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Students like Adin McBride used any means available to keep warm as they walked to and from school yesterday. The Arctic deep freeze is here to stay, with The Weather Network saying sub-zero highs will be the norm until at least Dec. 21.

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An extreme weather alert has been issued in Kamloops as an Arctic front sweeps the province, but a lack of funding has limited the availability of overflow shelter beds. The alert, which allows authorities to “assist persons at risk due to extreme weather conditions,” was activated Monday

as the temperature reached a low of -9 C. The mercury dipped to -16 C yesterday, with wind-chill readings much colder. Emerald Centre has 42 beds at 271 W. Victoria St., but is denying no one overnight shelter. Christa Mullaly, executive director of the Kamloops Branch of the Canadian Mental Health Association, said beds have been full on several occasions, with a surplus of 15 to 20 people, espe-

cially in the last week. “Although we didn’t have our ideal overflow situation set up with New Life Community for this first cold snap, we have still been able to accommodate everyone that has presented so nobody has been turned away,” Mullaly said. Emerald Centre’s extreme weather response has been in effect since Nov. 1. See SHELTERS, A6

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A contrite Shane Gottfriedson said he has closed all his social-media accounts and will seek further guidance from elders following an embarrassing image he posted online. The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) B.C. regional chief resigned his position as head of the organization’s Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women portfolio after posting an image of his bare legs on a bed with a superimposed cartoon image of googley-eyes and red lips near his groin. “This is not a reflection of my view of women, nor does it reduce my commitment to missing and murdered women of this country,” Gottfriedson said via text from Assembly of First Nations meeting in Gatineau, Que. On Tuesday, Gottfriedson apologized to the assembly, saying “I can tell you right now this is not one of my greatest moments. “I want everyone in this assembly to know that I will resign my position as a portfolio holder for the murdered and missing women and girls. My heart tells me that’s the right thing to do because all along in this process, I’ve been saying we need to change our attitude in how we conduct ourselves. So I want to say, again to our women’s council, and to all the women, I am very sorry if I offended you.” After speaking with elders and his board of directors, the former Tk’emlups Indian Band chief decided the apology needed to be followed by action.

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“I have closed all my social-media accounts and recognize that my actions affect not just my own reputation, but the legitimacy of the office of the B.C. AFN.” The Native Women’s Association of Canada issued a statement about the photo: “This is a public profile held by a member of the AFN who, as the portfolio holder for missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls (MMIW), must be thoroughly familiar with the cultural and political implications of this content. We know how this would be dealt with in our offices. The AFN’s reaction to this incident will be strongly indicative of how they put their own policies into action.” Gottfriedson uploaded the THE PHOTO IN photo to his QUESTION Instagram account on Saturday, Dec. 3, and deleted in on Monday, Dec. 5. He said he will continue to seek guidance from elders and engage in cultural work to “make things right.” There is no suggestion it will alter his work as regional chief. “My focus will be on my mandate in my work on sustainable economic development and the justice file as well,” he said. Gottfriedson is in Gatineau until today as AFN chiefs and delegates gather under the theme “Advancing Reconciliation.”

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A Kamloops resident has filed a complaint with the Office of the B.C. Ombudsperson, alleging Mayor Peter Milobar, Kamloops city council, Premier Christy Clark and Minister of Energy and Mines Bill Bennett have a “perceived conflict of interest” when it comes to the KGHM Ajax copper and gold mine. John McNamer believes Milobar should not have voted on a motion that would have set out five conditions for the mine to meet to gain community approval because he is a B.C. Liberal candidate in Kamloops-North Thompson. The motion from Coun. Denis Walsh, which was voted down on a 4-4 tie, included items such as First Nations approval and the creation of multiple independent bodies to monitor both Ajax and mines across the province. Milobar told KTW he does not believe he was in conflict on the vote over Walsh’s conditions. “There is no pecuniary interest for me on this and he seems to be suggesting everybody that has a contrary opinion to his at this point is in conflict,” Milobar said. According to the community charter, local

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year to respond to public comments on the project and it’s not clear when the legislated 180-day timeline for review will resume. McNamer called Milobar’s decision to remove himself from the negotiating team “a good start.” McNamer said Bennett is in conflict in part because he rejected a request from Walsh to halt Ajax’s environmental review and has not followed through on an auditor general’s report recommending mine oversight be made independent from the ministries responsible for permitting new mines. McNamer also cites donations to both the B.C. Liberal Party and Bennett and Clark personally from mining companies. “There is a large perception by many reasonable people in British Columbia that there is a perceived conflict of interest in the transparently unhealthy and unethical, but very lucrative, relationship of these key senior governing BC Liberal party members with the mining industry that operates in the province, and this problem has now surfaced locally with Mayor Milobar’s provincial candidacy,” McNamer wrote. A spokesman with the ombudsperson’s office said investigations of complaints can take anywhere from a week to a year, depending on complexity.

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Tuesday was National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women, which dates back to the 1989 murders of 14 women at l’école Polytechnique in Montreal. To mark the day, the ninth Shoe Memorial was held at St. Andrews on the Square in downtown Kamloops. New and used women’s and children’s shoes were displayed with the names of missing and murdered women in B.C. The Kamloops event had 997 names compiled. The shoes will eventually be donated to agencies throughout the city to distribute to women and children in need. DAVE EAGLES/KTW

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The Interior Health Authority doesn’t want to create roadblocks for veterinarians treating animals with cancer. Kevin Peters, the health authority’s regional director for pharmacy services, said the authority “certainly appreciates that animals and pets are valuable to people” and he’s hoping a solution can be found. A long-standing contract with a pharmaceutical supplier was renewed this year and the IHA was reminded at that time about a clause precluding it from selling medications to other health services, including vets. Royal Inland Hospital was the only hospital in the region that had not been adhering to the condition, Peters said, so letters were sent to veterinary clinics advising them they can no longer buy the intravenous chemo-

therapy drugs from RIH. At least one clinic in Kamloops has gone public with its concerns. Dr. Matt Nicol of Riverside Small Animal Hospital wrote a letter to the IHA, copied to Health Minister Terry Lake, himself a veterinarian, deploring the decision Nicol said will “leave our patients to die.” Lake called Nicol on Monday to talk about his concerns. He said he’s hoping an extension of the service can be worked out for those animals now undergoing chemotherapy, but noted the reality is “if the staff at RIH are up to their eyeballs dealing with humans” who need the medications, that has to be the priority. Lake said he called the Canadian Colleges of Veterinary Medicine for input and has encouraged Nicol to contact the College of Veterinarians of B.C. Peters said the IHA is looking

into the possibility a local pharmacy could mix the drugs and sell them to the clinics. Lake, however, noted mixing the drugs is complicated due to the fact they are hazardous materials. Specialized equipment, including a proper fume hood, is required and the room where the mixing is done cannot be used for other purposes. In his letter, Nicol estimated the cost to create such a facility would cost a pharmacy about $50,000, an amount that does not include the cost of qualified pharmacy staff to do the work. Lake said the demand for the medications for animals might not be sufficient to put that kind of investment in place. “We have no intention to make this difficult,” he said, noting the sale of chemotherapy drugs to veterinarians has been a “courtesy service” and the hospital has to prioritize human patients who need the drugs.

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29 per cent from 2006. Fretz said the reductions have helped the city avoid a number of major waterworks projects, including an additional pipe under the river and an estimated $30 million in water-treatment plant upgrades. The city plans to update its water bylaw next year with tweaks to address illegal connections, construction and bulk water-use rates, and strategies for addressing leaks on systems with water meters. Public works staff are also planning a review of water rates, Fretz said

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The deputy chief of Kamloops Fire Rescue says firefighters have used naloxone kits eight times in their work as first responders since they began carrying it in fire trucks this summer. Mike Adams said firefighters have been carrying naloxone,

which can temporarily reverse respiratory depression caused by an opioid overdose, since July 1. Adams said the department is in the process of expanding first-responder skills its members can bring to medical emergencies, and administering naloxone is part of that package. “We find it’s very effective

being a part of that, realizing there is an opioid crisis,” Adams said. Firefighters will also learn additional diagnostic skills in the new year, which Adams said will allow them to give BC Ambulance members more information about patients in cases where KFR members are the first to arrive on-scene.

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The City of Kamloops will ask the province to start charging sales tax to users of Airbnb and other online vacation rental sites. The request comes from Kamloops Accommodation Association head Joey Beltrano. In a letter to council, Beltrano said the online rentals — which are not charged provincial sales tax under an exemption for properties with fewer than four rooms for rent — are hurt-

ing hotels not because of competition, but because landlords are choosing to offer vacation rentals rather than long-term options. “We operate hotel/ motel accommodations in Kamloops and, over the last year, have experienced continual challenges with assisting new or existing employees to locate affordable monthly rental accommodation,” he wrote. “The vacancy rate is often near zero and, in some cases, we have lost potential employees due to this chronic rental shortage.”

Beltrano asked council to urge the province to do away with the four-room tax exemption. Coun. Denis Walsh agreed, putting forward a motion to do so — before realizing his ownership of a hotel in Salmon Arm made voting or debating Airbnb regulations a conflict of interest. Mayor Peter Milobar said taxing Airbnbs is a matter of fairness, adding modern web technology shouldn’t make charging sales tax burdensome for websites, noting many online

retailers successfully deal with different rates in different provinces. But Coun. Tina Lange is skeptical rule changes would make much difference, suggesting many Airbnb owners would just ask visitors to pay them in cash upon arrival to avoid dealing with taxes. Council voted 6-1 to send a letter to the province, with Coun. Arjun Singh, who said he did not know enough about online vacation rentals, opposed. Coun. Pat Wallace was absent.

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ity, was only activated when the temperature reached -3 C. This year, the centre was directed by BC Housing to keep its emergency shelter open every night until March 31, regardless of temperature. New Life Community Kamloops partnered with the centre to offer an additional 25 beds at 181 W. Victoria St. However, executive director Stan Dueck said overflow space that was supposed to open Nov. 1 is expected to instead open on Monday, Dec. 12. “Probably the first week of November, we had people lined up to

hire to put in there and we would have loved to have 25 beds then,” Dueck said. “But we said we couldn’t afford to do it until we actually had funding in place to make in happen.” Mullaly said the CMHA has been negotiating over the last month with BC Housing to secure a contract and funding for the overflow program. The agency will be using a shared staffing model to cover shifts at New Life and CMHA is providing training tomorrow. Dueck said New Life is expected to offer additional beds starting Monday.

However, what was intended to be a sixmonth contract, from November to March, is now an eight-week contract. “We really want to do this,” Dueck said. “We really want to partner with Emerald shelter. “We think there should be shelter beds like this year-round, so we’re going to do everything we can to stay open.” Meanwhile, the Out of the Cold program has been operating at full capacity since opening on Nov. 1. Bud Forbes is chairman of the board that runs the overnight program at St. Paul’s

Anglican Church at Nicola Street and Fourth Avenue on Wednesday and Sunday nights. He said all 28 beds have been filled each night. Upwards of 40 people arrive every Wednesday and Sunday for a hot meal and a place to sleep. “We’ve had as many as 60 come in for the meal,” Forbes said Tuesday. “But when 10 p.m. comes, we have to ask them to leave. “I’m not sure we are going to do that — if it’s -15 tomorrow night, I don’t think we are going to turn anybody away.”

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The city will pay 17 per cent of lease fees for the system and the usual 53 per cent in operating costs, though lease fees will rise to 53 per cent when the technology reaches the end of its lifespan. Besides the bus-tracking software, the city will also have displays posted at the city’s transit exchanges to let passengers know when the next bus will arrive, Kwiatkowski said.

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Eleven year-old Wesley Mah (left) and sisters Vanessa, 9, and Christina, 7, brought some Christmas Cheer to KTW’s office yesterday. The Mah siblings raised $75 for the KTW Christmas Cheer Fund while busking at the annual St. Ann’s Academy Christmas Bazaar. Mom Michelle said this year’s fundraising topped 2015, when the kids raised $50 with their music. It’s the second year the family has used its musical talents to help the city’s less fortunate. The three children have been playing together for four years. To see how good these kids truly are, go online to kamloopsthisweek.com and watch video of their performance.

Bring the Christmas Cheer The annual KTW Christmas Cheer Fund helps five charities: Y Women’s Emergency Shelter, Family Tree Family Centre, Sensational Soups, Kamloops Sexual Assault Counselling Centre and New Life Community Kamloops. KTW has profiled each charity, detailing what they do and how the money you donate to the Cheer Fund helps them achieve their goals. All stories can be read online at kamloopsthisweek.com.

Search “KTW Christmas Cheer Fund”. Donations can be made at the KTW office, 1365B Dalhousie Dr., on weekdays between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. They can also be made online at kamloopsthisweek.com — look for the Cheer penguin and then click on it. Donations can also be made at the United Way Thompson-Nicola-Cariboo office, 177 Victoria St., during its office hours.

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he Internet has claimed another victim, though Shane Gottfriedson’s wounds should not be career-threatening. The former longtime chief of the Tk’emlups Indian Band and current B.C. region chief for the Assembly of First Nations found himself in a bit of trouble this week after he posted to his Instagram account what some found to be an offensive photo. The picture itself was innocuous, a selfie of sorts — a snapshot Gottfriedson took of his legs while lying on a bed. It was the embellishments that created a stir as adding googly-eyes and lipstick emojis (symbols) not far from his groin area might tend to raise some hackles. While there were some who felt the outrage over the photo was over the top (and they have a point when one considers there was nothing pornographic in the image), but Gottfriedson nevertheless responded in a manner that could be the public-relations template for such controversies. He was at an Assembly of First Nations conference in Gatineau, Que., when the controversy erupted, so Gottfriedson simply walked on to the stage and used the microphone to address the large crowd. He explained what he had done, admitted it was a poor decision, apologized to various groups and announced he was stepping down as head of the AFN’s missing and murdered indigenous women portfolio. Gottfriedson later told KTW he would close all his social-media accounts and seek guidance from elders. Social media in itself is not the problem; it is the rapid pace in which we scroll, post and react that causes grief. Gottfriedson need not unplug completely. Social-media sites are valuable tools in discussing important issues and only require users to take a breath and think twice before hitting the “publish” button.

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Cheer chases Grinch away

he office is starting to look festive these days. The tree is up at the front of the building, our creative designer-elf has turned her desktop into a bit of a winter wonderland and we’re all trying to figure out what we’re doing when as we look at the Christmas production calendar. Amid all this holiday happiness is the Grinch — me. Maybe Grinch is the wrong word. Perhaps it should be the roller-coaster rider, which reflects the backside of KTW’s Christmas Cheer Fund campaign. Anyone who has been involved in fundraising knows it’s a lot like planning a party and then wondering if you’ve failed when no one shows up at the appointed hour. You know they’ll be there, maybe fashionably late, but you still secondguess yourself. The other aspect of the behind-the-scenes of the campaign is the emotional ride. It comes on two tracks — wondering what the total is today and if we’ll raise enough to make a difference to our five charities and the tiny stories that come with so many donations. For example, there’s Julia Bergeron. She had a birthday recently and, rather than presents, the Grade 4 student asked friends to bring donations for Cheer. She raised $55, but more importantly, the nine-year-old showed a sense of caring for her community that speaks to her compassion.

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LEVEL Then there are the many anonymous donations that come in memory of someone — a friend, a family member, a pet. You just know that, as these folks sat down to think about supporting the fund, they were thinking back to other times, to laughter and to sadness, legacies that come with the reality of life. Looking at the other side of the Christmas Cheer Fund is the reason it exists — the five charities chosen for support last year and now. They’ve all been important to me since arriving in this city in 1999. I joined the board of Family Tree Family Centre at a time when it was struggling to survive. Since that time, under the direction first of Heather Cameron and now Susan Wright, it’s grown in programming, client numbers and advocacy, playing a key role in so many lives. New Life Community Kamloops came into my life when it was still known as the New Life Mission and the amazing Tim Larose was heading it.

There was a tent city behind the outreach centre, housing so many homeless people just trying to get through each day. They knew they were welcome and could find help from Larose and his super staff. That tradition continues today with Stan Dueck at the helm. I’ve known too many people who have had to turn to the Kamloops Sexual Assault Counselling Centre. What can you say about Charlene Eden and her team — Sharon, Pearl, Barb, Pat, Jody, Mevonny and Laura? They’re there when people are trying to cope with an unimaginable horror. The women behind Sensational Soups are sensational themselves. This team of mostly retired Kamloopsians have taken the idea Delores Owen and some friends had and turned it into almost 1,000 meals a month for people who just need a hand up or someone to care. Then there’s the Y Women’s Emergency Shelter. That group of women, led by Michele Walker, performs miracles. They see women who aren’t sure if they can take another step in life and give them a reason to move forward, even if it’s an inch at a time. Try to imagine Kamloops without any of these agencies that do the kind of work you can’t leave at the office. They help chase the Grinch out of me. dale@kamloopsthisweek.com Twitter: @mdalebass

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USER PAY, PROPERTY TAX OVERHAUL REQUIRED Editor: Kamloops council in the past few years has The threat of a sizeable hike in next year’s adopted the mantra of “higher and upward” property taxes is a taxing propoin setting sition to many Kamloopsians on residential tax Has council ever conducted rates. fixed incomes. It is high time council seriHas a survey to find out how ously think of cutting some council ever many of its residents are on services that are offered free to conducted many who can otherwise afford fixed incomes and considered a survey to to pay for them. find out how proportionate slabs of In addition, user pay should many of its gradually become the norm for reduced tax billing? residents activities patronized by specific are on fixed sections of the community for which they are incomes and considered proportionate slabs of meant. reduced tax billing?

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It is ridiculous that many seniors and lowincome pensioners have to pay more than $800 per year on water and sewer charges, very little of a service a senior uses in a small home. Council must take drastic steps to remedy the existing anomalies in billing a vulnerable section of its population. We know there are some high-paying jobs in our area that can supplement the city’s coffers if council was to address those in need on the tax rolls. Let’s aggressively act on a different tax system. Ryan Mitra Kamloops

IN THE NAVY, YOU CAN GET SELF-ESTEEM Editor: Re: KTW’s story of Nov. 21 (‘BCTF downplays anti-military lessons’): As a Royal Canadian Navy veteran of 20 years, I find the attitude and ignorance of the B.C. Teachers’ Federation to be disgraceful. I retired from the navy in 2007 and I still find myself constantly reminiscing about the experiences I had while I served. I have experienced so much, been to so many foreign places and interacted with people from so many diverse cultures that I sometimes feel sorry for those who never had the opportunity or gumption to join. From an educator’s viewpoint, one would think members of the BCTF would want to encourage their students to con-

sider a career in the military. For the entire 20 years I served, the training, learning and self/professional development was a continual process. What a great job to keep physically fit and learn leadership, discipline and self-sacrifice. I was deployed to the Persian Gulf four times, conducting maritime patrols in search of very bad things and very bad people in an effort to keep my family and fellow Canadians safe. Even though my wife and kids had to endure my being away frequently, not knowing the dangers I’d be facing, they understood what I was doing and why I was doing it. I continually come across teenagers and young adults who have a false sense of entitlement and I find it quite pathetic.

Give them some direction to go forward with their lives. Encourage them to join the military as part of their development into functional and contributing human beings. The highlight of my military career happened the last time I went to the Persian Gulf. Our ship rescued 19 Indian sailors from their sinking ship. We were the only ones to respond to their distress call. If we weren’t there on our mission in the Middle East, none of those sailors would have survived. I truly wish I had come across recruiters when I was in high school so I would have been encouraged to join at a younger age. Richard Beaulieu Kamloops

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A paramedic and a passerby tend to motorcyclist Jack Laughlin Hobal after he struck and killed pedestrian Gary Pengelly, who was in a crosswalk as he walked across First Avenue at St. Paul Street on July 5, 2009. Subsequent breaches of court orders have landed Hobal back behind bars.

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2017 Commercial Vehicle Licence Plate Renewal Owners and operators of commercial vehicles are reminded that before a vehicle is used or operated on any highway within the municipality, the vehicle requires a Commercial Vehicle Licence Plate (decal) be displayed pursuant to City of Kamloops Licensing of Commercial Vehicles Bylaw No. 33-5. As of January 1, 2017, the 2017 plates (turquois-coloured decals) are required to be displayed. The 2017 plate is valid throughout all participating municipalities in British Columbia Commercial Vehicle Licence Plates range from $25 to $40 per vehicle annually and are based on vehicle weight. They can be purchased at City Hall, 7 Victoria Street West, and By-law Services Parking Control, 6 Seymour Street West, between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm, on presentation of a validated certificate of insurance. The decal must be displayed on the lower right-hand corner of the vehicle’s windshield. For additional information, phone 250-828-3481.

Back to prison for Jack Hobal KAMLOOPS MAN KILLED PEDESTRIAN IN 2009; BREACHED DRIVING BAN TIM PETRUK STAFF REPORTER tim@kamloopsthisweek.com

A Kamloops man who was jailed and given a five-year driving ban after killing a pedestrian in a downtown crosswalk is headed back to prison, this time for twice violating his driving prohibition in the last seven months. Jack Hobal, 39, pleaded guilty to charges stemming from two separate incidents this year in which he was busted driving — once in May and again in October. In both cases, he was in violation of a five-year-ban issued in 2011, two years after he struck and killed pedestrian Gary Pengelly in downtown Kamloops. On May 31, police found Hobal driving at 3:40 a.m. On Oct. 9, he was behind the

wheel of an SUV pulled over at 4:15 a.m. and refused to provide a breath sample. Kamloops provincial court Judge Roy Dickey called Hobal’s driving record “horrendous” in sentencing him to eight months behind bars. In court last month, Hobal launched into a rambling 10-minute speech, saying he had finally been scared straight. Dickey addressed those remarks in court on Tuesday. “I find it bizarre that he would not have come to this conclusion following the death he caused in 2009,” Dickey said. On July 5, 2009, witnesses reported seeing Hobal popping wheelies and weaving in and out of downtown traffic on a motorcycle before Pengelly, 55, was

struck in the crosswalk at First Avenue and St. Paul Street. When he was sentenced, court heard Hobal’s blood-alcohol level was above the legal limit to drive at the time of the crash. The two incidents this year are not the only times Hobal has been found breaching his driving prohibition. Last year, he was sentenced to 30 days in jail after being convicted of failing to stop at the scene of an accident. In addition to the jail sentence, Hobal was also fined $1,000 and ordered to serve two years of probation with conditions barring him from drinking and sitting in the driver’s seat of any vehicle. He was also placed on an additional five-year driving prohibition.

Keystone Awards finalists named Finalists have been unveiled for the 2017 Keystone Awards, doled out annually by the Canadian Home Builders Association Central Interior. “We were thrilled to showcase the incredible work that is done in the Thompson and Nicola Valley region,” CHBACI president Rob Lemire said in a release. Judging took place on Dec. 2. This year marks the 12th edition of the

Keystone Awards. The full list of finalists in all 22 categories can be found online at http://www. kamloopsthisweek.com/ chba-reveals-2017-keystonefinalists/. The awards will be handed out at a Feb. 4 gala dinner at Thompson Rivers University’s Grand Hall. Tickets can be purchased online at chbaci.ca or by phone at 250-828-1844.

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Yew Street residents dispute crime characterization needles in out car port in our backyard.”

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The former tenants of two North Shore properties purchased by the City of Kamloops say descriptions of their homes as a problem spot in the neighbourhood are unfair. Terry Lewis, who rented 107 Yew St., and Dawn Lippert, who lived at 103 Yew St., said while the neighbourhood they live in has its issues, the problems don’t stem from their properties. “We’re hardworking people,” said Lewis, a contractor who rented the property for a year and a half. “I don’t understand where this information comes from, I’m a family man.” The city purchased the homes in September for $560,000 and plans to demolish them to improve sight lines between Spirit Square and Tranquille Road. In a story on the purchase in Tuesday’s edition of KTW, North Shore Business Improvement Association executive director Steven Puhallo said he was happy to see the homes go and linked the properties to criminal activity in the neighbourhood. Puhallo said he did not intend to characterize residents in the neighbourhood as criminals. “We have seen increased criminality around that area, but I shouldn’t have painted with such a broad brush,” he said. Instead, he said removing the homes will leave people with fewer out-of-sight places to engage in illegal behaviour. Lippert said she and her 14-year-old son lived in the home for five years, during which she said she was sometimes a victim of the neighbourhood’s issues — particularly drug use in nearby alleys — not the cause. “They actually broke into my parents’ trailer right in our yard,” she said. “We used to find

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On December 6th, The 9th Annual Shoe Memorial was held at St. Andrew’s On The Square. Over 350 pairs of donated shoes were on display. Each pair of shoes represented one women or girl missing or murdered in BC. Lynn Chasse, Coordinator of

The Annual Shoe Memorial would like to thank the following:

• Charlene Eden • City of Kamloops Agency Coordinator Co-Workers KSACC • Kelly Michalech • Sharon Todd Clinical Surpervisor • Donna Hackett KSACC • Melanie Formanski • Nancy Bepple • Barbara Nederpel, • Kirsten Wourms Kamloops & Labour • Wayne Richardson District Labour Runners Sole Council • Dr. Marnie Plant • CUPE 900 and Staff • St. Andrews • Lo-Boy Market On The Square • Son Mai Spa • Alicia Ashcroft • Classic FX Downtown Echo • Silent Witnesses • Jessica Wallace • YMCA/YWCA

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Aberdeen elementary students from Tracy Clarke and Steve Powrie’s Grade 7 classes gathered Tuesday to load donations they collected for the PIT Stop program as part of a Me to We project the students chose. This Saturday, students wil be at the downtown Kamloops United Church, home of PIT Stop, to assemble gift bags. Items such as socks, tuques, mittens, snow pants and toys will fill each bag, along with a handmade season’s greeting card from the students. Teacher Tracy Clarke is in the centre of photo with PIT Stop co-ordinator Rick Windjack. PIT Stop is a program that serves hot meals to the homeless and others in need.

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Tuesday, August 16, 2016, 7:00 pm Tuesday, December 13, 2016, 7:00 pm Council Chambers, City Hall, 7 Victoria Street West Council Chambers, City Hall, 7 Victoria Street West Kamloops City Council will hold a Public Hearing to consider the following proposed Kamloops City Council will hold a Public Hearing to consider the following proposed amendment to KAMPLAN: City of Kamloops Official Community Plan Bylaw amendments to City of Kamloops Zoning Bylaw No. 5-1-2001. No. 5-1-2146 and City of Kamloops Zoning Bylaw No. 5-1-2001.

Property Property Location: Location: 2519 Bentall Drive 9225 Dallas Drive

Property Property Location: Location: 809, Street 811, 813, and 815 822 Nicola Palmer Place

Purpose: Purpose: To rezone the subject To from amend the(Two RC-2 property RT-1 Family (Comprehensive Residential-1) to Residential-2) zone on a RS-1S (Single Family site-specific basis to Residential – Suite) to allow four single-family permit a garden suite. homes with secondary suites.

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Contact the Planning and Development Division at 250-828-3561 or access relevant background material available at www.kamloops.ca/councilagenda. Copies of background materials are also available at City Hall for review between the hours of 8:30 am and 4:30 pm, Monday-Friday (excluding statutory holidays).

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NDP veteran and firebrand Harry Lali said he’s not shying away from a nomination fight in Fraser-Nicola now that a high profile name has come forward to challenge him. Aaron Sam, chief of the Lower Nicola Indian Band and a former Kamloops lawyer, announced this week he will run for the party nomination. Fraser-Nicola includes Merritt and is the riding immediately south of Kamloops-South Thompson. The seat is held by Liberal MLA Jackie Tegart, whose 6,002 votes bested Lali’s 5,388 votes in the 2013 election. “I expected a nomination fight,” said Lali, who was first elected to the riding in 1991. “I didn’t expect my opponent to

Purpose: Purpose: To rezone the subject To amend KAMPLAN property in theto RS-1 add a new site-specific (Single Family Development Permit zone on a Residential-1) Area, to amend thebasis to site-specific Zoningpermit Bylaw adefinition one-person for campground, and to aesthetician studio. amend the P-1 (Parks and Recreation) zone on a site-specific basis to permit a campground with a maximum of 160 camping spaces.

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take five months to make a decision.” Lali’s defeat to Tegart in 2013 was his first election loss, though he accused her of being “invisible” since becoming MLA. The former minister of highways in the NDP government of the 1990s has not been afraid to counter party leaders. He was part of the group that ousted former New Democrat leader Carole James. Sam said he’s been seriously considering the nomination “for a few weeks. “I’ve been focused on my job as chief of Lower Nicola. It’s something I’ve considered recently.” Lali said the local party executive applied several times to the provincial party to close the nomination period and name a candidate, without success.

Sam was called to the bar a decade ago, practising criminal law in Kamloops and eventually working on the Indian residential schools settlement. He served as councillor for the Lower Nicola band for two terms before becoming chief in 2013. “I have a lot of respect for Harry,” Sam said. “He’s been involved as an MLA and even as minister for years. I’ll do what I think is right. I think jobs and supporting the local economy is really important.” The riding’s main population is in the Nicola Valley, but includes Hope, Boston Bar and Ashcroft. The removal of Hope from the Chilliwack riding and its inclusion into Fraser-Nicola is thought to increase the NDP’s chances in May. A nomination meeting has not yet been scheduled.

Piping up led to random attack A pipe-wielding Kamloops man who became violent outside a North Shore coffee shop after being complimented on his cylindrical piece of metal is now out of jail. Daniel Munro, 20, pleaded guilty on Nov. 29 to assault with a weapon stemming from an incident outside Tim Hortons on Tranquille Road. Crown prosecutor Andrew Duncan said police received a call on the morning of Sept. 23 from a man saying he had been attacked with a pipe. Duncan said the victim was standing outside Tim Hortons when he saw Munro holding

the pipe. Court heard the man complimented Munro. “He said words to the effect of, ‘Hey, nice pipe,’” Duncan said. “At that point, he was struck across the chest with the pipe.” Court heard the victim suffered minor bruising on his chest and Munro was arrested a short time later. Munro had been in custody since the time of the incident. Kamloops provincial court Judge Roy Dickey sentenced him to time served and placed him on a 12-month probation term.

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Q&A WITH ALBERTA PREMIER RACHEL NOTLEY

Tom Fletcher: What’s your message for B.C. on the approval of the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion? Rachel Notley: I think it demonstrates that we can move forward with responsible environmental protection while at the same time preserving the rights of BCers, Albertans, Canadians to earn a decent living and to support their families without being asked to choose between the two. There’s a lot of work that’s been done by the federal government as well as our government on environmental protection. And I think there are very strong arguments for how Kinder Morgan is in the best national economic interests of Canadians as well as Albertans and BCers. It provides tremendous opportunities for job creation, and that’s something I think we all need right now. TF: What’s the impact of this pipeline on the country’s climate change targets? RN: That’s a really good question because one of the things people don’t understand is there is no impact. One of the fundamental components of our climate change leadership plan is that we’re legislating an emissions cap on oilsands emissions. What that means is that production will continue. Most of the investment had already been in place for that, but it will go to the cap, which is 100 megatons [of carbon dioxide equivalent]. That would happen with or without

Kinder Morgan. The difference that Kinder Morgan adds to the equation is that we get a better return for that product. It’s about economics. It’s not about increasing volumes, it’s not about increasing emissions. TF: One of Premier Christy Clark’s stated conditions is a “fair share” of benefits from B.C. Obviously, there is construction activity and tax revenue for B.C. Shouldn’t that be enough? RN: Those are important things and I think any government in B.C. is taking due notice of those matters because there are something like 38,000 person-years of employment, not to mention roughly a billion-dollar bump to B.C.’s GDP from Kinder Morgan. But in terms of additional benefits that Premier Clark has identified, these are matters that I understand she is negotiating with Kinder Morgan directly. I believe they’re making progress, but in terms of the substance of them, I’m going to leave that to them to talk about. TF: Former premier Alison Redford was emphatic there would be no sharing of Alberta’s resource royalties. Do you agree? RN: Indeed. We’re certainly not looking at changing that model or creating precedents that would somehow challenge constitutional divisions of authority, responsibility and benefits. But certainly Kinder Morgan has engaged in conversations with the province of B.C., and we wish them luck as they move forward to agreement. TF: There’s talk here of a trade-off, where B.C. accepts the pipeline and ships more hydro power to Alberta. Any comment on that? RN: Just to say there is no formal or informal trade-off on that matter. Premier Clark has floated that issue, almost a year ago now.

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VICTORIA — Premier Christy Clark says it took courage for her Alberta counterpart to come to British Columbia to promote Kinder Morgan’s Trans Mountain pipeline expansion. Clark said Rachel Notley bravely came to B.C. this week to defend her province’s views. The $6.8-billion expansion would triple the capacity of the existing pipeline, which runs from near Edmonton to Burnaby and increase tanker traffic seven-fold. Clark said she is meeting with Notley on Friday in Ottawa, where

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OTTAWA — Mounties won’t be wearing tiny video cameras — at least for now. RCMP brass say the national police force is postponing the deployment of body-worn cameras after testing revealed technical problems, including limited battery life and lack of durability. Rolling out the cameras would mean purchasing thousands of units for over 750 detachments. The national police force says that means it must have

confidence in the technology and ensure the expenditure is justified. Body-worn cameras generally clip on a uniform or can be embedded in glasses or a helmet. They are used to gather evidence for prosecution should criminal behaviour be recorded and to bolster accountability if questions arise after an incident. Several violent confrontations between police officers and civilians across North America have generated intense controversy and public debate in recent years. The small video cameras

are intended to openly capture an “accurate, unbiased and reliable’’ audio and video account of incidents from the officer’s perspective, the RCMP said in an interim summary on use of the devices, made public earlier this year. The Mounties began exploring body-worn cameras — including privacy, legal and recording storage issues — three years ago. RCMP detachments in Wood Buffalo, Alta., and Windsor and Indian Head, N.S., took part in tests last year. In addition, the Mounties have used the cameras at

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OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is sitting down with premiers to finalize a long-awaited national plan on climate

change, but once those discussions wrap up, they will move right into a heated debate over health care funding. “We want to talk about health care,’’ Saskatchewan

Premier Brad Wall said yesterday, pointing out that the first ministers meeting beginning today in Ottawa is the second such gathering devoted to curbing greenhouse gas emissions.

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is expected to take place at a working dinner Friday evening — after the official meeting on climate change is through — when federal sources say Trudeau will tell the provincial and territorial premiers he is ready to listen to any of their concerns unrelated to the environment. The only topic anyone is expecting to come up, however, is health care spending, and whether the Liberals are willing to budge on cutting the annual increase to the Canada Health Transfer from six per cent to three per cent — a plan brought in by the Conservatives that is set to take effect in April 2017 — and what they might ask for in return. The premiers had demanded some face time with Trudeau on the subject, saying they wanted that to come before they were willing to talk about climate change. The working dinner is viewed as a compromise meant to allow room for talking about health care without derailing the main event. No one is expecting a new deal to be reached by the time dessert is served — especially if there are lingering tensions from the climate change talks — but those on both sides of the argument are hoping for a meaningful discussion that lays the groundwork for more detailed negotiations to come. That would include a Dec. 19 meeting of finance ministers, which the health ministers have been invited to join, but sources from two provincial governments said they are also still insisting on a full-fledged gathering of premiers with Trudeau on the issue early next year. Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne said she and her fellow premiers agree that a three-per-cent annual increase is not enough.

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NEW YORK — Donald Trump embraced World News new Cabinet officers yesterday whose backgrounds suggest he’s primed to put tough actions behind his campaign rhetoric on immigration and the environment, even as he seemed to soften his yearlong stance on immigrants brought to the U.S. illegally as children. It’s clearer by the day, underscored by Trump’s at-times contradictory words, that his actual policies as president won’t be settled until after he takes his seat in the Oval Office. Retired Marine Gen. John Kelly has been selected to head the Department of Homeland Security, and Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt, a climate-change denier whose policies have helped fossil fuel companies, is to be announced as head of the Environmental Protection Agency. Separately, Trump named the former chief executive of World Wrestling Entertainment, Linda McMahon, to head the Small Business Administration. Trump’s long presidential campaign was in large part defined by searing rhetoric and his steadfast promises to build an impenetrable wall on the border with Mexico and crack down on immigrants living in the U.S. illegally. But he struck a softer tone in an interview published yesterday after he was named Time Magazine’s “Person of the Year.’’ “We’re going to work something out that’s going to make people happy and proud,’’ Trump said. “They got brought here at a very young age; they’ve worked here, they’ve gone to school here. Some were good students. Some have wonderful jobs. And they’re in never-never land because they don’t know what’s going to happen.’’

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KTW FILE PHOTO Wander through the B.C. Wildlife Park beginning tomorrow and you may see a familiar sight — KTW’s logo lit up in tiny, brilliant lights. It is one of the many displays to check out at the park until Jan. 2, along with myriad other activities during the annual winter Wildlights.

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hristian Kelly remembers when he finally landed his ideal volunteer gig, driving the Wildlife Express miniature train at the B.C. Wildlife Park. He is also often reminded — courtesy of foolishly telling co-workers at Cascade Casino — that he holds the distinction of being the only person to derail the popular ride.

In his defence, Kelly said when he stopped laughing, it was during an early training run and it wasn’t a big derail, just a slight mishap that meant the train didn’t arrive back at the station when it was expected. Adding to the story is the fact there were school children waiting for a ride. At the front of the line were his own kids, who had jokingly remarked the train was likely late because of their dad. Kelly loves the park. Long before he signed up to volunteer, he would take his family out to see the animals and enjoy the outdoors — especially Wildlights. It’s why Kelly, food and beverage manager at the Versatile Drive casino, urged his

employers to support the event, marking its 19th year of brightening the skies — and people’s hearts — with its annual winter wonderland. Casino general manager Robert Case and guest-services and marketing manager Sarah Bailey are new to Kamloops and didn’t know about the park at the east end of the city. But once they saw it, they knew they wanted to support it this year. The casino will be handing out vouchers at its Dec. 17 Santa brunch for free admission to the park. The park, in turn, will have some vouchers for the restaurants at the casino. Bailey praised the park for its tourism value, its animal-reha-

bilitation centre, all the education it does and for being the home of Clover the Kermode (spirit) bear. Clover might not be out during Wildlights, but there will be plenty to see and do when Wildlights opens tomorrow. It continues to Jan. 2 and is only closed on Christmas Day. General manager Glenn Grant said there are some new aspects to the event this year. The laser show is gone. Instead, 20-minute seasonal cartoon movies — think Frosty the Snowman or Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer — will be shown in the amphitheatre. The plan is to pick four and rotate them through the event. More than a dozen years ago, the park would show featurelength films on a large screen on the main lawn area, Grant said. But they were too long to be sitting in the cold, so the plan is to bring back the flicks, but keep the ones chosen to 20 or 25 minutes. The log house is no longer just a storage area, but has been cleaned up. Some benches and

an electric fireplace have been installed and it’s ready to provide a spot to sit and relax while listening to carols. There are also new light displays this year. Thanks to hosting a Christmas party Highland Valley Copper put on for its staff — which saw 1,100 people at the park on the weekend — some dark areas were identified, including one near the raccoons’ home. On Monday morning, staff were busy creating an artificial lit tree to brighten that area. Last year, there was a dark spot train riders could see near the coyote home; this year there’s a creature that is either a river serpent or “Ogopogo that we stole from Kelowna,” Grant said. Staff are opting for the thievery moniker, but Grant noted this creature is purple and Kelowna’s monster is supposedly green. A scavenger hunt for those 10 and older is being offered this year. Pictures of Christmas tree ornaments are hidden throughout the park and scavengers must

find them, record where they were found and enter into a draw for prizes that include a family pass and other park-related awards. Scavenger hunts are held nightly at 5 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. While there are 43 hectares filled with activities, including a maze, there’s also a focus on quiet time. Last year, Wildlights introduced Elf on a Shelf storytime with that series of books. This year, it’s Winter Story Time with classic seasonal stories being read in the education centre. Storytime is at 6 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Dec. 9 to Dec. 11, Dec. 14 to Dec. 18, Dec. 21 to Dec. 23 and Dec. 27 to Dec. 30. There’s also a colouring contest nightly at 5 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. While there are plenty of volunteers ready to lend a hand, one area that could use some help is the family farm barn. Right now, there aren’t enough volunteers to ensure visitors can pet the animals; for nights without volunteers, it will have to be a look-and-move-on experience. Grant said he’s hoping a few more people

Kamloops is hosting a mini There will be three 45 minute games in a mini-round robin between the Shuswap Open A’s, TORL U 19 AA’s and TORL U 16AA’s.

will sign up to help. The park has also partnered with the Kamloops Storm. On the junior hockey team’s Dec. 14 game at Memorial Arena, everyone who attends will receive a voucher for free admission to Wildlights. Uncle Chris the Clown will be there every night but Dec. 10, Dec. 23, Dec. 24 and Dec. 31. Santa will also be dropping by regularly for visits and the miniature train will be heading out for $1 admission. Again laughing heartily, Kelly said not to worry if he’s in charge of the ride. He’s been driving the train for three years now with no problems. Wildlights opens each night at 5 p.m. and closes at 9 p.m. Last admissions are accepted at 8:30 p.m. Admission is $12 for those 18 to 64, $10 for seniors, $8 for children ages three to 17 and free for toddlers under two. Family rates are $35 for two adults and two children, $40 for three children and $45 for four children. Prices don’t include tax. Park pass holders pay half-price to enter.

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Mamma Mia! — my, my, my what an incredible emotional high I experienced from this entertaining musical for the opening performance at Sagebrush Theatre. There wasn’t a dull moment throughout two hours of story, songs and emotions — no lagging for even one moment. The director, choreographer, actors, musicians, costume designers, etc., all achieved more than a firstclass live-theatre-musical production, above and beyond expectations. — Jake Ootes Kamloops

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To the person who puts the star with lights on the mountain in Dallas — thank you for your generous effort every year. It brings much joy and peace to us all. — Marylee Potestio Kamloops

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The recent Milk Drive in Kamloops collected 34.5-litres of breast milk to help bolster supplies at the Vancouver Milk Bank. Milk is used for premature babies and those in neonatal intensive-care units. There are many reasons a woman may not be able to produce sufficient breast milk, which provides essential nutrients to babies, especially ones fighting illness. With an ongoing shortage of human milk throughout the province, another drive is set for March 9 and, because it takes time to be screened by the Milk Bank, it is recommended those who can donate milk get screened well in advance. To do so or for more information, go online to bcwomens.ca/our-services/labour-birth-post-birthcare/milk-bank/donating-milk. Further information about Breastfeeding Matters in Kamloops, a local advocacy group promoting breastfeeding in the city, can be found on Facebook or at breastfeedingmattersinkamloops.ca.

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An emerging nonprofit organization aims to empower young adults in Kamloops affected by cancer. May Cause Radiance founder Tessa Inkster was diagnosed with Hodgkin Lymphoma nearly a year ago, at 27 years old. After six months of successful treatment, she is determined to create a community that didn’t exist during her tango with cancer. Throughout her diagnosis, Inkster discovered a significant gap between patients travelling similar paths: There are no support groups for young adults, no network of

Tessa Inkster (left) founded May Cause Radiance after she was diagnosed with Hodgkin Lymphoma nearly a year ago. The group’s first fundraiser is selling beaded malas (right), which can be purchased at Clarity Yoga Studio in Dallas.

20-something survivors whose life trajectory had also been altered by the disease — a demographic she knows to exist. Without a formal place to share her experience, Inkster poured her thoughts into an inspirational blog. Cancer, she said,

is just a part of life. “I felt like I had such a message to bring to the community, I guess just about — it’s not that bad. People are doing it. It’s normal,” Inkster said, adding her perception of cancer changed once it became her reality. “I can still be a

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totally normal human and do this seemingly scary thing,” she said. Her blog drew a following and Inkster realized other patients shared her outlook. Just over a month ago, Inkster dove head first into launching May Cause Radiance to connect her peers

through discussions about their experiences and activities that promote wellness. Inkster wants to connect patients with services that make them feel “radiant” amidst surgeries and treatments affecting them physically and mentally. After many hours of sitting in the waiting rooms of doctors and specialists, Inkster knows how valuable self care can be. She has partnered with Clarity Yoga Studio for a December yoga series free to anyone who has been touched by cancer. Classes are running for the next two Saturdays at 12:30 p.m. at 101-5170 Dallas Dr. and she hopes to see it continue in 2017.

Inkster has also partnered with Vitality Pure holistic health coaching services, Elate Clean Cosmetics and Bellyfit International, an athome fitness system for women. Through ongoing activities, she hopes to grow a network to start a support group in the new year. She is also partnering with practitioners for ask-anexpert style panels. “Around your family and your close friends you kind of sensor things when you’re going through something intense because they have such an emotional investment,” Inkster said, explaining how such a network would have helped her through treatment.

“So, just having someone that can relate directly to what you’re going through and not having to sensor things for their benefit. . . You can just talk freely for your own benefit and know that you will be supported through it.” For her first fundraiser, Inkster is selling beaded malas — traditionally used for meditation — with all the proceeds going to May Cause Radiance. They are for sale at Clarity Yoga Studio, 101-5170 Dallas Dr., and through Inkster directly. To learn more about the initiative, visit the May Cause Radiance Facebook page or go online to maycauseradiance.com.

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It’s that time of the year again and little ones will celebrate in coming weeks with their annual Christmas concerts. As such, KTW has compiled a list of upcoming performances, including several tonight: TONIGHT • Aberdeen elementary - K-4 Christmas Concert: 1:15 p.m. and 6 p.m. in school gym. Admission by donation to Kamloops Food Bank • AE Perry elementary - Christmas Concert: 1 p.m. in school gym. Kamloops Food Bank donations accepted • Westmount elementary - Primary Concert - “Christmas Virtues”: 1:30 & 6:30 p.m. in school gym. Admission by Food donation for Salvation Army. MONDAY, DEC. 12 • Lloyd George elementary - K-5 Christmas Concert*: 6:30 p.m. in Sagebrush Theatre. *Advanced tickets required

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tary - “Toys”: 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. in school gym. Admission by donation to Kamloops Food Bank WEDNESDAY, DEC. 14 • Aberdeen elementary - Intermediate Christmas Concert: 1:15 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. in school gym. Admission by donation to Kamloops Food Bank. • Arthur Hatton elementary - Christmas Concert: 1:15 p.m. in school gym (also Thurs. Dec. 15). • Arthur Stevenson elementary - Winter Concert: 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. in school gym. • Bert Edwards Science and Technology elementary - “A Feast of Holidays”: 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. in school gym (also Thurs. Dec. 15). • David Thompson elementary Christmas Concert: 1 p.m. in school gym (also Thurs. Dec. 15). • Dufferin elementary - Christmas Concert: 1 p.m. in school gym (also Thurs. Dec. 15). Admission by donation to Kamloops Food Bank. • RL Clemitson elementary - “Charlie Brown Christmas”: 1 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. in school gym.

Admission by donation to Kamloops Food Bank. • SaHali secondary - Christmas Band Concert: 7 p.m. in school gym. • Valleyview secondary - Christmas Play: 6:30 p.m. in VVS Multipurpose room. Admission by donation. THURSDAY, DEC. 15 • Arthur Hatton elementary - Christmas Concert: 1:15 p.m. in school gym (also Wed. Dec. 14). • Barriere elementary - “Surfin Santa”: 1:15 p.m. and 6 p.m. • Beattie elementary - “Twas One Crazy Night Before Christmas”*: 1:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. in school gym. *Advanced tickets required. • David Thompson elementary Christmas Concert: 1 p.m. in school gym (also Wed. Dec. 14). • Dufferin elementary - Christmas Concert: 1 p.m. in school gym (also Wed. Dec.14). Admission by donation to Kamloops Food Bank • Haldane elementary - Christmas Concert: 10:45 a.m. • Juniper Ridge elementary - “The

Lights of Jingle Bell Hill”: 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. in school gym. Admission by donation to Kamloops Food Bank. • Kamloops School of the Arts - Choral Celebration - “Every Little Wish”: 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. Admission by donation. • Logan Lake elementary - “The Grinch”: 1:30 p.m. and 6 p.m. in school gym. • Marion Schilling elementary - “Best on the Box”: 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. in school gym. Admission by donation to Kamloops Food Bank. • Pinantan elementary - Outdoor Christmas Concert and Community Raffle: 5 p.m. at Pinantan elementary. • South Kamloops secondary - Band Concert: 7 p.m. in Sagebrush Theatre. • Westmount elementary Intermediate Concert - “Dear Santa”: 1:15 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. in school gym. Admission by food donation for Salvation Army FRIDAY, DEC. 16 • South Kamloops secondary - Christmas Assembly: Sagebrush Theatre; contact school for times.

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COMMUNITY Christmas mysteries explained Dec. 17 at Big Little Science Centre The Big Little Science Centre has a busy lineup until Christmas break. The centre, at 655 Holt St. in Brocklehurst, will be closed from Dec. 24 to Jan. 2, reopening on Jan. 3 Until then, the centre and its 140-exhibit Exploration Room remains open Tuesdays to Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.,

with a number of shows and activities: • Saturday, Dec. 10: Light and Colour Show at 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. — An interactive, fun show that helps you find some rainbows in your life. Help split light and put it back together again. Discover different ways of making light and how the energy works depending on

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the systems involved. • Saturday, Dec. 17: Christmas Science Tricks at 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. — Crazy, fun science demonstrations are used to try and explain some Christmas mysteries. How does Santa get down a chimney? Suspend disbelief and show up for a great show. This is a show with some of the sci-

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ence centre’s favourite interactive demos. • Tuesday, Dec. 20 to Friday, Dec. 23: The Great Roller Coaster Challenge, daily from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. — Use materials to design and build an amazing roller coaster. From straight track to crazy loop-de-loops, figure out a way to move a marble to get it across the finish line.

The Big Little Science Centre hosts special events throughout the year tailored to the season. In the fall, kids learned to make fake blood in time for Halloween. Later this month, they’ll discover how Santa gets down the chimney and more.

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COMMUNITY STUFF THE CRUISER SATURDAY

Toys, food, clothing to help families in need at Christmas Stuff the Cruiser is returning to Kamloops. On Saturday, Dec. 10, Kamloops RCMP officers and auxiliaries, along with sheriffs and volunteers, will be accepting donations for Christmas Amalgamated. RCMP cruisers will be parked outside of Toys ‘R Us and Walmart from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mounties are hoping the community will again help stuff the cruisers with dona-

tions of food, toys and clothing for Christmas Amalgamated. The charity this year expects to distribute more than 2,000 hampers to needy families. Suggested items for donation: • Clothing for children (newborn to 14 years); • Blankets (newborn to 12 months); • Developmental toys (newborn to toddlers); • Toys (teen boys);

• Grooming products (teen boys); • Chocolates/mixed nuts; • Christmas cake; • Gift cards (grocery or retail). Organizers are asking that no secondhand items, except winter coats, be donated. Stuff the Cruiser will have special guests dropping by this year. Safety Bear will be at Toys ‘R Us at Notre Dame Drive and

Summit Drive from 12:15 p.m. to 1:15 p.m. and at Walmart at Hillside Drive and Notre Dame Drive from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Princesses from Wishing Well Parties and Events will be at Walmart from 11 a.m. to noon and at Toys ‘R Us from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Local singer/ songwriter Madison Olds and feature guest Dave Olds will be at Toys ‘R Us from noon to 2 p.m.

KTW FILE PHOTO On Saturday, RCMP cruisers will be parked outside of Toys ‘R Us and Walmart from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., accepting donations to Christmas Amalgamated for its annual Stuff the Cruiser campaign.

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DETROIT — The executive in charge of marketing the new electric Chevrolet Bolt keeps coming back to one word. “Driving an electric vehicle is just now practical,’’ Darin Gesse said of the Bolt. He repeats “practical’’ with the same fervour that Elon Musk might say “compelling.’’ Gesse isn’t plugging style or promising to awe your neighbours like Musk and Tesla Motors. In fact, the styling of the Bolt is so ordinary the people next door may not even notice the hatchback in your driveway. What Gesse and General Motors want consumers to see is a car that will cater to their everyday needs — commuting, shopping, transporting children and gear — all on one charge of the battery. There are other things to like — gobs of interior space, a near-silent ride, no tailpipe emissions, and a 6.5-second zero-to-60 time that can beat a lot of old V8 muscle cars. The Bolt hits showrooms in California and Oregon in days and rolls out nationwide next year. The highly anticipated Model 3, Tesla’s first massmarket car, won’t be ready until at least the end of next year. While GM is proud of its head start, the company didn’t even take pre-orders

What it lacks in the looks department, the Chevrolet Bolt makes up for in practicality — at least that’s the corporate line from General Motors when it comes to the new electric grocery getter taking aim at potential competitors like Tesla.

for the Bolt. Meanwhile, more than 300,000 Americans have already plunked down $1,000 to reserve the $35,000 Model 3. For the practical Chevy buyer weighing an electric versus a comparable gas-powered vehicle, the electric’s higher price is a major consideration. Right now, considering gasoline prices, the numbers don’t necessarily work in the Bolt’s favour. A rough calculation

of operating costs shows it will take more than 24 years for a Bolt owner to recoup the extra cost over a comparable gas-powered Chevrolet Cruze. Yet cost isn’t the whole equation for the Bolt’s target buyer, highly educated people in their 40s with disposable income who are technology leaders among peers, said Gesse. The cost difference doesn’t include time wasted standing at a gas pump, nor

does it reflect that electric cars are better for the environment, he said. The environment is important to Josh Liss, 30, a security analyst from near Princeton, N.J., who doesn’t care so much about operating costs. He’s got solar panels on his house to generate electricity and would be willing to trade his Ford C-Max plug-in hybrid in for a Bolt with the right deal. But Liss personifies a

major challenge for GM. The Bolt’s pedestrian looks give him pause. If he gets one, he said, it only would be a stopgap car until he can buy a Model 3. “I think they have enough of the technical bells and whistles and the cool factor to hold me over a couple of years,’’ Liss said of the Bolt. If GM can give the Bolt a sportier, sexier look with more luxury, the company “would have far better

chances of attracting the [waiting] lines that Tesla has.’’ While the Bolt won’t have advanced features such as Telsa’s Autopilot semi-autonomous driving system — an extra charge in the Model 3 — it’s no tech slouch. It comes with a 10.2-inch touch screen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto to integrate smartphones. See CHEVROLET, A24

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And automatic emergency braking, lane centring and front pedestrian detection and braking are available. Jake Fisher, Consumer Reports’ director of automotive testing, said the Bolt is great to drive and has lots of space, but he agrees with Liss that it lacks

the Model 3’s sleek appeal. Fisher said there’s a tugof-war between designers and pragmatic engineers at every automaker. “The Bolt strikes me as a car where the engineers won every battle,’’ he said. Fisher expects GM to build a sportierlooking model on Bolt underpinnings before the Model 3 debuts.

Gesse wouldn’t confirm that but said electric vehicles in general are likely to have more body styles to match competitors. Throughout GM, the company is proud to have beaten Tesla to the longrange, affordable electric car. Battery engineers tout years of electric car experience dating back to

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from empty will be an adjustment for those who have a late night at work or forget to plug cars in, said Stephanie Brinley, an automotive analyst for IHS Markit. Charging time aside, Gesse doesn’t care if only a few people are waiting for the Bolt. He’s selling a brand that’s made cars for over

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Jim Carr, who participated in Monday’s announcement in Toronto, said the federal government will be contributing nearly half of the $1.8 million investment through a loan. The funding is part of the government’s commitment to provide $62.5 million for fast-charging stations for electric vehicles as well as natural gas and hydrogen refuelling stations along key

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The rapid charging costs $20 per hour, with per minute billing, while the standard charging costs $1.50 per hour. Canada’s FLO charging network currently includes 70 fast-charging stations. About two thirds of the network is located in Quebec, 20 per cent in B.C., 10 per cent in Ontario and five per cent in the Maritimes. The City of Kamloops operates two charging stations.

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General Motors’ sales jumped 10 per cent over last November. Ford’s sales were up 5 per cent, while Toyota and Hyundai both saw 4 per cent sales increases. Honda’s sales were up 6.5 per cent and Nissan’s sales rose 7.5 per cent. Even Volkswagen, which has struggled all year because of its diesel cheating scandal, saw sales rise 24 per cent. Fiat Chrysler bucked the trend, with sales falling 14 per cent as it made big cuts in sales to rental car companies. Higher incentives enticed buyers who sat out much of the fall. July was the last month that sales increased year-over-year. The average discount per vehicle last month was near US$4,000, up by US$600 from the same month last year, said Jeff Schuster, senior vice-president for forecasting at the consulting firm LMC Automotive.

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he opportunity ahead is permeating his sleep. “I’m so excited for it. I had a dream about it last night, honestly,” said Kamloops Blazers’ goaltender Dylan Ferguson, who is entering the most important stint of his WHL career. “It was Teddy Bear Night, the first night in Edmonton. We were up 6-0 and there were three seconds left in the game and I made a glove save and just looked around and threw it in the net. I sacrificed a shutout, but I thought it would be cool to see 19,000 teddy bears fall on the ice.” Connor Ingram — starting netminder, team anchor, reigning CHL goaltender of the week and one of the best backstops in Blazers’ history — will leave Kamloops tomorrow and set course for Blainville, Que., where he will attend Team Canada’s selection camp ahead of the World Junior Hockey Championship. If the 19-year-old Imperial, Sask., product cracks the national team, his next game in blue and orange might not be until Jan. 13. That would leave Ferguson, 18, with 14 games to help buoy the Blazers. From a personal standpoint, this is his chance to prove he is worthy of starting in the WHL. “He’s not going to replace Connor, but he knows we’d like him to step up to the occasion and meet the challenges,” Blazers’ head coach Don Hay said. “It’s an audition to be the starter for next year. “How he plays in the next little while will really help make up our minds to bring him in

as the No. 1 guy next year.” No pressure, Dylan. The stage is Ferguson’s beginning Saturday in Edmonton, where the Blazers will play the first of six games on a Central Division road trip that takes them into the Christmas break. Fans in attendance — 15,022 were at the Oil Kings’ Teddy Bear Toss night last season — will shower the ice with stuffed animals when Edmonton scores its first goal, or after the final whistle sounds if the home team can’t light the lamp. Hay was not asked to analyze Ferguson’s dream — So, Don, are you happy he held a shutout through 59 minutes and 57 seconds or bewildered about the decision to score on himself? Instead, the head coach’s confidence in his backup goalie was addressed. “When Dylan has been asked to fill in for Connor, he’s been pretty good,” Hay said. “I go back to the end of last year. He got the shutout in Prince George. He had a good summer. He had a really good training camp and exhibition season.” The 6-foot-2, 193-pound netminder from Lantzville did not dazzle last season, finishing with a record of 4-10, along with a goals-against average of 4.13 and .875 save percentage. As Hay mentioned, Ferguson blanked the Cougars in the Blazers’ last game of the 2015-2016 regular season and picked up where he left off in training camp in August. Ferguson played in four 2016 pre-season games, posting a 2.13 goals-against average and .938 save percentage, making the most of his time in the blue paint while Ingram was getting a taste of pro hockey with the Tampa Bay Lightning.

His 2016-2017 regularseason numbers aren’t as sharp — 3-3, 3.89 GAA, .885. For the first time in his major-junior career, the Blazers’ 166th overall pick in the 2013 WHL Bantam Draft will be handed the starter’s role, with it the chance to settle into a groove over multiple games. “It feels great to be the guy,” Ferguson said. “By far, this is the most important time in my career that I’ve had. I can make a huge statement in these games and that’s what I’m looking forward to doing.” Kamloops shipped a fourthround pick in the 2018 WHL Bantam Draft to the Oil Kings in exchange for 18-year-old goaltender Carter Phair on Sept. 6. Phair was 0-2 in the pre-season, with a .793 save percentage, and allowed three goals in 38 minutes in his only regularseason appearance before being released on Nov. 1. The Blazers will call on 16-year-old Kamloops product Max Palaga to back up Ferguson in Ingram’s absence. Palaga is 1-9 with a 3.77 GAA this season, but he’s been toiling with the struggling Thompson Blazers (4-16) in the B.C. Major Midget League, so don’t read too much into those statistics. He appeared in two preseason games with the Blazers in September, stopping 19 of 21 shots in 49 minutes of action. If Ferguson has his way, Palaga will occupy the role of gatekeeper for the next month. Surely, the Blazers’ brass would like that, too. “At the start of the year, I knew this was coming,” Ferguson said. “I knew Connor was going to perform. I’ve been preparing for this. It’s the first step to next season and to being a starting goalie. I’m ready to go.”

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Team Hungary’s Natan Vertess scores on a breakaway in a game against the Vancouver T-Birds in KIBIHT 2016. Hungary, the tournament’s defending champion, will not return for 2017.

Hornets, Washington’s Kent Valley Selects, North Shore Winter Club Winterhawks, Quesnel Thunder, Salmon Arm Silvertips, Alaska Grizzlies, Prince George Cougars and Pursuit of Excellence’s Varsity team. The 16th tier 2 club is the Hong Kong Typhoons, who will be in Kamloops as a part of a North American hockey tour. In the tier 1 Randy Lindros Division, the Kamloops Junior Blazers will be joined by the Calgary Royals,

Chilliwack Junior Bruins, Nebraska’s Omaha AAA Hockey Club, Airdrie Xtreme, Alaska Oilers, Juan de Fuca Grizzlies, Vanderhoof’s Northwest Travellers, Grande Prairie Storm, Semiahmoo Ravens, Vernon Vipers, Saanich Braves and Sherwood Park Flyers. An international entry, the WSV Sterzing Junior Broncos will represent Italy in tier 1. The club arrives in Kamloops on Christmas Day and will fly out after the Jan. 1 playoffs.

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Kowalsky said KIBIHT has benefitted from strong sponsorship this year and established a good volunteer base in early December. Already the organizing committee has started its work for next year, the 50th anniversary of the tournament. “Things are just really falling into place,” Kowalsky said. “I can’t say enough good things.” Tournament games will be played at Memorial Arena, McArthur Island Sport

and Event Centre and Brock Arena. KIBIHT’s opening ceremony will take place on the Olympic Ice of Mac Isle. Tournament awards will be handed out at Sandman Centre during the Kamloops Blazers’ Dec. 31 home game against the Victoria Royals, during the first and second intermissions. In 2016, Hungary’s under-16 national team won KIBIHT’s tier 1 division, while the Vernon Junior Vipers captured the tier 2 title.

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Nate nasty in peewee play Nate Van Unen led the way with two goals and two assists as the Kamloops Junior Blazers defeated 100 Mile House 6-5 in peewee tier 4 action at Brock Arena on the weekend. Cohen Drummond (2G), Tyler Rahn (1G, 1A), Wyatt Gowans (1G), Zander Ward (1A) and Kyle Woitas (1A) chipped in with points for Kamloops in support of goaltender Gavin McLean.

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Tight contest

The Kamloops Junior Blazers fell in the final minutes of an atom development game against the West Kelowna Warriors on the weekend, losing 3-2 on McArthur Island. Despite two goals from Jaxsin Vaughan and an assist from Corbin Vaughan, the Blazers couldn’t overcome a late Warriors’ goal to tie the game for goaltender Luca Woehle.

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Kamloops locked up an 8-4 victory over North Okanagan on the weekend, securing another win in bantam tier 4 play. Kamloops had points from Matthiew Coxon (3G, 1A), Kalab Rattie (2G, 2A), Mitchell Coxon (1G, 4A), Liam Campbell (1G), Justin Vinterlik (1G), Josh Hamling (2A), Andrew Gemsa (1A), Tyler Fernie (1A) and Bhavin Serown (1A). Riley McLean was in net for the win.

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Exhibition tilts

Carter Streek led the Kamloops Junior Blazers with four points on the weekend as the bantam tier 1 club played a handful of exhibition tilts on the Lower Mainland. Facing off against two of the Coast’s top-ranked teams, the Junior Blazers lost 3-2 and 8-2 to Abbotsford, before beating Semiahmoo 4-2. Joining Streek on the scoresheet were Brady Milburn, who had two points, and Zak Anderson, Reggie Newman, Reid Gartrell, Garrett Martin, Matt Ward, Nolan Viesner and Sawyer Mynio, all of whom had one point.

Comeback kids

Six goals in the final period of play capped off a successful road swing for Kamloops in midget tier 3 action on the weekend. The club defeated Merritt in the final contest of the weekend, after winning 6-5 versus Chase and losing 5-2 to Salmon Arm. Jayden Russell (4G, 2A), Adam Sahaydak (3G, 2A), Zane Ferguson (2G, 2A), Eric Ramsey (1G, 3A), Dakota Hofmann

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Kamloops Minor Hockey

BRIEFS (1G, 2A), Haden Nordick (1G, 1A), Jacob Pilon (1G), Corson Nordick (1G), Spencer Shyiak (1G), Keenan Dabels (1A) and Tyson Smith (1A) all had points throughout the weekend. Ashton Vinnie and Colin Clark split time between the pipes.

Hattys galore

Three hat tricks paced the atom C Kamloops Junior Blazers to a 13-5 victory over Sicamous on Saturday in the Tournament Capital. Recording points for

Kamloops were Kieran Milne (3G, 2A), Grady Johnson (3G, 1A), Luca Cupello (3G, 1A), Riddick Feely (2G), Noah Paulsen (1G, 5A), Kieran Thibault (1G), Seth Wincott (1A), Keaton Thibault (1A), Carter Thiessen (1A) and Carson Sutherland (1A). Kaiden Goddard backstopped the Blazers.

Locked at one

Nothing was decided in a bantam recreation tilt at Brock Arena on Saturday, with the Outlaws and Leprechauns finishing tied 1-1. Lochlan Scholefield (1G) and Connor Kennedy (1A) had points for the Outlaws in support of goaltenders Zane Rolfsen and Matthew Yon, who split time between the pipes. Tyson Aspeslet backstopped the Leprechauns, who had points from Roko Huser (1G) and Brady Pawlachuk (1A).

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The holiday break has come for the Thompson Rivers WolfPack and the first half of the Canada West campaign is in the books for the university’s basketball and volleyball teams. The stretch run to the playoffs will begin in earnest in January. With that in mind, KTW checked in with each team to reflect on the fall and look ahead.

Women’s volleyball

Chad Grimm’s squad entered the break at .500, posting a 5-5 record in the season’s first five weeks. The WolfPack started the season with losses

to the still-undefeated Alberta Pandas (10-0), but have since begun to find their grove. The Pack posted a pair of wins against the Brandon Bobcats (2-8) and split weekends against the Mount Royal Cougars (4-6), the UBC Thunderbirds (7-3) and the MacEwan Griffins (3-9). The victory against UBC was only the second in program history. “I think there’s a lot of positives,” Grimm said. “We know we can beat anybody, now we just have to show that we can do that more consistently.” The regular season returns in January with a pair of road trips, first against the Calgary Dinos (8-2), and then

the Trinity Western Spartans (9-1). The Pack return to the Tournament Capital Centre on Jan. 27 to host the Regina Cougars (0-10).

Men’s volleyball

The story has been decidedly different for the WolfPack men’s volleyball team, which entered the break with a 1-9 record, losers of its last five matches. Thompson Rivers’ lone win surprisingly came against the Mount Royal Cougars, who are 6-4 this year. The team has struggled in its first season without star right side Brad Gunter, who graduated at the end of last year, and has had no true go-to player through whom to

run the offence. Barring a miracle, the team will fall short of the playoffs for the second consecutive season. The Pack will begin post-Christmas play against the Dinos (3-7) and Spartans (10-0). They will return home on Jan. 27 to take on the Cougars (0-10).

Women’s basketball

Scott Reeves expected it to be a tough season for the WolfPack women’s basketball team and the head coach’s predictions have come to fruition. Thompson Rivers is 2-8 entering the Christmas break and has surrendered 684 points through 10 games, the fifth-most in the Canada West. “I think our win-loss record, obviously we would like to be a little bit more in the hunt than we are with just the two wins,” Reeves said. “We just haven’t shot the ball well enough and we haven’t rebounded well enough. We can’t seem to keep people off the glass, which is a bit of an issue in this league.” The WolfPack ranks 14th in the conference with the top 12 teams qualifying for the postseason. While they’re theoretically still in the running for playoffs, a second half schedule including weekends against three of the top five teams — Winnipeg

Volodymyr Iegorov works off a defender in action against the UBC-Okanagan Heat. KTW FILE PHOTO

(10-0), Regina (6-2) and Calgary (6-2) — doesn’t do the Wolves any favours. The Wolves will open the second half at home to the Victoria Vikes (4-4) on Jan. 6.

Men’s basketball

Considering all the changes the WolfPack men’s basketball team underwent during the off-season, the start of 2016-2017 has been a pleasant surprise. The WolfPack are

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5-5 though their first 10 games, tied for sixth in the Canada West and in the thick of the playoff hunt. Thompson Rivers won its last four contests after starting the season 1-5. Volodymyr Iegorov has taken over the club, topping the charts in points per game (18.6), rebounds per game (9.0), assists per game (3.9), steals per game (1.1) and blocks per game (1.5). “If you’d have asked

me at the beginning of the season what I thought our record would be, I thought it was going to be 5-5, 6-4, somewhere in there, given how many new kids we had and the toughness of the schedule. I think it has gone well. It has gone as expected,” Clark said. “We’ve had a level of success, I hope, that feeds their desire to want to continue to grow as players, a team and a program.”

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Cope to vacate KYSA presidency The Kamloops Youth Soccer Association will have a new president at the helm following its Dec. 19 annual general meeting. Graham Cope, who has served on the KYSA executive for 11 years — 10 successively, as president — will not be seeking re-election. Cope was last re-elected in 2015 for a two-year term. He will serve out his final year in an advisory role to the association’s new president. “I have worked with and alongside many soccer association presidents in my 35-year career in soccer administration. Graham has unquestionably been one of the best,” KYSA executive director Keith Liddiard said. “A person I have the greatest respect for.” Liddiard said Cope has developed the KYSA into one of the leading districts in the province. In 2013, Cope received the City of Kamloops’ Distinguished Service Award for his work with the KYSA. In 2014, he was presented

Tournament Capital Sports

BRIEFS

Rebecca Thomas and Caleb Van der Merwe of the Kamloops Long Blades raced at the 2016 Kelowna Cup on the weekend. Members of the local speedskating club were also in action in Maple Ridge. DARCY LAWHEAD PHOTO

with BC Soccer’s President’s Award in recognition of his dedication, guidance and oversight of the KYSA.

Ringette tournament

Kamloops will play host to a mini-ringette tournament on Saturday.

Cathy Turnbull Spence, coaching co-ordinator for the Kamloops River City Racers Speed Skating Club, has been involved in an effort to drum up support for the sport in the city. The tournament, which will feature the Shuswap

Open A’s and under-16 and under-19 Thompson Okanagan Ringette League squads, will give those interested in the sport a close look at the action. Three 45-minute games will be played at Sandman Centre, with Game 1

scheduled for 9:30 a.m. Beginning in January, a six-week Introduction to Ringette program will be held in Kamloops.

Finding their groove

The Kamloops Long Blades Speed Skating

Club had athletes in both Kelowna and Maple Ridge on the weekend. Thirteen skaters travelled to the Little Apple for the 2016 Kelowna Cup. Meena Litt, Evan Columbus and Keidis Corrigan recorded personal bests in all their races, while Anisha Litt, Jared Roberts, Abigail Van der Merwe, Caleb Van der Merwe and Yael Van der Merwe added a few personal- best times to their resumes. Meanwhile, in Maple Ridge, a pair of Long Blades hit the podium at the Ridge Meadows Interclub Meet. Martina Antifay was second in 200-metre and 500m races, while Holly Antifay finished second in both 500m races in her division.

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Alexandre Burrows stood in the middle of the Vancouver Canucks’ locker-room after the final game of a frustrating 201516 season, unsure of the future. He had just completed his worst statistical year in nearly a decade and, with his 35th birthday just around the corner, the veteran forward knew he was a candidate to have his contract, with a hefty cap hit of US$4.5 million, bought out. “I totally get the business,’’ Burrows said after that game on April 9. “The team wants to get younger. They want to establish a new core. At the end of the day, I wasn’t good enough this year.’’ Being good enough hasn’t been an issue lately for Burrows, who is back with the team and making big contributions. After the Canucks decided to hold onto Burrows this summer, he started the season in a checking and mentoring role, averaging less than 12 minutes a night. But with Jannik Hansen out injured, former first-round pick Jake Virtanen banished to the press box and, eventually, the AHL, and the club mired in an ugly nine-game losing streak, Vancouver promoted Burrows to a top-six role alongside Bo Horvat and Sven Baertschi on Nov. 8. Burrows would score twice against the New York Rangers — his first two points of the season — to help snap the skid. He has four goals and six assists in 13 games since the switch for the Canucks, who are 7-5-1 over that span. Burrows had just nine goals and 13 assists all of last season. “I learned a long time ago things can change really quick in this business,’’ Burrows said last week in the same locker-room at Rogers Arena where he pondered his future eight months earlier. “It felt like it could have been my last game — yes, it was a possibility. “Management made the decision to bring me back. That was up to them. Right now I just want to continue helping the team succeed.’’ It’s hard to know for certain if Horvat, who tops the Canucks with eight goals and is tied for the points lead at 16, and Baertschi have been the ones to spark Burrows, or whether it’s the other way around.

Vancouver Canucks’ forward Alexandre Burrows would not have been surprised to be playing elsewhere after the season he had in 2015-2016, but he seems to have found life playing on a new line.

Baertschi has four goals and five assists since the line was put together — he sat out two games because of injury — including six points (three goals, three assists) in his last six outings after registering just two assists over the season’s first 13 contests. “I thought at the start maybe it was Burrows helping them a little bit more,’’ Canucks’ head coach Willie Desjardins said. “But they’re so hungry. Those two guys want to be hungry every shift. I think that excites Burrows when he gets to play with guys like that.’’ Burrows said things are clicking because the line is on the same page at both ends of the rink. “Bo and Sven are great players,’’ said Burrows. “The biggest thing is their will get better, will to win and drive the bus. We’re getting on the scoresheet right now, but we can’t be satisfied.’’ Horvat said it’s nice to see Burrows, who once scored 35 goals while playing on a line with Henrik and Daniel Sedin, back contributing after a tough couple of seasons.

“I think a lot of people were doubting him and wondering if he was getting too old or too slow, but he’s proven everybody wrong again,’’ said the 21-yearold Horvat. “It seems like he’s had to do that through his whole career — prove everybody wrong — and he continues to keep doing that.’’ Vancouver (11-13-2), which fell 3-2 to the Devils in New Jersey on Tuesday, will play the Lightning today in Tampa Bay. Game time is 4:30 p.m. The Canucks sit sixth in Pacific Division and four points out of a wild-card playoff spot. Desjardins wasn’t sure where Burrows would fit in when he showed up at training camp in September, but he’s been pleasantly surprised. “I’m excited that that’s how he’s doing,’’ said the coach. “Alex does all the things you want a Canuck to do. When a guy does that, you want him to get rewarded and you want him to play well. It’s kind of a perfect storm. “He’s a great teammate and now he’s playing great.’’

Broncos extend contracts of coach, GM General manager Jan Antons and head coach Brad Yamaoka signed contract extensions with the Kamloops Broncos Junior Football Club yesterday.

The club’s board of directors unanimously endorsed Antons with a three-year contract. Yamaoka, a former CFLer, has signed on for two more years.

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JOIN THE AXIS TEAM IN WILLIAMS LAKE OR CASTLEGAR! Axis Family Resources Ltd. has been in operation since 1992, with oﬃces throughout the Interior and Northern Regions of BC. We will be starting 2 new withdrawal management residential programs in Janaury 2017; one in Williams Lake and the other in Castlegar. These programs will be person served directed, will provide a safe and culturally sensitive environment. Anticipated length of stay in the programs will be between 3 – 5 days. Persons served will be medically assessed into the program and will be able to leave when they want. Main duties include: assessment, recovery planning, monitoring of person served withdrawal symptoms, meal prep/ planning, supportive counselling, medication management and facilitating group sessions. We are seeking individuals who have experience and skills dealing with substance misuse for the following positions in both Castlegar and Williams Lake: • 1 Full Time Manager (Registered Nurse) (Mon- Fri. day shift 40 hours/week with on call duties) • 2 Full Time LPN’s (on a rotation basis) • 2 Part Time LPN’s (24 hours/week on weekends - 12 hours shifts) • Casual LPN’s (coverage for sick days, holidays, emergencies) • 1 Full Time Senior Withdrawal Management Worker (Mon- Friday day shift - 40 hours/week) • 2 FT Full Time Withdrawal Management Workers (on a rotation basis) • 2 Part Time Withdrawal Management Worker (32 hours/week and 24 hours/week - weekends) • Casual Withdrawal Management Workers (coverage for sick days, hoilidays, emergencies) For further information, refer to our website www.axis.bc.ca under job opportunities. Email cover letter and resume to hr@axis.bc.ca by Wednesday, December 14, 2016.

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2bdrm 4 working person or couple a/c, nice yard, new flooring ref, n/p $950 +1/2 hydro (250) 376-0633 North Kam 2BDRM large N/S N/P Close to schools Working person pref’d $950. 250-819-3368 ABERDEEN 2Bdrm daylight f/s w/d ns/np $1000/mo util incl Avail Jan 1st. 250-372-2482 Brock, bright 2bdrms. F/S, W/D, DW. N/S. $1100/mo. util incld. 250-376-2716. Lrg 2bdrm +den, sep entr, W/D, A/C, N/S. Westmount. $1040 inclds util. 250-3767811. North Shore 1bdrm. N/P, N/S. $600/mo. includes util. 250376-1089. Valleyview adult only 1bdrm + den W/D, N/S, N/P, No parties $950 util incl (250) 374-6406

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1969 GTO, original. Purchased new in Kamloops. 72,000/miles, 2-owners. $25,000/Firm. 250-832-8696.

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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

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2004 Ford Lariat 112,000kms. 5L $14,500. 250-672-9294.

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Obituaries & In Memoriam Edmund Willoughby Marsham (Bob) Cokayne

Velma Marie Piper

September 13, 1926 – November 27, 2016

May 18, 1916 – December 5, 2016

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our mother Velma Piper, predeceased by her beloved husband of 55 years Dick Piper.

“Third Lord Cullen of Ashbourne” We as a family are very sorry to announce the passing of our beloved Grandfather Bob Cokayne. Gramps passed away surrounded by his beloved family early in the morning of December 5th after a long and amazing life. He leaves to mourn, his grandchildren; Jan Boley (Merle), Doug Bell (Donna), Tom Bell (Diane), great-grandchildren; Robert Boley, Lee Boley, Jessica Cuthbertson (Rich), Tracy Rauch (Blaine), great-great-grandchildren; Emma, Daisy, Selena, Kayley, niece Virginia Hoover as well as extended family; Dennis Garrood (Sue) and Carole Qureshi (Dr. Ehsan Qureshi). He was predeceased by his beloved wife Jan and daughter Jean Bell. Gramps lived a long and amazing life. Born and raised in England, the son of Brien Cokayne (“First Baron Cullen of Ashbourne” and Governor of the Bank of England). He was schooled at Eton and the Royal School of Mines in London. He served as a flying officer during the Second World War flying bombers in England, then being transferred to Canada to train bomber pilots. While stationed in Canada, he met and fell in love with Grandma and returned to England with her near the end of the war. After the war he began a mining career in Manitoba that eventually took him to Ontario and then to Merritt, British Columbia as the manager at Craigmont Mines. He finished his mining career as the manager of a copper mine in Arizona. Upon the death of his brother Charles “Second Lord Cullen of Ashbourne”, Grandpa assumed the title “Third Lord Cullen of Ashbourne”. Gram and Gramps retired back to Merritt where they were active in the community for many years. Gramps continued to work as a volunteer for the Red Cross and Library well into his 90’s. Gramps enjoyed his life to the end, spending many hours singing in the choir and playing in the band as well as spending time with his good friends Ed and Len. Thank you to Dr. Ross, Linda and staff at the Florentine, Merritt Hospital and the Coq/Gillis House.

REMEMBER By Christina Rossetti

Remember me when I am gone away, Gone far away into the silent land;

Velma is survived by her youngest brother Vern (Dorothy) daughter Donna (Jim), son Dwayne, daughter Wendy (Kerry), four amazing grandchildren, Jessica (Steve), Tamara (Sean), Chad, Nathan, and six beautiful great-grandchildren Dyllan, Taylor, Haidyn, Holden, Linden and Paxton.

When you can go no more hold me by the hand, Nor I half turn to go yet turning stay. Remember me when no more day by day You tell me of our future that you planned:

Family was the most important aspect in Mom’s life and she thrived on the visits from her many neices and nephews. The more people visiting, the happier she was. Mom touched many lives with her warmth and generous friendship, she will be greatly missed. Special thanks to the staff at the Renaissance Seniors Home for the wonderful care given to our mother. She always spoke highly of the “amazing” women who cared for her. A Celebration of Velma’s Life will be planned for this spring. For the celebration, please forward contact information and any memories that you would like to share to Velma’s Granddaughter, Jessica Ten Veen (jesstv3@yahoo.com)

Only remember me; you understand It will be late to counsel then or pray. Yet if you should forget me for a while And afterwards remember, do not grieve: For if the darkness and corruption leave A vestige of the thoughts that once I had, Better by far you should forget and smile Than that you should remember and be sad.

A private celebration of life will take place at a later date.

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Elsie Jean Drew 1930 - 2016

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Elsie Drew, age 86, at Overlander Extended Care. She passed away peacefully with loved ones by her side. She is predeceased by her loving husband of 54 years Arthur Drew. She will be profoundly missed and fondly remembered as a loving mother of son Clayton Drew and daughter Laurie Poissant, grandchildren Sean Poissant, Brianne Poissant and Heather Olsen and great-granddaughter Eva Poissant. Elsie was born in Meota, P.O. Saskatchewan on February 21, 1930. Raised on a farm Elsie had a great love for all animals and shared that love with all who knew her. She was an avid curler and a active volunteer in politics. Elsie’s home was always full of music, family, laughter and friends, family and friends always warmly welcomed. Our family would like to thank all the nurses and caretakers at Overlander Extended Care for caring for Elsie. At Elsie’s request in lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Kamloops SPCA, 1211 8th St. Kamloops, BC V2B-2Y3. There will be no formal service as per her request. Condolences may be emailed to the family from www.kamloopsfuneralhome.com

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Karen (Sinclair) Saxby 1969 - 2016

We are heart broken to announce the sudden passing of Karen on November 28, 2016. She is survived by her daughters Karlee and Laura, her son Robbie and her brothers Jim (Cindy) Sinclair and Alex (Nancy) Sinclair, sister-inlaw Joanna (Tim) Stoddart, nieces Julie Sinclair, Kaylee (Jordan) Stoddart and nephews Gordon Sinclair, Matthew Sinclair and Tyler Stoddart and by her father-in-law Fred Saxby. Karen was predeceased by her father and mother James and Jessie Sinclair. Karen’s unconditional, limitless love for her children will endure through the void that is left by this early departure from their lives. As for the rest of us - her dear friends, family and co-workers - we will never forget Karen’s outgoing, fun personality, genuine kindness and her love of life that will stay with us forever, as we recall the times that we walked through her door, received a warm hug and a day/ evening/night of food and laughter and enjoyed the simple pleasure of each others’ company. She will be lovingly remembered and dearly missed. As an expression of sympathy, those who wish to do so may send donations in memory of Karen to www.gofundme/memorials / A Helping Hand For the Saxby Family. There will be a Celebration of Life at Barnhartvale Community Hall, 7390 Barnhartvale Road, Kamloops, on December 17th from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm.

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Bernadette Anne Beesley January 25, 1956 – December 1, 2016

Bernadette Beesley passed away peacefully with family by her side on December 1, 2016 at Royal Inland Hospital. She is predeceased by her parents Dr. Bernard and Marguerite Beesley. Bernadette is survived by her sons Derrick and Mark Harrison and siblings Cecelia (Tom) Burns, MaryMarguerite (Kirk) Johnstone, Tom Beesley, Maureen (Garry) Reynolds, Alan (Joanne) Beesley and Kathleen (Phil) Bennett. She also leaves behind many nieces, nephews, grand nieces and grand nephews. Bernadette had a zest for life and the gift to make people laugh. She had a flair for all aspects of theatre, including acting, make-up, costuming, puppetry with children and storytelling. Bernie loved singing, especially around campfires at the family cabin. After high school, Bernadette graduated as an LPN from Malaspina College and worked at Royal Inland Hospital for over ten years. Her passion was working on Paediatrics. She was also active in the Kamloops Hospital Employees Union. In 1990 increasing mobility issues resulted in her giving up her nursing career. Despite limited mobility, she was a dedicated volunteer in many areas including Scouting as a Beaver leader and District Commissioner, sharing her knowledge and love of animals at the Shuswap Lake Provincial Park Nature House. She volunteered at A.E. Perry School, Operation Red Nose, KIBIT hockey and the 2011 Canada Games. Bernie’s health slowly declined over the last number of years and despite all her troubles, she persevered. The family thanks all her friends for their support over the years. We wish to thank the staff at King Street Medical, Royal Inland Hospital and especially the ICU staff who showed such compassion and care for our sister Bernie. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated by Father Fred Weisbeck on Saturday, January 21, 2017 at 10:30 am at Holy Family Parish, 2797 Sunset Drive, Kamloops, BC V2C 4K7. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the RIH Foundation, 311 Columbia Street, Kamloops, BC V2C 2T1 in memory of Bernadette would be appreciated. Condolences may be expressed at www.schoeningfuneralservice.com

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Obituaries & In Memoriam Elizabeth Sutherland (Calder) Orlando

Clarence (Clancy) R. Ulveland

He is survived by his loving wife Maria and his sons Joe (Judy), Mike (Linda) and John (Maria). His grandchildren Maria (Tyler), Gena, Randy, Taylor, Brooklyn, Allyssa, Sierra, Anthony, Matthew and Nico. Great-grandchildren Meriya, Adison and Mekhi. Also his brother Corrado (Pina) and family and sisters Itala, Annina and families. Also Lucia Caputo and family, Franco, Michele and Camilla in Winnipeg, Michele Colistro and Rosa in Italy, Catarina, Pina and Paola from Kitimat, Pino and Franca in Jasper, Pasquale Colistro and family in Kamloops, Mario Nucci and family in Toronto and Franco Mustacio and family in Toronto. Those who are welcoming him home are father and mother Giuseppe and Catarina along with brothers and sisters Gino, Guerino, Attilio, Vicenzina, Maria and Emma. In 1954 as a young man Armando left his birth place of Malito, Cosenza Italy and traveled to Canada with only a small suitcase containing a heavy coat and a few other essentials. Upon arriving he worked at Alcan Aluminium Plant in Kitimat, B.C. with his two older brothers. In 1957 he decided to embark on a vacation via train where he met the love of his life Maria. It was truly love at first sight by proposing and marrying within 10 days. They were blessed by being able to celebrate this love of 59 years with many family gatherings over the years.

Thank you to Schoening Funeral Services for all you did and for making everything so easy for our family.

In 1953, he married his best friend Irene Muzzillo and began a loving journey that would span over 63 years. Together they raised their children, travelled, skied, golfed and entertained. They enjoyed each other’s company and in later years were happy to simply go out “for coffee”.

A very special thank you to Reverend Ray Parker for bringing so much comfort to Brian and our family in his final weeks and also for officiating the Celebration of Life; we are blessed to have met you.

As a father, Clancy was always available to lend a hand, to listen or give guidance. He took every opportunity to share his knowledge and skills with his children and grandchildren. Sometimes he would even sing. He was an integral part of his son’s T-Bones business and worked his carpentry magic until he was 86. Clancy was an ordinary man with an extraordinary soul. He will be dearly missed by all those who loved him.

Many thanks to everyone who attended the Celebration of Life, the support you offered Brian and our family was truly overwhelming.

Clancy is lovingly remembered by his wife Irene Ulveland, his children Dennis (Patti) Ulveland, Andrea (Patrick) Gold, Brian (Carmen) Ulveland and his grandchildren Kirsten, Marisa, Jada, Tanner and Logan. He is also remembered by his sister Mona (Bert) Piazza, his brother Lorne (Lorraine) Ulveland, his niece Doreen (Mitch) Harmata and his sister-in-law Claire (Albert d.) Muzzillo along with many other family and friends including cousins in Norway and Wales.

Thank you for all the flowers, cards and especially the donations to Hospice House on Brian’s behalf.

He is predeceased by his parents Axel and Margaret Ulveland, his sisters Margaret, Lillian, Norma and brothers Rocky, Ralph, Harold and Allan.

And lastly thank you to all our family and friends who have supported us during this difficult time; your love and support has been greatly appreciated; we are humbled and blessed.

A family remembrance will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Society of BC.

In the words of Clancy, “Just be happy…”

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It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Armando Caputo on November 30, 2016 surrounded by his caring family.

We would also like to thank the staff at Royal Inland Hospital and Dr. Antoinette Kitshoff, Dr. Mike Wilson and Dr. Robert Baker. Also thank you to Rob and the entire staff at the Kamloops Curling Club for helping us put together such a beautiful Celebration of Life.

In 1943, he joined the Royal Canadian Navy and served in WWII as an Able Seaman aboard the HMS Nabob, an aircraft carrier torpedoed off the coast of Norway in 1944. After he was discharged in 1946 he returned to Kamloops and continued his trade as a carpenter. During that time, he played Kamloops Senior B hockey and was noted for being a “scrappy fair haired boy holding down the right wing”.

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January 14, 1935 – November 30, 2016

Laverne Rasmussen and the entire Rasmussen family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to the Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Hospice House for the care of our husband, father and grandfather Brian Rasmussen.

Clancy was a kindhearted, humble, generous man with a wonderful sense of humor, whose devotion to his family was notable. His long, beautiful life began August 18, 1924 on his family homestead in Atwater, Saskatchewan. In 1941, he moved with his family to Salmon Arm, BC where he learned the trade of carpentry working alongside his father.

Elizabeth was born in Edinburgh, Scotland on April 14, 1923, daughter to John and Isabella (McLaughlan) Calder. Elizabeth left Scotland and arrived in Blairmore, Alberta on February 25, 1948 and married Gino Orlando on February 28, 1948. Elizabeth is survived by her daughter Sandra Gene Orlando (Evan), granddaughter Paige Orlando and great-grandson BobbyGino Orlando of Kamloops, BC and her granddaughter Cassie (Tanner ) Unrau and great-grandsons Layne, Cam and Jace of Sylvan Lake, Alberta. Elizabeth also leaves behind three grandchildren of her late daughter Barbara Powell, Clayton, Jena and Jennifer; as well as four great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren all of Creston, BC. Elizabeth and Gino were long time members of the Royal Canadian Legion in Alberta and British Columbia. A Celebration of Life will be held at the Kamloops Legion, 425 Lansdowne St. on December 11, 2016 at 12:00 noon. Donations can be made to charity of choice including BC Cancer Association, The Royal Canadian Legion or Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Hospice Home in Kamloops where arms of kindness and unconditional support will never be forgotten. Elizabeth will be sadly missed by her family.

Armando Caputo

Thank You

Lovingly surrounded by family, Clancy passed away peacefully on December 2, 2016 at the age of 92.

Elizabeth Sutherland (Calder) Orlando, 93, our beloved Mother, Granny and Great-Granny passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on November 16, 2016 in Kamloops, BC.

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After settling down in Kamloops he worked hard in many different jobs including CP railroad, Royal Inland Hospital and Kamloops School Board but found he was destined to follow in the footsteps of his father as a grocery store owner. He first started with the small Italian deli by the name of “ Uptown Market” on Nicola Street and followed with the creation of “Gleneagles Supermarket” in Sahali. Unfortunately due to illness he had to sell his store and take an early retirement but this did not deter him from building two houses and helping his sons in their lives.

In Loving Memory of

Since then he witnessed the marriages of his sons, the birth of his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. As most Italians he loved working in his garden, wine making and having great family celebrations througtout the year. He always enjoyed taking walks with his beloved dog Bobby and talked often of the time spent with friends made at the Colombo Lodge as well as his “coffee buddies”.

Thinking of you on

We would like to thank Dr. Jeevyn Chahal as well as Ellen and all of the wonderful nurses on 7 North for all their compassionate care.

In his own words … “Don’t worry they will take care of me…” Prayers will be recited Friday, December 9 2016, at 7:00 pm at Sacred Heart Cathedral A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, December 10th, 2016 at 11:00 am at Sacred Heart Cathedral and entombment at Evergreen Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers, please make donation to Royal Inland Hospital or the Canadian Cancer Society in honour of Armando. – The Caputo Family

Teresa Bruno

March 12th, 1932 - December 8th, 2013

The Day You Went Away Today, like many other days brings special thoughts of you of happy times we shared and caring things you used to do And once more, it’s a reminder that life’s road is sometimes rough because the time we shared just wasn’t long enough For you were someone special who was thought so highly of who’ll always be remembered with affection, warmth and love. So sending thoughts to heaven on the day you went away and hope you know you’re missed more then words could ever say Love your family.

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Obituaries & In Memoriam Lorry Thomas Hards

Irma Hemstock

1954 - 2016

October 16, 1933 – December 02, 2016

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Lorry Hards of Kamloops, BC on November 22, 2016 at 62 years of age after a short battle with cancer.

Irma Hemstock of Kamloops, BC passed away on December 2, 2016 at 83 years of age at Kamloops Hospice.

Lorry is survived by his wife Carol (nee Romanisson) and mother Shiela (nee Ellioet) and husband Leo, as well as brothers and sisters Mike (Ronda), Pat (Sharon), Donna (Bill), Mark, Teresa (Dwain), brother-in-law Joe and sisterin-law Linda, nieces and nephews, numerous aunts and uncles, cousins and his four legged companion Wookie. He is predeceased by his father Larry Hards. Lorry enjoyed the outdoors, gardening and putting up preserves. He loved Rock and Roll and went to as many concerts as he could. We would like to give special thanks to Dr. R.C. McLaren and Lee, Dr. Rao and his Team in Kelowna. Lorry belonged to the Meditation group Sahaj Marg for more than 20 years. At his request, there will be no service.

She is survived by husband Jerald of 59 years, children Joel (Rie) Hemstock of Edmonton, Chris (Tracy Shymko) Hemstock of Kamloops, Melissa (Rob Tonnesen) Hemstock of Vancouver. Irma was predeceased by parents Sigmund and Emma Ritz and daughter Megan Hemstock. She received her Bachelor of Education at the University of Alberta. Irma worked within School District 73 with positions at Oak Hills Elementary and the Henry Grube Center. She enjoyed spending time gardening, quilting and swimming. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Kamloops Hospice Association, 72 Whiteshield Crescent South, Kamloops, BC V2E-2S9. No formal service as per request. Condolences may be emailed to the family from www.kamloopsfuneralhome.com

Lorry was a kind and gentle soul and will be missed by many.

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Donald George Osborne

March 3, 1951 – December 5, 2016 We are saddened to announce that Donald George Osborne has passed away. Donald is survived by his two daughters and one grandson, seven brothers, two sisters and many nieces and nephews.

LOVE ALWAYS REMEMBERS BY HELEN STEINER RICE

May tender memories soften your grief, May fond recollection bring you relief, And may you find comfort and peace in the thought

He was born in Kamloops and lived his whole life here.

Of the joy that knowing your loved one brought

He was predeceased by his mother Betty (Osiowy) Osborne on August 6, 1981 and his father Hank Osborne on July 11, 2004.

For time and space can never divide

Rest in peace with Mom and Dad There will service.

The family asks that donations be made to Ask Wellness in Donald’s name.

Or keep your loved one from your side When memory paints In colors true The happy hours that Belonged to you.

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