which the actress said she had not remembered until they were presented in court. In one email, sent the day after the alleged assault, DeCoutere wrote “you kicked my ass last night’’ and expressed a desire to have sex with Ghomeshi. After showing the email to DeCoutere, Ghomeshi’s lawyer suggested what happened in Ghomeshi’s home was no sexual assault. She then produced

Study: Whistler luge not more dangerous THE CANADIAN PRESS

VANCOUVER — A new study says the luge used at the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, where an athlete died on the opening day of the Games, was not significantly “more dangerous’’ than other venues. The study released yesterday by researchers at the University of British Columbia into the death and the track’s safety found high speed and athlete inexperience have been the top contributing factors to injuries

and accidents on the track in Whistler, which is also used for bobsleigh and skeleton events. “With an overall injury rate of 0.5 per cent, the track is pretty comparable to 16 other sliding tracks across the planet,’’ said lead investigator Peter Cripton, a professor of mechanical engineering whose research focuses on biomechanics. “It was the athletes’ experience level and start location that had significant impacts on the frequency and severity of injuries.’’

Nodar Kumaritashvili, 21, a single-luge sledder from Georgia, was travelling at nearly 144 kilometres per hour when he rocketed off the challenging track during an Olympic practice run on Feb. 12, 2010. He was thrown off his luge and over the sidewall when he lost control, striking an unprotected steel pole at the end of the run. Researchers checked the records of 43,200 runs involving more than 2,600 sliders at the Whistler Sliding Centre from 2007 to 2011.

a hand-written letter DeCoutere sent to Ghomeshi after her trip to Toronto, in which DeCoutere said she was “sad’’ they hadn’t spent the night together. In the last line of the letter DeCoutere wrote: “I love your hands.’’

Third complainant:

The woman told Ghomeshi’s trial that while they were kissing in a park in 2003, he suddenly bit her shoulder and started squeezing her neck with his hands. They met at a Toronto dance festival, where Ghomeshi came up behind the woman, who was 32 at the time, and rested his arms on her shoulders. When someone asked how they knew each other, the woman said Ghomeshi replied

“we’re engaged.’’ Shortly after the encounter, the woman said she met Ghomeshi in a park one night where they began kissing on a bench. “All of a sudden, I felt his hand on my shoulders and his teeth. And then his hands were around my neck and he was squeezing,’’ the woman testified. “I tried to get out of it and then his hand was on my mouth, sort of smothering me.’’ The woman said she had consented to the kissing but not to what followed and left the park shortly after. A few days later, the woman said she went out for dinner and drinks with Ghomeshi and they went back to her home, where a sexual encounter took place. The woman said she only told police about the encounter once Ghomeshi’s trial

was already underway because the incident had been consensual and she was embarrassed about it. When questioned by Ghomeshi’s lawyer, however, the woman accepted that she deliberately misled investigators by withholding information. The woman’s dates with Ghomeshi ended after they went to a party where he repeatedly berated her best friend. The trial heard that years later, the woman and DeCoutere became friends after allegations began surfacing about Ghomeshi in late 2014. The woman initially said they didn’t discuss their allegations against Ghomeshi but admitted under crossexamination that they actually did, while also talking about their shared contempt of him before and after they went to police.

Dear Kamloops, Are you ready? Are you ready to welcome the world again? Are you ready for the very best in women’s hockey? Are you ready to wear and red and white? Are you ready to get loud? Sixteen months ago, you welcomed us to Canada’s Tournament Capital, and you rocked the Sandman Centre and cheered us on to a gold medal at the 2014 4 Naধons Cup. You were behind us when we won gold at the 2010 Olympic Winter Games in Vancouver (some of you may have even been there!), and you helped will us to victory at the 2014 Olympics in Sochi. And now, we’re back. As we return to Kamloops to go for gold on home ice at the 2016 IIHF Women’s World Championship, we want your support one more ধme. We promise: · to skate like the wind · to work relentlessly · to give everything we have · to do everything in our power to make you proud · to stand in unison with you singing our anthem ađer every game · to not let you down So, Kamloops … will you join us on our road to gold? Let’s show the world why hockey is Canada’s game!

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before horse carriages are banned from Victoria’s streets. Opponents of the rides have launched a petition to ban them, and have also sent city officials what they say is evidence of improper foot care, irresponsible operation of the carriages, and concerns for public safety. Reichert is hopeful Victoria councillors will review his group’s reports and vote against renewal of any horse carriage permits.

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ST. JOHN’S, N.L. — The Newfoundland reverend who persuaded officials to fly a Christian flag that drew outrage as a perceived anti-gay symbol says he’s sad to see it come down from government buildings. “It has been a real storm of controversy,’’ Rev. Howard Hynes of St. Stephen the Martyr Anglican Church said as the flag was removed from the provincial legislature and St. John’s City Hall. “I didn’t expect it to be so prolific, but there it is,’’ he said. He was among other church leaders who hoped the flag would be flown during the holy week of Easter to recognize Christians persecuted for their faith around the world, Hynes said. St. Stephen affiliates itself with the Anglican Network in Canada, a conservative splinter group of the Canadian Anglican church that has opposed the blessing of same-sex unions. “We uphold marriage between a man and a woman,’’ he said of his specific congregation. “I have to be honest with you, that is what we uphold. But I would be loath to say that we’re anti-gay or that we’re anti-anything.’’ The flag featuring a red cross on a blue and white background was taken down at the legislature _ but not because of the uproar, Premier Dwight Ball maintained.

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auto industry. The show, staged by the New Car Dealers Association of BC, will feature more than one-of-a-kind vehicles, including the newest offerings from 26 major manufacturers. “This is going to be

an incredible year,” said executive director, Jason Heard. “The 2016 show has a number of significant new vehicle unveils, including several major Canadian and North American debuts.” The show, which began yesterday

and runs through Sunday at Vancouver Convention Centre West, boasts the North American debut of the Lexus LF SA. Lexus will also be showcasing three oneoff creations including: the stunning concept LF C2, the RCF GT3

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DAVE EAGLES/KTW Western Canada Theatre head of wardrobe Cindy Wiebe (left) and events and outreach assistant Ann-Kathrin McLean hold the 40th anniversary quilt created with fabric from many WTC production over the past 15 years.

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o a casual observer, the quilt hanging in the lobby of Sagebrush Theatre throughout the run of Habib’s Unforgettable All Night House Party may look like nothing more than a collection of pretty prints.

But Cindy Wiebe, head of wardrobe at Western Canada

Theatre, sees more. “These are from A Christmas Carol,”

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Wiebe explained, pointing to blocks with tiny red flowers and another with a print of birds and leaves in green. “This was a dress from the past, from the 1830s, and this

was the maid’s.” Stitched together by Wiebe and volunteers, the quilt’s fabrics are all leftovers from previous WCT shows. A pair of bright prints — one featuring orange and blue

balloons, another with flowers the colour of a 1950s kitchen on a red backdrop — were used to make aprons for actors in A Christmas Story, while a blue paisley featured in costumes from WCT’s 2000 production of Anne. Wiebe said she hangs on to leftover fabric from each production, but it was WCT’s 40th anniversary this year that finally gave her a plan for the scraps. “I thought it

would be interesting to have some sort of quilt that we made to promote the 40th year and then we could put everything together and let people know this one is from Anne, this one is from A Christmas Carol, because that’s going to tie memories together for people who might have been there and seen those shows,” she said. Fabrics from Les Miserables, Fiddler on the Roof, Unity (1918) and other past

productions are also included. The quilt will be on display at Sagebrush from March 31 to April 9 before moving to Pavilion Theatre for the run of In A Blue Moon, from April 28 to May 7. It’s being auctioned off in a sealed-bid process throughout that time. Bids can be made at the theatre where the quilt is being shown or at WCT’s spring fundraiser at the end of May.

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Casting call for Indian Horse Local writer’s book being made into a movie

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One of Richard Wagamese’s books is being made into a movie — and there’s an open casting call now ongoing. Indian Horse, winner of the Canada Reads People’s Choice and First Nations Communities Reads awards, as well as being short-listed for the International IMPAC Dublin Literary Award, is heading into production in Screen Sire, Ont., Oka, Que., and in Kamloops. Actors do not need to reside in any of the three communities. Casting is being done through an online system at screensiren.ca/ IndianHorseCasting. Along with relevant information, directions are there for preparing and uploading an audition video. Deadline to submit is Sunday, April 17.

Acrylic En Plein Air showing until April 16

Acrylic En Plein Air Paintings by the Wells Gray Group opened on Wednesday and continues at the Old Courthouse Cultural Centre, 7 West Seymour St., to April 16. The exhibit includes works by the artists’ group that created works reflecting

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The Kamloops Arts Council is accepting applications for its spring grants. Deadline is April 1. Grants to a maximum $1,000 are awarded to artists and arts groups twice a year. Recipients must be council members. Applications should fall under professional or community development. Guidelines and application forms are available online at kamloopsarts.ca. • Applications are also being accepted for funding by the BC Arts Council for arts periodicals, professional arts training, professional performing arts and professional literacy. Deadline is April 15. More information is online at bcartscouncil.ca.

Documentary puts focus on zero emissions Designing a Great

Neighbourhood is the next offering in Transition Kamloops’ Films for Change series at Thompson Rivers University. The documentary looks at the Wild Sage Cohousing Community in Boulder, Col., a zero-emissions neighbourhood that uses solar energy, energy efficiencies and changes in behaviour to eliminate the need for fossil fuels. The community, with 330 houses on 27 acres, was also designed to be more than 40 per cent more affordable than other market housing. The screening is on Wednesday, March 30, at the Alumni Theatre in the Clock Tower Building. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the film starts at 7 p.m. Admission is by donation. Organic popcorn will be provided, but people are encouraged to bring their own container. Containers can be borrowed at the venue for $1. Transition Kamloops focuses on increasing local resilience and self-sufficiency in food, water, energy culture and wellness.

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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT VITAL FEW COMING TO VERNON IN APRIL Company 605 — formerly know as the 605 Collective — presents its new work Vital Few on Saturday, April 16, at the Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre at 7:30 p.m. The Vancouver-based company, led by Lisa Gelley and Josh Martin, focuses on urban and contemporary dance forms and presents physically demanding works. Vital Few looks at the essence of unison and togetherness, the negotiation of group dynamics and the preservation of self within the collective consciousness. Opening for it is Amistad. Tickets are $30, $27 for seniors and $25 for students. Tickets are available online at ticketseller. ca or by calling 1-250-549-7469.

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ann Arden can have you emotionally moved one minute and in stitches the next. Her lineup is part Arden hits, part classic covers and part stand-up comedy. She commands the show in a conversational tone that is unique to seasoned performers, narrating her way through the set with oneliners and easing into melodies that are clones of her records — an unmistakable voice that hits the mark every time. Arden opened with Janice Ian’s Solitaire, which she pointed out to those who were trickling in after her first two songs. “That’s the thing with small theatres,” she said, “You can see everyone getting up to go to the bathroom, arguing . . .” She could see her cousin Mark in the front row and gave a shout out to the Millers, one of with whom she went to school. “You should come back stage after,” she quipped. “We can do some rails of cocaine.” Arden enjoys small theatres though, later saying she was happy when her manager approached her about doing what they call a “B market” tour. They cut four people from the band for the intimate shows, leaving three musicians she introduced and joked with throughout the night. Arden’s narration was a window into her songwriting, a series of natural transitions as she took her guitar and started picking. It was Ian’s At Seventeen that made Arden want to write songs and Elton John’s Rocket Man that taught her music doesn’t have to make sense. Her anecdotes were entertaining — her brother lying on the basement floor with speakers on either side of his head, discovering new artists through the Columbia Record Club and stopping traffic on a busy bridge in Calgary after hearing her song on the radio for the first time. Arden doesn’t listen to her own music much, though. “And when I do, it’s because I’m hammered,” she said. The audience welcomed her classics with applause — Good Mother, Could I Be Your Girl, Insensitive, I Would Die For You and The Sound Of. Peering toward the seats, Arden noticed a sign held by a fan who wanted to sing with her. She said those things usually go sideways, instead offering a free water bottle and some advice: Persistency will get you where you’re going. “When people start telling you ‘no,’ well that means you’re on the right track.”

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Need help with taxes? Community volunteers can lend a hand free of charge Tax filing season is back and Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is reminding people to take advantage of community volunteers who can help prepare tax returns. Through the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP), the CRA has linked with community organizations for 45 years, training volunteers to complete basic tax returns. The community organizations hold free tax clinics, where volunteers complete tax returns for qualifying individuals. Even if there is no income to report for

2015, filing an income tax and benefit return is important to receive certain tax credits and benefits. “We encourage individuals who need help with their tax returns to use the volunteer program,” said Zubie Vuurens, CRA’s regional CVITP co-ordinator in a press release. The service is free. Last year in B.C. and the Yukon, 2,621 volunteers helped 109,713 people prepare and file income-tax returns. To determine if you are eligible for this service, call the CRA at 1-800-959-

8281 or go online to cra.gc.ca/volunteer. Meanwhile, find a list of local tax clinics below. Taxpayers are reminded to bring all of their 2015 slips and receipts and a copy of their 2014 tax

return and Notice of Assessment. • Centre for Seniors Information, 25-700 Tranquille Rd., Mondays to Fridays from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. • Centre for Seniors Information Activity Centre, 9A-1800 Tranquille Rd., Mondays to Fridays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. • Oncore Seniors Society, 540 Seymour St., Mondays until April from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. • People in Motion, 182B Tranquille Rd. every Monday and Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. until April 27

Chamber has new prez Ryan Scorgie of Forward Law LLP has been elected president of the Kamloops Chamber of Commerce. Other officers include first vicepresident Paul Ross of Valley First Insurance, second vice-president Joshua Knaak of Canadian Western Bank, treasurer Brent Ashby of KPMG, secretary Sandy Vollo of Abbott Wealth Management and past-president Steve Earl of Fairfield

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The old has merged with the young to create a new church in Kamloops. First Baptist, established in 1899, has joined with Bridge Baptist, created in 2008, and will continue at the older church’s location at 454 Columbia St. The decision follows a year of discussion and a joint meeting of both congregations on March 13. Allen Hern has been interim pastor of First Baptist in recent months. He said the church had done “a good job of looking after seniors, but we had been racking our brains for the past several years about what we could do to start reaching young families again.” Bridge Baptist has had success attracting young families and children, but had no permanent location. Its minister, Joshua Claycamp, will become senior pastor at the new church. “As a new church in Kamloops, we were all over the place and we

were connecting with young families everywhere we went,” said Claycamp. “We met in the movie theatre by the mall, then the abandoned church over on Ninth Avenue across from South Kamloops secondary,” he said. “Eventually, we

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idea to join with First Baptist. “We felt it would be a perfect fit, bringing together the strengths of both congregations, complementing each other.” The public is invited to a celebration service to mark the merger on Saturday at 3 p.m.

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The BC Wildlife Park will once again host an Easter egg hunt for children (above and left) at the park. In the past, kids have flocked to the park in search of the thousands of chocolate eggs. The event, which kicks off tomorrow and continues through Sunday, is one of many Easter activities taking place this weekend. KTW FILE PHOTOS

Easter egg hunts Those tracking the Easter bunny have several places to hunt this weekend. The BC Wildlife Park is hosting Easter Eggscitement tomorrow through Sunday at the park in east Kamloops. It takes place from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day, with final admission at 3:30 p.m. About 150,000 chocolate eggs will be hidden in the park, with Easter egg hunts to be held for kids ages 12 and under and scavenger hunts to be held for kids ages 13 to 17. Pancake breakfast will be served daily from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. and entertainment will include Uncle Chris the Clown, animal feedings and rides aboard the Wildlife Express Miniature Train. For more information, call 250-573-3242, ext. 226 or 259. Sahali Mall is hosting its Easter Eggstravaganza on Saturday at the mall, located at 945 Columbia St. The hunt begins at 11 a.m.

Bold Pizzeria will be selling pizza by the slice, while pony rides will be offered by donation in the parking lot. Bouncy castles, faceprinting, a colouring contest and entertainment will also be on hand. Kids can also get their picture taken with the Easter Bunny. While the hunt wraps up at noon, festivities continue until 3 p.m. The farmers’ market will also take place in the mall from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information, go online to sahalicentremall.com. Meanwhile, the bunny will make its way up to Sun Peaks Resort for a celebration in the mountains. Spring skiing will include a Kids Easter Egg Hunt on Sunday, where kids can ski around in search for hidden chocolate. The event is free and registration is not required. Those interested should meet at the top of the Sunburst chairlift at 10:30 a.m. For more information, call 250-578-5542.

New start for annual parade Spring has sprung — as have some flower bulbs — so it’s time for the annual Easter Parade in Kamloops. This year, the 46th year the Vintage Car Club of Canada’s Kamloops chapter has held the event, those taking part will gather at The Dunes at Kamloops Golf Course, 652 Dunes Dr., on Sunday at 11 a.m. and head out at 1 p.m. It’s expected there will be between 73 and 125 vintage cars taking part in the event,

parading down Westsyde Road to Eighth Street, then along it to Tranquille Road, across Overlanders Bridge, then through the downtown area, going east on Seymour Street to Fourth Avenue, up to Columbia Street, east again to 10th Avenue, down to Lorne Street and winding up at Riverside Park at about 1:45 p.m., where they will be on static display for one hour. The parade is open to anyone driving a 1991 or older stock vehicle. Street rods, kit

cars, vehicles with non-stock mag wheels or other modifications will not be accepted. Each vehicle will undergo an inspection to determine it meets the requirements and that it has a current licence or valid permit and insurance. This year, the feature carmaker is Volkswagen and those models will lead the parade. Vintage-car owners who are not members of the chapter will be charged $5 to take part in the parade.

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MCMASTER, Hazel August 27, 1918 - March 20, 2016

We are sad to announce the passing of Hazel Irene (Rene) McMaster at age 97 on March 20th, 2016. She was born in Tompkins, Saskatchewan on August 27th, 1918 and was pre deceased by her parents Angus and Tina McMaster, her son Howard Lupkoski, her brothers Glenn and Gordon McMaster as well as her sisters Violet Normandeau and Eileen Renaud. Rene is survived by her daughter Idona Jones, son Garry Lupkoski (Lois), grandchildren Barry, Kim, Shannon, Rebecca & Selena as well as 3 great grandchildren, numerous in-laws, nieces and nephews, and foster daughter Joan Hodge. Rene belonged to the Royal Purple in Clearwater and Kamloops, BC as well she was active in square dancing when she lived in Clearwater, Kamloops and Vernon. She was a Studio Girl Beauty advisor in North Van in the 1950â€™s as well she ran her own hairdressing salon in Clearwater before becoming a sawmill worker in Clearwater where she joined the IWA. She came back to the world of beauty when she joined Mary Kay and was a consultant in Clearwater & Kamloops; never leaving the house without â€œher lips onâ€?. Her family would like to extend their appreciation and thanks to the staff at TRIM-Dewdney neighbourhood in Mission BC where she resided for the past couple of years whilst she battled dementia. A Celebration of life service will be held on April 16th, 2016 at 1:00 pm at Bakerview Funeral Home 34863 Cemetery Ave. Mission, BC. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting

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ADVERTISING Consultants: Our company is always looking for great sales representatives to add to our team. Our business requires a highly organized individual with ability to multi-task in a fun, fastpaced team environment. Strong interpersonal skills and a strong knowledge of sales and marketing are required. Excellent communication skills, valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle are necessary. If you have a passion for the advertising business, are creative and thrive on challenges, we want to hear from you. Interested applicants should email their resume and cover letter to:khall@aberdeenpublishing.com We thank all applicants; only those being considered for an interview will be contacted.

HAS THE FOLLOWING DOOR TO DOOR DELIVERY ROUTES COMING AVAILABLE

WESTSYDE/WESTMOUNT Rte 238 – Seneca Pl, 902-1002 Sicamore Dr. – 33 papers

SAHALI

Rte 472 – 1750-1795 Summit Dr. – 41 papers

SUNRIVERS

Rte 874 – Canyon Ridge Crt, Dr, Lane, Pl, 1400-1448 Sun Rivers Dr. – 26 papers Rte 875 – Golf Ridge Dr & Way. – 42 papers

Rte 481 – Robson Lane, Whistler Crt, Rte 876 – Irongate Pl, Ironwood Cres, Crt, Dr, Lane, Pl, St, Terr. Dr, Pl. – 70 papers

DALLAS/BARNHARTVALE

– 56 papers

Rte 750 – 5101-5299 Dallas Dr, Mary Pl, Rte 877 – The Pointe – 13 papers Nina Pl, Rachel Pl. – 31 papers

Rte 751 – 5310 Barnhartvale Dr,

Bogetti Pl, Viking Dr, Wade Pl, 54855497 E.Trans.Can. Hwy, 5300-5599 Dallas Dr. – 62 papers

Rte 752 – 5600-5998 Dallas Dr, Harper Pl, Harper Rd. – 65 papers

Rte 756 – 7410-7510 Dallas Dr, Kelso

Rte 880 – Belmonte Ave, Crt, Dr, Lane, St, Terr & Way, Sillaro Dr, 2000-2028 Sun Rivers Dr, Visao Crt & Terr. – 30 papers

RAYLEIGH

Rte 834 – Armour Pl, MattochMcKeague, Sabiston Crt & Rd, 42054435 Spurraway Rd. – 61 papers

Cres, O’Connor Rd, Rambler Pl. – 82 papers

Businesses & Services Financial Services

Home Improvements

GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com

Renovations and Repairs. For all your home improvement needs. Joe 250-3198694.

Fitness/Exercise WE will pay you to exercise! Deliver Kamloops This Week Only 3 issues a week!

call 250-374-0462 for a route near you!

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

Handypersons RICKS’S SMALL HAUL For all Deliveries & Dump Runs. Extra large dump trailers for rent. Dump Truck Long and Short Hauls!!

250-377-3457

OFFICE POSITION 15- 25 hours per week Mon.- Sat. Office experience required Apply in person with resume

VALLEYVIEW MINI-STORAGE

#10 1967 TCH Hwy. Kamloops, B.C.

EARN EXTRA $$$

KTW requires door to door substitute carriers for all areas in the city. Vehicle is an asset Call 250-374-0462 EI CLAIM denied? Need help? 22yrs exp as EI officer. Will prepare, present, reconsiderations & appeals. Call me before requesting reconsideration. Bernie Hughes 1-877581-1122.

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Help Wanted

7512308 DOUGLAS LAKE CATTLE COMPANY

Seasonal Irrigation/ Farm Crew:

Assets would include irrigation equipment experience, valid driver’s license, and farm machinery experience. Single accommodations and meals available with benefits package. Wage $12- $14/ hr. Please apply via fax: (250) 350 3336 or email: info@douglaslake.com Location: 2620 Home Ranch Lane, Douglas Lake, BC V0E 1S0

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

TAX FREE MONEY is available, if you are a homeowner, today! We can easily approve you by phone. 1st, 2nd or 3rd mortgage money is available right now. Rates start at Prime. Equity counts. We don’t rely on credit, age or income. Call Anytime 1-800-639-2274 or 604-430-1498. Apply online www.capitaldirect.ca

7516642 PART-TIME

Livestock Worker:

Only $150/month

We are a large outfit between Merritt and Kamloops, BC looking for fulltime Livestock Workers (cowboys). Ability to rope and sort cattle on horseback, as well as shoe and provide your own tack are essential to this position. We require cowboys to treat cattle illness and maintain cattle welfare, and move cattle between pastures. A background with livestock is required.

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Misc Services Swimming Pools/ Hot Tubs K. Wind Pool Services Pool installations, liner replacements, chemicals and equipment. For a free quote call 250-574-1491

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Need extra $ $ $ Kamloops This Week is currently hiring Substitute Carriers for door-to-door deliveries. Call 250-374-0462 for more information.

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

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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

Medical/Dental

Pets & Livestock

Certiﬁed Dental Assistant Position Full-time and/or Parttime CDA required for busy orthodontic office. Previous orthodontic experience and treatment coordinator experience is an asset but not essential, we are willing to sponsor the successful candidate to complete the orthodontic module. We value good communication skills, ambition, involvement, energy and organizational talents. Please fax your resume to 250-374 3722 or email info@kamloopsorthodontics.ca Dr. Daniel Dagasso Certified Specialist in Orthodontics #500-275 Lansdowne Street Kamloops BC V2C 1X8

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

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We provide single- housing accommodation here on the ranch, as well as work trucks for use on the ranch. *Must possess a valid driver’s license. Hourly wages begin at $13.20, and we require our cowboys to work an average of 10 hours a day (Approx. 40 hours a week) with regular days off.

Livestock

SHAVINGS & SAWDUST 10 TO 150 YARD LOADS BARK MULCH FIR OR CEDAR

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

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Painting & Decorating

Submit your resume in person to Colby Russel or by email at colby.russell@flaman.com

103-805 Notre Dame Drive, Kamloops, BC 426.425.1108 WWW.FLAMANFITNESS.COM

WEST END CEDARS. Cedar hedge maintenance, trimming, topping & removal and gutter cleaning too. Lorne 574-5816

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

Flaman Fitness is seeking a motivated individual to join our busy sales team!

Stucco/Siding

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Dustless Parkade & Lot Sweeper

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Maytag Gas Wall Oven. 16000 BTU. 7 yrs old. 24”Wx25”Dx44”H. Can be converted for use with propane. Good shape. $200. 250318-0339.

53” Sony Rear Projection TV with PIP $500, Bushnell Telescope $150,1982 original Ms Pacman table game $1000, 1950 Baycrest Radio Phono $500, Gas Weed Eater $75 Call Paul 250-373-2720

White Westinghouse 4 burner gas cook top. 30”Wx21.5D. Comes with propane conversion kit. Good shape. $125. 250-318-0339.

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All Season Tires 70/266 R17 Michelin $1500 on 8bolt rims Elec Stove $125 554-4154 I Phone 5C. Excellent condition. Carrier... Bell. $200. 250554-1023. 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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Furniture 1940-50’s Duncan Phyfe table, 6-chairs, sideboard, 2leaves. $850/obo. 250-5541594. Redwood dining room set, 8chairs, buffet & hutch. $3000/obo. 250-828-1983.

Heavy Duty Machinery FNA-Steel Shipping Storage Containers. Used 20’40’45’53’ insulated containers. All sizes in stock. Prices starting under $2,000. Modifications possible doors, windows, walls etc., as office or living workshop etc., Ph Toll free 24 hours 1-866528-7108 or 1-778-298-3192 8am-5pm. Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com

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 6HP boat motor. Johnson outboard short shaft. $500. 250554-2311. Electric boat loader with boat rack. $750. 250-851-2919.

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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.

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

Solid Oak table w/6chairs 68x42 w/2 12inch leaves $800 (250) 579-9483

Misc. Wanted Buying Coin Collections of any size.We collect CAN & US Coins, bills, Silver, Gold. Local couple also deal with Estates, Jewellery, Sterling, Antiques+ Chad & Crissy 778-281-0030. We can make House Calls!

Musical Instruments

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

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Yamaha Clavinova (Organ). Like new. Original $7700. Asking $1500. 250-372-0041.

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

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THOMPSON VILLA APARTMENTS 1 Bedroom Apartments $880 - $910

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

520 Battle Street, Kamloops, BC, V2C 2M2 250-372-0510 1BDRM. quiet, clean, S. Shore apts $700mo. incl. heat, free ldry covered prking. NS, NP 573-2625 /778-220-4142 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

NORTH SHORE

1 and 2 bedroom apartments. Clean quiet buildings. Reasonable Rental Rates Utilities not included

CALL 250-682-0312

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RENTAL SUITES AVAILABLE!

Riverbend Senior Community Living 1bdrm Mayfair Suite Avail Apr 1 $1155 554-2016

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BC Best Buy Classified’s Now Renting CHANEL PLACE Brand new 1 and 2 Bdrm Apartments Downtown Kamloops 555 8th Avenue For more information visit: 3BBBGroup.ca or call 778-220-6214 The Pines 2-Bdrm $1200, 1Bdrm $880-$940, Studio $700. Building is clean and quiet, with on site managers. Bright suites with balconies and hardwood floors, currently two with carpet. Walking distance to downtown amenities and hospital. Laundry facilities. Rent includes: h/w, heat, and cable. Six-month lease. References required. NO PETS. 250-372-7185

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Renter needed for 1 bedroom apartment downtown. Acacia Towers 7th ﬂoor All amenities included. Call 778-220-6566

BIGGER circulation, BETTER value Every Tuesday, Thursday and Friday over 65,690 readers in over 31,000 homes and businesses receive Kamloops This Week and find it full of relevant, local news. Communicating with customers must be cost-effective. Our large circulation and reasonable ad rates mean your cost per reader is exceptionally affordable. Your ROI is high!

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Commercial/ Industrial N/Shore 1100sq/ft, 2-baths Multi-use. Phone to view 250-579-0004, 250-371-1014.

Homes for Rent Large comfortable home in Westsyde, close to bus, shopping centre, schools. 4bdrms, 3-baths, large living area, gas fireplace, separate dining area, spacious kitchen lots of storage. $1850/mo. 3 references plus credit report. 250852-0595 for interview.

Recreation **Booking for 2016** CALL NOW FOR BEST DATES Shuswap Lake! 5 Star Resort in Scotch Creek BC. Newer 1bdrm 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 & Marina all minutes away. Resort has 2 pools, 2 hot tubs, Adult & Family Clubhouse, Park, Playground. $1500 week. 4 day, 1 week, 2 week & monthly rentals available. BOOK NOW! Call for more information. 1-250-371-1333.

Estate Sales

7517431 LIQUIDATION ESTATE SALE

SATURDAY APRIL 2 • 2503728293 • 10AM6PM KAMLOOPS YACHT CLUB 1140 RIVER ST.

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Recreational

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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.

Copper Island Park. Lot $102,000 / with trailer $127,000. 250-319-9312 or 250-851-1979.

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UPPER SAHALI Moving/Yard Sale. Sat Mar 26th 8-2 and Sun 9-1. 185 Sedgewick Court.

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Designer items, Jewelry, Furniture, BBQ’s, Leather & more!

(250) 573-2278

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RAYLEIGH Moving Sale: 4671 Spurraway Road Sat and Sun 9-3pm Household, furniture, tons of dvds, piano + much more.

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TIME TO DECLUTTER?

BROCK Saturday, March 26th. 9amnoon. 1021 Ollek St. Good Variety.

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VALLEYVIEW Sat, March 26th. 10am-4pm. 1733 Knollwood Cresc. Lrg oak dining table/cab/chairs, coffee tables, couches, bunk & loft-bed,dressers etc. No Early Birds. WESTSYDE Estate/garage sale. 879 Bebek Rd, Mar 26 & 27, 9am-3pm Vintage, tools, Lots of stuff!!!

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Rentals

Transportation

Shared Accommodation

Auto Accessories/Parts

Cars - Domestic

Recreational/Sale

Trucks & Vans

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

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.

Near TRU Room $325-per month util included. No Pets. 250-554-6877, 250-377-1020. North Shore $400 per/mo incl util & basic cable, np/ns 250-554-6877 / 250-377-1020

Cars - Domestic 2002 Honda Civic, base model. 244,000kms. Great running cond. $2700. 778-998-7164

N/Shore share 2bdrm apt. Quiet and clean. $400/mo inclds everything. 554-6761.

1Bdrm North Shore. Close to all amenities. F/S. N/P. $740/mo. 250-376-5933. 2BDRM large N/S N/P Close to schools Working person pref’d $950 incl util 819-3368

2002 Nissan Altima. 4 door, auto. Fully loaded. Good condition. $5,500. Call to view. 250-376-4077. 2004 Toyota Echo. 4dr, auto, air. Good shape. 113,000kms. $4,400. 250-376-0862. 2005 Honda Accord auto, 4dr, fully/ld, 2 sets of tires exc cond 210,000k $6000 250-851-0112

Sahali, daylight 1bdrm. $900/mo util incld. N/S, N/P. Ref’s. 250-372-0416.

2005 Malibu, auto, 4dr, 4cyl, no rust, clean, newer battery, stereo. $2600. 250-554-1023.

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

2005 Toyota Corolla 5 speed extra set of mounted tires /rims $4500.00 250-318-8870

Suites, Upper

Townhouses 3BDRM 3bth Valleyview pet neg, $1300 close to school and shopping. Avail Immed. 250-374-5586 / 250-371-0206

TOWNHOUSES Best Value In Town

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

318-4321

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Transportation

Antiques / Classics 1967 Ford Falcon Futura St.6 Auto 2dr all original runs good, $5,500 obo (250) 376-5722 1984 Volvo (Collector), auto, air. 181,000kms. No winter driving. $3,200. 250-587-6151

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. EZ Lift Hitch like new. $200. 250-376-7195.

Open Road 2007 349, R.L. 36ft One owner, 3 slides, elec/stabilizers, awning. 1 ton 2005 Ford Diesel, 200,000km club cab $46,500 package (250) 372-5401 snoopy05@telus.net

ONLY $35.00(plus Tax) (250)371-4949 *some restrictions apply call for details

Vehicle Wanted Wanted Small Pick-up for dump loads, Must run good don’t care about looks. Will pay up to $800 (250) 3711333

Commercial Vehicles Contractors Tundra HD Econo Custom. Hwy, hauler $35,000 Concrete work as possible part of the payment. 250-377-8436.

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New Price $56.00+tax

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

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.

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)

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Motorcycles 2006 VW Jetta TDI Highline, fully loaded, auto, sunroof. Very well maintained. 180,000kms, No accidents, very clean. $7,800/obo. 250-318-6257. 110 TT Yamaha motorcycle excellent shape $1800 (250) 318-2219

2000 Subaru Forester S AWD, 4 DRSW, green, well maintained, 247,000 km, dependable winter vehicle, new battery, good Nokian snow tires on separate rims, roof racks and crossbars, trailer hitch & rear window deflector. Asking $4000 250319-1960 to view.

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

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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. 2012 Road King, stock 103, ABS, Cruise, Full Size Tourpak, Rider Backrest, Custom Bars, No Scratches, 15,225 kms, $17,499.778-471-1089. 2014 Motorino XPH Electric Scooter bike. 850kms. No scrapes. $1400 250-574-9846

Off Road Vehicles Honda Big Red 3 Wheeler top shape $1550 250-554-0201

Recreational/Sale 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 2003 24ft travelair trailer like new, slps 6, a/c, oven micro qu bed $12000 250-573-2284 2005, 38’ RV trailer 2 slides, sleeps 6, appl incld, fully loaded, $16,900. (778) 468-5050. 2005 Sprinter 25’ w/slide 1995 F250 Ford diesel w/low mileage both in exc cond. asking $20,000 obo for both (250) 314-6661

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

1997 GMC 3dr 4x4 auto, 350 engine, in good shape call for details $5000 (250) 573-3165 1997 Ranger. 3L, 5spd, std cab. $500. 778-470-0121.

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2008 Fleetwood Mallard Trailer 23ft. like new, fully loaded. $15,000. 250-554-1035. 28ft. Vanguard Legend Travel Trailer. No slides. Rear bdrm. Clean. $7,500. 250-851-2919.

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Trucks & Vans 1983 GMC 2500 on propane. 350, auto. Running order. $800. 250-376-7195.

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2000 Dodge Ram 1500 S/Box 4x4. 8Cyl 5.9L Gas, Auto, 168,797km Fully loaded. GVWR 6,600lbs asking $9850 (250) 3205900

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2bdrms, N/Shore. N/S, N/P. $900 inclds heat/hotwater. Ref’s required. 250-372-7695.

Every Tuesday, Thursday and Friday over 65,690 readers in over 31,000 homes and businesses receive Kamloops This Week and find it full of relevant, local news. Communicating with customers must be cost-effective. Our large circulation and reasonable ad rates mean your cost per reader is exceptionally affordable. Your ROI is high!

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

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

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

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

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

Suites, Lower

9FT Okanagan Camper. F/S, bathroom. Good shape. $1,300/obo. 250-376-1841.

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1979 Peterburough 14ft 4 seater c/w ladder, cover, paddle, anchor, and trailer. No Dents Or Scratches “MINT”. $3900.00 Doug 250 579-5944 2007 Sea Doo Speed Boat, 4 Seater.$15,000obo Call 250320-5194 (after 6pm)or lv msg Erickson aluminum custom boat,new, 12’ one piece construction $3000 778-257-6079

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Legal Notices DECLARATION OF SEIZURE and sale of the following vehicle under the Warehouse Lien Act: 2004 Ford Excursion vin# 1FMSU41P44EB04320 registered to JW Auto Group, owes storage fees since March 2007 in the amount of $16,200. If you have claim of this vehicle with proof of ownership and would like to clear this debt please contact me via text @ (604)790-2112.

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Wise customers read the fine print: **, *, †, ➤, «, ≥, §, ● The Power of Zero Sales Event offers are limited time offers which apply to retail deliveries of selected new and unused models purchased from participating dealers on or after March 18, 2016. Offers subject to change and may be extended without notice. All pricing includes freight ($1,745) and excludes licence, insurance, registration, any dealer administration fees, other dealer charges and other applicable fees and taxes. Dealer order/trade

Hellcat), 2015/2016 Dodge Grand Caravan (excluding CVP/SE Plus), 2015/2016 Dodge Journey (excluding CVP/SE Plus), 2015/2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 2015/2016 Ram 1500 (excluding Regular Cab 4x2 & 4x4) and Ram Heavy Duty. Bonus Cash will be deducted from the negotiated price after taxes. See your dealer for complete details. TMThe SiriusXM logo is a registered trademark of SiriusXM Satellite Radio Inc. ®Jeep is a registered trademark of FCA US LLC used under licence by FCA Canada Inc.

from prices for vehicles shown include Consumer Cash Discounts and do not include upgrades (e.g. paint). Upgrades available for additional cost. ● $1,000 Vancouver Auto Show Bonus Cash is available on select new 2015/2016 Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram and FIAT models purchased at participating Vancouver dealers between March 18 and 29, 2016 including the following: 2015/2016 Chrysler 300/300C, 2015/2016 Chrysler Town & Country, 2015/2016 Dodge Charger & Challenger (excluding SRT

plus applicable taxes at lease termination. See your dealer for complete details. ≥3.49% purchase financing for up to 96 months available on select new 2016 models to qualified customers on approved credit through RBC, Scotiabank and TD Auto Finance. Example: 2016 Chrysler 200 LX (28A) with a Purchase Price of $23,998 financed at 3.49% over 96 months with $0 down payment equals 416 weekly payments of $66 with a cost of borrowing of $3,514 and a total obligation of $27,512. §Starting

at participating dealers. SCI provides all credit approval, funding and leasing services. Dealer order/trade may be necessary. Example: 2016 Jeep Cherokee Sport with a Purchase Price of $26,998 leased at 2.49% for 60 months with a $0 security deposit and $365 due at delivery (includes first payment and lien registration) equals 60 monthly payments of $305 with a cost of borrowing of $2,368 and a total obligation of $18,373. Kilometre allowance of 18,000/year. Cost of $0.16 per excess kilometre

deposit and $336/$325 due at delivery (includes first payment and lien registration) equals 60 monthly payments of $276/$265 with a cost of borrowing of $2,820/$2,505 and a total obligation of $16,627/$15,934. Kilometre allowance of 18,000/year. Cost of $0.16 per excess kilometre plus applicable taxes at lease termination. See your dealer for complete details. «2.49% lease financing for up to 60 months available through SCI Lease Corp. to qualified customers on applicable new 2016 models

$0 and a total obligation of $26,998. ➤3.49% lease financing for up to 60 months available through SCI Lease Corp. to qualified customers on applicable new 2016 models at participating dealers. SCI provides all credit approval, funding and leasing services. Dealer order/trade may be necessary. Examples: 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan Canada Value Package/2016 Dodge Journey Canada Value Package with a Purchase Price of $22,998/$20,998 leased at 3.49% for 60 months with a $0 security

Cash Discounts are offered on select new 2016 vehicles and are deducted from the negotiated price before taxes. †0% purchase financing available on select new 2016 models to qualified customers on approved credit through RBC, Scotiabank and TD Auto Finance. Dealer order/trade may be necessary. Example: 2016 Jeep Cherokee Sport with a Purchase Price of $26,998 with a $0 down payment, financed at 0% for 84 months equals 182 biweekly payments of $148 with a cost of borrowing of

may be necessary. Dealer may sell for less. **0% purchase financing available to qualified retail customers on all 2016 Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, Ram, FIAT models except 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2016 Dodge Viper. 0% lease financing available to qualified retail customers on the following models only: 2016 Chrysler Town & Country, 2016 Jeep Renegade, Cherokee and Grand Cherokee, 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan Crew and RT and FIAT 500X. See your dealer for complete details. *Consumer

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20,998

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2016 JEEP CHEROKEE SPORT

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Starting from price for 2016 Jeep Cherokee Limited shown: $34,540.§

2016 DODGE JOURNEY CANADA VALUE PACKAGE

WELL EQUIPPED FOR ONLY

PURCHASE PRICE INCLUDES $2,000 CONSUMER CASH* AND FREIGHT.

60 MONTHS FINANCING † FOR

ON OUR MOST POPULAR MODELS

2016 CHRYSLER 200 LX

WELL EQUIPPED FOR ONLY

PURCHASE PRICE INCLUDES $2,500 CONSUMER CASH* AND FREIGHT.

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FINANCING † FOR

Starting from price for 2016 Chrysler 200 C shown: $30,140.§

GET $1,000 IN VANCOUVER AUTOSHOW BONUS CASH | MARCH 18TH – 29TH ON SELECT MODELS

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