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APRIL 13, 2017 | Volume 30 No. 44
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WHERE DO CANDIDATES STAND ON MINING PROPOSAL? Bepple said her stance on Ajax “is not being for or against. “The assessment process the Liberals have undertaken is flawed . . . The division in our community is a reflection of the failure of the B.C. Liberals to have a meaningful assessment process. “Going forward, the NDP is committed to a full, fair and strengthened environmental review.”
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“No. “A two-letter answer — simple.”
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“The mine is a terrible idea. The benefits have been grossly exaggerated by the proponent and the people of Kamloops have been subject to a multi-million-dollar spending campaign by KGHM that’s intended to purchase silence and compliance. “The mining industry is the biggest donor to the Liberal party, so you have to have a high level of skepticism that there’s going to be an independent and evidentiary review of the mine proposal.” PETER KEREK, COMMUNIST
“If we’re trying to attract doctors, it’s not a good idea to have an open-pit mine right outside of town . . . We’re going further than that [saying no]. “In our platform, we’re looking to take those industries into public hands. Not just Ajax, but Mount Polley and the railways.”
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“It’s too close to the city, it’s too big a project. The risks are too great for the benefits of the project. And the Ajax project also reveals the failures of the environmental-assessment process and the way we’ve set up resource development in the province.” Hines also notes the Greens are the only provincial party to sign a declaration of support for the Stk’emlupsemc te Secwepemc Nation (the Tk’emlups and Skeetchestn bands) after its independent panel review rejected the mine.
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“It’s not a yes or no answer . . . We have to ensure the maximum protection for human health and the environment. That’s why I support the bar being so high with the process. “The proponent has the legal right to a fair and transparent evaluation and hearing as to the merits of its proposals. We have to let the environmental process unfold and play out. At the end of the day, the statutory decision makers in the environment ministry and mining and their federal government counterparts will make the decision based on the recommendations from the environmentalassessment office. Whether it’s yes or no, we’ll have to find a way to bring the community back together.”
“I’ve said the same thing for seven-and-a-half years. “They’re going through a process and it’s a very well spelledout process. “I have concerns, but I’m willing to give them the benefit of being able to demonstrate what they’re planning on doing and then have that looked at as to whether it’s practical and doable.” PETER MILOBAR, LIBERAL “What we want to do is improve the environmental assessment process. “[Premier] Christy Clark has failed to protect the people of this community and ensure they have faith in the environmental assessment process. “We need to get to a yes or a no that people can have faith in.” BARB NEDERPEL, NDP
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Red Lake as it appears in the summer. The snow-covered lake was the scene this week of a police and search and rescue operation as Mounties and search and rescue volunteers were called out to find two men who vanished while ice fishing. As of KTW press deadline yesterday, the BC Coroners Office confirmed it is investigating one sudden death at the lake 40 kilometres northwest of Kamloops.
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One man died and a second man remained missing as of KTW press deadline yesterday following an ice fishing excursion to Red Lake. Larry Marzinzik, regional coroner with the BC Coroners Service, confirmed one death at the lake 40 kilometres northwest of Kamloops. “I can confirm that we’re investigating one death,” Marzinzik said, referring to the incident as a “sudden death.” Yesterday, Kamloops Search and Rescue (KSAR) crews turned their investigation over
to police after failing to find a pair of men who vanished while ice fishing at the remote lake. KSAR manager Alan Hobler said his team was deployed to the lake at about 9 p.m. on Tuesday and arrived to find a body of water not suitable for ice fishing. “The conditions of the ice are very poor,” he told KTW. “These people really shouldn’t have been out on the lake. We couldn’t even put our searchers out on the ice.” Hobler said searchers used an infraredequipped drone to locate a few areas of interest and sent a specialized flat-ice rescue team onto the lake. “We’re basically wrapped up and we’ve turned it over to the RCMP to follow up on a couple leads,” he said. Kamloops RCMP Sgt. Joe Morrisey said
yesterday that police were at the lake, where he said a truck and a snowmobile were found, but no sign of the men reported missing. It was snowing steadily at the lake yesterday, with snow covering the lake. Kamloops angler Len Piggin, who works at a city fishing supply shop, said it’s highly unusual to hear of ice fishing at this time of year even if it’s been colder than the last two winters. “This is more of a typical year [for temperature],” he said. “But to be ice fishing now isn’t typical. March is usually as late as you go.” Piggin also noted several local lakes are now ice-free, including Six Mile Lake and Monte Lake, giving opportunities for anglers in the early season. For updates on this story, go online to kamloopsthisweek.com.
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Arrest after bank robbery A 21-year-old man has been charged in connection with the robbery on Tuesday afternoon of the CIBC bank in downtown Kamloops. RCMP Cpl. Cheryl Bush said the man was arrested on Tuesday night. Cole Davis PattersonCoulter is charged with robbery and appeared
in court yesterday. The charge stems from the 2:30 p.m. robbery on Tuesday of the bank at Victoria Street and Third Avenue. A man entered CIBC, showed a note to a teller and demanded cash before walking away with some money. The bank robbery came less than 24 hours after a
nearby motel — the Howard Johnson Inn at 530 Columbia St. — was robbed by a man with a pistol. “The investigations into this incident and a robbery at the Howard Johnson hotel from the evening of April 10 remain ongoing at this time to determine if they are related,” Bush said.
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Kamloops hotelier Ron Mundi has added a key downtown property to his growing portfolio. Mundi said he has taken ownership of the Thompson Hotel and Conference Centre on Victoria Street, purchasing it from the corporation that controls Rocky Mountaineer rail tours. The deal closed last month. “I’ve never had a big hotel downtown,” said Mundi, who lives in Kamloops. “I love the property because it’s a great location.” The hotel serves as a major overnight destination for guests
from the train, something that is expected to continue under Mundi’s ownership. There are no major renovations planned in the short term, but Mundi said he is looking at a major retrofit if it is possible with the existing structure. “If I add one or two more storeys, it will have to be redone from the outside,” he said of a major renovation that will depend on structural issues and receiving approval from the city. “I’ll have to redesign the whole building.” Mundi has developed his hotel business typically by purchasing existing but aging hotels, upgrading and rebranding them. He has subsequently sold
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a number of properties, but retains two Best Westerns in Edmonton, a Coast hotel in Lethbridge and is making plans to build a new hotel in Oliver. In Kamloops, Mundi operates the Coast Kamloops Hotel and Conference Centre and Holiday Inn Express in Aberdeen and now the Thompson Inn. While the downtown has seen the loss of several businesses recently, Mundi said he is confident in its future, mentioning draws that include Sandman Centre and Riverside Park. “My experience is I’ve had properties in Aberdeen and Columbia Street,” Mundi said. “But many people ask, ‘How far is downtown?’”
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Rail police will be paying extra attention to Kamloops’ downtown track crossings during the week of April 24. CP Police Service Const. Michael Mallais said officers will be partnering with CN Police and local RCMP officers at high-issue crossings along the rail line for Rail Safety Week. In Kamloops, efforts will focus on the corridor between Riverside Park and Overlanders Bridge. “We have a street-entrenched population that use that as a corridor for transportation to and from the homeless shelters, so that’s one of our main problem areas,” Mallais said. Police will also be at the city’s two flat crossings at Second and Third avenues, where police have in the past had issues with drivers and pedestrians ignoring the flashing lights and lowering arms, which signal an oncoming train, as well as the high volume of traffic pouring through the area after Sandman Centre events. The city and CP have struggled over the Third Avenue crossing. After the rail company complained to Transport Canada in 2015, the city
was briefly forced to post round-theclock traffic flaggers at the crossing. It also announced all pedestrians, except those with mobility issues, would need to start using its pedestrian overpass to cross the tracks while attending Kamloops Blazers game, to public backlash. Since then, Mallais said, both CP and the city’s bylaw officers are more present at the crossings. So far, there have been no incidents at the crossing in 2017, he said. Mallais said constables are aiming to promote safety, but will also hand out tickets, which range from $172 for interfering with a train to $115 for trespassing, which can also carry criminal fines of up to $10,000 or jail time. Mallais said train collisions and stoppages don’t only harm one person or community, but can echo throughout the region as the lines become backed up. “You could have trains blocking traffic in Chase as well, so emergency vehicles can’t get where they need to go,” he said. “That happens with fire trucks, ambulances and police cars in other communities.”
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went out to a show at a local live-music venue a few weeks ago. It was the first time I had set foot in a place like that in years. I went only because it was a friend performing, a talented singer-songwriter I had not heard perform in years, largely because he’s been plying his trade in the U.S. But he’s home now and it seemed like a good idea at the time, even though I knew the opening act — another area talent — was kicking the night off at 8 p.m. Do the math. That meant my friend likely would take the stage at 9:30 p.m. and the next day was a work day for me and my son. My husband just looked at me and asked, “Are ya’ nuts?” when I asked if he wanted to go. Doing more time allocation gymnastics, I guessed my son, whose musical tastes run more toward Tech 9 and Green Day than a pop singer, would want to head home at the intermission, which would likely be at about 10:30 p.m. So, with a 20-minute drive to get home, I could still be in bed by 11 p.m., which is late for me — but it’s worth it. Son, of course, fooled me by declaring not only did he want to stay till the end but he would like to meet my friend afterward. Insert massive sigh here. It’s why I jumped at the chance to chime in on a posting on Facebook earlier this week of a CBC interview in Ontario
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LEVEL with a musician who thinks one of the reason small music venues are failing is because they think their clientele consists of night owls who can party hard to the wee hours and still get up and go to work or school in the morning. Some local musicians and at least one cool magician chimed in with agreement that club owners need to rethink the way they present shows. Consider what local singer Dodie Goldney, who fronts The Instamatics, had to say: “The going-out culture has changed. And one thing that was missing from the bit on CBC was commentary on the changes in the drinking and driving laws. Which is a good thing, but it’s difficult to get a cab at 1 a.m. or 2 a.m. in a smaller community like ours — and next to impossible in even smaller places. And the buses have stopped running by then. Also, most women feel terribly unsafe walking home or to their cars or trying to find a cab at that time of night.”
Others agreed. Musician Donna Hill said she’d prefer to play a gig and still be home before midnight. KTW co-worker and comedienne Tara Holmes said she, like me, is one of those people who has the kind of bedtime hour we thought was so lame when we were younger. She prefers shows that start — and end — earlier. The person interviewed by the CBC was Mar Sellars, a longtime musician who said Toronto’s idea of perhaps extending its liquor-licensing hours as a solution to failing music venues isn’t the best idea. She told about having an extra free ticket for a show featuring Seattle band Dude York and Glasgow indie-punk band Paws, but she couldn’t give it away to anyone, including a 25-year-old friend. The reason? 11:30 p.m. and 12:30 a.m. showtimes deemed too late for everyone Sellars approached. I will likely not attend shows that start at 10 p.m. or later. I’d have to think hard about any shows that started at 9 p.m. Maybe it’s time for venues to realize those of us who want to support the live music scene might head out on a Tuesday or Thursday evening for a show that started at — horrors! — 7:30 p.m. or 8 p.m. It would get us safely home and in our PJs at a normal hour, one that won’t leave us imitating zombies the next day. dale@kamloopsthisweek.com Twitter: @mdalebass
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HEALTH-CARE SYSTEM DOES WHAT IT SHOULD Editor: pital as an inpatient. These days, you cannot open Kamloops But for our health plan, all our savings This Week without reading a tale of woe could not have paid for his care. regarding our health-care system. Our system is not meant to guarantee fast There are stories of long hip replacement to get us waiting lists, crowding in back to the golf course or, This is our system. emergency rooms, diffor that matter, pay immeficulty in getting a family Let’s keep it that way. diate attention to our physician and on and on. every illness. Perhaps it was always like this — almost. There never was, and never will be, enough We forget for what our Canadian healthmoney to provide all the medical services we care system was designed. need, in the manner we would like them delivIt was designed to take dying people off the ered. streets, provide life-saving medical intervenFor that level of service, we will have to pay tions to the poor who had no money in their into the system so much that we would not pocket and help families who had to cope with have any money left to buy food. catastrophic illnesses they could ill afford. Remember, too, it is our excellent public Our son had such an illness and spent three health system — clean water, clean air, proper months in the intensive-care unit, three years sewage disposal, vaccination, etc. — that keeps in the neuro unit and one year in a rehab hosus healthy.
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The rest is gravy. Our system treats all equally, or tries to. I was in Royal Inland Hospital after a serious motor-vehicle accident some years ago. I shared a room with an elderly Sikh who was delighted to find I could speak Punjabi. He used to say to me: “Doctorji, every morning I thank my God that I am living in Canada in my old age. “I only came here two years ago, sponsored by my family. Living in India, how could I ever imagine that one day I would be looked after so well by Canadians? “I have not paid a penny of income tax in this country and here I am getting the same care as a doctor like you, who practised here for 30 years.” This is our system. Let us keep it that way. Max Zahir, MD Kamloops
CANFOR BELIEVES IT CAN LOG RESPONSIBLY Editor: Canfor would like to provide an update on our harvesting plans in the Upper Clearwater area, understanding there have been concerns expressed by some community members. Over the past four years, Canfor has undertaken the environmental analysis and public consultation work in order to prepare cutting permit applications covering an area of approximately 180 hectares in the Upper Clearwater area. The volume harvested from these stands will be milled at our Vavenby sawmill, which reopened in 2011 following
a $24-million investment to upgrade the facility. Our company firmly believes we can have a sustainable forest sector that provides jobs while protecting environmental values and co-existing with other economic sectors like tourism. Canfor has invested significantly in the best science possible to guide our planned activities in the Upper Clearwater area, using data that supports a sustainable approach. We have undertaken comprehensive terrain stability assessments, hydrology studies, visualimpact analysis and wildlife biology assessments using inde-
pendent, third-party experts. We have hosted public meetings where the reports have been made available, with the experts in attendance to answer questions from the public. These reports have been available and continue to be made available at our local office for viewing at any time, along with detailed information about our plans. All of this information and analysis supports, and has been incorporated into, our cutting permit applications. We recognize some members of the community will remain opposed to all forest-sector activ-
ity, regardless of the efforts made to employ best practices using expert guidance. These viewpoints must be balanced with the views of other members of the community, including the 175 people who work at our mill and their families, the hundreds more who conduct our harvesting operations and everyone in the valley who benefits from the $54 million a year our mill injects into the local economy. Peter Baird RPF general manager forest planning Canfor Forest Management Group
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Those hoping to see all eight provincial election candidates at once in Kamloops will be restricted to a single event later this month — with the B.C. Liberals avoiding what they call “single-issue forums.” All candidates vying for election in Kamloops-North Thompson and Kamloops-South Thompson are expected to attend the April 25 forum organized by the city’s media outlets, including Kamloops This Week. But the two Liberal candidates said they will restrict themselves to multi-issue forums, avoiding candidate meetings on health or
education, for example. Kamloops-South Thompson Liberal Todd Stone said he and Kamloops-North Thompson counterpart Peter Milobar will also be part of a radio forum in addition to the April 25 event at Thompson Rivers University’s Grand Hall, but otherwise will spend time connecting with voters one-on-one. “There’s no other community-based forums scheduled in Kamloops-South Thompson,” Stone said, That’s news, however, to the city’s education community, which is hosting a forum tonight at TRU’s Ike Barber Centre sponsored by four union groups. “It indicates it’s [edu-
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what’s important is for all candidates to come out and speak to different issues.” Milobar said in addition to the media forum, he will attend
several high schoolsponsored events and community forums in Barriere and Clearwater. “We’re intending to go to broad-issue forums,” Milobar said, adding he and Stone will skip other events “so we can be on doorsteps talking to voters.” Kamloops-North Thompson Green candidate Dan Hines said voters have to consider their options at the ballot box when the governing party’s candidates are no-shows at community events. “It’s a disservice to the community when the incumbent party isn’t present to respond to questions people have, especially for a party not just in for one term, but 16 years,” Hines said.
Expense limits have been set Elections BC has established expense limits for candidates, political parties and third-party advertising sponsors for the 41st provincial general election campaign. The expense limit for candidates is $77,674.62. The expense limit for political parties is $4.88 million. The expense limit for third-party advertising sponsors is $3,328.91 in relation to a single electoral district and $166,445.62 overall. The campaign officially began on Tuesday, April 11 and will continue for 28 days, culminating on Tuesday, May 9, when voters go to the polls. For more information on expense limits and other election subjects, visit the Elections BC website at elections. bc.ca.
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Green Leader Andrew Weaver and NDP Leader John Horgan attend a poverty forum in Vancouver on April 4, an event not attended by Premier Christy Clark of the B.C. Liberal Party.
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With the B.C. Liberals’ multi-milliondollar campaign rolling across the province, the B.C. NDP and Greens are wooing low-income voters with promises of help for income assistance clients and renters. NDP Leader John Horgan announced his plan for a $400-a-year tax credit for renters at a campaign stop in Vancouver yesterday. Horgan also promised changes to the Residential Tenancy Act to stop landlords from using fixed-term leases
to get around the provincial cap on annual rent increases. Also in Vancouver yesterday, Green Leader Andrew Weaver unveiled a plan to increase income assistance, disability assistance and shelter allowance by 10 per cent a year, starting this fall and continuing for five years. The Green party estimates assistance increases will cost $79 million in the second half of the current fiscal year, rising to $788 million a year by 2020. The plan also includes basic income support for youth aged 18 to 24 transitioning from foster care, esti-
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To vote in the May 9 provincial general election, you must be a Canadian citizen, 18 years of age or older on general voting day and a resident of B.C. for the past six months. Voting places throughout the province will be open on May 9 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Advance voting is available on April 29 and April 30 and from May 3 to May 6. Advance voting places are open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Voting is also available at district electoral offices from now until 4 p.m. on May 9, and by mail. The Kamloops-South Thompson district electoral office is at 200-800 Mission Flats Rd. The Kamloops-North
Thompson district electoral office is at 7-750 Fortune Dr. Vote by mail packages can be requested through a district electoral office, on Elections BC’s website or by calling 1-800-6618683. Voters can find more information about where, when and how to vote on Elections BC’s website. It includes a Where to Vote application that shows voting places, their hours, and directions on a Google Map. The Where to Vote application is available at elections.bc.ca/wtv. Where to Vote cards will be distributed starting April 20 and the dates, times and locations for advance and general voting opportunities will be published in community newspapers
throughout B.C. Deadline for voter registration by phone and online has passed, but eligible voters can still register or update their voter registration when they vote. All voters must prove their identity and residential address to receive a ballot A complete list of acceptable identification is available at elections.bc.ca. Candidate nominations close at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, April 18. Nomination papers must be submitted to the district electoral officer for the district the candidate intends to run in. For more information, visit elections.bc.ca, follow Elections BC on social media, or call 1-800-661-8683.
In the Kamloops-South Thompson riding, there are 18 general voting places and four advance voting places. In the Kamloops-North Thompson riding, there are 32 general voting places and six advance voting places. All of these locations/addresses are online at kamloopsthisweek.com. Click on the BC Election 2017 tab.
mated to cost $60 million a year, as a model for a broader minimum income program for B.C. The NDP’s promises for renters echo a proposal released the same day by Vancouver Mayor Gregor Robertson. Both Horgan and Robertson call for a budget increase for the province’s Residential Proceeds benefiting Tenancy Office, which Proceeds benefiting they say has been cut by the B.C. Liberals to the point where access for renters is too difficult. “Renters should not be kicked out of their homes just because their landlord wants to renovate,” Robertson said in a video.
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Note these forum dates Candidates from all but the B.C. Liberal Party are scheduled to be at Thompson Rivers University tonight for a forum on education. Organizers of the forum are two CUPE locals, the KamloopsThompson Teachers’ Association and the Thompson Rivers University Faculty Association.
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The forum will begin at 7 p.m. in the Ike Barber Centre in the Brown House of Learning. • A media-sponsored forum will be held on Tuesday, April 25, at 7 p.m. in the Grand Hall at TRU’s Campus Activity Centre. It is expected all eight candidates from both ridings will attend.
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id you know the largest radio astronomy observatory in Canada is located just outside Penticton? I didn’t either, until my friend Fran invited me to check out the Dominion Radio Astrophysical Observatory. With a name like that, you’d expect to see some pretty hightech equipment — and this place does not disappoint. According to the website astro-canada. ca, the Dominion Radio Astrophysical Observatory was inaugurated in 1960 at White Lake near Penticton. The creation of the observatory was primarily the work of Carlyle Smith Beals, an astronomer who wanted to advance the field of astrophysics in Canada. The first parabolic antenna, measuring 25.6 metres, began operating in 1960. It was mainly designed to operate at a wavelength of 21 centimetres, which corresponds to one of
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The Dominion Radio Astrophysical Observatory near Penticton was inaugurated in 1960.
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The observatory is located at 717 White Lake Rd., near Penticton. For more information, call 250-497-2300. the spectral lines of hydrogen. The study of hydrogen is of great importance to astronomers. Hydrogen is the most abundant chemical element in the universe, where it is present as a gas. Studying its distribution in the Milky Way can help astronomers reveal the structure of our galaxy. Radio astronomers have been striving toward this goal since the first days of the observatory. In 1962, a second radio telescope was put in place. Fully operational in 1964, it consisted of 1,700 cedar posts extending 1.3 kilometres in the shape of a “T” to cover a surface area of 65,000 square metres. The posts supported a network of several thousand metres of metallic wires formed to create the antenna of the radio telescope.
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This radio telescope was primarily used between 1965 and 1969 during a period when solar spots were at a minimum. In fact, it is only during these periods of low solar activity that very long radio waves from space can pass through the atmosphere to reach Earth’s surface. The main goal of the T-shaped radio telescope was to produce a map of radio sources in our galaxy. It was also used to observe several hundred specific radio sources, such as quasars and distant galaxies. In 1965, a 1.8-metre parabolic antenna was installed to collect data on solar radiation. The radio telescope operated at a wavelength of 11.1 centimetres and its goal was to complement the data already gathered
by the Algonquin Radio Observatory at Traverse Lake in Ontario. In 1968, the 25.6metre radio telescope was used in conjunction with the 46-metre telescope at the Algonquin Radio Observatory to simulate the resolution of a giant radio telescope measuring 3,074 kilometres (the physical distance between the two instruments). It was the first successful long distance interferometry experi-
ment ever conducted. Encouraged by the results, the Dominion Radio Astrophysical Observatory commenced the construction of a synthesis radio telescope near the end of the 1960s. It consisted of two parabolic radio telescopes measuring 8.5 metres across that would operate together to simulate a larger radio telescope with a 600-metre diametre. The antennas would operate at a wavelength of 21
centimetres, which corresponds to one of the spectral lines of hydrogen. Today, the synthesis array radio telescope consists of seven 8.5metre parabolic antennas that can operate continuously, 24 hours a day, at two wavelengths (21 and 74 centimetres). From 1995 to 2005, the radio telescope was mainly used in the Canadian Galactic Plane Survey, the goal of which is to map a large portion of the
Milky Way. In 1990, following the closure of the Algonquin Radio Observatory, the task of gathering data on the sun’s radio flux (the variations in its energy output at radio wavelengths) was transferred to the Dominion Radio Astrophysical Observatory. The observatory is now under the responsibility of the National Research Council of Canada’s Herzberg Institute of Astrophysics.
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From all of us at the Blazers organization, we’d like to say a huge thank you to all of the fans who came out and supported us this season: the sponsors, the volunteers and everyone in the community who helped and cheered us on. Thank you again for the great season and we’re already looking forward to next year. — Kamloops Blazers KTW FILE PHOTO
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The Festival of Colours returns to Thompson Rivers University on Saturday. The event, as shown above, is celebrated in India and sees people apply colours on others in jest.
Festival of Colours to brighten TRU campus on Saturday The Thompson Rivers University India Club and the Kamloops Hindu Cultural Society are hosting Rang De Basanti 2017 on campus on Saturday, April 15. This event is a
Hindu spring festival celebrated in all parts of India, also known as the Festival of Colours. It is open to all Kamloops residents. Abhi Naik, marketing co-ordinator with the TRUSU India Club,
said the festival signifies the victory of good over evil, the arrival of spring and the end of winter. “It is a playful cultural event where people apply dry natural colour on their friends
or strangers in jest,” Naik said, noting the colours used are natural and safe. Rang De Basanti 2017 will take place on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the quad on the
university campus. Organizers expect about 200 people to take park in the event, which will also include Indian goodies and a DJ spinning Bollywood music. Naik said the festi-
val is also a celebration of the end of the school year at TRU during the last week of classes. For updates on Rang De Basanti 2017, check the TRUSU India Club page on Facebook.
In January, I took a bad fall on an icy road in the city and broke my shoulder. This is a thank you to all the wonderful people who assisted me, especially Mike, who drove me to the ER; ER staff, who treated me quickly; and staff in day surgery, including my surgeon, Dr. Butterwick. To all those who helped me that day and the days, weeks and months beyond, I am forever grateful. — Anne Phillips Kamloops
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Barb’s Book Sale at Sahali Mall Barb’s Used Book and Music Sale continues at Sahali Mall through Saturday, April 22. All money raised goes to the Kamloops Symphony Orchestra’s operating expenses, which include everything from concert productions to educational programs such as the Kamloops Symphony Music School. Most items are $2 and shoppers are encouraged to stop in a few times during the sale as new donations arrive daily.
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There are only three First World War cenotaphs in Canada that have clocks as part of their structures. Kamloops’ cenotaph on Battle Street is the only one in the nation with a working clock, thanks to recent renovations made to the memorial. It was unveiled last Sunday during a ceremony to mark the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge. To see more photos from the ceremony, go online to kamloopsthisweek.com.
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Sunday April 16th – 10:00 a.m. Easter Sunday service
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Sunday April 16th – 7:30 a.m. Easter Sunrise service at Overlander Beach Sunday April 16th – 10:00 a.m. Easter Sunday service at KUC
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Holy Thursday 7:00 pm Good Friday 3:00 pm & 5:30 pm Saturday (Easter Vigil) 8:00 pm Easter Sunday 7:00 am, 8:30 am, and 10:30 am
255 Nicola Street • 250-372-2581
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Holy Family Parish
2797 Sunset Drive • 250-372-0205 Holy Thursday 7:00 pm Good Friday 3:00 pm Saturday (Easter Vigil) 7:00 pm Easter Sunday 10:30 am
Our Lady of Lourdes
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Holy Thursday 5:00 pm Good Friday 5:00 pm Easter Sunday 8:30 am
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St. John Vianney Parish
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Holy Thursday 7:00 pm Good Friday 3:00 pm Saturday (Easter Vigil) 8:00 pm Easter Sunday 10:30 am
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Easter Sunday 1:00 pm
Sun Peaks Easter Sunday 4:00 pm
St. Andrews Lutheran Church 815 Renfrew Avenue • 250.376.8323 Rev. David Schumacher
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Bridge, where it will then go east on West Victoria Street, continue along Seymour Street, turn south on Fourth Avenue, go east on Columbia Street, turn north on 10th Avenue and then west on Lorne Street, where the vehicles will assemble in Riverside Park at about 1:45 p.m. (go online to kamloopsthisweek. com to view the parade route map). Organizers say up to 120 vintage vehicles will take part and will be on display in the park until about 3 p.m. The parade is open to anyone driving a 1992 or older stock vehicle in good drivable condition. Street rods, kit cars, vehicles with non-stock mag wheels or other modifications will not be accepted. Each vehicle will undergo an inspection to determine if it meets stock vintage requirements and that it has a current licence or valid permit and insurance. No pre-registration is required and dash plaques will be presented to all registered vehicles. Vintage costumes and/or Easter bonnets are encouraged for both parade participants and spectators. There is a $5 per vehicle charge for those who are not members of the Vintage Car Club. Mercury brands will be featured and will lead the procession.
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As Easter approaches, the BC SPCA is reminding the public that, unless a family is already considering adopting a pet rabbit, it is better to give chocolate bunnies as gifts rather than real rabbits. Each year, SPCA branches across the province receive dozens of abandoned rabbits after the Easter holiday has passed, the excitement of a new pet has worn off and the reality of pet care sets in. “The animals turned in to SPCA shelters are the fortunate ones,� said Lorie Chortyk, BC SPCA general manager, community relations. Find out more about what rabbits require online at spca.bc.ca/ rabbitcare.
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Brian (Chicken) MacKinnon used his right wing to clip a Kelowna Crow in B.C. Rugby Union play at Exhibition Park on Saturday. Find out whose feathers were left ruffled at match’s end on page A18. For more photos, go online to kamloopsthisweek.com ALLEN DOUGLAS/KTW
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Andrew Bryant has at least four perfect reasons to keep fit by weightlifting. “I’ve got a four-year old, a two-year-old, a 22-year-old and a 20-year-old, so I’ve got to live to be 100,” Bryant said with a laugh. “It keeps me fresh.” The 50-year-old New Gold employee is also a powerhouse. Bryant recently returned to Kamloops from the Canadian Powerlifting and Bench Press Championships in Saguenay, Que., boasting a pair of new medals. Competing in his weight class in the 49- to 59-year-old division, he won national gold in bench press with a lift of 352.7 pounds and claimed silver in powerlifting. There are three events within the powerlifting discipline — squat, bench press and deadlift. Bryant, who weighed in at 183 pounds, squatted 551.2 pounds, benched 374.8 pounds and deadlifted 507.1 pounds, good enough for second place. He was bested only by
Canadian weightlifting legend Jeff Becker of Ontario, whose threelift total of 1,603.9 pounds earned gold. “He’s won about 22 Canadian titles and six world titles,” Bryant said of his rival. “He took my championship away again.” Bryant, a multi-time Canadian bench press champion, has qualified for the World Masters Powerlifting Championships, which will run from Oct. 2 to Oct. 7 in Sundsvall, Sweden. The longtime underground miner had his best performance at the world championships in Estonia last year, when he placed third behind silver medallist Rolf Hampel of Germany and gold medallist Becker, his friend and arch-nemesis. Bryant won gold at powerlifting nationals in Regina last year, doing so in the absence of the injured Becker. Five athletes had qualified for the 2016 nationals by lifting the minimum required weight. “They don’t want people going in there and just lifting the bar, kind of thing,” Bryant said. A healthy Becker will stand in
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What’s all the Pink about? Forward Alex Ovechkin is only one of the Washington Capitals’ many weapons.
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TORONTO — William Nylander recalls being a kid, hanging around his father’s NHL team, the Washington Capitals. But only faint memories remain. There were the times Nicklas Backstrom — “one of the best passers in the league” — came by for dinner. And there was The Shot, a weapon that has helped Alex Ovechkin score 176 more regular-season goals than anyone since his noisy entrance into the NHL in 2005. “His shot is amazing,’’ says Nylander, the Maple Leafs’ rookie winger who will face his father Michael’s old squad in a first-round playoff series, which begins today in Washington. Game time is 4 p.m. While Ovechkin remains lethal, the Leafs’ challenge in overcoming the President’s Trophy-winning Capitals runs way deeper. There’s a reason they finished with 55 wins — five more than anyone else — and a league-best plus-84 goal differential and it’s their astounding depth of talent. Washington had a pair of 30-goalscorers in Ovechkin and feisty American winger T.J. Oshie, but also nine other players who managed at least 12, including a group of fourth liners that combined for 29 evenstrength markers. Don’t forget about a well-rounded defence that includes Kevin Shattenkirk, the trade dead-
line acquisition who finished fourth among all NHL defencemen with 56 points. Ovechkin wasn’t the Caps’ best or even second-best player. Backstrom, an ace at finding “little spaces’’ to thread passes, according to Nylander, finished second to Connor McDavid with 63 assists and fourth with 86 points. Braden Holtby, meanwhile, compiled another year of Vezina Trophy consideration. “I think the big thing Washington has going for them is they’ve got depth right through,’’ Leafs’ head coach Mike Babcock said. Defensive depth is a weakness for the Leafs and they’ve got at least one weary defensive line — Tyler Bozak, Mitch Marner and James van Riemsdyk — that can be exposed, especially on the road. That line can certainly score and so can the Leafs, but can they stop wave upon wave of Washington’s attack? “They’re obviously the best team in the league for a reason,’’ Auston Matthews, the Leafs record-setting rookie and leading scorer, said. But he added, “I don’t think they can take us lightly. I think we’ve got a lot of speed and a lot of skill. I think we’ve surprised a lot of teams this year.’’
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Ken Hitchcock is returning to coach the Dallas Stars, a person with direct knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press. The Stars are expected to announce the hire today, but the person confirmed the move yesterday on condition of anonymity. Hitchcock won the
Stanley Cup with Dallas in 1999, coaching there for parts of seven seasons from 1995-1996 to 2001-2002. He has since coached the Philadelphia Flyers, Columbus Blue Jackets and St. Louis Blues. The 65-year-old was fired as Blues coach in February and replaced by Mike Yeo. Even before that, St. Louis had announced it was Hitchcock’s final sea-
son there and that Yeo would take over. Hitchcock replaces Lindy Ruff, who was fired Monday after four seasons in Dallas. The Stars, owned by Kamloops Blazers’ majority owner Tom Gaglardi, missed the playoffs this year after winning the Central Division last season. Hitchcock coached the Blazers from 1984 to 1990.
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STRANGE SIGNS, FERGUSON STRANGE STOCKSIGNS, RISES FERGUSON STOCK RISES The WHL season might be over for the Kamloops Blazers, but they remain busy off the ice this week. Kamloops signed 2000-born defenceman Sean Strange to a standard WHL education contract. Strange was selected by the Blazers in the 10th round of the 2015 WHL Bantam Draft. The 6-foot-1, 170-pound defenceman has played the last two seasons with the South
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improving and reconfiguring the suspension. The all-wheel drive version also gets the much-vaunted G-Vectoring Control. Without going into technical detail, it essentially smooths out the ride and reduces the amount of times occupants sub-consciously shift their seating position to compensate for cornering. It’s an irritation probably few people notice, but you will now. Let’s get back to some basic background intel on this mid-sized family wagon. It was introduced five years to considerable acclaim. In fact, it has become the marque’s best seller leapfrogging the fine little Mazda3 and accounting for 25 per cent of company sales. Not good enough. The perfectionists
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Base price: $24,900 to $36,300 Engine: 2.0/2.5-litre four-cylinder Transmission: Six-speed manual or sixspeed automatic Fuel economy: 9.4/7.4 L/100 kilometres (city/highway), 10.2 city/8.3 L/100 kilometres (city/highway) at Mazda figured they could tweak it and make it that much better. In the quest for near perfection, they carried out 698 tweaks to produce the second generation CX-5 but, thankfully, the presenters at the launch in California didn’t list every improvement. They were right to make a lot of noise about the reduced noise factor and better handling because, honestly, most folks aren’t going to notice most of the other changes. What they do collectively is work to improve an already excellent package. Its shape and size is virtually unchanged and its pleasing looks have not been changed dramatically. A side-by-side comparison shows LED headlights and tail lamps are now standard fare and the grille has a slightly different look.
The Mazda CX-5 has leapfrogged the Mazda3 in becoming the brand’s bestseller, accounting for 25 per cent of company sales.
Inside, the seveninch touch screen is much improved with greater resolution and is now placed higher up the centre of the dash than in the previous edition. There are also some subtle changes in the cabin such as the stick being moved forward, putting it within easier reach of the one’s hand. Similarly, the door handle is farther back in a more accessible location. The rear seats recline and back doors
open slightly wider. Here’s a fascinating fact: The steering wheel is centered and the gas pedal and dead pedals are placed at shoulder width. The seats were designed using NASA data to provide an ideal body position. As long as you don’t expect to take off like one of their rockets, you will be happy with the comfort afforded. Which brings me to what’s under the hood. The power plant is a trusty 2.5-litre engine,
supported by a sixspeed auto transmission. It has sufficient power, with 187 horsepower, to do the job with the whole dang family aboard. There is a two-litre 150 horsepower engine in the base model, matched to a six-speed manual transmission — but I would pass on that. A 2.2-litre diesel is promised soon and that should be interesting, from a fuel economy perspective alone. There are three
trims, the FWD GX being the base model selling for $24,900. Mazda expects most Canadian buyers to take the betterequipped GS edition at $29,100. A GT edition with the technology package tops out at $36,300. Competition is savage in this market segment, but Mazda feels it has done enough to challenge the competitors in the shape of the Honda CR-V, Toyota RAV4, Ford Escape and Nissan Rogue.
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Part-time Locomotive Engineer/Conductor Kamloops, BC
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Gladstone Secondary School Class of 1967 Date: June 24, 2017 in Burnaby B.C. For further information contact Doreen: doreensutherland67@ gmail.com or 604-437-1253
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The Class 1 Truck Driver Training program includes: • Airbrakes • Class 1 Driver Training – 2 week to 5 week courses • Road Test at ICBC
For more information, contact: Ray Trenholm - Driver Training
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MJB LAWYERS IS HIRING! MJB Lawyers is a busy, progressive law firm with a great work environment. For more information about the firm, visit mjblaw.com. We are looking for the following staff to join our team: • Commercial Assistant or an experienced Conveyancer willing to be trained in commercial transactions; • Litigation Assistant; and • Family Law Assistant. Apply in confidence to 700 - 275 Lansdowne Street, Kamloops, BC V2C 6H6, by fax to 250-374-6992, or email sheila@mjblaw.com.
Integris is now hiring a permanent, full-time:
SENIOR RETAIL LENDER Integris Credit Union is looking for an individual with the knowledge and skills required to work as a Senior Retail Lender on a permanent, full-time basis in our Quesnel Branch. Responsibilities include completing mortgages, loans and line of credit applications by analyzing the member’s financial situation, identifying product terms and conditions best suited to the member’s needs and current situation, and presenting options to the member for completion of the loan. Additionally, the Senior Retail Lender will refer the full range of banking, lending, financial planning & insurance products and services to best meet the needs of the member. The successful applicant will have strong lending underwriting ability, good judgment, and analytical skills. Excellent communication, time management and organizational skills are a minimum requirement. For this position, 3+ years of experience is required.
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1 250-374-6961 This position will provide customers with cost effective parts and information in a friendly, efficient, and knowlsmsequip.com edgeable manner. Provide accurate parts and pricing information. Maintaining parts inventories and assisting with inventory counts and inspections, identifying and cataloguing parts and assemblies, ordering, receiving, inspecting, sorting, stock handling, and up selling. Completing and entering documentation; preparing invoicing, tracking orders, shipping and receiving information for warehouse, data entry of purchase and work orders, maintaining price lists and catalogues and processing CORE returns. Qualifications: The successful candidate will possess a Journeyperson Parts Technician certification and a minimum of three (3) years of industry related experience. Other requirements include, but are not limited to: • Strong focus on providing valuable customer service Proven ability to adhere to and maintain workplace health and safety initiatives • Intermediate level of knowledge of MS Office Suite and computerized inventory systems is required • Forklift training, WHMIS, and TDG training certification is an asset Qualified applicants are invited to submit their application online at smsequip.com
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Drivers/Courier/ Trucking CLASS 1 US DRIVERS We require experienced Class 1 US drivers immediately. Must have a minimum of 3 years US experience. We supply assigned trucks (no slip seating), phone allowance, US travel medical, all picks and drops paid and regular home time. Applicants must be physically fit with their own transportation. Please fax resume with current clean abstract to 250546-0600 or by e-mail to: parris@ricknickelltrucking.com Only those that are considered will be contacted. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE
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Courses. A Great Gift. Next C.O.R.E. April 29th & 30th, Saturday and Sunday. P.A.L. April 25th & 26th, evenings. Professional outdoorsman & Master Instructor:
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INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT SCHOOL. Hands-On Tasks. Start Weekly. GPS Training! Funding & Housing Avail! Job Aid! Already a HEO? Get certification proof. Call 1-866-399-3853 or go to: iheschool.com
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OPERATIONS MANAGER School District No. 58 (Nicola-Similkameen) invites applications from individuals for the position of Operations Manager.
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The Operations Manager is responsible for the management of the Maintenance Department as well as Annual Facilities Grant (AFG) funded projects. This position has supervisory responsibility for approximately 40 maintenance staff including all trades, grounds, transportation, custodial and facilities. The Operations Manager supports the Secretary Treasurer in the effective management of the maintenance functions of the organization and assists with the development and implementation of planning for the provision of these services in alignment with the mission and goals of the Board of Education. The key objectives are increased functionality, improved working and learning environments, as well as the maximized lifecycle of our buildings and grounds. The Operations Manager reports to the Secretary Treasurer.
Bookkeeper required. Must have good working knowledge of Quick books and Simply Accounting. Responsible for all aspects of A/R, A/P, Month end statements, bank deposits etc. 5-7 hours/wk ability to work in Company office. For more info email dwight.oatway@gmail.com
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I PAY Cash $$$ For All Scrap Vehicles! and $5 for auto batteries Call or Text Brendan 250-574-4679
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A competitive salary is offered along with a generous benefits package. The successful applicant will be required to complete a criminal record check. Please refer to the districts website for required education and experience.
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SOME SHOES NEED FILLING Looking for Door to Door Carriers. Kids and Adults needed!
ABERDEEN Rte 563 – 1711 & 1951 Lodgepole Dr. – 48 p. Rte 583 – Butte Pl, Chinook Pl, Mt. Dufferin Dr. – 43 p. Rte 589 – 1200-1385 Copperhead Dr. – 58 p. Rte 590 – 1387 Copperhead Dr, Saskatoon Pl. – 36 p. Rte 591 – 1941 Hillside Dr. – 19 p. BROCK Rte 13 – Bonnie Pl, 2245-2255 Edgemount Ave, McLean St, 2305-2396 Rosewood Ave, Shannon Pl. – 52 p. Rte 59 – Ollek St, 1454 Tranquille Rd. – 65 p. 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 333 – 1005-1090 Pine St, 1003-1176 Pleasant St. – 42 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 Rte 405 – Anvil Cres, Bestwick Dr & Crts, Mahood Pl, Morrisey Pl. – 86 papers Rte 406 – 108-492 McGill Rd. – 62 papers Rte 411 – 206-384 Arrowstone Dr, Eagle Pl, Gibralter Crt & Wynd. – 48 p. NORTH SHORE Rte 131 – 321-601 & 631 Fortune Dr (odd side) – 36 p.
Rte 834 – Armour Pl, MattockMcKeague Rd, Sabiston Crt & Pl, 4205-4435 Spurraway Rd. – 64 p Rte 838 – Strawberry Lane, 45564797 Cammeray Dr. – 66 p. 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
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AFFORDABLE BOOKKEEPING SERVICE 25 Years Experience. Professional. Kamloops B.C.
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Rte 621 – Duck Rd, Skelly Rd, 96 Tanager Dr, 2606-2876 Thompson Dr. – 54 p.
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PETER’S YARD SERVICE
Garden & Lawn Time to book your spring rototilling call Tom for free estimate (250) 376-6093
Handypersons RICKS’S SMALL HAUL For all Deliveries & Dump Runs. Extra large dump trailers for rent. Dump Truck Long and Short Hauls!!
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KTW requires door to door substitute carriers for all areas in the city. Vehicle is an asset Call 250-374-0462 Experienced cleaner needed for busy janitorial business This is a contract position to provide weekend and holiday relief. Flexible hours approx 14+. Must have vehicle to go to various locations in Kamloops Pay is commensurate with experience Must pass criminal records check and government security clearance. Please reply to Box #1461 c/o Kamloops This Week 1365-B Dalhousie Dr. Kamloops, BC V2C 5P6
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Kamloops United Church is looking for a: HANDYPERSON/CUSTODIAN. To apply, email resume and cover letter to: admin@kamloopsunited.ca Full job posting can be viewed at www.kamloopsunited.ca
BICHON Hanvanese puppies, vet checked, 1st set of shots, delivery available. 1-250-804-6848.
PETS For Sale? TRI-CITY SPECIAL! for only $46.81/week, we will place your classified ad into Kamloops, Vernon & Salmon Arm. (250)371-4949
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Auctions HUGE AUCTION, Estate Antiques & collectables. Sun, April 23 @ 1:00 pm. Dodd’s Auction, 3311-28th Ave, View photos doddsauction.com Vernon 1-250-545-3259.
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Sales ADVERTISING Consultants: Our company is always looking for great sales representatives to add to our team. Our business requires a highly organized individual with ability to multi-task in a fun, fastpaced team environment. Strong interpersonal skills and a strong knowledge of sales and marketing are required. Excellent communication skills, valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle are necessary. If you have a passion for the advertising business, are creative and thrive on challenges, we want to hear from you. Interested applicants should email their resume and cover letter to:khall@aberdeenpublishing.com We thank all applicants; only those being considered for an interview will be contacted.
Work Wanted HOME & YARD HANDYMAN If you need it done, Give us a call ! Steve 250-320-7774. Job wanted by Computer Programmer-Analyst /Office Worker/Tutor Detail oriented, organized, problem-solver, extremely computer literate. Strong proofreading, editing, technical writing, public speaking skills. Can teach practically anything I know. IT work preferred but any job using problem-solving skills could be a good match. Gene Wirchenko 250-8281474. genew@telus.net
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Firearms 1939 Winchester Mod. 94 30:30. $900. Exec cond. 250372-5489. Browning BAR semi-auto 300 win. Mag. Exec cond. Made in Belgium. $800. 372-7890. Browning BBR 30:06 Browning rings & bases PAL req $650 250-682-0002 Remington 7mm Bushnell 3x9. Floated-bedded, dies. 50RD nosler ammo +more. $725. 376-5551.
Free Items Free: GE Electric stove 24” in good working condition. 250579-5797.
Fruit & Vegetables Fruit trees any kind. Peach, prune plum, nectarine. 5ft-6ft. $20-$35. Call anytime or leave a msg. 250-376-3480.
Firewood/Fuel ALL SEASON FIREWOOD. For delivery birch, fir & pine. Stock up now. Campfire wood. (250) 377-3457. Fir Firewood split or rounds delivered. Measured cords. 250-277-4477.
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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.
Heavy Duty Machinery 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 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. Black & Decker workmate folding table $80. Craftsman Router 25000RPM 1/4” shaft $75. Makita Two Tool Cordless Kit 1/2” 18V $120. Makita 1 1/4” Circular saw 15amp. $90. Porter/Cable 3hp 4 gal/oil free air compressor $200. 250-851-6195.
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Small family cafe for sale in the North Shore. 778-2572500.
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Kubota AV2500 Generator. $585. 250-374-1988 Lemond RevMaster Spin Bike. Model 15300-7. $500. Like New. 250-372-8406. MISC4Sale: Oak Table Chairs-$400, 1-Standard 8ft truck canopies $300/ea Call 250-320-5194 after 6pm or leave msg. SAWMILLS from only $4,397 MAKE MONEY & SAVE MONEY with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. FREE Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT.
Vita-pure water softener new. $350. 250-256-0084.
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TRUCK TRACTORS • OH CRANES • V-18 HYD-MECH SAW etc.
CLOSE-OUT AUCTION KAMLOOPS DIVISION
DATE: TUES., APR. 25th – 10 AM PLACE: 625 West Athabasca Street, Kamloops, BC PREVIEW: Mon., Apr. 24th 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
TRUCK TRACTORS: 2009 International Pro Star t/a; 2005 International 8600 t/a; 2003 International 9100i t/a; HIBOY TRAILERS: 2010 Lode King 48’ t/a; 2007 Lode King 53’ Tri/A; 2003 Lode King 48’ T/A METAL BANDSAW: 2007 Hyd-Mech V-18 vertical mitering Series ll OVERHEAD CRANES: Canco/Demag 10 ton double girder, 66’ span; Canco/Demag 5 ton double girder, 66’ span RACKING: Several sections of stock racking MISC: 7.5 ton spreader bar; roll cases; lifting chains; self-dump bin; sheet lifter rig; concrete parking barriers
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BATCHELOR HEIGHTS Sat, April 15th. 9am-1pm. 897 Quail Drive. Downsizing. Tools, sporting goods, old china, hshld items +more. BROCK Saturday, April 15th. 8:00am -1:00pm. 2346 Young Avenue. 80s/90s Collectable toys, furniture, household items, electronics and more.
Diningroom table w/8-chairs, c/w Buffet and Hutch. Med Colour. $900. 250-374-8933.
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It is with great sadness thatonweMarch 6, 1939 - Passed Born announce the passing away of Richard peaceful on March 30, 2016 Douglas (Rick) Rorison, in his home, at the age of 77, with family by on March 30, 2015. his side. George will be lovingly Rick was born in Vancouver, BC on remembered by his devoted November 24, 1947. In 1949, he and cherished wife Elisabeth, his moved with his family to a ranch 1982 Mercedes 300 SD hero TD. Scooter Dog, his children Savona, 2south owners,oforiginal and near docu- Tunkwa Lake. In the242,000km 1960’s Rick Kelly learned his Stephanie (Vincent) mented. no Mann, drips. quality. Arduini, trade ofShow being car a Heavy Equipment Victor (Gina) Mann, Asking $6000. 250-312-3525 Jane (John) Derry, Cheryl (John) Operator before 8pm and worked in that field until his untimely death.Gagliano and Terry (Ingrun) Mann, his grandchildren Brennan (Ming), He and Judie were married in Connor, Anica (Alex) Recreational/Sale and Anthony Arduini, (Darcy), and Chase, BC on October 22,Ronald, 1977 andCJthen movedKorey to Cache Creek, BC where they lived forGagliano, 26 years and raisedBousquet, their two Nicholas Mann, Marianna Ashlynn 1978 24ft. Centurion Motochildren. In 2003, Rick41,500 and Judie to Leduc, Alberta Krystal Webster, and moved his great-grandchildren rhome C. (Aaron) Exec cond. where they were close to theand international for Rick kms. $5500. 778-362-9669. Kingston Douglas, Emma Hannah airport Thiessen and to fly back and forth to the NWT for helped build Jack Webster, brothers-in-law Tedwork. and He John Woodrow. the site for the Diavik Diamond Mine and worked there for 1978 Vanguard C Motorhome. Heplus will years. be dearly missed back by many kinfolk in Alabama, 13 loaded, They to Kamloops in 2012 to Fully clean, runsmoved great. * RESTRICTIONS APPLY and as close well as their friends and and family Canada $5000. 778-470-1007. be to children newthroughout grandchildren and have the USA. He since. was predeceased by his mother, father been here ever
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in Fort Saskatchewan, born into inHerest Vancouver, BC by his will be remembered Mr. Frederick (Fred) Alberta. on July 11, and(Mark) and daughters1941 Judy Byrne Currie, passed away passed away ondaughter April Gladys five grandchildren Being theMurphy, only born peacefully in Kamloops Kimberly 8, 2017 in(Brett) Kamloops, toAmy Woody andGuillemin, Mona Wood, on April 2, 2017 at with her two older brothers (Chris) Brandle, Jennifer (Chris) BC after a lengthy Michael and Todd, Head, “Woody” Mike (Lindsay), Michele the age of 79 years. illness. Vonnie showed at an (Jeff), four great signs - grandchildren early ageVanessa, of being someone Ann is survived byAlexa, her Tasha, Olivia andHe will be sadly special. husband six Rowe great Hansen, - great - grandchildren missed by his children Jeff (Mary) Jordan, Michael, Tucker, Walker and Nova. Vonnie faced anyIndy, challenge loving wife Virginia, Hansen, Chris (Cyndi) head Hansen, Andrew onpredeceased and persevered Joe was by his wife, Lillian “Lil” of 46 years. daughters Cheryl (Larry) she succeeded. Being an “A” student in school, (Terri) Hansen, Braduntil (Tracy) Hansen, Joe was with born inhorses Nanaimoand on October 21, 1924. He grew Helgesen and Andrea working becoming an auxiliary ten grandchildren and upbrother Rupert in Ladysmith then settledDetachment in Kamloops in 1952. member of the Kamloops the R.C.M.P. Currie ofofKamloops, (Linda) Wilson. toJoe only name a few of her accomplishments. It was was a barber most of his life. He cut hair in Victoria, grandchildren Meghan then off George, to “Depot” for fulland R.C.M.P training. Prince Penticton Kamloops. He Vonnie worked Ann worked in the Kamloops School Stefanie Helgesen continued herGarth persuit of excellence throughout her withand partner Glover in a and barber shop on 3rd Ave District for over 25 years loved her training, breaking records in aand number ofCurrie, areas.greatShe Alicia and Victoria Street for 26 years then moved on his own job. She volunteered for KYSA an belt area became a as black in Goshin-do, receiving many across theand riverhonours toShe the for North Shorethroughout and continued to grandchildren Serenity manager, secretary and president. “Attaboys” bravery her 23 barber for another 26 years at Joe’s Barber Shop which Currie and Patience years of service. enjoyed reading, gardening and baking. was located across from Surplus Herby’s on Tranquille Legare, as well as many She loved being surrounded by family Animals Road. were a big part of her life and “Doe” was by and friends and always made people friends and relatives. her side until the end. He was once president of the Men’s Hostel and feel welcome. volunteered as scorekeeper announcer many We will always remember and Vonnie There willas be anoforstrong, formal Ann loved all animals, especially her hockey games in the Memorial Arena. generous and loving person and will miss her dearly. service however a cats. A Celebration will be held Friday,ofLife April Celebration his to Friends are invitedoftolife a Celebration ofon Vonnie’s 2015 3:00 pm. St. Andrews Memorial contributionsbe10, can be made toat the held in at the Schoening Funeral Chapel on held Sunday, Life will Presbyterian be Church 6th Ave and Douglas Street May 22nd,on2016, beginning at 1:00 p.m.with Reverend the SPCA or KYSA. in the summer. Wiest officiating with a reception to follow at the A special thanks to the staff Overlander Shouldat friends desire, donations to the S.P.C.A., same location. 1211 – 8th Kamloops,may B.C. 2Y3 would On-line condolences Extended Care Hospital. On Street, line condolences beV2B expressed at be appreciatedwww.schoeningfuneralservice.com in her memory. may be expressed at A Family Service to be held on Monday, Condolences expressed at April 17, 2017 at 10:30 am. Open Housemay bewww.schoeningfuneralservice.com www.schoeningfuneralservice.com. from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm at 1050 Schoenings Funeral Service Schoenings Funeral Service Nicolani Drive, Kamloops. Schoenings250-374-1454 Funeral Service 250-374-1454 250-374-1454
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2013,at George Liz brother spent 19 years in Orange Beach, 2015 the homeand of his Allan (Colleen) of Rayleigh, 4729 Aspen George Park Driveenjoyed from 1 - 4pm. Alabama. daily walks to the beach 1996 Chevrolet little hero “Scooter He to loved to2500 sit on Inwith lieu his of flowers, donations canDog”. be made theC/K Canadian HD 3/4 tonthe Truck. the front porch, cold tea and watch birds fly Cancer Society or a sip charity of your choice. Good condition. $9,900. over. Waving saying hello to expressed anyone that 250-374-1988 On line and condolences may be at walked sold especially the staff at Ridgeview by.Run We until allwww.schoeningfuneralservice.com know,
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WOHLLEBEN, Herbert - passed away peacefully at the age of 90 years from Jackson House Residential Care in Ashcroft. January 12, 1947 - April 10, 2015 “Big Herb” was born in Apolda Germany and came to Canada at a very young age, celebrating his 4th birthday at Hat Creek Ranch. He was raised in Ashcroft and remained in this area for his entire life. From the age of 14 he worked alongside father December 28, his 1966 - at Hat Creek Ranch before taking a job with Pacific Great Eastern Rail (nowApril known13, as 2013 BC Rail). He then returned to Hat Creek Ranch before moving into the lumber business and from there moved to Bethlehem Copper where he was employed as a millwright for many years. He is survived by his sister Carla (Bill), and his children Phyllis Rainey, Leeann (Barry) Zasitko, Jim (Tanis) Cripps, and lan Cripps, grandchildren Adam, Brian, Rob, Kyle, Crystal as well as his great grandchildren Emma, Kiara and Natalie and other extended family members. Herb was predeceased by Madeline, his wife of 20 One and longLee, year sinceinyou left years, in 1972, hishas wifepassed of 18 years 1997. to walk craftsman with the Angels. Herb was a very talented who enjoyed working with his hands. He was a skilled woodworker who could make just about anything you could imagine or want. He was equally capable at needle point or cross stitch, and loved to tend his vegetable garden. He playedWe cribthought at the Royal of youCanadian today, Legion for many years, and participated in many out of town tournaments. In later But that is nothing new. Blue Jays games on years he loved to watch curling, and Toronto thought of you Ayesterday, Celebration of Life the television. HeWe was gentle and kind man who had a wonderful sense of humour and loved timetoo. with his family. And willspending tomorrow will be held Donations in Memory of Herb may be made to the Family for Friends We think of youPOinBox silence, Society of the Ashcroft Hospital 773 Ashcroft, BC VOK Rox-ann on Saturday, 1A0. And make no outward show. Herb was a very independent man and was22, able2017 to remain April For what it meant to lose you, living in his own home until the end of January of this year before Only those who love you know. moving into residential care at the Ashcroft Hospital. Theto family at 1:00 p.m. would like to giveRemembering a heartfelt thanks the people who have youtoisall easy, 3:00 p.m. at the helped support Herb including all of the doctors and nurses, care do every day, . itworkers staff and home care We support who have played such a strong role in helping Help from the allyou, the staffTerrace, at Jackson It’s the him. heartache ofMountview losing House and the hospital appreciated Herb,the and his located Dad, Mom, Tom, That was will greatly never go away. by by family. Sean, There Patrick, will be noCheryl, formal services held. An Online condolence swimming pool We Miss Your Presence Everyday. book can be found at www.tvfh.ca Nieces &Always Nephews onThoughts. the 2nd floor 250-453-9802 ~ 1-800-295-5138 In Our Minds and
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Obituaries & In Memoriam Patricia Frances Doggart 1927-2017
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Patricia Doggart (née Norton) on April 7, 2017 at The Pines, Kimberley, BC. Patricia (Pat) is survived by her sons Mike (Marilyn) and Ken (Angie), daughter Kathy (David) Flegel, son-in-law Richard Strange as well as grandchildren Ryan, Kirstin, Andrew, Lisa, Greg and Jenn, great-grandson Colton, nephews Jeff, Jay and John, niece Allison and their families. She was predeceased by her husband Bill and daughter Tina (Richard), brother Paul (Elspeth), sister Judie (Jack) and niece Susan (Gary). Pat was born in Vancouver, BC. She was raised mainly in Victoria and returned to this city many times during Bill’s career in the navy. Upon his retirement they moved to Sidney (North Saanich), to a house she had a hand in designing. Later they moved to Kamloops and more recently she resided in Cranbrook and then Kimberley. She was a leader in Girl Guides and Rangers. She had a love of sewing and weaving and was a member of Weaving Guilds in Victoria and Kamloops. Most of all she was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend who will be missed.
Florence Naoko Kaminishi (Kobayashi) June 22, 1924 - April 6, 2017
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Florence Naoko Kaminishi (Kobayashi). She is predeceased by her brothers Kiechi and Matt Kobayashi. She is survived by her husband Kaye Kaminishi (married for 66 years), daughter Joyce Shimokura (Ray), son Ed Kaminishi and grandson Kenny Shimokura. She is also survived by her sisters Mieko Kawano, Margaret Yamamoto and Jane Wakita. She will be missed by her cousins and many nieces and nephews. Mom was born and raised in Okanagan Centre in an orchard community. After marrying Dad, she moved to Kamloops and Hope working in the family owned Motels. She then worked at the Kamloops Forestry Service for many years where she made many friends. Mom enjoyed her Church friends and was an active member, helping with events and fundraising. She also enjoyed the company of her Craft group, creating and making items to give away or donate. Mom loved being with Family, Relatives and Friends. She especially enjoyed going on Family holidays, seeing the sights and dining out. Mom was a gentle soul who never complained and always thought of others. She would never end a phone call with a “Good bye” it was always “Bye for now”, so to her Kamloops friends we will say, “Bye for now” at the Kamloops Buddhist Church on Monday, May 1st, 2017 at 1:00 pm with Rev. Miyakawa presiding.
The family would like to thank the staff of Kimbrook Manor, The Pines and Dr. Lunge of Kimberley for their compassionate care of Pat over the past few years.
The family would like to Thank the compassionate care given to her by the Medical and Support Staff from In Home Services, Royal Inland Hospital, The Ponderosa and Dr. Omahen.
There will not be a service by request, but if friends and family so wish they may make a donation to the Girl Guides of Canada, The Pines Memorial and Development Society, c/o Bev Banks, 372-108th Ave, Kimberley, BC V1A 1C6 or the BC Cancer Foundation.
For our friends and relatives in Burnaby and Vancouver, a Family Gathering will be announced at a later date.
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In lieu of Koden or flowers, please consider donating to the Kamloops Buddhist Church, 361 Poplar Street, Kamloops, BC V2B 4B9 or the Kamloops Japanese Canadian Association, 160 Vernon Ave., Kamloops, BC V2B 1L6 or a Charity of your choice.
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It is with immense sadness that we announce Murray’s passing on April 9th, 2017 at the age of 68. Murray leaves behind his adoring wife Jane, his daughters Kristy Corcoran (Pete), Jennifer Dalton (Mike) his grandchildren Aidan and Keeley Dalton, Jillian and Maya Corcoran, his mother Janet Finlay, sister Janet Mana (Mike), brother Bob Finlay, sister-in-law Jill Desimone (Sam) and very special nephews on both sides of the family. Murray grew up in Trail, BC where he and Jane met and where he played many victorious seasons of hockey. After they married, Murray and Jane lived in Vancouver, where Murray attended Langara College while Jane finished her nurse’s training at St. Paul’s, where Kristy was born. Following that, Murray completed a B.A. in Psychology at UVIC, and also played a season for the Victoria Cougars. In 1973, having finished his training with the provincial Probation Services, Murray, Jane and Kristy moved north to Burns Lake, where Jennifer was born. After 6 years in the North they relocated to Kamloops in 1979. Murray’s career took new directions as he moved from Probation Services to the BC Board of Parole and finally, to the High Valley Youth Custody Centre where he served as the Director from 1992 until 2002. During those years, Murray became a dedicated long-distance runner, completing the Royal Victoria Marathon twice. In 1998 and again in 2003, Murray was awarded the prestigious Corrections Exemplary Service
Born October 1, 1973 Deceased March 24, 2017
It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Steve Diep Tung To on March 24, 2017. Steve started his life with an inquisitive drive, disassembling and reassembling any mechanical device within his reach. At an early age, he also showed great artistic talents, from still-life drawings to creating imaginative action comic zines. His creative fortitude later manifested in music through collaborations with various bands. Although he was enthusiastic about his pursuits, Steve’s utmost priority was his children. Any mention of them would illicit tremendous pride and a fierce protectiveness. They were truly the light that guided his way through life. Steve is survived by his four children Caleb, Damon, Shelby and Emilee, his sisters Lily and Yen, parents Diane and Khang, uncles Sinh (Nga), Duong (Binh), Kien (Than) and Tuong (Linh), auntie Linh and many many cousins; as well as lifelong friends in BC and AB, who will miss his unwavering loyalty, humour and generosity. In honour of Steve, the To family will host a “Celebration of Life” Service on Saturday, April 22, 2017 from 1:00pm to 3:00pm at the Rooftop Lounge of the Ramada Inn, 555 West Columbia St, Kamloops, BC. For details or if you wish to make a donation in support of Steve’s children, please email CelebrateSteve@angelic.com.
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Award by the Governor General of Canada. Diagnosed with nonHodgkins Lymphoma in 2002, Murray faced cancer head-on for 15 years. Between the many cycles of treatment, he and Jane travelled the world and continued to build years of wonderful memories with their family and growing grandchildren, and with their many close friends. If the true value of a life can be measured by the impact one makes on those around him, Murray’s life was truly exceptional. He was a man of quiet strength and great dignity and thanks to the Medical Assistance In Dying program (M.A.I.D.), Murray was able to die the way he lived. He was profoundly loved and he will be profoundly missed. Special thanks to Dr. Shirley Sze, Dr. Miranda duPreez, Dr. Tamara Shenkier, Dr. David Sanford, Dr. Eric Haywood-Farmer and Kristen Tozer, the many wonderful people at the BC Cancer Agency in Vancouver, the Kamloops Cancer Clinic, the IV Therapy staff and the nurses at the Kamloops Community Clinic. In lieu of flowers, donations in Murray’s name can be made to the Terry Fox Foundation. A Celebration of Murray’s Life will be held at 1:00 pm on June 24th, 2017 in the Terrace Room at Thompson Rivers University.
Yvonne Jean Lapin Yvonne Jean Lapin of Kamloops, BC, formerly of Barriere, BC passed away on April 8, 2017 with her family by her side. She is survived by her daughters Marlene Gray (Eldon), Theresa Lapin, Corinne Flamank (Brian) and Cathy Van Lersberghe (Joe). Her grandchildren Sean, Darren, William, Tyler, Michael, Steven and Catherine, as well as eight great-grandchildren. Yvonne is survived by her sister Jackie Grist. Yvonne was predeceased by her husband of 56 years, Jack Lapin in 2007 and her sister Liz Catto in 2012. Yvonne was born in Vancouver, BC on October 16, 1931. She was the second of 3 girls born to Arthur and Jean Dawson. She attended Templeton Junior High School and worked briefly as a telephone operator at BC Tel. She married Jack on August 18, 1951 and together they raised four daughters. In 1964 the family moved to Barriere, BC where they resided for 43 years until Jack’s passing. When her daughters were young she was involved in Brownies and Guides. Yvonne was a long-time member of the Barriere Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion and the Barriere Lady Lions. She served in different areas of these organizations. Yvonne spent many hours in her garden and enjoyed camping with Jack. Retirement brought winters in Yuma, Arizona and Caribbean Cruises. After Jack’s passing, Yvonne moved in to Kamloops and resided at the Kamloops Senior Village until her passing. The family would like to thank the entire staff of Unit 2A at Kamloops Senior Village for their care and compassion. No funeral by request. An open house for family and friends will be announced at a later date. Should friends desire, a donation in Yvonne’s name may be made to the Alzheimer Society of BC, 300 – 828 8th Avenue West, Vancouver, BC V5Z 9Z9 Condolences may be expressed at www.schoeningfuneralservice.com Schoenings Funeral Service 250-374-1454
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Obituaries & In Memoriam Marlin Swan
Edward (Ted) George Gush
1934 – 2017
The Monte Lake Hitchhiker caught his last ride to heaven on April 8, 2017. Ted was born August 16, 1939 at RIH and spent his whole life living in Monte Lake, B.C. At age 8, he started beekeeping that became a lifelong hobby. His honey was appreciated and enjoyed by many. In his later years, he was assisted by Ian and Vicky Farber. He will be well remembered for hitch hiking with his guitar and amplifier and always having his emergency band radio tuned into the police, fire department and the water bombers. Ted was a faithful member of Gateway City Church for almost 40 years and rarely missed a service or function. He loved to share jelly beans and candy with all the children. Ted is survived by his nephew Rick (Gloria) Gush and predeceased by his nephew Danny Gush. He will be remembered and greatly missed by his faithful friends Leonard and Terry Demarchi, Brad and Beth Schapansky as well as his long-time friends from church, Brian and Annette Bordeleau, Dan and Sandra Cheung, John and Grace Makortoff and Eleanor Korobanik. Special thanks go out to all the people that helped Ted on his journey and made his life better:
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Marlin Frederick Swan on April 9, 2017, following a brief battle with liver cancer. Marlin is survived by his wife of 59 years, Alice; children Darrell (Kerry), Tim (Dorelyne); grandchildren Amanda (Scotty), Victoria (Rhys), Alexandra (Darcy), Joshua and Cassidy; stepgrandchildren Bradley, Ashley (Byron), Amber (Cole) and Dustin (Indy), greatgrandchildren Damien, Kelton, Benjamin and Jasmeha. Also left to cherish his memory are his sisters Beryl, Sharon and Winnifred; brothers Lionel, Wayne and Reg; and his step-mother Rita. Predeceased by his son Delbert in 1987, his daughter Judy in 2000 and by his parents Frederick and Emily. Marlin was born June 26, 1934 on the family farm in Preeceville, Sask. He moved to Kamloops in 1956 and met the love of his life Alice Woods. They married in 1957 and had four children.
The staff at Aberdeen Mall, Audrey Baier and her staff at McBride House, the Greyhound Bus drivers, the city bus drivers, Colum McDonnell and Sherry Hallett from Community Living, the friends and neighbors from Monte Lake and Westwold that gave Ted and Danny rides into town, and Ted`s adopted nephew Jesse Royce. Thanks also to Dr. O`Connell and Dr. Shumacher and the staff and volunteers at the Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Memorial Hospice Home for their compassionate care of Ted during his last days. He especially enjoyed the extended baths! Please join us for a Celebration of Ted`s Life at Gateway City Church, 163 Oriole Road in Valleyview on Thursday, April 20th at 2:00 pm. Pastor Len Denbraber officiating. Schoenings Funeral Service
Marlin worked for the CNR out of the Mountain Division, based in Kamloops, for 34 years. He had a great love for the outdoors and spent countless hours enjoying all parts of BC – he met many new friends. Marlin selflessly gave himself to family and friends and will be missed dearly by all who knew and loved him. The family would like to thank Natalie Manhard (NP), Dr. Farren, HCC nursing and staff at the Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Hospice. As requested, there will be no formal service. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Hospice or to a charity of your choice. Goodbyes are not forever Goodbyes are not the end. They simply mean I’ll miss you Until we meet again. Online condolences may be sent to DrakeCremation.com
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Stanley Peter Malanchuk March 18, 1927 - April 9, 2017
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Stanley Peter Malanchuk passed away peacefully on a beautiful Sunday evening at the age of 90. Stan is survived by his loving wife Millie of 67 years, his sons Jim (Brenda), Doug (Lani) and his cherished granddaughters Erica Malanchuk and Julia Malanchuk. Stan was born in Edson, Alberta an only child to Annie and Elias Malanchuk. Stan started his career with Canadian National Railway as a call boy and ended his 43 years of service with CNR as a Locomotive Engineer in Kamloops. Stan met Millie, the love of his life (forever and always) in Edson. They were married on April 12th, 1950. They lived in Edson until 1962 when Stan took a transfer to Kamloops where they have resided until now. Stan was an accomplished carpenter, gardener and handyman. Stan could always be found working on a project or manicuring their beautiful yard. Stan and Millie loved their road trips together and did many. He was a wonderful husband, father and took the greatest joy in spending time with his granddaughters. He was a soft soul with a huge heart and always found the good in people. Never criticizing or judging others. He was well respected by all. The family would like to thank the staff at Ponderosa and Gemstone for their care, attention and their love for Stan for the past 2 years. As requested there will be no formal service. Treasure him in your garden of rest. In our world he was one of the best. Online condolences may be sent to DrakeCremation.com
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Lynda Lee Stabler 1959 - 2017
It is with greatest sorrow and heartfelt pain that we must announce the passing of our wife and mother, Lynda Lee Stabler ( M a s o n / Wo n n e n b e r g ) of Kamloops, BC. Born May 26, 1959, she passed on April 8, 2017 after a mercifully brief battle with cancer. A Memorial/Celebration of Life will be planned for a later date and announced separately. Lynda has written her own obituary: She was an avid gardener and singer of songs on the radio, who had an extraordinary amount of love to give. She is survived by her loving husband Paul Arthur Stabler, beautiful daughter Kassandra Marie McMullen (Mason) and her awesome/ handsome son Johnathan Arthur Stabler, as well as father Fred Wonnenberg, brother Wayne Wonnenberg and sister Judy Wonnenberg. She was predeceased by mother Florence Wonnenberg. Online condolences may be sent to DrakeCremation.com
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Irene Mary Babcock A Celebration of Life for Irene will be held on Saturday, April 15, 2017 from 12:30 – 2:30 pm at the North Shore Community Centre, Cottonwood Manor, 730 Cottonwood Avenue, Kamloops, B.C.
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Obituaries & In Memoriam Robert Dennis Hand
June 20, 1935 – April 8, 2017 As the morning sun began to greet the day painting golden hues on the clouds, our dad journeyed to heaven with the rising of the sun. He left this world to dwell in the house of the Lord. Robert will be cherished in memory as a loving husband to his wife Shirley and a dedicated father to his daughters Linda, Kathy and Wendy. He was pre-deceased by his son Terry, parents Samuel and Lillian, sisters Ruth and Drene, and son-in-law Mike. He will be missed lovingly by his wife and daughters, sisters and brothers, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, aunts, uncles, nephews, nieces and friends. Robert was born in (Port Arthur) Thunder Bay, Ontario. Hockey was a part of his life and as a youngster at the age of 15, he was drafted by the Detroit Red Wings, but due to the economic times and his age, the dream of the NHL was never fulfilled. As a young man, he worked at the Saskatchewan Wheat Pool where he met the love of his life Shirley Maunula. Together they shared 63 years of marriage and brought up four children. He was extremely proud of his grandchildren for their accomplishments and achievements in their lives. His great-grandchildren were the delight of his life and he cherished each moment spent with them. Robert was an avid curler with the Lutheran Men’s Curling League in Thunder Bay and enjoyed bowling in a mixed league with his wife Shirley. Those sports were continued in the Village of Chase and enjoyed with new friends. Weekends in Thunder Bay were spent with friends and family sledding across the countryside on the shores of Lake Superior, playing Rumoli for pennies, attending and organizing neighborhood Fall Corn Roasts and watching his children play hockey at the McKenzie Rec Center. Robert was a hunter and provided either moose or deer meat every Fall for his family. While living in Thunder Bay, he worked in the forestry industry where he owned and operated his own logging machinery. On a holiday trip to the west while visiting family in Kamloops, he fell in love with the mountains that became his home soon after. He moved his family to Kamloops in 1972.
March 10, 1937 – April 3, 2017 Dave was born in Kamloops, BC to Ellis and Emma Hughes. Dave was the youngest of eight children; Ernie, Elva, Wes, Ruth, Ruby, Melva and Beulah Elaine. Dave is survived by his sister Ruth.
Living in BC, Robert took full advantage of the great outdoors. From Spring to Fall he could be found fishing and camping everywhere in the Interior of BC. Teaching his grandchildren to fish was never missed at any time during the summer months. Grandchildren were always brought along on weekend trips to the lake. He was introduced to watching the sport of rodeo through his son-in-law Mike Puhallo and attended the Kamloops Cowboy Poetry Festival annually. Robert was an avid NASCAR fan and never missed a race. He shared this passion for the race with his sister Faye. Telephone calls on race day were a means of discussing the drivers, their cars and who might be the winner. His love for cars extended to antique vintage vehicles where he became a member of the Kamloops Antique Car Club. Owning a restored 1930 Model A Ford, a gift from his brother-in-law Neil Maunula. For ten years both Robert and Shirley spent time enjoying the Merritt Mountain Music Festival. Tickets were purchased in advance as soon as they were available as he did not want to miss his favorite entertainers when they came to town. Robert will be missed dearly by Family, Friends and Loved Ones. A Celebration of his Life will be held on Monday, April 17, 2017 at 11:00 am in his home church, Lord of Life Lutheran Church, 2481 Sunset Drive, Kamloops, BC.
John Edward McCannel
In June 1960, Dave married Alice Friesen and they lived in Kamloops for most of the last 56 years. He is survived by Alice and their four children David, Sandi (Paulo), Dan (Bonnie) and Sharon (Tristian), along with nine grandchildren Christy (Tommy), Koby (Chad), Courtney, Bram, Chloe, Kenzie, Jordan (Eddie), Kiera (Evan) and Lindsay and two great-granddaughters Emory and Honor. A CNR trainman, Dave left work at age 54 and enjoyed his retirement years tearing down buildings, wheeling and dealing and entertaining any captive audience with his numerous jokes and stories. Each New Years day, Dave would start to grow a beard so that his grandchildren could paint his beard green for St. Patrick’s Day. He loved to be goofy with his grandkids and nephews/nieces, who loved him dearly. Dave has spent the last four years at Ridgeview Lodge where he was known for his lively singing voice. Alzheimer’s stole Dave years ago, but his kind gentle spirit stayed strong to the end. A Celebration of Dave’s Life will be held on Saturday, April 15, 2017 at 2:00 pm at Christ Community Church, (formerly known as Evangelical Free Church), 1132 - 8th Street, Kamloops. Our family wishes to extended the deepest gratitude to the staff and caregivers of Ridgeview Lodge and for the exceptional care of Dr. Tom Eccleston.
Gary Marino Candido July 1, 1937 – April 1, 2017
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of John Edward McCannel on April 1, 2017 at the age of 88. Born in Kamloops, B.C. to Neil and Ada (Betty) McCannel on August 27, 1928. John attended Stuart Wood School for elementary grades. He then went to Kamloops Junior High for grades 7- 9 and graduated from Kamloops High School in June of 1946. During the War, John worked and helped his father after school and on Saturdays in the McCannel Motors garage as all the mechanics were in the services. He graduated from “wrench passer” and “light holder” to “mechanic.” He got his first car in 1947. It was a 1933 Pontiac sedan that was stored in the garage and was never picked up by the owner. He bought it from his father for the storage bill. It was a bit of a hybrid, it had a Marquette motor, a Chev clutch and an Olds rear axle. By the time John made the necessary repairs, it had Jeep valves in the engine and a radiator adapted from a Studebaker pickup. He had a lot of fun in the Pontiac and with the number of miles he put on it, was sure glad the gas was thirty cents a gallon! When the garage closed in 1961, it was the oldest family owned Studebaker dealership in Canada. In the spring of 1950, he met the love of his life, Sheila Grace Gammie. They were married on October 20, 1950 in Everett, Washington. He is survived by five children, Mary, Bill, Gail (Tom), Catherine (Dave), John (Lourdes); four grandchildren, Nathan, Kellen, Krysta and Shelby and greatgrandson Karter. He was preceded in death by his wife Sheila and brother E. Warren. John was a kind and gentle soul. He was a great storyteller and loved to share them with family and friends. In recent years, John loved playing golf with his golf buddies at Mt. Paul & Mac Park. A couple of times a year, they would venture up the north river to play a round in Barriere. John rarely missed a day playing pool at the North Kamloops Senior Centre. We would like to thank the RIH nurses of “5 North” who took wonderful care of John and showed compassion and professionalism at all times and made him feel loved during his trials.There will be a Memorial Service for John at St. Paul’s Anglican Church, Fourth Avenue and Nicola Street at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 20, 2017. Please join the family for a reception after the service. Condolences may be expressed at www.schoeningfuneralservice.com
David John Hughes
Employment was with Balco Forest Products, but he soon moved over to the Weyerhaeuser Sawmill, where he labored as a dedicated employee until his retirement. He was a unionized Millwright with the IWA and earned his tickets by re-educating himself as an employee. After his retirement, working was always in his blood and he re-entered the workforce and gained employment with Arrow Re-Load for a few more years.
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Gary passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of his family on a beautiful sunny day in Palm Springs, California, from complications of a stroke. Gary will be loved and forever missed by his wife Edna, son Delano, daughter-inlaw Dawn and granddaughter Paige. His memory will also be cherished by his brothers Carman (Linda) and Ken, sisterin-law Hazel MacDonald and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. Gary was predeceased by his son Cory, brother Vern MacDonald, sister-in-law Ruby Candido and his parents Len and Fran. Gary was born in Merritt and raised in Kamloops. Sports were an integral part of his life. As a young man Gary played hockey in Grimshaw, Alberta and Williams Lake where he won his most treasured trophy, his wife Edna. Together they shared 58 years and were truly partners in life. Gary was an avid curler enjoying many happy times and triumphs at the Kamloops Curling Club. Summers were spent on the golf course. Gary started golfing at the Kamloops Golf Course and was a life-long member of Rivershore Golf Club. Gary and Edna spent the last 20 years wintering in Palm Springs enjoying year round golfing. Gary’s sporting accomplishments also included softball spending many hours on the baseball diamonds of Riverside Park.
Gary spent many years in the automotive industry. He was a partner at Dearborn Motors before realizing his dream as the owner of Kamloops Ford Lincoln. Above all Gary was a man of honesty and integrity. He was a devoted husband and father and a most beloved Papa to Paige. Gary was a true friend with many life-long friends. Throughout the years Gary would treat his friends to steelhead fishing excursions on the Dean River. Prayers will be held in the Schoening Funeral Chapel on Monday, April 17th at 6:00 pm. Following Gary’s wishes a private entombment will take place in the Evergreen Mausoleum on Tuesday, April 18th. In lieu of flowers donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the BC Cancer Agency would be greatly appreciated. A Celebration of Gary’s Life will be held at a later date to be announced. Condolences may be expressed at www.schoeningfuneralservice.com Schoenings Funeral Service 250-374-1454
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Celebrating 46 years at Cambridge temple In 1971, Sikh Cultural Society members gathered at 700 Cambridge St. on the North Shore to celebrate the groundbreaking of a new Sikh Temple. The temple fund was created in 1967 and collected an initial $20,000. About $26,000 more was needed to complete the project, with the final cost of the temple upon completion being $46,000. It was fully paid off. At the front of the photo to the left are Khushdev Heed, Indira Heed and Ranjeet Heed, son and grandchildren of Sher Singh Heed, donor of the land for the temple. Looking on in the background are (left to right) Avtar Chahal, Dalbag Heer, Surjit Heed, Gurbachan Heed, Banta Dhaliwal, Inder Krod, Dr. Gur Singh, Kartar Ghag, Naranjan Sangha, Lashkar Ollek and Anup Jubbal. Members of the original committee that worked on creating the Cambridge Sikh Temple were Kartar Ghag (president), Avtar Chahal (secretary), Dalbag Heer (treasurer), Lashkar Ollek, Inder Kroad, Gurnake Pannu, Rajinder Sidhu, Sewa Dhaliwal, Hardial Pannu, Balbir Ollek and Nirbhai Dhaliwal.
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Kamloops City Council wishes you and your family a very Happy Vaisakhi Mayor Peter Milobar Councillor Donovan Cavers Councillor Arjun Singh Councillor Dieter Dudy Councillor Marg Spina Councillor Ken Christian Councillor Pat Wallace Councillor Tina Lange Councillor Denis Walsh
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welcomes you to join the Sikh community in celebrating the birth of Khalsa (the Pure One) at the 2017 Vaisakhi Celebration. Festivities will take place at the Kamloops Sikh Cultural Society, located at 700 Cambridge Street, Kamloops, BC. The celebration will start on Friday, April 14th, 2017 at 10 am with the commencement of the Akhand Path Sahib (a continuous reading of the Sikh Holy Scripture, the Guru Granth Sahib) and carry on until
Sunday, April 16th, 2017 at 1 pm. On Saturday, in the presence of the Panj Pyare (the Five Beloved Ones), the Nishan Sahib is taken down ceremoniously, bathed with water and milk, and adorned with a new flag. Festivities will include shabad kirtan (spiritual music) and langar (a traditional, vegetarian meal). President Kulwinder Singh Kular and the Board of Directors of the Sikh Cultural Society encourage the attendance of you and your family in this wondrous occasion.
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Many hands contribute to washing the pole that holds aloft the Nishan Sahib, the Sikh triangular flag. Once the pole is washed, a new Nishan Sahib is attached and flown for all to see.
The Kamloops Sikh Cultural Society welcomes you to join the Sikh community in celebrating the birth of Khalsa (the Pure One) at the 2017 Vaisakhi Celebration. Festivities will take place at the Kamloops Sikh Cultural Society, at 700 Cambridge St. on the North Shore. The celebration will start on Friday, April 14, at 10 a.m. with the commencement of the Akhand Path Sahib (a continuous reading of the Sikh Holy Scripture, the Guru Granth Sahib) and carry on until Sunday, April, 16, at 1 p.m. On Saturday, April 15, in the presence of the Panj Pyare (the Five Beloved Ones), the pole carrying the Nishan Sahib (Sikh triangular flag) is taken down, ceremoniously, bathed in water and milk and adorned with a new Nishan Sahib. Festivities will include shabad kirtan (spiritual music) and langar (a traditional vegetarian meal). Vaisakhi, also known as Baisakhi, is an important day for Sikhs and one of the most colourful events in the Sikh calendar.
It occurs in mid-April every year and traditionally concurs with the harvesting of the first crops for the year in Punjab. Historically, Vaisakhi has been a joyous occasion and a time for celebration. However, since 1699, it had marked the significant religious event of the creation of the Khalsa. Vaisakhi falls in the Nanakshahi calendar on the first day of Vaisakh month and marks the sun’s entering Mesha Rasi (this fact is called Mesha Sankranti, i.e. the solar transit into Aries). Vaisakhi is therefore determined by the solar calendar. It is not, as is commonly believed, a new year for the Sikhs. The Sikh New Year is celebrated on the first day of Chet, which usually falls on March 13, a month earlier. Kamloops Sikh Cultural Society president Kulwinder Singh Kular and the board of directors of the Sikh Cultural Society welcome all to the annual celebration.
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Timeline leading to the birth of Vaisakhi April 15, 1469: The birth of Sikhism’s founder, Guru Nanak, at village Talwandi (Punjab, India; now in Pakistan). 1507 Guru Nanak proclaims, “There is no Hindu, there is no Muslim” — and Sikhism is founded.
1606 Following Guru Arjan’s execution and martyrdom in Lahore by Jahangir, Guru Hargobind (1595-1644) takes over and runs affairs from Amritsar (1606-1628) and Kartarpur, Jalandhar (1628-1634). Facing persecution from the Mughals, in 1634 he establishes the town and community of Kiratpur in the Shivalik foothills and remains there until his death.
Gobind Singh, Sikhism’s 10th and final personal guru, innaugurated Sikhism’s orthodox Khalsa order on Vaisakhi Day in 1699.
1644 Guru Har Rai (1630-1661) takes over and runs affairs from Kiratpur.
1522 Guru Nanak establishes the town of Kartarpur (now in Pakistan) on the banks of the river Ravi and the first Sikh community begins to take shape. 1539 Guru Angad (1504-1552) takes over and, given Guru Nanak’s eldest son Sri Chand’s claim on Kartarpur (Pakistan), decides to run affairs from his hometown of Khadur. 1552 Guru Amardas (1479-1574) takes over and, with Kartarpur (Pakistan) still under Guru Nanak’s lineage, establishes the town and community of Goindval (also known as Gobindval or Govindval or Goindwal). 1574 Guru Ramdas (1534-1581) takes over and establishes the town and community of Ramdaspur or Amritsar. 1581 Guru Arjan (1563-1606) takes over and continues to run
affairs from Amritsar. He also establishes the towns and communities of Kartarpur (Jalandhar) in 1593, Hargobindpur and Tarn Taran. 1601 Guru Arjan completes the compilation of the Adi Granth (or the Guru Granth). Construction on the Darbar Sahib (or Harmandir, now also known as the Golden Temple) in Amritsar is completed. 1604 The Adi Granth (or the Guru Granth) is installed at the Darbar Sahib (or Harmandir, now also known as the Golden Temple).
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1661 Guru Harkrishan (1656-1664) takes over at the age of five and remains in Kiratpur until his untimely death from smallpox at the location now marked by Gurdwara Bangla Sahib in Delhi, where he was staying following a summons from Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb. 1666 Guru Tegh Bahadur (1621-1675) founds the city of Anandpur (near Kiratpur) in 1664. 1675 Guru Gobind Singh (1666-1708) takes over, following Guru Tegh Bahadur’s execution and martyrdom in Delhi. April 13, 1699 Sikhism’s 10th and final personal guru, Gobind Singh, innaugurates Sikhism’s orthodox Khalsa order on Vaisakhi Day (marking the annual harvest season) at Anandpur.
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What you should know about the Sikh religion
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he Sikh religion is the fifth-largest in the world, with as many as 30-million adherents. There have been Sikhs in Canada since the late 1880s, when hundreds arrived from the Punjab, seeking a new life and employment in mines, mills and construction of the Canadian Pacific Railway. Today, according to the 2011 census, there are 468,673 Canadian Sikhs. More than 201,000 live in British Columbia. The basic tenet of Sikhism is expressed in the words “Ik Onkar” (One God). Guru Nanak Dev founded Sikhism in the Punjab in the 15th century, though at the time it was not his intention to form a standalone new religion. He preached the equality of all humans and spoke against tyranny, social injustice, and religious hypocrisy. Sikhism advocates equality for men and women of every race and religion. The Guru Granth Sahib is a compilation of the teachings of all of the early Gurus and is the main scriptural source. Worship is conducted in a place known as the gurdwara — doorway to God. The kirpan, one of five articles The Five Ks are the articles of faith of faith worn by Sikhs. worn by Sikhs. Most wear one or more, although those who have taken amrit — similar to baptism — wear them all: • Kesh, unshorn long hair, protected by a dastaar, better known as a turban; • Kangha is a small wooden comb used to comb the hair twice a day; • Kara is an iron bangle worn on the dominant hand; • Kachera is an undergarment; • Kirpan is a short dagger.
The Nishan Sahib, the Sikh triangular flag, rises above the Cambridge Street Sikh Temple during a previous Vaisakhi celebration. KTW FILE PHOTO
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A coin for Vaisakhi To celebrate Vaisakhi, the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC) last year introduced a limited edition, one-ofa-kind pure silver coin to commemorate one of the most important observances in the Sikh religion. The one-ounce silver Vaisakhi coin, illustrating the symbols of Ik Onkar and Khanda, is certified to be 99.99 per cent fine silver and was minted exclusively for CIBC. Retailing for $59.95, the coin can be ordered online at preciousmetals.cibc. com or at any CIBC bank. Every April, Vaisakhi, traditionally
seen as a harvest festival, is celebrated by millions of Sikhs and Punjabis around the world. It recognizes the creation of the Khalsa fellowship by Guru Gobind Singh, the 10th Sikh guru. “As a community bank and one of Canada’s top diversity employers, we embrace multiculturalism and continually look for ways of providing products and services that not only meet the needs of our clients but also resonates with them in today’s fast-paced, connected world,” said CIBC’s Vineet Malhotra.
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A look at Sikhism’s rites and rituals
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n addition to worship, there are other important rites and rituals within Sikhism. The Sikh Rehat Maryada is the Sikh Code of Conduct, giving instructions for all ceremonies: Baptism-Amrit: Initiation into the Sikh religion is called the Amrit ceremony. Sikhs undertake the Amrit ceremony when they are ready to do so and understand the commitment they are making to the religion. The ceremony is held in the presence of the Guru Granth Sahib. It is conducted by five baptized Sikhs, called Panj Pyare, who wear the five Sikh symbols. The five Sikhs prepare the Amrit (holy water) in a round ironvessel containing fresh water and sweets called patasas. They recite the five Banis (Japji Sahib, Jaap Sahib, Ten Swayyas, Chaupai Sahib and Anand Sahib) and stir the water with a doubleedged sword, called a khanda.
“‘Kaur,’ meaning ‘Princess,’ is added to a girl’s name; ‘Singh,’ meaning ‘lion,’ is added to a boy’s name.”
After preparation, the Amrit is drunk by the initiation candidates, then sprinkled on their eyes and hair. The ceremony concludes with the eating of the ceremonial karah parshad. Marriage-Anand Karaj: The Sikh marriage is called Anand Karaj, meaning ‘blissful union. Sikh weddings take place in the presence of the Guru Granth Sahib.
Anand Karaj consists of the couple revolving around Guru Granth Sahib four times as the Lavan (marriage hymns) are being recited. The marriage ceremony may be performed by any Sikh, male or female, who has undergone the Amrit initiation. Sikhs practice monogamy. Widows or widowers may remarry. Child marriage is forbidden. Naming of children: After a child is born, the baby is often taken to a gurdwara for a naming ceremony. Prayers (ardas) are recited for the newborn child. After reciting ardas, the Guru Granth Sahib is opened at random. The hymn on the opened page is recited. The first letter of the first word of the hymn is selected as the first letter of the child’s name. The word “Kaur,” meaning “princess,” is added after a girl’s name; the name “Singh,” meaning “lion,” after a boy’s.
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