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A Maori war dance, an endorsement of Donald Trump and a claim the victim predicted her own murder by drowning. These are some of the moments the jury in the murder trial of Peter Beckett were not permitted to see or know about while the trial was underway. However, now that the jury has been sent to deliberate on a verdict, KTW can publish what the jury was not allowed to see, hear or know — most importantly, perhaps, a statement from the victim’s cousin claiming the victim had predicted how she would be murdered. Beckett, a 59-year-old former New Zealand politician, is charged with first-degree [web-extra] murder in conRead about closing nection to the drowning death arguments online at of his wife, Laura kamloopsthisweek.com Letts-Beckett, in Upper Arrow Lake near Revelstoke on Aug. 18, 2010. Virginia Lyons-Friesen was one of the first witnesses called by the Crown when Beckett’s trial began in mid-January. She spoke about the relationship between her cousin and Beckett, detailing an intense argument the couple had during a visit in Calgary prior to Letts-Beckett’s murder. But, after extensive pre-trial hearings, B.C. Supreme Court Justice Ian Meiklem ruled LyonsFriesen could not discuss a conversation she claims to have had with Letts-Beckett after the dust settled. The reasons for that decision have not yet been released. In a police affidavit obtained by KTW, LyonsFriesen said Beckett told Letts-Beckett she would drown in a B.C. lake. See TRIAL, A11

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Lyndsey Nabata was one of many who turned out in October 2013 during a protest against the proposed Ajax mine. Clyde Gillespie, Ajax’s project manager, said similar opposition to the mine among Kamloops city councillors has made it clear to him the two sides cannot reach a community benefit agreement. KTW FILE PHOTO

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The company behind the proposed Ajax mine has walked away from negotiations with the City of Kamloops. KGHM Ajax project manager Clyde Gillespie said the company is cutting off talks over a community benefit agreement — which would have included a cut of revenue from the mine — due to council’s stance on the proposed open-pit mine and “integrity” concerns. “Community benefit agreements are usually a partnership, and with four councillors on the city council adamantly opposed to the project, we were finding a partnership probably wasn’t going to work

with the City of Kamloops,” Gillespie said. In a letter to city council obtained by KTW, Gillespie said in lieu of an agreement, KGHM Ajax will continue its practice of donating money to arts, sports and community groups, and will set up a community advisory panel to direct the flow of funds and alert the company to community concerns. The move appears to shut the city out of any money made by Ajax. “There is a process in place where if the city wants to annex the project, they can do that, and then we would be more than willing to pay the taxes and do the things the city wants as part of the city,” Gillespie said. Mayor Peter Milobar said negotiations with KGHM Ajax had appeared to be mov-

ing forward, with the city and company discussing both money and how the mine could deliver on its environmental commitments to the community. “There was no hint of it. The letter came as a shock,” Milobar said. “Things were progressing well — and if it’s a case of they’re only going to talk to people who are 100 per cent in favour of their project, I don’t quite know how that builds trust in the community.” Councillors on both sides of the Ajax issue say that argument doesn’t make sense to them. “I can’t understand how that would possibly be helping their cause,” said Coun. Ken Christian, who has so far taken a neutral position on the mine. See COUNCIL A11

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POOLS IN BROCKLEHURST, WESTSYDE TO REMAIN OPEN; MCDONALD PARK POOL TO BECOME SPRAY PARK; NO STUDY ON LEISURE POOL

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A plan to build a new leisure pool on Kamloops’ North Shore is on hold, but pools in Westsyde and Brocklehurst will remain open, while the pool in McDonald Park will be closed and replaced with a water park and wading pool. By a vote of 4-4, Kamloops council on Tuesday decided not to move ahead with a feasibility study for a new aquatic centre on McArthur Island or at another location in the neighbourhood. Councillors Tina Lange, Donovan Cavers, Ken Christian and Denis Walsh voted against the study, while Mayor Peter Milobar and councillors Dieter Dudy, Marg Spina and Arjun Singh were in favour. A tie vote is considered a defeat. The leisure pool was one of several options for swimming on the North Shore the city has put to the public over the past months as it looked for options to deal with costly repairs at the Westsyde and McDonald Park pools. And, by a vote of 7-1, council voted to move ahead with a plan to spend $3.08 million in repairs at Westsyde pool, which could re-open in late fall, and to keep Brocklehurst’s outdoor pool open rather than convert it to a second ice sheet for the Brock Arena.

What do you think of council’s decision? Take part in our online poll at: kamloopsthisweek.com That same motion will result in the closure of the pool in McDonald Park, which needs to be largely rebuilt due to a drain failure, and replaced by a wading pool and water park. Christian was the lone council member to oppose the latter motion because he believes a wading pool would be costly and difficult to operate compared to a spray-only park. Lange said public response to a proposed new aquatic centre on McArthur Island was largely negative during a series of community meetings held on the North Shore. “What I heard loud and clear from those people is they don’t care about a leisure pool,” she said, adding the city is likely five years or more away from building a new facility. Christian agreed, adding he does not think there is a public appetite right now for largescale city construction projects. “I think when we do these consultations, I think it’s important we accept the feedback that we get,” he said. Milobar said the city needs to start planning

for a new facility in part because it may still be faced with closing the pool in Westsyde in the near future. While council has agreed to replace the pool’s roof, the building’s mechanical systems are nearing the end of their lifespans. Staff has put the cost to fully modernize the building’s heating, cooling and mechanical systems and make other upgrades to extend its life at an additional $2 million. Milobar said the city will either spend that money or convert the facility to a gymnasium when the mechanical systems are replaced, depending on how well the pool — which the city considers under-visited — is used post-roof replacement. “If we don’t start with planning now, let’s take the worst-case scenario: In three years, Westsyde has no more use or the use is down, which I truly don’t want, but let’s go with the worst-case scenario,” Milobar said. “Now we’ve got a $2-million repair bill and we’re no closer to having a plan for a new pool. Milobar said the pool could be an investment in a neighbourhood that doesn’t feel it gets enough attention or dollars from city hall. Council will, however, move ahead with another study. Councillors unanimously agreed to have staff look at where a new ice sheet could be built beyond the Brocklehurst pool site.

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New CEO for Tourism Kamloops Tourism Kamloops, the organization responsible for destination marketing on behalf of the tourism industry and the City of Kamloops, welcomed its new CEO this week. On Monday, Beverley DeSantis assumed the role vacated by longtime CEO Lee Morris. DeSantis has a business/tourism background and has moved to Kamloops from Calgary. “I’m thrilled to be moving to Kamloops and to work for this forward-thinking organization,” DeSantis said in a statement. “I am a passionate advocate of tourism-opportunity development and have

been involved in the tourism industry for over 30 years. I look forward to bringing my experience in growing regional and urban enterprises and building exceptional teams and community champions to my role as CEO. “My husband and I love this area and we look forward to enjoying the work/life balance the beautiful City of Kamloops has to offer us and, in turn, sharing that story with others.” Tourism Kamloops president Darcia Ball said DeSantis was selected from among many applicants. “Beverley was chosen due, in part, to her strong personal connections to the area and also because of her outstanding

business and leadership experience and abilities,” Ball said. “We have every confidence that Beverley and the team at Tourism Kamloops will continue to move the organization forward. “Her desire to move to the area and innovative ideas for enhancing the work of the organization sealed the deal for the hiring committee, a process which took months.” Tourism Kamloops was created in 2005 with the mandate to lead all external tourism marketing of Kamloops on behalf of the City of Kamloops, the local accommodation industry and tourism businesses.

Changing of media-relations guard The Kamloops RCMP detachment has a new public face. Cpl. Jodi Shelkie is taking over the media-relations role from Cpl. Cheryl Bush, who has dealt with questions from reporters for the last five years. “With 19 years of service in the RCMP, we are very fortunate to have someone with Cpl. Shelkie’s experience and background coming in behind Cheryl,” RCMP Supt. Brad Mueller said. Prior to a transfer to Kamloops last year, Shelkie was the media-

relations officer at the Fort St. John RCMP detachment and has postsecondary training in marketing and public relations, having worked in radio prior to joining the national police force. Bush is returning to regular operations as a watch supervisor. “With her return to general duty and operations, Cheryl’s maturity and leadership will continue to be an asset to the watch and our detachment going forward,” Mueller said. The transition takes effect on Monday, April 11.

Cpl. Jodie Shelkie is the new mediarelations officer with the Kamloops RCMP. She succeeds Cpl. Cheryl Bush, who will return to general duty. ABERDEEN PUBLICATIONS FILE PHOTO

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New pickleball courts coming to Riverside Park will be a little roomier than first planned. At its Tuesday meeting, Kamloops city council agreed to change the style of court it will build in the park this year to tournament standards, at the request of the Kamloops Pickleball Club. The courts have larger runouts and are individually fenced, parks, recreation and culturalservices director Byron McCorkell told council. Because each one takes up more space, the city will build four courts instead of the six normalsized ones first planned. “This would become the tournament venue for pickleball in Kamloops,” McCorkell said. The pickleball courts will be created by the tennis courts in the park. Council agreed to spend $250,000 on the pickleball courts as part of its 2016 budget. McCorkell said the budget for the upgraded courts is similar. The city is also looking at other options to improve pickleball access, McCorkell said, including painting lines for the game on practice tennis courts in neighbourhoods. “This would be a compromise facility. Tennis doesn’t like the extra lines, pickleball likes a lower net,” he said. But the move could add courts to 17 more locations in Kamloops.

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beds, 63 per cent of residents are receiving medication for depression (the provincial average is 47.8 per cent) and 30 per cent are taking antipsychotics without a diagnosis of psychosis (the provincial average is 31 per cent). More than half the patients at the 183-bed Overlander facility are taking medication for depression and 29 per cent are taking antipsychotics without a diagnosis of psychosis. Kozak-Campbell said depression and other mental-health issues can sometimes require additional care if patients become more active, but can also see less care required if they become quieter. While the IHA was generally pleased with its standard of care — Ponderosa Lodge is ranked fourth-highest in the report — the Vancouver Coastal Health Authority is at the bottom of the list, with 23 of the 25 facilities providing the lowest number of staffing hours recorded in facilities it funds. The best facility for care is George Peterson in Vancouver. The 114-bed facility provides 5.74 hours of care each day. Aberdeen Hospital in Vancouver is next at 4.85 hours and Houston Health Centre in Houston provides 4.55 hours.

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Mayor Peter Milobar will tour towns in Ontario and Quebec with open-pit mines at the end of the month, but it’s still not clear who will be joining him. When council first agreed to send some of its members to Malartic, Quebec, and Timmins, Ontario, it agreed only those who were undecided on the proposed Ajax copper and gold mine would go along. But, as of Tuesday’s meeting, none of the undecided councillors have opted to join Milobar, though Coun. Marg Spina said she will reconsider whether she can attend at least part of the tour. Coun. Arjun Singh suggested the city rescind the motion to permit all councillors to take advantage of the trip. While council agreed, Milobar said allowing councillors opposed to the mine to join the tour could discredit the trip. “If I wind up coming back and saying, ‘Yeah, it wasn’t actually as bad as everyone made out,’ personally I don’t think you’re going to come back and say, ‘Yeah, I agree with the mayor,’” he said. Milobar said the trip will run from April 29 to May 3 and will include meetings with mining companies in both communities and in Sudbury. He will also meet with city councils and staff on each stop to talk about their experiences with mines, and with citizens’ groups. “I am not a medicalhealth expert, so I am not going there to figure out what is in the dust or anything like that,” he said. “Certainly, if it’s as bad as what’s been portrayed, it’s going to be pretty obvious.” Councillors have until today to sign on to the tour, which will be paid for by using council’s $50,000 annual travel budget.

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here are a few people getting hung up on what-ifs when now is still the time to celebrate Lumby’s win. And what a win it was on the weekend as the village near Vernon earned the title of Kraft Hockeyville. Along with $100,000 for upgrades to Pat Duke Memorial Arena, the community will host a pre-season NHL game between the Edmonton Oilers and Los Angeles Kings. This achievement came as a result of a core group of volunteers pulling together the Lumby area and the entire North Okanagan. That resulted in rapid-fire voting during each stage of the process, with residents and businesses spreading the word. It demonstrated what we have known all along — that Lumby and the North Okanagan have tremendous civic pride and are great places to live. Perhaps naturally, some people have tried to find the negative and particularly the possibility the NHL game may be played in Vernon and not Lumby. That has always been suggested, but until the officials from the NHL and Sportsnet tour the local arenas and make a decision, it’s all speculation. In fact, we need to have confidence the participating groups will make the right call not only for themselves, but also for Lumby to ensure a successful event. Until a decision is made, let’s take time to reflect on what has been achieved in a very short time period. Lumby has risen to the ranks above all other communities and is Hockeyville.

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lease be advised this column is a blatant appeal for money. And, should you choose to not read any farther, that’s fine. There are so many other stories in this edition of KTW today worth reading, stories about community groups, about social issues, about crime and justice, about nonprofits doing good works. Many of them are touched in some way by either the RCMP (that would be the crime and justice )or by the United Way Thompson-Nicola-Cariboo through its annual fundraising campaigns (that would be everything in the list). The RCMP can also be credited with impacting the community as a whole through the creation of its Jail and Bail fundraiser five years ago. It’s a pretty simple idea: various people in the city agree to be thrown into the slammer and kept there until they can raise the required bail to get out. The proceeds go to the United Way, the local police get to have some well-deserved fun and present a different face to the community and Kamloops benefits. In the past four years, the event has raised more than $200,000. Dozens of people have taken part in it since it was created, but only one (me) has been crazy enough to do it every year — thanks to Sgt. Scott Wilson. Apparently, during preliminary planning as the RCMP prepared to launch its fundraiser, various names were thrown into the mix as potential “criminals” who would help fill the makeshift jail at the Tournament Capital Centre. Another member of the media was asked, but declined, and, the

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LEVEL story goes, when that was discussed at a meeting, Wilson suggested me. Then-superintendent Yves Lacasse apparently indicated skepticism I’d support it, a feeling that likely came from some columns I had written that had generated some fairly stronglyworded phone calls I received from Lacasse. In fact, boss Christopher Foulds relayed the apparent skepticism that had been expressed as he told me of the request. Those who know me realize that was a red flag being waved. There was no way I’d say no to that. It was fun, and it was a challenge raising the bail set. The truly nasty judge simply ignored my begging for a low amount because, well, most of my friends don’t have deep pockets and are already supporting a lot of good causes. Frankly, I’ve used that defence each year and, every time, this judge has seemed to take greater delight in reading out the charges and setting the amount. In the end, publisher Kelly Hall and local businessman (and great chef) Shawn Harnett came through to get the amount realized.

When I registered this year, someone — probably that same wigged and robed nasty judge — had already set the bail at $1,000. Trust me, I immediately dropped it down to something more reasonable and, to date, have raised a whopping 20 per cent of the $500 goal. There are plenty of other people taking part this year, one Supt. Brad Mueller said wouldn’t happen, but who relented to do a fifth Jail and Bail when we all told him how great it is and how vital the money raised is to Kamloops. Every one of you likely knows someone who will see handcuffs slapped on and perhaps considered for a stay in isolation — a feature introduced last year that I went prepared for with a saw, chisel and rope, all of which Wilson immediately confiscated. Don’t worry, the tools were kid-sized rubber replicas. After all, cops can carry tasers and I’m no dummy. (That’s a joke, folks). Obviously, I’d love to see every one of you sponsor me, but that’s just being greedy and setting myself up for a whopping big bail next year when they do it again — you know you’ll feel that pressure, Brad! Go online to jailandbailkamloops.com. Right now, I’m in sixth place, but that won’t last. The Karaoke Cop is in first place with $2,685 raised. It doesn’t matter how much you donate — if you can, please do. The money raised goes to support all those groups and organizations and causes we reporters write about often. It goes to improve our community — and that’s a great thing. dale@kamloopsthisweek.com Twitter: @mdalebass

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A BELIEF AJAX WILL ADD TO DUST WOES IN CITY Editor: Ajax’s air-quality fact sheet states: “The project may increase dust, total suspended particulate matter and fine particulate matter (PM10 and PM2.5) in certain areas and times of year in very small amounts.” The accompanying photo was taken from my balcony in Sahali on April 5, when there was a strong west wind. The proposed Ajax mine would be located just over the hill on the horizon. I am not convinced two “waste rock management facilities” would not contribute significantly to dust storms such as this.

Editor: past the post at all as the example in Foulds’ colI am writing to address some confusion umn illustrates. readers may have been left with after reading It is up to Canadians to hold the Liberals Christopher Foulds’ April 1 column on electoral accountable to their promise to “make every vote reform (‘Some vote on voting on voting’): count.” The system implemented in the 1950s by Canadians deserve a proportional system in then-premier W.A.C. Bennett would today be which voters’ first choices determine who gets called alternative vote (AV), into power and the also known as ranked ballot, of seats In electoral systems, the percentage which is preferred by Prime each party wins is devil is in the details. Minister Justin Trudeau. roughly equal to It is not the same as their percentage of today’s single transferable vote as it is another the popular vote. winner-take-all system that is not proportional. Only proportional representation systems do Proportional means 30 per cent of the vote that. would equal roughly 30 per cent of the seats. How many readers caught the difference Trudeau has been accused of trying to do between what Foulds called “single-transferable what Bennett’s Social Credit did in the 1952 elecvote” and “single-transferable ballot”? tion — putting into place another winner-takeI think most assumed they were the same all system (ranked ballot, a.k.a AV) to capitalize thing. In electoral systems, the devil is in the on being the second choice of many people. details. This would not be an improvement over first For extremely complex decisions like this,

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where small details make a big difference, an all-party committee that actually represents the majority of Canadians is a much better way to go than a referendum. Readers who want to learn more should go to trusted, impartial sources like the fairvote.ca. website. There is also a webinar on April 9 on the two most commonly discussed PR systems: mixedmember proportional representation and singletransferable vote (STV). The webinar will be online at https:// attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4656598143505333507. Bennett implemented AV, not STV. Ranked ballots can be used in both winnertake-all systems (like AV) and proportional systems (like STV). AV is not proportional, while STV is. These are important distinctions. Gisela Ruckert Kamloops

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A sample list of corporate donors to the governing B.C. Liberal party operating in the Kamloops area: • Belkorp (operator and developer of Cache Creek landfill), $61,000 • Teck Resources (Highland Valley Copper), $33,000 • KGHM Ajax, $30,000 • Interfor, $30,000 • Sun Peaks Resort, Corp., $12,500 • Kelson Group, $12,000 • Canfor, $9,500 • Plainsman Construction $3,100 • Horizon North, $2,000 The B.C. NDP raised about $3.2 million comprised overwhelmingly of individual donations along with money from organized labour. (source: Elections B.C.)

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“This is how you’re going to die. You’re going to drown. You won’t know when, where it’s going to happen, but you’re going to know how it’s going to happen. That’s how it’s going to happen.” — What Peter Beckett allegedly told his wife before her drowning death, according to Crown witness Virginia Lyons-Friesen

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In her affadavit, LyonsFriesen stated: “He said to her, ‘This is how you’re going to die,’” the affidavit reads. “You’re going to drown. You won’t know when, where it’s going to happen, you won’t know when it’s going to happen, but you’re going to know how it’s going to happen. That’s how it’s going to happen.’” Lyons-Friesen went to police eight days after she heard about Letts-Beckett’s Aug. 18, 2010, drowning. The jury also missed out on more light-hearted moments, including one when Beckett, in court on March 3 prior to the jury entering the room, endorsed Donald Trump for the U.S. presidency during a con-

versation with a lawyer. “He’s what America needs,” Beckett said in a thick New Zealand accent. “He’s a proven businessman. He knows how to do things.” The previous day, jurors sat waiting for an entire morning while Beckett and his lawyer, Donna Turko, had discussions in the courthouse cellblock. Beckett was close to firing Turko, but the reason for their disagreement is not known. Throughout the trial, jurors were often escorted out of the courtroom for lawyers to make arguments before Meiklem. A number of those arguments had to do with Beckett having outbursts and, at points, muttering under his breath in front of the jury. Meiklem also cautioned

Beckett repeatedly, with and without the jury in the courtroom, to control his outbursts. Beckett claimed multiple times in the jury’s absence that his lineage had been traced back to St. Thomas of Canterbury, Thomas Becket, who was who was the Archbishop of Canterbury in the 12th century. Beckett claimed no one in his lineage back to the saint had been charged with a crime. Prior to the jury entering the courtroom for the second day of Beckett’s cross-examination, on March 24, he turned to the gallery, performed a brief Maori haka and referenced New Zealand folklore. “Today, I am Rongokako of Te Mata,” he said. “Google it.” One of the first hits on

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Google is a link to “the mythical story of Te Mata o Rongokako, the sleeping giant.” Standing six-foot-eight, Beckett is a gigantic man. Estimates about his weight at trial have been as high as 450 pounds. Drama started long before the trial ever began. In most pre-trial hearings, Beckett represented himself — which meant he was personally provided with Crown disclosure. At one point, Beckett smuggled a hard drive of Crown evidence out of Kamloops Regional Correctional Centre. The whereabouts of the hard drive are still not known. Prior to the trial, a justice official close to the case called Beckett “the ultimate test of the system.”

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“Any of these things are a risk-benefit decision,” Christian said. “And it seems to me like all of the benefit is heading somewhere else and the risk is still here. I’m still keeping an open mind, but really I think it’s a poor decision on behalf of KGHM Ajax.” Coun. Denis Walsh, who is opposed to the proposed mine, called the move “outrageous,” but believes the decision may have more to do with mounting criticism over portions of the company’s environmental-assessment (EA) application than with city council. “I don’t think that holds water. There’s five of us that are still undecided, that are still waiting for the science,” Walsh said. “I don’t think that makes sense unless he [Gillespie] felt there was something in the wind that was going to change that to more than four.” Walsh said the city needs to see revenue from the mine if it is approved because the project will have financial

implications for Kamloops. “This mine is going to cost the city a lot,” Walsh said. “Just in infrastructure maintenance alone, but there’s other areas. It’s forcing us to redesign our whole growth pattern that was supposedly up in the Aberdeen areas.” While city-hired consultant SLR Consulting has told council it would have expected to see language around a benefit agreement in the company’s environmental-assessment [EA] application to the federal and provincial governments, Gillespie said he has not found evidence the practice is common, noting the mine was not required to supply one when the requirements for its application were set out. “We also want that EA application to be seen as very fair, very transparent, and we didn’t want to muddy the waters by entering into a community benefit agreement with the city, which could be seen as swaying them one way of the other,” he said. Christian, however, said it was the provincial government that encouraged

the city to pursue a benefit agreement with KGHM Ajax, given its difficulty in annexing the existing New Afton mine to increase its industrial tax revenue. Gillespie said the details of the advisory board are still being put together, noting the company does not have a dollar figure for how much money it would spend in the community. In the letter, Gillespie said the community advisory panel will be filled with “respected members of the Kamloops community.” “We provide funds based on a set of criteria that recognized the importance of five key areas — health, education, sports, arts and culture and community programs,” Gillespie wrote. Council will discuss KGHM’s letter at its Tuesday, April 12 meeting. In the meantime, Milobar said the city will be reaching out to the B.C. Environmental Assessment Office to determine if there is any reason an agreement cannot proceed during an EA review.

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ohn McDermott has some advice for anyone about to listen to his new recording. Before hitting play, pour yourself a glass of wine and plant yourself in a comfy chair because Raised On Songs and Stories is unlike any album McDermott has created in the past 23 years. There are no breaks in it, McDermott said, with what he called instrumental reflections joining the songs. It’s all themed as Scottish with a taste of Irish, he said, and is the first of two he has wanted to make for years. The next one will be Irish with a taste of Scottish and linking the songs will be short stories introducing the songs. McDermott has someone in Ireland now collecting those snippets of verse. When he first heard the master for Raised on Songs and Stories, “it was exactly what I wanted to hear,” McDermott said. There’s a flow to it that links it all together. He doesn’t miss the job he left for music. While he appreciated the support publisher Douglas Creighton gave to him when he worked in the circulation department of the Toronto Sun, McDermott said he’s glad he left the newspaper business while it still felt like family.

Creighton encouraged McDermott’s singing, often hiring him to perform at social gatherings. It was in 1993 McDermott knew the decision he made was right. He stepped onto the stage of the Rebecca Cohn Theatre in Halifax on Oct. 5 of that year, backed for the first time by his own band — including a teenaged fiddle player he met in a bar named Ashley McIsaac — and opened for The Chieftains. The crowd went wild. He’s perhaps best known for his version of Danny Boy, a song he first recorded on an album he created for his parent’s 50th wedding anniversary. It had 12 tracks — one for each child in the family — and ended with an a capella version of the Irish classic. McDermott was encouraged to take his

Grab a glass of wine at the Coast Hotel Kamloops Theatre on April 24, for John McDermott’s performance. The musician is stopping in the Tournament Capital as part of a 10-stop tour through B.C.

homemade recording to professionals, eventually landing with EMI Music Canada. It released 2,000 copies of this first

McDermott recording on Nov. 10, 1992. The next day, CBC broadcaster Peter Gzowski played three tracks from it — And

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Some songs are particularly special to him. Danny Boy is one because his father loved it. Along The Merry Road to Hell, written with his friend and fellow musician Larry Gowan, is also special because it was written for McDermott’s brother Michael. It used to be hard to sing it, McDermott said, because it reminded him of the life choices his brother made that ultimately led to his death from alcoholism. It’s not so hard to sing it now, though, and it will likely be on the set list for his Kamloops show on Sunday, April 24, at the Coast Hotel Kamloops Theatre. It’s part of a 10-stop tour through B.C. There might also be some songs from an album McDermott made at the behest of his mother, Hope. She had been nagging him to record just hymns and one day, sitting at mother’s kitchen table and listening to her request again, McDermott said he’d think about it. “She dropped a piece of paper in front of me with 16 hymns on it,” he said. “I said ‘Mom, that’s a lot of hymns’ and she said ‘I’ve got more I could add.’ “Eventually, she got a 17th one onto it.” Tickets are available at the Kamloops Live box office, 1025 Lorne St., 250-374-5483, kamloopslive.ca.

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Local self-taught visual artist Carly Schmidt is known for her paintings of the female form (above).

his week, I visited upcoming visual artist Carly Schmidt. She creates beautiful paintings full of light and drama, focused on the female form in silhouette. Most of her figurative paintings also utilize the suggestion of kinetic energy flowing through her figures like a dance of wind.

Schmidt creates one-of-a-kind portraits of animals and pets on commission. She works as a master artist for Paint Nite and is the assistant manager of the Kamloops Artisan Market, starting this spring in downtown Kamloops on Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The following is a Q-and-A with Schmidt. Karla Pearce: What is your background and artistic medium? Carly Schmidt: I am a self-taught acrylic artist born and raised in Kamloops. KP: What inspired you to become an artist? CS: As soon as I could hold a crayon, I could not stop colouring. Once I held a paint brush, I couldn’t stop painting. Art and the process of creating is just a part of me. KP: Describe your

creative process. CS: I rarely can go a day without painting. As soon as I sit down in my studio and pick up a brush, I instantly relax and time seems to fast forward. KP: What motivates you to create/work? CS: I love beauty, nature and creativity in people. I get inspired every day from something as simple as a piece of wood to as complicated as human emotion. When I wake up until I fall asleep (up to 18 hour days of painting and promoting) I am motivated and want to paint. KP: What is the most difficult thing about creating/doing your work? CS: Balancing life and art. It takes a lot of work to make it as an artist. Whether it was working a side job while creating a new

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line or a lull between commissions, I really had to work hard not to starve sometimes and keep focused to get through to succeed. KP: What is the best thing about creating/ doing your work? CS: It is my me time and the best way to sooth my busy mind. I get to spend so many hours covered in paint hanging out with my dog in my studio. KP: What was the worst/best moment in your career? CS: The best moment of my career was finally being able to be a full-time artist. I worked full-time jobs while painting for many years to get to this point. I can’t say I have a worst moment in my career. Sometimes things I tried was a big success and sometimes it wasn’t but, no matter what, I learn something new to take for-

ward into my journey. KP: What are you working on now? CS: I am working on a new line that captures the strength and peace in women. I have so many wonderful women in my life and they all inspire me in so many ways. I want people who see them to feel inspired and happy. KP: What are your future plans/goals? CS: I have been doing a lot of business painting (mostly pet portraits) on commission but I would love to get into galleries all across Canada as well as continue to expand more for my international customers. KP: Do you have any advice or words of wisdom you would like to share for the next generation of artists? CS: Never stop creating and work on your business and social skills just as much as your technique. For more information on Carly Schmidt, go online to schmidtfacedartistry.ca or email schmidtfacedartistry @gmail.com. Karla Pearce is a local artist who contributes a column to Kamloops This Week. For more information, go online to karlapearce.com.

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Please take note of road closures during filming throughout the month of April. All affected streets will close from 7 am - 9 pm each day, but may re-open early as filming is finished. On-street parking will also be restricted. All businesses will remain open for pedestrian traffic. Tuesday, April 12 - Tranquille Rd at Criss Creek Rd - Criss Creek Rd at Frederick Rd Wednesday, April 13 - Seymour St & Victoria St from 3rd to 6th Ave - 4th & 5th Ave from St. Paul St to Lansdowne Thursday, April 14 - Seymour St & Victoria St from 4th to 6th Ave - 5th Ave from St. Paul St to Lansdowne Friday, April 15 - Seymour St & Victoria St from 2nd to 4th Ave - 3rd & 4th Ave from St. Paul St to Lansdowne Sunday, April 17 - Mt. Paul Way from Sarcee to Athabasca St - Victoria St from Lansdowne to 7th Ave - Seymour St from 3rd to 5th Ave - 4th & 5th Ave from St. Paul St to Victoria St Thursday, April 21 - Seymour St & Victoria St from 3rd to 5th Ave - 4th Ave from Seymour St to Lansdowne Friday, April 22 - Seymour St & Victoria St from 3rd to 5th Ave - 4th Ave from St. Paul St to Victoria St Please use caution when driving in the vicinity and obey all traffic control devices and traffic control people. For transit routing information, please refer to www.bctransit.com. The City of Kamloops appreciates your cooperation. For further information please call 828-3774. On behalf of Shirt Productions Canada Inc.

group of Sa-Hali secondary students is feeling grateful for things like drinking water after a volunteer trip to Guatemala. KTW caught up with the Grade 11 and Grade 12 students before they departed for the volunteer trip — in partnership with Developing World Connections — on March 24. We published some of their experiences abroad, which they blogged about online. Here are their final entries, which have been edited due to space constraints

March 29

Today, we finally started working and we didn’t expect how much it would drain us. We started our day with yet another scrumptious breakfast at Fernando’s and took the bus to our work site in San Miguel Duenas. Our team split off to two different work sites. We dug holes for posts using machetes and dug dirt with our hands. Within the first five minutes, we were covered in dirt. We were astonished to see a house being built in front of our eyes as the day progressed. The posts were secured, tin walls and a roof were installed. We went off in groups to install eco stoves for families. Our muscles were strained from carrying the 400-pound stoves to homes around the city.

Sa-Hali secondary students in Grade 11 and Grade 12 recently returned from a volunteer trip abroad.

We also interacted with children and gave away a few donations we had brought, engaging in a few impromptu soccer games along the way. Exhausted and covered in a layer of dirt, our white shirts were now brown as we loaded aboard the bus back to Antigua.

March 30

After another hard day of work, our muscles are getting pretty sore. We set off in our groups and went to different work sites, since we finished two homes. We were pretty proud. We started to work, getting just as dirty as yesterday. There were children at the sites and we interacted with them, which was amazing. Some of us spoke Spanish with them and they taught us words. We played soccer, drew chalk pictures on the road and didn’t want to leave.

We’ve worked very hard. In fact, we’re one of the first groups to accomplish putting up four homes for families in this amount of time. Sometimes we get frustrated because we can’t help all the families and it’s so hard to see their living conditions, but we’re making our small impact that makes a huge difference for them. We ended our day grateful to live so easily. Seeing how people in this village live has given us a new perspective and it will stick with us.

April 1

Ms. Simpson started with an April 1 joke students weren’t happy with. “I’m sorry to tell you, but . . . we have to build two more houses.” Instead of going straight to the learning centre, we stopped at a macadamia nut farm. It was amazing and the lady giving us the tour was inspiring.

She cares about the well-being of others and encouraged us to be environmentally conscious. We tasted naturally grown macadamia nuts, which were tasty. We arrived at the learning centre and walked together to the houses we built, to see the families settled into their new homes. They were more than grateful and blessed us with their hearts. It was hard to say goodbye. Hanging out on the rooftop for our last night in Antigua, most of us went into the trip as strangers, but we all came out as family.

April 4

All of us were quiet on the bus, looking out the windows and taking in as much as we could. When we returned to Kamloops, parents greeted us with hugs. We were all exhausted and a little sunburnt. We were not

sure what to expect when we arrived in Guatemala, but the outcome was an incredible experience and we miss it already. Seeing poverty and the way most people live in San Miguel Duenas was truly eyeopening and will stick with us for the rest of our lives. Every day, we’ll know how fortunate we are to get a drink of water from the tap or sleep in a warm and comfortable bed. We were able to make connections with kids and see how happy they can be without having anything. We have to realize how easily we live in Canada and should do what we can to help others. We hope we’ve inspired young people like us and the legacy carries on at Sa-Hali secondary. For more on their trip, go online to sahaliguatemala. weebly.com/.

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Saddle up for season with Barnhartvale club The Pine Tree Riding Club is saddling up for the season, with six sessions scheduled for members and nonmembers alike. The public is welcome to visit the Barnhartvale club and take in the demonstrations. The Pine Tree Riding Club is at

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BRIEFS 1554 Todd Rd. The dates are April 16, May 14, May 28, June 11, July 11 (fun day gymkhana and show) and Oct. 1. April 10 is clean-up day on the grounds.

Science Centre is focusing on stars this month with a fundraiser, a planetarium and a talk about crystals. People can sponsor a star on the Holt Street centre’s Star Wall for a minimum $10 donation. It’s promoted as a way to provide a unique gift or

On each date, the gates open at 9 a.m. with English at 9 a.m., followed by showmanship and Western at 11:30 a.m. For more information on the club, go online to pinetreeridingclub.com.

Stars align at BLSC The Big Little

honour someone who has died. On Saturday, April 30, the inflatable planetarium StarLab from the Okanagan Science Centre will be at the site to project stars and learn more about them. Five shows will be given. Seating is limited; to reserve a seat, call the centre at

250-554-2572. That same day, the Crystals in Space team from McGowan Park elementary will give a presentation on their experiment that was sent into space, came back and is now being studied. The students will speak from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Correction A story that ran in Tuesday’s edition of Kamloops This Week (‘Green Thumbs Gather at TRU’) incorrectly stated the organizer’s phone number. Those interested in the Horticulture Horizons conference can call Kevin Scollon at 250-828-5181. Happy gardening.

“I feel strongly that by listening to people, we are making better project decisions.” - Lexa Hobenshield, External Relations Manager, Kinder Morgan Canada

For more than four years, we’ve worked together with our neighbours and local communities to hear what they have to say about our proposed pipeline expansion. By listening closely and having an open dialogue, we’ve been able to create a stronger, safer and more responsive project. We are working to meet all the requirements of the regulators, as well as consulting with communities, Indigenous people, government agencies and municipalities – and we’ll continue to work with them throughout development, construction and operations. We know how critical it is to get this right. Most importantly, we’re acting on what we hear with significant changes to the Project.

How feedback has resulted in a stronger, safer and better project: •

A $100 million investment in the West Coast Marine Response Corporation (WCMRC) for marine safety enhancements.

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An increase in safety valves along the pipeline from 94 to 126.

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An increase in pipeline wall thickness in sensitive areas, such as urban locations and at river crossings.

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Routing of the pipeline to avoid 22 crossings at fish-inhabited rivers including the Fraser, upper North Thompson, Albreda, Coldwater and Coquihalla.

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Routing to avoid environmentally sensitive areas, such as Cheam Wetlands and three BC Class A parks.

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Routing of the pipeline to minimize community impacts to the Westsyde neighbourhood in Kamloops and the Westridge neighbourhood in Burnaby.

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t is becoming more difficult all the time for Canadian families to put healthy and satisfying meals on the table. We’ve experienced rising food costs over the past year and this is forecast to continue throughout 2016. According to the Guelph Food Institute, the highest price increases will be fruit, vegetables and meat. Knowing this, how do you maximize your food dollars?

Grocery stores want shoppers to buy products on impulse and therefore spend more. Plan ahead by checking prices and making a grocery list to avoid spending money unnecessarily. It is also a great idea to prepare larger meals. This way, you can buy in bulk to save money and then freeze leftovers for lunches and dinners. To cut costs and boost your nutrition intake, remember to use fruits and vegetables that are in season. Try to buy in bulk when prices are low and freeze or preserve to have on hand yearround. At certain times of the year, frozen or canned fruits and vegetables may be cheaper than their fresh counterparts. Freezing is an especially good method for preserving nutritional value and remember to choose canned products with little or no added salt and sugar. Cook with root vegetables — such as turnips, parsnips, potatoes and carrots — by boiling, baking or microwaving. Using protein alternatives at least two to three times per week is also a great idea as meat is often the most expensive part of a meal. Pulses are a great source of nutrients and fibre and they provide good quality protein to keep you full for longer. You can either soak and cook dry beans, which is the cheapest option, or buy canned beans if time and convenience are a factor. If you are using meat, buy tougher pieces such as a chuck roast and use in roasts or stews. Finally, use the Interior Health Store It Guide to prevent food wastage by helping your produce stay fresh longer. Just search for ‘Store it’ on the Interior Health website and you will find some great information and a helpful chart to post on your fridge — plus, you will find out why it’s good for onions to wear pantyhose. Nadine Baerg is a public health dietician with for the Interior Health Authority.

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rom the worst start in franchise history to the brink of Round 2, the Kamloops Blazers averted disaster and took fans on a rollercoaster ride to remember in 20152016. And strap yourselves in — because the feature attraction is still under construction. The Blazers will return most of its roster, many of the same players who summoned Lazarus in resurrecting a one-foot-in-the-grave season that started with six straight defeats and ended with a Game 7 overtime loss to the defending champion Kelowna Rockets in the the first round of the WHL playoffs. “Never once did I say, ‘Why did I come back?’” said Blazers’ head coach Don Hay, who took the reins in Kamloops prior to the 20142015 season. “I love to coach. I love the process it takes to put together a team.” “We weren’t getting great goaltending and we weren’t very competitive at the start. That all changed.” Kamloops finished the regular season on a 15-3-1 tear, a streak that saved the club from a publicrelations nightmare, with team brass having trumpeted unequivocally its battle cry after missing the playoffs for the second straight season in 2014-2015: Failing to qualify for the post-season next year is unacceptable. Mission accomplished. Now, let’s look ahead.

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Nick Chyzowski and the Kamloops Blazers came within a goal of advancing to Round 2 of the WHL playoffs in 2015-2016. Head coach Don Hay said his team should take another step next season.

— and ship 20-year-old netminder Bolton Pouliot to the Portland Winterhawks at the start of the 2014-2015 campaign. They threw two untested backstops into the lion’s den. “Hindsight is 20/20 and that might have been a mistake,” Gaglardi said. “The good news is Ingram took control of the situation and won the net. He’s a guy that can take the net for a couple years in Kamloops if he continues the way he’s going.” The quirky kid from Imperial, Sask., did more than just keep going. He took the league by storm in his 18-year-old season. He set a new franchise record in 2015-2016 with a .922 save percentage, displacing Corey Hirsch, who was atop the list with a .920 mark in 1991-1992. Ingram played 13 more games and stopped 409 more shots than Hirsch. He put the Blazers on his back

and led them into the playoffs, where he recorded a .938 save percentage and made physics-defying stops in Games 2 and 6. Without Ingram, it’s a stretch to think Kamloops would have pushed Kelowna to the edge of elimination. He will likely be drafted into the NHL in June and is the No. 1 guy in Kamloops heading into next season. Dylan Ferguson will likely back him up.

FORWARDS

For years, director of player personnel Matt Recchi and the Blazers’ scouting staff have been touting a group of 1998-born forwards, which includes Jake Kryski, Quinn Benjafield, Garrett Pilon and Jermaine Loewen. Well, the future is now, or at least it will be in 2016-2017. “We really like the way that everybody has improved,” said

Hay, who was in a decidedly better mood at exit meetings on Tuesday than he was in 2015. “Two years ago, the organization decided to keep Pilon in midget for his 16-year-old season and it was a really good decision. “Benjafield had a real solid second half and I thought his playoffs were really good. Kryski [picked 13th overall in the 2013 WHL Bantam Draft] had higher expectations on him and I thought he continued to learn throughout the year. Jermaine, his progress has been really pleasing.” General manager Stu MacGregor said each of the 1998born forwards need to improve their strength and balance in the off-season, while he looks to solidify the group up front by drafting an import player. Trades this season to acquire 19-year-old defenceman Dallas Valentine and 20-year-old forward

Gage Quinney were astute moves that helped push the Blazers to the post-season, but acquiring forward Jiri Smejkal in exchange for out-of-favour defenceman Patrik Maier, both 19-year-old imports, did not quite pan out. MacGregor will look to do better on the European front at the CHL Import Draft this summer. Collin Shirley became a fan favourite this season, leading the team with 79 points, including 37 goals — many of them followed by swashbuckling celebrations — in 72 games and adding five goals and nine points in seven playoff contests. He and Matt Revel, who tallied 23 goals and 53 points in 66 regular-season games, are expected to occupy two of the Blazers’ overage spots in 2016-2017, with Valentine expected to round out the 20s on the blue line. See SIX, A21

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Elementary track-and-field relays on tap The Kamloops Track and Field Club is hosting its annual Elementary Schools Relay Fest on April 14 at the Tournament Capital Centre. Relays get underway at 3:15 p.m. Retired administrators and teachers volunteer their time at the

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Sun Peaks Resort is extending its lift operation hours this summer. The Sunburst chairlift will turn from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., giving hikers and bikers two more hours to

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Soccer champs

Bold, NorKam secondary and Man Chest Hair United captured titles in Soccer Quest’s Indoor Men’s Soccer Championships on the weekend.

Eighteen teams and more than 250 players took part in the 26-game weekend. Bold captured the 30-plus Recreational Division, topping Pronto Rec, which had gone undefeated through the regular season. The final score was 6-3.

In men’s Division 1, Man Chest Hair United defeated the Thunder 5-4. Both teams were made predominantly of alumni from the University College of the Cariboo. Finally, in men’s Division 2, NorKam secondary defeated

Phil Up the Sauce 3-2. Soccer Quest is holding a Pro-D Day camp on April 18 for players ages seven to 11. To register for the camp, which runs from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., call 250-5544625 or go online to soccerquest.ca.

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Organizers are calling the 2016 IIHF Women’s World Championship a success on nearly every front, just days after the tournament ended with a gold-medal showdown between Canada and the United States on Monday. While they were still in the process of wrapping up one of the largest events in women’s hockey — and will be for several weeks — officials said the Tournament Capital of Canada had exceeded all expectations as host of the eight-day event. “I think pleased would be an understatement,” Riley Wiwchar, Hockey Canada’s general manager of the 2016 women’s world championship, told KTW. “Kamloops definitely lived up to its reputation at Canada’s tournament capital and I think will definitely be looked at for future events.” Wiwchar said the World Sledge Hockey Challenge and the World Under-17 Championship would be among the Hockey Canada events that Kamloops would be

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Rebecca Johnston and Team Canada fell 1-0 to the U.S. in the gold-medal game at the IIHF Women’s World Championship on Monday at Sandman Centre.

suitable to host down the road. He also wouldn’t be surprised to see the 4 Nations Cup return. While numbers won’t be finalized until later this spring, current estimates highlight a very successful event in Kamloops. Monday’s gold-medal game

between Canada and the United States was played in front of 5,850 fans — neither seating nor standing-room tickets were available in the hours leading up to puck drop at Sandman Centre. The organizing committee estimates that more than 38,000 spectators took in the eight days of hockey across two venues and were particularly pleased by numbers on McArthur Island. The world championship was also a draw to Kamloops. Norm Daley, co-chair of the local organizing committee, said roughly 4,900 room nights were booked at hotels throughout the city. More than 1,200 people visited for B.C. Hockey’s midget and bantam female provincial championships and the Western Shield senior A championship — which ran in conjunction with the worlds — and economic estimates suggest a significant boon to the city. “Organizations that were here had to do well. Those people were eating in restaurants and doing things,” Daley said. The city estimates an economic influx of $125 per person, per day during event. “You start looking at that and I

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just think it’s a tremendous boon to the local economy, especially at this time of year because there’s not a lot of travel going on,” he said. Joey Beltrano, president of the accommodations association and general manager of the Double Tree by Hilton, echoed Daley’s numbers, estimating the city’s hotels were at between 80 and 90 per cent occupancy, roughly a 40 per cent year-over-year increase. “I’m just glad that it happened,” he said. “The timing was great — predominantly in February and March, these are real shoulder seasons for the industry.” The traffic was felt more significantly downtown than in the Aberdeen area, where Steve Earl of Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott, said “it was like a normal spring break with tournaments going on.” For Jon Pankuch, the world championship’s other co-chair and president of the Kamloops Minor Hockey Association, the three women’s hockey events created a tremendous showcase for women’s hockey and was a highlight for Kamloops girls who play the game.

He said combining the events was a success and he “would do it again in a heartbeat. “We have a fairly strong association on the women’s side — I think we’re at about 176 girls playing hockey. I think that will continue,” Pankuch said. “We’ve got to continue to push that side of the game to keep registration numbers up and that allows the budget to have development programs.” The Road to Gold, meanwhile, was considered a success by most of the participating locations, though numbers didn’t quite live up to expectation at Canada House (the Kamloops Curling Club) —the late-night party stop. General Manager Rob Nordin said the club worked on the presumption numbers would be similar to those of the Brier Patch in 2014. “What we found, it was very family-oriented,” Nordin said of the worlds. “Obviously, we wanted to do more people, but I think it was a success in that the people who used it loved it and it was great exposure for the curling club. It showed what we can do there.”

Blaze blank Shuswap Selects The Kamloops Blaze Selects shut out the Shuswap Selects in Thompson-Okanagan Youth Soccer League action on the weekend, winning 5-0 at Hillside Stadium. The under-14 club had goals from Jenna Dandurand (2G), Vanessa Hicks (1G), Amy Strank (1G), Daisy Dalke (1G) and was backstopped by Sadie Moyer.

Crushing Kelowna

Zach Rachynski had two goals as the Kamloops Blaze U18s topped Kelowna’s U17 Selects 4-1 in the Little Apple. Tukker Tomlin (1G), Thomas Goddard (1G),

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BRIEFS Stefan Nesci (1A) and Brennan Atamanchuk (1A) rounded out the scoring for Kamloops, which had Matthew Mackenzie in goal.

Pounding Penticton

The Kamloops Blaze U18 girls opened their season with a 6-0 win over Penticton’s U17 girls on the weekend. Hannah Marra (3G), Emily Mann (1G), Brooke Bazian (1G) and Cassie Morris (1G) hit the scoresheet. Brenna

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The U11 Kamloops Blaze Team 3 played to two wins, a loss and a draw in Adidas Cup action in Surrey on the weekend. The Blaze picked up a 7-1 victory against Coastal FC Black and a 2-0 win over the Chilliwack Attack, but lost 6-2 to CMFSC Bayern and tied 4-4 against the PMSC Selects. Jonathan Hicks (8G), Tiago Pinto Coelho Maurice (2G), Tano Torchia (2G), Gabe Haw (1G), Riley McCylmont (1G), Daniel Ma (1G) and Jace Wiebe (1G) hit

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Healthy senior looking for apt or bsmnt suite near Northills Mall. Quiet, steady income, has small dog. Between $550$600. 236-421-4227.

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

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Obituaries & In Memoriam In Loving Memory of

InGloria loving memory of Halpern Gloria Halpern (nee Hannam) (nee Hannam) 1944~ 1944 2016 - 2016

With her loving husband by her With her loving husband by her side Gloria passed peacefully on side Gloria passed peacefully February 3, 2016 after a brief fight on February 3, 2016 after a with aggressive cancer in lung the brief fight lung with aggressive palliative care unit of Nanaimo cancer in the palliative care unit Hospital . of Nanaimo Hospital . Gloria was born and raised in the Gloria born and raised Saskatoon areawas in Saskatchewan into thefamily Saskatoon a veryinlarge of manyarea aunts,in into athe very large unclesSaskatchewan and cousins during Second of married many aunts, uncles Worldfamily War. She and moved during Willie the Second World War. She to BCand withcousins her husband in and moved to BC with husband in 1964. married They spent their married life her in BC on theWillie Island They spent theirbeing married life in BC on the Willie Island and in1964. the interior of BC transferred with and in the Interior being transferred employment. Gloria wasofaBC very loving, giving with and Willie’s caring employment. wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. Gloria was predeceased her son Daryland Robert Halpern Gloria was a very by loving, giving caring wife, and hermother, parentsgrandmother, Elgin and Vivian Hannam in July 1979. She sister and friend. is survived by her loving husband Willie, her son Richard Gloria was predeceased by Linda her sonHiggs Daryl(Ralph), Robert (Beverly), daughter Rhonda, sister Halpern and Halpern her parents and Vivian Hannam grandsons Kodie andElgin Nicolas Halpern and in July 1979.Higgs, She isChristopher survived byHiggs her loving nephews Gregory and husband Willie, her son Richard (Beverly), daughter Rhonda, niece Melissa Baker. sister Linda Higgs grandsons Kodie Halpern Her Celebration of Life (Ralph), will be held on and Nicholas nephews Gregory Higgs, May 14, 2016 at 2:00 Halpern pm at Thand alassa Restaurant HiggsMemorial and nieceGolf Melissa Baker. at the Christopher Qualicum Beach Club, 469 Memorial Avenue,ofQualicum Beach, Her Celebration Life will be heldBC. on May 14, 2016 Pleaseatjoin us in herRestaurant life. 2:00 pmcelebrating at Thalassa at the Qualicum Beach Memorial Golf Club, 469 Memorial Avenue, Qualicum Beach, BC. Please join us in celebrating her life.

Please join us in celebrating the life of

ANTONIA “TOOSJE” DEVOS

Sunday, April 10th 11:00 am Burial Ceremony at Hillside Cemetery 750 Notre Dame Drive, Kamloops 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm Celebration of Life Open House at the South Thompson Inn 3438 Shuswap Road East Everyone welcome at either event. If you will be attending the open house at the South Thompson Inn, please RSVP to Adriana as food will be provided. Call or text (250) 852-1404 or email mailloux_a@hotmail.com

George Byron was born in Whistler, Alabama and grew up in the South. He married Mary Woodruff at the age of 18, and they had two daughters Stephanie and Jane. In 1968 the family immigrated to Canada and settled in Kamloops, BC. In 1979 George married the love of his life and soulmate, Elisabeth (Liz) and was blessed with four step-children, Kelly, Victor, Cheryl and Terry. Before moving back to Canada in 2013, George and Liz spent 19 years in Orange Beach, Alabama. George enjoyed daily walks to the beach with his little hero “Scooter Dog”. He loved to sit on the front porch, sip cold tea and watch the birds fly over. Waving and saying hello to anyone that walked by. We all know, especially the staff at Ridgeview Lodge, that he was a true “Southern Gentleman”. His slow southern accent made him something special.

He is predeceased by his parents and many beloved uncles, aunts and cousins. Family was of paramount importance to Nels. He is survived by his loving wife Helen (Humphrey), his sister Brenda Wiss (Jimmy), her children Kelli and Jason and their families and Helen’s siblings, Moe, George, Mike, Steve, Christine and their families as well as much-loved cousins and many dear friends.

Shane Marvin Lovlin January 11, 1961 March 3, 2016

It is with much sadness that we announce the passing of Shane Lovlin on March 3, 2016. He was predeceased by his father Marvin and his mother Dolly (Vivian). Shane leaves behind two children he loved unconditionally - Ben and Samantha and granddaughter Olivia. As well, left to grieve are sister Lori (Chris) and brother Brock.

The family wishes to thank Doctor’s Kip, Beaton and Avanessian who began the cancer journey with Nels and the countless other caring medical professionals he encountered on the way and the friends and family who provided so much support.

Six years ago, Shane laid to rest his beautiful and cherished wife of 17 years Sharon. It is our belief that Shane died of a broken heart.

A gathering to remember Nels Life will be held at the Knutsford Community Hall on Saturday, April 9, 2016 at 1:00 PM.

His Celebration of Life will be held at the Wingate Hotel, 400 Midpark Way SE, Calgary, AB on Saturday, May 28th at 3:00 pm.

If friends so desire, donations to the Kamloops Cancer Centre at RIH would be appreciated in Nel’s memory. Arrangements entrusted to Kamloops Funeral Home (250) 554-2577 Condolences may be emailed to the family from www.kamloopsfuneralhome.com

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Should friends desire to honor Shane with a donation, please consider the Kidney Foundation in remembrance of Sharon Lovlin.

Memory Portrait on Canvas

First Memorial Funeral Service

Born on March 6, 1939 - Passed away peaceful on March 30, 2016 at the age of 77, with family by his side. George will be lovingly remembered by his devoted and cherished wife Elisabeth, his hero Scooter Dog, his children Kelly Mann, Stephanie (Vincent) Arduini, Victor (Gina) Mann, Jane (John) Derry, Cheryl (John) Gagliano and Terry (Ingrun) Mann, his grandchildren Brennan (Ming), Connor, Anica (Alex) and Anthony Arduini, Ronald, CJ (Darcy), Korey and Nicholas Mann, Marianna Gagliano, Ashlynn Bousquet, Krystal (Aaron) Webster, and his great-grandchildren Kingston Douglas, Emma and Hannah Thiessen and Jack Webster, brothers-in-law Ted and John Woodrow. He will be dearly missed by many kinfolk in Alabama, as well as friends and family throughout Canada and the USA. He was predeceased by his mother, father and sister Willie-Mae, George Lee and Donna Wright.

Kamloops 1947 to (Chester) away on

The Saemerow stubbornness stood him in good stead as he battled first multiple myeloma for ten years and then lung cancer.

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GEORGE BYRON SNYDER

Nels was born in on September 16, Melvine and Mona Saemerow and passed March 30, 2016.

He came home as a baby to Knutsford but soon moved to the Heffley Creek area. The family moved to New Westminster where Nels received his schooling. After high school, he lived in the Kamloops area and then in Peace River, Alberta. He married Helen on May 1, 1979 and they returned to Kamloops in 1990. Although he worked in construction, trucking and agriculture, at heart he was always a cowboy.

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Nels Edward Saemerow

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Preserve a special memory or create a lasting tribute to your loved one with your favourite photograph reproduced in the style of an oil painting on canvas. We have several styles for you to choose from. The portrait can be of the deceased or a family photo. The possibilities are endless. We have samples at both of our locations.

“The Southern Gentleman doesn’t rush the world and the world knows not to rush the Southern Gentleman.” George’s work career started as a GE appliance repair man in Mobile, Alabama. Soon after moving to Canada he joined the IBEW. He was a proud union member, even checking that his beer was union made. Anyone that was an electrician (or not) was quickly encouraged to sign up as a member. He worked at many job sites throughout Canada and the USA, his favorites were Mica Creek Dam, Revelstoke Dam, and the Tar Sands in Alberta. IBEW was one of his last memories to fade away. George’s Alzheimer disease was confirmed in December 2013 and on December 31, 2014 he moved into Ridgeview Lodge, Kamloops, BC. Our family was blessed beyond words to have such a caring and loving staff spend the last year of his life with him. You are all truly “Caring Angels”. Thank-you from the bottom of our hearts. He loved Y’all! He will live on in the memories of many, especially his sweet sayings, “Everything is Relative” “Tickety Boo” or “Hey Good Lookin’. We will never forget that sweet chuckle, loving smile and famous handlebar moustache that he wore so proudly! George/Dad, you were so brave to endure what you did. You deserve to rest in peace now. We love you and know we will see you again someday. Watch over us now as we have done for you. In lieu of flowers, should family or friends desire, donations to the Alzheimer Society of Kamloops, BC or the Recreation Department of Ridgeview Lodge, 920 Desmond St., Kamloops, BC in memory of George Snyder would be greatly appreciated.

Giuseppe (Joe) Colistro It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Giuseppe (Joe) Colistro of Kamloops on Thursday, March 31, 2016 at the age of 83 years. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends who he touched in a special way. Giuseppe is survived by his children Rosa of Catania, Sicily and Michele of Grimaldi, Italy; his step-children Maria (Mario) Salituro, Mike Rose and Gina (Manny) Casola. He will be sadly missed by his brother Pasquale (Maria) Colistro and his sister Maria (Armando) Caputo. He will also be lovingly remembered by his step-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Giuseppe is predeceased by his loving wife Aurora, his father Michele and his mother Rosina, his sister Anna and brother-in-law Rocco Provinciano. Those who wish to pay their respects by viewing, may do so on Thursday, April 7, 2016 from 6 – 8 pm in the Schoening Funeral Chapel, 513 Seymour Street. Father Paul Simms will celebrate the Funeral Mass on Friday, April 8, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. in Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, 635 Tranquille Road. Entombment will follow at Evergreen Mausoleum. The family would like to express their heartfelt thanks for all the care Giuseppe received from all the doctors, nurses, care aids and staff for his last few years. Should friends desire, donations can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.

A Memorial Service will be held at the Kamloops Community Church, Salvation Army, 344 Poplar St., Kamloops, BC on Saturday, April 9, 2016 at 11:00 am.

We Love You and Miss You Joe. Till We Meet Again.

Condolences may be expressed at DrakeCremation.com.

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Obituaries & In Memoriam Dennis Raymond Ward January 7, 1931 – March 28, 2016 If there ever was a Maverick in the family, it was Raymond. He was the first to attempt the unusual with his all or nothing approach. Raymond passed away on Monday, March 28, 2016 at the age of 85 in his usual Maverick style while crossing the train tracks at the Pat Road Crossing East of Kamloops. He was the first to try waterskiing on the Okanagan Lake, the first in town to have a new 1964 black Mustang Convertible and the first to own a Honda motorcycle in the Okanagan in the 1950’s. Raymond started the Okanagan Skydiving Club in the early 60’s and later when transferred to Kamloops started the Kamloops Parachute Club in the late 1960’s. He made over 700 parachute jumps himself while teaching a multitude of students the fun of skydiving. Raymond was born on a farm in Saltcoats, Saskatchewan in 1931 to parents Alvery and Maud (nee Brimacombe) and later moved with his family to Naramata. He often talked about the wonderful young life he had while growing up along with his brother Don and all their buddies, playing baseball, sailing, swimming across the Okanagan Lake to Summerland and working in the family orchard. He owned an orchard in the 1950’s and during the winter months he could be found adventuring in Mexico. In the 1960’s, Raymond became a Field Accountant with Interior Contracting Company and then in the l980’s, started his own tax accounting business. He sold the business in 2000 when he retired to spend many years acting as Park Host and Maintenance Guy for the Kettle Valley Railway and the Canada Trail. You could find him handing out water, helping lost strangers, rebuilding rock ovens and hosting hot dog parties at this campsite for anyone to enjoy.

Predeceased by his beloved wife Violetta. Father of James (JoAnne) and Sandy. Adored grandfather of Christine (Mike), Elizabeth (Ron), Carla (Keith), Colleen, Alana and Adrienne (Chris), and great-grandfather of Lyka, Veronica, Anthony, James, Graeham, KeeleyAnn, Khaydan, Jaiden and Matteo. Predeceased by parents James and Vera and brother Clarence. A World War II Veteran, Mac became a Navigator under the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan and served until the end of the war. He re-enlisted in 1947 and retired from the RCAF in 1965. He later worked in insurance, retiring again in 1983 when he and Vi moved to BC and built their own home at Deka Lake. They moved to Kamloops in 1993, and Mac moved to Mississauga in 2013. Mac was active with the Kamloops Freemasons, as well as various pipe bands in the many places he lived. At his request, no service was held.

Sherry Arko was born on February 21, 1961 to Jim and Angeline Rhindress in Kamloops, BC. That same year they moved to Blue River, with her siblings Debra and Les. Eight years later, the Rhindress’s moved back to Kamloops where Sherry attended Elementary and High School in Brocklehurst. Her first job was at Mr. Mikes. Sherry was a spunky girl who was full of laughter and never afraid to try new things. In 1979 in Chase, BC Sherry met her husband Frank. Frank and Sherry started living together in 1980 and moved to the Little Shuswap, where Sherry was working in Sorrento. After moving throughout the interior, they returned to the Shuswap where they bought their first home and Wed in 1986. Sherry started her own business, Shuswap Blinds. She installed blinds, all while raising her children Christopher, Melissa and James. She spent many hours volunteering within the school as well with after school sports and other activities. Moving back to Kamloops in 1997, Sherry researched her background finding her Métis heritage which she embraced deeply. Becoming a women’s rep and heavily involved in the Métis Women BC. Sherry was very proud of all the people she met along the way. She was full of passion and laughter, where her memorable laugh will be missed by all.

A one-of-a-kind man who added much to our lives.

Sherry worked at the Royal Inland Hospital, where she made many great friends. She will be dearly missed by everyone that knew her.

Memorial Services will be held on Thursday, April 7 at 2:00 PM at the Salvation Army Church, 344 Poplar Street, North Kamloops.

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After an eight month battle with cancer, Sherry passed away on Sunday, April 3, 2016. She is predeceased by her mother Angeline. Sherry will be forever remembered by her loving husband Frank, children Christopher, Melissa (Tanner) and James. Her father Jim Rhindresss, her sister Debra (Renny) Apps, brother Leslie Rhindress, niece Natasha (Tant), nephew Steven (Jen) and great nieces and nephews Oren, Amelia, Nolan and Owen.

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A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, April 23, 2016 at the Heritage House located at 100 Lorne Street from 1-4 pm.

Donations may be made to the Salvation Army on Raymond’s behalf

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Born April 17, 1923, in Fort Macleod, AB, died February 28, 2016, in Mississauga, ON in his 93rd year.

It is with great sadness, we announce the passing of Sherry Arko.

Raymond leaves his wonderful memories to his daughter Natasha (Andy), grandchildren Ava and Mark, his brother Don (Sula), nephews Colin (Mona), Roger (Gail) and their children. He also leaves behind his former wife and life-long friend Eileen (Charlie). His many friends, cousins and business acquaintances will truly remember Raymond as a straight shooter, kind, generous and caring to anyone who needed a hand up.

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Raymond was an unforgettable man who was very generous with both his time and money. He would often give to people on the street and wish them his best. During the Christmas season, he was a supporter of the Salvation Army and manned the Christmas kettle while smiling, handing out candy canes and wishing a Merry Christmas to all.

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Raymond was a wonderful father to his only child Natasha and he gave her a fantasy childhood with a life-size kickwillie, a full size swinging boat between two pine trees, a larger than large tree house, horses, skidoos and more. Many good times were had at his home at Pinantan Lake spending time with Natasha along with all the neighbourhood children joining in on the fun. As Natasha got older he introduced her to adventure travelling and took her to Bolivia, Peru and Mexico.

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IRENE MAY CLIFFORD (nee Nicholls) November 2, 1936 – April 2, 2016 Irene passed away peacefully at the Overlander Residential Care Home in Kamloops, BC. Irene was born in Perdue, Saskatchewan and spent her school years living with her family on the homestead in Perdue. In August 1958, she married Bruce Clifford, a pilot in the Canadian Air Force and began her new life with her husband. While they were living in Ottawa their eldest daughter (Zelda) was born in 1959 followed two years later with their son (Clark) being born in Red Deer, Alberta. Up until 1966, she lived in many rural towns close to the Airforce bases in Alberta before the family moved to Dorian, Quebec when her husband’s career as a pilot with Air Canada began eventually moving to Brampton, Ontario. After a few years living in Brampton the family moved to Richmond, BC followed by moving to Ladner, BC where their third child a daughter (Heather) was born in 1974. In addition, to raising her family Irene had a career at The Royal Bank of Canada. After retiring they lived in Abbotsford for a number of years followed by White Rock, BC finally settling in Kamloops where their youngest daughter lives. Irene loved travelling, reading, dancing, watching football, curling and ice skating together and spending time with family and friends. Mourning her passing is her husband of 58 years (Bruce), her children Zelda (David), Clark (Donna) and Heather together with her one grandson Matthew (Shilo), and three granddaughters Kerri (Mike), Cayla and Camryn and two great-grandchildren Grei and Liv (children of Mike and Kerri). Irene is also survived by her sister Trudy of Calgary and her two brothers Gerald (Esther) and Ron (Donna) of Perdue. The last few years Irene was a resident at the Overlander Residential Care Home. We would like to thank the staff for the great care and love given to Irene (Mom). Condolences may be expressed to the family from www.kamloopsfuneralhome.com 250-554-2577

BARBARA JEAN EASTERBROOK

Born Welland, ON April 4, 1948 Passed away on April 2, 2016.

In a world full of memories, yours will be most cherished. Your time here has touched so many people. From your time growing up with your sisters, to becoming a mother that raised three boys on her own, you never gave up on being there for others. You made the most of your short time on earth and all of those who’s live’s you have influenced, THANK YOU, for your care, love and dedication for looking out for those you love. A Service and Celebration of Life will be held Friday, April 8, 2016 at The Army and Navy Veterans Club (177 Tranquille Road) at 1:00 pm.

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Hospice association hosting fundraiser night It’s a night of champagne, fine food, good friends and awesome entertainment — but for the Kamloops Hospice Association, the annual Evening to Remember is more than that. It’s the association’s major fundraiser, generating money that helps keep the Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Memorial Hospice House in Sahali running, provides counsellors for patients and families, keeps the community visiting program alive and the day program for those living at home with a life-threatening illness able to continue. In essence, said executive director Wendy Marlow, it’s a great evening that resonates on through the day-to-day care hospice provides. This year is the 18th annual event and, on Saturday, April 15, the Kamloops Coast Hotel and Conference Centre will welcome 500 people ready to be wined and dined, bid on silent-auction items and

For more information, contact environmental services technologist Adriana Mailloux by phone at 250377-8673, or by email at amailloux@tnrd.ca.

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enjoy the dance and music. Tickets are $100 each; donor tables of 10 can be reserved for $1,250. The association is also still accepting silent auction items and sponsorships. To buy tickets or offer support, call 250-372-1336 or email wendy@kamloops hospice.com or pamela@ kamloopshospice.com.

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The Thompson-Nicola Regional District will host a series of household hazardous waste round-ups throughout the district this month. Hazardous waste is any material labelled corrosive, poisonous, ignitable or toxic. Common household products include adhesives, paint thinners, chemicals, cleaners, mer-

cury, antifreeze, herbicides, pesticides, paint, oil and gasoline. These materials should never be put into the garbage. Collection of household hazardous waste is already underway in a number of communities, with collection extending until April 30. These sites include landfills in 70 Mile, Blue River, Clearwater, Clinton, Heffley Creek, Logan Lake, Louis Creek, Lower Nicola, Lytton and Pritchard. In Cache Creek, hazardous waste will be collected on April 23 in the visitors information parking lot from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. In Kamloops, hazardous waste will be collected at the Mission Flats Landfill on June 11, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

TNRD hosting free disposal days The Thompson-Nicola Regional District will host a series of free disposal days across the district throughout the month of April. On free disposal days, residents may bring in one load of waste per household to their local eco-depot or transfer station at no charge. One load is defined as one eight-foot truck box or one eight-foot trailer. Free disposal days begin on Saturday, April 9, in Heffley Creek, Paul Lake and Knutsford, and on Sunday, April 10, at the Westworld, South Thompson, Logan Lake, Black Pines, Lac le Jeune, Tranquille Valley and Savona transfer stations. For a complete list of locations and times of disposal days, go online to

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IHA adding treatment beds in Thompson The Thompson-Cariboo region will receive 16 of the 73 substance-use treatment beds being added to the Interior Health Authority’s inventory. A dozen will be support recovery, while four will be adult withdrawal-management beds. Four youth withdrawalmanagement beds are being added, but will be located in the central Okanagan region. The procurement-process details and information will be posted on the B.C. Bid website next week. “We’re in the process of building a system to further support mental health and substance use healthcare teams across Interior Health,” said IHA mental health and substance use executive director David Harrhy. “We currently have 121 substance use treatment

beds and, the addition of these 73 new beds, will allow us to better provide integrated specialized-care planning and services in collaboration with clients and their families who have complex substance use issues.” It’s expected the beds will be in place by next spring.

Need a job? Better go to this job fair The Open Door Group is hosting the Kamloops Spring Hiring Fair today at the The Coast Kamloops Hotel & Conference Centre on Rogers Way in Aberdeen. The event is free, with attendees meeting with employers and service providers from the Greater Kamloops area. Those attending are reminded to bring their resumes. The job fair runs from noon to 4 p.m. For more information on Open Door Group and its programming, go online to opendoorgroup.org.

Obituaries & In Memoriam DOROTHY MARGARET FRY

In Loving Memory Of A Very Special Lady Dorothy sadly passed away February 15, 2016 at Kamloops Seniors Village. She was dearly loved by all her family and they will all miss her. She is survived by daughter Wenda of Hope, BC, grandchildren Tracy (Gordon) Jose of Hope, and Tommy Van Holland of Drumheller, AB, great-grandchildren Jamey, Terry, Samantha and Adam; step-daughter Marilyn (Rob) Keating and family of Kamloops, brothers Herb (Joyce) Hardy of Sanford, MB, Alfred (Brenda) Hardy of Logan Lake, and 18 nieces and nephews, many of whom considered ‘Aunt Dot’ a Matriarch. Dorothy was born December 28, 1922 in Gladstone, Manitoba, to Herbert and Lily Hardy. She was a sister to brother Fred and over the next 19 years siblings Garnet, Lillian, Herbert and Alfred came along. As a child, she was often referred to as “Princess”, a name she lived up to throughout her life, always gracious, charming and elegant. Community family dances were a big part of the Hardy’s social life and it was at one of these dances she met her first love, farmer and musician Tom Fry. She was “much taken “with his piano playing skills and was thrilled when he asked her out. Tom and Dorothy were married November 1, 1941 and moved onto his family farm in Kilarney. In 1956 they moved to North Vancouver where Dorothy worked as a sales clerk for Home Hardware, a job she enjoyed until her retirement in 1989. Sadly, Tom passed away September 14, 1977. She spent the next few years taking loving care of her mother, entertaining family and meeting friends on the weekends to go dancing at the local Legion. Her family was very important to her and she enjoyed their visits. It was at one of these Legion dances she met Ernie Worsfold and they settled down together in Port Coquitlam. Ernie introduced Dorothy to boating and fishing on the ocean. They took many holiday trips together, including Hawaii, Portugal and Mexico. They also made many road trips to Reno, Vegas and back to the Prairies to visit family. This happy relationship ended April 14, 2009, when Ernie sadly passed away. Dorothy then moved to Berwick on the Park in Kamloops. In 2011 she moved to Kamloops Seniors Village where she resided until her passing. Dorothy’s family would like to thank the staff of Kamloops Seniors Village Unit 1B for their loving care and support. A Memorial Tea in memory of Dorothy will be held on April 16th, 2016 at 1:30 pm at First Memorial Funeral Service, #8-177 Tranquille Road, Kamloops. Arrangements entrusted to First Memorial, Kamloops (250) 554-2429 Condolences may left for the family at www.firstmemorialkamloops.com

Vonnie Lee Ann Wood 1964 - 2016 On Saturday, March 12th, 2016, Vonnie Wood entered into rest in Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta. Being the only daughter born to Woody and Mona Wood, with her two older brothers Michael “Woody” and Todd, Vonnie showed signs at an early age of being someone special. Vonnie faced any challenge head on and persevered until she succeeded. Being an “A” student in school, working with horses and becoming an auxiliary member of the Kamloops Detachment of the R.C.M.P. to only name a few of her accomplishments. It was then off to “Depot” for full R.C.M.P training. Vonnie continued her persuit of excellence throughout her training, breaking records in a number of areas. She became a black belt in Goshin-do, receiving many “Attaboys” and honours for bravery throughout her 23 years of service. Animals were a big part of her life and “Doe” was by her side until the end. We will always remember Vonnie as a strong, generous and loving person and will miss her dearly. Friends are invited to a Celebration of Vonnie’s Life to be held in the Schoening Funeral Chapel on Sunday, May 22nd, 2016, beginning at 1:00 p.m. Should friends desire, donations to the S.P.C.A., 1211 – 8th Street, Kamloops, B.C. V2B 2Y3 would be appreciated in her memory. Condolences may be expressed at www.schoeningfuneralservice.com. Schoenings Funeral Service 250-374-1454

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Offers available from April 1 – May 2, 2016. 5 Payments cannot be made on a weekly basis, for advertising purposes only. 1No-charge extended warranty is valid for up to 60 months or 100,000 km (whichever occurs first) from the warranty start date and zero (0) kilometers. Some conditions/limitations apply. The No-charge extended warranty is the Nissan Added Security Plan (“ASP”) and is administered by Nissan Canada Extended Services INC. (“NCESI”). In all provinces NCESI is the obligor. This offer includes the gold level of coverage. The offer is available on purchase lease or finance of a new 2016 Sentra, 2016 Altima, 2016 Juke, 2016 Murano, 2015 Micra, 2016 Micra, 2016 Versa Note, 2015 Sentra, 2016 Rogue, 2015 Altima, 2015 Pathfinder, 2016 Pathfinder. 22 Monthly payments on us is available to customers who lease or finance a new 2016 Micra // 2016 Sentra, 2016 Altima, 2016 Juke, 2016 Murano // 2015 Micra, 2016 Versa Note, 2015 Sentra, 2016 Rogue // 2015 Altima, 2015 Pathfinder, 2016 Pathfinder through NCF and refers to the first two (2) monthly lease payments or first two (2) monthly finance payments. A customer’s first two monthly payments (inclusive of all taxes) will be waived, up to a maximum of $275 // $375 // $500 // $750 per month and does not include down payment or security deposits. After two months, the customer will be required to make all remaining regularly scheduled payments over the remaining term of the contract. Customers must be approved to lease or finance through NCF. Cash purchase buyers or buyers who finance outside of Nissan Finance are also not eligible for this choice. 3My Choice bonus cash $500 // $750 // $1,000 // $1,000 // 1,000 // $1,500 is applicable to a new 2016 Micra // 2016 Sentra, 2016 Altima, 2016 Juke, 2016 Murano// 2015 Micra, 2016 Versa Note // 2016 Rogue // 2015 Sentra // 2015 Altima, 2015 Pathfinder, 2016 Pathfinder which will be deducted from the negotiated selling price before taxes. $500 // $750 // $1,000 // $1,000 // 1,000 // $1,500 consists of $500 // $ 500 // $850 // $700 // 1,000 // $1,200 NCI contribution and $0 // $250 // $150 // $0 // $300 // $300 dealer participation. *Representative monthly lease offer based on a new 2016 Rogue S FWD CVT (Y6RG16 AA00). 0% lease APR for a 24 month term equals monthly payments of $372 with $0 down payment, and $0 security deposit. First monthly payment, down payment and $0 security deposit are due at lease inception. Payments include freight and fees. lease based on a maximum of 20,000 km/year with excess charged at $0.10/km. Total lease obligation is $8,928. $1,000 My Choice bonus cash included in advertised offer. †Representative finance offer based on a new 2016 Rogue S FWD CVT (Y6RG16 AA00). Selling price is $25,743 financed at 0% APR equals 24 monthly payments of $1,073 monthly for a 24 month term. $0 down payment required. Cost of borrowing is $0 for a total obligation of $25,743. $1,000 My Choice bonus cash included in advertised offer. & Representative monthly lease offer based on a new 2016 Rogue S FWD CVT (Y6RG16 AA00)/2016 Sentra 1.8 S M6 (C4LG56 AA00)/2016 Murano S FWD (LXRG16 AA00)/2016 Micra 1.6 S MT (S5LG56 AA00). 1.49%1.99%/2.99%/4.99% lease APR for a 60/60/60/60 month term equals monthly payments of $255/$189/$348/$147 with $0/$0/$0/$0/$0 down payment, and $0 security deposit. First monthly payment, down payment and $0 security deposit are due at lease inception. Payments include freight and fees. Lease based on a maximum of 20,000 km/year with excess charged at $0.10/km. Total lease obligation is $15,305/$11,326/$20,876/$8,818. $1,000/$750/$750/$500 My Choice bonus cash included in advertised offer. $200/$80/$100 lease cash applicate on 2016 Sentra 1.8 S M6 (C4LG56 AA00)/2016 Micra 1.6 S MT (S5LG56 AA00)/2016 Rogue S FWD CVT (Y6RG16 AA00) included in advertised offer. VModels shown $37,343/$24,198/$45,793/$18,588 Selling price for a new 2016 Rogue SL AWD Premium (Y6DG16 BK00)/ 2016 Sentra 1.8 SR CVT (C4SG16 AA00)/2016 Murano Platinum AWD (LXEG16 AA10)/2016 Micra 1.6 SR AT (S5SG76 AE10). *X±&VFreight and PDE charges ($1,795/$1,600/$1,795/$1,600) air-conditioning levy ($100) where applicable, applicable fees (all which may vary by region), manufacturer’s rebate and dealer participation where applicable are included. License, registration, insurance and applicable taxes are extra. Offers are available on approved credit through Nissan Canada Finance for a limited time, may change without notice and cannot be combined with any other offers except stackable trading dollars. Vehicles and accessories are for illustration purposes only. See your dealer or visit Nissan.ca/Loyalty. 2016 Murano is recognized as IIHS top safety pick+ when equipped with Forward Emergency Braking. For more information see www.IIHS.org. Resale value based on 48-month ALG residual values for the 2016 model year. ALG is the industry benchmark for residual values and depreciation data. See www.alg.com. 2016 Sentra/2016 Rogue recognized as IIHS top safety picks when equipped with Forward Emergency Braking. For more information see www.IIHS.org. °Available feature. FCW cannot prevent accidents due to carelessness or dangerous driving techniques. It may not provide warning or braking in certain conditions. Speed limitations apply. ‡Around View Monitor cannot completely eliminate blind spots and may not detect every object. Always check surroundings before moving vehicle. Virtual composite 360 view. ^FEB cannot prevent accisents due to carelessness or dangerous driving techniques. It may not provide warning or braking in certain conditions. See your participating Nissan retailer for complete details. ©2016 Nissan Canada Inc. and Nissan Canada Financial Services Inc. a division of Nissan Canada Inc.

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NEXT-GEN VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN REVEALED AT ARCTIC CIRCLE Why is VW holding an event in the heart of Lapland? Well, this is the

European equivalent of Kapuskasing, Ont., a cold weather testing facility for automakers. When car companies want to test how a car will start, heat up and function in extreme temperatures, they test them in places like Kapuskasing and Arvidsjaur. Volkswagen did its cold weather testing on the next Tiguan in Sweden two years ago and now it is set to hit the European market this spring. For Canadians, we will need to wait until the fall of 2017 to get our hands on this much-improved compact utility. The Tiguan has always been a fun-todrive, great handling compact utility, but for many, it’s just a bit too compact. The upcoming Tiguan is the first utility to be built on the award-winning platform developed for the latest VW Golf, to be shared across dozens of VW products worldwide. This platform is called MQB and what it does is provide a stiffer, safer, lighter but more importantly, larger platform to build this Tiguan. The version I had a chance to drive is the European model that is 111 millimetres longer in the wheelbase than the existing Tiguan. But the one we will get here, next year, will be 187 millimetres longer between the wheels. What this will do is provide VW the ability to sell both a five-passenger utility and the option of a three-row seven-passenger model. Styling is all-new, with glimpses of the latest Golf in the headlamp design and sharper creases and edges. This is a much bigger and better looking vehicle, almost upscale compared to the current utility. With the Tiguan switching to the MQB platform and being built in the same Mexican factory as the latest Golf, it allows VW to share the same interior refinement and features found in that car.

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General Motors of Canada will pay one month’s lease payment or two bi-weekly lease payments as defined on the lease agreement (inclusive of taxes). After the first month, lessee will be required to make all remaining scheduled payments over the remaining term of the lease agreement. PPSA/RDPRM is not due. Consumer may be required to pay dealer fees. Insurance, licence and applicable taxes not included. Additional conditions and limitations apply. GM reserves the right to modify or terminate this offer at any time without prior notice. See dealer for details. ** $10,000 is a combined total credit consisting of a $3,000 manufacturer-to-dealer delivery credit (tax exclusive) for 2016 Sierra Light Duty Double Cab, $1,000 GM Card Application Bonus, offer applies to individuals who apply for a Scotiabank GM Visa Card (GM Card) or current GM Card cardholders (tax inclusive), a $2,155 manufacturer to dealer Kodiak package Credit (tax exclusive) for 2016 GMC Sierra Light Duty Double Cab SLE equipped with a Kodiak Edition and a $3,845 manufacturer to dealer cash credit (tax exclusive) on GMC Sierra Light Duty Double Cab SLE 2WD which is available for cash purchases only and cannot be combined with special lease and finance rates. By selecting lease or finance offers, consumers are foregoing this $3,845 credit, which, will result in higher effective interest rates. Discounts vary by model. ¥ Lease based on a purchase price of $34,980/$31,410/$40,650, $1,000/$750/$750 GM Card Application Bonus, offer applies to individuals who apply for a Scotiabank GM Visa Card (GM Card) or current GM Card cardholders (tax inclusive), $0/$500/$1,000 lease cash, $3,000/$0/$0 manufacturer-to-dealer delivery credit and a $1,000/$0/$0 bonus credit for a new eligible 2016 GMC Sierra 1500 Double Cab 4WD (1SA)/Terrain SLE-1 AWD (3SA)/Acadia SLE-1 AWD (3SA). Bi-weekly payment is $159/$157/$175 for 24/48/48 months at 0%/0.9%/0% APR, on approved credit to qualified retail customers by GM Financial. Annual kilometre limit of 20,000 km, $0.16 per excess kilometre. $1,500/$2,800/$3,000 down payment is required. Payment may vary depending on down payment or trade. Total obligation is $9,756/$19,120/$21,192, plus applicable taxes. Option to purchase at lease end is $25,225/$13,036/$19,467. 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The dash has a more upscale feel, with chrome trim, soft materials where it matters and the latest centre screens. The base screen will be 16 centimeters with the option to get a larger 20-centimeter screen. Both will function as a backup camera and both will come standard with Android Auto and Apple Car Play for seamless smartphone integration. What the European model features is a projected instrument

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cluster that is customizable and state of the art. This feature has not been confirmed for our North American model, but might be included down the road. As mentioned, the larger dimensions are welcome. The back seat, even with the European proportions, is a big improvement. The larger car sold here should be rather generous in the back seat and cargo area. Part of the reason for driving in northern Sweden was to experience the latest VW 4Motion

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all-wheel drive (AWD) system in conditions exactly like Canada. This new AWD has the ability to send the power to the front or rear wheels and from side-to-side. This, along with a new control dial in the centre of the console, lets drivers choose different programs for snow, off-road and a normal, default setting. The new system will use the stability program, ABS and active differentials to contain slippage and keep the Tiguan heading down the road. I tried this system on

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and off and, when I had it off, I plowed into a snow bank. Thankfully, didn’t need to be towed out. This stuff does work. Engine options have not be confirmed for our Canadian market, but a good guess is the existing 200-horsepower turbo four-cylinder will be put to work and, hopefully, a refined TDI diesel version. This car has been engineered to take the TDI and the intention is for it to come here. We will just have to wait until the TDI

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New system a ‘major step forward’ for Volkswagen mess is cleared so we can get this next Tiguan with that fuel-saving engine. The daylight hours are short near the Arctic Circle but having a few hours to drive the Tiguan over snowy roads, through a winter driving course and spending some time looking it over, the wait will be worth it. This is a major step forward for VW and the Tiguan will be a force in the heart of this competitive segment. Next fall will be here before you know it.

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