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Kamloops city council will make its first formal comments on the proposed Ajax mine to the provincial and federal governments tomorrow — but what they’ll say is still in question. “I’m not even sure what we’re supposed to be doing, given all of this is preliminary,” Coun. Dieter Dudy, who is publicly against the mine, told KTW following a special meeting yesterday with SLR Consulting, which the city hired to review Ajax’s environmental application. “Are we supposed to give some sense of whether we’re for or against this mine?” he said. “People know where I stand anyhow but, as a council, I’m not sure that I would want to do that based on preliminary results.” During yesterday’s meeting and a public presentation on Friday, SLR staff said they don’t yet have enough information from proponent KGHM Ajax to determine whether the mine’s predicted effects on air, water, human health and other concerns are accurate. Coun. Tina Lange, who also opposes the mine, said

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KTW FILE PHOTO This is the site for the proposed Ajax copper and gold mine south of Aberdeen. Tomorrow, Kamloops city council is expected to make its first formal comments on the proposed project.

INSIDE Turn to page A4 to read about KGHM’s reply to the consultant hired by the City of Kamloops to review the would-be mine’s environmental application. she also thinks council will have a difficult time forming an opinion tomorrow, particularly those councillors who have said they

need information on the mine’s effects before taking a position. “SLR doesn’t have the information they need and, consequently, neither do we. And we were depending on them to really give us a basis on which to comment,” she said. Lange said SLR has given council enough information to raise some concerns, however, particularly on property values in the areas closest to the mine.

“I got the feeling that property values are definitely going to be affected in the Aberdeen and Pineview area, based on what SLR has so far determined, and it won’t be negligible,” she said. “If nothing else, to say that devaluing of property is insignificant, well, I don’t think it’s ever insignificant if that’s the home you’re counting on for resale value.”

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While it’s not mentioned in KGHM Ajax’s environmental application, Mayor Peter Milobar said the city of Kamloops is working on a community benefit agreement with the proponents of the open-pit mine which could be built just beyond the city’s southern boundary. Milobar said he and councillors Ken Christian and Dieter Dudy are representing council in the negotiations and several meetings have already taken place with the company. The mayor said the agreement bears some similarity to the revenuesharing the city is pursuing with the New Gold mine. “It’s a document so the community and the company both understand what’s expected of each other. It includes what the company’s committing to doing within the com-

munity, it has a taxation offset and other benefits that might flow to the community as a result of a mine being operated in such close proximity,” he said. The city hopes to present an agreement to the public ahead of May 9, when council will draft its final comments on Ajax to the B.C. Environmental Assessment Office and Canadian Environmental Assessment Association. Milobar acknowledged the timeline for the talks is short, but said he believes the deadline can be met. “Just because it’s a condensed timeline doesn’t mean it can’t get done,” he said. “It just means everyone has to be focused and committed to it and I would say KGHM’s been good to work with so far. “They’ve met the timelines, they’ve made sure meetings have been happening on a regular and consistent basis and things are progressing forward.”

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Defence lawyer asks Beckett jurors if they are after the truth or ‘making a murderer’ TIM PETRUK STAFF REPORTER cam@kamloopsthisweek.com

A defence lawyer appeared to reference a popular Netflix documentary series about wrongful convictions in her opening statement yesterday to a 14-person Kamloops jury tasked with deciding the fate of a former New Zealand politician charged with first-degree murder in his wife’s drowning death. Peter Beckett is accused of killing his wife, Laura Letts-Beckett, who drowned in a lake near Revelstoke in 2010. Yesterday morning, the Crown closed its case and defence lawyer Donna Turko addressed the jury with an opening statement, including references to police “playing tricks” on Beckett. “Is this fair?” Turko asked jurors. “Are we getting to the

truth or are we making a murderer?” Making a Murderer was a Netflix documentary series that became an online hit late last year. It detailed two prosecutions of Wisconsin man Steven Avery, who was exonerated in 2003 after serving 18 years for a violent rape, only to be convicted of murder in 2007. Letts-Beckett drowned in Upper Arrow Lake on Aug. 18, 2010. Her death was initially believed to have been accidental, but Beckett was charged with murder one year later. The Crown has alleged Letts-Beckett was killed out of greed, saying Beckett’s motive was financial. Prosecutor Sarah Firestone has told jurors Beckett stood to gain a significant amount of money in life-insurance and accidental-death benefits, as well as Letts-Beckett’s schoolteacher pension.

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Turko tried knowledge; to poke holes and a jailhouse in the Crown’s snitch called case against by the Crown, Beckett, saying who can only most prosecube identified tion witnesses as Agent A, is “actually supunreliable. port the evi“[Agent A] dence of Mr. is a rat who Beckett.” likes to lie and She also likes to lie for offered a nummoney,” Turko PETER BECKETT ber of points said. for jurors to consider: The Agent A, Beckett’s formarriage between Beckett mer cellmate, testified over and Letts-Beckett was not a period of days, telling strained; Letts-Beckett’s jurors he had been essenrelationship with her family tially hired by Beckett to kill was strained; Letts-Beckett Crown witnesses upon his had depression, could have release from jail. been suicidal and was selfBeckett took the stand medicating; Letts-Beckett briefly in his own defence obtained life-insurance following Turko’s opening. policies without Beckett’s Her first question

for her client was a straightforward one: “Did you push your wife off the boat or drown her?” “No, I did not,” Beckett replied. Beckett then proceeded to give a rambling history of how he met Letts-Beckett, rife with tangential explainers and New Zealand trivia. Among them, Beckett explained to jurors the origin of the term “Kiwi” as it relates to New Zealanders — “Kiwis aren’t named because of the kiwi fruit, they’re named because of the kiwi bird, which is flightless,” he said — the origin of the name Cape Kidnappers, the life-cycle of gannets and hot fishing spots for marlin and tuna off the coast of New Zealand’s North Island.

Beckett’s testimony is expected to resume later this week. In the meantime, Turko said, she will call friends, family and experts to give defence evidence. Beckett and LettsBeckett met in 1995 in New Zealand. Five years later, he moved to Westlock, Alta., to be closer to her. The couple married in 2003. Previous witnesses have described their relationship as a rocky one. The Becketts split briefly in late 2007 but reconciled months later. Letts-Beckett also went to police alleging physical abuse on the part of her husband, but no charges were laid. Beckett was formerly a city councillor in Napier, New Zealand. His trial, which began in mid-January, had been expected to last three months.

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Four-year-old Brooklynn Fantuz was a little princess in a big crowd at Sandman Centre on Friday, as the Kamloops Blazers knocked off the Prince George Cougars in their final home game of the season. For more on the team — and its impending playoff series against Kelowna that will see a game played at Memorial Arena — turn to page A15.

Dewdrop cleanup yields wide-ranging mix of trash CAM FORTEMS STAFF REPORTER cam@kamloopsthisweek.com

Well over 100 volunteers carted out 8,600 kilograms of garbage Sunday from the protected Dewdrop range northwest of Kamloops. The Kamloops Naturalists Club organized the clean-up. “It was an eclectic group,” said leader Frank Ritcey, who raised the alarm earlier this month about off-road vehicles damaging sensitive habitat in the protected Dewdrop-Rosseau Creek area. “Fish and game was alongside naturalists and the four-by-four

association and Kamloops mountain bike riders.” He estimated at least 130 people took part. Thompson-Nicola Regional District waived the bill for depositing the garbage in the landfill while the city of Kamloops provided a truck and trailer. Ritcey said garbage came from a number of sources, including bush parties, target shooting of vehicle parts and TVs, as well as dumping of household furniture. “We found a couple of propane tanks in a pond used for target practice,” he said. A Volkswagen Beetle was

hauled out of a hard-to-reach area by off-road enthusiasts. “There was a number of people who said it was their first time out there and, ‘How could people do this?’ It opened a lot of people to the recreational opportunities out there,” Ritcey said. The Dewdrop area is one of the largest wildlife management areas in B.C., with rare grassland and Interior Douglas fir habitat. It is home to six varieties of snakes, spadefoots and bighorn sheep. It is west of Lac Du Bois provincial park but has special status as a wildlife management area under provincial laws.

Propelled by concerns over the return of just 400 steelhead salmon to spawn last year, Outdoor Research Council has added the Thompson River to its list of endangered waterways. Each year, the organization representing 10,000 members lists imperilled streams and rivers across the province. “A major reason centres on the state of the river’s internationally renowned steelhead run,” it said in a statement. “These fish are considered an extreme conservation concern and their precarious state highlights the need for a more precautionary and selective approach to the overall salmon fishery.” Local angler Len Piggin has formally requested a listing under COSEWIC (Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada) for Thompson River steelhead. The council also listed water licences and extraction rates on the river as cause for concern, as well as redevelopment of the historic Ajax pit in Kamloops, which will draw water from the Thompson system at Kamloops Lake. Other provincial waterways listed include the Fraser River, due to climate change and resulting threat to salmon stocks, as well as the Peace River, which is the site of dam construction on the controversial Site C power generating project.

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LOCAL NEWS AJAX MINE

KGHM says it’s addressing concerns ANDREA KLASSEN

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The company behind the Ajax mine says it is already

providing the city of Kamloops with the information it needs to verify claims the project will have minimal impacts on residents and the environment.

In a pair of meetings Friday and yesterday, the consultant hired by the city to review KGHM Ajax’s environmental application reported it is awaiting

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clarification and more detailed information on various studies in order to continue its $300,000 review of the proposed copper and gold mine. SLR Consulting’s technical review manager, Paul Draycott, said the company has submitted more than 800 comments to the B.C. Environmental Assessment Office, a number he characterized as “average” for a project of this size and type. In a statement issued by senior communications strategist Robert Koopmans, KGHM said it will make sure the information SLR has requested is made available. “It is unfortunate, however, that SLR chose to publicly discuss their requests for more information – made less than a week before the public meeting and before KGHM had an opportunity to respond,” the statement reads. “In fact, KGHM has already provided SLR with much of the information they have indicated they need. Such requests for information are a natural and expected part of the environmental assessment process and we are committed to working with all parties who are reviewing the Ajax

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KTW FILE PHOTO The old Ajax pit sits behind barbed-wire fence on what KGHM wants to see turned into a new open-pit copper and gold mine. Company communications strategist Robert Koopmans said KGHM is addressing concerns raised by a City of Kamloops consultant.

project application.” The company also stated it believes much of the required information is contained within its 18,000-page application. SLR has stated the application is missing calculations and scientific justifications for some methods used, but Draycott said he expects much of that information will be addressed quickly in the coming weeks, as face-to-face meetings with KGHM’s consultants begin. “With an environ-

mental assessment application of this size, with so many facets to consider, this will narrow down very quickly,” he told city council on Monday. “We’ll go from 801 to a small number in a short period of time.” KGHM said it continues to support the city’s review. “We don’t want anything overlooked. We want every potential effect assessed, every assumption questioned, every piece of the data scrutinized and every methodol-

ogy and calculation reviewed,” KGHM’s statement continues. “We look forward to the opportunity to address all comments, including public comments made directly to the BC EAO, as we finalize the application and our future plans. We are confident that all the on-going reviews will validate our consultants’ conclusions — the environmental effects of the Ajax project are not significant, and the project will be good for Kamloops.”

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Coun. Marg Spina, who does not have a public position on the mine, said she thinks council should focus on pushing for the information SLR says it needs to complete its analysis. “In the areas where we don’t

have information yet, such as air dispersal, we need to know exactly how we put our facts and figures together,” she said. “I think the SLR consultant said it all when he said, ‘Show me the work.’ We can’t do our job until that information is available.”

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Mayor Peter Milobar said it’s too early for him to say what comments he’ll want to make at tomorrow’s meetings. “I’ll have to mull it all over, he said. “It’s a lot of information to take in and that’s why we didn’t want to jump straight today into that comment mode.”

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Reinventing the wheels

South Sa-Hali tech students help dog walker get back to the trails

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Georgia and Musta love to go for walks — but Georgia’s arthritis has become an issue. That makes Kecia Turunen’s life difficult because she’s the human who takes the two big dogs on regular hikes. To ease the challenge, Turunen bought a bicycle trailer in which Georgia has been riding in recent months but, when the 75-pound dog moves inside it in the wrong way, it tips over, leaving Turunen with the task of righting it while still hanging on to the leash attached to Musta. That’s where some of the students at South Sa-Hali secondary come in. Turunen contacted the school board won-

dering if any of the trades programs might be able to help her out with the trailer. It’s heavy as well, she said, and she was open to any ideas that would ease the regular trips the trio takes through Peterson and Kenna Cartwright parks, among other nature spots. The school board connected her with trades and transitions teacher Mike Horvat at the school and he consulted with three of his senior students — Bryce Young, Matthew Virdee and Braydon Patterson. All are teaching assistants in the program working toward careers in the trades. Young and Patterson have already studied welding at the NorKam Trades and Technology Centre; Virdee will be attending next semester to

study the industry sampler. The four of them decided to add a fourth wheel to the trailer, one located at the rear and that is adjustable or can be removed. The students presented the altered trailer to Georgia and Turunen at the school this month. Now, when she pokes her head out of the sun roof at the top or leans on the memory foam seat toward the back of the red trailer, Turunen can keep it upright and moving forward. With a bit of an adjustment after the presentation, she’s confident turning it will be easier, as well. “This is pretty cool,” she told the students and teacher. “Just so awesome.” Horvat said his class often takes on special

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is nearing construction of its to expel water, through now repaired. is nearing construction of its own own is a reminder the city of Kamloops alternate system. a garden hose, out Angelozzi said alternate system. is basement nearing construction of its own of the the company believes Jake Devlin, assistant engineering Jake Devlin, assistant engineering alternate system. toward an area where the only water that manager for the city of Kamloops, manager forand the city of Kamloops, water isJake collected made its way to the Devlin, assistant engineering said staff are completing the recycled. foreshore of the lake said staff are completing the manager for the city of Kamloops, final design $9.7-million Angelozzi said for thewas a “trickle” that sepfinal design the $9.7-million said staff arefor completing the the main the system ran for water a arated from emergency intake on the final design for theintake $9.7-million water weekemergency while engineers flow outon of the the garden North Thompson River. emergency water River. intake and North others traced the hose. on the Thompson Council approved the source. Mostproject went to as a an North Thompson River. Council approved the project as an alternate source to the city’s intake in A week later, on water-recycling area Council approved thecity’s project as an alternate source to the intake in March 15, the problem where it was captured case of a train spill or other calamity alternate source to the city’s intake in aa train spill and or other calamity was case traced to municireused inor the mill. in theof South Thompson River case of a train spill or other calamity pal water encased “The only or risk if in theline South Thompson River Shuswap Lake upstream in concrete. from residual ingrediin the South Thompson River or Shuswap Lake Devlin said aupstream contract scheduled That water was findents onisthe [basement] Shuswap Lake upstream said ain contract is scheduled ing the lowawarded point in the floor,” he said. to Devlin be the spring, with Devlin said a contract is scheduled basement, Angelozzi The mill used to be awarded in the spring, withmateconstruction beginning this year and be awarded in the spring, with said.to rial to clean up any construction beginning this year and completion inbeginning 2017. construction this yearofand Investigators with contamination the completion in 2017. One of the for the federal fisheries and lake’s foreshore and completion incomplications 2017. One complications for the the conservation offitookthe its own water project —the located on west bank One of of the complications for the cer service arrived the samples, whichbank it is project — located on the west of the North Thompson River atbank Yates project — located on the west same day. having analysed. of North Thompson River at Road — is inforscheduling construction of the the North Thompson River at Yates Yates They relayed The B.C. Ministry Road — is scheduling construction around changing water levels in said the mation to IHA, which of Environment triggered the warning in a statement was around changing water levels init the river. and river. statement that notified of a potential The intake is intended to act as an thousands of litres leakage at 3:30 p.m. on intake is intended to and act as an emergency source of water will flowed The into the lake. March 14. emergency source of water and will not otherwise be utilized. emergency of Itwater andtowill “The reason wesource declined didn’t report is because release anyfunded other infornot otherwise be utilized. The project is not otherwise betwo-thirds utilized. there was really nothmation. Environment project is two-thirds funded byThe theminds federal and provincial The project funded ing in our to is two-thirds Canada said in an by the federal and provincial governments. by the federal and provincial report,” Angelozzi said. email statement that governments. “It was a city water officials are investigat— Cam Fortems governments. leak and clean water as ing.— Cam Fortems — Cam Fortems far as we knew.” It did not provide The leak is any details.

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MINISTRY OF FORESTS BUNGLES FOI REQUEST One has to continue questioning what is happening within the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Development. After all, the ministry’s B.C. Timber Sales has been less than forthcoming when it comes to communicating with Cherryville residents about Cherry Ridge logging. Now, the ministry has denied a freedom of information request to access a report into a slide on Sugar Lake Road. The 2012 slide, which was 800 metres long and 10 metres wide, came extremely close to wiping out a house. Residents have a right to know what may have triggered the slide and, if the slope is safe, particularly given B.C. Timber Sales’ plans for further logging. This isn’t about finger-pointing but about public safety and providing residents with confidence that their interests are a priority. The ministry denied access to the slide report based on legislation, including legal advice, disclosure harmful to law enforcement, disclosure harmful to financial or economic interests of a public body and disclosure harmful to person privacy. Those reasons may have legal merit, but should they trump a community’s right to know what is happening around them, particularly when it comes to safety? The resounding answer is no. By not releasing the report, the ministry feeds the perception of a cover-up and that the agency is dodging what occurred in 2012. It is time for Eric Foster, Vernon-Monashee MLA, to directly get involved and demand that the wishes of Cherryville residents be followed. And that means he may have to take the issue straight to the premier’s office. — Vernon Morning Star

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y recent columns on B.C.’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 perpetuate addiction, handouts and helplessness. Housing Minister Rich Coleman is rolling this out in other communities, in what I fear is an effort to paper over the problem for an election year. The Globe and Mail recently profiled a methamphetamine addict enrolled at Onsite, the

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VICTORIA belated treatment addition to Vancouver’s Insite supervised injection site. It was his fifth try, which may have something to do with the fact that when he walks outside, he is in the middle of Canada’s biggest street-drug bazaar. Contrast that with a facility called Baldy Hughes, a therapeutic community 30 kilometres outside Prince George. It’s a working farm, designed to provide a year-long program of abstinence-based therapy and meaningful work. It uses the traditional 12-step program developed by Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous, with peer support and group therapy. There’s a greenhouse for winter farming, livestock to tend and the residents have designed and built a new horse stable. There’s also a beekeeping project. Residents can complete their high school education, take first-aid training and learn basic computer skills. What they can’t do is leave unescorted during their treatment program. They can’t bring drugs, alcohol, weapons or phones with them.

It’s a costly program, with a small number of spaces available on referral from B.C.’s social development ministry. Others can finance it with the help of medical employment insurance. I mention this not to suggest it is a solution for every community, but to compare it with what the B.C. government is spending millions on. A news event was arranged to greet the first resident moving from Victoria’s squalid downtown tent camp to a refurbished nursing home. And who was the poster child for this project, hand-picked by the 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. tfletcher@blackpress.ca Twitter: @tomfletcherbc

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YOUR OPINION LETTERS TO THE EDITOR GOVERNMENT HYPOCRITICAL ON AJAX LAND CLAIMS Editor: Both federal and provincial governments deserve the Biggest Hypocrites Award for their hypocrisy in entering a legal battle with First Nations over local land claims involving the proposed Ajax mine property. Despite their avowed opposition to First Nations land claims to private property, both senior governments actively support the free entry of mining companies on private

lands. The Mineral Tenure Act entitles individuals or any company to lay claim to subsurface rights to any private land and engage in mining activities on that land. The ease of the online staking process makes it likely the landowner is quite unaware that his/her property is staked. Some private properties in the Aberdeen area are in claim although the property owners likely do not know that.

Both federal and provincial governments have refused to make any substantial changes to the archaic rights mining companies have to private land via the legislation of the Mineral Tenure Act. They continue to support mining claims to private land while funding court battles opposing the land claims of First Nations groups. There is also hypocrisy in the fact that we regularly acknowledge the unceded

First Nations’ territory. Many meetings and community or political gatherings begin with the verbal acknowledgment that the event is taking place on unceded First Nations’ land. How do you acknowledge unceded land on one hand and fight it in court on the other? The reality here is that this is an issue primarily because it involves the proposed Ajax mine property. As a taxpayer, I object

to taxpayer funds at both levels of senior government being used to fight a legal battle that the mine should be funding itself. I’m not concerned about my property and the First Nations’ claims. At least they have a historical connection to the land, unlike the foreign corporation, and a cultural respect for the land that differs from the dismal environmental record of KGHM. D. M. Kerr Kamloops

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CELEBRATE H20: WORLD WATER DAY IS TODAY Editor: World Water Day is today, a day to celebrate and respect this life-giving liquid. At least 60 per cent of the human body is comprised of water. Without it we can not live. This is the importance of this element, so survival depends on the care and respect we give it. Since one-fifth of the world’s fresh water is resting in Canada, we have a significant responsibility to be excellent caretakers but, sadly, we have not been living up to that responsibility given our country’s lack of legislation to protect it. On any given day in Canada there are 1,000 boilwater advisories in effect and some have been in place for decades. On World Water Day, please take a moment to consider the deep importance of respecting water and consider practising a habit of gratitude henceforth as you use it and perhaps even begin advocating for its care. Deb Alore Kamloops

Editor: I attended the council meeting last week, with the presentations cautioning Kamloops to seriously consider the effects of a behemoth mine on the close southern border of town. I think it was a great proposal that we send some of our city councillors to Malarctic, Que., and Timmins, Ont., to explore the effects nearby mines have had in the health and well-being of these towns. It was also proposed and accepted that we send councillors who have yet to make up their mind about the mine. This is also a good plan, but I suggest it would be a

waste of time if those who go don’t have an open and inquiring mind. It seemed pretty clear that, although Marg Spina nominated Ken Christian to go, he is not the one for that job, apparently choosing instead to only hear the theoretical information provided by the mine and those with interests in seeing it developed. I also suggest that staying just a couple of days in each town is probably insufficient. If we are going to spend our tax dollars sending our undecided councillors on a reconnaissance mission, why not spend at least five days in each town, so as to get a better sense of what

it’s like? I found Denis Walsh’s discussion very insightful and impassioned: A mine such as the proposed Ajax mine could mean change in ways not even imaginable to Kamloops. Let’s get as much research done as thoroughly as possible so that we have a chance to take a real stand if odds are it will cause change in directions unacceptable to the majority of our population. If our city council has the political will, I am pretty certain it can affect the outcome of whether this mine goes ahead or not. Margaret Huff Kamloops

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“My wife and I were there and left with no doubt that the SLR consultants are independentminded, thorough and eminently science based. An excellent presentation. We are grateful. Lots of questions need answers.” — posted by Frank

RE: STORY: SHUSWAP SPILL GALLONS, NOT THOUSANDS OF LITRES:

“Better to be overly cautious than not put out a warning at all, but it makes me wonder why someone didn’t talk to the mill before issuing the warning? “Does not sound like it was justified in the long run and probably just got people’s fears up.” — posted by MogRules

RE: STORY: CYCLING LINK BETWEEN DOWNTOWN AND SAHALI WILL COST $5.25-MILLION:

“It’s nice the city is looking to build new paths, but refuse to fix the current ones that they have. “Guess it looks better in the public eye to chase the new shinny objects.” — posted by User_Name

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Cleaning preserves property values It takes a lot to keep a home clean and in working order, but it pays off, according to Ray Ferris, president of the Ontario Real Estate Association (OREA). “By taking care of your home, you will preserve the value and quality of your investment,” says Ferris. “It also makes a difference to a neighbourhood when everyone takes care of their property.” In a recent survey by OREA, seven out of 10 home sellers in Ontario said ‘cleanliness’ is very important to retaining a home’s future resale value. In comparison, half said a new/ renovated kitchen is very important, while 46 per cent said the same for a renovated bathroom. “If a potential buyer is willing to install a new kitchen or bathroom,

but can’t envision the new room on account of an ill-kept home, they may decide to look elsewhere,” says Ferris. “With regular maintenance and upkeep, homeowners stand to attract the right kind of attention from potential buyers.” Here are just a few simple tips for keeping your home in tip-top shape: Curb appeal: A home’s exterior sets the tone for what the inside might look like. Convince buyers your home is worth exploring by keeping the walls and windows clean, the lawn healthy and mowed and the trees trimmed. Repairs: Set aside some savings for those unexpected big repairs, such as roof, plumbing and electrical problems.

By keeping up with minor fixes — weatherproofing, cleaning gutters, replacing broken roof tiles or shingles — you can prevent major problems later on. Upgrades: If a new kitchen or bathroom is not in the cards, consider other upgrades like new water fixtures or energy-saving appliances to boost the value of your home. “A realtor understands what gives a home its value and can explain to a home buyer what they should be looking for,” says Ferris. “When the time comes to sell, these same criteria will have a big impact on the selling price.” For more, go online to wedothehomework.ca. — newscanada.com

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I have been a Realtor for just over 14 years, being born in the Kamloops area, I have raised my family here and am very proud of living in such a Beautiful, Friendly City.

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DENISE BOUWMEESTER Selling Real Estate is my second career, after I spent 28 years in the grocery business working for Cooper Market. Its been great with lots of new challenges and has allowed me to give a high level of service to my clients. If you are a first time home buyer, more seasoned buyer or seller, let me use my knowledge, experience and work ethic to make this a positive and profitable experience.

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Holy Hannah, no one reminded me about hill workouts when I signed up for the 10K Bold training group. Apparently, coaches Terry Lowe and Howie Goodman thought they would just be a happy surprise. For the keeners in our group, it was. For me, it was brutal — initially. As I slogged my way up hill from Canadian Tire to Dufferin elementary, chest burning, I could hear jolly cheers from other RunClub groups, who got to walk that portion, encouraging us on. I didn’t so much as lift my head, mostly because I was dearly tempted to cross the road and join their team. Also, I wasn’t feeling friendly. In fact, I was occupied with saying swears in my head at the gruesome twosome (Lowe and Goodman). In the end, however, and I am not lying, I had a great workout. I know from experience that hill training makes the actual CFJC Boogie run, which is primarily flat, easier. After the first – cruel – straight uphill run, we moved to a side street and, for 24 minutes, ran rolling hill repeats. The lamp posts were our guides. It sounds horrible and, at first, it was, but then it started to be fun and invigorating. The strange thing is with hills, if you pace yourself properly — imagine a turtle jogging — they actually get more manageable with each set. And you compete only against yourself, which is perfect because my self doesn’t present much competition. On the bright side, I didn’t walk, not once.

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It was an interesting week, to say the least. As the success of these articles will only be reflected by truth, I must say, while I tried, I only got two of my three workouts in last week. I was away with work all week and it was difficult. This will be one of my challenges, I think, as I try to change my lifestyle, to follow through and actually do what needs to be done. I did get my daily movement in, so that was good. One of my walks was in the Victoria Inner Harbour, the other in the Okanagan, so the two I did get in were great. Last night, we talked about shoes after our workout. When I was growing up, playing sports like baseball, basketball and football, I appreciated the value of good footwear, but didn’t realize all the nuances involved and how important a proper fit is. Thanks to Runners’ Sole for all their support (pun intended). For the past two years, I’ve become increasingly reliant on a cane for balance. Last night, we worked on strategies to either keep the cane, which moves you to one side, or those walking poles that help a lot. The support of our coaches and the rest of our group is phenomenal. If I can do it, anyone can. “Power walking” is still a ways away, but I’m excited with the change so far. Let’s Boogie!

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A red-haired woman who bore a passing resemblance to film actress Geena Davis massaged my left ribcage as we ran along McArthur Island. “Lift your arm above your head,” she instructed. “Breathe.” I lifted. I breathed. She massaged. We kept running. Getting a massage from a stranger may not be the most conventional way to meet, but it’s par for the course at Run Club. After this hands-on intro, I felt an exchange of names was in order. Anne knew just what to do when I got a stitch in my side halfway through our 10K training session. That Sunday morning, my group — about 20 of us — did six sets of six minutes running, two minutes walking. The 48 minutes sped by in a blur of bright-coloured hoodies, high-fives and high-spirited chatter. Eventually, my stitch went away. It seemed I was a bit of a Chatty Kathy. “Not to discourage you from being social,” said Coach Jill, “but your breathing probably got irregular while you were talking.” Less talking, more breathing. Noted. Since then, it’s been another busy week, but I managed to squeeze in my “playwork” — including a run after an evening meeting. After a long day at work, would I have preferred to kick back and watch The Mindy Project than go night-running? Sure. But being active pays dividends — in this case, endorphins that kicked in and kept on going into the next day. So run. Walk. Get away from those screens and get out of the house. And don’t forget to breathe.

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The walk breaks take the injury rate down by over 90%. Always put your walk breaks in - even on Boogie Day. Its proven you come across the finish line faster with walk breaks than without them.

Training goals this next two weeks are to increase your distance ( time on your feet) and your confidence. Each week you can feel your running improving with your health and happiness.

Training goal is to increase the efficiency of your running and to run a strong, bold, fantastic 10K on Sunday, April 24, Boogie Day!

Way to go for starting your Boogie training. This program assumes you have been running all winter and can run 16K comfortably.

RUNNING COMMENTARY with Jo Berry

Healing pain through movement

hank you for all the feedback from my column last week. I received so many emails and messages. Thank you.

Divorce is one of those big times in our lives. The one thing I wish someone would of told me is “it’s going to be OK.” Today, I will tell you, it’s going to be better than OK. It’s going to be better than you ever imagined. Yes, as cliché as it is: Everything happens for a reason. For those of you going through this painful journey, I highly recommend you do two things. One: embrace movement. Two: become comfortable with being uncomfortable. Running teaches us to be comfortable being uncomfortable and speeds up the process of healing and becoming. In 2010, I felt like I was in the Grande Hallway. Standing there with endless doors on each side of me and no exit doorway in my line of vision. Which way was I going? Where was I supposed to be? Which door should I take? Who was I? What should I do? The uncertainty of everything was unbearable. Looking back on my grief process, I have learned you cannot put a deadline on your emotions. You can’t force the healing. Even if your tears are overflowing, you have to be OK with that, too. What does this have to do with movement? Everything. The Boogie movement is both spiritual and physical. When you get outdoors while you are healing, it speeds up the process. Our brains need oxygen and our bodies need nature. When we move outdoors we rid ourselves of negative thoughts and feelings. We change our state. We clear our minds. We feel divinity. In my personal healing after months of sadness, I was sick of crying. I wanted to be happy again, to feel some joy in life that I hadn’t felt in a long time. Our days here are limited, and I didn’t want to spend the rest of mine in agony. What started to emerge was the authentic Jo. The girl who had gotten lost in her marriage. It truly was like returning home to the person I was before I got married. Only stronger. Wiser. Happier. Today, I am immensely grateful for all of it. I would do it again to be where I am today and you will be too. Boogie is our Kamloops heart project. Boogie is about the celebration and passion of life. All the joys and the tears. The boogie finish line is an emotional place. It is filled with joy. It is filled with emotion. For many who cross the finish line tears flow. Running teaches us we are stronger than we ever thought possible. The boogie RED represents all of that: Passion. Energy. Love. And yes: Change.

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Arrest made, victim of hospital kidnapping freed PRINCE GEORGE — Mounties in Prince George say a suspect in an alleged kidnapping case has been arrested and the victim has been returned to the hospital she was abducted from Sunday afternoon. The RCMP said witnesses

reported seeing a woman being pushed out of the University Hospital of Northern B.C. in a wheelchair and forced into a red Honda hatchback against her will. The hospital soon determined a 50-year-old female patient was

unaccounted for and had not been discharged. Police identified a suspect in the case as 44-year-old Prince George resident Lash Leroux, whom they said they considered to be violent. They said the red Honda was

spotted outside a Prince George residence around 7 p.m. Sunday evening and that’s where they found Leroux and the victim. They say Leroux was arrested without incident and investigators requested he remain in custody until a court appearance

Monday. Police said the victim was returned to hospital by ambulance, but there’s no word on whether she suffered any injuries during the incident. Police said Leroux and the victim know each other.

Murder charge laid in weekend slaying of Surrey woman A 39-year-old man has been charged with seconddegree murder in the death of a woman in Surrey over the weekend. Police were called to a home early Sunday morning and found two injured women. Paramedics could not revive a 61-year-old woman

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Tougher distracted driving penalties coming B.C.’s superintendent of

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distracted driving is the number two cause of fatal crashes.

RCMP and SPCA gather information on dead dog The RCMP are working with the SPCA to gather

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Connor Ingram is prepared for Memorial Arena insanity. “I think it’s going to be absolutely bananas,” the Kamloops Blazers’ goaltender said. “At this level, you don’t really experience it. You’re usually in the bigger buildings that aren’t always full, but you know that one’s going to be full — and you know it’s going to be wild.” Game 3 of the first-round WHL playoff series between the Blazers and Kelowna Rockets will be played at Memorial Arena on Tuesday, March 29. The IIHF Women’s World Championship will be held in Kamloops from March 28 to April 4 and Sandman Centre is available to the Blazers only on March 30 and April 2. “In working with the city of Kamloops, this was the best alternative, with the Sandman Centre unavailable,” Blazers’ general manager Stu MacGregor said. “We worked for a resolution with Hockey Canada and the city of Kamloops to play at the Sandman Centre, but the schedule couldn’t be altered due to the IIHF Women’s World Championship.” Kelowna is hosting Games 1 and 2 at Prospera Place on Friday and Saturday, respectively. Game 3 will mark the first time the venerable Victoria Street edifice has seen major-junior action since May 5, 1992, when the Blazers beat the Saskatoon Blades 8-0 in Game 7 of the WHL Championship final. To say Memorial Arena is outdated is an understatement. “The first thing is we need to install safety netting around the entire perimeter,” said Jeff Putnam, parks and civic-facilities manager for the city of Kamloops. “The current glass is three-feet tall. We need to get a few more feet in there. “There won’t be any videoboard presentation and, as far as food and beverage, there just isn’t

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Kamloops Blazers’ forward Collin Shirley finished off this pretty passing play involving Garrett Pilon and Deven Sideroff on Friday at Sandman Centre. Kamloops and Kelowna will meet in Round 1 of the WHL playoffs and Memorial Arena will be the site for Game 3.

the infrastructure people are used to. The Kamloops Minor Hockey Association owns the concession. They’re going to try and prepare as much as they can.” Game 4 will be played at Sandman Centre on March 30. Putnam said no alcohol will be served inside Memorial, but Molson Canada House is going to be open next door at the Kamloops Curling Club and those with tickets to the playoff game will get in free. Capacity at Memorial will be 3,400 — 2,600 seated and 800 standing — and there will be no assigned seating. Special security measures will be taken to ensure player and fan safety, Putnam said. A limited number of tickets for the game went on sale yesterday morning. There were some remaining as of KTW’s press deadline, but they are expected to go fast. Some were kept in reserve for

season-ticket holders and for visiting fans. It is expected more tickets will be released for sale to the general public early next week. “We realize the inconvenience to our season-ticket holders, sponsors and fans,” MacGregor said. “However, the energy and nostalgia of Memorial Arena will provide an exciting atmosphere for everyone.” No advertising is expected to appear on the boards at Memorial and there will be no logos on the ice. “The city is responsible for the maintenance and the ice and there is not enough time, for one game, to switch all the logos out,” Putnam said. “The boards will remain white, except for black puck marks,” MacGregor said. Captain Matt Needham and the Blazers began practising at Memorial yesterday and will continue to prepare for the Rockets

this week at their Game 3 home. The ice surface in Memorial is 190-feet long by 85-feet wide, while the Sandman Centre sheet is 200 feet by 85 feet. “It’s a different rink, the bounces are different, the boards play different, but we’ll have the advantage being able to practise there,” said Needham, who recalls playing at Memorial for visiting Penticton in his peewee days. If there is concern about ice conditions being affected by body heat created inside the jampacked building, Putnam does not seem fazed. “Our ice-plant operators and arena crews are the best in the business and will make any modifications necessary for top-quality and safe ice conditions,” he said. Ingram isn’t worried, either. He’s embracing the once-in-alifetime opportunity. “It’s going to be wild in there,” he said. “That’s what you want.”

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The Blazers will enter the WHL post-season as one of the hottest teams in the league. Kamloops (38-25-5-4) brought its winning streak to nine games with two weekend victories over the Cougars — 4-1 at Sandman Centre on Friday and 2-0 in Prince George on Saturday. Dylan Ferguson earned his first career shutout between the pipes for the Blazers on Saturday in Prince George, recording 38 saves on a night off for starting netminder Connor Ingram. Nick Chyzowski and Ondrej Vala scored Kamloops’ goals. On Friday, Collin Shirley had two goals and Gage Quinney and Matt Revel had singles in support of Ingram, who made 35 saves in his 34th win of the campaign. KTW will have an in-depth look at the Blazers’ first-round playoff matchup later this week.

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“We got the stop we wanted, but it just wouldn’t go in,” Kamloops product Josh Wolfram said. “I am really proud of the guys . . . how we fought back after a real tough start to the game. We were down after what happened against Carleton, but we came back and made a game of this one.” Volodymyr Iegorov finished with a teamhigh 21 points. The loss marked the end of the university careers of Wolfram, Pribilsky and Gerard Gore. “They were character guys, stand-up guys,” Clark said. “They were good leaders in the classroom, on the court and in the community. “They had an impact on me, the other players and our institution. I’m proud of that.” — with files from TRU sports information

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his has to be the year for the Toronto Blue Jays. The Major League Baseball season opens Sunday, April 3, and it could be now or never for the Jays, who caused the excitement level in Canada to hit its peak capacity last fall before they lost in the American League championship series to Kansas City. This season is critical for the Jays because it’s likely to be the last campaign where they have the most potent 3-4-5 hitters in baseball. Josh Donaldson (41 homers in 2015), Jose Bautista (40) and Edwin Encarnacion (39) create nightmares for opposing pitchers, but it’s an even bigger nightmare in the Jays’ front office, where officials have to figure out how to pay all three of them. Donaldson is under contract for another two seasons, but veterans Bautista and Encarnacion are both playing this season under expiring

BRUCE PENTON contracts. It’s almost impossible to imagine a scenario where new Jays’ GM Mark Shapiro will be able to sign them both — or even attempt it. One, maybe, but not both. That’s why it’s likely now or never in 2016 for the Blue Jays. Meanwhile, mark down May 2 on your calendar, for that’s the day the Blue Jays play Texas Rangers for the first time. Bautista might want to wear some extra padding in that first game, because baseball tradition suggests he might be ducking to get out of the way of the first pitch he sees. Bautista, of course, made himself a hero in Canada with the most exuberant and spectacular bat-flip in baseball history. It was

the bat flip heard across the country, if not the continent. Canadians loved it. Texans, especially the Rangers, hated it. It was a classic case of “showing up” a pitcher, but Bautista’s home-run blast off Sam Dyson, which brought the Jays back from a 3-2 deficit — manufactured in part by a controversial umpiring decision that went decidedly against the Jays — occurred during such an emotional stage of the game that Bautista may not have even realized he was making the flippingest bat flip of all time. But he did. He electrified Jays fans and a whole country, for that matter, but he infuriated the Rangers. The ‘get even’ game occurs May 2. Should be interesting. The perfect situation, of course, is for Bautista to hit the deck after Pitch 1, dust himself off, and then send Pitch 2 into the stratosphere, setting the stage for Bat Flip 2. Can hardly wait! Care to comment? Email brucepenton2003@yahoo.ca

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DUNEDIN, Fla. — Jose Bautista already told the Toronto Blue Jays what it’ll take to keep him. Edwin Encarnacion doesn’t think he’ll be back next year. It’s too early for the defending AL East champions to worry about losing their biggest sluggers. Then again, letting Bautista and Encarnacion walk after a season the organization and its fans hope ends with a World Series title could have a positive impact on Toronto’s future. “If you deduct that from the payroll and you’re still a contending team, you’re going to add back players that offset [the loss] and obviously you get draft picks,’’ Blue Jays president Mark Shapiro said. “Those aren’t things we’re thinking about now. We’re thinking about these great players, wanting to keep them and wanting to win with them. But, it doesn’t take a lot of science or math to figure what the implications would be.’’

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Bautista, a six-time all-star, made it clear when he arrived for spring training he wants a significant raise — something like $150 million over five years might be his goal. The 35-year-old right fielder will make $14 million this season in the final year of his contract. The 33-year-old Encarnacion will earn $10 million this season and he told the Toronto Sun he doesn’t think he figures into the team’s future plans. Encarnacion, a twotime all-star first baseman/designated hitter, has not appeared in an exhibition game as he recovers from a strained oblique. “They’ve earned that right,’’ Shapiro said about players discussing their contracts in public. “That’s their prerogative. I just have had enough experience to recognize that the back

and forth in that forum doesn’t accomplish anything.’’ Shapiro spent 24 years with the Cleveland Indians and was a two-time executive of the year before joining the Blue Jays at the end of last season. Health will be a big factor in the team’s decision to pursue contracts with both players. Bautista, who takes pride in staying fit, hasn’t been on the disabled list since 2013. He’s played at least 149 games four times in the past six years. Encarnacion has dealt with several nagging injuries over the years, but he’s averaged 38 homers and 106 RBIs since 2012. “Every player needs to be looked at on an individual basis,’’ Shapiro said. “You can’t look at any one decision in isolation. “Players age . . . It’s only a question of what

level they’re going to decline from and in this case, we’re talking about players at the most elite levels of the game.’’ The Blue Jays are in better position than most teams to overcome losing star players because they also have AL MVP Josh Donaldson and five-time allstar Troy Tulowitzki in their potent lineup. Donaldson can’t become a free agent until 2019 and Tulowitzki is signed through 2020. “Every decision needs to be looked at with the collective landscape of the entire team,’’ Shapiro said. “You look at those decisions [to re-sign Bautista and Encarnacion], and you’re not looking at one decision, you’re looking at the rest of the team, that dynamic and that complexion as well.’’

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Louisville, Ky., with a chance to reach the Elite Eight for the first time in school history. Now, another Larranaga rule comes into play: Set your sights high. That’s why the Hurricanes (27-7), seeded third in the South Region, were talking more yesterday about third-seeded Villanova (31-5) than about Saturday’s win over Wichita State. “We left all our celebrations in the locker room,’’ junior Davon Reed said. “The goal is to win it all.’’ Miami hasn’t played Villanova since 2004, but they’re no strangers. Wildcats coach Jay Wright tried to recruit Miami guard Ja’Quan Newton and Larranaga courted Villanova’s top two scorers, Josh Hart and Kris

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The successful candidate will enjoy our small but friendly and supportive work environment. If you are interested in this position, please send your resume and cover letter outlining specific details of your work experience and compensation expectations to Daphane Nelson, Administrator via email at dnelson@cfoelaw.com. We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those invited for an interview will be contacted regarding this position. No phone calls please.

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Business Opportunities

Farm Workers

Sales

Work Wanted

Help Wanted

NEW EXCITING mini VLT’s. Produce buckets of cash monthly. Attracts customers like money magnets. Locations provided. Ground floor opportunity. Full details call now 1-866-668-6629. Website www.tcvend.com

Horsting’s Farm Market in Cache Creek, BC requires a Baker for part-time to fulltime work. Position is available now. Wage is dependent on experience. Submit application by mail to: 2540 Cariboo Hwy #97, PO Box 716, Cache Creek, BC, V0K 1H0 or email: horstingsfarm@shaw.ca or by fax 1.604.792.7766

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

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

Drivers/Courier/ Trucking US capable Class 1 Drivers required immediately: We are an Okanagan based transport company looking for qualified drivers for US loads we run primarily in the Pacific Northwest, Utah, Arizona and Nevada. We offer a new pay rate empty or loaded. All picks and drops paid. Assigned units company cell phones and fuel cards. Regular home time Direct deposit paid every second Friday with no hold backs. We offer a rider and pet policy. Company paid US travel Insurance. All applicants must have reliable transportation and a positive attitude. Please fax resume & abstract to 250-546-0600 or by email to parris@ricknickelltrucking.com NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.

Education/Trade Schools HEALTHCARE DOCUMENTATION Specialists are in huge demand. Employers want CanScribe graduates. A great work-from-home career! Train with Canada’s best-rated program. Enroll today. www.canscribe.com. Call 1800-466-1535 or by email to: info@canscribe.com.

HUNTER & FIREARMS

Courses. Next C.O.R.E. April 2nd & 3rd, Saturday and Sunday. P.A.L. March 27th, Sunday. Challenges, Testing ongoing daily. Professional outdoorsman & Master Instructor:

Bill

250-376-7970

INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT SCHOOL. Hands-On Tasks. Start Weekly. GPS Training! Funding & Housing Avail! Job Aid! Already a HEO? Get certiﬁcation proof. Call 1-866-399-3853 or go to: iheschool.com START A new career in Graphic Arts, Healthcare, Business, Education or Information Tech. If you have a GED, call: 855-670-9765

BAKER

Help Wanted Curves Kamloops is accepting resumes. If you are energetic and interested in fitness, sales and customer service, send your resume to CurvesKamloops@gmail.com. Please apply by email only.

EARN EXTRA $$$

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is looking for substitute distributors for door-to-door deliveries. Vehicle is required. For more information please call the Circulation Department at

Medical/Dental

ask us about our

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

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

SOLD Turn your

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

DECLUTTER?

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TIME TO

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Job wanted by Computer Programmer-Analyst /Ofﬁce Worker/Tutor Detail oriented, organized, problem-solver, extremely computer literate. Strong proofreading, editing, technical writing, public speaking skills. Can teach practically anything I know. IT work preferred but any job using problem-solving skills could be a good match. Gene Wirchenko 250-8281474. genew@telus.net

Certiﬁed Dental Assistant Position Full-time and/or Parttime CDA required for busy orthodontic office. Previous orthodontic experience and treatment coordinator experience is an asset but not essential, we are willing to sponsor the successful candidate to complete the orthodontic module. We value good communication skills, ambition, involvement, energy and organizational talents. Please fax your resume to 250-374 3722 or email info@kamloopsorthodontics.ca Dr. Daniel Dagasso Certified Specialist in Orthodontics #500-275 Lansdowne Street Kamloops BC V2C 1X8 MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION! In-demand career! Employers have work-at-home positions available. Get online training you need from an employertrusted program. Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT or 1-855-7683362 to start training for your work-at-home career today!

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

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VILLAGE OF CACHE CREEK

The Village of Cache Creek is accepting applications for the following seasonal aquatic positions required from May to September 2016: • HEAD LIFEGUARD/INSTRUCTOR - NLS, WSI, Lifesaving Instructor, CPR Level Two. • SENIOR LIFEGUARD/INSTRUCTOR - NLS, WSI, CPR. Min 2 yrs Experience as Lifeguard. • JUNIOR LIFEGUARD/INSTRUCTOR - NLS, WSI, CPR. • LIFEGUARD - NLS or Bronze Cross, CPR. Copies of all current qualifications MUST be included with your application. For full details please visit: www.cachecreek.ca/content/employment-opportunities Apply by mail or in person to: Village of Cache Creek, 1389 Quartz Road, PO Box 7, Cache Creek BC V0K 1H0 Or Email: admin@cachecreek.info Or Fax: 250-457-9192

SA L E S AS S O C I AT E

GORD’S APPLIANCE + MATTRESS CENTRE IS ONE OF WESTERN CANADA’S LARGEST SUPPLIERS OF MAYTAG, AMANA, WHIRLPOOL, KITCHEN AID AND JENNAIR APPLIANCES. Join our rapidly growing team and start a career in the appliance industry. To represent 38&Z9 66£-!2$' !ħ8'99 '2;8' !9 ! (832; line sales associate selling all major appliances and bedding including over count parts and 9'8=-$' ;3 ;,' 9;!2&!8&9 3( 38&Z9 66£-!2$' !ħ8'99 '2;8'W ' !8' $<88'2;£@ £330-2+ ;3 )££ =!$!2$-'9 -2 3<8 !£'9 '6!8;1'2;W -2-1<1 8'7<-8'1'2;9 3( @'!89 '?6'8-'2$' -2 ! 8'£!;'& )'£&T $316<;'8 90-££9W ' 683=-&' ! (<2 !;1396,'8' >-;, ;,' 36638;<2-;@ (38 !&=!2$'1'2;W Apply with resume to: ATTN: DEVON O’TOOLE, SALES MANAGER GORD’S APPLIANCE + MATTRESS CENTRE | 948 TRANQUILLE ROAD

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HAS THE FOLLOWING DOOR TO DOOR DELIVERY ROUTES COMING AVAILABLE

NORTHSHORE/BROCK

DALLAS/BARNHARTVALE

Rte 24 – Dale Pl, Lisa Pl, 806-999 Windbreak St. - 54 papers Rte 33 – 2115-2280 Fleetwood Ave, Ponderosa Ave, 1002-1090 Windbreak St. - 75 papers Rte 157 – Nanaimo St, Ottawa Pl, 1301-1380 Sitka St, 700-762 Windsor Ave. - 71 papers

Rte 750 – 5101-5299 Dallas Dr, Mary Pl, Nina Pl, Rachel Pl. – 31p Rte 751 – 5310 Barnhartvale Dr, Bogetti Pl, Viking Dr, Wade Pl, 5485-5497 E.Trans.Can. Hwy, 53005599 Dallas Dr. – 62p. Rte 752 – 5600-5998 Dallas Dr, Harper Pl, Harper Rd. – 65 papers Rte 756 – 7410-7510 Dallas Dr, Kelso Cres, Rambler Pl. - 82 papers Rte 757 – 7155 Dallas Dr. (Mobile Home Park) - 70 papers

DOWNTOWN

Rte 318 – 463 6th Ave, 446-490 7th Ave, 409-585 8th Ave, 604-794 Battle St. – 36 papers

VALLEYVIEW/JUNIPER

Rte 662 – 2763-2895 Capilano Dr. – 35 papers

SUNRIVERS

Rte 874 – Canyon Ridge Crt, Dr, Lane, Pl, 1400-1448 Sun Rivers Dr. 26 papers Rte 875 – Golf Ridge Dr & Way. 42 papers Rte 876 – Irongate Pl, Ironwood Cres, Crt, Dr, Lane, Pl, St, Terr. - 56 papers Rte 877 – The Pointe – 13 papers Rte 880 – Belmonte Ave, Crt, Dr, Lane, St, Terr & Way, Sillaro Dr, 2000-2028 Sun Rivers Dr, Visao Crt & Terr. – 30 papers

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

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Pets & Livestock

Merchandise for Sale

Real Estate

Pets

Appliances

$500 & Under

Misc. for Sale

Misc. Wanted

For Sale By Owner

Inglis Washer and Admiral Dryer. Excellent condition. $400. 250-554-1219.

Do you have an item for sale under $750?

Heavy Duty Machinery

REFORESTATION Nursery seedlings of hardy trees, shrubs, & berries for shelterbelts or landscaping. Spruce & Pine from $0.99/tree. Free shipping. Replacement guarantee. 1-866-873-3846 or www.treetime.ca

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

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

PETS For Sale? TRI-CITY SPECIAL! for only $46.81/week, we will place your classified ad into Kamloops, Vernon & Salmon Arm. (250)371-4949

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

Maytag Gas Wall Oven. 16000 BTU. 7 yrs old. 24”Wx25”Dx44”H. Can be converted for use with propane. Good shape. $200. 250318-0339. White Westinghouse 4 burner gas cook top. 30”Wx21.5D. Comes with propane conversion kit. Good shape. $125. 250-318-0339.

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BUD HAYNES & Ward’s Firearms Auction. Sat., April 2, 10am, 11802 - 145 St. Edmonton, Alberta. Modern & collectible firearms and accessories. Over 400 lots - Online budding. To consign phone Linda 403-597-1095; Brad 780-940-8378; www.budhaynesauctions.com; www.wardsauctions.com.

RICKS’S SMALL HAUL

Fitness/Exercise

For all Deliveries & Dump Runs. Extra large dump trailers for rent. Dump Truck Long and Short Hauls!!

250-377-3457

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Home Improvements

GREAT PRODUCT. SMART SERVICE. Carpet - Hardwood Laminate - Vinyl Tile - Stone

WWW.NUFLOORS.CA

call 250-374-0462

Landscaping

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Business/Ofﬁce Service HAVE YOU been denied Canada Pension Plan disability benefits? The Disability Claims Advocacy Clinic can help you appeal. Call 1-877-793-3222 www.dcac.ca info@dcac.ca

Garden & Lawn Grassbusters Lawn and Yard Care. Now booking for the 2016 season. 250-319-9340. Tony’s Lawn and Garden Maintenance, pruning, hedging, power raking, aerating, rototilling (250) 571-5408

*some restrictions apply

Furniture 1940-50’s Duncan Phyfe table, 6-chairs, sideboard, 2leaves. $850/obo. 250-5541594. Redwood dining room set, 8chairs, buffet & hutch. $3000/obo. 250-828-1983.

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

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

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Jewels, Furs

Services

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WE will pay you to exercise!

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Free Double mattress very clean, rarely used you pick up (250) 376-4052

Auctions

Relax and unwind with a full body massage for appointment couples welcome (250) 682-1802

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Computer Equipment

Businesses & Financial Services

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

Stucco/Siding

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

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6HP boat motor. Johnson outboard short shaft. $500. 250554-2311.

MISC4Sale: Camperette $300, Oak Table Chairs-$400, 2-Standard 8ft truck canopies $300/ea Call 250-320-5194 after 6pm or leave msg. POLE BARNS, shops, steel buildings metal clad or fabric clad. Complete supply and installation. Call John at 403998-7907; jcameron@advancebuildings.com.

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Tools

Real Estate Apt/Condos for Sale

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Bushwacker Contracting

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250.318.6776

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

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

* RESTRICTIONS APPLY

Wardrobe walnut wood colour w/drawer at bottom $40obo (250) 851-2658

Livestock

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

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1365 DALHOUSIE DRIVE

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

Real Estate TIRED OF city living? Two choice homes on Texada Island, West Coast, BC- one ocean front; one on lake, private sale, for details 604-4148109, 604-486-7838.

Recreational

- Regular & Screened Sizes -

LANDSCAPING 3;3fধ££-2+ 8'' '13=!£ !>2 !-2;'2!2$'

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Beautiful 2-Storey home in Valleyview 3bdrm, 3 1/2 bth Open-Concept Kitchen, Dining and Living Room; Large Office. SS Appl; Granite & Hardwood throughout. 2Car Garage. Fully landscaped Gas BBQ. Bareland Strata-includes Clubhouse & Secure RV parking. $459,900 (250) 3721706

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All Season Tires 70/266 R17 Michelin $1500 on 8bolt rims Elec Stove $125 554-4154 Easter bunnies large soft and very full 18” $15 and 24” $20 (236) 421-2255

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

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

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

Musical Instruments Yamaha Arius YDPC71 Digital Upright Piano w/bench. 88 keys $850. 250-374-6700.

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

THE PRINTED PAPER remains the most popular method of reading 91% Printed Newspaper

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Rentals

Transportation

Apt/Condo for Rent

Recreation

Townhouses

Cars - Domestic

THOMPSON VILLA APARTMENTS

The Pines 2-Bdrm $1200, 1Bdrm $880-$940, Studio $700. Building is clean and quiet, with on site managers. Bright suites with balconies and hardwood floors, currently two with carpet. Walking distance to downtown amenities and hospital. Laundry facilities. Rent includes: h/w, heat, and cable. Six-month lease. References required. NO PETS. 250-372-7185

1 Bedroom Apartments $880 - $910

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

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

RUN TILL

SOLD Turn your

1BDRM. quiet, clean, S. Shore apts $700mo. incl. heat, free ldry covered prking. NS, NP 573-2625 /778-220-4142

stuﬀ into

CA$H

2bdrm apartment Down Town Covered prk Private ent common laundry, n/p n/s $850 376-8131 /250-371-1623 Available spacious 1bdrm apts. Starting at $850/mo. The Sands Apartment. Centrally located. On-site Management. 250-828-1711.

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Bed & Breakfast

FURN.2bed/bath,+den,1291sq ft., Ex-Landmark show suite, steps to TRU, view. 1 u/g park spot.$1700+util.Min 1yr leaseMay 1. NS/P. 250-319-1946

NORTH SHORE

Place your classified ad in over 71 Papers across BC.

Utilities not included

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for more information

Commercial/ Industrial

Riverbend Senior Community Living 1bdrm Mayfair Suite Avail Apr 1 $1155 554-2016 Sahali 2bdrm Gordonhorn Gardens newly renovated, n/s, n/p $1100/mo. 250-579-8428

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

Homes for Rent 1bdrm remodeled mobile beside Pineridge GCC has view and rural setting lrg kitchen and bdrm. n/s, n/p, w/d for mature person or couple $875 util incl (250) 819-9373

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

Commercial/ Industrial

Mind your Business

Senior Assisted Living 6976954 Independent and

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

RUN TILL

RENTED

$53

00 PLUS TAX

3 LINES - 12 WEEKS

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

250.377-7275 www.berwickretirement.com

Shared Accommodation IN private home, pleasant surroundings fully furnished working male pref.3near amenities behind sahali mall 10 min walk to TRU 374-0949 or 372-3339 Near TRU Room $325-per month util included. No Pets. 250-554-6877, 250-377-1020. North Shore $400 per/mo incl util & basic cable, np/ns 250-554-6877 / 250-377-1020 N/Shore share 2bdrm apt. Quiet and clean. $400/mo inclds everything. 554-6761. Retired male seeking roommate, N/Shore. Close to bus/shopping. $500. 376-0953

Suites, Lower 1Bdrm North Shore. Close to all amenities. F/S. N/P. $740/mo. 250-376-5933. 1bdrm n/p, n/s util inl for quiet single person cls to bus and shopping $800 250-372-0808 2BDRM large N/S N/P Close to schools Working person pref’d $950 incl util 819-3368

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

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

318-4321

lilacgardens1@gmail.com NO PETS

Transportation

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

Auto Accessories/Parts

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

2003 24ft travelair trailer like new, slps 6, a/c, oven micro qu bed $12000 250-573-2284

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

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

RENTED

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

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

CLASSIFIEDS 250-374-7467

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

2008 Cadillac CTS Premium. 130,000kms. AWD, Great in the winter, BLK w/leather interior, CD, power windows, seats, mirrors, locks, heating/cooling seats. $13,800. 250-320-6900.

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

RUN UNTIL SOLD

Scrap Car Removal

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

Motorcycles

Sport Utility Vehicle

2005 Hyundai Tucson. 100k, 2.0L, 4cyl, auto, new A/C, pwr windows, roof rack, super cond., never winter driven. N/S. $6,750. 250-3191946. Jeep YJ 4x4 1987 restored, 6cyl 5sp, lifted, 33”tires on Eagle Rims, 10,000 lb Winch, over $15,000 invested asking $12000 (250) 828-0931

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

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

Call: 250-371-4949

*Some conditions & restrictions apply. Private party only (no businesses).

(250)371-4949

Commercial Vehicles

Townhouses

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

*some restrictions apply call for details

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

2005 Malibu, auto, 4dr, 4cyl, no rust, clean, newer battery, stereo. $2750. 250-554-1023.

Run until sold

ONLY $35.00(plus Tax)

Cars - Domestic

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

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

New Price $56.00+tax

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

2005 Honda Accord auto, 4dr, fully/ld, 2 sets of tires exc cond 210,000k $6000 250-851-0112

RUN TILL SOLD 110 TT Yamaha motorcycle excellent shape $1800 (250) 318-2219 2010 Harley Davidson Dyna Street-Bob. Black, stage 1, new tires. $11,000. 319-5336.

Turn your stuﬀ

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Legal Notices DECLARATION OF SEIZURE and sale of the following vehicle under the Warehouse Lien Act: 2004 Ford Excursion vin# 1FMSU41P44EB04320 registered to JW Auto Group, owes storage fees since March 2007 in the amount of $16,200. If you have claim of this vehicle with proof of ownership and would like to clear this debt please contact me via text @ (604)790-2112. NOTICE OF SALE WAREHOUSE LIEN ACT By the virtue of the Warehouse’s Lien Act, contents of the storage units, belonging to William Brundritt, D-1 Glenfair Manor, 1100 Glenfair Drive, Kamloops, B.C. and Kelly Callfas, 715 Dunrobin Drive, Kamloops, B.C. The goods will be sold on or after April 8, 2016. Central RV Mini Storage, 1236 Salish Rd, Kamloops, BC, V2H 1K1. 250-3149522. NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS Re: Estate of Walter Dell Stockford formerly of 320 Powers Road, Kamloops, B.C. Creditors and others having claims against the estate of Walter Dell Stockford, deceased, are hereby notified under section 38 of the Trustee Act that particulars of their claims should be sent to the Executors at Morelli Chertkow LLP, 300-180 Seymour Street, Kamloops, British Columbia, V2C 2E3, on or before April 12, 2016, after which date the Executors will distribute the estate among the parties entitled to it, having regard to the claims of which the Executor then has notice. Signed: Douglas Stockford Eleanor Mae Muriel Stockford Executors of the Estate of Walter Dell Stockford Solicitor: Morelli Chertkow LLP WAREHOUSE LIEN ACT By virtue of the Warehouseman’s Lien Act, we will sell by online auction March 31, 2016 at 4:00pm the stored goods of the following to recover costs of unpaid storage and related charges. Justin Gobbee. $778.50. CanaVenture outboard boat, White with blue strip Serial # ZS160132179H Robin Plante. $2108.30 Vanguard Travel Trailer (Yellow) Model# T1895 Serial# 32842-27 Ken Marsh. $2510.00. 1992 Red Mazda Truck. Model B series. VIN#JM2UF3234NO295163 Auction live now at: www.4cornersstorage.ca and will close March 31, 2016 at 4:00pm

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Obituaries & In Memoriam T. Jane MACDONALD

F/SGT JACK ELDON MITCHELL RCAF

January 2, 1930 – March 10, 2016

Jack Eldon Mitchell, 93, passed away in the early hours of February 17, 2016 at the Royal Inland Hospital, Kamloops, B.C. He leaves his wife of 37 years Sheila (Vaughn) Mitchell, his children Doug Mitchell (Lee), Lee Mitchell Ostash (Harold), Jill Koop, Dave Mitchell (Lea) and their mother and Jack’s lifelong friend, Georgia (Percy) Mitchell. Grandchildren Sean Waterhouse (Kristina), Heidi Jordan (Gareth), Ryan Mitchell (Emmy), Nicola, Alexis (Sean), Danya (Braeden) and Liam Mitchell as well as his four great-grandchildren Tobiah and Lewes Jordan, Avah Waterhouse, Quinn Mitchell. Jack also leaves behind cherished cousins and friends in Canada and Arizona. Born in Birsay, Saskatchewan, the son of Sinclair and Alma (Soare) Mitchell. Jack was pre-deceased by sister Eileen and brother Dave. Jack grew up on his family farm and his early years were spent learning about hard work, farming and patience. As a young man, Jack joined the RCAF as a pilot where he fought in WW2 very courageously. In his later years Jack would recount his experiences at family gatherings. He felt incredibly lucky to be surrounded by his loved ones and blessed to still share special occasions with us all. Jack was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross after very bravely flying his crew back to the English coast after his Halifax bomber aircraft was badly shot up over Berlin in January 1944. Pilot Officer Mitchell had put the lives of his crew before his own and was awarded for his courage, determination, skill and devotion to duty. “I dived from the pilot’s seat directly through the front hatch without touching a thing then pulled the ripcord. I could hear the plane spiraling down and then crashing as I hit the ground” Jack was a hero. He was also incredibly grateful to have had a long life to create a big, beautiful family with his first wife Georgia and to spend his days doing the things he loved, building family businesses like Century Glass in Kamloops and farming potatoes and ginseng in Westwold with his second wife Sheila. Jack and Sheila spent a good part of the last decade living on a beautiful farm in Lake Country where he enjoyed growing grapes and dreamt of opening a vineyard. He was a born entrepreneur and continued to support and encouraged his family to build their lives and follow their dreams. Jack was always there with a helping hand. He loved spending his free time golfing, flying and became very passionate about woodwork in his later years. Jack and Sheila spent many winters down south in the company of dear friends at Gold Canyon, Arizona playing pool and enjoying a peaceful life. Jack used to say he wanted to come back as a meadowlark. Flying free in the sunlit sky and landing gracefully on the grasses that anchor us to our home. His spirit will be forever remembered and his courage and kindness will carry on through the beautiful family he created and helped thrive. A small gathering of family and friends will be held in the summer of 2016 to honor and celebrate his long life. We love and miss you already Jack, Mitch, Gramps, GG. A heart-felt thanks to Vernon Jubilee Hospital, Royal Inland Hospital and Berwick on the Park for their most considerate, kind and compassionate care.

It is with heavy hearts we announce that Jane left us quietly and peacefully, with family by her side on Thursday, March 10, 2016 at Arrowsmith Lodge in Parksville, BC. Jane received her RN degree from the Royal Alexandra Hospital in Edmonton, Alberta in 1952 and in 1959, obtained her Public Health Nursing degree from UBC in Vancouver. Jane worked as a Registered Nurse and a Public Health Nurse in Edmonton, Thunder Bay, Vancouver, Victoria and Kamloops. After 17 years in Kamloops, she and her husband Don retired to Victoria in 1983, finally settling in Qualicum Beach in 1988. Throughout her active life Jane spent countless hours boating and fishing with friends and family. She was an avid golfer, enjoyed a good game of tennis, loved her jazz, a good hand of bridge and of course, her evening cocktail of CC with just a splash of water! Jane was predeceased by her husband Don, sister Phyllis, brother-in-law Peter Bazowski and niece Mary Jane Morrison. Lovingly remembered by step-daughters, Elaine MacDonald of Nanaimo, BC, Kathy (Randy) Burgess of Prince George, BC, daughter Natalie (Stuart) Munro of New Zealand; nephews Dave (Char) Bazowski of Campbell River, Dan (Jean) Bazowski of Courtenay, Bill Morrison of Victoria and their families including many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-grand nephews/nieces. The family would like to express their heartfelt thanks for the love, support and friendship Jane received from the staff at Arrowsmith Lodge. Jane felt that many of the staff became part of her extended family during her time with them. Service and interment to follow at a later date. To send a condolence to the family please visit www.yatesfuneral.ca YATES FUNERAL SERVICE & CREMATORIUM (1.877.264.3848) in care of arrangements.

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Brian Garth Wilson

February 16, 1932 – March 18, 2016

He was born in 1932 in Morecambe, U.K., the youngest of six children, and educated in Blackpool. As a young man he was trained as a master butcher and joined the army at age 18 in the RASC. He was deployed to Malaya where his unit did the furthest penetration into the Malayan jungle. He was lucky to survive and on returning to civilian life in Britain he wanted a better opportunity for himself and his wife. Kamloops offered many work opportunities and he worked in the meat department at Woodward’s for 11 years and then pursued other business opportunities for the rest of his working life. He enjoyed many activities in Kamloops such as skiing at Todd Mountain with Jim McConkie, volunteering with riding groups, raising and training horses on a small farm, and playing golf at his favourite course, Rivershore. Brian was happily married for 62 years and is survived by his wife Joan. A private Celebration of Life will be held in his memory in the near future.

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GERALD CHARLES EDWARD MCDONALD Gerald (Gerry) McDonald passed away peacefully on March 9, 2016 at The Hamlets at Westsyde, Kamloops, BC at the age of 91 years. Gerry was born April 25, 1924 in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, to Angus Rory McDonald and Leonie Marguerite (Margaret “Peggy” Garner).

Brian passed away at the Royal Inland Hospital peacefully on Friday, March 18th, at the age of 84, with his wife and loved ones at his side.

February 5, 1925 - February 26, 2016 It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our dear mother, grandma and great-grandma. Bernice of Sicamous, BC passed away at 91 years of age, in the late hours of February 26. Bernice is survived by her daughter Paulette Platzer, six grandchildren, and thirteen great-grandchildren, sister May Laiten and brothers Vic and Harold Babcock. She is pre-deceased by her daughter Ellen and husband Orville, sister Margret Davys. She was born in Vegreville, Alberta and married Orville Thompson before he left to serve in WW2. She resided in Salmon Arm during his time of service. After the war they farmed in northern BC before moving the family to Kamloops in 1955. They spent many wonderful years in Kamloops. Bernice worked at Supervalu grocery store until Orville retired and they moved to Sicamous, BC. Bernice and Orville were well known for helping raise and nurture many extended family members, welcoming everyone with open arms and hearts. Bernice was known to have a twinkle in her eye, always happy that you popped in for a visit. She was always ready for a good game of cards. Friends and family members knew not to sit on Bernice’s left side during cards for fear of a loving “smack”. Bernice was dearly loved and will be sadly missed by all. Our heartfelt and sincere thanks to all the staff at Hill Crest care home for their love and care for Bernice over the last few years of her life.

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For a few years, the family lived on Grandfather Archie McDonalds Ranch overlooking Lac Des Roche near Bridge Lake, BC. Growing up in the Cariboo and North Thompson, Gerry learned about farm life and wildlife. He loved being outdoors, grew fond of horses and learned to ride, hunt and fish. Gerry went to school in Blackpool for a few years and moved around the province with his parents as his dad worked in mining, ranching and construction. Eventually the family settled on a small farm in Little Fort. In 1943 Gerry enlisted in the Canadian Forces at age 19. He was a motorcycle dispatch rider in England and was at the D Day landing as part of the Tank Corp. While in England, following the war, he married Joyce Adelride of Surrey, England. Their daughter Frances Muriel was born in Kamloops, BC in 1946. They settled in Blackpool, BC however, the remoteness of the settlement and cabin life did not agree with Joyce so she and toddler Frances returned to her family in England. Gerry worked at several jobs after the war including at Newberry’s sawmill, truck driving and firefighting. In 1950 Gerald met Rosemarie Rainer at a pie social in Darfield. They were married in 1952. He and Rosemarie moved to Castlegar where Gerry worked at the Bus Cooperative. First son, Ray was born in Nelson, BC in 1954 before the family returned to Barriere. Gerry drove truck for Alfie Morton and for the Department of Highways he also worked as Millwright at Fadear Creek Mill for a time. In 1955 Gerald and Rose bought property on the Dixon Creek Road and built the family home. Son Christopher arrived soon after in 1956, daughter Jeanette completed the McDonald Family in 1958. Gerry worked out of town at the Clearwater Forest Camp and the Rayleigh Camp as a Correctional Officer for several years before he bought his own logging truck, a “Mac” that he was very proud of and drove for many years hauling logs to the valley sawmills before he retired in 1989. Gerry loved to go camping, fishing, hunting and enjoyed watching hockey with his family. His hobbies included tinkering in his wood work shop and making wood gifts and doing projects around the family home. Over

the years Gerry was one of the founding members and active in many organizations including the Barriere Water Board, the Ambulance Society, the Lions Club and the Barriere and District Seniors Society. He also helped to build the Seniors Centre. While retired Gerry and Rosemarie spent many hours at meetings, cooking pancake breakfasts, carpet bowling and playing cards with friends at the Senior’s Hall. Gerry also enjoyed playing pool with his friends. Rosemarie and Gerry were married for 52 years and took great pride in their garden, fruit trees and yard before her passing in 2004. Gerry loved bird watching and could whistle and bird call just like many of the species that visited their feeder and bird bath. Eventually he sold the family home and moved to the Yellowhead Pioneer Residence, enjoying the company and cooking of the staff. Later he moved to The Hamlets at Westsyde where his daily care needs could be better met by the compassionate crew of Care Aides, Nurses and Staff. While at the Hamlets Gerry met companion Cornelia (Corrie) Mainland and spent his last years in her loving company. Together they played cards and crib, enjoyed participating in activities and going to pub night dancing. Gerry’s quick wit, broad smile will be sadly missed by family, friends and care staff. Gerald was predeceased by parents Angus and Peggy, brother Leon, sister Margarite Proctor, wife Rosemarie and daughter Frances. He is survived by children Ray (Teresa) McDonald, Christopher (Tammy) McDonald all of Barriere, BC, Jeanette (Ed) Noble of Clearwater, BC sonin-law Michael Smith and grandson Jason Smith (Davina) of Queensland, Australia, grandchildren Mike McDonald (Teresa) of Victoria, BC, Suzanne Talkington (Taylor) of Georgia, USA, Dustin Noble (Cindy) of Airdrie, Alberta, Monty Noble and Dani Noble (Tyler) of Clearwater, BC, Alex McDonald of Whistler, BC great-grandchildren Kaeli, London, Adisin Tori, Ebony, Lochlan, Lily, as well caring companion Corrie Mainland and longtime friend and neighbour Mike Wurtz. The Family would like to acknowledge the kindness and care given to Gerry by Dr. Terry Clare, Dr. Andrew Wynne, the nurses, care aides and staff at the Yellowhead Pioneer Residence, The Hamlets at Westsyde and Royal Inland Hospital. We truly appreciate the care and attention you gave to Dad over the years. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to a charity for Veterans or Seniors in memory of Gerry. A Memorial Service will be held at Barriere and District Seniors Society, 4433 Barriere Town Road, Monday, March 28th at 11:00 a.m.

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Liberal budget rolls out today THE CANADIAN PRESS

OTTAWA — Federal Finance Minister Bill Morneau will introduce the Liberal government’s first budget today in Ottawa. Here are five things to watch for: 1. The biggest single spending item on the Liberal docket is the new Canada child benefit, a promised $22-billion program that swallows four former benefits — including the universal child care benefit and income splitting — into a single new payment targeting middle- and lower-income Canadian families. The program won’t roll out until July 1, however, as the federal government continues to fine-tune details with provinces amid concerns over clawbacks. With a maximum $6,400 a year per child under five and $5,400 annually for kids six to 17, the working details of the

new benefit will be critically important to Liberal messaging on income equality. 2. The Liberals have promised to borrow heavily to finance new infrastructure spending, but how fast the money will roll out and where initial spending will be focused remains a matter of conjecture. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said last week the initial infrastructure funds will focus on “unsexy’’ projects such as deferred maintenance, recapitalization and restoring signals on subways. Budget watchers will be examining how the Liberals stickhandle the urban-rural infrastructure divide, the need for productivity enhancing investments and the government’s promise of “green’’ infrastructure spending. 3. Trudeau confirmed last week in New York the eligibility age for old age security will be lowered

back to 65 from 67, but there remains room for more re-engineering of retirement benefits. The fiscal challenge of an aging population, which the Conservatives attempted to address with the OAS move, remains for the new government — however, given immediate economic concerns, structural changes may be pushed off to the future. 4. The big-spending Liberals have been heralding a budget about new programs and funding, but their inaugural budget also provides an opportunity to eliminate programs favoured by the former Conservative government. We already know Conservative income splitting, the universal child benefit, the national child benefit supplement and the Canada child tax benefit will all be axed in favour of a single new Canada child benefit. The Office of Religious Freedom could also be on

the chopping block. The Liberals aren’t trumpeting cuts, but their election platform describes finding $3 billion in annual savings by 2019-20 — including through closing tax loopholes. 5. The deficit, according to Morneau, has already ballooned to $18.4 billion before any new budgetary spending is announced, leading to expectations that the Liberals’ promised $10-billion shortfall will be closer to $30 billion in 2016-2017. Deficit hawks will be watching the debt-toGDP ratio (the Liberals promised to keep it on a continuous downward trajectory every year, falling to 27 per cent) and looking for a road map to a return to budgetary balance. Morneau has given himself an unusually large, $6-billion contingency cushion that could help the government beat its own projections.

Arbitrator slashes money owed by 14 senators THE CANADIAN PRESS

OTTAWA — More than a dozen senators who were ordered to pay hundreds of thousands of dollars back to the Senate in questionable expense claims had their bills reduced by a special arbitrator. Former Supreme Court Justice Ian Binnie ruled 14 senators who owed $322,611 properly billed the Senate for travel and hospitality expenses half the time. The final bill the group of current and former senators now owe is $177,898. He said the predominant attitude encountered from the senators was they were not fully aware of the rules, rather than specifically seeking to break or get around them. The expenses were flagged last year in a critical audit of Senate spending by the auditor general that identified nearly $1 million in problematic expense claims. In his final report, Binnie said senators were acting in

accordance with what they “believed to be their entitlements.’’ The process was established after the auditor general raised questions about spending claims from 30 current and former senators totalling nearly $1 million. Of the 30 senators identified in the audit and ordered to repay the questioned amounts, 14 chose to go through the arbitration process led by Binnie while seven opted out of it and the remaining nine paid back money, according to the Senate website. On Friday, the chamber of sober second thought had its dwindling numbers bolstered when Prime Minister Justin Trudeau named seven new senators _ the first appointments in three years and the first to be based on the recommendations of a new arm’s-length advisory board, established by Trudeau in a bid to reduce partisanship in the Senate.

Obituaries & In Memoriam BROTHERS ~ SONS Jesse Morgan Banfield

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Mariano (Mario) Salvatore Mantello

February 12, 1911 - March 22, 1999

April 14, 1978 March 22, 2011 Gone but not forgotten. Remembered for how they lived their lives and touched the lives of those around them. They will live in our hearts and memories forever. Mom & Dad

Shane Kitson Banfield September 15, 1980 - March 28, 2011

Today recalls the memory Of you, now gone to rest And those who think of you today Are those who loved you best. Your smile is gone forever Your hand we cannot touch, We have so many memories Of the one we loved so much. Your memory is our keepsake, From which we’ll never part, God has you in His keeping, We have you in our hearts. Your loving family

The Angel on Your Shoulder By Jackie Huston Lena, Wisconsin

There’s an angel on your shoulder Though you may not know she’s there, She watches over you day and night And keeps you in her care. There’s an angel on your shoulder Watching you learn and grow Keeping you safe from danger And nurturing your soul. She’ll be there through your triumphs She’ll dance on clouds with pride, She’ll hold your hand through disappointments and fears, Standing faithfully by your side. In her lifetime this angel was strong and true, And stood up for what was right. In your life you’ll be faced with decisions and trials And she’ll shine down her guiding light. Life holds so much in store for you, So remember as you grow older, There are no heights you cannot reach ‘Cause there’s an angel on your shoulder. Bereavement Publishing Inc. 5125 N. Union Blvd, Suite 4 Colorado Springs, CO 80918

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Air Canada probed by human rights tribunal THE CANADIAN PRESS

OTTAWA — The Canadian Human Rights Tribunal is investigating whether the country’s largest airline discriminated against an ArabCanadian man through overzealous use of U.S. aviation security lists. The investigation of Air Canada’s refusal to let him board a plane comes amid controversy about dozens of Canadian youngsters facing airport delays over security list mixups and high-level efforts by the federal government to resolve the problems in Washington. The court-like human rights tribunal will determine whether the airline discriminated against the Syrian-Canadian man on grounds of race, national or ethnic origin or his Muslim religion by denying him service and whether its reliance on the American lists amounted to a discriminatory practice. Paul Champ, the man’s lawyer, provided The Canadian Press with evidence compiled in the case to date on condition his client’s identity not be revealed at this time. Having said this, the southwestern Ontario man’s name will become public once tribunal hearings begin. The man took his case to the Canadian Human Rights Commission, the first step in registering a complaint under

Canadian human rights law, which applies to airlines and other federally regulated businesses. It all began in July 2011 when, after a lengthy wait at the Air Canada check-in counter at the London, Ont. airport, the man was told he would not be permitted to board his flight to Vancouver — with a connection in Toronto — because he was on the U.S. no fly list, says a February 2014 rights commission report based on a preliminary inquiry. Air Canada told the inquiry it does not profile passengers in a discriminatory way. The airline said during the period in question, when a passenger arrived to check in it would run the name against Canada’s no-fly list and, because many of its flights overfly the United States, it was also required to apply the U.S. no fly list and the U.S. Selectee list, a roster of people who may be allowed to board but are carefully scrutinized at airports. Air Canada insisted U.S. law demanded these checks until March 2012, when an exemption kicked in. It said the man’s flight from Toronto to Vancouver would

have gone through American airspace. In addition, he was barred from flying even the initial London, Ont. to Toronto leg because the plane would have been forced to land at an airport in the United States in the event of emergency. Finally, Air Canada said it was unlikely the man was informed he was on the U.S. no fly list, as information on the check-in agent’s screen in such cases discloses only the acronym DHP, or deemed high profile. James Libovicz, the U.S. Transportation Security Administration representative to Canada, told the commission Canadian domestic flights had been exempt from the U.S. security lists since October 2008. The commission concluded that in 2011, when the man was denied boarding, there was no need to apply the U.S. Selectee or no fly lists to a Canadian domestic flight, even if it overflew the United States or if the flight had a U.S. airport as an emergency landing spot. “The evidence gathered indicates that

there is no legislative requirement for [Air Canada] to use the U.S. security lists when screening passengers for domestic flights at check-in,’’ says the February 2014 report. Since the airline “has not provided a reasonable explanation,’’ the case should be referred to the tribunal, the commission report adds. Hearings will take place this year or in 2017, Champ said. “The bigger picture here with these nofly lists is they’re so opaque, no individual can know what the rules are and, when you see this report, it seems fairly clear that the airlines don’t even understand what the rules are,’’ he said. Air Canada cannot comment on the case because it is before the tribunal, said Peter Fitzpatrick, an airline spokesman. In addition, as a general policy, Air Canada does not discuss security processes, he said. Earlier this month, Canada and the U.S. agreed to form a Redress Working Group to help resolve errors of identity on no-fly lists. Canada said the new arrangements would help expedite processing of complaints and streamline security-list removal procedures. The two countries will also routinely share their respective no fly lists as part of a joint effort to identify threats.

Canada’s sponsorship of refugees a model for the world: UN refugee chief THE CANADIAN PRESS

OTTAWA — The head of the United Nation’s refugee agency said he’d like to see Canada’s private sponsorship program exported around the world. Filippo Grandi says while it is important for governments to show leadership by resettlement programs, having private citizens also engaged encourages a feeling of solidarity for the world’s most vulnerable. Canada is one of only a handful of states that currently runs such programs. Private groups

have sponsored more than 9,000 Syrians in recent months. Grandi said Canada as a whole has been a leader in global Syrian resettlement and that’s why he chose to visit here this week. He said he’d like the Canadian government to help other countries roll out programs like the one the Liberals put in place to resettle 25,000 Syrians in a matter of three months. Grandi said he hopes to see Canada make a further commitment to Syrians at a pledging conference in Geneva later this month.

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DAVE EAGLES/KTW Olive Hews thumbs through a recipe during a FoodFit session, part of a 12-week program held twice a week at Mount Paul United Church by Interior Community Services.

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he counter is filled with large metal bowls holding a huge array of vegetables. On another work space, the women are peeling, chopping, mincing — and laughing. It’s another session of FoodFit, a 12-week program Interior Community Services (ICS) offers twice a week. For Mary Ouellette, it’s more than three hours of learning about nutrition and try-

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starts each session with a talk on the theme for the day and then the recipes are handed out and the work begins. Most of the food they use comes from the Kamloops Food Bank although there’s a pot of basil growing on a window shelf, soon to be joined by other herbs in pots. Bone also frequents the Kamloops Farmers Market to add to the pantry. She describes the program as a combination of good cooking and exercise — with no spandex required. It’s all about education: participants have to read the recipes first rather than just jumping in to prep work. There are demonstrations of cooking tips the participants can use at home — things like how to dry herbs, which ones you can freeze or how to peel garlic without having to actually touch it. “We’re always learning,” Bone said, “and

everybody gets to be good friends.” At the end, they all gather to eat what they’ve prepared. Leftovers can be taken home, as can any foods not used during the cooking session. Scraps are put into a compost outside the church. The Good Food Organization based in Toronto provided a grant to ICS to offer the program for a year. Bone’s hopeful the funding will continue but said that’s based on the support the community gives to it. Anyone can register for either the Wednesday or Friday sessions. Commitment to the 12 weeks is required; it’s not a drop-in project. Bone’s taking registrations now for the May start of the next series and can be reached by email to bone@interiorcommunityservices.bc.ca or by calling 778-9210086.

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speaking THE COSTS OF DENTISTRY.

The World Dental Federation (FDI) represents one million dentists worldwide, develops and advocates health policy and continuing education programs. World Oral Health Day (WOHD) was March 20th. It is an international day to celebrate the benefits of a healthy mouth and Dr. Preety Desai keeping your teeth for young and old. Unfortunately, over 90% of the world’s population suffers from oral disease and will lose teeth in their lifetime. Think again if you think Canada stands much higher than developing nations. You or someone you know has lost at least one tooth! You would have thought all the school programs funded by government, dental associations and society would have done a better job in Canada. Apparently NOT! And now the clear impact & medical costs that oral health has on physical health is irrefutable. Obviously prevention is the most cost effective way to prevent disease tooth loss and yet it STILL does not deal with the costs of dental treatment once disease and tooth loss have occurred! More necessary is a dialogue revolving around the financial costs involved in restoring one’s mouth to the way it was before tooth loss, cavities, sugar overload, moving and shifting teeth, gum disease, food getting stuck between teeth, bleeding gums and bad breath. Dental insurance is one way to ease the burden of costs of dental care. Employer supported dental insurance will certainly help lessen the burden but, dental insurance is limited with respect to the allowable treatment and yearly financial limits. Remember, insurance companies provide dental insurance ie a FOR PROFIT corporation which is not a “benefit” as it is colloquially called. Dental tourism is also a burgeoning business when dental treatment is unaffordable to people. The Canadian snowbird experience is an exceptionally dangerous thing for people wanting dental implants at a cheaper price. Repeating a cliche here is actually not appropriate: “you get what you pay for”. In fact you get more pain, infection and costs incurred than what you paid for! It used to be I would see failing implants for Mexico once a year, now I see it monthly and sometimes weekly. Please do not fall privy to the marketing schemes and trendy office decor. The only reason a N American trained dentist flies to another country to work for cheaper prices is not out of the goodness of their heart. If they had passed licensing boards in the USA they would work in the USA - simple! Remember dental implants fail 2-5 years after they were placed.....your lack of warranty is a risky thing! 3d printing technology has finally been introduced into dentistry to reduce costs in the States by over 1/2 and I forsee widespread usage in Canada, what with low cost shipping or even in office printing etc. A recent CBC interview with a kid who printed his braces on his own 3d printer at home and aligned his teeth for pennies. I have also seen the costs of “TEETH IN A DAY” reduced from $30,000 to $15,000 with the advent of 3d printing! But the biggest cost saver in dentistry is to save your teeth. Why even spend the $30 to 60,000 to replace teeth with implants when the cost of maintaining and cleaning implants is 5X higher than your natural teeth. Technological advances with dental lasers today, saves teeth where we could not in the past but seeing a periodontist who has trained with this technology as opposed to the old school way of cutting and stitching is your responsibility as the consumer - you must educate yourself on this state of the art methodology! The most important cost savings before you lose teeth or get gum disease or cavities is prevention....... Oral Health Day was all about making you aware! Brush and floss the teeth you want to keep!

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Graham Specht (far left) and Paul Lagace (far right) lead the march along Tranquille Road on Friday (March 18) to celebrate diversity. The annual march to Kamloops Immigrant Services North Shore office began with a rally at Wilson House. DAVE EAGLES/KTW

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HONOURING VETERANS With two of its alumni veterans from the Afghanistan conflict, a local fraternity is focusing on a project to honour them — and help another veteran. Justin Bourke, a member of the Omicron Theta chapter of the Kappa Sigma fraternity, said the 14 current members are fundraising to buy a dog or cat for a veteran who is coping with depression, post-traumatic stress disorder or loss. The goal is to provide the animal and enough money to maintain it for one year. The fraternity, which is international, requires its chapters to take on projects that benefit the military. Bourke said the Thompson Rivers University chapter felt it was best to focus on a local initiative. Members contacted the Royal Canadian Legion about the idea and is working with it and the local

ANAVETs to identify a potential recipient. They are using the protocol at the local SPCA to ensure the veteran chosen will be able to care for the animal. Through a fundraiser and an online campaign, the group has more than $500 raised. The online goal is $1,000. Any extra money raised will go to the legion for services for veterans, Bourke said. The campaign runs to the end of April. The group is also working with the local Humane Society and SPCA, as well as the animal-health technology department on campus, to find an appropriate animal. The online portal can be found at gofundme.com/w2sbrpr8. The fraternity can also be contacted online at trukappasigma. com.

TRU receives $75,000 in provincial funding More than 300 students will benefit from a grant the provincial government has given to Thompson Rivers University. The institution is one of 16 to receive the one-time funding of $75,000 for co-op education programs. The money is to be used to support outreach to employers

and increase awareness of the programs. The ministry of advanced education is also giving $100,000 to the Association for Co-operative Education-B.C./ Yukon, the non-profit organization that works with public post-secondary institutions to offer co-op programs.

TRU has co-op programs in many areas, including bachelor of arts, computing technology, sciences, business and tourism. It offers students the opportunity to acquire career-related work experience while still in school. The positions are paid.

Correction A story in the Friday, March 18 edition of Kamloops This Week about Brent Butt incorrectly stated Butt enjoys being home with his

wife and daughter. Butt, however, has no daughter. He has a dog and enjoys staying home with wife and dog.

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Nominate a youth for MP award KamloopsThompson-Cariboo MP Cathy McLeod is launching the MP Youth Awards for the riding. “Young Canadians are heavily involved in a variety of fields and often do so quietly, without a great deal of recognition,” McLeod said. Intended for youth in elementary, middle and secondary school, the awards will recognize local leaders in a number of specific fields, including volunteerism, agriculture, science and environment, arts and culture, sports and caring. An independent panel will join McLeod in reviewing the submissions to determine who will receive each award at a formal reception in May. To nominate a youth, call McLeod’s office at 250-851-4991 or send an email to cathy.mcleod.c1@parl. gc.ca. Deadline for nominations is April 30.

Walk for peace

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BRIEFS of Canadians is accepting submissions for its upcoming Walk for Peace, the Environment and Social Justice on May 7. This year, organizers have added a competition aimed at students, who can submit a creation that looks at the parade theme through poetry, prose, skits, humour, visual arts, music or any other format. There are four age groups: six to eight, nine to 12, 13 to 16 and older than 16. Group projects will also be accepted. Prizes will be awarded. Floats are also welcome in the parade, but must be powered by something other than fossil fuels, must reflect the theme and they must comply with walk regulations and Council of Canadians guidelines. This is the fourth year the walk has welcomed floats. Entry forms and

other information are available online at lookkamloops. ca/councilofcanadianspeacewalk.htm, by phoning Anita Strong at 250-377-0055, by emailing kamloopscanadians@gmail. com or by going to the Smorgasbord Deli, 225 Seventh Ave.

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TOPS, a nonprofit named for its mantra “Take Off Pounds Sensibly” meets weekly in North Kamloops. The meetings, held at 5 p.m. on Mondays at Mt. Paul United Church, 140 Laburnum St., provide tools, information, support and accountability measures for losing weight. The first visit is free. For more information, call 250376-3574 or go online to tops.org.

The Kamloops Stamp Club is sticking to monthly meetings, held every second Tuesday. The venue is Mt. Paul United Church, 140 Laburnum St. For more information, call 250314-1021.

around the world performing and acting as ambassadors for Kamloops. It practises each Monday at the Kamloops Yacht Club, 1140 River St., at around 7 p.m. For more information, go online to kamloopsrubeband. org.

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Floor curling

Kamloops Floor Curling is encouraging those 55 and older to partake in some social exercise. The group meets at the Heritage House in Riverside Park four times each week. The group accepts new members year round. For more information or to register, call 250-5798259 or 250-372-5493.

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Ira (left) and Mark Elliott (above) travelled from Merritt to the Kamloops Cowboy Festival on the weekend. The festival, which promotes cowboy heritage, celebrated its 20th year with daily musical acts and several artisans, including colourful boots designed by the Thompson River Boot Co. near Salmon Arm.

TBA Modern Contemporary Ballet $75 JulApr 11 Ages: » 9 14-20 Course: 99738 1:00-2:30 PM This program is for the advanced dancer. Work on technique, poise, 9:00 am to 11:00 am Sat and flexibility. Dancers 254391 will work on the barre and centre floor. McArthur Island Park Jul 14-18

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Spring break busy at Big Little Science Centre Watch model airplane demonstrations, mix colours at the Holt Street location Spring break continues this week at the Big Little Science Centre. The 655 Holt St. centre is open from Tuesday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., with the exception of Good Friday, on March 25, when the centre will be closed. Today, Mark Betuzzi from the Kamloops Model Airplane Society will be doing radio-control flying demonstrations from 10 a.m. to noon. He will fly planes and answer questions. On Saturday, March 26, the centre will feature Gorgeous Colour Mixing Lab at 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. It will teach kids ways to mix colour in interesting ways. Wrapping up the activities in March, the centre’s magnetism show will run March 29 to April 4 at 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. In April, the centre’s free speaker series continues with Gardening without Pesticides by Fearon Blair and Elaine Sedgman. It will be on April 13 at 7 p.m., all are welcome. For more information on these and other activities at the centre, go online to blscs.org or call 250-554-2572.

ALLEN DOUGLAS /KTW A group of Lytton youngsters wasn’t aware of the horrible taste of special candies until they unpinched their noses. It was all part of a special presentation by Science World at the Big Little Science Centre.

Looking for employees or a job? A large-scale hiring fair returns to the Coast Hotel and Conference Centre in April. The free event organized by Open Door Group and WorkBC

will feature more than 50 Kamloops employers and provide job seekers the opportunity meet potential employers face-to-face, network and learn about opportunities in

the River City. Registration is not necessary, but those looking for a job should show up prepared by researching companies in advance, dressing appropriately

and bringing resumes. For more information or to reserve an employer booth, call Mallory Bilodeau at 250-434-9441 or email mallory.bilodeau@ opendoorgroup.org.

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JOIN IN FOR A GOOD CAUSE Saturday, April 9 and Sunday, April 10 Let’s Scrap Breast Cancer — A two-day fundraiser to raise money for the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation’s CIBC Run for the Cure. The event takes place at the Centre for Seniors Information in the Brock Shopping Centre at Tranquille Road and Desmond Avenue and includes door prizes, games, draws, classes lunch, snacks and more. Entry is $60 for both days. For more information, call 250-5790195 or email avonjacki@gmail.com. -----------------------------------------------------Sunday, April 10 Marathon of Hope Celebration Thirty-six years ago, on April 12, 1980, Terry Fox started his iconic cross-country run to raise money for cancer research. This event kicks off the fundraising drive for the 2016 Terry Fox Run, which will take place later in the year. Participation is free, though donations to the Canadian Cancer Society are welcome. Those taking part can walk or run distances from one kilometre to 50 kilometres. For more information, call 250-3741652 . Sign up for free online at runningroom.com.

ROYAL SUPPORT: Royal Inland Hospital Foundation executive director Heidi Coleman and KTW publisher and foundation director Kelly Hall accept a $5,000 donation from Overlanders Lions Club members Patrick Lindsay and Dennis Bartlett during the RIH Foundation Radiothon. The annual telethon raised $300,000 in a single day, with proceeds going to four areas of the hospital. CONGRATS FROM COLUMBUS: Todd Smith was awarded the early bird prize by grand knight Tom Ouellette during a Knights of Columbus Charity Appeal draw.

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TUESDAY, March 22, 2016 BY BOB THAVES

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Crossword Answers FOUND ON B3

HOROSCOPES

MARCH 22 - MARCH 28, 2016

ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20

LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23

TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21

SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22

A positive attitude may help you overcome any challenges that come your way this week, Aries. Maintain this positivity and things will ultimately work out for the best.

Taurus, offer others positive feedback when they deserve it.Your willingness to give credit where it’s due is why others find you so easy to work with.

GEMINI - May 22/Jun 2

Gemini, others will be very receptive to your fresh ideas this week. Be prepared to explain these ideas in as much detail as possible and enjoy the fruits of your labors.

CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22

Cancer, some good news is just over the horizon. Resist the temptation to celebrate prematurely, but don’t be surprised when Lady Luck breaks your way.

LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23

A number of opportunities are coming your way in the near future, Leo. Just get ready to take advantage of these chances when opportunity knocks. It rarely knocks twice.

VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22

Relationships are on your mind,Virgo.You are anxious to show loved ones how much you care for them, and they will respond in kind.

Libra, you have plenty on your plate lately, but you also have to find a way to fit in some time for rest. Running at a frantic pace is a recipe for burn-out.

Scorpio, let go of some of the responsibilities you have recently taken on. Trust that others around you can handle these tasks just as capably. Enjoy the extra free time.You earned it.

SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21

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AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18

Focusing on one thing is a tricky proposition this week, Aquarius.You have a lot of things on your mind, but do your best to maintain focus. Take breaks, if necessary.

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CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20

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PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20

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