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A Dufferin man whose Jeep was seized shortly after 16-yearold Jennifer Gatey was struck and killed by a vehicle on Pacific Way in November has been charged with failure to stop at the scene of an accident. RCMP Supt. Brad Mueller told reporters at a press conference yesterday morning that Jason Charles Gourlay is also facing a charge of possession of heroin, based on material found at his home when police executed a search warrant on Nov. 5 and Nov. 6, 2016. Gatey was killed on Nov. 4, 2016. In the days after her death, Mounties seized a dark-coloured Jeep parked in Gourlay’s driveway. A similar-looking vehicle had been identified on a home surveillance video taken in the area around the time Gatey was struck and killed. Gourlay was arrested near his home on

Friday morning and has been held in custody. He is scheduled to make a first appearance in provincial court this morning. Mueller said Gourlay has spoken to police through a lawyer and has not made any admission of guilt. The investigation was led by the serious crimes unit. Among the burden on the Crown is it must prove Gourlay was behind the wheel at the time of the accident. “This case was considered a priority investigation from the day it was reported,” Mueller said. Police went door to door, fielded hundreds of tips and did extensive forensic investigation of the Jeep and scene. The also viewed video taken by home surveillance systems in the Aberdeen area as they pieced together evidence. Mueller said 40 people were interviewed as part of the investigation, noting officers undertook 260 tasks associated with their work.

FACEBOOK PHOTO Jason Charles Gourley is charged with failure to remain at the scene of an accident in connection to the Nov. 4, 2016, hit-and-run death of Jennifer Gatey (right). Gourlay also faces a drug-possession charge as police allegedly found heroin in his Dufferin home. Police have had possession of Gourlay’s jeep (bottom right) since Nov. 8.

He said Gourlay’s name “arose early in the investigation on a tip from the public.” That led to further investigation, seizure of the Jeep and the search warrant. On Nov. 8, KTW reported police had a suspect, which was Gourlay. Jennifer’s father, Cameron, said the family had a sense police work was moving

toward a charge. He acknowledged Mounties have a difficult investigation because no driver has come forward to accept responsibility for hitting and killing his daughter. “It seems this fellow is not at all remorseful and still not particularly co-operative. I’m resigned to the fact it will take a while to unfold,” he said. Gatey said he won’t

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Two Kamloops-area First Nations have rejected the proposed Ajax copper and gold mine, which they say is “in opposition” to how the land south of Aberdeen should be used. The Tk’emlups and Skeetchestn bands, collectively known as the Stk’emlupsemc te Secwepemc Nation (SSN), released their decision on Saturday after conducting their own months-long environmental review of the project. “The SNN does not — I’ll state it again — does not give its free prior and informed consent to the development of lands known as Pipsell for the purpose of the development of the Ajax mine project,” Tk’emlups Chief Fred Seymour announced to a standing ovation at the Moccasin Square Gardens gymnasium on the TIB reserve. The crowd included a number of Kamloops councillors and NDP candidates, past and present. Polish-owned KGHM Ajax wants to open the mine and operate it for about two decades. The company’s land includes Jacko Lake, a popular fishing hole and recreational site and a lake the First Nations call Pipsell

and consider sacred. The two bands filed a title claim for Jacko Lake and other lands owned by KGHM Ajax in 2015. The panel identified Pipsell as “uniquely situated to serve as a place of sharing between indigenous and non-Indigenous people as what makes it stand out — its abundant fish, wildlife and grasslands and its proximity to Kamloops.” Seymour said the two band councils agreed by consensus to accept the recommendation of ewview panel. The group consisted of elected chiefs and councillors, along with 26 individuals. Information considered came from SSN elders, Western science experts and what the SSN calls “knowledge keepers,” which include hunters and medicine people. The panel held a series of panel hearings over five days last summer as part of its decision-making process. Seymour said the disruption to Pipsell by Ajax — the mine’s pit would extend into a portion of the lake — threatens an important cultural site. “The land is there to look after us. If we seek to destroy it, there’ll be nothing there for us,” he said. Asked by media if the band feels it can work with industry while protect-

ing sacred sites, Seymour replied: “Not in that area. In other areas, probably. In that area, no.” Seymour would not comment on what led his band to accept $3-million from Kinder Morgan in a mutual aid agreement connected to the twinning of its Trans Mountain pipeline, while objecting to the mine. Terry Deneault, acting Skeetchestn chief, said it is the duty of the First Nations to future generations to hold provincial and federal governments accountable regarding any proposed development that will impact sacred territory. “We want to protect and share in the wonder of the place known as Pípsell. Our decision to preserve and sustain Pípsell is for the long-term benefit of all Canadians, ensuring the future enjoyment of this special place serves to further reconciliation, so that we may all be great and good,” Deneault said. In an accompanying handout, SSN details several areas of concern as to the mine’s effects on the lake, including trout habitat loss and reductions in water flow and levels, which it says are “not understood or adequately addressed by the proponent.”

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Shane Gottfriedson has resigned as B.C. chief of the Assembly of First Nations. The Assembly’s board of directors released a letter on Monday, noting Gottfriedson’s resignation came after his administrative leave had ended. Gottfriedson took leave after becoming involved in a controversy in December at the Assembly’s annual winter conference in Gatineau, Que. While in a hotel, Gottfriedson posted an image of his bare legs on a bed with a superimposed cartoon image of googleyeyes and red lips near his groin. The furor over that image prompted Gottfriedson to publicly apologize and resign his position as head of the organization’s Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women portfolio. At the time, Gottfriedson, former longtime chief of the Tk’emlups Indian Band, said he would close all his socialmedia accounts and would seek further guidance from elders. See CHIEF, A6

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A Kamloops city councillor thinks a developer is getting too sweet a deal on a piece of city land downtown. In a closed council meeting on Feb. 21, councillors voted 6-1 to sell a portion of city land in the 600-block of Lorne Street to Tri-Amm Developments in exchange for $75,000 and a commitment from the developer to construct $100,000 worth of landscaping improvements, including a multi-use pathway. The deal will allow the company to extend an approximately 70-unit residential development back to an existing parking lot that runs adjacent to the rail yard to the north. Coun. Denis Walsh was the lone nay vote. Councillors Tina

Lange was absent, as was Marg Spina, who is on extended medical leave. Walsh said he’s unimpressed with a raised pathway attached to the development next door at 550 Lorne St., which appears to be similar to what Tri-Amm is proposing. On that property, the walkway is elevated about 25 feet and attached to the back of the building. “I know the habits of people and I just know they’re going to cut through the parking lot,” Walsh said, adding the existing path appears to be a business access route and is only wheelchair-accessible on one side as the other side ends in stairs. “In lieu of $100,000, we’re letting them build on our property a pathway we don’t need,” Walsh said. Mayor Peter Milobar sees the

sale as a way to improve Lorne Street for all. “This property would give them the ability to move the buildings back off the street like the other ones are and allow that flexibility for the development to fit in,” he said. As part of the deal, Milobar said the developer plans to continue the brick sidewalks, fancier iron streetlights and other landscaping that currently comes to a stop in the 600-block of Lorne. Milobar said he doesn’t know if the path will get much use, but considers the streetfront worth the deal. “On the Lorne Street side, this ables us to have a public amenity space and a space and a width on the sidewalk we otherwise wouldn’t have,” he said. “There’s trade-offs that happen all over the place.”

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One of the most vocal and determined advocates for the welfare of the country’s indigenous children is coming to Thompson Rivers University. Social worker Cindy Blackstock will speak on tomorrow as part of the university’s International Days. Her presentation is at 9 a.m. in the Mountain Room in the Campus Activity Centre. Blackstock has been advocating since 2005 for a child-first healthcare funding process in the country. Two years

later, she filed a complaint against the federal government with the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal, alleging it was not giving First Nations children who live on reserves the same rights as other children. In 2013, the country’s privacy commissioner ruled the government spied on Blackstock’s social-media accounts, violating its own Privacy Act. The tribunal ruled in January 2016 in favour of Blackstock’s complaint that the federal government racially

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Mason University in Virginia. He will speak in the same location on Thursday, March 9, at 3 p.m. on why society needs equity literacy more than cultural competence. There are various other sessions during the conference, which runs from March 7 to March 9 on campus. Full conference admission is $210, with one-day admission being $78.50. For registration information, go online to http://www.tru.ca/intercultural/registrationinfo. html.

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DAVE EAGLES/KTW Jason Giesbrecht, executive director of Interior Health primary and community care transformation (left), joined Kamloops-South Thompson MLA Todd Stone and Health Minister Terry Lake on Friday to open the Interior Health Primary Care Services clinic on the first floor of the North Shore Health Science Centre (NSHSC) at 103-376 Tranquille Rd. The walk-in component of the adjacent NorKam Health Care Centre is scheduled to close, though Lake is working to keep it open.

their own practices at the centre. Aldrich said she is optimistic a doctor will be found to take on the retired physician’s caseload. Of the 19,000 registered patients, many might visit once or twice, using the centre in the manner walkins are designed to operate. But a large number of patients are there every week. They require lab tests and other procedures, each necessitating requisitions and paperwork, then recalls and ongoing care once results are received. That’s the job of primary care, Aldrich said, in which someone is engaged in care in an ongoing manner. For the centre, it means additional staff to monitor charts, schedule recalls and all the other tasks that were not envisioned in the original concept of a walk-in clinic. Aldrich is confident the new clinics will fill

that role and praised Lake for pushing creation of the three new sites. She said she knows they are working because, almost every day, patients have entered the NorKam Health Care Centre, but are looking for either of the other two IHA clinics in the building. “This decision is based on our confidence in the ministry’s action,” Aldrich said of the planned closure. The centre is taking a few weeks to gradually close the walk-in component so staff can deal with patients waiting for test results or who have to be recalled. No new patients will be accepted and plans are for the centre to close by the end of the month. Patient records will remain with the health centre, however, as regulations require they be maintained for 16 years. Aldrich also praised

Surgeries postponed due to electrical issue at RIH Sixteen elective surgeries were postponed on Friday and some parts of Royal Inland Hospital had no power for a few minutes after a breaker blew midmorning. Interior Health Authority spokesman Mike Youds said the major

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Although operators of the NorKam Health Care Centre have said they will close its walkin clinic component, the province’s health minister has other ideas. Terry Lake said he called Dr. Susan Vlahos, who operates the clinic as well as having her own primary-care practice there, and asked what can be done to keep the service in place. “We reached out to her,” Lake said, noting he had preliminary talks on ways to continue the service that has 19,000 registered patients. Lake said that could mean a different remuneration package or other adjustments that would address the concerns that have sparked the closure announcement. Clinic manager Patti Aldrich said the closure decision is the result of the walkin clinic providing primary care for too many patients, something it was not created to do. Aldrich said with the opening of two new primary-care centres in the same Tranquille Road building that houses the walk-in clinic, they should start to take on more primary care work. A third primary-care centre is scheduled to open next month in nearby Northills Centre. Aldrich said the patient load led to a tipping point. Vlahos and a second doctor — who has since retired — also have

ics must register with the 811 line. When the three new clinics were first announced, Lake predicted up to seven new doctors would be hired. Nurse practitioners are providing care in the primary-care clinic with other specialized professionals working on the second floor complex-care centre. Lake said while recruitment is ongoing, five doctors are coming to Kamloops through the ministry’s practice-ready assessment program, a pilot project that sees internationally trained doctors work with B.C. physicians for three months. They are evaluated during that period and, if approved, must commit to a three-year placement in designated communities. They are expected to be in the city by May. Kamloops has also been designated under the ministry’s locum program, that sees the Thompson Region Division of Family Practice and Health Match BC recruit locum (those who temporarily fill positions) doctors.

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The Crown has opted to not approve more serious offences that would allege negligence or dangerous driving. “Speed and the level of impairment are part of the active investigation that will be presented in court,” Mueller said. “We don’t believe weather conditions were a factor in this, as it was calm and clear. And, although it was dark at that time, that area and that street is well lit.” Jennifer was struck and killed as she left her home to catch a bus on Pacific Way, just south of Aberdeen Drive. It happened at about 6:30 p.m. on a Friday, about 100 feet from her home as she was on her way to work out at the Tournament Capital Centre. Mueller credited the public with providing tips and RCMP investigators for their work. But he lashed out at critics who he said blamed RCMP for not moving swiftly enough. “In this day and age, where expectations surrounding solving of these types of crimes and arrests made are often arrived from TV and social media, I was prepared to accept criticism for the length of time it took, knowing we would not comprise the investigation because of gossip, some negative comments on social media and a select few of the public’s perception on how quickly an arrest should be made and the pace at which this investigation is moving,” he said. Mueller said RCMP kept the Gatey family apprised throughout the investigation. “We certainly appreciate the support, understanding and patience the family has shown the Kamloops RCMP on arriving at this day,” he said.

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“This is not a reflection of my view of women, nor does it reduce my commitment to missing and murdered women of this country,” Gottfriedson told KTW at the time. There were calls for his resignation following the posting of the Instagram image, including from the Nova Scotia Native Women’s Organization and the Native Women’s Association of Canada.

The Assembly’s board of directors issued a statement on Gottfriedson’s resignation: “It was determined in a meeting with Shane, the board of directors and the BC AFN Elders Gwen Point and Bobby Joseph that, in order to best move forward, the BC AFN board of directors and Shane Gottfriedson feel strongly that this decision is in the best interest of BC First Nations. Further to this, the BC AFN board of

directors continue to stand, support and honour the role and importance of Indigenous women and girls.” With Gottfriedson stepping down, Maureen Chapman has stepped in as acting B.C. chief and will remain in that role until the 2018 election. Gottfriedson was elected regional chief in June 2015 after serving four terms and 12 years as chief of the Tk’emlups Indian Band.

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The document quotes Gilles Wendling, a hydrogeologist, who told the panel there is a “very high risk” of draining Jacko Lake if KGHM’s assessment of the groundwater flow from the lake is incorrect — which SNN believes to be the case. “Our people have known of a fissure or cleft at the bottom of Jacko Lake for all time . . .” the document states. “However, KGHM has not adequately included this knowledge in its assessment.” SSN also raises concerns about loss of traditionaluse plants in the project area, game bird habitat loss and an auditor general’s report from last year that stated the province isn’t adequately monitoring or enforcing mining regulations. The Ajax proposal is being considered by the provincial and federal environment departments, with both needing to approve the application for it to proceed. In April 2016, the B.C. Environmental Assessment Office halted the 180-day review at Day 107 to allow KGHM time to answer a plethora of questions about

its 18,000-page application from various groups. Seymour said if the mine is given the green light by those agencies, the bands will oppose the project. “No means no,” he said. KGHM posted a short statement on its website the day the decision was released, but declined to speak to KTW. “KGHM Ajax appreciates the effort of the SSN Assessment Panel members, who devoted significant time and resources to their independent environmental assessment of the proposed Ajax Project, a process that was largely funded by KGHM Ajax,” it reads. “Collaboration between the SSN and Ajax, over nearly a decade, has led to a better overall Project plan, which will benefit the entire community. The SSN Panel’s work has helped us develop a better mine plan. “We look forward to furthering our collaborative relationship with the SSN, and we will continue to work towards the successful negotiation of a project benefits agreement.”

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A B.C. provincial court judge has rejected a defence challenge of police conduct after a 43-year-old man admitted to arson. Following the decision yesterday, James Daniel Gillis pleaded guilty to a single count of arson. He is expected to be sentenced in September. Judge Roy Dickey said Gillis was arrested on Feb. 5, 2016, after a homeless man’s tent was set on fire.

Gillis was agitated and violent after his arrest. He was eventually stripped down so police could test his clothes for any fuel traces. He was given a smock to cover up and placed in the drunk tank at RCMP cells. He spoke to a lawyer over the phone, but later agreed to tell his story to police. In a recorded statement, Gillis told a Mountie he lit the victim’s tent on fire because the victim stole his bike and he wanted the victim to leave. Gillis used a small amount of gas to start the fire, telling police he opted not

to put gas on his adversary. Gillis’s lawyer, Michelle Stanford, argued he has PTSD and bipolar disorder and was not taking his medicine. As a result, she said, Gillis did not have the requisite “operating mind” to confess, therefore the confession was not voluntary. But Dickey ruled against the defence application under the Charter. He said Gillis gave the statement voluntarily. “Mr. Gillis was eager to provide his side, despite being told by a lawyer to be quiet,” Dickey said.

Another rescue at Sun Peaks Kamloops Search and Rescue teams were again called to Sun Peaks to help find a missing snowboarder, the third time in two weeks the team has been deployed to the ski resort 45 minutes northeast of Kamloops. Kamloops RCMP Cpl. Mike Mucha said

the 19-year-old snowboarder from Sherwood Park, Alta., was reported missing at 5:36 p.m. on Saturday when he became separated from a friend. The visitor’s lift ticket had been last scanned at 10:55 a.m. at the Sunburst chair.

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Much said the Kamloops search team arrived with a drone team from Hummingbird Drones of Kamloops. “Initially, it was thought the male could have been injured on the hill or out of bounds,” Mucha said. “This pre-

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he decision on the weekend by the Tk’emlups and Skeetchestn Indian bands (collectively known as the Stk’emlupsemc te Secwepemc Nation) to officially oppose the proposed Ajax copper and gold mine was not surprising. Following a months-long review of proponent KGHM Ajax’s application, along with data gleaned from various sources, the First Nations have decided they cannot support the proposal. In their view, the mine will have an irreversible negative effect on Jacko Lake (a sacred site the First Nations call Pipsell) and damage the ecosystem in the area south of Aberdeen. Tk’emlups Chief Fred Seymour noted Jacko Lake and the adjacent area is an important cultural site to the First Nations. Indeed, the bands filed a title claim for Jacko Lake and other lands owned by KGHM Ajax in 2015, complete with a ceremony at the lake. That Ajax was rejected while Tk’emlups accepted $3 million from Kinder Morgan in connection to its recently government-approved Trans Mountain pipeline expansion is understandable; Ajax will certainly affect the environment to some degree, whereas the twinning of Trans Mountain may never have an adverse effect. Now that the First Nations in the area have declared their opposition to Ajax, eyes will focus on Kamloops City Hall, where council is awaiting completion of a mine application review it has commissioned. While council’s official stance on Ajax carries no weight in the ultimate decision by Victoria and Ottawa on KGHM Ajax’s application, the support/opposition will likely play a part in next year’s municipal election. The Ajax project is the first in the history of B.C. required to prepare a First Nations consultation plan. Now that local First Nations are opposed to the proposed mine, a big question has been answered. But can the two levels of government approve the mine despite First Nations joining others in opposing the project? And, if the mine is approved, what then? Seymour has stated clearly there is no room for negotiation. It is a stance that has added heavily to the ramifications of the eventual decision on Ajax.

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y now, you may have heard School District 73 has completed its new strategic plan, which will guide our organization into 2021. This multi-faceted road map outlines new approaches and actions to support all students in the district. It was developed through a collaborative approach over a 12-month period, with many groups involved. You may wonder why it’s important that our district has a strategic plan. Strategic plans were traditionally used in business settings, where goals for improving the “bottom line” were the primary objectives. We know education is about much more than the bottom line. Our new plan includes consideration and input from students, teachers, SD73 administrators, school board members, aboriginal educators and the local aboriginal community, parents, education unions and other affiliated groups. The approach, with respect to the many voices that have a stake in education, is something about which we are excited. We value planning to improve educational outcomes for students. There are numerous things that affect students’ experiences and, with a comprehensive plan and the support of our families and communities,

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we are committed to ensuring every student realizes success. Our planning process allowed us to talk with and listen to various groups and the public in a broad discussion about the current state of education and to share ideas and aspirations for what might be possible in the future. Through this consultative process, our new vision “to be a dynamic school district achieving success for all learners through a commitment to equity and excellence” was developed. Our vision sets a broad target for the district that was important in developing our priorities, which will shape the development of our annual district learning plan and school learning plans. Our six strategic priorities, which support our vision, are: • Ensure each student acquires foundational skills and core competencies; • Connect each student to their interests and passions;

• Honour the First Peoples’ principles of learning and aboriginal worldviews and perspectives; • Foster an inclusive, adaptable and accountable district culture; • Strengthen partnerships to enrich the way we lead, learn and work; • Ensure the sustainable use of our resources. Our vision, mission and strategic priorities demonstrate the value we place on improving outcomes for students and strengthening our communities. Each priority begins and ends with students and ensures achievement and successes are woven through their time with the district. By working together, our hope is each student graduates with dignity and purpose. For more information on our strategic plan, go online to sd73.bc.ca or talk with your local school principal to learn more about these new directions in learning.

Denise Harper is a KamloopsThompson board of education trustee. Trustee columns appear monthly in KTW and online at kamloopsthisweek.com. To comment on this column, email editor@kamloopsthisweek.com. To contact Harper, email dharper@sd73.bc.ca.

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TRANS-WOMAN CAN’T CONVINCE GOVERNMENT Editor: I want to share an experience I had dealing with Vital Statistics BC. Being a trans-woman, a year ago I changed my name and gender legally. I tried to get a marriage certificate as part of the requiements for my divorce. I applied for the certificate in my old name from when I was married, but my application was rejected. They told me to use my up-to-date information, so I did. I received a certificate a week later showing my name as Macy Munson and my gender as male. This is wrong. I am a woman. I called them. They said they couldn’t change my gender. I said I was legally a woman and they requested my updated information. They said it was their policy to use information from the date of marriage, but they used my new name. This causes me severe pain. They refuse to acknowledge me as a woman.

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They told me I could go to ServiceBC and pay an additional fee to change it. This after going through all the hoops and spending more than $600 on fees, plus fingerprinting at the RCMP, to change my name and gender. It really is heartbreaking that government grants me a legal name and gender change, but then refuses to honour it and validate me as a woman, the person I was meant to be from birth. My MLA’s team has been very helpful; however, I am so saddened I still cannot be validated with being addressed by my true gender. My licence, birth certificate, passport and credit cards all say “female” and all say “Macy.” Why does government need to be such a hypocrite? Dealing with divorce and the hardship of transition is already more than enough. Macy Munson Kamloops

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“So we desperately need nurses, doctors, tradespeople and other skilled workers. “But we take inaccessibility to new levels by charging hundreds of dollars per year for parking? “Should you really have to take out a small loan in order to park your car? “This is insane. I guess college isn’t for learning at all any more; it’s just a cash cow that gets increasingly greedy.” — posted by Twelfthnight

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SOLUTION TO DOWNTOWN WOES ARE FAR FROM SIMPLE Editor: Isn’t it wonderful how easy it is for readers to solve the community’s problems? The latest marvel is the solution to some vaguely defined (or imagined) problem with downtown Kamloops, submitted by KTW reader Katherine Wunderlich (‘Downtown refresher takes will,’ Feb. 28). Apparently, there is a problem — whose problem is never mentioned — with the alleged almosttotal inadequacy of our downtown commercial area. Apparently, there is nothing for

the Rocky Mountaineer passengers to do because our sidewalks roll up after 4 p.m. Does the writer really believe the tourists undertake their scenic trip with our downtown area as a shopping target? For those people, Kamloops is not a destination, it is an overnight convenience. As with most holiday activity, the passage, not the stopover, is the goal. They come to dine and to stop overnight, with a modicum of seeing and of buying; and there is precious little to see in our downtown.

I am sure local business owners will be happy to stay open every night and hire additional staff for their stores in the hopes of a few more sales. I am sure city hall and most taxpayers will be deliriously happy to pay for the very minor task of widening our sidewalks for a few blocks and removing all those excess parking spots. What’s a few extra million dollars here and there? And, while that street-narrowing project is underway, where are the motorists supposed to drive or park? Where would the pedestrians walk?

I am not sure robbing Peter on the hill to pay Paul in the downtown core is a sensible solution — unless all those hotels and restaurants on the hill are happy to lose their clientele and staff to the newly renovated downtown core. The letter writer also calls for diversified retailers. Every city should hire a trained retail diversifier. The want ads abound with them. No, “it’s not hard.” It isn’t even simple. It is simplistic, superficial and silly. Pierce Graham Kamloops 46% YES

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TIM PETRUK/KTW Emergency services personnel tend to an 18-year-old woman who was struck by a vehicle as she used a crosswalk to cross Columbia Street at Sahali Terrace on Friday. Police say she recieved minor injuries.

Woman hit in crosswalk Traffic was slowed on Columbia Street on Friday afternoon after a pedestrian was struck in the lit crosswalk at Sahali Terrace. The collision took place in the southbound lanes just before 2 p.m. A woman crossing the street was hit by a white Honda Civic in the outside lane. She was tended to by a Royal Inland Hospital nurse who was walking home at the time. Nurse Dean Musey told KTW he expected the woman to make a complete recovery.

“She’s awake and she’s in fairly good spirits,” he said. Emergency crews lifted the woman onto a stretcher and loaded her into a waiting ambulance. Police say her injuries were minor. • Meanwhile, a driver is facing a charge of being impaired by medication following a March 1 collision on Halston Avenue that send another driver to hospital. Kamloops RCMP Cpl. Jodie Shelkie said the accident happened at about 11:40 a.m.

Two vehicles were stopped at a red light when a driver ran into the first of them. That vehicle was pushed forward and collided with the third car. The driver who was first rear-ended was taken to Royal Inland Hospital with minor injuries. Shelkie said the driver who failed to stop for the signal was given a 24-hour prohibition for being impaired by medication and was also issued a ticket under the Motor Vehicle Act for driving without due care and attention.

Yet another bomb hoax Yet another phonedin bomb-threat hoax had Kamloops Mounties searching in vain on Saturday morning, while an Aberdeen restaurant was cleared of customers for about an hour. The McDonald’s restaurant on Hugh Allan Drive received a call at about 10:30 a.m., with the caller threatening to detonate a bomb on the premises.

McDonald’s management called police and cleared the building as a safety precaution. About an hour later, at 11:45 a.m., Mounties completed their search, which, as expected, turned up nothing and the restaurant reopened to the public. “As in past bombthreat events, police are not ruling out a hoax computer-generated

swatting call,” Sgt. Bob Fogarty said. Kamloops has been the target of several prank bomb and weapons threats in the past few years, many of which have been delivered via telephone using hard-to-trace software. Schools and the Tournament Capital Centre have been targeted, with every threat

turning out to be a hoax. The practice of calling in a threat to elicit a police response is known as “swatting” and has resulted in various charges, usually of young males, in Canada and the United States. None of the many swatting incidents in Kamloops during the past few years has led to any arrests.

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Charges have been laid in connection to a BB-gun shooting incident in Kamloops on Thursday afternoon that led to the lockdown of nearby Brocklehurst Middle School. Police responded to a weapons-assault call off school grounds on Windbreak Street in Brock at 12:10 p.m. The school was locked down as a precaution. Staff Sgt. Robert Daly said three teens were arrested, all of whom have been charged with assault with a weapon and all of whom were released to their respective guardians. Daly said one of the three youths was rearrested for breaching his conditions within hours of his release. The incident resulted in boy being shot with a BB gun. He was taken to Royal Inland Hospital, treated for minor injuries and released. Daly said all the boys know each other and are not students at Brock. Anybody who may have witnessed the incident is asked to call Kamloops RCMP at 250-828-3000.

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Kamloops-South Thompson MLA Todd Stone (left) celebrates the Friday opening of the campaign office of fellow B.C. Liberal candidate Peter Milobar. Milobar is succeeding Terry Lake as Kamloops-North Thompson Liberal candidate in the May 9 provincial election, for which the campaign officially begins on April 11. Milobar’s office is in the Library Square complex on Tranquille Road on the North Shore. Milobar’s opponents are Barb Nederpel (NDP), Dan Hines (Green) and Peter Kerek (B.C. Communist).

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The provincial government has reached a tentative deal with the B.C. Teachers’ Federation to restore contract provisions ordered restored in November by the Supreme Court of Canada. “The tentative agreement, if ratified, will allow the next school year to start with thousands more teachers, smaller class sizes, better class composition and specialist teacher ratios,” BCTF president Glen Hansman said in a statement Saturday. Education Minister Mike Bernier issued a similar statement, congratulating the parties for the “significant effort and professionalism that was brought to the table” in the four months since the court decision ended a bitter 15-year dispute. David Komljenovic, president of the Kamloops-Thompson Teachers’ Association, said he

and his members are pleased “that after 15 years of overcrowded classrooms and lack of support for vulnerable students, an agreement was reached between the provincial parties to restore those important rights.” He said it is unfortunate students went through a publiceducation system in the past 15 years that did not have “those valuable supports,” adding there is now “hope of a new future for those students in the system and those starting.” Meghan Wade, chair of the Kamloops-Thompson board of education, also praised the settlement, saying it will bring stability to the education system. However, she said her fellow trustees and senior administrators have questions on how the agreement will be implemented. She said she anticipates conference calls and other communications from the ministry this week.

Wade said the school district is starting its budgeting process for the 2017-2018 school year. “And I expect the costs of the settlement will be fully funded,” she said. The agreement has been endorsed by the BCTF executive committee and the B.C. Public School Employers Association. The tentative agreement is still subject to a provincewide vote of BCTF members, as well as the B.C. Public School Employers’ Association’s process. BCTF members will vote from tomorrow through Friday. As a preliminary step, the province set aside $100 million to hire 1,100 more teachers this year. Details of the deal have not been released, but Hansman said earlier it would take $300 million a year to restore contract provisions removed by legislation in 2002 when Premier Christy Clark was education minister.

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leave at the end of June to focus on family after spending 32 years with the force, the last five as commissioner. He called it a profound honour and privilege to have served with the Mounties. Two separate insiders with direct knowledge of Paulson’s decision, speaking on condition of anonymity, said the commissioner began planning his departure last October and that he was not pushed out the door. The sources, who were not authorized to speak on the record due to the sensitivity of the matter, said Paulson felt it was the right time for him to take his leave. “He chose his time,’’ said one. Ultimately, Paulson’s tenure may be judged on his degree of success at rooting out what he called dark-hearted behaviour from the force upon assuming command in 2011. In his statement, he pointed to a multitude of issues the RCMP continues to wrestle with, including historical, yet persistent, claims of sexual harassment and lingering mental health concerns for employees. He also talked about persistent safety and training issues stemming from the shooting

BOB PAULSON: RCMP Commissioner retiring this summer.

deaths of three officers in 2014 at the hands of gunman Justin Bourque in Moncton. The force is facing labour code charges as a result of the tragedy. And there is still the outstanding issue of unionization, with a government bill sitting idle in the House of Commons after the Senate sent an amended version of the legislation back to MPs in June. The plain-speaking Paulson said the tough list of issues will make for a busy and challenging spring before his June 30 departure. “We will — as we do — persevere in order that we can keep delivering on our primary mission: keeping Canadians safe and secure,’’ he said in his message. Speaking outside the House of Commons,

Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale thanked Paulson for his years of service and hard work. “I wish him well in his retirement, but he still has almost four months to go and there’s a lot of work that needs to be accomplished in the meantime and I will look forward to keep working with him,” he said. Paulson said the timing of the announcement should give the government enough time to find his replacement. The government has yet to indicate how that process will unfold. The veteran Mountie took the helm of the force in 2011, vowing on Day 1 to tackle concerns about sexual harassment and bullying accusations inside the RCMP. The issue would prove to be an intractable one that has dominated much of his time in office and continues to persist. More recently, an Ontario Superior Court ruling against the RCMP laid out a blistering critique of the how senior officers mercilessly harassed a sergeant and damaged his career after deciding he lied about his unsuccessful bid to run for the federal Conservatives in 2005. The judge in the

case awarded Sgt. Peter Merrifield $141,000 for his mistreatment and denounced the RCMP’s conduct as egregious. Paulson testified at the trial, saying he had been led to believe Merrifield was a disgruntled employee whose accusations against his superiors were groundless. Last week, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was asked if he still had full confidence in Paulson following the ruling. “We all are agreed, including Commissioner Paulson . . . that harassment is unacceptable, and whether it be in the Canadian Armed Forces or within the RCMP or even within Parliament, I have shown zero tolerance for harassment and sexual assault,’’ he said. “The fact is, we have an awful lot of work to do. And I know that the RCMP is taking very seriously the responsibility to shift the culture in a way that makes sure that in any workplace — whether we’re talking about police forces or Canadian Forces members or anyone in any workplace across this country — that we are protecting them from harassment and intimidation.”

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VANCOUVER — A proposed class-action lawsuit says British Columbia’s 15-per-cent tax on foreign nationals who buy homes in the Vancouver area is unfairly prejudiced against people from Asia, who have historically faced discrimination in the province. Amended documents filed in B.C. Supreme Court last

week argue the socalled foreign-buyers’ tax is unconstitutional because it violates equality rights by making an “arbitrary” distinction between those who are citizens and permanent residents of Canada and those who are not. The lawsuit, which was originally filed in September, says the tax unfairly assumes foreign nationals are wealthier than Canadians and argues

it violates dozens of international treaties guaranteeing equal treatment to nonCanadian citizens and permanent residents. The B.C. government introduced the foreign-buyers’ tax last summer in an effort to quell Metro Vancouver’s overheated real-estate market, which saw July prices for detached homes soar 38 per cent over a single year. The representative

plaintiff is Jing Li, a Chinese national who learned she would have to pay an additional $83,000 on a $587,000 home in Langley she agreed to purchase days before the government announced the new tax. Earlier this year, Premier Christy Clark tweaked the rules around the law exempting anyone living in B.C. on a work permit and who pays taxes in the province.

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DAVE EAGLES/KTW This parcel of land adjacent to Kamloops Regional Correctional Centre has come out of the Agricultural Land Reserve and is now for sale. The property is owned by ranchers Ralph Michell and Susan McGillivray.

DEEMED IMPROBABLE FOR FARM USE

Land next to prison removed from ALR Kinder Morgan, BC Hydro and fibreoptic cable. The commission denied an appliB.C.’s Agricultural Land cation for removal in 1984 on a largCommission has approved removal er 47-hectare parcel. There are no of property from the Agricultural immediate plans for the property. — DAVE CUNLIFFE, engineer Land Reserve next to Kamloops “The Michells aren’t developers,” Regional Correctional Centre. Cunliffe said. “The property is now ranchers Ralph Michell and Susan of the Trans-Canada Highway. Dave Cunliffe, a professional out of the ALR. In all likelihood, it McGillivray and has been in the It was historically used as rangeengineer representing the Michell will be sold.” family for a century. land, but was cut off by the highway family, which owns the land, said The land is zoned agricultural “This is just not a great piece of and the maximum security provinthe commission approved the and will require rezoning for other farmland,” Cunliffe said. “When cial prison. removal application based on its purposes. Based on comments from Kamloops This the valley developed, it isolated “ItPublication: [access] got chiselled away at Week improbability for farm use.File TheName: City LOG008-July-AD-BNR-LesConsenheim city officials and his knowledge of Deadline: July 12, 2016 Trim: 10.33”this x 2.5” piece of farm property over the and isolated,” Cunliffe said. of Kamloops approved the applicaland use, Cunliffe said it may be Creative Services Bleed: years.”0.125” The property has not been used tion spring sent the file to0" Safety: best suited as industrial property — 100last Yonge Street,and 10 Floor Toronto, ON M5C 2W1 Colours: CMYKThe parcel is immediately to the for ranching since 1989. It is also the ALC. something Venture Kamloops has west of the prison, on the north side criss-crossed with rights of way for The property is owned by identified as a need in the city. CAM FORTEMS STAFF REPORTER cam@kamloopsthisweek.com

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can assist them, or they can go to either post office on Seymour Street or Dalhousie Drive,” said Phil Legault, of Canada Post media relations, in an email. Swain noted other

on,” she said. Swain said people need to “relax” and she isn’t fearful of the vacancies. Instead, she finds optimism in information recently released from the national cen-

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Dallas Otto of the Kamloops Storm flattens Riley Coish of the 100 Mile House Wranglers in Game 6 of their first-round Kootenay International Junior Hockey League series at Memorial Arena on Friday. The Storm won 5-2 to claim a 4-2 series victory. Kamloops and Chase are squaring off in Round 2 to decide the Doug Birks Division title.

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isheartening was the word head coach Ed Patterson used to describe the turnout at his Kamloops Storm’s playoff game on Friday night at Memorial Arena. “The worst part about it is that’s probably one of the biggest crowds in the last little bit,” Patterson said. “We played Kimberley a couple years ago in the finals. They were hanging off the rafters. They

sold out of beer before the first period. They had to get a new 50-50 licence. That’s hockey. I just want these guys to experience that.” The game drew about 420 fans, not an entirely terrible number for a junior B contest, but not nearly good enough for Game 6 of a playoff series on a Friday night in the minds of the Storm brass, especially considering the majorjunior Kamloops Blazers were out of town. Kamloops moved to Memorial Arena from its former home at McArthur Island Sport and Event Centre prior to the 2016-2017 season. “We thought moving out here,

the game’s faster, there are more mistakes, with the bounces, and the old nostalgia might bring some people back,” Patterson said. “For some reason, we’re not getting fans out. You can’t tell people how to spend their money. But, at the end of the day, it’s really disappointing for as hard as these guys are working every night.” Those in attendance on Friday saw the Storm eliminate the 100 Mile House Wranglers, ending the first-round Kootenay International Junior Hockey League series with a 5-2 victory in Game 6. The Chase Heat bounced Revelstoke 4-1 in the

other division series. Kamloops played hometown Chase last night after KTW’s press deadline in Game 1 of their second-round series for the Doug Birks Division crown. Game 2 will get underway at 7 p.m. tonight at Art Holding Memorial Arena in Chase, with games 3 and 4 scheduled for Thursday and Friday in the Tournament Capital. Game time is 7:35 p.m. both nights at Memorial Arena. “Playing Chase, they’re going to bring a tonne of fans,” Patterson said. “There are a couple Kamloops kids who play for Chase. They’ll have friends, girlfriends, you name it. Hopefully,

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Rick (The Bear) heading to Hall Rick (The Bear) Wile rounds out the individuals named to the Kamloops Sports Hall of Fame’s class of 2017. Wile, the voice of Radio NL sports for the past 38 years, will become the first media member to enter the hall in its 27-year history, thanks to his professionalism, passion and sense of fairness in his reporting, according to a Hall of Fame release. He had already established himself during stints in Winnipeg and Thunder Bay prior to arriving in Kamloops, covering everything from the World Hang-Gliding Championships to the CFL to Canadian Olympic teams. Since arriving in the River City, Wile has seen it all, following the Kamloops Blazers to an unprecedented stretch

that will join the Hall will be named this week. 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.

of championships in the 1990s and covering sports at every level along the way. Wile also organized, coached and played men’s slo-pitch, overseeing the Interior Men’s Slo-Pitch League as it grew to 18 teams and hosted provincial and national championships. He also became a well-respected umpire and was the Slo-Pitch National umpire-inchief for the Kamloops area for seven years. Wile, Frank D’Amore and Lindsey Karpluk are the individuals named to the class of 2017. The team

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The South Kamloops Titans finished fourth at the senior AA girls’ provincial high school basketball championship after falling 85-70 to Langley Christian in the bronze-medal game on Saturday. Madison Gobeil of the Titans was named a first-team tournament all-star and teammate Ally Lincoln was named a second-team all-star. Seycove, which knocked the Titans out of championship contention on Friday, earned gold with a 69-54 victory over Vernon on Saturday. The core of South Kam’s team this year was made up of Grade 10 and 11 girls who will return next season for another run at a provincial championship. In the photo above, Andrea Otamendi of the Southridge Storm drives to the basket against Titans’ defender Olivia Morgan-Cherchas in Langley on Wednesday.

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The Canada West season is over for the Thompson Rivers University WolfPack women’s volleyball team. UBC swept a best-of-three quarter-final series in Vancouver on the weekend to eliminate the Pack, scoring a 3-2 victory on Saturday to seal the deal. “Obviously, a tough one,” TRU head coach Chad Grimm said. “I thought we fought really well. It was really difficult to drop the first two [sets on Saturday], but a huge credit to the girls. They didn’t give up. They fought. They clawed. They did everything in their control to give themselves a chance.” The T-Birds, the second-ranked team in the nation, won 3-0 on Friday. Iuliia Pakhomenko, Morgan Kolasa and Julia Niemczewska of the WolfPack have aged out of university volleyball. “I couldn’t be more proud of the girls for the way they competed and performed tonight,” Grimm said. “I think a lot of girls got some valuable, valuable experience.” The Thunderbirds will compete this weekend at the Canada West Final Four in Edmonton.

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Lions in town Stephen Adekolu, Steven Clarke and Solomon Elimimian of the B.C. Lions will be visiting schools in Kamloops this week. The Leos’ trio will drop by Dufferin elementary today at 1 p.m.; Kamloops School of the Arts at 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. tomorrow; Skeetchestn Community School at 10 a.m. on Thursday; and McGowan Park elementary at 1 p.m. on Thursday. The Lions are scheduled to hold training camp from May 25 to June 16 at Hillside Stadium. This is the last year the CFL club is under contract to hold camp in Kamloops.

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The Kamloops Curling Centre will be represented at the provincial club championships in Richmond in April. Monica Makar, Laurie Marchand, Rosemary Hubbard and Eleanor Clovechok won a regional double-knockout competition in Winfield. The rink qualified

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had a good run, I’m OK with that,’’ Seavey said. The fan-friendly ceremonial start of the race was held Saturday in Anchorage. The competitive start is normally held a day later in Willow, about 50 miles north of Anchorage. But that start would have taken mushers over the Dalzell Gorge, where a lack of snow has left alders exposed on the trail and open water in places that normally would be frozen this time of year. Winter conditions were not a concern in Fairbanks, where the temperature was -35 F yesterday morning. The start was delayed a day to give mushers times to drive their dogs 360 miles north to the city of about 100,000 in interior Alaska. Eighty-four mushers signed up for the race and 13 were scratched.

Titans, Whundas chasing B.C. hoops titles in Langley Two Kamloops schools will begin their quests for gold tomorrow at the B.C. Boys High School Basketball Championships in Langley. The South Kamloops Titans, the AAA tournament’s second-ranked team, will square off against 15thranked Brookswood,

with game time set for noon. The Westsyde Whundas, the AA championship’s seventh-ranked squad, will play 10th-ranked Abbotsford Christian, with tip-off slated for 5:15 p.m. For results, go online to kamloopsthisweek.com.

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Brad Marchand has blown past career highs this year, is in contention for the Art Ross Trophy and is expected to land a spot at the 2018 Olympics.

His three shorthanded goals and five shorthanded points were tied for second overall heading into last night’s divisional clash with Ottawa. He won’t win it, but Marchand has earned at least consideration for the Hart Trophy, an improbable reality for a player picked 71st overall at the 2006 draft.

MONTREAL’S NEW TOP PAIR

Shortly after replacing Michel Therrien as head coach last month, Claude Julien broke up the Habs top pair of Shea Weber and Alexei Emelin and quickly installed 38-year-old Andrei Markov with Weber. Montreal, perhaps not surprisingly, has gotten a bump offensively with Markov in the role and while also dropping off a touch defensively.

RETURN FROM ACHILLES INJURY

The Florida Panthers were playing a pre-season game in West Point, N.Y. when the skate of thenDevils centre Sergey Kalinin came down just above the left ankle of Jonathan Huberdeau. The Achilles tendon injury forced the now23-year-old to miss the first 51 games this season, but he returned at the beginning of February and hasn’t missed a beat with five goals and 12 points in 13 games.

TAMPA ON THE RISE

Tampa sold their No. 1 goaltender (Ben Bishop), a pair of forwards (Valtteri Filppula and Brian Boyle) and a briefly acquired defenceman (Mark Streit) at the trade deadline for future cap space and expansion draft freedom. They might be able to have their cake and eat it, too, surging their way back into playoff contention in recent weeks. The Lightning have ripped off an 8-2-2 run, fuelled by terrific goaltending from Bishop and now Andrei Vasilevskiy, superb special teams and an incredible surge from Nikita Kucherov and Victor Hedman. Kucherov scored nine goals and 18 points during the hot streak. The 23-year-old is on the verge of setting new career-highs for goals, assists, points and power-play points.

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Shoots: Left LB Weight 193 Shoots: Left6-foot-3 Height: Height: 6-foot-3 Weight: 193 pounds Age 18 Weight: 193 pounds Birthdate: Sept. 17, 1998 Shoots LEFT Birthdate: Sept. Kelowna 17, 1998 Hometown: Hometown: Kelowna WHL Draft: Undrafted HOme Town KELOWNA WHLFun Draft: fact:Undrafted Danny Gatenby, Birthday SEPT. 17,brother 1998 Fun fact: Gatenby, 18, isDanny the younger 18, is the younger brother of 19-year-old Kamloops FUN FACT: Danny Gatenby, Kamloops Blazers’ 18,ofis 19-year-old the youngerdefenceman brother of Joe defenceman Gatenby.Blazers’ Both were Blazers’ 19-year-old Kamloops defenceman Joefrom Gatenby. Both traded thewere Rockets Joe Gatenby. Both ALLEN DOUGLAS/KTW were traded from the Rockets to the Blazers in August. traded from the Rockets The winning feeling has left the Kamloops Blazers, who were twice beaten by ALLEN DOUGLAS/KTW to to thethe Blazers in August. Blazers in August. hometown Prince on Blazers, the weekend. Thethe winning feeling has George left theCougars Kamloops who were twice beaten by

Cougarstake takebite biteout outof ofBlazers Blazers Cougars the hometown Prince George Cougars on the weekend.

The Kamloops Blazers were seriously outscored and outshot in Prince George The Kamloops Blazers were seriously on the weekend, where the Cougars domoutscored and outshot in Prince George inated in back to back games. on the weekend, where the Cougars domPrince George defeated Kamloops 8-4 inated in back to back games. on Friday night and 6-1 on Saturday night Prince George defeated 8-4 of to retain top spot in theKamloops B.C. Division on Friday night and 6-1 on Saturday the Western Hockey League as thenight playto retain spot in the B.C. Division of offs top loom. the Western Hockey League the play- was The lopsided losses —asKamloops offs loom. outshot 50-31 on Friday and 57-23 on The lopsided Kamloops wasthe Saturday — losses all but — erased any hope outshot 50-31 onofFriday andthe 57-23 on for Blazers had catching Cougars Saturday — the all but erased any hope the first in division. Blazers had of catching the Cougars Making matters worse was thefor fact the first in the division. Kelowna Rockets swept their two weekend games to leapfrog the the Blazers Making matters worse was fact in thethe ALLEN DOUGLAS/KTW division standings. Kelowna Rockets swept their two weekJon Keen (left), play-by-play voice of the Kamloops Blazers, will reach Game 1,000 Entering the week, end games to leapfrog the Prince BlazersGeorge in the sits ALLEN DOUGLAS/KTW tomorrow, when the Victoria Royals come to town. Game time is 7 p.m. For more on Keen, atopstandings. the division with 89 points (five division onplay-by-play Thursday. Colour Jeremy Bosch is to Keen’s games remaining). Kelowna is second Jonread KeenKTW (left), voiceman of the Kamloops Blazers, willleft. reach Game 1,000 Entering the week, Prince George sits with 85 points (six games remaining), tomorrow, when the Victoria Royals come to town. Game time is 7 p.m. For more on Keen, expansion Golden Knights, as announced atop the division with 89 points (five followed by Kamloops 82 points read ongeneral Thursday. ColourGeorge man Jeremy Bosch is to Keen’s left. byKTW Vegas manager games remaining). Kelownawith is second Rookie remains hot (five games remaining) and Victoria McPheeGolden yesterday morning. with 85 points (six games remaining), Aleksi Heponiemi continued his expansion Knights, as announced withby 79Kamloops points (seven games remainThere is a serious degree of familiarity followed with 82 points pursuit of the rookie WHL scoring title, by Vegas general manager George Rookie remains hot ing). Vancouver sitsand in the cellar with 44 for both sides involved in this deal. (five games remaining) Victoria notching the game-winning goalhis and his McPhee yesterday morning. Aleksi Heponiemi continued points. As head coach and general manager of 77th point of the season to help the Swift with 79 points (seven games remainThere is a serious degree of familiarity pursuit of the rookie WHL scoring title, Wheat Kings, Golden Knights’ assisCurrent Broncos secure a 4-3 win over the ing). Vancouver sits in the cellar with 44 for the both sides involved in this deal. notching the game-winning goal and his Duke a Knight tant general manager Kelly McCrimmon Edmonton Oil Kings Sunday afternoon. points. As head coach and general manager of point of the season to help the Swift Trivial Pursuit aficionados take note — traded for and coached Duke for the bet- 77thHeponiemi’s difference-maker came the Wheat Kings, Golden Knights’ assisCurrent Broncos secure a 4-3 win over the Duke is the first player in franchise ter part of two seasons. 4:20 into the third period, giving the DukeReid a Knight tant general manager Kelly McCrimmon Sunday afternoon. history to sign with the NHL’s expansion “I think what’s impressive with Reid is Edmonton Broncos a Oil 4-2 Kings advantage. Graham Millar’s Trivial Pursuit aficionados take note — traded forhigh andskill coached Duke thethat’s betHeponiemi’s difference-maker a real level and yetfor a guy Vegas Golden Knights. 11th of the campaign followed andcame got Reid Duke is the player inBrandon franchise part to of play two seasons. 4:20 the third giving the a big, strong, heavy game,” Duke, thefirst 21-year-old Wheat ter able the into Oil Kings backperiod, within striking dishistory to sign the NHL’s expansion “I think what’s impressive with Reid is Broncos a 4-2 Graham McCrimmon told Dan Marrazza of NHL. tance, but theadvantage. Broncos held on for Millar’s their Kings star with and product of Calgary, signed a real high skill level and yet a guy that’s VegasaGolden Knights. 11th of the campaign followed and got fourth consecutive victory. com. three-year, entry-level contract with the able to play a big, strong, heavy game,” Duke, the 21-year-old Brandon Wheat the Oil Kings back within striking disMcCrimmon told Dan Marrazza of NHL. tance, but the Broncos held on for their Kings star and product of Calgary, signed fourth consecutive victory. com. a three-year, entry-level contract with the

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s of March 2016, women represented just 10 per cent of registered appren-

tices in B.C. It’s one of the glass ceilings yet to broken, as highlighted during this year’s International Women’s Day. “For all the powerful women out there who might be hesitant to take the first step,” says Tawny Fortier, fourth-year electrical apprentice in Kamloops, “my advice is to know your worth and go for it.” International Women’s Day is held annually on March 8, a global day to celebrate the achievements of women. The day also promotes a call to action for gender parity. In Kamloops, it will be marked with several events: • The United Way Thompson Nicola Cariboo Women’s Leadership Circle is hosting a social at Hotel 540, 540 Victoria St., from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the Mountview Terrace. Entertainment will be provided by the Bees and the Bare Bones, with appies and a glass of Monte Creek wine. New and gently used games, books and craft supplies will be collected for

children in need. Tickets are $5. To register, go online to unitedwaytnc.ca/wlc. • At Thompson Rivers University, the Lean In club is hosting Empower in the Grand Hall from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Psychic medium Michelle Morrison will deliver messages from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tickets are $20. For more, go online to eventbrite.ca/e/ international-womens-dayempower-ignited-with-psychic-medium-michelle-morrison-tickets-32340159287. • Ladies Only Fitness is inviting women to drop in for a free class or workout from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. The gym is at 1055 Victoria St. This year’s International Women’s Day theme is Be Bold for Change. The World Economic Forum predicts the gender gap won’t completely close until 2186. “Each one of us — with women, men and nonbinary people joining forces — can be a leader within our own spheres of influence by taking bold pragmatic action to accelerate gender parity,” reads the website for International Women’s Day. “Through purposeful collaboration, we can help women advance and unleash the limitless potential offered to economies the

world over.” For Fortier, that meant help through funding from the Industry Training Authority’s Women in Trades Training program. The International Women’s Day campaign encourages people to utilize the hashtag #BeBoldForChange. Some recommended actions include: • Challenge bias and inequality by questioning all-male speaking panels, challenging stereotypes, speaking up when women are excluded, monitoring the gender pay gap, pointing out bias and highlighting alternatives, calling for diverse shortlists, embracing inclusive leadership and redefining the status quo. • Campaign against violence by educating youth, challenging those who justify perpetrators and blame victims, donating to groups that fight abuse, speaking out against the silence of violence, reporting violence, campaigning to prevent violence, volunteering at local charities and recognizing coercive control and redressing it. • Forge women’s advancement by buying from companies that support women, choosing to

Women’s day through history • 1908: 15,000 women marched through New York City demanding shorter hours, better pay and voting rights; • 1909: The first National Woman’s Day was observed across the United States on Feb. 28, 1909. Women continued to celebrate on the last Sunday of February until 1913. • 1910: Clara Zetkin proposed every year in every country there should be a celebration on the same day — a women’s day. Zetkin’s suggestion gained unanimous approval at a women’s conference and International Women’s Day was the result. • 1911: International Women’s Day was honoured in Austria, Denmark, Germany and Switzerland. More than one million people attended rallies campaigning for women’s rights. Less than a week later, the ‘Triangle Fire’ in New York City took the lives of more than 140 working women. It drew attention to working conditions and labour legislation in the United States that became a focus of International Women’s Day events. • 1913-1914: On the eve of the First World War campaigning for peace, Russian women observed their first International Women’s Day. • 1975: International Women’s Day was celebrated for the first time by the United Nations. • 2000: By the new millennium, International Women’s Day activity around the world had stalled in many countries.

• 2001: The global internationalwomensday.com digital hub was launched to re-energize the day as an important platform to celebrate the successful achievements of women and to continue calls for accelerating gender parity. • 2011: The 100-year anniversary of International Women’s Day. • 2017 and beyond: The world has witnessed a shift in women’s and society’s thoughts about women’s equality. Many from a younger generation feel the battles have been won for women, while many feminists from the 1970s know too well the longevity and ingrained complexity of patriarchy. With more women in the boardroom, greater equality in legislative rights and an increased critical mass of impressive role models, one could think women have gained equality. The fact is women are still not paid equally to male counterparts, women still are not present in equal numbers in business or politics and globally women’s education, health and the violence against them is worse than that of men. However, improvements have been made. We have female astronauts and prime ministers, school girls are welcomed into university, women can work and have a family, women have real choices. So, each year the world inspires women and celebrates their achievements. — internationalwomensday.com

work for a progressive employer, supporting women-owned business, mentoring a junior female colleague, building flexible work environments, inviting women into situations they are not already present and creating new opportunities for women. • Celebrate women’s achievements by raising women’s visibility in the media, driving recognition for women’s contributions, launching awards showcasing women’s success, hailing the success of women leaders, applauding women role models and reinforcing women’s triumphs. • Champion women’s education by launching or funding a women-focused scholarship, encouraging more girls into education and careers, supporting women inventors, celebrating women researchers and learning to code. For more, go online to internationalwomensday. com.

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For all the powerful women “out there who might be

hesitant to take the first step, my advice is to know your worth and go for it.

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— TAWNY FORTIER, electrical apprentice

KAREN WATT has spent the last 25 years in Kamloops as an expert corporate matchmaker, helping candidates find their dream job and clients fill crucial positions. She has grown Excel Personnel from a one-woman show to a 7-person operation with a field staff of more than 70 people and clients across Canada. Thanks to support from the community, Excel Personnel is now a multi-milliondollar company and is celebrating its best year yet. Excel Personnel has been nominated for the RBC Canadian Women Entrepreneurs Momentum Award for the fourth time and again for the Kamloops Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards, top service provider with 1-10 staff. Karen leads by example, building an atmosphere of trust and respect within her company as well as with the candidates and clients who seek Excel’s services. She ensures the company is continually giving back to the community that has supported it for more than 24 years.

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WEEKLY CROSSWORD ACROSS 1. “ER” actress Leslie 5. Hebrew name for Babylon 10. Newts 14. Leaf angle 15. Dravidian language 16. Ridge on nematodes 17. Monetary unit 18. Determined the tare 19. Unfreeze 20. Merits 22. World’s oldest broadcasting organization 23.Vacation spot 24. December 25 27. Ottoman military command 30. Resin-like substance secreted by insects 31. A.C. Comics female supervillain 32. Insect linked to honey 35. Opinion 37. In the middle of 38. Basketballer Yao 39. Remove lid 40. Pressure wound therapy 41. Fabric 42. Witnessed 43. Defunct European economic organization 44. “Hotel California” rockers 45. When you expect to arrive 46. “Sleepless in Seattle” actress Ryan 47. Danish airline 48. Insecticide 49. Scientific instrument 52. Type of seal 55. Israeli city __ Aviv 56. Cavalry sword 60. Ottoman title 61. Gurus 63. Cold wind 64. Predatory reptile (abbr.) 65. New Jersey is one 66. Divulge a secret 67. Finely chopped mixture 68. Actress Zellweger 69. Romanian city

DOWN 1. “Dark Knight” actor 2. S. African plants 3. Castle in County Offaly, Ireland 4. White (French) 5. Morsel 6. Semitic language 7. Areas outside cities 8. Crackling 9. Cub 10. Landmark house in Los Angeles 11. Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist 12. Mineral 13. Late night host Myers

21. Pull along 23. Not good 25. British Air Aces 26. Upset 27. Maltreatment 28. Nocturnal, cat-like animal 29. Hollyhocks 32. Shelter 33. Finished 34. Discharge 36. “X-Men” actor McKellen 37. Beloved dish __ and cheese 38. Holds coffee 40. Languish 41. Quenches

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43. Electric fish 44. Consume 46. Type of school 47. Erase 49. Educate 50. “Transformers” actress Fox 51. Spiritual leader 52. Every one 53. Site of the Taj Mahal 54. Welsh village 57. Weapon 58. Geological times 59. S. Asian crops 61. Soviet Socialist Republic 62. Witness

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HOROSCOPES

MARCH 7 - MARCH 13, 2017

ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20

LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23

TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21

SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22

A positive reaction to a stressful situation can only work in your favor, Aries. When others buckle under the pressure, you are able to deliver. Higher-ups will recognize this.

Taurus, even if you believe that your life is floating out of control, you have the ability to rein things in whenever you desire. Ask for help if you need it.

GEMINI - May 22/Jun 2

Gemini, although you may want to incorporate others’ plans into your weekly goals, this might be the time to focus solely on your own needs. Once you are set, you can assist others.

CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22

Cancer, there is no room in your life right now for lazy thinking. All of your focus must be directed at the tasks at hand because someone is relying entirely on you.

Don’t allow a power struggle to disturb the harmony at home or at the office, Libra. Unless you can be level-headed and see all sides of the situation, keep mum.

CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20

Relationship issues with a friend, spouse or even family member come to the forefront this week, Capricorn.Try to remain cool and level-headed throughout.

VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22

PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20

THE CHASE

There are six dogs (Bowser, Fido, Lady, Rex, Prince and Rover) and six cats (Fluffy, Ginger, Kitty, Princess, Puss and Tiger).

Sagittarius, speaking about fantasies as if they are real can be enjoyable, but do not start believing the tales are true.You may need a good dose of reality this week.

AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18

Virgo, resist the temptation to give into impulses, analyzing and giving careful thought to your ideas instead.You have an entire week to work things out.

BENDER

SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21

LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23

No one can force you to share your deepest emotions if you’re not ready to do so, Leo. Wait until the time is right to bare any secrets.You may have romantic surprises.

MATH MIND

Scorpio, continue to be diligent in your pursuit of knowledge. The more you learn, the more fulfilled you will be. Consider going back to school to satisfy your thirst for knowledge.

Pair each dog with a cat to chase. No dog is paired with more than one cat. No cat is paired with more than one dog. How many unique combinations of dog-cat pairs are there? (A combination is a set of six dog-cat pairings.) The chase is on. ANSWER TO LAST WEEK’S BOOKS PUZZLE:

Aquarius, you will be recognized for your efforts behind the scenes even if you are not in the spotlight. It’s enough to get credit, especially if it can propel your career further.

Pisces, useful ideas come your way after a chat with colleagues or friends. Pool this inspiration together for a plan.

Georgina has 400 sci-fi only books, 250 horror-only books, 160 romance-only books, 40 sci-fi-romance-only books, 90 horror-romance-only books, 50 sci-fi-horror-only books and 10 sci-fi-horror-romance books.

Full solutions online at

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

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Information

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Drivers/Courier/ Trucking

Education/Trade Schools

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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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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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250-371-4949 Career Opportunities MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION! In-demand career! Employers have work-at-home positions available. Get online training you need from an employer-trusted program. Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT or 1-855-7683362 to start training for your workat-home career today!

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Courses. A Great Gift. Next C.O.R.E. March 11th & 12th, Saturday and Sunday. P.A.L. March 19th, Sunday. Professional outdoorsman & Master Instructor:

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Career Opportunities

TRUCK DRIVER TRAINING Funding available for those who qualify!

CERTIFIED ICBC AIR BRAKE COURSE March 18-19 • April 8-9

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.

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EMPLOYMENT

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

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

For more information, contact: Ray Trenholm - Driver Training

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

CAREER OPPORTUNITY Administrative Assistant – Full-time position THE COMPANY All Nations Trust Company (ANTCO) is a unique Aboriginal owned non-deposit taking Financial Institution. The Company’s major focus is Aboriginal Development lending however it also manages agreements that are significantly diverse. Additionally, business support and advisory services are provided through its wholly owned subsidiary, All Nations Development Corporation (ANDEVCO). The Companies have realized significant growth and anticipate additional expansion in the future. RESPONSIBILITIES: • Receives, refers & routes incoming telephone calls, faxes and correspondence • Welcomes customers and suppliers • Manages supplies and servicing • Provides clerical & secretarial support as required • Co-ordinates Board meetings and provide administrative support to the Board • Maintains and updates files Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: • Superior customer service, including excellent phone skills • Strong organization/administrative/time management skills • Strong attention to detail • Strong work ethics • Ability to “see what needs to be done” • Computer literate and knowledge of Outlook, Access, Excel, Word & Power Point software programs • Self-motivated to work independently in a team based environment Qualifications: Grade 12 or equivalent & post-secondary training. One year related experience in an office setting including work as a receptionist or an equivalent combination of education and work experience. Knowledge and understanding or related work experience in an Aboriginal community would be an asset. If you are interested in this position, please forward your resume to: Attention:

Connie Rozeck, Finance Manager All Nations Trust Company 520 Chief Eli LaRue Way Kamloops, BC V2H 1H1 Phone: (778) 471-4110 Facsimile: (250) 372-2585 E-mail: connier@antco.bc.ca

Deadline for applications: March 14, 2017 by 4:00pm

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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 250-3765433 or email: smile.dentalcareers@gmail.com

ADVERTISING Consultants: Our company is always looking for great sales representatives to add to our team. Our business requires a highly organized individual with ability to multi-task in a fun, fastpaced team environment. Strong interpersonal skills and a strong knowledge of sales and marketing are required. Excellent communication skills, valid driverâ€™s license and reliable vehicle are necessary. If you have a passion for the advertising business, are creative and thrive on challenges, we want to hear from you. Interested applicants should email their resume and cover letter to:khall@aberdeenpublishing.com We thank all applicants; only those being considered for an interview will be contacted.

Career Opportunities

HOME & YARD HANDYMAN If you need it done, Give us a call ! Steve 250-320-7774.

CARETAKER / MAINTENANCE POSITION AVAILABLE

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

FISHING Guides an amazing opportunity awaits you in Haida Gwaii. Candidates must have a positive attitude, excellent work ethics, be a team player and have boat handling and fishing technique experience. Our season runs June 1 to September 4. We are a smaller, quaint lodge, accommodating 12-16 anglers per session. If you are the right candidate for this opportunity please send your resume. info@qcsafaris.com

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

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

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: â€˘ Handyman repairs, both mechanical and carpentry jobs for buildings and units, overseeing tenders for contract work as required. â€˘ Maintaining complete daily work reports and record keeping, with communication to the Board of Directors. â€˘ Operation of underground irrigation system â€˘ Ground maintenance of a 3.5 acre property in common areas â€˘ Snow shovelling for assigned units including sanding and de-icing â€˘ Unit inspections on a yearly basis and with unit turnover Preference will be given to a candidate who has the following: â€˘ Minimum 3 years maintenance related experience â€˘ Class 5 BC drivers licence (Abstract required) â€˘ Pick-up truck and/or trailer is required to haul yard waste and construction materials â€˘ Basic computer skills with the ability to use e-mail and Microsoft OďŹƒce eďŹ€ectively â€˘ Criminal record check (vulnerable sector) will be required â€˘ 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.

Please submit cover letter and resume with wage expectations by e-mail to: committeehiring@gmail.com APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL MARCH 15, 2017

Help Wanted

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

ABERDEEN Rte 508 â€“ 700â€“810 Hugh Allan Dr. â€“ 40 p. Rte 530 â€“ Bentall Dr, 2688-2689 Willowbrae Dr. â€“ 44 p. Rte 583 â€“ Butte Pl, Chinook Pl, Mt. Dufferin Dr. â€“ 43 p. BROCK Rte 14 â€“ 2305-2399 Biriarwood Ave, McInnes Pl, Richards Pl, Wallace Pl. â€“ 38 p. DALLAS/BARNHARTVALE Rte 750 â€“ 5101-5299 Dallas Dr, Mary Pl, Nina Pl, Rachel Pl. â€“ 30 papers Rte 751 â€“ 5310 Barnhartvale Rd, Bogetti Rd, 5300-5599 Dallas Dr, 5485-5497 ETC Hwy, Viking Dr, Wade Pl. â€“ 63 papers Rte 761 â€“ 6022-6686 Furrer Rd, Houston Pl, Parlow Rd, Pearse Pl, Urban Rd. â€“ 61 papers Rte 781 â€“ Duncan Rd, Durango Dr, Sonora Rd, Wittner Rd. â€“ 42 papers Rte 785 â€“ Badger Dr & Pl, Coyote Dr, Fox Pl. â€“ 86 papers

DOWNTOWN/LOWER SAHALI Rte 310 â€“ 651-695 2nd Ave, 660-690 3rd Ave, 110-292 Columbia St (even side), 106-321 Nicola St. - 59 p. Rte 311 â€“ 423-676 1st Ave, 440553 2nd Ave, 107-237 Battle St, 135-173 St. Paul St. â€“ 31 p. Rte 313 â€“ 430-664 4th Ave, 520-577 5th Ave, 435-551 Battle St, 506 Columbia St, 406-577 Nicola St. â€“ 44 p. Rte 327 â€“ 1103-1459 Columbia St (odd), 12031296 Dominion St. â€“ 39 p. Rte 334 â€“ 975 13th Ave, 1104-1276 Pine St, 12011274 Pleasant St. â€“ 44 p. Rte 380 â€“ Arbutus St, Chaparral Pl, Powers Rd, Sequoia Pl. â€“ 60 papers Rte 381 â€“ 20-128 Centre Ave, Hemlock St, 605-800 Lombard St. â€“ 45 papers Rte 404 â€“ Chapperon Dr, 108-439 Greenstone Dr, Pyramid Crt. â€“ 71 papers Rte 405 â€“ Anvil Cres, Bestwick Dr & Crts, Mahood Pl, Morrisey Pl. â€“ 86 papers

RAYLEIGH Rte 830 â€“ Chetwynd Dr, Stevens Dr. â€“ 59 p. Rte 834 â€“ Armour Pl, MattockMcKeague Rd, Sabiston Crt & Pl, 4205-4435 Spurraway Rd. â€“ 64 p SUNRIVERS Rte 870 â€“ Mariposa Crt, Sagewood Crt, Dr, Lane, St, 100 Sun Rivers Dr. â€“ 49 papers

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Merchandise for Sale

Antiques / Vintage Grandfather Clock Circa 1780. Maker Samuel Odgen, England. $350. 250-372-5489.

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Pets & Livestock

Pets Animals sold as â€œpurebred stockâ€? must be registrable in compliance with the Canadian Pedigree Act.

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Firearms 1939 Winchester Mod. 94 30:30. $900. Exec cond. 250372-5489.

Firewood/Fuel ALL SEASON FIREWOOD. For delivery birch, fir & pine. Stock up now. Campfire wood. (250) 377-3457. Fir Firewood split or rounds delivered. Measured cords. 250-277-4477.

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RECEPTIONIST ICS - Kamloops is seeking a full-time Receptionist. The successful candidate will have education in Office Administration and experience in a busy office setting. We are looking for a personable, resourceful and professional individual with strong customer service, communication and organizational skills who is proficient with technology (including phones, email, printers, MS Office and POS). Closing date: March 14, 2017 View the full posting on our website at: www.interiorcommunityservices.bc.ca Email:careers@interiorcommunityservices.bc.ca

Rte 874 â€“ Canyon Ridge (area), 1400-1448 Sunrivers Dr. â€“ 28 papers

Rte 877 â€“ The Pointe Pl â€“ 15 papers Rte 878 â€“ Stone Ridge Cres, Dr, Lane. â€“ 35 papers Rte 880 â€“ Belmonte (area), Sillaro Dr, Visao Crt & Terr. â€“ 71 p.

Rte 621 â€“ Duck Rd, Skelly Rd, 96 Tanager Dr, 2606-2876 Thompson Dr. â€“ 54 p.

Rte 406 â€“ 108-492 McGill Rd. â€“ 62 papers

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2sm antique armchairs $600, wool area rug 9x7 $400 (778) 471-8627 8ft Antique Couch $1200. Antique Settee or Loveseat one of a kind $900. Round dining room table w/4-chairs & 2 bar stools. $800. Couch & matching chairs $250. 250-3741541. As New Teak Table 43x75 Ex 48â€?, 8-chairs, sideboard/ $4,000/all. Casting Table 10x24. $100. 3-drawer Tool Stand. $60. 8x12 Wool Rug. $200. 3-drawer Wood Cab 18x22. $25. 250-851-7687. Diningroom table w/8-chairs, c/w Buffet and Hutch. Med Colour. $900. 250-374-8933.

Kubota AV2500 Generator. $585. 250-374-1988 Lemond RevMaster Spin Bike. Model 15300-7. $500. Like New. 250-372-8406. Lincoln wire feed welder Pac 10 c/w argon gas regulator tank +more. $750. 778-9212378. MISC4Sale: Oak Table Chairs-$400, 1-Standard 8ft truck canopies $300/ea Call 250-320-5194 after 6pm or leave msg.

Heavy Duty Machinery A-Steel Shipping Storage Containers. Used 20â€™40â€™45â€™53â€™ insulated containers. All sizes in stock. Prices starting under $2,000. Modifications possible doors, windows, walls etc., as office or living workshop etc.,Custom Modifications Office / Homeâ€? Call for price. Ph Toll free 24 hours 1-866528-7108 or 1-778-298-3192 8am-5pm. Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com

Misc. for Sale 2 Person Portable infrared sauna made of hemlock. $750/obo. 250-554-2514. Campbell Hausfield 2H.P. Electric Mobile Air Compressor. $300. 778-921-2378.

ROLL ENDS AVAILABLE $5-$10/ ROLL 1365 B Dalhousie Drive Kamloops BC call for availability 250-374-7467

SAWMILLS from only $4,397 MAKE MONEY & SAVE MONEY with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. FREE Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT.

HARDY TREE, SHRUB, and berry seedlings delivered. Order online at www.treetime.ca or call 1-866-8733846. New growth guaranteed.

Solid oak table $97, China Cabinet $119 Kitchen cabinet set $395 (250) 299-6477

Help Wanted

Universal Roof Rack. Like new. $475. 250-554-4467.

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Rte 875 â€“ Golf Ridge (area), 20002028 Sunrivers Dr. â€“ 26 papers

VALLEYVIEW/JUNIPER Rte 617 â€“ 2401-2515 Valleyview Dr, Valleyview Pl. â€“ 50 p.

2 French Provincial Antique round end tables w/drawers. D22â€?xH21â€?. $50/pair. 250-5732599.

Livestock Gillespie & Company LLP has an opening for an experienced litigation assistant to join our personal injury department. We offer a range of benefits including RRSP contribution and a maternity EI top-up for staff members. If you are interested in joining our team, please contact Lorraine Gruber at atlgruber@gillespieco.ca #200 - 121 St. Paul Street, Kamloops, BC V2C 3K8 250 374-4463 www.gillespieco.ca

Livestock

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

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Real Estate

Rentals

Misc. for Sale

Houses For Sale

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Trucks & Vans

NORTH SHORE

Riverfront 1bdrm daylight level entry, util incl $600/mo. Avail now. 250-579-9609.

2013 Keystone Fusion Toy Hauler slps 9, 41ft 12ft garage asking $69,000 250-374-4723

2001 3/4 Ton Chevy Truck alum flatdeck. V-8, 6.6 diesel. $5,000. Mark 250-515-0357.

Vita-pure water softener new. $350. 2011 GM 8ft boxliner. $50. 250-256-0084.

Misc. Wanted Buying bullion, bars, coins, coin collection, paper money collections, world, Canada & U.S., Todd1- 250- 864-3521

3-Bdrm Mobile on 2 Acres. 8905 Kealty Rd. 9 KM up Hwy from Heffley Creek Store. Fixer-up or build. River very close.

$219,000

CALL KARL NEFF 250.819.9373

Real Estate Acreage for Sale CHEAP LAND LIQUIDATION! Humboldt County Nevada. 80 acre parcels only $ 200/acre! Great for investment, farm & recreational use. Limited availability! Call Earl 949-632-7066. wwwcheapruralproperty.com

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520 Battle Street, Kamloops, BC, V2C 2M2 Contact Jean: 250-372-0510 #216 Alder Apartments. Logan Lake. 1bdrm $600/mo neg Avail now 250-320-4870 or 250-572-7185. Dallas Towne Centre New & modern units, 3 bdrm, 2 baths, f/s/d/w/d, a/c, NS, pet neg. with deposit. Please call 250-851-9310.

For Sale By Owner $55.00 Special!

The special includes a 1x1.5 ad (including photo) that will run for one week (three editions)in Kamloops This Week. Our award winning paper is delivered to over 30,000 homes in Kamloops every Tuesday, Thursday and Friday..

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Real Estate 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. ULTRA AFFORDABLE, modern homes for British Columbia starting at $80,000 delivered. Donâ€™t overpay! 2017â€™s available now; w w w. b e s t bu y h o u s i n g . c o m . Text/Call 778-654-0345. 1433 Velocity St., Kelowna. Canadaâ€™s largest home selection!

Northland Apartments Bachelor Suite $845 per month 1 & 2 Bedroom Suites Adult Oriented No Pets Elevators / Dishwashers Common Laundry $845-$1,050 per month North Shore 250-376-1427 South Shore 250-314-1135 Sahali 2bdrms, close to TRU and all amenities. $1200/mo +util. 778-257-2804/376-0716

Rentals

1 and 2 bedroom apartments. Clean quiet buildings. Reasonable Rental Rates Utilities not included

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Bed & Breakfast BC Best Buy Classifiedâ€™s Place your classified ad in over 71 Papers across BC. Call 250-371-4949

Valleyview 1bdrm bsmnt suite. $800/mo everything incld. N/P. 250-320-2551. Westsyde large 1bdrm ground level suite. No stairs. Suitable for single 55+. N/S. Jan 1st. $950. 250-320-9567.

Townhouses 3Bdrms-N/Shore. F/S, W/D. $1200/mo. Close to all amenities. 250-554-6877/250377-1020.

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Yard clean-up, Hedge trimming, Dump Runs Licensed & Certiďƒžed

250-572-0753

Stucco/Siding

#2, 3310 Centennial Drive, Vernon, BC Furnished office space, includes modern dĂŠcor reception area, two offices, photocopy room, floor-to-ceiling front windows, and tile floors. To view by appointment, emails only to reception@wplg.ca. For more info and photos, see our Kijiji ad: kijiji.ca/v-commercial-offices p a c e / ve r n o n / c o m m e r c i a l space-for-lease/1232633199

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

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Senior looking to share home on river, 15/miles east of Kamloops Over 40. N/S, N/D, $775/mo. 250-573-5498.

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

Scrap Car Removal Provoak Industries hand made 16ft. Cedar Strip Canoe. Weighs 65lbs. Includes 2 paddles. Great lake canoe. $2500/obo. 250-828-0782.

Sport Utility Vehicle 1981 GMC Suburban 4X4. Re-built motor/trans. Good shape. $2,500. 778-469-5434

Cars - Domestic 2009 Subaru Outback. 1owner. 190,000kms. Sport shifter. Exec. cond. Winter/summer tires on rims. Remote starter. $10,000. 250-554-2977. 2002 Nissan Altima. 4 door, auto. Fully loaded. Good condition. $5,500. Call to view. 250-376-4077. Absolute gorgeous 03 Cadillac Deville one owner low kms $5,500.00/obo 250-554-0580

2010 Mercedes Benz GLK350. Black, AWD. Fully loaded. 160,000kms. $15,000. 250319-9291.

Trucks & Vans

RUN UNTIL SOLD ONLY $35.00(plus Tax) (250)371-4949 *some restrictions apply call for details

Cars - Sports & Imports

1996 Chevrolet C/K 2500 HD 3/4 ton Truck. Good condition. $9,900. 250-374-1988 1996 GMC Suburban 4x4 good shape runs great $2900obo Call (250) 571-2107

Shared Accommodation

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

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

Recreational/Sale

Suites, Lower

1995 11ft. Caribou Camper. Fully loaded. Shower/toilet. $10,000. 250-672-9820.

1bdrm Hospital, TRU area Student or quiet person $495/ $725 n/s, n/p (250) 299-6477

2005, 38â€™ RV trailer 2 slides, sleeps 6, appl incld, fully loaded, $14,900. (778) 468-5019.

1998 Toyota Tacoma Truck. 150,000km on new motor. Runs great, exec cond, no rust. Boat loader not included. $6,800 250-374-1988. 2000 Chev 1/2ton, 2WD, longbox, 4L, auto, stereo, high kms. $2500/obo. 250-5733165, 250-371-7495. 2000 Dodge Dakota. Full load. V-6. 195kms. 1-owner, canopy. Good Cond. $5,500. 3763480

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Boats 14ft. Runabout boat. 40hp Johnson motor on trailer. $1500/obo. 778-469-5434.

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Homes for Rent

2011 Chevy Silverado 4x4 1500 Z71 extended cab. Loaded, canopy. 99,000kms. $24,900. 250-372-9181.

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NORTH SHORE

North Shore $400 per/mo includes utilities. np/ns. 250554-6877 / 250-377-1020.

New Price $56.00+tax

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Commercial/ Industrial

Transportation

2007 Chev One Ton C.Cab. 6.0L, V-8, Auto, 4X4, full load. 254,000kms. Clean/no issues. $7,500/obo. 778-921-2378.

Vacant renoâ€™d 2bdrm, sep entr, C/A, patio, refâ€™s req., suitable for couple. $950/mo. 250-376-0633.

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NOTICE OF SALE REPAIRERâ€™S LIEN ACT Pursuant to the Repairers Lien Act, Pro Aero Aviation Ltd. is selling two Lycoming TIO-540-C1A aircraft piston engines owned by Kisik Aerial Survey. The amount of the debt owed to Pro Aero Aviation Ltd by Kisik Aerial Survey for work completed on the engines is $173,844.59 CDN. These engines will be sold no sooner than March 15, 2017 and any interested parties are encouraged to contact Sales at Pro Aero Aviation Ltd at 250-376-1223 for more information or to view. NOTICE OF SALE WAREHOUSE LIEN ACT By virtue of the Warehouse Lien Act, we will sell and/or tow the stored goods/vehicles of the following to recover costs of unpaid storage. Greg Orleskey owing $1293.20, Andrea Fraser owing $931.40, Bear Morrisey owing $1915.65, Cassandra Hoffman owing $955.00, Richard Nash owing $611.15, Diane Gallager owing $1,303.30, Stacy Logan owing $1,420.00, Anna-Maria Luggar owing $1,230.80, Terry Chartiier owing $619.00, Maria Spada owing $809.20, Patrick Leopole Maloney owing $540.75, Daniel Kirk owing $366.00, Jeff Milne $466.00. These personal and household effects will be sold by either Public or Private auction on or after March 13, 2017. Halston Mini Storage, 1271D Salish Road, Kamloops, B.C., V2H 1P6. 250-3748006 Seeking witnesses to a two vehicle collision on Highway 1 westbound near Pritchard on February 3, 2017 at approximately 7:40 pm involving a small car and a semi-trailer. One of the vehicles failed to remain at the scene. If you have any information please contact Rob W. at MacIsaac and Company 1-800-663-6299.

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Obituaries & In Memoriam Joan Comber Hopkin

Jean Frilund

It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Joan Comber Hopkin, on February 25, 2017. Joan was predeceased by her husband Bill, sister Angela and brother John. Joan was born in England in 1917 and believed in enjoying life to it’s fullest. She travelled extensively to all the corners of the world, living in Europe, Africa and finally Canada. Joan was active in the communities she resided in, becoming involved with social clubs and enjoying spending time with family and friends. Joan is survived by her son Philip KingJones, daughter Susan Stroud, grandsons and great-grandchildren. The family would like to thank the staff of Bedford Manor, Ponderosa Lodge and Pine Grove for all their kind and compassionate care. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Hospice in memory of Joan woud be apreciated.

On February 25, 2017, Jean Frilund passed away after a lengthy battle with Parkinson’s disease and cancer. Jean was surrounded by her family who adored her. Predeceased by her husband Ralph, parents Leonard and Maud Hutchinson, sister and brother-in law Patricia and Roy Linville and great-grandson Brylie Sagert. Jean is survived by her children Randy Frilund (Lori Chern), Bonnie Sagert (Cliff), Glenda Rodgers (Allan Trufanenko), grandchildren Tanner, Jaclyn and Jahonny Frilund, Tyler (Natalie), Ryan (Elysia) and Craig (Courtney) Sagert, Allysia (Tom), Becky and Stacey (Chris) Rodgers, greatgrandchildren Cooper, Harper, Hayden, Amya, Cameron and Jordyn, also her nephews Harvey (Marlene) Linville and Ken (Chris) Linville. Born September 26, 1939, Jean grew up in Pritchard, BC and attended high school in Kamloops. Soon after graduating, Jean met Ralph and they married in 1957. Together they enjoyed bowling, bridge, golf and family time at Knouff Lake. Mom was the #1 fan for all her kids and grandkids. She was never one to miss any event involving her family. In recent years, Friday afternoons were well spent with her good buddies playing bridge. We are so thankful to the ladies who made this happen. Those who knew Jean couldn’t help but love her. She was a modest lady with an enormous heart. Selfless, devoted, strong, stoic and perhaps a little “stubborn” at times. Special thanks to Dr. Jeevyn Chahal for going above and beyond for our mother. Also to the incredible staff at Pinegrove who took remarkably tender care of mom in her final days. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Parkinson Foundation or Royal Inland Hospital Foundation are greatly appreciated. No Service by request. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, March 11, 2017 at 1:00 pm at the North Shore Community Centre “Oak Room”, 730 Cottonwood Ave., Kamloops, BC. Condolences may be sent to www.schoeningfuneralservice.com That soft breeze? That’s me kissing you. That feeling you always have in your heart? That’s me loving you. Whether together Or apart

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Celebration of Life Patricia Morris

April 8, 1938 – January 22, 2017

Please join us for an informal Celebration of Life for Patricia Morris on Saturday, March 11, 2017 from 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm at the Cottonwood Community Centre, 730 Cottonwood Ave., Kamloops, BC.

With heavy hearts we announce the sudden passing of Wayne Clark Edmondson of Savona, BC. Wayne passed away on February 28th, 2017 at the age of 79. He is survived by Jennifer Coburn (partner), Mildred Edmondson (former wife) and two sons Matt (Kim) and Clark (Nicole) of Savona, BC. Also his sister Marlene St.Jean and nephew Dion St.Jean of Heffley Creek, along with his Auntie Blanche Clark of Savona, BC. He will also be greatly missed by his eight grandchildren Ashley, Blake, Cierra (Chris), Montana, Danielle (Steven), Alec, Sarah Mae and Danielle. Wayne is predeceased by his father Thomas (Jeanine) and mother Miriam. A Community Tea will be held on Saturday, March 11, 2017 at 2:00 pm at the Savona Community Hall with friends and family. Everyone who knew Wayne is welcome. Should friends desire, donations may be made to the Wayne Edmondson Memorial Fund (TD Bank) in lieu of flowers. Condolences may be expressed at www.schoeningfuneralservice.com Schoenings Funeral Service 250-374-1454

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Bruno Virginio (Bob) Comazzetto April 2, 1925 – February 28, 2017

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Bob Comazzetto at the age of 91 years. He was predeceased by his wife Josephine in 2003. Bob was born and raised in Kamloops, calling Valleyview his home. It was in Valleyview where he and Josephine built and operated Bob’s Motel for more than 20 years. He was the first manager for Noca Dairies when they opened a branch in Kamloops. Bob is probably most remembered for his passion for gardening (he was already planning this year’s garden). In the summer months, it was where you were most likely to find him. In the winter months, until recently, you would find him at the Blazer games. He was an ardent fan. Bob was happiest when surrounded by friends and family. His home was a gathering spot for his many friends where they would often stop by for a visit, cup of coffee and muffins or cookies that he loved to bake. Bob was very active in the community. He was an honorary and long-time active member of the Cristoforo Colombo Lodge where he enjoyed working with the bar committee, as well as socializing with the public and his friends. His faith was very important to him and

Each family gets 13 months of telephone counselling care available 24/7 as often as they wish. If they have a celebration or service the attendees will be able to have three (3) months of the same counselling. We care about this community. as a devoted member of Sacred Heart Cathedral and served as a faithful usher for many, many years. Bob was the fifth born in a family of ten children. He is survived by his sisters Enes Christianson and Emma Durigon, his brother Reno (Stella) Comazzetto and sisters-in-law Helen Comazzetto and Jenny Comazzetto. He is also lovingly remembered by his many nieces, nephews and extended family. The family would like to thank Dr. Chiu and the nursing staff on 4 North at Royal Inland Hospital for their care and respect for Bob and providing exemplary care to keep him as comfortable as possible. Prayers will be recited at Sacred Heart Cathedral on Monday, March 6, 2017 at 5:00 p.m. Father Fred Weisbeck will celebrate the Mass of Christian Burial on Tuesday, March 7, 2017 at 11.00 a.m. Private Entombment to follow at Evergreen Mausoleum. Donations in Bob’s memory may be made to Royal Inland Hospital Foundation, 311 Columbia Street, Kamloops, BC V2C 2T1. Condolences may be expressed at www.schoeningfuneralservice.com Schoenings Funeral Service 250-374-1454

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January 31, 1935 – March 7, 2013

Thalheimer, Gwendolyn Genevieve (nee Hanson) passed away peacefully at home on March 3, 2017.

Many a day your name is spoken, And many an hour you are in our thoughts. A link in our family chain is broken. You are forever in our hearts.

Loving wife Marion and family

Gwen is survived by her loving husband of 60 years Lawrence “Shorty”, daughter Shelley (Peter) Podorieszach, son Gregory Thalheimer, four grandchildren Brandon (Andrea) Podorieszach, Cara Clarke (David), Courtney Thalheimer, Brianna Thalheimer and a great-grandson Keaton Podorieszach. She is also survived by her two sisters Sylvia Horning and Betty (Gordon) Nicholson, and numerous nieces and nephews. There will be no service as per Gwen’s request. In lieu of flowers, if friends so desire, donations can be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Online condolences may be sent to DrakeCremation.com (250) 377-8225

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Obituaries & In Memoriam Roberta “Bobbie” Ethel Klapstock ( nee Ronnebeck)

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Nora Scallon

July 26, 1927 - March 4, 2017

March 28, 1938 – February 24, 2017

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Bobbie. She passed away peacefully at Berwick on the Park in Kamloops, BC. Bobbi was predeceased by her husband of 41 years Kenneth Klapstock and her parents. She is survived by her older sister Dawnie, three children Karen (Scott), Jason and Melanie (Dean) and two grandchildren Kennedy and James. Bobbie was born in Kenora, Ontario. After high school, she studied nursing at Salvation Army Grace Hospital in Winnipeg. Upon graduation, she liked to say she pulled out a map of Canada in a quest to find an ideal spot to work and ski. Covering her eyes she left it up to fate and her finger landed on the town of Kamloops. Not long after her arrival in Kamloops, Bobbie was introduced to Ken on a blind date set up by their lifelong friend Jim Hegan. Bobbie was always a whirlwind of activity. In addition to raising a family and working in the public school system as a teacher’s aide, she was also very involved with a number of service organizations including Kinsmen, K-40 and Rotary. Bobbie was also involved with fitness. In her younger years, she taught yoga and jazzercise classes. She loved skiing, hiking, bird watching, shopping, travelling, collecting art and so much more. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to one of her favorite charities (see Karen or Jason for suggestions). A Celebration of Life will be held at Desert Gardens located at 540 Seymour Street, Kamloops, BC on Monday, March 13, 2017 at 1:00 pm. Condolences may be expressed at www.schoeningfuneralservice.com

It is with heavy hearts we announce the peaceful passing of our mother Nora Scallon on Saturday the fourth of March. Nora was born Noureen Pauline Carachelo on July 26th, 1927 in Revelstoke, BC. Nora was the second youngest of a large family born to Antonio and Teresa Carachelo. Nora was recently predeceased by her loving husband of fifty-eight years Brian. She leaves to mourn her children D’Arcy (Shelley) Scallon, Teresa Scallon (Zane), Kathleen (Geoff) Battimelli, Gary (Helen) Gow, Linda Dusick and Sherry Work, her grandchildren Vicki, Michael, Donna, Brian, Geordie, Meghan, Kate, Tessa, John, Thomas and Bryce, also eleven great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren. Also left to mourn are her two beloved sisters Victoria (Stu) Read and Edith Sherst, sisters-in-law June Carswell, Stella (Reno) Commazetto and brothers-in-law Francis and Joe (Mandy) Scallon. Nora was pre-deceased by sisters Mary and Ann and brother John. Nora also leaves behind many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. A Service of Remembrance will be held on Saturday, March 11, 2017 at 2:00 pm at Our Lady Of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, 634 Tranquille Rd., Kamloops, BC. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Nora’s memory to Kamloops Hospice Association, 72 Whiteshield Crescent South, Kamloops, BC. V2E 2S9. Condolences may be emailed to the family from www.kamloopsfuneralhome.com

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Robert William (Bob) Beharrell passed away peacefully on February 19, 2017 with family by his side at the Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Hospice in Kamloops, BC after a lengthy and valiant battle with cancer. He was 78 years of age. Left to mourn his passing are his wife Bobbi, his sons Lorne (Mimi) and David (Karym) of Edmonton, Doug of Kamloops, his grandchildren Shane (Steph) Gaboury, Bobbie Michelle (Brandon) Ward, Joel (Alora) Beharrell, Joe and Scott Ripoll, Derrek, Jonathan and Amanda Beharrell, Zac (Nicole) Martin, one niece JoAnn (Patrick) McGurk and Avery, Sydney Beharrell and his first great-grandchild Lillian Beharrell. Bob was predeceased by his parents Russell and Evelyn Beharrell, his brother Richard Beharrell (October 2016), his nephew Russell Beharrell and his grandson James Robert Beharrell. Bob was born in Mission City, BC on July 31, 1938 and was raised on his parents’ farm at Matsqui. At age sixteen, he spread his wings and went to work for his uncle on the booms at Lake Cowichan. He took his Heavy-Duty Mechanics course at Nanaimo Vocational School and worked over most of the province on highway construction and for Finning Tractor, then for BC Tel as a fleet mechanic for 23 years. Bob had a tremendous work ethic and the highest standards for whatever he was doing and he took the time to teach each of his sons to carry on those standards. Wherever we travelled in BC, he would always say of the best roads, “I helped build this highway”. There will be no service at this time. Please check DrakeCremation.com for updates. This is the note Bob had someone write to go with my Valentine flowers while he was in Hospice: “For it was not into my ear You whispered, But into my heart.

Richard Alexander “Dick” Reid passed away peacefully at his home with family in Kamloops on February 28, 2017 at 88 years of age. He is predeceased by his first wife Peggy (Palmer), his second wife Donna (Styles) and his brother Jack (Mickey) Reid. Dick is lovingly remembered by his eldest brother Bill Reid of McMinneville, Oregon, daughters Mary Ann Mclean, Donna Reid and Helen (Wes Allan) Reid, step-daughters Diane (Peter) Zell and Mairi-Claire Pigeon, grandchildren Roberta and Owen (Angie) McLean, Reid and Ryan Johnston, Corrine and Michael Blann, Tyler and Jared Allan, Andrew (Yuri and great-granddaughter Ayla), Graham (Maddy) and Allison (Shannon) Zell, Jaqueline and Rachel Pigeon, nieces and nephews Alan, Katherine, Bob, Michael, Peter, Stu and Stephanie and cousin Paddy (Wade) Felton and family. Dick cherished time with his family and loved to have family gatherings at his home. Ever the host Dick entertained family and friends on a regular basis. Over the years, fishing and boating at Little Shuswap fostered many memories and friendships. For close to 66 years Dick and his long-time friend Bob Dalgleish never missed an opening day of duck hunting season. Dick relished his coffee dates and social outings with his many friends. To Linda and Alison thank you for being such good neighbours. He appreciated all you did for him. Thanks also to Dr. Hamilton and the wonderful caring support workers who came everyday and made him smile. A Celebration of Life will be held on April 29th, 2017 at 11:00 am at Schoening Funeral Service, 513 Seymour Street, Kamloops, B.C. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Shriners Children’s Hospital http://www.bcshriners.com, or the Kamloops SPCA http://www.spca.bc.ca/branches/kamloops.

1938 - 2017

It was not my lips You kissed But my soul.”

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EACH LOSS Each loss is very different, The pain is so severe. Will I ever stop missing This one I loved so dear? Good times we had together, The moments that we shared We didn’t have to tell each other How much we really cared. I never dreamed you’d go away, Never thought of sorrow. So sure you’d always be here Took for granted each tomorrow. Now my life is all confused Since you went away. You took a part of me And for help I daily pray. But when God sent you to me He never said that you were mine, That I could keep you always – Only borrowed for a time. Now, He’s called you home, I’m sad and I shed tears. Yet I’m glad He loaned you to me And we had these many years.

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