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Value Village on way to Sahali Mall? Value Village is expected to relocate to the former Target location in Sahali Mall on Aug. 29. Coun. Denis Walsh said staff at the Seymour Street store gave him the summer date for the mall opening. The move would leave the downtown store and the two parking lots bookending it vacant and

create a huge development potential, said Gay Pooler, general manager of Kamloops Central Business Improvement Association. Value Village is expected to occupy about two-thirds of the former Target space. Value Village’s parent company, Savers, had not responded to an interview request as of KTW press deadline yesterday.

Specifications on the Value Village corporate site under real estate spell out site requirements for the stores of 22,000 to 28,000 square feet at a free-standing location with on-site donation capabilities with a drive-thru or drive-up, as well as loading docks, being on a fronting street and near a retail shopping area.

The former fire chief of Barriere who resigned suddenly last year in the midst of a child-pornography investigation will plead guilty. A lawyer representing Al Kirkwood said as much on Monday in scheduling the 62-year-old’s sentencing for a date next month. Kirkwood, who also served as the publisher of the North Thompson Star Journal and Clearwater Times newspapers, is facing one count each of importing or distributing child pornography and possession of child pornography. Kirkwood was arrested on Oct. 4 following a police search of his home and offices. In all, four search warrants were executed at four locations. He was later released on a promise to appear in court and has been out of custody since. According to court documents, Kirkwood is accused of importing child pornography in June 2016 and of possessing it on the date he was arrested.

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It was too soggy to stage sports or fly model airplanes, but an empty patch of land next to Dufferin elementary is just right for a wetland. The City of Kamloops is spending $55,000, along with a matching grant from the National Wetlands Conservation Fund, to turn the property on Hillside Drive into a wetland and expand an existing stormwater basin. When complete, the project will include four ponds, about 40 trees and new aquatic and land vegetation. So far, workers have ripped out an old model plane airstrip and some concrete posts, and have dug the majority of the ponds. “We’re going to have some really neat dead trees we’re bringing in to work as perches

for raptors. We’re going to have some coarse, woody debris around. It’s going to look very natural,” said Kirsten Wourms, the city’s nature park crew leader. “Already we’re working around cattails and rushes and reeds, so they’ll all be in place.” Wourms said the project is restoring a long-lost feature rather than creating a new ecosystem from scratch. “We’ve got aerial photos from the 1800s that show it as a wetland and then industry and grazing and everything came through and the wetland was lost,” she said. Water levels in the area remained high — test pits dug by the city show little seasonal fluctuation and two ponds dug this month are already filled with water — and the spongey land proved difficult to use for anything else. Wourms said the wetland will increase the natural habitat for birds of prey, ducks, frogs

and many other types of creature. They’re also useful from a drainage perspective. “When we have flash floods, the water doesn’t just rush through. It absorbs it and slowly lets it out back into the system,” Wourms said. The city is also building up berms in the area so it can act as a retention basin in the event of a 100-year flood. Excavation work will continue this month, with planting in March and April. Wourms said the city also plans to add educational signage and is working with Ducks Unlimited and other conservation groups on the contents. There is also a second phase of the project in the planning stages, which would add a boardwalk and observational space to allow school classes to visit the wetland for educational instruction.

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The population at Sun Peaks Resort has grown by 13 per cent a year since 2006, making it the province’s fastest growing municipality. The increase by 245 people — 66 per cent — in the past five years boosted the resort municipality’s population to 616 residents who declare it as their principal residence.

“I’ve been saying for the last year-and-a-half we’re at 550,” said Sun Peaks Mayor Al Raine, who was happy to see his underestimation. The average growth rate for B.C. was 5.6 per cent over the five years, while the City of Kamloops grew by 5.4 per cent. The snapshot of population is taken in May, after the ski season, but Raine said residents made special efforts to ensure they were counted.

He believes, nonetheless, the census undercounted, estimating today’s mountain population is about 700. Raine said gone are the days when he knew nearly every resident. A large part of the growth is driven by active retirees, interested in skiing, golf and outdoor activities. “I’d say 50 per cent of the growth is in the retired market. The other 50 per cent is families,” he said. “They want children growing up in a healthy environment with a

good school and being very active.” Future releases from StatsCan will provide a breakdown of median age and typical households. As for the future, Raine said growing by 13 per cent a year may not be sustainable for the next five years. He said a more realistic number is 50 per cent by 2021. “If we get to somewhere around 1,000 [population], we’d be a really great community with a full range of services.”

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DAVE EAGLES/KTW Thirteen unionized employees were laid off by management at the Plaza Hotel last week. The employees staffed the Fireside Steakhouse and Bar, which is closed.

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Robert Demand, president of Unite Here Local 40, said he is coming to Kamloops to meet with the general manager of the Plaza Hotel. Demand said the meeting is scheduled to take place on Feb. 28 and the main topic will involve the role of the union at the hotel and, in particular, the future of Fireside Steakhouse and Bar. However, hotel manager Shatha Al-Reihani told KTW no date for a meeting has been confirmed.

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Hannah Butler celebrated her seventh birthday with a weekend party at the Big Little Science Centre. This optical illusion is the result of mirrors positioned at just the right angles. It is just one of the many science-themed experiments and shows to take in at the centre, located at 655 Holt St. in Brocklehurst. For information on upcoming events, go online to blsc.org. ALLEN DOUGLAS/KTW

TRU? Feb. 21 Family Night Of Science Wrap your mind and hands around science, math and physics through a laser spy trap, chemical rockets, slimy and squishy creatures, fossils, lovable cats and dogs and high-tech instruments. 5:30 - 8:30 pm, Lepin Building, various rooms

Feb. 27-March 4 Aboriginal Awareness Week Experience Aboriginal culture and ways while learning how TRU is addressing the recommendations set out in the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. Various times and locations on campus

Convicted couple argue rights precede laws TIM PETRUK

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A First Nations couple found guilty last year of trafficking wildlife is asking a judge to throw out the convictions based on aboriginal rights — privileges they argue allow them to continue “pre-contact customs”

even if they violate today’s laws. Jay Coutts and Farah Palmer were convicted in May following a trial in Kamloops provincial court. Both were found guilty of trafficking in wildlife, while Coutts was convicted of an additional count of hunting during prohibited hours. Coutts, 50, and

Palmer, 44, were caught selling deer meat in 2013 by undercover conservation officers. During trial, Crown prosecutor Joel Gold referred to Coutts and Palmer’s operation as “an ongoing business.” In court yesterday, Palmer argued First Nations people have the right to carry on as their ancestors did

prior to non-aboriginal contact. Palmer referenced a section of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms that guarantees aboriginal rights to First Nations people. Palmer said aboriginal rights allow First Nations people to “harvest, barter and trade in wildlife” and said laws restricting such

guarantees are “of no force and effect.” According to Palmer, she and Coutts only have to prove their actions have ties to “pre-contact activity” by First Nations people. The hearing is scheduled to run all week before Kamloops provincial court Judge Roy Dickey.

Food truck public hearing tonight ANDREA KLASSEN

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Kamloops city council will hear from the public tonight if it should go ahead with changes to its bylaw to allow food trucks to stay open later and park in more locations.

The bylaw amendment would increase the hours when food trucks are allowed to operate on private land and public streets. On streets, trucks would be allowed to operate from 9 a.m. to midnight on weekdays and 7 a.m. until midnight on weekends. Previously, trucks

had to close up shop by 6 p.m. On private properties, trucks would get an extra hour, with regulations requiring them to close by midnight instead of 11 p.m. While food trucks can’t park within 50 metres of a restaurant or cafe, the amendment would allow

them to do so if the restaurant is not open, or by special agreement with the restaurant owner. The tweaks also remove a maximum length of the truck from the food truck bylaw. The public hearing runs at 7 p.m. tonight at city hall, 7 West Victoria St.

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School District 73 will receive about $705,000 of the new $27.4-million Student Learning Grant announced by the provincial government.

SD73 secretarytreasurer Kelvin Stretch said an exact amount is unknown, but based on the memo sent from the Ministry of Education, which said districts will receive $50 for each full-time equivalent student, it should be at

least that amount. A special-purpose fund, the money can only be used for instructional supplies, which can include items like electronic learning resources, textbooks, athletic equipment, learning resources and other

classroom supplies. The money is to be prioritized to buy items that will help defray costs passed on to parents. Districts must report on how the money is used to their district parent-advisory councils by July 31, with a

copy of the report to the education ministry. Although it is a onetime grant, money not spent can be carried over to the next school year. A similar $2-million fund has been established for independent schools.

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Bail for man facing murder charge in Shuswap hit-and-run death CAM FORTEMS STAFF REPORTER cam@kamloopsthisweek.com

A man accused of murdering a motorcycle rider by ramming him from behind on a road in Magna Bay will remain out of custody on bail. Raymond Edward Swann, 56, was charged with murder last week in connection to the April 3, 2016, incident on Squilax-Anglemont Road that killed Brian Watson.

The hearing was moved up to B.C. Supreme Court after the charge was upgraded to seconddegree murder. Swann was originally charged with criminal negligence causing death and leaving the scene of an accident. A bail hearing was held Friday in B.C. Supreme Court. Swann, who has not been in custody, was again released on conditions that include a $10,000 bond, an evening curfew and a weapons ban.

Evidence presented at the bail hearing is subject to a ban on publication. Police originally said the 60-year-old Watson, a KamloopsThompson school district employee, was rear-ended by the pickup truck while on one of his first rides of the season. Swann is scheduled to appear next in court on March 2 for an arraignment hearing. He has not yet entered a plea to any of the charges.

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A man has been charged in connection with the robbery of a downtown Kamloops bank on Friday, Feb. 17. Roger Jerry Decoine is in custody facing one count of robbery. The 52-year-old, who is also known by the aliases Roger Wood and Roger Little Fox, is expected to appear in Kamloops provincial court on Monday for a bail hearing. Police were called to the TD Canada Trust branch at Victoria Street and Third Avenue at about 1:30 p.m. on Friday after a man entered and claimed to have a weapon before fleeing on foot with an undisclosed amount of cash. No one was injured. Witnesses told police the robber, who was wearing a Team Canada hockey shirt, ran south on Third Avenue. The bank robbery was the third holdup in five days last week. On Feb. 13, a man robbed a Subway restaurant in Valleyview. The following day, the McCracken Station Liquor Store in Valleyview was held up by a man with a handgun. Police say there is nothing to indicate the robberies are connected.

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Another two sections of the Trans-Canada Highway are in line for widening over the next seven years. Ministers from the provincial and federal governments announced they will spent $469 million — about $222 million of which will come from Ottawa — to fourlane a section of highway 20 kilometres west of Golden, between Donald and Forde Station Road and to realign and expand the road through Kicking Horse Canyon. Ottawa will kick in more than $215 million for the Kicking Horse project through its New Building Canada fund, while B.C. will match that amount and add an additional $19.6 million to the project. The much less expensive Donald to Forde Station section will see the federal government contribute more than $7 million in infrastructure funds, with B.C. adding another $11.8 million. Federal Minister of Infrastructure and Communities Amarjeet Sohi said the projects will create jobs and improved the lives of drivers. “Every minute Canadians are on the road is a minute they could be spending with family and friends or building a business or being healthy and active,” he said, adding the federal Liberal government also feels the project can contribute to its emissionsreduction goals by reducing traffic congestion and getting cars off the road faster. Kamloops-South Thompson MLA and Minister of Transportation Todd Stone noted the Kicking Horse proj-

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ect, which is worth about $110 million per kilometre of highway, is likely one of the most -expensive reconstructions of its kind in Canada, due to its complexity. The highway through the area is “extremely compressed,” Stone said, with a rock face on one side and a steep drop into the canyon on the other. “There’s a tremendous amount of blasting that’s required and the technical challenges really come into

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play in terms of do you tunnel, do you cantilever out — it’s a significantly challenging stretch of highway from a geography perspective,” he said. Stone said the cost is worthwhile because the canyon is also significantly more treacherous, with three times the average collision and fatality rate. “We are saving lives when we make these investments,” he said. Improvements on the

Donald to Forde Station stretch are expected to begin this year, with completion in 2018. The Kicking Horse project will begin in 2019 and will take about five years, Stone said. Once the two projects are completed, as well as other improvements already announced in the corridor, Stone said the province will have four-laned about onethird of the highway between Kamloops and the B.C./ Alberta border.

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ome follow-ups today on tax issues as income tax filing time draws near and Premier Christy Clark shovels out surplus money in the run-up to the May election. • Is provincial sales tax hidden somewhere in residential BC Hydro bills? Several readers contacted me to ask about this. I’m advised by the B.C. finance ministry that the answer is no. It is charged on business and industrial hydro bills, one of those historical relics of a sales tax that has been stitched together like Frankenstein’s monster over the decades. When the harmonized sales tax made its brief appearance in B.C., one of the main orders of business was to devise a tax credit so the provincial portion of HST on home power bills would be repaid. HST follows the rules of the good old GST in provinces where the HST applies. And that means it is applied on top of all the other taxes on gasoline and on electricity bills. This came up when mayors of struggling resource communities pleaded with Finance Minister Mike de Jong to relieve their pulp mills and sawmills from this burden, the only such sales tax in North America. • Could the zombie HST ever lurch back to life? It’s possible, especially if Clark’s B.C. Liberals get re-elected. De Jong set up a Commission on Tax Competitiveness last year and its report in November built

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VICTORIA a strong case for what it called a “Made-in-B.C. VAT.” VAT stands for value-added tax. In principle, it’s roughly the same as extending sales tax on services and providing some breaks for goods that carry the load now. The Frankenstein PST clutches business by the throat, taxing not just huge hydro bills, but items like computer software and telecommunications services. “The commission recommends all capital expenditure by business be exempted as soon as possible,” its report said. “This would be the single-most effective short-term tax reform measure to improve competitiveness.” This is especially urgent as U.S. President Donald Trump prepares to slash the corporate income tax rate, which is far higher than in Canada. Listen for a giant sucking sound as our high-tech jobs move to Washington and California. • Is the foreign buyers’ tax, added to the property transfer tax in Metro Vancouver last summer,

really working? Yes — and not just as an extra cash cow for the B.C. government. Metro Vancouver’s average home price dropped 12 per cent from December to January, accounting for most of the six-percent decline for B.C. home prices overall during that time. • Is B.C.’s carbon tax really revenue neutral? The Fraser Institute’s Charles Lammam and Taylor Jackson dug into that and their answer is no, not any more. Provincial income tax reductions, five per cent off the lower two brackets, and rural and lowincome credits, initially did return all the carbon tax revenue. In the past few years, the Fraser Institute economists point out, these measures have fallen behind the growing carbon tax revenue. The government has maintained the appearance of revenue neutrality by counting other tax credits, some of which were put in place before the carbon tax arrived in 2008. They counted the small business venture capital tax credit, the training tax credit, the children’s fitness credit and children’s art credit. I guess if your kids play hoops or paint pictures, they’re not riding in your planet-cooking vehicle. Even B.C.’s extravagant film production tax credit is counted against the carbon tax. So, when Hollywood moviemakers fly up from La La Land to shoot scenes, that’s “climate action?” tfletcher@blackpress.ca Twitter: @tomfletcherbc

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JUDGE DID NOT TAKE COP BEATING SERIOUSLY Editor: Re: (‘Men who attacked, knocked out Kamloops Mountie avoid prison,’ Jan. 27): It is unbelievable how nonchalantly our court system dealt with this case. No jail time for the criminals who stomped on Const. Paul Koester’s head and left him unconscious on the side of the road sends a strong and clear message to the criminal element: Courts do not take an attack on a police officer seriously. The courts have now

given criminals a good way to beat an impaired driving charge as the vehicle driven by Jerry Lamar was initially stopped by Koester on suspicion of impaired driving. This was a cowardly attack on Koester by two drunken thugs, Lamar and Leon Leclerc, who were intent on getting away with their criminal activity. The court protected the criminals and not the police, which in turn puts the public in danger. What does it take for the court system to

acknowledge all citizens have equal protection under the law, including police officers? If you do the crime, you should serve the time. Two thugs were treated like misbehaving children. Naughty children are sent to their room. These thugs were sentenced to house arrest. Fortunately, Koester didn’t suffer more serious injuries. He was knocked unconscious and, when he came to, he thought he had lost an eye. The

bit about Koster’s gun sounds like it came up after the two thugs were coached by their defence counsel. I’m surprised the defence counsel didn’t hold Koester responsible for his misfortune by saying Koester’s head was in the way of Leclerc’s foot when Leclerc stomped on him. There was no remorse shown by Leclerc or Lamar. As they risk their lives daily, I salute police officers. Please do not let the lame duck protection you receive from our court system hinder you.

Police officers are all that is left between us and the criminal element to keep us safe. What Koester has suffered through is a good example of what crap police have to go through to keep us safe. Please keep up the good work. I’m part of the usual silent majority that supports police officers. This time, I had to speak up. Police are protecting us. Who is protecting our protectors? Byron Link Kamloops

POOR RATIONALE FOR PLAZA LAYOFFS WHY CAN’T WE ance, the employer is under agreement if there are recall ATTRACT DOCTORS? Editor: Re: (‘Plaza Hotel lays off no obligation to re-hire them rights. Editor: As a community, we certainly have a persistent problem attracting doctors. The area has a great lifestyle and modern facilities but, for some reason, it just doesn’t seem to be enough to lure doctors as there are 20,000 residents consistently without a family doctor. Usually when this type of situation occurs, it is bad management as the root cause. There should be an investigation, but I think the politicians and governing agencies would rather look good and reach budget. An answer, rather than political rhetoric, would be appreciated. John Rimell Kamloops

13 restaurant staff as Fireside Lounge closes,’ Feb. 17): I take issue with general manager Shatha Al-Reihani’s recommendation to the Plaza’s restaurant employees to take a layoff and severance pay so they could move forward with their job search and qualify for employment insurance. Nothing would stop these employees from seeking alternative employment and EI. Most employees, union or non-union, don’t realize that when they take sever-

when they re-open the restaurant. In effect, the Plaza fired these employees when they shut their doors. You can bet the manager knew this when making the recommendation to take severance pay. Her claim that union involvement “made things worse, not better” is utter bunk. Management has full control when it decides to implement layoffs or shut the doors. The only recourse is through the collective

In this case, however, giving severance would most likely eliminates this avenue. The Plaza has been unionized since the 1960s or 1970s. It provided many hotel and restaurant workers with decent employment with very little labour issues. I would suggest that if the hotel restaurant is not doing well — and it wasn’t — blame should be placed with management, not the employees or the union. Kathrine Wunderlich Kamloops

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The City of Kamloops is hopeful repairs at the Westsyde Pool are getting back on track. In early December, contractor D&T Developments alerted the city it had accidentally installed the wrong kind of steel roof decking atop the building, which is undergoing a $3-million roof replacement. The error — which the city said would make the pool less resilient to moisture damage if left unfixed — has slowed construction, and pushed the pool’s opening date well past the mid-February mark previously forecast. After weeks of negotiation in which senior city administrators have expressed frustration that

KTW FILE PHOTO A failed vapour barrier in the Westsyde Pool roof created rotting. The pool has been closed since June 2015.

the contractor and engineering consultant RJC were not moving quickly enough, pool project manager Matt Kachel said the decking materials needed to correct the problem are finally on order. However, the city doesn’t yet have a new completion date for the project, because it doesn’t know exactly when the decking will arrive.

“I can say we’re moving forward and everything is being put in and agreed to as per the design,” Kachel said. “We’re going to get the facility that was specified.” Kachel said it doesn’t appear much, if any, work already completed will be lost. While the city has told media little, if any, work has been ongoing at the

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Bud Forbes is worried about the estimated 100 homeless Kamloopsians who will have no overnight shelter as of April 1. The chairman of the board that runs the Out of the Cold program at St. Paul’s Anglican Church downtown said the city needs to get to work creating transitional housing for the homeless, many of whom have been using the Wednesday and Sunday overnight program that provides an evening meal, a bed and a breakfast. It shuts down at the end of March, as does the B.C. Housing extreme-weather program run in the city by the Kamloops branch of the Canadian Mental Health Association at its Emerald Centre on West Victoria Street. “We are getting farther behind other areas of the province who have been deal-

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A complete power failure on Saturday at Domtar’s pulp mill on Mission Flats Road caused a release of total reduced sulphur gas that added up to emissions numbers typically seen over an entire year. Domtar officials acknowledged the unplanned power outage for about 2.5 hours late Saturday afternoon was the cause of smell complaints. It caused venting of the distinctive total reduced sulphur (TRS). While unpleasant, it is not considered a health concern. The Ministry of Environment received complaints from as far as Valleyview. Ralph Adams, an air quality meteorologist with the ministry, said yesterday the release caused a maximum reading of 8.6 parts per billion of the pungent gas measured at the downtown federal building. A target of what the ministry classifies as the “maximum desirable level” is anything above five parts per billion. “In this one event, we managed to generate six hours,” Adams said. In the past six years, the number of hours that TRS has exceeded five parts per billion registered at an air quality station here has ranged from two to 17 hours annually. Prince George often exceeds 1,000 hours a year, Adams noted.

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KTW FILE PHOTO While the odour wafting across the city Saturday from Domtar’s pulp mill was strong, it was not considered a health concern.

The city’s industrial and office vacancy rates have plunged, something a city economic promoter said is both a cause for optimism and concern. Statistics are contained in the last Colliers International report on the Thompson-Okanagan. The office vacancy rate in Kamloops declined beginning in mid-2016 from nearly five per cent to 1.02 per cent in the

fourth quarter. “Moving forward, we expect the vacancy rate to remain stable as there is currently no new supply being added to the market and such a large amount of the current supply was rapidly absorbed,” the report notes. Similarly, the industrial rate declined by almost half, to about two per cent. This represents one of the lowest rates in the city’s history. There is no new industrial supply on

the horizon, the report notes. Venture Kamloops executive director Jim Anderson said the flip side of the demand for space is the lack of vacancy for firms wanting to locate in the city. “The question is investment and availability,” he said. “We’ve had times when we were shortlisted on site selection and ticked all the boxes but . . . availability of space becomes an issue.” The only soft market is in retail, where vacancies have risen

slightly to 7.8 per cent, a rate the Colliers report notes as one of the highest in the past several years. The number has been boosted by the Canadian bankruptcy of Target and its lingering empty premises at Sahali Mall. The only retail building under construction is at Landmark Place at McGill Road and Summit Drive, where first-floor commercial space is planned, similar to existing buildings in the complex.

Clarification In the Feb. 17 edition of KTW, a story about the closure of the Fireside Steakhouse and Bar in the Plaza Hotel (‘Restaurant closure, layoffs temporary, manager says’) noted the closure was temporary, while the headline stated the layoffs were temporary. As Plaza Hotel manager

Shatha Al-Reihani pointed out after the article was published, Fireside’s closure is not temporary and the layoffs are permanent because what business entity emerges from the closed restaurant and bar remains to be determined. In addition, the article

referred to a pending “remodelling” of the restaurant. Al Reihani said there are no remodelling plans for the restaurant. Finally, the article referenced multi-million-dollar renovations to the restaurant. In fact, the hotel has undergone multimillion-dollar renovations.

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CORNER BROOK, N.L. — Atlantic Canada’s premiers say they are focused on strengthening trade ties with the United States as Canada looks to establish its economic footing with President Donald Trump’s administration. The premiers emerged from a twoday meeting in Corner Brook, N.L., yesterday pledging vigilance with the region’s largest trading partner and acknowledging the need to promote their interests. “We will be participating, as an example, in the softwood lumber negotiations in Washington later this spring,” said host Dwight Ball, the Newfoundland and

Labrador premier. “It is important for us to be able to do that.’’ Although no formal lobby program was announced, New Brunswick Premier Brian Gallant said the four provinces plan to sell U.S. businesses on the importance of the trading relationship with Canada. The premiers said trade would also be a key theme when they meet with their New England counterparts in Charlottetown in August. Prince Edward Island Premier Wade MacLauchlan said that for the first time, the annual conference of New England governors and Eastern Canadian premiers would include a forum to bring together business interests

from both sides of the border to discuss trade and commercial issues. “I believe our firms in Atlantic Canada have done an excellent job of putting us on the map, of building those relationships,’’ he said. “Anything we can do to encourage . . . those efforts and relationships — that’s what’s really going to determine our trade success.’’ Recently, the Canadian government made it clear it will seek greater certainty around softwood lumber in upcoming trade negotiations, along with more access to public construction projects in the U.S. and beefed up worker-mobility rights. The premiers said they took part in two teleconferences with

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on trade issues since Trump’s inauguration last month. Gallant said they are “cautiously optimistic” that the trading relationship would remain “robust” and that it might even improve. He cited the positive tone of the recent meeting between Trump and Trudeau as proof that Canada’s message is getting through. “We also see many allies in other elected officials,” Gallant said. “We have spoken to many governors about the importance of trade between our two countries and they get it.’’ Also Monday, the premiers pointed to their collaborative efforts to bring down health costs, including a review of public drug-

plan coverage to seek service improvements, cost containment and more help for high-cost therapies for rare diseases. Drug costs are a particular concern in Nova Scotia, where the province was forced last year to abruptly shelve a plan that would have tripled pharmacare premiums for some seniors. Premier Stephen McNeil, who was not at the Newfoundland meeting, left it to his health minister to describe what is under consideration. In a telephone interview, Leo Glavine said while there’s no commitment yet, the initiative could ultimately see something like a single drug plan for the Atlantic region.

New Brunswick saw spike in refugee claimants at border in 2016 THE CANADIAN PRESS

FREDERICTON — The number of refugee claimants crossing into New Brunswick from the United States saw a significant increase last year. According to figures released by the Canadian Border Services Agency, there were 23 refugee claimants at the border in 2016 — more than the previous four years combined. The numbers include those seeking asylum at official points of entry and those stopped by police after crossing in remote locations. There were seven refugee claimants in each year between 2011 and 2013, four in 2014 and only two in 2015. According to the border agency, there was one refugee claimant at the New Brunswick border last month.

“The driving force behind a lot of people coming to Canada — either immigrating through established streams of coming as refugees — is that they want a safe place to live and raise their family,’’ said Alex LeBlanc, executive director of the New Brunswick Multicultural Council. LeBlanc said he’s at a loss to explain the spike in the numbers last year. A growing number of people are choosing to walk across the border into Canada to claim refugee status, including dozens who have been arrested in the Emerson area of Manitoba in recent weeks. Other provinces including Quebec have also seen a large rise in the number of refugee claimants who enter the province illegally. The tactic is a way to avoid the Canada-U.S. Safe Third Country Agreement, which pre-

vents most people who have been living in the United States from making a refugee claim at an official border crossing on the premise that they are already somewhere safe. This has prompted some people to cross elsewhere in order to make their claims from within Canada, where authorities generally grant them a hearing. Communications staff at the Canadian Border Services Agency would not speculate if Donald Trump’s presidential campaign and victory in the U.S. has had any impact on the numbers. They declined an interview and would not provide a breakdown of the numbers to show how many people claimed refugee status at recognized border points and those stopped by the RCMP at remote locations.

LeBlanc said he’s alarmed that people are risking their lives to cross the border in remote areas and in bad weather, but he understands why some have decided to flee the United States. “I think there is legitimate cause for concern for people living in the U.S. and could see deportation to unsafe environments in their home countries,” he said. LeBlanc said he’s unaware of anyone who has crossed into New Brunswick in a remote location. Two Conservative MPs have called on the federal government to stop the flow of people illegally crossing the United States border into Canada. Michelle Rempel and Tony Clement tweeted on Sunday that illegal crossings are unsafe and place a burden on local law enforcement.

Forces member charged in drug probe PETAWAWA, Ont. — A member of the Canadian Forces and his civilian brother are facing drug trafficking charges. National Defence announced yesterday that the pair were charged on Feb. 7 following an investigation into illegal drug activity at 4th Canadian Division Support Base Petawawa in eastern

Ontario. Officials say a private home on the base was searched on Feb. 3, and Cpl. Philippe Serge Lev=eillee of 2 Combat Engineer Regiment and David Joseph Leveillee were arrested. They say about 28 grams of suspected cocaine and 20 grams of suspected marijuana, as well as packaging materials, a

scale and other drug paraphernalia were seized. Both are charged with two counts each of possession for the purpose of trafficking, and possession of a controlled substance. The brothers are scheduled to appear in court in Pembroke, Ont., on March 7.

Canadian troops in Iraq shift pressure to ISIL around Syrian border THE CANADIAN PRESS

ERBIL, Iraq — Canadian special forces have shifted their operations in northern Iraq to put pressure on ISIL in places outside Mosul, including along the border with Syria. When the first Canadian soldiers arrived in the country in September 2014, their mission was to help train the peshmerga to stop and hold back a confident and, until then, undefeated ISIL hoard. Kurdish forces, supported by the Canadians, then kicked off a long-anticipated attack to free Mosul, Iraq’s second-largest city, from ISIL in October. But the Kurds and their Canadian comrades stopped short of Mosul, as planned. Instead, they shifted to fighting the extremist group in other ways and let the Iraqi military enter and clear ISIL from the city. Now, a special forces officer says the Canadian mission has turned toward identifying and monitoring potential ISIL targets in the area. That includes keeping tabs through optical sights and other means, on what he calls “key enemy movement corridors’’ between Iraq and Syria as well as areas inside and immediately outside Kurdish territory. Speaking on condition of anonymity due to security concerns, the officer says such monitoring helped locate ISIL forces inside a large town that was sidestepped during the early parts of the Mosul offensive and needed cleaning up.

Man accused of shooting at people

KIMMIRUT, Nunavut — Police are thanking residents of a small community in Nunavut for helping disarm and restrain a man with a rifle. Witnesses told police a man had a .22-calibre rifle and shooting it several times as he walked towards the community centre. The man allegedly shot at groups of people, who had to run for shelter in a nearby building. Iqadlukl Daniel Nungusuituq, 20, of Kimmirut, is facing several charges.

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Lane Bauer will play his former teammates tonight when the Edmonton Oil Kings take on the Kamloops Blazers at Sandman Centre. Game time is 7 p.m. Bauer has 20 points in 20 games with the Blazers.

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The strategy of funneling pucks to the net has been talked about and practised ad nauseam on Mark Recchi Way this season. To simplify — although, really, there’s not much more to it — the Kamloops Blazers want to pepper goalies with rubber. Don’t wait for the perfect moment or the optimal angle. Fire the damn thing in the direction of the opponent’s net. Whoever steps into the Edmonton Oil Kings’ crease tonight can expect to be busy, with Lane Bauer and his Blazers looking to avoid a letdown performance against one of the Eastern Conference’s worst teams. Game time is 7 p.m. at Sandman Centre. “It’ll be different, playing my old team,” Bauer said. “I’ve got some pretty good friends over there. We’ve been keeping in

touch. I’m very grateful for where I am.” It’s easy to see why 20-yearold Bauer — who has eight goals and 20 points in 20 games since being traded to Kamloops from Edmonton on Jan. 5 — is happy to be in the Tournament Capital. The Oil Kings were winless in the 14 games that followed the trade with Kamloops, which sent 17-year-old defenceman Conner McDonald the other way. “It was in the back of my head a little bit,” said Bauer, an Anchorage, Alaska, product who won the 2014 Memorial Cup in his rookie season with the Oil Kings. “I know they’re in the rebuild process. I think it’ll all pay off for them in the end.” Edmonton (20-34-4-1) also dealt its captain, 20-year-old D-man Aaron Irving, to the Everett Silvertips at the deadline. With a 2-7-0-1 record in their last 10 games, including a 7-4 loss to the hometown Medicine

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Racers riding high Several Sun Peaks Racers found the podium at the second Teck Okanagan Zone Race of the season at Revelstoke Mountain earlier this month. In female under-14 giant slalom action, Brynn Applegath won gold and Noa Hooton won silver. Applegath also won gold in slalom, two spots ahead of bronze-medal winning teammate Talyn Lorimer.

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With one event still remaining on the three-stop B.C. Alpine Teck Open Series, a pair of Sun Peaks Racers have already qualified for nationals. Based on performances at Sun Peaks Resort in January and Red Mountain Resort in Rossland earlier this month, Josh Jacoby and Beckett Hooton will travel to Thunder Bay, Ont., for the under-16 ski-racing national championships, which will run from Feb. 21 to Feb. 26. There were six Sun Peaks Racers in action at the most recent provincial series event at Red Mountain, where boys and girls each competed in four events — two slalom and two giant slalom. Jacoby was seventh overall in the first two-run giant slalom, eighth overall in the second two-run giant slalom and tied for eighth in the final two-run slalom. Hooton placed fifth overall in the second two-run giant slalom, three spots ahead of Jacoby, and the time on his second trip down the hill — 59.56 seconds — was the second-fastest time of that heat. There were 55 males entered at the Red Mountain event, which wrapped up on Feb. 5. Both Jacoby and Hooton are ranked among the top 14 males in the under-16

B.C. Alpine standings, which qualifies them for nationals. For more results, go online to kamloopsthisweek.com.

Broncs fourth

The Brocklehurst Broncs placed fourth at the Grade 9 Boys Okanagan Valley Basketball Championship on the weekend. Rajan Sohal of the Broncs, Michael McDonald of the South Kamloops Titans and Eric Hembling of the Sa-Hali Sabres were named to the tournament all-star team. The KLO Cougars topped CNB to win gold. Both squads will advance to the provincial championship in Courtenay in March.

Licking wounds

The road was not kind to the Kamloops Rugby Club Raiders on the weekend. Bayside of South Surrey thrashed the Raiders 63-0 in women’s Division One B.C. Rugby Union play. In men’s Division Two action, Abbotsford earned a 34-12 victory over Kamloops. Max Heppner and Vince Finnen had tries for the Raiders. Finnen booted one conversion kick. Both Kamloops squads will return to the Coast this weekend to play United Rugby Club of Coquitlam.

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Ryan Kealey, Kent Pletti and Joel Jensen were able to establish personal-best results at a Special Olympics B.C. powerlifting competition in Vernon. The athletes, who train with Jordan Sernaggia and Andrew Thiessen, competed in squat, bench press and deadlift events, preparing for the SOBC Summer Games in July.

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The nominees are . . . The Kamloops Sports Council has announced the nominees for its 27th annual athletic awards. Nominated in the female athlete of the year category, sponsored by LN Group, are Megan Dalke (swimming), Iuliia Pakhomenko (volleyball) and Sophie Ogilvie (triathlon). Josh Wolfram (basketball), Colin Gilbert (swimming) and Patrick Waters (swimming) are nominated in the male athlete of the year category, sponsored by the Kamloops Minor Baseball Association. Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 52 sponsored the master athlete of the year category, in which Margaret Rhebergen (track and field) and Mira Singh (crossfit) are nominated. Nominated in the Tim Hortons-sponsored coach of the year category are Brad Dalke (swimming), Sara Sellmer (equestrian) and Scott Clark (basketball). The TRU WolfPack men’s basketball team, the peewee AAA Kamloops Riverdogs baseball squad and

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Triathlete Sophia Ogilvie is among the 2016 Kamloops Sports Council award nominees.

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Chartered Professional Accountants are sponsoring the sportsperson of the year category, in which Norm Daley and Jon Pankuch (Women’s World Hockey Championship), Jim Rose (Hockey Day

in Canada) and Kara Wright (triathlon) are nominated. Connor Ingram (hockey), Steve Seibel (basketball) and Darren Maywood (bodybuilding) are nominated in the international excellence category, sponsored by PacificSport Interior BC. Tyler Hodder (baseball), Dylana Milobar (swimming) and Jacob Bigham (football) are nominated in the university category, sponsored by TRU athletics. The awards will be handed out in conjunction with the Kamloops Sports Hall of Fame Banquet, which will be held on April 8 at the Coast Hotel and Conference Centre. Two-time Olympian swimmer Ryan Cochrane of Victoria will be the guest speaker. He won bronze in the 1,500-metre freestyle at the 2008 Olympic Summer Games in Beijing and silver in the 1,500m freestyle at the 2012 London Games. Tickets are $50 and will be available at the Kamloops Box Office at Sandman Centre in March.

Titans claim city hoops title Matthew Murphy had 16 points and Reagan Milburn netted 10 points to help pace the South Kamloops Titans to victory in the Grade 8 boys’ city basketball final on the weekend. The host Titans downed the Westsyde Whundas 50-20 in the championship game. Tyrelle Chadwick had seven points for Westsyde. Sa-Hali topped Valleyview 50-36 to win bronze.

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Luke Morris (left) and the TRU WolfPack squeaked past the hometown Brandon Bobcats in a best-ofthree Canada West play-in series on the weekend.

The TRU WolfPack men’s basketball team will play the Calgary Dinos in a Canada West quarterfinal series this week in Cowtown. TRU fell behind 1-0 to the hometown Brandon Bobcats in a best-of-three playoff play-in series on the weekend, but won two straight games to advance. Luke Morris led the WolfPack with 25 points in a 94-81 victory over Brandon in Game 3 on Sunday. The Pack flew to Calgary yesterday. Game 1 of the best-of-three quarter-final series will be played on Thursday. TRU lost twice to Calgary in the regular season at the Tournament Capital Centre — 84-76 and 76-60. The Dinos finished the campaign second in the conference with a record of 16-4, while the Pack finished 8-12.

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DUNEDIN, Fla. — Kendrys Morales won’t be showing off his World Series ring around the Toronto Blue Jays’ clubhouse — not yet, anyway. Morales, who signed with the Blue Jays as a free agent this off-season, was part of the Kansas City Royals’ 2015 championship team that beat Toronto in the ALCS before downing the Mets in the World Series. “Not yet. I’ve only been here two days,’’ Morales said on Sunday through a translator when asked if he’s shown his new teammates the diamond-and-sapphire encrusted gold ring. “But I think, going forward, whenever the guys are going to have more confidence in me, it might happen later.’’ Morales is expected to slot in at DH for the Blue Jays and try to fill the hole left in the lineup by the departure of freeagent slugger Edwin Encarnacion. He may also get time at first base along with Justin Smoak and Steve Pearce, another free-agent acquisition. Morales, who has played 582 of his 1,030 career games at DH — and 371 at first base — said he can play in the field if necessary after preparing “a little

bit more’’ than in past off-seasons. The 33-year-old Cuban spent the last two years in Kansas City, batting .277 with 52 homers and 199 RBI’s over 312 games over that span. He had five hits, including a homer and drove in four runs in six ALCS games versus the Blue Jays in 2015. “He’s a proven big leaguer, really good hitter,’’ Toronto shortstop Troy Tulowitzki said earlier this week. “It’s nice to have him on your side because facing him with those Kansas City teams, especially in the playoffs, he was a tough at-bat, a tough out. It will be great to see him in our lineup.’’ As a switch-hitter, Morales provides a bit of diversity in a Blue Jays’ lineup that was right-handed heavy through the middle the last couple of seasons. He has a .278 career batting average versus left-handed hitters and a .271 mark against righties. Jose Bautista said Morales’s versatility at the plate would likely play into the bullpen management of opposing teams. “We’ll see. With some teams it definitely will, with some teams they go to their regular guys regardless of who’s at the plate,’’ said Bautista, who played with Morales in winter ball years ago.

Lions Roar in North Van The Lions Roar boxing team of White Crane Martial Arts had three pugilists in action at a tournament in North Vancouver, with each of them winning unanimous-decision victories. Theron Moore beat Jesse Lions of Nelson in the senior men’s 135-pound division, Adam Shatula bested Cody Baugie of Powell River in a men’s 165pound bout and Kali Gawley knocked off Krishan Lysenko of Nelson in the senior women’s elite 140pound division.

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Scott Lemphers attacks the hoop for the Westyde Whundas against the Sa-Hali Sabres in the AA boys’ city high school basketball final on the weekend. Westsyde moved its record to 4-0 in B.C. High School Basketball Association Okanagan Conference play with a 68-48 victory over Sa-Hali (2-2). Both the Whundas and Sabres will compete this week at the Okanagan Zone tournament in Vernon, with the top three teams advancing to provincials in March. Westsyde is the eighth-ranked team in the province. JAKE DOGTEROM PHOTO

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NHL rookie classes like this one don’t come around very often. It’s been almost 25 years since we last saw three rookies hit both the 20-goal and 70-point plateaus in the same season (1992-93). Auston Matthews, Patrik Laine and Mitch Marner are all on pace to do it this year. Only six players since 1995 have managed the feat: Alex Ovechkin, Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin, Paul Stastny, Patrick Kane and Artemi Panarin. Here’s an early attempt to sort through a close Calder Trophy race.

AUSTON MATTHEWS

Matthews gets the slight edge on right-winger Laine because of how well he’s performed at the more challenging centre position at age 19. The Arizona product sits second in the NHL with 24 evenstrength goals, leads the league with 10 game-opening goals and has more goals than Laine when subtracting empty-netters. He’s also generating a huge number

of shots — 205, almost 60 more than Laine — and one of the top marks ever for a rookie if current trends persist. Unlike Laine, Matthews boasts strong puck-possession numbers against increasingly difficult competition as the Leafs garner 55 per cent of five-on-five scoring chances when he’s on the ice. He’s also the engine of a line that typically includes two workmanlike rookies. Laine, conversely, has run primarily with a pair of all-star calibre talents in Mark Scheifele and Nikolaj Ehlers. Matthews’ historic fourgoal NHL debut also can’t be ignored.

PATRIK LAINE

None of Matthews’ accomplishments should diminish Laine’s spectacular rookie showing. The Finnish winger had a hat trick four games into his NHL career (he’s recorded three this season), pacing all rookies with 28 goals (tied with Matthews), eight power-play goals, 52 points and 40 even-strength points, second to only Crosby in goals per-game. Laine is scoring on almost 19

per cent of his shots — a number that’s likely to come down some as the games tick by. His underlying numbers, too, suggest he’s a slight drain on the Jets’ possession game, the weak link among Ehlers and Scheifele. He’s still just 18, though, and the youngest regular in the NHL this season, on pace for a ridiculous 39 goals and 71 points.

MITCH MARNER

It’s a testament to this rookie class that Marner could break multiple Leafs’ rookie records — points, assists and power-play points — and still potentially finish third in the Calder race. Of the top-three, Marner has probably been the most potent in the new year, humming at more than a point per-game since Jan. 1. He’s electrified a line with two veterans, right there among the league leaders with 2.46 points per-60 minutes and better than both Matthews and Laine. Marner was leading the Leafs in scoring before he got hurt last week, on pace to equal Kane’s rookie showing (21 goals, 72 points), the Chicago Blackhawks superstar to whom he’s long been compared.

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FEBRUARY 21 - FEBRUARY 27, 2017

ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20

LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23

TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21

SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22

Expect some great luck and happiness in the days ahead, Aries. If you plan on taking a trip, travel will most likely be to a warm-climate destination to soak up the sun.

Taurus, you have a reputation of being a great financial strategist. It’s time to look over your personal finances and see where you might be able to tighten the reins here and there.

GEMINI - May 22/Jun 2

A partner in your life has become very vocal lately and is not easy to persuade on any topic, Gemini.You have to find a way to reach this person so the relationship can develop.

CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22

You have been working very hard, Cancer, and what you need most right now is an escape. This will happen in time, so don’t lose hope.You just need to meet a few deadlines.

LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23

Children, involvement in creative projects, or other personal, private life affairs will fill several days, Leo. Serious decisions can be put off for the time being.

VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22

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Virgo, your home and family are on the top of your mind as you enter the week,Virgo. Perhaps you have party details to oversee or travel arrangements to make.

You always are thinking of others, Libra, but now it’s time to think of yourself. Rest if that is what you desire, or plan a move if you need a change of pace.

Scorpio, this should be a happy week for you with a lot of social interaction among friends. A number of nights out dot your calendar, and you’re not apt to miss any.

SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21

As the week opens you could be reassessing everything in your life, from your job to your relationship to your goals. This can be a good time to put any plans into motion, Sagittarius.

CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20

There is a chance you may be in touch with medical personnel this week, Capricorn. It will not have to do directly to you, but maybe a call for a friend or family member.

CHOCOLATE

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BENDER

Your sweetie loves chocolate, so you bought your sweetie some chocolate: an assortment of 24 chocolates with six each of four flavours. “Oh, honey, you shouldn’t have,” she says. Why not? Unfortunately, chocolate causes your sweetie to gain weight. Weight gain in grams per chocolate eaten: Nougat (100), Honey (200), Solid Chocolate (900), Anthrax Ripple (-200). Your sweetie selects four chocolates at random and eats them. What is the probability of each of the following scenarios occurring (assuming no other factors that affect weight)? Scenario 1: Your sweetie gains two or more kilograms. Scenario 2: Your sweetie’s weight does not change.

AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18

Aquarius, it’s hard to mistake your allure right now. If you are single, others will really notice you this week. If you’re attached, you will get more attention from your partner.

Scenario 3: Your sweetie loses weight

ANSWER TO LAST WEEK’S DOG FU PUZZLE:

The probability that a cat will get whacked is 17.7% (to the nearest 0.1%).

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PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20

This could be a memorable month for your career, Pisces.You have the ability to get the attention of some very important people.

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Nathalie teaches philosophy at a high school in Paris. She is passionate about her job and particularly enjoys passing on the pleasure of thinking. Married with two children, she divides her time between her family, former students and her very possessive mother. One day, Nathalie’s husband announces he is leaving her for another woman. With freedom thrust upon her, Nathalie must reinvent her life. At the Paramount Theatre (503 Victoria St.) Purchase tickets in advance at Movie Mart (444 St. Paul St.) or at www.kamloopsfilmseries.ca

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Recreation **BOOK NOW FOR BEST WEEKS IN 2017** Shuswap Lake! 5 Star Resort in Scotch Creek BC. REST & RELAX ON THIS PRIVATE CORNER LOT. Newer 1bdrm, 1-bath park model sleeps 4 . Tastefully decorated guest cabin for 2 more. One of only 15 lots on the beautiful sandy beach with a wharf for your boat. Provincial park, Golf, Grocery/Liquor store & Marina all minutes away. Resort has 2 pools, 2 hot tubs, Adult & Family Clubhouse, Park, Playground. Only $1,300 week. BOOK NOW! Rental options available for 3&4 day, 1 week, 2 week & monthly. Call for more information. 1-250-371-1333.

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

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Call for Expressions of Interest United Way Community Collaboration Centre and Administration Ofﬁces

A Call for Expressions of Interest for the following project will be opened February 1st, 2017 and be received by United Way Thompson Nicola Cariboo (UWTNC) until 4:00 PM, February 28th, 2017 at the UWTNC ofﬁce located at 177 Victoria Street, Kamloops, BC, V2C 1Z4. UWTNC is seeking premises to house a Community Collaboration Centre and administration ofﬁces for staff totaling approximately 4000 square feet, plus a minimum of eight parking spaces, to lease or purchase by December 2018. Please note that this is a Call for Expressions of Interest and not a Call for Tender. For more details on this Call for Expressions of Interest and United Way, visit unitedwaytnc.ca/EOI or phone 250-372-9933.

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Obituaries & In Memoriam Orval Humphrey

Kenneth Edward Didrich

February 26, 1934 – February 9, 2017 In the early morning hours of February 9, 2017, as snow gently fell, our dear Orval was received into the loving care of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. The youngest of seven children, Orval was born on February 26, 1934 in Kerrobert, Saskatchewan. He was predeceased by his parents Bill and Hilda Humphrey (Chapman), as well as brothers George (Anne), Melvin (Marion), Calvin (Jean) and sisters Margaret Selby (Cliff), Irene McDonald (Fred) and Betty Newman (Cyril). Left to treasure his memory are his loving wife Diane and sons Kirby (Rita) and Chris (Lynda). He also leaves four precious grandchildren Brendan and Michael (Kirby) and Kristyn and Kaitlyn (Chris). Orval is also survived by two sisters-in-law Marion Humphrey and Jean Humphrey, as well as many nephews and nieces. Orval spent his early years in Kerrobert and in 1951 followed some of his family to Atikokan, Ontario where he remained until 1979. During that time, he worked for Crosstown Services and then began a long mining career, when he became employed at Steep Rock Iron Mines in 1956. In 1964, he and Diane were married and their two sons were born within the next four years. Many happy hours were spent camping, visiting friends and family, skidooing and enjoying the cabin at Warner Lake. In 1979 with the impending closure of the Atikokan mines, Orval gained employment at Lornex Mining Corp. and the family moved to Logan Lake, BC. Orval worked as an equipment/shovel operator until his retirement in 1998. Once retired, he enjoyed golfing and took up woodworking. He spent many hours in his shop and completed several fine pieces of intarsia. Orval was a caring, generous man, who clearly understood the value of the important things in life, such as his family and friends. A Celebration of Life will take place at 1:00 pm on Saturday, March 11, 2017 at the Logan Lake Community Church with the Reverend Jim White officiating. The family wishes to extend gratitude to Dr. Soderberg and the staff at the Nicola Valley Hospital and also the staff at Ponderosa Lodge, where Orval was residing at the time of his passing. Donations, in memory of Orval may be made to the Alzheimer’s Society. We miss you, Baba. Rest in Peace.

December 19, 1942 - January 26, 2017

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Ken is survived by his wife Sharon Arnot, daughters Elena (Brian) and Krista, brothers Marty (Shirley), Brett (Lori) and sisters Bev (Mike), Bernice (Bill), Bonnie (Bruce). Ken is also survived by several grandchildren and great-grandchildren all of whom he loved and adored as well as numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Ken is predeceased by his mother Lucille, stepfather Stan (Tango) and father Ken Sr.

The tears of grief Have washed away The clouds of sorrow,

Ken was a dedicated and committed man who strove for excellence in all of his endeavours. Whether it was in his work as a well respected theater technician, as housing strata president or in his great passion bodybuilding, Ken demanded excellence of himself and sought to inspire others to the same. Ken also worked hard at giving back to the community as a physical trainer, as an advocate for people living with chronic pain and as a motivational speaker through his foundation, Spiritbuilders. These passions as well as his tireless efforts to maintain affordable quality housing for seniors as Strata Council President (7 years) are all part of his legacy. Ken was a do it yourself man who loved to tinker or work on his tomatoes with his ever present classical music playing in the background. He was a loving father and grandfather who will be dearly missed by his friends and family.

And vision now is clarified I miss you still, But see you new In light of joy And smile at your remembrance. The love we shared Still here to give And to experience The joy that comes from that, IS YOU!

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

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Kenneth Edward Didrich, formerly of Kamloops, passed on Thursday January 26, 2017 in Abbotsford, BC.

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Arnold “Arnie” Gerlinsky 1925 - 2017

It is with great sadness we announce the sudden passing of Arnold Gerlinsky on February 15, 2017 at Bastion Place, Salmon Arm, B.C. He was born in Humboldt, Saskatchewan on February 25, 1925 and died at 91 years of age. He is survived by his son Gary Gerlinsky (Rose), grandson Ajay Gerlinsky (Ashley), granddaughter Joy Gerlinsky, great-granddaughters Rylee, Tori and Sierra. He also leaves behind his brothers Ed Gerlinsky, Alfred Gerlinsky, John Gerlinsky (Madeline), sister Clara Freistadt and many nieces, nephew and extended family. Arnold was predeceased by his wife Mabel, his brother Tony (Janet), father Valentine, mother Cecilla, sister Marie in infancy as well as his greatgrandson Nash. A Heavy Duty Mechanic by trade, he was a proud 50 year union member of the IUOE local 225 and recently received his 50 year watch of which he was very proud. He was also a member of the Moose Lodge and had a passion for square dancing and old cars, particularly Studebakers. He was a member of several square dance clubs in Kamloops, Chase and Blind Bay. He was also a member of the Studebaker Drivers Club and enjoyed driving around B.C. to various meets. Most of all he enjoyed the people of these two groups. His last years were spent at Bastion Place as his dementia had taken away his abilities and memories to cope on his own anymore.

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Kenneth Stephen Tessovitch Kenneth Stephen Tessovitch passed away suddenly while skiing with loved ones on February 10, 2017. He was born in The Pas, Manitoba to Steve and Helen Tessovitch on March 15, 1947. In 1977, after finishing Law School, Ken moved to Kamloops — where he started his family and his business. He loved everything about life and took great pride in his family. In 2006, he nearly lost a battle with cancer but, due to his strength and resolve, he lived 10 more amazing years — time that was highlighted by seeing all of his children married and the birth of his two grandchildren.

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Ken will be lovingly remembered by his wife Delda Tessovitch, daughters Tina Chiasson (Shawn) and Suzie Harrington (Kevin), son Stephen Tessovitch (Megan), grandchildren Jack and Sophie and countless friends and relatives. He touched so many lives and acted as a mentor to anyone who was willing to listen to him. Ken will truly be missed by all who knew him. He was predeceased by his parents Steve and Helen Tessovitch, and his sisters Gail Harvey and Kathleen Siemens. The Tessovitch family would like to thank the Sun Peaks ski patrol for the outstanding care they provided for Ken the day he passed.

An Open House to Celebrate Arnie’s Life will be held on February 25, 2017 at 2:00 pm at Fischer’s Funeral Services, 4060 1st Ave. SW, Salmon Arm, BC.

In lieu of flowers, those who would like to make a contribution to the lasting memory of Ken are invited to consider making a donation to the Thompson Rivers University Foundation, which will be used to create a scholarship for a Law student in Ken’s name. Cheques can be made to the TRU Foundation (note Ken Tessovitch Fund) and mailed to 900 McGill Rd, Kamloops, BC V2C 0C8. To make a donation on-line, tru.ca/makeagift and select the In Memory of Ken Tessovitch or contact the TRU Foundation at 250-828-5264.

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The family is planning a service for March 25, 2017. The location is yet to be determined.

The family would like to thank the staff of the secure ward at Bastion Place for the love and caring he received there and Dennis and Gary who served him in many ways.

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Obituaries & In Memoriam Shirley Wiklund July 9, 1941 – February 14, 2017

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our Mom and Nan. Survived by her daughter Glenda (Dave), son Greg, her precious grandchildren Michelle (Firman), Ken (Sara), her greatest joy – great-grandson Nolan, brothers Orville (Mabel), Vernon (Bea), Duane (Gwen), Dale (Sharon), sisters Phyllis (Kelly), Lois (Roy), Valerie (Ron), sisters-in-law Ila, Joyce, Mary, Ellen Wiklund and too many nieces and nephews and friends to list. Predeceased by her husband Al, brothers Lyle, Les and Gordon. She was a generous, caring person who loved to laugh. She had a wonderful sense of humor which endeared her to everyone she met and it is a great testament to her nature that she formed so many friendships over the years. A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, March 4, 2017 in the Schoening Funeral Chapel, 513 Seymour Street, Kamloops at 2:00 pm. Reception to follow. Should you wish donations can be made to the Kamloops Cancer Clinic or the Prince George Hospice House. Condolences may be expressed at www.schoeningfuneralservice.com Schoenings Funeral Service 250-374-1454

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Tom Muir passed away peacefully at Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops, BC on February 14, 2017 at 5:15 p.m. He was 77 years old. Born in Ashcroft, BC on October 8, 1939, Tom is survived by his loving wife of 51 years Jean and his adult children and families. In respect for Tom’s wishes there will be no formal service Condolences may be sent to DrakeCremation.com.

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It’s the first thing you see when picking up a bottle of cab sav or an IPA and can make or break a selection. Designed to entice — it is marketing, no less — but is it art? From fonts to colours, images and the people behind the designs, packaging can tell stories. With a surge of locally produced beer and wine in recent years, KTW sought to peel back the art of the label. JESSICA WALLACE STAFF REPORTER jessica@kamloopsthisweek.com

When Frank Luca walks into Lansdowne Liquor Store, he can easily eye dark, redcapped bottles filled with beer brewed just down the road. And recently that meant spotting his own mug — front and centre on the hoppy brew dubbed No Fun Frank’s Triple Tripel. “The girls are like, ‘Are you coming to get your beer?’” Luca told KTW. “I’m like, ‘No.’” JP Lancaster and the rest of the Red Collar Brewing Company gang plotted all year to surprise the graphic designer in December. Initially intended to be revealed on his birthday, the beer was ready prematurely, so the birthday gift became a secret Santa gift. Luca was blindly guided by string into a cloud of smoke — yes, they got a smoke machine to add to the wow-factor — to discover a pallet of beer with his face on it. “It’s pretty much the highest honour you can get working in that industry,” Luca said. Distinguishable features, such as his beard, replicated on the label have led to Creative Services him 100being Yonge recognized, Street, 10 Floor Toronto, ON M5C 2W1 at whether serving beer the brewery or out and th

Fun Frank being a nickname that stuck. The last few pints were served in house over the weekend, but Luca expects it will be back. Bottles may still be available in liquor stores depending on how quickly they’ve turned over. He’s got some stashed away, however, and has even signed a few for friends who asked. “Even my grandma wanted one,” Luca said.

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Luca is the star of No Fun Frank and graphic designer behind other beers at Red Collar.

typeface documentary and learning about different styles of beer. He doesn’t play beer pong with the IPAs he prefers — well, except that one time. “We brought a keg to the owner’s backyard and we just played a bunch of games,” Luca said. He has been part of the Red Collar gang at 355 Lansdowne St. from the beginning. When he heard the brewery was opening in 2013, he met with owner David Beardsell, sat on some dusty stools in the back and talked about beer. Oh, and drank some.

was making in-house posters and artwork for social media. A graduate of Thompson Rivers University’s graphic design program, Luca worked at Fresh Inc. before going freelance. By the time the brewery expanded to its fourth beer, he was asked to design a label for his first — the tripel.

Frank Luca, pictured left, is the designer behind Red Collar Brewing Company labels. Recently, his co-workers surprised him with his very own brew, No Fun Frank.

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“I’m like, “OK, I guess I’m hired here,’” Luca said. Red Collar’s initial design work was already in the works when Luca was hired to serve but, with his experience, it wasn’t long before he

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Standing out in competitive craft beer industry From B1

Luca is behind the art for the standard series — the IPA, Dubbel and Blonde — seasonals and specialty one-offs. He’s designed close to 20 labels and, almost four years later, has creative control, within reason, of Red Collar branding. It means his beer labels can be seen on liquor store shelves across the province.

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Asked whether a beer label is an artistic medium, Luca says: “Absolutely.” From colours that match the flag of the country in which the beer originated to the logo synonymous with the downtown local craft brewery — every element is thought out. The Doppelbock’s distinctive red colour comes from Franconia, Germany, where the

beer originated. “A lot of people don’t know that, a lot of people don’t care about that,” Luca said, “but that’s the reasoning that the Doppelbock is red.” As for the sour series, former staff member Olivia Campbell (who helped design the label for No Fun Frank) drew cherries with sour faces on the chalkboard up front, garnering attention from the owner. From there, Luca scanned, edited and arranged them into a pattern resembling retro wallpaper, paving the way for the background of the label. Each label is specific to the beer but there’s one part integral to the process. “If I’m designing a label for the IPA, I’m drinking that IPA. It helps me get into that mindset,” Luca said. “The Quad [11.6 per cent alcohol] took me a long time.”

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A beer nerd’s not a beer nerd without a beer book. Luca’s choice is Barley and Hops: The Craft Beer Book. He noted a European brewmaster quoted in a section on the art of the label. He even photographed the quote, so he’d remember it. “The brewery, the name, a date and alcohol content — that is all a beer label really needs because what is really important is what’s on the inside,” Luca said. While that may be the case, exposure is important to be competitive in today’s craft beer industry. “When you have five breweries opening every month in B.C., it’s really easy to get lost in the shuffle,” Luca said. “We’re very fortunate to work in a brewery that produces some of the best beer in B.C.,

but it’s just a matter of getting that exposure. Once people try it, they’ll get it. But it’s making that first connection, so that’s where labels are really important.” JP Lancaster, head of sales and marketing at Red Collar, worked at Phillips, a craft brewery based in Victoria. He said there’s a misconception craft breweries outside of the Lower Mainland are sub-standard. “The sad reality in one sense is people have to get past your label to get to what’s in the bottle,” he said. “And you might have the most amazing beer in the bottle but sadly I think people need enticing by an interesting or, I think, well thought out label.” Then there’s another way of looking at it. “Every detail of the beer is of the utmost importance,” Lancaster said.

Page out of Okanagan’s book Town Hall Brands works with many B.C. wineries. “Ninety per cent of our body of work is in the wine sector,” co-owner Leeann Froese told KTW in a phone interview from Vancouver. The company’s portfolio boasts vineyards like Hester Creek and Bartier Bros and many of their clients come from the Okanagan. Among its portfolio are two budding Kamloops wineries: Harper’s Trail and Monte Creek. “There’s very few people in the province who do what we do,” Froese said. Andrew von Rosen designed for Harper’s Trail, with

more than 50 winery labels behind his belt since 2008. Here are some

ideas that went into that process: • The packaging nods to the pioneering period when Thaddeus Harper and his family ranched in the area; • The typeface, Rosewood, is based on a font from the late 1800s, meant to recall vintage posters of the time whose similar lettering was made of wood or lead type; • For the capsule, the steel colour was chosen to mimic metal from horseshoes. • The paper selected is natural, textured paper, to reflect the natural state of the vineyard location. — Jessica Wallace, Kamloops This Week

Invest Well. Live Well. Looking at top performing funds or chasing performance?

According to research firm Dalbar Inc, the average investor has underperformed the S&P 500 Index by an average of 8.6% every year for 30 years. Furthermore, a recent study from S&P Dow Jones Indices found that none of large- and mid-cap mutual funds in the top performance quartile managed to maintain their performance over the past five years. Even worse, more than 28% of those formerly hot funds dropped into the bottom performance quartile.

Choosing investments based on past performance is like driving a car looking through the rearview mirror. It may work for a short while but eventually it can lead to big problems. If it were that easy, we should be able to buy last year’s winners knowing it will be this year’s winner and so on. Unfortunately, it is never that easy and too often we can get burnt chasing winners. When an investment is stagnating or losing ground, it is tempting to jump to a more promising stock investment. There’s nothing unusual about wanting the best performing investment. The problem is that in the investment world, “best” is temporary. So we “change lanes”—only to find that, like that luckless commuter, we’d have been better off staying put. Not surprisingly, investors typically select funds based on their recent performance and therefore end up chasing returns. They are asserting that past results will repeat themselves.

There is an excellent paper by Vanguard that studied the effectiveness of investors making changes in the hopes of better performance. Their research compared a “buy-and-hold strategy” versus a “performance chasing strategy” using 10 years of US data. The sample size includes 3,568 funds and ran over an incredible 40 million return paths! Vanguard ran the simulation using three-year rolling returns and sold any below-average funds then bought a top performing fund in the same category. The reason a 3-year period was chosen is because it mimicked the average mutual fund hold period. The result? In all categories, the buy-and-hold was the clear winner by two to four percent. In addition, the buy-and-hold did so with less risk (turbulence). The analysis was done excluding transaction costs or taxes. It would be reasonable to assume that costs could have detracted further on the chasing strategy.

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Paige Mittelsteadt (left) of the Plaza Hotel received the Accommodation Service Captain Award during the first annual Tourism Kamloops Hospitality Awards on the weekend. Other winners included longtime Kamloops server Claudio Klarich (right), who received the Most Valuable Player in Food and Beverage Services award for his work at Citrus Restaurant, in the DoubleTree Hotel by Hilton in downtown Kamloops. For more photos of the winners, go online to kamloopsthisweek.com and click on the business section. ALLEN DOUGLAS/KTW

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Best in service industry Tourism Kamloops held the first annual Hospitality Awards on Sunday, paying tribute to frontline staff who provide exceptional customer service in the city. Of more than 30 nominations, awards were given to: Terri Axani of DiVine Tours (Top Scorer in Tourism Services); Brett McLeod of the B.C. Wildlife Park (Attraction Services Leader); Claudio Klarich of DoubleTree by Hilton (Most Valuable Player in Food and Beverage); and Paige Mittlesteadt of the Plaza Hotel (Accommodation Service Captain). More than 150 people attended the reception at the Parkside Lounge at Sandman Centre. “We are ecstatic with the support and enthusiasm for this new awards program . . .” said Beverley DeSantis, Tourism Kamloops CEO, in a press release. “We know that many of our frontline hospitality employees work tirelessly to go above and beyond ensuring our Kamloops visitors have memorable experiences, and to have peer recognition is so important.”

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The Subaru Impreza was launched during a rainy stint in California, proving it can withstand even the rainiest weather seen on B.C.’s coast.

and for long stretches of highway we were alone. The good folks at Subaru set up a temporary autocross course for us to test the handling of the vehicle, now sitting on a new Global Platform. Needn’t have bothered — the real world slippery conditions gave us the perfect opportunity to put sedan and hatch versions through their paces and they passed

with flying colours. Not surprisingly, the all-wheel drive $30,995 Sport Tech edition — a Canada-spec only — felt like it was on dry blacktop. It’s the only trim with torque vectoring, which cuts the power to an inside wheel in a corner and sends it to outside wheels, thus improving stability. That said, the parking lot course did allow us to observe others

cruise effortlessly through the conedefined course. The manufacturer boasts a reduction in body roll of 50 per cent thanks to rear stabilizers now mounted directly on the chassis. Impressive. It should be added that if there had been any weather-induced collisions, survival of metal and man would have been greater than before. The 2017 edition’s

body is 70 per cent stiffer and 40 per cent stronger in a collision, designed to direct the impact away from the cabin. Subaru confidently expects a five-star rating across the board when it’s collision-tested this new year. The 2017 Impreza was billed as a new edition, but on the ground engineers said it is only 95 per cent new. But let’s not be picky.

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