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Kamloops all alone in grim overdose data TWO MORE DEATHS ON WEEKEND BRING YEARLY TALLY TO AT LEAST 13

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DAVE EAGLES/KTW Emily Harlock has raised more than $1,000 for the Donovan family by selling a special mix of bath salts she calls Super Sam. She wants to raise a whole lot more in the next little while. You can help by placing an order via her Facebook page — Emily’s Broom Closet.

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Emily Harlock likes to make bath salts and other items with essential oils. She’s taking that homegrown talent and using it to help a family that has taken the same journey as hers. Emily is selling a special mix of bath salts she calls Super Sam, with all money raised going to the family of Samantha Donovan, a six-year-old Westsyde girl who died on April 21 after a two-year battle with cancer.

Emily, a student at Westsyde secondary, knows what the Donovan family has been living with and what they face in the coming months and years. Her brother, Mitch, died of cancer on April 12, 2015. Emily never got a chance to meet Samantha, but when she learned the little girl’s condition had become terminal, she wanted to do something to help out. By mid-April, Emily had raised more than $1,000 for the Donovan family. She expects to add to that total this coming week and at the Saturday, May 7,

Westsyde secondary craft fair. The Grade 12 student mixed lavender, eucalyptus and orange essences with epsom salts, a combination she said is designed for use by children. The first jar she made went to Samantha. Emily has also been making perfumes and sugar scrubs for sale, all under the name Emily’s Broom Closet. Anyone interested in buying Super Sam salts — or any of Emily’s products — can contact her through her Facebook page (search Emily’s Broom Closet) or by texting her at 250-319-9791.

Following two more overdose deaths on the weekend, Kamloops Mounties are working on a messaging campaign to inform drug users and dealers of the dangers of fentanyl. It likely won’t be known for weeks whether fentanyl was involved in Kamloops’ most recent overdose deaths — a 44-year-old man and a 36-yearold woman found dead at a house in Rayleigh on Friday night — but the drug has prompted warnings from police, coroners and community groups in recent months. The weekend deaths bring to at least 13 the number of fatal overdoses in Kamloops so far this year — nearly double the tally for all of 2015. Kamloops saw seven deaths last year from overdoses of illicit drugs, which is on par with the annual average of 7.2 for the city going back to 2007. In 2016, however, the numbers are spiking — especially in the Tournament Capital. According to BC Coroners Service data, Kamloops is the only city in the province to have recorded more overdose deaths in the first three months of 2016 than in all of 2015. The only cities with more recorded overdose deaths than Kamloops so far this year are Vancouver, Surrey and Victoria. Kamloops RCMP Cpl. Jodi Shelkie said the risk to drug users is real. See OVERDOSE DEATHS, A4

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Kamloops Coun. Denis Walsh captured this shot of the dust produced a few minutes after a Saturday, April 30, blast in the Hollinger mine next to downtown Timmins. “We were about a halfkilometre from blast on top of haul road and it was noticeable in the sense of a muffled rumble (large tire mats cover the blast area),” Walsh told KTW. “I would have also liked to have experienced a blast outside of pit, in a residential area, but time did not allow.” Mayor Peter Milobar said the resulting jolt was not something that would resonate very far into nearby residential areas, nor was dust a significant issue. Go online to kamloopsthisweek.com to read more about the trio’s visit to Timmins.

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When Malartic, Que., resident Diane Gagnon appeared before Kamloops city council earlier this year, she spoke of blasts that could be felt across town from the adjacent Canadian Malartic mine. Mayor Peter Milobar and Coun. Tina Lange didn’t get a chance to judge the strength of those blasts for themselves during a weekend stop in the town of about 3,200, which sits entirely within two kilometres of Canada’s largest open-pit gold mine. Milobar told KTW the mine does not blast during morning church services on Sundays and conducted only a small blast during the first day of his trip to the community. “We were in the pit when they blew it, right on the bottom of the floor, and we wouldn’t have any sense of what it felt like for the residents at all,” he said. Though Milobar’s delegation, which included councillors Tina Lange and Denis Walsh, as well as city staffer Jody Lewis, returned to Malartic on Monday, they were too late to experience that morning’s blast. However, both Milobar and Lange say the second in their three-city tour of openpit mines has shown Kamloops will need to have strong agreements in place with KGHM Ajax if the proposed copper and gold

mine is permitted to proceed. “We have to have a very strong agreement in place with Ajax before they get a permit about what our expectations are and, if they don’t follow through, what we have as legal backup,” Lange said. She said visits to Malartic and Timmins, Ont., haven’t changed her view that Ajax shouldn’t be built so close to Kamloops. Instead, she said she has a greater understanding of the way companies can deal with dust, noise and other downsides of operations and the limits of those efforts. Those measures come at a cost, Lange said. The Malartic mining company reports spending about $100,000 per haul truck to reduce noise. “I think that in order to mitigate the way Ajax has promised, the 94 per cent for dust, would be an extremely costly venture,” Lange said. “We heard that both in Timmins and in Malartic. The mining companies are spending a ton of money.” Despite other mitigation measures, including rubber padding in truck beds to dampen sound from rocks, the Malartic mine struggles with noise issues. Lange said the company plans to ask for an increase in permitted noise levels because it has been unable to operate at 45 decibels or less. Dust problems also persist for some residents. “We met with a woman yesterday [Sunday] who has an above-ground swim-

ming pool — and the sludge that goes into it every year and the problems she has with her filter are bad enough that the mine comes in and cleans it for her,” Lange said. “There’s definitely some problems with dust, mostly the bigger particles.” Milobar said he also saw evidence of dust issues in some neighbourhoods, though not airborne dust, and noted the mining company has deployed a number of new measures to control what leaves the site, included spray stations for its trucks and watering rock piles, which appear to be improving the situation. For council, Milobar said the question will be whether similar measures will be in place if Ajax goes into operation. “The technology does exist and the ability exists out there, but it comes down to economics and willingness of a mine to do those extra things and willingness of a regulatory body to ensure those are required,” he said. While Malartic monitors for PM2.5 — fine particulate matter that can lodge deep in the lungs — Milobar said it’s difficult to understand the mine’s effects on air quality since no data was collected about the town’s air before mining began. The company’s permit also allows for PM2.5 emissions well above B.C.’s recommended levels, Milobar said. Milobar and Lange were headed to Sudbury yesterday to continue the tour.

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“It’s a life or death situation every time you choose to use drugs,” she said. “Dealing with drugs in our community is an ongoing priority. It’s always first and foremost in our minds, but especially now with all these overdoses and deaths. “We’re working at targeting, identifying and arresting the people who are bringing these drugs into Kamloops.” Across B.C., the coroners service recorded 201 overdose deaths in the first three months of 2016. In all of last year, 476 people in the province died after consuming drugs, which was up sharply from the annual average of 257 over the

previous eight years. According to coroners service data, fentanyl has been involved in 32 per cent of B.C. overdose deaths so far in 2016, which is on par with 2015 numbers, but up significantly from 25 per cent in 2014, 15 per cent in 2013 and five per cent in 2012. In Kamloops, fentanyl has been confirmed in five overdose deaths this year. The only cities in B.C. with more fentanyl-linked deaths are Vancouver and Surrey. Bob Hughes, executive director of ASK Wellness, estimated there are about 300 such drug users in Kamloops. He said there have been at least 500 overdoses in the past year.

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A traffic blitz by Kamloops Mounties on Friday resulted in 55 tickets and four warnings — including a driver going double the speed limit on Westsyde Road. RCMP Cpl. Jodi Shelkie said traps were set up at two locations — on Westsyde Road and Halston Avenue. On the Halston, police nabbed 27 drivers for speeding and one for excessive speeding. In addition, four drivers

were ticketed for not having insurance, two for licenceplate violations, two for failing to wear a seatbelt and one for being prohibited. In Westsyde, 11 speeders were ticketed and one driver was busted for excessive speeding after police clocked a vehicle going 100 km/h in a 50 km/h zone. Also, three tickets were written for failing to wear a seatbelt, two for using electronic

devices and one for not having insurance. “The Kamloops RCMP has an ongoing commitment to traffic safety,” Shelkie said. “As well, from the community forums we held a few weeks ago, we know that traffic issues are a priority for many citizens.” Shelkie said future enforcement blitzes will target speeders, drunk drivers and distracted drivers.

Brewery program corked A planned microbrewing program at TRU has been shelved. Late in 2014 university officials unveiled a diploma program in brewing that was supposed to start the next year. The ambitious program was to be headed by professors in microbiology and chemistry, with students brewing beer on campus in addition to doing research. But the university’s dean of science, Tom Dickinson said more

research on the proposal determined TRU was late to the party, with several universities also having programs in development. “We’ve got to find a niche that’s different,” he said. “ We’re still talking.”

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The B.C. Lottery Corporation is in the early stages of looking to replace its 50-yearold office building in downtown Kamloops. The Crown corporation has submitted a request for proposals for a real-estate advisor who will help guide future decisions about its physical space and needs. CEO Jim Lightbody said Monday it is in the “blue sky” phase for its plans. The only certainty is the head office will remain in Kamloops. “We’ve been thinking about it for about a year now,” he said in a telephone interview. “We’re really at an important time when we know there’s a lot of infrastructure

— mechanical, electrical and structural components — that are aging.” BCLC has spent $16 million over the past five years on the West Seymour Street building, which formerly housed Woodward’s, Kamloops News and the library. A study undertaken by the consultant will look at the cost of a retrofit of the existing building versus moving, whether it would lease space in a private building and the potential mix of use in a new building, including commercial and residential. “It’s at that blue sky stage,” Lightbody said, noting it is still too early to look at timelines for retrofitting or moving to a new building. One important factor, though, is the lottery corporation wants to utilize its cur-

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Fireworks had Mounties rushing to 13th Street Passersby on 13th Street on the North Shore at about noon Friday saw a takedown that resembled a police drama on TV. In the end, the drama’s origins was the lighting of a firecracker that sounded like a gun — prompting calls to police and the eventual arrest of a man wanted on a warrant, along with the seizure of illegal drugs. Kamloops RCMP Staff Sgt. Edward Preto said it all

began at 11:45 a.m. when Mounties responded to the call of a shot fired from a home in the 900-block of 13th Street. Preto said the address is known to police and numerous officers sped to the scene. Eight people were found at the duplex, some of whom are tenants. It was determined someone had discharged a firework from the porch.

Preto said one male had an outstanding warrant for his arrest for breach of probation. He was arrested. Another person had methamphetamine seized by police. The investigation into the drug possession is continuing.

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LOCAL NEWS Correction In his column of April 29, KTW editor Christopher Foulds noted the editor of News Kamloops is opposed to the proposed Ajax mine. In fact, it is columnist Mel Rothenburger who is opposed. Mike Youds is editor of News Kamloops. In addition, Radio NL news director Jim Harrison supports the mine, subject to its application receiving the necessary approvals.

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National and provincial First Nations leaders will be part of what the Tk’emlups and Skeetchestn Indian bands call a historic opportunity to make their own decision on the proposed Ajax mine. Yesterday marked the first day of a week-long panel review under the banner of Stk’emlúpsemc te Secwepemc Nation (SSN), a joint council of the two bands. Family representatives, youth, elders, cultural experts and scientists are scheduled to present to the panel. Stewart Phillip, head of B.C. Union of Indian Chiefs, and Perry Bellegarde, national chief of the Assembly of First Nations, are scheduled to attend later this week. The review is being held outdoors at the Tk’emlups Indian Band’s arbour. In the audience are representatives of federal and provincial ministries, as well as staff from mine proponent KGHM Ajax. Reporters are not permitted to attend the hearings, something Skeetchestn Chief Ron Ignace said is for the comfort of presenters, includ-

ing elders and community members. “It’s a historic first,” Igace said. “We’re exercising our rights to self-determination according to our laws and traditions.” Both Ignace and Tk’emlups Chief Fred Seymour gave a brief statement to reporters and took questions during a midmorning break. By the end of the month, the panel will make a recommendation on the mine proposal to a joint council of the two bands. When asked if it’s binding, Ignace said “we have to be respectful of our people’s wishes and decision.” Both First Nations leaders said they are going into the review with an open mind. Presenters yesterday included experts on traditional Secwepemc law as well as elders. Seymour said his band is balancing perceptions that it is “open for business” — highlighting the Sun Rivers residential and Mount Paul industrial developments — with a requirement to fight for rights and title. He said the week-long panel is an opportunity to learn. “If you don’t know you’re history, you don’t know your culture — that’s what the panel review is about,” he said.

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The Green Living Expo took over Sandman Centre on the weekend, helping Kamloops residents figure out how to live a more environmentally friendly life. Dozens of vendors — including this one for container growing — filled the expo floor.

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A man convicted of breaking into a home after a party and surprising a woman sleeping in her bedroom was sentenced Friday to 90 days in jail. Steven Robison, 41, was convicted of break and enter with intent to commit mischief in connection to events three years ago in Lillooet. He was originally charged with sexual assault, but the Crown could not prove beyond a reasonable doubt Robison touched the sleeping woman. She awoke to find him masturbating behind her. B.C. Supreme Court Justice Peter

Voith ruled Robison can serve his sentence on weekends. He has no related or recent criminal record and was described by friends as part of a pre-sentence report as gentle and hardworking. Robison claimed he drank so much at the party that he he did not remember the evening’s events. He had been drinking, smoking marijuana and using cocaine. After hearing testimony, however, Robison understood his actions and expressed remorse, Voith said. “It was patent that he was earnest [in his remorse],” Voith said. The Crown had argued for a period of six months to one year in jail.

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he federal government will start clearing away some of the haze about marijuana legalization. Health Minister Jane Philpott announced on April 20 that her Liberal government is a year away from introducing legislation to legalize pot. The particulars are unknown and, presumably, undetermined, but the feds stressed they will look to keep the drug away from children and the profits away from gangs. Legalization strategies will be developed in consultation and co-operation with law enforcement. Whatever the model, it will be complicated, as legalization comes with related considerations such as taxation, education and laws and campaigns against stoned driving. It’s our hope the legalized marijuana model will be an improvement over the status quo. Particularly in recent years, there has been a sort of selective decriminalization. Sales at dispensaries are tolerated, yet smoking marijuana isn’t allowed. Pot shops at least purport to provide medicine and education in a safe environment; then again, without overarching regulations and safety standards, we’re left to take these dispensaries at their word. There are conceivable scenarios that could see these pot shops legitimized a year from now, but there are other models, too, we might prefer. It’s possible marijuana might be sold pretty much everywhere or only at a few select locations. There are foreseeable problems now that legalization is closer than ever. If dispensaries appear doomed, we might see more police raids, with authorities looking to snuff out pot shops for good. Or we might see the opposite outcome — a free-for-all with no crackdowns at all and even more pot sellers popping up to try to cash in while they can. It seems likely a year of confusion, or worse, will precede legalization. Maybe there’s some way, in the meantime, to try to stay mellow.

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upport for special-needs students in schools is usually a topic of conversation every year when school district budgets are being set. As student enrollment drops, budgets decrease and there is increased pressure on supports and services being delivered to students. School District 73 has made an ongoing commitment during the past decade to preserve the levels of service to special-needs students despite decreased budgets. Funding for student support is provided through two different sets of grants. The first is learning assistance for students with learning disabilities, mild intellectual disabilities, students requiring moderate behaviour supports and gifted students, which is included in the basic per student block grant. Services provided from the regular block funding include basic learning assistance, speech pathologists, school counsellors, hospital homebound services and assessment. A second, supplementary grant is provided for students who require more intensive support. Special needs students who require an Individual Education Plan (IEP) require more than a minor adaptation to educational materials, instruction or assessment, are not able to work on the prescribed learning outcomes of regular curriculum or receive more than 25 hours of assistance in a year. Over the past decade in the district, the ratio of learning assistance resource teachers (LARTs) to students with special needs has remained constant, as has

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the ratio to overall numbers of students. On average, there is one LART for every 185 students, which would include 16 to 17 specialneeds students. The number of certified education assistants (CEAs) has increased over the past decade even as the student population has dropped. This year, 771 of 1,477 classes have a CEA assigned and 790 classes have one or fewer students with an IEP. It is important to recognize there is a broad range of special needs. An example is the category for chronic health conditions, which could include a kindergarten child with diabetes who requires help monitoring blood sugar or a child with cerebral palsy who needs continuous assistance. The district recognizes every child is different and has processes in place to support students based on their individual needs. A student who needs more help will get more help. The level of support a child receives also changes with their needs. That kindergarten child with diabetes who needs help monitoring blood sugar may not need the help once they get to high school

and are managing their condition on their own. Kamloops is a larger school district and, because of our size, is able to provide services smaller districts cannot. We have resource teachers for the visually and hearing impaired, as well as a mental-health clinician and a drug and alcohol councillor. Kamloops is also home to the Chris Rose Therapy Centre for Autism. Kamloops is considered a regional hub and many families with special-needs children move to the district to access services that cannot be provided elsewhere. Our district also provides resource rooms where students with severe impairments or behaviours are able to learn in an environment more suitable for their needs. As students move into the secondary school program, life skills and other modified classes are provided. Last year, the six-year completion rate for special-needs students in SD73 was 71.7 per cent, with those students receiving a Dogwood diploma. Twenty-four per cent of special-needs students who graduated in 2015 did so with an average of 80 per cent or greater and received an honours designation from the province. This helps confirm the commitment the school district has made to support special needs students. Kathleen Karpuk is a KamloopsThompson school trustee. Trustee columns run monthly in KTW and online at kamloopsthisweek.com. To comment, email editor@ kamloopsthisweek.com. Karpuk is at kkarpuk@sd73.bc.ca.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR WE ALL MANY BALLS NOW IN KGHM’S COURT SHOULD HAVE CHOICE Editor: I recently attended a discussion concerning medical assistance in dying at MP Cathy McLeod’s office and itt was very informative. My thanks to our MP. As we know, not all illnesses have cures. And, as to how people cope, is — or should be — their own decision. Every situation is different, as are people. Kudos to the province of Quebec for leading the way on this delicate, important and urgent matter. Canadians need more palliative-care centers for those who would prefer to have that option. Some people choose to be cared for by others or by loved ones. However, for those who choose to end their suffering with the help of compassionate doctors, nurses, and pharmacists, who is anyone to judge ? Those people should also have their right of choice. D. Czyzewski Kamloops

Editor: Re: The April 24 article (‘Aberdeen Neighbourhood Association to release findings of Ajax application review’) and the following online comment: “The information provided at the meeting was thought-provoking, respectful and an intelligent and a professionally presented response to the KGHM submission. Those who had been encouraged to wait until the report was submitted are now reacting to missed information.” To clarify, this group’s review was submitted by the April 11 deadline to the BC Environmental Assessment Office (BCEAO) and to the Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency (CEAA) as its public comment. I do not live in Aberdeen, nor in the direct path of wind from the mine site. I think this whole community is in it together.

I respect that people have their different viewpoints and different hopes for the Ajax project. I also respect that the Aberdeen Neighbourhood Association has shown initiative and agency for themselves in asking questions and using their professional skill sets in doing so. For example, Randy Sunderman is a social economist with professional experience in environmental assessments of large industrial projects. Such formulation of information requests and questioning is what the public comments to the BCEAO and CEAA are for. The submission of information requests is part of the process. It is also interesting to note the similarity in questions and information requests put forward by volunteer and hired consultants when compared to that of the Department of Fisheries and Oceans, Health Canada, Interior

Health, the City of Kamloops and SLR Consulting. The breadth and depth of such questions to be answered and clarifications to be given are available for any interested individual to review by clicking on the Ajax project information centre tab on the BCEAO website. It will be interesting to learn how KGHM Ajax and Stantec Consulting respond and with what timeline they do so. Many balls (hundreds, really) are now in their court. When will all of the formally requested material be made available? Will the government-associated reviewers be satisfied with the responses? The so-called proof is in the pudding. The CEAA will eventually ask for final public comments as part of this process ending. Dr. Jennifer Takahashi Kamloops

MARIJUANA LEGALIZATION A BAD IDEA Editor: I have an understanding of the issues in policing, fines and convictions associated with illegal use of marijuana. However, I believe legalization to be a big mistake. Marijuana is addictive and can be, in many cases, a gateway drug to harsher drugs. It affects short-term memory and regular users, in most cases, become lazy and have

very little drive or ambition. The biggest problem I see is that in time, once a generation has grown up with legalization (20 years or so), marijuana will be used regularly by most people. Why? Because it’s legal. We will have stoned people driving cars and trucks, operating machine and missing time from work. We will also have

social and medical issues associated with legalization. Taxes collected will pale in comparison to the cost of the issues I have listed. We haven’t learned our lessons from alcohol and gambling. These were illegal at one time and only a small portion of the population indulged. Now they are legal and addictions are all around us.

To our shame, we now have the government actually promoting gambling. What will be next — the government telling us pot is good for us? This is my opinion, of course; others are entitled to theirs.

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“Can’t wait for this help from the integrated pest management co-ordinator for the city. “Since I did my due diligence and reduced watering times to save our treatment plant, I’m having a hard time beating Mother Nature. The weeds are winning. Oh, well. “If it is recommended to convert to clover again, I’m in.” — posted by Geo

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Kamloops-Thompson school board trustees are frustrated that they must cut administration costs again this year. Outgoing Supt. Karl deBruijn said School District 73 “is getting punished here for the sins of the masses,” other school boards that have not followed the same course as the Kamloops-Thompson board and addressed enrolment and funding issues in past years. DeBruijn said SD73 made huge cuts to administration costs when it took a look at its schools and enrolment numbers, opting to close some schools and reconfigure the district in 2009. Last week, in a 5-4 vote, the Vancouver school board rejected a budget that included $24 million

in cuts to programming and staff, a move that puts the future of the board in question. School boards are mandated by legislation to present balanced budgets. The Vancouver board complained about chronic underfunding by the provincial government and said the cuts would have seen 130 full-time equivalent positions cut, most of them employees who work directly with students as teachers, counsellors and mentors. It would also have meant the end of the district’s elementary band and strings program. Education minister Mike Bernier expressed his disappointment in the vote and said he would discuss it with board chairman Mike Lombardi this week before deciding if he will fire the trustees. DeBruijn said the government

is forcing SD73 to take “almost Draconian measures to achieve savings” that amount to $673,698 in administration costs for the 20162017 school year. In the budget for the school year that ends in June, the district was told to cut $814,000 from administration. Trustee Kathleen Karpuk said it would be helpful if the money cut from administration was returned to districts to be used in classrooms. “But it’s not coming back to the students,” she said. “It’s removed completely and that’s a tragedy. It just disappears [into provincial government coffers].” The Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows school board passed a balanced budget last month, but in order to do it, trustees voted to end regular school-bus service.

That service cost $650,000 to operate — a decision that leaves 370 students looking for other ways to get to school. It led to $120,000 in savings, the bulk of which will be used to fund agencies in areas affected by the end of bus service to provide before- and after-school programs. The Delta school district cut 12 full-time equivalent certified education assistants and eight full-time equivalent teaching and library positions to get to a balanced budget. The Surrey school district also managed to balance its budget; however, with an increasing enrolment, it argued it needs provincial money to build new schools. It now has 300 portables in use at elementary and secondary schools, which cost about $4 million annually to run, an expense

that receives no special funding from the ministry and must come from the district’s operational budget. Bernier said the ministry gives the Vancouver school board almost a half-billion dollars in funding. Last year, when trustees said they were facing a $17-million deficit, the ministry sent in Ernst and Young accountants to review the budget. Bernier said that study identified a potential $47 million per year being spent on empty desks and classrooms and said he wants to know if any of the recommendations the firm made were implemented. Enrolment has dropped in the Vancouver school district by 6,300 students in the past 15 years, Bernier said, but funding to it has increased by $74 million.

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Three-year-old Hazel Smith watches dad Mike of the Kamloops Rattlers senior men’s lacrosse team during the home-opening win over Kelowna. Also on hand was Cheryl Woldum, whose two sons, Nathan and Dylan, also run the floor for the Rattlers. The squad is 2-0 in Thompson-Okanagan Senior Lacrosse League play and returns to action this Friday at Memorial Arena, where Kelowna returns for a 7 p.m. clash.

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School fees are remaining somewhat stable for the next year, while options are being added at the secondary level. Among the new courses are high performance for students in grades 8 and 9 at Brocklehurst middle school and fly fishing, volleyball skills and sport officiating at Sa-Hali secondary. Increased enrolment in the hockey academy at Brock means more community helpers are needed. That has led to a $50 increase to the fee, which now will cost $300 per student. The fee for NorKam secondary’s international baccalaureate academy will also rise by $50 (to $500) to cover the impact of the weakened Canadian dollar on curriculum updates. The other specialty academy fees will remain the same for both Beattie School of the Arts campuses, three other academies at Brock (aquatics, soccer and dance), the hockey academy at Clearwater

secondary and the Hockey Canada skills academy at Valleyview. The fees are charged to pay for materials, goods or services required for each program. School District 73 has a hardship provision to help those who cannot afford the costs of the specialty programs. The district offers dozens of programs that come with enhancement fees, from art in its various forms to trades skills to sports. Not all schools offer the same choices; Lego robotics, for example, is only offered at Brock in grades 8 and 9, while metalwork is available at every secondary school except Logan Lake and Valleyview. The full report on school fees can be found online at sd73.bc.ca. Click on the Board of Education tab, then choose Board Agenda and Minutes. The report is in the board folder on the April 25 agenda. A direct link to that agenda is https://bcsd73. civicweb.net/filepro/ documents/510?preview=61658.

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OTTAWA — Sen. Mike Duffy is back on Parliament Hill after keeping a low profile during his long-running legal odyssey. Duffy’s return comes less than two weeks after he was acquitted of all 31 charges in his trial for fraud, breach of trust and bribery. Duffy was suspended from the Senate over his expense troubles, but the suspension was lifted with the last federal election. He is now free to return to

his Senate office and privileges and take his seat when the chamber returns to work on Tuesday. He will sit as an independent since he was kicked out of the Conservative caucus over his expense problems. The once-outspoken Duffy was uncharacteristically quiet during his prolonged trial and since his acquittal, and had nothing to say today as he arrived on the Hill. Sen. Mike Duffy (right) was recently acquitted of all 31 charges of fraud, breach of trust and bribery.

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Vancouver’s crackdown on unlicensed medical marijuana dispensaries began with inspectors issuing 44 tickets while the city has confirmed 22 stores have already closed. But cannabis advocate Jodie Emery says many owners are refusing to shut their doors and are mulling legal action as the fight between the city and pot shops heats up. The city became the first in Canada to develop regulations for medical marijuana

businesses last year. But it refused to grant permits to 140 stores that violated certain rules, includ-

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REGINA — The RCMP is changing how it recruits new members after being told the process is “too long, inflexible and outdated.’’ One of the changes will allow people with permanent resident status, who have lived in Canada for the last 10 years, to apply. Physical abilities will no longer be tested as part of the application process. That evaluation will now be assessed at the RCMP training academy in Regina. Under the new rules, applicants from B.C., Alberta, Saskatchewan or Manitoba will also be able to select their home province for their first post after graduation. The force said in a news release the move will help it stay competitive and build a diverse workforce, but also that standards won’t be compromised. The RCMP said it will not do

interviews on the changes. “We will not be providing any interviews on the modernization of the recruitment process,’’ Annie Delisle, media relations officer for the RCMP, said in an email to The Canadian Press. “We invite you to submit questions in writing if you need any details from the news release.’’

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The treatment team for Allan Schoenborn, who killed his three children in Merritt, is expected to oppose day passes during an upcoming annual review. A lawyer for Allan Schoenborn has told a B.C. Supreme Court judge that the man’s psychiatrists will recommend against allowing him on escorted outings when his hearing is held later this month. Schoenborn was granted the potential for limited freedom at his hearing last year by the B.C. Review Board, which decided he had made progress and

MONTREAL — Parti Quebecois Leader Pierre Karl Peladeau is quitting politics for family reasons. The 54-year-old Peladeau made the shock announcement at a news conference in Montreal yesterday.

could possibly make day trips as part of his rehabilitation. But his lawyer Rishi Gill said the director of the psychiatric facility where he lives in suburban Vancouver has never given Schoenborn final approval for an outing. A spokesman for the family members of the three victims, Dave Teixeira, said he’s not surprised by the change in Schoenborn’s treatment plan, noting the hospital has recorded at least 48 violent incidents since he entered the facility. In 2010, Schoenborn was found not criminally responsible due to a mental

disorder for the slayings of his 10-year-old daughter and eightand five-year-old sons in their Merritt home. The information was presented at the start of a hearing yesterday to determine whether strict new controls should be placed on Schoenborn, who has been diagnosed with mental illness since the killings eight years ago. Crown lawyers are seeking to have Schoenborn designated as a high-risk accused, a controversial label that was created by the former Conservative government. The Criminal Code

Peladeau said he is choosing his family over politics in what he calls an agonizing decision. He recently split from Julie Snyder, his longtime partner. They have two young children.

designation includes provisions that can stop almost all of his absences from a psychiatric hospital and has the potential to extend annual review hearings to once every three years. Schoenborn’s lawyers object to the designation and plan to argue that it’s unconstitutional at a future hearing, while the family of the victims is strongly in favour of the tougher designation. The hearing, which is scheduled to last three weeks, comes just ahead of Schoenborn’s annual review before the B.C. Review Board in late May.

Peladeau was elected last May with 57.6 per cent of the vote in the race to succeed Pauline Marois. He fought back tears at the news conference, where he took no questions. — The Canadian Press

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Getting road trip ready BCAA advises motorists to prep before heading out on spring and summer road trips. Roadside Assistance only a call or click away for BCAA Members in BC, across Canada, the US and in over 120 countries world-wide. Victoria Day is just around the corner, and for many British Columbians that means two things: the start of summer and road trip season. Whether you’re exploring beautiful BC, heading to the US, or going to a favourite local camping spot, before firing up the motor make sure that both you and your vehicle are ready for the journey. Car trouble knows no seasons, as evidenced by the 400,000-plus service calls made to BCAA all year ‘round for things such as a dead battery, keys locked in the car, flat tire, over-heated engine and running out of fuel. Yvette Penner, BCAA Kamloops service location Manager, says the above issues are especially common during

the spring and summer months. “That’s why our Road Assist Contact Centre team is available 24/7 and our service and tow truck drivers are always on-hand to help our Members all across the province,” says Penner. Here are a few simple preparation tips from BCAA to help keep your adventure on the road safe and stress-free. Plan ahead Cellphone reception could be spotty out on the open road, so it’s a good idea to keep current paper maps and/or travel guides handy in the event the GPS signal cuts out. BCAA offers free maps

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The Spirit Warriors, a dragon-boat team made up of breast-cancer survivors, will begin another season on the water tonight. The club is looking for new members.

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n 2015, Connie Hazelwood was struggling. Just a year removed from her breast-cancer diagnosis, she was still trying to find her place in what was a new world. She had gone through a surgery, chemotherapy and radiation after her diagnosis in 2013, but there was something missing. It was after her treatment was completed, then doing the CIBC Run for the Cure, that she first heard about the Spirit Warriors Dragon Boat Team. A year later, Hazelwood went out to her first practice with the Kamloops team, made up entirely of breast-cancer survivors.

The 52-year-old said it’s the best thing she ever did. “I was really struggling. After all my treatments and everything, when you’re going through all that — and I had lots of medical problems — you’re just in survival mode,” Hazelwood told KTW. “But after you’re all done, then it’s kind of like, life has got to go on. You’re not even sure where to start because that old life is gone — you have a new frame of mind, you don’t feel, necessarily, the same as you did before — so I was really struggling, not sure where to fit in or what to do.” In the Spirit Warriors, Hazelwood said she has found not only a support group, but a sisterhood. She found a way to be active, a source of inspiration. She’s entering her second season with

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normal. Beyond just support there’s exercise and support and camaraderie and doing something about, basically, what has been done to your body. “It means the world to me.” The Spirit Warriors will begin their season tonight at Pioneer Park at 5:15 p.m. The team is looking to add new members. Breast-cancer survivors of all athletic levels are welcome to join the team, which is expected to travel to festivals in Salmon Arm and Penticton this year, as well as paddle at the festival in Kamloops. At least five new paddlers will join the team in 2016. The group will number between 25 and 30 team members. For more information, contact Duhaime at 250-572-6089, Vicki Pitt at 778-921-2724 or visit the website at spiritwarriors.ca.

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There is a new general manager at the helm, but the Kamloops Blazers’ drafting strategy remains the same. With the 15th overall pick at the WHL Bantam Draft in Calgary on Thursday, GM Stu MacGregor and the Blazers will pick the remaining top-rated player on their list of 2001born forwards, defencemen and goalies in B.C., Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba, and eligible states in the U.S. “All I’m saying is let’s take the best player and let’s not worry too much about position,” said MacGregor, who took the reigns in October when Craig Bonner resigned. MacGregor, director of player personnel Matt Recchi and director of hockey and media administration Tim O’Donovan will be joined in Calgary this week by team area scouts, including head scout Ken Fox (Saskatchewan), Rick Allen (Kootenay and south Alberta), Warren Renden (Calgary), Mark Blair (Edmonton), Grant Evans (Lower Mainland) and Ken Cross (Manitoba). “We have an identity of the type of player we want to draft and that really hasn’t changed with Stu coming on board,” Recchi said. The Portland Winterhawks will not draft in the first round, as they are still being punished for violating WHL player-benefit regulations. They will forfeit the ninth-overall selection, so the Blazers will actually be picking 14th overall at Hotel Arts in Cowtown. “It’s a very good draft,” Recchi said. “The top end is very, very good. Everybody in the first round is going to be very happy with their selection and there are real good players in the meat of the draft. “We looked last night and figured we’re still going to be getting good players at the end of the draft.” The grunt work is done. For the past year, talent adjudicators have been scouring arenas across Western Canada. Four provincial camps in successive weeks leading up to this week’s draft gave scouts one last look at this year’s bantam crop. Closing arguments will be made tomorrow night, when Kamloops’ scouting team meets to finalize its draft board. “We go over the four provinces and make lists of forwards, defencemen and goalies from each province,” Recchi said. “Then we take that list and mash it down to one overall list.

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The Kamloops Blazers will look to separate themselves from the scrum of teams looking to pick the best players available at the WHL Bantam Draft in Calgary on Thursday. KTW will be following along and keeping track of Kamloops’ picks online at kamloopsthisweek.com and on twitter at @KTWonBlazers.

“We’re a team. We make decisions together. There’s nobody on our staff that has an ego. If two or three other scouts like a player more than me, I’m probably wrong.” O’Donovan was part of a Blazers’ crew that attended a bantam camp in Anaheim earlier this month. “We just went to see the talent in the U.S.,” O’Donovan said. “The WHL puts on the camp and they try and bring in as many guys as they can.” Most of the players at the camp were from California, Texas, Alaska, Washington state and Arizona. Former Blazer Chase Souto, now an assistant coach with the L.A. Junior Kings, has become a valued source in California and offered O’Donovan and company his take on draft-eligible U.S. talent. “There are definitely a few names of interest that we could pick and we’re interested in probably half a dozen guys or so. But, in total, the whole American crop probably isn’t as strong as it has been in the past,” O’Donovan said. Expected to be selected in the top four on Thursday are centremen Kirby Dach of the Fort Saskatchewan Rangers, Logan Barlage of the Humboldt Broncos and Peyton Krebs of the Rocky Mountain Raiders (Okotoks, Alta.), along with defenceman Bowen Byram of the Lethbridge Golden Hawks. The Kootenay Ice have the No. 1 pick and will be followed by the Vancouver Giants, Saskatoon Blades, Swift Current Broncos and Medicine Hat

Kamloops Blazers’ director of player personnel Matt Recchi said not much has changed in relation to draft strategy since the arrival of GM Stu MacGregor.

Tigers, barring any trades. “Any time you can move up in the draft it would be beneficial,” Recchi said. “The price right now seems to be a little steep to move up. We haven’t had anybody ask us, in terms of moving back, and I don’t think we’re prepared to do that. “If there’s an opportunity to move up and the price is right, we’d consider it, for sure.” KTW received the answer it expected when Recchi was asked to provide a few names of players he would like to see available when the Blazers are on the clock in Round 1. “Guys are very secretive. We hear a lot of banter, but nobody says any names and, unfortunately, I won’t give you any, either,” Recchi said. “I feel like I’m going to get a player I have rated in the top seven or eight on our draft board, so everybody is pretty tight-lipped. Nobody gives an inch.”

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Riley Peterson led the Kamloops Venom to an 11-9 victory over the Vernon Tigers at Memorial Arena on Saturday. He tallied four goals and eight points to pace the Snakes and bring his point total to 27 after three games. Only Kaid MacLeod of the South Okanagan Flames has more points this season, with a whopping 39 after three contests. “It’s been a team effort and it’s fun to play with everybody on this team,” Peterson said. “We started playing a month before the season started and that’s really helped a lot. “Our coaches have been running some great practices and chemistry is great right now.” Kamloops outshot Vernon 48-41 and both teams kept the scorekeeper busy as the bitter rivals combined for more than 100 penalty minutes. The Venom ended the Tigers’ two-year run as TOJLL champions in 2015, edging Vernon 15-14 in Game 5 of the best-of-five final. “There was bad blood from last year’s playoffs. It was a pretty gruelling series. I guess, yeah, in the first period, everybody had to get the bad blood out,” Peterson said. “Hopefully, it’s over and it doesn’t happen again. We don’t want to be losing any guys.” Peterson had help from teammates in

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Riley Lawryk had two goals in the Kamloops Venom’s 11-9 win over the Vernon Tigers at Memorial Arena on Saturday. Kamloops captain Riley Peterson chimed in with eight points, including four goals. For more photos, go online to kamloopsthisweek.com.

the championship rematch on Saturday. Riley Lawryk (2G), Riley Polacik (2G), Tylor Seabrooke (1G, 2A), Kolby Pauwels (1G, 1A), Colton Boomer (1G, 1A), Anthony

Matusiak (1A) and Josh Kent (1A) had points in support of goaltender Matt Hans, who made 32 saves and pitched in offensively with a helper.

The Venom and Flames are tied atop league standings with matching 3-0 records and will square off on Saturday at Memorial in a showdown for first place. Game time is 7:30 p.m. “They [the Flames] had a lot of guys that came back and Kaid is a really great player, a fifth-year and a veteran of the league,” Peterson said. “We’re going to have to shut him down, for sure.” Tickets are $5 for adults, $3 for students and seniors and free for children six and under and Kamloops Minor Lacrosse Association players accompanied by a paying adult. The Tigers and Venom will meet next on May 18 in Vernon. Kamloops earned its second win of the campaign on Thursday, hammering the hometown Kelowna Raiders 15-3. Peterson had four goals and 11 points. Vernon (1-1), Kelowna (0-3) and Armstrong (0-3) hold the bottom three spots in the TOJLL standings. “We’re just hoping to keep it going,” Peterson said.

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The Battle of the Border track and field meet was held at Hillside Stadium on Saturday, with 505 athletes from B.C. and Alberta in attendance. There was a dearth of local participants, but Kamloops athletes stole the podium in the senior girls’ 800-metre race. Tegan Heshka of Sa-Hali secondary set a new event record with a time of 2:25.42, edging South Kamloops secondary runners Sophie Ogilvie (2:25.54) and Hanneli Ladyman (2:26.55). Matthew Campmans of Westsyde secondary set a meet

record in the junior boys’ 100metre hurdles race, crossing the finish line in 14.87 seconds. The former record of 15.10 seconds was set in 2014 by Eldridge Amay. Bryson Wood of Valleyview secondary won the Grade 8 boys’ 100-metre dash in an eventrecord 12.03 seconds, besting Riley McLean of Sa-Hali, who won silver with a time of 12.89. Wood also won gold and set a meet record in the boys’ 200metre dash with a time of 24.38 seconds. Crescent Heights secondary

of Calgary amassed the most points, with 443. Revelstoke placed second with 307 points. Valleyview secondary was the No. 1 Kamloops school, placing 22nd with 37 points, one point ahead of 23rd-place Sa-Hali and four points in front of 25th-place South Kamloops. Merritt secondary had 88 points and placed 11th. For complete results, go online to kamtrack.ca. More photos from KTW photographer Allen Douglas can be found online at kamloopsthisweek.com.

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PITTSBURGH — Brooks Orpik was trying to be physical. Yet the instant the Washington Capitals defenceman made contact with Pittsburgh defenceman Olli Maatta’s head early in Game 2 on Saturday night, Orpik knew he had crossed a sometimes vague line between aggressive and illegal. The NHL suspended Orpik three games for what director of player safety Patrick Burke described as “forceful, unacceptably high and excessively late.’’ Looking back, Orpik can’t help but agree. “It was a bad hit,’’ Orpik said yesterday. “It was intended to be a hard hit, definitely not at his head but I don’t think there is anything that you can argue that it was definitely late. I think that was pretty black and white.’’ Orpik is out until at least Game 6 of the Eastern Conference semifinals or the opening game of the Eastern Conference finals if the Capitals should take the next three contests in the ultra-competitive

best-of-seven series with the Penguins. The series was even at 1-1 heading into last night’s Game 3 in Pittsburgh, played after KTW’s press deadline. The outlook for the 21-yearold Maatta is murkier. Coach Mike Sullivan ruled Maatta out for at least Game 3 but didn’t close the door on Maatta possibly returning at some point. Either way, Orpik will be forced to watch the top seed in the East forge ahead following an uncharacteristic mistake. While Orpik has spent the majority of his 13-year career willingly throwing his 6-foot-2, 221-pound frame around, he’s largely done it smartly. Not in this case, and Orpik knows it. “I think we made a point before the game and before the series to be hard on their guys, especially their defencemen,’’ Orpik said. “That’s what I tried to do and made a pretty bad mistake with how late it was. That’s about all I got.’’ Maatta was clearly dazed while being helped off the ice by teammates. It’s unclear who will take his spot in the lineup,

though veteran Justin Schultz appears to be the most likely candidate. Taylor Chorney is expected to fill in for Orpik. While Orpik is at peace with the discipline, Washington head coach Barry Trotz is not. Trotz took exception with the length of the suspension and didn’t mince words as to why. “I’m disappointed, but I’m not surprised based on who we’re playing and all that,’’ Trotz said. When asked to clarify, Trotz offered only “take it for whatever you want.’’ Orpik stressed his intent was not to go after Maatta’s head. Orpik missed the final three games of Washington’s firstround win over Philadelphia after getting crunched along the boards in Game 3. “I was in a similar spot two weeks ago, so it’s tough hearing people try to say I was intentionally trying to hit him in the head,’’ Orpik said. “I’ve dealt with enough head and neck issues to know that was tough to watch.’’ Game 4 will be played tomorrow in Pittsburgh.

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TORONTO — DeMar DeRozan and Kyle Lowry spent late Saturday night in an otherwise empty Air Canada Centre arena, with only the red and white T-shirts laid carefully over each seat as their audience. “You just think about that moment, when there’s nobody in the gym with you, with no pressure,’’ DeRozan said. Sunday, the two who’ve been so instrumental in the Raptors’ rise to success, shrugged off a world of pressure — and finally erased all the heartbreak of playoffs past. DeRozan poured in 30 points including two huge free throws in the dying minutes as the Raptors beat the Pacers 89-84 in Sunday’s thrilling Game 7, winning their best-of-seven opening-round series against Indiana. The series win was just the second in Toronto’s 21-year franchise history. They’ll face the Miami Heat in the Eastern Conference

semifinals, with Game 1 slated for tonight in Toronto. Game time is 5 p.m. At the post-game podium, DeRozan smiled and whispered to his daughter Diar, balanced on his lap in a sequined No. 10 jersey and furry black skirt. “Got the monkey off our back, more than anything, with these past couple of years. It just feels good to get that off,’’ he said. “The energy, the moments, a lot of people don’t get those opportunities to be able to play in a Game 7 when everything is the line, and all the things that me and this guy (fellow all-star Kyle Lowry, seated next to him) and the team has been through,’’ he added. “It’s tough to get that moment duplicated, and we just want to live every single minute of it.’’ Rookie Norman Powell had 13 points for Toronto, while Patrick Patterson and Lowry had 11 apiece. Jonas Valanciunas had 10 points and a game-high 15 rebounds. Paul George, who was spectacular all

series, led Indiana with 26 points. Backed by a raucous home crowd, the Raptors led almost the entire game, and took a 78-64 advantage into the fourth quarter. Toronto went up by 16 points when Powell drilled a three-pointer and then swiped the ball away from Indiana on the next possession for a Cory Joseph bucket. But in a roller-coaster series where no lead has been safe, the Pacers pulled to within three points with 2:36 to play when Monta Ellis drilled a three. A pair of George free throws made it a three-point game with 53 seconds to play, but DeRozan grabbed a huge steal off George on the Pacers’ next possession and then calmly sunk two free throws with 6.5 seconds to play to secure the victory. “I think everybody wrote the Raptors off and gave us up for dead,’’ said coach Dwane Casey. “But that locker-room is full of fighters and scrappers and guys that are really getting into it now. Like I told them, it’s a marathon, but I’m happy for those young men in

there.’’ The Raptors had advanced to the second round of the playoffs one other time, way back in 2001, when they knocked off the New York Knicks in a fivegame series. After last year’s fourgame debacle at the hands of Washington, they’ve played under heavy expectations. The subtext of this season was whether or not they could win a playoff series, and then roaring to a franchise-best 56 wins and earning the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference only intensified the pressure. Monkey successfully removed, the Raptors hope they’ll play more freely in the next round. “Honestly, before you come into a game like this you probably get hundreds of text messages of people telling you what happened in the past years,’’ said Bismack Biyombo. “The big thing for us was if we finish second in the East, the right way to finish this series is to move on to the next round. . . This is just the beginning of something great.’’

Brooks Orpik of the Washington Capitals was suspended for three games for his hit on Pittsburgh defenceman Olli Maatta.

Did you witness an accident on February 28, 2016 at 2:50 pm, at the intersection of Schreiner Street and Parkcrest Avenue? If you have any information regarding this accident, please contact Michael Sutherland, at MJB Lawyers, at 250-372-4968.

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Leicester wins title for first time in 132-year history ROB HARRIS

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

LONDON — Leicester secured an incredible first Premier League title without playing yesterday after second-place Tottenham drew 2-2 at Chelsea in one of the biggest-ever triumphs by an underdog in sports. Leicester was playing in the second tier only two years ago, came close to be relegated again last year and started this season as 5,000-1 outsiders for the title. Now, for the first time in their

132-year history, Leicester is champion of England after establishing an insurmountable sevenpoint lead over Tottenham with two games remaining. The Foxes missed a chance to seal the title on Sunday when they were held to a 1-1 draw by Manchester United, but deposed champion Chelsea ensured the party wasn’t delayed any longer. Some Leicester players were gathered at the house of 22-goal top scorer Jamie Vardy as Tottenham was playing Chelsea, and defender Christian Fuchs tweeted a video of

players celebrating. Tottenham had to win at Chelsea to keep its bid for a first title since 1961 alive and led 2-0 thanks to goals from striker Harry Kane and Son Heung-min. But Chelsea staged a secondhalf fight back to draw in a fiery London derby where tempers frayed and tackles flew in from everywhere. Centre half Gary Cahill pulled a goal back for Chelsea early in the second half and, with Tottenham clinging on, the equalizing goal was scored by Eden Hazard. Hazard’s goal was almost a year

to the day since his strike won the title for Chelsea, which is 29 points behind Leicester. Chelsea’s collapse has been as astonishing as Leicester’s surge to the top of the standings it was bottom of last April. Leicester will collect the trophy this Saturday when it hosts Everton at the King Power Stadium. English soccer has not had a maiden champion of the top flight since Nottingham Forest in 1978. And, for the last 20 years, the Premier League trophy has never left London or Manchester, with

Arsenal, Chelsea, United and City sharing the trophy between them. Unlike that title-winning quartet or 1995 champion Blackburn, Leicester has achieved its success without lavish spending on its squad. Chelsea’s draw also ensured Leicester manager Claudio Ranieri became a league title winner for the first time in his career, 12 years after the 64-year-old Italian was fired by the Blues. “Let’s do it for Ranieri,’’ read one Chelsea fan’s banner at Stamford Bridge, where the trophy was presented to Chelsea last May.

Prince Harry launches countdown to Invictus Games TORONTO — Prince Harry launched the official countdown to the 2017 Invictus Games yesterday, promising the Toronto edition of the Olympic-style sporting event honouring wounded, injured and sick troops would be its biggest yet. About 600 participants from 16 nations are expected to compete in the event, which is the 31-year-old royal’s brainchild. “This city will become the focal point for hundreds of men and women who use the pull of Invictus glory to motivate their recovery from physical and mental inju-

ries,’’ Harry told a gathering of servicemen at Toronto’s Fairmont Royal York Hotel. Harry said the desire to found the Games took root in 2008, while he was serving as an officer in Afghanistan. He was forced to leave the front lines after his presence in the war-torn region was leaked to the media, potentially endangering the soldiers serving alongside him, he said. As he was flying home, burdened by a sense of guilt for abandoning his fellow troops, Harry said he had an experience

that reminded him that battles were not always confined to the war zone. “Once in the air, I stuck my head through the curtain to see three British soldiers, really young lads, younger than me at the time, laid out on stretchers in induced comas. “All three wrapped in plastic, missing limbs, with tubes coming out of them everywhere,’’ he said. “This visceral image was something I’d never prepared myself for and only heard of. It struck me that this flight was just one of many carrying home men and women

Obituaries & In Memoriam John Alden Harlow July 10, 1930 – April 28, 2016

John was born in Prince George, BC the third of three sons, to Roland and Kathleen Harlow. He enjoyed small town life and all the north had to offer. John enjoyed telling many stories of his youth there with summers spent fishing at Bednesti Lake, bird hunting and his teen years working for a logging company and lumber mill. John was a loving and actively interested Dad to his two children Suzanne and Grant. Dad was always there for soccer and hockey, gymkhanas and ponies, boat trips, camping with his kids at the Shuswap; giving time and support for whatever they chose to do. He was delighted with his granddaughter Ariana. He also enjoyed curling, history, books, movies and holiday travel. John had a gift of writing and was a good baritone singer. John spent his working career in all aspects of the printing and publishing industry. He married his wife Elaine in 1956 and together they journeyed south to Vancouver Island where they entered into a partnership at the Parksville newspaper. They later moved to Vancouver where he worked for Mitchell Press publishing, before moving to Kamloops in 1967 to establish a custom printing shop and then to be a co-owner and manager of The Kamloops News newspaper. He spent the last few years before retirement as publisher and manager of Teletimes. He is survived by his wife of 60 years Elaine, daughter Suzanne (Randy), son Grant (Sarah) and granddaughter Ariana, numerous nieces and nephews plus one brother Robert (Sally). A Memorial Service will be announced at a later date.

Mrs. Dagmar Devick Mrs. Dagmar Devick passed peacefully in her sleep at her own home on Devick’s Ranch on April 26, 2016 aged 96 years. She is lovingly remembered and missed by daughter Marina (James) and sons Arthur (Terri) and Paul (Susan), nine grandchildren and spouses and four great-grandchildren, as well as many friends and relatives. She is predeceased by her husband Frank and sister Marina. A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, May 14, 2016 at 3:00 pm at St. Paul’s Cathedral with Rev. Sandra Sugden officiating. Reception to follow at St. Paul’s Hall.

Elaine, Suzanne and Grant wish to thank the staff at RIH 4 North ward for their kind help to John in his last days.

Should friends desire, donations may be made to Kamloops Hospice.

In lieu of flowers, donations to Turtle Valley Donkey Refuge, Wildlife Conservancy would be appreciated.

Condolences may be expressed at www.schoeningfuneralservice.com

Condolences may be expressed at www.schoeningfuneralservice.com. Schoenings Funeral Service 250-374-1454

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whose lives would be changed forever.’’ Harry said sport is a valuable outlet for soldiers trying to recover from their injuries. Smaller competitions playing out in front of meagre audiences inspired him to create a global platform for troops to showcase their athletic accomplishments, and for spectators to be inspired by their achievements, he said. The Games will take place from Sept. 26 to Sept. 30, 2017. — The Canadian Press

Footprints One night a man had a dream. He dreamed he was walking along the beach with the Lord. Across the sky flashed scenes from his life. For each scene, he noticed two set of footprints in the sand: one belonging to him, and the other to the Lord. When the last scene of his life flashed before him, he looked back at the footprints in the sand. He noticed that many times along the path of his life there was only one set of footprints. He also noticed that it happened at the very lowest and saddest times in his life. This really bothered him and he questioned the Lord about it. “Lord, you said that once I decided to followed you, you’d walk with me all the way. But I have noticed that during the most troublesome times of life, there is only one set of footprints. I don’t understand why, when I needed you most, you would leave me.” The Lord replied, “My precious, precious child, I love you and I would never leave you. During your times of trial and suffering, when you saw only one set of footprints, it was then that I carried you.”

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Obituaries & In Memoriam In Loving Memory of

Thomas “Tom” Joseph Moody

August 23, 1950 - May 3, 2006

November 27, 1938 - Winnipeg, Manitoba April 25, 2016 - Calgary, Alberta

Allan Radies

Tom Moody, who lived and worked in Kamloops for many years, has unfortunately passed away suddenly on Monday, April 25th, 2016 in Calgary. He always kept fond memories of his friends and LaFarge co-workers. He brought his passion for skiing with him when he left and continued in Calgary. Tom will be sadly missed by many.

Everyday in some small way Memories of you come our way. Though absent, you are always near Still missed, loved and always dear.

In living memory of Tom Moody, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, Fish Creek, 14441 Bannister Road S.E. Telephone: 1-800-661-1599

Penny, Aimee and Jennifer.

Forward condolences through www.mcinnisandholloway.com.

Maria Liberatore It is with great sadness that the family of Maria Liberatore announce her passing after a lengthy illness on Friday, April 22, 2016 in Kamloops, BC at the age of 80 years. Maria will be lovingly remembered by her children Francesco, Celestina (Bob) and Giuseppe. Maria will also be fondly remembered by her beloved grandchildren Bianca (Zack) and Scott and by her sisters Rosa (Donato), Vincenzina (Rodolfo), Elena (Gennaro) and Vanda (Tommaso), numerous nieces, nephews and extended family and dear friends. Maria was predeceased by her husband Denio, father Giuseppe Onofrillo, mother Santina Masciantonio, brother Domenico and sister Anna. Maria was born on August 6, 1935 in Casoli, Abruzzo, Italy to Giuseppe and Santina Onofrillo. On September 15, 1962 in Ovindoli, she married her beloved husband Denio and together they began a fantastic journey that took them to Canada, first to Blue River and finally to Kamloops. Maria was a loving, caring altruistic person who loved life; a beautiful human being who loved to share her love of cooking, family, gardening and laughter with everyone. She will be forever in our hearts, never to be forgotten. A Prayer Service will be held on Wednesday, May 4, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. at Sacred Heart Cathedral. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, May 5, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart Cathedral with Fr. Pendleton Celebrant. Interment to follow at Hillside Cemetery. Should friends desire, donations in memory of Maria may be made to the Personal Genome Project (personalgenomes.org/organization/donate) or the Mayo Clinic Center for Individualized Medicine (philanthropy.mayoclinc.org/cim) Online condolences may be expressed at www.schoeningfuneralservice.com Schoenings Funeral Service 250-374-1454

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Alma Rosetta (Mitchell) Gauld February 19, 1916 - April 27, 2016 Alma Mitchell was born in Radville, Saskatchewan to parents Samuel and Myrtle Mitchell. Her siblings were Bessie, Clarence, Adelia, Almeda, Iris, Elmer (Bud), Ethel, Margetta and Delbert. Born the ninth of ten children, she was part of her own family’s centenarian club as Alma, Adelia, Iris and Margetta all celebrated their 100th birthdays!

In Loving Memory of

Peter Collins

Alma’s family moved from Saskatchewan to the Hazel Ridge area of Manitoba, and in 1933, she met and married Reginald James Scott. Their first two children Dale and Denis were born in Manitoba. After moving to Kenora, Ontario, they had four more children Linda, Joan, Wilma and Gerald (Gerry). Following Reg’s death in 1959, Alma learned to drive and began to work outside the home in order to support her young family. Her work ranged from being a census clerk, to a cook and retail clerk and various other jobs making friends wherever she worked.

In loving memory of a loving Wife, Mother and Grandmother who passed away 1 year ago today. So many things have happened since you were called away. So many things we would have loved to share with you. Every day memories of you come into our lives. Though absent you are ever near, still missed and loved. Love always Barry, Tyler, Leanne, Clay, Jeanie and family.

In 1966 she married her second husband George Gauld, who had two children James and Ellen. In 1973 they left their Kenora home and moved to Vernon, BC. They enjoyed the sunshine and warmth of Vernon and enjoyed tending to their beautiful gardens and fruit trees. Alma also continued to enjoy sewing and crafts, as she had most of her life, especially her needlework. Upon George’s passing, Alma decided it was time to move to Kamloops to be closer to her family. She was an active member of the 1st Baptist Church and the Westsyde Baptist Church. She enjoyed sharing her skills of sewing, needlework and all types of handicrafts with others, often giving people her lovely creations. She enjoyed her social groups, and was always ready for visit or a laugh. When she moved into The Hamlets, she could often be found visiting with her neighbours or having coffee with her friends. She loved music and there were many times she would get a group of friends singing a favourite song together….there was always a song in her heart! Alma is survived by her sister Margetta and her children Dale (Eva) Scott, Linda (Gordon) Hebner, Joan (Stanley) Godfrey, Wilma Scott and Gerald Scott (Linda Fleury), step children James (Elaine) Gauld and Ellen LaPlante. She had numerous grandchildren, greatgrandchildren and even great-great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her son Denis Scott. A Memorial Service will be held for Alma on Friday, May 6, 2016 at Schoening Funeral Service at 1:00 pm. A reception will be held there immediately following the service. In lieu of flowers, a donation to the Kamloops Food Bank or a charity of your choice would be appreciated. Condolences may be expressed at www.schoeningfuneralservice.com.

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May 3rd marks one year that has slipped past without you, and though it seems like yesterday you were with us, we have felt each minute without your loving presence. We think of you every day and miss you more than can be expressed. We are each so lucky to have had you in our lives, and cannot wait to see you again.

Gone are the days we used to share But in our hearts you’re always there Never more than a thought away Loved and remembered every day.

Love you forever! Rochelle, Mum & Dad, Morgan & Robin, Jenny & Keith, Katjana, Gracie, Vada, Dylan, River and Shane

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VICTORIA DAY DEADLINE CHANGE Kamloops This Week will be closed on Monday, May 23rd, 2016 for the Victoria Day Statutory Holiday. Please note the deadline change:

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Employment

Coming Events

Personals

Drivers/Courier/ Trucking

Education/Trade Schools

Career Opportunities

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.

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Career Opportunities

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~ Caution ~ While we try to ensure all advertisements appearing in Kamloops This Week are placed by reputable businesses with legitimate offers, we do caution our readers to undertake due diligence when answering any advertisement, particularly when the advertiser is asking for monies up front. GET FREE VENDING MACHINES. Can Earn $100,000.00 + Per Year. All Cash - Locations Provided. Protected Territories. Interest Free Financing. Full Details CALL NOW 1-866-668-6629. Website: WWW.TCVEND.COM

Career Opportunities

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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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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

Education/Trade Schools

BCAA is looking for Licensed Insurance Advisors to join our Kamloops/Okanagan team. As a part of the BCAA team, you’ll have access to a highly competitive compensation package and career advancement opportunities.

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

CERTIFIED ICBC AIR BRAKE COURSE

May 14-15 • May 28-29 TRAINING TRUCK DRIVERS FOR 28 YEARS!

is looking to ﬁll the following positions:

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Class 1, 2, 3 and B-Train Driver Training

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Full time with benefits. Apply to Costco.ca/apply and Email letter of interest to: Optical Manager - w161opt@costco.com

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PHOENIX CASUAL CLERICAL POSITION The Kamloops Society for Alcohol and Drug Services has an opening for a casual clerical positon. For position and organization information, refer to our web site:

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Announcements DO you fish? Learn how the Freshwater Fisheries Society is investing your licence dollars. May 4 at the Coast Kamloops Hotel & Conference Centre, Ida Room (1250 Rogers Way, Kamloops, BC) from 7-8:30. RSVP: Marla.Zarelli@gofishbc.com

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PART TIME PART-TIME HOUSEKEEPER for a KAMLOOPS SURGICAL CENTRE required to carry out housekeeping duties which include cleaning operating rooms, all areas of the facility and laundry. Experienced housekeepers with hospital background and current WHMIS & CPR an asset. Forward a cover letter and resume to Carole Capper, Manager of Surgical Services at ccapper@kamloopssurgery.com All resumes will be considered but only those selected for an interview will be called. Thank you!

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Certiﬁed Dental Assistant Position Full-time and/or Parttime CDA required for busy orthodontic office. Previous orthodontic experience is an asset but not essential, we will sponsor the successful candidate to complete the orthodontic module. We value good communication skills, ambition, involvement, energy and organizational talents. We look forward to hearing from you. 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.

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.

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7570764 PART-TIME

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

VALLEYVIEW MINI-STORAGE

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

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Busy automotive repair facility is seeking a automotive technician. Must have own tools and be a team player. Drop off at 1128 Tranquille Road or email resume to: ian@brockautocentre.com

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

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Home Improvements

Moving & Storage STEEL STORAGE CONTAINERS

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CAREGIVERS Dengarry Professional Services Ltd.

is seeking caregivers for 24 hr. support within the home of the caregiver for individuals with mental / physical / developmental disabilities Basement suites and / or accessible housing an asset.

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

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Carpet - Hardwood Laminate - Vinyl Tile - Stone

Painting & Decorating

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Garden & Lawn Garden rototilled, tractor mounted tiller. Seniors discount. Bernie 250-376-4163. Grassbusters Lawn and Yard Care. Now booking for the 2016 season. 250-319-9340. Rototilling & dirt moving Tractor 50” bucket/ 54” rototiller. Call for quote 250-851-6988 Tony’s Lawn and Garden Maintenance, pruning, hedging, power raking, aerating, rototilling (250) 571-5408

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

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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

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

Venus Mobility 4 wheel Scooter, brand new batteries installed,Has front basket & rain/sun cover incl charger and manual $1400 (250) 579-5983

Misc. for Sale 2 cowboy hats size 7 1/8 one brown one white $15 (778) 470-2145 4 new Bridgestone Dueller Alenza HL R275 60R 20 inch LH Tires $740 (250) 314-1080 A1 dryer $40 call afternoon or early evening (250) 372-1018 Chest Freezer Works great $50 (778) 470-1355

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Electric Tricycle new batteries, charger, basket, and more $1000 (778) 470-1355 MISC4Sale: Oak Table Chairs-$400, 1-Standard 8ft truck canopies $300/ea Call 250-320-5194 after 6pm or leave msg. REFORESTATION NURSERY SEEDLINGS of hardy trees, shrubs, & berries for shelterbelts or landscaping. Spruce & Pine from $0.99/tree. Free Shipping. Replacement guarantee. 1-866-873-3846 or www.treetime.ca

Antique Desk. $350. 250-3740501. Collection of Pin Wheel Crystal. $500. Must be Seen. 250376-9572.

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

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Quality work. Honest service Great value. Call 250-682-8249.

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Sako 22mag w/3-9 scope thetic stock $1000 new, ko/Browning .243 w/3-7 pold scope $1000 like (250) 372-8633

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Misc. Wanted 999 COINS & BARS. 250-864-3521, I want to buy your coin collection also buying everything gold or silver. Todd’s Coins 250-864-3521 Private Coin Collector Buying Coin Collections, Olympic, Gold & Silver Coins, Estates + Chad 1-778-281-0030 Local

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Medical Health HIP OR KNEE REPLACEMENT? Arthritic Conditions/COPD? Restrictions in Walking/Dressing?

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

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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

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Furniture Redwood dining room set, 8chairs, buffet & hutch. $3000/obo. 250-828-1983.

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Plants /Nursery Fruit trees any kind. $10-$35 6ft. Tomatoes, green peppers. Call anytime or leave a msg. 250-376-3480

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

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1-set of Nokian Winters on rims 235/75/R16. Used one season. Regular price new $1200 selling for $400. Call 250-851-1304.

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

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

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Aberdeen Mews, #7-1221 Hugh Allen Drive. 2Bdrm, Townhouse unit, includes F/S, W/D. Great starter home, Some renovations done. $205,000. 250-837-8778.

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

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

1999 Chev Malibu. 4dr, V-6 auto, with 4 extra alloy rims. $1,000. 250-573-3106.

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ROOMMATE: Working or student to share N/Shore home $500 /mo 250-376-0953

2001 Sebring Con. V-6, auto full load. 73,000kms. Exec cond, never winter driven. $5,500. 250-376-4163.

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2BD/1BTH N.Shore parking laundry near shops/bus, May 1 $1150 inclds util 778-220-8118

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

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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.

Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent

THOMPSON VILLA APARTMENTS 1 Bedroom Apartments $880 - $910

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

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Homes for Rent

2005, 38’ RV trailer 2 slides, sleeps 6, appl incld, fully loaded, $16,900. (778) 468-5050.

1995 Dodge Dakota 4x4, V-8, auto, lots of options. $600. 778-470-0121.

2008 23ft Mallard Trailer qu bed, sofa, dinette, tv, 3 burner stove w/oven, micro,rear bath, awning and a/c exc shape $13,500 (778) 470-2728

1996 GMC Suburban 4x4 good shape runs great $2900obo Call (250) 571-2107

Valleyview 2bdrm, 5appl sep ent, cls to bus util incl Avail May 1st $1100 250-572-0608 Westsyde, 2bdrm bsmt suite. N/S, N/P, W/D, $1,000/mo. util incld. 250-574-7224.

Townhouses 3BDRM 3bth Valleyview pet neg, $1300 close to school and shopping. Avail Immed. 250-374-5586 / 250-371-0206 3 Bdrm, Nshore, avail May 1st $1150/mo 250-554-6877 or 250-377-1020 Sahali $1250 +util 2bdrm, 1bath. corner unit close to TRU.NS,NP.250-461-9972.

AllFurnished 4/5Bdr 2ba n/s/p Ideal forCorp/Crew Short/Long Location! RIH 604-802-5649

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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 $500 Brock 250-879-0424 Valleyview Furn room in shrd suite util incl, pref working person $500 250-572-0608

Trucks & Vans

2009 Honda Accord EX. Exec cond. 2.4L, 190hp. 5spd, 4dr., sedan. $13,500. 250-318-7793

N/Shore 2bdrms. Private entrance. N/S, N/P. $1100/mo. incld util. W/D. 250-376-1136.

930 Pleasant St. 2bdrms. W/D, A/C. Pets neg. $1,400. +util, ref’s. 250-374-4183.

Westend 2bdrms, 2-baths, 6appl, N/S. Avail June 1st. $1,350 +util. 250-374-7890.

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1997 23ft Vanguard 5th wheel trailer a/c, micro, no rust, exc cond $6500 (250) 579-9583 or 250-319-1724

2bdrm N. Shore new reno, new appl,big yard, deck n/p, n/s Avail May 1st $950 + util (250) 320-1254

3bdrms main floor. $1,100/mo. 2bdrm bsmt suite. $900/mo. Shared lndry. N/S, N/P. 852-0909, 376-5913.

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2008 Toyota Corolla CE 4dr sedan. Auto, 135,000kms. $5,800/obo. 250-679-2253.

Valleyview 1bdrm, n/p, n/s util inl for quiet single person $800/mo. 778-220-6113.

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

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2BDRM large N/S N/P Close to schools Working person pref’d $950. 250-819-3368

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1993 Tioga Arrow 24ft Class C. Exec cond. Upgrades. $12,900/obo. 250-523-2351.

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

CLASSIFIEDS

2014 Motorino XPH Electric Scooter bike. 850kms. No scrapes. $1400 250-574-9846

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

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

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

2bdrm 2bth upper duplex Lafarge $750, ac, n/p, n/s mature couple pref 1-250-803-4177

2012 Road King, stock 103, ABS, Cruise, Full Size Tourpak, Rider Backrest, Custom Bars, No Scratches, 15,225 kms, $17,499.778-471-1089.

2bdrm for quiet working person/couple. Sep entr, n/s/n/p. $950 +shrd util. 250-376-0633.

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2006 Chev Trailblazer, 169,000km ready to go. Asking $5400 1-(250) 523-6955

Shared Accommodation

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2001 Subaru Forester 208,000kms, manual 5spd, 2 sets of tires, well maintained complete service records $5500 (250) 377-3694

1987 Mercury Cougar Coupe. Summer driven. 118,000kms. Moving Must Sell. $3500/obo. 236-425-4404.

1 and 2 bedroom apartments. Clean quiet buildings. Reasonable Rental Rates

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1972 AMC Javelin SST. Second owner. Exec mech cond. $2,500/obo. 250-372-2096.

Brock, 2bdrm apt. $850/mo. +util. N/S, N/P. Fully renovated. May 1st. 250-318-4756.

Utilities not included

Chase BC 3bdrm, 2bth, Beautiful corner lot. Upgrades to roof, windows and heating. Fenced yard and RV pad $295,000 with option to buy installed hot tub. Property Guys #64272 Call (250) 679-4469 to view.

Cars - Domestic

Motorcycles 2007 Vectrix Electric Motorcycle, does over 100kmh has 6000km $3000 778-470-1041

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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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2012 Kia Soul like new low kms. has Bluetooth, heated seats, power mirrors, cruise control, pilot controls, sport rack and 4 winter tires used for one winter. Have maintenance history. $12,000 obo 778-257-2914. 2013 Nissan Leaf SL, electric, black/tan. 12,000kms under warranty $27,500 250-3778436 Absolute gorgeous 03 Cadillac Deville one owner low kms $6900.00 obo 250-554-0580

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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

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1982 Mercedes 300 SD TD. 2 owners, original and documented. 242,000km no drips. Show car quality. Asking $9000. 250-376-6065 before 8pm

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

1993 Chevy S10. 4x4. Auto, good shape. Many extras. $2,500. 778-471-4114.

1997 GMC 3dr 4x4 auto, 350 engine, in good shape call for details $4500 (250) 573-3165 2000 Dodge Dakota. Full load. V-6. 185kms. 1-owner, canopy. Good Cond. $6,000. 3763480

2000 Dodge Ram 1500 S/Box 4x4. 8Cyl 5.9L Gas, Auto, 168,797km Fully loaded. GVWR 6,600lbs asking $8800 (250) 3205900 2003 Ford 150, 4x4, V8, standard, 8’ box 95,000k in exc cond. $7,200 250-374-2493

Boats

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Antiques / Classics

1984 Volvo (Collector), auto, air. 181,000kms. No winter driving. $3,200. 250-587-6151

28ft. Vanguard Legend Travel Trailer. No slides. Rear bdrm. Clean. $7,500. 250-851-2919.

ONLY $35.00(plus Tax)

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

2008 Fleetwood Mallard Trailer 23ft. like new, fully loaded. $13,900. 250-554-1035.

1990 Ranger V-6, auto, supercab, canopy. $900. 778-4700121.

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16’ Greenwood Prospector Canoe. Oak stem & keel sitka spruce ribs & 1/2 ribs. Red Cedar planking Mahogany trim never altered or repaired. Exactly as new One owner $2200 John (250) 578-7638 2 yr/old 8ft. Rebel fiberglass flat bottom boat with wheels. $650. 250-828-1542. Erickson aluminum custom boat,new, 12’ one piece construction $2500 778-257-6079 Zodiac Bombard Tropik 335 Aero. 11ft. 66lbs. 5-8HP. $1200. 250-374-0501.

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NOTICE OF SALE REPAIRER’S LIEN ACT Be advised, John Leonard that we will be selling your 1994 Chevrolet K3500. 4x4. Vin #1GCHK33K4RJ395349 to cover the cost of repairs amounting to $3529.80. The sale will take place on or after May 12, 2016 at 2063 East Trans Canada Hwy, Kamloops, B.C. Call 250374-8787. NOTICE OF SALE WAREHOUSE LIEN ACT By the virtue of the Warehouse’s Lien Act, contents of the storage units, belonging to Rick & Charmaine Osborne, 845 Windbreak St., Kamloops, BC. Agness Jack, Box 45, Dog Creek, BC. Kevin Hamel & Cheryl Gould, 624 Sydney Ave, Kamloops. Bobbi Cardinal, 1250 Salish Rd., Kamloops, BC. Adrian Brooks, #311221 Hugh Allan Drive, Kamloops, BC. The goods will be sold on or after May 20, 2016. Central RV Mini Storage, 1236 Salish Rd, Kamloops, BC, V2H 1K1. 250-3149522. NOTICE OF SALE WAREHOUSE LIEN ACT Notice is hereby given that Don’s Auto Towing Ltd. 671 West Athabasca Street, Kamloops, BC will sell at its premises on May 31, 2016 the following vehicle for the purpose of 2satisfying the Warehouse Lien Act. Bids close at 1:00 pm on May 31, 2016. 2011 Toyota Tundra, 4x4,VIN#5TFUY5F10BX167 170 Owner: Darin James Derkson Debt of $10,842.75 The Estate of I. Aaloe looking for Liz Ford, Senior citizen (or her next of kin.) Please call Luinda 778-257-0803 or email luinda@folkstone.ca

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3 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms $ 339,900 101 - 1993 Qu'Appelle Boulevard www.silverwoodpointe.ca David Lawrence 250-374-1461 davidlawrence@royallepage.ca

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SANDY LAPOINTE Make the most of your first impression. New listings create a lot of interest, making it important for sellers to get their pricing right. I have spent my adult life in Kamloops, and have been a realtor for 11 years. I help sellers develop the right asking price to attract attention and get maximum return. Setting a fair market value on your home gets the most out of interested buyers. Too low a price leaves thousands of dollars on the table, and too high a price scares away buyers and leaves your home on the market for too long. Bring your questions, and let’s chat about pricing your home in Kamloops.

250.819.3006 sandy@sandylapointe.ca

As a homeowner, there are many simple ways to reduce monthly expenditures and realize savings, and the easiest place to start is with your monthly energy bill. Here are a few changes you can make that can have a lasting impact on your wallet and the planet: • Cool your house with a ceiling or electric fan and open the windows at night. Ceiling fans cost about one cent for two hours of use, compared to 67 cents to a dollar for central air. Use your AC only when necessary and be sure to turn it off when you’re going to be away from home long periods of time.

• Invest in a programmable thermostat. It will automatically adjust the temperature in your house, saving you energy while you’re away or sleeping. • Use insulation with a high R-value. Experts and professionals often use a stone wool product called Roxul Comfortbatt, which can be used to top up the insulation in your attic. Topping up insulation to a depth of 16 inches (41 cm) or an R-value of 50 will help to keep your house cool in the warm weather and take the stress off your air conditioning unit. • Check the tightness of your refrigerator seal by closing the door on a piece of paper.

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MR. KEVIN CARSWELL

KATHERINE RUTHERFORD

So, you’ve decided to take the leap from renter to owner, and now you’re considering your first home purchase. Here are five fast tips to get you going:

I am dedicated to selling your home or finding you that dream home you are searching for. You are invited to call me with any questions you have about buying or selling a home in the area. Buying a home? Your satisfaction is my top priority! I will take the time to listen to your needs and desires and help you find your dream home. Selling your home? I’ll do my best to get your house sold for top dollar and in a timely manner. My online and offline marketing programs give me the edge needed to make this possible.

B U Y

1. Avoid big purchases (like a car) before getting pre-approved for a mortgage 2. Know your down payment

4. Be open-minded on the home (it’s called a “starter” for a reason) 5. Spring is very busy for home sales; be ready and be decisive

S MR. CARSWELL L L

(KEVIN) A first home is an exciting time. Call me to discuss a move that fits your lifestyle — and your budget. Kamloops

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NATALIE HUSBAND

B.P.E./Ed.

Realty

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Krystal Hope Nausbaum is Anna (left) and Dylan Harman stars as Eugene, a teenager who lives with his terminally ill mother, in The Rainbow Kid. The film is showing during a Canadian Indie Film Series.

‘WEALTH OF TALENT’ GETS VOICE THE RAINBOW KID STARS ACTOR WITH DOWN SYNDROME, AT PARAMOUNT ON WEDNESDAY

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ire Paputts hopes her film The Rainbow Kid alerts her industry to the community of untapped talent in the special-needs community. While the 90-minute film is about a teenager with autism — and starring a young man with the condition — it’s not about the disability as much as it is a coming-of-age story. Paputts said she got the idea a few years ago and, through her research, realized there weren’t many special-needs actors being hired for productions.

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orKam secondary students want to help bring another Syrian refugee family to Kamloops — and they will turn to two of their strongest attributes to help raise some money for the project. Dinner At Eight, Dead by Nine is a dinner theatre that will see the school's culinary students create and serve up a dinner in the school cafeteria. The theatre students will then take over and present the

NORKAM STUDENTS TO SHOW DINNER AT EIGHT, DEAD BY NINE THIS WEEK Michael Druce comedy. The school's Saints for Syria club has been fundraising for some time; it recently wrapped up a sale of tea and water bottles. Teacher Jackie Niblock said $10 of the $15 ticket will go to the club to help it meet its goal. The Druce play is about Eleanor, a longtime member of a theatre company that has gathered to honour her. Suffice to say, she ends up dead and the audience is taken

along on a tale that shows Eleanor really wasn’t too popular with some people. By the end of the performance, the audience will have helped identify the murderer. It’s the first time the school has tried a dinner theatre, Niblock said. There are two presentations, one tomorrow and one on Thursday. Dinner — despite the play’s title — starts at 6 p.m. each night. Tickets are available at the school.

ALLEN DOUGLAS/KTW NorKam secondary students Julianna Lesage, Alyssa Savage and Eric Franks star in Dinner at Eight, Dead by Nine, a dinner-theatre production that will help bring another Syrian refugee family to the River City.

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DAVE EAGLES/KTW Kamloops Symphony Orchestra’s Bruce Dunn is retiring at the end of the 2016-2017 season after 26 years. This season, the local orchestra will feature four finalists vying to take his place.

Who will replace KSO’s director? Four finalists will take part in the next Kamloops Symphony Orchestra season as they vie for the position of music director. The include Melanie Leonard, Leslie Dala, Dina Gilbert and Martin MacDonald. Current director Bruce Dunn announced plans to retire at the end of the 2016-2017 season. He’s been with the orchestra for 26 years. Leonard was the resident conductor of the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra from

2009 to 20012 and its associate director for the 2012-2013 season. She will conduct the KSO’s Schumann and Haydn performances on Nov. 12 at Sagebrush Theatre and Nov. 13 in Salmon Arm. Dala was music director of the Vancouver Bach Choir and from 2003 to 2011, was music director and conductor of the Prince George Symphony. He will conduct Past and Present, a concert with works by Mozart, Daugherty and Beethoven, at

Sagebrush Theatre on Feb. 11 Dina Gilbert was named assistant conductor at the Orchestre Symphonique de Montreal in 2013. She will conduct Czech Mates with works by Smetana, Mozetich and Dvorak at Sagebrush Theatre on March 11. Martin MacDonald is associate conductor of Symphony Nova Scotia. He will conduct Rachmaninoff and Stravinsky on May 12 in Salmon Arm and May 13 at Sagebrush Theatre.

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Searching for opening talent Kenny Hess is looking for an opening act for Merritt Rockin’ River Fest headliner Sam Hunt. To do that, he’s partnered with eight venues in the province, including the Rockin’ Firkin, to hold competitions to find regional finalists for the talent search contest. The eight will be invited to the opening night of the four-day festival — it runs from July 28 to July 31 —

where the winner will be decided. All eight will get free admission to the festival at the Merrit camping grounds along Coldwater River. The competition began April 15 and continues to June 15. To register, go online to roadtoriverfest.com. Registrations are also being accepted at the pub. Eric Asunmaa won the first week’s contest in Kamloops; Judging

is done at the venues, but when it comes time to pick the regional winner, representatives from the festival will also take part, Hess said. Hess moved the festival to Merritt last year after holding it in Mission for years. Last year saw a good crowd take in acts that included Dierks Bentley, Lady Antebellum, Big & Rich and Ridley Bent, among others.

This year’s lineup includes Dean Brody, John Michael Montgomery, The Road Hammers, Madeline Merlo and Me and Mae, among others. To help promote it, Hess will be hitting the road in late June giving free short concerts. He’s due to arrive in Kamloops on June 24 at Country 103 at 611 Lansdowne St., where he will set up in the parking lot and share some of his music.

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Call for art submissions Submissions are being accepted for Everyday Sustainable Energy Superheroes, an art exhibition planned for next year at the Kamloops Art Gallery. Works can be either two-dimensional pieces that can be hung or short videos. The focus is on community members who use energy sustainability in household and businesses, for transportation and with food or consumer goods, waste management and lifestyle decisions.

The exhibit is being sponsored by the Kamloops chapter of the B.C. Sustainable Energy Association, which will also accept nominations of people who go above and beyond in their use of sustainable energy. Information is online at bcsea.org or by emailing jamesgordon008@hotmail.com, marcia.a.dick@gmail.com or daniela.ginta@ gmail.com.

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Two walks were held over the weekend, raising both funds and awareness. The Kamloops Investors Group Walk for Memories was on Sunday at the Tournament Capital Centre. Two-year-old Myra Boudreau (top left) made friends with Stryker the Therapy Dog and many people turned up to walk laps around the track. Brian Mulhern (above) was the event honoree. He led the way with his family. The campaign raised more than $25,000. Meanwhile, the Chris Rose Walk for Autism was held one day prior. Participants met at NorKam secondary and walked around McArthur Island and back. Siblings Sarah Martin, 7, and Morgan, 4 (below), took part alongside occupational therapist Liz McLean. For many more photos from these events, go online to kamloopsthisweek.com.

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Humayra Haq, Afzalur Rahman, Musfiq Rahman, Ehsan Ahmed and Hafiz Rahman of the Bangladesh Cultural Association celebrated Bengali New Year 1423, also known as Pohela Boishakh, on Friday. The event showcased Bangladesh culture with a show and dinner at the Kamloops Calvary Community Church. For more photos from this event, go online to kamloopsthisweek.com. ALLEN DOUGLAS PHOTO

GRANT FUNDS LOCAL ARTISTS The Kamloops Art Gallery will use an $18,000 grant from the provincial government for its Collaborative Spaces pilot project that brings the gallery into a partnership with the Arbor Collective, an indigenous arts group that provides training and exhibition opportunities to artists in the region.

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Shawn Colvin and Steve Earle have joined the lineup for the 24th annual Salmon Arm Roots and Blues Festival. The pair will perform together at the event. Their collaboration began 30 years ago when Colvin replied to an invitation to take part in an acoustic performance by Earle. Since then, they have recorded together, releasing a self-titled album that includes original material and covers of other classics. The festival runs at the Salmon Arm fairgrounds from Aug. 19 to Aug. 21. More information is online at rootsandblues.ca.

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The downtown ice cones with pint glasses and televisions as the cream shop recently Shark Club was con moved into the structed on Scoopz’s Sandman Signature former footprint. Kamloops Hotel and The icecream shop it is expected to open moved up the road to in June for the season, Lansdowne Street and mere steps from its ori that first year tran gins. sitioning was tough, The former green Erlandson said, espe and pink building at the cially with multiple corner of Lorne Street other ice cream shops and Third Avenue was opening throughout the called Summer Dreams city. before Shawna Wark Many of them Johnson took over in have since closed and 1999 and renamed it Erlandson bought Scoopz. Scoopz from Wark “That’s where people Johnson in 2014. that lived in Kamloops “I didn’t want Scoopz all their lives remem to go to anyone else,” ber their summers,” she said, noting Wark Erlandson said. Johnson and the shop The 31yearold had become like family began serving bubble to her. gum and maple walnut The Lansdowne lease every summer as a teen expired last fall and ager before Northland Erlandson took steps Properties bought the in June The new Scoopz will open mere steps from its to thatAvenue. family The back original location at Lorne Streetmove and Third property and forced home to Lorne Street. original forced to move when the Sandman ScoopzScoopz out sixwas years Signature Kamloops Hotel was built, but the ice-cream She said she was ago — replacing waffle shop will now lease space in thediligent hotel. in persuading Northland Properties Properties Northland Asked if there’s — the company that animosity toward have put in a lot of effort once tore the old Northland Properties, to make that areaScoopz so building down — to Erlandson acknowl beautiful.” lease space for the ice edged “a little bit.” With recordsetting cream parlour. “But it was a really temperatures already in The new location old building. It’s nice the books heading into is about half the size to have a brand new the summer, Erlandson space,” she said. of the former site on is eager for construction “The development Lansdowne, at 600 to complete. they’ve done in the area square feet, but it’s “Can’tfor wait to getof is so nice. enough 48 types scooping,” she said. “The city and ice cream.

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Escape rooms depart, break out in city STAFF REPORTER

Countdown Escape Rooms co-owner Matt McIntosh exits The Mine Shaft, one of several escape rooms designed to put customers to the test at the new 340 Victoria St. location.

Katie McArthur says competition is a good thing. â€œIt keeps us on our toes,â€? the owner of Perplexed Puzzles told KTW in an email. The first escape room business to capture the curiosity of residents in the River City has moved from its former location on Lansdowne Street to Chilliwack for the time being â€” but two other businesses are set to fill its shoes. Escape rooms are a mental game geared at adults and are increasing in popularity. They see participants locked in a room and given clues to â€œescape.â€? Countdown Escape Rooms has expanded to Kamloops. Co-owner Sean McIntosh said the Tournament Capital

will be swapped and, eventually, the games will be switched â€” a haunted house and laser maze are some possibilities. Because the current themes are on the scarier side, McIntosh said a kidfriendly â€œhappy kinda roomâ€? is also in longterm plans. â€œWe donâ€™t have the timeline for that,â€? he said. Later in the year, Exit Canada is expected to add to the local gaming experience. â€œWe are hoping for late 2016, near the winter,â€? said founder Justin Tang. He said the Kelowna-based franchise has had a â€œgood experienceâ€? in the Little Apple. â€œThe population seems to triple dur-

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was one of his first choices to grow the company, which has two other locations in the Lower Mainland. â€œYouâ€™ve got quite a bit of population and large outskirts,â€? McIntosh said.

â€œThereâ€™s not much entertainment in Kamloops.â€? Taking over the basement of the food court on Victoria Street, Countdown opened on Friday with three different themes.

The 6,000-squarefoot space features: Mine Shaft, Cannibal Cafe and Zombie. â€œYouâ€™re in a zombie apocalypse pretty much,â€? said McIntosh. Two to six people have 45 minutes to

solve the puzzles and McIntosh said the rooms range in difficulty, with five per cent to 25 per cent success rates, Mine Shaft being the hardest. Different clues

ing tourist season,â€? he said. â€œIt [Kamloops] will be a fairly similar case to Kelowna and Kelowna has been successful.â€? Tang expects to feature four rooms at a Kamloops location yet to be determined. As for, McArthur? â€œPerplexed will be opening again in the near future, within Kamloops,â€? she said. Countdown is open at 340 Victoria St. It is offering 25 per cent discounted rates until Thursday to mark its opening. To book, go online to countdownescaperooms.com. Walk-ins are welcome, but McIntosh recommends booking in advance for weekends.

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Fourteen of Kamloops’ best homes are being showcased in a new event by the Canadian Home Builders Association Central Interior (CHBA-CI) called the Parade of Homes. “We understand looking for a home can be a challenge, but this is a fun way for the people of Kamloops to get a sense of what’s out there,” said CHBA-CI president Matt McCurrach. “Each home will be unique in style featuring latest in trends and workmanship.” The Parade of Homes will offer

new homebuyers, and those thinking of building or remodeling, an opportunity to get exposed to different homes and ask questions. Local professional builders, land developers and product suppliers will be on hand to provide answers regarding new products, technologies and designs. Parade attendees are eligible to win a barbecue if they visit at least five homes and get the qualifying stamps. The barbecue is donated by Rona Home Centre. A map of the parade is available on the CHBA CI website at chbaci.ca.

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ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20

LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23

TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21

SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22

Things seem to be in high gear this week, Aries. Others around you are just as boisterous, and it may even seem manic. Exercise a little extra patience to get through.

Taurus, you have been hiding something and it’s time you let your feelings out in the open this week. Pay attention to how others react to the news.

Libra, no matter how hard you try to get yourself heard, others just aren’t ready to listen. Perhaps you have to try a new approach to making your voice heard?

Scorpio, you may find yourself in trouble this week because you keep on starting new things without finishing others. Pretty soon you will have a list of unfinished business.

GEMINI - May 22/Jun 2

SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21

CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22

CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20

If you crave adventure, Gemini, then it could be time to host a party or see if friends want to go out on the town. Staying home mulling over all of the options will get you nowhere.

This week’s contradictory cosmic energy will not help you when making decisions, Cancer. It is entirely up to you and your gut instincts to make the right decisions.

LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23

Leo, do not ignore the inner voice that is trying to tell you to take life more seriously. It can’t be all fun and games. Buckle down at work and set a plan into action.

VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22

Circumstances beyond your control will make work a little more stressful than you had anticipated,Virgo. Bide your time and soon the week will be over.

Restlessness can get the better of you this week, Sagittarius. Just don’t jet off on some spur-of-themoment trip to try to channel your energy.You have things to handle first.

Finding yourself in the middle of a sticky situation has you trying to discover a solution to a complicated problem, Capricorn.You might need to distance yourself for a little while.

AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18

A disagreement with a friend or family member could turn your schedule upside down for a little bit, Aquarius.You’ll get back on track soon enough and resolve your issues.

PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20

Pisces, getting your finances in order will take more than balancing your checkbook. It might be time to make some cuts and follow a budget.

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15,065

2012 FORD FIES

Check out the newly $ arrived 2017 escape

STK#Q5213A

starting from

29,539

12,079

2014 FORD ESC TITANIUM

STK#15P046

32,096

$ 2016

2016

FUSION S

F-150 SUPERCREW

199 9

130 0

0.99 36 2,895

1.99 60 0

OFFER INCLUDES $1,800 IN FREIGHT AND AIR TAX.

2016 Fusion S

2016 F-150 SUPERCREW 4X4 5.0L V8 with Trailer Tow Package Included

• AM/FM Stereo with Clock • Electronic Six Speed Automatic Transmission with Tow/Haul Mode • 4/2" Centre Stack Screen with Audio Controls

• Manual Climate Control • Power door locks • Rear View Camera

OFFER INCLUDES $1,700 IN FREIGHT AND AIR TAX.

2010 FORD F-15 LARIAT

STK#T5387B

29,428

2012 FORD F-45 LARIAT 4X4 STK#15P009

57,410

2012 FORD F-15 SVT RAPTOR STK#15P064

50,616

940 Halston Avenue

250-434-1385 genuine people... genuine service www.kamloopsford.ca † Until MAY 31, 2016, lease a new 2017 Escape for up to 60 months, 2016 Fusion for up to 60 month, or 2016 F-150 SUPERCREW for up to 36 months and get 1.49/1.99/0.99 % APR on approved credit (OAC) from Ford Credit. Not all buyers will qualify for the lowest APR payment. Lease the 2017 ESCAPE with a value of $29,539 including freight and air tax charges of $1,790 at 1.49 % APR for up to 60 months with an optional buyout of $11,278, monthly payment is $280 plus taxes, total lease obligation is $16,800, interest cost of leasing is $1,370. Lease the 2016 FUSION with a value of $24,949 including freight and air tax charges of $1,700 at 1.99% APR for up to 60 months with an optional buyout of $7,995, monthly payment is $260 plus taxes, total lease obligation is $15,600, interest cost of leasing is $1,379. Lease the 2016 F-150 SUPERCEEW with a value of $44,349 after $2,895 down payment or equivalent trade in at 0.99% APR for up to 36 months with an optional buyout of $23,103, monthly payment is $398, total lease obligation is $17,223, interest cost of leasing is $25,856. There are additional payments required for PPSA (RDPRM for Quebec), registration, security deposit (except in Quebec), NSF fees (where applicable), excess wear and tear, and late fees. Lease offer excludes freight (except in Quebec), AC Tax (except in Quebec), Green Levy (if applicable, and except in Quebec), license, fuel fill charge, insurance, dealer PDI (except in Quebec), PPSA, (a maximum RDPRM fee of $44 and third party service fee of $4 for Quebec, if leased), administration fees (except in Quebec), and any other applicable environmental charges/fees (except in Ontario and Quebec) and taxes. Some conditions and mileage restrictions apply. Excess kilometrage charges are 12¢per km for Fusion and Escape; 16¢per km for F-Series, plus applicable taxes. Excess kilometrage charges subject to change (except in Quebec), see your local dealer for details. All prices are based on Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price. Vehicle(s) may be shown with optional equipment. Dealer may sell or lease for less. Limited time offers. Offers only valid at participating dealers. Retail offers may be cancelled or changed at any time without notice. See your Ford Dealer for complete details or call the Ford Customer Relationship Centre at 1-800-565-3673. For factory orders, a customer may either take advantage of eligible raincheckable Ford retail customer promotional incentives/offers available at the time of vehicle factory order or time of vehicle delivery, but not both or combinations thereof. Retail offers not combinable with any CPA/GPC or Daily Rental incentives, the Commercial Upfit Program or the Commercial Fleet Incentive Program (CFIP). ©2016 Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited. All rights reserved.

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2014

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SE TITANIUM SE

T6 V6 CONVERTIBLE

STK#16P054 STK#16P022 STK#J5273A STK#J5273A STK#15P056

STK#15091A STK#T4696A

STK#59225A STK#15P072

STK#16P053

STK#T6151A STK#15P05 STK#15P059

$ 29,785 $ $ 29,78 46,991 26,623 12,906 15,065 18,751 $23,269 20,950 21,170 $21,334 23,2748,118 23,860

$ $ 15,065

U U 2014 FORD FOCUS 2015 FORD EXPLORER 2014 FORD ESCAPE 2014 FO 2014 FORD FORD FUSION 2012 FORD FOCUS 2012 FIESTA TITANIUM

15,742 12,079

$ 22,209 12,079

LIMITED SE

TITANIUM

STK#15P047

STK#15P058 STK#Q5213A

STK#Q5314A

STK#15P062 STK#15P05

STK#15P060

21,627

$ 22,20 46,566

32,303

WN WN 2013 FORD F-350 2010 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY 2008 KAWASAKI VULCAN 2014 FORD ESCAPE 2014 FORD ESCAPE 2013 FO 20132015 FORD ESCAPE 2012 2014 2014 2012 2012 FWD FORDLX F-150 STK#15P017

TITANIUM SE ESCAPE TOYOTA TACOMA FORD STK#15P046 STK#15P070

TITANIUM

STK#15P046

STK#16P052

32,096

TITANIUM

C/C XLT

STK#16P033

STK#16P068

$ 32,096 22,721

9,999 17,055

FORD MUSTANG STK#5P035G GT CONVERTIBLE STK#16P030

FORD F-150 C/C FX4

STK#J6022A

4,995 4,200 5,868

LARIAT SE VOLKWAGEN TOUAREG STK#T5322A STK#15P07 TDI $

STK#T5680A

$ 52,014 22,72

30,131 31,192 31,500 31,754 32,959 35,611

$ $ $ $ $ $ 50

50 2013 FORD F-350 FO 2014 FORD F-150 2013 FORD FORD F-350 2011 2013 FORD F-350 2010 F-150 2014 FORD F-350 XLT

$$52,783 52,783 29,428

LARIAT PLATINUM

XLT

STK#T5082A

STK#T5387B STK#T5385A

34,616 29,428

LARIAT

LARIAT LARIAT

STK#15P082

STK#T5385 STK#T5382A

STK#J5294B

52,800

43,645

$ 52,78 42,754

50 50 2012 FORD F-450 FO 2012 FORD F-450 2013 FORD F-150 2008 FORD F-550 2013 2013 FORD F-350 2013 FORD F-150 LARIAT 4X4

LARIAT FX4 4X4

2014 STK#15P009 2015 STK#15P009 STK#T5309A

FORD EDGE

2014 STK#15P030

FORD F-150

TITIANIUM $

2011

FORD F-150

$ C/C FX4

57,410 37,228 STK#15P237 57,410 STK#16P065

FX4

2015

STK#5P052A

FORD F-350

C/C $LARIAT

48,825

STK#T6331A

FORD F-150

C/C LARIAT KING $RANCH STK#T6279A

XLT

29,987

C/C LARIAT

STK#16P064

FX4

2015 STK#T5309 STK#15P063

FORD F-150

C/C LARIAT

$ 37,22 39,208 STK#T6029A

39,291 41,326 42,100 42,455 50,984 53,154

50 50 2013 FORD 2012 F-150 FO 2012 FORD F-150 FORD F-150 $ 2009$2012 FORD RANGER 2012 FORD F-150 $ $ 2012 FORD $ $F-150 SVT RAPTOR STK#15P064

50,616

SVT

RAPTOR FX4

STK#15P064 STK#T5415A

tFX4

LARIAT FX4

$ 50,616 33,277

XLT

STK#15P073

STK#4P136A

47,593

32,719

FX4

STK#T5415 STK#K5442A

$ 33,27 17,487

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