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SD73 in need of more space for students DALE BASS STAFF REPORTER dale@kamloopsthisweek.com

DAVE EAGLES/KTW Heavily armed officers entered Heavy Metal Gym on Briar Avenue on the North Shore on Friday. As of KTW press deadline, no charges had been laid.

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Heavily armed Kamloops Mounties raided a North Shore gym on Friday morning — a gym owned and operated by a cofounder of the Red Scorpions gang. In a press conference Friday afternoon, a RCMP spokeswoman said the operation at the Heavy Metal Gym occurred following a traffic stop in the morning, where one person was arrested for possessing and trafficking of illegal drugs. Cpl. Jody Neuls told reporters police brought in the heavily armed emergency

response team for public safety. Those members used explosive distraction devices during a late morning raid on the gym at 145 Briar Ave. No shots were fired. Police remained at the scene on Friday under authority of a search warrant. RCMP also raided a Sahali home, but declined to provide an address. Neuls said the emergency response team was not used at the home. According to City of Kamloops business-licence registry, the proprietor of Heavy Metal Gym is Konaam Shirzad. He is also listed as the owner of the

company in the provincial registry. Neuls said in addition to the arrest, two people were detained as of early Friday afternoon, while another three were questioned and released. Shirzad, along with Quang Vinh Thang (Michael) Le and Matthew Johnston were among co-founders of the Red Scorpions gang last decade. The Red Scorpions were later led by the notorious Bacon brothers of Abbotsford, one of whom is dead and two of whom are in prison.

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School District 73 may need about 25 more portables — at a cost of about $3.5 million — in the next five years. Art McDonald, director of facilities and transportation, said enrolment projections for the coming year have not been done yet, noting kindergarten enrolment has just begun. However, he said if growth continues and with no indication of capital-works funding from the province coming to the district, the only way to accommodate more students in the short term would be in portables. Trustees discussed last night a report that includes provincial government spending by school district from the 2002 to 2015 school years. That compilation shows Kamloops ranked 73rd of the 93 districts, a reality that does not sit with board chair Meghan Wade. She said the board is “very understanding” of the need for seismic upgrades to schools on the Coast, “That’s a given, but not all of the projects have been for that,” Wade said. Noting money has been given to other districts in the Interior, Wade said she will be talking with Kamloops-South Thompson MLA Todd Stone and with people in the Ministry of Education about SD73’s needs. Wade said one reason the district may not be getting attention from the government is because of the strong financial position the board is in and the work it has done to keep aging buildings in good repair.

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Shirzad is in his early 30s and has an extensive criminal record. He has spent time in prison. His record includes attempting to murder a friend after stabbing him outside a movie theatre in North Vancouver and beating a teenager with brass knuckles. In December 2005, Shirzad was sentenced to 2.5 years in prison after he ordered another Red Scorpion gang member to murder a witness who had testified against Shirzad. That order was done while Shirzad was behind bars on another matter, an incident in which a North Vancouver home was shot up. At an October 2010 court hearing, Shirzad claimed he had left the gang life. After being sentenced to three years in jail for weapons offences, Shirzad told the court: “I see this as a learning curve. Hopefully, when my time is done, I’ll never have to come back to court again. I’ve pretty much learned my lesson.” In response to questions to potential gang linkages, Neuls said investigations into illicit drugs

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Six-year-old Cash Dean engages in moment of deep reflection at Sandman Centre on Friday night. Cash was one of 3,575 fans taking in the game between the hometown Kamloops Blazers and the Everett Silvertips. The U.S. squad prevailed 4-0, but Kamloops rebounded the next night with a 6-3 win over the visiting Vancouver Giants. For more on the Blazers and other Tournament Capital sports, turn to Sports, which begins on A17, and go online to kamloops thisweek.com. ALLEN DOUGLAS/KTW

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Mayor Peter Milobar said an error that has halted construction and pushed back the opening date at the long-closed Westsyde pool building doesn’t mean the city selected the wrong contractor for the job. The city announced last week that construction was stopped in December after it was discovered the steel decking installed as part of a roof replacement by D&T Developments had not been pre-treated with a product to improve longevity, as required. The discovery came after more work had been done to the roof, including installation of insulation and some of the roof membrane. In October, D&T Developments and Stantec Architecture, which worked together to design and build the Tournament Capital Centre, paid the city $865,000 in compensation for repairs required at the centre, which was built without some vapour barriers that prevent leaks. Milobar said the contractor met the requirements for the pool tender, including a prequalification process that narrowed the field to three contractors, which was based in part on past work. “They met those standards,” Milobar said, noting the company has successfully built a number of the city’s larger buildings, including

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Sandman Centre downtown. “They’ve built almost every major building in Kamloops, so to suggest they’re not a quality contractor would not be accurate,” he said. Public works director Jen Fretz said while the city was in litigation with the contractor at the time the tender was awarded, the city could not have disqualified it from its RFP process, as it had not been proven in court the company was at fault for issues at the TCC. Fretz said if the city is happy with how the issues at Westsyde are handled, it’s unlikely the mistake will be a black mark on the company’s record. So far, Fretz said, D&T has worked well with

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This month, the Interior Health Authority has to place its order for the flu vaccine that will be used next fall and winter. It’s always a bit of a guessing game based on some specific data, said Pamela de Bruin, the health authority’s manager of communicable-disease prevention and immunization. The order is based on the previous year’s uptake — for next fall, that means usage right now — and what the World Health Organization anticipates will make up the next flu season’s viruses. That’s one of the reasons some people have not been able to get a flu vaccine when visiting a pharmacy in recent weeks — there’s only so many doses available in the IHA region. De Bruin said the authority ordered 210,000 doses early last

year for this influenza season, with an additional 7,700 ordered in November. She said there is a limited supply still available; Kamloops received an additional shipment last week and again yesterday. Where they are distributed is based on demand and need, as well as if pharmacies have ordered more. Anywhere there is a congregated population is a potential site for more demand, de Bruin said, pointing to care homes in particular. Nine such facilities are dealing with influenza outbreaks in Kelowna, for example, while there has only been one influenza outbreak in a Kamloops care home, which occurred last month. Uptake this season has been higher than in recent years, de Bruin said, influenced by media coverage and the knowledge the vaccines being used are a good match for the viruses prevalent

That wasn’t the case in 2015, she said, suggesting the interest in flu shots this year could be influenced by the fact there’s a greater indication they will have an impact during the season. De Bruin also noted there’s a difference between the flu and influenza. While she refers to the vaccines as flu shots, that’s the only time she uses the word because true influenza is often different from what people may call the flu. She noted influenza is a respiratory illness that spreads through the upper or lower respiratory tract and is often accompanied by chest pain and a high fever. Some other symptoms are similar to a cold — headache, sneezing, coughing and sore throat — but influenza is more severe than a cold. As for the ability to get a vaccination, de Bruin suggests people call their pharmacist first to ensure the vaccine is available.

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Members of Kamloops Search and Rescue and Wells Gray Search and Rescue (SAR) helped take an injured snowmobiler from the mountains near Avola on Sunday morning. According to Ryan McLarty, search manager with Wells Gray SAR, the local team received a report at about 6 p.m. on Saturday that a snowmobiler went off a five-meter (15-foot) cliff and broke his leg.

The incident occurred in the mountains near Avola between the Finn and Foam creek drainages. There were four members in the party — two from Alberta and two from B.C. One snowmobiler went for help, while the other two remained with the injured person overnight. Due to darkness and a policy that search and rescue members not go into

potential avalanche terrain without it first being cleared by an avalanche technician, the decision was made to postpone a rescue attempt until morning. Kamloops SAR was called at about 8 p.m. on Saturday with a specific request for an avalanche technician. A ground team on snowmobiles left for the scene at 5 a.m. Yellowhead Helicopters flew in a rescue team at first light.

Six members of Wells Gray SAR and eight from Kamloops SAR took part. The Kamloops contingent included a snowmobile team and an avalanche technician. A helicopter winch crew from Vernon was called in and the victim was pulled into the helicopter. He was then flown to Kamloops Airport, from where he was transferred by ambulance to Royal Inland Hospital.

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The Crown wants jail for a Kamloops father who “squished” his four-monthold daughter out of frustration with the infant and her mother. The man, who cannot be identified to protect the identity of his daughter, pleaded guilty to assault causing bodily harm. Court heard the 25-year-old was alone with his infant daughter for about 20 minutes on Aug. 10, 2015. Crown prosecutor Monica Fras said the baby’s mother returned from a swim

to find her girl injured. “She found [the baby] with a bruise on her lip and a bruise on her leg that were not there 20 minutes before,” Fras said. “[The baby] was also crying.” Fras said the mother confronted the father and eventually called police. Investigators found purple bruising on the infant and spotting on her face, neck and chest. The father fled and was arrested two days later. He eventually gave a lengthy statement to police, in which he admitted to injuring the baby. He was in jail for nearly two months before being released on bail. A doctor later told investigators the

spotting on the infant came from a “squished baby injury,” Fras said. “These injuries were inflicted during a time of frustration, similar to when one shakes a baby,” she said. Fras recommended a jail sentence in the range of six to eight months, in addition to a year of probation with conditions barring him from contacting his daughter and her mother. Defence lawyer Jay Michi, meanwhile, asked for a sentence of time served plus house arrest. Kamloops provincial court Judge Stephen Harrison reserved his decision. A date for sentencing is expected to be set later this month.

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A versatile, “under-prosecuted” career criminal who likes life behind bars has been handed an indeterminate prison sentence. Michael Tom was labelled a dangerous offender yesterday by B.C. Supreme Court Justice Sheri Donegan. During Tom’s dangerous offender hearing, which began in April, court

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heard he is comfortable behind bars. “Mr. Tom may well prefer to be in jail,” Crown prosecutor Adrienne Murphy said. “He has made comments to that. He said he found in jail he had more of a family than he did outside. There is a structure there.” Murphy said it is possible Tom has been under-prosecuted while living in rural parts of B.C. Court heard he has a record of offending in Lillooet, Kamloops and the Lower Mainland.

A Regina man will return to Kamloops Law Courts in the spring following a major drug bust on the Trans-Canada Highway on Friday. RCMP Cpl. Jean-Rene Michaud said an officer with the integrated road safety unit stopped an eastbound vehicle with Saskatchewan licence plates at 1:30 p.m. The traffic stop took place west of Chase. “During the interaction with the driver, the investigating officer entered into a drug investigation,” Michaud said. The driver was arrested and the vehicle was

“Mr. Tom, he’s called a versatile offender,” Murphy said during a previous hearing. “He offends against a great number of people. He’ll spit on children on the riverbank. He’ll be out with friends and tell Buddy A to put his hands behind his back and tell Buddy B to beat up Buddy A. “He’s the type of individual who will see a man entering a store to buy a Slurpee and threaten the man in front of his children. “It’s the manner in which he erupts.”

searched, with what Michaud called a “significant quantity of drugs” found. Michaud said 28 kilograms of marijuana bud was seized, along with two cases of a THC drink and miscellaneous bags of gummy bears believed to be laced with THC. Michaud said the seized drugs are believed to have a street value of more than $250,000. A 31-year-old man is facing numerous charges under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act and was released pending a court appearance date in Kamloops on May 25.

Sgt. Edward Preto, a marked police car was driving north on Fifth Avenue near St. Paul Street just after 11 p.m. when a small car emerged from an alley and slammed into it.

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A warm fall also helped keep numbers up late into the year, Dickinson said. The agency is predicting a four per cent increase this year, in line with provincial and national trends. One of the largest events is a Western Canada HarleyDavidson rally in July, expected to draw about 1,000 visitors. Also scheduled are a number of sporting events, including the Legacy Games, April 22 to April 23; Special Olympics BC Summer Games, July 6 to July 8; Western Canada Baseball Championships, Aug. 17 to Aug. 20; and Tournament Capital Games, Sept. 8 to Sept. 10.

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has failed to charge vehicles as quickly as it should. A BC Hydro contractor was on site yesterday and B.C. Hydro said the machine was successfully charging the city’s Nissan Leaf. While the station can be used by locals, Cheetham said it is drivers headed across the province or the region who need it most. It was first installed as one of many such ports across the province, allowing drivers to boost their vehicles all the way to the Alberta border. “When a key charging station like the TCC is not working, it has an impact on the network overall,” he said. BC Hydro has said it hopes to replace the station with a newer generation of charger, but a date for that replacement is not set. Cheetham said he’s been told doing so is a “short- to mediumterm” priority.

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However, at least one school — South Kamloops secondary — needs to be replaced and Westmount elementary needs an addition. A new school is also needed for Pineview Valley, but the board also believes A. E. Perry, Kay Bingham, Marion Schilling and Raft River elementary schools need to be replaced. Wade noted SD73 represents 2.6 per cent of total provincial enrolment, but receives far less of a percentage of capital funding, having been allotted $4.6

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ake news,” as U.S. presidentelect Donald Trump and his detractors have taken to calling it, isn’t new. It spreads more quickly these days, thanks to social media that allow people to tailor a brief message for emotional reaction or to simply promote a false story to people who wish it to be true. It flourishes in an age in which conventional news organizations have reduced revenues, shifted to Facebook and Google primarily, and more pressure to report quickly. Last week’s visit to the oilsands of Fort McMurray by Hollywood actress Jane Fonda is an example. Seeing the mining sites from the air made her feel like her skin was being peeled away, she said, and this is clearly someone who has had work done on her skin. Orchestrated by Greenpeace, this celebrity smear followed the script created for elderly rocker Neil Young three years ago. Like Young, Fonda was accompanied by Athabasca Chipewyan Chief Allan Adam, who repeated unsubstantiated claims about rising cancer rates in his community. That’s the really damaging fake news. Adam continues to call for further medical studies, knowing intensive studies have been done and they contradict him. TV news airs it because, hey, he’s with a celebrity. Here in B.C., a lower-profile example unfolded last week. A carefully staged news con-

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VICTORIA ference in Vancouver introduced two Gitxsan hereditary chiefs filing the latest lawsuit alleging lack of consultation on the Pacific Northwest LNG project. They claim the project is a threat to salmon runs. Cue the quick-and-dirty media coverage: aboriginal opposition continues to mount against liquefied natural-gas project, Gitxsan opposed, etc. Their stated focus is the shipping terminal proposed for Lelu Island near Prince Rupert, but a closer look tells a different story. First, Gitxsan territory is inland. Lelu Island is in Lax Kw’alaams territory and its membership voted in favour of the terminal project last spring. This is the fourth similar lawsuit and all appear to be orchestrated by groups called Skeena Wild and Skeena Watershed Conservation Coalition, which are funded by U.S. foundations. I wrote about their antics at the Lelu Island protest camp last summer, featuring a rifle-toting guy claiming to have spiked trees all over the island, slick videos

that create an impression of destruction and so forth. The environment groups maintain websites that feed out news releases, high-definition video and photos from their news conferences. It’s just the thing for time-starved newsrooms, guiding them along a narrative of greedy, reckless resource development. Meanwhile, nine of 10 Gitxsan hereditary chiefs who approved the gas pipeline route sent a letter to their members at the end of December. It describes four years of study, the hiring of independent experts, and accommodation for one Gitxsan house group that refused to participate. It notes there has been a buried gas pipeline through the territory since 1968, through Telkwa, past Smithers to Terrace. It has operated without harm to salmon, wildlife or Gitxsan traditions. But that pipeline was built without consent of the Gitxsan, unlike the current project. For the Prince Rupert Gas Transmission pipeline, there are commitments of work for four Gitxsan companies, with 120 people already trained, and a trust fund for future generations. The letter describes the principles of Gitxsan law, forbidding outsiders influencing activity in each house territory. A blockade in the Suskwa Valley, commonly known as Unist’ot’en, run by Skeena Watershed Conservation Coalition, is described as “trespassing without consent.” But what most people get is fake news about a strong and growing grassroots opposition. tfletcher@blackpress.ca

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TRY WALKING STREETS WITH MOBILITY DEVICE Editor: Once again, Kamloops hasn’t exactly won a gold medal when it comes to snow clearing. It seems every year we get the inevitable snowfall and it’s always the same — less than acceptable — especially for those who are not driving. I must say a large number of retailers in the downtown area have cleared their walks as required by city bylaw. However, when it comes to curbs and intersections, there is much to be desired. An increasing number of residents are using various devices (canes, walkers and motorized chairs) to assist with walking. Navigating city streets is a dangerous challenge. In some places, large chunks of hardened snow are partially buried by the latest snowfall and one can easily go ass over teakettle, as they say, when wheels hit these hidden clumps. When it comes to city transit, it’s a giant laugh. I doubt the city even realizes

a mandate of transit is to provide safe and reliable transportation. How are passengers supposed to safely board a bus over high piles of crusted chunks of snow when no path for access has been cleared? Even though buses are equipped with a lowering step device and ramp, it is still impossible to board. Drivers must leave behind passengers, especially those with mobility devices/parents with strollers, because neither device can be used in such condition. Clearing bus stops, however, is not the responsibility of transit and no driver should be criticized if they cannot safely load passengers. I had a scary experience over the holidays on McGill Road. No bus stop had been cleared on that block. While holding on to my walker, I tried kicking hardened snow from an approximately eightto nine-inch pile by the bus shelter. A nice young man also wait-

ing for the bus tried to help. As the bus approached, the driver stopped about eight to 10 inches from the snow pile, saying he could not get closer, nor could he lower the ramp. As I tried to push and lift my walker through the bit of path, my feet started slipping down, with my walker going forward. Had it not been for that young man, I would have gone under the bus. He managed to get my walker onto the bus step and help me over the snow to board. The next bus stop would have been quite a ways down Columbia Street toward town. On Jan. 13 at the same stop, a narrow clearing was made at the bus shelter, but the driver said the ramp could not be used. It was frozen, which makes one wonder why the bus was even on the road. After issuing a complaint to the city regarding the first issue, I was told there were limited

resources and crews would get to it when they could. Clearly transit users and the service is of little importance to the city. As a longtime resident and transit supporter, I have seen worse snowfalls than this year and better clearing methods. It was interesting to hear a group of seniors discuss the issue of snow removal at a local coffee shop. They said in the old days, clearing was done by changing the blade direction, hauling snow away quicker and possibly at less cost — with better results and happier taxpayers. I challenge council to use mobility devices — especially should we get another dump of snow — to see what it’s like. It is definitely different than sitting in a car and driving. City staff are paid good wages. The system should be more efficient. D. Martin Kamloops

OUR STRENGTHS FOUND IN OUR DIFFERENCES Editor: No matter your political stripe, most people don’t support misquoting someone and then asking them to apologize for the imagined misquote. Kamloops-North Thompson Liberal can-

didate Peter Milobar recently asked NDP leader John Horgan to apologize for saying those in Interior B.C. don’t have the same perspective of those on the Coast. Milobar took that to mean Interior residents

“lacked perspective.” Many people from the Coast side with the U.S. Coast Guard and share concern a large oil spill in the harbour will cause serious harm to inland waters. Most people from the Interior welcome poten-

tial construction jobs of the Kinder Morgan pipeline and believe pipeline ruptures are rare. These two opposing concerns are the basis of Horgan’s comments. Instead of making news out of a misin-

terpretation of a quote, shouldn’t our candidates be promoting our province’s strength — different perspectives we all have to offer and solutions we find from them? John Sternig Heffley Creek

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Applications trickled in yesterday on the first day of the B.C. Liberal government’s new home mortgage loan program. In response to a request, the Ministry of Finance said as of noon yesterday, 34 profiles were created and 17 applications submitted. The program has received about 500 phone calls, 40 per cent of those from prospective buyers. Kamloops mortgage broker Ryan Foreman said he has received plenty of questions from first-time buyers who are clients. He expects the program to be popular. He also cautioned buyers to carefully look at the program before putting in an offer to purchase. “It’s not something that happens overnight,” Foreman said. “It takes time before you go ahead and purchase a house.” Foreman said early indications are a majority of lenders are willing to work with people who intend to use the program. When the program was announced in December, Premier Christy Clark said the province will “partner” with first-time buyers through minutes off what is being called the B.C. Home Owner Mortgage and Equity Partnership. The program will provide a loan matching a buyer’s down payment ou have up to five per cent or $37,500 of the

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purchase price. Under the terms, there is no interest or repayment on the loan for the first five years. It is then conventionally financed over the next 20 years at the prevailing rate of interest. The program comes in wake of the federal government moving to cool some markets by requiring buyers with high-ratio mortgages to qualify under the Bank of Canada’s five-year rate, a so-called stress test. That requirement is making it harder to qualify for a mortgage at the same time as the province is making it easier. Foreman said that stress test has removed some potential first-time buyers — purchasers the provincial program will restore. “With the rule changes of the past couple of months, it really took out a lot of buyers as far as qualification,” he said. The program should help buyers with jobs, but without the required five per cent down — those without access to the bank of mom and dad. Their own 2.5 per cent can be matched with 2.5 per cent from the province to meet the requirements, he said. “It’s people on the cusp — they’re trying to save the down payment and trying to get into the market,” Foreman said. The ministry said applicants should hear within five business days if their package has been approved, denied or requires more information.

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The first meeting between the City of Kamloops and KGHM Ajax since last summer was “collegial,” according to one of three city councillors responsible for negotiations with the company. The city last met with KGHM in August, when it presented a proposal for compensation and mitigation to the company, which hopes to build an open pit copper and gold mine south of Aberdeen. Coun. Dieter Dudy said the specifics of that proposal, and KGHM’s response, weren’t the focus of yesterday’s meeting. “It was more reconnecting and getting some perspective of where we were and where we want to get headed,” said Dudy, who is representing the city along with councillors Ken Christian and Pat Wallace. Dudy said the two groups hope to meet more regularly this year to begin going over the various points of the city’s proposal, though setting the schedule is complicated because key staffers for both organizations are in the midst of vacations.

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“We’re intent on trying to see each other much more frequently and try to start working together,” Dudy said, The city has stayed mum on the contents of its proposal to KGHM, but Energy and Mines Minister Bill Bennett told media last fall the agreement could be worth about $4 million to the city annually. “It covers all aspects of designing and building and operating this particular mine as it relates to the City of Kamloops,” Bennett said at the time. “It’s going to have noise, it’s going to have dust, it’s going to

SD73 gets cash for design work The provincial government will give the KamloopsThompson school district money to conduct design-development work that might impact Westmount elementary and a future school in Pineview Valley. Board of education chair Meghan Wade said prior to last night’s meeting that the exact amount was not know, but is in the five-figure category. The money will be used to compare the traditional woodframe construction to modular

construction that could be used as an addition to Westmount. It could also be a key feature of an elementary school in Pineview Valley. In that case, Wade said, the idea would include building a traditional wood-frame main building with a modular construction that could be transportable to other school sites when needed. Wade noted the funding does not provide approval to the district to move forward with

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have air quality, it’s going to have pretty much every aspect of the mine operation.” As reported by KTW earlier this month, Dudy said KGHM representatives indicated they are ready to resume an environmental review of the project, which was suspended last spring. However, the review won’t move ahead until the B.C. Environmental Assessment Office agrees the mining company has adequately responded to comments from the public, First Nations and other government organizations.

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construction, but is a first step to study the two concepts. “This is good news,” she said. “This district is known to be forward thinking and creating pilot development designs for cost comparison is the type of creative thinking we like to participate in. “Even though this is not the go-ahead for some of our capital project requests, it’s a step in the rightSilver direction & andGold highlights our commitment to collaborate, so I’m all in.”

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TORONTO — Tributes poured in yesterday from friends and colleagues of a longtime Toronto bouncer who died in a shooting attack at a music festival in Mexico. Kirk Wilson was identified in several Mexican reports as among five people killed when gunfire broke out at the crowded beachfront Blue Parrot nightclub as it throbbed with electronic music. The shooting set off a bloody stampede by screaming concertgoers at the international festival in the resort of Playa del Carmen. Longtime friend Neil Forester said Wilson was working security at the annual BPM Festival and was one of several people from the Toronto area lending a hand to the festival’s Canadian organizers. “He was just a genuine, one-of-a-kind guy,” said Forester, who described Wilson as having no ego and no attitude. “He was the first guy you called whenever you needed something.” While Mexican authorities said two Canadians were among the five dead, Global Affairs Canada confirmed one Canadian death and was working to verify whether there was a second. Federal

officials say at least two other Canadians were wounded. Forester, a corporate event promoter in Toronto, described Wilson as a fixture on the Toronto club scene — a stocky 6-5 man with waist-length dreadlocks who freelanced in security and running the front door of various Toronto clubs. “He had a nickname — Kirk with the dreads,” Forester said. “He was just a really amazing guy that treated everyone with respect — whether it was patrons, coworkers or whoever it may be.” Forester said Wilson, 49, was married with two children and living in the Hamilton, Ont., area. Wilson’s wife didn’t want to talk to the media and the family is “obviously devastated and shocked,” he said, adding that Wilson’s children were in school when the family learned of his death. There was plenty of sorrow online, where musicians and clubgoers expressed condolences and thanked Wilson for keeping them safe over the years. A company that employed him also expressed its condolences. “We can confirm that Kirk Wilson was a longtime employee and great friend of INK Entertainment,” the firm

said in a statement. “Our team is overcome with grief over this terrible tragedy and would like to express our sincerest condolences to his family and friends for their loss.’’ Quintana Roo state Attorney General Miguel Angel Pech ruled out any terror attack, but said the shooting erupted when festival security personnel tried to stop a man from entering the club with a gun. Three of those killed were part of the security detail at the festival, Pech said. State officials said the dead included two Canadians, an Italian and a Colombian. The gunman apparently fled. “I was thinking it was the same thing that happened in Paris, some guy just walking in and shooting people at a restaurant, bang bang bang, a terrorist attack,’’ said New Zealand tourist Tyler Klee, who was outside the club when shots rang out. “Everyone ran, everyone was terrified, looking for their friends. . . We were running away and then you hear more shots fired, like you don’t know if you’re going to shot in the back or not.” His friend Ben Forbes, from Australia, said “it happened pretty quickly as well. . . You still didn’t know where they were, how many there were.” The shots set off a

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confirmed one of its citizens died. The gunman began to exchange fire with another person inside, Pech said, and festival security personnel who tried to stop the shooting came under fire. He said 20 bullet casings from three different pistols had been found at the scene and that it was unclear if the security detail had been armed or fired any of the weapons. Pech said the gunman himself apparently escaped, though

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three people had been detained nearby. It was not known if they had been involved in the shooting. “We know of another shooting incident that occurred near the nightclub, but we are investigating whether that is related’’ to the nightclub shootings,” Pech said. The government of the township that includes Playa de Carmen referred in a statement to “attackers who fired shots,” but did not provide further details. Rodolfo Del

Angel, director of police in Quintana Roo, told the Milenio TV station the shooting was the result of “a disagreement between people inside” the nightclub and said security guards had come under fire when they tried to contain the dispute. Playa del Carmen has largely been spared the violence that has hit other parts of Mexico. — By Sidhartha Banerjee in Montreal, with files from Peter Cameron in Toronto and from The Associated Press.

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Ethics watchdog to investigate PM’s use of Aga Khan’s private helicopter THE CANADIAN PRESS

OTTAWA — Canada’s ethics watchdog plans to take a closer look at Justin Trudeau’s recent family holiday at the Aga Khan’s private island in the Bahamas, fanning the flames of a controversy the government has so far been unable to snuff out. Trudeau’s holiday with the Aga Khan — a family friend, noted philanthropist and hereditary spiritual leader to the world’s approximately 15 million Ismaili Muslims — bears closer scrutiny, ethics commissioner Mary Dawson confirmed Monday.

In a letter to Blaine Calkins, one of two Conservative MPs who filed formal complaints, Dawson said she will examine both Trudeau’s stay at the island and his use of the Aga Khan’s private helicopter to get there. Dawson wrote that she has “commenced an investigation” to determine if Trudeau broke two sections of federal ethics laws “in connection with his recent stay at and travel to the Aga Khan’s privately owned island.” The vacation included Trudeau, his wife and three kids, Liberal MP Seamus O’Regan and Liberal party

president Anna Gainey, all of whom took part in helicopter flights between the capital city of Nassau and the secluded island. The prime minister, who was scheduled to take part in a public town hall later Monday in Dartmouth, N.S., has defended the trip and says he stands ready to discuss it with Dawson. Trudeau’s office said in a statement yesterday that the prime minister is “happy to engage with the commissioner” and answer any questions. The decision marks the first time a sitting prime minister has had his or her

personal travel scrutinized by the ethics commissioner under the ethics law brought in a decade ago by the previous Conservative government. Former prime minister Stephen Harper and several cabinet ministers came under Dawson’s gaze in late 2009 over elements of partisanship in government advertising, but the commissioner closed the file after concluding that no laws were broken. The Conflict of Interest Act and Trudeau’s own ethics guidelines for his cabinet ministers bar the use of sponsored travel in private aircraft, allowing it only for

exceptional circumstances related to the job of prime minister and only with the commissioner’s prior approval. The act also prohibits a minister or any member of their family from accepting gifts or “advantages” that could reasonably be seen as influencing government decisions. The only exception is if the person providing the gift is a friend. Trudeau has repeatedly called the Aga Khan a longtime family friend, noting he was a pallbearer at his father’s funeral. Though he’s not a registered lobbyist, the Aga Khan is also on the

NATO without U.S. means Canada will have to do more OTTAWA — The head of the House of Commons foreign affairs committee says Canada will have to contribute more to NATO if the U.S. follows through on president-elect Donald Trump’s musings on withdrawing from the alliance. Liberal MP Bob Nault cautions that Canada and its NATO partners need to see how U.S. foreign policy formally takes shape after Trump’s Friday inauguration. But he says Canada remains committed to the 28-country alliance, and can’t let it become weakened if the U.S. — its largest financial and military contributor — scales back its involvement. Nault is leading an all-party delegation to Latvia and Poland, two of NATO’s eastern European members and nervous neighbours of Russia, which annexed part of Ukraine almost three years ago. The House of Commons foreign affairs committee will also travel to Ukraine as well as Kazakhstan on the 12-day fact finding mission. — The Canadian Press

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Crews tear down two houses on Yew Street behind Spirit Square to create more space in the area on the North Shore. Last year, the City of Kamloops bought the properties at 103 and 107 Yew St. for $560,000.

Military vice chief temporarily relieved of post THE CANADIAN PRESS

OTTAWA — Canadians deserve to know more about why vice chief of defence staff Mark Norman has been abruptly relieved of his duties, the opposition Conservatives said yesterday as questions swirled around the fate of one of the military’s highest ranking officers. Norman was stripped of his responsibilities by his boss, defence chief Gen. Jonathan Vance, in a tersely worded letter dated Jan. 13 but only made public yesterday. The order provided no explanation, saying only that “effective

board of directors of the Aga Khan Foundation, the beneficiary of tens of millions of dollars in government contributions to international development projects. Dawson’s letter says she will decide whether the two are friends as defined in legislation “to determine the acceptability of the gift.” In a letter of his own to Dawson, NDP Leader Tom Mulcair called the flight a “clear-cut violation of the rules,” imploring her to fast-track her probe of the helicopter flight while she takes more time to look into the entire trip.

immediately and until further notice, Vice-Admiral M.A.G. Norman will not exercise the powers, duties and functions, including command of the vice chief of the defence staff.” A spokesman for Vance wouldn’t elaborate, saying only that “for the time being,” Norman would not be carrying out the functions of the job. “At this time, we have no additional information to provide,” Lt.-Col. Jason Proulx said in an email. The defence minister’s office also provided no detail. “I fully support the decision taken by the CDS to relieve the VCDS from the performance of military duty,”

was all Harjit Sajjan would say in a statement. The RCMP would not say whether they had Norman under investigation for any reason, noting they never generally confirm or deny who is or isn’t under scrutiny. But Canada’s military police said they were not involved. “We weren’t, and we are not, investigating on this case,” Maj. Jean-Marc Mercier, a public affairs officer with the military police group said in an interview. An explanation is in order, said Conservative defence critic James Bezan. “This situation is unprecedented

and it is odd that the government and the military are not providing any details,” he said in a statement. “Of course we expect all necessary precautions to be taken when there are national security and privacy implications involved. However, when a decision of this magnitude is made Canadians deserve to be kept informed.” Citing an anonymous source, the Globe and Mail reported yesterday the decision followed an investigation into the alleged leak of “high-level secret documents.” Norman, who has been in the military for over 30 years, could not be reached for comment.

ISTANBUL — A gunman who killed 39 people during an attack on a nightclub in Istanbul during New Year’s celebrations has been caught in a police operation, Turkish media reports said yesterday. The suspect was caught in a special operations police raid on a house in a housing complex in Istanbul’s Esenyurt district, private NTV television said. The report said he had been staying in the house belonging to a Kyrgyz friend. The Islamic State group has claimed responsibility for the nightclub massacre, saying the attack was in reprisal for Turkish military operations in northern Syria. The man identified as the suspect had been on the run since the attack. Hurriyet newspaper and other media have identified the gunman as Abdulkadir Masharipov, an Uzbek national. The suspect was to undergo medical checks before being taken to a police headquarters for questioning, the paper said in its online edition. — The Canadian Press

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ANDREA KLASSEN PHOTOS/KTW Shauna Gesy of Petland poses with one of the store’s newest residents, Toby. The kitten and his two siblings are available for adoption from the Kamloops Humane Society through the pet store.

hauna Gesy doesn’t know the story of every litter of kittens that has arrived at Petland over the last year — but many of them don’t start in the greatest of places. Sometimes, the kittens are rescued from one of the city’s feral colonies. Others have been found in the street or in barns — or, in one case, in an abandoned mattress. While the pet store once sold kittens and puppies, since October of 2015 it has instead used its space to help adopt cats and kittens rescued by the Kamloops Humane Society. Petland hit its 100th adoption last summer and, by Gesy’s estimate, about 145 kittens have passed through the store on their way to permanent homes. “The community support is amazing . . .” she said. “They like to come in to visit them and see them, and we get food donations all the time and monetary donations we can pass along. It’s really brought a lot of awareness to it.” The store phased out its pet sales about five years ago, Gesy said, in part because

many of its animals were staying past the point where its facilities could accommodate them. (Humane Society kittens, on the other hand, usually stay at the store for a matter of days.) At the time, the store knew it wanted to transition to an adoption program, but it took a few years to find a good fit. It first started working with the Humane Society in 2014, running canned food and donation drives. “Just by talking with them, we found out they really needed another outlet to showcase their kittens and cats,” Gesy said. Humane Society executive director Barbara Zibrik said the partnership came at a good time, after one of its original adoption spots, Petcetera, closed its doors. The society has no shelter space and relies on volunteer foster homes, which allows the kittens to become accustomed to life with other pets or children. Kittens are also spayed or neutered, tattooed and vaccinated. At first, the society adopted out of homes, but displaying in pet stores leads to faster adoptions, allowing more animals to be helped, Zibrik said. Besides Petland, The Humane Society

also works with other pet stores to display its animals, including Total Pet and Bosley’s. “Petland has a great set up for our felines and their staff takes wonderful care of them. Petland also pays for all of the supplies like food, litter and toys,” she said. “It is easy to tell that they love our kittens and cats as much as we do.” The store also helps in other ways, donating $1,000 in pet food this winter when the feral cat colonies the society monitors started eating more and more to combat freezing temperatures, and running other fundraisers. “It gives us a different perspective on what situations are out there and how we can help,” Gesy said. Prospective adoptees can fill out forms at the store, which are then vetted by the society, usually within 48 hours. Once the adoption has gone through, a special celebration awaits at the store. “We have a gong up front,” said Gesy with a laugh. “We do a little announcement like, ‘Listen up, Petland, somebody has just adopted their very own kitten. Can we get a wahoo?’ And then we all cheer and the gong gets banged.”

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Retirement assets beyond bank accounts Psychological preparation just as important as financial preparation when work life comes to an end

very day, we work with clients to help them prepare for retirement or work through actually being retired. We ensure they have checked all the boxes. Is my portfolio well diversified? Do I have enough? Have I minimized my taxes? What will happen to my estate when I am gone? Do I want to do anything for my kids, grandchildren or any charitable organizations? All of this is obviously from the financial side of the retirement equation. What about the other side? What about psy-

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CONSILIO chological perspective? I have written before about my thoughts on retirement and how I am moulding my practice so I never have to retire. I will simply have more flexibility as my age gets out there. I always say I love having morning coffee with my wife Ester, just not every day (I

“Work at something you are engaged and interested in for another 10 years and reduce your risk of dementia or other cognitive issues by 32 per cent.” know she feels the same). Later this month, our office is doing a presentation and workshop on the psychology of retirement and, in preparation for this, I have been ramping up my research on the topic. I thought I would pass on a few of the points I found interesting. One of the best papers I read was from the American Psychological

Association (APA) titled Retiring Minds Want to Know. According to the paper, people should be spending more time on their psychological and social planning than on their financial circumstances. You need to “stockpile your emotional reserves.” One of the largest points made by the papers I read is the loss of identity and social aspects your

employment or career provided. We need to find ways to stay engaged. Engaged is the important word here. We don’t want to do for sake of doing. We need to have a desire to be involved in our new or changing activities. The APA paper also highlights that many people go back to work after retirement. It is called bridge employment or encore work. As long as you are doing something you like and you are doing it on your terms, it is a definite positive for your psychological well-being. I know we have the conversation with many of our clients. What job are you going to do when you retire?

One of the points I found most interesting was research finds that for every additional year people worked, they reduced their risk of cognitive decline by 3.2 per cent. Work at something you are engaged and interested in for another 10 years and reduce your risk of dementia or other cognitive issues by 32 per cent. Just as you start saving for retirement long before you plan to retire, you need to invest in your friends, activities and relationships before retirement. These assets are just as important in retirement as your financial well-being. I always remember a book I read many years ago that said you

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY ADVERTISING CONSULTANT Award winning Kamloops This Week has an opening for an Advertising Consultant. The position requires a highly organized individual with the ability to multi-task in a fun, fast-paced team environment. Strong interpersonal skills and a strong knowledge of sales and marketing are required. Excellent communication skills, valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle are necessary. If you have a passion for the advertising business, are creative and thrive on challenges, and able to provide a high level of service to existing customers while growing sales, we want to hear from you. Interested applicants should send their resume and cover letter to: Attention: Marketing Coordinator 1365 B Dalhousie Drive Kamloops BC V2C 5P6 Fax: 250-374-1033 Email: sales@kamloopsthisweek.com

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could be a millionaire by age 50 if you really saved. That sounded good until I read between the lines and determined that in order to do this I would have to sacrifice all the things I enjoyed while living. Les Consenheim is a senior wealth advisor with Scotia Wealth Management-The Consenheim Group. He can be reached by phone at 250-372-8117 or by email at les.consenheim@scotiamcleod.com. This article is for general information purposes only. The views of the author do not necessarily reflect those of ScotiaMcLeod. Individuals should seek professional advice prior to acting on any information referred to herein.

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BC Hydro offers winter payment plan

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A new payment plan offered by BC Hydro comes after high electricity use during a cold snap throughout the province.

One lucky student will win a pizza party for their class and their picture published in colour in the Annual KEG Directory!

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Cold weather has pushed electricity consumption to near-record levels, prompting BC Hydro to offer customers a new payment option to spread the cost over six months. The winter payment plan averages BC Hydro bills for residential customers from Dec. 1 to March 31. It is offered to customers who are not on the utility’s existing equal payment plan, which averages bills for the entire year. Customers can participate in the winter payment plan by calling 1-800-BCHYDRO (1-800-224-9376). Unusually cold weather in southern B.C. pushed power consumption to a record on Jan. 3, when demand peaked between 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. at 10,126 megawatts. That broke a record set on Nov. 29, 2006. For Metro Vancouver, it is the longest spell of sub-zero weather in about 30 years.

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Power bills are pushed up more by the latest BC Hydro rate increase, a four per cent hike that took effect last summer. The B.C. governmentmandated rate plan calls for further increases of 3.5 per cent and three per cent in the next two years, after which authority over rates is to be

returned to the B.C. Utilities Commission. NDP energy critic Adrian Dix said the string of rate increases that began in 2013 is one reason BC Hydro lowered its demand forecast last year. A series of politically driven rate increases totalling 28 per cent has placed an extra hardship on people with

the onset of cold weather, he said. “Any chance you give people to deal with massive rate increases in a cold winter is good,” Dix said. “I have no issue with them doing that. But let’s be clear, it’s a massive rate increase over the last number of years.”

Beware of lego-auto.com — it’s a scam The Vehicle Sales Authority of British Columbia (VSA) is warning car buyers in the Okanagan area about lego-auto.com. Lego-auto.com is a website that has recently surfaced using the name and address of Lego Auto Sales, a legitimate, VSAlicensed dealership located in Vernon. Lego Auto Sales is in no way affiliated with

lego-auto.com. Lego-auto.com is a scam. It features vehicle advertisements that were stolen from a dealership in the United States and shows a fake roster of employees and consumer testimonials. Consumers who purchase a vehicle from this website run the risk of giving up their money without ever seeing a vehicle.

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operation may help reveal fraudulent businesses; • Look through the seller’s website to see any inconsistencies, such as employees that have unusual names, odd email addresses and vague positions; • Use a program like

Google Maps Street View to see the dealer’s real location, which is sometimes found to be in another state or country; • Check who controls the website on Whois Lookup; Check the VSA list of online scams at http:// mvsabc.com/.

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School District No. 73 [Kamloops/Thompson]

Elementary Programs of Choice Information Night If you are interested in enrolling your child in a Program of Choice for September 2017, you are invited to attend an Information Night for Elementary Programs of Choice as listed below.

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Kamloops School of the Arts Bert Edwards Science & Technology School Montessori at Aberdeen Elementary

Wednesday, January 18, 2017

6:30 pm, Room 1A/B, Henry Grube Education Centre

Come and hear about:

Learning in a French language environment at Lloyd George and South Sa-Hali Learning in an arts-integrated environment at Kamloops School of the Arts Learning through inquiry at Bert Edwards Science & Technology School Learning through the Montessori philosophy at Aberdeen Elementary French Immersion schools accept new students entering kindergarten and grade 1 only. Kamloops School of the Arts accepts students entering kindergarten to grade 12. Bert Edwards Science & Technology School accepts students entering kindergarten to grade 6. Montessori accepts students entering kindergarten to grade 6. Registration in French Immersion and Schools of Choice is dependent upon available space. The Henry Grube Education Centre is located at 245 Kitchener Crescent. Registration for these sessions is not required.

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Real estate to move away from ‘feast and famine’ ALEXANDRA POSADZKI

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TORONTO — The extreme regional disparities that characterized Canada’s real estate markets last year will narrow in 2017 as overheated areas cool and slower markets gather steam, Royal LePage said in a report released Thursday. That trend will be driven by lower prices in Greater Vancouver and strong but moderating price growth in the Greater Toronto Area, the real estate company said. “The disparity in home price apprecia-

tion between Canadian regions has never been greater than that seen in 2016, with rates ranging from double-digit extremes in some cities to negative growth in others,” said Phil Soper, president and CEO of Royal LePage. “In 2017, we anticipate a movement away from the regional extremes of real estate feast and famine — and that is a very good thing.’’ Royal LePage’s national composite index of prices grew 13 per cent year-overyear to $558,153 in the fourth quarter of

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decline, home prices would be $1,126,000. “While the cost of a home in Greater Vancouver will remain the highest in the country, a modest price reset will provide much needed relief in the Lower Mainland and help reignite overall buyer activity in the region,’’ Soper said. That contrasts with the outlook for GTA’s real estate market, where Soper says there is “no relief in sight’’ as underlying economic fundamentals remain strong. Prices in the area are expected to hit $793,000, an increase of 10 per cent.

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last year, the highest increase recorded by the index in more than 10 years. Two-storey homes led the charge, rising 14.3 per cent to $661,730, while the price of a condo was up a more moderate 7.4 per cent to $356,307. Nationally, home prices are forecast to climb 2.8 per cent this year, Royal LePage said. In Greater Vancouver, an 8.5 per cent price correction is expected, in spite of the fact the province’s economy is projected to lead the country this year. Even with that

TORONTO — Amazon has apologized to India’s foreign minister for selling doormats depicting the Indian flag on the online shopping giant’s Canadian website. The head of the retailer in India sent the apology to External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj, according to a tweet by a ministry spokesperson. The statement, which was posted on Twitter under the verified account of spokesperson Vikas Swarup, said Amazon is committed to respecting laws and customs in India. In India, insulting the national flag is punishable with fines and imprisonment. Amit Agarwal, vice-president and country manager of Amazon India, said in a state-

ment the company regrets the sale of the offending items, noting they were offered by a thirdparty seller in Canada. “At no time did we intend or mean to offend Indian sentiments,” Agarwal said. Minister Swaraj lashed out earlier at Amazon on Twitter, threatening to deny Indian visas to Amazon employees if the company did not apologize and “withdraw all products insulting our national flag immediately.” “If this is not done forthwith, we will not grant an Indian visa to any Amazon official. We will also rescind the visas issued earlier,’’ Swaraj tweeted. The Canadian third-party seller — which also sells mats with other national flags, including the U.S., U.K. and Canada — removed the Indianthemed product, following Swaraj’s threat. Swaraj also ordered the

embassy in Canada to take up the matter with Amazon “at the highest level.’’ Arun Kumar Sahu, acting High Commissioner of India to Canada, said the situation has been resolved. Asked if the embassy will pursue further action, Sahu said from Ottawa there wouldn’t be anything to follow. “At least I don’t have any instructions on this,” he added. The doormats outraged many among the Indian diaspora in Canada, who posted pictures of them on social media and urged the foreign minister to formally object. Last year, there were protests after the online marketplace offered doormats depicting Hindu gods. A spokesperson for Amazon Canada declined to provide additional comment. — With files from The Associated Press

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MONTREAL — Gildan Activewear’s US$88million purchase of California-based clothing company American Apparel was approved by a U.S. Bankruptcy Court judge. The Montrealbased company won an auction to acquire American Apparel’s

intellectual property rights and manufacturing equipment from Los Angeles facilities, but not leases for the manufacturing or distribution centres. It also doesn’t include American Apparel’s stores and e-commerce site, which will continue to

have access to a limited licence for 100 days. The deal is expected to close next month. Founded by Quebec native Dov Charney in 1989, American Apparel rose to prominence after opening manufacturing facilities in L.A. and attracting a young clientele

with sexually provocative advertising. However, it entered bankruptcy protection twice, in October 2015 and November 2016, shortly after Charney was fired in 2014 for allegedly violating its sexual harassment policy, which he denied. — The Canadian Press

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s Tyler Mrak stepped onto the starting block at the 2016 Paralympic Summer Games in Rio de Janiero, there was understandably a little anxiety. The 18-year-old was competing in his first Paralympics. Just two lanes over stood Belarusian Ihar Boki, who would win six gold medals in Rio, adding to the five he’d won in the 2012 Paralympics in London. “It was pretty nerve-wracking,” Mrak told KTW. “There was a lot of people in the crowds at that time. “The 100-metre fly was my first event and two lanes over was Boki, who is very fast. “It was a great experience.” Mrak competed in six events in Rio, with his best finish 11th place in both the 100m backstroke and 100m breaststroke. His time in the 100m breaststroke at the Canadian Olympic and Para Swimming Trials earlier in the year had set a Canadian record that ranked 10th in the world. Mrak, who grew up in Surrey, came to Kamloops earlier this month to join the Kamloops Classic Swimming club. He enrolled at Thompson Rivers University at the start of the winter semester and is expected to one day compete under the WolfPack banner. The para swimmer is an impressive recruit for Brad Dalke, head coach of both the Classics and the WolfPack, and will make his debut with the club next weekend at the Kelowna Snowfest. “He’s a pretty talented young boy. Obviously, making the Olympic team for para swimming is a pretty big deal,” Dalke said. Though already an internationalcalibre athlete, Mrak is taking his training to another level with the Classics — Dalke said the training volume in Kamloops is almost 60 per cent more than the young swimmer is accustomed to. “We’re running a national-class, worldclass type of program,” Dalke said. “It really is a big step up for him in his training. He’s not used to doing this type of training, so it has been a big change for him.” Mrak has Achromatopsia, a syndrome

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Paralympian Tyler Mrak has joined the Kamloops Classic Swimming club.

that effects the cone receptors in his retina and results in total colour blindness and low visual acuity in bright conditions. “Depending on how much light there is, my vision gets way, way worse,” Mrak said. “Outside, where it’s bright, I pretty much can’t see.”

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Aside from the expected challenges of navigating areas outside the pool and travelling to and from training sessions, racing brings with it added wrinkles for a visually-impaired swimmer. Mrak is unable to judge where he is in relation to the rest of the pack of swimmers and even turns in the pool can pres-

ent a challenge, depending on the conditions. “The wall, you can make out by timing, stroke counts, you can make it out a bit when you get closer to it,” Mrak said, describing his methods. Then, he laughed. “I know on multiple occasions I’ve crashed into the wall in backstroke, especially in outdoor pools.” Mrak isn’t the first para swimmer that Dalke has coached and the head of the Classics said that training does need to be adapted to better suit the team’s newest addition. Mrak’s teammates read out his times as he’s doing training laps, so he can gauge and adjust his speed, for example. But Dalke is careful not to change too much. “You do approach it differently, but one of the things with the kids I’ve ever coached — and part of them being successful — is that I haven’t approached it too much differently,” he said. “I would say with him, in our group, it’s not that I’m doing so much differently. I’ve got the kids engaged in helping him to be successful. “Obviously, it’s him that has to be doing the work.” Already the owner of a Canadian record and a Paralympian, Mrak is expecting the move to Kamloops to take him to new heights. He’s driven by winning medals at the Parapan Am Games, the Can Am Paraswimming Championships, the Pan Pacific Para-Swimming Championships and the Canada Games in his first handful of years in the sport. But standing on those blocks next to Boki might have been the best motivator he has had. Mrak put his goals simply. “We’re going to go for Tokyo,” he said, referencing the home of the 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Summer Games.

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Ty Pozzobon’s family has donated his brain to science. The family of the 25-year-old bull rider, who was found dead in his home west of Merritt last Monday, made the announcement on Friday. Nucleus Bio — a research team based in Vancouver — came together with the Pozzobons to arrange the donation of Ty’s brain to researchers with a larger medical group working on concussions and traumatic brain injuries. The decision to donate Ty’s brain was made in hopes of opening the door to a better understanding of that type of brain injury. “We are grateful to be working with the Pozzobon family to better understand the underlying correlation between traumatic brain injury, concussions and depression that we understand Ty had been struggling with,” said Nucleus Bio representative Sandy Price.

“We are pursuing groundbreaking initiatives by working with leading experts, scientists, medical professionals and medical centres to advance the ability to image, diagnose and track traumatic brain injury through the cascade of events that may lead to chronic traumatic encephalopathy [CTE].” In the hours after his death, Ty’s mother, Leanne, warned of the dangers of concussions like those sustained by her son. “It’s important that people know about the implications of head injuries as a result of concussions,” Leanne said. Speaking with KTW later in the week, family spokesperson Gail Joe said head injuries had taken their toll on Ty, prompting his mother’s warning. “As positive and enthusiastic as Ty has been over the last couple months, he was just as troubled and depressed,” Joe said. “You don’t want to realize or accept that there could be those kind of consequences. And those kind of consequences can happen so quickly.”

Merritt RCMP confirmed Ty’s death last Tuesday. The cause was not released, but was later determined to be suicide. Ty was known for his kindness and infectious positivity. He was widely considered the best bull rider in Canada and was expected to challenge for a world title in 2017. “What I will remember most about Ty is how he impacted so many lives,” said Joe, who knew Ty for 20 years. “He was the most positive person ever. He made everybody feel great and happy. He was a giver. “Not only was he a leader and high profile and successful in what he did, but he was a mentor to many young children, especially those children wanting to grow up and be bull riders.” Hundreds attended Ty’s funeral service at the Merritt Civic Centre on Saturday. Both the MCC and a nearby church were overflowing with those who came to pay their respects.

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Every day as he walked out of the Brown Family House of Learning (HOL), Myles Williamson envisioned skiers and snowboarders flying across the Campus Commons. The rolling hills on the campus of Thompson Rivers University — between the HOL and the International Building — would make the perfect site for a bigair competition, he thought. So, last year, he set to making it happen. “It came from, honestly, just being a student at TRU and walking by these knolls,” Williamson told KTW. “I was just like, ‘How can I make an event happen there?’ It looks like a perfect jump to somebody who has a trained eye. “I just started piecing together this event plan, using a winch and taking athletes off this hit.” Williamson’s vision has resulted in the Campus in Flight, Ski and Snowboard Big Air Invitational. Between 20 and 30 riders from Kamloops and across the Lower Mainland will come to TRU on Friday to showcase their big-air abilities on campus. The action gets underway at 5 p.m. “I hope to see us having more than ample speed, that’s key,” said Williamson, who is in interdisciplinary studies at TRU, is the president of the Out Here TRU Ski and Snowboard Club and works as a freestyle ski instructor at Sun Peaks Resort. The event will use a high-speed winch to tow riders into the 45-foot jump, which will be built by shaping snow on one of the knolls on Thursday afternoon. From there, skiers and snowboarders will launch the biggest and best tricks in their arsenals. “I would like to see a couple flip rotations, 900s off-axis, stuff like

that,” Williamson said. “We have a decentsized jump if we have enough speed to hit it. Should be some pretty good tricks thrown in there.” Williamson’s plan has resulted in more than just a few riders performing for the occasional passersby. The area will be fenced off for the event, with Red Bull providing on-site infrastructure. GK Sound will be lighting the performance area and the competition will be emceed by Oronge Board Shop. Tourism Management and a number of other university departments were also involved in organization of the event. “When Myles came to me with the proposal, I thought it was a bold idea,” said tourism management instructor Billy Collins. “He is a really selfdriven, energetic and personable student and I thought this is a guy I can work with to help realize his vision. We’ve been working on this project since the first week of September, jumped through all the hurdles and now we are a week away from seeing it all come together.” Admission is free. A few hundred spectators are expected to attend. With the planning mostly finished, Williamson is now focused on taking the jump himself. “I’ve put about a year’s worth of work into it, so I need to hit it myself, just to make sure, and get that rewarding feeling out of it,” he said. “Holy moly, it will be such a big accomplishment. Fingers are still crossed — you never know, things can always change. But

yeah, if I see skiers and snowboarders hitting that jump, it will be one of the best feelings I can imagine.”

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The chants could be heard through the door of the Thompson Rivers WolfPack’s locker room. “MVP! MVP! MVP!” So when Trent Monkman stepped out of room, his men’s basketball teammates still chanting behind him, he looked a bit sheepish. “Just the boys giving me a hard time,” the freshman said with an embarrassed smirk. But there was a hint of truth to the exuberance seeping from behind the closed locker room door. Monkman registered career highs in minutes, with 24, and points, with nine, in the WolfPack’s 90-86 victory over the Winnipeg Wesmen on Saturday night. He didn’t lead the club in either category when the final buzzer sounded, but he was on the court in the waning minutes of the game, helping to defend a tenuous lead. He brought a spark to Thompson Rivers in a tight game at the Tournament Capital Centre. He was an impact player. “It was a bit of a special one. It was a big game for us — we were coming off a loss — and it felt good to have a bit of an impact,”

the native of Smithers said. “It feels good that the coaches are trusting me a little bit to get in there and show what I can do.” The Wolves needed a big performance on Saturday, having lost to the Wesmen 80-64 the previous night. Winnipeg outscored Thompson Rivers 25-12 in the final quarter of the weekend opener, erasing a WolfPack lead and any hope the hometown team had for a victory. In the fourth quarter on Saturday night, the Wesmen again looked like a team making a comeback, one that could push the WolfPack to overtime at the TCC. But Monkman drew a foul for charging with two minutes left on the clock, negating a Winnipeg basket and giving Thompson Rivers possession. WolfPack forward Volodymyr Iegorov came through with a handful of timely defensive rebounds — he had 16 on the night — and a team-high 26 points. As the final seconds ticked off the clock, the victory was no longer in jeopardy for the Pack. “I didn’t think we were very tough defensively, but maybe down the stretch there, we showed a little bit of toughness, kind of did

our jobs,” WolfPack head coach Scott Clark said. “I like what we did late. It would be nice to see a team play with that sense of urgency throughout. That’s part of the process and the growth we’re trying to achieve.” The WolfPack moved to 7-7 on the season after the win, but they had missed the opportunity to take two victories against the Wesmen, who rank fourth in the conference and have a 9-5 record after their weekend in Kamloops. Clark was happy with the win on Saturday, but couldn’t help but wish his club had fared better on Friday night. “You’re at home and you hope for better,” he said, asked if his club could be happy with a weekend split. “Obviously, you hope to look after things when you’re at home and sweep. Again, maybe that’s part of the process that we’re trying to teach and learn.” For his part, Iegorov came through in the fourth quarter, after a slow start to Saturday’s game and a Friday night performance he’d rather forget. Clark said Iegorov did what was expected of a fifth-year player — came through when his

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team needed him most. But, in the moments after the game, outside the WolfPack locker room, the native of Donetsk, Ukraine chose to instead focus on another member of the lineup, someone who he and his teammates had been chanting

for just moments before. “Trent Monkman had a nice game — I’m really happy for him. He stepped out and was so confident, made lay-ups, had open looks for three,” Iegorov said. “I was like ‘Wow.’ I was pretty amazed by his game.”

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After a whirlwind 2016 that included a trip to the Rio Olympics, Canadian golfers David Hearn and Graham DeLaet are looking forward to a more straightforward year on the PGA Tour. Both Hearn, 37, and DeLaet, who turns 35 on Sunday, are aware of the expectations they face as they chase a first Tour win. DeLaet got as high as 26th in the world rankings a few years ago, but the veterans have since seen younger players Nick Taylor and Mackenzie Hughes capture PGA Tour victories before they were able to crack the winner’s circle. “I’d certainly love to get that first win soon,’’ said Hearn from his home in Delray Beach, Fla. “The guys are getting younger on Tour, there’s no doubt. “Actually, they’re coming on at the same age, and I’m getting a little bit older,’’ he added with a laugh. “I’m excited and proud to see the

Graham DeLaet of Weyburn, Sask., is aiming for the winner’s circle this season on the PGA Tour. He will make his 2017 debut at the CareerBuilder Challenge next week in La Quinta, Calif.

young Canadians find success on the PGA Tour and winning tournaments, but I don’t think that puts extra pressure on me.’’ DeLaet agrees. “My motivation has always been the same no matter who I am competing against. Obviously these guys (Hughes and Taylor) are a new breed of golfers, but at the end of the day you just have to concentrate on your own game,’’ he explained from Boise, Idaho. While both Hearn and

DeLaet enjoyed a rare experience in Rio, where golf made its return after 112 years, DeLaet had another offcourse highlight. He and his wife Ruby welcomed twins Roscoe and Lyla in late 2015 and it was his first full year as a father. Although DeLaet said it was “the best year of (his) life,’’ he admitted he got frustrated battling injuries as he earned the least amount of money since his 2011 season. DeLaet, also withdrew from a tournament mid-summer, citing anxiety while chipping and putting. DeLaet also cultivated a now famous beard. He said it’s likely to be around for a while. “There’s not strategy behind the beard, but I enjoy and appreciate the culture behind it,’’ he said. “There’s no specific plan for when I’ll shave or grow it. I just go dayto-day and make a decision depending on how I feel.’’ Hearn had a steady season, finishing 56th in the FedEx Cup standings and earning more than US$1.2 million. But it was an adjustment year

for him as well as it was the first full season he couldn’t use a long putter. The Rules of Golf banned anchoring a putter to one’s body, a technique Hearn had used for a number of years, on Jan. 1, 2016. This is also a Presidents Cup year — a biennial competition that pits golfers from the U.S. against golfers from around the world (except for Europe) —and both DeLaet, who has played in the competition once before, and Hearn, have it in their sights. “Being Canadian is a source of pride to me, and I feel anyone would be honoured to represent their country in any fashion,’’ DeLaet said. “I would definitely say the Presidents Cup is a goal of mine, but I’m focused on my week-to-week performance and playing my best golf possible.’’ The first full-field event of the 2017 portion of the 2016-17 PGA Tour is this week at the Sony Open in Hawaii, which features Hearn, Hughes, and Taylor. DeLaet will make his 2017 debut at the CareerBuilder Challenge next week in California.

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run homer in Game 5 of the AL Division Series against Texas, punctuating his shot with a bat flip. He did not accept Toronto’s US$17.2 million qualifying offer. The Blue Jays’ failure earlier this off-season to re-sign fan favourite Edwin Encarnacion did not go over well in Toronto, which led the AL in attendance. Encarnacion signed a $60-million, three-year deal with Cleveland after the Blue Jays withdrew their $80 million, four-year offer and reached a $33 million, three-year agreement with Kendrys Morales. Encarnacion hit 42 home runs and tied Boston’s David Ortiz for the AL RBIs lead (127).

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Fight the winter blues with some physical activity for the whole family. General registration for activities offered through the City of Kamloops began in December and there are plenty to choose from. Family fitness classes and other programs are also available through the Kamloops YMCA-YWCA: We’ve rounded up a few:

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• KMA Saturday Morning Club: Includes activitybased educational programs inspired by the surrounding world for children ages eight and up. Sessions run at the Kamloops Museum and Archives, 7 West Seymour St., from Jan. 21 to March 11, 10 a.m. to noon. Cost is $65 for the entire program. Registration code is

266994. Individual sessions are $10 each. Every week offers a new topic: Art Explorers, Snapshot in History, Yucky Ooey Gooey, Art in the Shadows, Around the World, Wild About Art, Museum Monsters and Myth, Monsters and more. For more information, go online to kamloops.ca/activityguide. Register online at kamloops.ca/ezreg or by calling 250-828-3500. • Musical theatre: This performance-based class for children ages seven to 12 includes singing, acting, choreography, movement, improvisation and character development. Broadway music and pop songs will be explored. Held at Sista’s Love to Dance Studio, 1295 Twelfth St., on Wednesdays from

4 p.m. to 5 p.m., Jan. 11 to March 15. Cost is $100. Registration code is 266690. Register online at kamloops.ca/ezreg or by calling 250-828-3500. • Registration for the learn-to-swim program began Dec. 13, and spaces tend to fill up quickly. Ten sessions are offered to parents and infants as young as four months and youth up to age 14. For more information on swim levels, go online to kamloops.ca/activityguide. For availability, call 250828-3500. • Registration for winter swimming lessons at the Kamloops Y has closed, but spring lessons start April 10. Preregistration begins March 27 and the deadline is April 8. For class information, go online to kamloopsy.org/

swim-lessons or call 250372-7725. • Curling: Children ages six to 13 can register for the Kamloops Curling Club’s Jam Can Curling Bonspiel, taking place March 25 and March 26. Register as a team of four (code 266382) or individually (code 266383). Cost is $40 for a team and $10 for an individual. Lunch will be provided both days. Children must be supervised during the bonspiel. Register online at kamloops.ca/ezreg or by calling 250-828-3500. • Babysitters course: The Y offers the nationally recognized one-day course to get youth prepped for babysitting duties.

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• 10 & 20 week programs • Drop-in programs also offered • Fun exciting programs for all ages: parkour fitness, trampoline, gymnastics, gym & swim for preschoolers • Book your birthday party early!

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Discipline ~ Self Control ~ Fitness ~ Self Defense North and South Shore Locations For more information or to register visit us at www.westernkarateacademy.com or call 250-376-5428

& OPEN HOUSE FEBRUARY 4 , 2017 ~ 10:00AM - NOON TH

KAMLOOPS YOUTH SOCCER ASSOCIATION

REGISTER NOW FOR THE 2017 SEASON! The 2017 youth soccer season gets underway in mid-April. The registration deadline to guarantee a place on a KYSA House League team and take advantage of a $25 registration fee discount is February 1st! •

2017 REGISTRATION FEES: U5 to U10 (Born 2012–2007) – $225.00 U11 to U18 (Born 2006–1999) – $250.00 Family Rates (3 or more children) Available!

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CHILDCARE • PRESCHOOL / KINDERGARTEN BEFORE & AFTER SCHOOL CARE PROGRAMS PICKUP FROM ABERDEEN ELEMENTARY & PACIFIC WAY ELEMENTARY

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Participants must be 11-years-old by the start of the course. It runs Jan. 28, Feb. 25 and March 11, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., at the downtown Y, 400 Battle St. To register call 250372-7725. • Home alone course: The Y offers this one-time class for children as young as 10 to give them the confidence to stay home alone responsibly. It teaches phone safety, basic first aid and other skills. Running 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Jan. 24, Feb. 21, March 7 and April 25 at the John Tod Centre Y, 150 Wood St. To register, call 250-554-9622 • Teen night at the Kamloops Y: This one-hour class is an introduction to fitness for teens who want to try something new. Each week is a new class at the downtown Y, 400 Battle St. Runs Tuesdays, 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Free for anyone with a membership.

Family

• MEND (Mind, exercise, nutrition, do it!): This free 10-week course is for families and children aged seven to 13 to learn the skills and knowledge to feel fitter and healthier. Families receive a threemonth Y membership during the program and an additional three months upon completion of the course. Sessions run Mondays and Thursdays, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Jan. 23 to March 23 and April 10 to June 22 at the John Tod Centre Y, 150 Wood St. Register by calling 250554-9622.

KTW FILE PHOTO MEND, a healthy-living course for families, starts at the Kamloops Y on Jan. 23. Spring swimming lessons start April 10.

Early years

• Parent-toddler dance time: Class focuses on introducing children ages oneand-a-half to three to movement and music through dancing, stretching and playing games. Classes run Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., from Jan. 14 to March 18 at Sista’s Love to Dance Studio. Cost is $88. Registration code is 266683. Register online at kamloops.ca/ezreg or by calling 250-828-3500. • Floor hockey: Introduce your child to the sport and other fundamental movement skills. For children ages three to five. Sessions run Tuesdays, 5 p.m. to 6 p.m., from Jan. 24 to Feb. 28 and Thursdays, 5 p.m. to 6 p.m., from Jan. 26 to March 2 at West Highlands

Park. Cost is $48. Registration codes are 266487 and 266488.Register online at kamloops.ca/ezreg or by calling 250-828-3500. • Sports on mats: For kids ages four to six, this program is designed to teach children how to move their bodies in preparation for sports such as judo, wrestling or gymnastics. They learn tumbling, falling, rolling and lateral movements. Classes run Saturdays, 10: 30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.., from Jan. 14 to Feb. 28 at Valleyview Community Hall, 288 Park Dr. Cost is $48. Registration code is 266486. Register online at kamloops.ca/ezreg or by calling 250-828-3500.

Adults

• Bootcamp: Get a heart-

Too much time on your hands? Why not join a Class and learn how to make your own gifts this Spring? We have “No Experience Necessary” Classes for all ages!

High Country

Stained Glass 1330 Battle St, Downtown Kamloops For more info or to register call 250-851-0876 highcountrystainedglass.com Follow us on Facebook!

pumping, leg-burning workout with this class that incorporates different modes of training. Classes run Mondays from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m., now to March 13 at the Tournament Capital Centre (TCC). Cost is $63. Registration code is 266890. Try the beginner-friendly class for an introduction to strength and cardio training and still get a full-body workout, but enjoy longer breaks. Entry-level classes run Wednesdays from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Jan 11. to March 15 at the TCC. Registration code is 266840. Register online at kamloops.ca/ezreg or by calling 250-828-3500. • Pruning class: Those interested in gardening and landscaping might enjoy this afternoon course. Offered by the parks department and taught by a certified arborist, the class covers techniques for pruning fruit trees, shrubs and ornamentals. Learn about reasons for pruning, types of pruning cuts, when to prune and get some hands-on practice. Class runs Sunday, March 12, from 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Yacht Club, 1140 River St. Cost is $25. Registration code is 265586. • Cooking: The city runs a range of one-off classes covering culinary skills in Italian cooking, wine pairing, brunch and tapas, South Asian, Indian and Eastern European dishes. Each class runs in the evening and is between two and three hours long. Costs range from $40 to $82.

For more details and activity codes, check out the activity guide online at kamloops.ca/activityguide. • Nordic skiing: Join the Overlander Ski Club and explore the Stake Lake trails with an introduction to cross-country skiing. Equipment rentals are

available. Taking place Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., until Jan. 21. Registration code is 265867. Also on Wednesdays from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., until Jan. 25. Code is 266585. Register online at kamloops.ca/ezreg or by calling

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CANADIAN TAI CHI ACADEMY New Beginners Classes starting on February 6th MONDAYS 9:00am - 10:00am • Ongoing Students 10:00am - Noon • Beginners Northshore Community Centre 730 Cottonwood Ave. Kamloops, B.C.

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WEEKLY CROSSWORD ACROSS 1. Short tributary of the Seille 5. Where you sleep 8. Crinkle 12. Regions 14. United States 15. Icelandic poetry books 16. Transferred property 18. Electrocardiography 19. From here 20. Hunting or observation expedition 21. Used to make cabins 22. Containers 23. Famed patriot 26. Makes less intense 30. Forced to take refuge 31. Campaigner 32. Special security team 33. Egyptian city 34. The Muse of lyric and hymns 39. What newlyweds just said 42. Pain 44. Norwegian village 46. Produced on paper 47. Acceptance 49. Semite 50. Detective Ventura 51. Martens 56. Small mammal related to rabbits 57. Airsick 58. Itinerant 59. Has spotted 60. Garland 61. Search engine 62. Former Knick and Bull Curry 63. Student selected components 64. Norwegian island

DOWN 1. Fathers 2. Region 3. The Great Barrier ___ 4. Father 5. Civil War general Don Carlos 6. Bodyguards 7. Knives 8. Member of U.S. Navy 9. English prince 10. Expression 11. Giants great Willie 13. Curving 17. Actress Keaton

24. Deploy 25. Medicine that treats animals 26. We all have it 27. Greek goddess of the dawn 28. Kevin Smith film “Chasing __” 29. City in India 35. Went jogging 36. What thespians do 37. One and only 38. Largest English dictionary (abbr.) 40. Obstructs from a course

FRANK & ERNEST

41. Prophets 42. Prefix meaning on or above 43. Got up 44. Drenched 45. N.Y. State capital 47. Sampled 48. Tending to an end 49. Architectural recess 52. Undergarments 53. Ethnic group in China 54. Reactive structure 55. Greek portico

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BY BOB THAVES

BY LINCOLN PEIRCE

GRIZZWELLS

BY BILL SCHORR

HERMAN

K I T ’ N ’ C A R LY L E

BY JIM UNGER

BY LARRY WRIGHT

Crossword Answers FOUND ON A22

HOROSCOPES

JANUARY 17 - JANUARY 23, 2017

ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20

LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23

TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21

SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22

Wishful thinking won’t get you ahead, Aries. But hard work will. Don’t shy away from an opportunity that comes your way, even if it seems less promising at first glance.

Taurus, you find yourself in a leadership role this week and are asked to make a lot of decisions. Wield your power carefully as others are watching you intently.

It is easy to make promises and then not follow through with your intentions, Libra. But that is not the way you operate. If you say you will do something, you will.

Opportunities to travel present themselves in the near future, Scorpio. Pack your bags and be ready to depart at a moment’s notice.You can certainly use some time away.

GEMINI - May 22/Jun 2

SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21

CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22

CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20

Gemini, a few variables are thrown into the mix once you think you have everything figured out. You will show your ability to problem-solve if you can handle the task.

Cancer, patience is required when a difficult situation presents itself. Resist the temptation to act before you get a full grasp of the situation and what you should do.

LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23

Someone close to you puts their faith in your ability to get a job done, Leo. This week devote all of your effort to completing this work, and it will only enhance your résumé.

VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22

Virgo, it may be in your best interest to remain out of the spotlight at the next social gathering. Afford others the chance to be the center of attention.

Sagittarius, assess a situation before sharing your opinions with others. The surface details don’t tell the whole story, so wait until you can get a full handle on things.

MATH MIND

BENDER

Each letter of the alphabet has been put into one of three sets Set 1: A, F, H, K, M, N, P, Q, R, T, X, Y Set 2: B, D, O Set 3: C, E, G, I, J, L, S, U, V, W, Z

Many positive things are on the horizon, Capricorn. You just have to get through a few rough patches before it is smooth sailing. Pisces is a pivotal player.

AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18

Aquarius, resist the temptation to take the easy way out and challenge yourself this week. Who knows what strength you can find within yourself if you try new things?

PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20

Pisces, put your suspicions to rest as no one is trying to hide anything. This person has shown all of his or her cards. Offer help if they need it.

LUXURY AUTO LOTTO $ PRIZES 50each WORTH OVER

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3,205 Single Tickets

Tickets available at Zimmer Auto Group and RIH Foundation. Benefiting Paediatrics at Royal Inland Hospital Tickets sales cut off Feb 14, 2017 at 8:00 pm

MORE ALPHABET SETS

All draws February 17th, 2017 at 9:00 am Zimmer Auto Group 695 Laval Cres. Kamloops, BC Full lottery details www.rihfoundation.ca

WHAT IS THE RULE FOR WHICH SET A LETTER GOES INTO? Hint: The solution has to do with the shape of the letter. Depending on the exact shape of I that you consider, I might belong in set 1 instead. ANSWER TO LAST WEEK’S YET MORE MARBLES PUZZLE:

Marbles counts: There are 3 red, 6 orange, 3 yellow, 6 green, 4 blue, and 4 violet marbles.

Full solutions online at genew.ca

This puzzle is by Gene Wirchenko. His blog, genew.ca, has other puzzles & articles.

GRAND PRIZE

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CLASSIFIEDS Phone: 250-371-4949

Fax: 250-374-1033

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DEADLINES

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RUN UNTIL SOLD

RUN UNTIL RENTED

Announcements . . . . 001-099 Employment . . . . . . . . .100-165 Service Guide . . . . . . . 170-399 Pets/Farm . . . . . . . . . . .450-499 For Sale/Wanted. . . . .500-599 Real Estate . . . . . . . . . .600-699 Rentals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 700-799 Automotive . . . . . . . . . . 800-915 Legal Notices . . . . . . 920-1000

TUESDAY ISSUES • 10:00 am Monday THURSDAY ISSUES • 10:00 am Wednesday FRIDAY ISSUES • 9:00 am Thursday

13 00 1 Week . . . . . . 30 $ 00 1 Month . . . . . 96 $ 00 ADD COLOUR. . 25

Merchandise, vehicles, trailers, RV’s, boats, ATV’s, furniture, etc. $ 00 No Businesses, Based on 3 lines

Houses, condos, duplexes, suites, etc. $ 00 Add an extra line to your ad for $10 (3 months max) No Businesses, Based on 3 lines

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LISTINGS

Announcements

Anniversaries Word Classiﬁed Deadlines •

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11:00am Wednesday for Thursday’s Paper.

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11:00am Thursday for Friday’s Paper.

Advertisements should be read on the first publication day. We are not responsible for errors appearing beyond the first insertion. It is agreed by any Display or Classified Advertiser requesting space that the liability of the paper in the event that errors occur in the publishing of any advertising shall be limited to the amount paid by the advertiser for the portion of the advertising space occupied by the incorrect item only and there will be no liability in any event beyond the amount paid for such advertisement.

Coming Events

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1 Issue .

All ads must be prepaid. No refunds on classiﬁed ads.

Tax not included

Employment

Timeshare

Drivers/Courier/ Trucking

Employment

Tax not included Some restrictions apply

Scheduled for one month at a time. Customer must call to reschedule. Tax not included. Some restrictions apply

CANADA BENEFIT GROUP - Do you or someone you know suffer from a disability? Get up to $40,000 from the Canadian Government. Toll-free 1-888-511-2250 or www.canadabenet.ca/free-assessment

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

Career Opportunities MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION! In-demand career! Employers have work-at-home positions available. Get online training you need from an employer-trusted program. Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT or 1-855-7683362 to start training for your workat-home career today!

Opportunity

3 Days Per Week call 250-374-0462

Personals Dear Mike Hedges. Mom loves you very much and needs you in Vernon. Sharon Abbey

Looking For Love? Try your luck with 1x1 boxed ad $35 plus tax for 2 weeks. Price includes box number. Call 250-371-4949 to place your ad and for more details.

Lost & Found Found: Set of keys 3rd & St. Paul St. on Jan 11th. Two keys on ring. 250-374-5474.

Based on 3 lines Tax not included

Employment

Career Opportunities 7897862

Career Opportunities

Business Opportunities

TRUCK DRIVER TRAINING Funding available for those who qualify!

Class 1 Company Drivers (Highway Linehaul)

Janitorial Services

The Van Kam Freightways Ltd. Group of Companies requires highway Linehaul drivers to be based out of our Kamloops terminal.

Kamloops Area

Applicants should have a minimum of three years class 1 highway/mountain experience; winter driving experience a must. Basic use of computers would be asset.

CERTIFIED ICBC AIR BRAKE COURSE

The BC Liquor Distribution Branch is seeking janitorial companies with commercial cleaning experience to bid on one or more of the 4 stores in the Kamloops Area. If you qualify go to: http://www.bcbid.gov.bc.ca and search under BC Liquor Distribution Branch for Janitorial Services in the Kamloops Area.

We offer above average rates and an excellent beneﬁts package.

Funding provided by the Government of Canada through the Canada-British Columbia Job Fund.

Closing date & time: January 20, 2017 before 2pm PST

To join our team of Professional Drivers, please send a cover letter, a current resume and current driver’s abstract (within the last 30 days) to: drivers@vankam.com If you have any questions regarding the position please contact Bev at 604-968-5488 or 1-800-826-5261 ext. 861 We thank you for your interest in Van Kam; however, only those being considered will be contacted regarding an interview. “Van Kam is an Equal Opportunity Employer Committed to Environmental Responsibility”

January 28-29 • Feb. 4-5

Bid Number: ITQ2017-01-20B

Funding provided: The Employment Services and Supports (ESS) program is funded through the Canada-British Columbia Jobs Fund for unemployed individuals who do not qualify for Employment Insurance, or under-employed and low-skilled, to gain the skills needed to ﬁnd employment in trucking industry. The Class 1 Truck Driver Training program includes: • Airbrakes • Class 1 Driver Training – 5 weeks (104 hours) in-vehicle training • Road Test at ICBC Upon completion of the program, participants will be prepared for entry level employment as a truck driver with “behind the wheel” experience.

For more information, contact: Ray Trenholm - Driver Training

Email: rtrenholm@tru.ca Call 250.828.5104 or visit tru.ca/trades

Career Opportunities

You in Mind to create, celebrate and move forward with life

ABOUT THE RESIDENCE If life is a journey, welcome to your destination! The Residence at Orchards Walk is Kamloops’ premier address, designed with YOU in mind and set in the heart of a vibrant new community at Orchards Walk. Leave the chores to us while you live, relax and enjoy the exceptional amenities and services that being a member at The Residence aﬀords. POSITIONS AVAILABLE The Residence is currently looking for quality employees in the following roles:

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To apply please email your resume and cover letter to the attention of Dána Levere, General Manager: gm@theresidencekamloops.com by Friday, January 20, 2017. www.theresidencekamloops.com

Career Opportunities

7976040

ACCOUNTANT

Busy heavy truck dealership has an immediate opening for an accountant. JOB SUMMARY Reporting to the Controller, the Accountant provides leadership and assistance to the Accounting Team. You will be involved with processing, reconciling, generating reports and any other related activity in order to ensure the integrity of general ledger data, and that all relevant activity related to month end is processed in an accurate and timely manner. MAIN FUNCTIONS • Assist in the preparation of various financial statements. • Analysis, maintenance and reconciliation of G/L accounts. • Preparation of monthly report packages. • Budgeting, forecasting and trend analysis. • Preparation of working papers for year ends. • Other general tasks as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS • A university degree in business with preference given to accounting majors. • Recent completion, or near completion of CPA designation. • Minimum 1 year related work experience. • Well developed skills in Excel and Word. • Ability to work independently as well as part of a team. • Strong verbal and written communications skills. • Strong analytical, problem solving and decision making skills. • Well demonstrated attention to detail. • Experience with CDK/ADP, Quickbooks and Sage would be an asset. We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package. Please send your resume in confidence to jobapplication@rjameswsf.ca. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Employment

Education/Trade Schools

Help Wanted COMMERCIAL HEAVY DUTY MECHANIC needed immediately for local trucking company. Must have experience working on Highway Tractors. Preference given to those with International Truck experience. Must be physically fit and reliable with own transportation and tools. The right individual must be able to work under minimum supervision. Please fax resume to 250-546-0600 or e-mail to: parris@ricknickelltrucking.com NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE

HUNTER & FIREARMS

Courses. A Great Gift. Next C.O.R.E. March 11th & 12th, Saturday and Sunday. P.A.L. February 11th, Saturday. Professional outdoorsman & Master Instructor:

Bill

250-376-7970

INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT SCHOOL. Hands-On Tasks. Start Weekly. GPS Training! Funding & Housing Avail! Job Aid! Already a HEO? Get certiďŹ cation proof. Call 1-866-399-3853 or go to: iheschool.com PHARMACY TECHNICIAN TRAINING Online-based 43 wk program incls 8 wk practicum. Regulated Pharmacy Technicians earn $25-$28/hr in hospitals & $20-$27/hr in community pharmacies. Accredited by the Canadian Council for the Accreditation of Pharmacy Programs (CCAPP). www.stenbergcollege.com Toll-Free: 1-866-580-2772

Help Wanted 0985941 BC Ltd. is hiring farm workers for outside production work at its vineyard and ranch in Monte Creek, BC. Salary is $10.85 per hour and work is full time (6 days a week ) seasonal. Apply by fax 1-800-5671081.

Help Wanted

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

Employment

Help Wanted

MILLWRIGHT North Enderby Timber is looking to hire a Millwright. We offer competitive wages along with a comprehensive benefit package. Please email resume to netimber@junction.net

250-371-4949

Seeking Onsite Assistant Resident Caretaker for 70 unit complex focused on safe, affordable housing. The successful proponent should be familiar with the Residential Tenancy Act and able to perform a variety of administrative and caretaker duties. Janitorial and basic maintenance tasks include sweeping, mopping, basic plumbing repair and unplugging drains, general cleaning around the building and garbage area, yard work and keeping the sidewalks free of leaves and snow. Must be familiar with unit prep, which would include cleaning, minor repairs and painting. Administrative tasks would include maintaining a daily log, rent collection, bank runs, showing and renting suites and contractor supervision. A minimum of 3 years cleaning and maintenance experience plus the ability to lift 25 kilograms needed. The successful proponent should be upbeat, friendly and have a familiarity with computers. The position is a permanent, part-time livein position. Must be bondable and provide CRC. Please send resume to: Box #1459 c/o Kamloops This Week, 1365-B Dalhousie Dr., Kamloops, B.C. V2C 5P6.

Help Wanted

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

CLASSIFIEDS

I PAY Cash $$$ For All Scrap Vehicles! and $5 for auto batteries Call or Text Brendan 250-574-4679

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

250-374-0462

Help Wanted

THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF S.D. NO. 83 (North Okanagan-Shuswap)

SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS School District No. 83 (North Okanagan-Shuswap) requires School Bus Drivers to work in All Areas. The work involves the operation of school buses used to transport students within the district and on field trips. Applicants will have a demonstrated safe driving history as presented by a Driverâ€™s Abstract from the Motor Vehicle Branch. Practical working knowledge of school bus maintenance and repair requirements, along with the ability to deal in a friendly, courteous and effective manner with a variety of passenger situations is required. Drivers must also possess a good knowledge of the North Okanagan-Shuswap Area. The successful applicant will have a valid B.C. Class 2 Driverâ€™s license with an air brake endorsement. Work experience in the operations of passenger buses an asset. The rate of pay is $25.02 per hour. Interested individuals are invited to submit their resume with full supporting documents (proof of qualificaions must accompany application), including three professional references and send to apply@sd83.bc.ca. We appreciate the interest of all applicants, but only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF S.D. NO. 83 (North Okanagan-Shuswap) School District No. 83 (North Okanagan-Shuswap) invites applications for the following position:

MAINTENANCE PERSON 1 â€“ QUALIFIED TRADES PERSON â€“ ELECTRICIAN Under the supervision of the Operations Manager, provide electrical services to the School District for the service and maintenance of all types of electrical systems and equipment at School District Facilities. This is a temporary Union position paying $29.44 per hour. QUALIFICATIONS: t *OEVTUSZ 5SBJOJOH "VUIPSJUZ *5" $FSUJĂ˝DBUF PG 5SBEF 2VBMJĂ˝DBUJPOT 52 UP JODMVEF $FSUJĂ˝DBUF PG "QQSFOUJDFTIJQ BOE QPTTFTTJPO PG 'JFME 4BGFUZ 3FQSFTFOUBUJWF '43 DFSUJĂ˝DBUJPO $MBTT # PS FRVJWBMFOU BDDPSEJOH UP UIF #$ 4BGFUZ "VUIPSJUZ t 'PVS ZFBST XPSLJOH FYQFSJFODF BT B USBEFTQFSTPO JO maintenance within the trades related to servicing and installation of electrical and electronic equipment, alarm TZTUFNT BOE DPOUSPM TZTUFNT For further information on this position, please contact 4UFWF #FOOFUU %JSFDUPS PG 0QFSBUJPOT BU Please submit resume with full supporting documents CZ TFOEJOH UIFN UP BQQMZ!TE CD DB %FBEMJOF GPS applications is January 27, 2017. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Join our small friendly team, 15-25 hours per week. Office experience required. Apply in person with resume. VALLEYVIEW MINI-STORAGE #10 1967 ETCH HWY, Kamloops B.C. THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF S.D. NO. 83 (North Okanagan-Shuswap)

SOME SHOES NEED FILLING Looking for Door to Door Carriers. Kids and Adults needed!

ABERDEEN Rte 508 â€“ 700â€“810 Hugh Allan Dr. â€“ 40 papers Rte 523 â€“ 2300-2399 Abbeyglen Way, 750-794 Dunrobin Dr. - 81 papers Rte 562 â€“ Englemann Crt, 18021890 Lodgepole Dr. - 63 papers Rte 564 â€“ 2000-2099 Hugh Allan Dr, Pinegrass Crt & St. â€“ 39 papers Rte 583 â€“ Butte Pl, Chinook Pl, Mt. Dufferin Dr. â€“ 43 papers Rte 587 â€“ Sunshine Crt, Sunshine Pl. â€“ 47 papers Rte 591 â€“ 1940 Hillside Dr. (Complex) â€“ 19 papers DALLAS/BARNHARTVALE Rte 750 â€“ 5101-5299 Dallas Dr, Mary Pl, Nina Pl, Rachel Pl. â€“ 30 p.

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RAYLEIGH Rte 833 â€“ Cameron Rd, Davie Rd. â€“ 44 p.

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CARPENTER School District No. 83 invites applications for the following position QUALIFIED Carpenter; this is a temporary position. Under the supervision of Operations Manager, provides trained carpentry services to the School District in the areas of maintenance and renovations of physical plants. QUALIFICATIONS: Certification as journeyman as set out in the B.C. Apprenticeship Act for Carpentry T.Q., or equivalent InterProvincial Technical Qualifications preferably combined with Locksmith certification; This is temporary Union. Salary is $29.44 per hour. Effective date and length of term is to be determined. For further information on this position, please contact Steve Bennett, Director of Operations at 250-804-7874. Please submit resume with full supporting documents by sending them to apply@sd83.bc.ca. Deadline for applications is January 27, 2017. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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SOBCHAK 1965 Mercury 4dr., hardtop. 55,000 miles. 390-330HP. $4,000. 250-574-3794.

1982 Mercedes 300 SD TD. 2 owners, original and documented. 242,000km no drips. Show car quality. Asking $6000. 250-312-3525 before 8pm

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Stanley

September 15, 1928 - January 8, 2017 Stanley passed away with family by his side on Sunday, January 8, 2017. Predeceased by his parents Rosa and Michael, brother Edward, daughters Bonnie and Barbara and his granddaughter Kari Ann. Loved & always to be remembered by his wife of 68 years Shirley, his sons Gary (Connie) and Clarence (Dallas), daughters Brenda (Joel), Belle, Betty (Keith), Katarina (Brian) and Susan. He was also a grandfather to 13, and great-grandfather of 11 and also a grandfather to Sammie & Sophie, his 4 legged buddies. Survived also by his brothers John and Adolf and sisters Kay and Bernice, also many nieces and nephews. Stan had a special bond with his best friend and co-worker for many years Jim Young, he always looked forward to his morning coffee and chat with Jim, he really cherished that friendship. Dad loved camping, his vegetable garden where he always had the best beans, tomatoes & his favourite potatoes and his long car rides with his 9 kids where he would quiz them on the trees and birds. A man of many hats, his favourite was his cowboy hat and working at the Douglas Lake Ranch, as well as a welding helmet being such an accomplished welder machinist. Special thank you to the staff on Stan’s floor at Evergreen Baptist Care Home, we know they’ll always remember the words “Good Show”. No service upon request, a celebration of his great life will be held at a later date. Dad, you were such a kind gentle soul, everyone that came into contact with you instantly loved you, heaven has gained a special angel and his name is Stanley. Thank you for all our special memories dad, we love you and will miss you... big hugs and kisses.

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Obituaries & In Memoriam Evelyn Blais

Leonard Alexander Wal The family of Leonard Alexander Wal are saddened to announce his passing on January 4, 2017. He is survived by his wife Evelyn of 59 years, son Glen and grandson Griffin. Len is predeceased by his parents Mike and Anna Walsoff, brother Phillip and sister Elizabeth. Len was born on May 23, 1936 in Rossland, BC and moved to Kamloops in 1945. He lived in Kamloops until May 2016 when he moved to Prince George to be closer to Glen and Griffin. After attending school, he completed a Carpenters Apprenticeship in 1958. He worked in several areas of BC doing construction, teaching transit/level and slip form construction, coordinating Carpenter upgrade and detail drafting. He was a member of the Carpenters Union Local 1540. He was a NAUI scuba diving instructor from 1967-1994 and taught hundreds of students in the Kamloops and Vancouver areas, as well as doing commercial diving for 14 years. Many of his students became lifelong friends. His last job was at the Kamloops Pulp & Paper Mill, retiring in 1994. He thrived on humour and told many a joke. Although he suffered a stroke in 1995, he was still able to enjoy an annual fall vacation to many wonderful parts of the world until 2014. Following a fall at home in 2015, he became incapacitated and required care at a facility until his passing. Len and his family very much appreciated and thank the staff for their care and kindness received at Ponderosa Lodge in Kamloops and Jubilee Lodge in Prince George. For anyone wishing to honour Len, please consider a donation to the SPCA.

It is with our deepest love and sadness that we say goodbye to Evelyn Blais of Kamloops, BC at the age of 86. Evelyn passed away peacefully in her sleep on January 11, 2017. Evelyn will be forever cherished by her husband Joseph Silva Blais of 68 years. She is survived by her sister Clara Houghton and eight children Gloria (Bill) Peters, Eugene (Dianne) Blais, Roger (Cathy) Blais, Myrna Price, Cliff (Wendy) Blais, Wilma (Dennis) Crough, Kelvin Blais, Brenda Nesbitt, 19 grandchildren and 30 great-grandchildren. Evelyn is predeceased by her parents, two sisters, grandson Wade and son-in-law Tom. Funeral Prayers will take place on Tuesday, January 17th at 7:00 pm at St. John Vianney Parish. The Funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday, January 18th at 11:00 am at St. John Vianney Parish. A time of fellowship will follow in the church hall with interment to follow at the Hillside Cemetery. Thank you to Dr. Brenda Laupland, staff at Riverbend and Interior Health. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or Charity of choice. Condolences may be expressed at www.firstmemorialkamloops.com Arrangements entrusted to First Memorial Funeral Service, Kamloops BC (250) 554 2429

December 29, 1926 – January 12, 2017

As she said, “it is hard to kill a stubborn weed,” however, the family of Elisa Gastaldo is saddened to announce she passed away on January 12, 2017 at the age of 90 after a long battle with declining health. She is now reunited with her husband Sergio who passed away on September 30, 2011. Elisa was born in Giavera Del Montello, Treviso, Italy on December 29, 1926 and immigrated to Canada on January 1, 1954. She married Sergio on January 30, 1954 and they built a wonderful life together. Elisa was a quiet, gentle and loving wife, mother, grandmother (Nonna), Aunt (Zia), and friend. She was the happiest when camping, fishing, and searching for wild mushrooms with Sergio and family. She looked forward to the regular Sunday picnics with family and friends where she was always ready for a good game of bocce. Her family loved her weekly batch of homemade bread. Our family will miss her greatly. Elisa is survived by her son Mario, daughter Lucia, grandchildren Liza and Thomas; greatgrandchildren Harlowe and Owen; nephew Ermes; niece Rosanna (Peter) and their children Marina and Alexander. She is also survived by her sister in Italy, Marcella and other relatives in Italy and Australia. Elisa is predeceased by her parents Mario and Lucia Durigan; brothers Gilberto and Tarcisio and sister-in law Emma. Thank you to the Doctors, Nurses, Social Workers, Dietician, Technicians and Staff of the Royal Inland Hospital Renal Clinic for their many years of exceptional care and neverending support for our mother. Additionally, many thanks to the Care Aides from the Community Home Support Program and employees of Inter-Facility Transport Inc. A final special thank you to Care Aides Von and Alysha at Pine Grove Care Centre for their exceptional care, kindness and compassion until the very end. Public visitation will take place in the Schoening Funeral Chapel on Wednesday, January 18, 2017 from 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm, 513 Seymour Street. The Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Thursday, January 19, 2017 at 1:00 pm at the Sacred Heart Cathedral, 255 Nicola Street, Kamloops, BC with Father Andrew L’Heureux, Celebrant. A private family interment will be held at Hillside Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations made to the Renal Unit at Royal Inland Hospital, 311 Columbia Street, Kamloops, BC V2C 2T1 in memory of Elisa would be appreciated. Condolences may be expressed at www.schoeningfuneralservice.com

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Elisa Luigia Gastaldo (Nee Durigan)

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Thelma Jean Bregoliss June 3, 1926 – January 9, 2017

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Thelma Jean Bregoliss. Thelma passed away peacefully in her sleep on January 9, 2017, at the age of 90. Thelma is predeceased by her husband of 61 years, Ronald Bregoliss, and only child Steve Bregoliss. She will be lovingly remembered by her sister and best friend, Myrtle McGillivray, grandchildren Shana (Chris) Semrick, Kristin (Mark) Ignacz, Ron Bregoliss, great-grandchildren Leaf and Hannah, niece Roxy Mansus, and grand-niece and grand-nephew Michele and Chris Mansus. Thelma was born to Mary and William Biswell and raised in Kamloops, BC. She attended St. Ann’s Academy where singing lessons fostered her undeniable musical talent and solidified her lifelong love of music. Thelma’s beautiful signing voice landed her a weekly spot on CBC radio, accompanied by her dear friend June Bregoliss (Koch) on piano. In 1943, Thelma moved to Vancouver where she worked for Boeing Aircraft by day and performed musically at night. She was awarded entry to the Juilliard School of Music in New York, but instead returned to Kamloops where she married Ron Bregoliss in 1946. They had a son Steven in 1950. Ron and Thelma continued the musical journey together and took the lead in several musical productions. Over the following twenty years, Thelma accompanied Ron with an entrepreneurial spirit as they opened several businesses including the first Volkswagen dealership, Skychief Service Garage, Andy’s Hideaway nightclub and Bregoliss Construction. In 1970, they moved to the family farm where Thelma’s love of animals was evident. They soon had cats, Pomeranian dogs, peacocks, Geraldine the donkey, and many Arabian horses. They travelled throughout North America for horse competitions and breeding. Thelma cherished her home at the farm for 45 years before spending the final years of her life at Gemstone Care Center. Thelma exuded strength in everything she did. Her incredible resilience and admirable determination will never be forgotten. She loved receiving visitors and never refused a cup of coffee with friends; just as friends would gather around her piano in song, we invite you to gather with us to say goodbye. A Funeral will be held on Saturday, January 21, 2017, at 11:00 am at Schoening Funeral Home. In honor of Thelma’s love and compassion for animals, memorial donations to the SPCA will be gratefully accepted in lieu of flowers.

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A Vanished Friend by Anders Lim

Around the corner I have a friend In this great city that has no end; Yet days go by, and weeks rush on, And before I know it a year has gone, And I never see my old friend’s face, For life is a swift and terrible race. He knows I like him just as well As in the days when I rang his bell, And he rang mine. We were younger then, And now we are busy, tired men, Tired of playing a foolish game, Tired with trying to make a name. “Tomorrow, I will call on Jim, Just to show that I am thinking of him.” But tomorrow comes and tomorrow goes, And the distance between us grows and grows, Around the corner, yet miles away “Here’s a telegram, sir,” “Jim died today!” And that’s what we get, and deserve in the end, Around the corner a vanished friend!

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Obituaries & In Memoriam Maria Anna DiMuzzio Born on September 9, 1934 in Carpineto Romano, Italy died on January 10, 2017 in Kamloops, BC.

It is with deep sadness we report the passing of our beloved wife, mother, grandmother and greatgrandmother. Maria leaves to mourn her beloved husband Emilio, her daughters Rossella (Kari), Claudia (Dwayne) and Irene (Tony), her sister Giuditta and her sisters-in-law, Teresa and Violet. She especially loved all her grandkids – Saverio, Stephan, Marissa (Nick), Christina, Cullen, Lacee, Alexia, Aurora and Caleb, as well as her greatgrandkids Noah and Jack. Maria also had numerous nieces and nephews, and very close friends, all of whom will remember her simple joy of life and constant generosity. She was never the loudest voice in the room, but had the most spirit. Maria was pre-deceased by her parents Irene & Constante Bellizia, her sister Lidena, and her brothers Pasquale, Luigi and Calisto. Maria was born in the small rural village of Carpineto Romano, Italy. She was one of six children, living in the mountains and growing up on the family property. Maria would often reminisce about the hard times of growing up during the war and how the family would live off of whatever crops the soldiers would leave for them, typically potato skins. Maria was very fond of her siblings, all of whom also immigrated to Canada, except for her sister Lidena. It was very important for Maria to keep close ties with her family throughout her life,

particularly with her brothers Pasquale, Luigi and Calisto.

to the Casino aka “grocery shopping”.

As a young lady Maria moved to Rome to work for a wealthy family doing domestic work where she met her beloved husband Emilio. He still remembers the day he first met Maria, the love of his life, at a local dance in Rome, as ”their eyes met across the room.” They courted for five years and were married on October 7, 1956 in Carpineto Romano. They settled in Roma where Rossella, Claudia and Irene were born before they immigrated to Williams Lake on September 29, 1966. The family moved to Kamloops in 1971.

Maria was a true fighter who met her illness with grace; she always put on a brave face to place others around her at ease. She beat lymphoma in 2016 and had been a resident of Ponderosa Lodge for the past 9 months where “Momma” regularly gave hugs and kisses to the care team. She could almost always be heard singing “Mama” through the halls of Ponderosa Lodge. She will be missed everyday by all who knew her.

Emilio and Maria arrived from Italy with nothing but some family connections in B.C.; through hard devoted work they made a happy and secure life for their family. Maria doted on her husband and daughters with her ever present innocence and young-at-heart outlook on life. She had an infectious giggle and saw fun in everything. In the summer Maria would spend her days alongside Emilio, picking vegetables from their garden, pruning the fruit trees, and canning. Their cantina was always bulging at the seams, with a never ending supply of wine and home canning. Maria also enjoyed dancing with her husband, attending many dances and parties, and also throwing their own parties in their home for Christmas dinners. A special day for Maria was the day her grandson Stephan bought the home across the street, as this meant having him over for espresso daily. Maria always looked forward to her outings. Whether it be just a quick trip to the “Extra Foods store”, to her daughters to get her hair done, an afternoon of bowling with brother Luigi, or a trip

Prayers for Maria will be held at Our Lady of Perpetual Help on Wednesday, January 25, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be held on Thursday, January 26, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. at O.L.P.H. with reception to follow. The family wishes to thank all of the doctors, nurses and care team members who took great care of mom while she was in Ponderosa and R.I.H. over the past 14 months.

Per sempre nei nostri cuori, sempre amato, mai di essere dimenticato Safe in the glow of your love, Sent from the heavens above. Nothing can ever replace, The warmth of your tender embrace.

Ronald Llewellyn Humphreys

Ron died suddenly on January 9, 2017 leaving his family and friends devastated. He always said he worked to live and that is exactly what he did, being a well respected conductor on the CPR, while raising a family in Revelstoke. He was an avid outdoorsman who in the 40s and 50s guided hunting parties by horseback to untouched wilderness throughout BC. We always looked forward to watching the amazing 8mm movies he took of those trips. Thanks dad! He moved on to breeding horses and winning prizes galore in Gymkhanas through BC, riding his beloved Corky Bay Quarter Horse. Dad shod a lot of the horses in town and he was the guy everyone called when an animal was sick (before we had a vet). He shared his knowledge with anyone who asked. Some have turned into lifelong horse people and have remembered him to us as their idol. He would have been surprised just knowing they remembered him. Winters were all about skiing and Ski Club and racing. He packed up his kids as well as the neighbour’s kids and headed to the ski hill. He drove young racers to out of town races and helped out wherever and whenever he could. Dad took up flying because he missed the wilderness. As with everything he did, he immersed himself in his new passion completely. His contributions to the Flying Club and to the airport were well appreciated and still remembered by some of the locals. Thanks for taking us up there dad we will never forget! Upon retirement Dad moved to Kamloops and married Jean Foote. They enjoyed flying to visit friends and family. Jean and dad shared a love of nature, they camped, hiked, Dad fished and got proficient at tying his own special flies. Their backyard was full of bird feeders and they loved to have family and friends over for a visit. Dad always had a way with babies and that was never more apparent than with his own grand and greatgrandbabies. We all miss you papa. You will always be in our hearts. No service as per Ron’s wishes, but a family gathering will be held later in the spring. Condolences may be expressed at www.schoeningfuneralservice.com

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If you are ever going to love me, Love me now, while I can know The sweet and tender feelings Which from true affection flow. Love me now While I am living. Do not wait until I’m gone And then have it chiseled in marble, Sweet words on ice-cold stone. If you have tender thoughts of me, Please tell me now. If you wait until I am sleeping, Never to awaken, There will be death between us, And I won’t hear you then. So, if you love me, even a little bit, Let me know it while I am living

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Born in May 1927 into an old BC family, Ron was predeceased by his father Llew and mother Ailie (Aho). Lovingly remembered by his wife Jean; brother Ralph; children Greg & Leah, Carole & Oscar, Garth & Margo, Lee & Ornella, surrogate daughter Bev Armstrong, stepchildren Alice & Dale, Mary Jean, Tim, grandchildren Ben & Anne, Cara & Mark, Jesse & Erin, Caitlin & Neil, Sophia, great-grandchildren Tanner, Marley, Tuula, Cale, Declan and Reid, nephews Guy & Llew.

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OTHERS WHO HAVE GONE BEFORE By Joanetta Hendel, Indianapolis, Indiana

Others who have gone before Hold up my trembling hand. They comfort me in the blind despair I cannot understand. They suffer with me when I hurt, Weep with me in my pain, Remind me that we are not lost ... Though I must now remain. Those who’ve gone before me, Hear me when I cry. Sing softly with me soothing chords Of unsung lullabies. Mourn anniversaries never marked, A future I cannot keep. They gently kiss the pain away, And love my heart to sleep. The ones who’ve gone before me Hold me in my dreams. They gently stroke my furrowed brow, And calm my silent screams. They love me in my heartache, Wait quietly nearby., Hold patiently, one to another Till I join them by and by.

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