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An expert on police use of force is among 31 witnesses expected to testify in a coroner’s inquest this week into the June 2014 death of an 18-yearold mental-health patient who was Tasered by Mounties before plunging three storeys off a parking garage at Royal Inland Hospital. A five-person coroner’s jury is hearing evidence about the death of Jacob George Setah, who died on June 11, 2014. Setah was an involuntary psychiatric patient at RIH at the time of his death. Coroner counsel Rod MacKenzie told jurors yesterday that Setah, from the Williams Lake area, smashed a window and escaped from the secure mental-health ward in which he was receiving treatment. Police were called and officers spoke with Setah on the third level of the hospital’s parking garage for about 40 minutes, according to an Independent Investigations Office (IIO) report released last year. That report said police Tasered Setah out of concern he might jump off the parking garage. A struggle ensued and Setah broke free, the report stated, running over the edge of the garage. The IIO exonerated Kamloops Mounties of any wrongdoing. Taking the witness stand on Monday was Dr. Bamidele Olabiyi, a psychiatrist who was working on call at Royal Inland Hospital when Setah was admitted four days before his death. Olabiyi said his initial diagnosis of Setah was psychosis — including auditory and visual hallucinations, delusions and bizarre behaviour — and substance-misuse disorder. Olabiyi called Setah’s use of marijuana “remarkable” and said it could have been a contributing

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Another chance to comment on the proposed Ajax copper and gold mine has passed. A 75-day public-comment period on the proposed mine’s environmental-assessment application closed last night, with more than 1,800 submissions from individuals, community groups and local governments logged. Members of the public won’t be able to weigh in on the proposed mine again until staff at the Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency (CEAA) publishes its final conclusions on Ajax’s effects. “The comprehensive study report includes the agency’s conclusions and recommendations regarding the implementation of mitigation measures and whether or not the project is likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects,” a federal environment department spokesperson told KTW. Public comments are generally taken on the report for 30 days, after which it will be forwarded to Environment Minister Catherine McKenna. The same level of access isn’t available on the provincial side of the Ajax review. Members of the public won’t be able to comment on — or see — a similar report to ministers published by the B.C. Environmental Assessment Office until politicians in Victoria have made their decision on Ajax’s future. Tracey James, project assessment manager with the B.C. Environmental Assessment Office (BCEAO) said the report only becomes available once a decision has been made on whether to give the mine its environmental certificate. With comments now closed, James said KGHM Ajax’s next step will be to respond to concerns raised by the public. While a number of the submissions focus on whether the mine should or should not go ahead, James said the focus is on the issues and potential effects of the project. “That’s what we’re really looking for in the public comments.” See PROVINCIAL, A4

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One man died and another man was sent to hospital following a singlevehicle accident on Schubert Drive in North Kamloops in the early-morning hours of Saturday, April 9, Kamloops RCMP Staff Sgt. Robert Daly said police were called at 3:16 a.m. to the scene of the crash on the riverside road between Spruce and Juniper avenues. A 1992 Ford Explorer left Schubert Drive, crashed through a fence and slammed into a stand of trees. Daly said firefighters had to use the Jaws of Life to get the two men out of the wreckage. A 31-year-old man died at the scene, while the second victim, a 25-year-old man from Surrey, was taken to Royal Inland Hospital, where he was reported in critical condition following surgery. Daly said police are helping the BC Coroners Service in attempting to identify the man and notify his family. The investigation continues, though speed may have been a factor.

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It took 46 months from the time the Crown laid charges following a fatal houseboat crash in 2010 to a finding of guilt last year by a B.C. Supreme Court justice. A defence lawyer argued yesterday that nearly four-year delay is unreasonable and breaches Leon Reinbrecht’s rights under the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Joe Doyle is asking B.C. Supreme Court Justice Sheri Donegan to overturn convictions against his client based on delays by the Crown and courts. The court will be asked to determine how long is too long. In October of last year, Donegan found Reinbrecht guilty of criminal negligence causing death and criminal negligence causing bodily harm in connection to the July 3, 2010, crash in Magna Bay that left houseboat operator Ken Brown dead at the scene and at

least five people injured. The resulting impact from the accident following post-Canada Day fireworks on the lake resulted in Reinbrecht’s boat coming to a stop inside the houseboat. The case has been marked from the beginning by delay. The Crown did not bring charges against Reinbrecht until 17 months after the accident. While that period is not part of the defence’s argument, Doyle said it only adds to his argument the system took too long to bring his client to trial. “Mr. Reinbrecht did nothing to slow his trial down,” Doyle said. “At all times, he wanted it to proceed.” Argument on the Charter application is set for three days this week. The Crown is set to present its facts at the completion of the defence’s evidence and final argument. While Doyle said all the blame for the length of trial process falls at the feet of the Crown, he is the third defence lawyer to represent

Reinbrecht. Lengthy delays were also caused by hearings to determine whether Reinbrecht required legal-aid funding. The first prosector who worked on the case retired and a number of court dates were delayed, including Donegan’s decision. During the trial, Reinbrecht’s defence lawyers suggested the Crown had not proven Reinbrecht was piloting his speedboat dangerously, suggesting instead Brown was at fault because his houseboat was not properly lit and he was intoxicated. However, in her October decision, Donegan agreed with the Crown that there is ample evidence Reinbrecht’s “joyride” that night — after he dropped off several passengers on shore and returned for a nighttime cruise at speeds between 30 and 40 m.p.h. (48 to 64 km/h), cutting donuts and zig-zagging — was reckless and endangered the safety of his passengers and others.

Unhappiness by New Democrats at once again being No. 3 in the House of Commons may be at the root of a vote to oust leader Tom Mulcair, said the party’s Kamloops candidate in the October federal election. Bill Sundhu, who finished second to incumbent Conservative Cathy McLeod, was one of about six local New Democrats who travelled to the party’s convention in Edmonton. Sundhu said he supported Mulcair’s bid to stay on as leader and was stunned when he failed to reach even a 50 per cent approval rating. Sundhu said he felt a number of delegates were waiting to be wowed by Mulcair’s speech, something the leader failed to accomplish. “They’re [New Democrats] no longer content with being third and being the conscience of the country. They want to form government,” he said. Sundhu acknowledged there are risks in choosing a new leader. One of them is the party in B.C. needs to focus on the provincial election in May 2017. A federal leadership race may take energy and money from the provincial campaign. Much was said over the weekend about the Leap Manifesto, a hard-left shift promoted by some in the party that would reject fossil-fuel pipelines and development. Sundhu said those ideas will come back to constituencies and be debated. What returns to the convention floor in two years may range from acceptance to rejection, but more likely will involve adopting some ideas that prove palatable to the overall membership.

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April 16 bill bissett: Canadian Poet and Painter Learn more about the projects of this eclectic poet and artist during an informal lecture and Q&A. Arts & Education, 1 pm

April 20 Help Keep Talent in Kamloops The Career Education department and Venture Kamloops present this interactive forum on how local businesses and organizations can hire more TRU graduates. Campus Activity Centre, 11:30 am

April 21 Culinary Arts BBQ Choose from meat and vegetarian options during this annual spring classic. Also choose from a selection of sides and desserts. Culinary Arts cafeteria, 11:30 am

April 22 Music in the Round Latin jazz guitarist John Gilliat and local jazz ensemble Mo Jazz provide the sounds during this fundraiser for TRU student awards and Kamloops Interior Summer School of Music. Barber Centre, 7 pm

April 22-29 Art Show Students graduating with a Bachelor of Fine Arts take over the TRU gallery and studio spaces for a multimedia extravaganza in all shapes and sizes. TRU Art Gallery, studio spaces Mon-Sat, 9 am to 5 pm

April 28 Day of Arts & Science Grade 11 students experience university life through a day of classes and activities focussed on arts and sciences. Various campus locations, 8:45 am

Economics and air quality are among Kamloops’ top concerns when it comes to the proposed Ajax mine. According to a website set up by the B.C. Environmental Assessment Office to track submissions, “economic growth” and “labour force, employment and training” are the two most popular topics of comment. Of the more than 18,000 submissions, almost 400 focused on jobs and nearly 500 considered economics. “Air quality” was the

next most popular topic, with just under 300 submissions. Comments on “business” and “human health” were about equally matched at just over 200 submissions. (At KTW’s press time, the EAO had not assigned categories to any comments submitted over the weekend.) Many of the economic-focused comments appear to be supportive of the mine. “It’s not just the paychecks that KGHM will cut to its employees, it’s the spin off jobs that will come from partnerships with other businesses which will ripple across

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the whole economy, creating more positions and more wages in other sectors like retail and healthcare, creating a positive feedback loop of more and more prosperity,” wrote Ken Ezzard. Public comments on air quality frequently raised concerns from city-hired SLR Consulting, Health

Canada and other groups that have suggested the mine’s dustdispersion studies may rely on an optimistic level of mitigation. “Considering these criticisms, I have minimal trust that the environmental effects from Ajax would be safely monitored and controlled by the methods

described in the current proposal,” wrote Dr. Alan Vukusic, a doctor at Royal Inland Hospital. Vukusic said he is concerned about how the mine would be monitored after construction and what safeguards are in place if issues arise. A full list of comments is available to read online at ajax.projects. eao.gov.bc.ca.

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“I think the important part is to do a thorough job,” James said. “We require them to do a publicconsultation report on those issues and respond to our satisfaction, so that could take a few weeks.” The consultation report will be made public, James said, as will communications from the EAO’s technical working group and KGHM Ajax throughout the remaining months of the review.

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While the EAO has 180 days after an environmental-assessment application is filed to make a recommendation on the mine, CEAA’s timeline is different. The federal agency must issue a comprehensive report 365 days after the start of the review process, but pauses its countdown every time it requires information from KGHM. That process is on hold at day 212 while CEAA waits for information from the company, which it asked for at the end of March, an environment department spokesperson said.

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A KGHM Ajax presentation to the Thompson-Nicola Regional District’s board of directors Thursday became a venue for Kamloops councillors to voice their frustrations with the company’s decision to walk away from talks of a community benefit agreement with the City of Kamloops earlier this week. Project manager Clyde Gillespie began the presentation by outlining the proposed mine’s projected lifespan, the tax revenue the TNRD could expect to receive — about $150 million over the two-decade life of the mine — and where the company stood in the permitting process with the district. But when the presentation was opened to questions, it was a letter from earlier in the week that drew the ire of Kamloops councillors at the table. The letter outlined the company’s decision to end talks of a community benefit agreement with the city — which would have included a cut in revenue from the mine — due to council’s stance on the project and “integrity” concerns cited by KGHM Ajax. “It’s obvious that you don’t really care what the City of Kamloops would be commenting on this or the 86,000 people who live here,” Ken Christian said. “If the TNRD didn’t approve, would that be enough to make you leave?” Gillespie said he took offence to the Christian’s assertion the company didn’t care, personally and on behalf of the company: “I think we care a lot about this community — we live here, our employees live here.”

“We’ve gone to great lengths to take care of it. We’ve contributed over a million dollars to various functions and organizations within the community. We are still engaged with the City of Kamloops in a formalized process.” Gillespie said the company’s community advisory panel would manage further contributions and support. Pushed for an answer on what the company would do if the TNRD did not provide support for the mine, Gillespie said the company would not walk away from project. “If the TNRD comes up with a no, we’re going to work really hard to change that,” he said. “We’re going to do everything we can to mitigate the concerns and work with the community, but I don’t think we want to get into a situation where the TNRD loses the benefits of this project and the company has to walk away from a significant investment.” Christian was not alone. All six Kamloops’ TNRD directors posed questions to Gillespie, with even those who had previously maintained neutrality on the mine expressing frustration. “To get a letter saying partnership is down the toilet, we’re now going to set up a new advisory panel, without any details of the advisory panel, in the middle of a government process, a review, was just not a good way to encourage goodwill and partnership,” Marg Spina said. “I’ve never had 2,300 emails in a week before and I did have 2,300 emails [this week].” Gillespie defended the company’s decision, saying KGHM felt convening a panel with a broad spectrum of community members to make those decisions was a better

way to go than the community benefits agreement with the city. Discussion continued for roughly an hour. Electoral Area P (Rivers and the Peaks) director Mel Rothenburger — who is against Ajax and has written about his opposition — was among the directors to speak, at one point putting forward a motion that the board ask KGHM to fund a fully independent and comprehensive health-impact study of the mine’s impacts. “We’re going to take whatever effort is needed to address concerns and to get this right,” Gillespie said of the concerns Rothenburger highlighted. “If the TNRD will make a formal request to us for an independent health survey, which we feel like we’ve already done one in the application [to the B.C. Environmental Assessment Office (EAO)], we can look at that request, evaluate it and get back to you with a formal response.” Instead, the board voted to postpone the request for a month, subject to TNRD staff seeking information about the comprehensiveness of health-impact studies contained in the application to the EAO. Part of KGHM Ajax’s application will involve applying to the TNRD for land to be removed from the Agricultural Land Commission, which the board has the option to reject. Ajax could then apply directly to the province for the land to be removed. The TNRD does not have the authority to prohibit mining through zoning. The board of directors has not expressed a stance in favour or against the mine. — with files from Andrea Klassen

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The B.C. Environmental Assessment Office says it has no role to play in negotiations between the City of Kamloops and KGHM Ajax. The company behind the proposed Ajax copper and gold mine south of Aberdeen announced this week it is backing out of negotiations to strike a community benefit agreement, which would give the city revenue from the mine and include commitments to manage noise, dust and other effects from the project that could affect property values. “Benefit agreements are not part of the environmental process,”

Ajax project manager Clyde Gillespie wrote in a letter to city council. A spokesman for the Ministry of Environment said that is true, in the sense that it’s up to the company to decide when and if it’s going to negotiate those agreements. “Benefits agreements, should they be negotiated, are generally external to the environmental assessment and provincial decision-making process,” the spokesman said. “They therefore form no part of the environmental-assessment certificate or associated conditions, should one be granted.” The spokesman also noted potential benefits of a project aren’t required to be evaluated in an environmental

assessment. While KGHM isn’t required to negotiate with the city, the ministry said “parties may choose to enter into discussions at any

stage in the environmental-assessment process, should they determine that it would be in their mutual interest.” Gillespie told KTW

in an earlier interview the company would create a community advisory board to make donations in Kamloops, rather than deal directly with the city.

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For the better part of three months, Wendy Breitkreuz has been a fixture in the Kamloops Law Courts. The Westlock, Alta., native hasn’t missed a day of testimony in the B.C. Supreme Court trial of Peter Beckett, who is accused of murdering her childhood friend more than five years ago. Beckett, 59, was charged with first-degree murder one year after his wife, Laura Letts-Beckett, drowned while the couple vacationed at Upper Arrow Lake near Revelstoke. At trial, which wrapped up on Thursday, the Crown alleged Beckett killed his wife out of greed, hoping to cash in on lifeinsurance and accidental-death benefits. Beckett claimed LettsBeckett either committed suicide or drowned accidentally. Breitkreuz wrote 500 pages of meticulous notes while listening to testimony from 51 witnesses, closing submissions from lawyers and a day of instructions from B.C. Supreme Court Justice Ian Meiklem. Breitkreuz is now waiting at her friend’s Barnhartvale home for Beckett’s jury to deliver a verdict. Letts-Beckett and Breitkreuz were friends since childhood. “Except for Grade 6, we were in the same homeroom from Grade 5 to Grade 9,” Breitkreuz said. “We were friends throughout

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high school, went to university together and were employed with the same school division. “She played piano at my wedding and even our birthdays were only eight days apart.” Breitkreuz said the trial was an emotional roller-coaster. “During the first week of witness testimony, I was an emotional wreck,” she said. “But I strengthened my resolve to try to be objective, as I was determined to see this through to the end. And, as things played out, I was able to put most of the pieces of the puzzle together. Sadly, however, some of the pieces will probably always remain a mystery.” According to Breitkreuz, the trial was the opposite of what Letts-Beckett was like as a person. “There were days when I felt

like I was playing an extra in a dramatic movie,” she said. “And my feeling was that the bizarre elements and intrigue that was brought out in the trial was so contrary to what Laura was all about. She was quiet, reserved, reflective and, ironically, rarely drew attention to herself.” Breitkreuz, who left three teenaged children at home, said she is grateful to her husband and employer for allowing her to take the time to take in Beckett’s trial — but she’s ready for the 10-hour drive back to Westlock. “I did my best to try and normalize a difficult situation,” she said. “But after 12 weeks of being away from home, I am so ready to descend those five flights of courthouse stairs for the last time and head back to Alberta.”

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Jury still deliberating The 12-person B.C. Supreme Court jury tasked with deciding the fate of a former New Zealand politician accused of the first-degree murder of his Canadian wife remained sequestered as of KTW deadline yesterday. Peter Beckett’s trial, which spanned four months, wrapped up a week ago today in Kamloops. The jury began deliberations at about 5 p.m. on Wednesday, April 6. Jurors have returned to court twice with questions — last Thursday to re-listen to testimony from three Crown witnesses and on Saturday to have B.C. Supreme Court Justice Ian Meiklem clarify part of his instructions. In her 90-minute closing submission to the jury, defence lawyer Donna Turko pointed out a lack of physical evidence connecting Beckett to his wife’s death. “No one testified, ‘I saw Mr. Beck-

ett cause the death of his wife,’ nor is there any medical evidence saying so,” she said. “This is purely a circumstantial case. Imagine if you were found guilty of murder simply because you were present for the demise of your spouse. “While it appears to have been enough to have charged Mr. Beckett, that does not mean he is guilty. . . . In this case, there isn’t a smoking gun.” Prosecutor Sarah Firestone said the totality of the inconsistencies mean Beckett killed his wife. “All of his lies demonstrate that he is responsible for getting her in the water and keeping her there until she drowned,” Firestone said. “In order for you to convict Mr. Beckett, the Crown does not have to prove how she was killed . . . only that he was responsible.” Updates at kamloopsthisweek. com and @timpetruk on Twitter.

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.C.’s fifth modern treaty took effect on April 5, formalizing self-government for the Tla’amin Nation on B.C.’s Sunshine Coast. The settlement includes Crown and reserve land in the Powell River area, in a traditional territory that includes Lasqueti, Texada and Cortes Islands, as well as Comox on Vancouver Island. It transfers 6,405 hectares of former provincial Crown land, including forest and mineral rights, plus a $33.9-million capital transfer and a $7.9-million economic-development fund. Since the agreement was signed two years ago, the Tla’amin have endorsed a constitution Chief Clint Williams said ensures transparent and accountable government. “I think it gives us a little more leverage in speaking with B.C. and Canada as we will own the land that we’re trying to conduct business on,” Williams said. Tla’amin elder Elsie Paul had a more personal take on the long-awaited treaty. “We can’t be stuck where we’ve been stuck forever, where we’re on reserve land, just for us,” she said. “It feels like you’re trapped there. And, hopefully, those gates have opened to also welcome people to come to our community. “Because in the past, in my growing up years, we never had friends, people from Powell River or anywhere else. We were not allowed to have visitors and we were not allowed to mingle in

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VICTORIA town with white people.” Communities can also look to the example of the Tsawwassen First Nation, which has attracted $1 billion in new investment since its treaty was implemented in 2009. Aboriginal Relations Minister John Rustad said the Tla’amin treaty shows the B.C. Treaty Commission is still working, despite having gone without a chief commissioner since the province refused to appoint one a year ago. Rustad said that was a signal from the B.C. government that it can’t carry on at the current pace, which has seen one treaty on average every three years. “And, so, if you do the extrapolation, we have 203 bands, that’s over 600 years of negotiations,” Rustad told me. “Even if we could find a way to accelerate that to the point where we’re celebrating a new treaty every year, that is still 200 years of negotiations. “And that is why we didn’t go forward with a chief commissioner. We have to find a way to

be able to do something more effectively.” It gets worse. The Lheidli T’enneh First Nation near Prince George completed a treaty after years of work, only to see it rejected by a community vote in 2007. Efforts to hold a second vote have gone nowhere. The Yale First Nation was to implement its treaty this month, but the new council for the 160-member village in the Fraser Canyon confirmed to Rustad last week it wants out. The Yale agreement has been controversial from the start, with the larger Sto:lo Nation viewing the community as a splinter group controlling fishing sites contested for thousands of years. But the new Yale council is more sympathetic to the Sto:lo, so the latest setback could turn into a positive. There have been previous efforts to deal with aboriginal rights and title on a broader scale. The latest one foundered after aboriginal leaders rejected a provincewide proposal offered by former premier Gordon Campbell. Similar to the Sto:lo, the Tla’amin have a history of territorial overlap with the Klahoose, Sechelt and others. Paul said there is a tradition of working together in her home region. We’re building relationships with our neighbours, as well as building relationships with our neighbouring First Nations communities,” she said. tfletcher@blackpress.ca

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NEEDLES DUMPED ALONG RIVER ARE DANGEROUS Editor: I am so disgusted with garbage and needles along the Rivers Trail and beaches along the Thompson River. It is a dump and very dangerous and soon it will be washed down the river. We know who is doing it, so let’s solve this problem with more policing of the beaches. It’s just a matter of time before another child gets poked. Wade Young Kamloops

WOULD THEY BE WELL-TRAINED? Editor: Re: Russell Mackie’s letter of April 5 (‘Arm our bylaw officers’): Please do not arm our bylaw officers. I have enough worries when police are around. I have to watch that I do not do anything that would reasonably cause a policeman to draw a weapon. (This can be a bit of a trick in a cramped corner store. What if I did not see

him enter?) Am I going to have to worry about bylaw officers, too, in formerly safe areas? Please understand that, like most people, I am not looking for an opportunity to attack people. I am simply going about my business. How much training in these weapons would bylaw officers get? If the situation is

so critical that a bylaw officer needs a weapon, maybe the police should be called. If Mackie’s wife had had a weapon, who is to say that it would not have been grabbed and used on her with even worse effect than what happened? Escalating potential force is not a good answer. Gene Wirchenko Kamloops

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When people refuse to contemplate the idea they might be capable of running, it’s frustrating because they could be missing a great opportunity to improve their health — all because they cling to a belief ingrained from old PE classes. Some of the better runners I know today were the non-athletes among their classmates. Many of them discovered they could run after being dragged to RUNClub, where people run in groups that suit their fitness level. Tuesday night’s Boogie session reminded me once again of the benefits of training with a group. Although I am basically a solo runner because it works better for my schedule, I succeed at more challenging aspects of training when I exercise with other people. On occasion, I run with a group of women who love trail running. I never run trails on my own. I prefer a nice, easy — flat, if possible — expanse of pavement where I don’t trip over my weird running stride. But there is no question I get a better workout when I run with my pals. Similarly last Tuesday, when Horrible Howie Goodman (and I mean that with the greatest affection) forced us onto the track at Hillside Stadium. This session incorporated running, strength exercises and stairs. It wasn’t an easy 24 minutes for me and I suspect it was even more difficult for people who are new to running. But it was fun and, boy, did I feel healthy. That’s an important element of training — changing things up. Doing some hills, some upper body work and some sprints all help make for a good race day.

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Some days are not as easy as others I’m looking at the rain coming down on my trek to work and thinking of ways to blow off Monday night’s run when who should pull up beside me? My new friend, Diane, from RUNClub. We are stopped at a red light and, with a big smile on her face, she gives me the thumbs-up and mouths the words, “Are you going to RUNClub tonight?” Now I have to go and I am so glad I did. I would have missed shots of chocolate milk passed around and Cathy’s story about how she ran into not one, but two snakes while she was doing her run homework. It’s only April. Yikes! The week starts off harder than it’s ever been. I think the nasty weather may have something to do with it. Three-and-half minute walk followed by one-and-a-half minute run six times. I can do this, I say to myself. It makes it so much easier when you have buddies to talk to. The time flies by so fast and, before you know it, coach Laurel yells out: “OK, last one we are running.” I am thinking this is a long minute-anda-half. It feels more like 20 minutes. Coach Laurel then calls out: “Good job, ladies, you ran two minutes.” They are a little sneaky at RUNClub. We make our way down to the parking lot, where we do some stretching, and out comes the jug of chocolate milk. Who knew chocolate milk was a great recovery drink? Apparently, it replenishes sugar stores in the muscles and starts the process of muscle rebuilding. I can’t wait till next week to see what Jo pulls out of her hat.

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Mahalo from Kihei, Maui! This week’s training has been completed during my vacation in the Hawaiian islands. I know, I know. Life is rough. But truth is, though there are a few pros to running on the tropical island paradise of which Oprah owns half, there are also some serious downsides. Here are just a few. Pro: Because of the time difference — Hawaii is three hours behind Kamloops — it’s easy to wake up bright-eyed and bushytailed at 5 a.m. and go for a run. Also, it’s the only time to go as it’s way too hot the rest of the day. Con: Falling asleep right after dinner. Pro: Tropical scenery: plumeria trees, poolside lounge chairs and mai tais. Con: Plethora of poolside lounges makes it way too easy to flop into one as you run past, thereby not completing your run. Pro: Sun, sand and surf. Con: Humidity that makes you sweat buckets and leaves you with a fine redmottled complexion from exertion. Plus, sunburn. Pro: Delicious tradewinds to cool the sweaty running bod. Con: Windstorms of 45 m.p.h. with resulting flying debris. Seriously, seed pods the size of iPhones fall from these trees. They could give you a concussion! Pro: Seeing lots of healthy, fit, tanned people out running in the morning makes you feel like part of a club. Con: Why does everyone have a better tan than me? Pro: Running on the beach. Con: Land sharks. (They exist, right?) Pro: Hawaii = paradise for running. Con: Yeah, OK. There isn’t one.

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1) Walk for two minutes, then run for eight minutes for distance of 19-21K. (Intervals can be 1/10).

1) Walk easy for 10 minutes, then 1) Walk for 2.5 minutes, then power walk for 20, then easy run for 3.5 minutes. Repeat for 15. Total 45 minutes seven times. Total 42 minutes 2) Walk easy for 10 minutes, then 2) Walk for 2.5 minutes, then power walk for 15, then easy run for 3.5 minutes. Repeat for 10. Total 35 minutes five times. Total 30 minutes 3) Walk easy for 10 minutes, then 3) Walk for 2.5 minutes, then power walk for 15, then easy run for 3.5 minutes. Repeat six times. Total 36 minutes for 10. Total 35 minutes

2) Walk for two minutes, then run for 7.5 minutes. Repeat five times. Total 47.5 minutes 3) Walk for two minutes, then run for 7.5 minutes. Repeat five times plus 10-minute walk. Total 57.5 minutes.

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You are now over the 5K distance. You are doing fantastic. Make sure you stretch after your workouts and do cold-water therapy.

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Your LSD (long, steady distance) run us holding at 80 minutes. You are building strength and endurance for your 10K Boogie.

This week is the longest run of the program. You are going the distance. We start to taper your running back next week to prepare for a strong 21K run.

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All kids are No. 1 at Boogie the Bridge

f you’ve ever watched children playing in the backyard or sprinting to the neighbours, you know they don’t just run — they fly, they jump, they play. They arms jut out, their knees are high and their smiles are big. Running to kids is no rules, just pure joy. They also love it when we adults watch them play. I remember vividly my two little beauties, Gaby and Makena, always saying, “Mom, did you see that?” and “Hey mom, did you watch?” Same thing goes for our one-kilometre Mini-Boogie. Yes, we watch the kids! Did you know Boogie is one of the very few races that have all the adults cheering on the kids? Some of our adults get restless and don’t understand why we do this. It’s based strongly in our Boogie philosophy and on the asset-building model (community development for youth). This philosophy is so important to our team and, we hope, to you, too. At the core of the one-kilometre Mini-Boogie is a commitment to strengthening the 40 developmental assets in our children. The asset-building model is one I studied heavily in my social-work practice and is based on the 40 developmental assets that support healthy children. Here are our top five assets in the Mini-Boogie: • Family support: Parents run for free with their kids in the Mini-Boogie. Families who play together stay together. • Other adult relationships: Kids receive support from non-parent adults (we all cheer on the kids). • Empowerment: Community values kids and they know we appreciate them. • Personal power/self-esteem: Every child in the MiniBoogie (and all the distances at Boogie) feels success. When they cross our finish line, the celebration is huge. • Supported expectations: We keep Boogie noncompetitive. Our race bibs have a slogan — “All kids are number one” — and we truly believe this. The Boogie philosophy is a collaborative strategy that brings huge success and gives our Kamloops kids a unique (and very fun) experience in a race environment. They love it — and we do, too! Kids at Boogie have fun. We believe it’s a fantastic way to get children running for fun at an early age. After they finish, the fun continues. McDonald’s provides healthy snacks and Boogie is proud to announce Princess Parties, Interior Freeze Athletics, Soccer Quest, 4Cats Art Studio and Uncle Chris the Clown will all be on site to cheer you on. So, the next time you are at Boogie and are wondering why we always run the kids first, come and cheer louder. Help us celebrate healthy living to our young people. You just may change a life.

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Zak retires after dogged career A longtime Mountie retired Friday from the Kamloops detachment and plans plenty kibble and bits during his welldeserved retirement. Zak, one of three police dogs in the city, spent his last day on the job Friday. Cpl. Jodie Shelkie said Zak has been with the RCMP for most of his life and served his entire career in Kamloops. “Because of his dedication, it is with a heavy heart that Kamloops RCMP announces the retirement of Zak,”

Shelkie said. Zak served for six years in the canine unit, having started his career when he was one. Now 7, Shelkie said Zak is looking forward to his golden years. Highlights of Zak’s career include finding lost children, including an 18-month-old, and lost hunters and tracking many criminals. Zak will remain in Kamloops in retirement and will live with former partner Const. Dave Lewis. “There will be an

dog and learns to enjoy long walks and playing with his favourite toy instead,” Shelkie said. Lewis, meanwhile, has left for the RCMP Police Dog Service Training Centre to meet his new partner. The pair will spend six to nine weeks at the training centre before returning to start work in Kamloops. The police force’s other two police dogs, Felix and Eric, remain on the job with their partners, Cpl. Rob Budvarson and Const. Robert Shanks.

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Sunday after realizing he didn’t have the energy to hike the steep terrain between him and his vehicle. Kamloops rural Mounties and Savona volunteer firefighters were unable to find the man, but the RCMP’s Air 4 helicopter spot-

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The Okotoks Dawgs mauled pitcher Zach Demchenko after they beat the Langley Junior Blaze to claim gold in the under-18 division at the Best of the West Showcase Classic baseball tournament on the weekend on McArthur Island. The midget AAA Kamloops RiverDogs will be chasing a Best of the West tournament title this weekend. For more on the 2016 Dogs, turn to page A16. ALLEN DOUGLAS/KTW

Sports council names award winners The Kamloops Sports Council named its 2015 athletic award winners on Saturday inside the Thompson Rivers University Grand Hall, where a banquet was held to honour the athletes and the Kamoops Sports Hall of Fame’s (KSHF) class of 2016. Derek Yachison, who had an outstanding season with the Kamloops Broncos, was named male athlete of the year, while Sara Spence, who had a breakout speed-skating campaign, accepted the Female Athlete of the Year Award. Team Brown, which enjoyed yet another fantastic curling season, was named team of the year and Wai Ma, who led the Sa-Hali Sabres to a gold medal at the B.C. High

School Girls AAA Volleyball Championship, was named coach of the year. Joe Hicketts, who represented Canada at the 2015 World Junior Hockey Championship, won the International Excellence Award. Multi-sport athlete Peter Findlay got

the nod for the Master Athlete of the Year Award, volunteer and organizer extraordinaire Ashley Shannik was named sports person of the year and TRU WolfPack volleyball star Iulia Pakhomenko won the University Award. Four individuals and one team took their places in the KSHF. The individuals joining the exclusive club were Brian Olthuis, longtime educa-

tor, administrator, coach, sportsman and athlete; Vic Bifano, who spent more than 50 years in the field of education, devoting his life to student athletes and school sports systems; Bob Smillie, a valued member of the sports community since the 1970s; and Norio Sakaki, a force on the local sports scene for nearly 50 years. The Sgt. O’Flaherty’s women’s broomball team that won three provincial and 12 league championships in the 1980s and 1990s was inducted on Saturday. Kamloops product Scott Rintoul, a TSN Radio Network host and the play-by-play voice of the B.C. Lions, was the guest speaker at the banquet.

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The Jim Cotter rink is again The Jim Cotter rink is again To accommodate Shirt Productions Canada searching for a new third. searching for a new third. Inc.’s filming of the Power Rangers movie, Team Cotter announced Team Cotter announced on several road closures willon be in effect during itsthe Facebook that third its Facebook page that third monthpage of April. Ryan Kuhn will be stepping Ryan Kuhn will be stepping back from the game with the back from the game with the From Tuesday, April 12 to Tuesday, April 2015-2016 season complete.streets will be closed 2015-2016 season complete. 19, affected downtown Kuhn, who is to also an pm air- each day, but may Kuhn, who is also an airfrom 7:00 am 9:00 line pilot, played two yearsoratearly as filming is line pilot, played two years at re-open intermittently finished. On-street parking will also be third for Cotter and company, third for Cotter and company, restricted. AllMorris, businesses replacing John who will remain open for replacing John Morris, who leftpedestrian in 2014. traffic. left in 2014. “Just with family commit“Just with family commitFor aand list job of affected streets, please visit ments and all that ments and job and all that www.kamloops.ca. sort of stuff, it was tough for sort of stuff, it was tough for him to commit,” Cotter said of him to commit,” Cotter said of Please use obviously caution when driving in the Kuhn. “We’re sad to Kuhn. “We’re obviously sad to KTW FILE PHOTO KTW FILE PHOTO obey Skipdevices Jim Cotter is on the newsuch third, with Ryan Skip KuhnJim having Cotter left is the on the Kelowna-Vernon hunt for a newrink. third, with Ryan Kuhn having left the Kelowna-Vernon rink. seevicinity him go.and He’s suchalla traffic great control seehunt him for go. aHe’s a great and traffic control teampeople. For transit routing player and awesome player and awesome teamhis team, he wastime off the game. his team, Cotter said he was Sawatsky — would takeCotter said some some time off the game. information, please refer to Sawatsky — would take mate. mate. time to see who might some time topleased see whowith might the way the“We just need to have pleased with the way the “We just need to have www.bctransit.com. The City ofsome Kamloops “Back to the drawing “Back to the drawing be available step into the season progressed forthose his discussions, I guess, see season progressed for his those discussions, I guess, see to appreciates your cooperation. be Foravailable further to step into the board.” board.” vacant position at third. position at third. Kelowna/Vernon team. Kelowna/Vernon team. where everyone is at vacant in terms where everyone is at in terms information please call 250-828-3774. An airline pilot away from pilot away from how much Ideally, they will haveAn airlineof Ideally, they will Thehave group met most of its The group met most of its commitment, of commitment, how much theOncurling rink, balancing his the curling rink, his . . . someone “a couple goals,in exceeded a few,they andwant to play . . . all those goals, exceeded a few, and behalf of Shirt Productions Canada Inc. someone in place in “a couple theybalancing want to play all those in place competitive athletic career competitive athletic weeks.” weeks.” aside from a bit of a slip atof the aside from a bit of a slip at the sorts of career things, we’ll have to sorts things, we’ll have to with family and professional withand family and professional “We’ll definitely look “We’ll definitely look and Tim Horton’s Brier, couldn’t Tim Horton’s Brier, couldn’t sit down and chat. We haven’t sit down and chat. We haven’t commitments proved difficult see who’s available and commitments proved try and try have asked for much really more.had a chance to do that have asked for much more. really haddifficult a chance tosee dowho’s that available for Kuhn. for Kuhn. yet. and move forward,” Cotter and move forward,” “We Cotter had a great season, “We had a great season, we yet. we Cotter said his rink — rink — unclearsaid said when asked if thereCotter said his when if there thought,” Cotter said. “It’s pretty unclear what the thought,” Cotter said. “It’s pretty what the asked which also includes second which also includes second was any possibility the the “The overall season, we’re will be.” “The overall season, we’re direction will be.” was any possibility direction www.kamloops.ca Tyrel Griffith and lead Rick Tyrel Griffith and lead Rick very happy very happy with how it went.” Speaking generallyteam about Speaking generally about team would instead take would instead takewith how it went.”

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Kamloops Community Football Society, said a number of positive changes will be felt. “The new PSO is arranging for coaching clinics for the coaches, there’s a whole new level of training for the actual coaches themselves, which will be really nice, updated concussion information for parents and players through Football Canada, all kinds of really good stuff that way,” she said. Warner said community football has also been able to secure better insurance at a cheaper rate with BCPFA. Bernardo added that doping testing in the BCFC should improve. “I think it’s a really good step forward,” Warner said. “Having junior football, community football, men’s flag . . . it’s just really good all the way around.”

has also made the jump. The BC High School Football Association has also left Football BC, but has not yet joined the BCPFA. “Football BC has lacked for a long, long time and no matter what anyone tried to do, to say to them, to try and get them to pay the fee or whatever, they kept saying Football Canada was wrong,” Bernardo said. “In the end, the kids were the ones who were getting hurt by all of this. Now we’re in a better position to help our kids move on to the next level because of having a strong PSO.” The emergence of the BCPFA will bring with it more than just the ability to play on national teams. Leesa Warner, the nine-man provincial co-ordinator with the

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leadoff, Huffman, who pitched in a 2-1 loss to Ridge Meadows in last year’s provincial final, returns to the starting rotation and Daley will take over catching duties from graduated backstop Connor McKenzie. Grade 11s Christian McCauley and Hayden Bennett are expected to step up and take a spot in the starting pitching rotation, while Rhys McKenzie will start where he left off at second base (the only returning middle infielder) and Wyatt Trent will be back in the outfield. The Grade 10s — Ethan Senger, Jared Pringle, Grayden Baker, Brendan Mucha, Dylan Kooistra, Trey Alec and Bailey English — are graduates of the bantam AAA RiverDogs’ program Kamloops’ season kicks off with the Best of the West tournament, which runs from Thursday to Sunday on McArthur Island. The Dogs will play three round-robin games — at 4:15 p.m. on Thursday against Okotoks Red on the Canada Games Field, at 2 p.m. on Friday against the East Central Bulls of St. Albert, Alta., on the Canada Games Field and at 9 a.m. on Saturday against Calgary Blues 1 at Norbrock Stadium.

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Lucas Lott is one of three Grade 12s who will be key to the Kamloops RIverDogs’ success in 2016.

The B.C. Baseball Association has restructured its 18-and-under midget league, splitting it into tier 1 and tier 2 divisions. Kamloops will play in the tier 1 ranks, along with West Kelowna, Chilliwack, Ridge Meadows, Tri-City, Cloverdale, Vancouver and Nanaimo.

The playoff format has also changed. There will be a playoff round — 1 vs. 8, 2 vs. 7, 3 vs. 6 and 4 vs. 5 — on August long weekend. The four winners of the best-of-three series will advance to the championship the following weekend. Sean Wandler is the RiverDogs’ manager.

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The Albany Devils of the American Hockey League signed 20-year-old defenceman Ryan Rehill to an amateur tryout agreement on Sunday. Rehill, who spent four seasons playing with the Kamloops Blazers, was selected by the New Jersey Devils, Albany’s NHL affiliate, in the fifth round, 131st overall, in the 2014 NHL Draft.

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For weeks, there had been no doubt who would win the Art Ross Trophy as the NHL’s leading scorer: Chicago Blackhawks’ forward Patrick Kane. He finished the regular season with 44 goals and 59 assists, 14 points more than Dallas Stars forward Jamie Benn and 18 more than Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby. Benn won the scoring title with 87 points last year, a testament to Kane’s superb season. It’s the most points since Crosby had 104 in 2013-14.

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Capitals have a highpowered offence centred around perennial all-star Alex Ovechkin and goaltender Braden Holtby is arguably the best in the NHL right now. The Caps have stumbled of late though, only winning four of their past 10 games. The Western Conference champion Dallas Stars, Pittsburgh Penguins and St. Louis Blues have all won eight of their past 10 to roll in to the playoffs. Failing that, you can always just cheer for Team Canada as they compete at the men’s hockey world championship starting on May 6 in Moscow and St. Petersburg.

The Toronto Maple Leafs, Edmonton Oilers and Vancouver Canucks had the three worst records in the league, mean-

ing they’ll have the best chances at the first overall pick when the NHL holds its draft lottery on April 30. Toronto has a 20 per cent shot at the top pick, presumably highly touted centre Auston Matthews, Edmonton has a 13.5 per cent chance and Vancouver is at 11.5. The Maple Leafs have only drafted first overall once in the team’s history, selecting Wendel Clark in 1985. The Canucks have never had the first overall pick, unlike the Oilers, who’ve had four in the past six years.

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Drafting isn’t the only way to rebuild your team. Free agency on July 1 is also an option, with Tampa Bay Lightning forward Steven Stamkos the most valued player on the market. The 26-year-old Stamkos has 312 goals and 250 assists over eight seasons with Tampa. Negotiations with Lightning GM Steve Yzerman seem stalled, but Stamkos will be out for one to three months after having surgery last week to address blood clots in his right shoulder. Where Stamkos ends up and if he can return to form after the surgery will be two of the biggest stories in the NHL this summer.

THE FUTURE

Connor McDavid was the man to watch at the start of this season. The Edmonton Oilers rookie sensation had his rookie campaign shortened by a broken collarbone but finished the year with 15 goals and 32 assists in 45 games. Fans across the country caught a glimpse of their team’s futures as Canada’s NHL teams called up prized prospects. Forward William Nylander in Toronto, goaltender Connor Hellebuyck in Winnipeg and defenceman Jared McCann in Vancouver, all impressed during their time with their NHL clubs.

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NATIONAL NEWS Attawapiskat First Nation again in crisis after rash of suicide attempts THE CANADIAN PRESS

OTTAWA — The recurring crises in the remote James Bay region First Nation of Attawapiskat are back in national headlines after a rash of suicide attempts. Federal Health Minister Jane Philpott said five mental-health workers have arrived in the community of about 2,000 to address what she’s calling “one of the most serious and pressing tragedies that our nation is facing.’’ The Attawapiskat chief and council declared a state of emergency Saturday evening after the community’s 11th suicide attempt in one day. The declaration of emergency signed by Chief Bruce Shisheesh said there had 28 suicide attempts in the community in the month of March and that “community front line resources are exhausted, and no additional outside resources are available.’’ It is a recurring crisis for Attawapiskat, which has been beset for years by annual spring flooding, contaminated drink-

Health minister calls situation ‘one of the most serious and pressing tragedies that our nation is facing’ ing water and a condemned schoolhouse. “The reality is the situation is getting worse and nothing is getting done,’’ NDP MP Romeo Saganash said in the House of Commons. New Democrat Charlie Angus, whose sprawling northern Ontario riding includes Attawapiskat, has called the situation a “rolling nightmare’’ and said northern communities aren’t given the resources they need to deal with complicated grief. “As the community said to me this morning, it shouldn’t take a state of emergency to get mental-health workers to fly into a region where you’ve had 700-plus suicide attempts,’’ Angus told the Commons. Long-term support for the community is needed in addition to immediate action, said Perry Bellegarde, the

national chief of the Assembly of First Nations. Attawapiskat represents a national tragedy and the situation is too common in indigenous communities, Bellegarde said in a statement. “We need a sustained commitment to address long-standing issues that lead to hopelessness among our peoples, particularly the youth.’’ Pimicikamak Cree Nation in Manitoba declared a state of emergency last month in response to youth suicide, he added. Attawapiskat resident Jackie Hookimaw said the suicide epidemic started last fall, when a number of people tried to take their own lives. Hookimaw, whose 13-yearold great niece died by suicide in October, said the community simply doesn’t have the resources to deal with the crisis.

CRTC MAY NOT ENFORCE BASIC INTERNET SPEED OR SERVICE GATINEAU, Que. — Canadians may want fast Internet everywhere in the country but that doesn’t mean it will be guaranteed by Canada’s telecom regulator. Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) chairman Jean-Pierre Blais said any speed or service level his agency finds ideal won’t automatically mean regulatory action to ensure it’s accessible to everyone. Blais opened hearings yesterday into whether high-speed Internet access should be a basic service and what that could mean. But he said it will be up to participants to demonstrate why the CRTC should act and why market forces are not enough to ensure the public’s need for Internet services is being met. Since 2011, basic telecommunications services in Canada have been defined by the CRTC as touch-tone phone service, lowspeed Internet, access to long distance, directory assistance, enhanced calling and privacy protection features, emergency services and voice mail. The regulator also mandates Canadians be provided with a printed version of their local phone

book on request. By last year, 96 per cent of Canadians had access to the Internet at download speeds of at least five megabits per second, according to the CRTC. About four per cent of the population — hundreds of thousands of homes and businesses — had no access at those speeds. Many cannot afford it, say advocacy groups. A recent study indicated many low-income Canadians are forced to choose between Internet services and putting food on the table or paying the rent. The group wants the CRTC to mandate $10-per-month highspeed home Internet for families and individuals living below the low income threshold, which in 2013 was set at $20,933 for an individual and $41,866 for a family of four, after taxes. Some providers already offer service for $9.99 per month, on a limited basis, to low-income households. The federal government’s recent budget included money to improve the availability of broadband Internet in isolated communities. — The Canadian Press

Obituaries & In Memoriam In Memory of KEVIN HUSSEY

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As I Sit in Heaven

As I sit in Heaven and watch you everyday, I try to let you know with signs I never went away. I hear you when you’re laughing and watch you as you sleep, I even place my arms around you to calm you as you weep. I see you wish the days away begging to have me home, I try to send you signs so you know you are not alone. Don’t feel guilty that you have a life that was denied to me, Heaven is truly beautiful, just you wait and see. Live your life, laugh again, enjoy yourself, and be free, Then I know with every breath you take you’ll be taking one for me. Love Mom, Dad, Cheryl, Tom, Sean, Patrick

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Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night DYLAN THOMAS Do not go gentle into that good night, Old age should burn and rave at close of day; Rage, rage against the dying of the light. Though wise men at their end know dark is right, Because their words had forked no lightening they Do not go gentle into that good night. Good men, the last wave by, crying how bright Their frail deeds might have danced in a green bay, Rage, rage against the dying of the light. Wild men who caught and sang the sun in flight, And learn, too late, they grieved it on its way, Do not go gentle into that good night. Grave men, near death, who see with blinding sight Blind eyes could blaze like meteors and be gay, Rage, rage against the dying of the light. And you, my father, there on the sad height, Curse, bless, me now with your fierce tears, I pray. Do not go gentle into that good night. Rage, rage against the dying of the light.

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Saskatchewan NDP Leader Cam Broten stepped down yesterday after a crushing provincial election result that included losing his own seat. Broten said the decision was “for the good’’ of the party and his family. “This was not an easy decision. I love this province and its people. I love public service and I love this political party,’’ Broten said at a park in Saskatoon. Broten was first elected in 2007 when the governing NDP was defeated by the Saskatchewan Party. He was one of nine New Democrats elected in 2011 when the Saskatchewan Party cruised to its second majority. The NDP needed to rebuild and looked to Broten to put a fresh face on the party.

This was not an easy decision. I love this province and its people. I love public service and I love this political party.

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Saskatchewan NDP leader Cam Broten — as pictured above with his family — stepped down yesterday after losing the recent provincial election.

He won the leadership in March 2013. In the legislature, Broten pushed for better seniors care, more efficient health care and improvements to education. Broten, 37, said in an interview with The Canadian Press just before the election he was influenced and

inspired by his grandfather, Hans Broten, who was a member of the legislature under premiers Tommy Douglas and Woodrow Lloyd. The recent campaign got off to a rocky start for the NDP. Three hopefuls were removed and one resigned over ques-

tionable social media posts. Broten replaced the party’s campaign manager for not properly vetting candidates. Political watchers said Broten faced a Herculean task to try to take down Premier Brad Wall, who consistently tops public popularity polls.

In the end, the NDP took 10 of 61 seats in the legislature in the April 4 vote. New Democrats held nine seats going into the election and hoped for a good number more to show momentum in the party’s rebuilding efforts. Broten lost his Saskatoon Westview seat by 232 votes to a 35-year truck driver who lives in a village about half an hour from the constituency. “I know we didn’t get everything right. I take responsibility for that. And there are lessons to be learned,’’ Broten said, as his wife, Ruth, stood nearby. Saskatchewan NDP president Theresa Sabourin said in a

statement that during his time as leader, Broten put forward a vision of Saskatchewan where everyone would benefit from the province’s prosperity. “His leadership will be missed,’’ Sabourin wrote. Wall was not available for interviews yesterday, but posted a note about Broten’s resignation on Facebook. “I would like to take this opportunity to thank Mr. Cam Broten for his public service and his significant contribution as an MLA and the Leader of the Her Majesty’s Official Opposition,’’ Wall wrote. “I wish him the

best in all of his future endeavours.’’ An interim leader is to be chosen at a meeting of the New Democratic caucus and the NDP provincial council on April 23. The council will determine the next steps for selecting a permanent leader. Broten didn’t want to wade into what qualities the next leader should have. “You know everyone has a list of what they think are the best characteristics of a leader,’’ he said. “I did my best. I’m proud of the work I’ve done. I’m saddened by this loss and I wish I had been elected. I wish I was making a very different announcement today in the park. “But the fact of the matter is, I didn’t get enough votes to win my seat and that’s the harsh reality of politics at times.’’

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FROM LAC MEGANTIC SETTLEMENT FUND

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MONTREAL — About 400 people are contesting the amount of money they have received from the $460-million Lac-Megantic settlement fund for victims and creditors of the 2013 rail disaster, the man overseeing the cash distribution said yesterday. Andrew Adessky said his firm, Richter, will begin responding to creditors within the next couple of weeks, adding some of the challenges are valid and others are not. Roughly 10 per cent of the 4,200 people who received cheques were not satisfied with their portion, said the courtappointed Adessky. Victims have so far received half their expected payment for moral damages, Adessky explained, almost three years after a runaway train carrying crude oil derailed and exploded in Lac-Megantic, Que., killing 47 people. The second half will be dis-

tributed at a later date, he said. “We are reviewing the contestations,’’ Adessky said. “In some cases we agree with them, in others we need more information, and we will also go back to other folks and say we disagree. People have the right to appeal our [final] decision.’’ About 25 companies accused of wrongdoing in the derailment agreed to pay into a settlement for victims and creditors. In turn, they received legal immunity against future claims related to the crash and explosion. Of the $460 million in the fund, roughly $50 million was set aside for moral damages, which include claims related to post-traumatic stress disorder, bodily injury and inconveniences such as having to be evacuated from the explosion site. Another $113 million has already been paid out for wrongful death claims, with little disagreement from victims. Roughly $300 million has not yet been distributed and is des-

tined for economic and insurance claims from people who lost businesses and jobs and from the federal, provincial and municipal governments. Jeff Orenstein, a class action lawyer representing the victims, said he is still in discussions with Richter regarding the distribution of money for economic claims. “We are still working those numbers out,’’ he said. “We’re having good, positive discussions.’’ Canadian Pacific Railway is the only company accused of responsibility in the derailment that has not paid into the settlement fund. It maintains it had nothing to do with the disaster. Orenstein has filed a class action lawsuit against CP, on behalf of victims, and he said the next step is to have a notice of the suit published in newspapers. The Quebec government has also filed a suit against CP, claiming $409 million in damages from the railway company.

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CRA targets $2.6B in missing taxes

Announcement follows Panama Papers THE CANADIAN PRESS

OTTAWA — The Canada Revenue Agency is boosting its efforts to hunt down tax dodgers — including those who shelter cash offshore — under an expanded plan expected to recoup $2.6 billion in unpaid taxes over the next five years. The agency shared some specifics yesterday on how it will improve detection, auditing and prosecution of tax cheaters with help from a five-year, $444-million government commitment — an investment nearly one-sixth of the anticipated return. “We really want to put the axe into everything that touches tax evasion,’’ Revenue Minister Diane Lebouthillier told a news conference. “There are people today, I imagine, who must be nervous.’’ Details of the agency’s plan follow media reports on the so-called Panama Papers, a leak of 11.5-million records from a Panamanian law firm that shed light on the use of offshore tax havens around the world. The extra government funding to fight tax evaders was announced in last month’s budget. Under the plan, Ottawa will intensify its detection work abroad by examining all international funds transfers over $10,000 to and from Canada. So far, the agency said it has already collected information on all such exchanges since January 2015. The agency will also zero in on four selected

international jurisdictions this year for deeper scrutiny. The first on the list is the Isle of Man, which saw $860 million worth of electronic transfers with Canada over a 12-month period. The agency said it has assessed the risk for all 3,000 transactions involving about 350 taxpayers and 400 companies. Lebouthillier declined to release the names of the other three jurisdictions that will go under the microscope. She said she didn’t want to tip off tax dodgers and give them the opportunity to transfer their offshore assets to avoid being caught. The agency will also launch a special program aimed at stopping groups that create and promote tax-evasion and tax-avoidance schemes for the wealthy. It said it will be able to increase its investigations of such schemes 12-fold. The new government money will allow the agency to hire more auditors and specialists, who will focus on “high-risk’’ individuals and multinational corporations. “It’s unthinkable and it’s also intolerable that people can pay specialists to allow them to evade taxes,’’ Lebouthillier said. “There are people who defraud the government, who do not pay their part.’’ Her agency also reiterated that it will begin work to estimate the so-called “tax gap,’’ the difference between what is owed in taxes and what is actually collected.

Lebouthillier has indicated Canada will work with the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), which uses the tax gap measure to help develop policies that target evaders. She said she will attend an OECD meeting this week in Paris that will address the issue of tax shelters. Ottawa plans to collaborate with international partners on the matter. Lebouthillier also announced that a new advisory committee has been created to explore the issue of offshore tax evasion and aggressive tax planning. The committee will be made up of seven experts and chaired by Western University law professor Colin Campbell. The vice-chair will be Dalhousie University professor Kimberly Brooks. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said last week the Panama Papers highlighted the concerns people around the world have about political leaders and other powerful figures using offshore accounts to avoid paying taxes. So far, about 350 Canadian interests are mentioned in the leaked documents and there’s no indication any of them have broken the law. Last week, Canada’s financial intelligence agency announced it had fined a Canadian bank more than $1 million for failing to report suspicious dealings and transfers. The agency has refused to say which bank was fined.

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TORONTO — The trading week started Monday with a bang, as the Canadian dollar soared to its highest level in half a year on the back of rising crude and gold prices. The oil-fuelled loonie, which was higher for a second straight day, rose 0.62 of a U.S. cent to settle at 77.53 cents US. The last time the Canadian dollar closed above that level was on Oct. 15, 2015, when it was 77.84 cents US. “[It’s a] pretty big move in the Canadian dollar,’’ said Roland Chalupka, chief investment officer at Fiduciary Trust Canada. “Gold and oil are up for the day and that’s generally good for the Canadian dollar and for international investors as they look at Canada.’’ Positive sentiment arose from hopes that a meeting of OPEC nations later this week

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will spell out a deal to freeze oil production. The May contract for benchmark North American crude climbed 64 cents at US$40.36 a barrel — the first time oil prices have closed above US$40 a barrel in three weeks. Expectations are high that the Sunday meeting of members from OPEC in Qatar will result in a deal that will slow down production going to market and help bolster prices. Crude prices have fallen from a high of more than $100 a barrel in 2014.

Investors also flocked to the safe haven of gold, cheered by the latest economic data coming out of China, the world’s second-largest economy. China reported that its inflation rate in March was 2.3 per cent, unchanged from February. The weak data helped spur expectations that the Chinese may step in with more monetary stimulus to help the economy from slowing down further. June gold rose $14.20 to US$1,258 a troy ounce. Elsewhere in com-

modities, May natural gas was down eight cents at US$1.91 per mmBtu, while May copper was unchanged at US$2.09 a pound. In equity markets, Toronto and New York indices had been higher for most of the day, but began trading sideways near the closing bell. Toronto’s S&P/TSX composite index was ahead 26.03 points at 13,422.76, building on Friday’s 130-point gain. In New York, markets turned lower with the Dow Jones industrial average losing 20.55 points at 17,556.41, the S&P 500 dipped 5.61 points to 2,041.99 and the NASDAQ composite retracted 17.29 points to 4,833.40. Chalupka said stock markets are generally enjoying a recovery from February’s lows, but investors should still exercise caution because it’s unclear how long the trajectory can last over the long term.

Thoughtless and tone deaf: Alberta NDP Premier Rachel Notley on Leap Manifesto THE CANADIAN PRESS

EDMONTON — Alberta’s NDP premier has come out swinging against the federal party’s plans to consider dramatic policy changes that would have huge implications for her province. Rachel Notley called the energy pieces of the Leap Manifesto thoughtless. “The government of Alberta repudiates the sections of that document that address energy infrastructure,’’ Notley said yesterday. “These ideas will never form any part of policy. They are naive. They are ill-informed. They are tone deaf.’’

Notley stopped short of saying she would seek to split the Alberta wing of the NDP from its federal counterpart. Instead, she said, Alberta New Democrats will make their points from within the party. The manifesto calls for a radical, accelerated shift to Canada’s economy to combat climate change. It proposes a ban on new infrastructure projects such as pipelines tied to increased use of non-renewable energy. It also suggests Canada should get all of its electricity from renewable resources within two decades and be completely off non-renewables by 2050. On the weekend, delegates

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“At this point, they’re not back up to their old highs. If you look at recent highs, it’s an improvement but it’s an improvement off of a very weak start to the year,’’ he said. “We would say to investors, ‘You might want to make sure things really are improving before you commit new money at this point in the cycle. It is important to look at the longer term direction, not just the shorter term.’’’ In corporate news, Canadian Pacific Railway said yesterday it has abandoned its proposal to merge with Norfolk Southern Corp., days after facing stiff opposition from the U.S. departments of justice and defense. The deal would have created the largest railroad in North America. Shares in Calgarybased Canadian Pacific rallied $4.60 or more than two per cent at $179.91.

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to the federal NDP party convention in Edmonton voted to discuss the Leap Manifesto and its policy implications at the constituency level. Notley has been working to drum up support to get a pipeline built to get Alberta’s oil to Canadian ports for a better price on the world market. Low oil prices have decimated Alberta’s once-rich economy. The province is to table a 201617 budget Thursday that will include a $10-billion deficit. Also on the weekend, delegates repudiated the work of leader Thomas Mulcair and voted for a leadership review. Notley ruled herself out from seeking that job.

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Aging population means seniors should plan early for retirement living By Dr. Azim Jamal Never before in Canada has there been a more important time for seniors to plan for their retirement housing and care. Not only are we living longer thanks to modern medicine and rapid advancements in technology, but our population is aging at unprecedented levels. For the first time in our nation’s history we have more people over 65 than under 15. Everyday, I meet seniors and their families who are urgently looking for housing options and care. Most people don’t start looking for housing options until there is an unfortunate incident – a fall, a health scare or an unexpected change in family circumstances. Unfortunately, when this occurs the best option from a health and lifestyle perspective is not always available. As our population ages and the demand for senior housing increases, it is more important than ever for seniors and their families to plan ahead. Most seniors and their families I speak with don’t plan ahead because they are afraid to leave the comfort of their own home and, candidly, have misconceptions that today’s senior communities are outdated, institutionalized and unable to provide a feeling of being home. In the last 10 years, senior communities across Canada have undertaken a significant transformation to prepare for and respond to what seniors are demanding and deserving of – a healthy, active and happy lifestyle in a home-like environment.

Gone are the days when communities comprised of sterile, institutionalized settings with no social activity and shared living quarters. Today’s communities are designed to have home-like settings with private and personalized rooms, homecooked meals, community-like amenities, social and recreational activities and personalized on-site health professionals.

Choosing and then securing a community is one of the most important decisions a family will make, yet too often we put off such discussions until our options are limited. Taking time as a family to learn about your options and touring the community will go a long way towards easing stress and finding a place that feels like home.

There has been a tremendous push to ensure seniors are able to ‘age in place’ regardless of their changing needs. ‘Age in place’ is a concept where individuals remain in the same community regardless of whether they are living independently, in need of assisted living options or have complex care needs and require 24/7 medical care. It means people can stay close to family and friends within their broader community and remain living with or near their spouse even if their care needs are different. This model allows seniors to develop and maintain a close social network with friends in the community they have chosen, regardless of their changing care requirements. However, taking advantage of this model means planning ahead and securing space.

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of a unique partnership between the culinaryarts department and Earls restaurant. Steve Faraday, coowner of the restaurant, said it’s a bit of an experiment, one he and TRU instructor and chef Ed Walker developed that would see both sides of the partnership benefit. “I wanted to see if doing this training would have an impact on the business and on the people who work here,” Faraday said of his decision to pay for the tuition, books and culinary tools each needs for the course. For the university, it sees the huge training kitchen in use at times when it might not be, since the condensed lessons are built around the days off for the 15 students. They head to campus on their own time on Mondays and Tuesdays and spend eight hours each day learning more about cooking. Adam Florence — a graduate of the program — is the kitchen manager at The Keg Steakhouse and Bar. He’s also a relief instructor in culinary arts and is working with the group, testing the dishes they make, teaching them what they need to know and then testing them on

what they have learned. “I’m loving it,” Florence said. “It’s really exciting to me to see them at this level and then see how they progress. I’m seeing them thinking as chefs and getting paranoid.” Florence was referring to something he and most young chefs experience, that moment of panic “when you may know how to make muffins but do you know how to do it in somebody else’s kitchen? And you’ve got to think about everything, where everything is, how to get it done. “It can lead to a bit of paranoia,” he said with a laugh. Jeff Wlodarczyk has been working at Earls for about 2.5 years and is the night sous-chef. He said the course was great for him because he was used to coming in to find all ingredients ready for him. “And I just have to cook. Here, I have to do it all myself and I’m seeing the other side of prepping.” Jared Doherty has been with Earls for five years and spends his workdays baking. He said he’s finding the program a bit rushed — it is condensed to not interfere with employment — but he’s learned a lot. Dillon Pastro’s responsibilities at the restaurant are less cooking and more anticipatory as he must shut down the kitchen at night, make sure

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Skywalker on trial tonight Several activities will take place at the Kamloops Courthouse tonight in celebration of Law Week. The event, which kicks off at 5 p.m. at 455 Columbia St., will feature a mock trial (Luke Skywalker is the accused), RCMP K-9 unit demonstration, tour of the cells and more. It wraps up at 8 p.m. For more information, go online to bclawweek.org.

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OTTAWA — A Canadian expert on the ethics of engineering says governments need to play a greater role in the programming of so-called driverless vehicles. Carleton University professor Jason Millar said automakers lack the expertise needed to answer questions such as how an autonomous car, truck or bus should swerve to

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Career Opportunities

Truck Driver Training

Professional Truck Driver Program - Funding available for those who qualify!

CERTIFIED ICBC AIR BRAKE COURSE

April 15-17 • April 29-May 1 TRAINING TRUCK DRIVERS FOR 28 YEARS!

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SUMMER STUDENT EMPLOYMENT

The District of Logan Lake is now accepting resumes for summer employment for the Visitor Info Centre, Municipal Campground and Parks. Employment will commence May 2, 2016 and continue to September 2, 2016. following standards: x x LET’S DANCE - TVASC 700 Victoria St. - KCC. April 16th/16. 8:00 pm - midnight. Tickets $10. Music by: BC BARN CATZ. Contact for tickets: 250-372-0091, 778220-8010, 250-299-7221. TVASC Meet & Greet Potluck 3rd Tues. every month 6pm. Monthly Meeting 1st Wed. every month 7pm. Odd Fellows Hall at 423 Tranquille Road. www.tvasc.ca

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Career Opportunities

Career Opportunity Multi-line car dealership is looking for a

Senior Financial Accountant.

The successful applicant will undertake all aspects of financial accounting, including all regulatory reporting and financial reporting.

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Have been registered as a student in the previous academic year; Be students in a secondary, post-secondary, vocational technical program but not attending full-time classes while employed; Be between 16 and 30 years of age; inclusive Must be a Canadian citizen; Not hold another full-time (30 or more hours) summer job; Valid Class 5 driver’s license preferred, minimum Class 7; Able to start May 2, 2016 preferred

The rate of pay is $13.00 - $15.00 per hour as per C.U.P.E. Collective Agreement. For details on available positions, please contact: Jeff Carter, Director of Public Works and Recreation Phone: 250.523.6225 ext. 225 E-mail: jcarter@loganlake.ca or visit : www.loganlake.ca/career-opportunities All interested applicants can submit a resume to the above by 4:00 p.m. by April 15, 2016, e-mail is preferred. Please specify area of preference i.e. parks, visitor centre or campground. Preference may be given to post secondary students.

• Manage all accounting operations including billing A/R, A/P, GL, and inventory • Prepare timely financial statements • Prepare and file all regulatory reporting • Support month end and year end procedures • Manage and comply with Provincial and Federal government reporting requirements and tax filing • Manage all junior accounting staff The successful candidate will possess excellent communication skills, and a minimum of five years experience as a senior accountant. ADP and Reynolds and Reynolds experience is preferred, but not necessary. To be successful in this role you will be able to work to strict deadlines and enjoy contributing to a fun, professional environment. We offer a highly competitive remuneration and benefits package. Please reply in writing to darlazimmer@zimmerwheatongm.com

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Business Opportunities

Farm Workers

Help Wanted

Career Opportunities 7549503 NEW KAMLOOPS

STORE Requires 4 - 6 individuals for set-up & display. $3000-$4000 monthly plus bonuses. 250-819- 9565

Ashcroft Terminal has an immediate opening for a Terminal Coordinator. Please visit our website www.ashcroftterminal.com/abo ut-us/careers for more details or e-mail your resume to careers@ashcroftterminal.com

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

Education/Trade Schools HEALTHCARE DOCUMENTATION Specialists are in huge demand. Employers want CanScribe graduates. A great work-from-home career! Train with Canada’s best-rated program. Enroll today. www.canscribe.com. 1-800466-1535. info@canscribe.com

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Courses. Next C.O.R.E. April 30th & May 1st, Saturday and Sunday. P.A.L. May 7th, Saturday. Challenges, Testing ongoing daily. Professional outdoorsman & Master Instructor:

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INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT SCHOOL. Hands-On Tasks. Start Weekly. GPS Training! Funding & Housing Avail! Job Aid! Already a HEO? Get certiﬁcation proof. Call 1-866-399-3853 or go to: iheschool.com MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION! In-demand career! Employers have work-at-home positions available. Get online training you need from an employertrusted program. To start training for your work-at-home career call 1-855-768-3362 or visit CareerStep.ca/MT today! START A new career in Graphic Arts, Healthcare, Business, Education or Information Tech. If you have a GED, call: 855-670-9765.

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FARM LABOURERS

Horsting’s Farm in Cache Creek, BC requires Farm Labourers 5 to 6 days/week, 40 to 50 hours/week at $10.59 per hour. Farm work includes: planting, weeding, irrigating, harvesting and preparing crops for market. Employment starts on April 15, 2016. Submit application to: fax 604-792-7766, by mail to: 2540 Hwy 97, PO Box 716, Cache Creek, BC V0K 1H0 or email: littlemountain greenhouses@shaw.ca

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Employment

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KTW requires door to door substitute carriers for all areas in the city. Vehicle is an asset Call 250-374-0462

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

250-374-0462

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

Medical/Dental

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

Work Wanted Do you need a housekeeper. Special rates for Seniors and Veterans. 250-851-8477.

TUG SKIPPER Full time senior & junior positions available. Minimum Limited Master &#60;60GT Certificate required. Apply alertbaytowing@cablerocket.com or fax to (250) 974-5216

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

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

Career Opportunities

FULL TIME Flooring Installer position available in Salmon Arm, BC. Must have excellent shop references, and install carpet and lino. Inquire by email only to: ashtonfloors@shaw.ca I PAY Cash $$$ For All Scrap Vehicles! and $5 for auto batteries Call or Text Brendan 250-574-4679

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

Communications Specialist www.tcsinfo.ca At Thompson Community Services we offer highly individualized, solution-focused services for individuals and families. For over 30 years TCS has provided services to individuals with developmental disabilities, intellectual disabilities, mental illnesses, behavioural challenges and severe medical concerns. TCS operates across the province of British Columbia. Fundamental to our purpose is the selection and support of committed staff members. We are looking for an experienced communications professional who can help us reach external and internal audiences while respecting the privacy of our clients. This is a new position to the agency and will require an individual who is motivated and knowledgeable. Key Responsibilities: • Writing and editing for both online material and print material; • Responsibility for the public and internal electronic face of TCS; • Developing and implementing a content and communication plan across multiple digital and traditional media. This includes our web site, intranet, blog, social media, print material, professional associations, and others; • Maintaining the website and keeping it relevant and current using SEO best practices; • Developing and implementing plans to increase corporate visibility through webinars and conferences; • Manage social media endeavors both from an internal and external perspective, utilizing all relevant and available opportunities; • Using the website and social media for the recruitment of new staff members and reaching out to new clients; • Following industry blogs and providing reports on a regular schedule; • Organizing corporate events; and, • Monitoring KPI’s across various channels to measure progress towards goals and report on them. Skills • Superior skills in written communication and marketing and be comfortable with technology; • Understanding of web analytics; • Understanding and familiarity with social media; • Understanding of Search Engine Optimization; and, • Basic design or image editing skills (cropping, resizing). Requirements: • You are able to work well both individually and in a team environment; • You can find answers independently; • You are outgoing and can communicate well verbally and in writing; • You have exceptional editing and proofing skills for grammar, style and content accuracy; • You are creative and well-organized. You are able to prioritize and you proactively offer solutions; • You must have the ability to travel; • A degree in communications, journalism, marketing and or management and five years of experience in a communications related role are preferred; and, • A vehicle is required. This position is based in Kamloops. Please forward resumes by April 29th to Bob Cornish at bcornish@tcsinfo.ca

Pets & Livestock

Merchandise for Sale

Pets

$500 & Under

Computer Equipment

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

Do you have an item for sale under $750? Did you know that you can place your item in our classifieds for

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

one week for FREE?

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Antiques / Vintage Collection of Pin Wheel Crystal. $500. Must be Seen. 250376-9572.

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

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Firewood/Fuel ALL SEASON FIREWOOD. For delivery birch, fir & pine. Stock up now. Campfire wood. (250)377-3457.

Furniture

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WANTED! Newer MacBook Pro or MacBook Air 250-3711333

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Entertainment Unit, like new. Holds up to 54” flat screen. $200. 250-374-8998.

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Large computer desk, light brown, top is 4ftx2ft. $20. 250573-4410.

Livestock

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

- Regular & Screened Sizes -

REIMER’S FARM SERVICES

250-260-0110

Businesses & Services Financial Services

GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com LARGE FUND Borrowers Wanted Start saving hundreds of dollars today! We can easily approve you by phone. 1st, 2nd or 3rd mortgage money is available right now. Rates start at Prime. Equity counts. We don’t rely on credit, age or income. Call Anytime 1-800-639-2274 or 604-430-1498. Apply online www.capitaldirect.ca

Fitness/Exercise

Home Improvements

Residential, Commercial, Interior/Exterior

GREAT PRODUCT. SMART SERVICE.

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Landscaping 7524274

for a route near you!

Garden & Lawn

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Garden rototilled, tractor mounted tiller. Seniors discount. Bernie 250-376-4163.

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

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

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Home Improvements COMPLETE RENOVATIONS Quality work - Low prices 35 Years Experience Call Joe 250-319-8694.

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Stucco/Siding

Only $150/month

Run your 1x1 semi display classiﬁed in every issue of Kamloops This Week

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

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CALL FOR A FREE ESTIMATE:

Tony’s Lawn and Garden Maintenance, pruning, hedging, power raking, aerating, rototilling (250) 571-5408

RICKS’S SMALL HAUL

25% Seniors Discount Fully insured Call Dennis 250-936-8842

Carpet - Hardwood Laminate - Vinyl Tile - Stone

Aerate • Power Rake Yard/Lot/Garden Clean Up Prune • Mow • Weed Whack Weed • Hedge Trim • Plant Gravel/Rock/Mulch • Turf Garden Walls • Paving Stones Irrigation: Start up & Repairs

WE will pay you to exercise!

Painting & Decorating

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Painting & Decorating JOHN FAVELL PAINTING

Interior and Exterior Residential and Commercial 10% of for seniors 3 room special walls only $359 250-571-7696 cell

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

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Merchandise for Sale

Real Estate

Rentals

Heavy Duty Machinery

Misc. for Sale

Apt/Condos for Sale

Apt/Condo for Rent

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

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

Misc. for Sale

THOMPSON VILLA APARTMENTS

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

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

Large Table saw 3/4hp, 9” blade, big wheels. $150/obo. 250-554-4175.

Stainless steel toolbox for pick up $375., 250-374-0339

MISC4Sale: Camperette $300, Oak Table Chairs-$400, 2-Standard 8ft truck canopies $300/ea Call 250-320-5194 after 6pm or leave msg.

STEEL BUILDING Sale. Clear out pricing in effect now! 20x20 $5,444 25x26 $6,275 30x30 $8,489 32x34 $10,328 42x50 $15,866. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800668-5422; www.pioneersteel.ca

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REFORESTATION NURSERY Seedlings of hardy trees, shrubs and berries for shelterbelts or landscaping. Spruce and Pine from $.99/tree. Free shipping. Replacement guarantee. 1-866-873-3846 or www.treetime.ca

Rubbermaid 33 litre Bucket & Wringer. Brand new. $40. 250377-3604. SAWMILLS FROM only $4,397. Make money and save money with your own bandmill. Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free info and DVD: 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT or www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT

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For Sale By Owner

Sears Viking Rototiller 5hp Briggs & Stratton 24” diggers. $300/obo. 250-376-4884.

All Season Tires 70/266 R17 Michelin $1500 on 8bolt rims Elec Stove $125 554-4154

POLE BARNS, shops, steel buildings, metal clad or fabric clad. Complete supply and installation. Call John at 403998-7907;

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Misc. Wanted Private Coin Collector Buying Coin Collections, Olympic, Gold & Silver Coins, Estates + Chad 1-778-281-0030 Local Wanted to buy 3D DVD’s. 250-682-5911.

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

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

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

NORTH SHORE

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

CALL 250-682-0312

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

For Sale By Owner $55.00 Special!

Now Renting CHANEL PLACE Brand new 1 and 2 Bdrm Apartments Downtown Kamloops 555 8th Avenue For more information visit: 3BBBGroup.ca or call 778-220-6214

Bed & Breakfast

Plants /Nursery Fruit trees any kind. $10-$35. 6 ft. tall. Call anytime or leave a message. 250-376-3480

1 Bedroom Apartments $880 - $910

BC Best Buy Classified’s The special includes a 1x1.5 ad (including photo) that will run for one week (three editions)in Kamloops This Week. Our award winning paper is delivered to over 30,000 homes in Kamloops every Tuesday, Thursday and Friday..

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Very comfortable 3bdrm 2 1/2 bth home on 5 acres within city limits Rayleigh area $497,000 call 250-377-8404

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IT’S GARAGE SALE TIME Call and ask us about our GARAGE SALE SPECIAL

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1365 DALHOUSIE DRIVE

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FULLY FURNISHED TOWNHOUSE FOR SALE This very bright, fully furnished, three bedroom/two bath corner unit townhouse in Big White ski resort offers your very own hot tub, carport, high end furniture/appliance pkge, stacking washer/dryer and rock-faced fireplace. Short stroll to Gondola, skating rink, tube park, Day Lodge. Ideal for family or as a revenue generator throughout the ski season. $210,000 (May consider a trade for an apartment in Kamloops. Call Don at 250682-3984 for more information.

special for $15.50 for Thursday and Friday Garage Sale Packages must be picked up Prior to the Garage Sale.

Available spacious 1bdrm apts. Starting at $850/mo. The Sands Apartment. Centrally located. On-site Management. 250-828-1711. FURN.2bed/bath,+den,1291sq ft., Ex-Landmark show suite, steps to TRU, view. 1 u/g park spot.$1700+util.Min 1yr leaseMay 1. NS/P. 250-319-1946

Senior Assisted Living 6976954 Independent and

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

250.377-7275 www.berwickretirement.com

Shared Accommodation Near TRU Room $325-per month util included. No Pets. 250-554-6877, 250-377-1020.

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

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

Recreation **Booking for 2016** CALL NOW FOR BEST DATES Shuswap Lake! 5 Star Resort in Scotch Creek BC. Newer 1bdrm 1-bath park model. Tastefully decorated guest cabin. One of only 15 lots on the beautiful sandy beach with a wharf for your boat. Provincial Park, Golf, Grocery/Liquor store & Marina all minutes away. Resort has 2 pools, 2 hot tubs, Adult & Family Clubhouse, Park, Playground. $1500 week. 4 day, 1 week, 2 week & monthly rentals available. BOOK NOW! Call for more information. 1-250-371-1333.

Rooms for Rent Large furn room, private bath/ent. util, cable, wifi, appl incl $460 Brock 250-879-0424 Valleyview Furn room in shrd suite util incl, pref working person $500 250-572-0608

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Transportation

Cars - Domestic

Recreational/Sale

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

2006 VW Jetta TDI Highline, fully loaded, auto, sunroof. Very well maintained. 180,000kms, No accidents, very clean. $7,000/obo. 250-318-6257. 2011 Honda CRV EXL. Loaded with most Honda options. $19,000. ESTATE SALE. 1780-920-7799. 2013 Nissan Leaf SL, electric, black/tan. 12,000kms under warranty $27,500 250-3778436

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

ONLY $35.00(plus Tax)

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

*some restrictions apply call for details

Roommate to share house, country living, pets okay. $700/mo. 250-377-3457.

Suites, Lower 2BDRM large N/S N/P Close to schools Working person pref’d $950. 250-819-3368 Bachelor cls to Mac Prk, sep ent, shr w/d, util cab & wifi incl n/s n/p $525 778-220-3220 N/Shore 2bdrms. Private entrance. N/S, N/P. $1100/mo. incld util. W/D. 250-376-1136.

(250)371-4949

Vehicle Wanted

Motorcycles

TOWNHOUSES Best Value In Town

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

318-4321

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

Call: 250-371-4949

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

Scrap Car Removal

Sport Utility Vehicle 1981 GMC Suburban 4X4. Re-built motor/trans. Good shape. $2,900. 778-469-5434

Trucks & Vans 1983 GMC 2500 on propane. 350, auto. Running order. $800. 250-376-7195. 1993 Chevy S10. 4x4. Auto, good shape. Many extras. $2,500. 778-471-4114.

Valleyview 2bdrm, 5appl sep ent, cls to bus util incl Avail May 1st $1100 250-572-0608

Sahali $1250 +util 2bdrm, 1bath. corner unit close to TRU.NS,NP.250-461-9972.

Run until sold

New Price $56.00+tax

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

Spacious 2bdrm +den. Priv entr/own lndry. Util incld. N/S, N/P. $1100/mo. 250-318-0779

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

Open Road 2007 349, R.L. 36ft One owner, 3 slides, elec/stabilizers, awning. 1 ton 2005 Ford Diesel, 200,000km club cab $45,500 package (250) 372-5401 snoopy05@telus.net

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

Sahali 1bdrm suite, fully furn. brand new. N/S, N/P. $1000/mo. 250-374-7096.

Townhouses

Brock 4bdrms top floor, 2baths. Big backyard, garage. $1700 plus util. 778-257-7351.

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Rentals

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

1997 Ranger. 3L, 5spd, std cab. $500. 778-470-0121. 2000 Dodge Dakota. Full load. V-6. 185kms. 1-owner, canopy. Good Cond. $6,000. 3763480

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

Recreational/Sale 16’ft Travelaire Travel Trailer, Awning, bthrm, no leaks. Must be seen Reduced. $3500 372-0510 1972 Vanguard 14ft. Travel Trailer. F/S, Furn, Bath, slps-6. $1000. 250-682-3943.

2000 Dodge Ram 1500 S/Box 4x4. 8Cyl 5.9L Gas, Auto, 168,797km Fully loaded. GVWR 6,600lbs asking $9850 (250) 3205900 2003 Ford 150, 4x4, V8, standard, 8’ box 95,000k in exc cond. $9,700 250-374-2493

1989 Fleetwood AClass 120,000km slps 6, well kept, $7000obo (250) 579-9691

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WEEKLY CROSSWORD ACROSS 1. Brave act 5. Ejects saliva 10. A vale 14. Expression of surprise 15. Feels concern 16. Saddle horse 17. Emerald Isle 18. Silly 19. Female child 20. Cyprinids 22. Comedienne Gasteyer 23. National capital 24. Court game 27. Tooth caregiver 30. Supervises flying 31. Small amount 32. Degree of loudness 34. Wore down 36. Upper-class young woman (abbr.) 37. Actor Pitt 39. Red mineral 40. Have already done 41. Asian antelope 42. Forms over a cut 43. Performer __ Lo Green 44. Pressed against 45. An alternative 46. 5th note of a major scale 47. Tell on 48. Patti Hearst’s captors 49. Breaks apart 52. Russian country house 55. Female grunts 56. Type of sword 60. Ottoman Empire title 61. Emaciation 63. He was Batman 64. Nonmoving 65. Group in China 66. A thought 67. Withered

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Libra, your instincts are highly attuned and you can do a good job of sizing people up this week. You can be so good at it that others look to you for personal advice.

Scorpio, expect a few invitations to social gatherings to soon arrive in the mail or your in your inbox. This is a great chance to let others see a different side of you.

SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21

CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22

CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20

Leo, past efforts to advance your career may have not worked out, but that doesn’t mean you should give up trying. Try to broaden your network again in the days ahead.

VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22

Virgo, if an opportunity to travel comes your way this week, take advantage of it.You do not know when you will get another chance in the near future.

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GEMINI - May 22/Jun 2

LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23

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SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22

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TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21

Gemini, some revealing conversations with friends may have you second-guessing just who you can trust. Exercise caution when sharing private thoughts.

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LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23

Taurus, you may experience a burst of creativity that has you dabbling in a project or dreaming up plans for one. Ask friends or colleagues for some feedback.

B I G N AT E

GRIZZWELLS

ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20

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FRANK & ERNEST

Sagittarius, your physical and mental energy is very high. Channel it into a productive endeavor and use your energy to get others motivated.

Capricorn, the optimism bug has overtaken you and you are filled with energy and enthusiasm. Move on with some creative ideas and encourage others to follow suit.

AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18

Aquarius, when you are feeling motivated, all others will follow your lead. It’s all or nothing for you this week.You have the motivation to plow through any task.

PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20

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