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Tru Herperger, left, with her sister, Riley stopped to watch the swans for a while when the girls were out for a walk around the 100 Mile Marsh during the school Spring Break on March 21. With the recent warm weather, the ice at the marsh is slowly melting and giving way for the visiting swans to scratch around and dive to forage for food.

District hears comments on the rewrite of the Zoning Bylaw, OCP

Ken Alexander Free Press

The District of 100 Mile House has finalized the process to update the Official Community Plan (OCP) and Zoning Bylaw.

Public hearings for both bylaws were held in the District council chambers on March 15.

No one spoke to the OCP, but two speakers had comments on the new Zoning Bylaw.

While he said there were many positive changes, Nigel Hemingway pointed out a number of areas that he felt needed more work, flexibility and reviews.

Advisory group member Don Savjord said he was disappointed chickens and bees were not allowed in residential zones.

However, District planner Joanne He also questioned the reference Doddridge noted there was over- to “Right to Farm” legislation, but all favourable public response to Doddridge noted that it had been allowing chickens and bees, but time corrected in a later draft to address constraints didn’t allow staff ade- the correct legislation – s.555 of the quate time to research associated Local Government Act. regulatory matters.

Council gave third readShe added this item is ing to both bylaws at a expected to be returned to special council meeting on council as an amendment at March 16, with final adopa later date. tion at the regular council Savjord agreed there was meeting on March 22. a short review time, and Both the Zoning Bylaw said he wanted to see more and Official Community “green” initiatives.

Plan are accessible on the GRAHAM FARSTAD He also wants staff and District’s website at http:// the approving officer to have www.100milehouse.com/ greater discretion on how proper- ocp-zoning-update/ ties are developed, as there needs to be less rigidity with development OCP changes regulation and alternative methods The new OCP includes a number of development. of key changes, said lead consultant

Arlington Group principal Graham Farstad.

The Community Vision Statement developed in 2014 has been confirmed, he added.

It states: “100 Mile House is a vibrant resilient community set within a healthy natural environment, where people can thrive personally and economically. Simply put – it is Miles Ahead!”

Associated with vision are 14 Community Goals, which have been revised and updated Farstad noted.

• Land-use policies have been updated to reflect community consultation, changing conditions and Council initiatives. A stronger emphasis has been placed on support for sustainable economic development.

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Zoning Bylaw and Official Community Plan updated • There is strong support for protecting land in the Agricultural Land Reserve and encouragement for local food production – including community gardens.

• Closely related is a new section that covers community health initiatives, including healthy food options, historic sites and public art.

• Increased emphasis is placed on trails development and connectivity.

• Active transportation includes support for sidewalks, which the age-friendly public consultation strongly supported • The number of Development Permit Areas has been reduced from five to three and the range of exemptions to avoid unnecessary paperwork expanded.

• The remaining three items cover the form and character guidelines for the Highway 97 Corridor and Central Business District and for environmentally sensitive areas.

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Robert Waldner soared with the eagles when he drove to the net in this game against the Mile 108 Elementary in a recent annual basketball tourney.

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Zoning Bylaw changes The Zoning Bylaw saw many significant changes, said Farstad.

• Included was a comprehensive review to reflect the changing trends of today’s marketplace.

• Major revisions included the use of more generic definitions to broaden the range of permitted uses in commercial and industrial zones, reductions in site specific zoning and some reduction in commercial parking and loading requirements.

• Secondary suites were included as a permitted use in all single detached dwellings subject to meeting the BC Building Code and an additional parking

space. Coach houses, smaller detached dwellings on the same lot as the principal dwelling, were permitted on zones with large areas.

Overall, the Zoning Bylaw was reformatted for ease of readability and the Zoning Map was updated, Farstad explained.

“At the public hearing for the Zoning Bylaw, Don Savjord, a member of the Advisory Committee appointed

by Council to review the two bylaws, advocated more green initiatives, such as height exemptions for wind turbines and solar panels, alternative servicing options, stronger measures to ensure trail development and green burials.

“The other speaker at the public hearing, land surveyor Nigel Hemingway, identified a number of specific concerns, as well as a general comment that the Zoning Bylaw would have too many big-city elements.”

Farstad said District councillors referred the questions raised by both speakers to staff for review.

Mayor Mitch Campsall thanked everyone who participated in the update and development of the new Official Community Plan and Zoning Bylaw.

For further information, contact District planner Joanne Doddridge at 250-3952434.

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Angelika Langen, co-owner of the Northern Lights Wildlife Society, happily holds onto two black bear cubs. The brothers, Nutmeg and Pepper, were rescued in 100 Mile House after workers accidentally disturbed their den. Several attempts were made to reunite the cubs with their mother, but she never returned.

Second chance for tiny cubs Workers, who disturbed a den, saved cubs after mother abandons them

By Alicia Bridges

W

ith never-used paw pads and tiny eyes that have barely opened, black bear cubs Nutmeg and Pepper appear as fragile as they are cute.

The 12-week-old brothers are currently being bottlefed at the Northern Lights Wildlife Society (NLWS) after they were rescued near 100 Mile House on Feb. 17.

They were orphaned after workers disturbed their den, causing their mother to flee.

Several attempts were made to reunite the male cubs with their mother, but she never returned.

A Quesnel-based shelter contacted Peter and Angelika Langen from the NLWS, which has rehabilitated more than 300 bears at its property near Smithers.

Angelika said she and Peter called on their network of volunteers to help transport the bears immediately.

“We started driving from here, people started driving from there, and in the meantime, you get permission from the government

that we can take them. We got the call here at eight o’clock in the morning, and by [noon], I had the bears in my hands.”

The diminutive brothers, one black and one brown, were five weeks old when they arrived at NLWS. They require around-

the-clock care and must be fed every four hours with specialized formula and electrolytes.

Despite contracting diarrhea, the cubs doubled in size – from less than one kilogram to almost two kg – in the first week being cared for by NLWS.

“You’re always on edge. The first few months are so critical, but then they go out there and they do their own thing and some succeed and some don’t,” Angelika explained.

Another two male cubs about the same age were rushed to the NWLS property – shortly after the 100

Seven-week-old black bear cub, Nutmeg, drank electrolytes to help gain weight after he and his brother, Pepper, arrived at the Northern Lights Wildlife Society shelter in late February.

Mile House cubs arrived – after workers driving a backhoe disturbed their den near Smithers.

Despite some criticism of the workers on social media, Langen praised them for digging the cubs out of the ground to save them from suffocation.

“If there is a mistake for whatever reason, and there are some lives that could be saved, then people should feel safe to come to us and not being judged and pulled apart afterwards.”

All of the cubs were named by the public in a competition on social media, including newcomers Chili and Turmeric.

Langen said they were healthy and some were starting to test their wobbly legs for the first time.

“The really tiny one, that’s Turmeric, he’s just so determined. You see him and he stands up on his little legs and he’s just shaking, the whole little body is shaking, but he’s standing.”

Alicia Bridges is a reporter with the Smithers/Interior News.

The directors agreed to submit two resolutions to the 2016 North Central Local Government Association (NCLGA) conference.

The first resolution calls for the NCLGA to lobby senior levels of government to establish a regulatory and enforcement system to ensure that marijuana grow industry waste is disposed of appropriately and will not pollute water systems.

The second resolution addresses the provincial responsibility for the treatment of invasive plant species and looks to the NCLGA and the Union of British Columbia Municipalities to lobby the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure to provide sufficient funding for the management of invasive plant species that will meet regional strategic management goals.

NATURAL GAS SUPPLY A new assessment released on March 16 indicates British Columbia’s natural gas resources are larger than previously estimated.

The report focuses on the potential of the Liard Basin, a resource area within the boundaries of B.C., the Northwest Territories and the Yukon.

The new estimate for B.C.’s portion of the Liard Basin is now 848 trillion cubic feet (tcf) of natural gas, up from the province’s previous estimate of 210 tcf.

This new resource estimate means B.C.’s total natural gas potential now surpasses 3,400 tcf.

If industry could extract 20 per cent of B.C.’s total resource over the long-term, future development and liquefied natural gas (LNG) export operations could be sustainable for more than 160 years.

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Residents attending school board meeting BLES Parent Advisory Committee wants school closure decision deferred one year Ken Alexander Free Press

Most area residents who attended the public forum held at Bridge Lake Elementary School (BLES) on March 2 were disappointed about the format and the lack of time they were given on the microphone to address the school trustees.

They also felt there was a gag order in place, which prevented them from discussing their

dissatisfaction with administration issues both at the School District #27 (SD27) and local school levels.

For her part, SD27 board of trustees chair Tanya Guenther said it was “wonderful to see so many people come out and share their passion” for BLES and the local community.

“The board and district staff members recognize that any consideration of school closure is very emotional for everyone involved, including students, parents, school staff, community members and members of the board.”

Public consultation is the opportunity for the board to seek further input and information from members of the public, Guenther said, adding it ensures the school board has as much information as possible as part of the decision-making process.

“The [trustees] are very appreciative for everyone who has taken

time to attend the public everyone would have forum and/or provide the information at the written subsame time. missions to the Bridge Lake board. There and area resiis still time to dents believe provide further those letters input before the and e-mails board is anticiwill never be pated to make answered. its decision At that MARK at the end of Thiessen same meeting, April.”

Thiessen told Comments audience memcan be submitted bers they could also through a survey (avail- attend the March 29 able at www.sd27.bc.ca), school board meeting as or by letter or e-mail a delegation and speak sent to feedback@sd27. about their issues and bc.ca, she explained. questions in front of the However, BLES trustees.

Parents Advisory de Vries said the Committee (PAC) pres- school PAC held a meetident Piri de Vries said ing and decided they the people who sent let- would take Thiessen up ters and e-mails are still on his invitation. waiting to hear answers She anticipates there from the board of trust- will be a bus load of ees – something other area residents – up than notification the to 50 people – going letters and e-mails have to Williams Lake on been received.

March 29 to show a SD27 superintendent united front against the Mark Thiessen had said school closure. district administration “We are preparing wouldn’t provide any a timeline of evidence information until the about what has hapMarch 2 public meet- pened at the school ... ing because that way and we will be presenting all of the letters and e-mails that have been sent to the district that didn’t get replies or the replies that we did get to some of them.”

Man charged in local shooting incident

Victim airlifted by a BC Ambulance helicopter from school parking lot

100 Mile House RCMP members have a suspect in a shooting that occurred in the Horse Lake Road area on March 6 morning.

Police received a report just before noon that a 42-year-old local man had been shot in the arm.

RCMP attended the Horse Lake Road area and attempted to obtain information from the victim about the shooting, but he didn’t to co-operate with police.

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Ambulance Service in On March 17, prothe helicopter medical vincial Crown Counsel evacuation of the victim approved charges of disfrom the parking lot at charging a firearm with Horse Lake Elementary intent and aggravated School. They used it assault in the shooting because it was the clos- incident est clear landing zone On March 18, to where the incident 45-year-old Nicholas occurred.

Finley was located at #7-530 Horse Lk Rd, The patient was a residence in Mission PO Box 95, 100 Mile BC,into V0K 2E0 brought to the school andHouse, taken custody by an ambulance crew without incident. and he was in the air Findlay is in custody and on his way shortly in Mission, but is expectafter 1 p.m. ed to appear in Williams Police said this was Lake provincial court a priority investigation sometime this week.

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de Vries wants to make sure the trustees understand there will definitely be more children available to go to the school next year.

She noted the community has been canvassed and there will be many children ready to be enrolled.

It looks like more people want to come and live in rural communities, she said.

“If they close that school, it will be so difficult to get it opened again.

In the PAC’s delegation notice sent to SD27, PAC members asked the school trustees to forego making a decision on the announced closure or non-closure of BLES, so the decision can be deferred for one year. “[This would allow] the required process of due diligence, proper inquiry as to the relevant facts, full public consultation and fair hearings to be conducted, and related management issues to be dealt with, during that period prior to any decision being made such that the appearance and fact of fair public consultation, good faith, and proper administrative process

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to vote for the 2015 Citizen of the Year at MLA Donna Barnett’s office #7-530 Horse Lake Rd. 100 Mile House between March 14 and April 13 Mon. - Fri. 10am - 3pm

Congratulations to this year’s nominees (Listed in no particular order):

• Dianne Bob • Bruce Madu

can be achieved, which is currently not the case.” de Vries said she is

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hopeful the school board will look favourably at deferring the decision for one year.

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Wind and burning grass don’t mix

Crews respond to humancaused wildfires in the Cariboo

The BC Wildfire Service responded to a 1.5-hectare wildfire near Buffalo Creek with the assistance of the 100 Mile House Fire Rescue and the Forest Grove Volunteer Fire Department on March 18.

The wildfire is suspected to be humancaused and was located

east of 100 Mile House Fire Rescue fire along the Canim- chief Roger Hollander Hendrix Lake Road. The reminds the public to fire was not growing exercise extreme caurapidly and no struc- tion when burning tures or property were grass. threatened.

He adds A r o u n d burning should 2:53 p.m. on not take place March 18, 100 if sufficient Mile House resources to Fire Rescue control the responded with fire are not on 10 members to hand (sufficient ROGER a mutual aid people, water, HOLLANDER callout to assist equipment, Forest Grove tools, etc.) and Volunteer Fire burning should not take Department with a place on windy days wildland fire (grass and, of course, when fire). burning prohibitions 100 Mile House Fire are in place.

Rescue crews worked With the assistance of with Forest Grove fire- local fire departments, fighters to suppress the Cariboo Fire Centre fire and were on scene (CFC) fire informafor a few hours. tion officer Emily Epp

says the CFC responded to several wildfires last week, which were caused by grass burning.

“These fires are an indication of the dry conditions this spring and how fires can spread quickly, especially when driven by wind. Please watch for changing weather conditions and have enough people, water and hand tools ready to keep your fire under control.”

To report a wildfire, abandoned campfire or open burning violation, call 1-800663-5555 toll-free or dial *5555 on a cell phone.

For up-to-date information on current

wildfire activity, conditions and prohibitions, visit: www.bcwildfire.ca or call 1 888 3-FOREST.

Folks can follow the latest wildfire news on: • Twitter at: h t t p : / / t w i t t e r. c o m /

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Community at Horton Ventures Community Room Room at Horton Ventures 808 Alpine Avenue, 100 Mile House 808 Alpine Avenue, 100 Mile House Agenda:

10:00am – Workshop Opening • Strategic Planning for Non Profits • Working together to build sustainable organizations 12:00pm – Lunch and Networking 1:00pm • Small Group Discussion • Next Steps and Followup 3:00pm – Workshop Closes Lunch is provided Registration; $20.00 per person

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Seniors may qualify for assistance

More people than ever qualify for Medical Services Plan (MSP) premiums assistance next year, and it’s important for seniors to check to see if they are eligible, says CaribooChilcotin MLA Donna Barnett.

A recent survey

by British Columbia seniors advocate Isobel Mackenzie showed just 39 per cent of seniors knew about MSP premium assistance and 66 per cent pay full premiums when the number

should be fewer than 50 per cent, she explains.

“It’s important that everyone who could be benefiting from this MSP assistance is doing so. Every penny counts for many of our seniors, and this assistance will be very helpful.”

A one-time application must be filled out specifically for the premium assistance program. Retroactive assistance may be provided for up to the previous six years.

Anyone needing help

with forms can contact Barnett’s 100 Mile House constituency office at 7-530 Horse Lake Rd., or phone 250395-3916.

Budget 2016 announced changes to MSP and premium assistance effective Jan. 1, 2017, which will help lower-income families, individuals and seniors with the cost of living.

The B.C. Liberal government is investing an additional $70 million annually to enhance premium assistance.

About 335,000 people will see their premiums reduced, and an additional 45,000 additional people will no longer pay premiums at all in 2017.

As a result of enhancing premium assistance in 2017, a single senior earning up to $45,000 may qualify for reduced premiums. A senior couple earning up to $51,000 may qualify for reduced premiums.

This translates into a savings of up to $480 per year for a senior

Forest Grove and area residents asked for input on Area H’s future

By Doris E Rufli The Cariboo Regional District (CRD) invited residents throughout Area H to attend a meeting at the Forest Grove Community Hall to gather information and ideas towards updating the South Cariboo Official Community Plan (OCP) on Feb. 11.

The existing OCP was adopted in 1996 and it needs updating.

Several note boards were set up, and residents were asked to consider what they would like to see in the future – the date chosen was set at Feb. 1, 2036.

The note boards included: South Cariboo area priorities; planning the future; and what matters the most.

There was a community

mapping station, where ideas and concerns could be added.

There are four stages to the OCP rewrite process.

September to December 2015 was the start-up phase, and January to March 2016 is set aside for issue identification and awareness stage. April to June will see the building of a community plan, which should be finalized by July/ August.

Areas covered include seasonal residences as well as tourism, climate changes, an aging and shrinking population, water, industry, local transportation, as well as agriculture and forestry.

Speaker Graham Farstad led a team of

planning consultants and environmental specialist Peter Sanders encouraged those attending to put forward thoughts on what should be considered and included in the new OCP. Hearty discussions ensued before and after the short presentation, with questions asked and answered, as well as a number of suggestions made to be considered for the ongoing process.

For those who were unable to be present at the meeting, a survey is available for input in paper form at various locations in

couple and $324 per year for a single senior.

Once the MSP changes from Budget 2016 are implemented Jan. 1, 2017, nearly two million British Columbians will pay no premiums.

The premium assistance program is just one support for lower-income seniors.

The recently released 11th edition of the BC Seniors’ Guide provides information on a variety of programs and supports to help seniors in communities throughout B.C.

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The South Cariboo Chamber of Commerce (SCCC) nominations for the 22nd Annual Business Excellence Awards are now closed and the top 4 in each category have been chosen, says SCCC executive director Shelly Morton.

“We started doing the voting for the winner of each category differently last year. We now have the award dinner attendees vote for the winner.”

“Last year, it was a lot of work for the volunteers to count the paper votes, this year we are thinking of doing it electronically.”

There were almost 150 nominations this year and 127 of them were posted on line, Morton says, adding the total was a huge increase from last year.

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efore His ordeal of crucifixion, Jesus Christ desired to strengthen and comfort His beloved disciples by assuring them His approaching suffering, death, resurrection and finally His ascension to heaven will not be a final separation.

“Let not your heart be troubled, you believe in God, believe also in Me. “And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you unto Myself, that where I am, there you may be also.”

With His dying breath, Jesus assured the sinner on the cross of eternal life for his confession, saying “You will be with Me in paradise.”

I give you My word of commitment, Jesus said, to continue working earnestly for you in co-operation with My Father in heaven while you’re building

characters to My divine privileged to behold His similitude and I am representation as revealing building mansions for you His Father to them, for over in heaven. three years. The disciples For this reason, I came then passed that knowledge to reveal Myself to you, he onto us. added, so you The disciples might believe, I witnessed will rise again!

Christ humbling We are often Himself to perplexed in life’s humanity. But, struggles and ask at the same like Thomas asked time, He did not Jesus, “Lord, we cease to be God know not where Almighty. Jesus you are going, was still part of how can we know the Godhead.

Klara the way?”

They also saw Lange Jesus answered how every second him, “I am the of Christ’s life way, the Truth, and the was totally dedicated to the Life, no man comes to the uplift of humanity from the Father, but by Me.” bottom of wretchedness and We cannot pick and immorality in irrepressible choose our own way to streams, the world had God. None, but Jesus Christ never seen. alone is our representative “And if you love Me,” before God in heaven.

Jesus said, “in MY name There’s only one way and ... whatsoever we ask, we that is His way! receive of Him because we His disciples were keep His commandment

GUEST SHOT

hile we have been getting snippets in the media regarding the size of the deficit the Justin Trudeau government is willing to run this year, it certainly isn’t the $10 billion the Prime Minister promised during last fall’s federal election campaign.

The electorate was obviously duped by the young Liberal leader with the good bloodline and a great presence when the camera lights go on.

That $10-billion deficit seemed reasonable when we were told it would be spent on breathing life into Canada struggling economy.

We were told it would provide jobs with an infrastructure program and most Canadians would have more jingle in their jeans, thanks to the new child-care program and a tax break for middle-class Canadians. We were told the federal budget would be balanced before the next federal election.

That was the election promises and we were played for fools.

The landscape is certainly different now.

We are looking at a $29.4 billion deficit for 2016/17, $29 billion for 2017/18, and $22.8 billion for 2018/19. The worst news is there isn’t a clearly defined timeline to return to a balanced budget.

This should be a huge concern for every Canadian, especially younger, working Canadians who will pay for this spending spree in the future.

Remember it was these young Canadians, Mr. Trudeau relied on to get out to the polls and help him in his bid for the government’s top job.

This may be the very group that will stuff the ballot boxes in the next election to ensure this spend-nowpay-later plan doesn’t continue.

Running government deficits can help breathe life into struggling economies.

However, the money has to create jobs if it is to work. Infrastructure projects are a prime example of helping the economy grow by putting people to work with the wages trickling down the line through consumerism.

Obviously, it helps the businesses that are doing the construction work.

The Liberals have budgeted $120 billion over 10 years, with much of it weighted to the back end of the term. And they don’t have a jobs plan to go with it.

That is not going to help the economy of today and it could be a recipe for disaster if the Liberals continue to keep running deficits.

It appears the Liberal government is putting its eggs in the consumerism basket and that is fraught with folly.

Consumer spending without jobs plan doesn’t generate new revenue, and that doesn’t pay down the debt.

It results in governments (ultimately the taxpayers) down the road paying for old debt and accumulated interest, rather than providing services Canadians really need or helping the economy to grow.

Right now, it appears that Mr. Trudeau is just another spend-and-borrow Liberal.

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of love and do those things that are pleasing in His sight.” 1 John 3:22 God for His son, Jesus’, sake freely forgives us not seeing the vileness of sin in us.

He recognizes the likeness of Jesus in us in whom we believe and as a result God highly esteems His children.

To pray in His name means that we recognize and honour His terms of His covenant with Him, such as accepting and embracing Jesus’ benevolent nature as our own. Further, we manifest His spirit of heartfelt love and exercise the service of love towards everyone.

This constituted the joy of Jesus to glorify God’s name even amid all His humiliations and suffering, and when we know Him, it will be our joy, too.

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Visitor appreciates medical assistance

To the editor: My wife and I were travelling from our home in Prince George to Kamloops for specialist medical services on Feb. 8.

We overnighted at our son’s home in 108 Mile Ranch.

My wife, Grace, had a medical emergency around 1 a.m. on Feb. 9 that required paramedic services and admission to 100 Mile District General Hospital.

Within minutes of our call to 9-1-1, volunteers from the 108 Mile Volunteer Fire Department arrived and effectively assessed the situation.

Again within a few more minutes, an ambulance arrived and attendants, Brandon and Brenda, took over. Not only were they quick and professional in preparing my wife for the trip to town, but more important was their compassionate reassurance to myself and family that “things would be fine.”

The firefighters and paramedics – what a great team.

At the hospital, the exemplary interest and service continued. The lady at the receiving desk was exceptional, and considering the early morning hour, she did everything possible to get my wife settled comfortably in

her room. (Grace told me, they also checked on her frequently during the night.)

A lab technician (on call at home) arrived shortly after we did and performed blood work and other tests. The same lady was there again in the early morning to do further tests and lab work, so the results would be available for Dr. Don Street who would be in at 7 a.m.

Dr. Street arrived, viewed the test results, visited and examined my wife. He quickly assessed the situation, discussed his conclusions with us and made recommendations for follow-up tests when we returned home.

He was exceedingly pleasant and thorough. He then permitted her to be discharged.

So, at 8 a.m. we left the hospital, travelled to Kamloops and made the scheduled appointments.

Our thanks go out to everyone.

100 Mile House residents have a tremendous group of people caring for their health and medical needs.

Please treat them well – they deserve it.

To the editor: The federal government enjoys a favourable international reputation that on the subject of animal welfare, it does not deserve.

Here are the facts obtained from the World Animal Protection Index.

Over 50 countries have been evaluated on their concern for animal welfare on a scale from A to G. European countries are some of the best with mostly in the A and B. The United Kingdom has earned an A and India is rated with a C, but Canada is lagging behind with a D. Canada is worse than China and India in these categories: protection of animals in captivity, scientific research, protection of farm animals, and recognition of animal sentience.

The federal laws look good by stating animal abusers can receive fines and jail sentences, but the reality is only one-third of one per cent of abuse complaints ever lead to criminal charges.

The federal government ignored public opinion back in 2012 after taking a poll asking whether Canadians approved of cosmetic

testing on animals. They are still continuing this practice although 88 per cent of us disapproved.

There are no federal regulations for animals in zoos and circuses or for farm animals during rearing. Animals can be transported for up to 52 hours with no food, water, or rest.

Animals left in pounds for a minimum of three days can be used for research under

the “Animals For Research Act” (RSO 1990 c.

A22 s. 20-2).

Many amendments to existing laws have been presented to Ottawa that have been rejected by the Senate because they favour “animal use industries.”

While many countries throughout the world are making progressive changes to animal welfare laws, federal laws in Canada have

had no significant changes since 1892.

Canada is still in the Dark Ages concerning animal welfare. Please help our animals by contacting your local member of Parliament and voicing your outrage against government-sanctioned animal abuse.

M. Munro Prince George

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March 24: Celebrate World TB Day To the editor: The prophets of doom have been proven correct: largely due to global apathy, tuberculosis has become the world’s greatest communicable killer, even greater than HIV/AIDS. For years, the wealthy nations of the world have stood by and dismissed TB as a third-world problem, considered only after such things as local politics and

geopolitical considerations have been dealt with.

But just because the world stands still doesn’t mean the TB bacillus does, and everincreasingly virulent strains have evolved, overcoming onceeffective antibiotic treatments.

TB is a disease of destitution, and while treatment can often still be effective, the disease thrives whenever deeply impov-

erished living conditions are found, which is why it remains endemic in many of Canada’s aboriginal communities.

Today (March 24) is World TB Day, and it’s a chance for Canada to publicly renew its commitment to global TB treatment via the Global Fund, now due for replenishment.

But as TB is a symptom of deep poverty, these funds must

not be diverted from other development programs.

For many years now, Canada’s aid budget has operated from a place of robbing Peter to pay Paul, while our total commitment to foreign assistance has declined to the lowest of all major industrial nations.

Nathaniel Poole Victoria

Alternatives to urban drug ghettos perpetuate addiction, handouts and There’s a greenhouse for winter farming, helplessness. Housing Minister Rich livestock to tend and the residents have Coleman is rolling this out in other designed and built a new horse stable. communities, in what I fear is an effort to There’s also a beekeeping project. Residents paper over the problem for an election year. can complete their high school education, The Globe and Mail recently take first-aid training and learn profiled a methamphetamine basic computer skills. addict enrolled at Onsite, the What they can’t do is leave belated treatment addition to unescorted during their Vancouver’s Insite supervised treatment program. They can’t injection site. It was his fifth try, bring drugs, alcohol, weapons or which may have something to phones with them. do with the fact that when he It’s a costly program, with a walks outside he is in the middle small number of spaces available of Canada’s biggest street drug on referral from B.C.’s social bazaar. development ministry. Others Tom Contrast that with a facility can finance it with the help of Fletcher called Baldy Hughes, a medical employment insurance. therapeutic community 30 I mention this not to suggest kilometres outside Prince George. It’s a it is a solution for every community, but working farm, designed to provide a yearto compare it with what the B.C. Liberal long program of abstinence-based therapy government is spending millions on. and meaningful work.

A news event was arranged to greet the It uses the traditional 12-step program first resident moving from Victoria’s squalid developed by Alcoholics Anonymous and downtown tent camp to a refurbished Narcotics Anonymous, with peer support nursing home. And who was the poster and group therapy. child for this project, hand-picked by the

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y recent columns on British Columbia’s struggle with the growing westward migration of transients have produced responses that fall mainly into two groups.

The largest is people relieved that somebody is questioning the urban media narrative. That’s the one where drifters, drug addicts, welfare shoppers and thieves are the victims, and working people whose hard-earned communities are being degraded are the problem because of their selfish, uncaring attitudes.

Then there are readers so marinated in our nanny-state education, media and political system they object to anything other than a big-government response. They tend to ask, what’s your solution, Tom? As someone who has lost one relative to heroin addiction and almost lost another, I reflect on the history of successful addiction treatment. That is one of detox and abstinence.

That’s why I oppose the failed model of Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside, where resources are poured into concentrated housing and “harm reduction” that

agency that runs the growing network of shelters in the area?

He described himself as a former Edmonton resident who was hitch-hiking around, going from shelter to shelter and ending up camped in the squat. He was impressed by the tidy room with three meals a day he was being given, in a “low barrier” facility where booze and drugs are brought in, no questions asked.

What he was really looking forward to, in addition to accommodations, was an opportunity to kick back and play his favourite video game. That would be Grand Theft Auto, where your character runs around stealing cars, escaping police and meeting with criminal gangs. It’s popular with adolescents, which these days means anyone under 30.

This is where your tax dollars are going.

Waves of people come in, with key trouble spots being communities on the major highways coming into the Lower Mainland.

Tom Fletcher is B.C. legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. E-mail: tfletcher@blackpress.ca Twitter: @ tomfletcherbc

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RCMP investigating after dog shot and killed CHASE - RCMP in Chase are investigating the discovery of a dead dog north of Celista.

Early on Sunday (March 20) morning in the Crowfoot Mountain Snowmobile Club parking lot, Jay Foster's friend found the male bulldog or bulldog cross with a fatal gunshot wound in the head.

Foster later posted the photos to Facebook, noting the dog had no identifying tattoos and looked healthy.

Both the Chase RCMP and the BC SPCA have been notified. Police said the dog was not tortured.

According to provincial legislation, an owner can legally shoot his own dog or property owners can shoot dogs who are menacing people or livestock as long as it's done in a humane manner.

Because the incident appears to have taken place on Crown land, the investigation will remain active.

Prestigious award for West Kelowna winery KELOWNA - A West Kelowna winery has added a feather to its wine vintage hat after winning a wine judging competition held in France earlier this month.

The Kalala Organic Estate Winery had placed in the Top 10 twice before in the Chardonnay du Monde contest (2010 and 2014). But this year, of the 782 wine samples from 39 countries that entered the competition, the Kalala 2013 Chardonnay Icewine received the highest number of points, granting them the top spot in the prestigious competition.

“This is a great honour, not only for us, but for Canada and the Okanagan,” said Karnail Singh Sidhu, owner and viticulturist at Kalala Organic Estate Winery. “This is a very competitive competition, so it is wonderful to be recognized at this level, among some of the best winemakers in the world.”

The Chardonnay du Monde is unique in its international scope and diversity. In 2016, the competition welcomed 300 international expert judges, in addition to the tremendous number of global entries. The competition also encourages a strict focus on quality, involving a rigorous selection process for judges and the use of scientific criteria for tasting.

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report 100 Mile House RCMP responded to 81 calls for service during the past week. Some highlights are as follows: Failed test On March 20, 100 Mile House RCMP stopped a vehicle on Cecil Place as the occupants were not wearing seat belts. The male driver showed symptoms of alcohol consumption and a roadside breath test was administered which resulted in a fail. The male was issued a 90-day immediate roadside prohibition (IRP) and his vehicle was impounded.

Rollover incident On March 19, police responded to a singlevehicle rollover on Canim-Hendrix Lake Road. A female driver was located nearby and two passengers were found at scene. The female driver showed signs of alcohol consumption. A roadside breath test was administered, which resulted in a fail. The female was issued an IRP and her vehicle was impounded.

IRP issued On March 19, RCMP responded to a single-vehicle rollover on Highway 97 near Doyle Road. The

male driver suffered minor injuries and also showed symptoms of alcohol consumption.

A roadside breath test was administered which resulted in a fail. The driver was issued an IRP and his vehicle was impounded.

Impaired driver On March 18, police received a report of harassment that occurred at a residence in 103 Mile House.

The suspect was stopped by police driving a vehicle on Highway 97. The male driver displayed symptoms of alcohol consumption.

He provided a roadside breath test that resulted in a fail. The driver was detained for impaired driving and provided two breath samples that resulted in readings of .20 and .19, over twice the legal limit of .08.

He was issued a court appearance notice for impaired driving and driving over .08.

Hit-and-run On March 17, RCMP received a call of a hitand-run to a parked car that occurred the previous night at the South Cariboo Rec. Centre.

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Subsequently, on March 18, the male

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Police attended the

male’s residence and were made aware that the same male had just broken into an area resident’s outbuilding and stole items.

The man was arrested for theft, break-andenter.

The 40-year-old 100 Mile House man was detained in custody.

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While attending a nearby grass fire, Forest Grove Volunteer Fire Department and 100 Mile House Fire Rescue members received a callout to a structure fire near the Canim Lake Band (CLB) around 4 p.m. on March 18.

100 Mile House Fire Rescue had a busy three days

Around 3 p.m. on March 18, 100 Mile House Fire Rescue responded with 10 members to two mutual aid callouts to assist Forest Grove Volunteer Fire Department (FGVFD).

The first fire was a grass fire located at Buffalo Creek area and Fire Rescue crews worked with Forest Grove firefighters to suppress the fire and were on scene for a few hours.

While at this scene, a second call was received around 4 p.m. by the FGVFD for a structure fire near the Canim Lake Reserve. Fire Rescue crews responded to this fire with three apparatus to assist the FGVFD members. They were on scene for about three hours.

The Canim Lake Band provided water resources.

All occupants were out of the house at the time of arrival and the

fire was contained to the area of origin, says Fire Rescue fire chief Roger Hollander.

Downed power lines Around 9:11 p.m. on March 20, Fire Rescue responded to power lines down at Fifth Street and Highway 97.

Upon arrival, it was determined that a semi-truck had struck a power pole severing the pole at its base. The driver was already out of the vehicle and was not injured.

100 Mile House Fire Rescue crews estab-

lished a perimeter and escorted a family to safety as they were in a nearby vehicle but were advised to initially stay in place.

BC Hydro crews restored power to the area shortly after.

Hollander would like to remind folks, that if they find themselves in a situation where they are in a vehicle with power lines down, they stay in the vehicle until hydro crews disconnect the power and first responders determine it is safe to leave the vehicle.

PSO GRAD CORNER HERE’S WHAT’S HAPPENING WITH YOUR 2016 GRAD CLASS Courtesy of the 100 Mile Free Press

PSO DRY GRAD FASHION SHOW FRIDAY, April 8, at 7:00pm Skene Ogden Gym

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Saturday, April 16, 2016 at the 100 Mile Community Hall Cocktails at 6pm ~ Dinner at 7pm

Tickets are $60 and available at Andre’s Electronics, Donex Pharmacy and the Chamber Office or call to reserve 250-395-6124 Seating is limited, so get your tickets early to avoid disappointment. A discount price of $450 is being offered for a purchase of a table (8 tickets).

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Applications sought for bursary 70 MILE HOUSE

VIC POPIEL 250-456-2321

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The 70 Mile and Area Community Fund is accepting applications for a bursary, which is offered to graduates who have plans to continue

their education.

A letter of 300500 words containing the applicant’s goals, education plans, and connection to the area, including any work experience, volunteer work, community service and extracurricular activities, is required.

Send applications to the 70 Mile and Area Fund, c/o Sue Wheeler, Box 29, 70 Mile House, B.C., V0K 2K0 before April 30.

Income tax The free income tax service is being offered again to low-income individuals and families.

The service is available at the Seventy Mile Access Centre (SMAC) from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on March 26, April 2, 16, 23 and 30. For more information, call Vic at 250-456-2321.

Raffle The Grad class is also holding a Spring Fever Raffle, which will be drawn on April 8, following the fashion show at 8.30 p.m.

Students will be selling tickets for $5 each at Save-On-Foods and Safeway during the next few weeks.

Tickets are also available at Aurum Custom Goldsmithing and Performance All Terrain & Rental Ltd. Raffle prizes include: first prize, a circular saw valued at $600; second prize, accom-

modations at Ten-ee-ah Lodge value $500; third prize, a gift certificate from Aurum Custom Goldsmithing value of $500; and fourth prize, a one day ATV rental valued at $250 donated by Performance All Terrain & Rental Ltd. There are only 1,000 tickets available.

The fashion show is one of a number of fundraisers. The Halloween haunted house, safe ride home, face painting, bottle drives, grad hockey game and their winter raffle have already completed.

Bingo The next bingo will be held today (March 24) at SMAC. Doors open at

5:30 p.m. and play starts at 6:30.

Poker The next poker tournament will be held April 9 at the Pattie Poker Palace.

Doors open at 11 a.m. and play starts at noon.

To register, call Elaine at 250-706-8491.

Firefighting news The 70 Mile Volunteer

Firefighters Association will hold its annual general meeting on April 9 at the 70 Mile Community Hall at 10 a.m.

Bookmobile The ThompsonNicola bookmobile will be in the area on March 31. It will be at the South Green Lake Fire Hall from 10 to 11 a.m., and at the 70 Mile General Store from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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This year’s theme, Rock of the Ages, will showcase music from different eras and tell a story about how they influence the fashion styles of today, says parent organizer Holly Johnson.

This year’s fashions on the runway will be from Didi’s Boutique, Outlaw Clothing, Borgos’ Sport Shack and hair styles from The Village Hair Studio.

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Forest Grove School Tuesday & Thursday ~ 8:30-11:30am Call the school 250-397-2962 or Sheila 250-397-0011 Horse Lake School Tuesday ~ 9-noon Wednesday Night Dinner ~ 4-7 Call the school 250-395-4572 or text Kristina 250-706-8294 Lac la Hache School Wednesday ~ 9-noon Call the school 250-396-7230 or text Jennifer 250-318-8486 Mile 108 School Tuesday & Thursday ~ 9-noon Call the school 250-791-5221 or text Jackie 250-706-7226 100 Mile House Kindergym at the Community Hall Downtown Thursday ~ 9:45-11:45

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What’s On Here’s a convenient listing of upcoming arts, entertainment and cultural events by non-profit groups in the South Cariboo. To be included, call 250-395-2219 at least one week before the event.

• March 24-31 – See something special at the Showcase Gallery on the main floor of the South Cariboo Business Centre at 475 Birch Avenue. Local artists have hung their artwork, which address the irony of the theme, Nothing Special.

• March 24-April 9 – Parkside Art Gallery will be hosting A Natural Journey The Art and Photography of Connie Sanders. The gallery is at 401 Cedar Ave. in 100 Mile House and is open Tuesday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and from noon to 4 p.m. on Saturday.

• March 24 – The South Cariboo Sustainability Society’s February Winter Film: Journey of the Universe, will be aired at the Community Employment Centre, 808 Alpine Ave. in 100 Mile House at 7 p.m. This Emmy Award-winning film tells the story of the Earth from the Big Bang to today, exploring humanity’s impact. Admission is by donation.

For more information: http://southcariboo sustainability.com, Facebook, or call 250-7917284.

• March 27 – Canlan Icesports and the 100 Mile House Free Press are presenting the First Annual Community Easter Egg Hunt at the South Cariboo Rec. Centre ball diamond. Children up to six years start searching at 11:30 a.m., and at noon, children between seven and 12 years get to go find goodies. This is a free community event and everyone is welcome.

• April 1 – The next Lac la Hache Community Coffee House is at 7 p.m., at the Pioneer Centre.

Everyone is welcome to come out for a free evening of great entertainment, coffee and snacks.

For more information, call Bruce Wilcox at 778-485-5122.

• April 2 – The annual Seedy Saturday event will be held at the Creekside Seniors Activity Centre, 501 Cedar Ave. in 100 Mile House, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Seed exchanges and sales, information, displays, vendors, different activities will be available and folks are invited to purchase lunch made with local food. For information or to book a table, call Karen at 250-395-3580 or e-mail info@horselakefarmcoop.ca.

• April 8 – Peter Skene Ogden Secondary School’s Class of 2016 is holding its annual Fashion Show – Rock of Ages – in the school gym, starting at 7 p.m. Tickets are $10 per person, and they are available at Didi’s Boutique, The Outlaw Fashions, Borgos’ Sport Shack and Village Hair Studio.

• April 9 – Big Brothers Big Sisters South Cariboo are hosting the First Annual Bowl for Kids Sake at The Bowling Alley at 879 Scott Rd. in 100 Mile House. There are two time-frames: noon to 2 p.m. and 2 to 4 p.m. It will be a fun afternoon of free bowling, prizes, pizza, teambuilding and community awareness. To register or for more information, go to bbbswlake.com or call 250-395-5155.

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Vagina Monologues very successful The presentation was both heartwarming and heartbreaking Heather Nelson Free Press

The Vagina Monologues performed at the Martin Exeter Hall in 100 Mile House on Feb. 26 was a sold-out success, says co-ordinator Meg Kennedy-Gunn.

The cast did an amazing job, Meg says, adding the cast came together and made it happen – taking time out of their busy lives.

“The subject needs to be kept in front of people.

Sometimes people can get lost in what’s real; their reality may not be one of continuing violence as other people experience.”

The play came together, with co-

ordinators Meg and Gail Edinger along with their cast, within just five weeks. Meg says the performers were encouraged not to memorize, but just present the story.

On Valentines Day 1998, Eve Ensler, author of Vagina Monologues, along with a group of women started V-Day. The core demand was simple – stop violence against women and girls.

Ensler allows groups around the world to produce a performance of the play, as well as other works created by V-Day. These groups can use the proceeds for local individual projects and programs that work to end violence against women and girls, Ensler says, adding she believes local women know best what their communities need.

A total of $4,207.35 was raised at the Feb. 26 presentation. The proceeds were given to the 100 Mile House & District Women’s Centre, which is located in the South Cariboo Business Centre, 475 Birch Ave.

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Gail Edinger, who co-ordinated the Vagina Monologues with Meg Kennedy-Gunn, introduced longtime area resident Helen Horn who presented her piece, entitled The Flood, during the dress rehearsal on March 3. The performance was held at the Martin Exeter Hall in 100 Mile House and it was a huge hit.

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• All our wonderful volunteers, staff and board members.

• Tim Hortons, 100 Mile House Rotary Club, Bicycle Tree Eatery and Espresso Bar, Women In Focus, Chartreuse Moose Cappuccino Bar and Bistro, and Rustic Elements for their kind donations.

• And especially to all those who attended.

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100 Mile Free Press Thursday, March 24, 2016

Sports Wranglers win conference

Ken Alexander Free Press

They did it!

The 100 Mile House Wranglers skated off the ice on March 21 with their hometown fans cheering wildly after they knocked off the Summerland Steam 4-1 to capture the Okanagan/Shuswap Conference Championships.

Summerland opened the scoring in the first period, but the Wranglers had a huge second stanza.

Ryan Friesen (Brett Harris) tied the game 1-1 when he punched the puck through Steam goalie Matthew Huber’s pads in an intense scramble in front of the net on a power play midway through the second.

It was sweet revenge for Friesen, who was released by the Steam right after training camp last year, as he wanted to prove them wrong and he certainly did with two goals in the game.

Nick McCabe scored the winning goal unassisted at 6:08, and Friesen (Austin Turner, Tavis Roch) got the insurance marker at 2:45 on a power play.

From there it was kitty-bar-thedoor.

Wranglers coach Dale Hladun says game 5 was similar to games 3 and 4.

“They scored first and then we ended up with a 3-1 lead going into the third. The difference this time was we just kept the lead.

“We did talk about the series as it went on – we felt that with our play, we were wearing them down. I felt Summerland gave us their best, but they just didn’t have enough gas in the tank to finish it off.”

Hladun says he thought his boys played well as a unit; goal tending was strong; and the compete level was high.

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FAST bytes Wranglers schedule The Okanagan/ Shuswap Conference champions, the 100 Mile House Wranglers, will be travelling to Kimberley to play the first two games of the 2016 Kootenay International Junior Hockey League Championship on March 26-27.

Then they will host the Kimberley Dynamiters at home for games 3 and 4 at the South Cariboo Rec. Centre, with the puck dropping at 7 p.m.on March 29 and 30.

If necessary, game 5 will also be held in 100 Mile on March 31, and then the series would shift back to Kimberley for games 6 and 7 April 2 and 3.

Ken Alexander photo

Although he was almost buried by the Summerland defenceman, Wrangler Ryan Friesen tucked the puck through the pads of Steam goalie Matthew at 10:21 of the second period to knot the score at one goal apiece. Friesen scored two power-play goals in game 5 on March 21 to help the Wranglers become the Okanagan/Shuswap Conference champions.

“I’m real proud of the kids.”

He notes his players are in really good shape thanks to the Action Fitness workouts.

“It’s not like we exploded past them; we maintained good tempo and they just couldn’t go with us.”

Series results The Wranglers beat Summerland 3-2 in double overtime at home in game 1; lost 2-1 at home in game 2; won game 5-4 in overtime in game 3 in Summerland; won 5-4 in double overtime in Summerland in game 4; and collected the Okanagan/Shuswap Conference Championship banner

after eliminating Summerland 3-1 in game 5 at home.

It has been an incredible playoff run for the third-year Kootenay International Junior Hockey League (KIJHL) team.

They have battled all the way through the playoffs – grit and determination, the will to win, great defence, impeccable goal tending, and team scoring have been the magic ingredients.

“Our team is built like a playoff team. We’re big and tough, and the longer a series goes, it will go in our favour – that’s been showing in every series so far,” Hladun explains.

Now, the Wranglers take on the Kootenay Conference champions Kimberley Dynamiters for the 2016 KIJHL Championship.

Noting Cole Zimmerman still has one more day left in his three-game suspension, Hladun figures there’s a good chance Brady Ward and Michael Lynch will be ready for game 1 of the KIJHL finals.

“If they’re not ready to play, we won’t play them, especially in the first two games.”

He adds the extra will help all of the players heal up a bit.

After arriving home from the Feb. “All of the good fighters – the 25-28 BC Winter Games with a bronze super stars of each province – attend medal, experience and happy to check each other out to memories, three members see who they might fight in of the 100 Mile Kokoro Judo the Nationals in a couple of Club brought back a nasty months. strain of influenza.

“If you’re going to travel The flu bug certainly that far for a tournament, impacted judokas Wylon you already know you’re Hall’s and Adam Sullivan’s, pretty good. So, it’s a testing IAN performances when grounds.”

BRIGGS they competed at Pacific Briggs says the tournament International (PAC) Judo went “OK, but both boys tourney in Steveston on March 5-6, were really sick and didn’t give a good says sensei Ian Briggs, who is still accounting for themselves.” battling the bug. Briggs says competHall fought in the Under 60 kiloitors from all over Canada attended grams (U60) Under 16 years (U16) the PAC tourney. division and lost in the bronze-med-

al match against the guy he beat in the BC Winter Games.

Sullivan, who fought in the U73 kg and U16 division, lost all three of his matches, Briggs says, adding the first two losses were a bit of an upset and the final match was a good contest.

“The important thing I’m looking for in this tournament for both Adam and Wylon is they get to know who the competition is from the other provinces and learn how they fight, so we can start coming up with some strategies for the Nationals.

“The idea is to know what they’re up against and what they need to work on in order to win some matches in Nationals.

“We all want to win, but the objective for the year is Nationals and we’re really hoping both of them can win some matches.”

He notes the boys slept all the way home from the tourney because their were tired and sick.

Briggs says his daughter, Ali Briggs, was also at the PAC tournament and she won the gold medal in the Under 57 kg senior women’s division.

“She won all of her matches very decisively. One of her matches was a little longer, but the others were quite short.

“It was a pretty good victory for her. She was on her game and was super focused.”

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Mixed results for Kokoro Judo Club

Important meeting

100 Mile House Wranglers director of marketing Don Jones will be hosting a Calendar of Events meeting at the Lions Den Meeting Room at the South Cariboo Rec. Centre from 6 to 8 p.m. The goal is to have group representatives show up and place their fundraising and other special events on the annual calendar in an effort to eliminate, or at least, reduce any major conflicts between groups and organization.

It’s also important information for the Wranglers when they are going into the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League scheduling meetings.

GRAPPLERS COMING ECCW Gold Rush professional wrestling is coming to the 100 Mile Community Hall on April 13 from 7 to 10 p.m.

Doors open at 7 p.m., with the first bell at 7:30. See the stars of the ECCW, featuring Scotty Mac, Bishop, Drex, Air Adonis and Shreddz.

Tickets are $20 for general admission.

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108 Mile Ranch hockey player wins provincial championship

Ken Alexander Free Press

108 Mile Ranch hockey player Cailey Mellott is a pretty happy young lady these days, as the female AAA midget hockey team she plays with – the Northern Capitals – won the 2015/16 Female Midget AAA (FMAAA) Provincial Championship in Coquitlam on March 18-19.

The Prince George team, which also won the provincials last year, was the underdog to the Greater Vancouver Comets that finished in first place in the league this year.

However, the Capitals repeated as provincial champions by sweeping the Comets in two games.

The March 18 game saw the Capitals fall behind 1-0 in the first period, and the Comets doubled the lead less than a minute into the second stanza.

Noting they had split the regular season games, Cailey says the Comets have a “really good” offensive system.

“We hadn’t adjusted to it yet and they were getting a lot of breaks and chances and they capitalized on a couple.

But our coach [Mario Desjardins] recognized [the system they were using] and we adjusted to it and we shut them down [for the rest of the] second and third, and scored a few goals.”

Cailey says they started playing a trap, which meant “everyone had to have their heads on a swivel and know where

Submitted photo

108 Mile Ranch hockey player Cailey Mellott plays centre for the Prince George-based Northern Capitals. Mellott and her teammates won the 2015/16 Female Midget AAA Provincial Championship in Coquitlam on March 18-19.

the players were around them.”

Capitals’ Myah Bowal from Terrace cut the lead in half around eight minutes into the second, and then at 2:22 of the frame, Hunter Mosher from Chetwynd tied it up on a rebound.

The teams went into the third period tied at two apiece, and Cailey says they had control of the play with their forechecking and “shut them down defensively.”

Three minutes into the period, Bowal scored on a nice pass from Mosher, giving the

Capitals their first lead of the game.

Try as they may, the Comets couldn’t shake the great defensive work of their northern opponents.

Cailey, who plays centre, says her team got a penalty late in the game and the Comets pulled their goalie to have a sixon-four advantage, but Mosher scored an empty-net goal in the last minute of the contest.

She adds there were a lot of penalties called during the period.

“She [referee] was letting us get away with a

NOTICE OF VEry ImpOrTaNT mEETINg

Calling all CLUB PRESIDENTS, ORGANIZATION REPS, PAC’S, CHURCH GROUPS AND any other group that is planning a fund-raising or general activity between April 1, 2016 and March 31, 2017.

There will be a “Calendar of Events” meeting to highlight all activities in our community for the next calendar year:

Date: Thursday, March 24, 2016 Where: Lions Den Meeting Room at the South Cariboo Recreation Center.

Time: 6-8 pm

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Flyer prices are in effect from Friday to Thursday weekly.

If you did not receive your Canadian Tire flyer in the Cariboo Connector, please call 250-395-2219

Bring your fund-raising or activity date, and place it on the calendar available at the meeting. From all responses, an Annual Calendar of Events will be made.

Major conflicts between groups and organizations will hopefully be eliminated or at least decreased.

If a representative from your group is unable to make it to the meeting, or should you wish more information, please contact Don Jones (Director of Marketing-100 Mile Wranglers) at 250-644-3420 OR send your activity and date by email to donabel@shaw.ca

lot in the first two periods. It was rough ... it was playoff hockey for sure.”

Cailey notes the Comets were getting frustrated and started taking a lot of penalties.

She says they had a lot of fan support because of the parents, grandparents and other relatives who showed up for the games.

“We had more fans than them or just as many. It was pretty cool.”

In game 2, the Northern Capitals scored on the second shift of the first period when Mosher found the back of the net behind the Comets’ goalie.

“We played a trap for the rest of the game and it was very effective.

My dad says it’s ‘boring’ hockey.

“Everything they practised and all of their systems we figured them out, and

every time they tried to do something, we would just stop them and the puck would go back into their end.”

Cailey says there was a big celebration when the final buzzer sounded.

“It was pretty cool.

Gloves, helmets and neck guards were flying.”

The Capitals will now take on the champion of the Alberta Major Midget Female Hockey League (AMMFHL) in the Pacific Midget Female Regionals in Prince George on April 1-3 for the right to represent the Pacific region at the 2016 ESSO Cup. The ESSO Cup is Hockey Canada’s National Female Midget Championship and it will take place in Weyburn, Sask. on April 19-25.

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Any players ages 4 to 18 not registered yet please do so at Borgo’s Sport Shop or Jean’s Place Please be aware that Registration deadline is March 31st.

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Peewees played like giants

The 100 Mile House Wranglers peewee team went to the 2016 Spring Showdown in West Kelowna on March 19-20 and it came home with a silver medal.

Twelve teams from all over British Columbia participated in the tournament. It was good fast paced hockey, says team spokesperson Kyra Hopson.

The first game was against the Prince George Predators and the Wranglers won 7-3.

Kyson Hopson got a hat trick, while Jadyn Monical popped in two goals, and Virgil Kennedy and Leandro Lang notched one each. Assists went to: Hopson, three; Colby Glen, two; and Hannah Duff, one.

The second game was a nail bitter against West Kelowna Grizzlies. The team was down a goal going late into the third, so the coaches pulled the goalie for the extra man advantage and tied it up with a goal from Kennedy (Hopson).

The game ended in a 3-3 tie with other two goals from Hopson.

Duff added an assist.

The team was on fire for its third game against West Kelowna Ice Burgers winning 12-2. Brayden MeyersBrundage and Hopson both got hat tricks.

Shayne Sutton popped in two markers.

Leandro Lang, Taylor

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The 100 Mile House Wranglers peewee team played some great hockey on the March 19-20 weekend at the 2016 Spring Showdown in West Kelowna.

They made it all the way to the championship game, but had to settle for a silver medal against an undefeated Prince George squad.

Daniels, Kennedy, Colby Glen all scored one. Assists went to: Meyers-Brundage, three; Hopson, three; Kennedy, one; Sutton, one; and Brady Huryn, one.

The 100 Mile Wranglers made it to the semifinals against the undefeated Mission Thunderhawks.

It was a heartpounding game for the coaches, players and spectators, Glen scored with 1:07 left on the clock to win the game 6-5, and send the team

into the finals.

Hopson got a hat trick, while Glen notched two goals and Lang got one. Assists went to: Hopson, one; Lang, one; and Daniels, one.

Playing for gold against the undefeated Prince George All Blacks resulted in a 7-4 loss. Goals were scored by Duff, Glen, Lang and Kennedy, while assists went to: Hopson, three; and Huryn, one. Coaches Gord Moore, Richard Duff, Chris Kennedy

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Another successful season

By Ron Graves The 100 Mile House Old Timers Hockey Association is a co-ed hockey league that has just completed its 12th very successful hockey season.

Our players range in age from 35 to 85 years and have a wide range of skills from beginners to seasoned veterans.

We welcome all players who wish to play in a competitive but friendly atmosphere. All games are refereed by qualified officials.

Each year, players register to play and a draft is held prior to the season opener to determine the makeup of the teams.

The league operates under the umbrella and

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The Sunrise Ford team won the playoff championship of the 100 Mile House Old Timers Hockey Association. Team members included Derek Harry, back row left, Alex Telford, Bob Hendley, Glenn Wood, Paul Feist, team rep. Ken Heales, Chris Leflufy and Dave Oshanek; Boris Gregorich, middle row left, David Cunningham, Norm Miller, Marc Dufour, Ross Regan and Lori Forster; and front Chelsea Herperger. Missing is Tom Nickel.

rules of the Canadian Amateur Recreation Hockey Association (CARHA). All play-

ers in our league are covered by CARHA’s medical/liability insurance program, and

all game statistics are recorded on its website.

This year, we had more than 60 players

on four teams, playing 20 regular season games, and four playoff games.

Our wind-up Awards night, banquet and dance will be held April 30.

The regular season winner was TIMBERMART Ltd and the playoffs winner was Sunrise Ford.

Ron Graves is a 100 Mile House Old Timers Hockey Association player and an association director.

We wish to acknowledge, and thank our sponsors: TIMBERMART Ltd., Sunrise Ford Sales Ltd., Century Home Hardware Ltd. and Rona Interlakes for their continuing financial support.

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Hladun says the boys are really proud of winning that conference banner.

“It would be easy for them to just to sit on their laurels and think everything else is icing on the cake – but they’re not.

They had a quick team meeting after the game; they enjoyed the banner; they played some music, but they said, ‘let’s get to bed early, let’s do the right things and there’s more of this mountain to climb’.

“I really like the leadership in the room right now.”

The Dynamiters, who disposed of the Beaver Valley Nitehawks in five games in the Kootenay Conference Playoff series, are the defending KIJHL champions, and Hladun says they will bring goaltending, speed and skill to the table.

Noting they split their two games with Kimberley early in the season, Hladun says they’re very skilled, and fans are going to see a team with “pretty speedy” forwards.

“But, they haven’t seen a team like us. They haven’t faced a big, tough team that can actually skate with them.

“They can play with us for a game, but in a series, I feel our kids are going to take a toll on them, too. I’m very confident that is what’s going to happen – a lot of good is going to happen for our club.”

Championship schedule The Wranglers travel to Kimberley for games 1 and 2 on March 26 and 27.

Then they are back in 100 Mile House for games 3 and 4 at the South Cariboo Rec. Centre on March 29 and 30, with the puck dropping at 7 p.m.

If necessary, game 5 will be in 100 Mile House and games 6 and 7 will be in Kimberley.

Tickets go on sale at the Wranglers office today (March 24).

Tom Bachynski says “Last night, Wrangler Nation came of age. It was by far the loudest and proudest I have ever heard. “We’ve provided the canvas; the team and its fans are creating a spectacular painting.”

The KIJHL champion will represent the league at the Cyclone Taylor Cup in Victoria, April 7-10.

Cailey Mellott centres a great line

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spring break, but then they will be back at it working hard to prepare for the next round.

“He said it was risky but we deserved a week off.”

Cailey says she really enjoys playing in Prince

George, and while she misses her family and her pets, she is billeting with her dad’s friends and they are taking good care of her.

“They’re both great cooks, so it’s awesome.”

Cailey’s mom, Cristy, helped with a little bit of history.

“Cailey started skating when she was two years old and she was pretty good.”

Cristy recalls taping candies to hockey pucks and tossing them down the outdoor rink. Cailey would have to skate down to them “and not crawl but skate” to get

the candy, she says with a laugh.

Cailey started in minor hockey when she was four years old.

Later because her sister, Cassidy, was two years older, Cailey would play in the same division.

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Next on the schedule is getting her name, face, number and statistics out to colleges and coaches in hope they will come to see her play and offer her a scholarship.

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Gregory Martin Greg’s life journey ended peacefully on the evening of Sunday, March 13, 2016.

He is survived by Leona, his loving wife of 46 years, his children Jennifer and Colin, his siblings Lynne, Duane and Ed, and his 4 grandchildren Ammara, Jolene, Trevor and Katie.

He was predeceased by his mom Marge, father Lorne, stepfather Al, and his brothers Garth and Terry.

Greg lived a very full life. He loved his family, he loved his career as a millwright in the forest industry, and he loved his retirement at his lakeside home on Hawkins Lake, his paradise.

So many times he said “Isn’t this beautiful, so perfect!” Greg was truly a wonderful man and will live on in our hearts forever.

A joyful Celebration of Greg’s life will be held at his lakeside home, his paradise, in July 2016… no tears, only happiness.

‘Til we meet again, Dad…love you forever.

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“If I were to narrow down my preference, it would be for loom controlled weaving. I have an 18C antique from Norway, a heavy beater for rugs. My other main loom is a big, versatile Glimakra from Sweden.

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• Texas Hold ’Em Tournament, 3:30 p.m., March 26 at ICC - $50 buy-in.

• Interlakes Volunteer Fire Department Society will meet 10 a.m., March 30 at Fire Hall #1 (West: W. Sheridan Lake Rd.) The public is welcome to attend.

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The Watch Lake & District Women’s Institute (WI) February meeting celebrated our founder’s birthday with a marvelous gluten-free cake made by Karin Forbes.

Our founder, Adelaide Hunter Hoodless, has been called one of the most famous Canadian women.

However, she is one of the most obscure because she is known with such familiarity in some circles, yet completely unknown in others.

From humble beginnings, Adelaide was born on Feb, 27, 1857.

Her public life began after she became a wife and mother.

It was instigated by a tragic event: her fourth child died at the tender age of 14 months.

Adelaide was devastated and seemingly blaming herself for this tragedy, Adelaide’s campaign sought to raise the level of education for girls and to put supports in place for women so they might safeguard

their families.

Her legacy is farreaching. She is credited as a co-founder of the Women’s Institute, the Young Women’s Christian Association (YWCA), the National Council of Women and the Victorian Order of Nurses (VON).

She was also a powerful force behind the formation of three faculties of Household Science. She achieved national recognition in her 20 years of public life. She died in 1910, one day short of her 53rd birthday.

We were delighted to approve an excellent bursary application from Alex Forbes, grandson of Life Member Karin Forbes, who joined our WI in 1970.

Further donations were approved and sent to the Queen Alexander Hospital, Clinton 4-H Club, 100 Mile & District General Hospital Auxiliary and Royal Inland Hospital.

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By Roy Allan fter 25 years of service and upon reaching his 90th birthday, Watch Lake – North Green Lake Volunteer Fire Department (WL-NGLVFD) firefighter Les Hewitt decided to hang up his turnout gear for the last time.

At the annual general meeting of the WL-NGLVFD in February, he was honoured by his colleagues for his faithful service to the fire department and the community with the presentation of an inscribed statue of a firefighter.

The inscription reads: “Presented to Les Hewitt on your 90th birthday in recognition of your many years of service.”

WL-NGLVFD fire chief Andy Palaniak says Les will be greatly missed.

“He has been a vital member of the fire department who has, over his 25 years, seldom missed a training session or callout.

“In addition, he has readily volunteered extra time w h e n needed to help with hall maintenance or equipment repair. His engineering skills and

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Watch Lake-North Green Lake Volunteer Fire Department fire chief Andy Palaniak, left, presented a statue to retiring 90-year-old firefighter Les Hewitt who was accompanied by Mark Bulman.

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Les Hewitt enjoyed his 90th birthday party with his four children and grandchildren along with partner Marilyn Walsh and two members of her family.

mechanical knowledge have been instrumental in keeping the aging emergency vehicles running.”

On March 12, his birthday was celebrated by family, neighbours and members of the fire department at a get-together at Wind in the Pillows, the home and bed-and-breakfast owned by Gail and Brad Potter.

Four daughters and one son accompanied by four of their own children travelled from the Prairies to celebrate with their father.

The guests paid tribute to a man who began

to devote so much of his time to the community at an age when most people are thinking of retirement.

After a lifetime of careers and interests involving farming, flying (pilot of small planes, crop dusters and hot air balloons), astronomy, computing, machining small parts, and building a portable mill, perhaps it is time to relax, enjoy his retirement and maybe restore another vintage automobile.

Roy Allan is the WL-NGLVFD society board president.

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Take 100 Meal Journey

March is Nutrition Month and the Interior Health Registered Dietitians (IHRD) will be joining forces with the Dietitians of Canada to encourage Canadians to take the “100 Meal Journey” by making small changes to their eating, one meal at a time.

“The average person eats around 100 meals in a month, so that is 100 opportunities to make positive changes to your eating habits over the next month and beyond,” says Nadine Baerg, Public Health Dietitian.

“By focusing on one meal at a time you can make small lasting changes that you can stick with.”

Eating well can boost your health and help you feel your best. When it comes to making healthier choices, IHRD recommends starting with small changes – one meal at a time.

“Dietitians of Canada chose the theme Take a 100 Meal Pledge this year, to encourage Canadians to make one or two small changes per meal, local dietician Lauren Bock says, adding this is practiced over a month.”

“Trying to take on too many changes at once is overwhelming. It’s better to make one simple change, than working on too many goals at once.”

The first step, says Bock, is to “choose your change.”

“Think about your eating habits; where can you make a positive change; how you can make it really simple to start; and substitute some food for a healthy one. Consider if there is something in your environment you can change to make the healthier choice the easiest.”

Some other simple changes that can make a big difference towards health is to fill more of your plate with vegetables; choose whole grain instead of white bread; serve smaller portions; pledge to avoid second helpings; enjoy fruit for snacks instead of sweet or salty treats; drink (fizzy) water in place of sug-

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“People can cook more meals at home planning for leftovers, which make great packed lunches. Sit at a table, with the TV off, and be mindful of your meal.”

For more information, visit the Dietitians of Canada website: http://www. d i e t i t i a n s . c a / Yo u rHealth/Nutrition.

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OR 565 10th Ave. W. Vancouver, B.C. V5Z 4J4 Ph: 1-800-663-2524 Memorial donations to the 100 Mile House General District Hospital Auxiliary can be sent to: Box 851, 100 Mile House, B.C. V0K 2E0.

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Memorial donations to Shriners Hospital for Crippled Children can be sent to: 3550 Waybourne Way, Burnaby, B.C. V5G 3K9.

Memorial donations to Heart and Stroke Foundation of BC & Yukon can be sent to: 1212 West Broadway, Vancouver, BC V6H 3V2 The South Cariboo Health Foundation welcomes memorial gifts in support of our local Acute and Residential Health Care facilities, as well as, Community Health projects and activities. Mail donations to: S.C. Health Foundation, Bag 399, 100 Mile House, B.C. V0K 2E0 or drop them off at the hospital.

Donations can be made to the Gideons by phoning 1-888-482-4253, using your credit card. The Gideons will send a card to the bereaved, so have their address handy.

For funeral display or other information, contact Pete Penner at 250-791-6302 Donations may be sent to 100 Mile House Mural Society, 6221 Aalton Rd., 100 Mile House B.C. V0K 2E3

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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Full Time

The Tsilhqot’in National Government (TNG) was established in 1989 to meet the needs and represent the Tsilhqot'in communities of Tl'etinqox, ?Esdilagh, Yunesit'in, Tsi Deldel, Tl'esqox and Xeni Gwet'in in their strive to re-establish a strong political government structure.

The Tsilhqot’in National Government is currently seeking an Executive Director. The Executive Director leads the organization and its personnel in achieving the organizations mandate, through the Tsilhqot’in National Government’s goals and vision. The Executive Director is responsible for the over-all development, implementation, administration and management of day-to-day operations within the current policies, by-laws and procedures under the direction of the Board of Directors.

The successful candidate will: • Possess a Post-Secondary Bachelor’s degree in business administration, management, commerce and/or Masters of Business Administration. Equivalent combination of related education, training and managerial experience with the public or private sector may be considered • Extensive knowledge and understanding of First Nation’s needs, issues, concerns, and aspirations; as well as experience with various levels of government and stakeholders.

• Knowledge of the Indian Act and other relevant legislation/ policies as the pertain to First Nations • Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and financial management with a minimum of five years’ experience in governmental accounting and experience with Tribal government and funding agencies • Requires advanced knowledge of governmental, business accounting and auditing standards and practices • Proven experience in a non-profit funding accounting procedures • Minimum of five years proven senior management experience • Excellent verbal and communication skills, strong leadership qualities • Valid BC Driver’s License, and be willing to travel as required Deadline: April, 8, 2016 Please submit a cover letter, resume and three employment references marked Confidential and emailed to: Betty Derksen, Office Manager Executive Director Employment Position Email: finance@tsilhqotin.ca Preference will be given to an Aboriginal candidate as per the Canadian Human Rights Act Section 16 (1), and the Human Rights Code Section 41 & 42

TRU invites applications for the following position: FACULTY EDPR 1110 Introduction to Fiction Williams Lake Campus For further information, please visit:

www.tru.ca/careers We wish to thank all applicants; however, only those under consideration will be contacted.

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DISTRICT OF 100 MILE HOUSE

SUMMER STUDENT The District of 100 Mile House is seeking (4) four Summer Student Casual Labourers for the 2016 summer months.

Applicants must be available to work from May 4th to August 31st. Applicants must be currently enrolled in a post-secondary education program and returning to school in September. A BC Driver’s License – Class 5 is required (Class 7 “N” may be considered) Full qualifications and detailed job description are available on our website www.100milehouse.com or call (250) 395-2123.

Closing date for receipt of applications is April 8th, 2016 at 3:30 pm to: Brad Scott, Operations Supervisor, PO Box 340, 385 Birch Avenue, 100 Mile House, BC V0K 2E0 Email: bscott@dist100milehouse.bc.ca

JOB FINDER For further detail on this week’s job postings get in touch with us.

Server Cook Kitchen Help Counter Sales Person Sales Associate Associate Program Director Invasive Species Supervisor Community Mental Health Worker (Support Worker 2) - Grid 10 Caregiver Care Aide Respite Care Student Visitor Information Counselor Position Housekeeping Lot Person Golf Pro Office & Part time driving Parts Delivery Driver Bookkeeper Financial Services Representative Traffic Control Personnel Experienced Log Home Builder

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ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS meetings in 100 Mile area: Sunday: 7:30 pm Health Centre (behind hospital) 555 Cedar Avenue Monday: 12 noon 61 Dogwood Avenue Tuesday: 8 pm United Church 43 Dogwood Avenue Thursday: 7:30 pm 108 Mile Community Centre 4924 Telqua Drive (rear entrance) Friday: 7:00 pm Community Church at 4855 Timothy Lake Road Lac La Hache.

This is an â&#x20AC;&#x153;Openâ&#x20AC;? meeting, anyone who is struggling with Alcohol or wanting to support those struggling are welcome to attend.

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SEEKING INVASIVE SPECIES SUPERVISORS: 100 MILE HOUSE | REVELSTOKE | VERNON If you are interested in making a difference in your community,have field experience and are good working with people, then this is the job for you! Invasive Species Supervisors lead a team of three in field activities, community outreach and extension to help combat invasive species in priority areas.

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Houses For Sale 100 MILE HOUSE For sale due to Medical reasons.

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The Second Annual Easter Egg Hunt will take place at the Forest Grove Community Hall (4489 Eagle Creek Rd.) on March 27.

The Forest Grove & District Recreation Society invites everyone to join in a pancake breakfast from 9 to 10 a.m., after which the children can decorate their own Easter bags.

Those of five years and under will then be encouraged to hunt for eggs in one area of the grounds, while youngsters between six and 12 years will be heading in a different direction.

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Registration will be open between 9 and 10 a.m. – toe line is at 11.

Entry fee is $10 and includes lunch. RV parking is available.

Celebration of Life A Celebration of Life for Pat Fitzel will be held at the Forest Grove Legion on March 26, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Legion news • The newly refurbished kitchen is now open for lunch and dinner. Wednesday: 50+

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• Jam/Open Mic Sessions are up and running every Friday night after steak dinner. A DJ will be at hand to introduce acts –music or comedy.

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HOME Improvement

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t's remodeling season, and with so many projects on the to-do list, which should you tackle first? While some projects provide great long-term return on investment, a few simple ones can provide instant savings. Here are the top home spring projects to help you save money: Caulk around windows and doors - Stop air leaks around your home by sealing existing gaps and cracks.

Use caulking or weather stripping around doors and windows. Installing a door sweep is also a good idea.

Insulate your home - Use insulation with a high R-value, such as Roxul Comfortbatt, which can be used to top up insulation in your attic. Aim for an R-value of 50 or a depth of 16 inches. For whole home efficiency, ensure other areas of your home, such as crawl spaces, basement headers, walls and ceilings, are well insulated. It will

keep your house cool in the warm weather and take the stress off your air conditioning unit.

Clean your AC unit - Come spring, it's not uncommon to find an air conditioner's condenser and compressor blocked up with dirt and debris. This can result in greater stress on the unit, causing it to work harder. Giving

it a thorough cleaning is easy and can help maximize your AC unit's service life while minimizing your energy bill.

Plant trees - Direct sunlight can heat up surfaces and building materials, as well as the interior temperature of your home. Consider planting trees in strategic locations to provide shade and reduce cool-

ing costs.

Install a rain barrel - Water is an important, but costly resource.

Installing a rain barrel is an easy and affordable measure to reduce your water consumption, while keeping your lawn and garden looking great.

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fter a few months of chilly temperatures, come spring, many homeowners are eager to throw open their windows and doors and breathe new life into their homes.

Simple changes made now - even before the weather begins to warm up - can improve interior spaces and brighten the atmosphere of a home.

• Go plant shopping.

Research from NASA suggests adding at least one plant in your home per 100 square feet is efficient enough to clean air. Fresh foliage also makes a home feel warm and inviting. Watering and misting plants introduces moisture into indoor air, which can make rooms overcome with dry air from heating systems feel comfortable. Just be sure to avoid overwatering plants, which can lead to mold growth.

• Swap out throw pillows. Accent pillows on beds and sofas are quick and inexpensive ways to add new bursts of color to rooms. You may be able to make over a room's entire color

scheme with new pillows. Invest in pillows that you can switch with each season so your decor will never look tired or dull.

• Clean existing light fixtures. Another way to brighten the mood in a home is to periodically clean light fixtures to make sure they are working effectively. Spend time dusting them and cleaning off any accumulated debris. If need be, switch out old lamp shades for newer ones that let more light shine through. If inadequate lighting is a problem no matter how many lamps you have, consult with an electrician about installing more overhead and accent lighting.

• Give rugs and floors a deep cleaning.

Recirculated air may be full of dust and other microscopic particles that end up blowing throughout your home.

Also, it's easy to track in dirt and other materials on your shoes that become imbedded in carpeting. At least once a year, rent or enlist the services of carpet and upholstery cleaners to give floors a thorough

cleaning. You may be surprised at how clean and fresh a home looks and smells once rugs and carpets are deepcleaned. You also can make a dry carpet cleaner using baking soda, corn starch and desired fresh herbs for fragrance. Sprinkle and then vacuum up after a few hours.

• Color-coordinate bookshelves. Group all books with similarly colored covers together for an instant and eyeappealing look.

• Simmer some homemade home deodorizer.

In a large pot, boil water and some scented herbs, such as rosemary, citrus rinds, vanilla, or lavender. The aroma will waft through the home, creating a pleasing scent.

• Invest in new window treatments.

Lightweight draperies or new blinds or shades can transform the look of a room. Be sure to keep curtains and blinds open during the day to maximize the hours of sunlight.

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How to make spring projects more eco-friendly

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he arrival of warmer weather means different things to different people. Some anticipate opportunities for outdoor fun, while others may be considering redecorating or remodeling their homes.

For the latter group, home improvement season provides a great opportunity to make homes more eco-friendly.

When planning home improvement projects, it's best to first choose a project and then look for ways to make the project more environmentally friendly. Such an approach may not only benefit the environment, but it also may benefit homeowners' bottom lines.

Interior decorating Longer days and warmer temperatures often translate into wanting to freshen up the interior of a home. Heavy draperies and comforters are put away, and lighter fabrics are taken out of storage. Whenever possible, reuse or repurpose items you already have rather than purchasing new items. Longer drapes can be cut and hemmed to be used as window treatments in other rooms. Making a patchwork blanket out of old T-shirts is a crafty project that makes use of items that would otherwise be destined for landfills.

When laundering linens, skip the energy-using dryer and let items line dry in the sun and fresh air.

If you decide to purchase some new items, look for products made from sustainable or organic fabrics. Hemp and bamboo textiles have grown in popularity. Hemp and bamboo plants grow quickly, and their durability makes these materials smart choices.

When replacing items around the house, donate older items to a charitable organization.

Flowers and plants Spring and summer call to mind beautiful blooming plants. Relying on native, sustainable plants is practical, environmentally friendly and cost-effective.

According to the National Wildlife Federation, sustainable plants are native plants. Native plants sustain local wildlife more effectively than non-native alternatives, so include native plants in your sustainable garden. Native plants also are less reliant on pesticides and herbicides to keep them healthy and viable.

Don't forget to bring plants indoors as well.

Even though you may be opening the windows more, indoor plants can filter and purify indoor air. Efficient air cleaning is accomplished with at least one plant per 100 square feet of home or office space.

into the surrounding soil or find its way into sewage drains that

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Proper disposal Spring cleaning is another tradition for many families come the end of winter and dawn of spring. Many people use spring as a time to go through closets and garages to remove items they no longer use or need. In an effort to clean up fast, some people may dispose of chemical products, paints, treated lumber, and many other items in ways that can be damaging to the environment. Always learn local municipal guidelines for proper disposal of potentially harmful products. Area recycling centers may have drop-off areas for stains and paints, used motor oil and other potentially harmful products.

Before discarding something, see if it can be donated or sold. This will result in fewer items ending up in landfills.

Exercise caution outdoors as well. Runoff from cleaning products used on home siding or driveways can leach

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Choosing the hardware finish that’s right for you Whether your kitchen makeover consists of ripping everything out and starting from scratch or freshening things up with a few tweaks, one of the trickiest decisions can be the hardware.

Should you go with brushed nickel or oil-rubbed bronze?

Chrome or the stainless steel?

What about classics like black or white? Let’s not even get started on the range of different glass finishes. How did something as simple as opening a cupboard or drawer become so complicated?

Luckily, we have broken things down into Hardware 101. Here are some general hardware categories that can help you get started ...

Hardware that suits a period home: If you’re renovating an older home and you want to maintain a style that’s true to the period, you want to avoid modern finishes and stick with the classics: porcelain, wood or oil-rubbed bronze.

Many new knobs and pulls are created to suit the style of older homes, so you’ll be able to get something new without sacrificing authenticity.

Hardware that makes

a statement: While the hardware is understated in many homes - almost part of the background - some homeowners like to surprise their guests with a gutsy choice. Colourful knobs from tinted or frosted glass, sea glass and patterned porcelain are sure to attract attention.

Hardware that combines form and function: Did you know you can buy pulls and knobs made with an antimicrobial finish that actually inhibit the buildup and growth of harmful bacteria between cleanings? It’s just as magical as it sounds - a continuous antibacterial action that never wears or washes away.

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Hardware that stands up to sticky fingers: If you have little ones in the house, you’ll want to choose finishes that can take a beating and still look great. Brushed finishes, like brushed nickel and brushed oil-rubbed bronze, give off a subtle shine but don’t streak as easily as stainless steel.

Hardware that adds warmth: If you find chrome and stainless steel too chilly or industrial for your tastes, consider a cozier bronze, rust, or rose tone for your hardware.

You’ll get the aesthetic and function of metal but also the warmth of a snug older kitchen.

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