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More than 200 people took part in the weekend’s Reconciliation Pow Wow: Honouring Our Culture Through Education, which was held at Thompson Rivers University. Participants and spectators arrived from B.C., Alberta and the western United States, including this Sioux performer from the Dakotas.
The average homeowner won’t see much change from what was already proposed for their 2017 tax increase as a result of council’s final budget meeting before next month’s adoption, but several councillors are calling for a different process next year. The city’s tax hike remains at 2.7 per cent for the year, or about $65 for an average-assessed home worth $377,000, with only minor changes expected from this year’s heavy industrial tax shift In a motion he eventually withdrew, Coun. Donovan Cavers called for city staff to offer three different scenarios for the 2018 budget — no tax increase, a one per cent tax increase and a budget that would maintain the city’s existing service levels. Until now, council has only asked for budgets that maintain the city’s current levels of service. That set off a round of debate as to whether the city can make major cuts without sacrificing quality of life. Mayor Peter Milobar
READY, SET, HIKE! A DECADE OF CITY PROPERTY TAX INCREASES 2007: 1.98% 2008: 1.97% 2009: 1.94% 2010: 1.79% 2011: 2.51% 2012: 1.9% 2013: 3.55% 2014: 2% 2015: 1.22% 2016: 2.35% 2017: 2.67% said if the city wants to see a flat tax rate, it will have to downsize its budget by about $5.5 million next year, most likely by slashing arts and community funding programs and “all of the soft, nice-to-do things that make a community a community” — something he said he doesn’t believe councillors calling for cuts will agree to do in the heat of the moment. “Forty per cent of our taxation budget is for police and fire,” he said.
“So, now you’re down to 60 per cent and we haven’t hired one city worker yet. We haven’t fired up one arena or pool yet. We haven’t cut one blade of grass or shovelled one bank of snow.” Coun. Pat Wallace said she has sat on councils that went for flat tax rates, noting it didn’t end well. “We brought the city almost to a standstill because we didn’t have the money to do anything,” she said. Coun. Tina Lange believes cuts won’t be popular, but argued council should start seeking them out anyway. “To say we can’t cut the number of firefighters, well, yes we can. There’s other cities doing that. They’ve said we don’t need the same number of firefighters in the halls at night as in the day,” she said, adding the city could also ask residents to set their garbage carts out on only one side of a street in order to save time and money on garbage pickup.
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The Crown has appealed a decision by a B.C. Supreme Court judge to give two men house arrest for a beating that left a Kamloops Mountie unconscious. A tentative date to hear an appeal of the sentence by B.C. Supreme Court Justice Dev Dley is set for May 26 at the B.C. Court of Appeal, said a spokesman from the Ministry of Justice and Attorney General. Jerry Lamar and Leon Leclerc pleaded guilty to assaulting a peace officer stemming from an attack they levelled on Const. Paul Koester during a traffic stop
in Pritchard on July 5, 2014. The men had initially been charged with aggravated assault, but the charge was reduced when they pleaded guilty. The Crown had been seeking prison sentences of up to 18 months. Justice Dev Dley instead placed the pair on strict house arrest terms. The sentence was criticized by the National Police Federation, which said law enforcement officers were outraged at the decision. The two men left Koester on the side of the road after the beating. When he pulled them over, Koester suspected Lamar, who was behind the wheel of a pickup with Leclerc as a passenger, had
been drinking. As Koester attempted to initiate an impaired-driving investigation, Lamar started to leave. Koester then pepper-sprayed Lamar and the two men began fighting. As the fight moved to the ground, Leclerc became involved and stomped on Koester’s head. The Mountie was knocked unconscious immediately and came to about 20 seconds later, after Lamar and Leclerc had already fled the scene. Despite not sending the men to jail, Dley had harsh words for Lamar and Leclerc. In his decision, he called them “cowardly bullies flexing their muscles as back-alley thugs.”
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The Kamloops-Thompson board of education has approved a one-week spring break for the 2017-2018 school year — maybe. After prolonged debate, the board voted 6-3 Monday in favour of an amended version of one of three suggestions it was given by administration to
consider, choosing the option of a three-year school calendar with an annual one-week spring break. However, that comes with the proviso that senior administration negotiate with the Kamloops-Thompson Teachers’ Association (KTTA) and Canadian Union of Public Employees Local 3500 to revise contract language to enshrine a two-week break.
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If they can do it before the end of this school year, the one-week spring break planned for the next school year could become two weeks. About 30 teachers attended Monday’s board meeting at the school district’s Ninth Street office in South Kamloops. Afterwards, they expressed anger that trustees had ignored input received from all its partner groups, from parents to
teachers to support staff, that supported a two-week break. Teachers also noted trustees ignored the fact School District 73 is one of very few in the province that has a one-week spring break. Of the 60 school districts, seven, including KamloopsThompson, will have one-week spring breaks as of next year.
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A Sun Rivers resident who could not reach a deal last year to purchase Sun Rivers golf course is back with a plan to sell community shares to raise money.
Bill Amy said he is publicizing his plan to sell 600 shares at $5,000 each. That sum would be used to purchase the golf course and its Hoodoos restaurant from the Sun Rivers partnership, which is trying to sell the
property independent of its real-estate development. In return for the investment, members would receive a 10 per cent credit on spending and other discounts at the course and associated restaurant. “The goal of the society is to develop a lifestyle and activity centre in Sun Rivers that will make everyone who lives here proud to call the area home,� Amy wrote
to residents and course members. “Our goal will be to continue to add more activities that will be supported by all the Kamloops area.� With the financial backing, Amy said, the course can be in the hands of shareholders by June. While he originally called it a society based on the model used to purchase the Kamloops Junior Oilers (later Blazers) and hold it for
decades before selling to Tom Gaglardi and partners, Amy said it may be more beneficial to structure it as a corporation. “I’ll be giving them that option,� he said of a corporation versus a society. “It won’t be my decision.� Amy attempted to purchase the course last year and spent some money on improvements before the deal collapsed. He said he can’t dis-
close the reasons, but noted he is determined to get a new deal that works. At the time the potential sale was announced, Amy, an investor and spokesman for Ranchero Enterprises, said the plan was to lower annual fees in a bid to double membership and engage in expansion that would have included a six-hole, par-3 golf course, pickleball courts and a renovated Hoodoos restau-
rant and sand bunkers. He said those ideas are still on the table. The 130-acre golf course was listed last year by Colliers International for $4 million. Amy has a background in marketing and retired to Kamloops from the Lower Mainland eight years ago. He is planning town hall-style meetings to provide details to prospective share purchasers.
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Voting in favour of the one-week motion, which was moved by Rhonda Kershaw and seconded by vice-chair Gerald Watson, were chair Meghan Wade and trustees Cara McKelvey, Kathleen Karpuk and Shelley Simm. Voting against and arguing for an extenstion of the letter of understanding the board has with its unions (which established a two-week spring break in 2014 while contract language is negotiated) were trustees Denise Harper, Joan Cowden and Joe Small. Afterward, incoming KTTA president Amanda Jensen told the angry teachers who gathered at the school board office to remember how they were feeling and carry it with them to the municipal election next year, when trustees are also elected. Current KTTA president David Komljenovic said he believes the unions will be asked to give up some of the language in their existing contracts in order to get agreement on language enshrining a two-week break, something to which he suggested trustees had not given enough thought.
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He said it’s possible the administration might want to add days to the school year to accommodate the extra week of vacation. He suggested that might not be approved by the B.C. Teachers’ Federation, which bargained the collective agreement for all school districts. Komljenovic said he and his members would have preferred a decision rather than an outcome that may change — and he suspects many parents will not be happy with the outcome. “It doesn’t address what parents want,� he said, referring to what all trustees acknowledged was a majority viewpoint received during consultations with parents that they wanted the two-week break to continue. Those speaking in favour of the motion said trustees owe it to their partner groups to address the issue through contract language so they are not faced with deciding on an extension of the letter of understanding every year. That letter covered a three-year pilot project period that expires at the end of this school year. Board chair Wade, discussing the many
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school districts that have the two-week break, said those boards made the decision “as a cost-saving measure,� something she said SD73 is not going to do. Calling those decisions flawed, Wade said they hurt CUPE members because they weren’t considered in the discussions that led to the decisions and lost out on wages as a consequence. She said SD73 created a pilot project that did not have a negative income impact on the support staff. “We did it respectfully,� Wade said. Cowden, in an impassioned speech that drew applause from the audience and at least one other trustee, told her colleagues: “I’s not fair to prolong this. It’s time to make a decision.� She said teachers, parents and school support staff “want the same thing 53 other districts have and that’s not asking a lot.� Cowden cautioned parents are “already feeling somewhat frustrated and annoyed. “They felt the consultation process was a waste of time and trustees weren’t listening. We need to show them we do listen. We value their opinions.�
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LOCAL NEWS More people died from overdoses in Kamloops and B.C. last year than in any previous year. This man was lucky to have been saved by paramedics during a reported overdose downtown in November. In response to what the provincial government has declared a public health emergency, a mobile drug-use service will be established in Kamloops, with staff in a retrofitted RV supervising drug users at a site downtown and at a site on the North Shore. KTW FILE PHOTO
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Kamloops city council has given its unanimous support to a mobile supervised injection service via an RV that will park at the Crossroads Inn in downtown Kamloops and at the ASK Wellness Society on the North Shore. “Honestly, a year ago I never thought I would be saying yes to a safe consumption site in Kamloops,” said Mayor Peter Milobar. “But when you look at the public health risk that fentanyl has created, when you put that lens on it, it totally changes the conversation in my mind.” Interior Health community mental health and substance use manager Tara Mochizuki told council the modified RV will operate Tuesdays to Saturdays from 11:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. and will move between the two sites on a predictable schedule. While Interior Health had raised the possibility in past of the site allowing for varied types of drug use, Mochizuki said worker safety concerns around inhalants mean only injectable use will be permitted in the RV. Mochizuki said the sites were chosen because drug use is already happening in those two areas. While it had originally been
suggested the site would move between a variety of locations, Interior Health has clarified it later learned Health Canada would require the unit to be tied to addresses. “We know these are high traffic areas and we’re wanting to reach people we maybe haven’t been able to reach in the past,” Mochizuki said. Both ASK, at 433 Tranquille Rd., and Crossroads, at Victoria Street and Sixth Avenue, already host overdose prevention sites, which have had about 2,500 combined visits since they opened less than three months ago. Mochizuki said those sites have saved at least nine people who have come in while overdosing. The statistics doesn’t include people who may have used takehome naloxone kits elsewhere. While Interior Health hopes the mobile site will get drug users off the street and out of public view, reducing the nuisance aspect and health risks of public drug use, Mochizuki admitted some people aren’t fond of the choices. “Not everybody at the consultations was in favour of either of the proposed locations, or supervised consumption in general, so we had some opposition to that,” she said. Interior Health plans to submit an application to Health Canada to allow drug use at the sites by the end of the month and
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the vehicle should be ready to go in April. Until the federal government signs off on the drug use, which could take until summer, Mochizuki said it will be used to offer more harm-reduction services. Bob Hughes, executive director of ASK Wellness, told council he doesn’t want to see a permanent drug-use site set up at his location, but thinks using the mobile unit as a pilot program is worth a shot. “I’m skeptical, but I’m also excited about the level of resources we have to make some impact on the community,” he said. If the mobile site does become a neighbourhood nuisance, Hughes said he will work with Interior Health to determine what other solutions are available. “One of the core principles of our organization is social justice cannot be at other peoples’ expense,” he said. As part of securing support from the city, Interior Health must report to Kamloops’ coordinated enforcement task force at least twice a year, meet quarterly with RCMP and first responders and “commit to expanding current prevention and treatment resources.” Should it want to move the units to other locations, the health authority would need to do another round of consultations with city council.
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Grasslands will be extended After being pushed off for a year in 2016, a plan to link two sections of Grasslands Boulevard in Westsyde is moving ahead. At its Tuesday meeting, Kamloops city council awarded a contract for construction of the roadway, which will extend Grasslands from Woodrush Drive to Cantle Drive, to Eagle Rock Construction Ltd. The contract is worth $1.7 million, with the total budget for the project, including new traffic signals, utilities and other costs, at $2.8 million.
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“It takes bold moves and it takes a council that says, ‘Hey we’re going to do this’ and take the flack from the public,” Lange said. While Cavers withdrew his motion, city CAO David Trawin said finance staff is already looking at process changes for next year’s budget and will come back to council in June to determine what the appetite is for cuts at that time. Councillors voted down another costcutting measure from Coun. Arjun Singh,
who suggested using some of the city’s leftover gas-tax funds for a drainage repair program council began last year to help the city prepare for increasingly volatile weather. The gas-tax cash would have dropped this year’s 2.67 increase by 0.3 per cent. Because of spending commitments council has made for the next two years, it’s already budgeted all of its community works funds for 2018 and all of its provincial gambling revenue for 2019 — leaving only funds that carry over from previous years available to use when
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those budgets come around. Lange said while the city needs to cut costs, council also needs to have some cash on hand to fund unexpected projects that arise, such as the slate of pool and waterpark improvements in Westsyde and McDonald Park that were funded mid-year. “There is always going to be something that needs to be done . . . to draw down those reserve funds is making me feel very uncomfortable,” she said. Only Singh and Coun. Denis Walsh voted for the reduction.
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City finance director Kathy Humphrey said a new policy for lowering taxes on heavy industry won’t make much difference to homeowners in 2017. The policy, meant to answer complaints from Domtar and other heavy industrial players that their tax rate is well above the provincial average, will see residential tax bills rise by $2 to $3, Humphrey said. Until the city’s rate drops to the provincial average, taxes for heavy industry won’t exceed 2016’s mill rate of $74 per $1,000 of assessed value and won’t see more than $6.2 million in revenue collected from heavy industry. Any increases in tax revenue within heavy industrial properties, or utility properties (such as the Kinder Morgan pipeline) will be used to offset the mill rate for heavy industry.
Council voted 6-2 for the new framework, with Cavers and Walsh opposed. The Kamloops Chamber of Commerce applauded council’s move on heavy industry tax rates, saying the decision will lead to financial certainty to existing industry players in the Kamloops market, encouraging investment and improvements to their business and facilities. “The chamber notes that heavy industry represents 0.60 per cent of the assessment base, but contributes nearly six per cent of the municipal taxes, making a considerable contribution to reducing the tax burden on other businesses, as well as residents in Kamloops,” Chamber president Ryan Scorgie said. Coun. Ken Christian, who sits on the city’s industrial tax base task force, said Domtar’s mill manager told the committee getting value improvements to the mill has been a hard sell because other mills in the province are seen as a better value for the money spent, given Kamloops’ higher-thanaverage tax rates. “It cements their commitment to Kamloops if they’re going to be investing in this property,” he said. Cavers said he feels the city needs some sort of commitment from Domtar that it will re-open the pulp line it closed in 2012 before Kamloopsians give the company any more breaks.
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Investigators with Kamloops Fire Rescue cannot accurately determine the cause of a major fire at the Mount Paul Industrial Park on the Tk’emlups Indian Band reserve. Dave McMahon, assistant fire chief of operations, said the investigation into Sunday afternoon’s blaze on Athabasca Way is complete. The fire took place in a building with three tenants — a fabrication-welding company along with two storage firms.
About 70 per cent of the building was damaged by fire or smoke. McMahon said there is no reason to believe the fire was suspicious but investigators are otherwise uncertain. “They [investigators] determined it was in the middle of a storage unit . . . Unfortunately, there’s not enough indications to 100 per cent determine the cause of the fire.” Crews were called to the fire shortly before 4:30 p.m., when smoke could be seen pouring from
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A blaze at this Mount Paul Industrial Park building on Sunday caused signifcant damage. Kamloops Fire Rescue said that while the fire is not deemed suspicious, what sparked the flames will likely remain a mystery.
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Pedestrian dies after being hit by vehicle A pedestrian died after being struck by a vehicle on Westsyde Road late Monday night. Kamloops Mounties were called to the scene of the accident at Westsyde Road
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amloops Mayor Peter Milobar made some comments this week in reference to supervised drug use sites that likely resonate with many residents. On Tuesday, council unanimously approved the use of a retrofitted RV to travel between the Crossroads Inn downtown and the ASK Wellness Society office on the North Shore. At those sites, drug users will be supervised to ensure they do not die from an overdose. The supervised service is the latest action being taken by authorities in the wake of the public health epidemic, which has led to an unprecedented death tally in Kamloops and B.C. The mobile supervised drug use site follows on the heels of overdose prevention sites that were recently established at the Crossroads and ASK Wellness locations. Milobar noted how the crisis can change minds. “Honestly, a year ago I never thought I would be saying yes to a safe consumption site in Kamloops,” said Mayor Peter Milobar. “But when you look at the public health risk that fentanyl has created, when you put that lens on it, it totally changes the conversation in my mind.” The decision to supervise an act that is unhealthy and illegal strikes many as bizarre, but gone are the days of yore when the first lady of the most powerful country in the world advised all to “just say no.” While Nancy Reagan et al may have meant well, we know now (and likely knew enough then) that drug addiction is a complex problem that cannot be tackled with finger-waggling catch phrases. The supervision of drug users is just part of the strategy, which ultimately would see those being supervised eventually enter rehab and regain control of their lives. The war on drugs was and is a miserable failure that did little but to add to incarceration rates. Let’s hold our criticism until we can determine whether the new-toKamloops approach yields success.
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met Peter CameronInglis of Mastermind Studios years ago. I’m not sure where or when, but no doubt it was at a community event promoting something that makes Kamloops wonderful and he was there donating his own time, talent and equipment because he believed in the cause. At the time, he seemed to be yet another one of those amazing people you meet when you are out and about in the community, someone who sees value in giving back, but doesn’t want the spotlight shining down on him. So, it’s time. Earlier this week, the city included Cameron-Inglis on a list of 12 businesses it was recognizing at an annual event. It was an honour he likely was embarrassed to accept, but for which he is certainly deserving. First and foremost, Mastermind Studios is a business. The staff there actually do work and charge people for it. But they’re just as likely to show up at a Royal Inland Hospital charity event. Consider the last three Dancing Like the Stars fundraisers, key projects that help our hospital. Not only does Mastermind attend the event to shoot the local celebs dancing and the audience laughing, clapping and donating, the company follows the pairs of amateur and professional dancers in the months leading to the big night as they
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LEVEL move from shuffling their feet to strutting their stuff. All you runners will again see the Mastermind team along Overlanders Bridge and at the start and finish lines during this year’s Boogie the Bridge on April 30. In an online testimonial, Stan Dueck, executive director of New Life Community Kamloops, praised Cameron-Inglis and his crew for a video they made on another one of those volunteer gems the city has produced, Dr. Holly Schwieger, the man who created and sustained for years what is now a bustling dental practice at the agency’s outreach centre on West Victoria Street. Most recently, the second annual Kamloops Food Bank Empty Bowls luncheon came into Cameron-Inglis’s focus as all the fun, food and fundraising was captured in a video that will be used to promote this worthy cause. While we’re on the subject of fundraising, awesome people and helping our community, let’s give a shout out to Mackenzie
Cassels, office co-ordinator at the food bank, who didn’t take no for an answer as she reached out to celebrities to sign bowls that were auctioned off at last week’s lunch. Hence an auction that included the signatures of Robert Downey Jr. (who sent more than his autograph on a bowl), Kevin Bacon, Sigourney Weaver (you have to watch the video once it’s posted to see how that part of the auction went!), Reba McIntyre, the entire roster of the B.C. Lions and, perhaps the most elusive of the bunch, immortal Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards. That’s determination — and Cameron-Inglis and his crew captured it all. The city is lucky to have someone like him, a man who is capable of creating a unique business that houses itself here, then goes out and finds immensely talented professionals who share his vision — not only of business, but of citizenship. True, he’s not alone. There were 11 other businesses recognized this week by the city and dozens — perhaps hundreds — more in Kamloops just as worthy of praise. Those joining Mastermind were Chahal Priddle LLP, Pink with Envy, Windsor Plywood, Craig’s Bakery, Lyon’s Landscaping, Barb’s Bouquets, Red Collar Brewing Company, Interior Crafts, Privato Vineyard and Winery, Wells Gray Tours and Expedia Cruise Ship Centre. dale@kamloopsthisweek.com Twitter: @mdalebass
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR SIGNAL GET CITY SPENDING UNDER CONTROL IN THE ‘LOOPS? NOPE Editor: Can somebody tell me when the automobile industry stopped installing turn signals on vehicles? Is this an option that costs extra or do operators of these vehicles have no training? I always thought it was law and, of course, a courtesy to let other drivers know when they will get cut off. Do Kamloops drivers have their left arms in slings? Do those “N” stickers that are turned sideways to look like “Z’s” mean the rules of the road don’t apply to those drivers? Bad driving habits are worse than ever in this town and, as seen in the news, are moving into the commercial industry as well. Innocent, well-rounded drivers paying for another’s foolish acts is wrong and needs to be addressed by the government and ICBC. Jamie Paluck Kamloops
Editor: This exercise in futility for taxpayers in Kamloops has become a predictable and unfortunate annual event. Every year it’s the same approach and it never used to be this way as I remember it as a 47-plus-year property owner. Mayor and council start with a property tax increase of somewhere between three and four per cent, then whittle it down to about two per cent. Plus, they try to show us how much they care. How much in annual extra taxes does the city collect from new developments and why are they and existing taxes never enough?
I think it is well past time for not only this mayor and council, but also future mayors and councils and administration, to get spending and staffing under control. If this means cutting staff, reducing some services, getting better control of equipment purchases and the wish lists of department heads or whatever else needs to be done, so be it. The current approach to property taxation is not sustainable for lower income property owners and/or seniors on fixed incomes. It is widely acknowledged it is more desirable to try to keep seniors in their homes. How can this be achieved if every
time the city needs capital, it makes the idea less possible by downloading more unacceptable costs on to them? Higher income earners may be able to afford these increases annually, but it is a lot more difficult for those with borderline incomes. I think it is time Kamloops taxpayers seriously consider voting out this mayor, who continues to justify these annual tax increases, and councillors who also continue to promote this approach to city management. Are annual residential tax increases a strategy to slowly adjust heavy industry taxes downward? Bob Wren Kamloops
HUMANOIDS SHOULD LEAVE FISH ALONE Editor: Re: KTW article of March 10 (‘Meeting on Paul Lake boat access cancelled’): I agree 100 per cent with the provincial spokesperson with the Ministry of Forests. Paul Lake is a tiny lake accommodating small residential housing lots clinging to a hillside for more than 50 years. The housing is right off the shore due to the slope of the mountain coming down to the water’s edge. These people deserve quiet, undisturbed enjoyment of their property rights. And what about the little
fish, staring up at a beautiful sky, not knowing that unlikely bug is a nasty hook about to rip their little lips off? What terrible agony and fear inflicted on the little creature by a whining humanoid. It is being tricked and engages in an almighty fight to free itself of certain death,
not knowing the result will be fried up in a searing pan to the delight of the humanoid. Having trailered boats with dirty gas motors belching oily exhaust into the water will add to the confusion at an already over-crowded-unorganized fishing lake packed with humanoids.
The little fish just go deeper, hiding in the weeds, away from those nasty imitated bouquets of black gnats and blood-sucking leeches. More trailered motorized boats will only add to the noise pollution produced by those intent on dragging every fish from its little pond. This is not fly fishing. What about the little fishrearing stream where eggs are sowed in that nasty oil? We need to fully ban motorized boats on Paul Lake. Gerald Antoniak Kamloops
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Tuesday, Tuesday, July July26, 26,2016, 2016, 7:00pm Council Chambers, City 7:00 Hall, 7pm Victoria Street West
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RCMP Supt. Brad Mueller auctions off a bowl signed by the Brady Bunch’s Florence Henderson, displayed by Kamloops Food Bank operations manager Wes Graham, at the March 10 Empty Bowls fundraiser at Hotel 540. The annual charity auction and soup lunch, featuring creations from local restaurants and bowls signed by celebrities, raised more than $30,000 for the food bank.
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ware, in the fields of electronics, telecommunications, digital media, robotics, and biotechnology.” Development and engineering services director Marvin Kwiatkowski told council Tuesday that high-tech properties would have slightly lowered parking requirements than other types of businesses. “High tech is not seen as a high-traffic generator with people walking into those businesses,” he said. If council approves the zoning change, staff is also recommending high-tech projects be made eligible for tax breaks under the city’s revitalization tax=exemption bylaws.
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A 46-year-old man has pleaded guilty to bilking ICBC in a bogus stolen stereo scheme. Roberto Lenza was sentenced in Kamloops provincial court this past week to repaying the $1,200 insurance claim he received and was handed a $1,700 fine by Judge Stella Frame. Prosecutor Chris Balison said the episode began in March 2016 when Lenza complained to retailer Visions Electronics that his recently purchased car stereo was not working correctly. The unit was removed from his vehicle and sent to the manufacturer for inspection. “A few days later, Mr.
Lenza called ICBC and said it was stolen,” Balison said. Lenza was paid $1,200 by ICBC under his insurance policy after he provided a receipt to an adjuster. Lenza then returned to the store to upgrade to a new unit. The retailer reported the activity to ICBC, where its own investigators began looking into the matter. The stereo unit was then transferred from the service company to ICBC. “It was determined there wasn’t a theft,” Balison said. Lenza pleaded guilty under a section of the Insurance Vehicle Act that makes it an offence to make a false statement to ICBC regarding a claim. “Mr. Lenza regrets this happened,” defence lawyer Jay Michi said. “It was a lapse in judgement.”
Distracted driving blitz results in flurry of fines A two-day blitz on distracted drivers netted 52 tickets for drivers using devices behind the wheel. Kamloops Mounties and officers from the RCMP’s Central Interior traffic services conducted the campaign on March 9 and 10. Cpl. Jodi Shelkie said in addiction to the 52 tickets for using an electronic device,
police handed out 59 tickets for failure to wear a seatbelt. Two prohibited drivers were arrested and police made one drug seizure and executed an immigration warrant. RCMP also levied 70 other charges and warnings under the Motor Vehicle Act, including for intersection infractions and failure to
Snowpacks in the North and South Thompson watersheds continue slightly below normal for this time of year, presenting little risk of spring flood. B.C.’s river forecast centre estimates the snowpack based on March 1, when 80 per cent of the winter’s snowfall has accumulated. While much of the south-
average of 83 per cent — the 10th-lowest in 65 years at this date. The snowpack has not exceeded the average in any watershed in B.C. this year. Much of northern B.C. is dry, with the Liard system in the north and into the Yukon and Northwest Territories only 45 per cent of normal. Environment Canada is calling for normal temperatures and precipitation this spring.
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TORONTO — Canada’s financial consumer watchdog is launching a review of business practices among the major banks following reports citing unnamed employees who alleged the lenders were signing customers up for services without their consent. Lucie Tedesco, commissioner of the
Financial Consumer Agency of Canada, said she is concerned about the allegations and issued a statement reminding lenders of their obligations to obtain prior consent before increasing credit limits and providing clients with new products. “Financial institutions’ compliance with these rules is non-discretionary and the message must be disseminated from the boards
of directors on down to customer-facing staff,’’ Tedesco said. “Through the industry review we are announcing today, we will examine financial institutions’ business practices in relation to express consent and disclosure, including the identification of any factors that may be contributing to noncompliance.’’ The review, which is set to begin next
month, comes after the CBC reported that some employees from Canada’s five biggest banks alleged they felt pressured to upsell, trick and even lie to customers to meet sales targets that were unrealistic. TD, the focus of early stories about the issue, has said it doesn’t believe the reports accurately reflect the bank’s workplace. Scotiabank, RBC
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The Board of Directors of the Thompson-Nicola Regional District gives notice that it will hold a Public Hearing in the Boardroom, 4th Floor - 465 Victoria Street, Kamloops, BC, to consider proposed Bylaws 2608, 2609, and 2610. What is Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2608, 2017? It is a rezoning of a portion of 241 Jenkins Road (legally described Lot 3, District Lot 1729, KDYD, Plan 41617; except Plans KAP56602 and KAP66462), as shown in bold outline on the adjacent map, from MH-1: Manufactured Home Park to RL-1: Rural. Bylaw 2608 would enable development of a single residential dwelling on the property and foreclose the development of a MHP. What are Blue River Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 2609, 2017 & Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2610, 2017? Both concern the property at 6080 Mud Lake FSR (legally described District Lot 3288, KDYD, except Plan KAP78249), as shown in bold outline on the map below.
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Bylaw 2609 would amend the Blue River Official Community Plan to enable tourist commercial use on lands designated Rural Resource. Bylaw 2610 would rezone this property from RL-1: Rural to C-4: Recreational Commercial to lawfully permit an existing recreational/ tourist commercial business. In conjunction with these Bylaws, a Temporary Use Permit is being considered to enable two recreational vehicles to be used for seasonal staff accommodation for up to two years while permanent staff housing is constructed.
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and CIBC said in emailed statements they put clients’ needs first and they regularly seek feedback from their employees and customers and work to resolve any issues. “While there will be instances in which we make mistakes, we will always be committed to working with our employees and our customers to make things right,’’ Scotiabank said in its statement. The Bank of Montreal did not immediately respond to a request for comment, but the CBC reported the banks said they act in the best interest of their clients and that employees are expected to follow
codes of conduct. Edward Jones analyst Jim Shanahan likened the situation to similar allegations facing Wells Fargo last year. In that case, the U.S. bank issued an apology and paid large penalties after regulators concluded its employees had opened millions of unauthorized accounts and credit cards on behalf of clients. “I can’t remember ever hearing of anything of this magnitude happening in Canada,’’ Shanahan said. “It hasn’t reached scandal proportions yet, but it’s certainly blowing up.’’ Shanahan said banks are feeling intense pressure from
investors to continue growing their earnings and profitability in spite of headwinds such as rock bottom interest rates and higher capital requirements. That pressure trickles down to executives and, ultimately, to customer-facing sales representatives, Shanahan said. “I don’t think we’ve heard the worst of this yet,” he said. “This is going to probably get a lot worse before it gets better.’’ The financials sector was down 0.28 per cent on the Toronto Stock Exchange in early afternoon trading yesterday, with all five of the major Canadian banks in the red.
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WASHINGTON — The U.S. Justice Department has charged four people, including one who has been taken into custody in Canada, in connection to a data breach at Yahoo that affected at least a half-billion user accounts, according to a federal law enforcement official. Two of the defendants are Russian Federal Security Service officers and the other two are criminal hackers. One of the defendants is on the list of the FBI’s most wanted cyber criminals. The person arrested in Canada is Karim Baratov, 22, a dual CanadianKazakh national. He was taken into custody in Ancaster, Ont., on Tuesday. The charges arise from a compromise of Yahoo user accounts that began at least as early as 2014. Though the Justice Department has previously charged Russian hackers with cybercrime — as well as hackers sponsored by the Chinese and Iranian
governments — this would be the first criminal case brought against Russian government officials. It comes as federal authorities investigate Russian interference through hacking in the 2016 presidential election. “We will not allow individuals, groups, nation states or a combination of them to compromise the privacy of our citizens, the economic interests of our companies, or the security of our country,” said acting Assistant Attorney General Mary McCord at a news conference. Yahoo didn’t disclose the 2014 breach until last September, when it began notifying at least 500 million users that their email addresses, birthdates, answers to security questions and other personal information may have been stolen. Three months later, Yahoo revealed it had uncovered a separate hack in 2013 affecting about one billion accounts, including some that were also hit in 2014.
Another debt record OTTAWA — The amount Canadians owe compared with how much they earn has hit another record high. Statistics Canada said the amount of household credit market debt crept to 167.3 per cent of adjusted household disposable income in the fourth quarter of 2016, up
from 166.8 per cent in the year’s third quarter. That means there was $1.67 in credit market debt for every dollar of adjusted household disposable income. The increase came as income rose by 1.1 per cent, while household credit market debt gained
1.2 per cent. Total household credit market debt, which includes consumer credit and mortgage and nonmortgage loans, totalled nearly $2.029 trillion in the final quarter of last year. Mortgage debt accounted for 65.5 per cent of the total debt reported.
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here’s a good chance you know someone with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia — one in three, according to Marg Rodgers, volunteer chair of the annual Investors Group Walk for Alzheimer’s. “So, it’s basically, who do you know?” she said. Today, Kamloopsians will be introduced to another family dealing with dementia, which affects about 70,000 people in B.C. Marilyn VanDongen first realized something had changed around 2009, when she found she was becoming “all mixed up” and had to step away from the role of provincial president for the Catholic Women’s League, of which she is a life member. At first, she assumed the issues were a result of burnout and the stress from the death of her mother, until her vision became impaired and she lost the ability to perform numerical tasks, despite years as a bookkeeper for husband, Casey, and the League. “It’s important to let
Marilyn VanDognen lost the ability to perform numerical tasks after diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, despite years working as a bookeeper for husband Casey.
people know,” she said of her diagnosis. “Other people started noticing as I wasn’t myself any more. Casey and I had the talk and he said, ‘I love you even more and I will always be there for you.’ I felt instant relief and so secure.” Each year, about
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place on May 7 at the Tournament Capital Centre’s outdoor and indoor tracks. Registration begins at 9 a.m., with the walk at 10:30 a.m. Rodgers said last year’s event raised about $70,000 and drew 450 participants, and organizers hope to see about $80,000
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raised this year. The money raised will support education and public awareness campaigns, as well as programs and services for residents living with dementia and their families. To register for this year’s walk and fundraise online, visit walkforalzheimers.ca.
Warning signs of Alzheimer’s • Memory loss that affects day-to-day abilities: It’s normal to occasionally forget appointments, names or phone numbers and remember them later. A person with Alzheimer’s disease may forget things more often or have difficulty recalling information recently learned. • Difficulty performing familiar tasks: Busy people can be so distracted they forget to serve part of a meal and remember later. A person with Alzheimer’s disease may have trouble completing tasks familiar to them all their lives, such as preparing a meal or playing a game. • Problems with language: Everyone has trouble finding the right words sometimes, but a person with Alzheimer’s disease may forget simple words or substitute words, making sentences difficult to understand. • Disorientation in time and space: It’s normal to forget the day of the week or your destination for a moment. People with Alzheimer’s disease can become lost on their own street, not knowing how they got there or how to get home. • Impaired judgment: People can make questionable decisions such as putting off seeing a doctor when they have an infection. A person with Alzheimer’s disease may experience changes in judgment or decision-making, for example not recognizing a medical problem that needs attention or wearing heavy clothing on a hot day. • Problems with abstract thinking: From time to time, people may have difficulty with tasks like balancing a chequebook. Someone with Alzheimer’s disease may have significant difficulties with such tasks, not understanding numbers and how they are used. • Misplacing things: It may be familiar to misplace a wallet or keys. A person with Alzheimer’s disease may put things in inappropriate places. Think iron in a freezer or wristwatch in a sugar bowl. • Changes in mood and behaviour: Everyone gets sad or moody, but someone with Alzheimer’s disease can have varied mood swings — from calm to tears to anger — for no apparent reason. • Changes in personality: Personalities can change subtly over time. A person with Alzheimer’s disease, however, may experience more striking personality changes and become confused, suspicious or withdrawn. Changes may also include apathy, fearfulness or acting out of character. • Loss of initiative: At times, it’s normal to tire of housework, business activities or social obligations, but most regain their initiative. A person with Alzheimer’s disease may become passive and apathetic and require cues and prompting to become involved. — Alzheimer’s Society of Canada
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Breastfeeding Matters collected 133 pounds of donor human milk during its third annual milk drive in Kamloops. The organization sent the collection to the B.C. Provincial Milk Bank for distribution to mothers who are unable to breastfeed their own infants. Last year, the group held two drives and collected 207 pounds of milk.
Volunteer Kamloops is hosting a fundraiser dinner at On The Rocks next month in conjunction with National Volunteer Week. The non-profit, which is located at 705 Seymour St., connects about 200 people with volunteer roles each year. The event is on Sunday, April 23. Tickets for the steak, butter chicken or vegetarian pasta dinner
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The Chris Rose Therapy Centre for Autism is hosting a benefit concert on Friday, March 31. Dubbed Every Person Fits Differently, the event will feature the Cantabile Singers, Musical Chimers, Kamloops Drum Connection and musicians Carmen Ranta and Gail Ovington. Visual artist Parm Armstrong will also create art during the show. Admission is by donation. It will be held at St. Paul’s Cathedral, 360 Nicola St., and starts at 7 p.m.
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ity and without human socialization — is a key step to ending the cycle of suffering that is happening in Kamloops and in communities across the province.” Services will include spay/neuter surgeries, vaccinations and deworming. Those caring for feral cats in Kamloops can make an appointment by calling 250-376-6055 or by emailing kamloopsclinic@spca.bc.ca. The clinic is at 391A Tranquille Rd.
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Green thumbs through generations at 10:45 a.m., Phyllis Mader, discussing spiders in the garden at 11:30 a.m. and Rick Howie, discussing gardening with birds at 12:15 p.m. The Eats Amore food truck will be on hand, along with the City of Kamloops staff providing information about rain barrels, recycling and composting. Admission is $2, but free for seniors, students and people with B.C. Transit passes.
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seed is sprouting in the Kamloops region. Two years ago, Seedy Saturday drew about 250 people to Thompson Rivers University. Last year, that number nearly doubled when the event was held at Our Lady of Perpetual Help on the North Shore. Two weeks ago, more than 2,000 people sought heirlooms in Enderby for arguably one of the biggest annual seed swap and sales in the province, which is also held across the country and in the United States. “It was insane,” said Daniela Basile, who attended the Okanagan event and organizes Seedy Saturday in Kamloops. Seedy Saturday is held annually in the spring to share knowledge and local seeds for the coming growing season. This year’s event in Kamloops will be held this Saturday at Our Lady of Perpetual Help, 635 Tranquille Rd.,
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Erica McLellan from Gardengate served Kevin Hall during last year’s Seedy Saturday. The event returns this weekend to Our Lady of Perpetual Help on the North Shore.
from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Some people trade tomatoes for eggplants, while those without seeds to barter can purchase them for roughly the price you’d find in a store, while checking out a workshop and grabbing a bite from a local food truck. “It stresses getting seeds that are local to your area so they grow better,” Basile said. “They’re adapted to the climate.” Basile said heirloom seeds have been around for hundreds, if not thousands, of years — passed on
from growing season to growing season around the world through gardeners, friends and family. “They stay true,” she said. “They’re not hybrid.” It was once commonplace to travel with seeds, especially for those who immigrate to new countries. Basile’s mother brought over a herb that grew wild at the foot of Mount Vesuvius in Italy. “It’s the same oregano she grew for 60 years and it’s the same oregano I’ve grown for 20 years,” Basile said. “It’s the same old
seeds.” The popularity of the event has grown in recent years due to an increasing awareness about sustainability and genetically modified foods, she noted. “They’ve been going for a very long time, but now they’re starting to build momentum,” Basile said. Workshops will get underway at 10 a.m. with Kamloops Master Gardener Elaine Sedgman discussing insects beneficial to gardens. Others include: Dale Wagner, who will discuss rats in the city
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Asked whether this year’s prolonged winter will impact gardening, Basile said it’s off to a slow start. “Last year, everybody had stuff growing by the middle of March, but we just had snow last week,” she said. Basile touted Kamloops for its heat, allowing the right conditions to grow everything from cabbage to nightshade veggies, peppers, fruit and more. For that reason, she’s not worried about last week’s white stuff. “If we end up with the heat we all like, it’ll catch up quickly,” she said.
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The Kia Sportage was basic when it first sold in the 1990s. Now in its fourth generation, the crossover utility vehicle comes equipped with downhill descent control and Apple CarPlay.
standard feature. Standard downhill descent control? I will hazard a guess few Sportages will see the backwoods. But if you have a steep hill in your neighbourhood, you just press a button on the centre console and take your feet off the
brake and accelerator pedals. The car eases down automatically at a leisurely eight kilometres per hour. I first tried the technology on a Subaru Forester last year. It was fun, but I never thought for a moment it would be
anything other than an optional toy, I mean feature, on mass market utes. On the level, the Sportage performs well in busy city traffic and on the highway. The base frontwheel drive LX and EX trims feature a direct injection 2.4-litre inline
four-cylinder with 181 horses at their disposal. Fuel economy for the FWD is 10.4/8.0L/100 km (city/highway), AWD 11.3/9.5L/100 km (city/ highway). Step up to the allwheel drive EX Tech and SX models and
the throttle is linked to a very perky twolitre twin turbo fourcylinder with an extra 56 horses chomping at the bit. All powerplants use a six-speed automatic transmission. Fuel economy for that configuration is 11.9/10.2L/100 km
(city/highway). In terms of looks, the changes are subtle. The manufacturer’s blurb lists multiple changes, but the bottom line is designers did not mess too much with an already attractive package. It is arguably less cute and more aggressive looking than its closest competitors. Kia describes the interior as “a driveroriented cockpit featuring a simple and modern design with clean horizontal lines emphasizing a more spacious interior.” I’ll second the line about the driver position but, frankly, the rest of its design is unremarkable. What I did like is how the dashboard splits it into two distinctive zones. The upper zone displays information via a new colour touchscreen. The lower half is the controls area. The EX and SX Turbo models do step it up with leather upholstery and the SX Turbo includes a D-shaped, heated and leather-wrapped steering wheel with paddle shifters, piano black trim along the centre console and stitching on the dashboard. See SPORTAGE, A20
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Sportage well-connected It is the first Kia to offer Android Auto, Apple CarPlay for
smart phone addicts. There’s also eight gigs of onboard music storage. The LX comes equipped with a standard five-inch colour touchscreen that features Bluetooth handsfree phone operation and streaming audio, SiriusXM satellite radio and rear-camera display. The EX adds a seven-inch touchscreen and the SX Turbo an eight-inch screen. All Sportages come standard with a 160watt six-speaker audio system. A powerful 320-watt Harman Kardon audio system is also available and features eight speakers. Returning to my reference of the likelihood most examples will be put to work as urban cutes, it’s appropriate the Sportage has installed a duallevel cargo floor and expanded the luggage area. The Big Shop will load easily and leave room to spare. The outgoing version had a cargo capacity 739 litres, and it has since expanded to 869 litres. I would swap the optional Smart Power Liftgate, which automatically opens when the key fob is within a metre of the vehicle, for the standard hill descent. Interestingly, there is a bit of Canada in the deluxe versions. They feature the Dynamax intelligent AWD system from Magna Canada. It has a 50-50 locking centre differential for those who insist taking it off road. Just kidding. There is much to be liked about this system that senses and anticipates road and weather conditions then adjusts traction control. Here are the base prices, exclusive of freight and taxes: LX FWD/AWD, $24,795/$26,995; EX FWD, $27,795; EX AWD/AWD Premium, $29,795; AWD Tech, $36,995; SX, $39,395.
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udolfs Balcers soaked in adulation from fans and teammates after scoring with 5.1 seconds remaining in the third period to lift his Kamloops Blazers to a 4-3 victory over the Vancouver Giants at Sandman Centre last Saturday. Goal No. 40 on the season, two shy of the Blazers’ rookie record, was a thing of beauty — a drop pass from Balcers to Deven Sideroff, whose rink-wide feed found Lane Bauer, who spotted a streaking Balcers and set him up to score with a delectable dish. The 19-year-old Latvian import’s late marker lifted Kamloops to its 41st win of the season. Rudy, as he’s known to teammates, couldn’t have wanted much more when he first arrived in the Tournament Capital. “When they drafted me, I had no clue where I was coming or what to expect,” said Balcers, whom Blazers’ general manager Stu MacGregor nabbed with the 43rd pick of the CHL Import Draft in June. “I don’t know where I would be if I didn’t come here. It wasn’t a bad move to come here to develop my game. I’m really happy so far.” Balcers, who spent the last two seasons
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playing for the Stavanger Oilers in the GETligaen, the premier Norwegian professional hockey league, came to Canada to sign an NHL contract. The San Jose Sharks picked Balcers in Round 5 of the 2015 NHL Draft and have until June to sign him before relinquishing his rights. “We haven’t really talked about signing or anything yet,” said Balcers, the first Latvian picked by the Blazers at the import draft. “I don’t think they’ve signed anyone yet this season. It’s their decision, so I’m basically just waiting to see what’s going to happen.” If there were concerns about his ability to adapt to the North American game, those seem to have evaporated. “It’s a hard league to walk into and score 40 goals, whether you’re 17, 18, 19 or 20,” Blazers’ director of hockey Tim O’Donovan said. “He’s done pretty much everything he can.” Physicality doesn’t faze him and he is
adapting nicely to the smaller ice surface. “Most of the improvement has been in the offensive zone, making quicker decisions and trying to make plays on smaller ice,” Balcers said. “And I’ve been better this year on defence than last year, getting more penalty-kill time and being out there for big moments.” Balcers is lightning quick and has a nose for the net, but for all the speed and skill he possesses, Blazers’ head coach Don Hay usually goes in a different direction when asked about the Latvian sniper — hockey IQ. “He’s got really good hockey sense and makes really good plays with the puck,” Hay said. “He can evaluate his game really well. Rudy is a really complete player.” Balcers has shone from the start, darting off the line with a strong training camp and finding full stride playing left wing on one of the WHL’s most explosive lines, alongside centre Garrett Pilon and rightwinger Sideroff, fellow NHL draftees. Sideroff, who was signed by the Anaheim Ducks in August, leads the team with 78 points after 66 games. Balcers is second, with 76 points in 64 games. No. 21 hasn’t put too much thought into what he would do if the Sharks don’t sign him. “It would be hard to say right now,” Balcers said. “It depends on the situation
next year, if they want to keep me here or maybe I can get a better offer in Europe. But I’m focusing on playing my game now and signing with the Sharks. That’s my goal.” It seems likely this will be Balcers’ last season playing on Mark Recchi Way. Fans have at least a few more games to get their fix. Kamloops will finish the regular-season slate with a home-and-home set against Prince George, with the Blazers set to host the Cougars tomorrow on fan appreciation night at Sandman Centre. Game time is 7 p.m. The rematch in the Gateway to the North will be staged on Saturday. Scottie Upshall was 16 when he set the Blazers’ rookie record with 42 goals in 70 games in 2000-2001. Catching the 33-year-old St. Louis Blues’ forward will likely be in the back of Balcers’ mind, stowed alongside his desire for an NHL contract, but two games against the Cougars and a first-round playoff showdown against either Prince George or Kelowna are on the frontburner right now. “I don’t try to think about the contract,” Balcers said. “I try to do everything I can. I have guys from my agency and they say try to keep up your game and have a good run in playoffs. “We’ve got to focus on our playoff run.”
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The athletics department is stable, teams are trending in the right direction and program growth is on its way to Thompson Rivers University, says Ken Olynyk. The WolfPack’s director of athletics and recreation offered generally positive reviews of his department’s perfor-
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mance in 2016-2017. “Overall, I think we accomplished what
the coaches wanted to accomplish in many of the areas,” Olynyk said.
“I think we’ll keep moving forward. Our goal is always to have at least half of our teams in the playoffs and we accomplished that this past year. We’ll continue to work towards that until a time when we hopefully get 100 per cent of our teams in the playoffs, all at the same time.” The 2016-2017 athletics season was marked by both suc-
cesses and failures on McGill Road. A new coach and roster turnover saw the WolfPack women’s soccer team struggle in its third season in the Canada West. After qualifying for the post-season for the first time in team history in 2015, the 2016 campaign saw Thompson Rivers outscored 54-4, finishing the season with a 1-12
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record, well short of playoff contention. On the men’s pitch, a strong start ended in disaster as the WolfPack lost their final three regular-season matches to fall short of their first-ever post-season berth. The 2017 season is expected to be a big one, with much of last year’s roster returning for a run that will include an automatic berth at the USports national championship as tournament host. “It’s great that we’ve gotten our program to the point where — save baseball and the cheer team — all of our sports are Canada West and USports now,” he said. On the hardcourt, the WolfPack men’s basketball team fell in a quarter-final series to the Calgary Dinos after finishing second in the Canada West and qualifying for the USports national championship for the first time in team history in 2015-2016. The women’s basketball team had one of its poorest seasons on record, finishing the year 2-18 and short of the playoffs, as did the men’s volleyball team, which finished 2-22. The women’s volleyball team continued its upward trajectory, finishing the regular season with a 13-11 record, but the club fell short of expectations in the
post-season, bounced with losses in back-toback contests against the UBC Thunderbirds. The fledgling WolfPack swim team started to make some waves on the university scene in its third year and Thompson Rivers’ cross-country running team is expecting a big season in 2017-2018. Moving forward, Olynyk said the WolfPack’s focus will be on growing its programs, rather than adding more teams. Scholarship fundraising will remain an issue and facility growth will likely become a priority as the institution expands. He hopes to increase support of varsity teams both on campus and throughout Kamloops, a goal which in no small part relies on success in the standings and, perhaps more so, on athlete recruitment. “I think the biggest factor for the coaches is that in order to be competitive, you have to look beyond Kamloops,” Olynyk said. “Not that Kamloops doesn’t do a great job in its minor sports systems — it does, it’s outstanding. “But, I think to compete at that level, you have to be able to recruit. If we try to compete with only local kids, it’s going to make it harder.”
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Kamloops curlers chasing provincial title on Island Kamloops’ Jaryn MacInnes and Tyler Makar will be looking for gold at the inaugural B.C. Under18 Curling Championships when play gets underway today in Nanaimo. The championships are the province’s first in the U18 age category and will see eight boys’ and eight girls’ teams vie for titles at the Nanaimo Curling Centre. MacInnes and Makar make up the Kamloops portion of skip Ramsay Murray’s
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BRIEFS Kelowna/Kamloops rink. MacInnes will throw lead stones, while Makar will play second. Ewan Murray is the team’s third. The winners of the event, which wraps up on Sunday, will go on to compete at
the first-ever national U18 event, which will take place in Moncton from April 17 to April 22.
Blaze on the Coast
The under-13 Kamloops Blaze Orange boys soccer team posted one win and three losses in rainy conditions at the Surrey Mayor’s Cup on the weekend. Kamloops opened with a 5-2 victory over MidIsle, but fell 4-3 to Coastal FC, 3-1 to Squamish and
4-3 to North Delta. Kiran Ramsay and Dylan Sheppard led the Blaze in scoring, with help from Ben Sofiak, Sullivan Sidhu and Stuart Dagleish. Matteo Cupello backstopped Kamloops.
Win some, lose some
The under-18 Kamloops Blaze girls posted a 2-2 record at the Surrey Mayor’s Cup on the weekend. Kamloops fell 2-1 to the Penticton Pinnacles, edged
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the SurDel Selects 3-2 in penalties, dropped a 2-1 decision to the Red Deer Renegades and blanked the Sunshine Coast Storm 3-0. Tallying goals for the Blaze on the weekend were Lauren Walkley (2), Nevada Woods (2), Emily Mann, Shae Fuoco and Rhean Holling. Earning game MVP awards were Walkley, Avery Gilbert, Alison Taylor and Daniella Falsetta. Gilbert was named the
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The under-17/18 Kamloops Blaze boys were unable to post a victory at the Surrey Mayor’s Cup on the weekend. Kamloops posted three losses and one tie, with its only goal of the tournament coming from Geoff Hanks. The Blaze allowed only four goals in regulation at the tournament, backstopped by goalkeeper Matt Bellmond.
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SPORTS
Hinkson hatty spurs Outlaws Maxwell Hinkson scored three times to push the Outlaws to a 7-2 victory in bantam playoff action against the Kapitals on the weekend. Lochlan Scholefield (1G, 2A), Eric Crawford (1G, 1A), Seth Ishikawa (1G, 1A), Kaleb Costigan (1G), Max Card (2A), Emmett Kulchyski (1A) and Connor Kennedy (1A) rounded out the scoring for the Outlaws, who went with the duo of Zane Rolfsen and Matthew Yon between the pipes. Tristin Collins (1G), Tystan Bahnsen (1G) and Jacob KerPiva (1A) notched points for the Kapitals, who had Ben Smith in goal.
Congratulations to
Volodymyr Iegorov of the TRU men’s basketball team. He was named a Canada West first team all-star for the 2016-17 season. The 5th year forward from Donetsk, Ukraine was among the leaders in Canada West in a number of categories including rebounding and free throw shooting. He will graduate with a Master’s degree in Business in the fall. He hopes to stay in Kamloops to begin his career.
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The Kamloops Junior Blazers played to two wins, a loss and a tie in atom development C playoff action on the weekend in Sicamous, finishing the season third overall. Kamloops picked up a 9-2 win against the Sicamous Eagles and a 6-1 win against the Merritt Junior Centennials, but tied the Princeton Posse 2-2 and lost to Salmon Arm 10-4. Keaton Thibault (4G, 1A), Luca Cupello (3G, 1A), Kieran McMillan (3G), Carson Sutherland (2G, 1A), Noah Paulsen (2G, 1A), Jack Smith (2G), Grady Johnson (2G), Donnie Andriashyk (1G, 5A), Jayce Matkowski (1G, 1A), Riddick Feely (1G) and Kieran Milne (1A) hit the scoresheet
Grady Gramick of the Red Dragons made a series of saves before Azlyn Romano of the Blue Snipers was able to score in Kamloops Minor Hockey Association novice play on the weekend.
throughout the weekend. Owen Routhier and Kaiden Goddard split time in the Kamloops crease
Night of Champions
Champions were crowned in the Kamloops Minor Hockey Association’s atom, peewee, bantam and midget recreational
Vibe finish regular season The Kamloops Vibe picked up three of four points in South Coast Women’s Hockey League action on the weekend, playing host to the South Fraser TNT. Kamloops enters the provincial championship, which will
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begin in Richmond on March 23, as the league’s third-ranked team. Taking on the TNT in their final action of the regular season, the Vibe played to a 1-1 tie and a 2-1 win. Alyssa Reid (1G, 1A),
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Kathleen McDonald (1G, 1A), Kacey Seymour (1G) and Courtney Morice (1A) notched points in the weekend series. With a 14-5-7 record, the Vibe finished the campaign ranked behind both the TNT and the Richmond Devils.
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U.S. WOMEN THREATEN TO BOYCOTT WORLDS
The U.S. women’s hockey team is threatening to boycott the world championship because of a wage dispute. The team announced yesterday it will not participate in the International Ice Hockey Federation tournament that begins March 31 in Plymouth, Mich. A spokesman for USA Hockey did not immediately respond to a message seeking comment. Players say they informed USA Hockey they would not report to training camp March 21 unless meaningful progress is made on fair support and wages. The U.S. is the defending champion after winning the gold medal last year in Kamloops. “US WNT will not play in the 2017 World Championship due to stalled negotiations over fair wages and support from USA Hockey. #BeBoldForChange,” American captain Meghan Duggan said on Twitter. The players are seeking a contract with USA Hockey they say “includes appropriate compensation.’’ The players have had contracts only in Olympic years and are seeking a deal that covers them in all other years. According to the statement released by a law firm representing players, USA Hockey has paid players $1,000 a month during their six-month Olympic residency period and “virtually nothing’’ the rest of the time. Duggan said players are asking USA Hockey “to fully support its programs for women and girls and stop treating us like an afterthought.’’ The wage dispute follows one by U.S. women’s soccer players, who last March filed a complaint with the federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission that alleged wage discrimination by the U.S. Soccer Federation. Canadian legend
Hayley Wickenheiser also took to Twitter after the announce-
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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 lgruber@gillespieco.ca #200 - 121 St. Paul Street, Kamloops, BC V2C 3K8 250 374-4463 www.gillespieco.ca
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$18.00-$22.97 commensurate with experience Full-time employees are eligible for three weeks paid vacation in the first year and with time can earn up to six weeks. Fulltime Staff Benefits: Yearly Physical Activity Bonus, ASK Pension Plan, two additional ASK Statutory Holidays, Humanitarian/Volunteer Program for additional days off, Annual Retreats, Trainings, Staff Social Events. The Life Skills Support Worker is responsible to ensure that each program participant has a Care/Wellness Plan, and that each is provided with support with their mental (Kamloops) health and/or AASH/MHASH Life Skills Worker maintaining clean and sober status. Will assist with the development and delivery of life skills (Two Positions Available) to promote independent living/crisis supports and referrals to community resources. Qualifications and Suitability: Experience with program development and front-line work with adults coping with serious and persistent addictions and / or mental illnesses. Completed or Wage Range: $18.00-$22.97 commensurate with experience currently registered in the social work or human services program or equivalent combination Vacation: Full-time employees are eligible for three weeks paid vacation of relevant education, training and experience. Level 1 First Aid required. Must have access in the first year and with time can earn up to six weeks. to vehicle in good working condition/valid driver’s license/insurance. Fulltime Staff Benefits: Yearly Physical Activity Bonus, ASK Pension Plan, two additional ASK To view the job posting Humanitarian/Volunteer in its entirety please go here: Statutory Holidays, Program for additional www.askwellness.ca/category/careers/ days off, Annual Retreats, Trainings, Staff Social Events. The Life Skills Support Worker is responsible to ensure that each program participant has a Closing Marchwith 20, 2017, Care/Wellness Plan, and that eachDate: is provided support4:30pm with their mental health and/or Sendsober coverstatus. letters/Resumes maintaining clean and Will assist to: withcareers@askwellness.ca the development and delivery of life skills Please reference: AASH to community resources. to promote independent living/crisis supports and referrals Cher Doolan, Director of Culture and Operations Qualifications andAttention: Suitability: Experience with program development and front-line work with adults coping with serious and persistent addictions and / or mental illnesses. Completed or currently registered in the social work or human services program or equivalent combination of relevant education, training and experience. Level 1 First Aid required. Must have access to vehicle in good working condition/valid driver’s license/insurance. Wage Range: Vacation:
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Seeking: Experienced Civil Litigation Assistant If you have appropriate experience including all court filing processes, are well organized, and have a keen eye for•detail, and you are English/Mandarin/Spanish Interpreter/Translator Sunmore Healthtech Ltd., a leading American Ginseng manufacturer and retailer wanting to work in aNorth boutique law firm that in Kamloops BC, Canada, is seeking an English/Mandarin/Spanish interpreter/translator for expandingpromotes local and overseas a markets, to work in work/life Kamloops, B.C. on a balance, full-time permanent basis, healthy 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 competitive salary, health benefiprofessional ts, andteam.a Requirements: Responsibilities: • 5great years of full-time experience working asexperience a • Translate, revise and updateapply the existing written professional please by translator/interpreter in English, Mandarin and material into Mandarin, and Spanish from Spanish. English and vice versa. email only toandJen Ford –• Review, jford@bilkeylaw.ca. • Mastery in English, Mandarin Spanish in proofread and update company both oral and written forms. documents and manuals in English, Mandarin • Fluency in other languages such as Taiwanese and Spanish. and Cantonese would be an asset. • Provide prompt and timely response to clients’ •English/Mandarin/Spanish Knowledge of business administration and inquiries by phone or by e-mail. • Interpreter/Translator international trade. • Research, translate and update current and •Sunmore Criminal record check and driver’s into English, Healthtech Ltd.,license a leading Northupcoming Americanresearch Ginsengarticles manufacturer and retailer Mandarin and Spanish. extract. in Kamloops BC, Canada, is seeking an English/Mandarin/Spanish interpreter/translator for • Transcribe and translate video and audio expanding local and overseas markets, to work in Kamloops, B.C. on a full-time permanent basis, In this role, you will communicate and liaise archives from English to Mandarin and Spanish 40 hours per and week, at the wageclients of $28/hour, payment of 1.5 times of the wage per and vice versa. with our local international in China,with overtime and maintain Sunmore’s website period exceeding 40 hours/week join our friendly and professional team. with Taiwan,working H.K, North America and Latin America. to• Translate the updated information in English, Mandarin You will provide help with any documentation Requirements: Responsibilities: and Spanish. that needs be translated or prepared fora • 5 years of to full-time experience working as revise update the existing to written •• Translate, Able to travel withand sales representatives clients using Spanish as well as Mandarin. translator/interpreter in English, Mandarin and material Mandarin, and Spanish from overseasinto countries for interpretation in English, Spanish. English and vice versa. Mandarin and Spanish. ** Disabled in persons are welcome to apply for this position. • Mastery English, Mandarin and Spanish in • Review, proofread and update company both oral and written forms. documents and manuals in English, Mandarin Pleaseinsend resume andascover letter to Donna Chang at sunmore925@gmail.com, • Fluency otheryour languages such Taiwanese and Spanish. sunmore@sunmoreginseng.com Cell: 250-371-7462, Healthtech Ltd, 925to McGill and Cantonese would be an asset. • ProvideSunmore prompt and timely response clients’ Kamloops, B.C. V2C6N9, 250-374-3017 • KnowledgePlace, of business administration and Canada. Tel: inquiries by phoneFax: or by250-374-3011, e-mail. international trade. official website www.sunmoreginseng.com. • Research, translate and update current and • Criminal record check and driver’s license upcoming research articles into English, Mandarin and Spanish. extract. • Transcribe and translate video and audio In this role, you will communicate and liaise archives from English to Mandarin and Spanish and vice versa. with our local and international clients in China, • Translate and maintain Sunmore’s website with Taiwan, H.K, North America and Latin America. the updated information in English, Mandarin You will provide help with any documentation and Spanish. that needs to be translated or prepared for • Able to travel with sales representatives to clients using Spanish as well as Mandarin. overseas countries for interpretation in English, Mandarin and Spanish.
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Business Opportunities ~ Caution ~ While we try to ensure all advertisements appearing in Kamloops This Week are placed by reputable businesses with legitimate offers, we do caution our readers to undertake due diligence when answering any advertisement, particularly when the advertiser is asking for monies up front.
Drivers/Courier/ Trucking CLASS 1 US DRIVERS We require experienced Class 1 US drivers immediately. Must have a minimum of 3 years US experience. We supply assigned trucks (no slip seating), phone allowance, US travel medical, all picks and drops paid and regular home time. Applicants must be physically fit with their own transportation. Please fax resume with current clean abstract to 250546-0600 or by e-mail to: parris@ricknickelltrucking.com Only those that are considered will be contacted. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE
Education/Trade Schools HUNTER & FIREARMS
Courses. A Great Gift. Next C.O.R.E. April 29th & 30th, Saturday and Sunday. P.A.L. March 19th, Sunday. Professional outdoorsman & Master Instructor:
Bill
We wish to thank all applicants; however, only those under consideration will be contacted.
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MRB/Tank Project Technicians Needed in Kamloops 6 Seasonal Positions For more information & to apply, please go to: iclcareers.silkroad.com
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KTW requires door to door substitute carriers for all areas in the city. Vehicle is an asset Call 250-374-0462 I PAY Cash $$$ For All Scrap Vehicles! and $5 for auto batteries Call or Text Brendan 250-574-4679
is looking for substitute distributors for door-to-door deliveries. Vehicle is required. For more information please call the Circulation Department at
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Secwepemc Cultural Education Society (SCES)
Lost: Gold ring with sapphire and 12 small diamonds at the Cascade Casino on Friday. Reward. 250-571-1714.
Wanting to get in contact with Greg (Whip) Reid. Contact Mike in Quesnel at 250-7471244.
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JOB POSTINGS / VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Jobs: 1. Project Assistant. Term position to assist in administrative support for project management. Must have Diploma / Degree in Business area, esp. project management. 1. OfďŹ ce Assistant. (Part-time / 20 hours per week) Term position (mat leave) to provide administrative support to program staff. Must have High School Diploma with ofďŹ ce support courses and/or experience in ďŹ ling, computing and ofďŹ ce equipment use. Volunteer Opportunities: 1. Volunteers are required for assisting various activities, such as cultural, driving, student support. Must provide criminal record check and for driving – driver abstract. Job Descriptions / Volunteer Applications - available upon request. Closing Date: 4 pm. March 28, 2017 Forward cover letter, resume and two letters of references (required), to SCES Personnel at: Mail or drop off at: E3-750 Cottonwood Avenue, Kamloops, BC V2B 3X2 Email: sces.seniorexecmgr@shaw.ca
a retail business opportunity
Part time cleaning person needed Reply to Box 1087, c/o KTW, 1365B Dalhousie Dr. Kamloops BC V2C 5P6
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West Fraser is a growing, diversified wood products company with 40 facilities and 8000 employees in western Canada and the southern United States. North America’s largest lumber producer, West Fraser has been recognized as one of Canada’s 10 Best Companies to Work For, and one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers three times. Our investments in modern, competitive manufacturing facilities, product innovation and bioenergy are adding up to a bright future. Are you interested in working for a company that offers both a challenging work environment and a rewarding career path? West Fraser’s 100 Mile Lumber, located in 100 Mile House, BC, is currently looking for a motivated:
SAWFILER SUPERVISOR
BCLC is looking for an entrepreneur with exceptional managerial skills who is interested in operating a lottery retail outlet and creating great in-store customer experiences. If you have a strong retail background, exceptional customer service skills and experience running a small business...
Reporting directly to the Maintenance Superintendent, the successful candidate will work with the Saw Filing Department in all aspects of saw filing.
Apply today!
Duties include: O Maintenance of work place and saw filing safety O Achieving production targets O Inspecting, maintaining, and calibrating precision equipment O Enforcement of filing shop quality control standards O Designing of saws O Calculating saw speeds and feeds O Maintaining spare parts inventory O Shift scheduling O Troubleshooting and examining saws for defects O Management of saw box water and lubrication
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Position requirements include: O Ability to work in a team environment or independently with little supervision O Experience benching round saws and band saws (e.g. repairing, tensioning, leveling, tipping, sharpening) O Knowledge of functionality, maintenance, and alignment associated with a Canter, 6ft Band Rig, Trim Saw, Gang Saws, Edgers, and Chippers O Ability to service and supervise all aspects of saw maintenance for stellite and carbide saws O Understanding of preventive maintenance processes related to saw shop and sawmill machinery O Technical understanding of the manufacturing and servicing of saws, guides, and chipping knifes O Understanding of basic MS Office software O Schedule flexibility – as work may require day, evening, and weekend shifts O Preference will be given to a Valid Inter-Provincial or Provincial Journeyperson Saw Filer certification West Fraser is currently looking for individuals who are interested in a full time long-term career. We offer an excellent compensation package including: a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and an outstanding defined benefit pension plan. Safety is one of West Fraser’s core values and our employees can expect a challenging, stable work environment with excellent career development opportunities. Recent upgrades to the sawmill highlight West Fraser’s ongoing commitment to maintaining 100 Mile Lumber as one of the leaders in the forest industry.
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WE ARE HIRING!
The community of 100 Mile House offers excellent year-round recreational opportunities; great medical and educational facilities.
The City of Vernon is hiring for the following positions:
Interested applicants should send a resume and cover letter in confidence no later than March 31, 2017 to: shawn.nicol@westfraser.com For more information on West Fraser and other career opportunities, visit our website at www.westfraser.com/jobs.
• Recreation Facilities Coordinator - Exempt • Custodian - Part Time
We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Please see our website at www.vernon.ca for a complete job description and method of application.
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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
**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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Need extra $ $ $ Kamloops This Week is currently hiring Substitute Carriers for door-to-door deliveries. Call 250-374-0462 for more information.
Medical/Dental 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
Sales 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 driver’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.
Pets & Livestock Feed & Hay Hay for Sale. First and Second Crop. $7-up. 250-319-3353.
Pets
I-Pad (Apple) c/w charger. Exec Cond. First generation. $125. 250-554-1023.
Firearms 1939 Winchester Mod. 94 30:30. $900. Exec cond. 250372-5489. Remington 7mm Bushnell 3x9. Floated-bedded, dies. 50RD nosler ammo +more. $850. 376-5551.
Firewood/Fuel ALL SEASON FIREWOOD. For delivery birch, fir & pine. Stock up now. Campfire wood. (250) 377-3457.
Animals sold as “purebred stock� must be registrable in compliance with the Canadian Pedigree Act.
Fir Firewood split or rounds delivered. Measured cords. 250-277-4477.
PETS For Sale?
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TRI-CITY SPECIAL! for only $46.81/week, we will place your classified ad into Kamloops, Vernon & Salmon Arm. (250)371-4949
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Purebred Japanese Chins. Ready to go March 22nd. 1Female/1-Male. $1,000/each. 250-318-0547.
Work Wanted HOME & YARD HANDYMAN If you need it done, Give us a call ! Steve 250-320-7774.
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Merchandise for Sale $500 & Under Do you have an item for sale under $750? Did you know that you can place your item in our classifieds for one week for FREE?
Call our Classified Department for details!
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A-Steel Shipping Storage Containers. Used 20’40’45’53’ 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 / Home� 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
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Mobile Homes & Parks
2 Person Portable infrared sauna made of hemlock. $750/obo. 250-554-2514. 40 yr. old Burl clock. Excellent running condition. $50. 250573-2599. Campbell Hausfield 2H.P. Electric Mobile Air Compressor. $300. 778-921-2378. Invacare Wheelchair. Excellent condition. $550/obo. 250376-9680.
Ranchland Trailer Park 2bdrm mobile. Newly reno’d, new H/W tank. $20,000. 578-2539.
Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent
THOMPSON VILLA APARTMENTS
*Big storage rooms *Laundry Facilities *Close to park, shopping & bus stop PROFESSIONALLY MANAGED
318-4321
lilacgardens1@gmail.com NO PETS
Transportation Antiques / Classics
ROOMMATE: Working or student to share N/Shore home $500 /mo 250-376-0953 Senior looking to share home on river, 15/miles east of Kamloops Over 40. N/S, N/D, $775/mo. 250-573-5498.
2-Bedroom Apartments $1050 Bachelor Apartments $710-$720
8ft Antique Couch $900. 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.
• Seniors Orientated • Close to the Hospital • Quiet Living Space • Underground Parking • Newly Renovated Suites • No Smoking
2bdrm daylight suite, Sahali. $950/mo. incld util. N/S, N/P. Near bus stop. 250-318-4756.
520 Battle Street, Kamloops, BC, V2C 2M2 Contact Jean: 250-372-0510
Vacant reno’d 2bdrm, sep entr, C/A, patio, ref’s req., suitable for couple. $950/mo. 250-376-0633.
1989 Mercedes 560 SEC. 61,000kms. Hagerty Appraisals #2 car $10,000USD. Selling $10,000 CDN 250-574-3794
Westsyde large 1bdrm ground level suite. No stairs. Suitable for single 55+. N/S. Jan 1st. $950. 250-320-9567.
Cars - Domestic
As New Teak Table 43x75 Ex 48�, 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.
Garage Sales BATCHELOR HEIGHTS Saturday, March 18th. 8am2pm. 1070 Norview Road. 3 sisters garage sale. Lots for everyone.
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Drive for Excellence - Join Our Team! Westcan Bulk Transport is seeking company drivers to haul dry bulk commodities in pneumatic trailers throughout Western Canada. This opportunity is for skilled Class 1 drivers with any amount of bulk hauling experience coupled with 2 years of highway/mountain driving (full time or rotational contract options available). Westcan offers: x very competitive km/trip combo rates with numerous bonus opportunities x various schedules available x Group insurance benefits include health, dental, vision care and much more! Interested applicants apply online at www.westcanbulk.ca under the Join Our Team link.
Kubota AV2500 Generator. $585. 250-374-1988 Lemond RevMaster Spin Bike. Model 15300-7. $500. Like New. 250-372-8406. MISC4Sale: Oak Table Chairs-$400, 1-Standard 8ft truck canopies $300/ea Call 250-320-5194 after 6pm or leave msg. Vita-pure water softener new. $350. 2011 GM 8ft boxliner. $50. 250-256-0084.
1BDRM. quiet, clean, S. Shore apts $735/mo. incl. heat, free ldry, covered parking. NS, NP. 250-573-2625. 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.
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Northland Apartments
BUYING all Coins, Collections, Gold & Silver, Olympic Coins Sets, Paper Currency + Local. Call Chad: 250-863-3082
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
Buying bullion, bars, coins, coin collection, paper money collections, world, Canada & U.S., Todd1- 250- 864-3521 Wanted jewellery of all kinds: Gold, Silver, Costume jewelry Also buying Coin Collections. Christine 1-778-281-0030
NORTH SHORE
Real Estate
1 and 2 bedroom apartments. Clean quiet buildings. Reasonable Rental Rates
For Sale By Owner
Utilities not included
CALL 250-299-3885
CHASE HOME 1078 sq. ft. Rancher 237 Pine St. 8 room house incl. 1.5 bath w/ fenced-in yard & large shed + gas heat. $173,000 (250)679-3530 Mobile Home for sale Chase (250)679-4466
Sahali 2bdrms, close to TRU and all amenities. $1200/mo +util. 778-257-2804/376-0716
3-Bdrm Mobile on 2 Acres. 8905 Kealty Rd. 9 KM up Hwy from Heffley Creek Store. Fixer-up or build. River very close.
SUMMER STUDENT EMPLOYMENT
Have been registered as a student in the previous academic year; Be students in a secondary, post-secondary, vocational technical program but not attending full-time classes while employed; Be between 16 and 30 years of age; inclusive Must be a Canadian citizen; Not hold another full-time (30 or more hours) summer job; Valid Class 5 driver’s license preferred, minimum Class 7; Able to start May 1, 2017 preferred
Homes for Rent All Furnished5Bd+,nrTRU/RIH denViewDeckCozy nsp $2700. 250-314-0909pg604-802-5649
The rate of pay is $13.00 - $15.00 per hour as per C.U.P.E. Collective Agreement. For details on available positions, please contact: Jeff Carter, Director of Public Works and Recreation Phone: 250.523.6225 ext. 225 E-mail: jcarter@loganlake.ca or visit : www.loganlake.ca/career-opportunities All interested applicants can submit a resume to the above by 4:00 p.m. by March 31, 2017, e-mail is preferred. Please specify area of preference i.e. parks, visitor centre or campground. Preference may be given to post secondary students.
Antiques / Vintage
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2ND ANNIVERSARY SALE
20% OFF
WE BUY & SELL ANTIQUES!
We have Sideboards, Buffet & Hutches, Tables & Chairs, STORE-WIDE, BOTH LOCATIONS Settee, Forging Tools, Native FOR ALL OF MARCH! Collections & much more!
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Misc. for Sale
TARPS! TARPS! “BEST PRICES IN TOWN!�
BLUE TARPS
10X8 weave (Medium Duty)
STARTING AT $$2.69 2.19
BLACK TARPS
CALL KARL NEFF 250.819.9373
Antiques / Vintage
Misc. for Sale
Place your classified ad in over 71 Papers across BC. for more information
Eligibility will be based on the
2002 Nissan Altima. 4 door, auto. Fully loaded. Good condition. $5,500. Call to view. 250-376-4077.
STARTING AT $$3.99 4.49
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BC Best Buy Classified’s
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The District of Logan Lake is now accepting resumes for summer employment for the Visitor Info Centre, Municipal Campground and Parks.
Suites, Lower
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Houses For Sale
1965 Mercury 4dr., hardtop. 55,000 miles. 390-330HP. $4,000. 250-574-3794.
Bed & Breakfast
$219,000
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NORTH SHORE *Bright, clean & Spacious 2&3 bedrooms
2sm antique armchairs $600, wool area rug 9x7 $400 (778) 471-8627
Truck Drivers, Pneumatic Kamloops Terminal
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10X10 weave (Heavy Duty)
14X14 weave (Industrial Duty)
STARTING AT $$5.49 6.79
FOAM SHOP MATTRESS REPLACEMENTS SINGLE TO KING SIZE 2� TO 6� THICK - CUSTOM CUT OR CUSTOM ORDER MEMORY FOAM TOPPER PADS - 3LB DENSITY SINGLE TO KING SIZE - 2� & 3� THICK
CUSHION REPLACEMENTS TORN OR TATTERED? SOFAS, CHAIRS, OTTOMANS, SNOWMOBILES SEATS, TRACTORS
YOU NEED IT - WE WILL CUT IT!
CAMPING FOAM, MEDICAL WEDGES & BOLSTERS, PILLOWS
“ A CUT ABOVE THE REST� FIND US ON FACEBOOK
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YARD MAINTENANCE Tree Pruning & Removal Hedge Trimming Spring Clean-up Firewood
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SERVING KAMLOOPS 10 YEARS
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PETER’S YARD SERVICE
For all Deliveries & Dump Runs. Extra large dump trailers for rent. Dump Truck Long and Short Hauls!!
WE will pay you to exercise! Deliver Kamloops This Week Only 3 issues a week!
Fruit Tree Pruning or Tree Removal
Yard clean-up, Hedge trimming, Dump Runs
250-377-3457
call 250-374-0462 for a route near you!
Licensed & Certiďƒžed
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Run until sold
2006 Subaru Impreza. 214,000kms. Manual. Clean inside/out. Exec. Cond, Winters/summer on rims. Regular Maintenance. Moving Must Sell! $5,300/obo. Call or Text 778-681-4105
New Price $56.00+tax
Do you have a vehicle, boat, rv, or trailer to sell? With our Run til sold specials you pay one at rate and we will run your ad until your vehicle sells.* • $56.00 (boxed ad with photo) • $35.00 (regular 3 line ad)
Call: 250-371-4949
Absolute gorgeous 03 Cadillac Deville one owner low kms $5,500.00/obo 250-554-0580
*Some conditions & restrictions apply. Private party only (no businesses).
Scrap Car Removal
RUN UNTIL SOLD
1998 Toyota Tacoma Truck. 150,000km on new motor. Runs great, exec cond, no rust. Boat loader not included. $6,800 250-374-1988.
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
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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 1995 11ft. Caribou Camper. Fully loaded. Shower/toilet. $10,000. 250-672-9820.
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2005, 38’ RV trailer 2 slides, sleeps 6, appl incld, fully loaded, $14,900. (778) 468-5019.
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2013 Keystone Fusion Toy Hauler slps 9, 41ft 12ft garage asking $69,000 250-374-4723
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.
Boats
2000 Dodge Dakota. Full load. V-6. 195kms. 1-owner, canopy. Good Cond. $5,500. 3763480
14ft. Runabout boat. 40hp Johnson motor on trailer. $1500/obo. 778-469-5434.
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1981 GMC Suburban 4X4. Re-built motor/trans. Good shape. $2,500. 778-469-5434
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2005 Dodge Dakota 4X4, V-6. 154,000kms. Fully loaded. Rear diff rebuilt & new fwd DT. Keyless entry, summers/winters on rims. NO TRADES. $12,000/obo. Txt or call David 250-571-2559.
2009 Subaru Outback. 1owner. 190,000kms. Sport shifter. Exec. cond. Winter/summer tires on rims. Remote starter. $10,000. 250-554-2977. 2010 Mercedes Benz GLK350. Black, AWD. Fully loaded. 160,000kms. $15,000. 250319-9291. Jeep YJ 4x4 1987 restored, 6cyl 5sp, lifted, 33�tires on Eagle Rims, 10,000 lb Winch, over $15,000 invested asking $12000 (250) 828-0931
Trucks & Vans 1996 GMC Suburban 4x4 good shape runs great $2900obo Call (250) 571-2107
TAKE NOTICE It is the intention of 538048 B.C. Inc. and 0718056 B.C. Ltd. (the “Companies�) to amalgamate. It is the belief of the Directors of the Companies and the Directors have reasonable grounds for believing that the amalgamated Company will not be insolvent when the amalgamation takes effect. Any creditors of the Companies who intend to object to the amalgamation must provide the Companies with written notice of objection within 15 days of the publication of this notice.
Obituaries & In Memoriam Carol Kulchyski 1945 – 2017
It is with great sadness that we announce Carol’s passing on March 12, 2017 in Kamloops, B.C. Carol was born in Edmonton, AB on November 3, 1945. Carol married Stan Kulchyski on May 21, 1966 in Edmonton, AB. She is survived by her husband of 50 years Stan, daughter Faye (Darren) Davidson, sons Norm Kulchyski and Gordon (Shannon) Kulchyski, grandchildren Anita, Michael, David, Kyle, Chyann and Emmett, great-grandchildren Jessica, Micayla, Don, Kas, Marcus and Mason, also sister-in-law Dayle, sisters Bernice, Donna and Sharon and many nieces and nephews. Thank you to the nurses and staff in Emergency, 7 North, Kim, Brittany Nadine, Lisa (ICU) and Dr. Laupland and Dr. Schmidt. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, March 18, 2017 at 1:00 pm in the Kamloops Funeral Home Chapel, 285 Fortune Dr. with Pastor Don Maione officiating. Condolences may be emailed to the family from www.kamloopsfuneralhome.com
250-554-2577
Maurine Corbett 1936 - 2017
Maurine Daisy Corbett (nee Heising), of Kamloops, BC, passed away after a valiant effort to recover from emergency heart surgery, on February 20, 2017 at the Royal Inland Hospital at the age of 81 years. Maurine was born in Portland, Oregon on January 28, 1936. She is survived by her husband of 64 years, Robert Leland, her children Delilah (Michael) of Baynes Lake, BC, Bob (Kim) of Ft. St. John, BC, Pam (Brad) of Cranbrook, BC, Mary Ann (Brian) of Baynes Lake, BC and Dell (Barb) of Grand Mira, Cape Breton, twelve grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. She is predeceased by her parents Harry and Vesta Heising (nee Blake) and her brother Frank. Maurine grew up in the Culver, Oregon area, spending most of her time on the Three Rivers Ranch, until she and Bob were married in Culver, where they lived until moving to a ranch in Little Fort, BC in 1956. In 1961 they moved to Westsyde, BC, where she lived until her passing. Although, she was an avid quilter, gardener, photographer and loved camping and exploring the outdoors, her love of her family and time with them was paramount. There was always an open door and an extra chair at the table for visitors. She was a gracious and welcoming hostess to her many friends and extended family. She attended church services and enjoyed church activities. Maurine had a loving heart and quietly went about sharing her generosity and compassion without asking or expecting recognition for her efforts. There will be a Celebration of Maurine’s Life on Saturday, March 25, 2017 at Westsyde Fellowship Church at 1:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation in honour of Maurine. Condolences may be sent to the family via DrakeCremation.com
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DO NOT STAND AT MY GRAVE & WEEP MARY FRYE (1932) Do not stand at my grave and weep, I am not there, I do not sleep. I am a thousand winds that blow. I am the diamond glint on snow. I am the sunlight on ripened grain. I am the gentle autumn rain. When you wake in the morning hush, I am the swift, uplifting rush Of quiet birds in circling flight. I am the soft starlight at night. Do not stand at my grave and weep. I am not there, I do not sleep. Do not stand at my grave and cry. I am not there, I did not die!
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Obituaries & In Memoriam Allan Beckett Allan Beckett from Abbotsford, BC passed away on February 15, 2017 at MSA Manor at the age of 97. Born and raised in Mission, BC, he graduated with honours and worked after school at the Mission Library. He then trained with and received his WCB First Aid Certificate. He was employed at Weyerhaeuser as a store manager and first aid attendant in Kamloops, BC. Al was one of the first to reside at Fircrest Estates. He served as a council member for 4 years and received a standing ovation for his newsletters as well as being recognized for maintenance duties. Upon retiring, he was kept busy in the workshop, fishing, golfing and canning. He also played many musical instruments. He will be greatly missed by his wife, Eva R.P.N. At Al’s request, there will be no formal gathering, his ashes will be laid to rest at the Cemetery in Hatzic.
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April 7, 1933 - March 10, 2017 Elsie MacNeill of Kamloops passed away on March 10, 2017 at 83 years of age. She is survived by her children Dave (Sue) MacNeill, Judi (Larry) March, Don MacNeill and Doug MacNeill, all of Kamloops, eight grandchildren, several great-grandchildren, her brothers Gordon, Jerry (Norma), Doug (Juanita) and Chuck (Echo) and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband Donald MacNeill. Cremation, no formal service as per Mom’s wishes. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Kamloops Hospice. A very special thanks to an amazing doctor Dr. Peter Loland. Arrangements entrusted to Kamloops Funeral Home 250-554-2577 Condolences may be emailed to the family from www.kamloopsfuneralhome.com
Marilyn Oikawa Marilyn passed away peacefully on March 10, 2017 in Kamloops, BC. She is survived by her children Mark (Leigh) and Wendy (Mark). Her pride and joy were her three grandchildren Riley, Madelyn and Nicholas. She also leaves behind many family members and friends, including our extended family - the Andersons and Hurds. She was predeceased by her loving husband of 41 years Richard, brother Art and sister
Adeline. Marilyn was a happy, compassionate, kind and loving person who wanted the best for her family and those around her. She demonstrated her conviction to help people with her nearly 40 year career as a nurse – most of which was spent on the maternity ward at Royal Inland Hospital. She will be forever missed and remembered for the difference she made in the lives of her family, friends and all who knew her. We would like to thank the doctors, nurses and all the staff at the Ponderosa Lodge, Royal Inland Hospital and Berwick on the Park. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, March 25, 2017 at 11:00 am at Schoenings Funeral Service – 513 Seymour Street, Kamloops, BC. In lieu of flowers, donations would be appreciated in honor of Mom to the Royal Inland Hospital Foundation- Labour and Delivery/ Maternity Ward. Condolences may be expressed at www.schoeningfuneralservice.com Schoenings Funeral Service 250-374-1454
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Duncan Gordon Kilba was born Saturday, January 10th, 1998 at 6:20 pm in Kamloops, BC, to the proud parents of Greg Kilba of Kamloops, BC, and Karen Kilba of Whitecroft, BC. Duncan passed away suddenly on March 2nd, 2017 at the age of 19. Duncan is survived by his parents, Greg Kilba (Earllene), Karen Kilba (Ray), brother Benton, sister Grace, and two half-brothers Caleb and Zander. His Grannie and Grandpa Barb and Mike Kilba of Clearwater, Nana and Papa Cheryl and Gordon Tetz of Falkland, Auntie and Uncle Diane and Robert Tetz, Auntie and Uncle Sue and Ryan Oevermann, Cousins Landen and Montana Oevermann, Auntie Tanya Kilba, girlfriend Morgan Sauer, best friend Cameron Paille, and the many second cousins, great aunts and uncles, and his abundance of friends. Duncan was preceded in death by Great Grandad and Great Grannie, Jan and Jean Pearce and Great Uncle Dennis Kilba. While living in Kamloops, Duncan attended NorKam Secondary School and graduated last spring with academic honours. Duncan was starting his adult life with his girlfriend Morgan. He was very proud of his new home, was working as a contractor in the flooring business, and had many side projects on the go. He liked to keep himself busy and productive, and everything Duncan put his mind to, he did it 110%. Duncan had a passion for and was a master in hunting, fishing and target shooting. Duncan loved to work with his hands and was a very talented young man. He leaves behind many woodworking projects to be cherished for years to come. Duncan donated his time to helping build the Kamloops BMX buildings. He enjoyed helping his mother with her business, making products and any project she dreamed up. He was always willing to help out. What Duncan will be most remembered for is his compassion, his willingness to help anyone and the value he put into doing his work to a very high standard. He worked hard for what he wanted,
Whether you choose traditional burial or cremation, there are plenty of unique services that can be catered to your wishes. Whatever the chosen service – an elaborate chapel service or an intimate gathering in our reception lounge – it is important that the family’s wishes are respected. Our facility has been designed to be flexible in accommodating every reasonable request. Find out more by exploring our website. and he was a very mature and loving person. He was a wise soul and felt life deeply. He wanted everyone in his life to be happy. Duncan always put others before himself and was a truly loyal son, brother, partner and friend. His family loved spending time with him and were always excited for the times when Duncan was going to be with them - he was the glue that brought everyone together. Duncan’s father has many fond memories with his son. Many of them involving fishing and hunting trips with Duncan, many times with family, friends and most recently with his girlfriend. These memories will be forever cherished. Duncan’s mother also has many stories, and memories to share, but expressed one of her sweetest memories of Duncan was when the two of them went shopping in the hardwood section for the wood for a table that Duncan wanted to build for her. She will never forget how excited he got about wood, and they both had so much fun just looking through all the choices and discussing his vision. It was a very special day for her, as any day with Duncan was always special to her. Duncan will remain in all of our hearts, as his light shone so bright in his short time on earth. He will be forever remembered and we all will carry his loving spirit forward in honour of this amazing young man. A Celebration of Life is being held on Saturday, March 18th, 2017 at 2:00 pm in the Valley First Lounge at the Sandman Centre in Kamloops. Duncan’s family invites anyone who knew and loved him to join them on this day to honour Duncan’s memory and celebrate the short, yet remarkable, life of Duncan Gordon Kilba. Condolences may be sent to the family at DrakeCremation.com
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OTHERS WHO HAVE GONE BEFORE By Joanetta Hendel, Indianapolis, Indiana
Others who have gone before Hold up my trembling hand. They comfort me in the blind despair I cannot understand. They suffer with me when I hurt, Weep with me in my pain, Remind me that we are not lost ... Though I must now remain. Those who’ve gone before me, Hear me when I cry. Sing softly with me soothing chords Of unsung lullabies. Mourn anniversaries never marked, A future I cannot keep. They gently kiss the pain away, And love my heart to sleep. The ones who’ve gone before me Hold me in my dreams. They gently stroke my furrowed brow, And calm my silent screams. They love me in my heartache, Wait quietly nearby., Hold patiently, one to another Till I join them by and by.
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Obituaries & In Memoriam her Uncles Jim, Larry and Stan and her two four-legged sidekicks, Boomer and Scooter. Kelly’s family would like to thank all the wonderful nurses and care staff at Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Hospice that made the stay there as comfortable as it could be. Special thanks to Dr. Sze and Dr. J. Howie. There will be no service at this time and Kelly’s family would ask that any donations in her memory be made to Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Hospice House and/or the local SPCA.
Kelly Kirsten Cunningham February 4, 1969 – March 3, 2017
It is with much sadness that we announce the death of Kelly Kirsten Cunningham at Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Hospice at the tender age of 48. We are thankful her battle with cancer was short but she is greatly missed by her family and all those who knew her. Kelly was a huge Star Trek fan and enjoyed an impressive collection of Star Trek memorabilia. Her favs being Captain Picard and Data of The Next Generation and Captain Kirk and Spock of Star Trek the Original Series. Kelly was always quick with a smile and her quirky sense of humour could have you giggling for days. Kelly is survived by her mother Jane Cunningham and sister Maureen Samson (Steve), her Aunts Lynn and Lorraine (Lyle), niece Amanda and nephews Jason and Adam as well as many other close family members. She is predeceased by
To Our Dearest Kelly, Your smile, like no other, can ever compare Your manner, your wit, the way that you cared Your soul, your very essence, always pure and true We love you so much and hope that you knew. Right now our hearts are breaking, the sadness we feel is harsh Can’t see through the darkness, the light it is so sparse. You left us behind, left far too soon How can we go on, in our doom and gloom You were always the angel that held us on high We don’t want to do it, we just can’t say goodbye. We’re told that time will help ease our pain The fog it will lift and we’ll laugh once again Your sweet memory we will never forget You’ll live on in our hearts, a bright silhouette.
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Our wonderful son, brother and father to Amelia, Ryan Bracewell, 35, died February 25th, 2017 from a car accident in whiteout road conditions near Ponoka, Alberta. Ryan was driving home after a long day working on a CNC industrial robotic machine he had designed, built, programmed and was preparing for shipment to the U.S. From childhood, Ryan was passionately devoted to science and robots, consumed and driven by curiosity and a keen intelligence that led others to see him as tremendously gifted in his industry. Mostly self-taught, he surpassed the basics learned in courses, developing highly specialized skills that created a niche market for him in the CNC industry. Always friendly, personable and chatty, Ryan managed to forge friendships in the most unlikely places, from machine shops to airport terminals to an invitation aboard a yacht sprinkled with t.v. stars (whose shows he’d never seen). Ryan was generous, good-hearted, resourceful, creative and entrepreneurial. Inwardly, Ryan was sensitive, often struggling with self-doubt, despite his many accomplishments such as winning an Innovation Award in business, starting his own skateboard shop and a small foundation for children with medical issues. Ryan’s greatest achievement was his deep love for his daughter Amelia, an incredible bond that gave his life purpose and meaning. Patient, kind and loving with his bright, happy and energetic little girl, he was already teaching her to build “wobots” and introduced her to computer coding. Ryan was always thinking of fun activities to do with Amelia and he liked taking her to the playground, teaching her to ride a bike, to fly kites, to set off rockets, boating at the lake and mini golf. We will always remember Amelia racing around on the playground, shouting, “Run daddy, run!” Ryan loved teaching Amelia how to swim and they spent many happy hours together in the pool going down the waterslide. Besides Amelia, he leaves behind his mother Lynne Schuyler, sister Thea Bracewell, father Kevan Bracewell, numerous relatives and many friends. We will deeply miss Ryan and fondly remember his fascination with dinosaurs, space and geology, his ability to fry a single egg in the world’s tiniest frying pan, his love for Discovery channel programs and interest in how things worked, his laugh and his need to have everyone watch endless videos of his machines running at a high-pitch whine with sparks flying, parts moving. He was, of course, utterly fascinated. We loved Ryan with all of our hearts and were very proud of him. A Memorial Service will be held on Sunday, March 19th, 2017 at 2:00pm at St. Paul’s Cathedral, 360 Nicola Street, Kamloops, BC. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to a trust for Ryan’s daughter, Amelia.
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Arnold Francis Nagy Arnold passed away in Kelowna, BC on March 7, 2017. Born June 1, 1938 in Rock Dell, Sask, he is survived by his wife of 58 years Elsie, his daughters Linda (Dave), Brenda (Sean), Pat (Wade) and grandchildren Troy (Tempal), Kianna, Erin and Kate (Josh), and his brother Bradley (Loretta). He is predeceased by his parents Mike and Margaret, brother Don, sisters Marlene and Eileen. After graduating from Notre Dame College in Saskatchewan, Arnie and Elsie started their married life in Tisdale where he began a 25 year career as a linesman with Sask. Power. Building their family in the towns of Melville and Gull Lake, the family moved west to Sorrento, BC in 1969, where they became the proud owners of the Sorrento Gulf Service. Arnie loved Sorrento and was a true leader for the community. He successfully led a team of community volunteers establishing the Sorrento Fire Department where he proudly served as Fire Chief for 19 years. He was one of the founding members of the Sorrento Lions Club serving as President several times as well as participating in numerous other community organizations. He later joined Interfor Forest Products in Adams Lake as a Heavy Duty Mechanic until his retirement. In addition to his fame as a wizard in all things mechanical, his many other interests
Celebrate St Patrick’s Day with us at Schoening’s! March 17 from 1:00 to 3:30p.m. Everyone welcome! There will be games, refreshments and lots of fun.
included animals, reading, fishing, gardening, tractors, flying, snowmobiling, motorcycling, boating and spending time with friends. Everyone will miss Arnie‘s smiles, laughs and teasing at the twice daily coffee breaks and Biker Breakfasts in Sorrento. He was an incredibly patient, trusting and forgiving man, willing to help anyone in need of an ear, a big bear hug a warm meal or a warm bed to rest. We loved him with all our hearts. His encouraging, inspiring and courageous spirit will be dearly missed. Special thanks to staff at Salmon Arm ICU, Kelowna Hospital Cardiac Unit and to Craig at Bowers Funeral Home for their kindness. An extra special thank you to friends and family for all your love and support. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the South Shuswap First Responders, Box 555, Sorrento, BC V0E 2W0. A Celebration of Life will be held at Sorrento Memorial Hall on Saturday, March 18th, 2017 at 2:00 pm.
Gerald Anthony Holley 1942 – 2017 Gerry Holley (Bear) passed away on February 27, 2017 at the age of 74 in Kamloops, BC. He is lovingly remembered by his daughter Anne Marie (Chris) and son David. Gerry is survived by his brothers Mike (Suzanne), John (Debbie) and his sisters Maureen, Patricia and Rosemary, as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins. Gerry was born on October 2, 1942 and grew up on Townsite Road in Nanaimo, BC. He moved to Kamloops in 1965 to start a job at the Kamloops Pulp Mill. He held many jobs within the mill and retired as the Fire Chief and Supervisor of Security for Weyerhaeuser Pulp Mill after 33 years. He liked to fish (freshwater, ice, fly, ocean), tie his own flies, hike, BBQ, cook, golf, listen to old time country music and he volunteered as a firefighter and scuba diver for the Valleyview Fire Department. Gerry loved animals, especially his boyhood dog and family cat. The family would like to thank Dr. Sigalet, Dr. Burgmann, staff on 5N and Emergency at RIH and Kamloops Hospice for their kindness and excellent care of Gerry. There is no service at request of Gerry. In lieu of flowers, please donate to BC SPCA. Condolences may be offered online at DrakeCremation.com or mail to A.M. Holley #9-602 Browne Rd, Vernon, BC V1T 7M1
Gerry’s stories and laughter will be missed by his buddies at Duffy’s. You will forever be in our hearts Dad!
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