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Council asked to crack down on pot stores ANDREA KLASSEN STAFF REPORTER andrea@kamloopsthisweek.com

The $3.35-million paved path from Sahali to downtown through Peterson Creek Park, construction of which is most visible at the Summit Road off-ramp next to Sa-Hali secondary, is now taking shape.

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Kamloops Mayor Ken Christian is aware there are residents who think a bike path now taking shape through Peterson Creek Park is a waste of money.

The $3.35-million paved path, construction of which is most visible at the Summit Road off-ramp next to Sa-Hali secondary, has been a contentious subject since its was first announced the city

was seeking funding for the project, with some dubbing it a waste of taxpayer dollars.

But Christian said he remains in favour of the project, which he defends as a safety improvement and lifestyle enhancer.

“People who don’t use it and will never use it, they’ll never see the value in it,” he said. “But I encourage people to get out and start to use some of the pathways and walkways we’ve been investing in.

“I’ve started to do it and it’s absolutely fabulous. I think it makes another option for getting places.”

Christian said cyclists who commute between the downtown and Sahali or Thompson Rivers University via Columbia Street will be safer on the new path and will be able to get to their destinations faster as future phases (three in total are planned) are built out.

Kamloops city council will be asked on Tuesday to increase fines and rewrite its zoning bylaw to crack down on stores selling marijuana.

In a report to council, planning and development manager Rod Martin said the city needs to find ways to manage dispensaries — which have set up across the city and operate without business licences — now and after marijuana becomes legal in 2018.

But the new regulations aren’t the legitimization shop owners and their clients have been calling for, in which the city would grant business licenses and create restrictions, as Vancouver and other communities have done.

Instead, the report to council recommends increasing fines for businesses operating without a licence to 50 times the current maximum. Instead of the current $200 penalty, bylaw officers could fine businesses as much as $10,000.

“The inclusion of a range that allows for a significant fine will reflect the City’s position relating to bylaw compliance and will send a strong message to the public regarding the seriousness of operating without a business licence, particularly in respect of businesses that can pose a danger to the community,” Martin wrote.

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The city’s last neighbourhood landfill could close next year.

Streets and environmental services manager Glen Farrow said the City of Kamloops and the Thompson-Nicola Regional District are deciding whether to close the Barnhartvale landfill as part of a review of the region’s solidwaste management plan.

The landfill is on the chopping block because it is nearing capacity and doesn’t have the kind of technology in place at Mission Flats and at the Kamloops Resource Recovery Centre (formerly the Owl Road dump in Valleyview, purchased for $10 million from its private owner last year) that allows the city to get a clearer picture of what garbage is being brought in, Farrow said.

There’s also an issue of dirt — the city has used up virtually all the soil and gravel on site and dirt has to be hauled in to cover the waste.

“Neighbourhood landfills were more of a thing in the ’60s, ’70s and ’80s, but now they need to be properly engineered, and the economies of scale are so much greater with these larger facilities like Mission Flats,” Farrow said, adding the closure would save the city about $200,000 annually in operating costs.

While Mission Flats received about 50,000 tonnes of waste in 2016, the Barnhartvale landfill took in about 2,300 tonnes.

Beyond Barnhartvale, the solid waste management plan looks at how to increase recycling and divert more construction waste and organics out of the region’s landfills.

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The plan can be read online at tnrd.ca/ content/regional-solid-waste-managementplan-review.

Farrow said public consultation, including a survey for residents, is planned for January, but he has already heard from some Barnhartvale residents opposed to losing their local dump.

“They don’t want to lose their landfill, but if we were to site a new landfill in Aberdeen, generally that’s not the most desirable type of facility for neighbourhoods,” he said. “It’s interesting, the interest in still keeping this neighbourhood landfill.”

While the TNRD is responsible for solidwaste planning for the region, Farrow said it will be up to city council to decide what happens to the landfill.

A decision will come next spring.

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“If people are going to insist on driving, they’re never going to see the value in active transportation. But, quite frankly, that’s the way cities are evolving and Kamloops is no different,” Christian said.

Transportation engineer Liam Baker said the city remains on track to finish the pathway by June of next year.

“The bulk of the earthworks is almost done, which is why you see such a large cut there if you’re driving up the highway,” Baker said.

Construction on two retaining walls is also proceeding.

Baker said a larger than average amount of earth-moving was required near the school to keep the path within the city’s steepness guidelines, which call for no more than a 12 per cent grade.

In some sections of the route through the park, where grades exceeded 25 per cent in their pre-construction state, the city has added switchbacks to make the climb easier for cyclists.

Baker said most of the trail will be of a similar grade to the Columbia Street hill, which has

This city map shows the various phases of the Peterson Creek multi-use pathway project.

an average grade of 7.4 per cent, but a few sections will hit the 12 per cent grade maximum.

“Twelve per cent is still the upper end for paths like this, but

given the area was so topographically challenging, that’s what we could do,” he said.

Once finished, the trail will be fully lit. The city is also includ-

ing benches and rest stops in the design.

Though work was supposed to begin earlier in the year, Baker said contractor Extreme

Excavating started shaping the pathway in mid-October because of the park’s high wildfire danger rating through the summer.

Work will continue through the winter, weather permitting.

Baker said the project remains on budget at $3.35 million (the construction price for the project is $2.8 million, with the higher total sum also including contingency funding and design costs).

Of that total, $1 million of the cost is covered by a provincial grant from Bike BC. Two more phases of the project, which would extend the pathway along Summit Drive and add a connection between downtown and Bestwick Drive in Sahali, are in the planning stages.

Baker said staff are looking at funding sources and how to fit the trails into the city’s future budgets.

The cost of the two expansions was estimated at about $2 million in 2016.

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A former National Hockey League enforcer is scheduled to stand trial in a Kamloops courtroom this week on allegations he breached his probation and failed to show up to court.

Rudy Poeschek’s one-day trial is slated to take place on Thursday in Kamloops provincial court.

Poeschek, 51, was charged with breaching his probation following an alleged incident in Kamloops on July 18, 2016. He told KTW he forgot to report to his probation officer.

Poeschek had been scheduled to stand trial in June, but a warrant for his arrest was issued — and later vacated — when he did not appear in court.

Poeschek had previously told KTW his memory is failing him and he simply

forgot to meet with his probation officer.

He also said he nearly forgot to show up to an earlier court date in November.

Poeschek is one of a number of former NHL players suing the league, alleging officials knew of the dangers posed by repeated head injuries and concussions.

In a series published in KTW in 2015, a Boston-based neurosurgeon suggested Poeschek may be suffering from chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a chronic brain disease found to have afflicted many former hockey and football players.

Robert Cantu described CTE as being similar to Alzheimer’s disease.

“It’s essentially caused by rattling your brain around in your head — a lot,” he told KTW. CTE played a role in a lawsuit filed by former NFL players against that league.

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Poeschek was an enforcer in the NHL over parts of 12 seasons.

He was selected by the New York Rangers in the 12th round of the 1985 NHL Entry Draft while playing junior hockey in his hometown of Kamloops.

After a playing career that ended in 2001, Poeschek was arrested eight times while living in Tampa, Fla., culminating in a March 13, 2005, demolition derby that landed him behind bars.

He moved with his family to Kamloops after his release from a Florida jail.

Poeschek was on probation last summer as part of a sentence he received after pleading guilty to a string of criminal charges — one count of assault and three of driving while prohibited — in 2015. He was jailed for 45 days and placed on an 18-month probation term.

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Once again this month, Lynn Chasse will think about her mother.

Chasse thinks of Dorothee McLaughlin often, but on every Dec. 6, the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women, she remembers the mother who was murdered in 2000.

Chasse also thinks of the hundreds of other women who have been victims of violence.

And, each year for the past decade, she has collected shoes and created a public memorial

composed of all those shoes.

It’s a project done from her heart, but which also impacts her emotions On Wednesday, Dec. 6, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., St. Andrews on the Square downtown will be home to the many dozens of shoes Chasse and others have collected. When the event ends, the shoes will be boxed up and donated to non-profit groups in the city that can pass them along to clients.

Also taking part this year is the Kamloops Sexual Assault Counselling Centre, which is bringing its Silent Witnesses display. Centre executive direc-

tor Charlene Eden will speak, as will Nancy Bepple and Michele Walker of the Y Women’s Emergency Shelter.

Since the first shoe memorial, Chasse speculates she has distributed thousands of shoes.

This year, in addition to the display from the counselling centre, Chasse will be posting pictures of some of the women who have been killed by partners or spouses.

“They’re people,” she said.

“They were loved and they’re missed.”

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Council is also being asked to create a new business licence category for commercial landlords — the report notes most dispensaries operate out of rented commercial spaces.

“Property owners who lease property for commercial operations must obtain a business licence and must not allow their property to be used for any unlicensed business operation,” the report states.

“Since most commercial leases allow landlords to terminate if a tenant fails to comply with any law, landlords are in a much better position to effect a timely and cost-effective closure of businesses operating in contravention of the city’s licensing and zoning regimes.”

The report also recommends adding specific definitions for marijuana-based businesses to the city’s zoning bylaws, so they can be prohibited until council decides where it wants pot being

sold and what regulations should be in place.

That will also depend on how the B.C. government decides to regulate the drug.

A wide array of options exist. In Alberta, pot will be sold by private retailers, while the Liquor Control Board of Ontario will be the sole seller of marijuana in that province.

This is the second attempt to crack down on the city’s growing dispensary numbers in recent months.

Earlier this year, Kamloops RCMP sent letters to multiple shops, giving them days to cease operation before they would see police enforcement.

At a police committee meeting in October, RCMP Supt. Brad Mueller admitted the attempt had not been as successful as first hoped. At least one shop, Canna Clinics in Aberdeen, closed briefly before re-opening in the same storefront.

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Search for missing plane called off The coast guard’s search for a plane that was intended to carry a couple from Penticton to Edmonton was officially called off on Monday afternoon.

The single-engine Mooney plane was flown

by Dominic Neron, 28, who was in the plane with his girlfriend, 33-year-old Ashley Bourgeault.

It disappeared near Revelstoke on Nov. 25.

In a statement on its Facebook page, Maritime Forces Pacific said the Joint Rescue Co-ordination Centre Victoria has “made the difficult decision to suspend their search today [Monday] as of 15:30 PST and transfer the case to the RCMP. “Over the last nine days, Royal Canadian Air Force and Parks Canada aircraft have flown approximately 120 hours in extremely challenging weather and conditions, covering more than 22,000 square kilometres in the areas surrounding the last known location, and likely flight path, of the missing plane,” the Facebook post states.

Ashley Bourgeault and Dominic Neron were in a plane that went missing in the Revelstoke area on Nov. 25.

“The JRCC Victoria acknowledges the support we have received from Parks Canada and CASARA, and the information provided by Telus, Rogers, NavCanada and NORAD, which greatly assisted in narrowing the search area.

“Our thoughts are with the families and loved ones during this extremely difficult time.”

Relatives of the missing pair have arrived in the Revelstoke area and plan to continue searching.

Carol Barnes said the search won’t end until her cousin, Bourgeault, and Neron are found.

Six members of the couple’s immediate families are in Revelstoke, including Bourgeault’s father, Richard Borgeault, and her brother, Richard Jr. to join in the search effort.

Neron’s brother, Don, and sister, Tammy, are also in Revelstoke, awaiting news on the fate of the Edmonton couple.

Neron and Bourgeault left from Penticton on Saturday, Nov. 25, at 2:30 p.m., en route to Edmonton.

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The Victoria Joint Rescue co-ordination Centre headed up the search that began on Nov. 26.

“The family is holding out hope,” said Barnes, who lives in Edmonton.

“We’re not giving up until we bring them home.”

One Cormorant helicopter and one Buffalo airplane, both from CFB Comox, were part of

Sunday’s search effort.

Barnes said with help of dozens of people throughout the region, the family plans to see the search and rescue through to the end.

“There are people coming out of the woodwork to help, local search groups, heli-skiers, all kinds of people — and it’s very heartwarming,” she said. “Every day we wake up with hope.

Then, by the end of the day, you’re dreading that call at 4 o’clock that tells you there’s nothing.

“The family’s not going to stop. They’re coming home no matter what.”

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WILL FLIGHT REMAIN IN AIR?

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ew Kamloops Airport managing director Heather McCarley can add to her resume with news of Air Canada Rouge launching three non-stop flights per week between Kamloops and Toronto next year.

The new route is the first for the incoming airport manager, who succeeded Fred Legace in September.

Obviously, convincing Air Canada’s discount arm to take a chance on Kamloops was the result of much work behind the scenes by the likes of Vantage Airport Group, Tourism Kamloops and Tourism Sun Peaks.

But if the new route succeeds when many similar endeavours have failed, it will serve as a solid launch of the new airport manager.

For now, Air Canada’s Kamloops-Toronto non-stop connection on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays (with return non-stop flights the same day) is considered a test run. Flights will take to the air on June 22 and continue through Oct. 9.

Whether it remains past that date — or even to that date — depends entirely on travellers in the Kamloops region.

The airline will use planes that have 136 seats.

If passengers consistently fill those seats — or a large majority of them — the service will likely remain a staple at Kamloops Airport.

But if the planes take off with too many empty seats — as was the case with discount airline New Leaf’s short-lived arrival last year and WestJet’s Kamloops-Edmonton flight in 2016 — the route will be grounded.

For those who want the latest flight to stay in the air, it means buying airline tickets. Remember, the destination is not only Toronto, but 263 cities around the world that can be accessed through Pearson International Airport.

Air Canada Rouge can give the route wings, but only passengers can keep it in the air.

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Embracing mayor’s office

M

y first couple of months in the mayor’s chair have been exciting, frightening, illuminating and fulfilling — all at once.

Actually, I’m not in the former mayor’s chair as that had seen better days and was auctioned off in support of United Way. I have mentioned publicly that Peter Milobar made this job look easier than it is.

Beneath his calm and confident demeanor, I am sure he was also at times treading water frantically beneath the surface.

But being mayor of this great city is the most rewarding job I have had — and I have had a number of rewarding jobs in my career.

Council is committed to working hard on your behalf and making prudent and visionary decisions that serve the long-term interests of our community.

No one can fault us for not being thorough in our deliberations.

It often takes a while to get through debate on matters, but please judge us on the final decisions and outcomes, not on the rancor of the process.

Democracy is alive and well in Kamloops and very often every voice we hear or written input we receive are given due consideration in formulating our final recommendations.

It can be messy, cumbersome and difficult to chair, but it is a process that is critical to the

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CITY HALL fundamental institution of local government.

City council is an example of proportional representation at its finest.

The work of mayor is not appreciably different than the work of a city councillor — there is just more of it.

Instead of focusing on several committees, commissions, and boards, you must focus on all of them.

Instead of dealing with a few staff that serve the needs of your assigned areas, you deal with all city staff.

To a person, the staff have been tremendous. Every day they come to work with the goal of making Kamloops shine.

In spite of considerable criticism at times, they work tirelessly to deliver on Council’s strategic direction.

They have been particularly supportive of me in the transition to the mayor’s office.

Given Milobar, as the city’s longest-serving mayor, had been here nearly a decade, staff have been helpful and patient in

helping orient me to this role.

They have embraced my ideas for changes in process and in the way this office serves the needs of the citizens and the organization.

We are on the verge of a significant growth spurt.

New developments are coming online on the Tranquille corridor and in Spirit Square.

Downtown, we have completed our much-maligned parking lot at Seymour Street and Fourth Avenue and the B.C. Lottery Corporation is pursuing its new headquarters. In addition, proponents of three large private-sector investments have signaled they wish to get rolling.

At Thompson Rivers University, we are well underway with The Reach and several expansions on campus that will soon be better connected to the city centre by the Peterson Creek pathway.

Yes, I could have had a little less gunplay, homelessness and drug abuse, along with fewer budget pressures in my first few months, but it is still a remarkable challenge, opportunity and honour to serve as your 40th mayor.

Happy holidays, good health and happiness in 2018.

Ken Christian mayor of Kamloops. Council columns appear monthly in KTW and online at kamloopsthisweek. com. Christian can be reached by email at mayor@kamloops.ca.

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DOCTOR RECRUITMENT EFFORTS CONTINUE

Editor: Our community faces many challenges when it comes to access to primary health care. Many people living in Kamloops and area do not have a family doctor or a nurse practitioner and have not had one for some time.

The local physicians who make up the Thompson Region Division of Family Practice have been leading and working hard to address some of these issues in a variety of ways.

As a community of doctors, we work with Interior Health, the Ministry of Health, Doctors of BC and community partners to advocate for our patients and our community.

The division has been involved in ongoing recruitment efforts to

bring new doctors to our community, hire temporary doctors (locums) when we need to be away, mentor new physicians and help new doctors start practices.

We are working to improve access to our own practices to shorten wait times in our clinics.

We are also beginning to move toward a teambased care approach, including forming networks with other doctors and health providers to better support each other’s practices.

The division is working to support family physicians looking to expand their practices and take on new patients.

Earlier this fall, it was erroneously reported that doctors cannot take patients from the Kamloops primary care

wait list managed by HealthLinkBC. However, we have worked with physicians and our partners to develop a process for accepting new patients from the list.

That said, many family doctors are small business owners and are not employees of government or regional health authorities. Physicians who start a new practice or join an existing one may choose to attach patients in a variety of ways, including from doctors who have retired, for example.

In B.C., the provincial average number of patients for a family physician is 1,500, but family doctors in Kamloops have significantly more patients, on average.

We would love to take on more patients.

However, if we do so,

we reduce access to our existing patients, which does not help them or the system. Adding more patients increases wait times, may affect quality of care and leads to physician burnout.

So we continue to work on a variety of approaches to address these challenges.

We are involved in the recruitment of other doctors to our community. We have seen many positive changes over the past few months that aim to attract new doctors to come here to work and live.

We have welcomed more than 40 new physicians to our region during the last four years.

Some of these doctors have started practices (both full- and part-time), some support other doctors with their practices by

providing locum coverage and some have chosen to work in hospital settings and not have a practice in the community.

Our efforts to recruit continue.

Many Thompson region doctors are leading local and provincial initiatives to make improvements to the health-care system and we often work extra hours on top of our daily patient schedule to make that happen.

We feel positive and hopeful about this work with our partners and look forward to continuing to share our perspectives and provide more information to the community and public as we progress.

Dr. Chip Bantock past chair Thompson Region Division of Family Practice

LULULEMON A MISSED OPPORTUNITY FOR DOWNTOWN Editor: It was heartwarming to read Jessica Wallace’s article about a new arts studio (‘Kamloops artist opens new studio, gallery downtown,’ Dec. 1), but I couldn’t help notice a 2,200-square-foot building seeking an occupant at Fourth Avenue and Victoria Street downtown.

In my opinion, an opportunity has been squandered to attract

a certain client to that space that might have changed the fortunes of the downtown core: Lululemon.

Far be it from me to take business away from our fabulous Aberdeen Mall, even though the shopping mall is a slowly dying dinosaur that encourages overconsumption, contributes to climate change and is a poor economical model for its clients.

The recent downfall and vacancy left by Sears Canada might suggest that, yet we see Lululemon opening in the mall.

I wonder if some kind of incentive was offered to Lululemon to consider where it would establish in Kamloops. If not, why not?

With parking issues in the downtown core seemingly

being resolved with the former Kamloops Daily News site now a parking lot, would that space at Fourth and Victoria not have been perfect for an anchor tenant like Lululemon?

If the brand is as popular as they say, was there some attempt to woo them? This may have been a missed opportunity.

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As leader, Stone vows to reverse NDP tax hikes ALISTAIR WATERS

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B.C. Liberal Party leadership candidate Todd Stone has released his full platform as he competes with five others to succeed Christy Clark and lead the party into the next election.

Stone, a second-term MLA for Kamloops-South Thompson and former transportation minister, was in Kelowna on the

weekend for the fourth Liberal leadership debate and spoke about his platform.

At 45, Stone is the youngest candidate running for the party leadership and the only one from outside the Lower Mainland.

Also running are MLAs Michael de Jong, Michael Lee, Andrew Wilkinson and Sam Sullivan and former Surrey Mayor and Conservative MP

Dianne Watts.

Stone said his plan outlines his ideas and priorities as leader — from embracing and growing the B.C. tech sector and improving child care to improvements to transportation, protecting the environment and tackling the growing issue of housing affordability.

And he said one of the first tasks for whoever becomes the new Liberal leader will

be trying to defeat the NDP government’s planned referendum on proportional representation, a move he contends will remove the voice of rural B.C. when it comes to electing future provincial governments.

In what sounded more like an provincial election announcement than a party leadership bid, Stone said if he were premier, he would reduce the provincial

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sales tax by one per cent, roll back all NDP tax hikes and freeze provincial income tax rates.

“For me, keeping tax rates low, balancing budgets, growing jobs and keeping our economy strong are core values at the centre of all I would do as leader,” he said.

“At the same time, we must ensure we are using our strong economy to invest in priorities that will make life better for families and communities.”

He added that he wants to see “politics taken out of byelections,” by mandating byelections be called within 45 days of seats being vacated.

Currently, B.C.’s premier has six months to call a byelection, something Premier John Horgan appears to be taking advantage of in Kelowna West.

That riding was represented by former Liberal premier Clark before she quit politics on Aug. 5.

Despite saying he would move quickly to call a byelection, Horgan has yet to

announce a date. He has until February to set the date.

In May the Liberals won the election but fell one seat short of a majority.

As a result, the NDP, with the assistance of the B.C. Green Party, joined forces in the legislature to oust Clark’s government and take power.

Stone said his party has to win back the support of British Columbians and one way to do so is to get out a hear what the public has say. He is proposing regular town hall meetings he would attend as leader across the province, to talk to British Columbians about their concerns.

Stone’s appearance in Kelowna included a protester, who crashed his announcement, upset about the transportation ministry taking land he and his wife own on Highway 33 seven years ago when it widened the road.

Eduard and Dayleen Van Ryswyk have accused the province of taking a strip of land that impacted access to their property and their

business and Stone did not help them.

The couple claims the land was not properly expropriated and they did not receive any compensation. The province simply took it.

Stone said he was aware of the case, but as minister was not directly involved.

The case is still before the courts.

Deadline for new party members to join and vote in the leadership race is Dec. 29.

The party had about 35,000 members before Christy Clark resigned this past summer. In the 2011 leadership race, the party membership grew to 100,000.

Dec. 29 is also the deadline for leadership candidates to file nomination papers.

Candidates seeking the leadership must pay a $25,000 candidacy fee and a refundable $10,000 compliance deposit by Dec. 29.

Candidates can spend up to $600,000 on their campaigns.

Party members will choose a new leader place between Feb. 1 and Feb. 3 via online and telephone voting.

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A Kamloops man accused of beating a teenager into a coma following a high-school graduation party in June 2016 is proceeding with his attempts to have his trial moved out of Kamloops.

Kristopher Teichrieb is facing charges of attempted murder and aggravated assault in connection with the June 19, 2016, beating of 18-year-old Jessie Simpson, who remains in Royal Inland Hospital and has since turned 20.

Simpson was beaten near Teichrieb’s home, in the area of Holt Street and Clifford Avenue

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in Brocklehurst, in the early morning hours.

Teichrieb’s lawyer, Jordan Watt, filed an application last month to have the trial moved to Kelowna in order to give his client a fair trial, given the notoriety of the allegations.

In B.C. Supreme Court on Monday, Watt said prosecutors are reviewing

his information, noting it is possible the changeof-venue application will proceed with the Crown’s consent. Lawyers will return to court on Dec. 18 to provide an update on their progress.

Simpson’s friends and family have said the Savona teen and South Kamloops secondary student was celebrating

high-school graduation in the hours leading to the assault.

Teichrieb was arrested shortly after the attack and has been in custody since.

After spending months in a coma, Simpson began to wake up following a brain surgery in January. Since then, his condition has fluctuated and he has been sent to RIH’s intensive-care unit multiple times.

Simpson’s mother, Susana, told KTW in October her son’s condition had improved somewhat. In June, a B.C. Supreme Court judge declared Simpson legally infirm, appointing his mother to act on his behalf.

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Time served for pulling knife A transgender Kamloops woman who pulled a knife on an acquaintance who “taunted her” and called her a man is getting out of jail after nearly three months behind bars.

Ariana Evans, 29, pleaded guilty in Kamloops provincial court on Monday to one count of possessing a weapon for a dangerous purpose and two counts of breaching probation.

Court heard police were flagged down by a passerby in the area of Yew Street and Tranquille Road on Sept. 15.

The passerby said two women were fighting in a nearby alley. The complainant had sought refuge in a nearby business. Evans was found by police a short distance away.

She was arrested and has been in custody since.

Defence lawyer Michelle Stanford said the complainant had been “taunting” Evans and calling her a man. She described Evans’ transition as “a very sensitive issue for her.”

Kamloops provincial court Judge Roy Dickey sentenced Evans to time served and ordered she submit a sample of her DNA to a national criminal database.

Weapon seized in traffic stop Kamloops Mounties seized a firearm during a traffic stop near Northills Shopping Centre on Monday afternoon.

RCMP Cpl. Jodi Shelkie said the incident was

conducted without incident.

More information is expected to be released.

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RIH FOUNDATION PHOTO Sean Mitchell battled a life-threatening disease when he was four. On Monday at Royal Inland Hospital, he thanked staff and physicians who cared for him and his family during this ordeal. During December, RIH supporters are being asked to dedicate a holiday ornament to a loved one or care person when they donate to the Royal Inland Hospital Foundation.

The dedicated ornaments will be on display in the hospital during the holiday season.

Fundraising for RIH pediatrics The Royal Inland Hospital Foundation kicked off its holiday fundraising campaign on Monday in support of the hospital’s smallest patients — those in the pediatric department.

“This time of year, many feel especially philanthropic and the holidays are really about children and families,” said RIH Foundation CEO Heidi Coleman.

“For those who have spent time in the pediatric department at RIH, they have seen the exceptional care the healthcare teams provide.”

Young Sean Mitchell and family are among those who have received that care.

Sean was a healthy baby and toddler, but his situation changed when he was four years old.

He was lethargic all the time

and his face became puffy and swollen. His symptoms worsened, so his parents took him to the emergency department at Royal Inland Hospital.

“The next 24 hours were a bit of a blur,” said Sean’s mom, Erin.

The RIH medical team was concerned with Sean’s condition and, within a day, he was admitted to the hospital’s pediatrics unit and diagnosed with nephrotic syndrome.

Nephrotic syndrome is caused by kidney damage, with symptoms that include protein in the urine and significant swelling.

It is a serious, life-threatening disease if not diagnosed and treated properly.

Sean’s care team at RIH connected the family with a network of specialists and medical professionals to help with his

ongoing treatment.

Trips to Vancouver to see a pediatric nephrologist at B.C. Children’s Hospital were also a regular occurrence for the family until recently.

Today, the specialist travels from Vancouver to Kamloops every six months and runs an outpatient clinic in the RIH pediatrics unit, where Sean can have his check-ups.

During December, RIH supporters are being asked to dedicate a holiday ornament to a loved one or care person when they make a gift to the foundation.

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BEIJING — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau concluded talks with the Chinese premier in Beijing, but they were not able to announce the start of formal free trade talks.

Trudeau said there wasn’t one particular issue that held up the talks, but he wants a progressive trade deal that includes addressing issues such as gender, the environment and labour.

“China is very aware that this is a precedent as they move forward with the first trade deal with a G7 country and there is a desire that we get it right,” Trudeau said.

“There is a coming together on the sense that this is going to be a big thing, not a small thing,” Trudeau added.

Premier Li Keqiang lauded the “golden age” of relations with Canada and said China was amenable to continuing exploratory trade talks.

But tempers flared on the Chinese side during Trudeau’s Monday visit to Beijing’s opulent Great Hall of the People.

Chinese security guards blocked photographers from The Canadian Press and the Prime Minister’s Office by throwing up their hands and moving their bodies between them and Trudeau as he walked a red carpet next to Li. A Chinese foreign ministry official berated a diplomat from the Canadian embassy for not bringing the passports of the reporters travelling with Trudeau. The diplomat fired back at him in what was clearly an angry exchange.

Afterwards, the Chinese side cancelled a planned press conference, Trudeau’s office said.

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is very aware that this is “aChina precedent as they move forward with a G7 country and there is a desire that we get it right.

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— JUSTIN TRUDEAU, prime minister

months in exploratory talks that have taxed China’s patience with Canada seeking to add provisions regarding the environment, human rights, labour and gender issues.

Despite the fact the muchanticipated next step in CanadaChina trade relations failed to materialize, Li had kind words for Trudeau and Canada. Li said it was rare for him to have yearly leaders meetings.

“This is also a testament to the golden era of our bilateral relations. This also shows the importance you attach to the relationship between our two countries,’’ Li told Trudeau through a translator after their meeting.

Later, at a separate event, Li said Canada and China had entered a “golden age.’’

Both leaders gave prepared remarks after their meeting, and later at a podium where their planned press conference never happened. Trudeau said they had “frank and direct” conversations and that he looked forward to deepening economic relations with China.

“The opportunities for deepening our economic and peopleto-people ties are tremendous,’’ Trudeau told Li, who was seated across a large boardroom table in a cavernous and ornate meeting room. Both leaders were each flanked by eight officials.

“We had [a] candid and indepth exchange of views just now and reached important common understanding,” said

Li, without elaborating.

The Trudeau government said it is still deciding whether to formally begin trade negotiations with China and has been pushing for a framework to broaden the talks to include the environment, governance, labour and gender issues.

It recently released the results of consultations with more than 600 businesses, academics and civil society groups. Some of those surveyed expressed fears a free trade pact with China could kill Canadian jobs and reduce their ability to compete against China’s lax labour standards, lower environmental requirements and state subsidies.

China says a free trade deal would be purely economic, and should not include talk of human rights.

Wenran Jiang, the Albertabased president of the CanadaChina Energy and Environment Forum, said Monday’s inconclusive outcome should not have taken anyone by surprise.

“The Chinese have patience and are pragmatic,’’ said Jiang, who returned from China last week after his sixth visit to the country this year.

“They know if they push, it is not good. So the talks stay at the grand level — golden age,” he added. “We found out that the Chinese followed Canada and its internal debate closely. They are saying that an FTA will be much more in Canada’s interests, but they are not going to rush us or push us.’’

New senators named for Nova Scotia, Manitoba THE CANADIAN PRESS

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has appointed new senators for Nova Scotia and Manitoba. Mary Coyle, a champion of women’s leadership, gender equality and the rights of Indigenous Peoples, is the new senator for Nova Scotia.

Mary Jane McCallum, a First Nations woman who provided vital dental and health services to northern, First Nations and Indigenous communities during her career, will represent Manitoba.

Coyle worked in international development in Indonesia, pioneered the development of a microfinance bank in Bolivia and helped establish the First Peoples Fund to provide micro loans to First

Nations and Metis communities in Canada.

McCallum practised as a dentist, was a community leader in several areas across her province and led the University of Manitoba’s Aboriginal dental health programs.

These Senate appointments are the 29th and 30th Trudeau has made since taking office.

The prime minister said Coyle and McCallum have dedicated their lives to helping others.

“Ms. Coyle and Dr. McCallum have already built legacies in their respective fields and I trust that they will represent their regions well while bringing the depth of experience and knowledge needed to serve in the best interest of all Canadians,’’ he said in a statement.

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$15 tampons? That’s the norm in the north ONLINE OUTRAGE LEADS TO LOOK AT COMMUNITIES CHARGED HIGH COSTS FOR FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS THE CANADIAN PRESS

CALGARY — A $15 box of tampons sold at the Calgary International Airport may have elicited shock online, but it’s common for feminine hygiene products to cost that much — or more — in many remote northern communities.

Carlee Field was waiting for a flight from Calgary to Vancouver last month when she stopped to use the ladies’ room in the terminal.

Inside the bathroom, she saw a box of tampons with a note that said all of the machines were empty and that it

had been necessary to buy a $15 box from the Relay shop.

The unsigned note’s author said the price mark-up was unacceptable and invited others to take a tampon if they needed one.

Shortly after Field posted a photo on the social media site Reddit, the airport authority wrote that the machines had been refilled and the price at Relay had been lowered to $6.25.

Moon Time Sisters, a group that collects feminine hygiene products to donate to communities in northern Ontario and Saskatchewan, says a box of tampons can cost $19 in areas

where Indigenous women are often struggling with unemployment and low incomes.

Founder Nicole White said she started the project after hearing about girls in northern Saskatchewan who were missing school during their periods. She said she has heard of women using used socks to absorb menstrual blood when they can’t afford pads and tampons.

“That is something that’s unacceptable to me,’’ she said. “If you’re a person who’s living under the poverty line, feminine hygiene products are seen as a luxury.”

Family’s case leads to calls for autism strategy THE CANADIAN PRESS

HALIFAX — A heart-rending case involving a Halifax-area boy has triggered new calls for a national strategy to help families with children who can become violently aggressive because of severe autism.

The case of nine-year-old Callum Sutherland illustrates what happens when families can’t get crisis assistance, according to Autism Canada and the Canadian Autism Spectrum Disorder Alliance.

Carly Sutherland took the rare step last week of holding a news conference to plead for help with her sometimes violent son, who is due to be fully released from a confined hospital unit on Thursday.

Sutherland told reporters her son and her family are frightened by how they will cope.

Cynthia Carroll, the chairwoman of the alliance, said families

across Canada are reporting more severe cases of aggressive behaviour, and a lack of help.

“As we continue to work in silos across the provinces and territories, the risk increases and everybody holds their breath that for each case that hits the media that it’s not a fatal case,’’ Carroll said.

Carroll said the Sutherland case is one among many showing the need for a national strategy and she asks why the federal Liberal government hasn’t adequately responded to the Senate’s call last spring for a federal plan. The upper chamber also issued a report titled Pay Now or Pay Later: Autism Families in Crisis, calling for more assistance a decade ago.

Carroll said the goal is to hold a first ministers’ conference, agree on the key needs and get funding.

Both national groups say some health regions within provinces have behavioural therapies that are available to older children, but

there are generally long waiting lists and shortages of trained therapists across the country.

“Parents aren’t getting the supports they need, and it escalates and gets into crisis situations like the Sutherlands,” said Laurie Mawlam, executive director of Autism Canada.

Sutherland said she has been inundated with emails and phone calls from people from across the country who are in the identical situation as she and her husband John Sutherland.

“What this has shown me above all else is we are not alone and this is not an isolated incident.

This is something that needs to be addressed at a much broader level.’’

Sutherland said her son slept at home Sunday night as part of the transition process that will see him fully released from the hospital on Thursday. The family has also taken steps to shatter-

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Cases have been popping up in the media across Canada as parents grow desperate.

The issues underlying the cases include long waiting lists for behavioural therapies, shortages of trained professionals, a lack of adequate homecare and supports, and parents who run out of funds to pay their portions of the care costs involved. There have been a steady series of high profile cases of parents taking unusual measures that drew public attention to their struggles.

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She said the provincial Community Services Department has increased her family’s respite funding through its income-based program known as Direct Family Support for Children. The $7-million program serves 676 families in Nova Scotia, and an average family could receive up to $3,800 per month for exceptional needs, according to the department.

The program’s executive director, Joe Rudderham, said the funding can also be used to cover medication and transportation costs. He said a similar program for adults has some flexibility, and the department is looking at doing the same for the children’s program.

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Supreme Court allows enforcement of Trump travel ban on six mostly Muslim countries effect even as legal challenges against it make their way through the courts. The action suggests the high court could uphold the latest version of the ban that Trump announced in September.

The ban applies to travellers from Chad, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Syria and Yemen.

Lower courts had said people from those nations with a claim of a “bona fide” relationship with someone in the United

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WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court is allowing the Trump administration to fully enforce a ban on travel to the United States by residents of six mostly Muslim countries.

The justices, with two dissenting votes, said Monday that the policy can take full

States could not be kept out of the country.

Grandparents, cousins and other relatives were among those courts said could not be excluded.

Justices Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Sonia Sotomayor would have left the lower court orders in place.

The San Francisco-based 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals and the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Richmond, Virginia, will

be holding arguments on the legality of the ban this week.

Both courts are dealing with the issue on an accelerated basis, and the Supreme Court noted it expects those courts to reach decisions “with appropriate dispatch.”

Quick resolution by appellate courts would allow the Supreme Court to hear and decide the issue this term, by the end of June.

Unprecedented step to reduce national monuments monuments in Utah, declaring that “public lands will once again be for public use,’’ in a move cheered by Republican leaders who had lobbied him to undo protections

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by President Barack Obama, will be reduced by about 85 per cent, to 201,876 acres. Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, designated in 1996 by President Bill Clinton, will be reduced from nearly 1.9 million acres to 1,003,863 acres.

Both were among a group of 27 monuments Trump ordered Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke to review this year.

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State officials said the protections were overly broad and closed off the area to energy development and other access. Environmental and tribal groups plan to sue, saying the designations are needed to protect important archaeological and cultural resources, especially the more than 1.3 million-acre Bears Ears site featuring thousands of Native American artifacts, including ancient cliff dwellings and petroglyphs. Trump argued the people of Utah know best how to care for their land.

“Some people think that the natural resources of Utah should be controlled by a small handful of very distant bureaucrats located in

ers pushed Trump to launch the review, saying the monuments designated by the former Democratic presidents locked up too much federal land.

Trump framed the decision as returning power to the state, saying, “You know and love this land the best and you know the best how to take care of your land.’’ He said the decision would “give back your voice.”

“Public lands will once again be for public use,” Trump said to cheers.

Hatch, who introduced Trump, said that when “you talk, this president listens’’ and that Trump promised to help him with “federal overreach.”

Patagonia President and CEO Rose Marcario said the outdoor-apparel company will join an expected court fight against the monument reduction, which she described as the “largest elimination of protected land in American history.”

Trump’s move to drastically reduce Bears Ears, covering lands considered sacred to tribes that pushed for protections for years, marks the latest affront by the president to Native Americans.

Trump overrode tribal objections to approve the Dakota Access and Keystone XL oil pipelines and used a recent White House event honouring Navajo Code Talkers to take a political jab at Sen. Elizabeth Warren, a Massachusetts Democrat he has nicknamed “Pocahontas’’ for her claim to have Native American heritage.

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Strong cast anchors WCT’s A Christmas Carol Michael Spencer-Davis, as Ebenezer Scrooge, and Kirk Smith, as Fred, confront the reality of the approach of Christmas Day and how to spend it during a scene from Western Canada Theatre’s production of A Christmas Carol. The play runs through Dec. 12 at Sagebrush Theatre.

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Western Canada Theatre has again marked the holiday season with a classic tale, one that has something for everyone, and that’s both good and bad.

WCT’s artistic producer James MacDonald has gone back in many ways to the actual words Charles Dickens wrote when he penned A Christmas Carol.

MacDonald’s version of the timeless script evokes many aspects of Dickensian morality as it focuses on the friction between caring about wealth or caring about others.

When it addresses that issue, the play’s message is strong, backed by a set that oozes with the tensions that filled England during the Victorian era and the Industrial Revolution — pov-

erty amid wealth, overcrowded homes in cities that also had large domiciles where those who benefited from the advent of machinery into the economy lived with servants to wait on them.

Amir Ofek, in his debut with WCT, has created a set that brings that dichotomy to life. The work of lighting designer Narda

McCarroll, who last worked with WCT inn 2006 on Mary’s Wedding, builds on the gloominess of the set.

For those familiar with the many iterations of the play, this is a welcome visual experience because it went to the heart of Dickens’ book — an angry, lonely man, abandoned by his father as a child, learns charity trumps gold.

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However, for all those wonderful moments, there are scenes more Scrooge McDuck than Ebenezer Scrooge and they are jarring.

But this is where the bad could be good because, as much as it is cringeworthy to watch Michael SpencerDavis, as Scrooge, flop onto his bed and kick his feet in the air as

he giggles hysterically, those scenes would have resonated with the young people in the sold-out audience at Sagebrush Theatre on opening night.

That’s a good thing because theatre needs to continue to engage new supporters.

The introduction of a young person to the magic that can happen on a stage needs to be

something with which they can connect.

While I grimaced at the interplay between Scrooge and Bob Cratchit (the amazing Leon Willey) just as the employer is about to reveal his newfound heart, there were welcoming giggles from many around me because they got that scene.

They understood it.

Let’s ignore these transitions that didn’t work for me, but likely worked for others, because this is a holiday treat courtesy of the strong cast.

Spencer-Davis is at his best when he is bahhumbugging everyone, treating those he views as his lesser with contempt and even dismissing his nephew Fred, brought to life by WCT favourite Kirk Smith.

Christopher Weddell has yet to turn in a bad performance and is quite the scene-stealer

when, as Jacob Marley, he sends Scrooge off on his nightmare trip toward understanding. Emma Slipp’s Mrs. Cratchit is the kind of mom any kid would want to have and Cohen Chow, as Tiny Tim, does not disappoint.

There is not a single person in this cast who does not deliver an exceptional performance.

WCT always opts for an audience-friendly seasonal play at this time of the year. In recent years, it has undertaken Mama Mia and Mary Poppins, among others. A Christmas Carol is also a play that will put bums in seats.

And that’s important.

A Christmas Carol plays until Dec. 12 at Sagebrush Theatre.

Tickets are available at the Kamloops Live box office, 1025 Lorne St., 250-374-5483, kamloopslive.ca.

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-----------------------------------------------------KTW Christmas Cheer Fund The KTW Christmas Cheer Fund continues through the holiday season in support of Sensational Soups, Kamloops Sexual Assault Counselling Centre, New Life Community Kamloops, Family Tree Family Centre and the Y Women’s Emergency Shelter. KTW took over the annual campaign started by Gregg Drinnan when the Kamloops Daily News closed. To learn more about the campaign or to donate, go online to kamloopsthisweek.com. Donations will also be accepted at our office at 1365B Dalhousie Dr. in Southgate. We are open weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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Partnerships and marketing strategies are at work behind the scenes to support a new nonstop flight from Kamloops to Toronto — but travellers will ultimately determine its success.

“The airline industry operates on very close margins and so if we do not use this service as a community, the service will not be there,” said Kamloops Mayor Ken Christian, who is also president of the Kamloops Airport Authority Society.

“It’s not like transit, where you can run it with 30 per cent of the seats full and keep it

going because it’s subsidized. These seats have to pay for themselves.”

Air Canada Rouge — Air Canada’s lowcost subsidiary — announced it will introduce the three nonstop flights per week to Toronto beginning on June 22 and continuing through Oct. 9 to determine whether it is sustainable as a permanent route.

The deal was months in the making, the result of a collaborative effort between Vantage Airport Group, Tourism Kamloops and Tourism Sun Peaks.

Kamloops Airport managing director Heather McCarley called the new route a

THE NEW FLIGHT BY THE NUMBERS Air Canada Rouge flights will leave Kamloops Airport at 12:15 p.m. on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Return flights will leave Toronto’s Pearson International Airport on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays at 9:45 a.m. Eastern time.

The airline will use a 136-seat A319 plane and offer premium- and economy-class seating.

The lowest price for the first round-trip flight, on June 22, is selling online now for $618.61 (including $80.61 in taxes). Seat selection costs $21 for a standard seat and between $50 and $58 for a preferred seat, which has extra legroom).

Checked baggage charges are $25 for the first bag and $35 for the second bag. “great opportunity” for regional tourism.

“We’re hoping that is going to be extended,” McCarley said. “It’s our job to work with the community to make sure it’s a resounding success.”

Tourism Sun Peaks CEO Arlene Schieven said about 2,500 visitors come from Ontario in summer months, noting “quite a few” have a second home at Sun Peaks. She said Tourism Sun Peaks will

shift marketing efforts to Ontario because of the new route.

“We’re all really excited about the new services,” Schieven said. “We’re hoping we’ll show the success and have this continue through to the winter.”

The new route will also add convenience to Kamloops travellers.

Vancouver and Calgary connections offered access to 83 global destinations and that number will jump to 263 through Toronto.

“It’s a gateway to Pearson [International Airport] and a gateway to the rest of the world,” Christian said.

McCarley said the route is part of ongoing development efforts, a

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decision that ultimately lies with airlines, she said.

Some services have fizzled out at the Kamloops Airport in recent years.

The discount airline New Leaf offered flights from Kamloops to Victoria and Edmonton from July to November of last year before the service was suspended. WestJet also cancelled its Kamloops to Edmonton flight in March of 2016 due to the downturn in the energy sector.

McCarley said the economy impacts success.

“Timing is a factor,” she said.

Christian would like to see a Kamloops to

Victoria route established and he plans to pitch the idea to Air Canada, calling it a “logical one” due to the number of government ministry offices in the Tournament Capital.

Christian would also like to see the return of the Kamloops to Edmonton flight, with the Alberta economy on the rebound.

Christian anticipates about $30,000 in airport-improvement fees from the new flights, which goes to structural improvements.

In addition to the Kamloops-Toronto direct connection, Air Canada Rouge is also adding direct NanaimoToronto and VictoriaMontreal routes.

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BUSINESS From left: Kamloops Food Bank warehouse manager Wes Graham and food bank executive director Bernadette Siracky accept a cheque for $10,000 from United Steel Workers Local 1417 members Marty Gibbons, Terra Cavanagh and Jordan Lawrence.

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Jordan Lawrence sums up the role Tara Kavanagh plays in his union’s charitable work in one simple sentence: “She makes it happen.”

Kavanagh, first vice-president of Local 1417 of the United Steel Workers Union, has brought “a lot of activism and a lot volunteerism in the community” to her union, said Marty Gibbons, another member of the local.

Last year, the three of them and others in the local organized their first charity golf tournament, raising money and collection other donations for the Kamloops Food Bank.

They raised about $5,000 and

many pounds of food.

This year, the Sept. 29 event at Eaglepoint Golf Resort in Barnhartvale saw the 60 golfers raise $10,000 and collect 280 pounds of food.

When the dollars were totalled, Gibbons said, they were just a bit under the $10,000 mark, but donations from other Steelworker locals helped them hit the $10K figure.

Lawrence and Kavanagh also confirmed gold sponsors for 12 of the 18 holes for the tournament. At $500 from each sponsor, they were well on their way to doubling their first golfrelated donation to the agency in 2016. The winner of the 50/50 draw also donated the money back to the food bank.

Gibbons said they chose the

food bank because the money goes directly to help others.

“And they can do more, buy more food with that $10,000 than we’d ever be able to do,” he said.

Kavanagh thanked her coworkers for their kind words during the cheque presentation earlier this month at the food bank’s Wilson Street operation in the North Shore, praising her colleagues for the charitable work they do.

This year, that included involvement in the summer wildfires. Steelworkers picked up ingredients for meals from the food bank and drove out to places where first responders were battling the blazes — towns like Clearwater and Ashcroft — to make sure they were fed.

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Open Door Group’s Gardengate horticulture program will begin construction on a new building in the spring.

“The larger space makes it so we can teach more involved classes to more unique individuals,” said program coordinator Robert Wright.

“We’ve done a lot with the limited space we have, but now programming can reach a whole new level.”

The Interior Healthcertified kitchen will provide a space for locally made food products for re-sale and provide additional opportunities for skill development and work experience. The new

area will also be used for popular Gardengate community events like its annual plant sale, seasonal daily produce sales and the Pumpkins of Light Festival.

There were over 350 carved pumpkins on display this past Halloween.

Since 1999, Gardengate has been teaching people with disabilities to grow and cook healthy foods, which are then shared with the Kamloops Food Bank and other foodrelated charities and community kitchens.

Last year, program participants grew, harvested and donated locally almost 20,000

pounds of produce.

Gardengate workshops provide those living with mental-health disabilities with skill development and therapeutic benefits. Due to the workshops’ popularity, the size of the facility has become an issue.

The current space is less than 700 square feet and half is not heated.

A 2016 feasibility study to determine the program’s needs concluded that a new kitchen, classroom, two bathrooms, an office and a storage/laundry area were crucial.

The finished new space will be just over 1,800 square feet. The new areas will be built

for year-round programming in order to maximize function and usage.

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It was nothing against Minnie Mouse, but Kamloops Blazers’ forward Jermaine Loewen didn’t look thrilled to be in her company.

On Teddy Bear Toss Day, fans are encouraged to launch stuffed animals and winter wear onto the ice after the Blazers’ first goal.

The haul is donated to local charities, part of the tradition that started in Kamloops in 1993 and is now a fixture in junior hockey cities across North America.

Nick Chyzowski made it rain Minnies and monkeys and everything in between on Sunday at Sandman Centre, the 20-year-old Blazers’ captain from Kamloops poking home a rebound at 10:45 of the first period on Teddy Bear Toss Day 2017.

The goal was waved off (Brodi Stuart was called for goaltender interference), but there was no turning back for the Mark Recchi Way mob, which rained down boos along with stuffed animals, mittens, tuques and scarves.

Public address announcer Bill O’Donovan tried to quell the furry onslaught, but his voice was barely audible over the commotion.

Volunteers joined the Blazers to help with cleanup, Loewen posed for a sad picture with Minnie and the game resumed with a 0-0 scoreline.

Kootenay went on to win 4-0.

Chyzowski is the only current Blazer who was on the ice when the Everett Silvertips shellacked hometown Kamloops 7-0 on Teddy Bear Toss Night at Interior Savings Centre on Dec. 7, 2013.

When no goals are scored by the home team, the final horn signals Teddy-tossing time.

It was a depressing scene, the

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The Kamloops Blazers’ first goal was disallowed on Teddy Bear Toss Day at Sandman Centre on Sunday, but that didn’t stop fans from hurling stuffed animals to the ice. Jermaine Loewen (pictured) helped with cleanup.

defeated Blazers ambling about the rink scooping up stuffed animals, knowing they weren’t able to muster a goal for the 4,119 in attendance.

Fans this year were at least given the joy of a goal, albeit a disallowed one, but that wasn’t comfort to Chyzowski.

“Both scenarios are brutal,” Chyzowski said.

An announced crowd of 4,975 was recorded for the Sunday game that started at 3 p.m.

The early marker would have pumped life into the building and may have sparked the Blazers, who played on Saturday night in Seattle and on Friday night in Kamloops.

“It’s a huge disappointment

that we weren’t able to score that goal to get our fans going,” Kamloops head coach Don Hay said. “They got excited and it was a big let down. We should have responded better.”

Dallas Hines scored at 14:01 of the first period, Sebastian Streu tallied at 18:49 of the second period, Vince Loschavio notched a goal at 3:11 of the third period and Colton Veloso’s power-play marker at 9:55 finished off the Blazers.

Kamloops outshout Kootenay 20-14 in the first two periods, but the Ice — who fell 5-2 to the Rockets in Kelowna on Saturday — took over the game in the final frame, outshooting the home team 11-7.

Hay was asked if the tax-

ing travel schedule affected his charges.

“At the end it was, but not at the start,” he said. “At the start, we should have had a lot more jump. I thought the call that went against us didn’t help us at all and we ended up taking eight penalties, which didn’t give us a chance to be successful.”

The Ice were 1-for-8 on the power play. The Blazers were 0-for-4.

Duncan McGovern made 27 saves to post the shutout between the pipes for Kootenay.

Kamloops backstop Dylan Ferguson allowed four goals on 22 shots and was replaced by Max Palaga with 8:31 to play in the third period.

Palaga made three saves.

Kootenay (13-15-1-0) will continue its B.C. Division swing against the Cougars (10-14-2-2) in Prince George on Tuesday.

The Blazers (13-15) will leave Kamloops on Tuesday for a sixgame tour of the East Division.

The Prince Albert Raiders (11-114-1) will play host to Kamloops on Friday.

“If we go out there and have a good road trip, it really sets the tone for the second half,” Blazers’ leading scorer Garrett Pilon said.

“If we don’t, it kind of changes the plan of what’s going to happen with the organization.”

As for Chyzowski, he will end his WHL career without truly knowing what it feels like to score the Teddy Bear Toss goal, but he will have a story to tell, nonetheless.

“The call is the call,” Chyzowski said. “We can’t really change it now. Stuey made a great play below the goal line. He was battling real hard and got pushed into the net.

“It would have been really nice and given us a good start, but the call is the call.”

EXTRA FRAME: Kamloops is second-last in the Western Conference, but only one point out of the second wild-card position and two points behind the Vancouver Giants, who are third in the B.C. Division. . . . The Blazers have won seven of their last 10 games. . . . Kamloops is bidding to host the 2020 Memorial Cup. . . . The WHL trade deadline is Jan. 10. . . . The Blazers will next play at home on Dec. 29, when the Kelowna Rockets come to town. . . . Victoria (18-10-3-0, 39 points) leads the B.C. Division. Kelowna (17-8-2-1, 37 points) is second.

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SPORTS Karla Thompson in action at the 2016 Scotties Tournament of Hearts Canadian Women’s Curling Championship in Grande Prairie.

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Ten teams will be looking to earn a spot at the Scotties BC Women’s Curling Championship this weekend in Hope.

Three spots will be awarded at the first of two provincial playdowns, with another three up for grabs at the second playdown later this month in Kelowna.

Karla Thompson and her Kamloops Curling club rink, which features third Kristen Recksiedler, second Shannon Joanisse and lead Trysta Vandale, will be in action this weekend.

Kamloops resident

Alyssa Kyllo throws skip rocks for the Vernon-based Kim Slattery rink, which will also be aiming to qualify for provincials in Hope.

Teams that don’t qualify this weekend will have one more chance in Kelowna later this month.

Two BC Scotties berths were already awarded based on Canadian Team Ranking System points gained between Nov. 30, 2016, and Dec. 1, 2017.

Corryn Brown and her KCC rink, which includes third Erin Pincott, second

Dezaray Hawes and lead Samantha Fisher, earned one spot and the New Westminsterbased Diane Gushulak team earned the other.

The winner of the provincial championship, which will run from Jan. 2 to Jan. 7 in Victoria, will advance to the 2018 Scotties Tournament of Hearts, the national women’s championship, which will be held from Jan. 27 to Feb. 4 in Penticton.

The Ford World Women’s Curling Championship is scheduled to run from March 17 to March 25 in North Bay, Ont.

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Pack reach holiday break Holiday respite has arrived for the TRU WolfPack men’s and women’s basketball and volleyball teams.

Here’s a look at how they are faring heading into the Canada West holiday break:

Going streaking

The TRU WolfPack men’s basketball team is entering the Christmas season on a three-game winning streak.

TRU (5-7) swept the visiting UNBC Timberwolves at the Tournament Capital Centre on the weekend, earning a 93-72 win on Saturday and an 86-80 victory on Friday.

“We were better than them on more possessions, so the score was in our favour,” WolfPack head coach Scott Clark said. “Now we can take a break and see if we can get a little bit better and move forward in the new year.”

Luke Morris, a fifthyear forward from Mission, led TRU on Saturday with 24 points, 13 rebounds, three assists and one steal.

TRU will play two exhibition games in Phoenix later this month and return to conference play against

the Vikes (6-4) in Victoria on Jan. 5.

Lethbridge and UBC are atop league standings with matching 10-2 records. TRU is tied for 10th with Mount Royal of Calgary.

The top 10 teams qualify for playoffs.

Winning record

After fending off a comeback attempt from the UNBC Timberwolves, the TRU WolfPack women’s basketball team is feeling all right about the first half of the Canada West campaign.

TRU earned a 91-80 victory over UNBC (4-8) on Saturday, avenging an 86-61 defeat on Friday to move to 7-5 on the season. Both games were played at the TCC. “It was kind of the things that cost us the game on Friday night we were able to fix and win it on Saturday,” TRU assistant coach Chuck Ferguson said.

“We took better care of the ball. We were better

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on the glass.”

Ferguson said Leilani Carney, a third-year guard from Burnaby, was nothing short of incredible on Saturday, guarding a Spanish national team player, running the floor and contributing points.

The Pack are tied for sixth place in conference standings.

Lethbridge (10-2) leads the Canada West.

The top 12 teams qualify for the playoffs.

The WolfPack’s next league game is against the Vikes (6-4) in Victoria on Jan. 5.

Tough sledding

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Charlie Bringloe in full flight.

With only two victories in the first half of the Canada West campaign, it seems the TRU WolfPack men’s volleyball team is smack dab in the middle of a learning season.

Hometown Alberta (9-3) swept TRU 3-0 on Sunday after the Wolfpack gave them a scare on Saturday, a 3-2 victory for the Golden Bears.

“We played some solid volleyball today, but fell short,” WolfPack men’s volleyball coach Pat Hennelly said on Sunday. “We struggled with serving consistency and hitting our targets.”

Charlie Bringloe, a

third-year outside hitter from Waterloo, had nine kills, two digs and one block assist on Saturday.

TRU (2-10) is tied for 10th in the 13-team conference. Trinity Western of Langley and UBC are atop league standings with matching 11-1 records.

The top eight teams qualify for the playoffs.

The WolfPack are six points behind Manitoba and UBC Okanagan of Kelowna, which are tied for seventh place.

Next up for TRU are matches against Mount Royal (2-10) in Calgary on Jan. 5 and Jan. 6.

Losing skid

There are better ways to head into the Christmas break than on a three-match losing streak, but that is the situation for the TRU WolfPack women’s volleyball team.

Host Alberta (7-5) earned a 3-1 victory over TRU (5-7) on Sunday and a straightsets 3-0 win over the Pack on Saturday.

“We started off pretty slow,” TRU head coach Chad Grimm said on Sunday. “We couldn’t find our rhythm. We made some changes. I thought the people we brought in did a good job to bring energy and

the will to fight and grind it out. It wasn’t the prettiest volleyball on either side of the net.”

Rachel Windhorst, a fourth-year outside hitter from Surrey, had 12

kills and 16 digs for TRU on Sunday.

The WolfPack are tied for eighth in the 13-team conference.

UBC and Calgary are atop Canada West

standings with matching 10-2 records.

Eight teams qualify for the post-season.

Mount Royal (2-10) will play host to TRU on Jan. 5 and Jan. 6.

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Raiders running hot With a 17-10 victory over hometown Abbotsford (1-9) on Saturday, the Kamloops Rugby Club (KRC) Raiders improved to 8-1 heading into the Christmas break.

Kamloops sits second in B.C. Rugby Union men’s Division Two standings, eight

points behind firstplace Vancouver Rowing Club (9-0).

Dillon Alexandre and Nick Smith had tries for the Raiders

on the weekend. Greg Thomson booted both conversions and one penalty goal.

Kamloops will next be in action against the Brit Lions (5-4) in Delta on Jan. 27.

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CITY CHAMPS

The St. Ann’s Crusaders are tier 1 city elementary school volleyball champions. St. Ann’s earned a three-set victory over Pacific Way to claim gold and its first title in the category in 17 years. In tier 1 girls’ action, Juniper knocked off McGowan to win gold. Our Lady of Perpetual Help topped Lloyd George in the tier 2 boys’ and girls’ finals. Brock Middle School played host to the tournaments last week.

City wants public opinion on land Do you have an opinion on how the former McArthur Island Golf Course should be used? The City of Kamloops wants to hear it.

Parks staff will host the second of two open houses on Wednesday from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at McArthur Island Sport and Event Centre to hear how residents want more than six hectares of land on the western end of McArthur Island developed.

The first open house was held on Saturday at Northills Shopping Centre.

Once the open houses are complete, city staff will prepare a report for city council, including the top five or six suggestions and a draft plan to develop the park.

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Members of the Kamloops Disc Golf Club showed up to an open house at Northills Shopping Centre on Saturday to have their say about what the City of Kamloops should do with the former McArthur Island Golf Course.

Tiger showed promise in return to golf DOUG FERGUSON

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NASSAU, Bahamas — It wasn’t the best shot Tiger Woods hit all week.

It might have been the most telling.

He had 271 yards to the par-5 third hole at Albany Golf Club, a tropical breeze working against him. Woods went with a 2-iron.

He held nothing back on the swing and then quickly recoiled the club as he watched it soar against the blue sky toward the flag.

That it rolled through the green and down a slope wasn’t the issue.

“I thought it was money,’’ Woods said.

So did Justin Thomas,

the PGA Tour player of the year who was paired with Woods in the first and final rounds of the Hero World Challenge.

“I didn’t say anything,’’ Thomas said. “I just looked at him. I was like, ‘That was pretty good.’’’

This was his fourth day of his first tournament in 10 months after recovering from a fourth back surgery. He was as strong Sunday as when he started. He was like that all week, and the state of his health was far more important than his scores.

His scores weren’t too bad, either.

Woods had rounds of 69-68 to start, struggled in the worst of the wind for a 75 on Saturday, and

then closed with a 68 despite finishing with back-to-back bogeys. He finished 10 shots behind and never had a chance to win. He also tied for ninth against an 18-man field, his best result in four years.

Rickie Fowler Fowler rallied from a seven-shot deficit by opening with seven straight birdies and closing with an 11-under 61, the course record, for a four-shot victory over Charley Hoffman that moved him to No. 7 in the world.

Woods always keeps score. At some point, results will matter more than his health to everyone else.

“I knew I was going to be able to play all

four rounds. That wasn’t going to be an issue,’’ Woods said from the broadcast booth, fulfilling his role as tournament host.

“The issue was how was my scoring going to be? How was my feel?

How am I going to get used to the adrenaline in my system for the first time in a while? That took a little bit of time.

I was still good with my irons. I drove it pretty good all week, made some good putts. But overall, I’m pleased.

“I showed some good signs,’’ he said. “I hit some really good shots out there, and a bright future.’’

That might be the biggest takeaway.

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From his front-row perch on the bench, Jake Virtanen sees more than we do.

And for a young player whose positioning and play without the puck is of paramount importance to becoming a complete NHL performer, he sees something in Loui Eriksson.

He sees more than an encouraging run of 10 points (5-5) in 10 games last month after the Vancouver Canucks’ winger returned from missing a dozen games with a left-knee sprain.

He sees more than those who rightfully bash a US$6-million salary-cap commitment to the underachieving Swede for this season and three more.

He sees a puck-retrieval and penalty-kill specialist who’s also on pace for 23 goals.

It’s a far cry from last season.

Eriksson sank to 11 goals in a stifling system and missed the final 17 games with a knee injury. He didn’t look engaged. He looked lost.

Not now.

“When I watch him and watched Dorse [Derek Dorsett], it’s the same thing,” Virtanen said. “Very good positional players. Loui is super-smart. He’s got the Swedish in him for sure. I feel like all the Swedes are real smart players and have great IQs. “Whenever Loui is not around the puck, he finds open areas and gets into places. And on the PK, he can pick off passes and lift sticks and find guys who are open. It’s something that’s hard to teach and he’s got that skill and it’s pretty fun to watch.”

And that’s the thing about Eriksson that confounds his critics.

The penalty kill is hard work.

It’s puck pursuit and reading and reacting. You can’t coast. The Toronto Maple Leafs have the league’s fifth-ranked power play

Vancouver Canucks’ forward Loui Eriksson has been widely criticized.

and Eriksson was instrumental in keeping it from converting two chances on Saturday in a 2-1 Canucks victory.

“He’s a special player,” added Virtanen. “Toronto is so deep.

You’re against a good line every time you’re out there.”

Eriksson almost looks like he’s not exerting himself on the penalty kill. But he knows being too aggressive can take him out of passing and shooting lanes.

“It [PK] has always been a big part of my game and something I’ve been doing for a long time,” said Eriksson. “It’s a tough challenge. They [Leafs] have so many skilled players and you have to stay in position and make reads out there and that can be tough.

If all that and an offensive reawakening of Eriksson on a line with Henrik and Daniel Sedin is sustainable, then the Canucks could stay in the hunt for a playoff spot. A second wave of attack to complement Bo Horvat, Brock Boeser and their revolving wingers is going to erase a lot of angst about what the 32-year-old Eriksson actually brings to the club.

You don’t dole out a sixyear, $36-million deal because Eriksson is good away from the puck. You pay for scoring potential in addition to what comes naturally. Eriksson missed a glorious chance on Saturday to give the Canucks a 3-0 lead in the third period, but the fact he got to the net to take a sweet setup from Daniel Sedin looked a lot like the 30-goal Eriksson in Boston.

“I was probably reaching for it [puck] and maybe I should have held on to it a bit and put it up in the corner instead,” said Eriksson. “But he [Frederik Andersen] came to me and was pretty quick with the save.”

It was encouraging.

Eriksson didn’t point fingers for his past failings here. Instead, he talked enthusiastically about a new coach and uptempo system where defencemen are activated for odd-man rushes.

“We’re still learning a bit, but we’re definitely playing a faster game now.” he said.

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Obituaries & In Memoriam Anne Lydia Nelson Anne Nelson passed away on November 27, 2017 at the age of 96. Anne was born on March 31, 1921 in Golden Spike, AB, the 7th of 14 children born to Lydia and John Breitkreitz.

Growing up on a farm instilled in Anne a strong work ethic, a desire to continually further her knowledge and a life caring for family and those who needed a helping hand.

Anne was able to attend school only until age 15, when she moved to Rosebud, AB to work. She married Howard in 1941 and the couple lived in Standard, AB until 1957. Suring this time their three children were born. Anne was very active in this community becoming the recreation leader for the children during the summer months. She served as President of the Ladies Aid, was active in the church and all community activities.

Anne and family made their home in Hinton, AB from 1957 to 1972. Anne was employed by the Bank of Nova Scotia, quickly being promoted to Assistant Manager. Anne took an active part in church activities, was a Commissioner of Oaths, belonging to the Royal Purple and helped out in the community as a volunteer.

After the move to Kamloops, Anne continued to work for the Bank of Nova Scotia until her retirement. She kept busy with the Royal Purple, holding the position of Honored Royal Lady for several terms. Anne was a volunteer for many years at Royal Inland Hospital.

Anne was a kind and loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Until her illness in 2008, she was totally present in all our lives.

Anne is predeceased by her husband Howard in 2003.

Anne is survived by her children Bruce (Marjorie) Nelson of Kamloops, Gloria Fluney (Joe) of Blind Bay, Linda Bonnycastle (Richard) of Calgary, five granddaughters, six great-grandchildren and one great-great-granddaughter and four of her sisters.

Our sincere thanks to the staff of Ridgeview Lodge where Anne has resided for the last nine years.

No service at Anne’s request. Cremation. Anne’s ashes will be buried in the family plot in Standard, AB. Memorial donations may be made to the Kamloops Brain Injury Association.

Arrangements entrusted to Fischer’s Funeral Services.

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Leanne Marie Rensch (Nee Aitchison) Leanne was born on April 17, 1961 in New Westminster, BC and relocated to Kamloops, BC in 1965 at the age of four.

Leanne spent her last days at the Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Hospice surrounded by family and friends. On November 28, 2017, while in the arms of her mom, she slipped away peacefully after a courageous three plus year battle with cancer at the young age of 56.

Survived by her mom Carol and step-dad Gary Murdoch, husband Reinhold, daughters Jennifer (Morgan) Ruemper and Megan (Steven) Latchford, ten grandchildren Bryan, Izabell, Gabriel, Logan, Seth, Caidance, Aubree, Jordan, Brooklyn and Logan, sisters Heather Murdoch and Kim Aitchison and three nieces Sage, Aislinn and Saorsa. Also survived by her aunts Arline Jardine and Berna (Bill) Bjornson, uncle Guy (Suzanne) Carter and their families that include numerous cousins. Predeceased by her father Jack Aitchison.

Leanne had a big heart, with a fantastic sense of humour, a wonderful smile and unforgettable infectious laugh; in a room full of people you knew she was there.

A few of her passions were entertaining, particularly over the Christmas season, flower gardening and sharing her artistic and creative talents by crafting with her grandchildren. She was incredibly tenacious, especially when completing a jigsaw puzzle. Her favourite place was at the lake, but any body of water would do.

She adored her girls and was proud of their accomplishments. Leanne was a loving daughter, sister, mom, grandma and loyal friend.

Rest in peace sweet girl, you will be remembered with love.

The family welcomes you to join them on Saturday, January 6, 2018 for a Celebration of Life at 11:00 am at the Valleyview Bible Church, 2386 Trans-Canada Hwy, Kamloops.

A special thanks to the caring staff of the Cancer Clinic at Royal Inland Hospital and the Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Hospice.

In lieu of flowers, a donation to the Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Hospice would be appreciated.

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Minnie passed peacefully on November 3, 2017 at Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops, BC surrounded by many of her family.

She had recently moved to the Kamloops Senior Residence from Logan Lake and was looking forward to a new setting and meeting new friends which was always her gift.

Minnie was born in Springside, Saskatchewan and lived in various locations in Saskatchewan, Manitoba and most recently in Logan Lake, BC. She was predeceased by her husband Alfred Pohl who she married in 1942 and he passed away in 2007.

Minnie is survived by her sisters Lenore Nygren of Chilliwack, BC and Grace Nygren of Regina, SK. She will always be lovingly remembered by her sons Lyndon (Ruth), Loren, David (Candace), Garry (Diane) and her daughter Sandra Hazel (Lloyd), eight grandchildren and nine greatgrandchildren.

Minnie was buried in Kelowna beside her husband Alfred.

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She was predeceased by her parents Clarence and Jean Brown.

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Melvin Miller

May 7, 1939 – November 26,2017 Melvin Miller passed away on November 26, 2017 after a lengthy illness with his loving family by his side at The Hamlets in Westsyde.

He is survived by his loving wife of 51 years Connie, daughter Lynne (Kerry) Affleck, son Darin and grandkids Riley and Kianna Affleck as well as step-brothers Stan (Maryellen) and Jim (Lori) Weishaar.

He was predeceased by his father Henry, mother Margaret, half brother Emil Aman and step-mother Frieda.

Wendy will be greatly missed by her husband Colin, her sons Justin Lachapelle, Peter Welch, Gary Welch, Richard Welch and Andrew O’Farrell, her loving sister Linda (Steve) and brother Jim (Joyce) and numerous grandchildren and greatgrandchildren. Also, many many friends who adored and loved her.

Mel worked for Weyerhaeuser Pulp Division for 30 years as an Equipment Operator where he made many friends and had numerous fond memories.

Wendy had a loving and nurturing personality. She made friends easily everywhere she went and was always there to help. She loved walking the great outdoors with her dog Zak and enjoyed nature in all it’s naturalness.

Mel enjoyed the past five and a half years living at The Hamlets where he was cared for and loved by the many wonderful care aids who looked after him. A smile was always present when one would acknowledge him.

A Celebration of Life for Wendy will be held later in the spring time.

Mel’s family meant everything to him. He was a great husband, good father and terrific papa. He enjoyed many family gatherings and most of all spending time with his grandkids. Before and after Mel’s retirement, he enjoyed camping and fishing as well as woodworking in his shop.

In Mel’s early years he enjoyed playing his guitar and when he was no longer able to play, he gave his guitars to his grandson Riley who has now mastered the art of playing music, which made Mel very proud.

There will be a Celebration of Life on Saturday, December 9, 2017 at 11:00 am in the Grand Hall at The Hamlets in Westsyde, 3255 Overlander Drive, Kamloops.

In lieu of flowers, donations would be appreciated to the Enhancement fund at The Hamlets in Westsyde.

The family would like to thank Dr. Wynn as well as the staff at The Hamlets for the special care and kindness they gave to Mel over the years.

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Julia Giles (nee Yeryk)

February 27, 1942 – November 27, 2017

Julia Giles (nee Yeryk), 87, a longtime resident of Logan Lake, BC left us peacefully on November 25, 2017 to be with her Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ.

Julia is survived by her loving husband of 44 years Ray Giles, her son Owen (Jeran) Giles and two granddaughters Eryka and Leighton.

husband Joseph Lore.

Predeceased by her parents Stanley and Hasia Yeryk, her brothers Conrad, Peter and Charlie, her sisters Stella, Verna and first

Julia was born the youngest of six children in a small farming community in southern Manitoba. Finishing highschool at the age of 16, she moved to Winnipeg to attend business college and to find work. She later moved to Windsor, Ontario to be closer to family. There she received numerous accolades as she climbed the corporate ladder reaching the pinnacle job position that a lady could achieve in the 1950s and 60s with Prudential Life in Detroit, Michigan and then F.W. Keane Insurance in Windsor.

Although she had a busy work life she still found time to be the amazing Auntie Julie to many nieces and nephews. She met her soulmate, Ray in a small northern Ontario mining town while visiting her cousins. Ray and Julia got married; she moved to Atikokan and was employed by Bainbridge Insurance. A short three years later, they started a family with the birth of their son. In 1979, the mine closed so they migrated west to British Columbia settling in Logan Lake. Julia’s life changed as she embraced her role as a terrific mother, sunday school teacher, minor hockey secretary, teacher’s assistant for 13 years, church secretary, potluck provider and baker of amazing pies, muffins and cookies!

Julia’s life encompassed all the characteristics of a selfless servant. Although she only had one child; many people throughout her life would consider her their second mom.

It is said that your life might be the only gospel people read, to which Jesus Christ was her center and He shone through!

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Bruce Spencer of Abbotsford, BC passed away on November 27, 2017 at 75 years of age.

With deep sadness we announce the passing of Emelia, she passed away peacefully in her sleep.

She was predeceased by her loving husband of 55 years Frank, her brother Angelo and sisters Rosaria and Emma. She is lovingly remembered by her daughters Teresa (David) and Lily (Tony), her grandchildren Jamie, Tavia, Breanna, Austin and Gabriel. She will be greatly missed by her sisters Genarina (Armando) and Pina (Guilliermo), her nieces and nephews in Kamloops Peter (Joan), Maria (Ivan) and Dino (Carla) and their families. She will be also missed by her nieces and nephews and their families in Toronto and Italy.

Emelia was born in Grimaldi, Italy and moved to Mission, BC in 1956. She later moved to Kamloops in 1965 where she was the happiest. She loved to garden and her flowers and vegetables were legendary. She will be deeply missed by all her friends in Kamloops and the friends she made in her last years in Maple Ridge.

Prayers will be recited at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church in Kamloops at 7:00 pm on Friday, December 8, 2017. A Funeral Mass will be held at 12:00 noon on Saturday, December 9, 2017 at the church.

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Goetz (Gus) passed away on November 26, 2017 in Kamloops, BC after a short illness at 88 years old.

He is survived by his commonlaw spouse Mary Christiansen and his son Guy (Angela) Spencer of Kamloops. Bruce also leaves to cherish his memory, sisters Darcy, Debbie and Tracy.

He was born in Munich, Germany on September 15, 1929.

Bruce was predeceased by his wife Peggy and sister Karen.

He was born on February 27, 1942 in Morden, MB. He married Peggy on June 25, 1960 in Winnipeg, MB and they moved to BC in January 1963, first to Vancouver and later moving to Kamloops in the same year that their only son Guy was born in 1969, again moving to the Paul Lake area in 1972 where he enjoyed activities such as, fishing, hunting, snowmobiling and prospecting. His beloved Peggy passed away on September 4, 1998.

Bruce met his common-law spouse Mary in Kamloops where they resided until retiring. They moved to Abbotsford, BC in 2009.

He will be sadly missed and forever loved by all who knew him.

There will be no formal service by his request.

Arrangements entrusted to Kamloops Funeral Home 250-554-2577 Condolences may be emailed to the family from www.kamloopsfuneralhome.com

250-554-2577

Gus was predeceased by his loving wife Rose Marie.

He leaves behind daughters Anne, Diane (Brian Sr.), Lea (Chris), grandchildren Marie (Toni), Greg (Lisa), Brian Jr. (Carly), Gerald, Brent (Lisa), Grant, Marissa and Madison, seven great-grandchildren, Ted and relatives in Europe.

Gus had a passion for travel and when he met Rose, they enjoyed many years travelling together with family and friends.

Private family arrangements have been made.

Special thanks to Dr. Howie, Dr. Tynan, Kidney Clinic and many health care professionals.

Condolences may be sent to DrakeCremation.com (250) 377-8225

We provide in-home arrangements personally tailored for each individual.

Different. On purpose.

Emelia Kwidzinski

March 21, 1930 - November 29, 2017

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OTHERS WHO HAVE GONE BEFORE

By Joanetta Hendel, Indianapolis, Indiana

Others who have gone before Hold up my trembling hand.

They comfort me in the blind despair I cannot understand.

They suffer with me when I hurt, Weep with me in my pain, Remind me that we are not lost ...

Though I must now remain.

Those who’ve gone before me, Hear me when I cry.

Sing softly with me soothing chords Of unsung lullabies.

Mourn anniversaries never marked, A future I cannot keep.

They gently kiss the pain away, And love my heart to sleep.

The ones who’ve gone before me Hold me in my dreams.

They gently stroke my furrowed brow, And calm my silent screams.

They love me in my heartache, Wait quietly nearby., Hold patiently, one to another Till I join them by and by.

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WEEKLY CROSSWORD ACROSS 1. Female deer 4. Unfashionable people 8. Entranceway 10. Courteous 11. Level 12. Deli meat 13. Details 15. Stole 16. A genus of bee 17. Expressed as digits 18.Your child’s daughter 21. __ and flow 22. Small amount 23. Revolutions per minute 24. Criticize 25. Snake-like fish 26. Cooling mechanism 27. Inquiry 34. Engage in political activity 35. The lowest adult male singing voice 36. Endings 37. Irises 38. The highest parts 39. Kimono sashes 40. Bewilders 41. Mentally healthy 42. Used to traverse snow 43. Inflamed

DOWN 1. Adventurous 2. Deliverer of speeches 3. Skin condition 4. Widened 5. James Cameron film 6. The 3rd letter of the Hebrew alphabet 7. Moved along a surface 9. Pharmacological agent 10. Charity 12. Seeing someone famous 14. Not happy

15. Farm animal 17. Give a nickname to 19. Uses up 20. Type of missile (abbr.)

23. Criticizes 24. Midwife 25. Entwined 26. Supervises interstate commerce 27. A way to convert 28. Female sibling 29. TV network

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30. Tropical Asian plant 31. Line on a map 32. Denotes songbirds 33. Made publicly known 34. He devised mud cleats for football 36. Trends

B I G N AT E

BY LINCOLN PEIRCE

GRIZZWELLS

HERMAN

BY BILL SCHORR

K I T ’ N ’ C A R LY L E

BY JIM UNGER

BY LARRY WRIGHT

Crossword Answers FOUND ON A28

HOROSCOPES

DECEMBER 5 - DECEMBER 11, 2017

ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20

LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23

TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21

SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22

Aries, an outburst of creativity may surprise those close to you, but this week you just may need an outlet. Channel this energy into a project you have been hoping to complete.

Your poker face is on this week, Taurus. Keep things close to the vest as you have a surprise to announce and don’t want to spill the beans prematurely.

Libra, an unexpected turn of events spices things up in the coming days. Enjoy this change of pace but do your best to stay grounded throughout the tumult.

Scorpio, controlled chaos is the source of your inspiration this week. Ruffle a few feathers, but make sure you do so in a productive and effective way.

GEMINI - May 22/Jun 2

SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21

CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22

CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20

LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23

AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18

You can’t seem to sit still this week, Gemini. Get outdoors and take a hike or engage in another form of physical activity. Enjoy getting outside for some fun and fresh air.

Cancer, a drastic shift in direction at work can catch you off guard at first, especially since you’ve been comfortable. But this challenge can provide greater opportunities.

Impatience will not serve you well this week, Leo. There is no room for shortcuts, so buckle down and devote yourself to the tasks at hand, even if they take a while.

VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22

A partnership might hit a rough patch this week, Virgo. But it isn’t anything serious. Commit to working things out and you will have benefitted from this experience.

Sagittarius, the solution to a problem you have had for awhile will come to you this week. This immediately makes you more comfy allows you to focus on recreation.

Assignments at work take precedence this week, Capricorn. Do your best to navigate your way through a lengthy to-do list. Don’t let distractions get in your way.

Aquarius, living in your imagination helps you drum up creative ideas, but this week you have to periodically reconnect with reality. Shift the focus to work or family.

PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20

The road to satisfaction can’t be found on a GPS device, Pisces.You have to do some soul-searching and figure out what you want.

MATH MIND

BENDER

NUMBER PROPERTIES

The numbers one, two, five, eight and nine have a certain property. The numbers zero, three, four, six and seven do not have this property.

What is this property?

(Hint: It has to do with the English spelling of each of the words.)

ANSWER TO LAST WEEK’S (NOVEMBER 28) MARBLES PUZZLE: Marbles: 1 red, 5 orange, 2 yellow, 4 green, 6 blue, 8 violet. Clue 1 is a red herring.

Full solutions online at

genew.ca

This puzzle is by Gene Wirchenko. His blog, genew.ca, has other puzzles & articles.

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CLASSIFIEDS Phone: 250-371-4949 DEADLINES

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

REGULAR RATES

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

Based on 3 lines

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

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Fax: 250-374-1033

RUN UNTIL SOLD

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Email: classifieds@kamloopsthisweek.com

RUN UNTIL RENTED

GARAGE SALE

$

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

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

3500

EMPLOYMENT

12 Friday - 3 lines or less 1750 Thur/Fri - 3 lines or less 50

$

Based on 3 lines 1 Issue. . . . . . . $1638

BONUS (pick up only):

1 Week . . . . . $3960

• 2 large Garage Sale Signs • Instructions • FREE 6” Sub compliments of

1 Month . . . $12960

Tax not included

Tax not included

Announcements

Announcements

Employment

Employment

Merchandise for Sale

Employment

Employment

Word Classified Deadlines

Information

Business Opportunities

Sales

$500 & Under

ADVERTISING CONSULTANTS: NEWSPAPER AND DIGITAL MARKETING Kamloops This Week is always looking to add superb sales people with a creative flair to our team.

Our business requires highly organized individuals with the ability to multi-task in a fun, fast-paced, team environment.

We offer our clients traditional marketing ideas and products, in addition to cutting-edge, state-of-the-art online strategies to help them compete in today’s digital environment.

Good interpersonal skills are an asset and a strong knowledge of sales and marketing are desired for those who wish to join the vibrant KTW team. Excellent communication skills, a valid driver’s licence and a reliable vehicle are what you need to become a part of a growing business entity.

If you are a competitive and creative individual and enjoy challenging yourself, we want to hear from you.

Interested applicants should email their resume and cover letter to sales manager Ray Jolicoeur at ray@kamloopsthisweek.com We thank all applicants, but only those being considered for an interview will be contacted.

Do you have an item for sale under $750?

Career Opportunities

Career Opportunities

•

11:00am Monday for Tuesday’s Paper.

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11:00am Wednesday for Thursday’s Paper.

•

11:00am Thursday for Friday’s Paper.

~ 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.

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.

Career Opportunities

call 250-374-0462

Vyanjan Fine Indian Cuisine is looking for Indian Chef for full time position with Indian Curry and Tandoor experience. No education needed but must have over five years of experience. Accommodation will be provided for the right candidate. Must have in depth knowledge of Indian cuisine to prepare exquisite dishes.

How to Apply Email: info@vyanjan.ca

Personals

Education/Trade Schools

Denied Long-Term Disability, CPP or other Insurance? If, YES. Call: 604.937.6354 or e-mail: jfisher@dbmlaw.ca

PERFECT Part-Time

Coming Events

If you have an

upcoming event for our

COMMUNITY CALENDAR go to

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

Opportunity

3 Days Per Week

Gentleman 78 years, honest, caring, N/S, warm and friendly likes to drive and travel, go for coffee. Would like to meet a Christian lady.

Reply to Box 1445 Kamloops This Week, 1365B Dalhousie Drive, Kamloops V2C 5P6.

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.

Lost & Found Found: Skateboard at Lansdowne Street bus stop on Monday. 250-554-4648.

Historical Arms Gun Show

Lost prescription eye glasses.

On the start of the trail at the end of Copperhead Dr. Kenna Cartwright Park. Womans new (1 week old) progressives.

(250) 819-9648

Employment Business Opportunities

Happy Thoughts

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.

HUNTER & FIREARMS

Courses. A Great Gift. Next C.O.R.E. January 6th and 7th. Saturday and Sunday.

P.A.L. December 17th, Sunday. Professional outdoorsman & Master Instructor:

Bill

250-376-7970

PHARMACY TECHNICIAN TRAINING Online-based 43 wk program incls 8 wk practicum. Regulated Pharmacy Technicians earn $25-$28/hr in hospitals & $20-$27/hr in community pharmacies. Accredited by the Canadian Council for the Accreditation of Pharmacy Programs (CCAPP). www.stenbergcollege.com Toll-Free: 1-866-580-2772

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

Temporary/ PT/Seasonal

250-374-0462

Medical/Dental Looking for a certified MOA for busy medical office downtown. 3 days per week to start. Must have knowledge of addictions. Email cover letter and resume to methadoneclinic@telus.net

your item in our classifieds for one week for FREE?

Call our Classified Department for details!

250-371-4949

Firearms .270 calibre BSA rifle w/ Tasco scope, case, shells. Need PAL. $600. 250-571-4943.

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

Stock up now. Campfire wood.

(250) 377-3457.

Furniture

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

Call 250-374-0462 for more information.

Work Wanted Drywall repair, taping, textured ceilings and painting.

Reasonable rates and seniors discount. Bonded. Graham 250-374-7513/250-851-1263

8ft Antique Couch $900.

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

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

Skylar Peppler dining set, 2leaves, 6 chairs, 2pc china cabinet, glasstop wooden bottom. Exec cond. $1750/obo.

250-828-0359.

1948 Ford Tractor.

New tires/chains, rear blade. Good cond. $1800. 250-573-3165.

1975 Cat Loader, good condition. $30,000/obo. 250-5733165 or 250-371-7495.

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

Misc. for Sale

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

2000lb Champion Winch c/w 4 pc accessories.

Model C20051. $60. 250-573-2884.

Pets

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

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

PETS For Sale?

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

For more information and to apply today visit parkland.ca or apply with your resume to 1314 Dalhousie Drive, Kamloops.

Bluewave Energy is a brand of Parkland Fuel Corporation.

TRUCK DRIVER TRAINING Funding available for those who qualify!

8398785 CERTIFIED ICBC AIR BRAKE COURSE December 16-17

Class 1 Truck Driver Training 2-5 week training courses available

Ask us today about our new B-Train Employment Mentorship Program!

Call 250.828.5104 or visit tru.ca/trades The Executive of CUPE Union Local 900 located in Kamloops, BC Is currently seeking an Administrative Assistant for a temporary part-time position that could lead to permanent part-time after 3 months.

The successful applicant must be willing to join the “Move Up” union. They will work in a busy union office with one other assistant and various CUPE executive members, under limited supervision.

Requirements; Grade 12 plus three (3) years related experience or successful completion of a recognized office administration course plus two (2) years related experience. Proficient in Microsoft word, office procedures and equipment, basic bookkeeping would be an asset.

Please submit a resume to: CUPE Local 900 by email at officeadmin@cupe900.ca or mail to: CUPE Local 900, 116 Seymour St, Kamloops, BC V2C 2E1.

Applications will be accepted up to and including December 8, 2017 Only those short listed will be notified.

(250)371-4949

classifieds@kamloopsthisweek.com

Pup loving female English Setter from US National Field Champion lines. Born Sept.

16. $900 OBO,604-889-8010 Ashcroft. boyanows@sfu.ca

8450371

IS HIRING A CLASS 1 DRIVER

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

Heavy Duty Machinery

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

Vehicle is required.

For more information please call the Circulation Department at

Did you know that you can place

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TUESDAY, December 5, 2017

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Merchandise for Sale

Real Estate

Real Estate

Misc. for Sale

For Sale By Owner

Mobile Homes & Parks

For Sale By Owner $55.00 Special!

EARN EXTRA $$$

8435197

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

Vehicle is an asset Call 250-374-0462 Heavy Duty 1hp Meat Grinder and saw unit $350 obo (778) 469-5434

The special includes a 1x1.5 ad (including photo) that will run for one week (three editions)in Kamloops This Week. Our award winning paper is delivered to over 30,000 homes in Kamloops every Tuesday, Thursday and Friday..

Rentals

Transportation

Transportation

Suites, Lower

Cars - Sports & Imports

Sport Utility Vehicle

2bdrm daylight. N/S, N/P, No Noise. w/d, util incl $1200/mo+DD. 250-314-0060 2bdrm North Shore incl util, n/s, n/p, cls to bus and shopping Dec. 1st. $1,000. 250376-0716 / 250-320-8146.

2bdrms, C/A, F/S, sep entr. patio, nice yard. Ref’s. No Pets. $895/mo. 250-376-0633

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

242,000km no drips. Show car quality.

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

Dallas 1bdrm. $1,000/mo util incld. N/S, N/P. Close to bus.

Avail immed. 250-573-4745.

NEW 2 bdrm daylight. Dufferin N/S, N/P, No Noise. $1200/mo+DD. 250-314-0060

Call or email us for more info:

250-374-7467

classifieds@

Motorcycles

Valleyview 1bdrm, n/p, n/s util inl for quiet single person Ref. $800/mo. 778-220-6113.

Houses For Sale

2011 Lincoln Navigator like new. 106,000kms.

White, black leather interior, 3rd seat. AWD, Navigation, sunroof. $28,800.

250-319-8784

Trucks & Vans 1994 F150 Lariat 5L 5spd 4wd ext cab Flat deck $2500obo 250-376-7129/250-319-0046

D475A-5

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

MISC4Sale: Oak Table Chairs-$400, 1-Standard 8ft The Komatsu truck canopy $300.

Call 250- D475A-5 has a 851-1115 after 6pm or leave net horsepower of 664 KW msg.

CHECK US OUT

ONLINE

Wrought Iron Santa, 890HPReindeer @ 2000 RPM and an and Christmas Tree 4ft high $50 (250) 376-3056 operating weight of 108,390

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kg (238,960 lbs.).

Misc. Wanted

Under the Real Estate Tab

3rd Generation Coin Collector Looking to Buy Coins, Collections, Other features include: Silver,Gold coins, Bills+ Call Chad 250-863-3082 • Dual tilt – increases

FIND EVERYTHING YOU NEED IN THE CLASSIFIEDS

Cash for GOLD, concentrate, productivity while nuggets, gold dust, scrap, gold dental work,Unwantedreducing GOLD+ operator Call Todd (250)-864-3521

Mobile Homes & Parks

effort Christine is Buying Vintage Jewellery, Gold, Silver, Coins, • Sterling, China, Estates,Hydraulic etc.

1-778-281-0030 Housecalls.

driven engine cooling fan – controlled COIN collector buying old coins, automatically, collector reduces coins, coin collections Todd 250-864-3521 fuel consumption and Tools operating noise levels • Extra-low machine Proto Torque Multipliers Model J6212 1200 ft lbs $800obo, profile Model J6232 3200ft lbs – provides $2000obo (250) 573-4217 excellent machine Starting at $240,000 $250,000 Starting at balance and low center of gravity

CLASSIFIEDS

8435205

Home & Land Pritchard, BC

250-371-4949

Career Opportunities

Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent Northland Apartments Bachelor Suite starting at $845 per month 1 & 2 Bedroom Suites Adult Oriented No Pets Elevators / Dishwashers Common Laundry $850-$1,200 per month North Shore 250-376-1427 South Shore 250-314-1135 Riverbend Senior Community 1bdrm Mayfair Suite w/balcony f/p. Optional supports as needed $1200 554-2016 owner

Bed & Breakfast BC Best Buy Classifieds Place your classified ad in over 71 Papers across BC. Call 250-371-4949 for more information

2002 Honda Goldwing.

ABS brakes, cruise, Reverse, no damage.

173,000kms. Reduced to $8,900/obo. 778-538-3240.

1-800-222-TIPS Suites, Upper New 2bdrm bright daylight suite near TRU/bus stp/ns/furn wifi util inc $900 778-257-1839

Townhouses

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

3Bdrms N/Shore. $1200/mo. Avail immed.

554-6877/250-377-1020.

TOWNHOUSES Best Value In Town

NORTH SHORE

EagleHomes.ca

Commercial/ Industrial

Career Opportunities

2036sq/ft warehouse. 244 Briar Ave/N/Shore. Ideal for small engine shop. Avail immed. 250-376-3733 Mon-Fri 8am-3pm.

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

Recreational/Sale

PROFESSIONALLY MANAGED

NO PETS

2005, 38’ RV trailer 2 slides, sleeps 6, appl incld, fully loaded, $16,900. 236-421-2251

Transportation

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

PARTS TECHNICIAN, JOURNEYPERSON KAMLOOPS Kamloops:

1 250-374-6961 This position will provide customers with cost effective parts and information in asmsequip.com friendly, efficient, and knowledgeable manner.

Provide accurate parts and pricing information.

Maintaining parts inventories and assisting with inventory counts and inspections, identifying and cataloguing parts and assemblies, ordering, receiving, inspecting, sorting, stock handling, and up selling.

Completing and entering documentation; preparing invoicing, tracking orders, shipping and receiving information for warehouse, data entry of purchase and work orders, maintaining price lists and catalogues and processing CORE returns.

8448137

Qualifications: The successful candidate will possess a Journeyperson Parts Technician certification and a minimum of three (3) years of industry related experience. Other requirements include, but are not limited to: • Strong focus on providing valuable customer service Proven ability to adhere to and maintain workplace health and safety initiatives • Intermediate level of knowledge of MS Office Suite and computerized inventory systems is required • Forklift training, WHMIS, and TDG training certification is an asset Closing date is December 18, 2017.

Qualified applicants are invited to submit their application online at smsequip.com

Rooms for Rent Furnished room inclds all util.

W/D, N/S, N/P. $550/mo. DD. Dec. 1st. 250-574-0395.

Furn room close to Downtown all amenities, for working person w/own transportation avail now $550 mo 250-377-3158

Super Dozer

Shared Accommodation North Shore $400 per/mo includes utilities. np/ns. 250554-6877 / 250-377-1020.

14ft aluminum boat w/trailer and new 9.9HP Merc O/B w/asst equip $4000.

(250) 523-6251

Commercial/ Industrial Do you have a vehicle, boat, rv, or trailer to sell? With our Run til sold specials you pay one flat rate and we will run your ad until your vehicle sells.* • $56.00 (boxed ad with photo) • $35.00 (regular 3 line ad)

Call: 250-371-4949

*Some conditions & restrictions apply.

Private party only (no businesses).

4-Eagle GTII P275/45R20 M&S $400. 2-275/40ZR17 BF Goodrich M&S $275. 2-Goodyear Eagle 245/50VR16 M&S $200. 2-P215/60R16 M&S Pacemark $200.

2P225/60R16 All Season Motomaster $175. Call 250-3198784.

Scrap Car Removal

RUN TILL

RENTED

$5300 Plus Tax

3 Lines - 12 Weeks

Add an extra line to your ad for $10 Must be pre-paid Scheduled for 4 weeks at a time Private parties only - no businesses Some Restrictions Apply

Cars - Domestic .

Sport Utility Vehicle

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

Suites, Lower

ONLY $35.00(plus Tax)

1bdrm clean, perfect for student/working person, n/s, n/party, n/p util incl $800/mo.

Avail Dec. 1st. 250-851-2025

(250)371-4949 *some restrictions apply call for details

Call 1-800-667-3742

New Price $56.00+tax

Auto Accessories/Parts

RUN UNTIL SOLD

Help for today.

Hope for Tomorrow.

Run until sold

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

2004 Chrysler Sebring. Auto, fully loaded, well maintained. $2,850. 250-578-7888.

NOTICE OF DISPOSAL SALE Notice is hereby given to Billy Gordon Hubert, please be advised that your abandoned vehicle 1973 Dodge Charger Vin #WP29G3A265601 located at 1340 Kootenay Way, Kamloops, BC will be disposed of to cover debt of $570 on December 20, 2017 at 9:00am. Contact Brendan Kelly at 250-574-4679.

Trucks & Vans

Boats

2017 Coleman Travel Trailer 2 slides, A/C, Rear kitchen, front bedroom. $29,995.00. 250-320-7446

1965 Mercury 4dr., hardtop.

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

1998 Chrysler Intrepid, auto, good cond. Winters on rims, remote, air. $1,800. 376-8628.

Legal Notices

2013 Dodge 2500 Crew Cab, long box.

Fully loaded.

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