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NDP takes reins in B.C. B.C. NDP Leader John Horgan has been sworn in as the 36th premier of British Columbia, marking the first time in 16 years that a party other than the B.C. Liberals will have control of the legislature.

Horgan and his executive cabinet were unveiled Tuesday afternoon at Government House in Victoria. It includes 20 ministers and two ministers of state, while another six MLAs have been named as parliamentary secretaries.

Of note to Kamloops are the appointments of two ministers: Michelle Mungall to the Ministry of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources and George Heyman to the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy.

Those two ministers will decide fate of the proposed Ajax mine, which needs nods of approval from both the province and Ottawa to proceed.

Mungall is MLA for Nelson-Creston and Heyman is MLA for Vancouver-Fairview.

The NDP has also shuffled some of the ministerial portfolios to include a standalone Ministry of Mental Health and Addictions, a minister of state for Child Care and a minister for Social Development and Poverty Reduction.

The government is an alliance of the NDP, with 41 seats, and the Greens, with three seats, giving the group 44 seats, a majority of one seat in the 87-seat legislature. The Liberals hold 43 seats.

Go online to www.kamloopsthisweek.com/ ndpgovernment to see a list of the entire New Democrat cabinet.

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Evan Sauve, wife Samantha Kidger and their 11-month-old baby boy had been nomads for a week-and-a-half, driving back and forth between Kelowna, Kamloops, Sicamous and the Lower Mainland before being allowed to return home to Cache Creek on Tuesday.

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The look of relief on Doug Woodburn’s face was palpable as he unloaded his SUV in the driveway of his Cache Creek home.

Woodburn, who has lived in the village for 70 years, was among the

first residents let back into the town 45 minutes west of Kamloops after an evacuation order was rescinded on Tuesday afternoon.

“I’ve been flooded out, snowed out, froze in,” he told KTW. “This is the first time I’ve had to leave because of fires.”

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THE KTW APP Get it now, for free, at the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store This City of Kamloopssourced map shows the area 100 hectares covers, using McArthur Island as a guide.

Since April 1, wildfires in B.C. have burned 353,000 hectares of land, which is equal to the area in red on the map, multiplied by 3,530. One hectare is about the size of a football field.

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With Cache Creek residents returning home, the number of people under evacuation order in the province has fallen slightly from Tuesday’s figure of 45,806.

According to a wildfire update from Robert Turner, assistant deputy manager of Emergency Management BC, 35,800 evacuees have registered with the Red Cross and 77 per cent of registered households have received financial assistance totalling $6.5 million.

As part of the provincial government’s $100-million funding package for victims of wildfires, evacuees are eligible to receive $600 per household, which will now be renewed every 14 days.

The Red Cross is also offering financial assistance and cleaning kits to those who have returned to their homes in Cache Creek Residents will have to physically visit a Red Cross location to verify their return to the community 45 minutes west of Kamloops.

Although Cache Creek residents may be thinking about getting things

back to normal, Turner says it’s important to remember an evacuation alert remains.

“Because these communities will remain on alert, everyone needs to continue to remain in a very high state of vigilance and preparedness,” Turner said.

Staff Sgt. Annie Linteau said park rangers in the Wells Gray area near Clearwater are working under the direction of the RCMP and will be directing people in the area with regards to evacuation orders.

Chief fire information officer Kevin Skrepnek also provided an update to blazes in the region.

All told, fires in the province have now burned 353,000 hectares (3,530 square kilometres). In the past two days, that figure has nearly doubled.

(A hectare is about the size of a football field.)

While Skrepnek attributes some of that to fire growth, increased visibility and better mapping account for much of the revised hectare count.

The Hanceville/Riske Creek fire southwest of Williams Lake is now the largest in the province at 125,000 hectares and is not contained.

The Ashcroft Reserve fire, now known as the Elephant Hill fire, is estimated at 52,600 hectares and is 30 per cent contained.

Two fires are burning near Little Fort, about an hour north of Kamloops on Highway 5 North, with the Dunn Lake fire at 3,027 hectares and 30 per cent contained and the Thuya Lake fire at 556 hectares and 80 per cent contained.

The White Lake fire threatening Williams Lake, which is 10 per cent contained, is now 8,107 hectares and is approximately six kilometres from the Cariboo city, whose 10,700 residents were ordered evacuated on Saturday evening.

There are 140 active fires in the province and 674 have burned since April 1, costing the province $105 million, much more than the $63-million firefighting budget.

More capacity for evacuees has been added to the city, with School District 73 providing space in the South Kamloops secondary gym, which has approximately 175 cots available.

NorKam was briefly used Sunday and Monday night, with 10 evacuees housed. Cots remain set up in NorKam for future use.

Don’t go there The City of Kamloops has added another no-go area as the hot and dry weather continues to hold the fire risk rating at extreme.

The Fortis pipeline right-of-way between Barnhartvale and Rose Hill is now closed to public access until further notice This closure is in addition to shuttering of 14 nature parks earlier this month: Kenna Cartwright, High Canada, Rosehill, Peterson Creek, Valleyview, Capilano, Highland, Dallas/ Barnhatvale, Sahali Terrace, Batchelor Nature Skyline, Sifton Loop, Gleneagles, Campbell Creek Nature, Kamloops Bike Ranch and the Pineview Trail Network.

The Nature Conservancy of Canada is also suspending public recreational access to all of its lands in the province due to fire risk, including Lac du Bois Conservation Area and Rattlesnake Bluffs north of Kamloops.

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ROAD CLOSURE AND REMOVAL OF DEDICATION AS A HIGHWAY BYLAW NO. 18-375 (Adjacent to 137 Victoria Street West) PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on August 15, 2017, the Council of the City of Kamloops intends to adopt Bylaw No. 18-375, a bylaw to authorize the closure and removal of dedication as a highway road adjacent to 137 Victoria Street West, legally described as Plan 3010, Plan B7747, and Plan 1040, all in D.L. 232, K.D.Y.D., as shown below:

The Bylaw may be inspected at the Legislative Services Division, City Hall, 7 Victoria Street West, Kamloops, BC, during regular office hours from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, or inquiries may be directed to (250) 828-3483.

All persons who wish to register an opinion on the proposed closure may do so by: a) Appearing before City Council on August 15, 2017, at 1:30 pm at City Hall (7 Victoria Street West); and/or b) Making a written submission for consideration by Council on August 15, 2017. Written, faxed or emailed submissions must be received by the Legislative Services Division no later than 3:30 pm on August 14, 2017, by: Hand delivery or regular mail to 7 Victoria Street West, Kamloops, BC, V2C 1A2; fax to (250)828-3578; or email to legislate@kamloops.ca M. Mazzotta Corporate Officer

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Kamloops city council has voted to oppose the proposed Ajax mine — again.

One day after voting against the proposed copper and gold mine south of Aberdeen, council again returned to the issue at its regular meeting on Tuesday.

The motion passed without debate by a vote of 5-1. That’s slightly different from Monday’s tally of 4-2.

The difference comes from Coun. Dieter Dudy, who voted against Monday’s motion to reject the mine because the motion specifically excluded adding conditions for the mine’s operation, drafted for the city by an independent consultant. The conditions, part of a $500,000 review by SLR Consulting, included various monitoring improvements and other commitments the city would require if the federal and provincial governments approve the

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mine against council’s wishes.

Tuesday’s motion did not include any reference to conditions for the mine’s operation if it is approved. It was simply a motion to oppose Ajax.

Also voting to reject the mine on Tuesday were councillors Tina Lange, Denis Walsh, Donovan Cavers and Deputy Mayor Arjun Singh. Coun. Pat Wallace is council’s lone voice of support for the project.

Singh said the repeat vote was to ensure Dudy, a longtime opponent of the mine, was on record as being against the project.

“I just wanted to be really clear what the votes are looking like in a convoluted situation,” Singh said. “In retrospect, yesterday we should have split up the votes.

We should have said support or oppose and had conditions as a separate issue.”

In a second mine-related vote, councillors voted 4-2 to continue sending a staff member to meetings with the BC Environmental Assessment Office

Coun. Denis Walsh said he won’t push to add a non-binding ballot question to Sept. 30 byelection due to a lack of public interest.

Walsh had hoped to have residents vote on whether to bring a hybrid ward system to Kamloops, which would see two councillors each elect-

and the Canadian Environmental Assessment Authority.

City CAO David Trawin said maintaining a working relationship with the agencies would allow the city to advance SLR’s conditions and other requirements of council, including the $3.8 million community benefit agreement the city and Ajax proponent KGHM have agreed to in principle, in the event the mine is approved.

Walsh, who with Cavers voted against the motion, said he sees continuing to work on the Ajax assessment “waters down” the city’s opposition.

Wallace said pulling out of the process entirely would put the community at risk.

“I certainly approve the project and support it, but when I read this, there isn’t any way I believe anyone could interpret anything about support,” she said.

“This is us as a city saying if this goes through, we want to see our residents get over $100 million in community benefit and make sure these conditions go through.”

ed to represent the North and South shores and the remaining members elected at large.

Walsh said he received only one email from the public on his proposal.

“My take is that it indicates this council is doing a sensational job,” he said.

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Supervised drug use could begin at two Kamloops sites within the next two weeks.

Health Canada has approved Interior Health’s application to offer supervised drug use in both Kamloops and Kelowna. The approval is the final piece needed to bring the services online.

Kamloops’ mobile unit, a refurbished 30-foot RV, has been on the street since early

June, with a nurse and social worker providing overdose-prevention services and primary medical care for wounds, burns and feet.

The existing services, which include the administration of Naloxone, a drug that can temporarily counteract the effects of an opioid overdose, will continue alongside drug use. Counselling and referral services will also be offered.

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Qu’Appelle Boulevard Overlay Project July - September, 2017 The City of Kamloops has contracted with BA Dawson Blacktop Ltd. to begin the upgrades on Qu’Appelle Boulevard from Highland Road to Omineca Drive.

Work includes: • milling and paving • storm drainage improvements • pedestrian upgrades The majority of the work will take place during the day from Monday to Saturday, 7:00 am-5:00 pm, with the possibility of extended hours.

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An evacuation order for Cache Creek was imposed on July 7 as the Elephant Hill (formerly the Ashcroft Reserve) wildfire threatened the community. While residents were allowed to return home on Tuesday, they remain under an evacuation alert.

As vehicles began to pour into the community just after 3 p.m. on Tuesday, first responders stood waving outside the village fire hall, greeting neighbours they hadn’t seen in more than a week.

Many residents were honking their horns in appreciation.

Cache Creek Fire Chief Tom Moe appeared proud as he welcomed back residents.

“I was almost tearing up here,” he said.

“It signifies a bit of an end.”

Moe said his crews are exhausted after battling the stubborn blaze for 10 days.

“It’s very tiring,” he said. “We’ve been putting in 18-hour days trying to get people back home.”

Doug Woodburn, who stayed with family in Kamloops while an evacuee, said he is

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Cache Creek Fire Chief Tom Moe appeared proud as he welcomed back residents: “I was almost tearing up here. It signifies a bit of an end.”

grateful for the work of the crews while the evacuation order was in place.

“We’re very thankful,” he said. “We’re thankful we had a good, diligent emergency crew.”

Evan Sauve was also thankful on Tuesday to be returning to his Cache Creek home.

Sauve, wife Samantha Kidger and their 11-monthold baby boy had been nomads for 10 days, driving back and forth between Kelowna, Kamloops, Sicamous and the

Lower Mainland before being allowed to return home.

“It’s been a gong show,” Sauve said. “I feel like I drove 5,000 kilometres the last 10 days. It was exciting getting to know we’d go home.”

Homes in Cache Creek had short lengths of yellow emergency tape tied to their front door or gate, marking residences that had been cleared by crews.

In addition to the yellow ribbons, Moe said Cache Creek residents could find a few other surprises, as well.

“Pretty much the whole town got hit with retardant,” he said. “And the smoke is going to hang around for almost a month.”

But, he added, no structures were lost.

“Not in town,” he said. “We had two hangars and a house lost up at the airport, which is in our coverage area, but not in town.”

Save said he is excited to be home with his young family.

“I’m going to do some laundry, have a real shower,” he said.

“And I’m going to sleep in my own bed.”

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Pat Kilt (right talks about the frenetic scene on July 7 as flames came perilously close to her home in downtown Ashcroft, while Ines Lopez looks on.

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Pat Kilt watched in fear as flames tore through brush, trees and grass across the Thompson River from her 19th-century home in downtown Ashcroft.

“I live one house away from the river’s edge,” said Kilt, who was an evacuee from her Louis Creek home during the intense wildfire season of 2003 in the North Thompson.

“I came out and it was like a war zone — the helicopters trying to save houses, the flames right across the river.

I was praying the winds didn’t change.”

That was on July 7. Kilt’s prayers were answered. Crews defeated the fire before it could jump the river. Her home was safe, but power was out, cell service was spotty and rumours were flying.

“My whole family is down on the Coast,” Kilt said. “My sister, she’s calling the RCMP. Everybody kept saying, ‘Ashcroft is burning, Ashcroft is evacuated.’ It’s the rumours, because rumours frighten people. There’s been all kinds of miscommunication going on. That’s more frightening than knowing what’s going on around you. That’s the thing about Louis Creek — we knew what was going on.

“I’ve got to tell you quite honestly, the commutation in 2003 was way better. It really was. Communication has been really poor this time. Everyone kept telling us Ashcroft was evacuated.

We were like, ‘When did this happen?’”

It didn’t. An evacuation order for the

Village of Ashcroft has not been made this year. Despite that, according to residents, gossip says otherwise and the community has all but crawled to a halt.

“A lot of the town has just been sitting still,” said Diana Erhardt, who works at the Ashcroft Food Court restaurant. “There has been panic because there’s smoke, there was fire. A lot of people have been scared.”

Ashcroft Mayor Jack Jeyes admitted communication was difficult on July 7, when flames were across the river from downtown, but said the only confusion since then has been in media reports.

Jeyes said he was close to issuing an evacuation order when flames were closing in on his village.

“We were close. We got the alert out as quickly as we possibly could,” he said. “Because we, at that time, had no power, no internet, no cellphone, landline, nothing — communication was very, very, very difficult.

“There were employees running around town handing out the alert notice. We were talking about going, but we did not issue the order.”

According to Jeyes, media reports have routinely described Ashcroft as being under evacuation order since July 7 — something that is likely confusing people in other parts of B.C. “I don’t think there’s been confusion on our part, of the people that are here,” he said.

“I think some of the reports in the media have been mistaken. Some of the reports have indicated Ashcroft has been evacuated. It has not.”

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And we hope the recent deaths of Kamloops men in the South Thompson River and Okanagan Lake will be the last drownings we have to report on this summer — but it’s far from assured.

You can help with that.

Personal flotation devices (PFD), or lifejackets, are seen by many as just for the kids who haven’t learned to swim yet. We’re not saying everyone needs to wear one every time they go swimming, but when you’re boating, you should wear one.

When you’re doing other recreational activities on the water, you should assess carefully whether you should put one on, just in case.

But you’re a great swimmer, you argue, have been doing it for years and you’re still here.

The fact is, it doesn’t matter how good a swimmer you are if you’re unconscious. If you’ve been knocked out and you’re not wearing a lifejacket, you will drown without emergency intervention.

It doesn’t matter if you’ve been tubing the river since your were a kid and been knocked off dozens of times before with no serious consequences. It just takes that one rock in the wrong place.

Ditto when you head out on your boat like you do every summer.

Or on your paddleboard, or in your kayak or on your water skis.

Is there a chance something can hit you in the head? Put on a PFD. Want to challenge some of the tougher parts of the river? Put on a PFD. There are even less bulky options these days than you may remember from years gone by. You take your safety into your own hands when you head out on the water.

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oming off the coldest winter in recorded history for much of B.C. and a cold, wet spring, I’ve been waiting for someone to blame the latest round of forest fires on conditions created by human-caused global warming.

B.C. Green Leader Andrew Weaver didn’t disappoint.

Shortly after 100 Mile House was evacuated, he seized on a comment from an unnamed B.C. Red Cross official who opined that disasters are happening more frequently in B.C. “Sadly, as the effects of climate change take hold, events like the wildfires displacing so many British Columbians are becoming increasingly common,” Weaver announced from his leafy Oak Bay constituency.

It’s understandable that the Red Cross is feeling stretched.

After relentless cold this past winter, B.C. has barely finished coping with floods due to unusually high snowpack that continued to grow through May and still hasn’t melted entirely.

And now fires, presented once again as a new, unprecedented threat. I’ve been chronicling provincial fire seasons for many years and I’m no longer surprised by this sort of brazen political falsehood.

No worries, politicians say, we’ll just ramp up that carbon tax and start diverting the revenue to subsidize pet projects like electric cars and those forest fires will subside.

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TOM FLETCHER

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VICTORIA about this year’s fires is that they are clearly not a result of increasingly hot and dry conditions.

It was only a few weeks ago that May was much wetter than normal.

Has there been an extraordinary stretch of hot weather in the first couple of weeks of July? No. Are conditions in the Southern Interior drier than usual? No. Is it unusual for these areas to dry quickly in summer?

No. Take a walk through the sagebrush some time. Watch for rattlesnakes.

Here’s some context you won’t hear from grandstanding politicians and drama-seeking Vancouver media as communities in the fire-based forest ecosystems of the B.C. Interior face their biggest threat since 2003.

This season’s crisis began when a dry lightning storm passing through the arid B.C. Interior on July 6, resulting in 56 reports of new fire starts. By the weekend, there were 140 starts reported in a day and a

provincial state of emergency had been declared, due to the proximity of communities.

There were similar dry lightning events in 2015 and previous years, but fortunately they did not strike along the populated Highway 97 corridor and received little attention. To cite one of many examples, Williams Lake was almost evacuated in 2010 when the Meldrum Creek fire complex approached 500 square kilometres and looked ready to jump the Fraser River from the west. Smoke was drifting into Manitoba.

By last week, the total since April 1 passed 600 new fire starts, compared to just under 500 at the same time in 2016.

But the area burned last year was almost twice as big, due to April grass fires that spread into boreal forest in the Peace region and into Alberta, where the Fort McMurray fire was closing in.

An average B.C. forest fire season is about 2,000 reported fires.

Foresters don’t generally cite climate change, however one defines that slippery term, unless prompted by reporters.

They talk about decades of fire suppression that artificially built up fuel loads across vast areas and the huge costs facing communities trying to mitigate that situation. They talk about bark beetle infestations that add to the fuel load from decadent forests that must burn and always have burned to regenerate themselves. tfletcher@blackpress.ca Twitter: @tomfletcherbc

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STATE OF CEMETERY AN ABSOLUTE DISGRACE Back then, the city also started Editor: to work on a new cemetery.

Re: Paul Robson’s letter of June We now know it as Hillside 29, regarding the state of Peterson Cemetery on Notre Dame Drive, Creek Park (‘Shameful neglect of just west of Columbia Street.

Peterson Creek Park’): I do not know why the city has stopped caring For heaven’s sake, these are for our beautiful park, but that’s not the only neglect our veterans who are buried the downtown area. there. Is this how we look Two months ago, I buried my husband of after them — by neglecting 64 years, in the Heritage their gravesites?

Pleasant Street Cemetery in South Kamloops.

It was just a dirt pile and look Well, it is no longer a pleasant at it now. sight.

Crews did a beautiful job and I bought plots there in 1950. it looks so lovely and green.

It was pleasing to the eye at that In the meantime the time, with beautiful green lawns city is neglecting Peterson that were well-watered and maniCreek Park and Heritage cured.

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BEWARE BERKELEY

Editor: For those in favor of the Ajax mine, please research the Berkeley pit in Butte, Mon. You will get a good idea of what would probably happen in Kamloops.

One reporter called Berkeley 50-billion gallons of toxic stew.

Why is it always about the almighty dollar?

Reed Spencer Kamloops

Pleasant Street Cemetery.

For heaven’s sake, these are our veterans who are buried there.

Is this how we look after them — by neglecting their gravesites?

The weeds are knee-high, and the lawn and boulevard on Munroe Street are dried out.

I don’t know why residents on Monroe or Ninth Avenue, or the local Legion branch, have not complained about the shameful condition of the cemetery.

I have asked the city to instal a pedestrian gate at the end of Ninth Avenue so I can visit the graves of my first and second husbands.

They told me there is a gate 100 feet away, where I must walk on rocks and uneven ground.

I’m now 89 years old and afraid

to fall and break a hip — or worse.

The city could at least lay down a gravel walkway.

Two months after the funeral, there is still no sod on my husband’s grave, just dirt and weeds.

It is an absolute disgrace to have a heritage cemetery — the final resting place for our veterans and longtime citizens who gave so much to make Kamloops the beautiful city it is today — be so neglected.

Come on city and CUPE, do something to make our parks and cemetery a place to be proud of again.

Bep Crawford Kamloops Senior Village Kamloops

LET’S NOT BECOME A TOWN IN A MINE

Editor: Some 14 months ago, I submitted a two-page letter to the environmental review agencies of our federal and provincial governments.

In it, I expressed major concerns with regards to four long-term harmful effects the proposed Ajax mine could impose on our community.

Since that time, no new information has been forthcoming to lessen these concerns.

Indeed, witnessing the Polish government’s open arms welcome of U.S. President Donald Trump

during his recent European trip has significantly increased my concerns about the Ajax project.

Poland is the only European Union country to endorse the Trump agenda The Polish government is the major shareholder of Ajax.

I wouldn’t hold my breath waiting for relief and compensation from the mine’s owners should its earth dam — one of the largest in North America — holding its tailings pond just above our city fail.

Kamloops has evolved and outlived its reputation as a pulp mill town.

Our city is well on the way to becoming a growth centre for clean, high-tech industry, tourism, education and information technology and will maintain and grow its reputation as the Tournament Capital Capital of Canada.

Should Ajax proceed, we won’t be known as only a mining town, but as the town with a mine.

Should a Mount Polley-type disaster befall us, we could become the town in-a-mine.

Dr. Randy Patch Kamloops

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— posted by Cate Ridley “I only wish we could do that, but under our Charter, that would be against their human rights and considered cruel and unusual punishment. They would sue and Prime Minister Trudeau would try quietly to give them millions to go away.

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LOCAL NEWS ROSE HILL GRASS FIRE DOUSED

Kamloops Fire Rescue crews made quick work of a small grass fire near the top of Rose Hill on Wednesday afternoon. KFR Capt. Darryl Damini said the blaze measured about 30 feet by 60 feet and was quickly extinguished.

Damini said he couldn’t say for certain whether a charred cigarette butt found in the burned grass was responsible. “I can tell you right now it’s not lightning caused,” he said. “You would think people, with what’s going on in our province right now, would be a little bit more aware and have some common sense.”

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Help from lottery winner A Kamloops man has won a half-million dollars in a Lotto Max draw — and he will be using some of his windfall to help those impacted by the wildfires raging across the B.C. Interior.

Jason Labby won $500,000 after matching all four Extra numbers

in the July 7 Lotto Max draw. He purchased his ticket at the Esso Bear Den in Chase.

“I believe in helping people,” Labby said.

“I’m donating some of my winnings to help people affected by the wildfires across B.C.” While he takes pride in sharing his money

for good causes, Labby also plans to look after himself with his good fortune.

“I’m going to buy a home for myself and relax more,” Labby said.

“I’m celebrating every day because every day is a good day.”

Lotto Max draws are held every Friday.

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Wildfire recovery fund launched The United Way is launching United for BC Wildfire Recovery, a campaign to raise funds for social needs arising from the wildfires and subsequent evacuations.

Needs include finding permanent housing, food assistance, trauma and mental-health supports and rebuilding social infrastructure to meet community needs once the fires die down and residents return home.

Funds raised will stay in B.C. to support the greatest needs of affected communities.

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Kamloops’ first downtown pride parade is getting a boost from city hall.

At its Tuesday meeting councillors voted 5-1 to cover permit fees and other city-related costs for the parade in its first year, amounting to about $730.

Coun. Pat Wallace, who voted against the move, said she supports the parade but was worried the funding will lead to the city being asked to foot the bill for more events.

Coun. Dieter Dudy said it’s important the city support its LGBT community.

“I think it’s important that members of our community feel they can be comfortable within our community. And we have to support that,” he said.

A second request from parade organizers Kamloops Pride to have a rainbow flag flown at city hall on the day of the event was voted down 5-1. Corporate officer Cindy Kennedy said the city’s existing policy only allows for flags from visiting delegations to be flown at city hall.

Coun. Donovan Cavers said the city should bend its policy for the event.

“I think it’s important to show support in a visible way and this is a way we can do that,” he said.

But other councillors said they’d prefer to spend more time studying the flag policy and whether it should include pride flags, with the possibility of flying the flag next year, rather than changing the rules on the fly.

The parade runs Aug. 20 through downtown Kamloops, starting at 11 a.m.

A Kamloops seniors residence is looking to expand, if it can secure a rezoning from city hall.

The Hamlets at Westsyde is looking to add a new three-storey building which will contain 64 residential care beds (48

funded by Interior Health and 16 private beds), as well as a commercial daycare and pharmacy space, which requires a rezoning from multi-family to public use.

Council will also have to decide whether to amend the Westsyde

Neighbourhood Plan for the property, which limits the number of units per hectare to 50.

Councillors voted Tuesday to take the rezoning to public hearing, which will be held at a later date.

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Wildfires in the Central and Southern Interior continue to cause significant damage to BC Hydro’s electrical infrastructure.

To date, BC Hydro crews have repaired 219 distribution power poles and 35 transmission structures.

In the Cache CreekLoon Lake area, crews are working to replace 12 transmission structures.

Fires in the Williams Lake area have caused damage to three transmission lines.

Helicopter patrols took place on Sunday to begin to assess the extent of the damage and repair plans are being developed; however, due to fire activity and heavy smoke, crews are awaiting clearance from fire officials to begin repair work.

Latest assessments show wildfires have caused damage to hundreds of distribution power poles, 47 transmission structures, 114 cross arms, 181 spans of wires and 32 transformers. These numbers are expected to rise as crews gain access to evacuated areas around Williams Lake.

BC Hydro is preparing to respond once clearance is granted.

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Ontario utility signs blockbuster $6.7B deal for U.S.-based Avista Corp.

THE CANADIAN PRESS

TORONTO — Hydro One Ltd. has signed a friendly deal to acquire U.S. energy company Avista Corp. for C$6.7 billion in an all-cash deal that would create one of the largest regulated utilities in North America.

The Toronto-based company said Wednesday after the close of markets that it will pay C$67 per share in cash for the U.S. firm.

Shares in Avista closed Wednesday at US$43.33 on the New York Stock Exchange.

“This transaction demonstrates the power and value of the transition into an investorowned utility, by allowing for healthy expansion into new lines of regulated utility business and new jurisdictions, such as the U.S. Pacific Northwest which is experiencing customer and

economic growth,’’ Hydro One CEO Mayo Schmidt said in a statement.

The companies said there will be no job losses as a result of the merger and customer rates will not be affected by any of the costs associated with the transaction.

Under the agreement, Avista would keep its existing corporate headquarters in Spokane, Wash., and continue to operate as a stand-alone utility in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana and Alaska.

“Through this agreement, we have a unique opportunity to secure a partnership that allows us to continue to define and control, to a significant degree, future operations and opportunities in a consolidating industry landscape for the benefit of our customers,’’ Avista chairman

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RCMP investigate suspicious death of teen girl in Burnaby THE CANADIAN PRESS

BURNABY — Police say they are investigating a potential homicide after the body of a 13-year-old girl was found in a wooded area of a popular park in Burnaby, B.C. Cpl. Meghan Foster with the Integrated Homicide Investigations Team said Marissa Shen’s family contacted RCMP late Tuesday night, reporting the teen missing.

Shen’s body was found early Wednesday morning in some brush on the southeast side of Central Park.

The scene suggested the teen may have been the victim of a homicide, Foster told a press conference Wednesday afternoon.

“It’s still early in the investigation. Right now, this death is a suspicious death,’’ she said.

An autopsy is being conducted to determine what caused Shen’s death.

The teen was last spotted at

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p.m., Foster said.

Police are asking anyone who saw Shen between 1 p.m. and 1 a.m., or anyone who witnessed suspicious circumstances in the park to call investigators.

“We understand there will be many questions, but until we know more and can provide more updates, we ask that the public remain vigilant,’’ Foster said.

“This is an opportunity to remind your kids, and all members of your family, in fact, about the importance of personal safety and to not take it for granted.’’

RCMP said the current risk to the public is unknown because details in the case are minimal.

and CEO Scott Morris said in a statement.

“In Hydro One, we believe we’ve found a partner that allows us to preserve our identity and our proud legacy, while also preparing us for the future.’’

The deal was unanimously approved by the boards of both companies and is expected to close in the second half of 2018, subject to Avista shareholder and certain regulatory and government approvals.

In November 2015, Hydro One went public with much fanfare, raising $1.83 billion in one of the biggest and most politically charged initial public offerings in Canada.

The partial sale of the utility was part of the Ontario government’s plan to raise money to fund transit and infrastructure projects.

Yogurt recall expanded to Yoplait and Liberte THE CANADIAN PRESS

OTTAWA — The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has added the Yoplait Minigo and Liberte brands of yogurt to a recall over concerns that pieces of plastic may be in the product.

The national recall of General Mills Canada Corp. products includes some batches of Yoplait Minigo strawberry and raspberry yogurt in 90-gram pouches, as well as Liberte Greek yogurt in raspberry and coconut flavours in the 120-gram size.

The recall follows a similar one by Ultima Foods last month over concerns about the potential of plastic pieces in seven Iogo yogurt products.

The Iogo recall included 93-millilitre Iogo Nano strawberry, raspberry, vanilla and banana drinkable yogurt products sold in packages of six, and one-litre Iogo smoothie protein products with mango, strawberry-raspberry and strawberry flavours.

Premiers want more clarity from Ottawa on legalizing marijuana Summer meetings closed in Edmonton on Wednesday with call for feds to clarify THE CANADIAN PRESS

EDMONTON — Canada’s premiers say the federal government needs to more fully answer questions surrounding the legalization of cannabis or they will need more time to get their rules in place.

Alberta Premier Rachel Notley told the closing news conference at the leaders’ annual summer meeting in Edmonton on Wednesday that there are five areas that need to be clarified.

They include road safety and enforcement, preparation and training on distribution, taxation, public education, and supply and demand and how that might affect

the black market.

Ottawa has said it will pass legislation to make recreational pot legal next July 1, but it will be up to the provinces to decide on details such as how it will be distributed and sold, where it will be allowed and what the minimum age should be.

Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister suggested this week that the unanswered questions require the law be delayed by one year.

Notley said the premiers have struck a working group on the issues and it is to report back in November.

B.C. Premier John Horgan, who was sworn in on Tuesday, was not present for the meetings.

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A CC-177 Globemaster lands at Williams Lake on July 15 during Operation LENTUS 17-04.

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INSIDE OPERATION LENTUS 17-04 CANADIAN ARMED FORCES MEMBERS, AIRCRAFT AIDING WILDFIRE EMERGENCY RESPONSE EFFORTS under an evacuation order.

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**** Mission: Operation LENTUS 17-04.

Threat: Wildfires.

Task force: The Canadian Armed Forces.

On July 9, the provincial government asked Ottawa to help in emergency response to wildfires that continue to burn across the B.C. Interior.

On Tuesday, KTW met with Maj. Eric Lemieux, Canadian Armed Forces Air Task Force Rotary Wing operation commander,

MAJ. ERIC LEMIEUX Canadian Armed Forces operation commander.

at Kamloops Airport to discuss the military’s role during natural disasters nationwide and in communities like Williams Lake, which remains

The Canadian Armed Forces has been deployed to aid in four natural disasters across the country this year. Such missions are named under the moniker LENTUS. Operation LENTUS 17-01 launched in New Brunswick on Jan. 27, following a severe ice storm that killed two people and left thousands without power for days in the winter. Hundreds of soldiers visited houses,

surveyed roads and delivered water and firewood to those in need.

Operation LENTUS 17-02 followed in April, with personnel helping to evacuate residents, conduct land reconnaissance and monitor river levels at the remote Kashechewan First Nation in Northern Ontario. The province requested help due to flood risk.

Then came Operation LENTUS 17-03 in May, when Quebec requested backup to aid with flooding in five regions.

It was the larg-

est LENTUS mission so far this year, with thousands of Canadian Armed Forces members deployed, complete with armoured vehicles, boats and aircraft. The military filled, distributed and placed hundreds of thousands of sandbags before wrapping up its mission on June 5.

Little more than a month later, a vicious combination of hot weather, lightning, tinder dry conditions and human negligence would prompt Operation LENTUS 17-04 in British Columbia.

**** About 150 Canadian Armed Forces members are involved in the emergency response to wildfires in B.C. — about one soldier for every fire currently burning (as of Wednesday, there were 155 active fires in the province).

Members are working with local and provincial governments, planning and providing air assistance.

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**** A ring on Lemieux’s finger signals the Quebecer has left at least one loved one behind since heading west earlier this month.

“It’s probably the same for a lot of people on my team and the province, to make that sacrifice,” he said.

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pare to the situation that people in British Columbia that are affected by the fires have to endure, so there is no complaint for us.”

The commander said the Canadian Armed Forces has been working to transport food from Prince George to First Nations communities, due to blocked roads.

It has also delivered hoses from Comox and

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Ontario to firefighters battling the blazes in Williams Lake and helped the province with air-ambulance services.

A fire crew member was recently transported from Williams Lake to Kamloops, a difficult feat amid flames and smoke.

“I can confirm that there was an injury yesterday [Monday],” said Navi Saini, B.C. Wildfire Service fire information officer.

“I can’t confirm the extent of injuries, but it was to one of our crew members in the Cariboo region. Until I can confirm that the family has been notified and investigation has occurred, we can’t comment further at this point.” **** National Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan was in Kamloops on Friday to pledge military support as Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced the creation of an ad hoc

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RIGHT: Flight engineers unload supplies in a cut-off community during Operation LENTUS 17-04 on July 18.

committee in response to the fires.

“It’s about making sure that we are ready for any contingency,” Sajjan told reporters after speaking with evacuees at Thompson Rivers University.

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KAMLOOPS MARATHON WON’T RUN ON SUNDAY

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ancelling the Kamloops Marathon, which was scheduled for this Sunday, was a heartbreaking, necessary decision, according to organizers.

With wildfires raging across the province, Kamloops has become a gathering point for thousands of displaced evacuees and hundreds of volunteers.

Smoke from those wildfires has blanketed the Tournament Capital for the last few days.

“We didn’t want to risk people hurting themselves by participating or spending the entire day outside,” said race organizer Chris Seguin, vice-president of advancement at Thompson Rivers University.

“And the draw upon resources, like police shutting down roads and people who would be working on the evacuation, the volunteer base . . . We would have been asking dozens and dozens of people to not volunteer at centres and participate with us for the entire day.”

Word from organizers on Monday was a decision would wait until later this week, but that tune changed on Tuesday.

“When the government of Canada is telling you to limit activity outside, it’s hard to expect people to run 42 kilometres in that same environment,” Seguin said.

“And too much has to be put in motion too quickly.”

Race organizer Charlie Bruce and his crew, along with TRU staff members such as sponsorship coordinator Dustin McIntyre, have put hundreds of hours of work into the marathon.

Their hard work will still produce some good.

Organizers will be holding the traditional pancake breakfast from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. on Sunday on

McArthur Island, with the support of DoubleTree and Nature’s Fare.

Evacuees and those who have supported them will eat for free.

Along with pancakes, there will be face painting, a DJ and a visit from TRU WolfPack mascot Wolfie.

“We hope to turn a negative into a positive,” Bruce said. “We want to show the community, the citizens of Kamloops and those families that are in dire need right now that we fully support you as a community.

“It’s a gut-wrenching decision.

We started this process 11 months ago. To come to this point is tough — really, really tough.”

Cancelling now instead of later in the week may give registered out-of-town runners a chance to seek accommodation refunds, said Bruce.

Those who paid to run on Sunday have three options: A full refund, roll over payment for the 2018 marathon or donate this year’s fee to United for BC Wildfire Recovery.

More information on cancellation and the breakfast is available online at kamloopsmarathon.ca.

Sport Chek signed on to be the marathon’s title sponsor in 2016, a three-year deal worth $25,000.

The sporting goods retailer is still committed to sponsoring in 2018.

The marathon had reached 456 registrants and was on pace to shatter the old record of 505, set in 2016.

“We probably would have hit almost 700,” McIntyre said.

Seguin is wary cancellation might hinder the momentum the marathon has gained since the inaugural event in 2012.

He said it would be tough to cancel the event and wake up to blue skies on Sunday.

But any disappointment is trumped by the well-being of runners, evacuees and availability of resources and volunteers.

“If we have blue skies on Sunday, that will be a good thing for us all,” Seguin said.

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Erik Bunce’s family was evacuated from Williams Lake on Saturday.

The Kamloops Venom runner was able to help them escape thoughts of raging wildfires with a memorable performance against the Vernon Tigers in Game 1 of the Thompson Okanagan Junior Lacrosse League final on Monday at Memorial Arena.

He opened the scoring in what turned out to be an 11-6 triumph for Kamloops and was later ejected from the game.

Game 2 of the best-of-five final was played at Kal Tire Place in Vernon on Wednesday after KTW’s press deadline.

Find the result online at kamloopsthisweek.com.

Game 3 will be played on Friday at Memorial Arena, with faceoff scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Evacuees are invited to watch for free.

On Monday, Bunce collected the ball in front of his own net and ran straight up main street to score and put Kamloops up 1-0 less than three minutes into the first period, sparking a roar from the 300-orso fans in attendance, about 10 of whom were B.C. wildfire evacuees.

“They got evacuated two nights ago, my parents and three of my siblings, so they’re staying at our place in Aberdeen,” said Bunce, who moved to Kamloops to play lacrosse two years ago.

“It’s been tough, for sure, but they’re definitely hanging in there, keeping active.

They’re volunteering to keep their minds off of it.”

The Bunces were able to enjoy Erik’s play for 40 minutes.

He blew a gasket after the whistle sounded to end the second period, engag-

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Erik Bunce of the Kamloops Venom scored the first goal of the Thompson Okanagan Junior Lacrosse League final on Monday at Memorial Arena. The Bunces were evacuated from Williams Lake on Saturday and have been staying in Kamloops.

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ing Tigers’ standout Steele Pelletier, who didn’t want much to do with the encounter.

The tussle ended with Pelletier’s facemask being ripped off and Bunce being handed two game misconducts and a two-game suspension.

“The kid said some things and I just overreacted,” a muchcalmer Bunce said after the game.

Venom coach Doug Clark said officials should have quelled the situation before it spiralled out of control.

“The referees should have cleared their guys out of our end at the end of the period,” Clark said.

“One did, or one was trying to, and one didn’t and that’s what happens.

“It almost happened again at the end of the game.

You have a relatively inexperienced referee there and that’s what caused it. Kids get emotional and fall

into that trap.”

The Tigers fought back from a 5-1 deficit early in the second period, with Jordy Barr and Brett Olsen finding twine to reduce the Venom’s lead to 5-3, but Riley Peterson and Riley Lawryk scored for Kamloops to restore the four-goal cushion.

Lawryk’s family was also evacuated from Williams Lake on Saturday.

“This was definitely our biggest crowd of the season,” Lawryk said. “We love it. That fires us right up.”

Both the Venom and Tigers have already qualified for the provincial championship tournament, which Vernon will host from Aug. 4 to Aug. 7.

Clark was confident his charges could take control of the TOJLL final on Wednesday, if they stayed out of the penalty box.

“When we just play lacrosse, we’re much better than them,” Clark said. “We just have to play lacrosse and stay out of the garbage.

“We know they like to get under our skin.

We have to avoid that stuff. We ran our lanes and our offence and it’s no contest when we do that.”

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Calder Cup coming to Kamloops Joe Hicketts will be showing off hardware at Riverside Park on Thursday, July 27.

The defenceman from Kamloops will bring the American Hockey League championship trophy, the Calder Cup, to the park for an event that will run from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. behind the Kamloops Sports Council building.

Hicketts helped the Grand Rapids Griffins to a 4-3 victory over the Syracuse Crunch in Game 6 of the AHL final in June to secure a 4-2 series victory.

PacificSport Interior BC is playing host to the event, at which fans will be able to meet Hicketts and obtain his autograph.

Hicketts won gold with Team Canada at the 2015 World Junior Hockey Championship and starred with the Victoria Royals in the Western Hockey League after graduating from the Kamloops Minor Hockey Association ranks.

The Griffins are the AHL affiliate of the NHL’s Detroit Red Wings, with whom Hicketts signed in 2014.

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Wood on track

The Kamloops Track and Field Club was represented at the BC Athletics Track and Field Championships Jamboree, which wrapped up in Coquitlam on Sunday.

Bryson Wood, competing in the midget men’s division, won a gold medal in long jump with a leap of 6.10 metres.

He also won three silver medals — in hammer throw, with a

toss of 49.77 metres, in the 300-metre race, with a time of 36.90 seconds; and in the 200-metre race, with a time of 23.68 seconds.

Mackenzie Swoboda won bronze in youth women’s hammer throw with a heave of 49.81 metres.

Vivid Cenge earned bronze in junior women’s discus with a throw of 27.11 metres.

Dan Elke had a fifth-place finish in the senior men’s 110m hurdles; Calum Carrigan was seventh in the youth men’s 1,500m and ninth in the youth men’s 800-m; and Logan Hwang was 25th in the youth men’s 1,500m.

Roy Carlick had personal-best times in the youth men’s 100m and 200m events.

There were no victories about which to cheer for the bantam Kamloops Rattlers at the provincial A1 lacrosse championship in Nanaimo and Parksville on the weekend.

Kamloops posted an 0-5 record at the tournament.

On the bright side, Owen Barrow was named an all-star and Nate Van Unen won the Warrior Fair Play Award.

Burnaby won gold with a victory over Ridge Meadows in the final.

Millan Webster, Connor Barrett and Brendan Hunchak of the Rattlers will play for Team B.C. at the Canadian Bantam Box Lacrosse Championship, which runs from July 30 to Aug. 4 in Saskatoon.

Barrow and Austin Krug are team alternates.

Jax Anderson will play for the Junior Stealth team heading to the USBOXLA nationals in San Jose and National Lacrosse League Junior Tournament in Toronto August.

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THURSDAY

I am thrilled to announce that Kamloops This Week has officially launched Digital Marketing Services.

I am so excited to be given the opportunity to lead my team as the new Digital Marketing Sales Strategist. With a strong passion for building my network and providing unique and genuine consulting to my client base, my future is to continue to strive in the world of Digital. Completing Digital Marketing training with Glacier Media Digital was just the tip of the iceberg in my soul search for the perfect career. Since learning about the world of Digital Marketing and Newspaper media I believe I have truly found my calling. You won’t ever hear me complain about a bad case of the Mondays. I absolutely love my job and providing insight to my small businesses and network of people, who have reached out for advertising consulting. I am eager to provide a variety of marketing strategies including SEO, SEM, Programmatic, Social Media Marketing and Web Development. Please contact me for more information and a full analysis on your current online presence. I am happy to go over all of the important key points and factors of running a successful Digital Marketing campaign.

Fill in the blank cells using numbers 1 to 9. Each number can appear only once in each row, column, and 3x3 block.

Use logic and process of elimination to solve the puzzle.

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argument. He won the final two majors of the year, with a World Golf Championship title in

between. He had reason to believe his reign would last as long as he wanted it to.

Now he’s simply trying to get back into the conversation.

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DOUG FERGUSON

It was being told on the eve of the British Open that the bookies listed him at 20-1 to win at Royal Birkdale. “Good time to back me,’’ McIlroy said. “I mean, look, if I was a betting company and I saw my form over the past few weeks, yeah, that’s probably a fair enough price. But again, all it takes is one week for those odds to go back.’’ He has been through these mini-slumps more than once in the 10 years since he first played the British Open at Carnoustie. McIlroy missed four of five cuts in 2012, including his title defence in the U.S. Open, and ended the summer by winning the PGA Championship to return to No. 1 in the world.

This one has been the most aggravating because it involves injury.

The hairline rib fracture he suffered in January during the South African Open is no longer an issue, but it forced him to sit out nearly two months, and then he played only once in two months between the Masters and the U.S. Open in part because it was acting up.

It all led to what McIlroy describes as a start-and-stop year, one that to this point doesn’t include a trophy. “But I’m in good spirits,’’ McIlroy said. “I feel like it’s all coming together. I’m just waiting for that round or that moment or that week where it sort of clicks and I’ll be off and running.�

As for his odds?

That speaks to a broader picture of the 146th edition of the British Open, which started Thursday morning at Royal Birkdale.

Dustin Johnson, the No. 1 player in the world, and Jordan Spieth have taken turns as the favourite by the bookies. Right behind them is Jon Rahm, the dynamic 22-year-old from Spain who already has won twice this year.

Masters champion Sergio Garcia is right up there.

There is no clear favourite.

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437 Mt. Paul Way

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or the more than 20 per cent of Expedition owners who use their SUV for off-road adventures, Ford has introduced the 2018 Expedition FX4 OffRoad Package.

“The FX4 Off-Road package delivers off-road driving confidence,” said Mike Kipley, Expedition vehicle engineering manager.

“The technology we’re using works to adapt to different driving conditions so customers can enjoy the adventure without worry.”

Expedition’s allnew high-strength, aluminum-alloy body and redesigned highstrength steel frame form the foundation for its off-road and towing capabilities.

The use of advanced materials enabled engineers to save up to 300 pounds, with much of the savings reinvested to offer customers more technology and features than ever before.

The FX4 off-road package includes: • Patented electronic limited-slip rear differential to help improve off-road performance in lowtraction situations by

The 2018 Ford Expedition FX4 comes equipped with seven special drive modes that halp the SUV automatically adapt to different road conditions, such as around-town driving, hauling and towing, enhanced fuel economy and low-traction situations.

automatically varying power output side-toside, depending on which wheels need extra traction.

With 3.73:1 gearing, the electronic limitedslip rear differential also improves towing performance and capability; • Off-roadtuned shocks more stiffly tuned to keep wheels in contact

with the road; • All-terrain tires with thicker sidewalls to maintain a smooth ride while delivering the traction needed over rough terrain; • Seven different skid plates that serve as underbody armor and protect critical areas.

They include a new sand shield to protect the turbocharger inter-

coolers from getting clogged when driving through tall berms in sand dunes, plus steel plates to protect steering gear, engine, transmission and transfer case and a full-length guard for the fuel tank.

To help climb over tall or steep obstacles, the chin spoiler beneath the front bumper has been shortened to improve

approach angles; • Unique 18-inch Magnetic Metallicpainted cast-aluminum wheels; • Chrome running boards; • FX4 badging on the liftgate and front fender; • New rubber floor liners featuring deep side sills that can be removed and cleaned of any mud, sand

or water that gets dragged in on family adventures.

Expedition’s all-new Terrain Management System lets FX4 customers select from seven special drive modes that help Expedition automatically adapt to different road conditions.

This includes normal for around-town driving, sport for more

spirited trips, tow/haul for improved towing and hauling performance, eco for enhanced fuel economy, grass/ gravel/snow for loose terrain, sand for low traction situations and mud/rut for uneven surfaces.

Expedition FX4 drivers can also manually select either 2WD or 4WD modes in a given drive mode, depending on their preferences and terrain.

The Expedition FX4 Off-Road Package has a powerful 3.5-litre EcoBoost engine, rated at 375 horsepower and 470 lb.-ft. of torque, plus standard auto start-stop, an all-new 10-speed transmission and available best-inclass towing of 9,300 pounds.

The Expedition offers seating for up to eight people, with a wide cargo area to hold their gear, depending on cargo weight and load distribution. The vehicle also features a second-row seat with tip-and-slide functionality — providing easy access to the third row without the need to first remove a child safety seat.

The all-new Expedition lineup, including the FX4 OffRoad Package, goes on sale this fall.

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Kamloops, you are invited to join us tomorrow

in support of #B CW BC Wildfire Efforts ildHe art Tail Gate Party and Fundraiser Free Volunteer and Evacuee BBQ

TAILG AT FUND E PARTY & RAIS ER

Featuring Live Performances By Bees & the Bare Bones Shattered Blue Dave Coalmine Band

Sahali Mall Parking Lot Friday, July 21 11:00 am - 5:00 pm Help Support those that need it the most.

Help Match the Corporate Funds that have been raised! Come enjoy the day, visit with some evacuees, listen to some music, and let our worries go for a little while, while raising vital funds from our loving community.

e h t h M atc n o i t a Do n e g n e l l Ch a Eve r yo n e we l c ome !

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CLASSIFIEDS Phone: 250-371-4949

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DEADLINES

REGULAR RATES

RUN UNTIL SOLD

RUN UNTIL RENTED

GARAGE SALE

TUESDAY ISSUES • 10:00 am Monday THURSDAY ISSUES • 10:00 am Wednesday FRIDAY ISSUES • 10:00 am Thursday

Based on 3 lines

No Businesses, Based on 3 lines Merchandise, vehicles, trailers, RV’s, boats, ATV’s, furniture, etc.

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$

No Businesses, Based on 3 lines Houses, condos, duplexes, suites, etc. (3 months max) $ 5300 Add an extra line to your ad for $10

Tax not included Some restrictions apply

Scheduled for one month at a time.

Customer must call to reschedule.

Tax not included. Some restrictions apply

INDEX

LISTINGS

Announcements . . . . 001-099 Employment . . . . . . . . .100-165 Service Guide . . . . . . . 170-399 Pets/Farm . . . . . . . . . . .450-499 For Sale/Wanted. . . . .500-599 Real Estate . . . . . . . . . .600-699 Rentals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 700-799 Automotive . . . . . . . . . . 800-915 Legal Notices . . . . . . 920-1000

1 Issue . . . . . . . . . $1300 1 Week . . . . . . . . . $3000 1 Month . . . . . . . . $9600 ADD COLOUR . . $2500 to your classified add

ALL ADS MUST BE PREPAID. No refunds on classified ads.

Tax not included

3500

EMPLOYMENT

11 Friday - 3 lines or less 1550 Thur/Fri - 3 lines or less 50

$

BONUS (pick up only):

• 2 large Garage Sale Signs • Instructions • FREE 6” Sub compliments of Tax not included

Tax not included

Announcements

Announcements

Employment

Employment

Employment

Employment

Anniversaries

Personals

Education/Trade Schools

Help Wanted

Help Wanted

Temporary/ PT/Seasonal

CIVIC HOLIDAY DEADLINE CHANGE!!!

Kamloops This Week will be closed on Monday, August 7th, 2017 for the Civic Statutory Holiday.

Please note the following Classified Deadline Change: The deadline for Tuesday, August 8th paper will be Friday, August 4th at 10am.

Word Classified Deadlines •

11:00am Monday for Tuesday’s Paper.

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11:00am Wednesday for Thursday’s Paper.

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11:00am Thursday for Friday’s Paper.

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

It is agreed by any Display or Classified 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.

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.

SWM 63 looking for lady age 40+ must like fishing, long drives and friendship must be non smoking/drinking call (250) 315-8573

Employment Business Opportunities 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.

Drivers/Courier/ Trucking

HUNTER & FIREARMS

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

P.A.L. August 6th. 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 certification proof.

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

PAL (Firearms) & CORE (Hunter Ed.) Courses every week, plus Challenges.

We have Gift Certicates.

Phone George or Dianne 778-470-3030 www.PAL-CORE-ED.com

Help Wanted Activation Laboratories We are looking to fill positions for Afternoon Shifts in Sample Prep and Fire Assay.

No experience necessary.

Email resumes to: nolangoddard@actlabs.com or apply in person at 9989 Dallas Drive. Competitive wages and benefits.

Business Opportunities

DOZER & EXCAVATOR operators needed. Oilfield experience an asset.

Room & board paid. H2S, First aid, clean drivers licence. Call 780-7235051 Edson, Alta.

TRAFFIC CONTROL TRAINING (BCCSA/WCB Certified) Kamloops: July 17 & 18 and August 21 & 22 Williams Lake: July 27 & 28 and August 24 & 25 $225 1-866-737-2389 roadsafetytcs.com

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

Sales

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

Lac Le Jeune Resort & Nature Centre requires full & part time housekeeping staff.

Good hourly wage. Accommodation and transportation possible.

Call Derick at 250-372-2722.

North Enderby Timber is looking to hire full-time Millwrights and Welder/Fabricators. We offer competitive wages along with a comprehensive benefit package. Please email resume to netimber@junction.net

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:ray@kamloopsthisweek.com We thank all applicants; only those being considered for an interview will be contacted.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR go to

kamloopsthisweek.com and click on the calendar to place your event.

Information

PERFECT Part-Time Opportunity

3 Days Per Week call 250-374-0462

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

Get the best results!

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

Call 250-374-0462 for more information.

Get the best results! classifieds@kamloopsthisweek.com

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Pets & Livestock

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

Career Career Opportunities Opportunities 8180655 TRUCK DRIVER TRAINING Funding available for those who qualify!

CERTIFIED ICBC AIR BRAKE COURSE

Business Opportunities

The Class 1 Truck Driver Training program includes: • Airbrakes • Class 1 Driver Training – 2 week to 5 week courses • Road Test at ICBC

classifieds@kamloopsthisweek.com

Business Opportunities

July 22-23 • August 12-13

For more information, contact: Ray Trenholm - Driver Training

Email: rtrenholm@tru.ca

Class 1 Company Drivers (Highway Linehaul) Kamloops, BC

upcoming event for our

Employment

Small Ads, BIG Deals!

Coming Events

If you have an

Based on 3 lines 1 Issue. . . . . . . $1638 1 Week . . . . . $3960 1 Month . . . $12960

The Van Kam Freightways Ltd. Group of Companies requires highway Linehaul drivers to be based out of our Kamloops terminal.

Applicants should have a minimum of three years class 1 highway/mountain experience; winter driving experience a must. Basic use of computers would be asset.

We offer above average rates and an excellent benefits package.

To join our team of Professional Drivers, please send a cover letter, a current resume and current driver’s abstract (within the last 30 days) to: drivers@vankam.com If you have any questions regarding the position please contact Bev at 604-968-5488 or 1-800-826-5261 ext. 861

Personals

We thank you for your interest in Van Kam; however, only those being considered will be contacted regarding an interview.

MAKE A Connection. Real People, Flirty Chat Call FREE! 250-220-1300 or 1-800-2101010. www.livelinks.com 18+0

“Van Kam is an Equal Opportunity Employer Committed to Environmental Responsibility”

1886 Little Shuswap Lake Road, Chase, B.C. V0E 1M2

INVITATION TO TENDER Janitorial Services — LSLIB Offices The Little Shuswap Lake Indian Band is inviting tenders for janitorial maintenance services required for Little Shuswap Lake Indian Band buildings, over a three year term.

Sealed Tenders clearly marked “Tender – Janitorial Service – LSLIB Offices”, will be accepted until 2:00 PM on Friday August 11th, 2017 at the office of the Little Shuswap Lake Indian Band, 1886 Little Shuswap Lake Rd, Chase BC V0E 1M2.

Tender documents and further information are available online at the Little Shuswap Lake Indian Band website at www.LSLIB.com, and at the office of the Little Shuswap Lake Indian Band at the above address during regular office hours.

The Little Shuswap Lake Indian Band reserves the right to accept or reject any or all Tenders and to waive any informality in the Tenders received, in each case without giving any notice. The Little Shuswap Lake Indian Band reserves the right to accept the Tender which it deems most advantageous.

Faxed submissions will not be accepted.

The lowest or any Tender will not be necessarily accepted.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:

Kevin Potter, Director of Village Operations & Maintenance T: 250.679.3203 E: kpotter@LSLIB.com

Call 250.828.5104 or visit tru.ca/trades

EXPERIENCED ACCOUNTANT Our Kamloops office is looking to hire an experienced accountant to add to our busy team of financial professionals. In this role, you will be a key member of our financial stewardship team and will work closely with the existing accounting team, Company Leaders and the Partnership, and external advisors to help ensure the smooth and efficient delivery of our accounting services.

This position is ideally suited to a new CPA looking to expand their role and seeking to contribute and add value to a dynamic group of companies. Please see our website for more detailed information and to apply.

www.UrbanSystems.ca

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Pets & Livestock

Merchandise for Sale

Merchandise for Sale

Real Estate

Rentals

Pets

Misc. for Sale

Misc. Wanted

Mobile Homes & Parks

Apt/Condo for Rent

Actual Coin Collector BUYING Coins, Collections, Gold & Silver. Chad 250-863-3082 Local

PETS For Sale?

TRI-CITY SPECIAL!

Real Estate

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

*some restrictions apply.

Merchandise for Sale

Bicycles

John Deere garden tractor D110. 1 year old.

Paid $2,500 asking $1,800 located Walhachin.

Must Sell! Call for details 1-778-668-7253.

BY OWNER $55.00 Special!

Call or email for more info:

250-374-7467 classifieds@

kamloopsthisweek.com Electric assist Ebike Taotao Classic. 24 volt battery, 5hrs run time. Max speed 30kmh.

1 year old.

Asking $1,200/obo. 250-828-1494.

$500 & Under Do you have an item for sale under $750?

Did you know that you can place

Kubota AV2500 Generator. $585. 250-374-1988 MISC4Sale: Oak Table Chairs-$400, 1-Standard 8ft truck canopies $300/ea Call 250-320-5194 after 6pm or leave msg.

Own your own lot in Chase on the Little Shuswap Lake. Immac Park Model 44’x12’. Fully equipped. $150,000. 572-1169

Houses For Sale

Pro-form Cross Walkfit Treadmill. $450.

Queensize w/frame. $600. 250-573-6363.

CHECK US OUT

Call our Classified Department for details!

250-371-4949

*some restrictions apply

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

Handguns 40 cal, CZ75. $500. 22 cal SW. $200. 2 Lee Enfields. $200. 1 Ross Rifle 1912. $400. 1- 22 Lakefield Arms Mark 2. $200. 250-3771247.

Firewood/Fuel ALL SEASON FIREWOOD. For delivery birch, fir & pine.

Stock up now. Campfire wood.

(250) 377-3457.

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

Sectional lazy boy chesterfield with end lounges, burgundy, perfect shape. $500.

250-573-1736.

Misc. Wanted A Buyer of Estates, COINS, Collections, Antiques, Gold, Silver, Jewellery, China +++ Christine 1-778-281-0030

Help Wanted

Home & Land

7805 Dallas Drive

You pick the lot!

520 Battle Street, Kamloops, BC, V2C 2M2 Contact Debra: 250-319-2542

Call us today!

Bachelor Suite starting at $800 per month 1 & 2 Bedroom Suites Adult Oriented No Pets Elevators / Dishwashers Common Laundry $845-$1,050 per month North Shore 250-376-1427 South Shore 250-314-1135

250.573.2278 EagleHomes.ca

Sunset Ridge

ONLINE

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Lots Pan handled lot almost 3/4 acre, 1844 Parkcrest Ave, 250-376-2576, 250-320-2576

RUN TILL

1900 Ord Rd.

BRAND NEW HOME!

Lot 8

5pc luggage (used 2x). $125.

Coffee, toaster oven, elec fry pan $30/each. 250-579-5460.

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 Bookcase 4-shelves. $200.

Pier 1 coat rack. $250. Set of lamps. $200. Light fixtures $40/each. Locking med cabinet. $30. Call 250-377-7540.

Casting Table 10x24. $100.

3-drawer Tool Stand. $60.

8x12 Wool Rug. $200. 3-drawer Wood Cab 18x22. $25. 250851-7687.

EARN EXTRA $$$

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

Vehicle is an asset Call 250-374-0462

SOLD

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CLASSIFIEDS 250-374-7467

Available spacious 1bdrm apts with views. Starting at $850/mo. The Sands Apartment. Centrally located. Onsite Management. 250-8281711.

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BROCK/NORTH SHORE Rte 61 – Popp St, Stratford Pl, 1371-1413 Tranquille Rd, Waterloo Pl, Woodstock Pl. – 38 p.

460-577 Nicola St, 418478 St Paul St. – 22 p.

DALLAS/BARNHARTVALE Rte 748 – Crawford Crt, Crawford Pl, 387-495 Todd Rd. – 38 p.

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

Rte 330 – 1062-1125 7th Ave, 1066-1140 8th Ave, 601-783 Douglas St. – 44 p.

SAHALI Rte 452 – 1430, 1450 & 1469 Springhill Dr. – 65 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 381 – 20-128 Centre Ave, Hemlock St, 605-800 Lombard St. – 41p.

Rte 484 – Gladstone Dr & Pl, 611-680 + 695 Robson Dr. – 52 p.

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Rte 605 – 1770-1919 Glenwood Dr, Knollwood Dr, Vicars Rd. – 62 p.

Rte 408 – Monashee Crt & Pl. – 37 p.

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

Rte 750 – 5101-5299 Dallas Dr, Mary Pl, Nina Pl, Rachel Pl. – 30 papers

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

Rte 311 – 423-676 1st Ave, 440-533 2nd Ave, 107-237 Battle St, 135-173 St Paul St. – 33 p.

Rte 313 – 430-664 4th Ave, 520-577 5th Ave, 435-551 Battle St, 506 Columbia St,

Commercial/ Room & Board Industrial Furnished room wrking perBLACKFRIDAYSALE son or student w/d, a/c util incl meals incl $700 236-421-1473

Scotch Creek Commercial Space. 767 sq/ft. Hwy exposure. Avail now. 250-955-0011

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CORNER LOT. Newer 114.8 CF CHEST bdrm, 1-bath park model Brock availFREE 19.6 CF FROST FREEZERBright 1 Bdrm sleeps 4 . Tastefully decorated UPRIGHT 1st $800 util incl, sepFREEZER ent.

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

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8ft Antique Couch $900.

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

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

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Furniture

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

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THOMPSON VILLA APARTMENTS 2-Bedroom Apartments $1050 Bachelor Apartments $710-$720

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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

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Yard clean-up, Hedge trimming, Dump Runs Licensed & Certied

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Cars - Domestic

Recreational/Rent

Trucks & Vans

Trucks & Vans

06 Smart Car diesel ex cond.

A/C/elec windows, extra tires 60-70 miles per gal $5,500 250-579-8043

Cars - Sports & Imports

Recreational/Sale

Valleyview Avail Aug 1st spacious 1Bdrm + office new carpet, clean and bright F/S, FP, shed, sep drive/ent/w/d N/S N/P $1000/mo 372-1073 Valleyview pref working person. 1bdrm + den w/d, n/s/p. $950 util incl (250) 374-6406 Westsyde 1bdrm semi-furn.

F/P. Lndry, util/cable incld.

N/S, N/P. 950. 250-579-0193.

Rentals

Townhouses TOWNHOUSES Best Value In Town

NORTH SHORE *Bright, clean & Spacious 2&3 bedrooms

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

*Big storage rooms *Laundry Facilities *Close to park, shopping & bus stop PROFESSIONALLY MANAGED

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

1965 Mercury 4dr., hardtop.

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

2003 Chevy Impala LS. 4dr, silver, auto, A/C, power locks and windows. Well maintained, new tires.

164,000kms. $3195/obo.

250-374-2653.

2012 boss 302 Laguna Seca number 80 out of 500. 13500 km $48000 OBO More Pictures available upon request (587) 224-3984

Motorcycles

2003 Harley Davidson 100th Ann. Edition Fat Boy CID 95 Stage 3 exc cond 17,000km $14,500. (250) 318-2030

Auto Accessories/Parts 1989 GMC 8ft. box with tailgate. $550. Motor & auto transmission. $1,000. Differential. $450. 250-828-1392.

4 235/70/R16 Champion M&S. 75% tread. $235. 250-3712139.

4-P265/70R17 Goodyear All Seasons. $400/obo. 250-8193848.

Leer truck cap fits 2000-2006 GMC shortbox. $800/obo.

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Livestock

Harley Davison Sportster 2009 XL 1200 cc mint condition black ice colour 3300 km built-in battery charger 4.5 gal tank $8400 (587) 224-3984

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2014 Lincoln MKS 4dr. sedan. Fully loaded.

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

250.374.7467 Off Road Vehicles

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Livestock

SHAVINGS & SAWDUST 10 TO 150 YARD LOADS

2004 Cougar 27.6 Fifth Wheel Trailer w/12ft slide, one owner, excellent condition! $16,500 (250) 5541744 2005, 38’ RV trailer 2 slides, sleeps 6, appl incld, fully loaded, $14,900. 236-421-2251

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

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

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1995 JEEP YJ Four cylinder. Runs well.

Some extras included. $2600 obo (250) 374-6600

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Sport Utility Vehicle

1985 Dodge Ram Charger.

Very good condition. $5,000/Firm.

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

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

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.

2007 Ram 1500 Hemi. Full trailer pkg. Low kms. Exec cond. $10,500. 250-828-9443.

Boat loader with 2500# winch, controller, battery & boat racks, $1500/obo.

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2004 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited 2 inch lift kit new tires put on last year in great condition $8400 (587) 224-3984 2006 Equinox. 168,000kms.

Auto, 6cyl.

Good cond. $6,000/obo. 250-554-2788.

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. $6,000. 250-573-5111.

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BARK MULCH FIR OR CEDAR

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

Boats

*Some conditions & restrictions apply.

Private party only (no businesses).

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

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2000 Dodge Dakota. Full load.

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

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

1967 Ford Mustang approx 85% restored $14,000 obo (250) 579-2200

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

Scrap Car Removal

1983 Honda 650 Silverwing Interstate, collector plates 51K $3000obo 778-870-9625

2005 Pontiac G6 GT, moon roof, auto start, full elec pkg, 195Mk $5000 (250) 319-7164 2009 Pontiac GT5. Black, winter/summer tires, good cond. $5,000. 236-425-3301.

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

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

2002 Rustler 25ft. Travel Trailer. Slide, MW, TV. A1 cond. $13,000/obo. 250-578-7472.

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

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

Good condition. $9,900.

250-374-1988

10.5FT Kam Glass 2hp rated w/oars $300 (778) 470-4483

1981 Honda Silverwing 500.

Fairing & hard bags. $1,650.

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Antiques / Classics

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

242,000km no drips. Show car quality.

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

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

Good condition. $5,500/obo.

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ABERDEEN Sat, July 22nd. 9am-1pm. 820 Regent Cresc. Hshld items, shelving units +much more.

NORTH SHORE Eclectic Sale. 253 Vernon Ave. Sat & Sun, July 22nd & 23rd. 9am to 4pm. Antique furniture. Vintage Collectables, picture frames, paintings.

VALLEYVIEW Estate Sale. Sat & Sun, July 22nd/23rd 9-3pm. 194 Vicars Rd. Everything must go, furniture, tools, office items, linens, kitchenware, house hold items, camping gear and a 1985 Gold Wing Motorcycle Everything open to offers.

No Early Birds!

WESTEND Sat & Sun, July 22/23rd.

7:30am-2pm. 198 Seymour St. West. Misc items - every room purged of quality gentled used items.

IT’S GARAGE SALE TIME Call and ask us about our GARAGE SALE SPECIAL

ONLY $12.50 FOR 3 LINES (Plus Tax) ($1 per additional line)

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WALHACHIN Moving/Garage Sale.

Sat, June 22nd. 9am-3pm. 148 Thompson Cres. Everything must go!. Hshld to outside stuff, items to numerous to mention. Yes the road is open as far as Walhachin. Call for details. 1-778-668-7253.

WESTMOUNT Garage/Moving Sale. Sat, July 22nd. 10am-3pm. 1754 Sheridan Drive. Furn, pictures, kitchen, tools, toys etc.

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Obituaries & In Memoriam Charles Kalnin It is with great sadness that I announce the passing of Charles Kalnin on July 13, 2017.

He was upheld and surrounded by family and friends.

Chuck was predeceased by his wife Elaine, daughter Kelly and brother Phil.

He will be greatly missed by his son Neal (wife Lara), grandchildren Bailey, Stephan, Megan, Calla and Nathan, brothers Lanny and Jim and all those touched by his life.

Chuck was born on June 7, 1944 in Pine Falls, Manitoba and moved west across the country. Chuck graduated from BCIT and while there met Elaine. They married in 1967, moving to Penticton, then to Kamloops in 1972.

Chuck was always questioning life no matter the degree of reasoning. Always bettering himself through extensive reading on any subject, but primarily about his faith, nature and cooking.

A Memorial Service Celebrating Chuck’s Life will be held on Saturday, July 22, 2017 at 10:30 am at St. Paul’s Anglican Cathedral, 300 Nicola Street, Kamloops, British Columbia. Officiating by The Right Rev’d. Barbara Andrews and Rev’d Dan Hines.

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If friends so desire, donations in Chuck’s memory may be made to Interior Community Services-Community Gardens http://www.interiorcommunityservices.bc.ca/ or a charity of their choice.

Garage Sale deadline is Thursday 10am for Friday Call Wednesday before 10am for our 2 day special for $17.50 for Thursday and Friday Garage Sale Packages must be picked up Prior to the Garage Sale.

On-line condolences may be expressed at www.kamloopsfuneralhome.com

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Obituaries & In Memoriam In Loving Memory of Vee Nolan December 13, 1943 - July 20, 2016

Vilma Frieda Nahirney (Engel) May 5, 1927 – June 25, 2017

Dearly loved and forever missed.

Vilma left us peacefully on June 25, 2017. Vilma was born in Rhein, Saskatchewan. She was the eighth of nine children in an agricultural family. Her young life was full of music and singing with her family in the evenings. Vilma accompanied her siblings playing the guitar.

In 1952, Vilma and Wally were married in Rhein. They worked the Nahirney family farm until they moved to Chilliwack in 1957 to find work after a devastating tornado wiped out all the crops. With farming in their blood, they continued to have large gardens while they raised their two children Candice (Rick) Parker of Kamloops and Arlene (Trevor) Adams of Spruce Grove, AB.

Love You Always Paddy

Vilma and Wally designed and built their own home in Chilliwack. Quite the pair of carpenters. They traveled and explored a lot of Western Canada in BC and with trips back to the prairies. Many road trips were taken to visit family or fishing with some ventures to Las Vegas and Reno for the excitement of the shows, bingo and slot machines. They also bowled, went square dancing and played cards with many friends.

delighted in watching sporting events of all sorts. Olympic years were highlights for her.

Vilma was a very proud grandmother to Barry (Mingqi) Parker and Brenda Parker.

Always cheering on their many accomplishments and adventures.

November 16, 1991 – July 23, 2011

In recent years, Vilma volunteered at the North Shore Community Centre in Kamloops where she enjoyed visiting with her friends over coffee. Vilma also had fun visiting her ‘Mall’ friends at North Hills in Kamloops.

Many thanks to Janice Achilles for all her friendship, care and support for Vilma.

Vilma was a very cheerful and friendly person.

Her unconditional accepting nature made her approachable by anyone.

Vilma’s greatest joy was her family. Besides her children and grandchildren, Vilma leaves behind her sisters-in-law Vi Engel (Kelowna), Winnie Baczynski (Chilliwack) and Elsie Naherney (Saskatoon), as well as many nieces and nephews.

A Celebration for Vilma will be held at 2:00 pm on Saturday, September 9, 2017 in the Schoening Chapel Tea Room, 513 Seymour Street, Kamloops, BC.

Vilma moved to Kamloops after Wally passed to be closer to some of her family.

Flowers are gratefully declined, instead, should friends desire, please make donations to the Kamloops Hospice Association or the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation.

Vilma loved her books! She had read her way through several libraries’ worth of volumes. Her favourite past-time was going to her regular bingo on Tuesday afternoons. Vilma was an armchair athlete who

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Ask me about the empty chair beside me and I’ll gratefully tell you all about the beautiful boy who should be sitting next to me, the one who taught me how to stretch my love far and wide enough to span the gap between heaven and earth.

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Beryle Elaine McCurrach (nee Boardman) February 20, 1953 - July 12, 2017

Beryle passed away peacefully on July 12, 2017 after living with Alzheimer’s for 7 years.

Left with her love and fond memories are husband Allan, daughters Leslie (Neal), Kate (Fraser), granddaughters Jean, Alison and Evelyn, father Orville, brother Gary (Sherry), a niece Alison (Ben), nephews Matt and Jeff (Airefyl), an uncle, a sister-inlaw, brothers-in-law, cousins and friends.

Born in Lethbridge, AB in 1953, Beryle tagged along with her family to Richmond, BC in 1959. She met the love of her life in 1973 and moved to Kamloops in 1976 where their 40th Wedding Anniversary was celebrated last year.

Beryle’s great joy was her family. She gave us much love and support. She especially liked being involved with the younger generation as she did as a Guide leader. The young ones brought her imaginative ideas out which led to many fun projects. Blessed with a creative aptitude and a love of making things for others let Beryle’s generous spirit shine.

Our lives were made better by knowing her.

Sincere thanks to all of Beryle’s medical practitioners for their kind support, to the staff at Gemstone who added quality, comfort and humour to Beryle’s life in her last year and to the Alzheimer Society of BC for their support helping families travel down this difficult road. Special thanks to Donna Anderson in Manitoba for a lifetime of friendship and enjoyable correspondence.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Alzheimer’s Society of BC. There will be a private family service at a later date.

Arrangements entrusted to First Memorial Funeral Service, Kamloops BC (250) 554-2429 Condolences may be expressed online at www.firstmemorialkamloops.com

Preserve a special memory or create a lasting tribute to your loved one with your favourite photograph reproduced in the style of an oil painting on canvas.

We have several styles for you to choose from. The portrait can be of the deceased or a family photo. The possibilities are endless. We have samples at both of our locations.

Betty Bissell March 15, 1929 – July 14, 2017

On Friday July 14, 2017, Betty Bissell, 88 years young passed away at Vancouver General.

She will be fondly remembered by her six children Lynn (Richard), Larry (Linda), Michelle (Colin), Kirby (Shelly), Jill (Jay) and Eric (Carol), numerous grandchildren and greatgrandchildren.

After raising her children Betty went back to school in Whitehorse and got her Practical Nurses Training. She finished her nursing career in Kamloops. After retirement, she spent her time traveling, getting together with her friends and happy hour with her neighbours. She could always be seen walking her 4-legged companion Pie. No service by request.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the SPCA or Heart and Stroke Foundation.

William John “Bud” Hannis It is with heavy hearts we regretfully announce the passing of William John “Bud” Hannis on July 8, 2017 at Royal Inland Hospital with his family by his bedside.

Survived by his beloved wife of 64 years Eva Hannis (Popp).

Cherished by daughter Peggy King (Rob), beloved grandchildren Therese (Jeff) Harrison, Abigail King (Bryce), Benjamin (Vanna) King, Tyler (Kayla) Page, Peggy’s longest and best friend - adopted daughter Anne (John), Emerson (Parkinson), brother Albert (Ted) Hannis and wife Marilyn and their children. Also left behind are nine great-grandchildren, sister-in-law Kay Berker, Ruth Popp, brother-in-law Matt (Sharon) Popp and many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by daughter Shirleen Page, brother-in-law Willy Popp, father James Hannis and mother Edna (Lockerby) Hannis, older brother James (Buster) and his wife Lois Hannis.

Bud was born in Kamloops, BC on April 7, 1930. Most of his working life was in construction as a general contractor. He started at a young age forming a company with his father and then started his own company with his brothers alongside on numerous jobs. He was very successful, a hard worker and dedicated to his work always. He also was a longtime member of the Lion’s Club. Bud and Eva took many trips abroad to the hot climates and enjoyed many trips with their family Hawaii being their favourite place. The cabin at Scotch Creek on the lake was the family’s favourite place which Bud, his brother Ted and brother-in-law Willy built in 1958. We hold close all the beautiful memories and we will miss him dearly.

Service to be held on Saturday, July 29, 2017 at 10:00 am at Schoening Funeral Service in Kamloops, BC. Interment to follow at Hillside Cemetery, Kamloops, BC.

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Obituaries & In Memoriam George Friesen

Serafino “Jumba” Bartella

We are saddened to announce the passing of George Friesen. George was born at home on November 14, 1920 in Aberdeen, Saskatchewan.

He died peacefully at his home in Kamloops on July 11, 2017 in the presence of his family.

George was a very lucky man in that he lived for 96 years without ever having been in a hospital for sickness or injury and passed away naturally without suffering of any kind.

George is survived by Dorothy, his loving wife of 69 years, daughter Kathy (Steve) of Mission, sons Ken of Savona, Norm (Pieteke) of Savona and Ron (Mary) of Kamloops and sisters Margaret, Sarah and Eva. He leaves six grandchildren, eight greatgrandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his parents George and Maria Friesen of Mission BC, and sisters Mary and Annie and infant brother Menno.

He raised his family in the Mission area where he was self employed in the cedar shake industry. All of the family were able to participate in the family business, both in the bush and at a small home based mill, resulting in a sound appreciation for honest hard work. He was known for producing the best quality sawn and hand split shakes.

In latter years, George and Dorothy lived in 100 Mile House, Savona, Ashcroft and most recently Kamloops, BC. A get together tea is planned for Saturday, July 22, 2017 from 2:00 to 4:00 pm at Kamloops Senior’s Village located at 1220 Hugh Allan Drive, Kamloops, BC. Dorothy would like to thank the staff at Seniors Village for their caring and support.

Condolences may be sent to the family at DrakeCremation.com

With his family by his side, Serafino “Jumba” Bartella passed away peacefully at Royal Inland Hospital on July 14, 2017.

Serafino was born on October 16, 1927 in Marano Marchesato, Cosenza, Italy. In 1952, he made the long journey to Canada, working in many small towns finally settling in the Kamloops area with his wife Iolanda.

Serafino is survived by his wife of 59 years, his three sons Francesco (Rosalynn), Carmelo (Joanne), Robert and nine grandchildren Jennifer, Nicole, Cassandra, Mark, Kiely, Justin, Madison, Denae and Hayley. He also leaves behind two sisters Ada and Girda from Toronto and numerous nieces, nephews and extended family.

He is now happily reunited with his family including his sister Julia who he was close with, for many years.

Serafino sponsored his five sisters to join him in Canada. This was all about looking after his family in his new country. His dedication to his family and close friends was second to none. He was compassionate, caring and always had a story and smile to share along with a glass of wine. He loved life and all living things. He retired from CN railways after 33 years of service and made many friends along the way.

would light up when they came to visit. His family was the most important thing in his life. He was an avid gardner and excellent winemaker. He loved hunting, fishing and wood carving. He always welcomed visitors to his home with open arms. One thing for sure is you would never leave the Bartella home hungry. He was an avid Kamloops Blazer for many years.

The family would like to express their gratitude to the nurses and care aides at Royal Inland Hospital over the past year.

Public visitation will take place in the Schoening Funeral Chapel on Thursday, July 20, 2017 from 7:00 to 9:00 pm, 513 Seymour Street.

The Reverend Father Paul Simms will Celebrate the Mass of Christian Burial in Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, 635 Tranquille Rd., on Friday, July 21, 2017 at 10:00 am. Entombment will follow at the Evergreen Mausoleum.

In lieu of flowers, should family and friends desire, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be greatly appreciated.

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Kyle David Smith We are deeply saddened to announce the very sudden and tragic passing of Kyle. He is survived by his parents Kelvin (Laura) and Carol Smith, loving sister Amanda, grandparents Bob and Muriel Smith and Gertie Carlson. Aunts and Uncles: Cheryl (Dale) Beottger, Ted (Gloria) Carlson and Mike (Adel) Carlson. Cousins: Steve (Kacey), Shaun (Jo), Jen (AJ), Leanne (Jeff), Jennifer (Ryen), Adam (Leigh) and Solvi, Paul and Peter, as well as many other family and friends.

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Wayne McMurchy April 15, 1943 - July 13, 2017

Wayne passed away in peace, comfort and dignity, surrounded by friends and his wife Wanda who never left his side.

He was born in Yorkton, Saskatchewan to Elmer and Connie McMurchy. They moved to Saskatoon after the war ended.

He attended Wilson Public School and City Park Collegiate.

He was in Air Cadets and the Air Reserve and spoke often of the great experiences they afforded.

Kyle was born on April 26, 1992 in Kamloops, B.C. From a young age, Kyle kept himself busy and active, rarely taking a moment to rest. Kyle had a passion for going to the gym, running, competing in half marathons and Spartan races. Kyle also enjoyed other sports including soccer, hockey, paintball, high school football, snowboarding, wake boarding, dirt biking, mountain biking, camping, fishing, 4x4-ing in his truck, hanging out with friends and spending time with family.

After High School, he worked for some months at the construction of the Gardiner Dam, which just celebrated its 50th anniversary.

Kyle was known for his kindness, quiet nature, huge smile and love of life.

Kyle lived life every single day exactly how he wanted to. He was always pushing himself to the limit, often learning things the hard way. He recently completed his training to become a CN conductor, which he and his family are so proud of.

In 1966, he met and married Wanda Ferkingstad, the love of his life and also gained the love and respect of her family.

Kyle will be so missed by his family and friends, and all who knew him. He was so loved.

There will be a Celebration of Life held for Kyle at The Coast Hotel Kamloops on Saturday, July 22, 2017 at 1:00 pm. There will be an opportunity to share stories of Kyle for all who wish to share.

In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made to BC Children’s Hospital in Kyle’s name.

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He then started working in the Plumbing and Heating Wholesale industry where he had several jobs, culminating as a Purchasing Agent.

He continued in the P&H business, in 1971 in Calgary and in 1973 in Prince George. 1977 brought them to Kamloops, working as senior purchasing agent for Westburne.

In 1985 he, along with his business partner Mark Anderson, opened the Powder Keg Shooters Supply. He loved the outdoors, any of the shooting sports, was an avid hunter and sometime fisherman, so it was a natural fit. He enjoyed his years there.

In 2001 when he was diagnosed with brain cancer he retired. Hard times of treatments followed, but he recovered sufficiently to lead an active and happy life.

Photography filled the gap when he could no longer hunt.

This past year as he developed more health issues life became more challenging – but he never despaired or gave up. The last 3 months were a special gift. He was able to walk with a walker and so was still able to go for drives with Wanda. The many photo albums were a source of interest and pleasure, as were the daily games of Scrabble. And of course he watched countless movies – John Wayne westerns being favorites.

He was predeceased by his mother Connie, his father Elmer, his father-in-law Jonas, his mother-in-law Jennie and his niece Michelle McMurchy.

He is survived and will be forever loved and cherished by his wife Wanda, his brother Bruce (Fran), his niece Shannon (Grant Macdonald), his sisters-in-law Gwen Ferkingstad, Helen (Lloyd) Njaa and nephews Bradley (Leanne) Njaa and Douglas (Shaun) Njaa.

Special thanks to friends Don Harrison, Henry and Elsie Walde and Linda Hoye for their love and support, especially for Wanda in his final days.

We will miss his smiles and his story-telling.

He was faithful in reading his Bible and was confident in his faith in Jesus. There will be a Celebration of Life on Friday, July 21, 2017 at 2:00 pm in the Kamloops Funeral Home, 285 Fortune Dr., Kamloops.

Charitable donations to brain cancer research or the charity of your choice will be gratefully acknowledged.

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