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FAREWELL, BUSHMAN OF SHUSWAP John Bjornstrom dies at 58. We revisit KTW’s trip to meet him in the woods

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MURDER CHARGE LAID

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Dylan Judd, 20, died in Kamloops prison in 2014. A suspect has finally been arrested

The Thompson-Nicola Regional District has decided it will stop funding volunteer fire departments, due to liability concerns. That means auxiliary firefighters in rural places like Pinantan Lake, which saw its general store burn to the ground in 2014, will need to find other ways to fund fire services.

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DAVE EAGLES/KTW Traffic flaggers worked on Thursday to orchestrate the steady flow of tanker trucks moving in and out of the site of a sewer break on Lorne Street. City officials said repairs were expected to be finished by Thursday night, after KTW’s press deadline. For updates on this story, go online to kamloopsthisweek.com.

Deja vu with area of sewer pipe break ANDREA KLASSEN STAFF REPORTER andrea@kamloopsthisweek.com

Sewage from a pipe break in downtown Kamloops has likely spilled into the South Thompson River, according to the City of Kamloops.

The city was working from Wednesday night and into Thursday to repair a sewer main break in the vicinity of 950 Lorne St. and alerted the Ministry of Environment about a potential spill.

Utility services manager Greg Wightman said the sewage would have entered the river downstream of the city’s water intake, so drinking water will not be effected. It would have entered the river through city catch basins.

Wightman said Thursday that the city was working with the ministry to determine how much sewage went into the river, but the

amount is expected to be relatively small.

The city received its first reports of a break in the area at about 6 p.m. on Wednesday, when residents in the Park Place strata reported a potential water leak.

Wightman said staff were able to divert sewage around the broken part of the line using the system’s pump stations. City workers were also hauling sewage in trucks to avoid the break.

“This line that we’re on takes basically everything in the southeast sector of town, so we spent the entire night setting this bypass up so we were able to handle the heavier flows that come with the morning rush of everyone getting up and showering,” Wightman said.

Staff then turned their attention to excavating the broken 20-inch pipe. Repairs were expected to wrap up by Thursday night.

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Lorne Street was closed to traffic between Eighth and 10th avenues until repairs are complete.

This is the second incident involving a broken sewer main in the area in the past 14 months. In December 2016, a large sewer main broke in the area of Lorne Street and 10th Avenue, leading to sewage leaking onto nearby properties and into the river.

The city could not find a reason for that sewer main failure, which involved a 20-footlong pipe cracking well below the frost line.

Wightman said the new break is just east of the 2016 repairs.

“We’ll have to take a real good look at what the cause of this is and if there’s replacement projects or maintenance that needs to occur here,” he said.

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EXEMPLARY SERVICE AWARDS Call for Nominations Kamloops City Council is inviting nominations for the City's Exemplary Service Award. The Exemplary Service Award acknowledges those who, over a period of time, have dedicated their time and service to the well-being of our community and it’s citizens.

This year’s award has been split into two categories: Young Adult (30 and under) and Adult (30 and over).

Nomination forms and copies of the selection criteria are available from City Hall Reception or at kamloops.ca.

Deadline for nominations is 4:30 pm on Thursday, March 15, 2018.

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March 6, 2018 1:30 pm - Regular Council Meeting 7:00 pm - Public Hearing Council Chambers, 7 Victoria Street West

TRU's Films for Change in 2018 and Sustainable Kamloops present the documentary film, “Idle Threat: Man On Emission”. We are excited to bring you this film in partnership with the City of Kamloops and Transition Kamloops."

March 13, 2018 10:00 am - Council Budget Meeting 1:30 pm - Regular Council Me Council Chambers, 7 Victoria Street West

Where: TRU Clocktower Alumni Theatre When: February 28, 2018, 7:00-9:00 pm

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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"). Visit kamloops.ca/snowremoval for more information.

Public Notice Pioneer Park On February 19 and 20, from dawn until dusk, Hemmera Environmental will be performing works on the south side of the Pioneer Park parking lot.

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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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Pinantan chief: TNRD’s funding decision could be end of small fire teams

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Last year, firefighters in Pinantan Lake received about $800 from the Thompson-Nicola Regional District.

The cash, which came from a $10,000 discretionary fund for the regional district’s Area P, was enough to allow the 22-member volunteer brigade to buy 12 new radios and a pair of new helmets.

“It put two more people into service for us and it brought our communications up to five times the distance and increased our safety aspect 100-fold,” said fire chief Al Scramstad.

However, following a vote by the regional district’s board of directors last week, fire brigades like the one in Pinantan Lake will no longer receive discretionary funding from regional directors due to liability concerns.

By the end of 2022, only volunteer fire services administered by the regional district will be able to draw on regional government funding. A number of fire services in the region, including those in Pinantan Lake, McLure and Tobiano, are run by societies, giving the TNRD little oversight into their operations and training protocols.

In a report to the regional district’s board of directors, community services director Ron Storie said if society-managed firefighters don’t meet provincial standards, their actions may not be covered by the district’s municipal insurance, leaving it open to being sued.

Storie said bringing those volunteer fire departments under TNRD administration would ensure proper oversight and training and equipment inspection programs that meet provincial standards, helping to limit the board’s legal exposure.

“At the end of the day, it’s always volunteer safety that’s so important. When you think of firefighters, they make decisions in split seconds and they could result in property loss, in injury or death of a firefighter,” Storie said. “And having a TNRD- or a local government-run fire department creates less of that exposure.”

Several society-run fire departments, including Tobiano, have asked the TNRD to take over their operations, due to their own liability concerns.

A review of fire services recommended TNRD administer the McLure department as well.

Storie said the majority of regional districts in the area have

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KTW FILE PHOTO The Pinantan Lake Store was destroyed by fire in April 2014, but has since been rebuilt. The Thompson-Nicola Regional District’s decision to eventually stop funding volunteer departments it does not administer has the Pinantan fire brigade chief concerned outfits like his may wither away.

already moved to only funding fire services they oversee.

But Scramstad is concerned the decision marks the beginning of the end for small fire teams in communities that can’t support a TNRD model, which includes the construction and operation of a fire hall and the purchase of a pumper and tanker.

While the Pinantan brigade uses baking and hot dog sales and other fundraising efforts, that money goes toward its approximately $2,000 annual insurance costs.

Members already spend their own money for water tanks and pumps, which they store themselves and drive to calls.

“We can probably survive as a very limited service for a far lower dollar amount,” Scramstad said.

“But we still need the funding to maintain and improve our equipment and improve our skills.”

Scramstad said members attended 20 calls in 2017, including several that would otherwise have diverted forest firefighters dealing with the past summer’s wildfires.

Residents in the area, about a 40-minute drive northeast of Kamloops, rejected a TNRDadministered service during a community petition process in 2015, following a fire that burned down the local general store.

At the time, Area P director Mel Rothenburger told KTW the service, which would have included the construction of a fire hall and funding for equipment and training, would have required a $216 per-household increase in annual taxes for residents.

Rothenburger, who voted against the board’s decision last week, said he is worried about what the funding changes will mean for volunteer-run depart-

ments. He said moving to a TNRD-administered system for McLure would mean going above the $45,000 maximum the district now taxes for fire protection in that community, suggesting the service could cost three times as much.

Rothenburger said the region should have looked at other options to allow fire departments to meet the training and recordkeeping requirements of the province, rather than mandating any volunteer-run service that wants funding to fit the existing model.

“The alternative is we don’t have those departments, or at least certainly they’re in danger,” he said.

Scramstad suggested the region could pool resources across various departments, allowing a few firefighters to undergo training required to teach fellow volunteers how to fight fires safely, keep records, maintain equipment and otherwise meet regulations.

“Instead of working towards education and training for these fantastic people who are willing to put themselves on the line, they’re basically pulling resources back and saying, ‘You’re on your own,’” he said.

Storie said while non-firehall — and thus less expensive — models were discussed, there is no precedent for them.

“In B.C., everything is based on legislation that we receive from the Fire Services Act and the legislation points towards a hall and truck model …” he said. “There is no other model in B.C. There are places in B.C. that don’t even have fire protection. Sadly, there is no in-between.”

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A charge of seconddegree murder has been laid in connection with the 2014 death of a Kamloops Regional Correctional Centre prisoner initially believed not to have been suspicious.

Dylan Levi Judd was 20 years old when he was found dead in his cell on Nov. 10, 2014, at the provincial prison.

At first, police believed the death to have been non-crimi-

nal and the investigation was handed to the BC Coroners Service.

Coroners scheduled an inquest into Judd’s death for November 2015, but it was postponed months prior to starting.

“In the summer of 2015, police received new information that led them to believe that criminality may have been involved in the death and an investigation was launched,” RCMP Cpl.

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“The victim’s family has been made aware of the developments throughout the investigation.”

Nathaniel Jessup is facing one count of second-degree murder.

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An arson attack at a notorious North Shore home that has been the subject of multiple police incidents in recent months brought firefighters and Mounties to 217 Nelson Ave. on Wednesday night. The house, which was empty, was the site of a shooting in October that sent two men to hospital.

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The owner of a North Shore house that was apparently the target of an arsonist this week says he expects the blaze could set him back as much as $80,000.

Emergency crews were called to 217 Nelson Ave. at about 9 p.m. on Wednesday after neighbours reported hearing an explosion and seeing smoke.

The blaze was extinguished, but not before the house’s interior suffered heavy damage.

Investigators said they found a jerry can nearby and fire crews have handed the case over to police, who could be seen canvassing the area on Thursday morning.

The home has been labelled by police as a “problem resi-

dence” — one of only a handful in the city to get that designation.

In October, it was the scene of a shooting that sent two men to hospital. No arrests have been made in connection to that incident.

The home is owned by Brandan Shankar, who had been an absentee landlord, but said he plans to renovate and one day live in the house. Until recently, Shankar had been renting the home out.

He told KTW the house had been empty for two months before Wednesday’s blaze.

“I don’t know what’s going on in that city,” Shankar said by phone from Alberta, where he is working. “RCMP aren’t really telling me much. They are like, ‘Yeah, it’s arson.’”

Shankar’s Nelson Avenue home was at the centre of a

debate last year about a goodneighbour bylaw being floated

by Kamloops city council. It was later approved.

According to Shankar, he has done everything asked of him by RCMP and city officials.

“I’m trying to save up my money to fix my house and now it’s getting torched,” he said.

“I feel like I’m doing my part in closing that place down and getting it evicted.

“It’s pretty frustrating. I’m going to wait and see what the RCMP can find out. They seem to just want to throw it back in my face.

“I’m trying to find out answers and they’re like, ‘Well, you never should have rented to these people.’ I got them out of the house. That’s half the battle.”

Calls to police were not returned by KTW press time.

The investigation is ongoing.

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Twenty-six-year-old Cody Foster (seen at right in a photo posted to Facebook) was killed in an east Kamloops RV park (left) on Feb. 11, 2017. Stephen George Fraser, 57, is accused of killing Foster and will stand trial.

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A Kamloops man charged with murder following a fatal altercation in a trailer park last year has been ordered to stand trial in B.C. Supreme Court.

Stephen George Fraser was arrested and charged after 26-year-old Cody Foster was found dead on Feb. 11, 2017, in an RV park in the 9000-block of Dallas Drive, just east of the B.C. Wildlife Park.

At the time, Mounties said they were called for a report of a disturbance.

Investigators have said they arrived to find a group of people holding Fraser down. Foster’s body was found nearby.

A resident of the park told KTW at the time the victim lived in the park and the altercation took place

in a trailer on the property.

An area of the park was subsequently cordoned off by police tape and forensic investigators could be seen emerging from a trailer while plainclothes detectives roamed the park speaking to potential witnesses.

Fraser was ordered to stand trial following a preliminary inquiry in Kamloops provincial court. The evidence presented at the hearing is protected by a courtordered ban on publication.

Fraser, 57, is scheduled to make his first appearance in B.C. Supreme Court on Monday, Feb. 20.

In the days following his death, KTW spoke to friends of Foster, who remembered him as funny and hard-working.

“He is going to be dearly missed,” said Mike Adam, Foster’s manager at Adwood Manufacturing.

“He’s one of those guys who, on a bad day, could make you feel a whole lot better. He’s somebody you expect to see come in to work. He’s 26 years old. You should have a whole lot in front of you at that age.

“He was certainly one of our hardestworking guys and an exceptionally nice guy from my perspective as the boss. He always had a joke, a smile and was liked by everyone. He will be missed.”

Friend and former co-worker Rocker Brady said he remembers Foster as an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed a good conversation.

“He used to try to invite me out fishing and stuff,” Brady said. “He was an outdoors person and he was not the kind of person who was afraid to spark up a conversation and be the centre of attention — in a good way.”

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NDP POSTURING ONLY HURTS B.C. WINERIES

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here was a good point made in the recent letter to the editor from Jake Ootes, co-owner of Celista Estate Winery.

Ootes put pen to paper to express his frustration with the mess that has resulted from Premier John Horgan’s illadvised decision to try yet again to stop the already federally approved Kinder Morgan Trans Mountain pipeline expansion.

While the expansion had been given the nod by the previous B.C. Liberal government (which, to its credit, withheld its support until Kinder Morgan could satisfy five key areas of concern) and was then approved by the federal Liberal government, Horgan and the NDP refuse to honour those decisions.

Horgan and the NDP have said they are considering banning additional flow of diluted bitumen until there is certainty that spills can be properly cleaned up.

The NDP is opposed to Kinder Morgan’s $7.4-billion project, but the deal is already done and, as the NDP Alberta government has argued, B.C. has no constitutional right to supercede a federal decision of national interest.

The federal Liberal government has also responded, saying it will do what is necessary to ensure bitumen flows to the coast from Alberta via the Trans Mountain pipeline.

Naturally, Horgan’s stance has angered Alberta, which decided to fight back by staging a boycott of B.C. wine, a move that is impacting numerous wineries, including two in Kamloops — Monte Creek and Harper’s Trail.

In his letter to the editor, Ootes wrote: “I am furious with the B.C. government for its dramatic political posturing on the pipeline issue and I don’t blame Alberta for taking retaliatory measures.”

Ootes is correct. Horgan’s posturing will not lead to safer methods for transporting the product, which will be transported regardless of such acts of defiance.

Would Horgan and the NDP prefer to see even more rail cars and trucks loaded with the product rumbling through myriad B.C. towns and cities?

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ICBC’s real problem

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ttorney General David Eby has taken the most serious steps in 40 years to deal with the core problem at the Insurance Corporation of B.C. He is doing what four previous B.C. governments wouldn’t do, which is change a system that rewards people for staying injured instead of getting better.

And he is staring down his fellow lawyers in the personal-injury field, who have turned thousands of minor injury claims into winning lottery tickets for themselves and their clients, at the expense of people with serious disabilities from vehicle crashes.

A $5,500 cap on pain and suffering payouts is a necessary first step. A civil resolution tribunal to assess minor injury claims without the slow and vastly expensive court system is equally important.

First, what’s a “minor injury” in all this? The exact legal definition is still in the works, but the attorney general’s ministry says it “will include things like sprains, strains, mild whiplash, cuts and bruises, anxiety and stress from a crash.”

It won’t include concussions or other brain injuries, or broken bones, which can at least be shown on an X-ray.

Eby promises this determination will be made by independent medical experts, not ICBC or the government, and the tribunal will rule on disputes within 90 days — without lawyers.

ICBC management confirms what I described in this space last fall: the latest tactic of U.S.-style

TOM FLETCHER Our Man In

VICTORIA ambulance-chasing lawyers is to use B.C.’s two-year time limit for filing injury claims to maximum advantage.

Clients are encouraged to deal with the vehicle claim, but hold off on the injury. Milk our naive “free” health care system with frequent doctor visits to build up a record of suffering and soft-tissue treatments. Continually emphasize the discomfort and anxiety that follows the crash because there’s no X-ray machine that can disprove it. Start talking about “my accident,” as if it’s your new career.

Then, as the two-year deadline approaches, assemble the whole thick file into a lawsuit against ICBC, which currently is receiving new lawsuits at a rate of 60 a day. This is why suddenly emerging minor-injury claims have morphed into an average cost of $450,000, with lawyers and experts, just to settle them out of court.

Eby deserves full credit for his other major move, which is to take the money being siphoned off for minor injuries

and use some of it to double the maximum benefit for serious injury and death, from $150,000 to $300,000. Incredibly, this is the first increase since 1991 for people whose lives are actually devastated by a crash.

What it means, says Jane Dyson, executive director of Disability Alliance B.C., is that someone who is a quadriplegic as a result of a vehicle accident can actually afford to replace his or her electric wheelchair every few years.

Unfortunately, the minor injury cap doesn’t take effect until April, 2019. Stand by for a gold rush of questionable personalinjury claims in the meantime.

And Eby’s formula contains a flaw that could prove fatal to the whole exercise. The “minor injury” assessment has a one-year deadline. The ministry explains it this way: “If, after 12 months, a customer continues to have serious impairment from the injury, or has significant inability to care for themselves, it would no longer be considered minor and would not be subject to the limit for pain and suffering payouts.”

The last NDP government discovered 20 years ago what happens to welfare rolls when the rate is raised and eligibility is eased.

More people opt for a free ride than you expect. They may soon get a similar lesson in human nature.

Tom Fletcher is B.C. legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. tfletcher@blackpress.ca Twitter: @tomfletcherbc

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR I ALSO MISS THE GOOD WAYS OF PAST Editor: I would like to comment on Trevor McGrath’s letter of Feb. 2 (‘What happened to the good ways of the past?’).

That was the best letter I have read in a long time.

McGrath is right. I ask myself that every day — what happened?

The City of Kamloops needs a major overhaul. It needs to get rid of all the topheavy managers who do nothing but cost the city in wages for jobs not done or messed up.

City council does not want industry here. It simply wants a bunch of NIMBYs who yearn to turn our city into a big park that nobody can afford because they have no jobs.

Oh, and don’t go outside when it’s snowing. You should plan on staying home because our uncleared roads are too slippery for drivers and pedestrians.

I don’t need to say anything more as everybody I have spoken with in Kamloops feels the same.

We are slowly going backwards, not forward, Remember this when we go to the polls on Oct. 20.

Cindy Rose Kamloops

PROUD WE STUCK TO HIGH ROAD Editor: Re: Christopher Foulds’ column of Feb. 7 (‘Will character ever defeat crass ambition?’): It was an honour to be a candidate for leader of the B.C. Liberal Party and I am grateful to have been supported by so many British Columbians.

Nowhere was that support stronger than in Kamloops and the Thompson Valleys, which makes my wife, Chantelle, and me very proud.

I am grateful for the integrity of the process we followed within our party to elect our leader.

It is with this pride and integrity that I will move forward serving the constituents of Kamloops-South Thompson and working with the talented women and men within the B.C. Liberal caucus.

I grew up in Kamloops, went to school here, grew my technology company here and we are raising our daughters here.

We would not want to live anywhere else.

It is in that context that I want to reassure

Todd Stone speaks at TRU on Oct. 10, 2017, the day he launched his B.C. Liberal leadership campaign.

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everyone that I did not, nor would I ever, sanction or condone any action that would violate the rules of our party’s leadership race.

The party had rigorous membership and voting safeguards to ensure the credibility of the vote and these safeguards worked.

As has been noted in recent media reports, it is my understanding that approximately 4,000 membership applications across all campaigns were rejected for a variety of reasons.

In my campaign, there was an issue related to email addresses on 1,349 membership applications.

Since the membership applications in

question involved real people having paid their own money to join our party, our campaign engaged with the party to find solutions that would enable these individuals to vote for themselves, all the while ensuring compliance with the rules of the leadership race.

These efforts culminated in the party’s decision on Jan. 28 to reject these memberships, a decision supported by our campaign, with no further action required.

My motivation throughout this leadership race was rooted in wanting to serve British Columbians and to offer a bold vision about our shared future.

I am proud that we stuck to the high road

and ran a positive, ideasfocused campaign from beginning to end.

Being a leadership candidate afforded me the wonderful experience of engaging British Columbians from all walks of life.

That work continues as part of Andrew Wilkinson’s team and I look forward to working with him, my Kamloops seatmate Peter Milobar and our caucus colleagues as we move forward with pride and integrity to build a bright future for Kamloops and the Thompson Valleys, as well as all British Columbians.

Todd G. Stone MLA Kamloops-South Thompson

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A selection of comments on KTW stories, culled online RE: LETTER: WINERY OWNER FURIOUS WITH NDP POSTURING ON PIPELINE ISSUE:

“Remember this in the next B.C. election. Also keep this in mind as an example of the lengths a party has to go through in order to keep a coalition alive, even when it threatens our own economy, not to mention the economy of other provinces.

“Have we forgotten that we live in a nation headed by a prime minister, who is the leader of the governing party?

“Are the people of B.C. expected to support this current constitutional challenge just because we have a three-member Green party tail wagging the NDP dog?”

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RE: SINCLAIR COLUMN: VIEW FROM CITY HALL: LETTER FROM A KAMLOOPS COUNCILLOR NEWBIE:

“Keep up the good work, Kathy.

Everyone takes a while to learn the ropes.

“There is a lot of harsh criticism online, but then you are a newbie and in a learning curve.

“There will always be criticism.”

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John Bjornstrom, who became infamous roughly 20 years ago as the Bushman of the Shuswap, has died.

An obituary published in the Williams Lake Tribune states Bjornstrom died suddenly Jan. 13 at the age of 58.

Bjornstrom made the news two decades ago when he escaped from a jail in Kamloops and evaded police capture for nearly two years while living in wilderness areas of the Shuswap. He developed a series of camps and stole supplies from the many cabins in the areas between the North Shuswap, Salmon Arm and Sicamous.

His brazen attempts to contact the media and share his story while still being hunted by police gained him national media exposure, but the continual thefts, bizarre letters he left at cabins and attempts to extort goods from property owners sparked anger among area residents. He also frustrated police in an number of attempts to recapture him.

Bjornstrom took photos of some of his

lairs, including an underground cave he equipped with a generator to allow for the use of a computer, and a treehouse from which he could get a view of the area and avoid detection.

While a fugitive, Bjornstrom didn’t shy away from the spotlight. In September 2001, he allowed KTW reporter Dale Steeves to meet him one night in a remote area on the shore of Shuswap Lake for an interview.

Bjornstrom made a series of claims about why he had escaped from jail, saying his life was threatened because of his knowledge of information regarding the fraudulent Bre-X gold mining operations. He also claimed to want to expose a child pornography ring involving citizens at the highest level of politics, medicine and the judiciary.

Bjornstrom also claimed to have psychic abilities and said he could see auras around individuals that would give him information about their character.

But his love of the media attention proved to be the undoing of his wilderness life.

Less than a month after being interviewed, Bjornstrom was caught by RCMP

Out of the bush and into the pages of KTW He appears in an instant.

Suddenly. Quietly. Out of nowhere.

He’s hiked 16 hours to this meeting place, deep in the mountains overlooking Shuswap Lake.

It’s the first time he’s met someone in person since he escaped from Rayleigh Correctional Centre in September 1998.

“I’m the one they call Bushman,” he says stretching out his hand and smiling politely.

“John Lambert Bjornstrom.”

So begins the front-page story in the Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2001, edition of Kamloops This Week.

Reporter Dale Steeves had travelled to a remote area of the Shuswap to interview the man who was, at the time, the

most wanted person in Canada.

The Bushman of the Shuswap had dominated headlines during the summer of 2001 and snaring an interview with the man the police could not find was a coup.

But the timing of the interview and subsequent publication was unfortunate.

As Steeves ruefully noted later, his 2,000-word story landed on doorsteps on Sept.

12, 2001, the day after the most devastating terrorist attack on North American soil.

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officers who posed as a documentary film crew wanting to do a story about him.

He was arrested and eventually served an additional sentence of 23 months of house arrest.

Bjornstrom did eventually step away from the spotlight. He returned to Williams Lake and a career as a truck driver. He also drove a limousine. In 2014, Bjornstrom made an unsuccessful bid to become the mayor of Williams Lake.

His obituary states he was well loved by many in that community.

“John brought a smile with him everywhere he went and always had a joke to share. John was selfless when it came to his many friends at the Salvation Army Drop In Center, often running a coffee tab for everyone who visited for the day. John was a friend of The Salvation Army, and loved to dress up as Santa Claus for the community Christmas dinners.”

A celebration of life is planned for Bjornstrom at the Salvation Army Church in Williams Lake on Sunday, Feb. 18.

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Tobiano residents to vote on fire-protection plan ANDREA KLASSEN STAFF REPORTER andrea@kamloopsthisweek.com

Tobiano residents will need to decide whether to move their volunteer fire department under the umbrella of the Thompson Nicola Regional District later this year.

The Tobiano fire department is one of four that have asked the district to take over service delivery, along with departments in Little Fort, Loon Lake-South Green Lake and 70 Mile House.

Assistant chief Dave Denison said the fire service is currently

administered by Tobiano’s resort association, which has led to concerns about budget transparency.

The department has also struggled to attract volunteers, in part because many residents only live in the area seasonally. It has nine members, which doesn’t meet provincial fire protection standards.

“We’re basically graded unprotected as it is because we have such low numbers,” Denison said. “We’ve got hydrants and all the infrastructure, a truck and the whole department, but we’re basically unprotected.”

Having a fire service that meets provincial standards would give homeowners in Tobiano a break on home insurance, but Denison said with the current state of membership, residents are paying taxes without that benefit.

In order for the TNRD to take over the departments, residents in each area will have to approve the move through one of several assent programs, which range from a referendum to alternate approvals, in which a percentage of electors must write in opposing a chance.

In 2015, residents in Pinantan

Lake rejected a TNRD-administered service during a community petition process.

The service, which would have included the construction of a fire hall and funding for equipment and training, would have required a $216 per-household increase in annual taxes for residents.

Residents of Tobiano will get a chance to discuss the changes at public meetings planned for this spring, where TNRD staff and directors will try to gauge if there is appetite for the move.

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Denison said it’s not yet clear if there would be any change in cost for the regional district to administer the service. That information will come after the district reviews the department, including the age and state of repair of its gear and truck “But I’m sure in previous years we haven’t been spending near what we’ve been taxing,” Denison said.

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A piece of the now-demolished McDonald Park pool on the North Shore will live on in Brocklehurst.

According to a request for quote posted by the City of Kamloops, the city plans to move the pool’s filter to the Brock Pool as a secondary filter.

The work is part of a larger filtration system replacement taking place at the outdoor pool before it re-opens in the spring.

The request for quote calls for new chlorination- and chemical-control systems, as well as pumps to improve circulation at the pool.

Sustainability services supervisor Glen Cheetham said the systems and filters are being replaced due to age, with some of the equipment up for replacement dating back to the 1970s.

The tender closes on Friday, Feb. 23.

Cheetham said the city wants work completed before the 2018 swimming season.

Junior Achievers gather at TRU The annual Junior Achievement (JA) Economics for Success event has grown this year, with 950 high school students expected to attend.

The event this coming Tuesday at Thompson Rivers University is part of a provincial program JA provides that is designed to help student in grades eight to 10 prepare for their transition into post-secondary education and, ultimately a career.

Two keynote speakers are part of the day.

Nathan Froese of Joy Factory Films speaks in the morning in the Grand Hall on campus. Nicolas Adams of Kamloops Makerspace, the non-profit society that promotes creation and innovation, speaks in the Irving K. Barber Centre in the Brown House of Learning just after lunch.

Other sessions focus on communication, thinking creatively and critically, social and personal responsibility and career education.

For information on the program, go online to http://jabc.ca/programs/efs/.

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LOCAL NEWS People in Motion bus driver Alesha Ford (top) and client Dominique Baird spend plenty of time getting to know each other on the People in Motion paratransit bus. The organization will be getting a new ride after realizing its fundraising goal in short order. Helping People in Motion hit the $120,000 mark were The Stollery Charitable Foundation, Teck Highland Valley Copper, Warner Rentals, Kamloops Daybreak Rotary Club and Downtown Kamloops Rotary Club, along with various private donors and community groups.

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$120K goal for paratransit bus reached in less than a month PEOPLE IN MOTION WILL USE NEW VEHICLE TO TRANSPORT YOUTH AND ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES ANDREA KLASSEN

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When People in Motion launched a fundraisier to replace its aging paratransit bus, organizers expected a months-long campaign and discussed the possibility of finding a used bus if they could not raise the full amount.

One day short of a month into the campaign, the organization got the call that Kamloops’ Daybreak Rotary Club would contribute the last $8,500 needed to reach the goal.

“We’re just really thrilled that the community has come together and we’re able to get a new bus with everything that we want now,” said executive director Heather Brandon.

Other contributors included the Downtown Kamloops Rotary Club ($8,000), The Stollery Charitable Foundation ($50,000), Teck Highland Valley Copper

($15,000) and Warner Rentals ($10,000), as well as private donors and other community groups.

People in Motion uses the bus to transport youth and adults with disabilities to activities around the city and area, including fitness classes, social groups, Kamloops Blazers games and other community events.

Brandon said the order for the new bus will be placed immediately, noting People in Motion hopes to have the vehicle within a few months.

The new bus will have more seats than the one it will replace, with 18 instead of 16.

Because of the way its seats fold up, the new bus will also be able to carry more wheelchair users.

“Usually what happens is one wheelchair will take up two seats, so, if we’re going out on events, previously we had to make decisions about how many wheelchairs we could have on

the bus because that was cutting down the numbers of people that could attend the event,” Brandon said “We’ll have more flexibility now.”

Another benefit is the fact the bus is far less likely to break down on the roadside — something People in Motion has dealt with twice with its current model.

“Once was at night time and we had a bus full of people with disabilities,” she said. “That’s not a good thing to be happening at night.”

Because the bus has become unreliable, Brandon said People in Motion has been limited in what trips it can make and hasn’t been able to offer its usual charter trips for seniors, which used the bus on free days.

The old bus will be sold and the organization hopes to use the proceeds to purchase a used van, which can transport people who don’t need paratransit.

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In its throne speech, the government announced $33 million of capital funding for 103 projects by 91 organizations in 52 communities.

Priority was given to those adding space for infants and toddlers, for which the demand is greatest, and facilities located on school grounds, to ease the transition to the classroom and to afterschool care.

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FINANCIAL MATTERS Saving And Managing Money

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UNDERSTANDING THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A PERSONAL ADVISOR AND “ROBO-ADVICE”

COMPARING SOFTWARE TO A RELATIONSHIP WITH AN EXPERT. AUTOMATED PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT SERVICES – known popularly as “robo-advisors” – have made headlines in recent years. These online services use algorithms to make portfolio recommendations based on the information an investor provides in a questionnaire. These services are just starting to gain ground in Canada, with marketing campaigns that include TV commercials, billboards and full-page ads.

Although most investors continue to work with human advisors, the rise of web-based investment platforms has made understanding the difference between the two – robo-advisors and human advisors –more important than ever.

HOW DOES “ROBO-ADVICE” WORK? Because these platforms don’t offer individualized advice, the term “robo-advisor,” although catchy, is a misnomer. It’s actually just software. When a client registers for a service, she or he answers a set of questions that determines a generic investor profile. The software then presents the client with choices of ready-made portfolios based on the profile.

Because the profiles are formulaic –quite literally based on a mathematical formula – they can only account for a limited range of goals and risk tolerances. Robo-advisor software is designed to sort clients into broad categories and to serve those categories quickly and at a lower cost. This model relies on the investor answering the questionnaire accurately. It also places the responsibility of choosing the best portfolio on the client instead of the advisor, because there is no advisor.

unadvised investors. After seven to 14 years, they were up to 2.9 times as much. After 15 years, they had amassed 3.9 times as much. This suggests that the longer people work with an advisor, the more they benefit from advice.

TRANSLATING A VISION INTO A PLAN Because priorities change and what’s right today need not be a forever decision, a financial plan that takes into account a variety of objectives is essential. When it comes right down to it, beating the market isn’t anyone’s true objective. That’s just a means to an end. The end is the flexibility to live life as you want and reach your financial and life goals.

An advisor’s unique skill set supports the ability to translate a client’s vision into a concrete, achievable plan. While financial acumen is part of that skill set, so are perspective, context and the capacity to help a client stick to a plan for years. Maintaining trust and motivation takes more than a mathematical formula – it takes a real relationship.

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An advisor also does much more than portfolio rebalancing. She or he can help rearrange investments for tax efficiency, review budget and saving strategies, and put in place the right financial protection.

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If a client experiences major changes, plans can be adjusted to respond to the client’s new circumstances.

By the same token, if the economy changes, an advisor has the depth of knowledge to provide a proper analysis and plan of action. When faced with the decision of staying the course or making an adjustment, you can sit down with an expert intimately familiar with your investments. An advisor can evaluate what the decision will mean, not just for your portfolio, but for your longterm financial well-being.

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That’s why off-the-shelf products available through “robo” portfolio management don’t always generate the most value. One recent study compared investors who work with advisors to investors who don’t. After four to six years, the advised investors had accumulated savings worth nearly 1.7 times as much as the

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LOCAL NEWS GIVING PEACE A CHANCE

Anita Strong of Smorgasbord Deli at Victoria Street and Seventh Avenue downtown helped organize and hosted and chaired last weekend’s planning meeting for the annual Walk for Peace, Social Justice and The Environment.

This year’s event will take place on June 23. To get involved, search Kamloops Council of Canadians on Facebook.

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An alleged Kamloops gangster facing 15 drug-related charges will spend the foreseeable future behind bars.

Erwin Dagle is facing 22 charges, including multiple counts of possession for the purpose of trafficking, two assault allegations and a multiple alleged driving offences.

Kamloops Mounties surrounded the Star Lodge Motel on Columbia Street in Lower Sahali on Tuesday afternoon, drawing their weapons as they closed in on a man wanted on an outstanding warrant.

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Kamloops provincial court Judge Chris Cleaveley ordered Dagle detained following a bail hearing on Thursday.

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Dagle will return to court on Feb. 26.

police, with a penchant for carrying weapons, which is why Mounties approached the motel with guns in hand.

Preto said the man left his motel room when ordered to and was arrested and taken into custody without incident.

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NATIONAL NEWS

Shooting suspect, 19, faces 17 counts of murder TERRY SPENCE

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PARKLAND, Fla. — An orphaned 19-year-old who participated in paramilitary drills with a white nationalist group was charged with murder on Thursday in connection with the deaths of 17 people who were shot on Wednesday at a huge Florida high school in the nation’s deadliest school attack in five years.

Nikolas Cruz legally purchased the AR-15 rifle used in the assault at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, law enforcement officials told the Associated Press.

As the criminal case against the suspect took shape, the leader of a

white nationalist militia called the Republic of Florida said Cruz was a member of his group and participated in exercises in Tallahassee.

Jordan Jereb told the Associated Press he had only a brief interaction a few years ago with Cruz, who he said came across as “a normal Florida white guy.’’

The group wants Florida to become its own white ethno-state.

Jereb said his organization holds “spontaneous random demonstrations’’ and tries not to participate in the modern world.

“We don’t really endorse doing the things he did,’’ Jereb said.

“But at the same time, it’s inevitable that people are going to go

crazy because we live in an inherently sick society,’’ he said, citing “hyper-egalitarianism’’ and feminism as some of society’s ills.

Jareb said Cruz had “trouble with a girl,” adding he believed the timing of the attack, on Valentine’s Day, was not a coincidence.

Authorities offered no details about a possible motive, except to say Cruz had been kicked out of the high school, which has about 3,000 students.

Students who knew him described a volatile teenager whose strange behaviour had caused others to end friendships with him.

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said he wanted America’s children to know, “You are never alone and you never will be.’’

Trump said no child should have to go to school in fear of getting killed. He planned to travel to Florida meet with victims’ families, explore how to better secure schools and to “tackle the difficult issue of mental health.’’

At no point did Trump mention guns or gun-control measures.

Attorney General Jeff Sessions said he wants the Justice Department to study how mental illness affects criminal behaviour, to better understand how law enforcement can use existing laws to prevent school shootings.

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that something dangerous and unhealthy is happening in our country,’’ Sessions told a group of sheriffs in Washington.

“In every one of these cases, we’ve had advance indications and perhaps we haven’t been effective enough in intervening.’’

Other elected officials also offered ideas for reform.

Republican Gov. Rick Scott said he has already told Florida House Speaker Richard Corcoran that “if someone is mentally ill, he should not have access to a gun.’’

Broward County Schools superintendent Rob Runcie said “now is the time to have a real conversation about gun control legislation.’’

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If adults cannot manage that in their lifetimes, he said, students will do it.

Thirteen wounded survivors were hospitalized, including two people in critical condition.

Cruz was ordered held without bond at a brief court hearing. He wore an orange jumpsuit with his hands cuffed at his waist. His attorney did not contest the order and had her arm around Cruz during the short appearance.

It was the nation’s deadliest school shooting since a gunman attacked an elementary school in Newtown, Conn., in 2012.

Wednesday’s shooting was also the 17th incident of gunfire at an American school this year.

Trump lamented in a tweet that there were “so many signs that the Florida shooter was mentally disturbed, even expelled from school for bad and erratic behaviour. Neighbors and classmates knew he was a big problem. Must always report such instances to authorities, again and again!’’

FBI agent Rob Lasky said the agency investigated a 2017 YouTube comment posted with the screen name Nikolas Cruz that said “I’m going to be a professional school shooter.’

Lasky said the FBI did a database review, but could not determine the time or location of the post, nor the true identity of the person making the comment.

Ben Bennight, whose YouTube username is “BenTheBondsman,’’ posted a video on Wednesday saying he had spotted the comment on Sept. 24, took a screenshot, flagged it for YouTube and called an FBI office in Mississippi to report it. He said two FBI agents visited him the next day.

Cruz’s mother, Lynda Cruz, died of pneumonia on Nov. 1, neighbours, friends and family members said.

Cruz and her husband, who died of a heart attack several years ago, adopted Nikolas and his biological brother, Zachary, after the couple moved from Long Island in New York to Broward County.

The boys were left in the care of a family friend after their mother died, said family member Barbara Kumbatovich of Long Island.

Unhappy there, Nikolas Cruz asked to move in with a friend’s family in northwest Broward County. That family agreed and Cruz moved in around Thanksgiving.

According to the family’s lawyer, who did not identify them, they knew Cruz owned the AR-15, but made him keep it locked up in a cabinet.

He did have the key, however.

Attorney Jim Lewis said the family is cooperating with authorities and had no idea he was planning the shooting.

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PROVINCIAL NEWS

Read ICBC report B.C. Liberals didn’t want you to see ROB SHAW

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VICTORIA — The Vancouver Sun is releasing a 2014 report it obtained that details the financial woes at the Insurance Corp. of B.C., following claims from Attorney General David Eby that he has been unable to read the document himself due to cabinet confidentiality restrictions.

The Sun obtained the draft report on Jan. 22.

It shows the previous B.C. Liberal government scrubbed several key pages that warned of a coming financial crunch within ICBC and recommended “a bold change in policy direction,” including caps on minor injury claims and higher premiums for high-risk drivers.

The then-Liberal government erased the pages before the report was released publicly in 2015.

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In the PDF linked to this article, the portions of the report that were removed are marked with box outlines around the text.

“I think it’s important for British Columbians to know I haven’t even read those seven pages,” Eby told reporters on Wednesday. “I haven’t seen the report myself.

It’s protected by cabinet privilege.

“I would like to see that as the minister responsible for ICBC. I think British Columbians deserve to see it.

“They paid for the report and, also, there should be political accountability.

“This was a report that was obtained by

the Liberals for the purpose of advising them about what to do to ensure ICBC works well.

“The pages appear to have been removed before the report was released to the public and there should be accountability for that decision.”

Vancouver Sun editor-in-chief Harold Munro said there is value in sharing the document publicly.

“We are releasing this report in the public interest,” Munro said.

“The people of B.C. have a right to know this important informa-

tion about ICBC given the continued financial difficulties facing the Crown corporation.”

The report prompted finger-pointing within the Liberal party, which now sits in opposition.

Former finance minister Mike de Jong has said he remembers the scrubbing of the report and that the sections were deleted because there was no appetite by government to act upon them and, therefore, they did not need to be included.

That occurred during government’s Treasury Board process.

Former transportation minister Todd Stone, who had technical responsibility for ICBC at the time, has said he never saw the draft version of the report or its original recommendations and was instead only given the final redacted version.

AG sounds concern on climate change VANCOUVER — British Columbia’s auditor general says the provincial government is working to adapt to the risks posed by climate change, but notes it has no clear plan for wildfires and flooding.

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ICBC’s board claimed the same.

The report was written by consulting firm Ernst & Young.

The idea of caps on minor injury claims and steeper rates for bad drivers have resurfaced now that ICBC is in

the midst of a financial crisis and set to lose an estimated $1.3 billion this year.

Eby announced the changes last month, in a bid to save the Crown auto insurer from becoming insolvent or hiking rates as much as

40 per cent.

The 2014 report raises questions about whether ICBC’s financial woes could have been prevented had the previous Liberal government acted earlier upon, rather than concealing, the report’s conclusions.

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THEFT OF TRUCK On January 28th, 2018 at 2 am a female entered the U-Haul compound on Kingston Avenue in North Kamloops.

The female made her way into a white 2016 F250 pick-up truck and left the compound in it.

The female is described as Caucasian, with shoulder length blonde hair, wearing dark clothing. If you happen to know where this truck is or who the female is, call Crime Stoppers. Remember we just want your information, not your name.

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THE WHEREABOUTS OF THELMA VAUGHAN Kamloops RCMP are still actively investigating the whereabouts of Thelma VAUGHAN. Thelma’s car was found abandoned on February 7th on East Shuswap Road near the LaFarge Bridge. Kamloops Search and Rescue has searched the immediate area with ground crews and a drone three separate times, the RCMP helicopter has searched the nearby fields and the hillsides twice and the Police Dog Service has searched along the river.

VAUGHAN’s family is hopeful that information can be obtained from the

public about Thelma’s actions before her vehicle was parked and abandoned. It is known that Thelma left her apartment on Saturday evening, February 3rd at 5:50 pm and appears to have driven to Shuswap Road sometime later that evening before the snow fell, as there was no snow directly under her vehicle. It snowed on Saturday evening and Sunday.

If you saw this vehicle any time on Saturday, February 3rd or Sunday, February 4th, please contact the Kamloops Rural RCMP at 250-314-1800.

HIT AND RUN FATALITY On January 7th at 9 pm Kamloops RCMP responded to a hit and run fatality on the Coquihalla Highway near the TransCanada interchange. The victim was 21 year old Morisho KAVIMBA. KAVIMBA is believed to have been in Kamloops for two to three days before being struck on the highway. The RCMP are specifically interested in speaking to anyone who may have seen the victim between

7 pm and 9 pm on January 7th.

KAVIMBA was last seen near the Aberdeen Mall at 7:45 pm.

Police would like to speak to anyone who gave him a ride to the mall, or gave him a ride from the mall up the highway to the interchange or possibly saw him on the highway at any location.

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If you saw Morisha KAVIMBA on January 7th between 7 and 9 pm or if you have any knowledge of the hit and run, please contact the Kamloops RCMP at 250-8283000 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

Corus Enter­ tainment has cut nearly 80 jobs, mostly in traditional TV produc­ tion, at Global News newsrooms across Canada as part of a restructuring geared toward boosting online coverage.

Global News will add about 50 new positions, mostly journalists who will file for new, local versions of the com­ pany’s news website in Ottawa, Kitchener, Guelph and Barrie, the company said in a story posted on Global News online.

The company already operates 18 local websites.

“With digital plat­ forms, our audience no longer is tied to just the locations where we have TV and radio licences, so we will be adding journalists to cover local news in markets where we see opportunity created by

the recent closure or consolidation of local newspapers,’’ said Troy Reeb, senior vice­pres­ ident of Global News and Corus Radio.

Employees who lost their jobs and qualify will be given the oppor­ tunity to apply for the new positions, the company said.

The company also plans to expand its international content and launch a podcast production team.

Unifor, a union rep­ resenting some Global employees, said 69 of its members who worked as reporters, anchors, camera opera­ tors, control room staff, make­up artists and other production crew lost their jobs.

In Vancouver, 21 employees — the most of any local operation — were laid off, Unifor said.

In Halifax, the studio will no longer produce the Nova Scotia and New Brunswick eve­ ning news, said David

MacPherson, president of the Maritimes unit of Unifor local M1, which represents workers at Global.

It will be anchored and broadcast from Toronto as of this Monday, he added.

“Our studios will be empty after the morn­ ing show ends at 9 a.m.,” he said.

The company’s broadcast revenues continue to shrink, Unifor said, and the outlook is bleak if the government fails to act now.

It called on Canada’s broadcast regulator to make strong local cov­ erage a binding condi­ tion of having a license.

“The CRTC paved the way for the cuts announced today by watering down the obligations for big media companies like Corus to protect local news and it’s proving disastrous,’’ said Jerry Dias, Unifor’s national president, in a state­ ment.

Feds to pay $800M for injured vets OTTAWA — The federal government is blaming an increase in the number of military personnel struggling with PTSD and other psychological trauma for a multimillion­dollar shortfall in a gov­ ernment­backed insurance program.

The Defence Department said there has been a 60 per cent increase in the number of service members who have left the Armed Forces and applied for long­term disability benefits under the Service Income Security Insurance Plan over the past five years.

The plan provides injured members with up to 75 per cent of their pre­ release salary for two years — or until age 65 for those who are completely disabled — in addition to any pen­ sion or disability awards from Veterans Affairs Canada.

Several factors have contributed to the growing demand, said military spokesman navy Lt. Kelly Boyden, including an aging military force and more awareness among injured mili­ tary personnel about the benefits avail­ able.

But financial documents tabled in the House of Commons this week

also say there has been a “significantly higher number of claims, largely owing to increased awareness and recogni­ tion of post­traumatic stress disorder and mental health.’’

That was why the insurance plan was underfunded, the documents say, and why government was being forced to add an additional $623 million to address the shortfall.

Boyden said there are currently more than 11,000 long­term disability claims through the insurance plan, and that “the new normal is approximately 2,500 medical releases per year.’’

Experts have long warned that it will take years to reach a full understanding of the psychological cost of the war in Afghanistan, with many more veterans expected to come forward years after having served tours in the war­ravaged country.

The increase in medical releases also explains why more disabled vet­ erans are coming forward to demand health services and financial support than expected, forcing the government to give Veterans Affairs Canada an additional $177 million.

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Various justifications were offered for the new weapons by Deputy Secretary of Defense Patrick Shanahan, including the “growing threat from revisionist powers” such as China and Russia.

“Revisionist powers” are countries that would like to change the world’s pecking order so the U.S. is no longer the sole superpower. It doesn’t mean they are planning to attack the United States.

The main reason the Nuclear Posture Review gives for the new weapons is that the U.S. military is worried other countries may see its existing nuclear weapons as too big to be used. So the Pentagon also wants loweryield bombs and “low and slow” cruise missiles in order to convince everybody else that the U.S. would actually use them.

Really? Do they really think when those “revisionist powers” see the new, smaller American nukes (no bigger

than the bomb that destroyed Hiroshima), they will say to themselves: “I never believed the Americans would use megaton-range thermonuclear weapons on us, but they might actually use piddling little atomic bombs, so I’d better not invade Lower Slobbovia after all”?

Nonsense. The Pentagon pretends the new nukes will just fill a gap under the deterrent fence so Russia understands that any use of nuclear weapons, however limited, is unacceptable, but what it is really after is a credible nuclear war-fighting capability.

This is the old fantasy that you can safely fight a “limited” nuclear war in some distant part of the world without risking major damage to the homeland.

It’s a fantasy that has been killed many times, but it never stays dead for long.

It just seems wrong and unnatural to the military mind that you should have these hugely powerful and expensive weapons and never be allowed to use them in any circumstances — that they exist entirely and exclusively to deter the other side from using its own nuclear weapons.

It’s so frustrating that in every military generation, there are people who spin theories about how you might safely fight a “limited” nuclear war.

The first time their ideas gained a temporary foothold in American strategic thinking was in the late 1950s — and

they have resurfaced for a while at least twice since then.

Here they come again. It’s as predictable as the monsoon and, once again, more sensible people will have to devote time and energy to defending the core concept of nuclear deterrence.

As Bernard Brodie, the father of the theory of nuclear deterrence, wrote in 1946: “Thus far, the chief purpose of our military establishment has been to win wars. From now on, its chief purpose must be to avert them. It can have almost no other useful purpose.”

That is true, but it is not compatible with traditional military thinking, so “limited” nuclear wars that you could actually fight keep sneaking back onto the agenda, usually in disguise.

The current proposal is not some transient whim of U.S. President Donald Trump’s. It has been gestating within the U.S. military for some time.

It may be possible for the U.S. military establishment to sell this really bad idea to the American media, the Congress and the White House, but do not imagine the Russians or the Chinese are fooled.

They know exactly what the Pentagon is up to and they don’t like it one bit.

In due course, they will respond and the world will get a little more dangerous.

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

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he Nuclear Posture Review, published last month by the Pentagon, announced that the United States will be getting two new types of nuclear weapons to provide, in the words of U.S. officials, “more flexible capabilities to give tailored deterrence.”

“Tailored deterrence”?

What on earth is that supposed to mean?

It’s a brand new euphemism designed to disguise an old, largely discredited and very dangerous concept.

The United States is once again playing with the notion of a “limited” nuclear war — and everybody else is unhappy about it.

Sergei Lavrov, the Russian foreign minister, called the move “confrontational” and expressed “deep disappointment.”

The Chinese defence ministry said: “We hope that the United States will abandon its Cold War mentality [and] earnestly assume its special disarmament responsibilities.”

Even the Iranian foreign minister warned the new move would bring the world “closer to annihilation.”

What the United States is actually going to do is change some of its existing nuclear weapons so they make smaller explosions. It’s also going to put nuclear-tipped cruise missiles back on some of the navy’s ships.

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A life with Sandpaper Sammy and Charlie the Chisel

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ravelling has been a big part of my life.

It helps to have a home base in Australia, where my mother lives, to have studied in Rome for a couple of years and, of course, that one of my favourite hide outs is Fiji.

Of all the journeys I have been on, however, the greatest is the journey within.

This journey is a relationship with Jesus Christ (God) and, the more I continue to travel with Jesus, the more my world is turned upside down and inside out.

Our experiences in life and how we interpret them can be totally different than what God has in mind for us.

Our minds can

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be set in a way that blinds us from seeing the plan of God. We can get frustrated when things do not go our way. God wants to teach us, but we are not ready to learn the lesson.

Our big egos get a little hurt.

We have to learn to bite our tongues and swallow our pride — then we can at least begin to open up to the plan that God has for us.

One example of

how my world was turned upside down can be explained by a beautiful analogy given by a spiritual master named Saint John of the Cross.

Saint John describes that we are like a block of marble ready to be shaped and formed, provided we do not get in the way.

Our pride can easily get in the way.

There will be people who cross your path who will rub you the wrong way. These people are like sandpaper.

There will be people that will get under your skin and drive you up the wall.

These people are like chisels.

Other people will annoy you just by their presence, without even saying a word. These people are like jackhammers.

St. John says God

uses all these as instruments to shape and mould us into the perfect image that we are called to be.

We react, insisting that God move these people out of our way.

We want these people to change their irritating habits, but with that type of attitude, we may never be formed or moulded properly.

One may have the rough edge of impatience, so God sends Sammy the Sandpaper to smoothen that rough edge.

One may have a lopsided corner of negativity, so God sends Charlie the Chisel to chisel out the negativity.

One may have a jagged edge of laziness, so God sends Jimmy the Jackhammer to disturb their lethargic peace.

God chooses inter-

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see these people as instruments in the hand of God, moulding you.

Remember, too, that you and I are not exempt from being chisels, sandpaper or a jackhammer to other people.

God also uses our faults and shortcomings to mould others.

At the same time, however, God wants us to improve ourselves and grow in holiness.

The prophet Isaiah of the Old Testament in the Bible sums up the rollercoaster ride of an interior life with Jesus: “For my thoughts are not your thoughts, nor are your ways my ways, says the Lord. As high as the heavens are above the earth, so high are my ways above your ways and my thoughts above your thoughts.”

(Isaiah 55:8-9).

Father Derrick Cameron is a Roman Catholic priest at Sacred Heart Cathedral in downtown Kamloops.

He has been a priest for 16 years.

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COMMUNITY BRIEFS YOU ARE INVITED TO ATTEND SPCA AGM The BC SPCA’s Kamloops and District branch is inviting the public to attend its annual general meeting on Tuesday, March 6, at The Stock Pot Cafe, 7 – 970 Laval Cresc. in Southgate. The meeting will run from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

“Each year, the BC SPCA helps more than 43,000 abandoned, abused, neglected and injured animals and we could not do this without the incredible support we get from our volunteers and supporters in communities across the province,” said BC SPCA CEO Craig Daniell.

“We encourage anyone who wants to make their community safer and more humane for animals to attend their local SPCA’s AGM to learn more

about the past year’s activities and to find out how they can be involved in saving animal lives.”

The Kamloops and District branch will be electing its new community council at the AGM. The featured speaker at this year’s AGM will be Lindsay Curry, regional director for the BC SPCA and Jennifer Gore, president of the BC SPCA board of directors. They will be delivering a presentation on how we can make a difference in the animal world.

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esting instruments to shape and mould our lives.

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The next time your children push your buttons, think, “Ah, chisel time.”

Perhaps every time your children come around, say, “My dear chisel children.”

Or the next time your workmate annoys you, think, “Ah, Jackhammer.”

It is only through the eyes of faith that one can see people as instruments in the hands of God. Do not get caught up with the instruments in themselves or you will miss the point altogether.

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Olympic bronze medallist Dylan Armstrong (left) has a new project, Greg Stewart. “I see podium potential in 2020,” Armstrong said.

“We’re not going to make the final. We’re going to win.”

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nter the dungeon.

Steel chains hang from the intimidating structure in the bowels of the Tournament Capital Centre.

Barbells and medicine balls of varying colours are propped up against cage fencing.

Inside, a 7-foot-2 one-armed man uncoils, unleashing a heavy spherical object, his bellowing grunt accompanying the missile through the dimly lit cave, its moon-like shadow streaking across the dark blue floor.

“That’s good,” says the 317pound giant’s coach, a behemoth

himself. “Do it again.”

They will do it again, and again, and again — pick up the damn shot. Throw it again.

Greg Stewart plans on throwing the damn thing again until he’s throwing the damn thing at the 2020 Paralympic Summer Games in Tokyo, representing Canada in shot put.

In his corner, shouting instructions in the TCC throws pit along the way, will be Dylan Armstrong, the Olympic bronze medallist working on two major projects — raising an 11-monthold daughter and moulding a gold medallist.

“There are a few records I want to break, world records,” Stewart said. “The mentality has always been, ‘I’m a big guy,

I want to prove to myself that I can do well at anything and I want to prove it to everyone else, given the fact that I have one arm, but that doesn’t really play a role these days.”

Stewart, who was born with nothing below his left elbow, is well-known in Kamloops, mostly for accomplishments on the basketball court that helped put fledgling Thompson Rivers University on the Canada West athletics map.

While wearing a prosthetic on his left arm he called a “giant ping-pong paddle,” in a New York Times article, Stewart became the first WolfPack athlete to win a major Canadian Interuniversity Sport [now U Sports] award.

He was named CIS defensive

player of the year in 2011, capping a five-year career that saw him twice named Canada West defensive player of the year.

Stewart, 31, seemed uninspired when speaking of the years that followed university graduation, specifically time spent exploring a career in human resources in Calgary.

Spark returned when Stewart, who moved back to Kamloops about five years ago, began telling KTW about his path to the shot-put circle.

A chance meeting with a stranger in a wheelchair wearing a Canada shirt at a Christmas party in 2016 planted the bug.

“I was heading to the bathroom and I saw him making a comment to his friend, probably

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a tall joke,” Stewart said. “When I came out, I asked him what team he played for. He said, ‘I’m a coach, but you should do shot put and discus.”

The man took Stewart’s information and passed it on. Stewart flew to an Athletics Canada ID camp in Montreal last February and then to a training camp in Hawaii last March.

He approached Armstrong in the summer.

Formal training began in September, with the former Olympian using periodization techniques made famous by his coach, Ukrainian mad throws scientist Anatoliy Bondarchuk.

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“I thought, hey, why not?

I’ll take on the challenge,” said Armstrong, who won bronze in shot put at the 2008 Olympics in Beijing with a throw of 21.04 metres. “The first day was a little rough. We improved his personal best more than a metre in just a couple months of training. That’s huge. It’s not even normal.”

Stewart launched the shot a personal-best 13.08 metres at a meet in Arizona last year, his first International Paralympics Committee (IPC)-sanctioned event, surpassing with ease the 11-metre mark required to be considered for the national team.

“My concern at first was — is this guy just too tall for the circle? The circle is not that big,” Armstrong said. “But he’s adapted well. He’s very coachable. He’s got a great work ethic. Sky’s the limit.”

The towering athlete finished 2017 with a PB of 13.51 metres.

Stewart won the men’s open shot put event at the Harry Jerome Indoor Games in Richmond on Feb. 3, razing the competition with a heave of 13.20m. The silver medallist, able-bodied Phillip Vannini of

ALLEN DOUGLAS/KTW Greg Stewart will be spending lots of time in the throws pit at the Tournament Capital Centre over the next two years.

Nanaimo, threw 11.60m Last weekend, Stewart established a new PB of 14.22m.

“Now that I’ve become more mature and I know who exactly I am, I don’t need to prove to anybody anything about my disability,” Stewart said. “I have the opportunity to compete for our country at the top event in the world, so why not?”

Stewart, who competes under the Kamloops Track and Field Club banner, is no stranger to international competition, having been a three-time world champion with the national men’s stand-

ing disabled volleyball team.

“To reach the Paralympics is a great goal,” Stewart said, noting the 2019 world championships in Doha, Qatar, are also circled on his calendar. “To win a gold medal would be even more phenomenal.

Because of my size and the power I can generate, there is a bright future for me in this sport.”

There aren’t too many 7-foot-2 shot putters. The list of 7-foot-2 shot putters with one arm is likely one name long. Armstrong, new to coaching, is starting with an unusual pupil.

“When Greg came, I was really

honest with him,” Armstrong said. “I said, ‘I’m not training you as a person with a disability. I don’t even think of that.’ I train him just like how I train anybody else.

“He’s got a long delivery. The longer push he can get on the ball, the further it’ll go.”

Joshua Cinnamo of the U.S. set the IPC Class F46 shot put world record with a throw of 15.98m last May. Given Stewart’s trajectory, that number seems within his reach.

The blueprint to get there is not complicated.

“The Paralympics is my dream, but really it’s the work between now and then that will get me there,” Stewart said. “That’s just committing. Being that the Olympics are on right now, I’m feeling a little more humbled in a way. Look at the hard work they’ve put in. We’re learning a lot from one another. We can see them. They’re representing our freedom. Representing Canada would be amazing.”

Stewart took the steps back down into the dungeon after speaking to KTW. Armstrong raised his voice to be heard over the noise in the background, his mammoth disciple back at work.

“I see podium potential in 2020,” Armstrong said. “We’re not going to make the final. We’re going to win.”

Help the man

Stewart is looking for financial aid.

Travelling internationally to compete and paying for accommodation adds up. Limited help from the government is not going to be enough, he said.

Reach Stewart by email at gregrstewart@shaw.ca.

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Transgender athlete Chris Mosier not only went up against the best of his country, but also fought to change a policy that could have excluded him from the world stage.

Mosier, whose advocacy helped change the policies of the International Olympic Committee to allow transgender athletes to compete, will speak about inclusion and respect in sports next week in Kamloops.

He will be in town on behalf of the You Can Play Project, a campaign that aims to ensure the safety and inclusion of everyone in sports, including LGBTQ athletes, coaches and fans.

The American duathlete and triathlete began competing in 2009 and, after transitioning in 2010, identified and competed as a transgender man. Since then, Mosier has qualified for the U.S. national team three times, won a silver medal in the 2014 Gay Games, has been featured in ESPN The Magazine’s body issue, had his own Nike commercial air during the 2016 Summer Olympics and pursued advocacy work.

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“We’ve seen professional athletes wonder if they’ll even still have sponsors, or if they’ll be able to sign a contract with the team if they’re out and open about their identity,” Mosier said.

“Trans athletes have to worry about all of that, but also have to wonder if they will even be able to participate in the sports that they love because of the policies that are in place. It’s an extra level of complication in being a transgender athlete.”

Mosier said change is needed at all levels of sport and just because a body like the International Olympic Committee adopts new policies to allow transgender athletes doesn’t mean all the barriers have been broken down.

“If we had a transgender Olympian in Pyeongchang, we would follow those guidelines.

For any other sport national governing body below that policy … they’ve been slow to adopt it as their policy,” he said.

Mosier said that in his experience, when organizations are asked if they would adopt more inclusive policies, they do so without issue, but most of them aren’t concerned until they’re asked.

“I think there are a lot of organizations that aren’t even thinking about the inclusion of trans people in sport because they haven’t been faced with somebody who has wanted to

participate,” he said.

Advocacy work continues to be an important pursuit of Mosier’s, along with continuing to compete.

In 2016, in order to qualify for Team USA a second time, Mosier had to compete in North Carolina, a state known for its discriminatory “bathroom bill” law that forced people to use the washroom facilities corresponding to the gender on their birth certificates.

“For me to show up and compete there, and to do well and make another national team in that race — that’s a form of advocacy for me,” he said.

“To show up and say, ‘I will not be stopped by policies.’ I’m as good as every other one of my teammates on Team USA and I deserve a place here in sport.”

Meet Mosier

Mosier will run an interactive workshop from 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. next Wednesday at the Henry Grube Education Centre.

It costs $20. Register online at coachingsoathletesthrive.eventbrite.ca.

There will also be a Power of Diversity forum held from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. next Thursday in the Mountain Room at TRU. Mosier, Michelle Webster, Elisabeth Walker-Young and Nan Stevens will be among the panellists.

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The Kamloops Rattlers won bronze at the under-13 B.C. Lacrosse Association championship in Burnaby last weekend.

Kamloops edged Port Coquitlam 7-6 in the third-place game.

Recording goals for the Rattlers on the weekend were Seamus Bankier (9), Owen George (7), Nate Van Unen (5), Ryan Watson (4), Yoshiki Matthews (4), Jordin Hardy (2) and Phillip Busenius (2).

Temeke7 Gottfriedsen backstopped Kamloops.

Chase Argue, Lane Elliot, Robbie James, Chauncy Camille, Cody Krell, Quintin Neuls, Jacob Taylor, Ashton Van Delft and Evan Waymouth round out the Rattlers’ roster.

Matthews won the Warrior Fairplay Award.

Trinity toppled

The Kamloops Vibe jumped into second place in South Coast Women’s Hockey League standings with a pair of victories over the Trinity Western University Titans in the Tournament Capital last weekend.

Kamloops (11-6-5) hammered Trinity 9-1 and 7-1, with weekend points registered by Kathleen McDonald (3G, 4A), Rochelle Smith (3G, 3A), Melinda Smith (2G, 2A), Jaclyn Frilund (2G, 1A), Kiana Karolyi

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Ashley Fisher backstopped the Vibe.

Kamloops is two points back of leagueleading Fraser Valley, but the Jets have four games in hand on the Vibe.

Great start

Jill Emery of the Kamloops Ridge Runners was ready to perform when the first Interior Running Association race was held in Lavington on Sunday.

She placed first in the 45- to 49-year-old female division in temperatures hovering around -12 C at the Starting Block 10K. Francois Raath was first in the 40- to 44-year-old male division and Jon Shepard finished second in that category.

Carman-Anne Schulz placed third in the 60- to 64-year-old female division and Fraser Stewart was third in the 60- to 65-year-old male division.

WolfPack warming up in Phoenix After months of early mornings and indoor training, the TRU WolfPack baseball team is escaping cold weather in Kamloops.

The WolfPack left for Phoenix on Tuesday and will return to the Tournament Capital next Saturday after 10 exhibition games.

“This trip is an opportunity for us to show what this team can do,” WolfPack outfielder/ pitcher Cole Paquin said. “We’ve all been grinding throughout the winter to improve ourselves for the season and now we finally get the opportunity to display our talents against the some of top teams in Arizona.”

Chandler-Gilbert Community College, Grand Canyon Community College, Arizona State University, Mesa Community College, Glendale Community College, Yavapai Community College and Paradise Valley Community College will provide opposition.

TRU will begin the regular season against the Fraser Valley Cascades in Chilliwack on March 24.

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LOCAL SPEED SKATING CLUBS KEEPING BUSY Martina Antifay won three medals at the Canadian Age Class Long Track Championships in Quebec City last weekend.

The Kamloops Long Blades speed skater earned gold medals in the 300-metre and 500m events, along with silver in the team pursuit. She was third overall in the 14-year-old girls’ division.

Antifay, Cameron Thomas, Rebecca Thomas and Leah Turner posted personal-best times at age class nationals.

Meanwhile, 18 Long Blades were in action at the Interior Funale in Vernon.

Lienke Raath, Laylah Sadegur, Samantha Stadfeld, Kayleigh Roberts, Cadence Larochelle, Anisha Litt, Lennox Taylor and Jodi Roberts had personal-best times in each of their events.

Jacob Beesley, Jordan Smith and Dawson Doern posted three personal-best times apiece; Keidis Corrigan,

Meena Litt, Nelson Smith and Caleb Van der Merwe had two personal bests each; and Keaton Birkenhead and Jared Roberts both posted one personal-best time.

Doern posted a provincial qualifying time in his 200m race and will be joining teammates Birkenhead and Van der Merwe at the B.C. Short Track Championships in Abbotsford in March.

John Hill, Sophia Pankratz and Summer Bogetti-Smith of the Kamloops River City Racers also posted provincial qualifying times in Vernon and will compete in Abbotsford.

Jessica Robertson, Vern Johnson and Clare Riel of the Racers were also in action in Vernon.

Antifay, Isaiah Jessie Uribe, Cameron Thomas and Turner of the Long Blades will compete for Thompson-Okanagan at the BC Winter Games, which will run from Feb. 22 to Feb. 25 in Kamloops.

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Graeme Hanks won two gold medals, one each in the under-14 and under-16 divisions.

Kiara Endean claimed silver in the under-18 division.

Aaron Okano won two bronze medals, one each in the U14 and U16 divisions.

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Graeme Hanks and elder sister Megan Hanks have been selected to be oath readers at the Games’ opening ceremony, scheduled for Feb. 22 at Sandman Centre.

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Don Hay 743 Celebration Night Fans at Sandman Centre on Friday will celebrate Don Hay becoming the winningest head coach in WHL history.

Hay and the Kamloops Blazers will square off against the Kelowna Rockets.

Game time is 7 p.m.

The first 4,000 fans to enter the barn on Mark Recchi Way will be given a puck that

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Kamloops (26-271-3) fell 3-2 to the Chiefs in Spokane on Wednesday.

The Blazers will play host to the Prince George Cougars on Saturday before travelling to Everett for a game against the

Silvertips on Sunday.

Kamloops, which has 15 games remaining on its schedule, is six points behind the Seattle Thunderbirds, who hold the conference’s second and final wild card spot.

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DIVERS TO MAKE SPLASH AT WINTER GAMES Finn Storie and Keir Cross will make Kamloops proud at the BC Winter Games.

The Riptech Diving Club members will compete for Thompson-Okanagan, with events scheduled to run from Feb. 23 to Feb. 25 at the Canada Games Aquatic Centre.

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Look a little closer and you’ll not only find a medieval city with a youthful vitality that’s hard to match, but also a countryside strewn with historic hamlets, vineyards and brackish lagoons filled with flamingoes.

Oh yes, and long sandy beaches. So who needs the Cote d’Azure at triple the expense?

Welcoming, pedestrian friendly and transit-efficient, the city’s international flair comes from its three universities and 22 language schools — students make up about one-third of the 600,000 strong population.

Founded in 1160, the University of Montpellier is one of the oldest in the world and is a big draw for those pursuing various medical fields. But it’s in the language schools where you’ll find the most intriguing diversity of age, experience and character.

In my French language class, there was an English professor from Brazil, an international financier from Mexico, a philosophy student from Costa Rica, a physicist from Germany, an apprentice chef from California, determined to open his own Chinese-Spanish sushi eatery (huh?) and Rina, an exotic looking woman whose newly minted husband is French.

Hers was not just a journey of language, but of discovering a self-reliance and confidence which she

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ABOVE: A statue of a bullfighter strikes a pose of authority in the Roman Arena at Arles.

would demonstrate in oneof-a-kind show-and-tells, substituting her poor French with demonstrations of kick-boxing, charades of her learning to drive and producing the results of new found recipes of local dishes.

The schools offer programs that are as intensive (full days) or relaxed (halfdays) as participants choose; weeks are often themed to drill home areas of grammar, in addition to equipping their charges with practical tools such as ordering food in a restaurant and clothes shopping.

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Schools also assist with accommodation and can connect students with all manner of host families, apartment shares, B&Bs and hostels, depending on your whim and budget.

I stayed with Madame P., who sent me off to school each morning with a café au lait, buttery croissant and brie and welcomed me home with a simple, home-cooked supper and patient conversation, en Francaise naturellement.

For getting out and about, the schools’ organized tours in and around Provence are real winners. Run by local,

multilingual guides, the itineraries are terrific, with groups small enough for travel by van and at prices geared for students, not tourists.

During my two-week stay, there was a trip to Nîmes and its beautiful Fountain Gardens and impressive Roman arena that’s still in use today for concerts and special events, including an annual Roman gladiator spectacle every April.

Then, there was Avignon, best known for its legacy of ecclesiastical architecture in the early 1300s.

This was the centre of the Roman Catholic world, although, for me, the highlight was singing the nursery rhyme Sur Le Pont d’Avignon while actually crossing the bridge.

There was Arles, with its ancient arena that hosts the Carmargue bull games (no blood is shed) and the garden square, made famous by Vincent Van Gogh; the magnificent bridge and aqueduct Pont du Gard — a must see for anyone’s historical bucket-list, left me awe-struck with its Roman ingenuity; and the Chateau de Baux-deProvence, a true eagle’s nest of a feudal fortress.

Its steep cobblestone streets hark back to its medieval origins and the whitewashed stone cottages, a village of sorts, are still home to those who can withstand Les Mistrals — biting winds that whip an Arctic frigidity across the mountaintops.

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As home base for exploring La Belle Provence, Montpellier is a quality choice, offering cobblestone streets that weave around leafy squares and a striking modernity that is happily at home within its 12th-century environment.

My two-week stay may not rival Peter Mayle’s bestselling book about underground truffle dealers and goat racing, but over a glass of Grenache noir, my French is now much more lucid.

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Obituaries & In Memoriam Dan Sherwood Dan passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at Royal Jubilee Hospital in Victoria, BC on Saturday January 27, 2018, at the age of 83. Born in Ottawa, Ontario, Dan was one of eight children of the late Edward and Edith Sherwood.

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Surrounded by loving family members, Eve passed away on January 30, 2018.

She leaves behind two children Steve and Sue, six grandchildren and one great-grandchild, an older brother and a nephew.

Eve was born in Liverpool, England. She migrated to Canada with her husband at that time. Vancouver was home initially then Kamloops where she lived most of her life.

You never said I’m leaving You never said goodbye You were gone before we knew it And we’ll never know why.

A million times we’ve needed you A million times we’ve cried If love alone could have saved you You never would have died.

Eve was a woman who liked to do things on her own terms. She appreciated the gentleness of animals and had a passion for gardening. She loved her garden and had the ability to bring out the best in all plants. Loving the outdoors, Eve enjoyed walking and practicing Tai Chi. For over 20 years, Eve volunteered at Overlander Extended Care where she appreciated being able to help others and enjoy the company of other volunteers who also gave of their time. “A great bunch”, were her words.

In life we loved you dearly In death we love you still In our hearts you hold a place That no one else can fill.

Dan had a strong faith as a member of the Presbyterian Church, was an elder for many years and contributed countless hours volunteering to support church activities.

It broke our hearts to lose you But you didn’t go alone For part of us went with you The day God called you home.

His sense of humour, kindness, generosity and good-heartedness will remain in our memories forever. A Memorial Service will be held at St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, 1136 6th Avenue in Kamloops on Saturday, March 24, 2018 at 11:00 am.

Forever Loved and Dearly Missed

“Be happy”, mom kept saying, “Be happy”.

Eve will be missed by all who knew her.

A special thanks to Dr. Bantock, his staff and Dr. Barnard for the care and understanding they provided. As a family, we are truly grateful.

In memory of Eve, donations to the SPCA would be appreciated.

Mom, Dad, Mat, Erin, Tyler, Mason, Diana, Lee, Eric & Heidi

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January 11, 1926 - February 7, 2018 Pamela Lepsoe of Chase, BC died on February 7, 2018 at the age of 92.

She will be dearly missed by her daughter Barbara, son David, stepsons Bob (Cora), Chris (Janet), and daughter-in-law June Lepsoe, grand dog Buddie, grandchildren Disa, Mike, Christina, Karen, Stephanie, Rob and Kevin, her sister Pat Dockerty of England, numerous nieces and nephews, as well as her many friends. Pam was predeceased by her husband Gunnar, stepson Derek and grandson Dan. Pam was born in Coates (near Cirencester) Gloucestershire, England. She came to Canada with one of her brothers where she taught school in Saskatchewan, then Grand Forks where she met her husband Gunnar who was also a teacher. They moved to Silverton, then New Denver. In 1965, they moved to Chase. Pam taught at the Adams Lake Indian Band School, Adams Lake one-room school and at Chase Primary until she retired in 1985. Pam was a very active member in her community. She was involved in her church, the museum and the Chase Creekside Centre, to name a few. She loved singing with the Kitchen Band, the Belles and Beaux and the Church choir. One of the things Pam was known for was her daily long walks all around the village. Pam travelled the world and always said Chase was the best place on earth.

A Celebration of Life will be held in the Chase Community Hall on Saturday, March 17, 2018 at 11:00 am. Refreshments to follow.

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Dan is survived by his wife Evelyn of 60 years; sister Shirley; children Jamie (Brenda), Karen (Brian) and Scott (Heather); grandchildren Jessica (Kevin), Alex (Nicole), Katrina and Nathan, great-grandchildren Alistair and Fiona and many nieces and nephews.

Born and raised in Ottawa, Dan worked as a plumber his entire life first with his father and then for the DND until his retirement in 1994. Dan and Evelyn married in Ottawa on October 12, 1957, and first lived in Richmond until they moved into Ottawa in 1964. Dan loved to travel, taking his family on road trips from Ottawa to Manitoba, the east coast and then all the way to Victoria, BC in 1970. There must have been some attraction that held, for in 1974 Dan announced to his family that they would be moving to Kamloops, BC, where he would be working at the Mt. Lolo Radar Station. Dan and Evelyn spent many happy years in Kamloops until the radar station closed in 1985, when Dan was transferred to Victoria to work at the dockyards and then Royal Roads. They remained in Victoria, making many new friends and continuing their travels until Evelyn’s retirement in 1997 when they decided to move back to Kamloops. That was when their road trips started in earnest, first with a trip to Newfoundland and then travelling down south each winter with a truck and fifth wheel touring around the states. They finally settled on Yuma, Arizona which became a second home and a source of great happiness and joy for many years. Cruises became a regular activity as well for the couple, with the most recent cruise to Hawaii in October 2017 celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary.

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William Frank “Billy” Camille On February 10, 2018, Billy passed away at the age of 69. He joined his loving wife Eileen Camille (Dorie).

Billy was born into a large family on November 18, 1948 in Kamloops, BC to MaryAnne “Edna” Camille (Casimir) and Joseph Felix Camille.

Billy was dearly loved and will forever be missed by his children Corinna and T.J. (Kerri-Jo), his son-in-law Tom Eustache, his grandchildren Jolene (Ben), Skylar, Raine and Thunder. Also his Weyerhaeuser and golf buddies, foster children and numerous lifelong friends.

We would like everyone to remember how he lived his life to the fullest and as a single father watching his children thrive. His greater joy in retirement was watching his grandkids succeed in their chosen sports and education. He loved playing, coaching and watching sports. Billy was an accountant for the City of Kamloops before working many years at the pulp mill where he retired from. He continued his friendships with his co-workers and all those he crossed paths with on or off the golf course.

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Thelma Pearl Campbell May 13, 1924 to February 3, 2018

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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.

She moved to Kamloops in 1976 where she worked as a doctor’s assistant in the Irving Clinic until she retired.

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.

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.

William (Bill) passed away peacefully in Qualicum Beach (The Gardens Care Home) on February 12, 2018 at the age of 90.

He was greatly loved by his children Darlene (Wayne), William Jr., Robert (Jane), Fay, Diana and Julie (Bob), many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, step-children (and families) and will be missed by all.

A Celebration of Bill’s Life will be held at Schoenings Funeral Home, 513 Seymour Street in Kamloops, BC on Saturday, February 17, 2018 at 11:00 am. A luncheon at Schoening’s will follow after the service.

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Best countlessHall people.

He grewHe upwas on a afarm the with heart of the toExpress Kamloops live closer her daughter Sharon Fraser Valley, enjoying a quintessential childhood that included forto awhile butto music called him GEORGE Frissell and herfollowed husband has both resided since d epic adventures.

He hiswhere dreamshe to become a teacher, back.

He taught drumming at Lee’s ed to Randy 1974, the two settled in Kamloops to start a family. thatintime.

(ROBBIE) Music Worldall of where he also ht on Hook Drive and was where fourMusic children were raised and he remainder of his life. worked as a salesperson and then with Long She is lovingly remembered ROBERTSON by her children Marlene year career as McQuade. a Pullan High School atwith Brocklehurst and HeEnglish also teacher played many (Doug) of Red Deer and Sharon (Allen) We thank you all for yde Secondary, he had a tremendous impact on countless lives.

Frissell of Kamloops, her two grandsons Chad ofand Red local musicians in many different bands ure and unorthodox teaching style werebeing a winning combination so thoughtful.

Deer and Dean Hargreaves ofrecording Hamilton, four greateventually started a smallpenchant studio.

To so appreciated his quirky and tireless for making puns; Ashaya, Luxcie, Olive and will be grandchildren fondly among all who knew him. Bentley.

He also Special thanks to Raul, remembered music was everything and through it he arden, walk, for breakfast and siblings spend summer nights at Shejoin hasfriends predeceased her five Lillian Willems, Dr. Chung and all the touched many lives. also studied flight and nearly his pilot’sMartha license.Renwick Betty Lengyel, Bill obtained (Jane) Schmidt,

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She for gave openly oviding him with the very best care and did everything they could all those who knew her and came to love her her and support. mother-in-law Donna Dewey McMillan, and make his stay as comfortable as possible. His daughterfor Marci generous nature andthrough many kindnesses. ed a month to be by his side his final journey.

Lenand lived father-in-law John Dewey, many nieces was so loved hildren and was dedicated to being the George best father anyone could

nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. will be dearly She will be buried by privateand graveside ceremony in Red Deer on February 12, 2018 at2:00 the pm Alteat Rest He was predeceased by his father and mother will be held on Friday, February 17, 2017 atmissed. the b, 700 Victoria Street, Kamloops, BC. (Nazareno) Alcantara.

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Antonio Spina died suddenly on Monday, February 12, 2018 at Royal STAND AT It is with heavy hearts that –we Inland Hospital.

September 10, 1949 February 19, 2009 MY GRAVE must announce the passing It’s been six years I think about your beautiful smile of our (Tony) mom, Spina Edith was Jensen Antonio bornon on January 11, 1937 in Castelsilano, AND WEEP sinceItaly. you awayWe again someday February 16,passed 2016. extendThat I pray Crotone, He was predeceased

by I’llhisseeparents Tommaso and And I miss you more now than when I often and lie awake at night Spina and our gratitude foraway kindness Domenica Spina, histhesiblings Giovanni Vincenzo you first went When the worldSpina is fast asleep expressed by and thehisphysician Vincenza Grande loving wife Caterina in 2006.

Do not stand at m moment that you died And take a walk down memory lane andThe nurses in the Emergency My heart was torn in two With tears upon my cheeks and weep, He isOnesurvived and dearly missed department at heartache Royal Inland by his daughter Domenica Spina side filled with Sometimes I watch for answers and his son Tommaso Spina, nephews Luigi (Sherry) Grande and Hospital.

The other died with you I am not there, I do each day I calland to youtheir children daughter Marissa (Vancouver), TomBecause (Corrie) Grande There is a sad but sweet remembrance by I ask for faith and courage Edith was predeceased Brendon, and (Calgary), nieces Therehusband is aKatelyn memory fond andMadison trueCharles And strength…niece to helpSerafina me throughGrande (Vancouver) I amand a thousand wind her David Domenica Vincenza Spina and their families, two sisters-in-law Matilda and Maria My lifeSpina changedand forever Edwards; her mother and father Eddie Jensen Sometimes I want to scream On the day that I lost youin Italy. and numerous cousins I am the diamond gli This Doug is not what I hadHarold planned and Matilda McDonald; brothers and As I loved you so IFlorence, miss you Why you had toand leaveher (Sonny), sisters Rose and Marlene Antonio Canada in 1964 landing in Pier by on ri I he amtravelled the sunlight In myimmigrated memory you aretonear Doesn’t make it 21 Halifax. From there sontoErnie Edwards. leaves her siblingsand her family. In December 1966, Loved, remembered, longed forShe always any to understand train Kamloops BC and lived withbehind hiseasier sister Vincenza Kenmany and engagement Pete (Joanne), children Bringing a silent am the gentle aut heMarg, returned to(Annette) Italy fortear a short before hisof wedding in March 1967.IReturning to The biggest heartbreak all Teresa (Ron) Christian, Tim (Bernice) Jensen, Janet Kamloops in April I think about you all 1967, the time AntonioIs worked that I neveras got atoconstruction say goodbye worker and later at Tranquille Edwards grandchildren Katrina, Andand everyand day itDon hurts toEdwards, cry Lodge But thehehardest part School then Ponderosa where took an early retirement to look after hisWhen wife you wa Pierce, Emily, Brittany, Jewel, Timara, Tim Jr., Danika, So much has happened in my life is learning to live without you in the morning who was ill.

I’m notTyrone, sure how long I can tryand numerous And always trying and Tyler, Josh nieces to fill the emptiness inside nephews.

I am swift, uplif The struggles face avid day to day Antonio was I an gardener taking pride in growing his many vegetables andthe then Are struggles that No one knows how I miss and you enjoyed fishing and mushroom harvesting them.

He also loved the outdoors andmuch nature A special thank you to the Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc don’t seem to fade away No one knows my bitter pain Of quiet birds in circ picking.

In loss, his younger years, he played soccer would walk to the games wherever band with for their assistance difficult time I struggle pain and anxiety too during I havethis suffered since and I lost you they innow Kamloops and when he has could andthe watch andwere toAnd family and friends for their support.

We areplay he would often Igoam I struggle Life never no beenlonger the same soft starligh not only with of youyears, Antonio enjoyed his walks, especially walking around the the games.

In the hislosslater grateful.

I take the pain and lock it up neighborhood, chatting with the neighbors to know them. Do not stand at my gra Everything happens a reason Andpallbearers, throwand awaygetting the keyfire Kukstemc to ourfor leaders/teachers, So I’ve heard people say Because if I let this pain out keepers, food organizers, spiritual leaders That reason became clear toon meTuesday, No one would recognize me Prayers will be recited February 20, 2018and at 7:00 pm in Our Lady I of amPerpetual not there, I do pitch to Simms those will who take the Funeral Mass on Wednesday, Ontop a coldcarvers.

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He will completed half marathons and became She deeplytwo missed by you her to family.

Thank Timlast Cook (Nestle), Rey, Obet (Gina), Ferdinand (Melissa), MCA. He continued to enjoy these activities up until the few

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In life we loved you dearly, In death we love you still, In our hearts you hold a place, No one can ever ll.

A million times we needed you, A million times we cried, If love alone would have saved you, You would have never died.

It broke our hearts to lose you, But you did not go alone, A part of us went with you, The day God called you home.

she was too pure for this earth

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I know you and2016 Baylie although we are watching at desperately 115 Kootenay will over be me held wanted herLane. to stay The service I still look forward the dayat Condolences betoam expressed at We knew you were there 20, on Saturday, February 2016 at may 11:00 When God calls us all to unite our family to show her the way the St. Joseph’s Church.www.schoeningfuneralservice.com All are welcome to join the Tears family for aconstantly feast at MoccasinWeSquare Gardens are falling love you and Baylie My heartthe hurtsservice. everyday MoreSchoenings than words Funeral can say Service following

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February 26, 1934 – February 9, 2017 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing fish for his wife to clean. the early morning BC hours He of February 9, 2017, as snow also enjoyed watching of Stanley Hruska on February In 8, 2018 in Kamloops, gently fell, our dear Orval was received into the lovingthe care 978 – February 17, 2016 sports, especially curling, after a brave and courageousofbattle with cancer.

He our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.Blue Jays and the BC Toronto was in his 79th year. He will be lovingly remembered The his youngest of Tanya seven children, was born Lions. A Orval fond memory willon

by Katarina his wife of 42 years, daughters February 26, 1934 in Kerrobert, Saskatchewan. be that he finally got to see and Susanne, his son-in-law Mike and grandchildren a live football game last fall, He was predeceased by his parents Bill and Hilda Mikey, Marinna and Stefani Delisimunovic. Also left to Humphrey as brothers George (Anne), complete with VIP treatment. cherish his memory are sister Valerie Leaf,(Chapman), nieces Susieas well Melvin (Marion), Calvin (Jean) and sisters Margaret Selby McEwan and Shelley Leaf, nephew Brian Leaf and(Fred) and Betty Newman (Cyril).

(Cliff), Irene McDonald great-nieces Emma and Cecile. He is predeceased Above all, Stan loved his family dearlywife andDiane was always Left toHruska treasure hisbrother memory are his loving and sons by his parents Helen and George and Kirby (Rita) and Chris (Lynda).

He to also leaves four precious there help out or share his wisdom. He was proud Eddie. grandchildren Brendan and of Michael (Kirby) and Kristyn and Kaitlyn Orval is his daughters, grandchildren, nieces(Chris). and nephew also survived by two sisters-in-law Marionwatching Humphrey andgrow Jeanand Humphrey, as and enjoyed them hearing of well their Stan was born on July 17, as 1938 in nephews Cranbrook, many andBC nieces. and grew up in section-houses in the Kootenays adventures. He was a devoted husband and brother, Orval spent his early years in Kerrobertand andfullinof1951 followed some of his protective advice.

In his last years, Stanfamily took and Columbia River Valley where his father worked to Atikokan, Ontario where on he the remained until of 1979.

During that time, he worked challenge his cancer diagnosis with sheer for the railway.

Stan and his sister Val spent happy for Crosstown Services and then began a long mining career, when he became ard to imagine bravery.

He1956. followed every path offered to help him childhoods the at areas around employed Steep Rock Iron Mines in me has carried on exploring and roaming fight the disease, never hesitating for a moment to try bestwere married and their you by Harrogate, our sides Skookumchuk andInColumbia 1964, heLake, and as Diane sons were the another treatment.

Hetwo remained feistyborn and within in control friends and siblings.

This part of the world remained ut our loving son next four years. Many happy hours were spent camping, visiting friends and family, and relished every moment he was given.

The force of close to Stan’s heart and in skidooing later years,and heenjoying regularlythe cabin at Warner Lake. his family, especially Katarina, Tanya and Val, helped to enjoyed trips to Radium and Fairmont Springs nutes keep ticking In 1979Hot with the with impending of the Atikokan mines,InOrval gained keep closure Stan at home as long as possible. the end, with hours go

by Stan moved with hisemployment Katarina. family to Sicamous, BC at Lornex Mining Corp. and the family moved to Logan Lake, BC. Orval hishisside, peace was finally granted to we’ve moved where on he graduated high school in as 1956.

Sicamous his daughters worked an equipment/shovel operator by until retirement in 1998. him. His twinkling blue eyes looked at daughter Tanya ld be a and big Shuswap lie Lake always played a large part in Stan’s Once retired, he enjoyed golfing and took up woodworking.

He spent many hours and finding comfort, he passed into the arms of God. life, as he spent many years there visiting several in his with shopfamily, and completed fine pieces of intarsia. made a few changes his parents and fishing the lakes.

Orval was a caring, generous man,ofwho clearlyplease understood the donations value of the In lieu flowers, consider to made a few plans important things in life, suchKamloops as his family and friends.

Hospice Association. would love to tell you After working for CP Rail in Enderby, BC, Stan went A Celebration will take place at 1:00 pm on Saturday, March 11, 2017 at the know we to never Devry can Institute of Technology in TorontooftoLifestudy Thank you all the care nurses and medical staff Logan Lake with thetoReverend Jimaids, White officiating. telecommunications. He returned to Community BC in 1968Church helped StanSoderberg and the family un will still wishes to extendwho gratitude to Dr. and theover staffthese at thedifficult Nicola andshine began his career as The a family telecommunications months. orld willspecialist, still turn travelling to towns Valley Hospital andinstall also the staff at Ponderosa Lodge, where Orval was residing at across BC to pain in our time of hiswith passing. and hearts fix telecommunications the equipment CNCP Funeral Mass and Celebration of Life will be held at Our ontinue Telecommunications to burn in memory may be made to the Alzheimer’s Society. and thenDonations, Unitel. Stan retired of in Orval Lady of Perpetual Help Church, 635 Tranquille Road, 1993.

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

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

1 Month . . . $10460

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

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

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LET’S DANCE - KSC Brock Activity Centre, 9B, 1800 Tranquille Rd., Kamloops on FEBRUARY 17th/18. 7:30 pm - 11:30 pm. Music by: THE JOURNEYMEN. Tickets: $10.

Contact for tickets 250-3720091. KSC Meet & Greet Potluck - 3rd Tues. every month 6pm. Monthly Meeting 1st Wed. every month 7pm. Odd Fellows Hall at 423 Tranquille Road.

Information Advertise in the 2018 BC Hunting Regulations Synopsis largest Sportsman publication

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2 Days Per Week call 250-374-0462

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

Personals Looking For Love?

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Price includes box number.

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

MAKE A Connection. Real People, Flirty Chat Call FREE! 250-220-1300 or 1-800-2101010. www.livelinks.com 18+0 SM 30 seeks SF I like bowling & trivia. All music, dancing. please reply to Box #1463 c/o 1365 B Dalhousie Drive Kamloops BC V2C 5P6

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www.pitch-in.ca Help Wanted HEALTH-FITNESS-BEAUTY Lose Weight Feel Great - Fitness Earn Extra Income Text 778-220-6343

Email - lharpe@telus.net Lyle 778-220-6343 I PAY Cash $$$ For All Scrap Vehicles! and $5 for auto batteries Call or Text Brendan 250-574-4679

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.

Education/Trade Schools PERFECT Part-Time

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Courses. A Great Gift. Next C.O.R.E. March 10th and 11th. Saturday and Sunday.

P.A.L. February 25th, Sunday. Professional outdoorsman & Master Instructor:

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courses every Monday and/or Tuesdays plus on Weekends.

Gift Certificates and details at www.pal-core-ed.com or 778-470-3030

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

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

Vehicle is required.

For more information please call the Circulation Department at

Please submit an application including a cover letter, resume and copy of Academic Transcripts, Certificates and/or Diplomas and three professional references at: apply@sd83.bc.ca

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TRUCK DRIVER TRAINING Funding available for those who qualify!

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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 Sidhu & Sons Nursery Ltd. located at 9623 Sylvester Road, Mission, BC V2V 7K6 is hiring workers for outside vineyard work at Monte Creek, BC. Work will be full-time and 5 days per week. Salary will be $11.35/hour. Apply by fax: 604-820-1361 or by email: info@sidhunursery.com

Boutique family law rm in downtown Kamloops seeking an experienced candidate to work as a full-time legal assistant/receptionist. Candidates must have completed a legal assistant program and have at least one year experience working in a law rm. Excellent organizational, multi-tasking, communication and interpersonal skills are required. Salary will be commensurate with experience.

Please email a copy of your résumé, cover letter, transcript and references to

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

Successful applicants will have:

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HUNTER & FIREARMS

CERTIFIED ICBC AIR BRAKE COURSE February 17-18, 2018

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

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

Call 250.828.5104 or visit tru.ca/trades

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SHEET METAL WORKERS NEEDED

Dental ofďŹ ce seeking

DENTAL HYGIENIST IN LOGAN LAKE

Interior Plumbing & Heating Ltd. requires Sheet Metal Journeymen, Apprentices, and/or Experienced Helpers to work in our Commercial and Residential Departments.

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

Interested applicants should submit resume to the address below. Short listed applicants will be contacted promptly.

Email: ejurista@iphltd.com Interior Plumbing & Heating Ltd. 782 Laval Crescent 250.372.3441

Enjoyable, respectful & professional environment.

Newest, most advanced instruments/procedures.

TRU invites applications for the following position:

Ride available from Kamloops to Logan Lake.

Great beneďŹ ts.

Your role will be vitally important to keeping our practice running smoothly and maintaining our valued patients in the highest level of dental health.

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FACULTY WTTP 1830: Mechanical Systems II Water Treatment Program School of Trades and Technology

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

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Hiring – Legal Assistant Jensen Law Group is Kamloops’ leading criminal law boutique ďŹ rm. We offer dynamic, challenging and satisfying work, in a friendly and casual work atmosphere. We are seeking a legal assistant to assist with both our criminal defence, as well as our burgeoning personal injury practice.

The successful applicant will have a positive attitude, strong self-directed work ethic, and great communications skills.

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

Call 250-374-0462 for more information.

Work Wanted

Actively Hiring

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

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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

For more information, email: bccorrections.recruiting@gov.bc.ca

MATURE HANDYMAN Doing the small reno jobs most contractors don’t want.

Gerry 250-572-2998.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Trades, Technical

Pets

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School District No. 73 KAMLOOPS/THOMPSON

Painter School District No. 73 (Kamloops/Thompson) is currently accepting applications for a Painter. The incumbent must possess a valid Interprovincial Painterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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.

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

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

Do you have an item for sale under $750?

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

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

Scwâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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.

Requirements: â&#x20AC;˘ Diploma in Social Services, Human Services, Social Work or related field â&#x20AC;˘ Knowledge of family and child protection legislation â&#x20AC;˘ Interviewing and needs assessment skills â&#x20AC;˘ Strong problem solving and planning skills â&#x20AC;˘ Must have excellent interpersonal and communications skills, both written and oral â&#x20AC;˘ Knowledge of local First Nations customs and culture an asset â&#x20AC;˘ Must have a valid BC driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license and reliable transportation â&#x20AC;˘ Must be able to pass a Criminal Record Check â&#x20AC;˘ Preference will be given to, but not limited to, First Nation Applicants â&#x20AC;˘Travel required, geographical area includes Merritt, Lytton and Ashcroft Start Date: ASAP As Needed Pay: $26.31/hr.

Posting until position is filled For full job description contact SCFSS. Apply by submitting your cover letter and resume by Mail, Fax or E-mail Attn: Yvonne Hare, Executive Director Scwâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;exmx Child & Family Service Society 2975 Clapperton Ave Merritt BC V1K 1G2 Tel: (250) 378-2771 â&#x20AC;˘ Fax: (250) 378-2799 reception@scwexmx.com Scwâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;exmx Child & Family Services Society thanks all those who apply, however, only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview.

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CARPENTER School District No. 83 is currently accepting resumes for a Trade QualiďŹ ed Carpenter. Successful applicants will possess demonstrated experience in all aspects of the carpentry trade.

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ABERDEEN Rte 506 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Gloaming Dr, Heatherton Crt, Laurel Pl, Stirling Pl. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 89 p.

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Rte 510 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 372-586 Aberdeen Dr, 402-455 Laurier Dr. 53 p.

Rte 517 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2267-2299 Garymede Dr, Greenock Crt & Pl. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 47 p.

Rte 520 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Canongate Cres & Pl, 805-841 Dunrobin Dr, Whitburn Cres. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 74 p.

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Rte 381 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 20-128 Centre Ave, Hemlock St, 605-800 Lombard St. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 41p.

Rte 382 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 114-150 Fernie Pl, Fernie Rd, 860-895 Lombard St. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 30 p.

Rte 384 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 407-775 W. Battle St, 260-284 Centre Ave. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 47 p.

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SAHALI Rte 482 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 101-403 Robson Dr. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 55 p.

LOWER SAHALI Rte 403 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 405-482 Greenstone Dr, Tod Cres. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 29 p.

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VALLEYVIEW/JUNIPER Rte 605 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 1770-1919 Glenwood Dr, Knollwood Dr, Vicars Rd. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 61 p.

Rte 612 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Falcon Rd, Flamingo Rd, 2040-2177 Glenwood Dr. - 63 p.

Rte 620 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; MacAdam Rd, McKay Pl, Pyper Way, 2530-2580 Valleyview Dr. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 69 p.

Rte 621 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Duck Rd, Skelly Rd, 96 Tanager Dr, 2606-2876 Thompson Dr. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 54 p.

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NORTHSHORE/BROCK Rte 117 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 675 Cottonwood Ave, 563-698 MacKenzie Ave, Poplar St, 646-694 Stewart Ave, 635 Tranquille Rd, Willow St. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 61 p.

DOWNTOWN Rte 317 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 535-649 7th Ave, 702794 Columbia St (even side), 702-799 Nicola St. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 45 p.

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DALLAS/BARNHARTVALE Rte 748 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Crawford Crt, Crawford Pl, 387-495 Todd Rd. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 38 p.

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NOTICE OF TEMPORARY USE PERMIT Council of the District of Logan Lake hereby gives notice that it will consider issuance of the following Temporary Use Permit (TUP) on February 27, 2018, at 7:00 p.m. at the District of Logan Lake Municipal Hall at #1 Opal Drive, Logan Lake, BC:

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AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE that anyone who believes that their interest in property may be affected by the proposed Permit and wishes to comment on the proposed Temporary Use Permit may do so by making a written submission to the Council via the adjacent options. All written submissions must be received prior to 1:00 p.m. on February 27, 2018. The entire content of all submissions will be made public and form a part of the public record for this matter.

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NOTICE OF INTENT TO ADOPT COUNCIL PROCEDURES BYLAW 831, 2018 Public Notice is hereby given pursuant to section 124 (3) of the Community Charter, that it is the intent of the District of Logan Lake to consider proposed Council Procedure Bylaw No. 831, 2018, at the February 27, 2018 Regular Council Meeting, held at 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers at the District of Logan Lake Municipal Hall at #1 Opal Drive, Logan Lake, BC. In general terms, changes within the proposed bylaw include, but are not limited to, the following: moving the Inaugural Council meeting from the first Tuesday in December to the first Tuesday in November following a general local election; updating list of business matters on the agenda; updating attendance at committee meeting procedure; addition of procedure for adjourning a meeting if quorum is lost during the course of a meeting; text updates.

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THE SHEEPDOGS Saturday, Feb. 17, 8 p.m. at CJs Nightclub, 130 5th Ave.

Once described as the best unsigned band by Rolling Stone, The Sheepdogs have come a long way, and now they’re back in the River City. Now they’re riding high on the fresh release of their latest album, Changing Colours. Tickets to the event are sold out, but a limited number may be available at the door.

SAUCY FOPS Wednesday, Feb. 21, 8 p.m., Pavilion Theatre, 1025 Lorne St.

The Saucy Fops theatre troupe presents More Hodge Than Podge, a series of short plays aiming to deliver a night of laughs. The group formed more than 15 years ago and produced 40 shows and five original one-act plays. Since then, the troupe has taken home “best of the festival” three times as part of the Canadian Fringe Festival. Tickets to see the Fops are $15 and available at the Kamloops Live! Box Office or at the Pavilion Theatre.

FIVE ALARM FUNK Wednesday, Feb. 21, 8 p.m. at the Blue Grotto, 319 Victoria St.

Vancouver-based Five Alarm Funk will return to the River City with its stage-packing eight-man crew to deliver some epic, intensely funky arrangements. They released their last album, Sweat, in March 2017. 19+ show. Tickets available at the Grotto, or online at ticketweb.ca or ticketor.com/ thebluegrotto for $18.

GLORY Feb. 22 to March 3, Sagebrush Theatre, 821 Munro St.

In the 1930s, the Preston Rivulettes all-women hockey team won 300 games, all while up against the great depression, prejudice and personal upheaval. Western Canada Theatre’s latest stage play, produced in association with Alberta Theatre Projects, tells the story of women who triumphed. Monday to Thursday shows are at 7:30 p.m. and Friday and Saturday shows are at 8 p.m. Tickets available at the Kamloops Live! Box Office.

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t wasn’t planned but the timing for the premiere of Glory is perfect, its author said.

Tracey Power said having her play about what may be the greatest women’s hockey team ever open at Sagebrush Theatre during the current Winter Olympic Games is something she hoped for, “a dream come true.”

The story of the Preston Rivulettes, who ruled the ice in Ontario for a decade in the 1930s, runs from Feb. 22 to March 3.

Its genesis came when Power was vacationing in Canmore and happened upon an album of old Canadian photographs, including one of the Rivulettes, a team that came together when a group of women who had been playing baseball together looked for a winter sport to a take up, if the legend around the team is to be believed.

The story goes someone listening in as the women talked about creating a hockey team mocked them — and they rose to the challenge. In the decade the women played, they lost two and tied three of the 350 games in which they competed.

They won their provincial championship and Eastern Canadian championships every year and were named Canadian champions six times.

Through it all, they played for free and had to scramble to get practice time on the ice.

Morgan Yamada plays Nellie Ranscombe, one of four women who are the focus of Power’s play.

She echoed Power’s delight the Olympics — which sees eight countries sending female teams to the games in South Korea — provide a current background to what the Preston women faced.

“It’s only during the Olympics that we seem to acknowledge our female athletes,” Yamada said.

“Women are still fighting for that kind of recognition.”

The play is a co-production with Alberta Theatre Projects and three of the five-character cast come from there. One of the cast has her own unique link to hockey, being part of a family that boasts a former NHLer known best as the Rocket. Maurice Richard played 18 seasons for the Montreal Canadiens and was the first NHL

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ANDREA KLASSEN/KTW The Preston Rivulettes (Gili Roskies, Morgan Yamada, Kate Dion-Richard and Katie Ryerson) debate a lousy referee with their coach, played by Kevin Corey, in Western Canada Theatre’s production of Glory.

player to score 50 goals in a season.

The seven game scenes are scripted uniquely, choreographed alongside music from the era the Rivulettes ruled. Power, who designed the dances, said her vision was to capture the look of a hockey game — from stopping a goal to a high stick to the face — that would capture the energy of a real game but also celebrate some of the music from the 1930s.

That posed its own challenge for Yamada, who is decked out for much of the game in old-

fashioned, heavy goalie pads. She’s confident at the end of the run she will have powerhouse legs from the physicality involved.

“It gives me a little notch on the pole,” she said, “that I can dance with these pads on.”

Power’s script, which she spent the past four years developing, aims to stay true to the reality the Rivulettes faced at every game.

“The rules were the same as the men,” she said, “so if someone showed up and wanted to fight, that was part of their game. And they did this with no masks, no

helmets, wearing pads.

“It was rough and tough and I tried to capture that in the movements.”

Backstories of the women are also key to the story. Yamada said her character struggled as the bread winner of the family and being a female hockey player when it wasn’t considered particularly ladylike. There was stress with her sister Hilda (played

by Katie Ryerson), sibling rivalry the Schmuck sisters Kate Dion Richard as Helen and Gili Roskies as Marm Schmuck) also shared.

Kevin Corey is team coach Herb Fach.

Yamada described the women as Being “out of their time” as they set records and won trophies in a sport viewed to be for men only.

As for her debut on the Sagebrush Theatre stage, Yamada said working with Western Canada Theatre has been “a dream. I feel so welcome. It feels like another home, just fantastic.”

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REVIEW: Kendrick Lamar-led Black Panther album has power MELANIE SIMS

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At times, the Kendrick Lamar-curated Black Panther album feels like a stand-alone set, only loosely related to the Marvel film for which it’s named. But the album is a solid, entertaining listen that, in places, has its power.

There’s the opener and title track, in which Lamar seems to be speaking for himself, the Compton native, while also channeling T’Challa, the Marvel character who reigns over the fictional African nation of Wakanda, and protects it in his secret role as superhero Black Panther.

“King of my city, king of my country, king of my homeland/King of the filthy, king of the fallen, we living again.’’

Lamar raps, establishing the connection between himself and the film, and perhaps making Lamar fans feel a little closer to the powerful figures they’re set to see in theatres.

Lamar is reflective, too, rapping about struggles on and off-screen, the natural tragedies and the man-made, on the poignant Pray for Me, featuring The Weeknd. “Who

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need a hero?/ You need a hero, look in the mirror, there go your hero,’’ Lamar rhymes.

But neither Lamar, nor his lyrics, are what make Black Panther The Album remarkable. Instead, it’s all the layering — of artists, styles, sounds — and even language, like on

the sombre Seasons, which opens with a verse from South African rapper Sjava, whose bars need no translation to be felt.

Things get super impressive with Bloody Waters, featuring Ab-Soul, in which Lamar has somehow married

together the Yes, Lawd! high energy of Anderson .Paak with the melancholy depth of English singer James Blake.

The easy transition from one voice to the next is thanks in no small part to lead producer Sounwave, whose shifting beats keep ears glued to the music. An R&B opening gives way to a tough West Coast vibe on Paramedic! featuring hip-hop collective SOB x RBE. And Blake is back on another jewel, King’s Dead, with Lamar, Jay Rock and Future. The Ways with Khalid and a singing-Swae Lee is adorable, while Redemption, which brings together California singer Zacari and South African singer Babes Wodumo, is a dance-inducing, Afro-beat gem.

For some, Black Panther The Album will stand as just another star-stacked compilation piece instead of a masterful album matching the intensity of the highly anticipated film. Certainly, the argument could be made. But for the ones who are excited about the film — its diversity, symbolism, and vision — they’ll find what they’re looking for.

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TORONTO — The Junos have dropped Hedley from the televised awards bash as the rockers face allegations of sexual misconduct they call “unsubstantiated.’’

Organizers of the annual music show say it was a joint decision with Hedley “after careful consideration of the situation.’’

The move by the Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences came as band members issued a statement addressing claims of impropriety involving young fans.

“We realize the life of a

touring band is an unconventional one,’’ reads the statement, which was issued mid-afternoon Wednesday, minutes before the Junos announcement.

“While we are all now either married or have entered into committed, long-term relationships, there was a time, in the past, when we engaged in a lifestyle that incorporated certain rock ‘n’ roll cliches. However, there was always a line that we would never cross.’’

The statement followed a flurry of claims on Twitter from anonymous users who alleged inappropriate encoun-

ters with the band.

Some social media users called on the Juno Awards to drop Hedley as a performer at the upcoming show.

The pop-rockers — fronted

by Jacob Hoggard and including Dave Rosin, Tommy Mac and Jay Benison — are up for three Junos this year including fan choice, group of the year and pop album of the year.

The band said they “respect and applaud the #MeToo movement’’ and say it is especially important within the music industry, “which does not exactly have an enviable history of treating women with the respect they deserve.’’

“We appreciate the bravery of those who have come forward with their own stories, and we realize that all of us, as individuals and as a society, can and must do better when it comes to this issue,’’ the band continued in the statement.

“However, if we are to have a meaningful, open and honest discussion, we all have to accept and respect that there are at least two sides to every story.

“The recent allegations against us posted on social media are simply unsubstantiated and have not been validated.’’

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HBO PHOTO King Joffrey I Baratheon, a much maligned character on HBO’s wildly popular Game of Thrones, clutched his chest after drinking poisoned wine at his wedding feast during an episode in Season 4 of the series.

Doctors use Game of Thrones murder to explore treatments for poisoning King Joffrey drank poisoned wine during Season 4 feast SHERYL UBELACKER

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TORONTO — Game of Thrones fans may have shed few tears over the poisoning death of King Joffrey I Baratheon, a nasty character if ever there was one.

But could real-world medicine have saved the young monarch?

It was an intriguing question for Will Wu, a third-year medical student at the University of Toronto, who teamed up with two physicians at St. Michael’s Hospital to explore what steps could have been taken to try to resuscitate Joffrey, one of several characters to experience grisly deaths in of the wildly popular HBO series.

“These characters don’t get saved in the story, but there are ways to save them in real life,’’ said Wu of Ottawa, who describes himself as a “casual’’ aficionado of Game of Thrones.

Joffrey, the arrogant and cruel king who sat on the Iron Throne ruling the Seven Kingdoms, unwittingly drinks poisoned wine at his wedding feast in Season 4.

He chokes, collapses and dies as blood pours from his eyes and nose.

“We think the toxin caused him to go into a seizure and then into cardiac arrest, where the heart stops,’’ said Wu, whose

“case report’’ on treating the character was co-written with emergency medicine specialists Dr. Emily Austin and Dr. Steve Lin, and published on the CanadiEM website.

The poison that felled Joffrey (portrayed by Jack Gleeson) was called “the strangler’’ and it created a range of symptoms that weren’t consistent with toxins familiar to modern-day doctors, said Austin, who has a specialty in pharmacology and toxicology.

“But in general, any type of cardiac arrest associated with a poison, you can apply certain treatments and really nothing was done for this poor guy, although he’s a horrible character,’’ she said.

“Had something been done, he may have stood a chance to be resuscitated.’’

Treatment would have involved a number of steps — checking the pulse, performing CPR and maintaining an airway.

A defibrillator to shock the heart back to life wouldn’t have gone amiss, either, Austin conceded.

“And then it moves on to the specific toxicology stuff where you start thinking, ‘Is there a specific antidote that I could give to this person, given the constellation of symptoms that they have?’’’

In some cases of poisoninginduced cardiac arrest, doctors have been successful in resusci-

tating a patient with an IV injection of a solution of lipids. One theory suggests that these fats absorb and compartmentalize certain toxins, keeping them out of tissues where they would have deadly effects.

The King Joffrey case report is the second based on a Game of Thrones character that was written by the team and published on CanadiEM, a website aimed at emergency medicine practitioners.

The previous article discussed the role of hypothermia in the case of Jon Snow (played

by Kit Harington), who was stabbed multiple times and left to bleed out in freezing temperatures.

Austin called the Joffrey article suggested by Wu “a great project for a medical student, because it allows you to do a bit more reading around toxininduced cardiac arrest.’’

“But taking a step back, I think one of the goals to the article is just to sort of highlight that toxin-induced cardiac arrest can be managed a little bit differently and ... there are some special treatments,’’ compared with those used for cardiac arrests caused by other factors, she said.

“It’s just a good reminder of some of those differences and some of the options we have to treat these patients.’’

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Grammys defends itself about representation of women MESFIN FEKADU

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NEW YORK — After a few missteps, The Recording Academy is reassuring its members that it is not lagging behind the music industry when it comes to female representation.

In a letter sent to voting and non-voting members Thursday, which was obtained by The Associated Press, the academy offers statistics to show that women had a larger presence at the Grammy Awards compared to the industry standard.

The letter to academy members comes weeks after a University of Southern California-Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism study analyzed gender and race in music over the last six years, including Grammy nominees.

Between 2012 and 2017, USC said 90.7 per cent of the nominees were male and 9.3 per cent were female. The numbers come from five awards: album of the year, record of the year, song of the year, best new artist, and nonclassical producer of the year — an award where female nominees is a rarity.

However, in looking at the same six years at all of 84 Grammy categories, the academy said that 17 per cent of its nominees were women.

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USC’s study reports that women account for 22.4 per cent of performers, 12.3 per cent of songwriters and 2 per cent of producers. Women make up 21 per cent of the academy’s voting membership.

The academy was heavily criticized last month when its CEO Neil Portnow said women need to “step up” when asked about the lack of female winners at the 2018 Grammys. Portnow later said his words were taken out of context,

though three separate letters from music executives demanded a revamp at the academy.

“The gender composition of our membership and nominations reflect that of the music community. But it’s not enough to reflect the community. We must be leaders in moving our industry toward greater inclusion and representation,” the letter reads.

“Women are 50 per cent of our world. We need their voice and presence at every level.”

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Rise in popularity of Indigenous tattoos prompts concern over cultural appropriation ADINA BRESGE

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Believing a centuries-old Indigenous tradition had been all but erased, Interior Salish tattoo artist Dion Kaszas decided to use his body to resurrect the ways of his ancestors, with a needle and ink.

Dot by dot, Kaszas handpoked pictographs into his thigh and stitched designs into his skin with an ink-soaked thread.

He said he had to practise the Indigenous techniques on himself because there was no one left to teach them. But he says that’s now changing.

“In a lot of ways, we are invisible as Indigenous people, so when we embody our tattooing, we actually become visible as Indigenous,” said Kaszas. “You know that those [tattoos] come from something deeper.”

Kaszas is one of several tattoo artists across the country leading

what many are calling a revival of Indigenous tattooing. Some are breathing new life into long-dormant tattooing techniques, while others have put modern twists on designs that have been handed down for generations.

But the reclamation of Indigenous tattooing has also renewed questions about cultural appropriation by non-Indigenous people, including Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, whose ink of a globe inside a raven is based on the design of a Haida artist who said it was used without his permission.

“I think the prime minister wearing my design actually helped to bring to the forefront the importance of the art, and also the importance of consulting with the artist because there is a person behind that image,” said Robert Davidson.

A spokesperson for the prime minister declined to comment on Trudeau’s shoulder tattoo,

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NEW YORK — Maze Runner author James Dashner, facing allegations of sexual misconduct, says he is “deeply sorry” to those “affected.”

“I’ve taken the past few days for introspection, to see if I’ve been part of the problem. I think that I have,” he tweeted Thursday.

“I didn’t honour or fully understand boundaries and power dynamics. I can sincerely say that I have never intentionally hurt another person. But to those affected, I am deeply sorry.

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Dashner, Thirteen Reasons Why writer Jay Asher and other popular authors for young people were cited repeatedly in a recent comments thread on sexual misconduct on the website of School Library Journal. Both Dashner and Asher have been dropped by their agents. Asher has disputed the harassment allegations, but acknowledged having extra-marital affairs.

The latest movie adaptation of Dashner’s million-selling Maze Runner novels, Maze Runner: The Death Cure came out last month.

instead pointing to a tweet he wrote in 2012. Trudeau said he got a globe tattoo when he was 23 years old and added the “Robert Davidson raven” for his 40th birthday.

Davidson, one of the most prominent Haida artists in Canada, said he felt numb when he found out Trudeau had adapted the raven design from one of his paintings without consulting him.

It was a familiar disappointment, he said, just the latest unauthorized reproduction of his work. “[Trudeau is] not recognizing that we are people and we have feelings and the art is important to us,” he said. “The art is a reflection of culture ... it tells that it comes from an incredibly sophisticated society that has been muted.”

The Earthline Tattoo Collective is a group of Indigenous artists of different heritages hoping

to revive traditional tattooing designs and methods like hand poking and skin stitching.

Kaszas, a member of the collective, said Indigenous tattoos can be deeply intertwined with the spiritual practices and natural elements of a particular culture. Some clan tattoos are so sacred, he said, they are off-limits to Indigenous people of other heritages.

For non-Indigenous people, Kaszas said he will sometimes “gift” a tattoo derived from his own culture, but he draws the line at non-Indigenous artists inking traditional Indigenous designs.

“Appropriation of Indigenous designs by non-Indigenous artists is another form of genocide,” he said. “You’re actually taking someone’s identity and placing it upon your body.”

Gregory Williams of Haida Inkk in Queen Charlotte said he is more open than some other

Indigenous tattoo artists about sharing Haida designs with people of different backgrounds, because he sees tattooing as part of a worldwide artistic exchange.

“If we didn’t share this culture with non-Haida people, it just wouldn’t be fair,” he said.

But there is no excuse for taking another artist’s design without going through the proper channels, he added.

Davidson said the Haida felt a glimmer of hope when Trudeau was elected, that he would improve the lives of Indigenous Peoples and protect the land that is sacred to them. Now, he said he feels his people were dropped like a “dirty dishrag.”

If he could talk to Trudeau about his tattoo, he said he would tell the prime minister to “wear it with honour, and be honourable in the promises he made.”

—with files from Ben Singer in Toronto

Bill Paxton family sues hospital, doctor for wrongful death ANDREW DALTON

ASSOCIATED PRESS

LOS ANGELES — The family of Bill Paxton has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against a Los Angeles hospital and the surgeon who performed the actor’s heart surgery shortly before he died.

The suit filed against CedarsSinai Medical Center alleges the surgeon used a “high-risk and unconventional surgical approach” that was unnecessary and that he lacked the experience to perform, and that he downplayed the procedure’s risks.

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And it alleges the hospital knew the surgeon, Dr. Ali Khoynezhad, tended to “engage in maverick surgeries and show suboptimal judgment.”

The misguided treatment caused Paxton to suffer excessive bleeding, cardiogenic shock and a compromised coronary artery, the suit alleges.

Paxton’s death certificate says he died Feb. 25, 2017, from a stroke, 11 days after surgery to replace a heart valve and repair aorta damage. He was 61.

“Bill Paxton and his family trusted the physicians and staff at

this medical facility but instead Cedars-Sinai betrayed their trust,” the family’s attorney Bruce Broillet said in a statement. “The surgeon’s actions resulted in this tragic and preventable death.”

Paxton’s widow, Louise, and children, James and Lydia, brought the lawsuit. It seeks unspecified damages and reserves the right to add more defendants who work for the hospital as their roles and names become clear.

Cedars-Sinai said it could not offer public comment about Paxton’s case.

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