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The father looking for a house to rent thought he had finally found a good deal: A clean and bright Juniper Ridge home for $1,200 a month.

While the price perhaps looked too good to be true, the ad on Craigslist was legitimate — some of it, at least.

What started out as a true online ad for a basement suite for rent, with photos by Juniper resident Linda Davidson, was rewritten and new information substituted, resulting in a scam that almost snared one wary renter.

Davidson said the prospective renter knocked on her door earlier this month with a surprised look on his face.

“He wasn’t expecting anyone to be here,” said Davidson, who listed her basement suite on Craigslist.

The renter was about to transfer a $2,000 deposit to secure the house. The owner communicated by email that he and his wife were in the United States on a work assignment.

Through back-and-forth emails, they established contact, the renter made an application and found out he was going to be successful.

That’s when he made the decision to knock on the door.

“He was surprised I was here and there was furniture in the house,” Davidson said.

The Internet scammer had used Davidson’s ad, leaving the price, but listing it as a house and changing contact information.

“I’d read about it before. I was surprised it was here,” she said.

Davidson said she is upset the scam targets people who are searching in a tough rental market.

“Some people are desperate because they have to move right away,” she said. “They’re vulnerable. I don’t want them to fall for this.”

Vancouver Police department’s website has a list of tips to avoid rental scams: • Is the price too good to be true?

• Check rental rates in the same area. Often fraudsters will try to entice their victims with low prices to elicit multiple victims.

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• Are they asking for cash only or a cash security deposit? Cash is untraceable and can be used immediately.

• Are they asking for money to be wired?

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The city will have the option of recommending conditions placed on KGHM Ajax’s mining operations, even if it tells senior governments to reject the proposal.

City councillors spent more than three hours Thursday morning reviewing the SLR Consulting’s report on KGHM’s application.

The five councillors present — Tina Lange, Denis Walsh, Ken Christian, Dieter Dudy and Deputy Mayor Arjun Singh — asked questions ranging from dust-treatment measures to groundwater issues and real-estate values. The same issues arose during the public information session on Monday night.

The city’s sustainability and environmental services manager, Jen Fretz, told council staff will recommend that council ask for an independent environmental monitor no matter how it votes.

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“One of the conditions is an environmental monitor,” she said.

Councillors are set to vote on July 17 on whether to recommend approval of the proposed mine operation immediately south of the city.

While the city has no say in whether the mine is ultimately approved by the provincial and federal governments, its opinion will be considered when senior governments make their decision.

A consensus is seemingly arising, even among those opposed, that an independent environmental monitor will be key to ensuring the mine lives up to its promises if approved and built.

Paul Draycott, the consultant who spent hours Monday and Thursday answering questions, explained

that while the monitor is independent and would audit the mine’s findings, that office would not have power to act.

“The independent monitor would really be eyes in the field,” he said.

“However, they’re not enforcers. Whoever identifies terms and conditions — the onus is on them.”

Christian, who will resign as councillor on June 30 in order to run for the nowvacant mayor’s position, called the July 17 council vote “predetermined” due to the majority opinion of the six people remaining on council.

Four of the six who will vote opposes Ajax: Cavers, Dudy, Lange and Walsh.

The remaining two — Singh and Wallace — have yet to state an opinion.

Christian told KTW

the issue for council “is the conditions [of approval].

“To that end, SLR is quite enlightening with conditions and things we need to be cautious about.”

Christian said it will be important for the city — armed with the SLR report — to recommend senior governments impose strict operating conditions if the mine is approved.

As far as enforcement of those conditions, Christian said “if it’s written in the mine’s terms of reference, it does have teeth.”

Councillors also continued to focus on promised economic benefits of the mine and SLR’s lack of confidence in projections

by KGHM that all its workers would come from the ranks of the currently unemployed in Kamloops.

Instead, Draycott said, it’s likely workers with skills from other mines or those already working locally will change jobs to work at the mine south of Aberdeen.

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Legion celebrates 90 years TIM PETRUK STAFF REPORTER tim@kamloopsthisweek.com

The Kamloops branch of the Royal Canadian Legion is celebrating a big anniversary next week, with festivities planned for Sunday, Tuesday and Friday.

“It’s our 90th anniversary,” branch president Craig Thomson told KTW. “We have our act of incorporation since May 27, 1927 — it’s when we were founded here.”

Thomson said the anniversary is being celebrated next week to mark Legion Week.

A pancake breakfast will be served on Sunday from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Tuesday will see the annual veterans’ luncheon for any and all veterans — current and former military members and current and former Mounties.

On Friday, June 30, the branch will host a gala dinner and dance to celebrate its 90 years in existence. Thomson said it’s a significant milestone.

“The Legion was founded almost 100 years ago as kind of a social club for veterans returning from conflict areas,” he said.

“What has happened over the years is the legion has become the leader in remembrance and remembering veterans.

“We’d like people to recognize us as being in the community for 90 years. It’s quite a feat when you think of some of the service clubs that have closed down due to a lack of membership.”

The Kamloops (Branch 52) Legion is located at 425 Lansdowne St. downtown. Annual memberships are available by calling 250-374-1742.

For more information on Legion events, go online to kamloopslegion.com.

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The city said only a small amount of temporary flood protection measures remain in

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The city closed the pier and pathway and cordoned off other

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The mood was sombre on Thursday in the Sears store in Aberdeen Mall, just hours after the retail giant announced it will be closing more than half of its locations across the country, including in Kamloops.

The company detailed its plan to shutter 59 locations nationwide as it seeks court protection and restructuring of its operations.

Sears Canada spokesman Vincent Power told KTW the closure will impact 83 employees in Kamloops, though local staff estimated the store employs roughly 400, includRAVEL and behind-theingTpart-time SIZstaff. scenes ED PREmployees ODUCT spoke of sadness Aand VAIfrustration, LABLES many of them having devoted large portions of their lives to the company.

“It hasn’t hit me yet. I’m sure it will,” said one worker, who has been with the Kamloops store for nearly two decades.

Sears did not want media speaking to employees. Those who did agree to talk are quoted with their names withheld.

“It’s sad not only for us and the Kamloops community, but we have a lot of loyal shoppers,” the employee said.

As KTW walked through the store on Thursday, upbeat music playing overhead was in stark contrast to the mood below.

While some shoppers perused sales of up to 75 per cent off, other areas of the retailer stood eerily empty.

Associates at the Kamloops location heard rumblings in the news about possible restructuring of the company and the falling value of Sears shares, but those who spoke

with KTW said they were stunned by the decision to close the local store.

The Aberdeen Mall store was once considered one of the best-performing in B.C. and is the lone departmentstore model to close in the province.

Staff were met with television cameras as they came into work on Thursday.

“Then I knew,” one employee said.

Power praised the Kamloops staff as he spoke of the decision to close the location.

“The decision to close this store is part of the actions we need to take at this time, but it has nothing to do with the quality of our staff there, who have been a great team and have provided excellent service to customers in the Kamloops area for several years,” Power said. “We will miss them within the Sears family.”

Power said the exact date the lights will go out in Aberdeen Mall has not yet been determined, but some employees told KTW they had been informed the location would be open for roughly 15 weeks, closing in October.

“Right before Christmas,” one said.

In B.C. the retailer will also be closing its doors in Grand Forks, Sechelt, Creston and Abbotsford. Those communities had outlet or smaller Sears locations, not full-size department stores.

More than 10 stores will be closed in Alberta, including in Calgary, Spruce Grove and Red Deer. The closures will impact 2,900 employees across the country.

Some customers in the Kamloops store on Thursday had not yet heard the news when speaking with KTW, while others were already

mourning the loss of the company whose annual Wish Book, from which their kids had made their Christmas lists and from where their family always bought furniture and appliances.

“It’s terrible, absolutely terrible,” one woman said as she left the store, asking not to be named. “We’re losing way too many stores because of online shopping . . . I think Wal-Mart has done a lot of damage, too.

“I’m going to really miss it.”

Power’s response seemed to lend credence to blame being placed on online shopping, as he encouraged customers to visit the company’s online store.

Shares in the company were halted on Thursday morning, after the retailer announced it would be seeking protection from its creditors.

Within the last year, Sears has lost more than 80 per cent of its value.

Just last week, the company warned there was “significant doubt” about its future and that putting it up for sale or undergoing a restructuring could happen. The retailer said in a statement restructuring will happen in a “timely fashion,” with a goal of exiting the CCAA protection within the year.

Staff in Kamloops were officially informed of the store’s closure at a Thursday morning meeting, though many of them had already put the pieces together.

“The public heard before we did,” one employee said.

“All we can do is keep carrying on.”

Roughly 17,000 people are employed through Sears Canada, which opened in 1952.

The retailer has 95 full-size department stores and 23 Sears Home stores as of April.

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Rod Hodgson retired from Sears Canada 18 years ago, but Thursday’s news of the closure of the Aberdeen Mall retailer still hit home.

Hodgson spent 30 years with Sears, beginning his career in Victoria and making stops in Nanaimo, Burnaby, Kelowna, Kitchener and Winnipeg before managing the Kamloops store from 1992 to 1999.

After 25 years in the city, he talked of the loss of a Canadian institution on the South Shore.

“It’s unfortunate, it’s damn unfortunate, especially for the employees” Hodgson told KTW. “Unfortunately, the company has gone downhill for the last number of years. It got rid

of too many things.”

Hodgson retired from his post with Sears in 1999, after seven years of managing Kamloops’ downtown store.

Back then, the retailer — which was located in Lansdowne Village, occupying a slightly larger footprint than London Drugs does now — was a onestop shop.

Sears had an automotive centre, a parts and service department and a massive hardware department. It even offered services like custom drapery.

There was also a credit arm to the company. It was when Sears closed its credit operations that Hodgson knew the company wasn’t long for the world.

“The retail outlets, it was difficult making a profit,” he said.

“It was the credit arm of the

company that kept the store going all these years.

“It’s difficult. As I say, I’ve been retired for quite a while, but I still feel sorry for the folks who are there now and have been working there for the past number of years.”

Though Hodgson’s primary focus on Thursday was the people still with the company, he couldn’t help but wonder about his own situation.

He and those he worked with back in the heyday of the retailer will be watching the news in the coming weeks to see what happens to their retirement savings.

“All the people I worked with who have since retired, we’re also concerned about our pensions,” he said. “We’ll have to see what transpires there.

“It’s a very sad day.”

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THE HOT AND NOT OF THE WEEK Kamloops This Week looks at the stories of the week — the good, the bad and all in-between:

HOT: The political theatre in British Columbia as we finally take concrete steps since the May 9 election left us unsure about what comes next.

While no party secured a majority, the B.C. Liberals did win the most seats (43 to the NDP’s 41 and the Greens’ three). On Thursday, the Liberals introduced a throne speech replete with much of what the NDP and Greens campaigned on this past spring.

A vote on the throne speech is expected next week and government is expected to fall. But, this being B.C., anything can happen.

NOT: A rental scam using legitimate online rental ads in an attempt to suck money out of unsuspecting would-be renters.

As the story on page A3 of today’s edition of KTW details, a Kamloops man’s decision to visit the place he was about to rent saved him thousands of dollars as he found out the person to whom he was about to send the money was not the homeowner, but a scammer somewhere out of the country.

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NOT: The general department store retail landscape in Canada.

News yesterday that Sears Canada will close 59 stores across the country, including its store in Aberdeen Mall, will impact almost 3,000 employees nationally and dozens locally.

The advent of online shopping and other factors have seen numerous brick and mortar retail giants falter or collapse altogether and Sears follows in the footsteps of many, including Target’s disastrous Canadian experiment that ended in 2015.

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Blowin’ in the wind

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t was interesting to note the wind was howling when hundreds of people shuffled into the Coast Kamloops Hotel and Conference Centre on Monday night for yet another meeting on the proposed Ajax copper and gold mine.

The wind was gusting that night, the next night and the night after that. In fact, Thursday was that rare day this past spring when anything not tethered down didn’t became mobile.

In my 12 years in the Tournament Capital, I’d say this just may be the windiest year I’ve experienced. It has been so blustery that vertical plant stands in my yard have become horizontal structures — initially because the wind knocked them down, subsequently because I now lay them down as the gales begin to minimize damage.

As I watched the meeting at which SLR Consulting staff explained the company’s technical review of the mine application, I was focused on the wind outside, particularly when the talk turned to dust mitigation.

There is an awful lot of information in KGHM’s 18,000-page application for its mine and a dense thicket of data in SLR’s 70-page review of that application.

There are references to a wealth of important items, from the fate of Jacko Lake to possible leaching of toxins into wells to the mine’s impact on wildlife to the type of tailings storage facility to be used.

But the predominant issue that affects most Kamloopsians is air quality, which is tied inextricably to dust created by mining

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MUSINGS activities at Ajax.

Since the spectre of Ajax first materialized nearly a decade ago, the dust debate has been far and away the No. 1 topic of concern in all the discussions I have had.

The fear is haul trucks and other mining work, combined with winds that generally sweep into Kamloops from the direction of the mine site, will lead to increased particulate matter, worse air quality and a generally dirtier, grittier Kamloops.

Whether you are worried about your health or cringing at the thought of wiping down patio furniture, the concern is the dust.

Monday’s meeting (and numerous meetings before that) touched on KGHM’s pledge to achieve 90 per cent dust mitigation, meaning the company believes it can suppress 90 per cent of the dust kicked up via various methods, including tarping and using an enormous amount of water.

Whether that 90 per cent mitigation goal can be achieved is, really, the question at the core of the Ajax debate — and the only way we will ever know the answer is if and when the mine is

approved and begins operating.

However, even if 90 per cent dust mitigation is realized, if the constant and intense winds that have plagued Kamloops for the past few months is the new norm, I am left wondering about the impact of the 10 per cent of dust outside the 90 per cent mitigation. *** Meanwhile, it appears the fate of Ajax rests with the gong show in Victoria.

While the B.C. Liberals introduced a throne speech on Thursday, it is expected their fragile government will soon fall to the NDP/Green partnership, which will carry the day (by a ballot or two) in a confidence vote.

That will pave the way for the lieutenant-governor to invite NDP Leader John Horgan to form government with the help of Andrew Weaver and his two Green MLAs. If the tenuous pact can stay intact through this year, it would be that NDP/Green government deciding the fate of Ajax.

Remember, for the mine to proceed, it needs the approval of both Ottawa and Victoria. If one of the two says no, the mine is dead.

And, as Coun. Ken Christian told KTW in reference to the anticipated government: “Ajax will not be approved. This coalition government isn’t likely to be approving it.”

By way of a bizarre provincial election, this past decade of Ajax debate may have just been verbal dust in the wind. editor@kamloopsthisweek.com Twitter: @ChrisJFoulds

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Premier Christy Clark greets Kamloops Coun. Pat Wallace at a May event at Peter Milobar’s Kamloops-North Thompson campaign office.

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CLARK’S HYPOCRISY SIMPLY STUNNING Editor: So, Premier Christy Clark has counted her seats and realized her election platform was a mistake — or, rather, a series of mistakes, easily dismissed.

The irony is delightful, to say the least.

Most readers will remember her “honest mistake” when she was education minister and arbitrarily scrapped an agreement on publicschool funding.

As premier, she defended the move and,

later, claimed the court’s judgment to be “an opportunity to invest in education.”

Her realization about that one, as we all know, came with a considerable nudge, nudge, wink, wink from the Supreme Court of Canada. Unfortunately for B.C. taxpayers, Clark’s little error in judgment cost us more than $2.4 million in lawyers’ fees.

Those dollars could have been put into schools. And the B.C. Liberal Party was topping up her salary by an addi-

tional $50,000 a year.

Now, weeks after publicly and repeatedly dismissing the NDP’s platform as being far too expensive and valueless, she has seen the light.

Let us hope the public recognizes Clark’s vision problem as a question of values, not affordability or optics.

She obviously missed something important in the sandbox, as her hypocrisy is absolutely monumental.

Pierce Graham Kamloops

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A selection of comments on KTW stories, culled online

Editor: After reading Hardy Spitman’s letter of June 16 (‘Kudos to hard-working city employee’), I would also like to commend Dave Harvey from the city’s public works department for being so personal, professional and showing so much integrity in his job.

The same cannot be said about people attempting to manage the department.

Within two weeks after Harvey investigated a possible water issue, I tried to follow up with his supervisor. After obnoxious screening and questioning by the receptionist, I finally was able to leave a message (I can only surmise this is how the secret service works).

I requested a written copy, for my records, of the findings, but never received a reply. I called and emailed a city councillor, who promptly had the department manager call me. Apparently, protocol only requires verbal reporting — easier for denial.

I will only summarize my experience by saying that both the manager and supervisor are drinking the same self-serving Kool-Aid and that their verbal-only deliveries were so well-rehearsed and scripted that Academy awards are in order.

What a farce. Is the city so afraid of legal ramifications that it has misplaced the ideals and their purpose, while disregarding those who actually pay their salaries? Please note I exercised restraint when expressing how I truly feel.

In summary, thank you again, Dave Harvey. As for the public, utilize your city councillors and note that written documentation on anything the city does is available through the Freedom of Information department. Please be advised you may be charged for the service. I have not received the documentation because that alone is a seven-week process.

I can’t help to ponder if the summarization presented may be tainted or skewed by the upper echelon.

We must hold the city accountable and, foremost, remember the city is not our friend.

Randy Walter Kamloops

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RE: STORY: SEARS WILL SHUTTER ABERDEEN MALL STORE IN KAMLOOPS AS PART OF 59 CLOSURES ACROSS CANADA:

“The last time I went into Kamloops’ Sears department store to order something from their catalog, the lady at the order desk literally handed me a copy of the catalog and a phone, directing me to call the number and order the item myself.

“No surprise that the lack of imagination or creativity to adapt or create a new corporate model for this company (or complete disregard for any serious customer service on a personal level) has resulted in the closure of stores and loss of almost 3,000 jobs in Canada.”

— posted by Kris Ruston “Oh wow, shocker. A massively overpriced store that has not kept up with retail trends and has made no effort to appeal to the younger generation of consumers has shut down.

“I feel bad for the loss of jobs, but this has been a long time coming. Sears has been slowly dying since the millennium and I’m surprised it took 17 years for our store to pack it in.”

— posted by Twelfthnight

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LOCAL NEWS The search for a Piper aircraft piloted by 21-year-old Alex Simons of Kamloops (right) and carrying his girlfriend, 21-year-old Sydney Robillard of Lethbridge, has been pulled back. The plane left Lethbridge on June 8, bound for Kamloops. It stopped for refuelling in Cranbrook, then lifted off again for Kamloops, after which it disappeared.

Search for missing plane scaled back The full-scale search for a plane that vanished between Cranbrook and Kamloops has been pulled back.

The Piper Warrior aircraft with the call letters CGDTK was piloted by 21-year-old Alex Simons of Kamloops.

Also on board was Simon’s girlfriend, Sydney Robillard, 21, of Lethbridge.

The plane took off from Lethbridge, a city of 92,000 two hours southeast of Calgary, on the morning of June 8. It stopped in Cranbrook to refuel and took to the skies that same afternoon, at 2 p.m.

Four hours later, RCMP was called and told the plane did not arrive at Kamloops Airport.

The Joint Search Coordination Centre (JRCC) in Victoria has been leading the search for the plane, but there has been no sight of the aircraft.

“The families of the individuals have been informed and our thoughts are with them during this extremely difficult time,” said Rear Admiral Art McDonald, commander of the Victoria search and rescue region.

According to McDonald, over a 12-day search period, 18 Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) and Civil Air Search and Rescue (CASARA) aircraft have flown approximately 576 hours and covered some 37,513 square kilometres.

Alongside more than 70 RCAF personnel, McDonald said, were 137 volunteer pilots and spotters from CASARA averaging 10 aircraft per day.

Other agencies involved in the search effort include Industry Canada, Transport Canada, NAVCan, RCMP, CBSA, NORAD, EMBC, Kelowna

International Airport, Kelowna Flying Club, Edmonton Flight Services, Kamloops Flight Services and ground search and rescue teams from Cranbrook and Revelstoke.

The search in the first few days had been hampered by changing weather conditions, with the area being scoured consisting of rocky terrain covered in trees, makes spotting a small aircraft challenging.

The company that rented out the Piper confirmed it has an emergency beacon, but no viable signals were detected during the search.

Further search activity is not planned unless new evidence indicates a strong likelihood of locating survivors.

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Kamloops Bylaw Enforcement officers won’t be getting defensive equipment, but the service will be undergoing a host of other changes over the next 36 months.

Presenting to Kamloops council during Tuesday’s workshop meeting, community safety and enforcement manager John Ramsay said a service level and operational review conducted by Patricia Evans and Associates Inc. recommended bylaw officers not be trained to use weapons like pepper spray and batons.

The consultant’s report cost $25,000.

“Right now, the recommendation is to remain status quo,” Ramsay said.

But the service will undergo some changes over the next three years, as recommended

Kamloops Bylaw Enforcement will rebrand as Kamloops Bylaw Services, among other changes coming as a result of a recent review.

by the Vancouver consulting firm.

Among them: • Kamloops Bylaw Enforcement will be rebranded Kamloops Bylaw Services and a public-education campaign will begin, with the goal of increasing the public’s knowledge of the division, its services and its role; • All bylaw-enforcement and animal-control officers will work 12-hour shifts during peak times, ensuring the most effective use

and distribution of services; • One crew leader position will be added to take supervision levels from 36 per cent to 86 per cent; • The service will implement improved internal policies and procedures regarding staff training and hiring; • The service’s online presence will be upgraded and an app is in the works.

“The biggest thing we need to do is educate the public, community groups and

stakeholders about the difference between RCMP officers and bylaw officers,” Ramsay said of the education piece.

“RCMP compel people to do things, bylaw officers ask them.”

Ramsay said the staffing changes will allow supervisors to better interact with their officers in the field and will allow the service to better monitor issues around high-traffic areas like school zones and transit stops, dealing with issues as they’re happening, rather than after the fact.

Bylaw officers will be better able to meet all the demands of the public simply by rearranging the schedule, not increasing staffing levels.

The additional cost of a crew leader and benefits — roughly $106,000 — as well as the additional costs of the 12-hour deployment model — about

$29,000 — will be offset by money saved in current vacant management and clerical positions, totalling roughly $179,000.

The remaining $44,000 saved will be reallocated for other bylaw services, including maintaining increased service levels implemented during 2016 that involved spring and summer foot patrols in parks, along riverbanks and in downtown and North Shore commercial business areas.

Asked by Coun.

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“There’s always room to increase the fine amounts,” he said.

“But compliance is what we’re seeking . . . to educate people and create partnerships. Fines are the last options.”

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A prisoner who beat up and bit a corrections officer at Kamloops Regional Correctional Centre has had 16 months tacked onto his sentence.

Rory Feeney was sentenced in Kamloops provincial court on Wednesday after pleading guilty to a single count of

assault causing bodily harm.

Court heard Feeney, 33, was a prisoner at KRCC on June 21, 2015, when he became involved in an argument with an officer on his unit.

The following morning, a separate officer, Ian Matheson, reviewed the file and told Feeney the incident would cost him his unit job as a meal server.

A short time later, Feeney approached

Matheson and began to pummel him, following a home-invasion conviction in knocking him to the ground, where he hit 2005. his head.

Kamloops provincial court Judge Roy Feeney continued the attack on the Dickey sentenced Feeney to 16 months in ground, hitting and biting Matheson muljail, to be followed by a two-year probation tiple times before other officers used bear term. Feeney appeared for the sentencing spray to restrain the inmate hearing by video from Matsqui Institution Feeney has a violent criminal history, in Abbotsford, where he is serving an including two convictions for robbery. unrelated federal sentence slated to expire OPEN HOUSE He also served a five-year sentence next month.

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The city’s longtime airport manager is leaving in September after playing a part in seeing dramatic change in airfares and passenger volumes at Fulton Field.

Fred Legace, who works for the privately held Vantage Airport Group, said Thursday he will leave the airport on Sept. 8 and enter “semi-retirement.”

“After 15 years, it’s time for me to make a bit of a change,” he said.

“It’s a good time for the airport. It would be great to get someone with different energy to tackle a few things.”

Legace came to Kamloops from his position as director of operations at Winnipeg’s Airport.

Whoever becomes the new manager is unlikely to see the change witnessed under Legace’s management. Legace and the

After 15 years, it’s “ time for me to make a bit of a change.

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private company that manages the airport — itself a city asset — oversaw a taxpayer- and passenger-funded $25-million expansion in 2009.

That resulted in landing WestJet Airlines and a dramatic change in costs of flying and airport passenger volumes.

A decade-and-a-half ago, passenger volumes amounted to about 133,000 a year. Today, about 326,000 passengers pass through Kamloops Airport annually.

That’s a direct result of com-

petition that drove one-way fares to Vancouver, for example, from about $700 15 years ago to about $150 today.

“If you get the airline service to match the market, everything else is easy,”Legace said. “It was convincing airlines to introduce a low-cost service.”

Those costs have been a boon to the region’s tourism business, including Sun Peaks Resort.

Legace said he has no immediate plans, but is open to working either inside or outside the airline industry.

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Frederick Lee’s name can be found on page 273 of the First World War Book of Remembrance. The book, the largest of Canada’s books of remembrance created, contains more than 66,000 names.

rederick Lee was a Canadian hero.

On a hill standing 70 metres tall, just outside the town of Loos, France, Lee and 100,000 other Canadians won what would one day be considered one of the most important battles of the First World War — the Battle for Hill 70.

It was a 10-day struggle in August 1917, a span that would cost more than 1,500 young men their lives.

Lee was one of them.

“He fought with the Canadians at Vimy Ridge, which historically is known as Canada’s most wellknown victory and significant one in the First World War,” said Jack Gin, who is working with the Hill 70 project, a volunteer group that has been working since 2012 to have a memorial erected at the site of Hill 70.

“Well, these military historians say, ‘No, Hill 70 was probably more significant,’” Gin continued. “It was an all-Canadian battle with a Canadian general. It was a surprise attack. We took the hill in something like four hours and it was a surprise to the opposing forces, which I believe were predominantly Germans.

“The Germans were so upset they counterattacked 21 times and the Canadians withstood them and took the hill. They never lost the hill,” Gin said.

“Unfortunately, that’s where Frederick Lee met his demise.”

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Jack Gin is with the Hill 70 project, a volunteer group that has been working since 2012 to have a memorial erected at the site of Hill 70 in France, where Frederick Lee of Kamloops was killed in the First World War. Gin was at the city’s Chinese Cemetery on Thursday to talk about Lee and the Hill 70 project.

Lee was born in Kamloops on Nov. 19, 1895, to Chinese parents. He was one of three sons — his brothers were Charles and Thomas — and the only member of the Lee family to enlist in the Great War, signing up on March 13, 1916.

A member of the 47th Battalion of the Canadian Infantry’s British Columbia Regiment, Private Lee was just 20 when he fought in the battle at Vimy Ridge in April of 1917.

He would survive that historic battle that claimed so many Canadian lives, but his name still made its way to the ramparts of the Vimy Memorial, about eight kilometres outside Arras, France.

He is one of the more than 11,000 Canadian soldiers who were posted as “missing, presumed dead,” in France, his death coming at Hill 70 on Aug. 21, 1917.

Lee’s body never returned from Europe.

“We don’t know where he’s buried. That’s part of the mystery,” Gin said. “We know he’s there, he’s part of it. He’s there.”

The Battle of Hill 70 Memorial Park will be opened to the public this summer, the day after the 100th anniversary of Lee’s death.

The centrepiece of the memorial will be an obelisk signifying the victory of the Canadian Corps at the Battle of Hill 70. The park also features a welcome centre and a maple leaf for every Canadian soldier who died — 1,877 in all — set into the pathway leading to the obelisk.

A section of that pathway, a curved ramp built to emulate a wartime trench, will be named the Frederick Lee walkway. It will pay homage to the Kamloops man, possibly the only ChineseCanadian from the city to lose his life in the battle for Hill 70.

“The historians have noted that the names of all the men who met their demise here [at Hill 70], they come from 20 different nationali-

The obelisk at the Battle of Hill 70 Memorial Park in France. The park will open to the public on Aug. 22.

ties,” Gin said. Another section of the path has been named after a Ukrainian-Canadian.

“They’re observing that Canada was a diverse nation at war time in World War I,” Gin continued. “It’s to recognize the diversity of the Canadian troops who took that hill, which reflects on where we are as a nation today.”

Gin stood in Kamloops’ Chinese Cemetery on Thursday as he told the story of Frederick Lee. Behind him, hundreds of stone and wooden markers stand for 248 Chinese-Canadians buried in the city from 1860 to 1976, many during the construction of the Canadian railway.

One of those markers is believed to belong to Frederick’s father, Chang Lee, who died in

1904. According to birth records, Frederick’s father’s name was Chong, but it was common then for Chinese names to appear with different spellings.

Elsie Cheung, who acts as the caretaker of the cemetery, has been working with Gin to confirm the identity of the man buried in Kamloops.

From there, Cheung and Gin are hoping to find some living descendants of Frederick. While it’s unlikely he fathered any children of his own, his brothers moved to Chase shortly after his death and may have had families.

“The age matches,” Cheung said of Chang. “He passed away in 1904 and I know that Fred was born in 1895.”

The Chinese cemetery will also honour Frederick, with a monument built at the top of the hilly plot to represent the hill for which the 21-year-old died fighting.

Cheung and Gin sat down this week to talk about why Frederick may have enlisted all those years ago.

It was a dark time in Canadian history. He was not recognized as a Canadian because of his Chinese descent, despite being born in Kamloops, but still he donned the Canadian uniform and manned a post.

“A young man born in Canada may not be given this piece of paper that says you’re a citizen or you’re not a citizen, you can vote or you cannot vote. You can deny him the paper, but you cannot deny him his Canadian-ness,” Gin said.

“He was a Canadian. When the Canadian boys were called to go to war, he probably hung out with young guys like you and me and said, ‘Let’s go,’ — and he went along.

“He’s just another Canadian kid who volunteered.”

“We think it’s an honour,” Cheung echoed. “We are so proud to have him from Kamloops.”

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Senate passes budget but asserts right to amend JOAN BRYDEN

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OTTAWA — The Trudeau government’s budget bill passed the Senate without amendments Thursday, but the broader dispute over which parliamentary chamber has the right to decide budgetary matters was left unresolved as Parliament shut down for the summer.

Senators voted 50-33 to drop their insistence on amendments to the budget implementation bill, which would have deleted a provision allowing the government to hike the federal excise tax on wine, beer and alcohol every year by the rate of inflation.

But at the same time, they sent a message back to the House of Commons, reminding MPs that

the Senate is constitutionally empowered to amend any legislation “whatever its nature or source.’’

Their message was in response to the government’s rejection of the Senate amendments because they “infringe upon the rights and privileges’’ of the Commons.

That assertion, sent in a message to the Senate on

Wednesday after passing unanimously in the Commons, echoed Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s contention that only the elected chamber of Parliament has the right to make decisions on budgetary matters and that appointed senators therefore have no business trying to rewrite the budget.

Senators countered that the Constitution

prohibits the appointed upper house from initiating a money bill, but does not stop it from amending — or even defeating — one.

Even the government’s representative in the Senate, Peter Harder, who had been urging senators to defer to the will of the elected chamber, agreed with the need to reaffirm the Senate’s powers to amend, even if it ulti-

mately did not exercise those powers on the budget bill.

“We asserted our rights as a Senate, as an institution, with respect to our role and responsibilities on all legislation,’’ he said, emphasizing the word “all.’’

“Our message is one that I very much support.’’

However, government House leader Bardish Chagger

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declined to say whether she accepts that message or by what authority the government contends the Senate does not have the power to amend budget bills. Instead, she repeatedly made the point that the budget itself was passed by both houses of Parliament and that the budget implementation bill simply gave effect to it.

Nevertheless, Chagger listed the “healthy dialogue’’ with the Senate among the government’s accomplishments in the spring sitting of Parliament.

“Already we have shown we can work together in adopting Senate recommendations on bills such as the response to the opioid crisis and to amending our citizenship law,’’ she said.

The Senate’s message was supported by all independent Liberals and independent senators in the chamber, including a number of those who had raised significant concerns about the budget bill and had originally supported the Senate amendments.

Conservative senators — the single largest group in the Senate and the only group to remain openly partisan — voted against standing down on the amendments.

And they suggested the vote demonstrated that the others are not truly independent.

“I think clearly we’ve seen in the last few days Trudeau’s appointments are doing what is expected of senators when they get appointed by a certain prime minister. They support his agenda,’’ said Conservative Sen. Leo Housakos.

“How independent are independents?’’ questioned fellow Tory Sen. Raynell Andreychuk.

But independent Sen. Andre Pratte said he and other independents believe they must ultimately defer to the Commons “unless it’s an exceptional circumstance.”

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LETHBRIDGE, Alta. — A southern Alberta city in the throes of an opioid crisis is the latest community planning to seek approval for a safe consumption site for drug users.

A coalition of community groups plans to submit a request at the end of July for one of the federally regulated sites in Lethbridge.

The facility would cost $1.5 million a year and would provide a legal consumption site where health professionals could oversee the use of drugs and ensure safety for users.

“It will reduce the number of overdose deaths and fatalities we are experiencing in our province, which is really at crisis levels. We are losing more people currently to overdose fatalities than we ever did at the height of the HIV epidemic,’’ said Jill Manning, managing director of the AIDS Outreach Community Harm Reduction Education Support Society (ARCHES).

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The region borders the Blood reserve where a state of emergency was implemented because of fentanyl deaths.

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She said there is data to indicate that safe injection sites can improve health care for those in need.

“People that use drugs may not access mainstream health services, so what’s really important is that they trust harm reduction agencies,’’ Goodison said.

Lethbridge police hope a site would help reduce the amount of public drug use and the number of discarded needles.

Police would not be able to prosecute users inside the facility.

“The federal government gives an exemption. That’s how these sites are able to operate,’’ said Insp. Tom Ascroft.

“The provincial government funds them, but you need a federal exemption because otherwise it’s against the law.’’

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or most Irish people, the most striking thing about their new prime minister, Leo Varadkar, is that he is very young.

At 38, he is the country’s youngest leader ever. It’s mainly the foreign press that goes on about the fact that he is half-Indian and gay.

Varadkar himself, the son of a doctor from India and a nurse from Ireland who met while working in a hospital in southern England, is definitely not keen on being seen as a symbol of changing public attitudes.

“I’m not a halfIndian politician or a doctor-politician or a gay politician, for that matter,” he said.

“It’s just part of who I am. It doesn’t define me.”

No, it doesn’t, but it is still worth focusing on for a moment, to think about what it tells us not just about Ireland, but about the West as a whole — and even about the world.

Homosexuality was legalized in England in 1967 and it was decriminalized in Canada the following year, when Pierre Trudeau, then the justice minister, told the CBC “there’s no place for the state in the bedrooms of the nation.”

It only became legal in Ireland a quartercentury later, in 1993.

But two years ago, same-sex marriage was made legal in Ireland by a referendum in which 62 per cent of the voters said yes.

Well, we already knew Ireland had changed. It has lots of immigrants now — one in every eight people is foreign-born — and

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WATCH the political power of the Catholic Church has collapsed. So it’s no longer a surprise that an Indo-Irish gay man can become prime minister.

But what about Serbia?

The only “immigrants” in Serbia are ethnic Serbs who were stranded in other parts of former Yugoslavia after the break-up.

The Serbian Orthodox Church is still strong and it has no truck with degenerate Western ideas about human rights.

As one Orthodox monk wrote: “Homosexuality is not a problem in Serbia.

There are hardly any gay people and society wouldn’t permit them to organize or [publicly advocate] their abominations.”

Two-thirds of Serbians think homosexuality is an illness and almost four-fifths believe gay people should stay in the closet.

But Ana Brnabic is an out and proud lesbian and she has just been appointed prime minister of Serbia.

She is also of Croatian descent. How has this happened?

Brnabic was appointed by Aleksander Vucic, who was prime minister

until he ascended to the presidency in last month’s election.

The prime minister is constitutionally the most powerful person in the government, but Brnabic is a technocrat, not really a politician.

It is widely expected she will concentrate on making the trains run on time, so to speak, and leave the sensitive political decisions to Vucic.

The general assumption in Serbian political circles is that Brnabic’s appointment is window-dressing.

Serbia wants to join the European Union, and the government would quite like to divert the EU’s attention from a few little image problems: its close ties with Russia, its hostility to refugees and its rampant corruption.

What could be better than a woman prime minister (a Serbian first) who is openly gay (another Serbian first) and who even has foreign antecedents (her father was born in Croatia)?

Why, the Serbs are even more enlightened than the Irish! We should make them full members of the EU as soon as possible!

That may well be the plan — and, if it is, so what?

The European Union knows there was a considerable amount of calculation behind Brnabic’s appointment, but it will not condemn Vucic for trying to make Serbia look like a suitable candidate for EU membership.

Lots of ordinary Serbs will be shocked by this assault on “Serbian values,” but many of them will understand it serves

the national interest.

And, little by little, just because Brnabic is the prime minister, they will grow less uncomfortable with the notion of gays — and, indeed, women in general — having a legitimate role in public life.

This is how change really happens, through not sudden enlightenment, but via a gradual acceptance of new rules and values.

And the most encouraging takeaway from this little story is that even a man like Vucic, once an ally of the murderous demagogue Slobodan Milosevic, understands the new political and social rules of the West.

They are not yet the new rules everywhere.

Eastern Europe is far behind Western Europe, North America and Latin America, largely because it spent between 40 and 70 years isolated from the rest of the world under Communist rule.

The struggle is still intense in parts of Asia and it has scarcely begun in most of Africa and the Muslim world.

Gay rights, feminism and human rights in general are not really Western values.

One-hundred years ago, the West was just as intolerant of difference as everybody else.

The change has come to the West earlier mainly because it is richer, but we are all travelling on the same train — and the other end will pull into the station just a little bit later.

Gwynne Dyer is an independent journalist whose articles are pubished in 45 countries. His website is at gwynnedyer.com.

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ictoria, Tofino, Parksville.

If there are spotlight stealers on Vancouver Island, it’s this trio that garners all the attention.

For road warriors who love to venture off the beaten track, this bodes well for the Comox Valley.

On a summery weekend visit to Courtenay, Comox and Cumberland, we learned this verdant coastal region is an undiscovered treasure chest brimming with fun activities.

Rich in history, what you see is what you get in the Comox Valley — and what meets the eye is unforgettable natural beauty, charming downtown cores, an emphasis on local, home-grown cuisine and soft adventures through which you can taste, feel and touch the island’s bounty.

My daughter and I took an early morning ferry to Duke Point, hitting the gas on Highway 19 North for the 80-minute drive from the Duke Point ferry terminal to Courtenay.

The largest of the three cities in the Comox Valley, Courtenay marks the confluence of the Tsolum and Puntledge rivers and sits in the

• Stay: The Old House Hotel and Spa sits on the banks of the Courtenay River and is a great choice for a weekend getaway. Go online to oldhousevillage.com or call 250-703-0202; • Bike: Island Joy Rides offers guided and self-guided biking tours in the Comox Valley that include helmets, snacks, chilled water bottles and brand new bikes. Go online to islandjoyrides.com or call 855-830-8522; • Kayak: Comox Valley Kayaks and Canoes, comoxvalleykayaks.com or 888-545-5595; • Comox Harbour Charters, comoxharbourcharters. com or 250-339-5326; • BC Ferries offers daily sailings between Tsawwassen and Duke Point, as well as Horseshoe Bay and Departure Bay, bcferries.com. The drive from Duke Point to Courtenay is 125 kilometres.

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Downtown Courtenay on Vancouver Island offers an eclectic mix of independent stores like Hot Chocolate, where ice cream, homemade chocolate and brownies make an irresistable trio.

embrace of a half-circle of mountains and a massive, flat-topped glacier, Queneesh.

It’s a beautiful place, especially so when you’re out on the water.

Our first morning in town, we kayaked into the Courtenay River estuary with Mike White, a guide with Comox Valley Kayaks.

Jellyfish and upturned clam shells floated by as we paddled gently toward the Comox Harbour and the Strait of Georgia.

Mike gestured toward the banks of the estuary.

“In low tide, you can see the remains of fishing traps left by the First Nations thousands of years ago,” he said.

They knew then, as locals know now, that the Courtenay River and estuary are thick with salmon at certain times of the year. In fall, the water churns with spawning salmon and the heads of seals, actively pursuing their next easy meal, are easy to spot.

We returned to town in time to change footwear, grab a biking helmet and meet Laurel Cronk, owner of Island Joy Rides.

With a trailer packed with brand new bicycles, road snacks, iced water and chilled towels, Cronk leads guided bike tours in the valley, gentle rides along country roads and bike trails with stops at various

culinary destinations along the way.

Criss-crossing the rivers and pedaling past blueberry farms, you’re forced to slow down and get a different view of the valley.

Our first stop was the Comox Valley Farmers’ Market, a colourful Saturday tradition where vendors sell fresh fruit, flowers, Comox cheese and bison yogurt.

It’s a social place where folks are only too willing to ‘talk locavore’ and share their passion for what they grow and make.

But the road was calling.

There were bubbling creeks to cross, a swimming hole at the Puntledge River that

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demanded we wriggle sweaty toes in the water and a chocolate seller with a plate of samples that simply could not be missed.

A few kilometres later, we parked our bikes outside the fruit winery Blue Moon Farm, Winery & Ciderworx, tasting cider and berry wines paired with rich, dark chocolate.

Behind the tasting room, the blueberry plants were heavy with fruit.

A few kilometres later, we were in the retail hub of downtown Courtenay, a threeblock radius of eclectic boutiques, home décor stores, clothiers selling the apparel of littleknown designers and February 25 4 days

a shoe shop that dates back to 1929.

It’s a charmingly fun centre to explore, one devoid of chains and big box stores and filled instead with the unique tastes of independent shop owners.

A couple hours before sunset we were back on the road, this time behind the wheel of the car and on our way to Comox, a few kilometres away.

Here, Danny Clair, owner of Comox Harbour Charters, was gunning his vessel’s engines as he prepared to head out on a sunset crabbing expedition.

Hopping aboard, we basked in the late afternoon sunshine, passing bald eagles on deserted beaches, the heads of curious seals surfacing briefly to look around, and the rusted bellies of old

vessels, deliberately sunk in a row to create a breakwater outside the harbour.

A few minutes into our ride, we were reeling in 150 feet of rope, at the base of which was a trap containing 16 indignant Dungeness crab, clawing crazily as they tried to resist the crab pot.

Checking them briefly for size and sex, Danny’s co-captain, Pete, boiled and chilled those crabs before you could say, “Ahoy, mate!” delivering a bucketful of crab legs to us for a fresh, waterside dinner.

It was the perfect finale to a weekend drenched in sunshine, adventure and raw, West Coast beauty.

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FAITH

Understanding principle and preference

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our basic principles we must abide by to progress in spiritual life are compassion, humility, cleanliness and knowledge.

These qualities are found in saintly personalities of all religions. All religions make reference to these qualities.

Compassion can take different forms, such as the various altruistic activities or by trying to help direct the soul toward salvation.

Whether an individual chooses to practise compassion by distributing food to the hungry and starving, administering medication to the sick and dying, providing education to the illiterate and unexperienced or preaching to the spiritually distressed and bewildered is a matter of preference.

All individuals following such practices are fulfilling one of the principles of religion by

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practising compassion.

Which practice is followed and how it is practised are matters of preference. It is impossible to move toward God without humility.

Everyone in this world is busy trying to be god themselves — not the supreme God, but a much lesser god by some degree or another.

We undergo this struggle by expanding our conception of “I and Mine.”

I am a man, a teacher, a Canadian.

I am smart, strong and handsome. I am only as old as I feel. This is my family, my house.

These are my friends, my beliefs, my dreams, my ambitions.

By setting our goals and life aims as the trappings of this world, we create for ourselves our own little bit of heaven.

When I’m sitting in my living room, watching the final game of the Stanley Cup playoffs with a beer, potato chips and the remote control on the side table, I’m feeling like god. In this small fragment of a world, tailored for myself by my mind, I am the controller. This desire to be the controller makes me a competitor of God. It puts me in a battle I can never win.

Only by surrendering my ego can I align myself with His will.

Whether I surrender to Jehovah, Allah, Jesus or Vishnu, I am following the principle of surrender. The personality

I choose is a matter of preference, not principle.

A clean environment promotes healthy living and thinking. When the corners of the house are layered in dust and scattered food stuffs, the home becomes contaminated with rodents and other pests.

Defending against these plagues requires engagement in material life at the cost of distraction from spiritual life.

But what’s’ worse, and more to the point, a dirty, unkept home is a symptom of contaminated consciousness.

God is omnipresent, so he is there in the brothels, taverns, casinos and slaughterhouses, but because we go there for the gratification of our own senses rather than to re-unite with Him, we can’t see him there.

When our homes are cluttered with ornaments and trinkets

gathered throughout the years and our walls are punctuated with pictures of family and fashion, we become distracted by these idols.

The floors of churches, synagogues, mosques and temples are all swept clean.

Their walls are sparsely decorated. Any images that may be there are intended to help us meditate on the Supreme.

While we still may not be able to see God there, we can at least feel a little closer to His presence. The details of different houses of worship are a matter preference. That they are all kept clean is a matter of principle.

By knowledge, I mean spiritual knowledge as found in scripture, but not exclusive of realized knowledge.

Every religion has its rituals and scriptures.

These are intended to help direct the individuals to a deeper more

meaningful relationship with God. It’s difficult to develop love of God if you don’t know where he lives, what he looks like and how he wants to be served.

From time to time, though, an individual may have a deep personal experience that presents a different approach to the process that may not follow the established doctrine.

When that happens, the individual and any followers he may have are ostracized by the fundamental group.

A fundamentalist’s adhesion to rites and rituals turns preferences into principles. This perversion leads to religious intolerance and fanaticism.

However, if there are a sufficient number of deviants and their leader is bonafide, then a fraction in the faith can occur.

When progressing towards a deeper

and more meaningful relationship with the Supreme, we must make a sober distinction between the principles and preferences that we follow.

Understanding the real principles of faith and religion leads to harmony, while falsely making preferences the basis leads to discord.

Harold Meier lived in Taiwan for more than 20 years, during which he studied Eastern religions, primarily Vedantism, and became an active member of the Hare Krishna community.

He holds a Master’s degree in educational practices.

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Members of the Jehovah’s Witnesses will be in Kamloops this weekend for their annual summer convention.

This year’s three-day convention at Sandman Centre is called Don’t Give Up. The event will run from Friday through Sunday.

The public is invited to attend any session on the weekend.

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Admission to the convention is free of charge and no collections will be taken. Morning sessions will begin at 9:20 a.m. and afternoon sessions will commence at 1:35 p.m.

Daily themes that will be presented: • Friday: “Let us not give up in doing what is fine” (Galatians 6:9);

• Saturday: “Rejoice in the hope. Endure under tribulation” (Romans 12:12); • Sunday: “The one who has endured to the end will be saved” Matthew 24:13.

The convention will include talks and interviews, multimedia sessions, feature films and public Bible discourse.

President to address congregation The ABC District of the Lutheran Church Canada will have the district president, Rev. DR. Glenn Schaeffer, conduct this Sunday’s service at

Lord of Life Lutheran Church, 2481 Sunset Dr. in Valleyview.

The service will begin at 10:30 a.m.

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atharine Pendrel catapulted the Olympic monkey off her back and over the handle bars in 2016.

She won bronze at the Olympic Summer Games in Rio — avenging a ninth-place finish at the London Games in 2012 — and capped the best season of her career by claiming the 2016 Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) Mountain Bike World Cup overall title.

Sipping from the cup of greatness has left the local hero with a mental hangover.

“That’s what I’ve found with the last two Olympics,” said Pendrel, who placed fourth at the 2008 Games in Beijing. “One went poorly and one went amazingly, but both are just such highenergy-investment seasons. It’s hard to bring that same amount of energy to

the next season.”

The Kamloops resident may be struggling to find top gear, but motivational shortcomings are not to blame for her sub-par ranking after two events on the 2017 World Cup circuit.

Pendrel was in third place and feeling strong at stop No. 1 in Nové Mesto na Morave, Czech Republic, on May 20 when she twisted a chain and punctured a tire, setbacks that cost her about four minutes and led to a 21st-place finish.

“I felt good,” she said. “I felt better than expected, so that was a bit unfortunate.”

The disappointing result left her with poor starting position at the circuit’s second stop in Albstadt, Germany, on May 28.

“I was a little too impatient trying to move up and I ended up costing myself a lot of spots,” Pendrel said.

“I burned a lot of energy and had a crash and was never able to work up to

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where I wanted to be.”

The New Brunswick native placed 14th, four minutes and 50 seconds off the pace, leaving her 17th in the overall standings with four events remaining.

Pendrel has 142 points after two events, 248 less than Yana Belomoina, the Ukrainian who is leading the way.

First-place finishers at each World Cup event receive 250 points, with 200 points

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going to the runner-up and 160 points rewarded to the bronze medallist, so there is plenty of time for Pendrel to gain ground. She is pursuing her fourth overall title.

“My goal wasn’t really to win the World Cup overall,” she said. “It’s always a nice bonus, but I just want to have good individual races and that takes care of the overall sometimes.

“Hopefully, I’ve gotten any problems out

Catharine Pendrel came home to Kamloops triumphantly last summer after winning bronze in cross-country mountain biking at the 2016 Olympic Summer Games in Rio. The honeymoon is over and the two-time world champion finds herself racing from behind on the World Cup circuit.

of the way early and it will be smooth sailing.”

The next two races on the circuit — in Vallnord, Andorra, on July 2 and Lenzerheide, Switzerland, on July 9 — will be staged about 1,800 metres above sea level, elevation that tests cardio and willpower.

“It makes the end of the race painful,” Pendrel said.

Rising up the World Cup standings with a pair of podium finishes would also boost Pendrel’s position in the UCI rankings.

The 36-year-old Clif Pro Team member is ranked eighth in the world among elite women’s cross-country riders.

If she is in the top eight heading into the UCI Mountain Bike

World Championships, which will be held in Cairns, Australia, in September, Pendrel will earn front-row starting position for the event.

“The disadvantage for North American riders is we have less opportunities to get points,” said Pendrel, who did not have frontrow starting position in Rio, despite never having finished outside the top eight on the World Cup circuit. “Some have high ranking just because they do more races. It’s a little frustrating.”

Pendrel is chasing her third world championship victory, having won in 2011 and 2014.

Before leaving for Europe on Monday, she will compete in Whistler at a Canada

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Cup event on Saturday to wrap up a busy month away from World Cup competition.

Pendrel returned home after Albstadt and took part in a pair of local races — the B.C. Enduro at Harper Mountain on June 4 and the North Face Dirty Feet Six-Hour Mountain Bike Relay and Beer event in Kenna Cartwright Park on June 10.

She is also part of a group that has put on four children’s mountain-biking races since May 29.

“There’s been some hard training around those events, too,” Pendrel said. “I’m pretty exhausted now.

I’m looking forward to some time on airplanes to recover.”

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PROVINCE’S BEST AT KAMLOOPS BMX

Riders will be aiming to avoid collisions such as this one at the Kamloops BMX track on Sunday.

The club, located on Ord Road, is playing host to a provincial qualifier, a BMX Canada event that begins just after 3 p.m. Kamloops BMX has also been granted the B.C. championships in September. Eric Harrison of Kelowna is pictured flying over Mitchell Landry of Nanaimo at an event last year at the track.

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Exhibition Park will be the stage for an interprovincial women’s rugby clash on Sunday.

The B.C. senior women’s team, which features three players with Kamloops ties, will square off against the Calgary-based Prairies Wolf Pack, an exhibition match in the lead up to the women’s Canadian Rugby Championship tournament.

Kickoff is slated for 1 p.m.

Kamloops products Haley Glendinning and Brooke Bazian, along with Kamloops Rugby Club player Kaitlyn Cumming, will be in the lineup for Team B.C. The Wolf Pack feature players from Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba.

KRC will be raising funds for both its new clubhouse and B.C.’s trip to nationals, which will run from July 17 to July 22 in Truro, N.S.

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The Kamloops Venom improved to 11-3 this week courtesy a 14-10 victory over the South Okanagan Flames (6-7-1) on Monday night.

Kamloops and South Okanagan will face off in a rematch in

Kamloops on Sunday at Memorial Arena. Game time is 7:30 p.m.

Colton Boomer led Kamloops with six goals on Monday.

Riley Peterson had a hat trick, while Monty Chisholm potted a pair of goals.

Mack Stead (1G), Tylor Seabrooke (1G) and Spencer Vaughan (1G) rounded out the scoring for the Venom.

Bateman signs

Luke Bateman of Kamloops has signed a standard WHL player agreement with the Seattle Thunderbirds.

Seattle selected Bateman, a 6-foot-3, 177-pound defenceman, in Round 4 of the WHL Bantam Draft in Calgary in May. “We were excited to get Luke in the fourth round because he had such a good tournament on the final weekend in British Columbia,” T-Birds general manager Russ said Farwell. “He has the size and temperament to be a dominate defender with good skills and very good vision.”

Bateman played last season with the bantam tier 1 Kamloops Junior Blazers, racking up three goals and 26 points in 57 games.

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Our relationship with our clients has always been our top priority and this has always been one of Ray’s strongest attributes.

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Eberle traded Liu comes through for Riverdogs EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers traded forward Jordan Eberle to the New York Islanders on Thursday in exchange for forward Ryan Strome.

Eberle has scored at least 20 goals in each of the past four seasons and had a career-high 34 in 2011-12. But he had just two assists in 13 playoff games this spring and was panned by fans and critics for his lacklustre play.

Eberle is entering the fifth year of a six-year contract worth US$36 million and had been a frequent subject of trade rumours.

“It’s something I’ve never gone through before. It’s a different experience,’’ Eberle said on a conference call. “But it’s something I definitely knew would eventually come. For me right now, I’m definitely excited to be a New York Islander.’’

The Oilers selected Eberle with the No. 22 pick in the 2008 NHL Entry Draft. He has 165 goals and 217 assists over 507 career NHL games, all with Edmonton.

“We’re excited to add a proven offensive weapon like Jordan to our lineup,’’ Islanders president and general manager Garth Snow said in a statement.

“He brings speed and a knack for scoring not only consistently, but scoring big goals, in big games.”

The move frees up cap space for the Oilers, who have some big-money signings coming up.

Rising star Leon Draisaitl is due for a huge raise when his entry-level contract finishes July 1 and league MVP Connor McDavid is entering the final year of his entry-level deal.

“I think moving forward this will be a new chapter. It’ll be great with a new fresh start and a new team,’’ Eberle said.

Strome, meanwhile, was selected fifth overall by the Islanders in 2011. He had 30 points (1317) in 69 games last season and has 126 points (45-81) in 258 career games.

The peewee tier 1 Kamloops Riverdogs won a league championship on the weekend.

Nick Liu was named player of the game in a 7-6 extra-innings victory over Penticton in the final, thanks to clutch performances at the plate and on the mound.

Liu registered two singles, one double and a stolen base, scoring two runs.

He also took the mound in the sixth inning and pitched five innings in relief, blanking Penticton and allowing four hits while striking out five batters.

Gabe Wingerak allowed one run on five hits in four innings of work and racked up five strikeouts.

Layne Cleveland Nilsen and Hayden Dolley provided offence with solid days at the plate.

The Dogs had a successful season, suffering only one defeat.

Finals approaching

The Fireballs and Rake City Red Sox posted wins on the weekend in Kamloops Minor Baseball Association

mosquito action.

Dominic Brunette led the Fireballs to a pair of victories, going 4-for-4 at the plate with two triples, one double, one single and two walks.

The Fireballs claimed the No. 1 seed in the Gold Championship bracket.

Jacob Petrie went 4-for-4 at the dish for the Red Sox, with four singles and five runs scored.

The gold and silver championship games were played on Thursday after KTW’s press deadline.

Go online to kamloopsthisweek.com and read KTW next week for results.

Fourth-place finish

The peewee tier 2 Kamloops Riverdogs went 2-2 during playoff action in Penticton, winning their first two contests before falling in their final pair of the weekend.

Kamloops opened the road trip with

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Taylor Labonte racked up an RBI with this fly ball for the midget AA Kamloops Riverdogs against Vernon on McArthur Island on the weekend.

an 11-1 victory over Vernon and a 12-8 win over Kelowna’s Central Okanagan Minor Baseball Association (COMBA) 3, but lost 12-1 to Kamloops Team 1 and 11-6 to Vernon.

Mitch Landry, Ryan Petrie, Dayton

McKelvey and David Browning won MVP honours over the weekend.

Even split

The bantam AAA Kamloops Riverdogs went 1-1 in a pair of contests against

Richmond on the weekend.

The Dogs won their first contest against the club 4-0, but fell 10-4 in the rematch.

Kamloops will return to McArthur Island on the weekend, taking on Chilliwack and Delta.

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Conference.

Forecasting the junior football campaign is not as easy as it once was and predicting the future becomes even tougher when considering three new head coaches will be on the sidelines.

Bob Reist of the Chilliwack-based Valley Huskers, Charly Cardilicchia of the Langford-based Westshore Rebels and Doug Hocking of the Nanaimo-based Vancouver Island Raiders are bringing new philosophies to their respective squads.

There is also ambiguity in the Tournament Capital, mostly on the offen-

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sive side of the ball.

Kamloops signed one quarterback, six receivers, five offensive linemen and two running backs — a plethora of unproven talent.

No team can operate well on offence without a reliable set of hogs in the trenches.

Derek Walde and Tristan Murray will need help up front from offensive-line newcomers, if quarterback Colby Henkel is going to improve on

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his Canadian Junior Football League rookie of the year campaign in 2016.

First-year receivers will have to prove they are capable of augmenting No. 1 option Brody Bernier, who lost a pair of established complementary pass catchers in Broden Romanovitch and Colin Mather, both of whom aged out of junior football.

The rookie running backs will be relied on to provide depth in a backfield that includes Prince George product Trent Price, the primary ball carrier last year, and bruiser Jacob Tubajon of Richmond.

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nator Jesse Neufeld will have his hands full bringing newcomers up to speed, a task that began in spring camp and will kick into full gear at main camp, which begins on July 10.

Reist and the Huskers will provide the first test for Kamloops’ new blood on July 29 at Hillside Stadium. The Broncos’ regular-season and home opener will get underway at 7 p.m.

The new recruits may be agile and athletic, as advertised on the team website, but how quickly they can adapt to life in the BCFC may go a long way in determining the Broncos’ fate this season.

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VANCOUVER — The B.C. Lions took some important strides in 2016.

With legendary head coach Wally Buono back on the sidelines, the CFL club rebounded with a 12-6 record after a couple of disappointing seasons before winning a playoff game for the first time in five years.

Then the Lions ran into the powerhouse Calgary Stampeders in the West Division final and learned first-hand that the difference between good and great is in the details.

“We took big steps in terms of production and guys making plays, but there were still a lot of mistakes,’’ B.C. wide receiver Bryan Burnham said while reflecting on that 42-15 blowout loss in November. “You play a team like Calgary, they expose that.

“We’ve got to get the little things right.’’

The Lions are keenly aware that unseating the Grey Cup finalists — a franchise that has topped the West three of the last four seasons while going a combined 58-13-1 — will require razor-sharp focus.

“Part of what this team has to do is mature [and] understand when you play big games you have to rise up to that level,’’ said Buono. “That’s sometimes just part of growth.’’

Despite the disappointing end last season, there’s lots to get excited about on the West Coast ahead of the Lions’ opener against the Edmonton Eskimos on Saturday.

“We have a very talented team, that’s one thing we know for sure,’’ said B.C. defensive lineman Bryant Turner Jr. “I can’t wait to see what happens.’’

Coming off his first full year under centre, quarterback Jonathon Jennings looks poised to build on a breakout campaign in which he threw for 5,226 yards and 27 touchdowns, with the only blemish a CFL-high 15 interceptions.

“I want to focus on being smarter in general with the football,’’ said Jennings, who became just fourth QB in franchise history to surpass 5,000 yards.

The 24-year-old has another weapon after B.C. added free-agent deep threat Chris Williams to an attack that already includes Emmanuel Arceneaux and Burnham — the CFL’s third- and fourth-leading receivers last season.

“I’ve tried to coach against Chris for a lot of years,’’ said Buono, also the club’s general manager. “Chris makes you aware of who he is and where he is.’’

Williams might not be ready for the opener as he continues to rehab a surgically repaired knee, but even without the speedster there are plenty of weapons.

The electrifying Chris Rainey is back to return kicks — along with Williams when he’s healthy — while also getting some touches out of a backfield where Jeremiah Johnson will be leaned on more heavily after splitting time with the departed Anthony Allen in 2016.

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Chris Rainey and the B.C. Lions prepared for the 2017 CFL season in Kamloops. The Leos and Edmonton Eskimos open their seasons against each other on Saturday at BC Place Stadium. Kickoff is slated for 7 p.m.

retired, but the Lions have veteran Marco Iannuzzi and second-year man Shaq Johnson to help pick up the slack as nationals.

B.C. looks primed to start four Canadians on the offensive line, a move that would allow for another American at a skill position, after acquiring former NFLer David Foucault from Montreal for six-time all-star Jovan Olafioye.

Swayze Waters, meanwhile, has been brought in to handle all three facets of the kicking game after Richie Leone inked a deal with the Arizona Cardinals.

The biggest question mark is undoubtedly on defence, where half the starters have moved on.

Linebacker Adam Bighill, the CFL’s top defensive player in 2015, signed with the New Orleans Saints, while defensive back Ryan Phillips was released before joining Montreal.

The battle to replace Bighill on the weakside in training camp came down to Tony Burnett and Micah Awe, with both making the 46-man roster.

B.C. allowed the fewest yards against last season and tied for the league lead in sacks with 52, but had just 29 takeaways, including a leaguelow nine interceptions.

The Lions will be looking for a lot more out of their secondary, especially with Steven Clarke, Ronnie Yell and T.J. Lee back healthy following serious injuries in 2016.

“It’s sickening, annoying,’’ Lions defensive co-ordinator Mark Washington said of his team’s lack of picks in 2016. “We had opportunities to change the game and we weren’t doing that.’’

The defensive line lost Alex Bazzie’s 11 sacks when he decided to test the NFL, while Jabar Westerman signed with Winnipeg.

Lions linebacker Solomon Elimimian, the league’s most outstanding player in 2014, and top defender two of the last three years, is now the unquestioned leader of a unit that might have some early growing pains.

Not that he’s willing to accept any.

“As long as we have the right mindset, athletically we’re capable of getting the job done,’’ said Elimimian. “We’re young in some areas, but that’s not to say we can’t be good in those areas.’’

Mid afternoon on Thursday, June 15th a lone female entered the liquor store in Columbia Square and for a brief period of time she walked around the store. This suspect had a plan and was watching the staff closely. When all the staff were busy, she grabbed a couple bottles of liquor and left the store. One of the staff members, remembers restocking the store’s shelf just minutes before, now a couple of bottles were missing. A review of the security tape shows the female who is suspected of taking the liquor.

The female is described as Caucasian, early 30’s, blonde hair pulled back, 5’ 5”, slim build and was wearing a dark coat and dark pants.

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If you know where any of these people are, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). The tip line pays up to $2,000 for information leading to the arrest of fugitives. Remember, Crime Stoppers just wants your information, not your name. Crime doesn’t pay, but Crime Stoppers does.

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WHAT A SHOPLIFTER WILL STEAL On Thursday, June 15th a lone male entered a store in the Valleyview area and walked around the entire store for a length of time. The male must have known he was being watched because he just took his time walking up and down the isles. The suspect obviously knew he was being watched , he then headed for the front door. When the staff member went to help another customer, the suspect then turned back to the store and grabbed an inexpensive grease gun

and left the store. The value is not the point, it is the fact this male is a thief and no doubt has done this before at other stores.

The male is described as Caucasian, mid 20’s, 6 ft. tall, short hair, light coloured thin mustache, wearing black ball cap and a black hoodie.

If you know this person please contact Crime Stoppers you may receive a cash reward upon the arrest of the suspect.

TWO COUNTERFEIT SUSPECTS ON THE LOOSE The police have issued a warning earlier this week that there are two suspects using counterfeit US $20 bills throughout the Kamloops area. This couple will attend at various stores and buy items using the counterfeit bills. Sometimes they will be together or enter the store separately and use the counterfeit money.

None of the local businesses seem to have seen these people before and it is a very good possibility they are passing

through a number of Cities through out BC and using this counterfeit money. The RCMP also stated that if you feel the bill is counterfeit, it is your right to refuse to take the money.

Let’s do our part to identify these suspects so they can be arrested.

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Kamloops Lake beckons boaters and more

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ne of the most interesting places to paddle in the area is around Kamloops Lake.

Situated on the Thompson River just west of Kamloops, the lake is 1.6 kilometres wide, 29 kilometres long, and up to 152

metres deep.

Because it is fed by the North Thompson and South Thompson rivers — the latter of which drains from the temperate Shuswap Lake, Kamloops Lake is a warm lake.

A boat launch, trestle and gas dock are available at Bruker Marina at Tobiano, which has undergone dramatic expansion and is in the process of creating sandy beaches. Bruker provides the only such facilities on the lake.

Both Savona and Kamloops also have boat launches, but their use is limited in the later summer months of low water.

For kayakers, a great place to launch is at Cooney Bay. From there, one can paddle across the lake to the old arched train bridges still in use today. The stonework on the bridges is immaculate, so paddle up close to see the intricate detail.

Once you have seen the series of bridges, paddle back across the lake to the train tunnel. Canadian National and Canadian Pacific have rail lines along each side of the lake.

At Cooney Bay, there is a beach and plenty of opportunities for bird watching.

HOW TO GET THERE — From Kamloops, drive past the airport as you go west on Tranquille Road.

Continue on Tranquille for about 18 kilometres.

The road gets bumpy for the next few kilometres.

You will reach the parking area at Cooney Bay, where you can launch your kayak.

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dd adventures to make the most of those precious days off.

Here are some ways in which to add excitement to your holidays in the Kamloops area: • Practise your best Happy Gilmore impression — or maybe it’s better to opt for Rory McIlroy — on one of the many golf courses in the region.

From the world-class Tobiano Golf Course just outside of the city to the charming pitch and putt Pineridge Golf Course in Dallas, there are many fairways from which to choose for every level of golfer.

• Explore the Kamloops Wine Trail.

Gone are the days when one had to travel to the Okanagan to sample local vinos now that the burgeoning wine region is in our backyard.

Try the famed blueberry wine east of the city at Monte Creek Ranch Winery or opt for some bubbles at Harper’s Trail Estate Winery.

Spend the day enjoying wine tastings, sitting on patios and touring the best the area has to offer. Just be sure to secure a safe ride home.

• You don’t need to spend money to have fun in Kamloops. The outdoors are a playground thanks to the many trails

throughout the rolling hills.

Stay in the city for a 360-view in Kenna Cartwright Park or head past Chase to learn about historic logging practices on the Upper Flume Trail.

One is only limited by the hands on their watch, with endless opportunities to climb elevation.

• If you want to head outside but avoid the vigorous activity, consider outdoor theatre.

Chimera Theatre will perform its medieval swordfighting tournament, Knights of the Sun, on weekends through the summer at Sun Peaks.

Make a day out of it by racing down the alpine go-cart track before grabbing ice cream from the Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory or stay in Kamloops for outdoor theatre by heading to Prince Charles Park during X Fest.

• Music in the Park returns on July 1, offering nightly live music in Riverside Park, along with shows on Wednesday nights in McDonald Park.

The free shows continue through the end of August. Bring a picnic, bring a blanket or walk across the street to Scoopz Ice Cream Parlour for a waffle cone.

For more local adventures during your playcation, go online to tourismkamloops.com.

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X Fest plays in Prince Charles Park are a staple of summer in Kamloops.

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Through the summer each age group will get to take part in many different trips to places such as the Wildlife Park, the Children’s Museum, Fun and Games...and we will be going to water parks, playgrounds and pools to enjoy the wonderful summer weather!

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Memories & Milestones

Happy 65th Anniversary

Happy 60 Anniversary th

Ron & Rose Kask

Dave and Jerry Sharpe

June 21, 1952

Love from Cindy, Maury & Kelly and Richard & Brittany

Happy 50th Anniversary Pat & Murray Owen

June 22, 1957

Lots of love, your family

Kurt and Marilynne Wormsbecher Celebrating 50 years of marriage on June 24.

March 29, 1967

With much love, Your Family and Friends

Congratulations you love birds!

Happy 45th Wedding Anniversary to Carol & Doug Howard!

You are amazing parents & grandparents, love you lots!

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Kirstin, Jason, Kaya, Jamie, Roxann, Aaliyah & Ashton

Happy 30th Birthday Lee Malbeuf

HAPPY 70TH BIRTHDAY Josey June 23rd

Still going strong after 42 years in business and 52 years of hairdressing.

Let us help you say

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Wishing you the Best Day Ever

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CANADA DAY DEADLINE CHANGE Kamloops This Week will be closed on Monday, July 3rd, 2017 for the Canada Day Statutory Holiday.

Please note the following ClassiďŹ ed Deadline Change: The deadline for the Tuesday, July 4th paper will be: Friday, June 30th at 11:00am.

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Funding available for those who qualify!

SUMMER EMPLOYMENT

The District of Logan Lake is now accepting resumes for part-time (approx. 17hrs/week) summer employment for the Visitor Info Centre.

11:00am Thursday for Friday’s Paper.

Employment will commence as soon as possible and continue to September 4, 2017. Eligibility will be based on the following standards:

Advertisements should be read on the ďŹ rst publication day. We are not responsible for errors appearing beyond the ďŹ rst insertion.

It is agreed by any Display or ClassiďŹ ed Advertiser requesting space that the liability of the paper in the event that errors occur in the publishing of any advertising shall be limited to the amount paid by the advertiser for the portion of the advertising space occupied by the incorrect item only and there will be no liability in any event beyond the amount paid for such advertisement.

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CERTIFIED ICBC AIR BRAKE COURSE June 24-25 • July 8-9

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

Must be a Canadian citizen; Not hold another full-time (30 or more hours) summer job; Valid Class 5 driver’s license preferred, minimum Class 7

The successful candidate will display significant knowledge of Logan Lake and the surrounding area, and a strong aptitude for customer service.

The rate of pay is $13.00 - $15.00 per hour as per C.U.P.E. Collective Agreement.

For details on available positions, please contact: Charlene Vandean, Community Development Officer Phone: 250.371.4559 E-mail: cvandean@loganlake.ca All interested applicants can submit a resume to the above via post at PO Box 190, Logan Lake, BC V0K 1W0, hand delivered, or by e-mail (preferred). Applications will be accepted until position is filled. Preference may be given to post secondary students.

Email: rtrenholm@tru.ca

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Do you have experience in Thai Massage?

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TRU invites applications for the following positions: FACULTY HMGT 1110: Catering and Service Management Faculty of Adventure, Culinary Arts & Tourism TMGT 2250: Hospitality Law Faculty of Adventure, Culinary Arts & Tourism

For further information, please visit:

tru.ca/careers

We wish to thank all applicants; however, only those under consideration will be contacted.

Upper Nicola - N’kwala School

Call 250.828.5104 or visit tru.ca/trades

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Announcements

Employment

Employment

Employment

Merchandise for Sale

Merchandise for Sale

Merchandise for Sale

Coming Events

Education/Trade Schools

Help Wanted

Sales

Appliances

Firearms

Heavy Duty Machinery

HUNTER & FIREARMS If you have an

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR go to

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Information

Courses. A Great Gift. Next C.O.R.E. August 12th & 13th, Saturday and Sunday.

P.A.L. June 25th. Sunday.

Professional outdoorsman & Master Instructor:

Bill

250-376-7970

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

Funding & Housing Avail!

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

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

Help Wanted PERFECT Part-Time Opportunity

3 Days Per Week call 250-374-0462

Personals Looking For Love?

Try your luck with 1x1 boxed ad $35 plus tax for 2 weeks.

Price includes box number.

Call 250-371-4949 to place your ad and for more details.

MAKE A Connection. Real People, Flirty Chat Call FREE! 250-220-1300 or 1-800-2101010. www.livelinks.com 18+0 W.M. Looking for 80+ lady NS-OD, well groomed. Stop being alone start enjoying life again. You know if you had everything in the world you wanted. It is not right if you can’t share it with someone. I know what it’s like to be alone. Reply to Box 1450 c/o Kamloops This Week, 1365-B Dalhousie Drive, Kamloops, BC V2C 5P6.

Lost & Found Found 2 set of keys Toyota and Nissan keys in Brock Estates Area call to identify (250) 376-2828

Activation Laboratories Looking to fill positions in Sample Prep and Fire Assay.

No experience required. Email resumes to: nolangoddard@actlabs.com or apply in person at 9989 Dallas Drive. Competitive wages and benefits.

CHEF Experienced working chef required by resort in Kamloops/Merritt region. Position is year round offering very good salary and benefits. Please email resume to: fishski321@gmail.com in strict confidence. References will not be checked without applicants permission.

DOZER & EXCAVATOR operators needed. Oilfield experience an asset. Room & board paid. H2S, First aid, clean drivers licence. Call 780-723-5051 Edson, Alta.

EARN EXTRA $$$

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

Vehicle is an asset Call 250-374-0462 I PAY Cash $$$ For All Scrap Vehicles! and $5 for auto batteries Call or Text Brendan 250-574-4679 Kamloops Florist is looking for an experienced Floral Designer. Email resume to: kcordonier@hotmail.com

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

Vehicle is required.

For more information please call the Circulation Department at

250-374-0462

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

Call 250-374-0462 for more information.

Shop floor assistant, with knowledge of hand tools and shop floor environment required in busy local window manufacturing company. Full time position. Apply in person with resume 1255 – 12th Street. Kamloops.

TRAFFIC CONTROL TRAINING (BCCSA/WCB Certified) Kamloops: June 19 & 20 and July 17 & 18 Williams Lake: June 28 & 29 and July 27 & 28 $225 1-866-737-2389 roadsafetytcs.com

Medical/Dental

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 /OfďŹ ce Worker/Tutor Detail oriented, organized, problem-solver, extremely computer literate.

Strong proofreading, editing, technical writing, public speaking skills.

Can teach practically anything I know. IT work preferred but any job using problem-solving skills could be a good match.

Gene Wirchenko 250-8281474. genew@telus.net

Pets & Livestock

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

PETS For Sale?

CDA required for a very busy family practice. Must be reliable, a team player and have good manual dexterity. New Graduates welcome to apply.

Ability to communicate with the Dental team and patients is a must. Fax resume to 250374-3256 or email: margaret.puredental@telus.net

for only $46.81/week, we will place your classified ad into Kamloops, Vernon & Salmon Arm.

Help Wanted

Help Wanted

TRI-CITY SPECIAL!

Building Maintenance and Commercial Janitorial Business. Includes equipment, vehicle, training and existing contracts with 30 hours per week. Administrative support provided for Accounts Receivable & Sales. Gross income of approx. $3,100 per month plus. Asking $19,500. or best offer. Contact Darrell 250-319-1394. ~ Caution ~ While we try to ensure all advertisements appearing in Kamloops This Week are placed by reputable businesses with legitimate offers, we do caution our readers to undertake due diligence when answering any advertisement, particularly when the advertiser is asking for monies up front.

Career Opportunities

SECRETARY/ ADMIN. ASSISTANT

RE/MAX Golden Country is seeking a dynamic, organized, personable individual to join their office as:

secretary/admin. assistant.

For full job description & wage, please contact Cindy at RE/MAX. You may also email resume & introductory letter to: cynee@telus.net

Frigidaire White Dryer. $50.

250-852-8291.

$500 & Under

*some restrictions apply.

Did you know that you can place

Rte 381 – 20-128 Centre Ave, Hemlock St, 605-800 Lombard St. – 41p.

Rte 382 – 114-150 Fernie Pl, Fernie Rd, 860-895 Lombard St. – 33 p.

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

Rte 408 – Monashee Crt & Pl. – 71 p.

RAYLEIGH Rte 834 – Armour Pl, Mattoch-McKeague Rd, Saviston Crt & Rd, 4205-4435 Spurraway Rd–64 p.

SAHALI Rte 449 – Assiniboine Dr, Azure Pl, Chino Pl, Sedona Dr. – 85 p.

Rte 452 – 1430-1469 Springhill Dr – 65 p.

Rte 456 – Springhaven Pl, Springridge Pl, Springview Pl. – 47 p.

Rte 457 – 990 Gleneagles Dr, 662-698 Monarch Dr, 1810-1896 Springhill Dr, Tolima Crt. – 50 p Rte 469 – 2-55 Whiteshield Cres South. – 25 p.

Rte 484 – Gladstone Dr & Pl, 611-695 Robson Dr. – 52 p.

SUNRIVERS Rte 870 – Mariposa Crt, Sagewood Crt, Dr, Lane, St, 100 Sun Rivers Dr. – 49 p.

Rte 874 – Canyon Ridge (area), 1400-1448 Sunrivers Dr. – 28 p.

Rte 875 – Golf Ridge (area), 2000-2028 Sunrivers Dr. – 26 p.

Rte 877 – The Pointe – 13 p.

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

VALLEYVIEW/JUNIPER Rte 606 – Orchard Dr, Russet Wynd, 1815-1899 Valleyview Dr. – 42 p.

Rte 611 – 2106-2196 Crescent Dr, 1112-162 Highland Rd, 2004-2194 Valleyview Dr. – 59 p.

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

INTERESTED IN A ROUTE?

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

Firewood/Fuel

Furniture

your item in our classifieds for one week for FREE?

8ft Antique Couch $900.

Round dining room table w/4chairs & 2 bar stools. $700.

Couch & matching chairs $149. 250-374-1541.

Call our Classified Department for details!

250-371-4949

Diningroom table w/8-chairs, c/w Buffet and Hutch. Med Colour. $900. 250-374-8933. *some restrictions apply

RUN TILL

RENTED

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

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A-Steel Shipping Storage Containers. Used 20’40’45’53’ insulated containers. All sizes in stock. Prices starting under $2,000. Modifications possible doors, windows, walls etc., as office or living workshop etc.,Custom Modifications Office / Home� Call for price.

Ph Toll free 24 hours 1-866528-7108 or 1-778-298-3192 8am-5pm. Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com

Medical Supplies 2015 M300 power wheel chair w/charger Roho air seat, ext arm like new asking $6000obo (250) 554-1257

Misc. for Sale 8FT truck canopy cab level off 1992 GMC $500obo 250-6829995 Ebike Taotao Classic. 1 year old. Asking $1,390/obo. 250828-1494.

Businesses&SERVICES Financial Services

Home Improvements

Misc Services

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

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

Fitness/Exercise

L’C.A.T. Louie’s Custom Auto Trim. “the best window film under the sun� Professional Installed for your home or businesses. Free Estimates.

Talk/text 250-372-4850

WE will pay you to exercise!

Deliver Kamloops This Week Only 3 issues a week!

call 250-374-0462 for a route near you!

Landscaping Handypersons RICKS’S SMALL HAUL

Looking for Door to Door Carriers.

Kids and Adults needed!

Browning BAR semi-auto 300 win. Mag. Exec cond. Made in Belgium. $800. 372-7890.

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

Stock up now. Campfire wood.

(250) 377-3457.

Do you have an item for sale under $750?

classifieds@kamloopsthisweek.com

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

DALLAS/BARNHARTVALE Rte 750 – 5101-5299 Dallas Dr, Mary Pl, Nina Pl, Rachel Pl. – 30 papers Rte 759 – Beverly Pl, 67247250 Furrer Rd, McIver Pl, Pat Rd, Stockton Rd. – 40 p.

DOWNTOWN/LOWER SAHALI Rte 308 – 355 9th Ave, 703-977 St Paul St. - 38 p.

Rte 313 – 430-664 4th Ave, 520-577 5th Ave, 435-551 Battle St, 506 Columbia St, 460-577 Nicola St, 418478 St Paul St. – 22 p.

Rte 320 – 483-587 9th Ave, 801-991 Battle St, 804992 Columbia St(even), 803-995 Nicola St.-53 p Rte 333 – 1005-1090 Pine St, 1003-1176 Pleasant St. – 42 p.

Rte 334 – 975 13th St, 1104-1276 Pine St, 12011274 Pleasant St. – 41 p.

Rte 380 – Arbutus St, Chaparral Pl, Powers Rd, Sequoia Pl. – 60 papers

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Employment Business Opportunities

McCleary smaller $200. 236-421-1473.

For all Deliveries & Dump Runs. Extra large dump trailers for rent.

Dump Truck Long and Short Hauls!!

250-377-3457

Home Improvements

Aerate • Power Rake Yard/Lot/Garden Clean Up Prune Mow • Weed Whack • Weed Hedge Trim • Plant Gravel/Rock/Mulch • Turf Garden Walls • Paving Stones Irrigation: Start up & Repairs

CALL FOR A FREE ESTIMATE:

250-376-2689

Misc Services A.GROESS Underground Drain Cleaning Specialists.

Residential/Commercial/Industrial. Inspections, Root Cutting, Steam flushing. 250-377-5364 www.agroessunderground.ca Coolman repairs, installs home and automobile Air Conditioners. Call 250-852-3569.

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JOHNSON WALSH. Plumbing & Heating. Installation Services.

Fireplaces, Furnaces, BBQ’s, Bath Fixtures. Visit our new location at 921 Laval Cresc. Free estimates: 250374-1822 johnsonwalsh.com PRESTIGE Alarm Monitoring Station. 100% Locally Owned and operated 250-374-0916

Masonry & Brickwork

Masonry & Brickwork

Luigi’s SMALL

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BRICKS, BLOCKS, PAVERS, SIDEWALKS + PRUNING

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MEN IN KILTS Window Washing, House Washing, Gutter Cleaning. Pressure Washing.

FreeEstimates1-800-777-KILT (5458) www.meninkilts.com NU-VUE Exteriors LTD. 100% Maintenance Free Aluminum Pergolas. Commercial, Residential, & Multi-Family Call: 250-376-1632 info@nvexteriors.ca.ca STUMPED TREE SERVICE. Hazardous Tree & Stump Removal. Certified Faller, 25yrs experience.

Free Estimates, Fully Insured, Emergency service, WCB Coverage.

Call Stan - 250-318-5240 TOTAL CARPET UPHOLSTERY & VENT CLEANING LTD. Truck Mounted Steam Cleaning. Workmanship Guaranteed, Licensed, insured, bonded. 250-554-3933.

www.totalcleaningkamloops.com

zero price - Promo code. “Home Services Listing�

Stucco/Siding DANIELSON SIDING Hardiplank, Canexel, SofďŹ t, Fascia, Vinyl Siding, Windows, Doors.

250-554-3379 250-319-4979

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Casting Table 10x24. $100.

3-drawer Tool Stand. $60.

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2009 Pontiac GT5. Black, winter/summer tires, good cond. $5,500. 236-425-3301.

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2010 Lincoln MKZ AWD. 101,000kms. Grey, fully loaded. Summer/winters on rims. $14,495. 250-377-1152.

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

242,000km no drips. Show car quality.

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

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

Looked after extremely well. $10,500. 250-851-1193.

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Lincoln welder 200 amp.

Stubby $2000. Lister light plant 12 KVA/elec panel. $4000. 7’ Delta table saw 220V. $400. 250-573-3872.

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

Pro Form Treadmill. 6 months old $600. 778-220-2561.

Ultra Compact folding bicycle fits in sm car and legal on public transport $650 377-8436 Vita-pure water softener new. $300. 250-256-0084.

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Real Estate For Sale By Owner Mobile Home for sale in the Shuswap area. 25mins from Kamloops. 1-(250)679-4466 REDUCED SALE 1078 sq. ft. Rancher 237 Pine St. 8 room house incl. 1.5 bath w/ fenced-in yard & large shed + gas heat. $160,000 (250)318-8896

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Bachelor Apartments $710—$730 1-Bedroom Apartments $910—$950 • Seniors Orientated • Close to the Hospital • Quiet Living Space • Underground Parking • Newly Renovated Suites • No Smoking

520 Battle Street, Kamloops, BC, V2C 2M2 Contact Jean: 250-372-0510 Available spacious 1bdrm apts with views. Starting at $850/mo. The Sands Apartment. Centrally located. Onsite Management. 250-8281711.

Homes for Rent Immac 14x70 mobile on private property 15min East of Kamloops n/s, n/p. Lots of extras ideal for seniors. $1100 util incl 250-573-4389 or 3198685

1965 Mercury 4dr., hardtop.

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

Absolute gorgeous 03 Cadillac Deville one owner low kms $5,500.00/obo 250-554-0580

RV Pads Barriere: D.J.’s RV Park. Full service, long term sites, 2 wk minimum. $500/mth 250-3205684

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

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Camaro 1994 Z-28, LT1-V8, 6spd. T-tops, cruise, a/c 125,000km good cond $5,500 obo (250) 554-3240 or (778) 538-3240

4-P205/55R16 Goodyear winters. $400/obo. 4-P265/70R17 Goodyear All Seasons. $400/obo. 250-819-3848.

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Suites, Lower 1BDRM Sep. Entr. Shared Lndry. N/S N/P $850/mo+DD+ ref’s, util. incl. Brock 554-2228 N/Kam 2bdrm w/sep entr, ref., No Pets. $900/mo. +DD. 250376-0633. Vacant.

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ABERDEEN Sat, June 24th. 9am-1pm. 871 Regent Cres. New home decor, pillows, vases, pic’s etc.

BROCK Multi Family Garage Sale.

1044 Ollek St. Sat, June 24th, 9am - 1pm. Lots of everything!

BROCK Multi Family. Sat, June 24th.

8-3pm. 2048 A Tranquille Rd. Something for everyone!

BROCK Parking lot sale. Sun, June 25th. 9am-12. 760 Mayfair St. Lots of good stuff.

BROCK Sat, June 24th. 8am-2pm.

1119 Crestline St. Lots of good stuff. Records, books, pictures, jewellery + more.

CAMPBELL CREEK Saturday, June 24th. 8am3pm. 3955 River Vista Dr. Moving Sale. Lots for Everyone. Tools, lawnmower’s, antiques. Everything Must Go! Awesome prices.

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2009 Triple E Regency GT 28 DB. 55,000Km. New Rubber, Towbar/Rock Shield, Shaw Dish. $65,000. 250-573-3872.

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2004 Cougar 27.6 Fifth Wheel Trailer w/12ft slide, one owner, excellent condition! $16,500 (250) 5541744

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Sahali, 1bdrm spacious suite for female. N/S/NP. Sep. entr. $950. inclds utils. 828-2112.

Valleyview pref working person. 1bdrm + den w/d, n/s/p. $950 util incl (250) 374-6406

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1970 Mach 1, Built by Barry Prescot, Modified car, 460 V8 w/3 phase nitrous, 9 inch diff, roll bar, racing seats 22,000 miles replacement cost $75,000 asking $35,000obo (250) 554-3240 (778) 538-3240

1995 Rustler 5th. Wheel 22.5ft. Clean, slps 6 F/S, MW, bathroom.

Good condition. $6,500/obo.

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2005, 38’ RV trailer 2 slides, sleeps 6, appl incld, fully loaded, $14,900. 236-421-2251

2014 Lincoln MKS 4dr. sedan. Fully loaded.

61,000kms. Black with black interior. Eco boost engine. $32,800. 250-319-8784

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

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2008 Sonata beautiful clean car 74,000miles power everything security system great sound system 36 miles per gal $7000obo (250) 571-0407

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DOWNTOWN Multi-Family. Sat, June 24th.

9am-noon. 400 block of West Battle St. Household, Christmas and other great stuff.

DOWNTOWN Sat, June 24th. 8am-1pm. 979 Columbia Street. Household, fabric, costumes, wood shelving. No Early Birds.

DOWNTOWN Saturday, June 24th. 9am2pm. 432 St. Paul St. Inside at the back in the basement. Furniture, beauty salon furniture.

Indoor/outdoor plants, bedding, kitchen accessories, tools and much more.

1/2 Price on everything except furniture!

DUFFERIN Sat, June 24th. 9:00am-Noon. #21-1750 Pacific Way. Moving Sale. Lots for Everyone.

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NORTH SHORE Sat, June 24th. 9-1:30pm 1115 - 7th Street. Movies, clothing, camping stuff, tools, motorhome, crafts, books, scrapbooking, housewares + much more. No Early Birds.

SAHALI Garage Moving Sale. Sat, June 24th. 8-1pm. 830 Guerin Creek Way. Lazy boy leather love seat, women’s clothes including HD riding gear and clothing, drum set, costco shed, tools, scads of books, ping pong table and too much more to mention.

UPPER SAHALI Fri, June 23rd. 5-8pm. Sat, June 24th. 9am-2pm. 727 Glen Gary Pl. Hshld items, furn, boat motor, camping gear, toys etc.

WESTMOUNT Multi Family Sale. Sat, June 24th. 9-2pm. 536 Montrose Cres. Wide variety of house hold and garden items, furniture and clothes etc.

LOWER SAHALI Sat, June 24th. 9-noon. 155 Anvil Cres. Leather Couch, camping gear, tools, clothing and house hold items

WESTMOUNT Sat, June 24th. 9am-3pm. 758 Driftwood Place. Hshld, camping, sports + much more.

VALLEYVIEW Sat, June 24th. 10am-2pm. #7-1651 Valleyview Dr. Tiger torch, hedge trimmer, sump pump, liftchair, A/C, jewellery.

WESTSYDE Saturday, June 24th. 9am1pm. 737 McArthur Drive.

Clothing, housewares, books + much more.

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2007 - 28ft. Outback 5th Wheel. Sydney Edition.

Large slide, very good condition. Everything Works. $14,700/obo. 250-318-0123

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Trucks & Vans

Boats

2000 Dodge Dakota. Full load.

V-6. 195kms. 1-owner, canopy. Good Cond. $5,500. 3763480

11Ft Saturn HD inflatable boat new cond. incl elec motor, launching wheels adjustable 12 volt pump c/w boat cover $2700/obo 250-3153626

Commercial/ Industrial

Commercial/ Industrial

Sport Utility Vehicle 1981 GMC Suburban 4X4.

Re-built motor/trans.

Good shape. $2,500. 778-469-5434

2011 Lincoln Navigator like new. 106,000kms.

White, black leather interior, 3rd seat. Navigation, sunroof. $33,800.

250-374-4761

Trucks & Vans 1979 Chev 1/2Ton 4x4. 350 auto. No rust. Clean & straight. $6,500. 250-573-5111.

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Private party only (no businesses).

2006 Chev 1/2 4x4 auto start w/12’alum boat cessories (250) 571-4008

ton ext cab (165,000km) and all ac$12,000obo

2008 GMC Sierra SLE 2500 2wd. A/C, cruise, power windows and HD trailer hitch. Mechanically sound. $3500. Call Dave 250-554-2400

Boats 10FT Kam Glass 2hp rated w/oars $300 (778) 470-4483

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1996 Chevrolet C/K 2500 HD 3/4 ton Truck.

Good condition. $9,900.

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TARPS! TARPS! “BEST PRICES IN TOWN!”

BLUE TARPS 10X8 weave (Medium Duty)

STARTING AT $$3.99 4.49

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CIBC MORTGAGES INC. THOMAS IRVIN SIMPSON KRISTY STEWART

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RENTED

25ft Carver Cabin/cruiser.

Slps 4-6, toilet, sink, shower, 9.9 kicker, new engine 5.8 with a Volvo leg, trailer new tires, bearings, surge brake control. $15,000/obo. or trade for 2 Sea-doo’s. 250-376-4163.

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

2005 Dodge Dakota 4X4, V-6. 154,000kms. Fully loaded. Rear diff rebuilt & new fwd DT. Keyless entry, summers/winters on rims.

NO TRADES. $9,000/obo.

Txt or call David 250-571-2559.

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1994 21ft Wilderness Travel Trailer sleeps 5. $7500/obo (250) 571-4008

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

31ft 2005 Yellowstone Gulf Stream. Brand new 20ft awning, 12ft slide, 3600 built in Gen, 67000mil. A/C, sep bath, sleeps 8-10 comfortably.

Great condition $34,999 Call Mike 778-4712120.

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ADVERTISEMENT TO: Thomas Irvin Simpson TAKE NOTICE THAT on June 14, 2017 an Order was made for service on you of a Petition and supporting Affidavit issued from the Quesnel Registry of the Supreme Court of British Columbia in proceeding number 17187, by way of this advertisement.

In the proceeding, the Petitioner, CIBC Mortgages Inc., claim(s) the following relief, inter alia; foreclosure or sale of property at 830 Abbott Drive, Quesnel, BC (the "Property").

You must file a Response to Petition within the period required under the Supreme Court Civil Rules, failing which further proceedings may be taken, without notice to you.

You may obtain, from the Quesnel Registry, at 350 Barlow Avenue, Quesnel, V2J 2C1, copies of the Petition, the supporting Affidavit, and the Order providing for service by.this advertisement.

This advertisement is placed by CIBC Mortgages Inc., whose address for service is: GOWLING WLG (CANADA) LLP Lawyers P.O. Box 30, Bentall 5 2300 - 550 Burrard Street Vancouver, B.C., Canada V6C 2B5 Attention: Andrew Bury, QC

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Obituaries & In Memoriam Joyce Hebditch (Sandyke)

In Loving Memory of Derek Galbraith

September 30, 1944 ~ June 13, 2017

Joyce Hebditch passed away peacefully at Kamloops, British Columbia on June 13, 2017 at 72 years of age.

Joyce is lovingly remembered by daughter Diane (Dave) of Winfield, BC, sons Daryl of Winfield, BC and Cory (Kelly) of Kamloops, BC, grandchildren James, Lakin, Landen and Katie (Jason) and great-grandchild Finn, brother Clarence (Patty) and sister Micky and many nieces, nephews and friends.

Joyce “Koo Koo Nana” or “Gaga” will be lovingly remembered for her sense of humor, big heart and most loving and caring nature. She had an outgoing personality, told it like it is, and was both honest and stubborn to a fault.

She believed in the acceptance of all and saw the good in everyone. Family meant everything to her.

I have this feeling There’s one more star Up in the sky tonight.

And even though It’s far away, Its brightness and warmth Still reach us here To make the night A little less dark.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, July 1, 2017 at 11:30 am at First Memorial Funeral Chapel with Celebrant Mary Widmer officiating.

Should friends desire, donations may be made to the Lung Association, Heart and Stroke Foundation or Cancer Foundation.

Forever on our minds and always missed!

Arrangements entrusted to First Memorial Funeral Services, Kamloops, BC 250-554-2429.

Hugs and Kisses Love Mom, Dad, Brent, Jess, Nephew Derek Roy and your new Niece Devyn Lee. Plus all your family and friends!

Mom you are deeply missed and always loved, forever in our hearts.

Fond memories of Joyce would be appreciated and may be expressed at www.firstmemorial.com

Debbie, Terry and families

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Ernie Jordan

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Annie Macleod Annie got her Angel wings at Pine Grove Seniors home on Monday morning June 12, 2017 She was born on June 21, 1926 at home in Bog Cushne, Scotland, but made Kamloops her home since 1963.

On Friday, June 16, 2017 Ernie Sr. Jordan passed away at Ponderosa Lodge at the age of 87 years.

Ernie has now joined the love of his life, his wife Elizabeth (Liz) Jordan who preceded him on November 9, 2009.

He is survived by his loving son Ernie Jr. Jordan and will be missed by all that loved and knew him.

Special thanks to all the staff at Ponderosa for all their care and support.

Martha Vereschagin April 10, 1935 - June 24, 2014

She is predeceased by husband Lyle “Whitey” and son Stacey Sandyke.

September 23, 1988 – June 24, 2008

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She is survived by son Wade Lehto and wife (Hilda), son Robert Lehto Jr. and daughter Margaret Chalus, stepson Will Mcleod and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Predeceased by her parents George and Margaret Petrie, husband Scotty Mcleod, brother Charles Petrie, sisters Margaret Edwards, Jessie Newton, Helen Tawse and Katherine Anderson.

Annie lived a full life and will be sadly missed by many.

A small Celebration of her Life with refreshments after, will be held at the Kamloops Funeral Home, 285 Fortune Drive, Kamloops, on Monday, June 26, 2017 at 1:30 pm.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Alzheimer’s Society.

Condolences may be expressed to the family www.kamloopsfuneralhome.com 250-554-2577

We are holding a Free Wills & Estates Seminar on Tuesday, June 27th.

Two locations to choose from: Brock Seniors’ Centre (1800 Tranquille Rd, 10 am) or Desert Gardens (540 Seymour St., 2 pm). Please RSVP to 250-374-1454.

Tristan Johnathan Lee Carson 1993 - 2017

Tristan Carson, 24 of Kamloops, passed away peacefully at home on June 16, 2017.

He was the most loving and beautiful young man.

Tristan is son to Bill and Laura Irving, youngest brother to Tim and Trevor Carson and sisterin-law Lindsay.

The world has lost a beautiful young soul who had so much potential.

Tristan you will always be with us, we love you so much, RIP Angel.

God has blessed us with knowing you!

Celebration of Life to be held on Saturday, June 24, 2017 at 1:00 pm in the Kamloops Funeral Home Chapel, 285 Fortune Dr., Kamloops.

Condolences may be expressed to the family www.kamloopsfuneralhome.com 250-554-2577

William (Bill) Lennox Longtime Kamloops resident Bill Lennox died on Friday, June 16, 2017.

Born in Fort Frances, Ontario on March 22, 1928, he was the only son of the Rev. Harry Lennox and Margaret (Graham) Lennox, who died four months after his birth. In 1930 his father married Helen Ellwood of Fort Frances. The family moved to Banff in 1931 and came to Vancouver in 1937. Bill was educated at Kerrisdale Elementary, Point Grey Junior High, Magee High School and U.B.C. After teacher training he taught for a year in Surrey. In 1952, he came to the newly opened Kamloops High School where he taught until December 1982, except for a two-year leave from 1961-1963 at the D.N.D. school in Soest, Germany.

His time there was one of the highlights of his 33 years in the profession.

Bill was pre-deceased by his father in 1995 and his step-mother in 2007.

He is survived by his wife Mary Cameron, his two half-sisters Ann Mitton of Nanaimo and Joan Porter of Vancouver and their families.

No funeral service by request.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada.

Condolences may be expressed at www.schoeningfuneralservice.com Schoenings Funeral Service 250-374-1454

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Obituaries & In Memoriam Richard Baker It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Richard Baker on June 12, 2017 surrounded by family, holding the hand of his loving wife.

Richard was dearly loved and will be forever missed by his wife Jacqui, daughter Elaine (Todd) Smith, son Richard Jr. (Suzy) Baker and grandchildren Taylor, Ethan, Rich and Grayden. His memory will also be cherished by his sisters Pauline (Ron) Manser, Diane (Bob) Price and brothers-in-law Terry (Cheri) Rowe and Frank (Gail) Rowe.

Celebration Of Life For Murray Charles Finlay

Richard was born on February 2, 1942 in Prince George and then lived in Ocean Falls until age 26. During his time in Ocean Falls, he worked at the Paper Mill spending much time and experiencing many adventures with his best friends John and Don. In 1964, Richard married the love of his life Jacqueline and they left Ocean Falls shortly after their daughter Elaine was born. Richard continued to work as a millwright in Prince George before eventually settling in Kamloops where their son Richard Jr. was born.

Richard’s greatest joy came from his grandchildren who affectionately referred to him as Bubba. Whether it was watching a dance recital, a rowing regatta, or a hockey or baseball game he was always there cheering proudly.

In recent years Richard enjoyed Monday coffee with his Weyerhaeuser buddies as well as Friday visits with the boys at the garage. Richard was an avid outdoorsman and thoroughly enjoyed his many hunting adventures and fishing trips! Always the great story teller, we will miss hearing about the Ocean Falls days and the many adventures Dad had in his youth. How lucky we were to have you with us for 75 years.

‘You may be gone from my sight...but you are never gone from my heart.’

There is no formal service at Richard’s request Condolences may be expressed to the family from www.myalternatives.ca

Luc Charbonneau February 12, 1951 - June 17, 2017

Luc passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family.

Loving father to Ivan, Anja, Andrea and Phillip.

Lifelong friend and partner to Constance Dyson. Brother to Marc, Marie and Denis.

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Every Friday in KTW!

Q. Mom never told me what to do with her ashes.

Ideas?

Predeceased by his parents Roland and Evelyn.

Longtime member Engineers’ Local 115.

A Celebration of Murray’s Life will be held from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm on Saturday, June 24th, 2017 in the Terrace Room at Thompson Rivers University.

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Luc loved spending time outdoors, learning about history and working on anything with an engine. He was always there for us and his friends and we will miss his unique wit, endless knowledge and generosity.

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Her Journey’s Just Begun

by E. Brenneman

Don’t think of her as gone away, Her journey’s just begun.

Life holds so many facets, This earth is only one.

Just think of her as resting, From the sorrows and the tears, In a place of warmth and comfort, Where there are no days and years.

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

And think of her as living, In the hearts of those she touched, For nothing loved is ever lost; And she was loved so much.

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t was obvious at the concert. You could feel it in the room.

On March 11, Dina Gilbert was the third person to guest conduct the Kamloops Symphony Orchestra (KSO), hoping to succeed Bruce Dunn permanently. Candidates before her had received standing ovations, but this time was different.

“It’s rare that you get an audience almost spontaneously rising up and realizing here was a woman who was conducting and bringing the orchestra up to a new level of excellence that we hadn’t seen before,” Carol Howie said.

“It was this instant recognition and I think that was a large part, at least for me personally.

Her ability to interpret the music. Her ability to bring out the best in each of the musicians was just amazing.”

Howie was on the selection committee to choose KSO’s new music director and conductor, a two-year process that began with 30 applicants and included extensive interviews, rehearsal observations, guest shows and audience and musician feedback. The process culminated in a noonhour announcement on Wednesday amidst about 60 people at St. Andrews on the Square.

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DAVE EAGLES/KTW Dina Gilbert was in town from Montreal on Wednesday when the Kamloops Symphony Orchestra announced she will succeed Bruce Dunn as the new music director and conductor. Beginning this fall, she will lead the KSO for at least three years.

to hip hop while driving — was in town for the announcement, the first time she has been to the River City since that memorable March performance.

Gilbert said she felt privileged to meet the musicians for the first time and noted smiles on stage.

“The musicians are talented. The community is really vibrant here.

The landscapes are beautiful, so I’m really inspired here,” Gilbert told KTW.

Gilbert will bring youth and energy, along with a lengthy resume: She has conducted orchestras throughout the country, including the Toronto Symphony Orchestra, the National Arts Centre Orchestra in Ottawa and Orchestre Metropolitan in Montreal. She has also conducted in Romania, Estonia, France, Germany and China.

In coming days, she will return to Montreal temporarily before travelling to Paris.

“She’s young and she’s enthusiastic, which is key,” Howie said.

“She was so excited about the prospect of coming here. I think she’s going to do a good job.”

While Gilbert’s primary position will be leading the KSO, she will continue guest conducting.

“This is exciting because I go back and forth and come back with the knowledge to share,” she said.

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“Music directors are very busy people and, quite frankly, we’re a small orchestra,” Howie said. “We can’t offer enough money in terms of salary to keep somebody here full-time, allyear round. The reality is most music directors, even at big orchestras, is that they are work-

ing. It’s an international world. People work everywhere. Most music directors, if they’re lucky enough to work at a symphony orchestra of their own, they’re also guest conducting at other orchestras. That’s part of their learning process.”

The top job comes with a three-year commitment, but the ambitious young conductor said she could picture herself staying past that term.

“It would be a thrill

for me to extend this later on,” Gilbert said.

The 2017-2018 season had already been programmed, but Gilbert made a few changes — adding French influence to one performance and planning for broader outreach. Expect more change to come in the 2018-2019 season.

“I have a lot of ideas.

We just need time,” she said.

Gilbert tipped her hat to Dunn, who led the KSO for 27 years.

Asked about filling his shoes, she said she is excited to find balance between maintaining his successes and growing the symphony with new ideas.

“To me, challenges are good,” she said.

Dunn was among those on hand for the announcement, saying he was happy Gilbert got the job.

“She’s got a different vision. She has different experience, different culture. It’s a whole different,” he said. “It’s like it’s the next book.”

Dunn retired from the KSO and has filled his time with gardening.

He is en route to Ireland in a couple of weeks for a children’s opera and will be in the audience when Gilbert leads the KSO this fall.

“Near the back,” Dunn said. “Best sound there.”

A legacy fund has been created in Dunn’s honour. For more information on the fund and the coming season, go online to kamloopssymphony.com.

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LIVE FOLK MUSIC Saturday, 7 p.m. at The Art We Are, 246 Victoria St.

Canadian alt-folk group Cougars of America will perform on Saturday. It consists of singer-songwriter Scott Hamilton and Erik Schoepen on mandolin, dobro, resonator, lapsteel and banjo. Admission is by donation.

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COMING UP: COUGARS IN AMERICA | SATURDAY Singer-songwriter Scott Hamilton and Belgian mandolin and banjo player Erik Schoepen make up Cougars in America, an alt-folk project en route to The Art We Are on Saturday night. The show starts at 7 p.m. and is by donation. The Art We Are is located at 246 Victoria St.

WINE TRAIL Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Harper’s Trail Estate Winery, Monte Creek Ranch Winery and Privato Vineyard and Winery The Kamloops Wine Trail is hosting an open house. Harper’s Trail Estate Winery, Monte Creek Ranch Winery and Privato Vineyard and Winery will host tastings, food options, vineyard tours, lawn games, live music and more. Collect a passport stamp from each winery for a chance to win a gift basket fille with local goodies. For more, go online to kamloopswinetrail.com.

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YOUTH ART CLUB Wednesday, 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Kamloops Art Gallery, 465 Victoria St.

The Kamloops Art Gallery is hosting Logograph, a weekly youth-directed club. The program offers space for creative youth to make art and generate project ideas. New members ages 12 to 24 are welcome. Supplies are provided.

CHAMBER CONCERT Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, 1136 Sixth Ave.

The Chamber Musicians of Kamloops will host a Made in Canada concert, featuring 100 per cent Canadian content, with world-premiere compositions and a variety of performances on strings, piano, vocalists and choir presentation by the Bells of Note. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for students, available at the door. For more information, go online to chambermusiciansofkamloops.org.

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Laura Bitante created this Boogie the Bridge-themed newspaper box (left) for KTW’s Out of the Box contest. She is among local artists redesigning the classic vintage red boxes.

Kaylena Hardin is behind this design (left), complete with the rolling hills of Kamloops.

The box fits all of the contest criteria: local theme, Kamloops This Week somewhere on the box and even an optional Canada 150 influence.

The boxes are being rounded up on Friday, to be judged by a special panel later this month.

Zach Abney painted a stunning depiction of the Red Bridge on the above newspaper box.

Expect to see this piece of artwork hit the streets in North Kamloops or downtown, along with the 13 others boxes come mid-July.

Fourteen-year-old Sophia Sword is the youngest artist to participate in KTW’s contest to paint old newspaper boxes. She is painting a scene of Mt. Peter and Mt. Paul by moonlight.

Western music stars to perform at Calvary Community Church JESSICA WALLACE

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bout 40 members have helped to keep the Sons of the Pioneers going for 83 years.

The western musical group started in 1937 and has since been featured in countless movies, inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame and Hollywood Walk of Fame, among other accolades, and continues touring, with a stop in Kamloops on Wednesday, June 28, at Kamloops Calvary

Left to right, clockwise: Tommy Nallie, Mark Abbott, Randy Rudd, Justin Branum and Ken Lattimore make up the Sons of the Pioneers.

Community Church.

Tommy Nallie is among the

current members.

He said a desire to keep the music alive

with an ever-revolving set of new performers has kept the group together all these years when some choose to retire.

Nallie joined the Pioneers in the 1980s and, at age 70, he sees no end in sight.

The youngest member is fiddler Justin Branum at age 34.

“We keep adding younger people to keep it going,” Nallie told KTW. “We don’t see any reason for it to stop.”

When KTW reached the Sons, they were en route from Idaho to Abbotsford.

The stop in the Lower Mainland is the first of six upcoming shows in B.C., including stops in Vernon, Kelowna and wrapping up in Kamloops next week.

“We’re excited about coming up,” Nallie said.

The band isn’t writing new music, but has a large catalogue from which to choose. It is known for singing harmonies, performing its own music and telling stories of the prairies, along with yodelling and comedy.

Its songs Tumbleweeds and

Cool Water have been inducted in the Grammy Hall of Fame.

“It’s a good show,” Nallie said. “They’ll [attendees] walk away with a smile on your face.”

Asked how long the band will continue replacing former members and touring its western hits, Nallie said: “We hope forever.”

“We want to see the legacy of western music continue,” he said.

“We don’t ever want to see it die.

Everybody’s contributed to that.”

While some have

died, many of the former members keep in touch.

“There’s still a few out here,” Nallie said.

“We talk to them regularly, whenever we can.”

Tickets can be purchased from Kamloops Live box office, 1025 Lorne St., 250-374-5483 or kamloopslive.ca.

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h, Canada Day. A time to don red and white, have a couple of cold ones and celebrate maple syrup, Bob ‘n’ Doug and hockey, right?

Well, sure.

But for some, July 1 — particularly this year’s Canada 150 — is not such a party.

150 years ago, the provinces of Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia joined to form a new country called Canada (after the Iroquois word kanata, or “settlement”).

Along with the founding of this British colony came residential schools, occupation of indigenous land, the attempted eradication of First Nations languages and way of life and a refusal to recognize the rights of those who’d been living here for thousands of years.

(Imagine Canada being invaded today by another country, its residents being forced to speak another language and adopt another religion and having your children taken away from you, and you might get a tiny glimpse of the aboriginal experience.)

The last residential school closed in 1996 — less than 25 years ago. First Nations people didn’t have the right to vote in Canada until 1960.

The UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples was adopted in 2007.

Four countries — including Canada — voted against it, though have since reversed

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OF THE CITY their position.

I’m of settler heritage. I was born in Canada, but my ancestors came to North America from England, Ireland and Scotland.

Though I went to elementary school alongside members of the Tsartlip First Nation, I grew up reading Anne of Green Gables, collecting Royal Family memorabilia and not learning much about first nations culture or experience.

So this Canada 150, do I think we have something to celebrate?

I do.

I’m proud of our country’s health care, social programs, multicultural values and the fact that it welcomes those in need.

I’m also equally struck by the words of Inuk filmmaker Alethea Arnaquq-Baril: “It’s Canada 15,000 . . .

Asking me to celebrate Canada as being 150 years old is asking me to deny 14,000 years of indigenous history on this continent.”

And so, just as artists first called my attention to the fact that Canada 150 may not be so easy, it’s to artists I look for answers.

June 21 was National Aboriginal Day, but any day is a chance to learn about First Nations culture.

A number of Canada 150 projects seek to bring indigenous stories to the forefront.

The Toronto International Film Festival has launched a new virtual reality project called 2167, with six First Nations filmmakers and artists imagining Canada 150 years into the future.

The Confederation Centre of the Arts (PEI) is likewise bringing together youth, local artists and first nations representatives to create artistic interpretations of their vision of what Canada could be.

The National Youth Orchestra of Canada will perform with some of Canada’s prominent indigenous artists to present a youth-oriented response to Truth and Reconciliation.

In the Okanagan, an indigenous-led group called “Rethink 150: Indigenous Truth” has created artwork now displayed on billboards.

The purpose of the project is “unsettling the celebratory narrative of Canada 150 and refocusing attention onto indigenous Syilx perspectives about past and present colonial relations.”

Arnica Artist-Run Centre at the Old Courthouse currently features two relevant exhibitions: Confederation by James Nicholas and Sandra Semchuk and Speak Your Truth by Kelsey Jules.

On June 30, the Kamloops Museum and Archives along with guest curator Tania Willard of the Secwépemc Nation, the Secwépemc Museum and Heritage Park and Stk’emlupsemc te Secwépemc Nation, will launch riverpeoplenationstatepeople, a new exhibit that aims to demonstrate “a new vision for engagement” with Secwépemc culture.

The exhibition “deepens the timeline of Canada to acknowledge Indigenous histories and speaks to diverse cultural perspectives on the region’s colonial history.”

On July 1 at Riverside Park, catch indigenous performers at the Kamloops Multicultural Society celebrations.

On the same day at Art in the Park, paint part of a mural designed by artist Chris Bose (Nlaka’pamux Nation).

“How do we get settler-identified people in the Okanagan to understand indigenous truths about past and present colonial relations?” asks Rethink 150.

“And how do we keep these stories alive, after the sugar rush of Canada 150 has subsided?”

I don’t have the answers. In fact, I’m asking the same questions. Sometimes the best we can do is listen.

Kathy Sinclair is executive director of the Kamloops Arts Council.

For more, go online to kamloopsarts.ca.

Moscow Ballet to bring Nutcracker to Sagebrush Theatre in November More than 40 ballerinas and dancers will take the stage at Sagebrush Theatre this winter for the Moscow Ballet Great Russian Nutcracker.

The one-day only stop in the River City is among performance dates throughout North America.

The Moscow Ballet has been touring for 25 years, including other shows such as Swan Lake,

Sleeping Beauty, Romeo and Juliet and Cinderella.

The Nutcracker is known for its lavish costumes in the style of the Victorian era, backdrops designed by La La Land set concept designer Carl Sprague and life-sized matryoshka dolls, Russian folk legends and more.

Tickets can be purchased online at nutcracker. com/buy-tickets.

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Knights of the Sun returns with new story THEATRICAL MEDIEVAL SWORDFIGHTING TOURNAMENT GETS SECOND RUN ON THE SLOPES

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n one year, the Knights of the Sun storyline has jumped a generation.

“It’s the children of a lot of the people who participated in last year’s show,” Andrew Cooper said.

“Within that time, there was this rebellion that happened within this medieval kingdom and one side won, the other lost . . . One of the people from the losing side has come to this tournament and is starting to stir up trouble. The story comes out of the tension between these two houses that used to be at war, but now there’s kind of a time of peace.”

Work began in May for the second season of Chimera Theatre’s outdoor medieval swordfighting tournament at Sun Peaks Resort.

Last year, Chimera was approached to offer theatre on the mountain. Cooper called it a successful season that resulted in the opportunity to return this year, with a longer schedule.

“It went really well last year,” he said. “So they invited us back.

Which was good. We enthusiastically said we’d love to come back.”

ALLEN DOUGLAS/KTW Brooke Ballam (left) and Jessica Buchanan rehearse a scene from Knights of the Sun, which begins this weekend at Sun Peaks.

Audience members become lords and ladies, gathered at the beginning of the show to interact with characters face to face for a largely improvised immersive experience that includes song, dance and sword fighting.

Seven actors make up the show, including Brooke Ballam, who

plays a knight reluctant to grow up.

“Knights are diplomats, ambassadors, as well as warriors, and he doesn’t want to do any of that,” he said.

“He just wants to fight battles, save damsels in distress. He wants to be a hero that songs are written about.

This is the story where

he comes of age, I guess you could say.”

Ballam gained experience with a sword during Project X Theatre’s The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood. He is also experienced when it comes to improv, having frequented the Stage House Theatre to ad lib for one of Chimera’s

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Asked whether he prefers a script or improv, Ballam said: “Improv, definitely.”

“It’s a skill I’ve developed, so any time I get to use it, it’s great,” he said. “Also, it’s fun

because I get to sort of tailor the experience to — because there’s a lot of audience interaction — I get to tailor it to what they give me.

“So I can make it totally personalized to them. They’re getting something that no one

else that ever sees the show is going to get.

They’re similar, but I get to tweak it.”

Sun Peaks has pushed summer activities in recent years, including free concerts, a farmers’ market and mountain cross gocarts. It is hosting 54-40 on Canada Day. Knights of the Sun Medieval Tournament is family friendly and runs on Fridays and Saturdays from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. and on Sundays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Tickets are $25 for those ages 13 and older and $20 for seniors and children. Tickets can also be purchased on the Sun Peaks’ website.

“Mostly who we’re trying to get out are the people who go to Sun Peaks Resort,” Cooper said. “But this year who we’re also trying to get out is the people who live in Kamloops. . . .

It’s not really a far drive and it’s a 75-minute show.

“We’re hoping people will come up, watch our show, maybe have dinner or something and drive back down.”

Each show accommodates up to 100 people. Attendees are encouraged to bring blankets to sit on.

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The travelling choir has toured since 1994, raising money for orphans and widows in Africa.

Each child in the choir has suffered the loss of

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The choir aims to broaden their world view.

The all-ages performance is at 7 p.m. at the Summit Drive Church, 1975 Summit Dr. in Sahali.

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Gallery celebrates 10th anniversary The Kamloops Courthouse Gallery Society is celebrating its 10th anniversary. The gallery was started by local artists in the historic courthouse on West Seymour Street. Artwork featured includes weaving, pottery, pastels, photography, watercolour, pen and ink, glass, jewelry, fibre art, stone work, inlaid wood, pine needle basketry and more.

The gallery is open Tuesdays through Fridays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

It is located at the corner of First Avenue and West Seymour Street downtown.

For more information, go online to kamloopscourthousegallery.ca.

Mainstage festival coming to Vernon Mainstage, Theatre B.C.’s annual festival, will be held in Vernon this year.

Each night, a different play from throughout the province will be performed at the Vernon and

District Performing Arts Centre. The eight productions are from Canadian playwrights this year, in recognition of Canada’s 150th anniversary.

Performances are followed by a public

adjudication. The festival also includes public workshops, touching on themes such as directing, marketing a show, theatre safety and acting.

The festival runs from June 30 to July 8.

Tickets to attend a production are $30 and are available online through ticketseller.ca.

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Bachelor in Paradise dispute par for reality TV course LYNN ELBER

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

LOS ANGELES — Modern reality television has been misbehaving since it was born. Putting aside the charmingly mild Candid Camera midcentury years, the reality TV era that began in the early 1990s with MTV’s Real World has encompassed its share of questionable standards and tactics.

Both contestants and viewers risk taking the brunt of the genre’s baser tendencies.

Bachelor in Paradise halted production on its fourth season earlier this month to investigate allegations of undisclosed wrongdoing during taping in Mexico.

Producer Warner Bros. said Tuesday its review found nothing amiss and ABC put the show back on track for a summer debut.

Attorney Martin Singer, who is representing contestant Corinne Olympios, said not so fast: He vowed a separate investigation.

It’s yet another milestone in reality’s checkered history, which remains as consistent as TV’s reliance on it even with the expanding popularity and ranks of scripted series.

While reality ratings have slipped, there is a solid fan base for so-

called unscripted TV — which isn’t as freewheeling as it sounds, said Karen Tongson, a University of Southern California associate professor whose focus includes pop culture.

She suggests viewers check out Lifetime’s drama Unreal to see how the reality process works. “The cast members and the production team are doing what they can to create sensational plotlines to follow and to sustain their story line and presence on TV,� she said.

But limits are observed, said Troy DeVolld, a veteran reality producer whose credits include Basketball Wives and Dancing with the Stars. “I’ve never seen a producer not take care of someone in a situation where there might be danger or liability,� he said. “We always err on the side of caution.�

Reality is an easy punching bag, he contends, while other TV trespasses are ignored. “No one’s ever been murdered in a nonscripted show that I’ve seen. Half the scripted shows are, ‘We found a body in a suitcase down in the river, and now we’re doing an autopsy,� DeVolld said. “You don’t see that in reality TV, so I don’t understand why it’s so much more damaging.�

But put reality TV

under the spotlight and offenders can be found, including the following candidates:

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• Temptation Island: Couples test their fidelity by splitting up and hanging out with attractive singles on separate islands.

Divorce and breakup rates haven’t been high enough, apparently. • Cheaters: People who believe their partner may be unfaithful hire a detective and get the chance to see them humbled nationally on camera on this longrunning syndicated TV series. • Chains of Love: Players whittled down a group of prospective mates, some insulting the rejects as they tossed them aside. And yes, the lovebirds were chained together for dates.

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• I Wanna Marry Harry: American women compete to woo a man whose they’re told is England’s Prince Harry, but is (surprise!) an impostor. The women are deceived, viewers are unimpressed, Britain survives. • Who Wants to Marry a Multimillionaire: Encouraged women to compete to wed a total stranger. “I don’t think

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• Big Brother: a selfdescribed “social experiment,’’ has repeatedly proven a camera-filled hothouse for racist comments and namecalling by various contestants.

When the show debuted with a splash in 2000, CBS executive Leslie Moonves acknowledged the unpredictability of putting people’s private lives on TV but said, “We have nothing to apologize for.’’

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