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Kamloops’ next top firefighter won’t be required to live in the city where they provide protection. When it was first posted, the job description for Kamloops’ new fire chief — replacing Dale McLean, who retired at the end of 2016 — included a requirement that the successful applicant would need to live in the city. But soon after posting, the description was changed to read “must reside within 30 minutes response time to the City of Kamloops boundaries.” Corporate services and community safety director David Duckworth said the initial posting was a mistake and the residency requirement should never have been included. While a similar requirement was set out the last time the city went looking for a chief in 2013, Duckworth notes it wasn’t enforced. McLean lived in Sun Rivers. Duckworth said the city does not have a policy requiring its employees to live in Kamloops, noting he is not aware of residency rules in

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Asked why the requirement was included in earlier job descriptions, Duckworth said it may be a relic from a time when Kamloops Fire Rescue had fewer managers than the half-dozen it has employed for the past decade. “At one time we had fewer managers. We had a fire chief and a deputy chief, so maybe they needed to be at a quicker response location. That was a long time ago . . .” he said. “And, at the end of the day, our union staff are fully capable of responding to all the incidents. The fire chief, the deputy chief — an exempt manager doesn’t need to

respond within minutes like our crews do. They need to be reachable by mobile phone or radio and on their way.” Duckworth said the city chose a 30-minute window, but has rejected past applicants from fire departments farther afield in the region who hoped to stay in their home communities while managing KFR. “The travel commute was in excess of an hour, so that just wasn’t reasonable in our mind. But 30 minutes seemed reasonable,” he said. The city struggled to hire the last time it searched for a new chief, posting the job twice and eventually using a headhunter to find McLean, who Duckworth said was upfront that he was, at most,

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A manufacturing company with a history in Kamloops dating to the mid-1970s is shutting its doors today, resulting in job losses for more than a dozen workers. A manager with Wilkinson Steel, located on Athabasca Way in the Mount Paul Industrial Park on the Tk’emlups Indian Band reserve, confirmed the operation is closing today. He referred other questions to the head

office, now operated by Samuel, Son & Co. and based in Mississauga, Ont. The company did not return phone messages. Samuel purchased assets of Wilkinson Steel in 2013. The company still has operations in Prince George, Victoria, on the Lower Mainland and on the Prairies. Jim Lamar, a former worker at Wilkinson, estimated about 14 people are losing their jobs. “We were told that we have been losing so

much money, that is why they are shutting us down,” Lamar said. Shops in Cranbrook and Vancouver were closed earlier. The Kamloops plant was unionized. The United Steelworkers said it did not have information available when contacted yesterday by KTW. Lamar suspects the closure in Kamloops could have been related to the local plant’s union status. He said wages and benefits were comparable to Domtar’s Kamloops pulp mill.

Late summer opening for Westsyde Pool Westsyde Pool should be open to the public by the end of the summer, according to an update from city hall. In a release, Heidi Ogilvie, the city’s aquatic program supervisor, said the pool will be open by “late summer 2017.”

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Talking fentanyl at TRU A panel of experts — including a parent who lost someone to fentanyl use — will gather at Thompson Rivers University on Thursday to discuss what provincial health officer Dr. Perry Kendall has declared a medical emergency. Facing the Fentanyl Crisis will include training to use Naloxone, a drug that can temporarily reverse and opioid overdose. Taking part in the panel will be Patrick McDonald, the program supervisor for Phoenix Centre; Dr. Mandy Manak, medical director for the Interior Chemical Dependency office; Kirsten Roche, an overdose-prevention nurse with the Interior Health Authority; Tracey

Beharrell, a TRU nursing student who has also been a first responder; and a local First nations representative. The panel will discuss the resources in the area that address opiate use, in particular, fentanyl. The discussion will also focus on what the university community can do to have an impact on the crisis. The panel takes the stage at the Brown House of Learning at 12:30 p.m. for one hour. The discussion will be followed by a Naloxone-training session overseen by Manak and Roche. The event is free and open to the public.

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The section of the Rivers Trail near Kamloops Airport is closed until the end of spring as work continues to replace a deteriorating stretch of sewer main along Tranquille Road. City of Kamloops capital projects manager Darren Crundwell said the project means a full closure of Aviation Way, noting trail access has already been blocked off due to safety concerns. While other sections of the main are pump-fed, the pipe relies on gravity to keep sewage moving from the Tranquille Road/12th Street intersection to the airport and reaches its deepest point at Fulton Field. To get at and replace the aging pipe, workers must dig trenches that span the full width of the road. The trenches are considered a safety hazard to the public. “We’re working out there right now and it’s really deep — up to six metres,” Crundwell said. Shallower holes are rarely less than five metres deep. Work will continue on the main until late spring or early summer, when river levels will rise to the point where the project must go on hold until August at the earliest. During that time, Crundwell said, the trenches will be filled in and access restored. The existing cement main, which serves more than half of Kamloops’ residents, was installed in the 1950s and has slowly been broken down by sewer gases. It will be replaced with PVC pipe, which does not have the same reaction.

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Proposed logging by Canfor Corp. in the Upper Clearwater Valley threatens neighbouring Wells Grey Park and endangers water sources, a long-time property owner charged. “They just keep coming back for more and more,” said Roland Neave, a Kamloops businessman and author of a guidebook on the park. The debate over logging in the valley between Clearwater and Wells Grey Park dates back decades, to the late 1970s. Neave said a large clearcut was logged over a decade. It was faulted for a later series of washouts that destroyed government roads and stranded residents and park visitors. In the summer of 1997, two days of hard rain caused a stream in First Canyon to swell, washing out the road into Wells Grey Park. It stranded 260 people. On the second occasion two years later, Spahats Creek washed out, stranding 350 people for two days. Neave said there were other less catastrophic incidents, all of which he said can be pegged to the logging. Neave said residents have held meetings with the Ministry of Forests and Canfor for four years to come up with a solution. “We were stunned in December when the Ministry of Forests issued the first per-

mit,” he said. “Now there’s a lot more.” In addition to risk to the provincial highway, Neave said there are 23 mapped creeks in the cutting areas and 43 water licences. That includes Neave’s own licence to create power from his run-of-the-river project that provides electricity to his properties. There are also fears of streams drying up due to changes in the ecosystem, particularly lack of forest cover after logging that causes early and rapid melt of snow in spring. “We all get our water from these streams,” Neave said. Phone calls and email messages to Canfor were not returned by KTW press deadline yesterday. Neave said residents have been told the corporation has applied for 14 more permits in the area. There are already three woodlots in the area, part of what was supposed to be a compromise in 1996 called the “guiding principles” under a land and resource plan. Neave said the only concession given by the company in four years of discussion is to give up a cutblock that would be visible from a viewing platform for Spahats Falls. In addition to water concerns, residents say the logging the area could lead to predation by wolves on mountain caribou, a species in dire numbers and at risk of being extirpated.

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was stolen from an unlocked vehicle in Sahali on Jan. 7. A credit card from that wallet was later used for purchases totalling more than $7,000. Surveillance footage from one of the pur-

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An executive member of the National Police Federation says law-enforcement officers across Canada are “outraged” by the decision last month by a B.C. Supreme Court judge to not jail two men who admitted to beating a Kamloops constable into unconsciousness and leaving him on the side of a rural road. Jerry Lamar and Leon Leclerc pleaded guilty to assaulting a peace officer stemming from an attack they levelled on RCMP Const. Paul Koester during a traffic stop in Pritchard on July 5, 2014. Koester suspected Lamar, who was behind the wheel of a pickup with Leclerc as a passenger, had been drinking. As Koester attempted to initiate an impaired-driving inves-

tigation, Lamar started to leave. Koester then pepper-sprayed Lamar and the two men began fighting. As the fight moved to the ground, Leclerc became involved and stomped on Koester’s head. The Mountie was knocked unconscious immediately and came to about 20 seconds later, after Lamar and Leclerc had already fled the scene. The men had initially been charged with aggravated assault, but the charge was reduced when they pleaded guilty. The Crown had been seeking prison sentences of up to 18 months. B.C. Supreme Court Justice Dev Dley instead placed them on strict house arrest terms. “As I talk to members, basically, they’re outraged,” said Eddie MacDonald, a retired RCMP staff sergeant who is now co-chair of the National Police Federation.

“They can’t speak out for themselves because of the RCMP code of conduct, but they are outraged by the decision that was made to allow two people to render one of our people unconscious and leave him on the side of the road — and not go to jail. “It is only by the grace of God that they didn’t grab his gun and shoot that member in the head.” Despite not sending the men to jail, Dley had harsh words for Lamar and Leclerc. In his decision, he called them “cowardly bullies flexing their muscles as back-alley thugs.” MacDonald said the sentence handed down to Lamar and Leclerc represents the latest in a long line of confusing decisions by B.C.’s courts. “The liberal judgments I’ve seen by our judges in this province, it baffles my brain,” he said. “This is one of them.”

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A Kamloops police officer facing a criminal charge accused of assaulting his wife was not present for his first appearance in Kamloops provincial court last Thursday as his lawyer had his case put over for two weeks. RCMP Const. Kris Reinburg is charged with assault in connection to an alleged incident with his wife, also a police

constable, on Dec. 19. Reinburg, 38, was charged last month. During a court appearance in December, before Reinburg had been charged, a prosecutor said the allegation is that he struck his wife with a closed fist with a young child between them. During that court appearance, Reinburg said he moved into the basement suite of the family’s home for financial reasons.

Reinburg is on paid administrative leave. In addition to the criminal charge, RCMP brass have launched a code-of-conduct investigation into his alleged actions. Reinburg is due back in court on March 9. • Another Kamloops RCMP constable, Mike Muller, also has outstanding criminal charges. He is facing one count each of assault and causing a disturbance stemming from an alleged incident at a

Sahali fast-food restaurant in April 2016. He is slated to return to court next week. • Last month, former RCMP constable Randi Love was handed a conditional discharge after pleading guilty to possession of cocaine charges. The former mediarelations officer for the Kamloops detachment had originally been charged with three counts of trafficking cocaine.

Man shot by police still in RIH A man shot by police last month in Salmon Arm is expected to be released from hospital at some point next month. Kaymen Winter has been undergoing treatment at Royal Inland Hospital since Jan. 30, when a Mountie shot him during an altercation at a Salmon Arm car wash. The 22-year-old is facing dozens of charges in communities across B.C., including 20 stem-

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ming from the incident during which he was shot. He has been in custody while in hospital. “I spoke with him on Friday and I’ve also spoken with sheriffs,” defence lawyer Graham Kay said in court yesterday. “He is not physically capable of attending court at this point. My understanding is he will probably be in the hospital for a couple more weeks.”

A Kamloops judge has ordered a Lytton man accused of stabbing his uncle to death last year to stand trial on a count of second-degree murder. Colton Smith’s lawyer had asked Kamloops provincial court Judge Len Marchand to reduce the charge to manslaughter. Smith, 22, was arrested and charged following the death of his

Kay said Winter will be taken to jail when discharged by doctors. “When he is released he will go to KRCC — when he is able to be looked after in KRCC,” he said. Kay is slated to return to court to provide an update on March 9. B.C.’s Independent Investigations Office is probing the shooting.

uncle, J.J. Smith, during a fight outside a Lytton house on Jan. 22, 2016. J.J. Smith had suffered a single stab wound to the abdomen. Marchand said the decision on a murder or manslaughter charge should not be up to him. “Which of the alternative inferences to draw is up to the jury,” he said. “It’s not up to me.”

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hen you consider how much scrutiny and citizen disapproval city councils endure, endorsing recall at the local government level is a brave move. The idea was endorsed at a Union of B.C. Municipalities Convention two years ago, but the provincial government declined to take action on the recommendation. Penticton council this month asked the province to develop a recall process for local elected officials. Recall is a tricky thing. The concept of being able to check an outof-control politician is a positive; for instance, some U.S. voters may be rethinking which box they should have ticked to elect a new president. But recall is also open to manipulation, with politicians facing recall movements from people with an axe to grind or other petty reasons to attack the person selected through the electoral process. No MLAs have been recalled under B.C.’s legislation, but if similar requirements were brought to the local government level, a very different picture might result. It might be tough in a large city, but in some small communities, as few as 100 signatures could swing it. It shouldn’t be easy to recall a politician at any level, but it should be possible. Easy recall would make governing impossible, with elected officials unable to make long-term plans, but citizens need a way to prevent politicians from going too far. That may be more true at the local level, where council decisions touch the daily life of every citizen. And, the possibility of recalling a council might give citizens more confidence in the system.

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remier Christy Clark and Finance Minister Mike de Jong had hinted there would be big news in their pre-election budget, generating speculation a promise to cut the provincial sales tax was on the way. The reality surprised the opposition and media: a promise to cut Canada’s only medical services premiums by half next year and hold some sort of consultation before getting rid of MSP payments entirely. The B.C. Liberal plan is to recover the $800 million of the first cut and, ultimately, the whole $2 billion in MSP take, by growing the economy rather than increasing income tax rates. This is the same method NDP Leader John Horgan has suggested to finance a $10-a-day child-care program. Horgan was caught flat-footed by the governing party’s MSP bid, which steals one of the planks from his campaign platform-in-progress. It wasn’t long ago that Clark and de Jong were defending MSP as an important signal to people that health care isn’t free. A better signal would be a modest user fee on visits to hospital emergency rooms and clinics, but that offends the rigid Marxist model of Canadian health care. For employees of most large organizations, MSP sends no signal at all because it is a payroll tax on their employers. A media narrative immediately began, asking if employers should be obliged to share the savings

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VICTORIA from reduced MSP with employees. The B.C. Government Employees’ Union has in its contract that members receive all of this benefit. It’s the latest evidence that public-sector employees inhabit a luxurious world of their own. Outside the governmentmedia bubble, the removal of this payroll tax makes it easier for a small business to extend some hours, add a staff member or, in the case of self-employed people, stay in business. At this stage, all of it is campaign rhetoric. The Clark government’s latest real action was to increase MSP rates again on Jan. 1. The other big move was lifting provincial sales tax from electricity bills charged to businesses. Home electricity is already exempt, but PST has long been applied to not just business and industry, but to municipalities, hospitals and school districts. Energy Minister Bill Bennett tells me he encouraged a group of resource-community mayors

to press for this change, to give a break to struggling forest products companies, which include some of BC Hydro’s biggest customers. It got into the budget because relieving business and industry of this burden costs the treasury a mere $160 million a year, much less than the ever-growing demands of education, health care, welfare and social services. Having an electricity surplus and a near-recession outside the prosperous urban southwest also helped make the case. This PST-on-power reduction is listed in the new budget as an offset to B.C.’s carbon tax revenues, helping to make the tax on fuels revenue neutral for business. It replaces our lavish movie industry tax credits, which have been counted up to this year to support the principle that B.C.’s carbon tax is for the planet, not for government revenue enhancement. At least lowering the cost of clean electricity encourages its use, potentially reducing greenhouse-gas emissions. The Fraser Institute’s Charles Lammam first noticed it was not valid to use moviemaking credits and other business tax credits that pre-dated the carbon tax. Lammam accepts the removal of PST from hydro bills as a valid offset for business costs. He said that would make B.C.’s carbon tax revenue-neutral again, after several years where the claim was questionable at best. tfletcher@blackpress.ca Twitter: @tomfletcherbc

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WAS THERE CONFLICT OF INTEREST IN VOTE? Editor: A recent rezoning application for 5756 Dallas Dr. was sent to city hall. This rezoning was to permit three homes on a lot currently containing one house. Despite this rezoning failing on size and frontage according to the city’s own Kamplan, council voted 4-2 to approve the request. A neigbourhood petition signed by more than 75 per cent of residents objecting to the rezoning request was ignored by council and I want to know why. Kamloops councillors Pat Wallace, Ken Christian and Tina Lange voted in favour of the rezoning. All three also sit on the board of

SUPPORT OUR BLAZERS Editor: I have been a Kamloops Blazers’ season ticket holder and avid fan for several years. I have been very disappointed with the dwindling attendance at recent games at Sandman Centre. The Blazers are having their best season since 2012 and have a record of 37-21-2-4. They are second in the B.C. Division with the best home record in the Western Hockey League. Let’s fill the seats for the rest of the season and sell the rink out for all playoff games. Come out, Kamloops, and support our hometown Blazers. Josh Lemieux Kamloops

the Thompson-Nicola Regional District. The proponent of the rezoning, Tom McNeil, reports to the TNRD board as the regional district’s manager of capital projects and facilities. Considering the close relationship of these city councillors and the proponent, should these councillors have recused themselves from the vote? When questioning city officials on this issue, I was advised it is up to councillors to decide for themselves if they are in a conflict of interest. In the meantime, my neighbourhood is being forced to changed in dynamics despite

overwhelming opposition to the high-density development. This is just another slap in the face by a council determined to put its own agenda before the taxpayer, residents and its own bylaws, which council conveniently imposes when it suits its need. It seems to be a recurring theme with this council, be it wine sales, keeping chickens, pool renovations, industry proposals or tax hikes. Council’s own agenda defeats the majority every time taxpayers sign the cheques. Dennis Giesbrecht Kamloops

DOWNTOWN REFRESHER JUST TAKES WILL

Editor: Re: (‘The Downtown Debate,’ Feb. 24): Kamloops’ population is on the rise and people from the Lower Mainland are selling out and moving up, only to find the sidewalks in the downtown core start rolling up at about 4 p.m. During the spring and summer months, the Rocky Mountaineer train stops in Kamloops. Visitors disembark only to be loaded on buses without visiting the downtown core. Why? Because the shops are closed. There is nothing to do, nothing to see and nowhere for visitors to spend their money downtown. The first step to revitalizing downtown Kamloops is to keep the shops, restaurants, coffee shops and wine bars open until at least

9 p.m. or 10 p.m. The city should widen the sidewalks so food and beverage outlets can have sidewalk cafes. Imagine sitting at an outside café with friends and sipping a glass of wine while watching the sun go down. Add some music and you have a perfect night. Diversify retailers. Encourage wine bars, craft beer companies, specialty coffee baristas, tea houses, fine dining establishments and specialty gifts shops to open on Victoria Street. (No offence to dollar stores, but the last thing Kamloops needs is another one.) The Saturday farmers’ market is one of the best in B.C. Expand the market to open during the summer and when the Rocky Mountaineer pulls into the station.

Allow tourists who have been sitting on a train for hours the opportunity to experience all that Kamloops has to offer, including music, fruits, wines, beers from the Kamloops region and artisan vendors. The train station is the perfect place. Yes, parking is at a premium, but it’s an issue in all larger cities in the province. Parking didn’t stop Yaletown in Vancouver from revitalization and they didn’t have to tear up a park to do it. It’s not hard. It just takes the will of Kamloops council, Kamloops Central Business Improvement Association, Kamloops Chamber of Commerce, downtown merchants and the people of Kamloops to make it work. Kathrine Wunderlich Kamloops

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“If city councillors really care about our downtown, they will pay a visit to Prince George. “They won’t find a downtown that’s dying. They will find a downtown that has already died.” — posted by Poleman “I only shop at stores that have their own parking. “I will not use those parking meters and I will not give the city any more money then I already do.” — posted by Hop4Me

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Editor: A 2.7 per cent tax hike, along with an additional $40 sewer fee, is totally unacceptable. Why? Because of the huge B.C. Assessment increase this year that most of us have encountered. I would like to challenge our mayor and council to take a closer look at reducing this tax increase by looking into reducing all possible costs in every department. Doing so would no doubt bring this year’s tax increase in line to what most residents can budget for. There is a huge difference between wants and needs. Council’s job is not an easy one; however, each was elected to take care of business. I urge each councillor to please do just that. Kevan Harding Kamloops Editor: It would have been interesting if we had to add in the extra tax increase originally proposed for the performing-arts centre. Gary Dolinksi Kamloops Editor: It has become an almost fashionable fad to raise Kamloops property taxes year after year. There’s hardly any thought given or effort made to freeze (or even reduce) taxes by way of tightening belts or some service cuts. The 2.7 per cent increase this year is another exercise in extravagance. It seems public budget consultations are only face-saving shows. At least this time around, I had high expectations Mayor Peter Milobar would work hard to give Kamloops residents a parting gift by maintaining the status quo on the tax front before he is “promoted” (expectantly) to Victoria. This long-standing hope has since been dashed. Ryan Mitra Kamloops Editor: I’m very disappointed with the 2.7 per cent tax increase. I understand there needs to be a bit of an increase, but not that much. Our income did not rise that much. In fact, it has gone down. We — us personally and the city — can’t have everything we want. We need to make more sacrifices and be more realistic. I am going to do my best to

get to tonight’s budget meeting to express frustration, but it is difficult when we have two young children. Sandie Smedley Kamloops Editor: The 2.7 per cent property-tax increase is too much. With the amount of building happening in Kamloops, where the contractor pays for connections such as water and sewer, what is done with this money? Old-age pensioners like myself received an increase of 55 cents. How may old-age pensioners are on the poverty line in this city. This mayor and council are inept and have a champagne taste on a beer salary. The city bought the former Kamloops Daily News property and put the load on the taxpayers for the proposed performingarts centre, which was rightly rejected by the people. This city gets grants from the casinos. Where does this money go? This city is a poor manager of money, as was seen with the demolition of the McArthur Island Youth Centre and which continues with the Westsyde Pool building fiasco involving a contractor with which the city had problems in the past. Bruce Dahling Kamloops Editor: I think we should contract out more of the services to save money, including garbage collection, bylaw officers, snow removal and park maintenance Our wages and benefits are way too expensive for what we get. Mary A. Karpes Kamloops Editor: I think we could shave off a few million dollars by streamlining the salaries of city managers and directors — or firing the ones we don’t need. It is easy to take from the taxpayer, but what if the taxpayer can’t pay any more? Take a look at what is happening at Fort McMurray City Hall. Kevin Walsh Kamloops Editor: Why can’t the city stop spending and reduce the budget by doing so? A couple expenditures I feel

were ridiculous: • Spending more than $600,000 on buying two older homes in North Kamloops. Apparently, the reason for buying is because someone in the city thought they were eyesores. • Spending thousands of dollars replacing island surfaces on city streets. The one at the Fortune Drive overpass apparently cost $100,000. How much for others is a question mark. The city should prioritize on a need basis, rather than a want basis. Garry Forgaard Kamloops Editor: I stand to be corrected, but it seems we have a property-tax increase annually. It would be interesting to know how much, both in monetary terms and as a percentage, the total increases over the past 15 years have been. I realize there are must-haves, such as infrastructure. However, it is time to provide taxpayers with a prioritized list and reduce the nice-to-have items. I trust we will see a tax decrease one year. Brian Tuckey Kamloops Editor: All companies, corporations and, yes, even governments grow fat and sassy if left to their own devices for too long. It is common practice to occasionally demand of their various departments a reduction in their costs. City department heads should be required to reduce costs by 10 per cent without reducing services. This is always said to be impossible, but in fact the private sector does this on a regular basis. Then, when the dust settles, we can see if a tax hike is even necessary. I would like to see some creative solutions and some costcutting. After all, these are the same folks who brought us the bike bridge to nowhere, the $6-million intersection bottleneck and porous swimming pool roofs. A simple 10 per cent reduction should be nothing here in the home of double-digit overruns. Ian McCulloch Kamloops

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NATIONAL NEWS NDP LEADERSHIP RACE

Quebec MP jumps into NDP leadership race, sets sights on home province KRISTY KIRKUP

THE CANADIAN PRESS

GATINEAU — The hohum New Democrat leadership race got a little more competitive yesterday as Quebec MP Guy Caron became the third candidate to officially declare he wants to be the one to succeed Tom Mulcair. The competition, which got off to a slow start in part because of an extended goodbye from Mulcair, has been slowly gaining momentum in recent weeks, with B.C. MP Peter Julian and northern Ontario MP Charlie Angus entering the fray. Caron, a former economist who hopes to position himself as a would-be leader with financial acumen, announced his plans alongside his wife and two children at a news conference at a log cabin in Gatineau, Que. Caron said the location holds a special place in his heart: it’s where late New Democrat leader Jack Layton held a campaign event in 2011 — the same year Caron became one of 59 MPs from Quebec elected as part of the NDP’s socalled “Orange Wave.”

GUY CARON: Quebec MP third NDP leadership candidate.

Caron — who worked for the Communications, Energy and Paperworkers Union of Canada before launching a political career — also unveiled his first campaign plank: replacing social programs with a basic income for all Canadians. “Traditional economic plans of yesteryear that promised one thing and result in another is no longer acceptable,’’ Caron said. “Our citizens are asking for more — and frankly, they deserve not only better, but the best we can give them.” He said plans to spend the week connecting with supporters in Ottawa, Montreal, Trois-Rivieres, Quebec City and his home town of Rimouski, Que. As the only Quebec

candidate in the race so far, Caron is well-positioned to speak about rebuilding support in his home province, where the NDP holds 16 seats. Toronto and Atlantic Canada will also be key areas for growth, he said yesterday. “As a Quebecer who grew up in Rimouski, who lived in Ottawa, Montreal, Toronto in the past, I am wellplaced to actually be able do that work that will be needed to ensure that the NDP will regain its strength coast-to-coast,’’ he said. The NDP remains the second strongest political force in Quebec, said former NDP national director Karl Belanger. Support in the province is vital if the party is ever to chart a path to power, he added. “That is where the NDP can count on some interesting support to build and form a government,’’ said Belanger, a Quebecer himself. “There is no other path within the present electorate that would lead to an NDP government if there is not a sizable Quebec caucus.’’

The NDP went from the presumptive frontrunners at the start of the 2015 campaign to finishing a distant third, thanks in part to a divisive and controversial debate in Quebec over whether to permit facecoverings during citizenship ceremonies. The Conservatives and the Bloc Quebecois campaigned against the NDP position, which endorsed a woman’s right to wear the niqab, Belanger said. Before long, Quebec voters no longer saw Mulcair as a viable option to replace Stephen Harper. Still, Quebec continues to represent the largest share of the current NDP caucus, along with British Columbia, he added. The candidates are scheduled to meet faceto-face March 12 for a bilingual debate in Ottawa. Julian is fluently bilingual while Angus admits he’s working on his French daily. Manitoba MP Niki Ashton and deputy Ontario NDP leader Jagmeet Singh are also said to be considering whether to join the race. Party members are scheduled to select a new leader by the end of October.

And the Oscar doesn’t go to . . . La La Land mistakenly receives Moonlight’s best picture award LOS ANGELES — It was one of the most awkward moments in the history of the Oscars. The producers of La La Land were nearly done their acceptance speeches for Best Picture, the Oscar broadcast’s credits sequence about to roll, when a stir of whispers began on stage. Moments later La La Land producer Jordan Horowitz returned to the microphone and said “Moonlight won Best Picture’’ and insisting “this is not a joke.’’ The collective jaw of the crowd at the Dolby Theatre — and of America — remained dropped long after they became convinced, but what academy historians later called an apparently unprecedented Oscar error.

Warren Beatty returned to the mic and amid silence, explained he had opened the envelope and was confused when it read Emma Stone, La La Land. He had shown it to co-presenter Faye Dunaway briefly, as though he wanted her to read it, which she did, apparently assuming the Emma Stone part was off but the La La part correct. “It’s one of the strangest things that’s ever happened to me,’’ Beatty said backstage. “Thank God there were two of us up there,’’ Dunaway responded. PwC, formerly known as Price Waterhouse Coopers, is the accounting firm that counts votes and provides winner enve-

lopes for the Oscars and has done so for more than 80 years. When the firm’s representatives realized the mistake, they raced onstage to right it, but too late, officials told The Associated Press. The result was a bizarre scene with the entire cast of both movies standing together on stage exchanging sympathetic awkward stares and hugs. The crowd had to rouse itself from its stunned stupor to try to give Moonlight its just due for winning the big award. And as the credits rolled, usually bringing sweet relief after a long night, people appeared hesitant to leave in their disbelief. — The Canadian Press

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Tuesday, March 7, 2017, 7:00 pm

When?

Tuesday, March 7, 2017, 7:00 pm

Where?

Council Chambers, City Hall, 7 Victoria Street West

Why?

Kamloops City Council will hold a of Public Hearing to consider thePlan following amendments to KAMPLAN: City Kamloops Official Community Bylaw proposed No. 5-1-2146 and City of City Kamloops Zoning Bylaw No.Community 5-1-2001. Plan Bylaw amendments to KAMPLAN: of Kamloops Official No. 5-1-2146 and City of Kamloops Zoning Bylaw No. 5-1-2001.

Where? Why?

Council Chambers, City Hall, 7 Victoria Street West

Kamloops City Council will hold a Public Hearing to consider the following proposed

Property

Location: Property 2355 Parkcrest Avenue Location:

2355 Parkcrest Avenue Purpose:

To amend KAMPLAN to

Purpose: change the land use designation of the To amend KAMPLAN to subject from changeproperty the land useParkland and Open Space to designation of the subject Urban, and to rezone the property from Parkland subject property from P-3 and Open Space to (Schools) to RT-1 (Two Urban,Family and toResidential-1) rezone the to subjectpermit property from P-3 a 10-lot (Schools) to RT-1 (Two subdivision consisting of duplexes and Familyeight Residential-1) to two homes with permit single-family a 10-lot secondary suites. of subdivision consisting eight duplexes and two Property single-family homes with Location: secondary suites. 868 and 876 St. Paul Street

Property Location:

Purpose:

868 and 876 St. Paul To rezone the subject Street

properties from RT-1 (Two Family Residential-1) to RM-2A (Downtown Purpose: Multiple Family - Medium To rezone the subject Density) on a site-specific properties RT-1a(Two basisfrom to permit Notice for Public Hearing Familytownhouse Residential-1) to development RM-2Awith (Downtown a maximum density of eight units. Multiple Family - Medium Property Notice Public Hearing Location: Density) on afor site-specific

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basis to permit aBoulevard Qu’Appelle Property townhouse development Location: with a Purpose: maximum density Qu’Appelle of eight units. Boulevard

To amend KAMPLAN to change the land use S:\DCS\Jobs (c3)\264354_Notices 2017-03-07_NOT\264978_PH 2017-03-07 - Combined_NOT.docx Purpose: designation on a portion To amend KAMPLAN to of the subject property change the land use from Parkland and Open designation on aand portion Space to Urban a of the subject property portion from Special from ParklandArea and Open Development and Space to Urban and a Urban Parkland and S:\DCS\Jobs (c3)\264354_Notices 2017-03-07_NOT\264978_PH 2017-03-07 - Combined_NOT.docx portion from Special Open Space, and to Development Area and rezone a portion from Urban to Parkland and OS (Open Space) to Open to RS-1SSpace, (Singleand Family rezone a portion from Residential - Suite), and OS (Openfrom Space) a portion FD to (Future RS-1S (Single Family Development) and Residential - Suite), RS-1S (Single Familyand a portion from FD (Future Residential - Suite) to P-1 Development) and (Parks and Recreation). RS-1S (Single Family Residential - Suite) to P-1 Questions? Contact the Planning and Development Division at 250-828-3561 or access relevant (Parks and Recreation). background material available at www.kamloops.ca/councilagenda. Questions?

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

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Written submissions must include your name and address and be received no legislate@kamloops.calater 7 than Victoria Street 250-828-3578 In person at the 4:00 pmWest on March 7, 2017. Kamloops BC V2C 1A2 meeting Written submissions must include your name and address and be received no Written submissions, including your name and address, are included in the Council Agenda and will be posted later than 4:00 pm on March 7, 2017. on the City's website as part of the permanent public record. Please note that the City considers the author's address relevant to Council's consideration of this matter and will disclose this personal information. Written yourtransit name routes: and address, included in the Agenda and 3will be posted City Hallsubmissions, is located on including the following No. 1 are - Tranquille, No. 2 -Council Parkcrest, and No. - Westsyde. on the City's website as part of the permanent public record. Please note that the City considers the author's address relevant to Council's consideration of this matter and will disclose this personal information. City Hall is located on the following transit routes: No. 1 - Tranquille, No. 2 - Parkcrest, and No. 3 - Westsyde.

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A local farm and acreage known for its free-range animals and event space has been recognized among small businesses across the province. The Small Business B.C. Awards were handed out on Thursday night at the Pan Pacific Hotel in Vancouver, with Rainbow’s Roost taking home the trophy for Best Community Impact. “It’s exciting,” co-owner Sheila MacKenzie told KTW in a phone interview from Vancouver. “It sure is gratifying to know we’ve got the support of the community and Small Business B.C., to know we are moving in the right direction.” The annual ceremony is the largest of its kind in the province, recognizing the achievements of B.C. company’s with fewer than 50 people. Ten businesses were recognized, with Rainbow’s Roost the only Kamloops winner. Other winners were from Kelowna, Penticton and the Lower Mainland. Rainbow’s Roost is a 53-acre property on the bank of the North Thompson River, locat-

ed at 6675 Westyde Rd. MacKenzie and husband Ed Babcock began the operation in 2014. Because farming alone would not provide sufficient income, she said the couple diversified the business to include a petting farm, educational opportunities and a 3,000-square-foot hall for formal events. The business caters to people seeking out free-range meat, offers a place to throw a concert or wedding — a kindergarten class even made the trip to watch the birth of piglets. “It’s all about having people reconnect with nature,” MacKenzie said. “Society is nature deprived. Also, they have such a disconnect from their food source.” Community groups such as Thompson Community Services and People in Motion visit to help around the farm in return for a tour and hayride. “Everything we do is related to the farm,” MacKenzie said. MacKenzie is unaware who nominated Rainbow’s Roost for the accolades, but after the call for nominations went out last fall, Small Business B.C. and the Insurance Bureau of Canada received almost 700

submissions from more than 70 communities. The businesses with the highest number of votes in each category were asked to submit an application to determine finalists, who then faced a panel of judges earlier this year. Winners received a trophy, $1,500 cash and access to educational programming. Nominations for next year’s awards open on Oct. 1. For more, go online to sbbcawards.ca.

Other winners:

• Sea to Sky Air in Squamish, Premier’s People’s Choice; • Ironside Design Manufacturing Inc. in Chilliwack, Best Apprentice Training; • Rocky Point Ice Cream Inc. in Port Moody, Best Company; • Central Kitchen and Bar in Kelowna, Best Employer; • Winecrush in Penticton, Best Concept; • Terramera in Vancouver, Best Innovation; • Lilián Cazacu Notary Corporation in Langley, Best Immigrant Entrepreneur; • The Argosy in Prince Rupert, Best Marketer; • Wize Monkey in Vancouver, Best International Trade.

Rainbow’s Roost, a 53-acre property in Westsyde, recently won a Small Business B.C. Award for Best Community Impact. DAVE EAGLES/KTW

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Consider alternative investing strategies Webster’s Dictionary defines alternative as “different from the usual or conventional.” Most people are familiar with alternative medicine and, possibly, alternative music (alt-rock), but few are familiar with alternative investments. Before we jump into alternative asset classes, we should review what we might call traditional investments and some of the simple ideas surrounding them. For a long time, modern portfolio theory (MPT) has ruled supreme. A simplified definition of MPT is that different asset classes have different levels of risk and return. By diversifying positions in those asset classes, as well as among the asset classes themselves, an investor can manage the risk and return of their portfolio.

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ments in bonds. Great idea when those bonds are earning eight, 10 or even 12 per cent, but not going to really help you at 1.5 per cent. If 60 per cent of your portfolio is getting 1.5 per cent, the remaining 40 per cent has to get eight per cent for you to get four per cent in total — and

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popular right now? When something seems too good to be true and seems like the new and improved version, it is usually time to be wary. Les Consenheim is a senior wealth advisor with Scotia Wealth ManagementThe Consenheim Group and can be reached by phone at 250-372-8117, by email at les.consenheim@ scotiamcleod.com and online at consenheim. ca. 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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About 200 people attended a meeting Thursday night to hear about Kinder Morgan’s construction plans, including the jobs on offer. There are expected to be as many as 600 people working in Kamloops at the height of it in fall next year. “It will ramp up to a peak,” said spokeswoman Kate Stebbings during the meeting at

the Coast Kamloops Hotel and Conference Centre in Aberdeen. Kinder Morgan had about 20 expert staff at the meeting, none of whom were permitted to speak with reporters. Instead, questions were directed to public relations staff or senior manager Greg Toth. The twinning of the Trans Mountain line has received approval from the federal and provincial governments.

Kinder Morgan’s board is expected to give the financial goahead in March or April. The company is urging job seekers and subcontractors to register through its website. Contractors will use the database to find potential employees. Toth said major contractors will hire employees themselves. He expects local job and procurement fairs in spring this year. “I know Kamloops

has a strong base with an economy historically based on resource development,” Toth said. While contractors will need skilled trades, particularly welders and machine operators, Stebbings said everything from camp cooks, to bookkeepers and labourers will also be required. The pipeline is scheduled to be in service in 2019, shipping petroleum from Edmonton to the terminal in Burnaby.

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JOIN IN FOR A GOOD CAUSE Saturday, March 11 Dandelion Gala The Kamloops Child Development Centre will host its second annual Dandelion Gala at The Dunes Golf Course, 652 Dunes Dr., in Westsyde. The event will benefit the non-profit early childhood education centre, with funds going to support the creation of its nature-based Forest Playground. The night will include a cocktail reception, dinner, a live auction and dancing. Tickets are $25 and organizers are seeking donations to the auction. For more, contact Cindy McKinnon by calling 250-376-2233 or emailing kamloops.child.development@gmail.com. -----------------------------------------------------Sunday, May 7 Investors Group Walk for Alzheimer’s More than 20 communities across the province will take part in the annual Walk for Alzheimer’s in May. The Kamloops event is at the Tournament Capital Centre, 910 McGill Rd., on the indoor and outdoor tracks. Funds raised will support programs, education and services in Kamloops and across B.C. for those impacted by dementia. To create a team, go online to walkforalzheimers.ca. Teams that raise more than $250 by March 14 will be entered to win $500 in Air Canada gift cards.

FELLOW SERVICE: Len Hutt, of The Rotary Club of Kamloops West, recently designated Kamloops North Lions Club membership chair Vern Short a Paul Harris Fellow. Short has been a member of the Lion’s Club for more than 15 years, served as a board member for Kamloops Immigrant Service, received a national Research Award in Ottawa and will be competing at the provincial Western Canada Blind Curling Finals in Winnipeg from March 14 to March 19. HELPING HOG: Stan Dittrich (left), Margaret Thompson and Laura Dittrich of the Kamloops Harley Owners Group recently presented Sarah Gerow of the Kamloops SPCA with a $1,000 donation. The money was raised from proceeds from the group’s annual charity poker run, which was held in May 2016.

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Less than 24 hours after winning an Okanagan title, the South Kamloops Titans were back in the gym, shooting hoops on a Sunday morning, preparing for bigger things. “You don’t get that. I’ve never had it before,” said Tim Unaegbu, head coach of the Titans senior boys’ basketball team. “When we won Okanagans, no one rushed the court. We were happy, but there was no big celebration. We are very professional this year, for such a young group of kids.” The host Titans trounced Vernon secondary 89-56 on Saturday to claim the AAA boys Okanagan basketball championship, capping a tournament that saw them cruise into the final with a 105-46 triumph over Okanagan Mission of Kelowna. Three Kamloops schools are expected to be seeded inside the top 10 at upcoming provincial basketball championships. Unaegbu said he will be shocked if South Kamloops is not ranked either first or second at the AAA tournament, which gets underway in Langley on March 8. The Westsyde Whundas might be ranked as high as fifth or sixth at AA boys’ provincials, thanks in part to their dominance at Okanagans at Clarence Fulton secondary in Vernon on the weekend. Westsyde disposed of Pleasant Valley of Armstrong 83-26 on Thursday, thumped South Okanagan of Oliver 72-47 on Friday and doubled George Elliot of Lake Country 84-42 in the final on Saturday. “I was surprised by how lopsided the victories were, for sure,” Whundas’ head coach Ryan Porter said. “We just happened to put together our best weekend of basketball of the year and came through at the right time.” The Titans were 6-0 in Okanagan conference league play this season, while the Whundas were 4-0.

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Westsyde won four tournaments this season and was ranked as high as fourth in the province before mid-season injuries slowed them down. The Whundas, now healthy, and Titans will find out their seeding at a live draw show online on March 5. The webcast gets underway at 3:30 p.m. Find the link online at bchighschoolbasketballchampionships.com. The AA boys provincial tournament also gets underway in Langley on March 8. Meanwhile, on the girls’ side, the South Kamloops Titans are the fourth-ranked team at the AA provincial championship tourney, which begins tomorrow in Langley. The Titans will play Southridge of Surrey in Round 1. It was Grade 10 student Graeme Koppes who sent the Facebook group message just hours after the Titans won the AAA boys’ Okanagan banner on Saturday night, asking teammates if they wanted to meet at the Tournament Capital Centre on Sunday morning. They were all in. The Okanagans were just an appetizer. “My motto is never be satisfied,” Unaegbu said. “You can always improve. I’m very pleased with our team.”

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Storm’s playoff push continues tonight The Kamloops Storm will return to Memorial Arena tonight for Game 4 of the opening-round playoff series against the 100 Mile Wranglers, with puck-drop slated for 7:35 p.m. Game 3 was played last night after KTW’s press deadline. For the result, go online to kamloopsthisweek.com. The first two games of the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League Doug Birks Division series were played in 100 Mile House on Friday and Saturday nights. The Wranglers won the opener 4-1, with the Storm rebounding on Saturday night with a 5-2 victory. On Saturday, the Storm

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fell behind 1-0 after the first period, then responded with four straight goals in the middle frame, with markers from Evan Walls (2), Bryce Mcdonald and John Ludvig. Mitch Friesen added a fifth goal in the third period. Jason Sandhu turned aside 40 of 42 shots in the Kamloops net, while Wranglers’ goaltender Jakob Severson stopped 27 of 32 shots. The game was played before 619 fans at the South Cariboo Recreation Centre. On Friday, Devin Leduc had the lone goal for Kamloops in a 4-1 loss before a crowd of 618. Sandhu stopped 32 of 35 shots, while Severson saved 36 of 37 shots.

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BRIEFS seasons of at least 25 goals from 2008-2009 to 2011-2012 playing largely with the Sedin twins. His best offensive days are behind him — he has nine goals in 55 games this season — but he will still bring sandpaper to a Senators team that is pressuring Montreal for top spot in the Atlantic Division. Dahlen, 19, was selected in the second round, 42nd overall, by Ottawa at the 2016 NHL draft. He has impressed at the international level, registering six points in seven games for Sweden at the 2017 world junior championship and leading his country in scoring with five points in five games at the 2016 Ivan Hlinka under-17 tournament.

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DUNEDIN, Fla. — Blue Jays right-hander Marcus Stroman threw two perfect innings in his spring training debut but Toronto still lost its fourth straight exhibition game, 2-1 to the Pittsburgh Pirates. Stroman struck out three of the six batters he faced and Jose Bautista drove in the lone run for Toronto (0-4), which is still looking for its first win on its Grapefruit League schedule. Reliever Danny Barnes gave up the eventual winning run on a balk in the sixth inning. Closer Roberto Osuna pitched one inning of scoreless relief, allowing two hits.

Lowry out

Toronto Raptors’ guard Kyle Lowry will undergo surgery that could sideline him for the rest of the regular season. The Raptors posted the news on Twitter yesterday, saying he was scheduled for surgery this morning “to remove loose bodies from right wrist. Aim to return for playoffs.’’

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Megan Dalke capped a fantastic freshman season with the UBC Thunderbirds with four medals and a national championship on the weekend.

Jagdeesh Uppal of the TRU WolfPack earned the USport Male Swimmer Community Service Award.

TRU SWIMMER UPPAL EARNS NATIONAL AWARD Jagdeesh Uppal has made the most of his final year of USport eligibility with the TRU WolfPack. He was given the USport Male Swimmer Community Service Award at the USport national swimming championships in Sherbrooke, Que., on the weekend. His accomplishments away from the pool include research on the detection and tracking of Alzheimer’s disease at the Indian Institute of Technology, with by-products of his research revealing the opening of kinase inhibitory actions for the treatment of cancer. Uppal coached faculty members during free swim time at the Indian Institute of Technology, volunteered in the

intensive care unit at Royal Inland Hospital one day a week, volunteered in the emergency ward at RIH one day a week and is a volunteer at St. John Ambulance. “Jagdeesh continues to amaze me in all facets of his university career,” WolfPack swim coach Brad Dalke said. “Both academically and athletically, he is always improving and to add his service to the community as well is simply outstanding.” Uppal has received the TRU Board of Governors Recognition of Excellence Award, the Mitacs Globalink Research Award and the Dr. Roger H. Barnsley Scholar Athlete Award. He has been on the Dean’s

list six times and was awarded a TRU entrance scholarship in 2013. The Sa-Hali secondary graduate has been recognized with the Canada West Male Community Swimmer award the past two seasons. He will graduate this spring with a bachelor’s degree in science from TRU and is looking at getting into medical school. “Jagdeesh has been a great role model and ambassador for the athletic program during his time at TRU,” TRU athletic director Ken Olynyk said. “He has taken excellence in the classroom and in the community to a new level. The WolfPack family, like coach Dalke, is very proud of him.” — TRU sports information

Courting a squash tourney Boasting rights will be up for grabs at the No Limits Spring Squash Open, which will run from March 17 to March 19 at No Limits Fitness on the North Shore. Men’s and women’s brackets will feature A, B, C and D divisions. The entry fee, which guarantees at least three matches, is $40 and includes pizza on Friday and a casual barbecue on Saturday. Sign up online at sportyhq.com/tournament/view/no-limitsfitness-spring-1 or email Dave Clutton at

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WolfPack ousted

The Thompson Rivers University men’s basketball team’s season came to an end in Calgary on Friday night. The WolfPack dropped a 76-68 decision Friday and were defeated 75-71 on Thursday in Canada West quarter-final play. The host Dinos’ victory propelled them into the Canada West Final Four, which they will host. The WolfPack men qualified for the

Canada West Final Four last year. “I’m very proud of our guys. This was the seventh road game for us in 15 days. We have a pretty young group,” TRU head coach Scott Clark said. “They stepped up and showed some toughness and determination. I was pleased with their effort.

“It was certainly a learning experience for them. We will take what we learned in the playoffs and move forward as a group.” The losses in Calgary represented the final games of WolfPack star Vladimir Iegorov. “He played well,” Clark said. “Vlad has meant a lot to our players, our program and the university. “I am sad his time with us comes to an end. I was pleased with the progress he made as a player. His impact on our program will be felt for years to come.”

DALKE A CANADIAN SWIMMING CHAMP Megan Dalke of Kamloops had an outstanding weekend competing for the UBC Thunderbirds at the national university swimming championships in Sherbrooke, Que. The 5-foot-10 freshman, a graduate of Sa-Hali secondary and the Kamloops Classic Swimming program, earned four medals — one gold, two silver and one bronze. Dalke won gold in the 4x200metre freestyle relay, along with teammates Erika Seltenreich-

Hodgson, Ingrid Wilm and Maia Brundage. The Kamloops product won silver medals in the 400m medley and 800m freestyle events, and bronze in the 400m freestyle. UBC won the overall title at the USports Swimming Championships, which wrapped up on Sunday. Dalke is a finalist for the 2016 Kamloops Sports Council Female Athlete of the Year Award.

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Blazers lose twice on weekend Blazers lose twice on weekend where the Kelowna Rockets thumped the Kamloops Blazers 8-2.

The Kamloops Blazers followed a lopsided 8-2 loss to Kelowna at Sandman The Kamloops Blazers followed a lopCentre on Friday night with a 3-1 loss sidedto 8-2 loss to Kelowna at Sandman the hometown Everett Silvertips on Centre on Friday night with a 3-1 loss Saturday. to the hometown Everett The Silvertips builtSilvertips up a 3-0 on lead on Saturday. goals from Matt Fonteyne, Patrick Barkov The Silvertips built before up a 3-0 lead on and Eetu Tuulola Kamloops goals responded from Matt in Fonteyne, Patrick the final minute Barkov of the and Eetu Tuulola game with a before markerKamloops from Lane Bauer, his responded in the final minute of the 36th goal of the year. game with a marker from Lane Bauer, Kamloops outshot Everett 36-27his before a large of 6,377 at XFinity Arena. 36th goal of crowd the year. Both teams were 0-for-3 the before power Kamloops outshot Everett on 36-27 play. a large crowd of 6,377 at XFinity Arena. In net, Carter Hart 35 shots Both teams were 0-for-3 onstopped the power for the Silvertips, while Blazers’ backstop ALLEN DOUGLAS/KTW play. Ferguson aside 24 shots. In Dylan net, Carter Hartturned stopped 35 shots Nolan Kneen (right) and the Kamloops Blazers will be looking to get back on track The gamewhile on Friday was backstop one to forget for the Silvertips, Blazers’ ALLEN DOUGLAS/KTW against the Seattle Thunderbirds tomorrow at Sandman Centre. Game time is 7 p.m. for the Blazers. Dylan Ferguson turned aside 24 shots. Perhaps were Tranquille Farm Nolan Kneen Kamloops netminder Ingram Thelooking Blazerstothen to Prince (right) and the Connor Kamloops Blazers will be get travel back on track The game on they Friday wasatone to forget chasing ghosts in tunnels. was chased after the sixth goal, replaced George for two games on the weekend against the Seattle Thunderbirds tomorrow at Sandman Centre. Game time is 7 p.m. for the Blazers. Maybe they were parting ways with by Ferguson. Neither goaltender could against the division-leading Cougars. Of Perhaps they were at Tranquille Farm Kamloops netminder Connor Ingram The Blazers then travel to Prince a portion of their monthly stipend at have saved the Blazers, who were outshot Kamloops’ final eight games of the reguchasing ghosts in tunnels. was chased after the sixth goal, replaced George for two games on the weekend Paramount Theatre. It’s cheaper there. 41-25. lar season, five are at home and three are Maybe they were parting ways with by Ferguson. Neither goaltender could against the division-leading Cougars. Of They might have been at the Wildlife Garrett Pilon and Luc Smith had goals on the road — all in Prince George. a portion of their monthly stipend at have saved the Blazers, who were outshot Kamloops’ final eight games of the reguPark marvelling at Magna, the foodfor Kamloops. Seven of the final eight games are Paramount Theatre. 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Rodney Southam, Tomas Soustal, Smith and 4 inand Prince George, MarchGeorge. 8 and 10 thatsaid. if we want to win a round in the play- 3 George March 18 in Prince Wherever they were, Blazers Kole tookLind, a “It was of those nights at home Victoria, home to Nick Merkley, Lucasthe Johansen, offs, or one a couple rounds andwhen push we for a Withtoeight gamesMarch left in11 theatregular night Dillon off. Dube, Reid Gardiner and Carsen justleague weren’tchampionship.” ready to go. We can’t play like Vancouver, March 17 atsecond home to season, Kamloops sits in Prince the B.C. Rodney Southam, Tomas Soustal, we want to Thunderbirds win a round in theBlazers play- George and March 18 in five Prince George. 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Karpluk heading to Hall of Fame The Kamloops Sports Hall of Fame announced today Lindsey Karpluk will be inducted with the class of 2017. Karpluk’s journey on Kamloops’ sports scene began at the age of three when his family relocated from Edmonton. His love of playing began with community sports like baseball, softball and hockey, but picked up immeasurably in the school system playing basketball, rugby and football. He was quarterback of the Kam High Red Devils, coached by Rick Nykorak, and later coached the defensive secondary with the team for three years. Coaches like the late Dick Dickens, Bob Hearn and Jack Buckham opened his eyes to being an important contributor in school-system ath-

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letics and he went on to a teaching career in the district at St.Ann’s Academy (nine years), University College of the Cariboo (three years), Logan Lake (three years), Brocklehurst secondary (13 years) and NorKam secondary, where he has been for seven years. Karpluk, 58, plans to retire in two years. His mainstay sport has always been coaching junior and senior basketball, but his work as an administrator and organizer has also been exemplary. He was one of the go-to guys of the Fulton Cup high school tournament after Christmas, the provincial AA championships, when they were hosted in Kamloops for 10 years, the Canadian junior championships and the 1993 Canada

Summer Games basketball tournament. Karpluk has enjoyed watching his former athletes and coaches develop into outstanding people who give back to the community. His commitment to secondary schools and the community sports scene is his legacy. The Hall of Fame banquet will be held in conjunction with the Kamloops Sports Council awards at the Coast Hotel and Conference Centre on April 8. Two-time Canadian Olympic medallist swimmer Ryan Cochrane will be the guest speaker. Tickets are $50 apeice and available at the Sandman Centre Box office or at the Kamloops Sports Council office on Lorne Street during normal business hours beginning tomorrow.

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EDINBURGH, Scotland — Scotland convincingly ended a run of nine losses to Wales with a 29-13 win in Six Nations rugby at Murrayfield on Saturday. After beating Ireland in their opener, the Scots have knocked over another team ranked above them with a show of second-half steel that they haven’t produced until very recently. Down 13-9 at halftime, the Scots scored 20 points and two brilliant backs tries in the second half, and blanked the Welsh. They also eliminated Wales from title contention. The Scots haven’t been in the chase this late in the championship since 1999 — the last Five Nations — and go with confidence in two weeks to face defending champion England at Twickenham, where they haven’t beaten the English since 1983. “We believe within the group

we can do something,’’ Scotland stand-in skipper John Barclay said. “We go to England next game . . . we genuinely believe we can win games.’’ Beat England? “We believe so.’’

Scotland’s past and present meant few gave it a chance against a Wales side with 300 more caps, especially after what was thought to be the crippling loss of the injured Greig Laidlaw, its inspirational leader, scrumhalf, and main goalkicker. But Finn Russell kicked over all seven of his shots at goal, scrumhalf Ali Price in his first test start was well shaded by Wales counterpart Rhys Webb but without costing his side, and Barclay led an immense forwards effort with 10 tackles, 11 carries and four lineout catches. In other weekend Six Nations action, England downed Italy 35-19 at Twickenham in London and Ireland outlasted France 19-9 in Dublin. After three rounds, England is atop the table at 3-0, with Scotland and Ireland tied for second at 2-1.

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The Board of Directors of the Thompson-Nicola Regional District gives notice that it will hold a Public Hearing in the TNRD Boardroom, 4th Floor - 465 Victoria Street, Kamloops, BC, to consider proposed Bylaw No. 2593. What is Zoning Amendment Bylaw 2593, 2016? This bylaw concerns the Property at 3677 North Bonaparte Road (legally described as Lot 1, District Lot 1502, Lillooet District, as shown on the Official Plan in the Department of Lands, Forests and Water Resources and on Plan C.G. 480 on file in the Land Registry Office Kamloops). Bylaw 2593 is a change to Zoning Bylaw 2400 to rezone lands, as shown on the map below, from RL-1: Rural to C-4: Recreational Commercial with site-specific amendments as follows:

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FEBRUARY 28 - MARCH 6, 2017

ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20

LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23

TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21

SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22

Aries, it may take a little while this week, but you will come to the answer you need to solve a puzzle that has been hounding you. It’ll free up space in your mind, then.

At work you will have plenty of moments to shine if you can zero in on those opportunities, Taurus. Think about making a name for yourself in the days to come.

Someone close to you recognizes all of the help you’ve provided him or her, even if this person doesn’t verbalize the thanks very often.Your efforts are appreciated, Libra.

You have been spending quite a deal of time sorting out the lives of other people that it is time for you to get a handle on the situations that affect you, Scorpio.

GEMINI - May 22/Jun 2

SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21

CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22

CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20

LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23

AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18

You need to look at a certain situation from all angles, Gemini. If not, you can’t get the full picture and make the best decisions possible. Therefore, take a little more time.

The desire to prove yourself and the fact that there is just too much on your plate, Cancer, could be causing stress in your life. Letting others lend a helping hand is not a sign of weakness.

Get all of your finances in check before you start thinking about big-ticket spending, Leo. This includes electronics, cars, or even expensive vacations. Know what you can afford.

VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22

Virgo, sometimes your desire to lead the show gets in the way of relationships with others.You might need to capitulate and let another person take the spotlight.

You may need to join in when others ask you this week, Sagittarius. It’s not the time to veer off in your own direction, especially at work. Show you can be a team player.

Don’t let other people get in the way of your success, Capricorn. It is not being rude if you ask someone to step aside so you can get the recognition you deserve.

Big changes are in store and you may not expect all of them, Aquarius. As new information comes to light, you will have to adjust your situation accordingly.

PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20

Romantic endeavors come to the forefront during this week, especially after love was rekindled earlier in the month, Pisces.

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We are currently accepting resumes for the position of a maintenance caretaker. The property is a 60 unit townhouse complex located in the City of Kamloops. The daily workload consists of monitoring and managing all the maintenance of the property including: • Handyman repairs, both mechanical and carpentry jobs for buildings and units, overseeing tenders for contract work as required. • Maintaining complete daily work reports and record keeping, with communication to the Board of Directors. • Operation of underground irrigation system • Ground maintenance of a 3.5 acre property in common areas • Snow shovelling for assigned units including sanding and de-icing • Unit inspections on a yearly basis and with unit turnover Preference will be given to a candidate who has the following: • Minimum 3 years maintenance related experience • Class 5 BC drivers licence (Abstract required) • Pick-up truck and/or trailer is required to haul yard waste and construction materials • Basic computer skills with the ability to use e-mail and Microsoft Office effectively • Criminal record check (vulnerable sector) will be required • Must be bondable This position requires you to enjoy physical work, the ability organize and prioritize daily tasks, have strong communication skills and work with a minimum supervision.

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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.

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Retail Sales Associate: Sales of large ticket items including hot tubs, BBQs, Billiards, as well as pool and spa chemicals and accessories. Previous sales experience an asset. Pool & Spa Service Technician: Duties include pool start up and shut down, liner installation, spa installation and maintenance. Construction/Pool Installer: Experienced pool installer required, as well as general laborers. We require high-energy, positive people willing to be part of a team. Extended medical/dental available. Salary to commensurate with experience. Forward your resume to marion@parklanepoolandspa.com or drop off in person at 1388 Battle Street (across from Lordco) Position to start March 2017

English/Mandarin/Spanish • Interpreter/Translator Sunmore Healthtech Ltd., a leading North American Ginseng manufacturer and retailer in Kamloops BC, Canada, is seeking an English/Mandarin/Spanish interpreter/translator for expanding local and overseas markets, to work in Kamloops, B.C. on a full-time permanent basis, 40 hours per week, at the wage of $28/hour, with overtime payment of 1.5 times of the wage per working period exceeding 40 hours/week to join our friendly and professional team.

Requirements:

• 5 years of full-time experience working as a translator/interpreter in English, Mandarin and Spanish. • Mastery in English, Mandarin and Spanish in both oral and written forms. • Fluency in other languages such as Taiwanese and Cantonese would be an asset. • Knowledge of business administration and international trade. • Criminal record check and driver’s license extract. In this role, you will communicate and liaise with our local and international clients in China, Taiwan, H.K, North America and Latin America. You will provide help with any documentation that needs to be translated or prepared for clients using Spanish as well as Mandarin.

** Disabled persons are welcome to apply for this position.

Responsibilities:

• Translate, revise and update the existing written material into Mandarin, and Spanish from English and vice versa. • Review, proofread and update company documents and manuals in English, Mandarin and Spanish. • Provide prompt and timely response to clients’ inquiries by phone or by e-mail. • Research, translate and update current and upcoming research articles into English, Mandarin and Spanish. • Transcribe and translate video and audio archives from English to Mandarin and Spanish and vice versa. • Translate and maintain Sunmore’s website with the updated information in English, Mandarin and Spanish. • Able to travel with sales representatives to overseas countries for interpretation in English, Mandarin and Spanish.

Please send your resume and cover letter to Donna Chang at sunmore925@gmail.com, sunmore@sunmoreginseng.com Cell: 250-371-7462, Sunmore Healthtech Ltd, 925 McGill Place, Kamloops, B.C. V2C6N9, Canada. Tel: 250-374-3017 Fax: 250-374-3011, official website www.sunmoreginseng.com.

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School District No. 73 (Kamloops/Thompson) is currently accepting applications for Relief School Bus Drivers. The successful applicant must possess a valid Class 2 Drivers license with an Air endorsement and have three years proven previous driving experience. Applicants must be able to successfully complete the School District’s road test. Those individuals who have submitted an application in the last six (6) months will be considered and need not reapply. Applications should include, but are not limited to, the following information: • Work history • Indication of a valid Class 2 driver’s license • An Air Brake Endorsement • A recent driver’s abstract If you have the above qualiﬁcations, please submit written applications by 4:00 pm. on March 10, 2017 to: Sherry Kristjanson, Manager of Transportation School District No. 73 (Kamloops/Thompson) 710 McGill Rd Kamloops BC V2C 2A0 E-mail to skristjanson@sd73.bc.ca or fax: (250) 372-3170

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Childrenâ€™s Circle Daycare Society has an opening for a full time Early Childhood Educator. Are you motivated, energetic, like to have fun with Infants and Toddlers, then this job is for you. We are also looking for a casual ECE or ECE Assistant to do breaks, sick relief and holidays. The successful candidates will have a current licence to practice as well as a current first aid. Wages as per BCGEU agreement. Once you have passed the three month probationary period and you consistently work more than 20 hours a week, we have a comprehensive medical & dental package. This position is available to both female and male applicants. Please email resumes to: stpauls@shawbiz.ca

Dr. Chris Wilson is seeking an experienced full-time Certified Dental Assistant to join the Grasslands Dental Care team. Applicants with Prosthodontic module are preferred. Our practice is located at 1222 Tranquille Road, Kamloops, BC. Interested applicants please contact us at 250-376 5433 or email: smile.dentalcareers@gmail.com

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Drivers/Courier/ Trucking CLASS 1 US DRIVERS We require experienced Class 1 US drivers immediately. Must have a minimum of 3 years US experience. We supply assigned trucks (no slip seating), phone allowance, US travel medical, all picks and drops paid and regular home time. Applicants must be physically fit with their own transportation. Please fax resume with current clean abstract to 250546-0600 or by e-mail to: parris@ricknickelltrucking.com Only those that are considered will be contacted. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE

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Work Wanted HOME & YARD HANDYMAN If you need it done, Give us a call ! Steve 250-320-7774. Job wanted by Computer Programmer-Analyst /OfďŹ ce Worker/Tutor Detail oriented, organized, problem-solver, extremely computer literate. Strong proofreading, editing, technical writing, public speaking skills. Can teach practically anything I know. IT work preferred but any job using problem-solving skills could be a good match. Gene Wirchenko 250-8281474. genew@telus.net

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ARMSTRONG HOTEL & SALOON - Armstrong, BC. Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Unreserved Auction, April 26 in Edmonton. 16 guest rooms, saloon & restaurant. Jerry Hodge: 780-706-6652; Realtor: Tom Moran (PREC) - Re/Max Dawson Creek Realty; rbauction.com/realestate.

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1939 Winchester Mod 94 30:30. $1,000. 1958 BRNO .22 target quality. $500. Both exec cond. 250-372-5489.

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Obituaries & In Memoriam In Loving Memory of

Joan (Anne) Mary Ferstay November 27, 1924 to February 16, 2017 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Joan (Anne) Mary Ferstay (nee Fell) on February 16, 2017 at the age of 92. Anne is survived by her children Flemming Andersen (Brenda) and Cindlylee Cordonier (Marc). Anne is also survived by her grandchildren Neil, Kristopher and Kirsten Andersen, Erik Cordonier and great-grandson Jaxon Andersen. She is predeceased by her daughter Debbie Anne Andersen (1966), first husband Poul Andersen (1981) and second husband William (Bill) Ferstay (2008). Anne was born in London, England to parents John Edward Fell and Margaret Dorothy Berry. Anne lived a very full life. After growing up in the district of Barnsbury in London, Anne became a secretary and bookkeeper for Yorkshire Insurance Company during WWII. She later worked as a secretary for a US Colonel Abernathy at the Admiralty Offices at Whitehall in London. It is there that she met a young Danish soldier Poul Andersen on a blind date. They continued dating when Poul returned to England after being stationed in the middle east in the years following WWII. Anne followed Poul back to his family’s farm in Denmark where they were married on December 11, 1949. Flemming was born in Denmark in 1953 and spent his early years on the family farm. Hearing of the promise of a better life in Canada, Anne, Poul and Flemming immigrated to Canada along with close friends Paul and Bea Jorgensen and their children. Debbie Ann was born in Innisfail, Alberta in 1960 and soon after the family moved to the town of Bellevue in southern Alberta. Cindlylee was born in 1967 and soon after the family moved down the road to the town of Frank, Alberta. In the early 70’s, Anne moved to Surrey with Cindlylee and by 1976, Anne and Cindlylee had settled permanently in Kamloops, BC.

Anne re-married in 1988 to William (Bill) Ferstay. It is in Kamloops that Anne’s love of volunteering took hold. She volunteered with the Auxiliary of Overlander Extended Care from 1977 to 2017 and had been member of the Overlander Craft Group. She was also a longtime volunteer member of the Canadian Cancer Society. Anne continued her charitable work through her membership and leadership role with the Kamloops Eagles Aire 3453 Ladies Auxiliary from 1981 to 2017. In recognition of her volunteering efforts, Anne was awarded the City of Kamloops Centennial Medal in 1995. Anne loved to help people; she will be greatly missed by those she knew and touched. We would like to thank the nursing staff at RIH for their care and respect for Anne and for providing the very best care in making her stay as comfortable as possible. We would also like to thank Doctor’s Langford, Montgomery and Rollheiser for their care and concern and for their assistance through this difficult time. In addition, thank-you to Dr. McLaren for his assistance as Anne’s family doctor over the last several years. At Anne’s request, there will not be a funeral. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made at any of Anne’s favorite charities, Auxiliary to Overlander Extended Care, the Canadian Cancer Society, the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the RIH Foundation. Arrangements entrusted to First Memorial Funeral Services, Kamloops, BC (250) 554-2429 Condolences may be expressed at www.firstmemorialkamloops.com

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Shirley Wiklund

William “Bill” Tyson 1930 – 2017

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.

Peter was born in St. Albert, Alberta with a twinkle in his eye, which he never lost. Peter’s biggest love was for family, and he had a large one. Born to Ukrainian immigrants Metro and Kate. Brothers George, Jim, Bill, Alex, John and Henry. Sisters Elsie (Galbreath) and Mary (Rombs). Also elder half siblings Mike, Nick, Mary and Ann. Peter served in the army in the Second World War from 1942 to 1945 serving in Vernon, BC and Wainwright, Alberta. Peter married Etnie Olive Crocker in 1948 in Fairview, Alberta, they started their family with Etnie’s niece, Agnes and soon after Jim George, Judith Linette, Glen David followed. In 1952, Peter moved his family to Fort St. John, BC where he was part owner in Texaco Gas Station, also worked on the Oil Rigs and the Department of Highways. There were three more children to follow, Thomas Allen, Candis Jean and Dale Boyd. Here he remained until in 1971, Peter and Etnie moved to Kamloops with Dale, where he lived his remaining years. Dad operated the grader and other heavy duty equipment with precision working on most of the roads and highways in BC. Peter belonged to the Elks Club and the Legion in Ft St. John, BC and Kamloops, BC. In 2014 he earned his 60 year pin. Peter was predeceased by his wife Etnie Olive (Crocker) in 2007, son-in-law Vic in 2004, daughter-in-law Terry in 2007, niece Agnes in 2014. Also his siblings, Mike, Nick, Ann, Mary, George, Bill, Jim, Alex, John and Elsie. He is mourned by brother Henry (Gwen) and sister Mary Rombs. He leaves behind six children Jim, Judith, Glen, Tom (Kerry), Candis and Dale (Gloria). Loved by numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews and friends. You rest peacefully in our hearts Dad. A Celebration of Life will be held on Wednesday, March 1, 2017 at 11:00 am in the Kamloops Funeral Home Chapel, 285 Fortune Drive, with Mary Widmer officiating. Condolences may be expressed to the family from www.kamloopsfuneralhome.com

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July 9, 1941 – February 14, 2017

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.

Our beloved father passed away today February 22, 2017.

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Bill Tyson passed away on February 18, 2017 at the Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Hospice House at the age of 86. He is survived by his loving wife of 65 years Yvonne, son Bob (Wendy), daughter Marie, grandchildren Nicky, Kareen (Jay) and Carla (Brad), greatgrandchildren Owen and Tessa, step-greatgrandchildren Ty and Mae, sister-in-law Margaret Goodwin, many nieces and nephews and family in England. Predeceased by his mom and dad Harry and Rose Tyson, brothers Steve and Harry, sister-inlaw Elaine and son-in-law Gord Davis. To honour Bill’s wishes, there will be no service. The family will hold a tea at a later date to Celebrate his Life.

Should you wish donations can be made to the Kamloops Cancer Clinic or the Prince George Hospice House.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Memorial Hospice House, 72 Whiteshield Cres. South, Kamloops, BC V2E 2S9.

Condolences may be expressed at www.schoeningfuneralservice.com

All arrangements entrusted to Drake Cremation & Funeral Services.

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Daniel Coleman Dan Coleman of Clearwater, BC passed away on February 23, 2017 at 68 years of age. Survived by his loving wife Donna Coleman, children Ben Coleman, Gabe (Heather) Coleman, Dave (Tiana) Coleman, Luke (Georgia) Coleman, Stephanie (Daniel) Coleman, grandchildren Greyson, Harper, Abel, Ansel, Beau, Elle and Sebastian and sister Kit McDonald. Dan was born on December 10, 1948 to George and Betty in Victoria, BC. He was a teacher, coach, athlete and a passionate advocate of the Clearwater community. He began his teaching career at Vavenby Elementary School in 1975 after completing his education at the University of Victoria. His teaching career spanned over 3 decades at Raft River and Vavenby Elementary Schools giving him the opportunity to impact multiple generations of North Thompson Valley families. Sport was central to Dan’s life, especially coaching. It brought him a huge amount of satisfaction. While he enjoyed seeing his teams win, it was secondary to seeing athletes improve as individuals, surpassing their own expectations of themselves. The track, volleyball court, gym and field were where he was most comfortable and influential. Outside of his coaching and teaching responsibilities, he loved to spend time with his wife and children, particularly if this time involved fishing, camping or cycling. A canoe, fishing rod and calm water was his version of heaven on earth. Most important to Dan was his Christian faith. It was foundational for the love and passion he showed to his community, family and friends. He demonstrated the love of Jesus through action, service, and offering a gentle listening ear and encouragement to everyone he encountered. We will remember him as a husband, father, grandpa, teacher, coach, fishing buddy, cycling enthusiast, mentor and amazing friend. A Memorial Service for Dan will take place at the Clearwater Secondary School on March 1st, 2017, at 4:00 pm with Doug Holtby officiating. Condolences may be expressed to the family from www.myalternatives.ca

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Obituaries & In Memoriam Salvatore Grimaldi January 9, 1943 - February 26, 2007

As time passes and the years go by, your influence is still remembered in our daily lives. Love and all memories created will never be forgotten by your wife, while philosophies and stories impressed upon your daughter have grown her into a strong woman and are used as a reference and aid in navigating her way through life.

Love Always, Kathy and Maria

Landon Denis Mossman

Annette Walker

October 15, 1992 – February 9, 2017

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Landon Denis Mossman on February 9, 2017. Landon was born on October 15, 1992 in Edmonton, Alberta. He is survived by his mother Krista, step-father Clint, father Mason, step-mother Heather, siblings Trinity and Sam, Logan and Saydee, grandparents Brian and Val, Glen, Laura, Bernice and papa D’Arcy, Doug and Jan, nana Fran and papa Keith, great-grandma Audrie and many aunts, uncles, and cousins. He was predeceased by his grandma Linda, great-grandpa Ron and grandpa Garry. Landon felt most connected with nature. He loved fishing, camping, hiking, relaxing around a fire or on the beach, sledding, skiing and snowboarding - pretty much anything to do with the outdoors. He had aspirations to become a BC Conservation Park Ranger. A Celebration of Life will be held on Thursday, March 2, 2017 at 11:00 am in the Kamloops Funeral Home Chapel, 285 Fortune Drive, Kamloops, with Pastor Don Maione officiating. There will also be a Celebration of Landon’s Life held in Morinville, Alberta in the Spring (will be announced at a later date). Condolences may be emailed to the family from www.kamloopsfuneralhome.com

Mrs. Annette Walker passed away peacefully in Royal Inland Hospital on February 23, 2017. She is survived by her three children Cecile Swartz, Louise Webb and Dennis Dandenault, also eight grandchildren, twelve great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Anne was predeceased by her first husband Henry Dandenault in 1953. She married James Byron Walker in 1973 and they had a wonderful life of travel and cruising and hosting dinners until his death in 2012. Anne was born in Rosthern, Saskatchewan to a family of eleven children. She is survived by five sisters Maria Lepage, Lucille Schunter , Tess Hankey, Simone Ross and Leona LeBlanc. Anne moved to Kamloops in 1948 raising her children in Brocklehurst. She worked at Tranquille School from 1962 to its closing in 1983. Anne was devoted to her family, making each person feel special. She was a passionate and determined woman with a temper to match her red hair. She will be loved and missed. A Celebration of Life will be held between 2:00 and 4:00 pm on April 22, 2017 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish Center, 635 Tranquille Rd., Kamloops, BC V2B 3H5 - 250-376-5541. Condolences may be expressed at www.schoeningfuneralservice.com

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Don’t think of her as gone away, Her journey’s just begun. Life holds so many facets, This earth is only one. Just think of her as resting, From the sorrows and the tears, In a place of warmth and comfort, Where there are no days and years. Think how she must be wishing, That we could know today, How nothing but our sadness, Can really pass away. And think of her as living, In the hearts of those she touched, For nothing loved is ever lost; And she was loved so much.

The More You Give The more you give, The more you get, The more you laugh, The less you fret. The more you do unselfishly. The more you live abundantly. The more of everything you share, The more you’ll always have to spare. The more you love, the more you’ll find, That life is good and friends are kind. For only what we give away, Enriches us from day to day. Teresa PierceyGates

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