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A UBC law professor has filed a complaint with the Canadian Judicial Council about a B.C. Supreme Court judge’s remarks earlier this week at the start of a Kamloops sexual-abuse trial.

Benjamin Perrin’s complaint alleging Justice Peter Leask’s stated “trifling personal preference” to sleep in his own Lower Mainland bed rather than preside over the two-week hearing undermines the public’s confidence in the justice system.

Leask made the remarks in a Kamloops courtroom on Monday at the outset of the trial of a man accused of sexually assaulting his teenaged stepdaughter over a six-year period in the 1970s. Citing an “extremely shorthanded” judiciary, Leask urged lawyers to find a way to complete the trial in one week rather than two, suggesting the prosecutor not call two of her witnesses and limit questioning of the complainant.

“Full disclosure: I live in Vancouver,” Leask said. “Kamloops is a wonderful place, but I like sleeping in my own bed.”

Perrin has since filed a complaint with the Canadian Judicial Council.

In the 14-page document, Perrin said Leask’s remarks leave him with “concerns about his stature as a justice of the superior court of my province” and predicted multiple complaints would be filed regarding the comments.

“The statement attributed to Justice Leask is at best a bad joke and at worst

an indication that he was not taking his job as a judge seriously,” the complaint reads.

“It creates the perception that his desire to sleep in his own bed was more important than presiding over a sexual assault trial. In either event, the effect, which is what matters greatly, is to undermine public confidence in the administration of justice. It is this that the Canadian Judicial Council must address.”

In the complaint, Perrin urges the council to consider Leask’s remarks in the context of “widespread public interest and concern with the handling of sexual assault cases from the last 60 days,” including the resignation of former Alberta judge Robin Camp, the Globe and Mail’s Unfounded series on sexual assaults, private member’s Bill C-337, aimed at training judges to better deal with sexual assault cases, and a recent appeal allowed by the Supreme Court of Canada, based on a lower court judge’s handling of questioning during a sexual assault trial.

Camp resigned earlier this month in the wake of a recommendation from the Canadian Judicial Council that he be removed from the bench.

The council held a hearing into Camp’s remarks following a complaint about him asking why a sexual assault complainant did not keep her “knees together.”

According to Perrin, Leask’s remarks send an “odious and offensive” message and undermine his judicial independence, integrity, diligence and impartiality.

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Speaking to KTW earlier this week, the complainant in the rape trial said she felt “disgusted” after hearing about Leask’s comments. For reasons unrelated to the remarks, the charges against the stepfather were stayed by the Crown on Tuesday.

Perrin said he felt obligated to file the complaint after reading news reports about Leask’s remarks.

“I believe that allegations like this bring the administration of justice into disrepute,” he told KTW. “I’m hopeful we’ll see a prompt apology from this judge. I believe firmly in the need for accountability in these cases.”

This is not the first time a complaint has been filed with the Canadian Judicial Council regarding remarks made by Leask. In 2007, he used obscene language in an observation during a criminal trial.

Later that year, the council released a decision stating Leask’s language “was indeed improper and tarnished the reputation of the court and the judiciary . . . [and that it] was offensive, that it brought discredit on the judiciary and showed disrespect toward the court.”

Leask was told by the council at the time “that judges have an obligation to foster, at all times, respect for the public and the institution of the court.”

Now that Perrin’s complaint has been filed with the council, it will be reviewed and investigated.

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City staff are reviewing their response to an incident this week in which first responders and lifeguards saved the life of a toddler who had been found unresponsive in the splash pool at the Canada Games Aquatic Centre.

Emergency crews were called to the pool just after 4 p.m. on Wednesday for a report of a young child who had been pulled from the water in cardiac arrest.

The pool, busy with spring break swimmers, was evacuated as firefighters, paramedics and city lifeguards worked on the child, a young boy.

About 30 minutes later, emergency crews wheeled the boy through the Tournament Capital Centre’s crowded lobby to a waiting ambulance, in which he was taken to hospital. Some parents clapped for firefighters and paramedics as the boy, breathing through an oxygen mask, was wheeled out of the building.

Byron McCorkell, the City of Kamloops’ director of parks, recreation and culture, said staff at the aquatic centre did their job in a time of emergency.

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Fire Hydrant Flow Testing From March 15 to May 15, Kamloops Fire Rescue will be inspecting the City's fire hydrants and conducting tests to ensure adequate flow and operations. The program will run seven days a week from 9:00 am to 8:00 pm.

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The marina on Kamloops Lake is increasing its capacity by 70 per cent — a sign the big lake on the city’s western boundary is no longer a local secret.

The 78 slips for marina expansion are being shipped to Tobiano this week and will be added to the more than 100 in the first phase. They were constructed at a site in Knutsford

by Vancouver Islandbased Balance Industries.

Local construction reduced the cost of transportation and made the project more economical.

“There’s unlimited demand,” said Kerry Wiebe, one of two principals of Bruker Marina, which is located at Tobiano Resort.

“Kamloops residents are finally finding out about what’s in their backyard.”

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Mike Grenier as a key part of what was known as Six Mile Ranch.

The controversial development removed prime farmland from the Agricultural Land Reserve in return for promise of economic development and opening up access to one of the Interior’s largest lakes.

The marina began with a dock and gas bar more than a decade ago. In 2011, the resort commissioned a $6.1-million marina with more than 100 slips and a floating breakwater.

This year’s expansion is the first significant change to the marina since.

Tobiano’s housing development (now locally owned by a group of investors), golf course and marina are all separately

held by unrelated owners.

Wiebe said demand for boat slips has steadily increased. In addition to 78 new slips is additional parking and security cameras.

“Everyone is walking up to me and saying, ‘Why do I haul my boat all the way to the Shuswap when Kamloops Lake is in my backyard?’” Wiebe said.

Manager Clay Ganton said demand is coming from Kamloops, the Lower Mainland and as far as Alberta. The marina also has rental boats and is home to a few sailboats in the season.

City realtor Jim Knowles, who brokered the deal to allow construction in Knutsford, said the expansion is another

step in encouraging marine use of Thompson River and Kamloops Lake.

Knowles led a charge to have buoys placed in the Thompson River to allow safe passage to Kamloops Lake.

“There’s been a big increase [in traffic],” he said. “You see the number of boats in the marina.”

Knowles said he would like to see a marina in Kamloops itself on the river system to encourage more traffic between the city and Tobiano.

“Unless you have a million-dollar home, you’re not parking on the river,” he said.

Wiebe said the slips will be installed in time for the boating season. A river barge with a crane will be utilized to install them.

And, even if he leases all the new stalls, Wiebe said the 29-kilometre-long Kamloops Lake has lots of room.

“Paul Lake, Adams Lake and Shuswap are overrun with boats,” he said.

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A new plant is in testing mode in Winfield and the plan to outsource laundry in the Interior Health Authority to a private company has a schedule in place.

Alan Davies, regional director of support services for the health authority, said Kamloops will see changes to laundry at Royal Inland Hospital on July 20, barring any tweaks to the planned roll-out.

Abbotsford-based Ecotex Healthcare Linen Service was awarded a 20-year contract by IHA to take over laundry services now done in hospitals, a decision that was expected to affect more than 100 people, including 18 at RIH. The company did not have to build a new plant.

Instead, it purchased an existing site in Winfield, a community

between Kelowna and Vernon.

Davies said the company’s plans are ahead of schedule, with equipment in place and the process being tested.

He said the company bought two towel washers, for example, even though one would be sufficient to do all laundry loads for the hospitals affected.

Communities that will see laundry services outsourced from their hospitals include Kamloops, Kelowna, Nelson, Penticton and Vernon.

Davies said the equipment is state-of-the-art, using less water, fewer chemicals and less energy.

Age of existing laundry equipment in hospitals was cited as one of the reasons the service was contracted out.

The IHA said it was facing an estimated $10 million equipment-replacement cost to continue operating the service in-house.

That figure was later amended to an estimated $35 million in

capital costs over 20 years.

The contract with Ecotex will cost the IHA $11.5 million in the first year, with an escalation each year capped at the consumer price index to a maximum of 1.5 per cent.

Royal Inland Hospital will continue as a distribution site and Ecotex recently advertised a supervisory job for that site.

Davies said laundry workers have not yet been hired for the Winfield operation.

At the time of the announcement, in the spring of 2016, Ecotex president and CEO Randy Bartsch said it was anticipated the new plant would create between 90 and 100 full-time jobs.

Davies said the production process will see three-day supplies of linen sent to each distribution site, where they will be sent to other locations.

In Kamloops, for example, that includes not only RIH, but other IHA facilities, including Ponderosa Lodge.

Going Home Walk Sunday Survivors of the Kamloops Indian Residential School (KIRS) from the St’at’imc Nation will return to the city this weekend looking to find some closure.

Beginning Sunday, participants in the I’m Going Home walk (or Náskan uxwal) will spend four days walking from the former residential school, which closed in 1978, to their home reserves in the Squamish and Lillooet areas.

The walk will honour those who attended the school on the Tk’emlups reserve, one of several government-sponsored religious schools St’at’imc children were sent to as part of a national campaign of cultural assimilation.

“For many years, St’át’imc survivors of the KIRS have envisioned returning to the building that was once the KIRS to bring back the spirits of those who were left behind,” organizers of the event

explain on their website, imgoinghome.ca.

The Truth and Reconciliation Commission found at least 3,200 children died in the schools, which were often overcrowded and underfunded, and students were abused and malnourished.

Organizers say they also see the walk as a way to educate the public about the legacy of the schools and survivors’ experiences.

The Kamloops portion of the walk will begin with a relay run, but members of the public are invited to walk with participants over the Red Bridge. The walk across the span is set for 10 a.m., followed by a gathering in Pioneer Park before participants leave for the Bonaparte First Nation.

“This ceremony will help many of us find some form of closure and, for many, it will help us in our lifelong journey towards healing,” St’at’imc organizers said in a release.

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Two city firms are suing Sun Rivers’ construction arm for lack of payment and breach of trust regarding monies supposed to be set aside to pay contractors.

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by Southgate Electric Ltd. and Anchor Construction Services Ltd. The lawsuits name Sun Rivers Construction Ltd., Austrian developer Martin Zumtobel and Sun Rivers CEO Richard Siemens.

Southgate is seeking $120,000, while Anchor claims it is owed about $22,000.

Sun Rivers Construction is the builder at Sun Rivers. It partners with trade contractors and ensures adherence to style guidelines in the community built on Tk’emlups Indian Band reserve land.

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The lawsuits come amid several developments at Sun Rivers, a pioneering residential development on reserve land that began two decades ago. Last year, the developer put the project up for sale, saying it needed capital.

A local businessman, Bill Amy, also could not come to an agreement to purchase the golf course and Hoodoos restaurant last year but is making another attempt through a membership-driven proposal.

Last month, the longtime head of marketing, Leslie Brochu, left Sun Rivers.

Kamloops lawyer John Drayton, who is not involved in the lawsuits, said construction firms are forced to go to court for payment of monies owed when they cannot use a builders’ lien.

That provincial legislation allows contractors who are owed payment to file a lien on a property that is placed on title. Filing a lien requires no legal expertise.

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But Drayton said contractors still have ability to seek a legal remedy through another section of the Builders Lien Act. That law requires general contractors, such as Sun Rivers Construction, to hold monies in trust to pay subcontractors and suppliers first on any money it receives from the property owner. But firms must file lawsuits, in what can be a costly measure.

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HOT: Election campaign season, even if the 28-day campaign for the May 9 provincial vote does not officially start until April 11.

As usual, the governing B.C. Liberals are spending money in every nook and cranny of the province, timing the largesse with the run-up to the election so voters might remember the cash infusion for myriad projects when they mark their ballots in a few weeks.

Meanwhile, campaign offices are opening in Kamloops and across B.C., with the B.C. Liberals opening their Kamloops-South Kamloops digs yesterday and the two local Green candidates making history tomorrow when they open the first-ever Green campaign office in the city — a shared space on Tranquille Road on the North Shore.

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NOT: The cretins, armed with spray paint, who continue to deface public art and memorials across Kamloops.

There is no creation in this endeavour, no passionate inspiration.

Scrawling basic symbols on actual works of art is simply rude and juvenile and those caught doing so should be publicly shamed by being forced to clean up their mess by hand — within view of any residents who care to watch.

HOT: Lifeguards, paramedics and firefighters who sprang into action on Wednesday when a little boy ended up underwater in the Canada Games Aquatic Centre splash pool at the Tournament Capital Centre.

While it appeared as though the boy was on his way to recovering as he was taken from the TCC to an ambulance, his updated condition is not known.

But those who tended to him are being lauded — and deservedly so.

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A judge sleeps on it

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wonder if Justice Peter Leask will sleep well when he is back in his bed in his home in Vancouver.

We know the woman at the centre of an aborted trial over which Leask presided certainly isn’t sleeping very well these days.

Leask is a Vancouver judge who was in Kamloops earlier this week to oversee a trial involving a complainant who said her stepfather sexually abused her many years ago.

The trial ended almost as soon as it began when the Crown stayed the charges against the stepfather after deciding there was not a substantial likelihood of conviction and that the prosecution was not in the public interest.

This would have been another of many such cases that wind their way through the Kamloops Law Courts, but for some rather odd comments from the judge that were being noted by KTW reporter Tim Petruk as he sat in the courtroom.

The trial began on Monday and was scheduled for two weeks.

Leask urged the Crown and defence to speed things up and aim to cut the trial time in half.

Why? Apparently, because Leask really likes being at home.

“Full disclosure: I live in Vancouver,” he said. “Kamloops is a wonderful place, but I like sleeping in my own bed.”

The judge earns more than $300,000 a year. Any time spent working in Kamloops would include fine accommodation in a well-appointed hotel and enough meals to ward off hunger — all on the public dime.

Reaction to his comments have

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MUSINGS been predictably hostile.

The complainant in the sexualassault trial spoke to KTW and was deeply hurt.

“I feel disgusted,” she said. “Just absolutely disgusted. I was floored.

I was in tears. I just couldn’t believe it. His sleeping options took priority over my sexual abuse.”

Leask also cited what he called an “extremely shorthanded” judiciary as he tried to convince the Crown to not call two witnesses and to limit questioning of the woman who claims she was raped by her stepfather.

(As Vancouver Sun columnist Ian Mulgrew noted last week, the solution to clogged courts is not in more judges, but in better management and eliminating the 4.5-hour work day in B.C. Supreme Court.)

But Leask’s comments echo the systemic problem courts across the country have in dealing with sexual assault-cases, a point raised by UBC Prof. Benjamin Perrin, who read KTW’s articles and has filed a complaint against Leask with the Canadian Judicial Council.

(Leask was a previous subject

of a complaint with the Council, in 2007 for his use of profanity during a trial.)

In his complaint, Perrin noted a Statistics Canada victimization survey revealed 95 per cent of sexual-assault incidents go unreported to police.

Perrin also cites Section 55 of the Judges Act (which applies to federally appointed judges such as Leask). It states “judges must devote themselves to judicial duties. Subject to the limitations imposed by the Judges Act and the judicial role, judges are free to participate in other activities that do not detract from the performance of judicial duties.

In short, the work of the judge’s court comes first.”

Perrin’s full complaint against Leask with the Canadian Judicial Council can be read online at kamloopsthisweek.com.

Suffice to say, it is difficult to look at this case, and that involving Justice Robert “keep your knees together” Camp, among others, and not wonder at the wisdom of having wealthy, older males sit in judgment of female victims who are often terrified to even consider reporting a sex crime.

Obviously, Leask and Camp don’t get it and I doubt training can really change men with such long-held, archaic attitudes. But how pervasive is this disconnect between judge and victim?

Perhaps Leask can ponder that question as he reclines in his bed in his Vancouver home.

Meanwhile, kudos to Perrin for filing a complaint in lightning speed. editor@kamloopsthisweek.com

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YOUR OPINION LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

DISTINGUISHED DOCTOR DESERVED MORE Re: (‘Death of retired doctor in ER spurs calls for cardiac clinic,’ March 21): Editor: I am shocked and dismayed by the death of a cardiac patient in the waiting room of the emergency department at Royal Inland Hospital.

That the patient was Dr. Rajindar Joneja saddens me deeply.

I had the honour of working with Dr. Joneja during my years as an employee at RIH. He was a distinguished, dedicated physician and a kind

and gentle man.

To hear of his death in such distress and dearth of understanding of the seriousness of the moment breaks my heart.

Although his death may have been inevitable, that he should die in a waiting room appalls me.

As the resources in our health-care system diminish, let’s not let compassion and common sense diminish as well.

Since when has a patient coming into emergency with acute chest pain not been taken immediately to a private

area to lie down and receive immediate care?

Marnie Strong Royal Inland Hospital retiree Kamloops

Blame bureaucracy

Editor: My late husband experienced a similar situation. He sat for 3.5 hours in the ER waiting room before being seen.

A doctor in a big rush finally saw my husband, prescribed an inadequate antibiotic and sent him home.

All the while, some officious bald-headed guy was working his way around the ER, trying to get rid of as many people as possible.

He actually made my husband, who could hardly stand, go to a chair so a bed would be freed up. The bed was still empty when we left.

The aftermath of this is that my husband was readmitted a few days later, this time by ambulance.

He spent two days and nights in the ER, then another two nights in ER backup, followed

by another two nights in day surgery before being sent up to the cardio unit — where he suddenly passed away a couple of days later.

The hospital was at 135 per cent capacity and the doctors and nurses were doing as much as they could, but I blame Interior Health and the bureaucratic atmosphere it has created for such tragic losses.

My profound sympathy to Dr. Joneja’s family.

Jean Humphreys Kamloops

FIX HOLES, CRACKS ON STREETS FIRST KUDOS FOR WETLANDS PROJECT Editor: The City of Kamloops’ reclamation of the historical wetlands next to Dufferin elementary is a terrific asset to the school.

What an amazing area for conservation,

environmental and pond ecosystem studies.

Most school playgrounds are a boring grass monoculture.

Having a natural area next door, where children can explore wildlife — including birds, reptiles,

insects and amphibians — will give them an understanding of our shared home.

Kudos to the city for a well thought-out project.

Elaine Sedgman Kamloops

Editor: Re: (‘Provincial funding for path project, erosion control as pre-election spending continues,’ March 23): Millions of dollars for a pathway?

There are huge holes and cracks on 80 per cent of my street and of the roadway and our elected representatives are spending $2.2 million of local money and $1 million of provincial money on a pathway that will serve as many people as the $8-million bike path in Valleyview — none.

I am so confused as to why councillors even bother representing us when all they care about is their own warped agenda. Bring on the election.

Remember, Kamloops, we get what we deserve, so think before you cast your votes in October 2018.

George Buttazzoni Kamloops

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“Is this like the Lieberal promise to bring more doctors to Kamloops and the promise to have the streets paved with gold as a result of the LNG billions that never happened?

“Premier Smiley and the rest of her hoods must know that the jig’s up and are throwing anything against the wall to see if it will stick.”

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RE: STORY: TAGGERS LOSING RESPECT FOR CODE:

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— posted by Lawrence Beaton

RE: STORY: DONUT KING OWNER SAYS NORTH SHORE STORE WILL REOPEN:

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— posted by Simon Wagstaff

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It was a sparse crowd, with about 25 people gathered in the cafeteria as members of local Rotary clubs cooked and served up a meal, played games with the few children there and spent time socializing.

Roberts was there again with her family earlier this month, but much has changed since that first dinner.

This time, the cafeteria was crowded with families and one of her daughters was in the kitchen, volunteering to help serve the meal of pasta, vegetables and garlic toast. Younger children ran around and played, parents gathered to talk and volunteers shared smiles.

After that first family dinner, said Christopher Seguin, he and Rotary colleague Devon O’Toole cried.

They were tears that come from seeing a side of life you might not otherwise experience, interacting and feeling you’ve made a connection and done a bit of good, he said.

Seguin and O’Toole pitched the meal program.

Seguin said he got the idea after volunteering at the People in Transition Sunday meal program at Kamloops United Church in the downtown core.

It caters to a different clientele, mostly marginalized people who rely on that program for a meal.

“I never saw any kids there,” Seguin said. “It didn’t feel like families.”

In January 2013, the pair took the idea to the Kamloops-Thompson board of education, asking for its support — and use of the cafeteria at the North Kamloops school — to host the twice-amonth family dinners open to anyone who wanted to attend.

It would be completely volunteer-driven, from setting up to cooking to cleaning the area after each meal.

Food comes from the Kamloops Food Bank and ,through the $250 each volunteer group raises for the effort, money is used to buy the protein ingredients of the meals. Among those who continue to volunteer are all the city’s Rotary clubs, some businesses and groups of friends.

On the night KTW visited, it was just that, a group of friends in the kitchen, out in the cafeteria mingling with the guests, keeping an eye on the kids and simply enjoying the evening.

Lilah Pettersen was one of them. It was her first time volunteering, she said, a decision she made because she had been sharing the meals during the past year and wanted to give back.

Pettersen looks forward to the gatherings “because it’s good to meet new people.” She particularly likes that it’s not just open for children to attend — they are encouraged to come.

Seguin is the game master, but said with a laugh that part of the evening can’t start “until all the veggies have been eaten.”

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“It grew quickly,” Seguin said of the program. “First, there were about 25 and then it went to 80 and then to 125. Now, it averages about 125 families. For the big meals [those based around holidays], it can go up to 250.”

Those meals are particularly appreciated, said Rachelle Totten, another longtime participant who attends with her family.

“All the meals are good, but Christmas is the best,” she said.

O’Toole was in charge of menu-planning at the start, but the volunteer base has grown to the point he doesn’t have to even take on a shift — although he always does.

“When I see kids who were babies back then and now they’re four or five years old, well, it’s just great,” he said.

Seguin said there’s an ongoing need for more volunteers.

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Anyone who wants to volunteer can contact organizers by email at kamloopshunger@hotmail.com.

For those interested in attending, information is posted online on Facebook. Search for Kamloops Rotary Family Dinners.

The next dinners are April 5, April 19, May 10 and May 24.

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Todd Stone, incumbent MLA and B.C. Liberal candidate for Kamloops-South Thompson, held a ribbon-cutting ceremony yesterday to open his campaign office at 651 Victoria St. downtown.

The two Green candidates in the May 9 election, Donovan Cavers (KamloopsSouth) and Dan Hines (Kamloops-North) will open a joint office tomorrow at 2:30 p.m. at 425 Tranquille Rd. on the North Shore.

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Golf carts should soon be on streets of Chase The village of Chase has approved in principle the reintroduction of a pilot program to allow golf carts on city streets.

Mayor Rick Berrigan said council passed a resolution at a meeting to have staff create a draft bylaw that reflects changes from the brief experiment last fall.

Transportation Minister and KamloopsSouth Thompson MLA Todd Stone

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30 km/h speed limit for all motor vehicles that accompanied the new rules for golf carts. A compromise was found that would restrict vehicles to 30 km/h only when passing a cart.

Once council has passed a bylaw, Berrigan said he expects the ministry to change its regulations, with carts being on city streets later this spring.

Man grabs, flashes woman Kamloops Mounties are looking for a man who grabbed a woman and exposed himself to her.

Cpl. Jodi Shelkie said the incident occurred at about 10 p.m. near Tranquille Road and Wood Street on the North Shore. A woman was walking south on Tranquille when she noticed a man appeared to be following her.

She turned on to Wood and the man followed.

“Soon, the male grabbed the female’s arms, turned her around and exposed himself to her,” Shelkie said.

“The female broke free and ran away. She was not injured in any way.”

The suspect is white and has brown hair, brown facial hair and blue eyes. He was wearing a black worker’s jacket with a green hoodie underneath. The hoodie and pants he was wearing both had paint splattered on them.

Anybody with information on the identity of the assailant is asked to call Kamloops RCMP at 250-8283000 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

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Donut King on the North Shore may be closed, but it’s only temporary, said the shop owner.

Xuan Nguyen, who started the locations in North Kamloops and Sahali a decade ago, said the closed shop at Tranquille Road

and Yew Street will likely reopen He became an owner and Yew of franStreet will likely reopen CAM FORTEMS next month. chises on the North next and South month.

STAFF REPORTER cam@kamloopsthisweek.com He said the temporary closure shores.

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She eventually found it in Kamloops, the surgeon said, and it’s why she agreed to be the medical lead on a campaign to raise $200,000 to pay for equipment in the new lecture theatre at Royal Inland Hospital.

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Conservatives are asking for feedback on pushing government to respond with potential tariffs on U.S. goods — something Pellerin acknowledges could lead to a trade war.

While saving jobs and getting a good deal for Canada and B.C. is the No. 1 goal, Pellerin said the union groups are also pushing for assistance to workers in case of job losses in any trade action.

The lumber industry in the Thompson region is a shadow of its economic importance of more than a decade ago.

Since then, mills have closed in Kamloops, Merritt and Vavenby.

The nearest sawmill to the city is a Adams Lake supermill operated by Interfor. Logs from the region are also shipped to West Fraser’s mill at Chasm in the South Cariboo. Canfor also operates a mill in Vavenby.

Tolko Heffley Creek is a veneer and plywood mill.

Despite those factors, Pellerin said softwood lumber remains important in the Kamloops region due in part to Domtar’s pulp mill, which is dependent on waste fibre from sawmills to make its product.

“It’s a direct relationship,” he said.

Loss of sawmills in the region increases costs for Domtar to import material from farther away, making the Mission Flats Road operation less competitive.

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An expanded day lodge and cafeteria should be open for business in time for next year’s ski season at Sun Peaks Resort.

Work on the two upgrade projects, worth more than $3 million, is set to begin once skiing winds down for the season in mid-April, with both facilities reopening in November.

Changes at the Sunburst day lodge, located mid-mountain, include an expansion to double the size of the building, more seating on both levels of the facility, overhauled food serve and a full-service bar, as well as a new break area for ski teams.

At the base of the mountain, the Bento’s day lodge will see its capacity increased by 45 per cent as part of an interior remodelling process, which will allow it to host larger groups and events outside of winter months.

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Two retired judges have determined there is enough evidence to proceed with a disciplinary hearing for Victoria’s suspended police chief on some, but not all, allegations against him.

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OTTAWA — The customary grilling of govNational ernment that follows the tabling of a federal budget was all but shoved aside yesterday as opposition MPs pressed the Liberals not on their fiscal balance, but their work-life one.

Government House leader Bardish Chagger spent more time on her feet in Question Period than did the finance minister as she was forced again and again to defend Liberal efforts to change the rules that govern the House of Commons.

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The Trump administration confirmed yesterday that a response is imminent — the decision will be made within the timeline set out by the White House, meaning it must happen by Monday.

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the doll was “flat-chested,’’ arguing he was now backing away from “crucial’’ testimony.

“I still see this as child-like in its configuration,’’ Collins responded.

Key issues include whether the case constitutes child pornography if no actual child was involved.

It also raises the limits of free expression and whether Canadian laws have become outmoded by technology, such as animated sex acts.

The case has made headlines and stoked legal debate across the country and internationally.

Canada’s Criminal Code says child pornography includes “a photographic, film, video or other visual representation, whether or not it was made by electronic or mechanical means’’ that shows explicit sexual activity involving anyone who is, or is depicted as being, under the age of 18.

Such materials are also child porn if they primarily depict, for a sexual purpose, a sexual organ or anal region of anyone under 18.

The trial resumes April 6 for two days and again for two days in July.

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errors’’ and had received several warnings as well as one-, threeand five-day suspensions.

The 49-year-old former nurse is charged with eight counts of first degree murder, four counts of attempted murder, and two counts of aggravated assault.

Police alleged Wettlaufer used drugs to kill the seniors while she worked at nursing homes in Woodstock and London, Ont., between 2007 and 2014.

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LONDON — The Islamic State group claimed responsibility yesterday for an attack by a man who plowed an SUV into pedestrians on one of London’s famous bridges and then stabbed a police officer to death at Britain’s Parliament.

In a sombre but defiant statement, Britain’s prime minister declared that “we are not afraid.’’

In a sweeping speech before the House of Commons, Prime Minister Theresa May said the man who killed three people Wednesday before being shot to death by police was born in Britain and once came under investigation for links to religious extremism.

British officials named the attacker as Khalid Masood, a 52-year-

old with criminal convictions who was living in the West Midlands, which includes the central city of Birmingham.

British Police raided properties in two cities and made eight arrests.

A Utah man visiting London with his wife for their 25th anniversary and a British school administrator were killed by the SUV attack on Westminster Bridge and 29 others were hospitalized, seven critically.

Others injured were treated at the scene.

May set an unyielding tone yesterday, saluting the heroism of police as well as the ordinary actions of everyone in the British capital who went about their lives in the aftermath.

Parliament held a moment of silence yesterday to honour the slain officer and other victims.

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WASHINGTON — The House intelligence committee chairman privately apologized to his Democratic colleagues yesterday, yet publicly defended his decision to openly discuss and brief President Donald Trump on typically secret intercepts that he says swept up communications of the president’s transition team.

GOP Rep. Devin Nunes’ decision to disclose the information before talking to committee members outraged Democrats and raised questions about the independence of the panel’s probe of Russian interference into the 2016 election and possible contacts between Trump

associates and Russia.

“It was a judgment call on my part,’’ Nunes told reporters yesterday morning.

“Sometimes you make the right decision, sometimes you make wrong decision.’’

A congressional aide familiar with Nunes’ meeting said the chairman apologized to Democrats and pledged to work with them and share information related to the investigation.

“A credible investigation cannot be conducted this way,’’ said Rep. Adam Schiff, the top Democrat on the House panel.

The White House quickly embraced Nunes’ revelations and the president said they “somewhat’’ validated his wiretapping allegations.

Nunes’ critics also questioned whether the California congressman was co-ordinating with the White House in order to give the president cover for his explosive claims Barack Obama wire tapped Trump’s New York skyscraper.

Nunes, who served on Trump’s transition team, ducked questions about whether he was parroting information given to him by the White House, saying only he was “not going to ever reveal sources.’’

He maintained Trump’s explosive wiretapping allegations against Obama were false.

Trump spokesman Sean Spicer dismissed questions about whether the White House planted information with Nunes.

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have always been excited by the mysteries of river travel.

Voyaging aboard a large cruise ship across the ocean has never held must fascination for me, but a slow boat down a meandering, well-travelled waterway stokes my imagination.

What spirited youngster has not dreamt of being Huck Finn, drifting down a river’s expanse, the changing scenery, passing vessels, bustle of activity and characters you meet leading to new adventures and fresh discoveries around every bend?

This river magic has led my wife and me to a week-long excursion through Ontario’s Trent Severn waterway.

Well, that and the fact Parks Canada, the waterway’s guardian, is offering free lockage this year to celebrate Canada’s 150th birthday.

Our journey covers 386 kilometres from Lake Ontario to Georgian Bay and has us passing through 36 conventional locks, two flight locks, two lift locks and one marine railway, all engineering marvels built some hundred years ago.

Although you

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are never really far removed from civilization, at times you feel worlds away.

The Otonobee River from Rice Lake to Peterborough is a wonderful stretch, hedged by wetlands and home to a great variety of birdlife.

Gnarled willows lean out over the banks creating a canopy sheltering cattails and wild rice. It is as I imagine a meandering river through the everglades would appear, minus the gators.

At other times, you feel front and centre in the middle of summer excitement, concerts and festivals that mark charming towns along the route.

Peterborough is the electric heartbeat of the waterway.

We spend a night at its downtown marina to enjoy the Kawartha Craft Beer Festival and, the next morning, the colourful pageantry of Dragonboat racing on Little Lake, just off the main channel.

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Lockmaster Ed bustles around the station keeping everyone in order.

He gives us a tour of the lock’s workings, even allowing me to play lockmaster for a brief time, his only instruction, not to press the “red” button.

I couldn’t help myself, so we were ordered off again, onwards to Lock 24 and the wonderful Parks Canada oTENTiks, glamping at its finest.

The waterway was not originally constructed with the casual cruiser in mind.

Its completion in 1920 was born out of a fear of American expansionism and spurred along by commercial transport desires.

However, by the time the first launch went through the system, logging was in decline and railways were burgeoning.

By the 1940s, there was not enough traffic on the waterway to warrant keeping it open.

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A nearly 400-kilometre stretch from Lake Ontario to Georgian Bay has more than 35 locks to visit, with some dating back 100 years.

The post-war economy saved the system, as people had the time and money for pleasure boating.

Locks that handled 2,000 vessels in the 1950s now see 250,000.

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One of our favourite nights was spent staying in the Lockmasters Cabin at Lock 35 Rosedale, a replica of the 1920s Lockmaster’s Watch House at Bobcaygeon, although ours is built for comfort, with a beautiful view back along the channels and wetlands.

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From here everything flows west toward Georgian Bay. We speed across the chop of Lake Simcoe and the shallow expanses of Lake Couchiching to the Severn River and Swift Rapids Lock, where we joined other boaters around an evening bonfire.

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riverside breakfast (Peterborough’s Silver Bean Café), the best camp sites (the oTENTiks at Lock 24 and 35) and the best waterfront accommodations (Elmhirst Resort on Rice Lake).

Our final day takes us along the wild end of the waterway, navigating the clear waters through hidden shoals, pre-Cambrian granite gorges and rocky channels, past scenery that is delectably Canadian.

The Marine Railway at Big Chute is another sensation, a virtual roller coaster for boats, the railway wheeling vessels out of the water and down the slope from the Severn River to Gloucester Pool.

We meet some cruisers in the midst of a six-month circuit that takes them up the St. Lawrence, through this waterway and the Great Lakes, and eventually out the Mississippi to the Gulf of Mexico.

Our week-long trip seems nowhere near as ambitious, but it was a journey that allowed us to glimpse an enchanting part of small-town Ontario, amiable villages that thrive in a unique partnership with Parks Canada’s special waterway.

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omas Soustal’s exuberant celebration saw him swan dive to the ice and breaststroke through the neutral zone back toward his own goaltender while teammates hopped onto his back for a ride.

The Czech Republic import’s overtime goal in Game 7 lifted the Kelowna Rockets to a 2-1 victory over the Kamloops Blazers at Prospera Place on April 4, 2016, capping an enthralling first-round WHL playoff series that ignited the InteriorOkanagan rivalry.

While Soustal did his best Michael Phelps impression, Blazers’ netminder Connor Ingram sunk to the ice, drowning in defeat after buoying his team for so long.

There is every reason to believe the next chapter of the feud — a rematch in Round 1 of the 2017 playoffs — will provide similar moments of agony and ecstasy.

Here are a few of the storylines that make the series intriguing.

Familiar foes

The 2016 series featured more than 25 players who will take to the ice for Game 1 of the 2017 first-round grudge match that begins tonight in the Little Apple.

“It’s do or die,” said Joe Gatenby, the Blazers’ 19-year-old defenceman who played for the Rockets last season. “It’s guys’ seasons on the line and WHL careers coming to an end.

“It’s said so much, but it really just comes down to who wants it more.”

Kamloops and Kelowna met 10 times in 2016-2017, with the Blazers posting a 6-30-1 record in the regular-season series.

Those 10 games followed a 2015-2016 season that saw the squads clash 15 times, including playoff games.

“We know each other almost too well,”

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Lane Bauer of the Kamloops Blazers and Erik Gardiner of the Kelowna Rockets duel for the puck earlier this season at Sandman Centre.

Kelowna a lot in my time here. This is the best team we’ve had by far.

“I wouldn’t want to go out any other way than getting a win in the first round.”

Kelowna captain Rodney Southam said.

“There’s no hidden stuff. They know how we play. We know how they play. It’s whoever wants it more and who plays the best.”

Prior to 2016, the Blazers and Rockets had met five times in the playoffs — in 1992, 1999, 2002, 2009 and 2013. The series only went past four games in 1999, when the Blazers won 4-2. The head-tohead record in playoff series now sits at 3-3.

Neither squad wants to be on the losing end of the tiebreaker.

“It’s going be emotional,” said Collin Shirley, the Blazers’ 20-year-old captain.

“It’s pretty special for me. We’ve played

Revamped Rockets

Pre-season predictions for an ultracompetitive B.C. Division reigned true.

The Prince George Cougars led wireto-wire to claim their first division banner in franchise history, but the Blazers and Rockets nipped at their heels until the last week of the campaign.

“Our group didn’t start the season the way we would have liked,” said Jason Smith, the first-year Rockets’ head coach who was welcomed to the WHL with a 9-2

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Kelowna began to find its groove after general manager Bruce Hamilton sent Jonathan Smart, a highly touted 17-yearold defenceman, to Regina on Nov. 30 in exchange for D-man James Hilsendager, who turned 20 on Monday, and forward Erik Gardiner, who had been playing junior A hockey in Saskatchewan.

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Hilsendager has fit nicely into a shutdown role on the back end.

The acquisition of Gardiner, who turned 18 on Tuesday, helped pave the way for a blockbuster trade that brought his elder brother, Reid, to Kelowna a few days before the Jan. 10 WHL trade deadline.

Reid Gardiner, a 21-year-old forward, had been toiling with the Wilkes-Barre/ Scranton Penguins in the American Hockey League. Hamilton acquired his rights from the Prince Albert Raiders.

A top-10 scorer in the WHL last season, he has registered 37 points, including 18 goals, in 28 games since joining the Rockets.

Hamilton’s final deadline deal brought power forward Carsen Twarynski to Kelowna from Calgary in

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The Kamloops Blazers were without the services of 40-goal scorer Rudolfs Balcers last season. The 19-year-old Latvian import is looking to build on an excellent rookie campaign in the playoffs.

exchange for 18-yearold forward Jake Kryski, formerly of the Blazers. Twarynski, a Philadelphia Flyers’ draft pick, has proved a complementary addition to a line that features top-end players Kole Lind and Dillon Dube.

Dangerous forwards Nick Merkley and

Calvin Thurkauf are playing some of their best hockey heading into the post-season, while Soustal has been injured and his status for Game 1 is questionable.

The Rockets are solid on D, with Hilsendager, Cal Foote, Gordie Ballhorn, Lucas Johansen, Devante

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Stephens and Braydyn Chizen on the blue line.

Kelowna has won 15 of 18 games since falling 6-0 to the hometown Blazers on Feb. 8.

Five of those victories came against the cellar-dwelling Vancouver Giants, but the run has been impressive, nonetheless.

“At the start of the year, we were up and down and up and down but, after the deadline, it started to turn around, especially in the last month or two,” Southam said.

“But they’re a little bit deeper this year, as well, they have [Rudolfs] Balcers and Lane Bauer now, and they still have Connor Ingram, who plays a key factor in every game he’s in.”

Better Blazers

The Blazers are an improved team from the one that pushed the defending WHL champions to seven games last spring.

They boasted one of the top lines in the league — Garrett Pilon, 18, between

Rudolfs Balcers, 19, and Deven Sideroff, 19, each NHL draftees — and built a supporting cast that has them believing a deep playoff run is possible.

Lane Bauer, 20, has paid dividends since arriving in Kamloops from Edmonton at the deadline, notching 31 points, including 11 goals, in 31 games with the Blazers.

Shirley bagged 28 goals this season and 19-year-old Nick Chyzowski, a model of consistency at both ends of the ice, pitched in with 42 points, including 16 goals.

Kamloops’ third line is designed to check, crash, bang and agitate, with three players — Luc Smith, Quinn Benjafield and Jermaine Loewen — who stand 6-foot-2 or taller. Smith’s status for this series is in question, though, as he suffered an injury against Prince George last weekend.

Nic Holowko, 19, was brought in from Prince Albert to deepen the forward corps.

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He has 13 points in 40 games since coming to Kamloops.

What Blazers’ head coach Don Hay does with line combinations remains to be seen.

Gatenby, Ondrej Vala, 18, Dallas Valentine, 20, Nolan Kneen, 18, and Luke Zazula, 16, will anchor the Blazers’ blue line.

Defencemen Dawson Davidson and Conner McDonald, both 18, were traded

away in deals that brought Bauer and Smith to the Tournament Capital.

Rearguards Devan Harrison, 17, Dan Gatenby, 18, and Tylor Ludwar, 17, will fight to get into the lineup.

Kamloops had only six players with playoff experience heading into Round 1 last year and three of them had played five or fewer playoff games.

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No longer are the Blazers green in that department, with 14 players who were involved in the sevengame showdown against the Rockets last year.

It took until Game 2 for the series to get physical last year — “This is not the Goodwill Games,” Hay told KTW after the contest.

The feeling-out process might not last so long this year, with players who know what to expect from the playoffs — and know what to expect from each other.

“That’s what you want to see from the players, them embrace the environment of the playoffs, the pressure of the playoffs, the intensity of the playoffs, the urgency of the playoffs,” Hay said earlier this week.

“They have to really thrive on that. Some players get better as the playoff intensity heats up, some players get worse. You’ve got to want to enjoy that challenge, enjoy that battle. It’s about getting into that battle and excelling in it.”

Goaltending

Heading into Round 1 last season, the Blazers felt they had an advantage between the pipes.

Nothing has changed this time around.

Michael Herringer, 21, has had a commendable season in net for Kelowna, his .904 save percentage good enough for eighth in the league, but 19-year-old netminder Connor Ingram is arguably the best majorjunior goalie in the country and debatably the greatest in Blazers’ franchise history.

Ingram, who played for Team Canada at the 2017 World Junior Hockey Championship, set Kamloops’ save percentage franchise record with a mark

of .927 in 2016-2017, breaking his own record of .922, set last season.

He was outstanding in the playoffs in 2016, posting a .938 save percentage. It can be argued the series would have ended long before Game 7 without the backstop from Imperial, Sask.

“If this is the end of my career in Kamloops, you want to go out on top,” said Ingram, a Tampa Bay Lightning draft pick who may play pro next season.

“It’d be exciting if the city gets behind us.

That’s something I’ve never really experienced here. Memorial [Game 3 at Memorial Arena last year] was an experience where it seemed like the town was talking about it but, other than that, we seem to be flying under the radar a little bit right now.

Hopefully, it happens.”

For all the question marks around Herringer heading into the first round last year, he posted a sparkling save percentage of .934 over seven games — .947 at Prospera Place and .914 at Sandman Centre.

Still, he was chased from the crease twice in losses in Kamloops, in Games 4 and 6, and did not play well down the stretch in a Game 2 defeat in Kelowna, when the Blazers’ Prospera prayer was answered in a scintillating last-gasp comeback.

In Game 4, the Blazers tallied first, scoring twice in the opening six minutes to establish a 2-0 lead. In Game 6, they reached the scoresheet first at 7:05 of the first frame.

The team that scored first last year won six of seven games.

Kamloops’ goaltending coach Dan De Palma was asked how important it is to get to Herringer early.

“I don’t even think about it like that,” he

said. “I’m focused on our organization.

“It’s not about rattling one guy or rattling two guys. We focus on the things we need to do. That should give us success and, hopefully, it rattles their whole team.”

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Kelowna has the league’s third-best power play.

Kamloops has the league’s second-best penalty kill.

That will be a fascinating area of the matchup to track as the series progresses, with two top units going toe-to-toe.

But the Blazers’ focus this week, when it comes to special teams, has been on their 18th-ranked power play, which has underperformed this season. “After goaltending, you look at specialty teams,�

Hay said. “Our power play didn’t perform very good the last six weeks of the season. It’s got to be better for us to have a chance at success. That’s a game within the game.�

Blazers’ assistant coach Mike Needham takes the lead on the power play. “I think we get a little cute at times and want to pass it into the net,� Needham said. “That’s not how it usually works. You have to shoot, get traffic.

That’s what we are doing this week, simplifying our power play and attacking, but with a shot mentality.�

Coaching

Just in case there weren’t enough parallels to overanalyze, there are similarities behind the bench in this year’s opening-round matchup.

Kelowna again has a rookie head coach in Jason Smith, who will match wits and try to out-adjust Hay, who has been coaching in the WHL since 1986, is the second-winningest head coach in league history and has won three Memorial Cups as a head coach and one as an assistant. “Don is a real good coach,� Smith said. “He’s been in hockey a long time and he’s very experienced. This is my first experience as a head coach in the playoffs, but it’s an exciting challenge for our staff. “But the game is going to be decided by the players on the ice, not so much by the guys behind the bench.�

There is recent evidence to back that up, as rookie head coach Brad Ralph was behind Kelowna’s bench last season.

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point regular season and outlasted Kamloops and Victoria in the opening two rounds of the playoffs before falling in four games to Seattle.

Ralph was let go in May. The Blazers have been clear on their goal for this season — take the next step, meaning reach at least Round 2.

They made moves that indicate they think they can win this season, including trading away two young, promising defencemen. They have looked, at times, like an elite team. They have rock-solid goaltending. They can score in bunches. They have a head coach who wants to win more than anything.

But their opponent, who Hay said is the favourite, is formidable and it will take everything the Blazers have in the tank to avoid falling short of expectations. “The playoffs mean a lot to everybody,� Hay said. “It means a lot to our organization, it means a lot to our coaching staff, support staff and, hopefully, it means as much to the players. “They have to want to win more than the coaches and the managers.�

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Kalen Szeto’s goal in the first minute of the second period triggered a Burnaby Winter Club onslaught in the bantam tier 1 provincial championship final at Memorial Arena on Wednesday.

The Kamloops Junior Blazers, who had fought tooth and nail just to reach the title tilt, were unable to resist the fury.

BWC blanked Kamloops 6-0 to claim the B.C. banner.

Blazers’ forward Logan Stankoven watched as the opposition celebrated on his home ice.

“I wish I was in that position,” said Stankoven, ranked among the top Western Canadian prospects in his age group.

“We came out strong, but they’re a very good Burnaby Winter Club team. They worked hard, so they deserve it.”

The Blazers managed to escape the first period without surrendering a goal, but were outplayed and under pressure for much of the opening 20 minutes.

Szeto accepted a pass from linemate

Trevor Wong and banged it home to open the scoring just seconds after Kamloops had killed off a BWC power play early in the second.

“That quick goal right at the start of the second hurt,” Blazers’ head coach Kyle Allan said. “It was tough to play catchup after that.”

BWC captain Ryan Helliwell, another top prospect, nearly blasted a slap shot through the twine to make it 2-0, a power-play goal five minutes into the second period.

Szeto, who assisted on Helliwell’s marker, added two more goals of his own for the hattrick.

“They’re a good hockey club,” Allan said. “They’re going to represent B.C. pretty well at Westerns.”

Kamloops seemed an outside shot to make the final after falling 3-0 to Burnaby Minor on Tuesday night, but thumped Vernon 5-1 on Wednesday morning to reach the championship game.

The Junior Blazers capped a fantastic campaign with provincial silver, losing to a team that posted a perfect 36-0 record this season.

Among the high-

lights for the Blazers was victory at the Kamloops International Bantam Ice Hockey Tournament, along with major tournament wins in Vernon and Abbotsford.

“We’re really proud,” Allan said. “Three championships and to be only the third team from Kamloops to win KIBIHT . . . We kept a strong sense of tradition.”

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This lone female entered the Brock Liquor store and walked around the store for a brief period. When the store employee was busy with another customer, this suspect grabbed a 60-ounce bottle of Red Castle Vodka and ran out of the store, the direction of travel was unknown. This store has an excellent security camera system and

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The suspect is described as a Caucasian female, early 30’s, her hair is shaved on each side and had her hair pulled back into a pony tail.

There is no doubt this not the first time this female has been involved in thefts. If you know who this person is, please contact Crime Stoppers, you may receive a cash reward upon the arrest of this suspect.

THEFT OF FUEL Over the last couple of weeks there has been an on-going theft of fuel from the “ U-Haul Moving Company ” on Kingston Ave. The last incident took place overnight on Friday, March 10th. It appears that the suspects are cutting holes in the fence, then siphoning the fuel into gas containers

and walking down the Rail Road tracks on the north side of the property. Although this is some what out of the way, it is just off Halston Ave and there is always traffic near the property.

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Lorich Princh of Fort St. James takes his first shot of the year during a weekend round at Mount Paul Golf Course. Kamloops courses are opening now that winter seems to have finally released her icy grip on the city.

Blazers honoured for stellar seasons Connor Ingram and Rudolfs Balcers of the Kamloops Blazers are being recognized for outstanding WHL seasons.

Goaltender Ingram has been selected as a second-team WHL Western Conference all-star for the second straight season and forward Balcers is the Western Conference nominee for the WHL Rookie of the Year Award.

Ingram had another great season, with a 26-14-2-2 record.

He finished with a 2.44 goalsagainst-average and a franchise record .927 save percentage, along with five shutouts.

Balcers led all CHL rookies with 40 goals this season, falling just short of Scottie Upshall’s Blazers’ franchise record of 42 goals as a rookie in the 2000-2001 season.

14th pick for Blue and Orange

The Kamloops Blazers will pick 14th overall at the 2017 WHL Bantam Draft in Calgary on May 4.

The WHL Bantam Draft lottery, held on Wednesday, involved the six non-playoff teams from the 201617 season — Kootenay, Vancouver, Prince Albert, Edmonton, Saskatoon and Spokane.

Prince Albert won the lottery and will pick first overall.

Rounding out the top six, in order, are Kootenay, Vancouver, Edmonton, Saskatoon and Spokane.

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Championship Quest

NRI captured the Soccer Quest Riversyde Motors Men’s Masters 45+ league, defeating the White Eagles, defending champions from 2016 and 2015, by a score of 2-0.

Keeper Chris Tynan had his game of the season, saving several quality saves and keeping the Eagles’ attack at bay. On two breakaways, Sean Wallace, NRI’s sole forward for the game due to spring break absences, slotted home two well-placed goals.

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Award-winning tourney

The Kamloops hosting committee of the 2016 Women’s World Hockey Championship has won the Canadian Sport Tourism Association (CSTA) International Sport Event of the Year Prestige Award.

The award was handed out in Ottawa on Tuesday as the CSTA honoured various organizations across Canada with Prestige awards.

The hosting committee was led

by Norm Daley and Jon Pankuch, with Pat O’Donovan and Sean Pitts the co-ordinators and Riley Wiwchar of Hockey Canada serving as general manager.

The CSTA had this to say about the Kamloops event: “For the first time, Hockey Canada hosted the IIHF Ice Hockey Women’s World Championship west of Manitoba, holding the 2016 event in Kamloops, B.C. It powerfully promoted and strengthened female hockey and skills development throughout B.C.’s interior and beyond. By announcing Team Canada’s roster at a local elementary school, children became immediately engaged in the championships. Key partnerships were formed, with a mosaic of community groups reaching wide demographics and socioeconomic status, from the Japanese Cultural Association to Kamloops Minor Baseball.”

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BOSTON — The Boston Celtics just needed a little reminder to focus on playing instead of worrying about where they were in the Eastern Conference playoff chase.

A loss on Sunday was perfect for that.

Isaiah Thomas scored 25 points, Avery Bradley had 18 with eight rebounds, while Kamloops’ Kelly Olynyk chipped in 11 points

and eight boards in 30 minutes of action as the Celtics beat the Indiana Pacers 109-100 on Wednesday night for their fifth win in six games.

The only loss came on the road against a weaker Philadelphia team.

“I think last week all we did was look at the standings,’’ Bradley said.

“We were losing games. We weren’t focused. We came together as a group and we were like, ‘We

can’t worry about where we are.

“Let’s worry about [that] when the time is right.’’’

The Celtics remained two-anda-half games ahead of Washington for second place in the East and are one game behind top-seeded Cleveland.

Al Horford added 15 points with eight boards and eight assists, and Jae Crowder also scored 15 points for Boston, which won for the 12th time in 13 home games.

Paul George led the Pacers with

37 points and Jeff Teague had 25.

Indiana has alternated by winning and losing in its last 15 games.

The Celtics turned a red-hot shooting third quarter into 39 points, pushing a seven-point halftime lead to 14 after three quarters.

“We expected this team to come out the second half more aggressive and raise their play,’’ Pacers coach Nate McMillan said.

“We needed to do the same thing.

“We just weren’t able to do it.’’

Boston hit 17 of 25 shots from the field, with Marcus Smart’s lastsecond bank shot in the lane capping the shooting.

He was fouled on the play and made the free throw, giving the Celtics an 88-74 lead entering the final quarter.

Thomas hit two 3-pointers and scored 11 points in the third.

The Celtics are back in action tonight, when they host the Phoenix Suns.

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Higher impulses needed to fight pornography

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wo high-profile community members in our region have recently been charged in child-pornography cases.

While one has been convicted, the trial of the other is pending, with consequential effects upon families, friends and colleagues.

Many spouses and families are all too familiar with their partners exercising fantasy by watching porn. Of late, I also know of a devoted wife whose husband, having been caught in his immorality, did not justify his behaviour, but was deeply filled with remorse and shame.

His confession fell in line with the Apostle Paul’s words in the New Testament: “What a wretched man I am! Who will rescue me from this body of death?”

Those words sum

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up the lament from thousands of men (and women) who seem enslaved by the abundantly available silky, sexual images.

How does such addictive nature come into play?

Author and counselor Archie Hart has identified two powerful brain chemicals that combine to produce the compulsive-seeking behaviour stimulated through pornography.

One is the satisfying tension relief of endor-

phins. These morphinelike molecules are released in the reward centres of the brain’s hypothalamus to produce intense pleasure and relaxation.

The other chemical is epinephrine which creates arousal, alertness, increased energy, and excitation.

Pornography arouses both these responses, which combine to hold the addictive features of pleasure explosion.

Couple these chemicals with the forbidden aspect of lust and it provokes an enticing, stimulus-response behaviour.

Fortunately, not every person becomes addicted. For many, the exposure to blatant immorality is distasteful.

They recognize it cheapens the actors involved.

There are also men who see the hypocrisy of professing Christianity while inviting those images into their souls.

The more control men give pornography over their time, energy, and thoughts, the more devastating and reinforcing the habit takes shape. The person feels ashamed, stressed and seeks release through pornography.

Afterwards, he feels lousy thinking he has given in again to the obsessive-compulsive behaviour and his shame is reinforced further.

Is there any escape from these tentacles?

It seems that trying to establish political control of the evil is unlikely to help. The financial power of the sex industry has an addictive power of its own.

Nonetheless, there are interventions that hold real promise.

The most effective is in giving men a rousing affirmation for their masculinity, without the cultural distortions of

sexual promiscuity or male ineptness.

This may mean turning off the TV images that bombard our living rooms with sultry messages and images.

Even more important is the exposure to the noble designs of man’s life. Males must be exposed to mature, competent men who model the character qualities of “real men.”

These include the strength of purpose, bravery, honesty, integrity, kindness and loyalty. A man empowered with these attributes can begin to sense and exercise control of his impulses.

Mature sexuality is relational, not regressively self-focused. Men who feel good about their strength don’t have to escape from reality.

There is help available for those drawn into the addictive cycles of abnormal sexual expression. This applies

to Internet porn, X-rated videos, adult magazines or chat rooms.

Three major steps on the part of the addicts are required: • Stop the behaviour.

Recognize the life factors that trigger the first thoughts that lead down the path to addictive pornography.

• Erect barriers to help avoid the temptations. These can include blocking Internet and TV sites, taking alternate travel routes, talking to one’s spouse or friend and improving marital sexual experiences.

• Create alternative behavioural and thought patterns that provide healthy stress relief, adventure, or affirmation, e.g., family events, reading or volunteer activities.

These ideas bring us to the most effective, yet the most neglected, preventive measure to resist pornography — the lifechanging power of the

Holy Spirit.

Most individuals who are attracted to pornography shut off the quiet voice of Christ, calling them to wholeness and holiness. Instead, they give in to the selfdestructive fantasies of impersonal narcissistic sex.

Praying for strength before giving in is far more effective than pleading for mercy afterwards. Relying on God moves a man into vulnerability with his spouse or a best friend who can help encourage him to place necessary boundaries in his daily habits.

Remember, Paul also said: “Thanks be to God through Christ Jesus our Lord . . . There is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus our Lord (Romans 7:25; 8:1). ryanmitra225@ gmail.com

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Employment

Employment

Employment

Employment

Employment

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Education/Trade Schools

Help Wanted

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Career Opportunities

Career Opportunities

Career Opportunities

Considering a Career in Real Estate?

HUNTER & FIREARMS

Century21 Desert Hills Realty.

We provide training & tutoring.

Talk to Karl Neff 250 377 250-377-3030 SStart your new career today!

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

Career Opportunities 8083213

Courses. A Great Gift. Next C.O.R.E. April 29th & 30th, Saturday and Sunday.

P.A.L. April 9th, Sunday.

Professional outdoorsman & Master Instructor:

Bill

250-376-7970

INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT SCHOOL. Hands-On Tasks. Start Weekly. GPS Training!

Funding & Housing Avail!

Job Aid! Already a HEO? Get certiďŹ cation proof.

Call 1-866-399-3853 or go to: iheschool.com

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

EARN EXTRA $$$

KTW requires door to door substitute carriers for all areas in the city.

Vehicle is an asset Call 250-374-0462

Career Opportunities

PLUS TAX

250-371-4949

* RESTRICTIONS APPLY

Career Opportunities

PIPELAYER

Looking for a new job?

KAMLOOPS BC

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HELP WANTED

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Lamplighter Motel Kamloops is seeking a chamberperson / desk clerk Send resume to anilparekh23@gmail.com or call 250.312.3386

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No experience necessary, will train the right candidate.

LAMPLIGHTER MOTEL 1901 East Trans-Canada Highway, Kamloops

We have immediate openings for skilled pipelayers experienced in water and sewer installation.

APPLICANTS MUST HAVE: • A minimum 5 years experience in pipe laying. • Be able to perform tasks involving physical labor and operate hand and power tools of all types • Be safety orientated, self-motivated and work well with others JOB TYPE: Full time, long term employment.

SALARY: Top wages. Benefit package and Company RRSP. Send resume and cover letter to: hr@extremeexcavating.ca or Fax: 250-372-5499

Help Wanted

Help Wanted

Help Wanted

Phone: 250.372.3386 • Fax: 250.372.8740

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

Requirements:

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

• 5 years of full-time experience working as a translator/interpreter in English, Mandarin and Spanish. • Mastery in English, Mandarin and Spanish in both oral and written forms. • Fluency in other languages such as Taiwanese and Cantonese would be an asset. • Knowledge of business administration and international trade. • Criminal record check and driver’s license extract.

In this role, you will communicate and liaise with our local and international clients in China, Taiwan, H.K, North America and Latin America.

You will provide help with any documentation that needs to be translated or prepared for clients using Spanish as well as Mandarin.

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

#200 - 121 St. Paul Street, Kamloops, BC V2C 3K8 250 374-4463 www.gillespieco.ca

Responsibilities:

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

Truck Drivers, Pneumatic Kamloops Terminal 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.

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

SOME SHOES NEED FILLING Looking for Door to Door Carriers.

Kids and Adults needed!

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

ABERDEEN Rte 523 – 2300-2399 Abbeyglen Way, 750-794 Dunrobin Dr. – 82 p.

Rte 562 – Englemann Crt, 18021890 Lodgepole Dr. – 62 p.

Rte 583 – Butte Pl, Chinook Pl, Mt. Dufferin Dr. – 43 p.

Rte 380 – Arbutus St, Chaparral Pl, Powers Rd, Sequoia Pl. – 60 papers Rte 381 – 20-128 Centre Ave, Hemlock St, 605-800 Lombard St. – 45 papers Rte 404 – Chapperon Dr, 108-439 Greenstone Dr, Pyramid Crt. – 71 papers

SUNRIVERS Rte 870 – Mariposa Crt, Sagewood Crt, Dr, Lane, St, 100 Sun Rivers Dr. – 49 papers Rte 874 – Canyon Ridge (area), 1400-1448 Sunrivers Dr. – 28 papers Rte 875 – Golf Ridge (area), 20002028 Sunrivers Dr. – 26 papers

Reporting directly to the Maintenance Superintendent, the successful candidate will work with the Saw Filing Department in all aspects of saw filing.

Rte 584 – 1752-1855 Hillside Dr. – 34 p.

Rte 589 – 1200-1385 Copperhead Dr. – 58 p.

Rte 405 – Anvil Cres, Bestwick Dr & Crts, Mahood Pl, Morrisey Pl. – 86 papers

Rte 877 – The Pointe Pl – 15 papers

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

Rte 590 – 1387 Copperhead Dr, Saskatoon Pl. – 36 p.

Rte 406 – 108-492 McGill Rd. – 62 papers

Rte 880 – Belmonte (area), Sillaro Dr, Visao Crt & Terr. – 71 p.

Rte 591 – 1941 Hillside Dr. – 19 p.

RAYLEIGH Rte 830 – Chetwynd Dr, Stevens Dr. – 59 p.

VALLEYVIEW/JUNIPER Rte 617 – 2401-2515 Valleyview Dr, Valleyview Pl. – 50 p.

Rte 834 – Armour Pl, MattockMcKeague Rd, Sabiston Crt & Pl, 4205-4435 Spurraway Rd. – 64 p

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

Rte 838 – Strawberry Lane, 45564797 Cammeray Dr. – 66 p.

Rte 668 – 1939 Coldwater Dr. – 38 p.

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.

The community of 100 Mile House offers excellent year-round recreational opportunities; great medical and educational facilities.

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.

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

DALLAS/BARNHARTVALE Rte 750 – 5101-5299 Dallas Dr, Mary Pl, Nina Pl, Rachel Pl. – 30 papers Rte 781 – Duncan Rd, Durango Dr, Sonora Rd, Wittner Rd. – 42 papers DOWNTOWN/LOWER SAHALI Rte 310 – 651-695 2nd Ave, 660-690 3rd Ave, 110-292 Columbia St (even side), 106-321 Nicola St. - 59 p.

Rte 313 – 430-664 4th Ave, 520-577 5th Ave, 435-551 Battle St, 506 Columbia St, 406-577 Nicola St. – 44 p.

Rte 878 – Stone Ridge Cres, Dr, Lane. – 35 papers

SAHALI Rte – 478 – 191-299 Chancellor Dr, Sentry Pl, Sovereign Crt, The Pinnacles. – 43 p.

Rte – 480 – 3-183 Chancellor 'U 6DSSKLUH &UW 6KHIÀHOG Way, Steeple Crt. – 54 p.

INTERESTED IN A ROUTE?

For more information call the Circulation department 250 - 374 - 0462

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Employment

Employment

Employment

Pets & Livestock

Merchandise for Sale

Merchandise for Sale

Help Wanted

Help Wanted

Help Wanted

Sales

Pets

Firearms

Misc. for Sale

Dinoflex Group LP is a fast growing company with aggressive goals and breakthrough objectives which provides our employee’s with a challenging and rewarding workplace experience. We do what is uniquely different in the pursuit of providing the ultimate customer experience. Dinoflex Group, located in Salmon Arm, British Columbia, is comprised of two divisions: Dinoflex Recycled Rubber Innovators has been a leading innovator in the manufacture of recycled rubber products for over 25 years. We specialize in producing premium quality rubber flooring, surfaces, tiles and custom products. Our merchandise provides solutions for architects, designers, and builders world-wide that are cost effective and environmentally friendly. Our unique process produces an impressive range of richly colored flooring suitable for a multitude of sport and commercial applications.

International Polyurethane Solutions (IPS), has been a leading innovator in the production of polyurethane products for over two decades, specializing in premium quality binder, casting resin, spray coating and foam products. Purchasing raw materials from world renowned corporations and using state of the art equipment for manufacturing and testing, IPS is committed to continued innovation, research, and sustainability.

We are looking for a Financial Controller to the join the leadership team and contribute to the ongoing and exciting growth of the company. As a senior member of the Leadership Team you will report directly to the CEO. You will supervise and look after the full cycle of accounting along with other duties:. t Assist and supervise the budget preparation t Monthly Financial statement preparation and presentation t All foreign exchange transactions t Work with the external accountant to assist in NTR statements t Supervise all A/R and A/P activity t Supervise all IT processes t Manage the HR/Payroll function t Sit on the OHSC and assist in all safety protocol t Assist the CEO, Production Manager and Sales VP’s as required. t Take an active role in executive management meetings setting direction for Dinoflex Group The team member we are looking for will ideally have the following knowledge and skills: t A CPA designation or equivalent t Five years of supervisory experience leading an accounting team t Experienced accounting in a manufacturing or industrial environment t Strong business acumen along with a desire to grow and learn. t Experience with SAP would be an asset.

Dinoflex Group offers a competitive salary and benefit package. Applications for this position will be received up to Monday April 10th by email to Info@Dinoflex.com.

Note: We would like to thank everyone who applies, but only those applicants under consideration will be contacted. Thank you very much for your interest in Dinoflex Group.

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.

Need extra $ $ $ Kamloops This Week is currently hiring Substitute Carriers for door-to-door deliveries.

Call 250-374-0462 for more information.

is looking for substitute distributors for door-to-door deliveries.

Vehicle is required.

For more information please call the Circulation Department at

250-374-0462

Work Wanted

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

RENTED

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

CLASSIFIEDS 250-374-7467 * RESTRICTIONS APPLY

Animals sold as “purebred stock� must be registrable in compliance with the Canadian Pedigree Act.

Remington 7mm Bushnell 3x9. Floated-bedded, dies.

50RD nosler ammo +more. $850. 376-5551.

PETS For Sale?

Firewood/Fuel

TRI-CITY SPECIAL! for only $46.81/week, we will place your classified ad into Kamloops, Vernon & Salmon Arm. (250)371-4949

classifieds@kamloopsthisweek.com *some restrictions apply.

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!

250-371-4949

*some restrictions apply

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

Businesses&SERVICES Financial Services

Floor ReďŹ nishing/ Installations

Open 7 days/wk. 8am - 8pm

1-855-527-4368

Apply at:www.credit700.ca

GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed?

Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com

Fitness/Exercise

Landscaping YARD MAINTENANCE Tree Pruning & Removal Hedge Trimming Spring Clean-up Firewood

8'' 9ধ1!;'9

$750 Loans & More NO CREDIT CHECKS

Handypersons RICKS’S SMALL HAUL For all Deliveries & Dump Runs. Extra large dump trailers for rent.

Dump Truck Long and Short Hauls!!

Bushwacker Contracting

SERVING KAMLOOPS 10 YEARS

250.318.6776 Stucco/Siding

250-377-3457

WE will pay you to exercise!

Labourers

Please e-mail Attention; Ken Neufeld, Operations Supervisor: kneufeld@dream.ca

ClassiďŹ ed Ads WORK! 250.374.7467

Home Improvements

Only 3 issues a week!

Furniture

Lemond RevMaster Spin Bike. Model 15300-7. $500.

Like New. 250-372-8406.

2sm antique armchairs $600, wool area rug 9x7 $400 (778) 471-8627

MISC4Sale: Oak Table Chairs-$400, 1-Standard 8ft truck canopies $300/ea Call 250-320-5194 after 6pm or leave msg.

3pc solid wood china cabinet, light colour. $400/obo. 250554-4796.

Misc. Wanted

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.

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.

Maple China Cabinet with buffet bottom w/drawers. $200.

250-372-1018.

Always Buying bars, coins, coin collection, paper money collections, world, Canada & U.S., Todd 1- 250- 864-3521 BUYING all Coins, Collections, Gold & Silver, Olympic Coins Sets, Paper Currency + Local.

Call Chad: 250-863-3082 Wanted: 4x4 pick-up Must be reliable 8-10 yrs old. No Diesel or Dodges. 250-376-2253.

Wanted jewellery of all kinds: Gold, Silver, Costume jewelry Also buying Coin Collections.

Christine 1-778-281-0030

RUN TILL SOLD Turn your stu

INTO CA$H * RESTRICTIONS APPLY

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

Misc. for Sale 2 Person Portable infrared sauna made of hemlock. $750/obo. 250-554-2514.

Real Estate For Sale By Owner 2-level 1900 sq/ft. home.

1.5hrs to Kamloops. Private 9acres.

1000ft. waterfront.

250-674-7324.

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

30gal fish tank w/stand and all call for more info $250 (250) 554-6761 Campbell Hausfield 2H.P. Electric Mobile Air Compressor. $300. 778-921-2378.

Vita-pure water softener new. $350. 250-256-0084.

Rancher with mortgage helper in Brock. Main 1311 sq/ft., down 1286 sq/ft.

4bdrms, 2bdrm suite down.

Updated kitchen, new roof, HE furnace, C/A, C/Vac. $439,000. 250-299-4952.

Antiques / Vintage

Antiques / Vintage

Invacare Wheelchair. Excellent condition. $350/obo. 250376-9680.

HARMONIE

call 250-374-0462

antique & collectables

for a route near you!

Are you a University student and hardworking?

Lansdowne Village wants you. • Landscaping duties including lawn mowing, weeding, planting, pruning, and others; • Assist in completing scheduled maintenance work orders and general maintenance duties including painting, repairs, window washing; • Assist with the replacement of ceiling tiles, lamp check and replacement, RTU filter changes; • Miscellaneous tasks as assigned by supervisor.

Fir Firewood split or rounds delivered. Measured cords.

250-277-4477.

Kubota AV2500 Generator. $585. 250-374-1988

Heavy Duty Machinery

Deliver Kamloops This Week

Labourers

ALL SEASON FIREWOOD. For delivery birch, fir & pine.

Stock up now. Campfire wood.

(250) 377-3457.

Contractors

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!

2 3 2 B r i a r Av e

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Kamloops, BC

Landscaping PETER’S YARD SERVICE

CLASSIFIEDS

SALE Directory

Fruit Tree Pruning or Tree Removal

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

250-572-0753

Garage

250-371-4949

SAHALI Downsizing. Sat. March 25th.

9am-1pm. #8-1555 Summit Drive. Furn, kitchen, art, clothes + much more.

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Real Estate

Rentals

Rentals

Transportation

Transportation

Transportation

Transportation

Houses For Sale

Bed & Breakfast

Townhouses

Cars - Domestic

Scrap Car Removal

Trucks & Vans

Trucks & Vans

BC Best Buy Classified’s

TOWNHOUSES

3-Bdrm Mobile on 2 Acres.

8905 Kealty Rd. 9 KM up Hwy from Heffley Creek Store.

Fixer-up or build. River very close.

Best Value In Town

NORTH SHORE

Place your classified ad in over 71 Papers across BC.

$219,000

CALL KARL NEFF 250.819.9373

*Bright, clean & Spacious 2&3 bedrooms *Big storage rooms *Laundry Facilities *Close to park, shopping & bus stop

Call 250-371-4949 for more information

PROFESSIONALLY MANAGED

318-4321

lilacgardens1@gmail.com

CHECK US OUT

Duplex / 4 Plex

ONLINE

Half duplex on Fernie Road.

3bdrms. Close to TRU. N/S, N/P. $1800 +util. 374-1988.

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Homes for Rent

Under the Real Estate Tab

Buying or Selling?

Transportation

Antiques / Classics

THOMPSON VILLA APARTMENTS 2-Bedroom Apartments $1050 Bachelor Apartments $710-$720 • Seniors Orientated • Close to the Hospital • Quiet Living Space • Underground Parking • Newly Renovated Suites • No Smoking

520 Battle Street, Kamloops, BC, V2C 2M2 Contact Jean: 250-372-0510

Senior Assisted Living

1BDRM. quiet, clean, S. Shore apts $735/mo. incl. heat, free ldry, covered parking. NS, NP. 250-573-2625.

1965 Mercury 4dr., hardtop.

55,000 miles. 390-330HP. $4,000. 250-574-3794.

1989 Mercedes 560 SEC. 61,000kms. Hagerty Appraisals #2 car $10,000USD. Selling $10,000 CDN 250-574-3794

Auto Accessories/Parts 2 - 175/65R14 Winters 50% tread. $45/pair. 250-371-2129

Cars - Domestic

SERENITY Acres Seniors Home in Chase, on hobby farm is offering respite beds available & permanent lodging. Offers all amenities.

Please call for home viewing: (250)679-3530

1bdrm renovated, N/P. Avail now, close to mall and bus.

N/Shore. (250) 554-4996.

2001 Ford Focus. Auto, 4dr.

2L. Good condition. $1500.

250-573-3165/ 250-371-7495 2002 Mustang GT Convertible.

8cyl, yellow, blk leather int.

150,000kms. $7190. 554-3331

Northland Apartments

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

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

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

2002 Nissan Altima. 4 door, auto. Fully loaded. Good condition. $5,500. Call to view. 250-376-4077.

2bdrm daylight suite, Sahali. $950/mo. incld util. N/S, N/P. Near bus stop. 250-318-4756.

2010 Nissan Maxima 4DSC, V-6, 156,000kms, loaded.

Looked after extremely well. $12,000. 250-851-1193.

Utilities not included

Vacant reno’d 2bdrm, sep entr, C/A, patio, ref’s req., suitable for couple. $950/mo.

250-376-0633.

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Sahali 2bdrms, close to TRU and all amenities. $1200/mo +util. 778-257-2804/376-0716

Westsyde large 1bdrm ground level suite. No stairs. Suitable for single 55+. N/S. Jan 1st. $950. 250-320-9567.

NORTH SHORE

1 and 2 bedroom apartments.

Clean quiet buildings.

Reasonable Rental Rates

CALL 250-299-3885

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1996 GMC Suburban 4x4 good shape runs great $2900obo Call (250) 571-2107

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.

ONLY $35.00(plus Tax) (250)371-4949

Cars - Sports & Imports

1982 Mercedes 300 SD TD. 2 owners, original and documented.

242,000km no drips. Show car quality.

Asking $6000. 250-312-3525 before 8pm

2009 Subaru Outback. 1owner. 190,000kms. Sport shifter.

Exec. cond.

Winter/summer tires on rims.

Remote starter. $10,000.

250-554-2977.

1998 Toyota Tacoma Truck.

150,000km on new motor.

Runs great, exec cond, no rust. Boat loader not included. $6,800 250-374-1988.

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

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

2000 Dodge Dakota. Full load.

V-6. 195kms. 1-owner, canopy. Good Cond. $5,500. 3763480 2001 Ford Van Windstar Sport. 6cyl, summers/winters incld. $1990/obo. 554-3331.

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.

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

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NOTICE OF SALE WAREHOUSE LIEN ACT

Recreational/Sale

By the virtue of the warehouse’s Act, contents of the

1995 11ft. Caribou Camper.

Fully loaded. Shower/toilet. $10,000. 250-672-9820.

storage unit (TCKU3342538), belonging to Misty (Dawn)

1999 27.5’ Travelaire 5th wheel slide, f/s/m, a/c, ex cond. $8,200. obo. 250-5410236.

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

Run until sold

New Price $56.00+tax

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Obituaries & In Memoriam Mary Higgins (nee McMillan) The family of Mary (McMillan) Higgins are sad to announce her peaceful passing on March 17, 2017 at the age of 96.

Mary was born in Sarnia, Ontario in 1920, the only girl of nine children to Cariboo pioneers Robert and Oma McMillan. She grew up at Horse Lake and attended school in Lone Butte. In 1939 she married Kenneth Higgins and together they raised seven children. First living at Bridge Lake and then at Mahood Falls, where she held the position of post mistress for many years.

Our Mom was a master knitter, quilter, seamstress, 4-H leader and exceptionally hard worker, especially on the homestead where there were always animals to be fed, doctored, milked or delivered of their young, garden to plant or harvest, hay to be hauled, firewood to chop and of course family to be cared for. Her dedication to her family and her livelihood knew no bounds.

In 1980 Mary and Ken retired and moved to Lumby where she enjoyed many years in her garden, growing fruit trees and flowers that she could only dream of before.

Mary was predeceased by husband Ken in 1988, by her parents and seven of her brothers, Archie, Alec, Ross, Clarence, Glenn, along with two in childhood and by infant grandson Clifford.

She is survived by her brother Jim (Sheila), sister-in-law Shirley McMillan, her children Vivian (Barney) Lepine, Jim (Diana), Marv (Linda), Marj, MaryAnne (Dave) Shaw-MacLaren, Vern (Dean), Sandy, her precious grandchildren Tom, Gerald, Jason, Sheri, Diana, Danae, Darryl, Kim, Scott, Lesley, Jordan, Caleb, Tara, Jamie, Darcy, Daniel, Steven, 24 great-grandchildren, 2 greatgreat-grandchildren as well as many much loved nieces and nephews.

We are comforted in knowing she is reunited with our Dad and all those dear to her heart who have gone along before her.

Glen had a great sense of humour that often teetered on the balance of social acceptance and loved to make people laugh.

Throughout his life, Glen spent countless hours helping others. Some of his volunteer time was spent with Habitat for Humanity, Telephone Pioneers and the Man in Motion tour. His family remembers often stopping on the side of the road to help strangers fix their car.

Glen had an insatiable quest to know how things worked and paid particular attention to detail. His family fondly remembers his creative abilities and craftsmanship.

In lieu of flowers, the family is asking that you make a donation to a charity of your choice.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, April 29th, 2017, at 1:30 pm at Desert Gardens, 540 Seymour Street, Kamloops, BC. Please come and share a special memory.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.firstmemorialkamloops.com

Kevin James Carson of Kamloops, BC passed away suddenly on March 16th, 2017 at the young age of 26. Survived by his loving parents Stan Carson and Michelle Jacques, brother Roland (Katie), step-sister Ashley Carson and grandfather Archie Carson, aunts, uncles and cousins.

Kevin attended Westmount Elementary School and Westsyde Secondary.

He worked as a painter, bricklayer, landscaper and labourer on pipeline establishments in Northern British Columbia. Kevin loved animals and his dog Monashee and enjoyed fishing and riding his dirt bike and working outdoors.

A Memorial Service will take place on Sunday, March 26th, 2017 at 3:00 pm at St. George’s Anglican Church, 308 Royal Avenue, North Kamloops with Capt. The Rev Isabel C. Healy-Morrow officiating.

Special thanks to the attending paramedics, doctors and nurses at Royal Inland Hospital ICU. Memorial donations may be made in Kevin’s memory to the Royal Inland Hospital Foundation.

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Celebration of Life Brian Gurski

The family of Brian Gurski would like to announce a Celebration of this amazing man’s Life.

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It is with great sadness we announce that Karlau Uyeda, age 72, passed away on Friday, March 10, 2017 at Kamloops Hospice after a short but courageous battle with cancer. She was blessed by being surrounded by her close family at the time of her passing.

It is with heavy hearts and great sadness that we announce the passing of James Randall Simpson at the age of 35 years.

Karlau was the oldest of eight children. She was born in Vancouver, BC on April 6, 1946 and grew up in Mission, BC. In 1968, Karlau moved to Kamloops and started her career as an RN at Royal Inland Hospital. While in her training she met her beloved husband George Uyeda and settled permanently in the area.

Throughout her career she wore many hats; she was a nurse at RIH, a housewife, a business partner, a nurse at Overlander Extended Care and Kamloops Mental Health. During her busy life she still was able to earn her Nursing Degree from TRU in 1998, something that she was very proud of.

Karlau was an incredible, caring and compassionate woman who gave back so much to others around her. She loved to pass on her vast knowledge of everyday life and take her chances at the Casino.

She also enjoyed gardening, baking and simply spending time with her friends and family.

Karlau is survived by her husband George, daughters Shelley and Tanya, her son Bryan and his spouse Tomoko and two grandchildren Kazuto and Maiya, brothers, the families of Vern Babuik, Del Babuik, Lyle Babuick, her sisters Jaqui Brogden and Heidi Babuick.

Predeceased by her sister Elaine Singh, brother Ralph Babuik and parents Ernest and Eileen Babuick.

The Uyeda family would like to extend our gratitude to all of the staff on 3W of RIH, Kamloops Hospice and especially to Dr. Gorman and Dr. Hamilton for their attentiveness and loving care.

Her Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, April 22, 2017 at 2:00 pm at Schoenings Funeral Home in Kamloops.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Karlau’s name to the Kamloops Japanese Canadian Centre.

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December 1, 1990 – March 16, 2017

Glen Allen Cairns passed away peacefully in Kamloops on March 18th, 2017 at the age of 83. Lovingly remembered by his wife of 63 years Ruth Cairns, daughter Valerie Cairns, sons Randy and Gregg Cairns, grandchildren Sierra Rae, Janet Richards, Sarah and Matthew Cairns, brother Earl Cairns and sister Lorna Finney. Predeceased by his parents Rolland and Lillian Cairns.

A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, April 29, 2017 at 2:00 pm at Calvary Temple, 1205 Rogers Way, Kamloops, BC.

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James was born on June 17, 1981 and met his unfortunate and untimely demise on March 14, 2017 in Kamloops, B.C. James is survived by his seven year old son Cullen Davies, mother Cheryl Simpson, sister Rhonda Simpson, niece Letetia Simpson, greatnephew Alhija Randall, Aunts and Uncles Larry and Linda Simpson, Tim and Michelle Simpson, Graham Simpson, Rose Simpson, Loretta Westerager and Clay Allen.

James was predeceased by his father Randall Shelley.

James loved spending time with his family and friends. His passions were working on vehicles, riding his bike around town, hiking, camping and most of all spending time and taking care of his friends and family without hesitation. His big blue eyes and smile could light up any room he entered.

His giant heart made it easy to tell what kind of man he was.

No matter what situation or task was put before him he would overcome.

A Celebration of James Life will be held on Saturday, March 25, 2017 at 3:00 pm in the Kamloops Funeral Home Chapel, 285 Fortune Drive, Kamloops, BC. If you wish to make a donation in James memory please forward them to Cheryl Simpson.

A special thanks to all the family and friends from Ontario, British Columbia and across the country.

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Obituaries & In Memoriam Pam Kipnis Pam Kipnis was born in Salford, Manchester, England on October 11th, 1924. She left this world on March 10th, 2017 at the age of 92. She worked as a secretary during WWII and never lost her sharp eye for grammar and blazing speed on a typewriter.

Pam Linder met Norman Kipnis in London during WWII. They married in London and, like many war brides, she followed him to Montreal, crossing the Atlantic by herself after the war. Pam worked and supported Norman while he completed high school and got an engineering degree from McGill.

They had their first child, Evan (Michele) while living in Northern Ontario but, Pam was ever adventurous so they studied Spanish together and Norman found a job in Mexico. They crossed the Mexican border when Pam was 8 months pregnant with Wendy (Nick); two years later Kit (Dana) was born on Mother’s Day. During their time in Mexico, Pam grew all kinds of things in her gardens, mastered Mexican cuisine and learned to give injections in case of snake bite, how to milk a cow, pasteurize the milk and make homemade ice cream. For a while, she even taught French at a local college.

In 1965, they returned to Canada, eventually settling in St. John’s, NL. In St. John’s, Pam made many good friends and worked outside the home at various occupations. She was a secretary in the Folklore Department at MUN, an office manager at Planned Parenthood, a typesetter for Breakwater Books and lastly she founded and helped operate 3F (Fun and Fitness after Fifty) out of the St. John’s Aquarena for many happy and productive years. All the while, Pam invested countless volunteer hours supporting her children in their studies, swimming (competitive and synchro), and water polo.

Pam was a lifelong athlete: track and field hockey in her youth; tennis, golf, curling, kayaking, windsurfing and swimming were amongst her

athletic pursuits later in life. She also loved square dancing and learned to be an accomplished caller.

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A lifelong learner, Pam was always ready to embrace new technology. She kept in touch with her extensive circle of friends and family via e-mail. She found every opportunity to practice and keep up her Spanish skills.

In their retirement, Pam and Norman followed their grandchildren Aiden, Chloe and Timo to live in Kamloops, BC. Shortly afterwards, more grandchildren arrived – Jonah and Bryn in Kelowna and Zev and Gabe in St. John’s, NL. She was an avid attendee at grandchildrens’ birthday parties and events. She loved long walks with the family dogs. Pam always, always put family first and loved to laugh with all of the extended family.

The grandchildren knew they could always count on Pam for sugary cereal, wagon wheels, hot chocolate, cheese slices and cheez whiz – and a sympathetic ear. She was a mum to her grandchildren when their mum was not home.

Pam carefully curated a bower of flowers on the upper balcony in their Kamloops townhouse and a jungle of tomato vines on the lower balcony, keeping the Kamloops family supplied with fresh tomatoes.

Pam was small, grey (and later white) haired and – we joked – tough. She could always be counted upon; nobody loved so unconditionally. We will all miss our Pam, but we are grateful to have had her indomitable presence with us for so long.

All of Pam’s family would like to extend fervent thank you to all the staff at Ridgeview for their excellent care of her in the last chapter of her life.

If I knew it would be the last time That I’d see you fall asleep, I would tuck you in more tightly And pray the Lord, your soul to keep.

But just in case I might be wrong, And today is all I get, I’d like to say how much I love you And I hope we never forget.

If I knew it would be the last time that I see you walk out the door, I would give you a hug and kiss And call you back for one more.

Tomorrow is not promised to anyone, Young or old alike, And today may be the last chance You get to hold your loved one tight.

If I knew it would be the last time I’d hear your voice lifted up in praise, I would video tape each action and word, so I could play them back day after day.

So if you’re waiting for tomorrow, Why not do it today?

For if tomorrow never comes, You’ll surely regret the day,

If I knew it would be the last time, I could spare an extra minute To stop and say “I love you,” Instead of assuming you would KNOW I do.

That you didn’t take that extra time For a smile, a hug, or a kiss And you were too busy to grant someone, What turned out to be their one last wish.

If I knew it would be the last time I would be there to share your day, Well I’m sure you’ll have so many more, so I can let just this one slip away.

So hold your loved ones close today, And whisper in their ear, Tell them how much you love them And that you’ll always hold them dear

For surely there’s always tomorrow To make up for an oversight, And we always get a second chance To make everything just right.

Take time to say “I’m sorry,” “Please forgive me,” “Thank you,” or “It’s okay.”

And if tomorrow never comes, You’ll have no regrets about today. © Norma Cornett Marek ~ 1989

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Her Journey’s Just Begun

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Think how she must be wishing, That we could know today, How nothing but our sadness, Can really pass away.

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ick Fox was in his place at the Neil Simon Theatre on Broadway in mid-town Manhattan. The curtain was about to go up, the play to begin and, as the music director, he was ready to take his orchestra through the production — when his cellphone rang.

The call was from Kamloops, more specifically from Tom Kerr, the man who gave Fox his first big boost into what would become his career in theatre.

With the stage manager on another phone giving him information he needed as the time to begin neared, Fox said he had to tell his longtime friend and theatre colleague he couldn’t talk.

“The curtain’s about to go up, talk to you later,” Kerr recalls Fox saying.

They’ve had that kind of friendship since Fox was a teenager performing a less-popular play with his buddy Ray Wallis at a festival years ago. It was the one-act play Cowboys #2 and Kerr was the adjudicator.

After the perfor-

mance, Wallis, who was performing with what was then called the Western Canada Youth Theatre, urged Kerr to hire Fox — and the fledgling theatre company Kerr created, one that would later become Western Canada Theatre, had a new piano player and music director.

Earlier this week, Fox stopped in Kamloops to visit his friend and check out the city he used to call home.

He was on his way to Seattle where he’s working with Pulitzer Prizewinning playwright Marsha Norman and

composer Lucy Simon on a revival of The Secret Garden, a play the two women first took to Broadway in 1991 and which ran for more than 700 performances.

It will open in Seattle next month, then head to Houston with the goal of bringing it back to Broadway next year.

Fox was born in Brampton, Ont., and his family later moved to Coquitlam. The arts, and music in particular, were important in his family. His dad worked in radio, his mom was a painter and the kids all took music lessons, a

decision that influenced at least some of the Fox kids’ careers.

Fox has an older brother who became an actor — he was in the cast of The Phantom of the Opera when it opened in Toronto in 1989 with his brother the musical director — and a younger brother who is a singersongwriter based in Nashville.

With music calling him, Fox started out as a jazz pianist in Vancouver but eventually headed off to England to study.

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amloops’ newest quilting guild is inviting sewers to help celebrate Canada’s 150th birthday with a special project this weekend.

To celebrate the country’s milestone, the Kamloops Modern Quilt Guild will host a sewing bee at Katja’s Quilt Shoppe, 101-1967 Trans Canada Highway E, tomorrow.

Part of a national effort set up by the Canadian Quilters Guild, the sewing bee will see sewers make slab blocks — a kind of long, rectangular quilt piece — with Canadian-themed fabrics mixed in. The national guild plans to sew the blocks into quilts for kids and babies staying at Ronald McDonald houses across the country.

Erin Vieira, guild vice-president, said participants will need to bring their own machines, but supplies and instructions will be provided on-site.

“You don’t necessarily need to know what is a slab block or how to make one, but you do need to know the basic sewing skills,” she said.

In addition to producing blocks for a cause, she said the guild is hoping to recruit more members interested in new styles of quilting.

Started six months ago, the modern quilters meet once a month for learning and social activities.

Modern quilts often use bright colours, and incorporate new design techniques. Vieria said the movement has helped introduce quilting to a new, younger audience of sewers.

Saturday’s event runs 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with participants encouraged to stay for however long they have time.

“You go at your own pace. It’s not a follow-along or anything like that. They’ll be shown what to do and they can do as little or as much as they like,” Vieria said.

For more about the Kamloops Modern Quilt Guild, email kamloopsmqg@gmail.com.

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Pigs brings its Pink Floyd tribute show to Kamloops on March 24 at Sagebrush Theatre. The tour is marking the 40th anniversary of the original band’s 1977 album Animals; it will be performed in its entirety at the Sagebrush concert. Tickets range from $29.50 to $35.50 plus service charges. They are available at Kamloops Live box office, 1025 Lorne St., 250-374-5483 or kamloopslive.ca. It’s an all-ages show. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the concert starts an hour later.

COFFEE HOUSE Saturday, March 25, 5 p.m. at Heffley Creek Hall

The Heffley Creek Hall coffee house continues this weekend and on April 22. Doors open at 5 p.m. for anyone who wants to buy dinner from the concession. The music starts at 6:30 p.m.

Admission is $3, but free for children and entertainers. The hall also hosts a community garage sale on April 1 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Table rentals are $20. And, on May 6, a pre-Mother’s Day craft fair will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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available in advance at Kamloops Live box office, 1025 Lorne St., 250-374-5483 or kamloopslive.ca.

TINA TURNER TRIBUTE Tuesday, March 28, 7 p.m. at Coast Kamloops Hotel and Conference Centre, 1250 Rogers Way

Luisa Marshall returns to Kamloops with her Tina Turner tribute show. It will benefit the Kamloops CanGo Grannies.

Since 2004, the organization has raised more than $217,000 to support the Lewis foundation and its work in Africa with grandmothers. Marshall will perform classics, such as: What’s Love Got to Do With It, Simply the Best and Proud Mary. Tickets are $30 and are available from Kamloops Live box office, 1025 Lorne St., 250-374-5483 or kamloopslive.ca.

VOCAL SPECTRUM Saturday, March 25, 7:30 p.m. at Thompson Rivers University Alumni Theatre Kamloops Symphony Orchestra presents Vocal Spectrum, which will celebrate the diversity of human languages. It will feature special guests from the opera department of Duquesne University in Pennsylvania and songs in different languages and cultures: American, Chinese and gypsy folk, along with arias and duets by Mozart and Verdi. Tickets are $25 for adults and $15 for students and seniors. They can be purchased from Kamloops Live box office, 1025 Lorne St., 250-374-5483 or kamloopslive.ca.

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COVER ARTS STORY

Fox directed, composed at Stratford Festival From B1

From there, New York beckoned for a while, until Toronto became home.

“I bounced between Toronto and New York,” Fox said, settling to working “a long string of shows in Toronto. That put me in a good position and I paid my dues. I worked at all the theatres, the Citadel, the National Arts Centre, Neptune,” and New York called to him again.

His resume includes Doctor Zhivago, Jesus Christ Superstar, Rent and Blood Brothers on Broadway, Once Around the City in an off-Broadway theatre and music director at the Stratford Shakespeare Festival, where he did a revival of Tommy, Superstar again, Kiss Me Kate, Jacques Brel Is Alive And Well And Living In Paris, Evita, West Side Story, Cabaret, A Midsummer Night’s Dream and Caesar and Cleopatra. For the last two, he composed the music.

There’s an even longer list of plays Fox has worked on in other theatres, as well as several for which he was an orchestrator or dance arranger and composer.

As Kerr puts it, “he’s done pretty well.”

Fox credits his time in the River City as essential to the career he eventually created.

“Kamloops was huge for me and a bunch of us.

It gave us the chance to start to work professionally,” he said.

The two friends laughed as they recalled some of the memories from plays they worked on together in the 1970s, productions like Robin Hood and the Lion That Roared, presented in the Kamloops secondary auditorium with Fox and Wallis in the cast.

There was also Don’t Call Us, The Legend of Golden Arrows and Anne of Green Gables, among others.

For the two days Fox was in town, it was a trip filled with memories. He told Kerr the city’s changed a lot since he moved away decades ago, as has Sun Peaks, where he used to ski when he wasn’t playing piano or working on a play with Kerr and his casts.

He said he’s looking forward to bringing Secret Garden to life again. Rehearsals start today on the play he’s reworked musically, moving some songs around and adding two new ones. Simon and Norman have also cut the long production — in 1991 it went for three hours — by about half an hour and, in doing so, he said the storyline has been cleared up.

When it does open, Fox knows he’ll have one veteran adjudicator in the audience, watching to see how one of his star students fares.

They’re both confident the decision will be a successful production.

Kamloops School of the Arts students Paige Olsen and Morgan Schell-Ware rehearse a scene from Up the Down Staircase. This senior drama, consisting of students in Grade 10 to Grade 12, is showing on April 6 and April 7 at 7 p.m., with a matinee showing on April 6 at 9:45 a.m.

It takes place in the blackbox theatre at the school. Tickets can be purchased from the office on Monday, April 3.

Up the Down Staircase tells the story of a young teacher who becomes discouraged in her first year of work. Above: Anastasia Chupik, Jayden Murray, Jill Moen, Selah Madland and Taiylor Edmondson tease Murray’s character Alice, who has a crush on one of the teachers in the play.

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here are many forms of creative expression, but none have been around as long as jewelry.

It dates back some 130,000 years, with eagle claws and shells.

Jewelry isn’t about vanity but rather creative expression. It can vary, but one thing is for sure — we all understand this art form and can relate to it.

The following is an interview with master jeweller Alfi Elden.

Karla Pearce: What is your background and artistic medium?

Alfi Elden: Born and raised in B.C., I was a late bloomer to visual art. It is difficult to make ends meet, but I kept the spirit alive. After eight years, I completed a bachelor of fine arts in visual art at Emily Carr University of Art and Design in Vancouver.

I was taught diverse subjects and mediums including drawing, sculpture, painting and film production.

At the same time, I earned income prospecting in mineral exploration while building a self-directed jewelry design and fabricating practice.

It is portable, nomadic and I could sell it.

KP: When did you know you were going to be an artist?

AE: Knowing was a lifetime coming.

Education did not recognize or extract the idea.

Living on low income in an itinerant lifestyle while raising a child required flexibility and making use of available materials.

With exposure, successes and encouragements, I realized art is my preferred communication. With patience, diligence, curiosity and experimentation, I could do it.

KP: What led you to and kept you on a creative path?

AE: About 15 years ago, I spent a winter on the Baja Peninsula, a low-budget journey living on long isolated beaches with minimal supplies. I had paper, a bottle of Pelikan black ink and Chinese brushes.

After free-diving in the morning to catch fresh seafood for supper,

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Lillooet jewelry designer Alfi Elden creates rings, pendents and more.

I had time in the afternoons to draw.

I used the ink en plein air with convoluted forms of desert ironwood as inspiration.

I tried to capture their sculptural forms, the spirit of the wood, with calligraphic lines as the sun moved across the sky. At the end of winter, I had a portfolio of drawings and metaphysically I was transformed. It was the beginning, an opening of a part of myself never revealed before.

From that time, my intent has been to honour this creative urge, express and expel it in a variety of media and also to share the outcomes.

KP: Describe your creative process.

AE: I don’t have a logical intentional process.

Everything is creative.

Life is my studio.

I need time and materials, a method of construction or assembly or composition, perhaps a technique or not.

Then, I manipulate the materials to create or say something.

I don’t anticipate or attempt to control the outcome, although there is always a frame, limitation or structure I work within. It depends on the materials and medium.

KP: What motivates you to create?

AE: I don’t know.

I wish I understood this impulse. It is strong, willful even. It comes from inside and is inspired or stimulated by what it perceives, sensually or mystically, from outside.

KP: What or who inspires you?

AE: At first, reading Anais Nin’s diaries and

about Georgia O’Keeffe’s work.

Later in art school, Eva Hesse (sculptor), a book about Australian women artists working in the late 1990s, Nettie Wild (documentary filmmaker), all storytellers, including songwriters and musicians.

More recently, Louise Nevelson, Pablo Picasso and Salvador Dali, as well as a variety of jewellers Alexander Calder, Georg Jensen, Navajo Hopi and Zuni silversmiths, Taxco silversmiths from the 1930s Renaissance and a variety of contemporary jewellers who create unique and authentic work in silver and other materials.

KP: What is the most difficult thing about creating?

AE: Time — not enough and management of it.

All things domestic and mundane are interruptions and distractions.

KP: What is the best thing about creating?

AE: Figuring something out and following process through to outcome.

KP: What were the best and worst moments of your career?

AE: I don’t have a best yet, although being accepted at Emily Carr was a highlight, a door that opened and beckoned me in.

Worst moments include long arduous night drives while overtired and trying to balance time and income to keep going.

KP: What are you working on now?

AE: Every corner of my small residence in Lillooet is filled with

potential, materials waiting to be manipulated. Right now, jewelry design and fabrication takes much of my attention.

I have beautiful stones to set, some interesting, challenging and unique materials to work with and the spring-summer market season is beginning.

In the winter, I spend time applying to juried summer markets.

KP: What are your plans and goals?

AE: The jewelry business has taken on a life of its own. It demands attention and maintenance. There is a certain amount of continuity and connection established.

When the phone rings or emails are delivered, I never know who it might be with what request.

But, generally, I aspire toward visual art expression in both twoand three-dimensional form, including sound recording and film production.

While I have neglected writing, this winter I started a blog embedded in my website and on Tumblr at Ageros Studio.

KP: Do you have advice for the next generation of artists?

AE: The journey or path I walk continues to reveal new things.

I struggle to nurture my artistic self and protect my imagination from pollution and dilution. My healthiest attitude is to nurture my curiosity.

KP: How do we find you?

AE: My residence and work space is in Lillooet, but I attend outdoor markets, including the Lillooet farmers’ market, Kamloops Art in the Park and Kamloops Artisan Market.

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ABSTRACT EDUCATION

Ashley Thompson (left) and Joan King recently took part in Painting 101, a workshop that has been moving through the fundamentals of painting in recent weeks at the Kamloops Art Gallery. Previous topics included still-life and landscapes and the series continues with abstract painting tomorrow from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

No experience is necessary and all supplies are provided.

Admission for members is $24 and admission for non-members is $30. To register, call 250-377-2400.

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March 31 concert to benefit Chris Rose Centre for Autism DALE BASS

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Chris Linton opted for a novel approach to develop a set list for an upcoming concert.

The director for the Cantabile Singers, one of several musical groups taking part in a fundraiser for the Chris Rose Centre for Autism, told her choir members they could choose the music.

There were some provisos — they had to pick from songs performed in six previous con-

certs, they had to be audienceaccessible (with the note there would be children sitting out there listening to them) and they had to be popular.

No high-brow for this event at St. Paul’s Cathedral, 360 Nicola St., on March 31.

In the end, the list included Alone In the Universe from Seussical, We Rise Again, Sure On This Shining Night by James Agee, Do You Hear the People Sing? from Les Miserables and the William Tell overture, among others.

The 19-voice singers join the

Musical Chimers under director Karen McClelland, the Kamloops Fun Connection led by Raven Ritcey, as well as Carmen Ranta on saxophone and Gail Ovington — the event organizer — on organ.

Throughout the show, Parm Armstrong will be sitting onstage but off to the side painting works inspired by the performances.

Linton said the music and the singers fit with the name of the benefit concert — Every Person Fits Differently.

Admission is by donation.

Rock ‘N Rail through the weekend The Other Theatre Company continues Rock ‘N Rail: Ghost Trains and Spitting Slag today and tomorrow at the Smorgasbord Deli, 225 Seventh Ave., downtown.

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Artistic director Glen Cairns chose the musical, which was written by Canadian poet and playwright Mansel Robinson, inspired by a road trip through Interior B.C. After its Kamloops

run, the show will travel to the Cariboo, North Thompson and North Okanagan areas.

Tickets are $24 from the Kamloops Live box office, 1025 Lorne St., 250-374-5483

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Showtimes are at 7:30 p.m.

For more information, go online to the theatre company’s Facebook page at facebook.com/theothertheatrecompany.ca.

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arts&entertainment Beauty and the Beast remake breaks records first weekend NEW YORK — Disney’s live-action Beauty and the Beast was an even bigger hit than first thought.

The film’s first weekend box office earnings were $174.8 million in North American theatres. The result set numerous records.

The film, directed

by Bill Condon and starring Emma Watson and Dan Stevens, is not only easily the biggest hit of 2017 so far, it’s the biggest opening for a PG-rated movie, the top debut ever in March and ranks among the top-10 openings ever, not adjusting for inflation.

Analysts expect the film to make $1 billion globally.

— The Canadian Press

Catch Beauty and the Beast in Kamloops at the Cineplex Odeon at Aberdeen Mall, 700-1320 W Trans Canada Hwy. It runs with matinee and nightly showings through the weekend. Tickets are available in advance online at cineplex.com.

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Big Mac sauce coming to Canadian grocery stores Earlier this week, McDonald’s announced it will begin selling its selection of sauces in grocery stores.

This spring, Canadians can expect to find Big Mac, FiletO-Fish and McChicken sauces in the condiment section next to ketchup and mustard.

While more details have yet to be released, it didn’t stop Twitter from exploding, with users commenting on the news using the hashtag #BigMacSauce.

Here is a selection of comments: • “This is not a drill.

You can soon buy bottles of McDonald’s sauces in Canadian grocery stores.”

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Happy Anniversary Happy Mike and Marilyn Birthday

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Mom!

50 Years Married 3 wonderful Children 6 Beautiful Grandchildren

He’s arrived! Andrea Duggan and Kris Warner are proud to welcome their son,

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We hope that all your dreams and wishes come true, Mom. We wish you a long, happy, and healthy life for you.

Enjoy the day to the fullest.

We Love You!

Best wishes from all the family.

Ashton’s Nana Brenda, Papa-Don, Aunties, Amanda and Ashley, and Great-Nana Bonnie, offer congratulations to Andrea and Kris.

Nana Joanne, Grandpa Norman and Aunty Leslie Murdoch of Trail, BC are also excited to welcome Ashton into the family, born on February 27th, 2017, at 7lbs 14oz.

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