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CALMING THE CONGESTION CITY HAS PARKING PICKLE Public hearing will try to resolve ongoing issue at Landmark development

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RAISING THE B.C. WAGE Minimum pay per hour will jump to $15.20 by June of 2021

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Both Duffy Lakes — one near Lillooet and the other above Cherry Creek — are named for Patrick Duffy. Not the actor, but a California emigrant who ran the Lillooet Saloon in the 1850s. — Kamloops Museum and Archives

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Entry-level workers will see their hourly rate inrease this June 1, when their pay will climb to $12.65 from $11.25. The hourly wage will then jump to $13.85 in June 2019, $14.60 in June 2020 and $15.20 in June 2021.

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The province’s minimum wage is going up.

The provincial government announced Thursday the minimum wage will rise to $15.20 per hour by 2021, with annual hikes each June 1 resulting in a 34 per cent increase in the next three years.

The first increase will take place this June 1, when the hourly rate will climb to $12.65 from $11.25. The wage will then jump to $13.85 in June 2019, $14.60 in June 2020 and $15.20 in June 2021.

Premier John Horgan said the timeline is aimed at finding a balance between allowing businesses to predict their needs and giving hope to about 400,000 of the lowest-paid workers in the province.

Horgan said B.C. is making other changes to help businesses, such as eliminating the provincial sales tax on electricity by 2019.

The government established a commission in October to help with the timing of the minimum wage increase and it recommended predictable and regular hikes.

The commission said the hourly wage rate could be raised to $15.40 an hour by 2021, depending on economic conditions.

The Kamloops Chamber of Commerce said the key is an incremental increase. “We’re not opposed to raising the minimum wage,� chamber president Paul Ross said. “Our big advocacy process here has been about stability and predictability in the increase over time. We agree that it has to happen.� “We just have to watch businesses’ bottom lines and make sure that we can budget and plan for the cost increase.� “I’ve heard a few sectors struggling a little bit and that’s understandable,� Ross said. “I also know that we didn’t want to see a large increase, i.e. the whole amount right away, and that did not happen. “People are going to struggle, there’s no ifs ands or buts about it, but hopefully, and

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Domino’s Pizza owner Rocky Hunter said he expects consumers will see higher prices to offset the wage increases.

He said the timeline of the increases will likely mean franchise owners feel a pinch, as they did when the B.C. Liberal government raised minimum wage to $10.25 from $8 over the course of a year between 2011 and 2012. “National pricing doesn’t increase as quickly as minimum wage,� Hunter said. “They want to make their money by having great prices.�

Hunter said franchise owners will need to be more careful about wasted product and overstaffing, but said he did not expect the increases would mean many changes at the city’s Dominos operations. “It’s something that happens. Everyone wants to make more money,� he said. “Whatever the government decides, we go with.�

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CITYpage Council Calendar February 13, 2018 10:30 am - Sustainability Advisory Committee Corporate Boardroom, 7 Victoria Street West February 14, 2018 4:45 pm - Heritage Commission DES Boardroom, 105 Seymour Street February 19, 2018 4:45 pm - Arts Commission Corporate Boardroom, 7 Victoria Street West February 20, 2018 10:00 am - Council Budget Meeting 1:30 pm - Regular Council Meeting 7:00 pm - Public Hearing Council Chambers, 7 Victoria Street West February 27, 2018 10:00 am - Council Budget Meeting 1:30 pm - Regular Council Meeting Council Chambers, 7 Victoria Street West February 28, 2018 5:00 pm - Social Planning Council DES Boardroom, 105 Seymour Street

Snow and Ice Control on Municipal Properties First priority public properties that are maintained

by Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Services crews are cleared of snow and ice between 7:00 am and 10:00 pm during the winter season (approximately October 15 to April 15) whenever snow accumulation exceeds 2.5 cm (1") or when ice conditions are observed or reported on walkways, entranceways, stairs, and fire exits. Parking lots are cleared when snow accumulation exceeds 7.6 cm (3"). Snow and ice control may not be performed more than one time per day, even though snow conditions persist. See Council Policy No. PRS-13 for a list of priority properties.

Visit kamloops.ca/snowremoval for more information.

Notice to Motorists Expect delays, and please use caution and obey all traffic control devices and traffic control people in work zones. For traffic details, follow #kammute on Facebook and Twitter. For project details, call 250‑828‑3774 or email publicworks@kamloops.ca.

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6th ANNUAL FAMILY DAY FESTIVAL Monday, February 12, 2018, 10:00 am-2:00 pm Tournament Capital Centre (910 McGill Road) The Tournament Capital Centre is hosting a FREE festival for families with children of all ages!

Get creative with arts and crafts, have your face painted, learn about all things science, try new sports, and play musical instruments—there will be something for everyone. .

Daryl Black Hoop Performance 10:00 am .

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Pokotillo Ukrainian Dancers 11:50 am .

Ukulele Orchestra of Kamloops 12:05 pm .

Highland Dance 12:30 pm .

Clinton W. Gray, Magician 1:00 pm .

TRU African Dance Troupe 1:35 pm Think sustainably, and don’t forget to bring your own bags from home to carry all of your goodies in.

The Kamloops Food Bank will be accepting donations of non-perishable food items at the door.

For more information, visit kamloops.ca/familyday.

CLEAN BURNING WORKSHOP Wednesday, February 21, 2018, 5:00-6:00 pm The Fireplace Centre, 1200 Battle Street FREE Learn tips and techniques to save money by improving the efficiency of your wood heating system and reducing wood smoke. This workshop will provide you with information on: • • • •

fire safety air quality in Kamloops smart burning techniques to maximize efficiency and minimize emissions testing wood's moisture content

Bring a piece of wood from your woodpile and we will test its moisture content.

To register, contact Laura Sampliner at 250-828-3731 or lsampliner@kamloops.ca.

AUXILIARY FIREFIGHTER RECRUITMENT Kamloops Fire Rescue is seeking motivated, fit, community-minded citizens to serve as auxiliary firefighters in Westsyde, Rayleigh, Heffley Creek, Dallas, and Barnhartvale. Auxiliary firefighters supplement the services provided by full time firefighters. The requirements and job duties of auxiliary firefighters are different from that of full-time firefighters.

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DAVE EAGLES/KTW Landmark Plaza has been enforcing parking as of late as the condo and commercial development remains at the centre of a dispute over tenant parking stalls.

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An application to convert commercial space to residential units in a McGill Road development will put Kamloops city council at the centre of a dispute over parking stalls.

The city’s head of development and engineering services, Marvin Kwiatkowski, told council this week that a rezoning application for 765 McGill Rd. represents the last to correct a series of mistakes made by his department since the development of Landmark Heights began in 2007.

“I’m very confused,” said Kwiatkowski, when asked what went wrong at city hall. He said staffers who are no longer employed in the department missed multiple opportunities to register covenants on the properties.

Kwiatkowski said when first approved, the four buildings at Summit Drive and McGill Road were supposed to share a pool of parking stalls, which would be developed in varying

numbers over time.

While early phases of the project, known as Landmark One and Two, were short by 36 stalls, covenants (legal conditions for future use) were supposed to ensure tenants in those buildings were provided with space in Landmark Centre and Landmark Place, where there are extra stalls.

But city staff failed to register agreements for Landmark Centre, Kwiatkowski said, so residents in earlier-built dwellings didn’t get to share the development’s 30 surplus parking stalls.

Tenants in those buildings will only be guaranteed access to between 11 and 17 surplus parking stalls in Landmark Place, which is nearing the end of construction, if a covenant is added during rezoning.

“Because this is not all sold off, it’s not finalized, this is the one we can still layer with the covenants,” Kwiatkowski said.

The rezoning application would reduce the amount of commercial space in Landmark Place, developed by the Culos Group of Companies, in order to add five additional residential units to the 200-unit building.

Developer Mike Culos is opposed to restrictions on who can use Landmark Place’s extra stalls. When contacted by KTW, Culos said he did not want to discuss the matter further until it goes to a public hearing on Tuesday, Feb. 20.

Mayor Ken Christian said he has received multiple complaints from tenants in the older Landmark buildings who allege Culos is selling surplus parking spots to take advantage of the high cost of parking and low availability of spaces at Thompson Rivers University across the street.

Coun. Denis Walsh said the city shouldn’t entertain rezoning requests after previous problems with Landmark, noting residents in One and Two could eventually require city land to create more parking if issues can’t be resolved.

“I just see this development as a disaster, for the city anyway,” he said, before voting against a rezoning hearing.

Walsh was the lone councillor to oppose the public hearing.

Coun. Arjun Singh recused himself from the debate as relatives live in one of the buildings.

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Fewer city parking tickets issued, revenue drops

The downtown Kamloops branch of the TNRD library is scheduled to close its doors on Feb. 26 for six weeks of renovations which will include a new cafe.

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Kamloops drivers found fewer nasty surprises on their windshields last year.

According to a year-end report, bylaw officers issued 15,995 parking tickets in 2017 compared with 18,628 in 2016, a decrease of 14 per cent.

Unsurprisingly, the city also brought in less parking ticket revenue — $171,110 in 2017 from $209,862 in 2016.

Overall, the city brought in slightly less in parking and enforcement revenue than it did in 2016. Parking activities generated $2.2 million in revenue in 2016 and $1.9 million in 2017.

However, community safety manager John Ramsay said much of the change can be attributed to an accounting change.

Where the city had previous recorded revenue from its parkades before staffing and maintenance costs, the department’s annual report now contains net revenue from downtown parkades.

Excluding parkade revenue, the city brought in $1.69 million from

KTW FILE PHOTO The City of Kamloops’ parking and enforcement revenue was down $300,000 in 2017 compared to the previous year.

parking in 2016 and $1.6 million in 2017.

Statistics show more drivers are paying for their parking with credit cards or phone applications compared to previous years.

Telepark payments rose from $9,383 in 2016 to $17,869 in 2017 and credit card payments rose to $387,263 from $351,203.

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The Thompson-Nicola Regional District has decided to close the library two days earlier, on Feb. 26, with the last day of service to the public being Sunday, Feb. 25.

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modernization project that began between Christmas and New Year’s days.

Plans include creating space for a 880-square-foot cafe in the eastern corner of the building on Victoria Street. The cafe will open onto the plaza at Victoria and Fifth.

The main floor collections will also be reorganized, along with a consolidated computer area, all built around a revamped customer-service desk.

A number of staff will be re-assigned from the downtown library to the North Kamloops

location to support higher volume and help implement digital initiatives and selfcheckouts at all TNRD libraries.

Other staff will provide project support.

The library is expected to reopen in early April.

In the past 20 years, the library has seen only modest improvements, such as paint, carpet and maintenance projects.

While the downtown library is closed, patrons are encouraged to keep their library materials at home. Extended loan periods will be provided.

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KamloopsThompson school district Supt. Alison Sidow is confident teachers and staff at an elementary school did everything by the book as they dealt with a situation a mom has called assault, but that the school principal has referred to as inappropriate touching.

Sidow also expressed frustration that the mother of the girl involved has not returned phone calls from the district and school, but took her issue publicly, talking only to Global News.

The mother declined to speak to KTW when contacted by the newspaper.

KTW is not identifying the school as doing so could indirectly identify the children involved.

The mom told the television station reporter a boy lured her daughter to a secluded area, where three other boys were waiting, during recess on Jan. 30.

The mother told the reporter her daughter was restrained and then struck, groped and kissed. The mother said the incident left bruises on her child.

A letter from the school’s principal to parents of students at the school said while the details cannot be discussed due to privacy, the incident was “taken seriously and acted upon immedi-

ately and to the full extent of our authority and ability,” which included calling in the RCMP and the Ministry of Children and Families.”

Sidow said applicable board policies and procedures are designed around ensuring students are safe and feel safe.

Sidow disputed the mother’s claims that the matter was not taken seriously by school staff, saying the principal adhered to policies “and used good judgment.”

The mom told Global her daughter, after running for help, was told to return to her classroom, as were the four boys.

Sidow said the girl and boys were separated, but would not clarify if that meant different parts of the same classroom or different rooms in the school. She said school officials called the mother, but noted the parent has not responded since the initial call.

“The parent has chosen to disengage from the school, although we are still reaching out … she has ceased to respond,” Sidow said.

Sidow said the district also received what she called surprising additional information days after the incident “that would inform how we deal with this,” although she again cited privacy as her reason for not explaining more.

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he province is coming to Kamloops this month and you can be part of the festivities.

As KTW and other media have been reporting, the 2018 BC Winter Games will take place in Kamloops, Sun Peaks and at Stake Lake from Feb. 22 to Feb. 25. During those four days, more than 1,700 athletes, coaches and officials will be in the city and surrounding area to compete in 19 sporting events.

They will be bunking down in schools and spending time and money locally.

The Games will have come full circle when they land in the Tournament Capital in two weeks as the first BC Winter Games were held in Kamloops in 1979. An interesting link between those first Games and this month’s event can be found in Bob Walton, who was a 14-yearold downhill skier competing at Harper Mountain 39 years ago. This month, Walton will be a Games’ volunteer technical director for alpine events at Sun Peaks.

(His story can be read online at kamloopsthisweek.com, under the Sports tab.)

As Walton told KTW: “It’s the first multi-sport event for a lot of athletes and, for some, it’s the only one. You get to be a part of that. That’s the fun thing.”

For the majority of competitors, the BC Winter Games will be the pinnacle of their sporting lives — and reaching Kamloops in late February is a remarkable achievement. As in past Games, some athletes will go on to shine in the Canada, Commonwealth, Pan Am and Olympic Games.

From the opening ceremony at Sandman Centre on Feb. 22, through all the events and into the closing ceremony in the same arena on Feb. 25, Kamloopsians have a rare opportunity to witness athletics at its finest.

You can take it all in by simply showing up at any of the 19 venues as admission is free. You can also volunteer to help make the Games a success. Organizers are still looking for people to help out. Interested? Go online to bcgames.org and click on the Volunteer tab.

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ast weekend’s ballot count in the B.C. Liberal leadership race was like a trip to Disneyland for data nerds.

Because the party used a preferential ballot (party members could rank their six candidates in preference, from No. 1 to No. 6, with second- to sixth-place choices being in play once their first-choice candidate was eliminated) and because every riding was worth the same, points-wise, there was plenty to dissect after the five rounds of voting led to Andrew Wilkinson succeeding Christy Clark as leader.

With party members able to vote online and by phone, one would think turnout would have been robust; alas, despite the comfort of voting from your couch while wearing pyjamas, only about half of the 60,000 party members bothered to take part.

But it is worth noting that Kamloops-South Thompson had among the most votes cast — 788, of which Todd Stone received 711 — among the province’s 87 ridings.

The quirkiness of a preferential ballot is that a candidate like Wilkinson can trail throughout successive rounds of voting and leap to victory in the final round on the wave of members’ secondary choices.

Had the B.C. Liberals elected their leader via a one-member, one-vote system — as they did when electing Gordon Campbell in 1993 — we would be talking today about Michael Lee being at the helm of the party, as he received the most first-choice votes (8,100) Dianne Watts was second at 7,449, Stone was third at 5,073, Michael de Jong was fourth at 4,837,

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MUSINGS Wilkinson was fifth at 4,828 and Sam Sullivan was last at 488.

That Wilkinson can eventually win, despite finishing fifth in a six-person race when actual votes are counted, is good for calculator sales, but not so good when trying to explain and/or understand the voting system.

Suffice to say, the campaign offered an even playing field and candidates had the advantage of looking back in time to see how Clark won the 2011 leadership despite having a lone MLA — Harry Bloy — supporting her.

Under the weighted system, all 87 ridings in the province were allotted 100 points, with the vote percentage garnered by candidates in each riding becoming their point total.

Provincewide, there were 8,700 points up for grabs (87 ridings multiplied by 100), with the candidate surpassing a simple majority of points (4,350) becoming leader.

This system meant, for example, that Wilkinson’s 97 votes in topping the polls in Columbia River-Revelstoke were more valuable than de Jong’s 155 votes in Abbotsford-Mission because

Wilkinson’s 97 votes equalled 52 per cent (or 52 points) of that riding’s vote total, whereas de Jong’s 155 votes represented 42 per cent (or 42 points) of that riding’s vote total.

Therefore, it made sense to spend time and sign up members in smaller-populated ridings and regions that historically voted NDP. That can be seen in Stone winning 11 ridings in first-ballot voting, dominating the two Kamloops ridings and also finishing first in Cariboo-North, Nechako Lakes, Shuswap, North VancouverSeymour, Fraser-Nicola, Powell River-Sunshine Coast and three Vancouver Island ridings.

We know Lee would be leader on pure vote count. But how would the leadership race have looked if the goal was to win the most ridings?

If that was the measure, there would have been no majority (we British Columbians are familiar with that scenario), though Watts would have prevailed as she finished first in voting in 28 ridings.

Lee was next at 23, followed by Wilkinson at 17, Stone at 11 and de Jong at eight.

Perhaps Watts and Wilkinson would have had to form an alliance (the Wattkinson?) to hit 45 ridings and a majority.

In any event, the preferential ballot system is a stats lover’s dream, but does not necessarily reflect the will of party members if first-choice votes are considered most important, which they are under the B.C. Liberals’ continuing fight to retain the first-past-thepost voting system. editor@kamloopsthisweek.com Twitter: @ChrisJFoulds

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ICBC LEADERSHIP NEEDS TO GO Editor: Re: KTW’s editorial of Jan. 31 (‘Fiddling while ICBC burns money’): An obvious suggestion was not mentioned, that senior levels of leader-

ship at ICBC should be dismissed forthwith.

Charges of ineptitude, or maleficence, or criminal negligence, or criminal and culpable incompetence, or perhaps

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SECONDARY SUITE PARKING WOES:‘ENOUGH IS ENOUGH’ Editor: I’m sure I’m not the only frustrated homeowner who has inconsiderate neighbours who rent out illegal suites.

Don’t get me wrong. Not all landlords are irresponsible.

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eeing my grandchildren’s beautiful faces at Christmas got me thinking about the earth again, as I do at the beginning of every new year.

It also got me thinking about what I might do in 2018 to support the creation of a sustainable place for my grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

I’m reminded of the amazing Richard Wagamese, who said in this very newspaper: “We are behaving as if we have another planet to go to.”

Over the holiday season, I got hooked on a Facebook site by the statement, “climate change is a scam.”

It’s not the first time I’ve heard that statement or one similar, “I do not believe in climate change.”

As a sociological

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Online, I shared some research contrary to the scam belief about climate change and was rewarded with a battering of harsh namecalling that included the statement that I was a brainwashed person with a low IQ and no ability to research.

I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t offended; my ego

pride as an informed, intelligent and responsible activist was challenged.

I take pride in doing my best to research the many sides of many issues, believing they are complex and complicated with more than two sides, understanding there is no way the whole truth can be known.

How many times have you made a decision with all you knew, only to later discover you missed a bunch of stuff?

And how many times have world powers done the same thing?

Like everyone else, I’ve been raised in a confrontational and competitive culture.

And, frankly, it hasn’t worked very well for the world or for me.

As Albert Einstein is famous for saying: “We cannot solve our problems with the same thinking we used when

we created them.”

So we must be open to mature and kind dialogue that explores new ways of doing things if we are ever to come up with workable solutions.

Bullying will never work. And, like most of us, I don’t receive personal attacks well.

Earth activists can get carried away with their passion. I know I do.

Denial of the scientific fact that humans are escalating climate change to a dangerous level pushes my buttons.

But I also believe we must be passionate about it in order to survive what is happening in the world.

I stubbornly believe famed anthropologist Margaret Mead when she said “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.”

So, how can we

respond to personal attacks and unfair critics, not just about world issues, but also personal ones, such as the choices we make about how we live our everyday life?

This is what works for me most of the time: I put my hand over my heart, take a deep breath (or two) and, if the criticism is particularly harsh, I may even count to 10 before I respond — or decide not to, which is more often the path I choose.

And I remind myself that harshness from another is more about them than me.

I recite my mantra — “I am a good person, worthy of respect” — and feel compassion for people who may not recognize their worth and do not respect themselves.

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reaffirmed the chamber’s support for the Trans Mountain pipeline.

“We’ve always supported responsible resource development and we’ve supported the Trans Mountain project from the beginning,” he said. “The National Energy Board did approve it, so …”

Just prior to Wednesday’s press release by Horgan, Notley took to Twitter to share messages she said she has received from people in B.C. who are unhappy with Horgan’s stance on the pipeline.

The Alberta premier also shared a video message that said the actions by Horgan required the “clear and unequivocal response” she delivered.

In the meantime, Morelli said Albertans after some B.C. wine are always welcome to visit in person. “Maybe it will even encourage more Albertans to come visit our wineries directly and buy from the wine tasting rooms,” she said.

Meanwhile, Natural Resources Minister Jim Carr said the federal government will step in when necessary to ensure the Trans Mountain expansion project gets built, but is giving few details on how it plans to do so.

“The government of Canada, as this process plays through, will be absolutely alert to any attempts to delay this project,’’ Carr said Thursday at an announcement regarding the restructuring of the National Energy Board. “If there is an attempt by any government to infringe on federal jurisdiction in the national interest, then the government of Canada will intervene.’’

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A recent boycott on B.C. wines, announced Tuesday by Alberta Premier Rachel Notley, might have Kamloops vintners making contingency plans if the two provinces can’t work to resolve their differences over Kinder Morgan’s Trans Mountain pipeline.

Following the announcement, the B.C. Wine institute released a statement saying it was “shocked” by the boycott.

What prompted the dispute was a Jan. 30 announcement by the B.C. government that it was planning to study and further regulate the flow of diluted bitumen through the province.

The B.C. NDP is opposed to Kinder Morgan’s $7.4-billion plan to expand its pipeline capacity from Alberta to its Burnaby terminal, a project that has already received federal approval.

Trish Morelli, executive director of the Kamloops Wineries Association, said the B.C. Wine Institute is working with the government to figure out the next steps, noting Premier John Horgan is “100 per cent” behind B.C. wineries.

“The whole industry was very shocked and disappointed by this announcement,” Morelli said.“It’s very unfortunate that the B.C. wine industry is caught in the middle of this political pipeline battle.”

Morelli said that if the dispute isn’t resolved quickly, contingency distribution plans will have to be made in order to

make up for lost sales.

Horgan said in a press release this week he has no plans to retaliate by boycotting such items as Alberta beef, adding he will not be distracted by retaliatory trade actions by Alberta.

“I don’t believe it’s in anyone’s interest to have duelling premiers,” Horgan said.

As for the effects the boycott will have, Morelli said it’s not yet clear.

“Our hope is that the politicians of the day can work this out before too much damage is done,” she said.

Morelli said that although 11 per cent of B.C. wine goes to Alberta, only two of Kamloops’ four wineries ship to Alberta. According to the B.C. Wine Institute, 30 per cent of all wine sold in Alberta is from B.C., with a retail value of approximately $160 million.

“The reality is that the B.C. wine industry has worked very hard to build and foster a relationship with the Albertans and Alberta consumers really love B.C. wines, so it’s hard for them, too,” Morelli said.

Kamloops Chamber of Commerce president Paul Ross said trade wars aren’t going to help anybody.

“We have a budding industry here in Kamloops, with the wineries, and every sale is important to them. So anything — a supplier or a customer — that disappears is going to be tough for them,” Ross said.

Ross said he hopes he doesn’t see retaliation from the B.C. government and wants all parties to sit down to resolve the issue. He also

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When Bette Caldwell went to a presentation on women in trades at Thompson Rivers University, she was planning to gather information for her granddaughter, who had expressed some interest in the program.

But on Feb. 2, it was the 76-year-old who was celebrating her graduation from the university’s exploratory program.

“By the time everybody had finished their presentations, it sounded so interesting. I asked one of the girls if I could take the course and she said, ‘I don’t think they can stop you,’” recalls Caldwell.

Designed to encourage women to take up a trade, the exploratory course allows participants to experience six trade areas. Caldwell’s choices included construction, plumbing, welding and electrical work, as well as first-aid and traffic control coursework.

Welding, for which she passed the examination required to continue her studies at TRU, was her favourite, but Caldwell said she is also proud of the foot stool she was able to create in construction.

“I learned so much,” she said. “I thought it would be a good opportunity if anything went wrong with my house to be able to know kind of how to fix it, or at least know what a repair man is doing. And by the time I left — I didn’t know hardly anything to start and I’m amazed how much I learned.”

Caldwell and husband Mickey, who died in 2016, ran a series of restaurants in the Kamloops area, including Chile Chapter, Deja-Vu and Chapters Viewpoint.

She said she would encourage other retired and older women to consider the training as a way of avoiding stagnation that can come with retirement.

“You kind of get in a rut. And for women that want a little excitement and fun, and to hang out with kids that are so much fun, it’s a great thing,” she said. “And it never hurts to keep on learning.”

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New trial date set for accused who had charges tossed TIM PETRUK STAFF REPORTER tim@kamloopsthisweek.com

A new trial date has been set for a Kamloops man accused in 2015 of running a “chop shop” for firearms after Canada’s highest court refused to hear his appeal.

Charles Patrick was stopped by

police in December 2013. A search turned up a sawed-off shotgun stuffed in his jacket.

Police then obtained a warrant to search his house, court heard, uncovering additional firearms.

In 2015, B.C. Supreme Court Justice Hope Hyslop ruled the searches illegal.

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She excluded all of the seized firearms as evidence and Patrick walked free.

Hyslop made the ruling based on a question from an RCMP corporal who asked Patrick “Do you have something on you?” prior to his arrest.

According to Hyslop, that

question violated Patrick’s Charter rights.

The Crown appealed the decision and the B.C. Court of Appeal overturned part of Hyslop’s ruling, allowing the shotgun to remain as evidence but excluding everything alleged to have been found at Patrick’s home.

Patrick’s lawyers then attempted to appeal the higher court’s decision to the Supreme Court of Canada, but a threejudge panel in Ottawa in October refused to hear the appeal.

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Westmount parents want congestion cleared DALE BASS STAFF REPORTER dale@kamloopsthisweek.com

A young student at Westmount elementary narrowly missed being hit by a vehicle last week — and it has led to a renewal of complaints about traffic congestion at the Westsyde-area school.

Leanna Wereley, who has a child in kindergarten at the school, said the boy and a friend were “rough-housing” as they walked along Westsyde Road near the school when one fell onto the busy road.

The driver of the vehicle managed to stop and parents nearby rescued him, unharmed but frightened. But Wereley said the incident has sparked a call for the school district and city to fix the traffic situation at the school.

Wereley and Neil Duff, who has two children attending the school, have written the school district, handed out letters to residents living near the school, started a Facebook page to share their campaign and identified two immediate solutions: a stoplight installed at the corner of Westsyde and Walkem roads and a school bus for students who live in Batchelor Heights.

In the longer term, they want to see one of the other elementary schools in Westsyde reopened.

Wereley and Duff are hoping a meeting this week between the city and School District 73 will see their concerns addressed.

Each of those ideas will likely be considered, said SD73 secretary-treasurer Kelvin Stretch, depending on the results of an area traffic study that will begin later this month.

The problem is obvious to anyone who watches as students are dismissed at the end of the day: the parking lot allocated to parents at the school has room for about 17 cars. The school shares a cul de sac with 16 houses on it.

The light on Westsyde Road is only activated by a pedestrian-crossing button. And, on the day KTW watched, about 180 cars arrived to pick up children and head out again, leading to long and lengthy lines of traffic waiting to turn onto Westsyde Road.

The school is at about 140 per cent of its capacity and has five portables. SD73 has it on its priority capital-projects list, noting it needs a $9-million expansion.

The board of education has thus far decided against reopen-

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ing Westsyde elementary, which is located eight kilometres north on Westsyde Road.

In December, an SD73 report noted reopening the school was estimated to cost $293,000.

Stretch said a decision on reopening Westsyde brings significant financial considerations.

If reopening is done due to a sudden influx of new students, that would mean more money coming from the province, as each student equates to a dollar value

when funding is doled out provincially. Moving existing students around doesn’t bring additional money, he said — although he didn’t rule out a reopening.

As for the bus request, a school bus now brings two students with special needs to Westmount.

Wereley and Duff want to see it used to pick up other children who face a long walk from Batchelor, even if it is just those in the younger grades. SD73 superintendent Alison Sidow, however,

said the bus in use is designed mainly for wheelchairs. New buses would have to be purchased, an expense she said is not covered in the current budget.

Parents aren’t the only ones upset about the congestion.

Residents on Dickenson Road, which connects with Walkem Road at the school, have told Wereley they also want to see the problem fixed.

In a response to a letter sent out by Wereley and Duff, one resident said “we talk about it a lot. We see a lot. We support the importance of this change.”

Another resident added “there is a serious bottleneck for cars and trucks and the situation is ripe for either an auto accident or a child being struck by a vehicle. If there were a need for an ambulance or fire truck to come down our street in an emergency, it would be impossible.”

Wereley agrees.

“This has been going on for years and nobody has done anything. Batchelor keeps growing.

We need action now,” she said. “It boggles my mind this has gone this long.

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City, SD73 working on Westmount crunch DALE BASS STAFF REPORTER dale@kamloopsthisweek.com

A school bus and a long line of vehicles enter Walkem Road off Weststyde Road on Wednesday as classes at Westmount elementary are let out for the day.

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There’s a lot of science behind where to put a stoplight.

Elnaz Ansari, the City of Kamloops’ traffic and transportation engineer, said there are industry guidelines that have to be applied, benchmarks designed to ensure municipalities have a consistency in how traffic flows.

If they aren’t adhered to, it can lead to excessive delays, increased use of other roads to avoid the signals and an uptick in collisions.

Ansari said she is glad School District 73 has hired an engineer to take a look at the traffic situation at and around Westmount elementary. She is also happy parents have again voiced their concern.

“Parents see things every day that we don’t,” she said. “We at the city just don’t see them all the time.”

Ansari said she is looking forward to seeing what recommendations come from the study, which won’t focus only on the immediate intersections, but also on traffic patterns that feed into it.

The Transportation Association of Canada uses a decision-making process that evaluates vehicle to

vehicle and vehicle to pedestrian interaction, taking into account population and other amenities, such as schools, businesses, residences and care homes, that are in the area.

It also looks at lane configurations, speed limits, median width and the geographic area.

Terrain is a consideration for parents and teachers at Westmount who live in Batchelor Heights.

There’s a steep hill between Westsyde Road and River Drive in Batchelor, a route some of the students take when heading to school.

It’s not considered a safe route by parents KTW spoke with and would be a challenge to use on the return trip due to its steep pitch.

Ansari said options likely to be reviewed will be an actuated signal, one that would remain as it is now, activated by a pedestrian-crossing button, for most of the day, but going into properly timed red, yellow and green lights during peak traffic periods.

Whatever comes from the study and ongoing discussions between the city and school district, cost will remain a major factor, Ansari said, with both sides looking for the option that provides the best solution and price tag.

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Murderer describes deadly Blind Bay shooting Trial begins for Jeremy Davis, one of two co-accused in June 2011 shooting death of 24-year-old Nick Larsen TIM PETRUK

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A convicted murderer took the witness stand on Tuesday in a Kamloops courtroom, testifying against his co-accused in a deadly drive-by shooting in a sleepy Shuswap town more

than six years ago.

Nick Larsen, 24, was shot to death in Blind Bay in the earlymorning hours of June 1, 2011. Jordan Barnes and Jeremy Davis were arrested and charged with murder in 2014.

Barnes pleaded guilty in 2016 and was handed an automatic life sentence with no

possibility of parole for 10 years. Davis’ trial began on Tuesday in B.C. Supreme Court, with Barnes wiping tears from his eyes while describing Larsen’s murder.

Barnes said he met Larsen hours before the murder while attempting to buy cocaine. Court

heard Larsen kicked in the door of Barnes’ Sorrento home and pointed a handgun at him.

“He said I can’t be dealing in this town,” Barnes said.

“I wanted to get half an ounce. He thought I was moving into his territory. I just remember seeing a

gun and seeing red. I snapped.”

Barnes said he was drunk at the time and had been using cocaine earlier in the evening.

He also admitted to having sold marijuana and sometimes accepting firearms as payment.

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Barnes said he told Larsen to leave his house. He then phoned Davis, his friend, for a ride. According to Barnes, he and Davis would “go shooting” together, sometimes in a gravel pit near Sorrento.

“I wanted to go beat up Nick,” Barnes said. “That was my intention. I said I had a problem, shit went down at my house, my door was kicked in. …

He [Davis] said he’s not far.”

Davis picked Barnes up a short time later, court heard.

“We got on the highway and turned left on Blind Bay Road,” Barnes said. “I said he’s in a red car. It didn’t take long at all before I’d seen the red car. I told him to pull in front of it.”

According to Barnes, that’s when his intention to beat up Larsen changed.

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slammed on the brakes, a gun slid out from under my seat.”

Barnes said he grabbed the weapon and got out of Davis’ GMC Jimmy.

“I jumped out and started firing,” he said.

“I was on the back of the truck holding on.”

When asked by Crown prosecutor Neil Flanagan, Barnes could not recall the number of shots he fired, but said it was definitely more than one.

Barnes said he got back in the Jimmy and both vehicles fled.

“Did Mr. Davis say anything to you?”

Flanagan asked.

“Yeah,” Barnes replied. “He was calling me an idiot. He asked me where I wanted to be dropped off. I said I knew a place to go.”

Court heard Barnes had Davis drive him to a secluded rural property where his friend lived.

Barnes said he hid the gun inside an RV he stored on the property, then went to sleep in his truck, which was parked nearby.

Davis’ trial is expected to resume in late April. He remains free on bail.

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A trial date has been set for a Shuswap man charged with murder in relation to a 2016 hit-andrun crash that killed a motorcyclist.

Raymond Edward Swann was ordered to stand trial following a preliminary inquiry last month. His four-week B.C. Supreme Court trial is scheduled to begin on July 16 in front of a Kamloops jury.

Swann was originally charged with criminal negligence causing death in connection to the April 3, 2016, crash on Squilax-Anglemont Road near Chase that killed 60-yearold Brian Watson, a facilities painter with School District 73. Last year, WATSON prosecutors laid an additional charge of second-degree murder.

Swann, who is from Sorrento, is not in custody.

Lawyers are expected to return to court on March 27 for a pre-trial conference.

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TORONTO — An alleged serial killer accused of murdering five men is expected to face more charges after Toronto police announced the discovery of more human remains on Thursday.

Homicide Det. Sgt. Hank Idsinga said that the remains of six individuals have now been recovered from a residential property where Bruce McArthur, a 66-year-old selfemployed landscaper, had worked.

“I do anticipate more charges,’’ Idsinga said outside 53 Mallory Crescent, where the remains had been discovered in several planters.

“I don’t have a timetable for that, I don’t have a number for that, but I would expect more charges will eventually be laid.’’

Idsinga said police have identified at least one set of remains as belonging to Andrew Kinsman, one of the men McArthur is accused of murdering, but said investigators are still working to determine who the other alleged victims are.

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McArthur was charged on Jan. 18 with 49-year-old Kinsman’s death, as well as the presumed death of 44-year-old Selim Esen.

Both men went missing from Toronto’s gay village in 2017.

Late last month, police laid three more first-degree murder charges McARTHUR against McArthur related to the disappearances of Majeed Kayhan, 58, and Soroush Mahmudi, 50, as well as the death of Dean Lisowick, either 43 or 44, who had never been reported missing, police said.

At that time, police had said skeletal remains belonging to three unidentified individuals had been discovered in planters in the backyard of the Mallory Crescent home.

After working on the property for a week-and-a-half, Idsinga said the number of remains recovered had doubled.

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DORCHESTER, N.B. — A warrant has been issued for a man convicted of second-degree murder after he escaped from a New Brunswick prison.

The Correctional Service of Canada said staff at the Dorchester

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SAN FRANCISCO — The employee roll at Ben Zifkin’s Toronto-based startup is set to double over the coming year to handle the increase in users of his free service, a business-based social network known as Hubba.

He knows he faces international competition for top talent, including the established tech ecosystem in Silicon Valley.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made a pitch to that talent on behalf of prospective employers like Zifkin during his discussions Thursday in San Francisco, including face-toface meetings with the head of Amazon and eBay. On offer is a rapidly growing tech sector in places like Toronto and Kitchener-Waterloo with companies that require executive-level expertise to compete with Silicon Valley rivals. Canada has also invested millions to attract top talent and researchers away from other countries.

Rana Sankar, Canada’s consul general in San Francisco, said the goal of Trudeau’s visit isn’t to lure talent away from the region,

but ensure that Canada has a voice in what has become the epicentre of the new economy.

“We are here not to steal jobs from Silicon Valley,’’ Sankar said in an interview this week. “We are here to co-create with the tech sector here.’’

Two years ago when Trudeau took office, Canadian expats who were veterans of Silicon Valley talked to the Canadian Press about the difficult sell their home country faced.

In California, salaries, sunshine and venture capital were all abundant, and the professional culture was more advanced.

However, they also spoke longingly about bringing that culture back home to create the same kind of success in Canada that they experienced in California.

“The valley is great, but it’s actually not my number 1 place where I’m trying to bring talent from,’’ Zifkin said. “It’s hard to pull people out of that.’’

Donald Trump’s ascendency to the White House made the pitch a little easier. Trump’s tough talk about trade deals and immigration changed the political climate in the United States.

WINNIPEG — A former Manitoba cabinet minister is apologizing after women came forward alleging he tickled them and made inappropriate remarks while he was in government.

Stan Struthers, who was in cabinet for more than a decade while the NDP were in power, said STRUTHERS he recently learned his behaviour made former colleagues and staff feel disrespected and he is sorry.

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She said he also put his hand on her knee during a car ride and talked about sex acts he would enjoy.

She said she lodged a complaint with her boss, who took it up the chain of command, but was told an election was looming and to “suck it up.’’

Supreme Court to examine process for deciding residential school payments CANADIAN PRESS

OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada will look at the process used to determine compensation for former residential school students.

The high court has agreed to hear the appeal of an Indigenous man — known only as J.W. due to privacy considerations — who claims he was sexually assaulted by a nun while attending a residential school in Manitoba.

At issue is whether the decisions of adjudicators in such cases can be reviewed by the courts.

For over a century, tens of thousands of Indigenous children were required to attend

residential schools, primarily run by religious institutions and funded by the federal government.

Students were not allowed to use their languages or cultural practices.

Former pupils provided accounts of physical, sexual and emotional abuse as part of an independent assessment process to determine compensation — a program that flowed from a major 2006 settlement agreement aimed at ensuring a lasting resolution of the residential schools legacy.

J.W.’s claim was rejected by an adjudicator on the grounds that he had failed to show the nun’s alleged act — grabbing

his penis while he was in line for a shower — had a “sexual purpose.’’

His efforts to have the decision overturned by other adjudicators failed.

However, a Manitoba judge found fault with the internal reviews and sent the case back to the initial adjudication phase.

The federal government successfully challenged the judge’s decision in the Manitoba Court of Appeal, which ruled that, under the terms of the independent assessment process, there can be no judicial review of adjudication decisions.

As usual, the Supreme Court gave no reasons for agreeing to hear J.W.’s case.

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FEMALE HITS NORTH SHORE SAFEWAY WITH COUNTERFIET US DOLLARS Over the past few weeks, several different businesses in Kamloops have reported to the police that a female has used counterfeit $50 US bills to purchase items. Safeway on the North Shore is one of those businesses who was hit with this female shopper using counterfeit US $50.00 bills.

The female is described as being Caucasian and approximately 5’6”, long hair, heavy set. A couple of weeks ago the suspect had blonde and blue hair; a few days ago the female had black hair and was wearing glasses. She carries a distinctive black handbag that has silver studs or grommets on one side.

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THEFT OF BACKPACK FROM TCC On Tuesday, January 30th, 2018 a lone male entered into the male locker room at The Tournament Capital Centre and made off with a client’s backpack. Inside the backpack was the owners wallet which contained an undisclosed amount of cash, identification and credit cards. These thefts are getting quite prominent at TCC and the city is working on ways to curb the incline of theft from lockers,

but in the mean time you should try to bring minimal belongings with you when going to work out. Try to only bring your driver’s license and maybe a bank card and keep it on you at all times.

This suspect is described as male, thin statue, short dark hair, wearing a black hoodie, jeans, white runners and black ball cap.

THEFT FROM LONDON DRUGS On Friday January 19, 2018 a lone male entered London Drugs with the intentions of shoplifting items. Once inside the store, he wandered around until he felt comfortable enough to conceal items in his clothing and leave the store. The suspect is described as a Caucasian male, wearing a black hoodie with a white logo, black toque and jeans.

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Kamloops Mayor Ken Christian has his eye on cars these days — and he thinks they are too big, idle too long and replace walking too often.

Christian, addressing the monthly meeting of the Canadian Home Builders’ AssociationInterior at the Sandman Signature Kamloops Hotel, said he would like to see more parking for electric vehicles, reducing parking spaces to reflect — and encourage use of — smaller vehicles, less idling allowed and no additional drivethrus in the city.

Christian also wants to see more walkable areas and more neighbourhood services to reduce the amount of driving people do when shopping, although he also doesn’t want to see “a strip mall every 10 blocks.”

Christian acknowledged he drives a large truck and said when he’s in Vancouver, it’s hard to

find a parking space that will accommodate it. He told the homebuilders that he knows he should be looking at something smaller and that he views all the time people spend in their cars one of the ways society is losing its connectivity, its sense of community.

More bridges and bike and pedestrian paths are also needed to fuel that communal feeling, he told his audience, pointing to the new Peterson Creek pathway as one large project that will accomplish many of his goals.

Christian would also like to see some attention paid to the entrance off the Overlanders Bridge into the downtown area, a strip of road he said makes no sense.

“There is no logic in going from four lanes to two lanes to four lanes,” he said. “Make it all two lanes downtown. Make it more walkable.”

Moving on to successes he sees, Christian said the construction industry is strong. Home sales went up in January

from the same month last year by 20 per cent.

The value of permits issued this year versus last year has tripled.

Apartment buildings are under construction throughout the city.

The SPCA branch has hired a local contractor to move forward with its $6.5-million new animal shelter. At Thompson Rivers University, work continues on the multimillion-dollar The Reach village concept and new buildings to house trades and nursing programs.

Construction on many sites continues through the winter, something that has not happened often in past years, Christian said.

He attributed it to the growing demand for housing from people escaping the soaring prices in the Lower Mainland or with people selling their properties there and moving here.

“They can sell that house for $1.6 million and come here with $1 million in their pocket and still buy a great house,” he said.

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Kamloops Mayor Ken Christian said he is pleased with a new round of policy announcement on how cannabis will be sold in B.C., noting the policy leaves many regulations up to municipalities. Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General Mike Farnworth said the government will not allow liquor stores to sell marijuana when the federal government legalizes pot, which it plans to do by July 1.

Purveyors of recreational marijuana will only be allowed to sell the drug itself in dried or oil form and cannabis accessories such as bongs and pipes.

The federal government won’t allow sales of edible forms of marijuana in the first year of legalization.

The province did not create rules on where recreational marijuana stores may locate, leaving it up to municipalities to set their own policy on the matter — or opt to disallow retail sales entirely. Recommendations from city staff could come to council as early as this month, said development and engineering services director Marvin Kwiatkowski.

Christian said the city will need to look at how closely stores can be situated to schools, whether to allow them only in certain areas of the city or require them to spread out — similar

to Kamloops’ one-kilometre rules for liquor outlets — and whether to place security requirements on operators.

“Do you want to see these all downtown or do you want to see them in every neighbourhood, where people can walk and buy a joint?” Christian said.

At Tuesday’s council meeting, Coun. Denis Walsh suggested the city host an open house or some other opportunity for residents to weigh in on pot sales. Because regulations around marijuana sales would require a bylaw change, Kwiatkowski said a public hearing must be called on the policy. Christian told KTW he is also open to hearing from people with suggestions on the matter.

Under the province’s planned licensing scheme, city council will also weigh in on any application for a new retail marijuana shop and must be supportive for the outlet to go ahead.

The process is similar to that used for new bars and pubs and allows for public comment.

Christian said he expects to see between 10 and 20 stores in Kamloops following legalization, noting he has been told by dispensary owners the market in the city is quite strong.

He said local strata councils should also take note of provincial policy that will allow them to ban the growing of recreational marijuana plants in their buildings, advising them to start their conversations well ahead of July.

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Magic, juggling, acrobatics for families at TCC on Monday ANDREA KLASSEN STAFF REPORTER andrea@kamloopsthisweek.com

T Indian Horse, as pictured above, is a film based on the novel by the late Richard Wagamese. It won awards at film festivals last year in Vancouver, Edmonton and Calgary and will be screened on March 10 at Paramount Theatre during the Kamloops Film Festival.

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ilms with Canadian and Kamloops links bookend the 22nd annual Kamloops Film Festival.

The 10-day event opens with Shut Up and Say Something, which focuses on Yellowknife-born and Penticton-based spoken-word artist Shane Koyczan who burst onto the international stage in 2010 when he delivered his Vancouver Olympic Winter Games opening work We Are More (Define Canada).

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It follows him on a more intimate journey as he meets the father he barely knows, inspiring him to write one of the most difficult poems he has ever created.

The film’s writer and director, Melanie Wood, will be at the festival to take part in a question-and-answer session

after the screening on the March 1 opening night.

The festival wraps up with Indian Horse, based on Kamloops author Richard Wagamese’s book of the same name, a deeply personal story for the late writer about being taken from his family, sent to a Catholic residential school,

fighting abuse and eventually find some peace in his adult years playing hockey.

Indian Horse won awards at festivals last year in Vancouver, Edmonton and Calgary. It will be screened on March 10 as the festival wraps up.

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he full celebration won’t kick off until July, but Kamloopsians can get an early taste of the International Buskers Festival this Family Day. Performances from the Busker Festival performers The Street Circus will be part of the city’s annual Family Day Festival.

Manitoba-based duo Daniel and Kimberley Craig will perform modern circus acts, including hand-to-hand acrobatics, fire juggling, hula hooping and comedy routines.

The act will also include plenty of audience participation.

“It’s an opportunity to promote the July festival and also enhance our Family Day event here at the TCC,” said Sean Smith, business operations and events supervisor for the city.

The Family Day Festival will also feature live entertainment, crafts, games, face-painting and food vendors. It will take place at the Tournament Capital Centre on Monday, Feb. 12 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Street Circus is set to perform at 10:30 a.m. Admission is free.

Street Circus is one of seven acts slated to perform in the Tournament Capital this summer during the Busker Festival, which will run from July 26 to July 29.

“Think magic tricks, juggling, acrobatics and general family entertainment,” Smith said of the lineup.

Each act will perform eight times during the festival, which will include three stages in Riverside Park, as well as a roaming fourth stage that will go to other community events.

“We’re thinking things like the Farmers’ Market on Saturday and the Victoria Street merchant’s market,” Smith said.

The Busker Festival was held in downtown Victoria for six years before organizers decided to move the event to Kamloops, citing funding issues.

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GREAT CLASSICS Saturday, 7:30 p.m. at Sagebrush Theatre, 1300 Ninth Ave.

Kamloops Symphony Orchestra presents Great Classics, with renowned pianist Avan Yu. Music will include Mozart’s Overture Lucio Silla, Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 1 and Mozart’s Symphony No. 41. Tickets can be purchased from Kamloops Live box office, 1025 Lorne St., 250-374-5483 or kamloopslive.ca.

ART EXHIBITS continue through March at Kamloops Art Gallery, 465 Victoria St.

Re Present: Photography from South Asia features historic and contemporary photography from South Asia, asking whether truth can be found in photography. The exhibit features hand-painted photography, commonly seen in the early days of the medium in India, as well as so-called glitch art, which is altered in ways comparable to a computer going awry.

The exhibit continues in the central gallery through March 31.

Meanwhile, Garnet Dirksen’s Social Studies continues in The Cube through March 24, looking at shifts in trade and industry and its effects on the economy. For more information, go online to kag.bc.ca.

IMPROV COMEDY Saturday, 7:30 p.m. doors and 8 p.m. start at the Stage House Theatre, 422 Tranquille Rd.

Chimera Theatre’s comedy troupe, The Freudian Slips, returns to the stage on Saturday night in North Kamloops.

This month’s improv theme is “Strip ‘n’ sip” and will feature Brooke Ballam, Jessica Buchanan, Brendan Law, Taylor James McCallum, Brittany McCarthy and Paul Rancourt. It will be hosted by Andrew Cooper. Tickets are $15 online at chimeratheatre.com/tickets, the day before the show, or $20 cash at the door. The show is 16-plus and a cash bar will also be available.

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The annual family festival returns to the Tournament Capital Centre on Monday, featuring a variety of free arts and sports related activities. Kids can get their faces painted and tick off experiences in a passport. Completed passports can be entered for a chance to win a prize. Food vendors will be on hand, including Be Teased, Gyldi’s Pizza, HealthFare Restaurant and Fat Franks BBQ and Grill. The day will also include performances by Clinton W. Gray, Kamloops Ukulele Orchestra, the Pokotillo dancers, Lorena’s School of Highland Dancing, Madison Olds and more. Added to the performances and food options, many community groups will be on hand: 4Cats Arts Studio, Canucks Autism Network, Big Little Science Centre, Boys and Girls Club, Eureka Science Camps, Kamloops Arts Council, Lil Monkey’s Treehouse, Maker Space, River City Gymnastics, Western Karate Academy, TRU Sport Camps, Kamloops Girl Guides, Kamloops Minor Baseball and many more. In its sixth year, the event is hosted by the City of Kamloops. For more information, go online to kamloops.ca.

COMING UP: WALTER QUINLAN | FEB. 17 The Barnhartvale Coffee House will feature Walter Quinlan at the Barnhartvale Hall on Feb. 17. Doors for the open-mic night open at 6:30 p.m., with music starting at 7 p.m. The feature act performs at 9 p.m. Admission is $5 but free for performers and kids younger than 12 years of age. For more information, call 250-573-0025 or go online to barnhartvalecoffeehouse.com.

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CBC radio host, former adman spoke at TRU on Wednesday night JESSICA WALLACE STAFF REPORTER jessica@kamloopsthisweek.com

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clause in Van Halen’s performance contracts famously demanded M&M’s backstage. More specifically, no brown ones. If brown M&M’s were found, the show would be cancelled and Van Halen would be off the hook for the costs.

What seemed like a pretentious request by famous rock stars, however, was a calculated test.

The 1980s band toured mid-sized markets, not just the Vancouvers, New York Citys and Londons of the world. The thought behind travelling to the smaller, often overlooked communities, was that the band would secure fans for life.

It was a smart strategy, but it meant Van Halen’s complicated stage show had to be accommodated in places where promoters had less experience with productions of such magnitude. On one occasion, the band’s gear fell through the stage, which could not accommodate the weight of the equipment.

Every detail had to be perfect to ensure safety and quality of the shows — so how would the band know if a promoter crossed the T’s and dotted the I’s?

Here’s where the M&M’s come in.

Among the long list of demands in the band’s contracts related to the set-up of its show was the line about the M&M’s.

Lead singer David Lee Roth could go backstage and instantly know whether a promoter had followed every detail to spec, just by looking at the bowl of M&M’s.

It was a genius solution to the band’s problem, one of many stories about counterintuitive thinking shared by Terry O’Reilly on Thursday night in the Grand Hall at Thompson Rivers University.

The former adman behind the CBC radio show Under the Influence spoke to a full house at the university, telling story after story that demonstrated creative ways of thinking. O’Reilly wasn’t telling the audience what to think, he said, but how to think.

“The solution is always hiding inside the obstacle,” he said.

It’s a lesson he has learned throughout his storied career, which predates Under the Influence and includes his former show The Age of Persuasion, along with decades working in the marketing industry. O’Reilly is also an author. His last book, This I Know: Marketing Lessons from Under the Influence, was released last year.

Creativity loves constraint, O’Reilly said during his lecture, likening problem-solving to “doing ballet in a phone booth.”

The advice is relative, he said, applicable to everyone across all aspects of life. O’Reilly has used counterintuitive thinking to problem solve both professionally and person-

Terry O’Reilly, host of Under the Influence on CBC, spoke to a packed house in the Grand Hall at Thompson Rivers University on Wednesday night during the TRUSU Common Voices lecture series.

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The solution is always hiding inside the obstacle.

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ally, from helping to boost ticket sales to the Toronto Symphony Orchestra with an ad campaign addressing people’s fears of classical music to eliminating his daily commute by building a recording studio in a retro Airstream trailer.

“All of life is problem solving,” O’Reilly noted.

Another story highlighted the Hans Brinker Budget Hotel in Europe.

Management had apparently become fed up with people complaining about the poor quality of its accommodations and decided to embrace its awful reputation.

To manage expectations, it marketed itself as a lousy place to rest one’s head for the night, and its willingness to poke fun at itself made it the go-to crappy hotel.

“They found the solution within the obstacle,” O’Reilly said. “We are a terrible hotel. What can we do with that?”

The term O’Reilly used for that kind of counterintuitive thinking is vuja de — the opposite of déjà vu — which means looking at a familiar situation like you’ve never seen it before. (Déjà vu is looking at an unfamiliar situation like you’ve seen it before.)

O’Reilly offered additional insights from his decades of experience in the marketing world: • Make people feel a message, not just think about it. The chance of them acting on it goes “way up.”; • Don’t ignore the nagging in your gut because “solutions are borne of hunches.”; • Do not go down usual routes. “The phrase, ‘Well, that’s the way we do it around here,’ is the phrase of death,” he said.

During a question-and-answer period, O’Reilly was asked about the future of the marketing industry, which has changed with the onset of social media. While O’Reilly touted Twitter and Instagram for their ability to engage with audiences and interests,

he noted the late Steve Jobs utilized traditional media (television and billboards) to promote Apple products. He said marketing in today’s world is about a whole lot of little ideas, a dozen little advertisements compared to a single big advertisement. As he has done so in the past on his show, he likened that strategy to a shish kebab, different elements skewered with a consistent tone, voice and message.

Asked about advice for those starting out in their careers, O’Reilly suggested absorbing great work and following the best people in the world in any given field.

“That’s what will train you,” he said.

And what about marketing and politics?

Trudeau’s positive advertisements paved the way for the Red Wave, O’Reilly said, and Donald Trump ran a better campaign than Hillary Clinton.

“What was Trump’s rallying cry?” O’Reilly asked the audience. “Make America Great Again.”

And, as he held the microphone to the audience, he asked for Clinton’s rallying cry, only to be met with silence.

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Sandra Pasmen (below) created more than 40 works for her exhibit If She Only Knew. The works were auctioned off over the weekend in support of the Family Tree Family Centre. The exhibit raised more than $6,300.

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An art exhibit featuring more than 40 works on the theme of empowering women has raised more than $6,300 for a women’sbased charity in Kamloops.

Sandra Pasmen is the artist behind If She Only Knew, which was shown last weekend at the Happyness Centre in downtown Kamloops.

At the end of the show, the pieces were auctioned off in support of the Family Tree Family Centre.

“It was fantastic,” said centre executive director, Susan Wright. “There was lots of people there.

The art was amazing.”

Wright said the money raised will support the centre’s annual operating budget, with the hopes of adding a women’s retreat to the services it offers to women.

“Our programs are peer driven,” Wright said. “Women helping women.”

Pasmen took pages from a book called If She Only Knew and used them as a prompt for her artwork, decoupaging the pages onto canvas or sculpture and coming up with themes to empower women.

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Eight-year-old Stella Wilson checks out the crocheted pet beds during a recent craft sale in support of Chimera Theatre. The non-profit amateur theatre company based out of Kamloops is currently in its fourth season. It presents works to local audiences, while also providing education for artists in the community through workshops, improv theatre classes and various outreach programs.

Kamloops designer to be featured during Vancouver Fashion Week Kamloops’ own Kristina Benson, who is known for designing colourful leggings, will be featured during Vancouver Fashion Week.

The Kamloops designer creates artwork, which is then replicated on leggings, kimonos and scarves.

She sells her work online and through socalled pants parties.

She was nominated for Artist of the Year at the recent Mayor’s Gala for the Arts and spoke to KTW about her work.

KRISTINA BENSON: Fashion designer known for colourful leggings.

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She began selling her leggings in 2016 and the business has “taken off like wildfire”, selling products across Canada and in the United States.

“Mixing emerging and established designers from across the world has been our recipe for success for over 17 years,” said Jamal Abdouraham, producer and founder of Vancouver Fashion Week, in a press release.

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able talent and growing alongside maturing designers. We are grateful that we as an organization can and have acted as a stepping stone in their careers.”

In its 30th season, Vancouver Fashion Week returns from March 19 to March 25 at David Kam Hall, 50 E Pender St. in Vancouver.

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Annual festival begins March 1 at Paramount leaps into the horror genre, includes Wolfcop, Another Wolfcop and Ravenous.

All films will be shown at Paramount Theatre, 503 Victoria St. Tickets and passes are available online at kamloopsfilmfest.ca.

During the festival, they are also available at Moviemart, 367 St. Paul St. Closing party tickets are also available at those locations.

Single ticket prices include: $11 for adults, $10 for seniors, $5 for children and students. Pass prices include: $150 for the full festival, $80 for 10 films, $40 for five films and $20 for DarkFest.

The closing party tickets are $20 at the door and $15 in advance for adults, $5 less for students.

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Tomato Red, which will be shown on March 3, also has a Kamloops link, having been shot in the River City and surrounding area. Based on the novel

by Daniel Woodrell, it tells the story of an excon drifter who stumbles upon the chance to improve his life once he deals with corruption, prejudice and his own personal demons.

In the Fade, recently named best foreign language motion picture at the annual Golden Globe Awards, will be shown on March 8. The thriller focuses on a woman whose husband and young son are killed in a bomb attack and her quest for justice.

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Kristy Tremblay-Mandracchia designs a flag, themed around the arts in Kamloops. The image will be transferred onto cloth and stitched among others for display during the Kamloops Art Gallery’s 40th anniversary exhibition in September. For those interested in contributing, several other workshops will be held in coming months at the gallery to add to the flag collection, including: March 3, May 5 and June 2. They will run from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the gallery, 465 Victoria St. No experience is necessary and all materials are provided. Registration is required by calling 250-377-2400. For more information, go online to kag.bc.ca.

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TORONTO — Fiery R&B singer Jessie Reyez, whose potent songs include one about sexual abuse in the music industry, has tied with Arcade Fire for the most nominations at this year’s Juno Awards.

The Toronto performer picked up four nods at the Junos unveiling earlier this week: best R&B/soul recording, best music video, breakthrough artist of the year and the Juno Fan Choice award. Rock favourites Arcade Fire grabbed best group, single, album and alternative album nominations.

But it’s Reyez who stands out as a particularly timely contender for her outspokenness towards an industry where she’s only just begun making inroads.

The single Gatekeeper recounts her experience as a young artist being pressured into sex by a powerful music industry player who promises her fame.

The song, released before the #MeToo and Time’s Up movements made headlines, took

on even greater resonance with the help of its troubling Junonominated music video that visualized her experience. Figures, another track on Reyez’s 2017 debut EP Kiddo, has received heavy play on Canadian radio.

Among the other Juno contenders are late Tragically Hip frontman Gord Downie, the Arkells, Ruth B and Hedley, who have three nominations apiece.

During Tuesday’s announcement, Junos president Allan Reid acknowledged criticisms the Canadian music industry suffers from a lack of female representation.

Last year’s nominations spawned the Twitter hashtag #JunosSoMale, while the show’s host Russell Peters came under fire for calling Heritage Minister Melanie Joly “hot” and making jokes that critics said sexualized women.

Junos organizers later apologized and said they did not “in any way support, nor did we sanction, the off-script remarks.”

Notably absent from the nominations is chart-topping

rapper Drake. Organizers said he did not submit his album More Life for consideration.

The Juno Awards will be hosted by pop crooner Michael Buble and airs March 25 on CBC-TV. Performers are set to include Reyez, Daniel Caeser and Hedley, while a tribute to Downie is also planned.

NOMINEES: • Single of the Year: How Far I’ll Go by Alessia Cara, Everything Now by Arcade Fire, Knocking at the Door by the Arkells, There’s Nothing Holdin’ Me Back by Shawn Mendes and I Feel It Coming by the Weeknd.

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• Group of the Year: Alvvays, Arcade Fire, Broken Social Scene, Hedley and A Tribe Called Red.

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Clockwise from left: A young member of the Embera Quera — one of Panama’s Indigenous groups — transports visitors to their village in a dugout canoe on the Gatun River. The Plaza de Francia honours 22,000 French workers lost to malaria and yellow fever in the 1880s after the French failed in their first attempt to build the Panama Canal.

The massive, gold-flaked altar in Panama City’s San Jose church was the only building saved after English pirate Henry Morgan pillaged the city in 1671.

A community shaman explains herbal remedies the Embera use for ailments such as diabetes, diarrhea and erectile dysfunction.

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t’s been long overlooked as a tourism destination, but Panama City is one of Central America’s most exquisite gems.

With its mixture of ancient history, Indigenous culture and tropical jungle, the city’s attractions are diverse and fascinating.

Give yourself at least two days to absorb the thrum of Latin American magic, feel the pulse of the jungle and walk the historic corridors of Casco Viejo. There’s a good chance you’ll be longing for more.

The Panama Canal is the city’s top attraction and the country’s main source of wealth, generating in excess of $2 billion a year.

To understand the relevance and history of this engineering marvel, head to the Miraflores Locks Visitors Center. You’ll learn how the French began work on the project in 1882 and threw up their hands in despair within a few short years, by which time they’d lost 22,000 to malaria and yellow fever.

The U.S. built the canal between 1903 and 1914, reaping the financial benefits for 85 years until control was handed to Panama in 1999.

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For one of the best views of the canal, head to Soberania National Park, an hour from the city and home to the Gamboa Rainforest. We boarded an air tram that lifted us soundlessly into the still, upper canopies of the jungle.

Shaded by the leafy trunks of ancient trees, we passed cone-shaped nests of Aztec ants attached to tree trunks, watched as blue morphin butterflies flitted by and heard the ghostly yowl of howler monkeys.

From the peak of an aerial viewing tower, the 80-kilometre canal spread before us, massive freighters making their eight-hour journey across its passage.

Later, we boarded a boat tour of the Gatun Lake, zooming into some of its narrow channels to watch tamarind monkeys dance between the branches and perfectly camouflaged sloths hang nonchalantly in the trees.

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The Embera Quera, one of Panama’s Indigenous groups, is a cultural world away from the smog and traffic of the city’s thoroughfares. To meet them we drove a short distance from the city and boarded a dugout canoe on the banks of the Gatun River.

We ventured 25 minutes upstream to the village, which is home to 24 families. They fish tilapia from the river, grow mango, papaya and plantains in the fertile orange soil and supplement their livelihood with visits by curious travellers.

One of the community’s shamans, Alipio Ajeto, walked us through the jungle, pointing out an Indigenous version of Viagra and natural remedies for diabetes and diarrhea.

Beneath the thatch-roofed communal hut, we ate a lunch of tilapia and fried plantain, entertained by the antics of Tony, the Embera Quera’s pet toucan.

There’s a stark transition between the new, well-heeled Panama, with its tall, contemporary hotels, casinos and expansive malls, and the old.

In Casco Viejo, the old city, we peeked inside Iglesia de San Jose to marvel at a

massive altar flaked with gold that stretches 25 feet high.

It’s the only thing that was saved in 1671, when the English pirate Henry Morgan ransacked and destroyed the city, burning it to the ground and making off with the loot.

Local legend has it that a Jesuit priest painted the altar black to disguise it, then told Morgan the original altar had been stolen by a different pirate.

Today, supplicants still pray at the altar, four centuries after it was built.

The small quarter of Casco Viejo teems with charming, historic passageways, ancient buildings and old plazas.

Gentrification is well underway and oncedilapidated ruins have been transformed into boutiques, gelato shops, galleries and restaurants.

The area buzzes with vibrant energy day and night, a symbol of the juxtapositions that Panama seamlessly maintains: the ancient and the contemporary, the jungle with the city and traditional culture steeped in centuries with the influence of modern life.

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RIGHT: Locklyn Clarke (left) Joe Strumecki and Brody Thompson enjoy a catered lunch during a visit from Kamloops Coast Hotel and Convention Centre, which hosted a complimentary lunch after Curious Minds Day Care was chosen as the winner of the recent Gingerbread competition the hotel hosted in December.

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Police seek city woman Police are hoping a tip from the public might help them track down a Kamloops woman who hasn’t been seen in days.

On Wednesday morning, police received a call advising them of a suspicious vehicle parked near Lafarge Bridge on Shuswap Road — an area popular with cross-country skiers. The caller said it had been there for a few days.

Investigators determined the vehicle belongs to Thelma Vaughan.

“Checks with family and friends revealed that no one has heard from her in a few days,” RCMP Cpl. Jodi Shelkie said.

“It is hoped that Thelma’s vehicle simply wouldn’t start and she made her way back into town. Until she is located, RCMP will be conducting a search of the area with the assistance of Air 4.”

Vaughan, 62, is described as a white woman standing five-foot-two and weighing 130 pounds with grey hair and hazel eyes.

Anyone who has seen her in the last two days is asked to call police at 250-828-3000.

ISCU offering bursaries Interior Savings Credit Union has money it wants to give away — but so far, there are few takers.

The credit union has bursary program for local students to apply for the $1,000 available.

Last year, there were 147 local applications among the 900 received nationally. So far this year, the Kamloops branches have taken in 79 applications. Students between the ages of 17 and 24 can apply if they are entering or returning to full-time study toward a degree, diploma or trade certification at a designated post-secondary institute with classes starting between Sept. 2018 and August 2019.

Institutions must be those which are part of StudentAidBC and tuition costs must be $1,000 or more.

It’s the fifth year for the program, which allocates $1 million nationally to support young people to realizing their potential. The deadline for applying is Feb. 28; those doing so must join the credit union before making an application.

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2. Collagen Formation for Heart Health and more…

Vitamin C is required to manufacture healthy collagen, the glue that holds cells together, just like mortar is needed for bricks. Lysine, like steel rods in cement, makes collagen stronger. A lack of vitamin C and lysine results in poor collagen and weak arteries. Coronary arteries are under more pressure than any other artery in the body. Without sufficient vitamin C and lysine the constant pounding causes minute cracks in collagen, contributing to atherosclerosis, blood clots or rupturing of a weakened artery, resulting in a stroke. Collagen keeps gums and cartilage healthy too – reducing tooth loss and painful joints. If that’s not enough, all the beauty experts will also tell you collagen helps keep skin looking youthful.

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The essential amino acid lysine is probably best known for its use in those with herpes simplex infections.

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t began, as so many things do these days, with a Donald Trump tweet.

Frustrated by his inability to kill the Obamacare expansion of public health-care provision in the United States, Trump seized on a protest about the under-funding of Britain’s National Health Service in London last Saturday to trash the entire concept of universal health care paid out of taxes and free at the point of delivery.

“The Democrats are pushing for universal health care [in the U.S.] while thousands of people are marching in the U.K. because their system is going broke and not working,” Trump tweeted.

It was an awkward moment for Britain’s Conservative prime minister, Theresa May, who tries to avoid criticizing Trump whenever possible — so she let her health secretary, Jeremy Hunt, respond instead.

Hunt tweeted back that while he disagreed with some of the protesters’ opinions, “not one of them wants to live in a system [like the U.S.] where 28-million people have no coverage … I’m proud to be from the country that invented universal coverage — where all get care no matter the size of their bank balance.”

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WATCH It’s true. The British population is growing older and needs more health services, but Conservative governments over the past seven years have not raised spending on the health service to match. As a result, many people are dissatisfied with the growing delays in treatment, but the national health service is the most beloved institution in the United Kingdom.

Not one person in a hundred would want to replace it with a privatized, insurance-based system.

A huge controversy rages permanently in the United States over public versus private spending on health care, with the Republicans always trying to cut the share paid out of taxes by fed-

eral and state governments (currently about half).

But there is no equivalent controversy elsewhere.

Every other developed country has a universal health-care system. In an 11-country study published by the U.S.-based thinktank The Commonwealth Fund last summer, the U.S. came dead last in terms of safety, affordability and efficiency. The contrast is particularly stark in the differences between the United States and the United Kingdom.

Americans spend twice as much per capita as Britons on health care. Health services account for an astonishing 17.2 per cent of American GDP (the highest in the world), compared to 9.7 percent in the U.K.. Yet the British system delivers better results: life expectancy at birth is almost three years higher in U.K. (81.4 years, compared to 78.8 years for Americans).

To be fair, it’s not only the national health service that enables British people to live longer. They are less obese than Americans (23 per cent of English adults have a body mass index of more than 30, compared to 32 per cent of Americans). The murder rate in the U.S. is five times higher than it is in the U.K. But even if average life spans were identical

in the two countries, Americans would be paying twice as much for the same result.

There really is no controversy: universal health care is better. Since half of that enormous American spending on health goes to profit-making enterprises like insurance companies, there is an immensely rich and powerful lobby fighting to keep the public-private controversy alive in the United States, but elsewhere, even in much poorer countries, it is a nobrainer Like in India, for example.

India, which recently overtook China to become the world’s most populous country, is still relatively poor (although its economy is now growing at over seven per cent annually). Last week in the Indian parliament, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley announced a new government initiative that will provide the poorest 100-million families (a half-billion people) with up to $7,800 annually to cover hospitalization costs in case of severe illness.

“This will be the world’s largest government-funded healthcare program,” he told parliament.

“The government is steadily but surely progressing towards a goal of universal health coverage.”

People are already calling it

Modicare (after Prime Minister Narendra Modi) and it does bear more than a passing resemblance to Obamacare.

India currently spends only one per cent of its GDP on health care, so there’s still a very long way to go — and, as always in India, the tricky bit is actually implementing the program, especially in the rural areas. Free government hospitals are mostly in the cities.

Diagnostic tests, doctor follow-ups, basic medicines (like statins for heart disease or diabetes control) and post-operative home care are not covered by the $1.7-billion scheme. Private hospitals and clinics are still not properly regulated and frequently overcharge. Poor families dealing with a major illness often end up in the hands of money-lenders and, even in government-run hospitals, bribes are sometimes necessary to get good treatment.

All that said, the direction of travel is clear and maybe in a couple of decades, India will have a universal health service like the national health service. Beloved, in other words.

Gwynne Dyer is an independent journalist whose columns are published in 45 countries. gwynnedyer.com

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artina Antifay does not have to look far to find inspiration for her speed-skating

career.

When she spoke to KTW on Tuesday, Antifay was in skates, leaning over the boards at McArthur Island Sport and Event Centre, the same arena in which Jessica Hewitt and Josie Morrison spent thousands of hours on their paths to the Olympic Games.

“I’ve gotten to know both of them and it’s really comforting to know that even if you come from a small club and you work hard, you can get somewhere,” said Antifay, one of four Kamloops Long Blades who will compete at the BC

Winter Games in Kamloops this month. “It doesn’t matter where you come from. You put in the work, you find people that can help you, and resources, you can make it.”

Hewitt grew up skating for the Long Blades, Morrison for the Kamloops River City Racers. Both clubs train on McArthur Island and both athletes participated in multi-sports events such as the BC Games when they were younger.

Hewitt, along with Canadian teammates Valerie Maltais,

Marianne St. Gelais and MarieEve Drolet, won silver in the women’s 3,000-metre relay at the 2014 Olympic Winter Games in Sochi, Russia.

Morrison is expected to compete for Canada in the 1,500metre and team pursuit events at the 2018 Olympic Winter Games in South Korea. Find her schedule on page A36.

“The skating is great, but also just the experience will make them, hopefully, want to strive for the Canada Games, the Olympics ... all those events have the same feel to them,” Long Blades’ coach Sandi Vyse said.

“It gives them the opportunity to dream that bigger dream.

They know what it feels like and it allows them to picture themselves on that podium with the Canadian flag flying.”

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“Rather than just a local meet or a provincial championship, where it’s all speed skaters and the same people you race all the time, this is an opportunity for you to showcase your sport for other athletes and other people,” Vyse said.

Antifay is looking for redemption after sub-standard performances at the 2016 Games in Penticton, but she will be in tough, a 15-year-old in the 15and 16-year-old T2T girls’ division.

“I fell short in every race and it was kind of disappointing,” she

said. “I want to make it on the podium at least once this year.”

The Canadian Age Class Long Track Championships will be held this weekend in Quebec City, another major event on the Long Blades’ schedule.

Turner, Antifay, Cameron Thomas and Rebecca Thomas will be in action in La Belle Province.

Uribe, who recently returned from a Canada Cup event in Fort St. John, is ineligible to compete at age class nationals because he is Colombian.

Upon return from Quebec, the Long Blades can begin final preparations for the Games, at which they will have home-ice advantage.

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Perhaps the most worrying piece of information about the Kamloops Blazers’ loss on Wednesday is they didn’t play poorly.

Sure, the Spokane Chiefs outworked Kamloops (24-25-13) in a 3-1 victory at

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Sandman Centre, but it would be unfair to the home team to say its effort was lacklustre.

“I thought it was a pretty competitive game,” said Blazers’ captain Nick Chyzowski, whose tight checking helped ensure Kailer Yamamoto’s 11-game point streak was snapped. “I thought both teams played a solid team game.”

That both squads played well is a problem for the Blazers because they never looked in line for victory. When they took a 1-0 lead in the first period, they shouldn’t have.

Dawson Weatherill’s only blemish of the night was an ugly one, a harmless-looking centring attempt from Kamloops forward Brodi Stuart the Chiefs’ goaltender managed to bank into his own net at 10:22.

He was otherwise dependable and made 21 stops in victory. The Blazers have to crash and bang to score. They did very little of either on Wednesday.

Spokane (28-19-32) did what Kamloops couldn’t do — capitalize on scoring chances.

An ill-advised pinch by a Blazers’ defenceman near the halfway point of the second period gave Luke Toporowski time to beat Dylan Ferguson, who earned secondstar honours with 29 saves in a losing effort.

Kamloops’ power play, which finished 0-for-3, offered a breakaway to Riley Woods and the Chiefs’ forward made no mistake to make it 2-1 at 18:04 of the second period.

Timely goals such as those escaped the Blazers, who produced only a handful of scoring chances.

Chyzowski wired a wrist shot off the post early in the third period and 15-year-old midget call up Josh Pillar nearly tied the game in its waning seconds.

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said of Pillar, who returned to the midget AAA Prince Albert Mintos on Thursday.

Ethan McIndoe scored into an empty net to ice the game at 19:03 of the third period.

The puck staying out is a common theme for Kamloops this season, its 160 goals after 53 games good for last in the Western Conference, a dubious distinction it shares with the Prince George Cougars.

Without overwhelming effort, which they did not produce on Wednesday, the Blazers have a tough time winning. They don’t have enough skill to bail them out on nights when the tank isn’t quite full, especially without 19-year-old forward Garrett Pilon, who led the team in scoring when he was traded away in a deal made with the future in mind.

Kamloops may not belong in the playoffs at this stage of its development, now nine points back of the Chiefs and Seattle Thunderbirds, who hold the conference’s two wild-card positions.

The Blazers have 19 games to prove that is not the case.

“We’re all actually on board,” Chyzowski said.

“We’ve got a plan. We’ve got a goal for the last bit of the season. We’re going to strive every day for that goal.”

Kamloops can reignite its playoff drive this weekend against an equally firepowerdeficient B.C. Division foe, Prince George.

The Cougars (19-274-4) will play host to the Blazers on Friday and Saturday.

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WolfPack on home court Canada West volleyball returns to the Tournament Capital Centre on Saturday, with the TRU WolfPack playing host to the UBC Okanagan Heat of Kelowna in men’s and women’s action.

Both tilts will be rematches, as the teams squared off in Kelowna on Thursday after KTW’s press deadline.

The TRU men were 9-11 heading into the twogame set and inching closer to a post-season spot. The WolfPack were tied for seventh with Saskatchewan in league standings. The top eight teams make the playoffs. Manitoba (7-13) and Mount Royal (7-13) were four points back of TRU and Saskatoon as of Thursday afternoon. The Heat men are 11th in conference standings and out of the playoff race.

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GANGNEUNG, Korea, Republic Of — The Pyeongchang Winter Olympics don’t officially open until Friday, but a couple of Canadians were already in competition mode Thursday.

Doubles curlers John Morris and Kaitlyn Lawes opened the Games with a disappointing 9-6 loss to Norway’s Kristin Skaslien and Magnus Nedregotten before rebounding with a 6-4 win over Americans Becca and Matt Hamilton.

The event is making its debut in Pyeongchang, and despite Canada’s curling dominance, the country isn’t considered the gold-medal favourite.

Both Ottawa’s Morris and Winnipeg’s Lawes are Olympic gold medallists in curling, but they had little experience playing mixed doubles together prior to winning January’s trials.

Wednesday’s draws came down to tight finishes. The Norwegians stole two in the eighth end to seal the victory in the opener, while Morris needed to place a perfect draw to the button in the final end in the win over the United States.

Also on Thursday, former NHL veteran Chris Kelly was named captain of Canada’s men’s hockey team.

Kelly, who helped the Boston Bruins win a Stanley Cup in 2011 and most recently played with the Ottawa Senators, will be tasked with lead-

ing Canada in its quest for a third straight Olympic men’s hockey title.

Meanwhile, Canada’s Manuel Osborne-Paradis posted the fastest time in the first Olympic downhill training session.

Osborne-Paradis, from Invermere, finished in one minute 40.45 seconds in breezy, sunny conditions at the Jeongseon Alpine Centre. He’s making his fourth appearance at the Winter Olympics.

In ski jumping, Calgary’s Mackenzie Boyd-Clowes advanced to the competition phase of the men’s normal hill competition, placing 23rd in qualifying with a score of 114.6.

And Canada’s Olympic team apologized, sort of, for a reported spat at a cafeteria between a Canadian and a Russian.

COC executive director of sport Eric Myles did not reveal whether the Canadian involved was an athlete, coach or support personnel, or exactly what was said.

“This morning we had an opportunity to have a discussion between the two organizations and everything is OK,” Myles said. “We said ‘Hey, if something happened, we’re sorry.’’’

DAVE HOLLAND/SPEED SKATING CANADA Josie Morrison’s first event at the Olympic Winter Games in South Korea is slated for Monday.

WATCH JOSIE Folks in the Tournament Capital will be rising early to watch their Olympian in action.

Josie Morrison of Kamloops is expected to compete for Canada in the women’s 1,500-metre and team pursuit long track speed skating events at the Olympic Winter Games in South Korea.

The 1,500m event is scheduled to begin at 4:30 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 12, which is the Family Day holiday in B.C. Women’s team pursuit qualification will be held on Feb. 19, with the event getting underway at 3 a.m. The men’s and women’s team pursuit finals are slated to begin at 3 a.m. on Feb. 21.

The start times were taken from the Canadian Olympic team’s website. The complete competition schedule can be found at Olympic.ca.

For more on Morrison’s incredible journey to the Olympics, read her story online at kamloopsthisweek.com.

Ski with Olympic hero at Sun Peaks Canadian skiing legend and sitting Sen. Nancy Greene Raine’s life changed when she won two medals at the 1968 Olympic Winter Games in Grenoble, France.

She won gold in giant slalom and silver in slalom.

Sun Peaks Resort will celebrate the 50th anniversary of her accomplishment on Thursday, Feb. 15, when the public will be given an opportunity to ski alongside Greene Raine, 74, and meet with her at Masa’s Bar and Grill.

At 11:30 a.m., ski-

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BRIEFS ers are invited to meet Greene Raine, the resort’s director of skiing, atop the Sunburst chair before joining her on a run.

There will be a flag parade on the platter lift at noon, followed by a presentation and cake at village base.

At 7 p.m., there will be a celebration at Masa’s Bar and Grill, featuring live coverage

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Greene Raine and husband Al, the mayor of Sun Peaks, have called the resort home for more than two decades.

She was voted Canada’s female athlete of the 20th century by newspaper editors and broadcasters in 1999.

Nelson qualifies

Team Koffski of Kelowna Curling Club, which features Kamloops lead Randy Nelson, has

qualified for the BC Masters Curling Championships, which will be held in Creston from March 6 to March 11.

Four teams have qualified for provincials. Six more will earn spots later this month at playdowns in Lake Cowichan and Mission.

The provincial championship winning rink will qualify for nationals, which will be held in Cloverdale and White Rock in April.

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last weekend, a high school basketball tournament for Grade 9 boys.

Dr. Knox Middle School of Kelowna claimed gold with a 64-22 victory over the Brock Broncs in the gold-medal game.

The Nechako Valley Vikings topped the Vernon Panthers 67-37 to win bronze.

Nick Read of the Sa-Hali Sabres, Ty Hartman of the Barriere Cougars, Jacob McLean of the South Kamloops Titans and Maninder Dhillon of the Broncs were name to the all-star team.

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Junior teams to spend holiday on home ice The Kamloops Storm are slated to play two games in Quesnel this weekend, against 100 Mile House on Friday and Kelowna on Saturday.

The Storm will play host to Revelstoke on Monday, which is Family Day in B.C. Game time is 6 p.m. at Memorial Arena.

KTW has two tickets to give away, good for any Storm regular season game. There will be a flash draw for them on our Facebook page on Friday.

The Storm (17-213-1) have won three straight games.

The local junior B club will play host to an alumni game that will feature former Montreal Canadiens Stephane Richer, Oleg Petrov, Richard Sevigny, Chris Nilan and Steve Shutt, among others.

The game will get underway at 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 14 at Memorial Arena.

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Tickets are available at the Memorial Arena concession or by calling Storm owner Barry Dewar at 250-574-7811.

Blazers’ big plans

Family Day in B.C. is scheduled for Monday and the Kamloops Blazers will mark the holiday with a game against the Edmonton Oil Kings at Sandman Centre.

Game time is 2 p.m.

Faith and Family Day, as the Blazers are calling it, will see the club team up with

the Roman Catholic Diocese of Kamloops.

St. Ann’s Academy and Our Lady of Perpetual Help schools will also be represented.

Bishop Joseph P. Nguyen will drop the puck in a ceremonial faceoff and the St. Ann’s and OLPH Rising Stars school choir will perform the national anthem. The schools will also present a cheque to the Royal Inland Hospital Foundation.

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Argo Road Maintenance, Arrow Transportation, Family Glass, Highland Valley Copper, Inland Glass, Kal Tire, Kelson Group and Valley First are among those sponsors.

Fan favourite Cameron Hughes will be at the rink to manufacture hype.

Save-on-Foods is the game sponsor. Face painting will take place on the concourse. Come early to see buskers perform on the plaza at 1 p.m.

Big Brothers Big Sisters will be raffling off a trip for two to anywhere WestJet flies.

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BE A STUFFIE RANGER The Stuffie Ranger Program will launch at the Stake Lake Ski Trails on Saturday.

Families can pick up their Ski Ranger or Snowshoe Ranger passports at the Overlander Ski Club ticket booth.

Maps in the passports will point out where stuffed animals have been hidden by club volunteers.

When they find all the stuffies, families can return to the ticket booth to pick up a Stuffie Ranger badge.

Local artist and ski enthusiast Shelly McKerchar created graphic designs for the Stuffie Ranger program.

The OSC created the program to help encourage families to enjoy healthy activities and spectacular scenery.

Stake Lake boasts more than 60 kilometres of cross-country skiing trails. The club offers rental equipment.

Read more about the club online at overlanderskiclub.com.

Thunder rein in Stallions in peewee recreation play The Thunder doubled the Stallions 6-3 in peewee recreation play on McArthur Island on Saturday.

Adam Baker (2G), Aidan Price (1G, 1A), Noam Hensen (1G, 1A), Frank Padar (1G, 1A), Wyatt Winkle (1G), Emerson Higgins (2A), Chase Hole (2A) and Quinne Plowe (1A) had points for the Thunder.

Bennett Facchinelli (2G), Adam Whitehead (1G, 2A) and Quinlan Newport (1A) notched points for the Stallions.

Perfect weekend

The bantam tier 3 Kamloops Junior Blazers posted two wins in league play on the weekend, besting Salmon Arm 7-3 and West Kelowna 5-0.

Reaching the scoresheet on the weekend for Kamloops were Matt Coxon (4G, 2A), Jacob Hufty (2G, 2A), Mitchell Coxon

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Ty Moffett and Gavin McLean each had a win between the pipes. McLean posted the shutout.

Bantam blitz

The Knights knocked off the Maniacs 6-4 in bantam recreation play at Brock Arena on Saturday.

Recording points for the Knights were Tye Kitamura (2G, 1A), Grady Egeland (2G),

Aiden Dumas (1G, 1A), Colton Woitas (1G), Preston Laupitz (1A) and Owen Geiger (1A).

Kash Minion backstopped the Knights.

The Maniacs bounced back with a 5-2 win over the Warriors.

Reaching the scoresheet on the weekend for the Maniacs were Maxwell Hinkson (4G), Max Card (2G, 1A), Levi Toye (2G) and Kaden Linquist (1A).

Zachary Kramer was between the pipes for the Maniacs.

Ethan Gremaud (1G) and Adam Surgenor (1G) had points for the Warriors in support of goaltender Zane Rolfsen.

Avoiding defeat

The Predators earned a win and a tie in bantam recreational play on the weekend, downing the Chiefs

13-3 on Saturday and tying the Knights 2-2 on Sunday.

Reaching the scoresheet for the Preds were Will DavisArnold (4G, 1A), Micah Brownlee (3G, 3A), Jarett Dumais (3G, 1A), Connor Guenther (2G, 1A), Zac Banks (2G, 1A), Logan McGlaughlin (1G), Jacob McLean (3A), Nathan To (1A), Nolan Foster (1A) and Brandon Belley (1A).

Keenan Smoch was in net on Saturday and Kiran Ramsay was in goal on Sunday.

Anthony Wiseman (1G), Aidan Dumas (1G), Kyle Woitas (1A) and Colton Woitas (1A) had points for the Knights, who went with Kash Minion between the pipes.

Luke Petrie (2G), Joseph Stankevich (1G), Maxwell Smith (2A) and Seth Damini (1A) notched points for the Chiefs,

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The peewee tier 3 Kamloops Junior Blazers tied 3-3 with the hometown Vernon Vipers on Saturday.

Recording points for Kamloops were Brendan Green (2G), Shawn Minnabarriet (1G), Jakob Gottfriedson (1A) and Ben Filippone (1A).

One win, one tie

The female midget A Kamloops Junior Blazers posted a win and a tie against Williams Lake in Okanagan Mainline Amateur Hockey Association play on the weekend in the Tournament Capital.

Kamloops was down 2-0 in the second period on Saturday, but came back to win 5-3.

The teams tied 1-1 on Sunday.

Recording points on the weekend for Kamloops were Nicole Thomas (2G), Carsen Moffett (2G), Emma Knight (1G, 1A), Amanda Thomas (1G), Ellie Gartrell (3A), Rebekah Ferguson (1A), Camryn Mitchell (1A) and Zoe Birkett (1A).

Kamloops (7-3-3) was backstopped by Kimmy Davidson.

were Brennan Coetzer (3G), Cruz Beland (2G, 1A), Zachary Davis (1G, 1A), Gavin Smith (1G), Nikia Makowichuk (2A), Lincoln Jousi (1A) and Anthony PaulGottfriedson (1A).

Tallying points for Team 8 were Benjamin Carrol (4G, 1A), Liam Chin (3G), Carter Endean (2G), Sam Jakel (1G) and Corben Hickey (1A).

In tough

Rockets win

Team 1 dropped a pair of atom recreation games on the weekend, falling 7-3 to Team 9 on Friday on McArthur Island and 10-3 to Team 8 on Saturday at Memorial Arena.

Naitt Damberger (3G), Kesiah Jones (1G), Kale McNichol (1G), Brayden Araneda (1G) and Jaimin Vedd (2A) had points for Team 1 on the weekend.

Reaching the scoresheet for Team 9

The Kelowna Junior Rockets topped the Players Bench Kamloops Junior Blazers 5-3 in atom development play on Saturday at Memorial Arena.

Nash Pearce (2G), Luca D’Amour (1G), Casey Wood (1A), Jayce Matkowski (1A) and Avin Gayfer (1A) had points for Kamloops, which went with Akillease Bodenham between the pipes.

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VALENTINE’S DAY

Valentine’s Day cards throughout the years

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“The valentine has become the universal symbol for love over the centuries,” said Jennifer Kinnon of Hallmark Canada.

“But Valentine’s Day celebrations and traditions, including cards, are constantly evolving to reflect the way we think about romance.”

The oldest known Valentine’s Day card is currently on display at the British Museum in London.

It was written by Charles, Duke of Orleans to his wife during his imprisonment in the Tower of London in 1415.

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ove is in the air, at least for the next week, as another Valentine’s Day rolls around.

The Old Testament story of Abraham’s call to sacrifice his only son Isaac is well-known to Jewish, Christian and Muslim hearts.

Over the ages, it has been used as sermon illustration of loving God over familial love.

Abraham’s love for God was sorely tried by God when He said to him to sacrifice Isaac.

God was testing the patriarch’s love at its deepest level.

Abraham had reached a lofty theological position in his life.

It was now to be expected that his love for God would commensurate with his confession.

It is one thing to give expression to lofty conceptions, but quite another matter to prove our love to the God we profess to love correspondingly.

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it when he wrote: “Knowledge puffs up, but love edifies.” With Abraham, however, it was quite different. His love for God corresponded with his knowledge of Him. Grace and truth were blended.

When God tested Abraham, there was obedience of love.

God could say of Abraham, “You have obeyed my voice.”

God told him, “Take now your son, your only son whom you love ... and offer him for a burnt offering.”

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God could respond to such a test.

That is why Jesus closed his ministry with, “If you love me, keep my commandments.” I wonder if we ever think our way through to obedience that true love demands.

The proof of love goes even further than this because from the narrative we find it was manifested by the offering of love.

God declared, “Now I know that you fear God, seeing you have not withheld your son, your only son from me.”

The point here is that God expected a practical evidence of love.

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Isaac, it is important to recognize that, for Abraham, the act of giving not only involved unspeakable costliness but it implied unshakable confidence.

There was no unintelligent resignation or blind surrender.

On the contrary, the offering of love was the expression of what Paul calls, “the faith which works by love.”

The writer of the book of Hebrews tells us that, “By faith Abraham, when he was tried, offered up Isaac ... accounting that God was able to raise him up.”

Isaac without God was noting; but God without Isaac was everything.

Abraham knew that to surrender his costliest treasure to God was not to lose it but to receive it back in resurrection power and richness.

Such unshakable confidence in God must surely condemn our shameful reluctance to offer our all to Him. How often we have thought of surrender as something unpleasant and unrewarding instead of the act by which we

prove the perfect will of God and enter into the fullness of joy!

May God forgive us for our unresponsiveness and bring us to our own Mount Moriahs where, “It shall be seen” whether we do love God with all our hearts, minds and strength.

We would then find that the proof of our love will be rewarded with a new vision of God’s substitute ram ( Jesus), giving his life in sacrifice on our behalf.

And as we gaze upon that bleeding sacrifice of Calvary, we will be reminded afresh that the only reason why we can say “I love God” is because He first loved me. ryanmitra225@gmail.com KTW welcomes submissions to its Faith page.

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COMMUNITY • Can-Ital Ladies Society is once again hosting a Valentine’s Dinner and Dance at Colombo Lodge, 814 Lorne St., on Saturday, Feb. 10. Doors open at 6 p.m., dinner is served at 7 p.m., with all proceeds being donated to the Rae Fawcett Breast Health Clinic.

The event offers a delicious Italian meal with dancing to follow. As well, baskets, with a variety of items donated by several Kamloops’ businesses.

Several baskets will also be raffled off to the highest bidder. Tickets are $50 each (reserved seating), which includes the meal and two bottles of wine per table.

For tickets contact Danielle’s Silver & Gold, Sahali Mall, 250-851-9770; Genesis Fashion & Beauty Complex, 250-374-9755 or Modesta Luca, 250682-7110.

• The City of Kamloops is turning the Tournament Capital Centre into a free festival event for Family Day. The provincial holiday takes place on Monday, Feb. 12, and the city is hosting a free festival for all from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Community organizations and businesses will bring a wide range of family-focused festivities into one place.

Festival-goers will have an opportunity to get creative with arts and crafts, have their faces painted, experience live performances, learn about all things science, try new sports and play musical instruments.

In addition to music, games, sports and crafts, there will be opportunities for visitors take home prizes. Families can pick up experience passports at the door and all completed passports will be entered in a draw to win a prize.

The Kamloops Food Bank will also be there to accept donations of nonperishable food items.

In addition to the free festival, the city is offering a Family Day free swim at the Canada Games Pool from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. and a Family Day free skate at Valleyview Arena from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Go online to kamloops.ca/familyday to see a full list of vendors and event information.

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Obituaries & In Memoriam Mrs. Marianne Abbadie Mrs. Abbadie was born on March 20, 1936 and passed away in Kamloops on February 3, 2018.

Marianne passed away in Royal Inland Hospital after a possible heart attack that afternoon at home.

She had knee replacement surgery weeks previously.

Marianne always had a smile on her face and loved people, but her husband of 53 years Thomas and son Michael were the most important. Mom worked hard all her life and was a perfectionist. She loved gardening and having a nice house.

She also worked at the Ponderosa Lodge for 25 years. Mom and dad were proud of their Basque and French language and culture and Marianne was proud to be a Canadian, her adopted country since the late 1960s.

Marianne also leaves to cherish her memory her sister Louise, brother Andre and niece Marylizze in France.

Mom and dad were able to take many trips and vacations in the U.S.A., but were especially happy to travel back to France on at least six occasions.

The family would like to express their appreciation to their dear friends: the Dominic Mihurg family from Merritt, the Hartwig family of Kamloops, their neighbours Maria Salviati and Val and Les Davidson, also Carol and Bryan and the Don Depuis family for everything they did to help.

The Reverend Father Derrick Cameron will celebrate the Funeral Mass in Sacred Heart Cathedral on Friday, February 9, 2018 at 11:00 am. Interment will follow at Hillside Cemetery.

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Sharon Kathleen Allen January 19, 1953 - February 5, 2018

It is with immense sorrow and heartache that we announce the passing of Sharon Kathleen Allen on February 5, 2018.

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Sharon is survived by her siblings Trish (Duncan), Shannon (Tunie), Carlina, Charlene, Neil (Linda) and Del (Jodie). Her loving children Clay (Kim), Desiree (Steve), her grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

Sharon worked at the Royal Inland Hospital for 26 years and had just currently retired.

She will be missed by all, including her loyal companion Buddy and her good friends Lori and Sharon.

For those who knew Sharon, knew she had great love for everyone in her life, especially her family.

The Black list has lost their number one fan!

There will be a celebration of life announced in late spring.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to either The Kamloops Hospice Association or The Heart and Stroke Foundation in memory of Sharon.

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Thelma Campbell peacefully passed away in Kamloops at the grand old age of 93.

Thelma leaves behind her husband, seven children with their spouses, fourteen grandchildren, twelve greatgrandkids, a brother in Nova Scotia and many friends.

Thelma was born in Halifax and over the years lived in a number of locations across Canada.

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Charles Elmer Carson Charles (Chuck) was born in Penticton, BC on December 28, 1923 and left us on February 5, 2018.

He was one of ten children and was raised in the Martin Mountain area of Pritchard, BC. As a young man, he moved to Kamloops were he spent the rest of his life. He enjoyed the outdoors very much, and spent a lot of time hunting, fishing and camping. He logged, farmed and sold Fuller Brush and Watkins products door-to-door. He loved to dance.

Her passion in life was her family and she loved them all dearly. When not tending to her family, Thelma was an avid socializer and loved to have folks over for a dinner or go out for a cup of coffee. She spent many hours in her garden tending flowers and just as many hours in a canoe fly fishing. She was very proud of becoming the first female member of the Kamloops Fly Fishers Association in 1981.

He leaves his wife Jean of 64 years, his two sons Brent and Kevin, four grandchildren Shayna, Adrian, Ryan and Connor and four great-grandchildren Jayden, Lakaii, Alanna and Bradley.

A Memorial Service for Thelma will be held in the Oak Room of Cottonwood Manor on Sunday, February 18, 2018 starting at 1:00 pm. If you knew Thelma then you know that she would be pleased to have you come and celebrate her life.

He will be remembered for his jokes and sense of humour.

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Henry George Fenwick It’s with heavy hearts and great sadness that we announce the passing of Henry George Fenwick on November 25, 2017 at the age of 78 in Kamloops, BC. Hank is survived by his beloved wife Iona Fenwick (nee Pattison) of 48 years and his four lovely daughters which brought him immense pride and joy: Jennifer (Joe), Katherine (Fred), Carol (Jordy) and Mary (Syd), his grandchildren: Kimberly, Carson, Katelyn (Jenn), Matthew, Brittany, Thomas (Kathy), Carlein, Courtney (Carol), Cameron and Riley (Mary), two great-grandchildren Tia (Carson/Ainsley) and Aria (Brittany/Drake), his sister Joan Folwer and niece and nephews Guy Jr., Gary and Tammy.

Hank was pre-deceased by his parents George and Irene Fenwick of Osoyoos, BC. Hank served in the Royal Canadian Navy on ships HMCS Jonquiere (1958) and HMCS Ottawa (1959). Hank retired from the School District as a custodian, always keeping an eye on his girls. Hank was also a proud longtime member of Unit #290 ANAVETS Kamloops where he could be found sharing memories and listening to good music while playing the spoons with many fellow comrades of all elements. Hank could also be found gold panning at Tranquille Creek or cracking walnuts from his tree.

Hank will be forever missed and forever loved.

A celebration of life will be held on March 24, 2018 at 11:00 am at Kamloops Anavet’s Unit #290, when we can “Splice the mainbrace” in his honour.

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Obituaries & In Memoriam Evelyne Irene Imeson July 8, 1924 - January 30, 2018

Evelyne Irene Imeson (Johnson) of Kamloops passed away on January 30, 2018 at 93 years of age. She will be mad at me for telling you her age.

She is survived by her only son Brett (Lisa) Imeson of Kamloops, her granddaughter Rae Imeson (Josh Cyr) of Kelowna, her grandson Mathias Imeson (Jamayca Kisil) of Kamloops and her younger brother Edward Johnson of Vernon, BC. Evelyne will be missed by a large extended family in BC, Alberta and the United States. She is predeceased by the love of her life, Raymond Imeson, her parents Mattias and Christine Johnson, brothers Norman Johnson and Floyd Johnson and her sister Hazel Sederstrom.

Evelyne was born in Onoway, Alberta in 1924.

She grew up on a farm in Rich Valley, Alberta.

Shortly after graduating from high school Evelyne took her teacher training, with her first position taking place in a one room schoolhouse in Rich Valley. After marrying, Evelyne and Ray moved to California to be closer to her sister Hazel and Hazel’s family. Shortly after Brett was born she and Ray returned to Canada, living in Kamloops, BC to be closer to their families while Ray was ill. While in Kamloops Evelyne made many friends. She will be remembered for her skills in cooking, baking, painting, sewing and real estate. Evelyne was always up for adventures

Dr. Donald Stewart Burris M.D.C.M., F.R.C.S.(C), F.R.C.O.G. July 13, 1920 - January 31, 2018

On January 31, 2018, Stewart died peacefully at the Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Memorial Hospice Home after a brief illness.

Stewart was the oldest child of Dr. H.L. and Robina Burris. He was born and raised in Kamloops, spending some of his early school years at Vernon Preparatory School, before graduating from high school in Kamloops. He obtained his BA at UBC in Vancouver and his medical degree at McGill University in Montreal, then undertook his internship at Montreal General Hospital. In 1950, he began his postgraduate education in Obstetrics & Gynecology in London, England and after completing this, returned to Kamloops in 1952 and joined the Burris Clinic. He loved the practice of medicine and over the next four decades he delighted in providing medical care to the people of Kamloops and surrounding areas. With the assistance of many nurses, he was involved in the delivery of several thousand of the past and current residents of Kamloops.

He had many and varied interests throughout his life. In his early years, he excelled in badminton, competing in national level competitions and continued to play various racquet sports well into his sixties. Other sports he enjoyed were alpine and cross-country skiing in winter and windsurfing in summer. He loved to spend time in his garden or in the woods at Shuswap Lake. Many hours were spent by Stewart reading all kinds of books and he was particularly interested in local and

and spent many winters in Venture Out in Mesa, Arizona. While in Mesa, Evelyne took part in lawn bowling, tennis, hiking and wood carving.

Over the past few years Evelyne stayed in Kamloops, spending time with her son and his family. Evelyne was a devoted grandmother, taking Rae and Mathias on little adventures and sharing her love of art and games.

Brett and his family would like to extend heart filled appreciation to the staff at Pine Grove Care Centre especially Grace, Kristin, Alyson, Indu, Abby and Heather and Kamloops Seniors Village as they cared for Evelyne with love and compassion.

There will not be a service at Evelyne’s request.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation in Evelyne’s name would be welcomed.

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

John Michael Crerar March 28, 1964 – January 28, 2018

father Ralph Oswald.

John of Kamloops, BC passed away suddenly on January 28, 2018 in a snowmobile accident. He is survived by his beloved partner Melina, his sons Vincent and Kyle (Brittany), mother Susan Oswald, father John (Mary), brother Rick (Colleen), sister Lisa (Paul and Aaron) and his faithful companions Char Char and Saber.

Predeceased by his maternal and paternal grandparents and his step-

John loved life and anything with a motor He was fortunate enough to be able to turn that passion into a career, spending the last 11 years as a Maintenance Supervisor at Arrow Transportation. John enjoyed his work and regarded his Arrow Transportation colleagues as his extended family.

“We will never forget John or his laugh but are comforted to know the family and friends that have gone before John are now once again able to enjoy his laugh in Heaven” In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Barriere Search and Rescue, Kamloops Search and Rescue or Wells Gray Search and Rescue in John’s name would be appreciated.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, February 10, 2018 at 1:00pm in the Kamloops Funeral Home Chapel, 285 Fortune Dr., Kamloops, BC. Reception to follow.

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The Ship

by Henry Van Dyke

I am standing upon the seashore. A ship at my side spreads her white sails to the morning breeze and starts for the blue ocean.

She is on object of beauty & strength & I stand & watch her, until at length, she is only a speck of white cloud just wheret he seas & sky meet and mingle with each other. Then someone at my side exclaims, “There, she’s gone!”

Gone where? Gone from my sight, that is all. She is just as large as she was when she left my side & just as able to bear her load of living freight to the place of her destination.

Her diminished size is in me, not her.

And just at the moment when someone at my side says she is gone, there are other eyes watching for her coming and other voices ready to take up the glad shout “There she comes!”.

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provincial history. At various times, his civic interests included the Chamber of Commerce, the Rotary Club and the Kamloops Museum.

He also loved walking to and from work and enjoyed talking to anyone he met on his route.

Stewart is survived by his wife Jean, sons Alan (Sherry) of Kamloops and Gordon (Terri) of Calgary and daughter-in-law Adele of Vancouver. He also leaves his sisters Joan Churchill of Kelowna and Elspeth Lindsay of Sorrento and his brother-in-law Roger Dickson of Knutsford. He will be missed by grandchildren Tim, Adam, Jamie-Lee, Christie, Jeff and Sarah and all his nieces and nephews.

Stewart was predeceased by his son John, his sister Helen Dickson, his brother John and his nephew John Churchill.

The family would like to thank all those involved in Stewart’s care at Kamloops Seniors Village, as well as at Royal Inland Hospital and the Hospice Home.

A service will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Stewart’s name to a charity of your choice.

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

Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night DYLAN THOMAS Do not go gentle into that good night, Old age should burn and rave at close of day; Rage, rage against the dying of the light.

Though wise men at their end know dark is right, Because their words had forked no lightening they Do not go gentle into that good night.

Good men, the last wave by, crying how bright Their frail deeds might have danced in a green bay, Rage, rage against the dying of the light.

Wild men who caught and sang the sun in flight, And learn, too late, they grieved it on its way, Do not go gentle into that good night.

Grave men, near death, who see with blinding sight Blind eyes could blaze like meteors and be gay, Rage, rage against the dying of the light.

And you, my father, there on the sad height, Curse, bless, me now with your fierce tears, I pray.

Do not go gentle into that good night.

Rage, rage against the dying of the light.

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By David Levinson Wilk

ACROSS

85. Coin-toss call

1 52-story Boston skyscraper, familiarly

86. Stand-up chain started in Los Angeles

7. Brass instrument with a mellow sound

92. Big engine additive

14. Poet Ginsberg

15. ____ Malfoy, student at Hogwarts

93. Log-in needs 94. Verbally assail

15. “Game of Thrones” creature

95. “Iglu,” for “igloo”: Abbr.

20. Sorkin and Spelling

97. Cover over, in a way

21. Kind of equinox

99. Start limping

22. Puerto ____ 25. ____-garde

100. It might involve someone being “so poor” or “so old”

26. Give some lip

104. “____, amigo”

27. Uncut

107. Count ____

28. More than willing

108. Nail-salon employees, at times

23. “Stop! You’re killing me!”

30. For whom the Lorax speaks

110. Its “reeds are a pain / And the fingering’s insane,” per Ogden Nash

31. Internet home to “Between Two Ferns” 34. Latin for “womb”

42. Shakespeare character who says, “This above all: to thine own self be true” 45. Actor Jason

54. French river or department 55. Beseech

65. Decked out 67. Unimpressed response to someone’s one-liner 72. ____ intolerance 73. Novo-Ogaryovo is the official one of the Russian president 74. Lavatory sign 75. Hawke of “Training Day” 76. Regrettable

19. Doing a pirouette, say 24. Poison ivy, e.g.

77. “Don’t be ____!”

78. ____ Walcott, Nobel Prize-winning poet 80. Patriots’ org.

82. Bad state to be in

29. Some sneakers 30. Something carried onstage?

35. Doughnut figures 36. Late ’50s singing sensation

122. Mystery

37. One of many scattered in a honeymoon suite, maybe

DOWN

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98. Like some angels and dominoes

102. Erin of “Joanie Loves Chachi” 103. Locks up

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48. Maid’s armful 49. Made an appeal 51. Hymn starter

108. Jester 109. Feeling 110. Anthony Hopkins’s “Thor” role

52. Habitation

59. Chains 60. Car-rental giant

9. Suffix with speed

62. Poet who wrote “Fortune and love favor the brave”

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8. Condition for filmdom’s Rain Man

81. “Roméo et Juliette” segment

96. Brings a smile to

101. Airport that J.F.K. dedicated in 1963

46. Night vision?

4

95. Empty

40. Cry from Homer

53. Around the time of birth

10. “Oh, what the hell … I’ll do it”

93. Like Mount Narodnaya

100. Champion

7. Plaster

6. Welcomes

90. Fleets

39. Light bark

44. Manage

3

84. Modern party summons

121. To this day, Marie Curie’s are still radioactive

43. Kind of port for a flash drive

2

83. Mine transport

91. Wall St. bigwigs

11. “Uh, you’ve told me quite enough”

79. Broadway’s Hagen

18. “Pretty please?”

72. “Sounds like a plan!”

34. High hairstyle

4. Lobster traps

61. Tugboat sounds

17. “Pick ____ …”

1

71. Things taken by government officials

120. Be grandiloquent

3. Noteworthy times

58. Carrier to Karachi

16. Joan who quipped ”A Peeping Tom looked in my window and pulled down the shade”

on a show

2. “Hilarious!”

57. Designer Geoffrey

23

70. Finish all at once, in a way

33. “Peter ____ Greatest Hits” (1974 album)

1. Some body art, for short

56. Advert’s ending?

69. Tops

89. Grp. that puts

125. Smoothed in a shop

52. What “4” may stand for

20

32. Fifth category of taste with a Japanese name

124. Star of 1976’s Oscar winner for Best Picture

50. A person skilled at deadpan has one

68. TV blocking device

88. Bustle

123. Lacoste and Descartes

47. Zugspitze, e.g.

13. Meadow call

67. Greatly bother

87. Euros replaced them

115. “Jeez … lighten up!”

41. Y or N, maybe

66. One on the left?: Abbr.

31. “Terrif!”

114. Lipinski and Reid

38. Monsieur’s mate

12. Where Michael Jordan played coll. ball

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WORD SEARCH

HIT THE SLOPES WORD SEARCH

111. City NNE of San Antone 112. “My treat!”

63. Org hat offers Pre? enrollment

113. “My stars!”

116. Cambodia’s Angkor ____ 117. Court org.

118. Skit show, for short 119. What makes you you?

64. ____ fly

SUDOKU FUN BY THE NUMBERS

Sudoku puzzles are formatted as a 9x9 grid, broken down into nine 3x3 boxes. To solve a sudoku, the numbers 1 through 9 must fill each row, column and box. Each number can appear only once in each row, column and box. You can figure out the order in which the numbers will appear by using the numeric clues already provided in the boxes.

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

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courses every Monday and/or Tuesdays plus on Weekends.

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

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For more information please call the Circulation Department at

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Kami Cabs Requires a Full Time Automotive Mechanic. $27/hr. Job Description: Repair and Maintenance of diesel, propane and gasoline vehicles. Must have a minimum of 2 years experience, and have completed secondary and post secondary training.

Apply at satinder.mann@kami cabs.ca or in person at 209 Leigh Rd. Kamloops KML Meat Processors Production Staff. Starting wage $17pr/hr. Bonus Incentives, Health Benefits.

Mon-Fri 7-3:30 or as required. Temporary housing available. Email resume: rmason@kmlbeef.com Phone 250 375-2388 Yellow Cabs is now hiring company drivers and owner operators. Full time night shift.

Must have Class 4 or better drivers licence. Apply at Yellow Cabs, 1100 Ord Road, Kamloops.

School District No. 73 KAMLOOPS/THOMPSON

For more information, and to apply, please visit makeafuture.ca/kamloops-thompson.

Closing date: Friday, Feb. 16, 2018 @ 4:00 p.m.

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Medical/Dental P/T afternoons, 4 days/week, sterilization/office assistant required for well established dental practice. Previous experience an asset, but will train. Send resume to Dr. Hugh Thomson at: tcmdentist@gmail.com

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Painter School District No. 73 (Kamloops/Thompson) is currently accepting applications for a Painter. The incumbent must possess a valid Interprovincial Painter’s TQ certiďŹ cate, and will be required to perform a variety of skilled and technical tasks at the Journeyman level related to the painting trade. The successful applicant should have two years proven previous work experience.

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TRADE JOURNEYMAN BRIDGE WORKER WANTED Yellowhead Road & Bridge (Kootenay) Ltd is accepting resumes for the position of Trade Journeyman Bridge Worker based out of Nelson BC. Applicants should be physically ďŹ t, willing to travel and work in all weather conditions. A BC TQ in Bridge Worker/Pile Driver is required with a Valid Class 3 Drivers License with air endorsement.

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Scw’exmx Child & Family Services Society (1) Full-time Fixed Term Family Circles Coordinator Objective: The Family Circles Coordinator provides preventative support and maintenance programs to preserve families where possible.

The Family Circles Coordinator will bring all relevant parties together to promote cooperative planning and decision making to rebuild family support networks. This position will provide strong leadership in advocating the rights and jurisdiction of family units and will develop positive working relationships with community groups, agencies and societies.

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Requirements: • Diploma in Social Services, Human Services, Social Work or related field • Knowledge of family and child protection legislation • Interviewing and needs assessment skills • Strong problem solving and planning skills • Must have excellent interpersonal and communications skills, both written and oral • Knowledge of local First Nations customs and culture an asset • Must have a valid BC driver’s license and reliable transportation • Must be able to pass a Criminal Record Check • Preference will be given to, but not limited to, First Nation Applicants •Travel required, geographical area includes Merritt, Lytton and Ashcroft Start Date: ASAP As Needed Pay: $26.31/hr.

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We offer competitive labour rates, long term employment, advancement opportunities, and benefit packages.

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Scw’exmx Child & Family Services Society thanks all those who apply, however, only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview.

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Our Kamloops office is in search of a Process Design Technologist to join our team. For more information and to apply, please visit our website www.urbansystems.ca

Teacher Replacements On-Call Wanted at School District No. 83

Drop off resume to Giddens Services Ltd. 1613 Valleyview Dr.

Due to a shortage of certified teachers, The North Okanagan-Shuswap School District is looking to hire individuals without a teaching certificate to replace absent teachers. Successful applicants will be working on-call.

Teacher Replacements are needed at the Elementary, Middle and Secondary Level with specialized disciplines such as Music, Arts Education, French Immersion, Applied Design, Skills and Technologies, Mathematics & Science, English Language Arts, Social Studies and Physical and Health Education.

Teacher Replacements will perform the normal duties of a teacher such as instruction, supervision, lesson preparation and marking for the day’s assignments. It is expected that they will follow directions provided by the regular classroom teacher and the school Principal.

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TOW TRUCK OPERATOR

Experience with light, medium duty and tilt deck preferred but not necessary. A good working knowledge of the Vernon and out lying area is essential. Applicant should be in good health and able to work all shifts and be prepared to work long shifts as required. Training and uniforms will be provided as well as 5 licence is required.

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Caretakers Semi retired couple for Caretakers at the Elks Children’s Camp in Salmon Arm. Duties would consist of but not limited to: cleaning, small repairs, maintenance and greeting campers. This job requires you to live at the camp with housing provided. Salary and other benefits discussed at interview . A criminal record and vulnerable person check will be required.

Please send resume and expected remuneration to: BC Elks Association, Unit 3-19299-94th Avenue, Surrey, BC, V4N 4E6.

E-mail: bcelks@shawcable.com or fax to (604) 513-0156.

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

Stock up now. Campfire wood.

(250) 377-3457.

Mobile Homes & Parks

Apt/Condo for Rent

Job wanted by Computer Programmer-Analyst /OfďŹ ce Worker/Tutor Detail oriented, organized, problem-solver, extremely computer literate.

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

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

Gene Wirchenko at 250-8281474. genew@telus.net

ATTENTION HOME BUYERS!

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

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Pets

Pets Animals sold as â&#x20AC;&#x153;purebred stockâ&#x20AC;? must be registrable in compliance with the Canadian Pedigree Act.

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Snow Blower 8hp Sears brand $500obo (250) 577-3120

01 Actual Coin Collector Buying Collections, Sets, Gold & Silver,Olympic Coins, Paper $ etc.Call Chad 1-250-863-3082 CASH for GOLD & JEWELRY Call Todd (250)-864-3521

Merchandise for Sale

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Kimber Model 1911 22 caliber pistol stainless, new in box. $600. CZ 9mm pistol new in box w/ammo $600. Revolver Ruger 22 + 22 mag. $350.

Winchester 94 lever action 30.30 Made in USA. Exec cond. $800. Remington 22. auto, model 97 w/scope new. $225. 250-372-8633. Must have restricted PAL.

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GERMAN Black Forest Grandfather Clock. Beautiful Condition, hand engraved & hand painted pendulum.

Three chimes, The Westminster, The Whittington & The St.Michael. $4,500/obo.

Call Tammy 250-572-5842.

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Vehicle is an asset Call 250-374-0462

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

1-778-281-0030 Housecalls.

Have Unwanted Firearms?

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Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know how to dispose of them safely and legally?

Contact Wanstalls and we will come and pick them up and pay you fair value for them.

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Sporting Goods Assorted used downhill skis. $150/set. Good condition. Call evenings. 250-376-8625.

Eurosport Recumbent Bike with all the bells and whistles.

Like new. $220. 250-579-5551

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Your choice 3800sq.ft. house, Large lot with view 3 bdrms, possible 5 with revenue suite.

BC assessment $533,000.

Price before reno $450,000.

Price after reno $600.000.

468 Grandview Terrace. 250851-1221

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Duplex / 4 Plex 3Bdrm duplex top flr 2 full baths, new floors, N/P. Avail Mar 1st $1600. 778-908-6882

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South Shore 1500sq/ft 2bdrm 2bth. Wheelchair or scooter friendly. $1600 plus util. 250372-8027/250-851-6503.

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**BOOK NOW FOR BEST WEEKS IN 2018** Shuswap Lake! 5 Star Resort in Scotch Creek BC. REST & RELAX ON THIS PRIVATE CORNER LOT. Newer 1bdrm, 1-bath park model sleeps 4 . Tastefully decorated guest cabin for 2 more. One of only 15 lots on the beautiful sandy beach with a wharf for your boat. Provincial park, Golf, Grocery/Liquor store & Marina all minutes away. Resort has 2 pools, 2 hot tubs, Adult & Family Clubhouse, Park, Playground. Only $1,300 week. BOOK NOW! Rental options available for 3 & 4 day, 1 week, 2 week & monthly.

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

Antiques / Vintage

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We buy and sell antiques & collectables LARGEST ANTIQUE STORE IN KAMLOOPS (250) 554-3534 â&#x20AC;˘ 232 Briar Ave Kamloops BC

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

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MISC4Sale: Oak Table Chairs-$400, 1-Standard 8ft truck canopy $300. Call 250851-1115 after 6pm or leave msg.

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

Do you have an item for sale under $750?

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

Bdrm vanity, chest of drawers $20. Oak dining table $75. Bar table $40. Bar stools/chairs $10/each. Fridge $250. Computer desk $20. China cabinet $40. 250-573-1736.

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Furniture 8ft Antique Couch $900.

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

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

PETS For Sale?

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1BDRM Sep. Entr. Shared Lndry. N/S N/P $900/mo+DD+ ref’s, util. incl. Brock 554-2228

NOTICE OF SALE OF VEHICLE PURSUANT TO THE REPAIRER’S 8553990LIEN ACT:

Beautiful 1bdrm, sep ent on S. T. River. N/S/P/P. $895. large living space 15miles east of Kamloops Mature Person, must have vehicle 250-5735498.

Cozy 2bdrm Avail Feb 15 Lower Sahali n/s util incl $800 (778) 257-2468

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

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

Avail immed. 250-573-4745.

Grt loc, 2bdrms, sep entr. patio, nice yard. Ref’s. No Pets. $925/mo. 250-376-0633 Self contained suite inclds util. w/d, n/s, n/p. $575/mo. dd. ref. Feb. 1st. 236-421-1206

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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)

Valleyview 1bdrm suite. $850 includes util, Int, cable. W/D. N/S. 778-921-2147 after 5pm

Townhouses 3bdrms, 2-bath, Lower Sahali.

N/S. Pet friendly, fenced yard. $1600/mo. 250-377-6888.

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

554-6877/250-377-1020.

Whereas Jamie MacDonald is indebted to Kamloops Transmission LTD d.b.a AAMCO in the sum of $5040.00 for repairs completed and payable upon a 2008 Ford S/N IFTRW 14W 78FA47920. This vehicle will be offered for sale February 26, 2018.

Vehicle at AAMCO, 820 Notre Dame Dr. Kamloops Please call 250-374-2172

It’s Not Trash,

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Want to Rent Looking for an apt for lady and dog I can call home, up to $600/mo. 250-299-1527.

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Antiques / Classics

1965 Mercury 4dr., hardtop.

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

Cars - Domestic

1999 AUDI A6 All Wheel Drive Well maintained Reduced to $3900obo 250-819-2532 Absolute gorgeous 03 Cadillac Deville one owner low kms $5,500.00/obo 250-554-0580

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Misc Services

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

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Pat’s Gunsmithing and Used Guns. 30 years experience.

Logan Lake. Call for hours.

250-523-2711.

PETER’S YARD SERVICE

Fitness/Exercise WE will pay you to exercise!

1985 Dodge Ram Charger.

Very good condition. $5,000/OBO 250-579-5551

2003 Harley Davidson 100th Ann. Edition Fat Boy CID 95 Stage 3 exc cond 17,000km $13,000/obo. (250) 318-2030

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

Yard clean-up, Hedge trimming

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Deliver Kamloops This Week Only 2 issues a week!

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Dump Truck Long and Short Hauls!!

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2006 Equinox. 168,000kms.

Auto, 6cyl.

Good cond. $5,250/obo. 250-554-2788.

Trucks & Vans 1994 F150 Lariat 5L 5spd 4wd ext cab Flat deck. $2000/obo 250-376-7129/250-319-0046

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

Good condition. $9,900.

250-374-1988

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Heavy Duty Trailer 5’8” inside 14’ long. 2x8 stud axles, elec brakes, ramps. $3000/obo.

250-577-3120.

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

(250) 523-6251

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Highest Prices Paid in 20 years Log your private wood for prices and estimates call (250) 540-7205 Richard

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

242,000km no drips. Show car quality.

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

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Until February 28 2018, finance a new Lease a new 2018 F150 XLT with a value of $48,269 at 0.99% APR for up to 36 months on approved credit (OAC) with $2300 down, biweekly payment is $199, total lease obligation is $16,628. Not all buyers will qualify for the lowest APR payment. Additional payments required for PPSA (if financed or leased. PPSA not applicable in Quebec), RDPRM fee up of $47 and third party service fee of $4 (only in Quebec, if leased), registration, security deposit, NSF fees (where applicable), excess wear and tear, and late fees. Some conditions and mileage restrictions apply. Excess kilometrage charges are 16¢per km for F-150, plus applicable taxes. Excess kilometrage charges subject to change, see your local dealer for details. All prices are based on Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price. Vehicle(s) may be shown with optional equipment. Dealer may sell or lease for less. Limited time offers. Offers only valid at participating dealers. Retail offers may be cancelled or changed at any time without notice. See your Ford Dealer for complete details or call the Ford Customer Relationship Centre at 1-800-565-3673. For factory orders, a customer may either take advantage of eligible raincheckable Ford retail customer promotional incentives/offers available at the time of vehicle factory order or time of vehicle delivery, but not both or combinations thereof. Retail offers not combinable with any CPA/GPC or Daily Rental incentives, the Commercial Upfit Program or the Commercial Fleet Incentive Program (CFIP). ©2017 Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited. All rights reserved.

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