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DAVE EAGLES/KTW Pipe destined for Kinder Morgan’s proposed Trans Mountain pipeline expansion sits on rail cars on westbound tracks in downtown Kamloops on Wednesday. With Kinder Morgan saying it needs certainty by May 31 that the $7.4-billion expansion will be built or it will shelve the project, the fate of this load of pipe remains unclear.

While Victoria is fighting to stop the project, Kinder Morgan said materials that were ordered and were in transit before last week’s announcement are arriving at work sites and some essential work that has already started may be continuing.

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The B.C. NDP government is playing its last cards in an effort to have a say in the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion, bringing a reference case to the B.C. Court of Appeal by April 30.

The move comes after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau met with Notley and Premier John Horgan last Sunday.

Trudeau emerged from that meeting saying his government is preparing new financial and legal measures to make sure the $7.4-billion pipeline twinning goes ahead.

The B.C. Court of Appeal is the highest court in the province, but Attorney General David Eby did not say how long it would take to get a ruling.

Fourteen previous court challenges to Trans Mountain having been rejected by courts.

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Opponents of Kinder Morgan’s Trans Mountain pipeline expansion will stage a pop-up concert this Sunday in Mission Flats Park.

Dubbed Picnics Not Pipelines, organizers say the event is a musical celebration of imagining community regeneration without pipelines.

The concert will run from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and will feature an array of live bands and DJ electronica (house and funk music).

Featured will be speeches from Union of B.C. Grand Chief Stewart Phillip, 2017 provincial Green candidate Dan Hines and others.

The concert is intended to be a zero-waste event.

Mission Flats Park is at 2710 Mission Flats Rd., west of the Domtar pulp mill along the Thompson River.

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More than half of British Columbians say the provincial government should give in and allow the Trans Mountain pipeline project to move forward, a new poll suggests.

The survey, released on Wednesday by the Angus Reid Institute, says this is the first time that most B.C. residents have been in favour of the Kinder Morgan expansion, with 54 per cent of respondents supporting the pipeline compared to 38 per cent against.

A February poll had found 48 per cent in favour.

Nationwide, 65 per cent of respondents said they support the pipeline and that B.C. is wrong to try to stop it.

Citing protests from B.C. residents and their government, Kinder Morgan halted all non-essential work on the project earlier this month.

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April 24, 2018 10:30 am - Sustainability Advisory Committee Corporate Boardroom, 7 Victoria Street West

Join your neighbourhood association and the City to meet your neighbours, learn about your neighbourhood association, and discuss topics that are important to your neighbourhood.

April 24, 2018 1:30 pm - Regular Council Meeting Council Chambers, 7 Victoria Street West April 30, 2018 10:00 am - Community Safety Committee Executive Boardroom, 7 Victoria Street West April 30, 2018 1:00 pm - Audit Committee Executive Boardroom, 7 Victoria Street West May 1, 2018 12:30 pm - Council Workshop Council Chambers, 7 Victoria Street West

Neighbourhood Gathering Schedule Monday, April 23, 6:00 pm Downtown Neighbourhood Association Valley First Lounge, Sandman Centre 300 Lorne Street

Tuesday, April 24, 6:30 pm Pineview Valley Community Association Dufferin Elementary 1880 Hillside Drive

If you live in any other area of North Kamloops or in Dufferin, Dallas, Knutsford, Rayleigh, or Upper Sahali, your neighbourhood does not currently have an active association. Do you want to start one? Attend one of these gatherings to learn more!

Wednesday, April 25, 7:00 pm North Shore Central Commmunity Association Mount Paul Food Centre 140 Laburnum Street Like your Neighbourhood Association on Facebook to keep up to date!

May 8, 2018 1:30 pm - Regular Council Meeting Council Chambers, 7 Victoria Street West 7:00 pm - Public Hearing (new location) Valley First Lounge, Sandman Centre, 300 Lorne Street May 9, 2018 4:45 pm - Heritage Commission DES Boardroom, 105 Seymour Street May 15, 2018 1:30 pm - Regular Council Meeting Council Chambers, 7 Victoria Street West

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Fortune Drive and 8th Street Intersection Construction Construction will begin the week of April 23.

Construction is scheduled to take place Monday-Saturday, 7:00 am-5:00 pm, with additional night/weekend work as required. Business and pedestrian access will be maintained throughout the project, and the bus stop north of the intersection will not be affected. A detour route is recommended via 7th Street. Buses will be rerouted down 7th Street for the duration of the project. Truck traffic should continue down FortuneDrive/Tranquille Road, turn right on 12th Street, and continue on to the Halston Avenue on-ramp.

River Road Construction will be starting the week of April 23.

River Road will be open to local traffic only as of April 30. Construction is scheduled to take place Monday-Saturday, 7:00 am-5:00 pm, with additional night/weekend work as required. Please use alternate routes when possible.

Lansdowne Street Construction Between 3rd and 4th Avenues The majority of the work will take place during the day, from Monday to Friday, with the possibility of some weekend and evening work. Anticipated hours of work will be 7:00 am-5:00 pm. Access to businesses will be maintained throughout the project.

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Bring your family and friends to this FREE event. Witness the Iron Chef: Green Edition cook-off and the Value Village Second-hand Glam Fashion Show, bring your appetite for the Food Truck Festival, and get your groove on in a free Zumba class.

On April 28, 10:00 am-4:00 pm, Sandman Centre will be filled with exhibitors who support energy efficiency, healthy living, alternative transportation, and more. There will also be a full lineup of speakers on topics from electric vehicles to tree selection to sustainable pet ownership.

See a full list of speakers at kamloops.ca/expo.

IT'S TIME TO BE BEAR SMART! To avoid problems with bears: • freeze pungent waste and store garbage inside until pickup day • rinse recyclables • pick fruit daily as it ripens (or before it ripens if you don't intend to use it) • don't put meat, oil, dairy, or unrinsed eggshells or cooked foods into your compost bin • turn your compost regularly and cover it with leaves or soil to help decrease odour Visit kamloops.ca/bearsmart

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Plans to fight the flames have already begun MICHAEL POTESTIO

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The BC Wildfire Service is preparing to handle the rigours of an intense wildfire season with a better trained pool of contracted firefighters at the ready and more full-time information officers.

The wildfire service is bringing in Type 2 contracted fire crews, who are trained to a higher standard than usual for that class, fire information officer Ryan Turcot told KTW. “They’re going to be basically trained to the CIFFC national exchange standard [Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre],” he said, noting such contracted firefighters are usually used for mopup operations and are a step down from Type 1 firefighters.

“What we would call a Type 1 firefighter would be our own firefighters — the firefighters that specifically go through our training program, our boot camp and are our employees,” Turcot said.

Last year, Type 2 firefighters weren’t brought in until they were needed, but this year there will be a guaranteed availability period, Turcot said.

“Basically, there’ll be a period of time where even if they’re not actively working on a fire, they’re still being retained and getting some rate of pay just to be available,” he said.

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Despite the forecast, the wildfire service is not bringing in any more of its own Type 1 firefighters than it deployed last year, which was about 1,100 people.

“What it all comes down to is when you get into a really severe wildfire season like last year, if there’s a demand for firefighters that exceeds the 1,100 that we already have, that’s when you start looking at bringing in assistance from out of province,” he said, noting such practice is common in case the fire season is a quiet one.

The wildfire service is, however, bringing in more communication officers to ensure a more constant flow of information.

For this fire season, the service has added three full-time officers to the three northern fire centres — Cariboo, Northwest and Prince George — which had previously

hosted seasonal jobs.

“We will be bringing on additional staff above and beyond that at some point,” Turcot said.

The wildfire service is still waiting on recommendations expected in a forthcoming independent fire season report led by former B.C. Liberal cabinet minister George Abbott, which the province commissioned.

But the wildfire service has already been revisiting results of last year’s fire season as a regular business activity.

“When the report does come out, its recommendations will be carefully considered,” Turcot said.

In the meantime, resource placement is ramping up across the province.

“We’re bringing on firefighters [and] we’ll be at full capacity by mid-May,” Turcot said, noting about 600 of the 1,100 Type 1 firefighters are already on the job.

The number of air tanker groups will also be the same as last year, with the first of eight landing in Williams Lake by the end of April.

Air tanker groups consist of a bird dog and between one and four air tanker planes and are generally placed in areas they might be needed the earliest.

“Initially, they might be based in one area, but we can reposition them depending on where the need is an where they fire activity is,” Turcot said.

Two air tanker groups will be placed at Kamloops Airport in May and all the planes for the 2018 wildfire season will be in place by the end of June.

The BC Wildfire Service has 16 air tankers and eight bird-dog aircraft on long-term contracts.

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TCC security increased MICHAEL POTESTIO

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Police are searching for a man who stole personal items from an unlocked locker at the Tournament Capital Centre on April 9.

The items taken include a black and white gym bag, brown hiking boots and a black wallet with identification and bank cards in it, said RCMP Cpl. Jodi Shelkie.

The suspect is described as being a white man of medium build with short brown hair. He was wearing a grey/black hoodie and jeans. He was spotted on security camera carrying a black duffel bag.

Anybody with information is asked to call Kamloops RCMP at 250-828-3000 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

Shelkie said the TCC is likely the largest space with lockers open to the public in Kamloops, noting there are many thefts at the facility.

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more stuff there to steal,” she said.

Shelkie said the theft was a preventable crime, noting most cases involve unlocked lockers.

The City of Kamloops, meanwhile, has been working on making the TCC a more secure area.

The city’s parks and civic facilities manager, Jeff Putnam, said in the past year staff have implemented a number of initiatives to try to curb locker theft at the facility.

“We’ve added more publiceducation signs throughout the building [saying] thieves are active in public areas and to lock

your items,” he said.

Last fall, the city added more coin-operated lockers and smaller coin-operated mini-lockers for wallets, phones and keys to its inventory at the TCC. “The coin-operated locks are safer than individual locks because they can’t be removed with bolt cutters, so for 25 cents, you’re saving yourself a lot of hassle,” Putnam said.

He said private security was also hired last year to conduct random checks of the locker rooms, while noting security cameras installed last year have helped identify suspected thieves.

LOCK IT UP OR SEE IT LOOTED Kamloops Mounties are hitting the streets with auxiliary members and volunteers to ensure residents are doing their part to keep their valuables safe from auto crime.

“There has been an uptick in thefts from vehicles,” said RCMP Cpl. Jodi Shelkie. “This is the time of year when there are more thefts from vehicles — it’s warmer at night, there’s more daylight hours in the evening.”

In recognition of Auto Crime Enforcement Month and the increase in thefts, the RCMP is conducting a month-long Lock it or Looted blitz of residential neighbourhoods until mid-May. Auxiliary members and other volunteers accompanied by Mounties will patrol the city between the late-afternoon and early-morning hours, checking parked vehicles to determine if they are locked and/or contain valuables that are in plain sight.

If a vehicle is found unlocked or containing something that would be of interest to a thief, the registered owner of the vehicle will receive a phone call with tips on combatting auto crime.

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up — we’ll just lock the vehicle and leave the information about locking up their vehicle on their car,” Shelkie said.

She said thieves will often check hundreds of vehicle doors in an evening, looking for an easy score, which is why vehicle owners should lock the doors and place valuables either in their trunks or in their homes.

“We’re going to try and hit most areas [of town],” Shelkie said. “Theft from vehicle happens in every neighbourhood in Kamloops.”

This campaign is a first of its kind for Kamloops RCMP and may have a more permanent future.

“We’ll see what the reception is from the public and perhaps continue on with the program,” Shelkie said.

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The first steps are being taken toward an expensive overhaul of a Kamloops high school well over its capacity of students.

The Kamloops-Thompson school district has received a letter from the Ministry of Education outlining Victoria’s support for capital projects in the district.

The first item in the letter is a request for a report on proposed renovations and expansions at Valleyview secondary, which is at 140 per cent of capacity this year.

“This is tremendous news,” Kamloops-Thompson school district board of education chair Meghan Wade said.

“This board has worked very hard through the last year to make our government aware of the local need for new capital investment in our schools. I’m very grateful this government

is taking steps to improve the educational experience for secondary students in our community.”

The report to be prepared by the district will outline a detailed engineering plan for capital work, including timelines and costs.

The government has asked to have the report returned by November, setting the stage for a potential funding commitment in early 2019.

Expansion at Valleyview has been at the top of the district’s capital projects wish list. There are eight portables in use at the school this year, which is projected to be operating at 176 per cent capacity by 2025.

Other local capital projects approved by the government include new dust-collection systems for shop classes at Westsyde and Sa-Hali secondary schools, each worth about $400,000, and four new school buses.

Additional school district priorities include an $8.6-million addition to Westmount elementary, an $18-million elementary school in Pineview Valley and a new gymnasium at South Kamloops secondary, which is expected to cost about $17 million.

The district, using a demographics mapping program that forecasts growth based on birth registry, family allowance and child-tax benefits, among other information, has predicted overall enrolment, now just over 14,000, will increase to about 15,000 by 2021 and grow to about 15,500 by 2027.

Looking at the next five years, the district estimates it will need to add 35 more classroom spaces among 17 city elementary schools and two secondary schools.

The report said this will be done by repurposing classrooms now used for other purposes or adding portables.

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inter seems to be finally releasing its grip on Kamloops as this week brought temperatures in which a jacket was not a required part of the wardrobe.

With that warmth comes visions of the summer heat for which Kamloops is known — and memories of the smokefilled summer of 2017 that saw an area 30 times the size of Kamloops scorched, countless homes razed and thousands of people scrambling to find shelter in the Tournament Capital.

The Canadian Wildland Fire Information System has released its latest seasonal forecast, predicting that most of the southern half of B.C. will be more vulnerable than normal to wildfire throughout June, July and August.

In other words, the outlook for this summer mirrors what was anticipated heading into the summer of 2017.

There isn’t much we can do about mercury readings, high-pressure systems or lightning strikes.

But we can prevent the vast majority of wildfires because they are human-caused.

Already through a wet and cold March and April, firefighters have had to douse a number of grass fires in the city and area — and not one blaze was the creation of Mother Nature.

We can all do our part in safeguarding this place we call home, but from glancing at that woeful photo on the opposite page — the picture of myriad trash tossed from vehicles in east Kamloops — our optimism for a more understanding society in the summer of 2018 is greatly tempered by the reality of the flawed human condition.

Air tankers are on the way to Kamloops Airport. Firefighters have and are being trained and the weather is warming up.

Do your part in preventing fires: clear up dead brush around your home, don’t toss cigarettes out of the vehicle, drown that campfire.

Here’s to crystal-clear skies this summer.

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he prices at the pump are creeping into territory not seen since the price of a barrel of oil on the market matched, in dollars, the numbers on gas station signs.

The cost per cubic metre of natural gas is also rising.

And these rising prices are aided by the provincial carbon tax, which on April 1 was hiked to $35 per tonne of carbon-dioxide emissions, the highest such tax in Canada.

Those increases arrived in time to join other tax and fee hikes that are not balanced out by a commensurate rise in wages.

The B.C. NDP’s carbon tax is unlike its format under the previous B.C. Liberal government and will take a larger financial bite out of the budgets of British Columbians already squeezed to the point of absurdity.

(It also represents a broken NDP campaign promise in that the party pledged to begin carbon tax hikes in 2020.)

Gone is the revenue-neutral component via corresponding income-tax cuts and credits, which turns B.C.’s carbon tax into a general tax on living.

Meanwhile, the province continues to export massive amounts of both thermal and coking coal to the rest of the world, surely raising skepticsm about embracing this carbon-reduction-obsessed mindset. Vancouver is now North America’s largest coal-exporting port.

Are we really making a difference in switching to energy-efficient light bulbs when a few ship-

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MUSINGS ments of coal leaving Deltaport essentially negates annual green efforts in Kamloops?

Is there really a point in the myriad efforts to go green when it has been demonstrated neither the city, nor the province, nor the country will come anywhere close to meeting their greenhouse-gas emissions reduction targets?

Can we truly go green locally when city hall continues to approve development in tickinfested areas where transit dares not venture?

Canada accounts for less than two per cent of the world’s greenhouse-gas emissions, which is a fact pounced on by critics who counter that Canada is among the leading nations in per capita emissions.

But Mother Nature does not compartmentalize emissions based on a country’s population.

All emissions end up in the same place, regardless of per capita data. All that coal heading across the Pacific Ocean is not separated

by Mother Earth based on where it is being burned for electricity

or used in steelmaking, nor does nature care from where that coal originates.

Most of B.C.’s coal is coking coal, used to make iron and steel, as opposed to thermal coal, used to generate electricity.

According to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, production of a ton (2,000 pounds) of steel generates almost two tons (4,000 pounds) of CO2 emissions, with steel production comprising up to five per cent of the world’s total greenhouse-gas emissions.

Any effort to reduce greenhouse-gas emissions is laudable, but there is a serious disconnect when those efforts are negated by larger forces, yet fragile bottom lines of households continue to be eroded.

Aaron Wudrick, federal director of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation, summed it up well in a recent commentary: “Carbon tax advocates need to go big or go home. They can either admit to Canadians that slashing carbon emissions will be expensive, difficult and painful and all the sacrifice could well be for nothing if other countries aren’t doing the same. Or they could just admit this is nothing more than a plan for filling up government coffers.”

The reality is going green in Kamloops and B.C. makes one feel good, but does little else to combat climate change when our coal exports and the belching giants of China, India and the U.S. are considered.

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SILENT MAJORITY TRASHY BEHAVIOUR BY SOME SUPPORT PIPELINE Editor: I read with interest the results of Kamloops This Week’s online poll on Kinder Morgan’s Trans Mountain pipeline expansion.

KTW says the poll is not scientific, but the results are so lopsided — 76 per cent supporting the project and 24 per cent opposed — that they should be taken seriously.

The strident minority is very good at getting attention and publicity, while the silent majority is largely ignored by the media and politicians.

With any luck, that will change at election time.

Pat Kavanagh Kamloops

OPINIONS COUNT IN B.C. INTERIOR Editor: Premier John Horgan and his supporters are telling us the majority of B.C. residents are opposed to Kinder Morgan’s Trans Mountain pipeline expansion.

I find it interesting that the latest KTW poll held steady at 76 per cent in favour of the project.

I guess the only votes important to Horgan are those in the Lower Mainland.

Yvonne Kittson Kamloops

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Editor: Ignorant implies not knowing any better.

This is not the case, as can be seen in the accompanying photos.

On April 13, my boss and I were coming home from work and noticed a grass fire burning beside the offramp to the Gateway Travel Centre east of Dallas.

After we called 911, we grabbed our shovels and began throwing dirt on the blaze in an attempt to extingish the flames.

As it was windy and the grass was extremely dry, it made for what could have been a very nasty senario.

Not only was the grass burning, but the flames had spread to nearby discarded garbage.

This is an entrance to Kamloops. What a beautiful impression for visitors to the Tournament Capital.

Do city workers ever see this disgusting and unnecessary mess? Where are the people who care?

My conclusion is that some people (not all) who frequent our travel centre are pigs, be they truckers or tourists.

Thanks to all for your apathy.

Sam Coolen Kamloops

racy is associated with freedom of speech among other rights. Why are you so quick to shout down Councillor Cavers, Mr. Lake?

Why not use our democratic principles to discuss things? Do we really live in the best of all possible worlds, with no change needed?

I do not know what I would do if faced with a Cascadia vote. Maybe it should be discussed so I (and, presumably, others)

RE: STORY: PLAN TO CUT CONGESTION AT WESTMOUNT APPLAUDED:

Plenty of trash greets visitors to Kamloops near the Gateway Travel Centre east of Dallas.

can know enough.

Being a small-c-conservative, I do not agree with all of Cavers’ ideas.

However, I am an intelligent conservative.

I notice he is willing to suggest and discuss changes.

For that, I salute him and will continue to vote for him.

The idea of politicians not getting overly comfortable is just fine with me.

Gene Wirchenko Kamloops

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ABOUT CAVERS’ CASCADIA QUIP Editor: Re: (‘Cavers courts controversy with Cascadia tweet,’ April 13): What would be so bad about Cascadia?

Former MLA Terry Lake replied on Twitter: “This is insulting to every Canadian who has fought for our country. It is also disgraceful of our parliamentary democracy.”

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as a council.

Council doesn’t actually do the heavy lifting as that job belongs to staff. Staff provide council with reports that identify projects, plans, fiduciary commitments, social issues, vision, human-resource issues and much more.

Council in turn listens, consults the public, deliberates and ultimately offers direction — which can resonate and miss the mark.

It is a huge responsibility each and every member on council does not take lightly.

In many cases, individual councillors have to set aside personal bias on an issue and recognize what would be best for the community interest. This is not always easy as, more often than not, there will always be those who feel betrayed by your judgment or feel you might only be working on behalf of your own interests (something virtually impossible to do due to conflict of interest provisions).

The trick is to take information provided, respectfully debate its merits or deficiencies and have a strong, well-reasoned chair who can bring along eight independent voices to reach a decision.

What follows is a smattering of some of what your council has considered, is considering and will be considering: • Heavy-industry projects that for most part are out of our hands yet can/will have a

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CITY HALL dramatic impact on how we do business as a city: These include a request by Lafarge to the Ministry of Environment to allow for the production of gypsum beads and the ongoing controversy with respect to the Trans Mountain pipeline twinning project.

• Ongoing partnerships with the province, Interior Health, Canadian Mental Health Association and other agencies to move forward on increasing the housing continuum: We look to provide housing for the homeless, provide low-cost options for those in need and provide affordable options for those looking to buy.

We have an increasing obligation to ensure there is adequate shelter for our homeless population. Throughout the winter, shelters have been provided to protect many from the numbing cold, yet we need to ensure that same protection exists throughout the rest of the year.

As mandated by the B.C. Court of Appeal, we have made provision in our bylaws to allow for temporary overnight shelters on city land, while making cer-

tain we continue to protect the safety of our citizens.

• We are tackling zoning requirements for the soon-toarrive cannabis retail outlets.

Once again, while accommodating one segment of our society, we are trying to balance it by ensuring the needs and concerns of our community are addressed.

• We are, in concert with Interior Health, the province, the RCMP and others, continuing to look for ways to deal with the ongoing opioid crisis.

Our main goal is to save lives, but need to also ensure wraparound services are available for all who need them. We also need to ensure public safety is addressed so we are not putting our children, elderly and the public at large at risk.

• Along with Venture Kamloops and other economic development groups, we are always looking for new and emerging business investment opportunities for Kamloops, while also exploiting the strengths of already established businesses that may be looking to expand.

• We wrestle with our budget every year as we attempt to maintain levels of service without creating onerous tax burdens on residents.

We look to find other sources of income that allow us to entertain new and exciting capital projects. Over the years, Kamloops has enjoyed some of the lowest tax rates in B.C. while providing some of finest amenities in Canada.

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• We strive to maintain our infrastructure, parks, buildings and more to ensure those in our city have every opportunity to enjoy all our services.

• We are expanding transit as needs arise. We will be adding hours of service this fall, which will also include service to the Tk’emlups and Sun Rivers communities.

• We continue to build our relationship with our First Nations friends and neighbours through community to community gatherings and other important opportunities for dialogue.

• We work hard to provide for our community’s interests when negotiating with CUPE and IAFF to ensure our civic operations and our firefighting needs are addressed.

• We work hard with our local RCMP detachment to lobby for more police coverage.

This is a small sampling of what we do as your council.

We are committed to working on your behalf individually and as a whole. In my opinion this group is as dedicated a council that frankly ranks among the top councils in this province. Can we improve? Of course we can and we will continue to strive to do so.

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“I don’t want to get my hopes up, but everyone’s on that page,” said Lindsey Backmeyer, whose youngest daughter, Ferris, is undergoing dialysis treatment at BC Children’s Hospital in Vancouver.

Her baby will need to return to the hospital on May 14 and every four weeks thereafter until she receives a kidney transplant in a few years.

Backmeyer, husband Pat and their three daughters have spent nearly two months living at Ronald McDonald House as Ferris battles kidney failure brought on by a rare condition.

“The days where she’s been sick and having a rough day are the worst because they make you think that the worst is to come, but 90 per cent of the days she’s acted quite good and it makes it easier on all of us,” Backmeyer said A few weeks after she was born, Ferris, now 14 months old, was informally diagnosed with Mainzer-Saldino syndrome, a disorder characterized by kidney disease, vision loss and misshapen bones.

The disease is caused by gene mutations and is so rare there are only about 20 known cases, according to the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

After she was born, Ferris wasn’t gaining weight and subsequent blood work showed abnormalities with her kidneys and liver.

“The scariest part in the first few weeks was we didn’t know what was going on. And she was admitted to Children’s Hospital back when she was three weeks old and nobody really knew what was going on,” Backmeyer said. “It’s a bit disconcerting when the medical professionals can’t give you a diagnosis for your kid.”

A geneticist made the prognosis that Ferris had Mainzer-Saldino syndrome and Backmeyer — who works in critical care at Royal Inland Hospital — said it was scary to read up on the characteristics of the disease.

“Working in critical care, you only see the sickest of the sick and the worst of the worst, so I would always think those things, but Ferris did really well,” she said.

The Brackmeyer family: Pat, Lindsey, Ferris, Ksenia and Tavia.

Ferris looked and grew like a normal baby and was meeting milestones in her first year.

“It actually wasn’t a terrible year, to be quite honest,” Backmeyer said, noting her daughter’s condition seemed to improve over the course of the year.

“Part of me thought she’s going to be the one that’s not like the rest.”

But genetic testing received just a few months ago confirmed Ferris has the disease and, on March 6, another blood test revealed she was in kidney failure.

Lindsey and Pat both took time off work and the family has been living in the Lower Mainland while Ferris undergoes dialysis treatment.

Their days are busy keeping their older daughters, ages four and six, preoccupied with activities while dealing with Ferris’ condition.

Backmeyer said doctors have also been monitoring Ferris’ liver and eyes. To date, she hasn’t experienced any vision problems.

Given the small size of Ferris’ rib cage, the dialysis process has been slow to ensure her breathing can tolerate the volume of fluid she needs to dialyze properly.

The parents have also had to complete dialysis training so they can treat Ferris once they are able to return home.

“Our whole lifestyle’s going to have to change,” Backmeyer said.

“She has to be on dialysis every night, so anywhere we go we’re going to have to bring her cycler with us and we have to bring all her fluids and her medications.”

Ferris is not yet old enough for a kidney

transplant, but she is tolerating the dialysis well, Backmeyer said.

“Once she’s big enough, they’ll start looking into a living donor, which would be, hopefully, one of her family members like my husband or myself,” Backmeyer said.

Her daughter will need to weigh 10 kilograms (22 pounds) before she can receive a transplant.

Backmeyer said they will seek a transplant as soon as they can as dialysis is considered a bridge to the transplant and not a long-term solution.

“I’m guessing she’s got a couple years still to get to the right size. She’s got to be able to fit an adult-sized kidney in her and she’s quite little, still,” Backmeyer said.

A transplant won’t be a cure for Ferris’ condition as she will still have other issues associated with the disease to manage.

“There’s no cure. It’s just all managing the disfunction of the organs,” Backmeyer said.

Ferris will also need to be on anti-rejection medication for the rest of her life and will get about 20 to 30 years out of a transplanted organ before needing another.

Lindsey and Pat have made a good tag team during this family crisis, each spending time with Tavia and Ksenia and supporting Ferris.

“We’re just making sure we’re meeting the needs of our other children, meeting the needs of Ferris, making sure our bills are getting paid back home,” Backmeyer said.

The family misses home and is ready to return.

“Life’s going to get so much easier when we’re all together at our own house,” Backmeyer said.

While it will be a little longer until they can return, the Backmeyers have received support from family members and their hometown.

A GoFundMe campaign was set up last year by a friend when Ferris was initially admitted to hospital and updated when she had to return last month.

The funds have helped the family get a bite to eat and pay for parking while in the Lower Mainland and ensure they can keep their bills paid, Backmeyer said.

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Threat was a hoax The situation at Sa-Hali secondary is back to normal following a threat toward the school community posted on the Snapchat social media app on Tuesday night.

The threat, which turned out to be a hoax, led Kamloops Mounties to send officers to the school on Arrowstone Drive as a precaution, though there was no lockdown, nor were classes cancelled.

Bill Hamblett, the KamloopsThompson school district’s assistant superintendent of secondary schools, said Mounties left the school on Wednesday morning after confirming students were safe.

A school liaison officer remained at Sa-Hali throughout Wednesday.

“It’s business as usual, there is no lockdown and there is no threat to students,” Hamblett said, adding additional counselling was available for students who wished to access it.

While police have completed their preliminary investigation at the school, investigators will continue in their attempt to identify the person who posted the threat online.

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Kamloops Mounties are not sure if they are dealing with a case of a predator or a person offering help to a passerby.

As it stands the incident on Thursday, April 12, is being treated as a suspicious occurrence.

Staff Sgt. Michel Grondin said police received a report that at about 3:20 p.m. on that day, a middleaged woman driving a black or dark blue minivan approached a 12-year-old girl walking down an alley between Southill and Desmond streets — behind the Brock Shopping Centre — and offered her a ride to her parents’ home.

“The woman was a stranger to the youth and there were no apparent signs of the youth requiring help,” Grondin said.

“Although there is little detail available, the matter was reported as the woman’s behaviour appeared suspicious.”

Anybody with information on the incident is asked to call Kamloops RCMP at 250-828-3000, quoting file No. 2018-11116.

POLICE HELP DISTRAUGHT MAN A police situation tied up traffic along Ord Road for about two hours last Sunday.

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to the Ord Road dog park at about 5 a.m. to investigate a report of a distressed man who had driven his car to the edge of an embankment in the park’s parking lot.

“The male appeared to be under some emotional distress and refused to exit his vehicle for a period of time, thus requiring traffic to be rerouted around that area,” RCMP Staff Sgt. Mat Van Laer said.

The incident ended peacefully at 7 a.m.

MOUNTIE WILL STAND TRIAL A Kamloops police officer facing a charge of assault in connection with an on-duty incident last summer will stand trial in November.

RCMP Const. Joedy Todd Henderson was charged late last year with assault causing bodily harm. The allegation dates to Aug. 25, 2017, but no further details have been made public.

Henderson’s fourday trial in Kamloops provincial court is slated to begin on Nov. 19.

Lawyers will return to court in October for a pre-trial conference.

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Registration events will be happening throughout the city this spring and summer.

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Alexis Proulx has always wanted to see CAP Team members patrolling the North Shore.

“I love the idea,” said Proulx, a member of the Customer Care and Patrol (CAP) Team.

“I’ve really wanted a CAP team down here since I’ve started, so it’s really cool that this is coming together.”

The team has patrolled the downtown for the Kamloops Central Business Improvement Association’s since 2004 and will now do the same along the Tranquille corridor, which is overseen by the North Shore Business Improvement Association.

“Having an extra presence of eyes and ears for RCMP and bylaw — it’s just a great addition to the community,” Proulx said.

Mayor Ken Christian, CAP Team members and representatives of the KCIBA and NSBIA were outside Wilson House on Tranquille Road Wednesday morning to announce a funding split that will ensure the program can operate on both sides of the Thompson River this summer.

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The North Shore duo will patrol, via bicycle, the entire Tranquille corridor from Tranquille Road to 12th Street and even out to Brocklehurst Shopping Centre, although a precise route is still being worked out “We’re still working on the logistics of our scheduling,” Heighton said.

The North Shore team will begin operating in May and continue until the end of September, Heighton said.

“We’re still working on the exact dates, but we have to do some hiring,” he said.

Downtown CAP members work from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays to Saturdays, but the schedule for the North Shore has yet to be set.

The NSBIA’s goal will be to fund the program on its own next year and expand it from two to four members.

“In this year, just because of the timing, to get this thing on the ground, we felt it was critical to move forward and the city came forward right away and helped us with that,” Heighton said.

Christian told reporters outside Wilson House he is happy to see a presence on the North Shore.

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the North Shore, it’s going to be good for their customers and it’s going to be good for tourists and people looking for direction out here,” he said.

CAP Team members consist of young adults, students and recent graduates, who help tourists, promote businesses and observe and report nefarious activity to the RCMP or bylaw services.

Heighton said he is not concerned for the safety of CAP team members patrolling the North Shore.

“Quite frankly, the Shore has a bit of a reputation and I get that,” he said. “We have crime in Sahali. It’s everywhere in the city. It’s not just endemic to this side of the river.”

Nor is Proulx concerned.

She noted CAP Team members receive training from various agencies such as the RCMP, city bylaw department, Interior Health and ASK Wellness.

“We receive so much training. It’s very extensive, so I feel very comfortable with the CAP Team being over here,” she said.

Heighton said having the team on the North Shore displays for the business community, shoppers and tourists a sense of stability and a better all-around experience.

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Work will begin on Monday to improve a busy intersection in North Kamloops. The city hopes to improve visibility and safety for drivers and pedestrians at the intersection of Fortune Drive and Eighth Street.

City of Kamloops capital projects manager Darren Crundwell said updates to the arterial road will be similar to that of McGill Road and Summit Drive.

“If you drive the McGill one, you’ll see what we did there,” he said.

Both areas happened to be used by trucks to transport dangerous goods, which has

Construction will begin next week to improve River Road in Valleyview.

The $1-million project gets underway on Monday and will include crosswalk improvements, a new sidewalk and green space, on-street parking and improved lighting.

Asphalt will be replaced for one portion of the

Most of the work will be done Mondays to Fridays from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., with the possibility of evening and weekend work.

It shouldn’t impact businesses and the bus stop north of the intersection won’t be affected.

Drivers should, however, expect traffic delays. The northbound and westbound curb lanes may be closed from 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. and the right turn lane may be closed until the project is done.

The recommended detour route is via Seventh Street and buses will be rerouted down that stretch.

Trucks that typically take Eighth Street to connect to the Halston are expected to exit Fortune Drive on 12th Street.

street, between the Frontage Road and the East Trans Canada Highway. Construction will occur Mondays to Saturdays from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., with additional night and weekend work as required It is expected to be complete in August.

Until then, River Road will only be open to local traffic.

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Homeless storage facility not seeing much use In its first 10 days of operation, organizers of a new storage facility for the homeless are looking at ways to promote the services.

The facility opened on Lansdowne Street on April 9, a place where homeless can unload their belongings or store important documents. It has been slow so far — with few visits and five of 63 bins in operation as of Wednesday.

“We’ve just developed a poster that’s got to go into the agencies,” facility coordinator Chris Butcher said, noting they will be placed in New Life Community, Ask Wellness, churches, laundromats and community notice boards.

“We’ll try and get them around as much as we can, wherever we can.”

Supported by the City of Kamloops, the facility is run by the Aboriginal Friendship Society. Butcher said the concept is new in the province (with one other location in Vancouver) and they expected it would take time for word to get out. He expects things to also pick up as the weather warms. Of people who have stored items, feedback has been “very positive.”

“We’re doing a little bit with the storage facility to protect their goods and giving them a little piece of mind,” Butcher said.

While staff are not going through people’s belongings, they are keeping their eyes out for items that are prohibited. Off limits from storage are things like food, weapons and drugs. One person brought in what Butcher called a “construction blade.”

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With warmer weather comes planning for Canada Day celebrations in Kamloops.

The City of Kamloops is calling for organizations wishing to take part in this year’s festivities.

Priority will be given to engaging, interactive booths and organizations that promote community spirit in a creative way.

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Council approves new official plan for community’s future KamPlan updated to guide the city’s overall growth for the next two decades JESSICA WALLACE STAFF REPORTER jessica@kamloopsthisweek.com

The city has a new blueprint for the future.

The City of Kamloops has updated its official community plan to guide the next two decades of growth as KamPlan was officially approved Tuesday.

“In the six years that I have been around this table, we have been discussing KamPlan,” Kamloops Mayor Ken Christian said.

“I think that the few of us who are in this room tonight have witnessed, I think, a culmination in a process that has involved hundreds and hundreds of citizens in Kamloops.”

KamPlan plays a role in everything from transportation to infrastructure and parks to housing because all bylaws and work undertaken by the city must be consistent with the official community plan.

“It is the city’s guiding document for managing decisions related to planning and land-use development within the jurisdiction of the city,” City of Kamloops community planning supervisor Jason Locke said.

While councillors Arjun Singh and Pat Wallace were absent, the remaining council members voted unanimously to approve updates to the legal document in anticipation of the city approaching a population of 120,000 by 2039.

The population now sits at about 90,000 and the city anticipates a growth rate of 1.25 per cent annually to reach that mark.

“As we continue to grow, we need to ensure that we are growing sustainably,” Locke said.

KamPlan promotes densification in core areas of the city, transportation connectivity to reduce singleoccupancy trips and diverse housing options to support the needs of all residents.

KamPlan has not had a major update since 2004. A team of city

planners has been working on the review and update since 2014.

“That wasn’t the intention,” Locke said.

He came on board in 2016, jumping into the process in its second phase.

“It was more sort of resourcing issues. When I arrived, I was dedicated. That was my task was getting this done,” he said.

“This past year, we’d hoped to come a little earlier but then the byelection happened.”

The city spoke with the public, interested parties and Tk’emlups te Secwepemc in various ways, including round-table discussions, surveys, pop-up information booths and pizza nights.

“People were super engaged, happy with the types of engagement we were doing,” Locke said.

Public feedback indicated desire for: walkable neighbourhoods, vibrant and attractive neighbourhoods, reducing fossil fuels and greenhouse gas emissions, increased transit frequency and routes, water conservation, a co-ordinated response to homelessness, diversity of housing options, well-lit trails, support for art galleries and heritage resources, improved emergency response times and frequency of foot patrols in Riverside Park, growth of clean energy, revitalized and redeveloped mall areas and ongoing opportunities for public input.

Locke said KamPlan will be monitored and evaluated, with annual reports on progress. An implementation strategy will come to council in the next month.

“It is, I think, a significant milestone in the history of our city that we have updated this important document that gives us a foot upon which to build into the future,” Christian said.

The full city report on an updated KamPlan can be read online at kamloops.ca.

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Westsyde elementary may re-open DALE BASS STAFF REPORTER dale@kamloopsthisweek.com

School District 73 will take a look at its facilities in the Westsyde area next year — but that’s not soon enough for the union representing teachers in the Kamloops area.

Amanda Jensen, president of the Kamloops-Thompson Teachers’ Association, said it’s unfortunate the district is putting off the study until 2019.

“The kids can’t wait. They are already in schools that have less space. This just does a disservice to the students,” she said.

“To the teachers, too, but what’s important is the students.”

As of the beginning of the school year, Westmount elementary had 324 students, up from 309 last year and requiring five portables because the school is 140 per

cent of capacity.

Arthur Stevenson elementary had increased to 321 students from 305 in 2016 and is considered full.

David Thompson elementary had decreased to 228 students from 246, but still has three portables.

Rob Schoen, the district’s assistant superintendent of elementary schools, said with the area growing, he wouldn’t be surprised if the study leads to the reopening of Westsyde elementary in 2020.

Schoen said the district would need to follow one of its own policies — school planning and organization — which requires six months’ notice before the end of the school year of any reorganization of a school that will be brought to the board.

While the policy requires consultation with parents and staff, that only applies in the case of a potential school closure.

The relevant regulation does not apply to schools “which cease to have enrolment.”

Schoen said one of the problems the district faces as it grapples with a now-increasing enrolment after years of fewer students each year stems from the Supreme Court of Canada ruling that reinstated contract language on class size and composition to 2002 levels.

He said the district at one point had an inventory of more than 80 classrooms, but noted most are now in use as the district returns to those levels.

Another challenge is the fact many schools in the city were built in a time when there were neighbourhood schools and more students walked.

“There were fewer kids and fewer cars,” Schoen said.

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LOCAL NEWS Squash and pumpkins and the like won’t make an appearance at the Kamloops Farmers’ Market until the fall, but the market, which opens this weekend, will have a wide array of food and items for sale.

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When the Kamloops Regional Farmers’ Market opens for the season this weekend, there won’t be a lot of local produce aside from root vegetables and lettuce, and perhaps some asparagus.

But there will be beer.

“There’s a lot of everybody’s returning favourites, but we have some new stuff, too, including a couple of new farms and at least one of the local breweries, possibly two,” market manager Greg Unger told KTW. He said Red Collar is confirmed for Saturday’s market opening and Iron Road is also hoping to get involved.

“So, if you want to pick up some local beer, now you can do that at the farmers’ market,” Unger said.

Wine tasting is also expected to return, as well as Vernonbased Okanagan Spirits and an Interior cider producer.

All that alcohol selection might help make up for the lack of fruit and veggies.

“There won’t be a lot of fresh produce because it’s still very early in the growing season,” Unger said.

“But there are some plants that store well over winter. There will be things like potatoes, beets, carrots, onions. There will be vendors selling fresh eggs because hens never stop producing. And there will be some fresh produce — maybe lettuce and a bit of asparagus.”

Unger said he also expects vendors to be selling plants to local gardeners.

The farmers’ market, which is celebrating its 40th anniversary, runs Saturdays from 8:30 a.m.

to 12:30 p.m. in the 200-block of St. Paul Street and Wednesdays, beginning on May 2, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the 400-block of Victoria Street.

YEAR-ROUND MARKET? Unger said the idea of a yearround farmers’ market is still being explored, but there’s not much new to report.

“That is ongoing,” he said.

“We’re still trying to iron out the kinks. Last year we were at St. Andrews on the Square every Wednesday in November and December.”

Unger said the possibility still exists of a year-round event.

“Potentially down the road, for sure,” he said.

“For now, our sort of beta testing is the two-month indoor market for November and December. We’re trying to gauge community interest.”

Vendors will be setting up stalls in the 200-block of St. Paul Street this Saturday morning. The Kamloops Farmers’ Market, which is celebrating its 40th anniversary, will run from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

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You can Meet a Machine on Saturday The always popular Meet a Machine fundraiser returns to the Tk’emlups Powwow Grounds on Saturday.

Admission is $5 per person or $20 per family, with proceeds going to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.

Those attending will be able to get up close to more than 70 machines, including a mining drill, a dragster, a Kamloops Search and Rescue command truck, forestry machines, tractors, RCMP’s Alexa’s Bus, a fire truck, 4X4 vehicles and a luxury tour coach.

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In addition, there will be helicopter rides at $25 per person (arrive early to reserve a spot), goldpanning with Yukon Dan, demonstrations of a mobile car crusher, dune buggy rides and photo opportunities with Star Wars characters and princesses.

Also featured will be bouncy castles, facepainting, air-brushed tattoos, pony rides ($5 per person) and woodworking and parkour demonstrations.

Meet a Machine is sponsored by Up Real Estate and Scoopz Ice Cream Parlour and will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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Kamloops residents honoured for their service Kamloops residents who have gone the extra mile to lend a hand were recognized this week by the city and province.

Carolynne Miller received accolades in Victoria for her contributions to wildfire preparedness, particularly during last year’s historic wildfires in B.C.’s Interior.

Miller joined the emergency support services team after the 2003 wildfire season. The team was on the front lines helping evacuees during the 2017 fires.

“She is a shining example of how Kamloops residents step up when needed,” said Dan Sutherland, the city’s emergency program coordinator, in a release.

Miller was recognized as one of six public safety lifeline volunteers at an annual ceremony on Tuesday at the legislature in Victoria by Minister of Public Safety Mike Farnworth and Emergency Management BC staff.

A ceremony was also held this week to honour six residents with City of Kamloops Exemplary Service Awards.

Sam Numsen, Maureen McCurdy, RCMP Supt.

Brad Mueller, Sean Pitts, Terry-Lynn Stone and Dale Sturge received the awards.

In addition, Laura Kalina received the Overlanders/Pioneer Spirit Award, which recognizes individuals for extraordinary accomplishments. Kalina, a registered dietician, has promoted healthy eating and living and food security in Kamloops and across the country.

The city also celebrated volunteers on Wednesday at the annual Volunteer Appreciation Barbecue at Sandman Centre.

DAVE EAGLES/KTW City of Kamloops external-relations manager Tammy Robertson cuts the giant cake in appreciation of volunteers as Mayor Ken Christian draws winners for prizes on Wednesday during the annual City of Kamloops Volunteer Appreciation Lunch at Sandman Centre.

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Privacy at school focus of hearing COLIN PERKEL

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TORONTO — Canada’s top court is set to hear the case on Friday of a high school teacher acquitted of voyeurism even though he used a pen camera to secretly record video of the chest area of his female students.

The case raised eyebrows when the trial judge decided Ryan Jarvis, of London, Ont., had violated the teens’ privacy, but had no sexual intent in doing so.

The Ontario Court of Appeal — in a split decision — disagreed with the judge on both key points, but nevertheless upheld the acquittal. While Jarvis was surely sexually motivated, the Appeal Court said, the students had no reasonable expectation of privacy at school where the filming occurred.

In its appeal to the Supreme Court of Canada, the prosecution maintains the Appeal Court’s view of privacy was far too narrow.

“The students had a reasonable expectation that they were in circumstances where their privacy interests related to their sexual integrity would be protected,’’ the government said in its written filing. “Here the impact of the recording on the students’ dignity and sexual integrity was significant.’’

Jarvis, however, maintained the students were in classrooms or other com-

mon areas where anyone could observe them. Concluding they had a reasonable privacy expectation, he said, could see the criminalization of a wide range of conduct, such as staring at someone from behind tinted sunglasses.

“Reasonable people can debate whether all surreptitious recording of people for a sexual purpose should be made a criminal offence,’’ Jarvis said. “[But] the court should be very hesitant to expand the concept of ‘reasonable expectation of privacy’ ... lest it disturb the delicate balance the courts have attempted to strike between the interests of the state and the individual.’’

Police charged the English teacher with voyeurism for recordings he made in 2010 and 2011 as he chatted with 27 female students ages 14 to 18. The offence requires two key elements: the accused must be sexually motivated and the target must have a reasonable expectation of privacy.

In November 2015, Superior Court Justice Andrew Goodman decried the teacher’s behaviour as “morally repugnant and professionally objectionable.’’

Goodman found the students did have a reasonable expectation of privacy, but in a strange twist, acquitted Jarvis on the basis he had no sexual purpose.

“While a conclusion that the accused was photographing the students’ cleavage for a sexual purpose is most likely,

there may be other inferences,” Goodman found.

The Crown argued on appeal that sexual motivation was a no-brainer: The subjects were young females and Jarvis had deliberately pointed his camera at their breasts.

The majority on the Appeal Court agreed. However, in upholding the acquittal in October, justices Kathryn Feldman and David Watt decided the teens had no reasonable expectation of privacy.

“If a person is in a public place, fully clothed and not engaged in toileting or sexual activity, they will normally not be in circumstances that give rise to a reasonable expectation of privacy,’’ the justices said.

Justice Grant Huscroft dissented, writing that the privacy interests of the students outweighed the interests of those who would compromise their personal and sexual integrity at school.

“Privacy expectations need not be understood in an all-or-nothing fashion,’’ Huscroft said, drawing on an example of a mother breastfeeding in public.

“There is a reasonable expectation that she will not be visually recorded surreptitiously for a sexual purpose.’’

The Ontario College of Teachers suspended Jarvis in 2013 for failing to pay his dues. He still faces a professional misconduct hearing.

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Lawyer: man who killed teen is unfit for trial NEW WESTMINSTER — A defence lawyer said his client’s ongoing psychosis makes him unfit to stand trial for the murder of a high school girl in Abbotsford, B.C. Martin Peters said Gabriel Klein can’t meaningfully participate in a trial because he has reported hearing voices, has difficulty communicating because of his disordered thinking and the stress of a trial could cause his mental state to deteriorate further.

Klein is accused of the second-degree murder of 13-year-old Letisha Reimer and the aggravated assault of a second Grade 9 student who were attacked in the lobby of Abbotsford senior secondary in November 2016.

Peters said Klein should be remanded back to the Forensic Psychiatric Hospital in Coquitlam, where he has been treated four times since he was arrested.

A psychiatrist who has been treating Klein told the court yesterday that the man has schizophrenia and is psychotic.

Klein’s trial is set to begin May 7, but a judge first has to decide if he is mentally fit.

A finding of “not fit to stand trial” is not permanent; legal proceedings could restart if and when Klein’s mental health improves.

If the trial proceeds, it is expected to take one to two months.

The hearing was set to continue on Thursday morning.

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I would talk to him,’’ Manak said Thursday before a funeral for Jordan.

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Hilary Jordan said doctors could never tell her if her husband was conscious and unable to communicate or if the responses he showed were simply reflexes.

Retired Victoria police Sgt. Ole Jorgensen — the other

officer involved in the crash — said he visited his friend often and that Jordan sometimes seemed awake.

Manak said Jordan never left the minds and hearts of the department’s officers, who are like a family.

“It’s tight knit and you never leave somebody behind and you forget about them, regardless of how much passage of time

there’s been.’’

Jordan studied law at the University of Victoria, but after he took a summer job at the Victoria Police Department, he decided to join the force after graduation.

He followed in the footsteps of his father, Harry, who was an RCMP officer. Jordan wanted to eventually join the foreign service.

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A procession of police officers from across Canada and the United States marched through downtown Victoria before the funeral.

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RCMP say it’s too early to know what happened in crash RYAN MCKENNA

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REGINA — Police say it’s too early to say what happened in a fatal bus crash involving the Humboldt Broncos junior hockey team and whether charges will be laid.

RCMP Assistant Commissioner Curtis Zablocki said what is certain is that a tractor-trailer was in the intersection when the truck and the team bus collided on April 6.

“All of our efforts are dedicated to determining why the tractortrailer unit was in the intersection,’’ Zablocki said Thursday.

“We know the road conditions were clear and the sun was shining at the time of the collision.’’

Sixteen people — including 10 players of the junior A club — were killed and another 13 people were injured.

The driver of the semi-trailer was not hurt.He was taken into custody immediately after the collision and released later that evening.

“The tractor-trailer unit driver remains in regular contact with our officers,’’ said Zablocki, adding the driver’s level of experience, the size of his load and where he was headed will be part of the investigation.

Sukhmander Singh, owner of the Calgary-based trucking company,

said the truck driver is doing better.

“He’s feeling good now and going to the doctor,’’ said Singh, who added the driver is still in counselling.

Singh said he’s essentially out of business after Alberta Transportation ordered Adesh Deol Trucking Ltd. to keep its only other truck off the road.

The move is standard when a company has been involved in a serious accident, the province has said.

“I’m just waiting for the investigation,’’ Singh said.

Zablocki said there are still many unanswered questions and an investigation of such magnitude is measured in weeks or months, not days.

He said experts are looking into three areas: environmental factors, such as road conditions and visibility, the mechanics of both vehicles and the role of the drivers.

The intersection north of Saskatoon was closed Thursday because a forensic collision reconstruction team was doing more tests and analysis.

Zablocki said it’s not unusual to revisit a collision scene.

“Our folks have gone back ... to reposition similar or like vehicles in the area, in the intersection and further examine potential site lines and other analytical aspects.’’

— with files from Bill Graveland in Calgary

Mr. Nibbles injured his paw on a hamster wheel and underwent a procedure to remove the appendage.

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Hamster recovering after spin on wheel of misfortune NEW PERTH, P.E.I. — A veterinarian in Prince Edward Island successfully operated on her smallest patient ever earlier this week — a 50-gram dwarf hamster named Mr. Nibbles.

Mr. Nibbles injured his paw on his hamster wheel and needed an amputation.

Dr. Claudia Lister said she carefully researched the right anesthetic dosage to successful carry the furry critter through the surgery.

She also had to fashion special equipment, adjusting a dental dam to fit a small-animal cone around the hamster.

The precautions paid off.

Mr. Nibbles is expected to make a full recovery.

Lister, who has been practising since the 1970s, said it’s always a good feeling to return any animal, large or small, to its home in a healthy condition.

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Could court beer ruling apply to pipeline war?

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CALGARY — A Supreme Court of Canada ruling on bringing beer from Quebec into New Brunswick has implications for the trade war between Alberta and B.C. over the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion, experts said Thursday.

The court seemed to be addressing the issue in its decision when it noted that while some trade barriers can be allowed in some circumstances, those designed to punish another province or to protect a local industry would not be permissible, they said.

The decision protects provincial liquor monopolies by finding that New Brunswick had the right to fine Gerard Comeau for buying alcohol in Quebec and transporting it over the border, said Howard Anglin, executive director of the Canadian Constitution Foundation.

But the part of its decision that talks about punitive trade barriers could likely be inter-

preted to apply to Alberta’s recent threat to restrict oil and fuel shipments to B.C. and its previous short-lived restriction on buying B.C. wine, he said, both designed to pressure B.C. into dropping its opposition to the pipeline.

“It certainly would limit the short-lived wine ban that Alberta instituted,’’ Anglin said.

“It could potentially limit its ability to restrict the flow of oil.

It’s certainly possible.’’

Language in the decision suggests the court was thinking about the Trans Mountain dispute, said Shea Coulson, a lawyer who represented five B.C. wineries as interveners in the Comeau case.

“I think the judgment goes directly to those sorts of issues,’’ he said in an interview. “And they’re probably unconstitutional. That’s my view.’’

But Trevor Tombe, an associate professor of economics at the University of Calgary, disagreed.

“The language in the ruling is quite broad and if there’s some

The decision protects provincial liquor monopolies by finding that New Brunswick had the right to fine Gerard Comeau for buying alcohol in Quebec and transporting it over the border.

other public policy objective that a provincial government has in mind and restricting trade is really just an incidental outcome, then it’s OK,’’ he said.

He pointed out Alberta didn’t put a tariff on or prohibit imports of B.C. wine; it simply told the provincial monopoly buyer to stop buying.

In the case of limiting exports of refined fuel to B.C., he said, the government could argue it is simply pursuing a

policy of enhancing value by relieving a glut of unprocessed oil from the oilsands for the good of its citizens.

He said the ruling is quite clear, however, in prohibiting a direct tariff on Alberta imports of B.C. products, as has been suggested by some observers of the dispute.

Coulson said the Supreme Court’s interpretation has implications for many trade laws, including those that permit direct shipping of wine to consumers in Ontario but not in B.C. Anglin agreed, noting the decision implies that it will be acceptable to ban importation of recreational marijuana from other provinces when it becomes legal later this year.

“If the province can justify

restricting the importation of marijuana from another province on a provincial ground like health or safety, it seems like they will be able to,’’ he said.

Representatives from the beer, wine and restaurant industries said Thursday they were disappointed, but not surprised by the ruling.

They said their hopes now rest on a report expected this summer from the alcoholic beverages working group struck under the Canadian Free Trade Agreement signed last year by federal, provincial and territorial governments.

“We’re disappointed in the decision because it means our customers will not have access to some of the unique products that they now crave,’’ said Luc Erjavec, Atlantic vice-president for Restaurants Canada.

“Every province across this country brews incredible craft beers, might have incredible wines, craft distilleries and there’s no way a liquor monopoly in a province can carry all of the brands.’’

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The Russia intervention in Syria has been almost entirely successful I will do such things — what they are, yet I know not: but they shall be the terrors of the earth.

— King Lear, act II, scene 4

the Syrians obviously had time to get their people out of the likely targets too.

The United here are occaStates even sions when only warned the Shakespeare Russians to clear will do and the airspace along GWYNNE U.S. President the tracks the misDonald Trump was really, siles would follow, DYER really cross. so there would World There’s still no proof the be no accidental WATCH Bashar al-Assad regime encounters with was responsible for the poiRussian (or Syrian) son gas attack that killed, aircraft. according to various reports, 40 or 75 “We used the normal deconflicor even more people in the besieged tion channel to deconflict airspace,” Syrian town of Douma. explained the chairman of the joint Indeed, the Russians, al-Assad’s chiefs, Gen. Joseph Dunford. faithful ally, maintain the attack did And the Russians obligingly not even happen. turned off their air defences, since Moscow suggests video footage the Western attacks weren’t going to was faked by the Islamist rebels or do any serious harm anyway. perhaps taken from some previous Trump did say, “we are prepared occasion. There has been no proper to sustain this response until the investigation, although the Russians Syrian regime stops its use of prohiboffered to escort a team from the ited chemical agents,” but that is a Organization for the Prohibition of perfectly meaningless commitment Chemical Weapons to the site of the since Syria is not using them now. alleged attack as early as Tuesday.

If it did use them last week, it has But Trump saw the footage on Fox already stopped.

News and he was determined to punAs General Mattis said,“Right ish the evil ones. now, this is a one-time shot.”

He did act, although his actions Son move along, folks. Nothing were not exactly “the terrors of the more to see here. And spare us all the Earth.” talk (most recently by United Nations The missile strike, according to Secretary-General Antonio Guterres) U.S. Defense Secretary Gen. James about a “new Cold War.” Mattis, involved double the number There can’t be a new Cold War of missiles that were used in last because the Russians don’t have the year’s similar attack. That is about resources to hold up their end of it.

120 Tomahawk cruise missiles, costMoscow only commits its forces ing around $100 million, delivered to areas that really threaten its secuon three or four targets that were rity (or at least appeal to its own almost certainly evacuated last week- sometimes paranoid definition of end. what constitutes a security threat).

There were also a few smaller Syria is quite close to Russia, missiles, delivered by British or whose own population is more than French aircraft that tagged along one-tenth Muslim, so Moscow was after the Americans. They probably unwilling to let Islamist extremcame within range of the Russian ists win the Syrian civil war and, in S-400 air-defence system, by general September 2015 it intervened to stop assent the best in the world, but them. there was no risk of their being shot The Russia intervention in Syria down. The Russians didn’t turn their has been almost entirely successful: system on.

Al-Assad has won the war and It was a big enough attack to realready controls all the big cities and arrange the landscape around the most of the country’s useful land. alleged “chemical weapons-type The Washington foreign policy target,” even if Syrian anti-aircraft fire establishment hates this outcome, shot down a few of the unmanned but it never had a plausible alternamissiles (as the Syrians claim). tive to peddle, nor (after Afghanistan Essentially, however, it was a pantoand Iraq) was there the political will mime event designed to impress a in the United States for a major milismall and unsophisticated audience tary intervention in Syria.

— Trump.

The Syrian war will end in a year It would appear the grown-ups or two and fleabites like this week’s really are still in charge in the White air strikes will have no influence on House. They couldn’t actually disthe outcome. obey orders, but they could arrange And Moscow will stop there as things so that nobody got seriously it has no further ambitions in the hurt.

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MALE GOES ON SHOPPING SPREE WITH STOLEN CREDIT CARDS On April 8th, 2018 a thief observed an unlocked vehicle, so accessed the inside of the vehicle and stole a purse. This has caused great anxiety for the owner as it was an oversight leaving the purse in an unlocked vehicle. Later, the thief decided to go on a shopping spree at various stores in the Kamloops area with some of the credit cards that were in the stolen purse.

The male suspect is described as: Caucasian, in his 30s, black ball cap and black jacket with white and yellow reflective stripes.

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THEFT OF BELONGINGS FROM TOURNAMENT CAPITAL LOCKER ROOM

Sometime overnight on April 15th, 2018 a suspect smashed the window of a vehicle to gain entry and stolel a wallet that was left inside the vehicle. The next day, on April 16th, 2018 one of the credit cards from the stolen wallet was used at the Aberdeen McDonald’s to purchase food.

The male suspect is described as: Caucasian, wearing an olive/brown coloured jacket, dark pants, brown Nike shoes, grey ball cap with black rim, a brown hoody and carrying a black backpack.

If you know who this suspect is and would like to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers! Remember we just want your information, not your name.

On April 9th, 2018 a male suspect stole some personal items from an unlocked locker at the Tournament Capital Centre. This seems to be an ongoing issue at TCC and the City of Kamloops is working on making this a more secure area. It is recommended that you only leave what you have to in the locker room, try not to bring cell phones, credit cards, bank cards or jewelry with you and if you have to bring these items, make sure they are secured in a locker with a lock.

This culprit is described as: Caucasian, short brown hair, medium build, wearing a grey/black hoodie and jeans and carrying a black duffel bag. If you recognize this person and would like to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit a tip on line at kamloopscrimestoppers.ca.

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Take a few minutes this week and be a fruitful seed

S

pring is here.

Some people have already started plants from seeds in their heated greenhouses or window sills.

Like most avid gardeners, they hope the few seeds they plant will bear many delicious vegetables to feed their families through the fall and winter months.

In my last column, I spoke of being “born again,” the initial step in the process of spiritual regeneration.

Like any new baby, a born-again Christian is full of life initially, but requires constant care and nourishment to reach maturity.

There are many

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things that can hinder that process, though.

Jesus told a parable of what can happen when a new Christian is not given the proper spiritual nourishment.

He told of a farmer sowing seeds. In the old days, a farmer had a bag of seed grain and would throw handfuls

into the newly tilled soil.

Obviously, not every seed landed in a fertile furrow.

Some seeds fell onto the hard-beaten path and were quickly eaten by birds. Other seeds fell onto rocky patches, where they quickly sprang up, but soon withered due to lack of good soil and nowhere to send their roots.

Still more seeds fell into a thorn patch, where they were overly shaded and choked out of existence.

Finally, a portion of seed fell onto good soil and produced an abundant crop, up to 100 times what was sown.

Jesus’ disciples, frankly, were not overly bright.

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They didn’t get the underlying meaning of the parable ,so Jesus had to explain it plainly to them.

The “seed” is the Word of God and Jesus is the sower.

The seed that falls onto the path and is snatched up by birds is like someone who hears the good news, but it never registers.

Satan blinds them to the truth of the message and they never end up making any kind of commitment to follow God’s way.

Basically, they say, “Yeah, whatever. Who cares about that stuff?

Not me.”

They’re like the people God was referring to in the book of Isaiah: “Ever hearing, but never understanding; ever seeing, but never perceiving.”

It’s like they have a spiritual callus and don’t even have the capacity to appreciate God’s message.

The “rocky patch” group are those who hear the Word of God, perhaps at a crusade or an evangelical church service with an inspirational and dynamic speaker.

They are swayed by

the message and maybe even join a group answering an altar call to become born again.

But they neglect to become an active member of a believing church. Perhaps family members criticize their choice or a vocal atheist ridicules their newfound belief.

In some countries, new Christians face outright persecution, loss of employment or even death threats (especially in Muslim countries).

So their new faith withers and dies because it hasn’t landed in a place of spiritual nourishment.

They cannot withstand the rigors of persecution or criticism because their faith is too shallowly rooted.

The third group, sadly, is probably the most common.

This is the group that hears the Word of God and even joins a Bible-believing church.

Jesus said, “... but the worries of this life, the deceitfulness of wealth and the desires for other things come in and choke the Word, making it unfruitful.”

In other words, they get choked by the

“thorns” of life’s many distractions.

They spend all their energy worrying about daily living, pursuing money-making schemes and satisfying their whims and desires.

They simply don’t set aside any meaningful time for spiritual development, spiritual reflection or spiritual growth.

Oh, they may drop into a church service, maybe at Christmas or Easter, but their attachment is merely nominal.

These are the people who are most often termed “hypocrites.”

They claim to be Christian, but their daily lives reflect totally different priorities.

Mahatma Gandhi once said, “I like your Christ, but I don’t like your Christians because they are so unlike your Christ.”

He was talking about “thorn-choked” Christians.

There are 10,080 minutes in a week. Take 60 of them and attend a church service.

This is where you will find spiritual nourishment.

Take a few minutes

more, each day, for reading the scriptures or Christian authors and for prayer.

It is only by actually practising spiritual disciplines that you will become a fruitful Christian, the productive fourth group Jesus referred to in his parable.

It is only with persistent and consistent spiritual discipline that one can become a mature Christian, able to withstand the temptations of the world.

Then, when persecutions come (and Jesus promised they are inevitable) you can stand strong.

G. K. Chesterton wrote, “Christianity hasn’t been tried and found wanting. It has been found difficult and left untried.”

Fruitful Christians are those with courage and spiritual endurance.

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Enchanted Garden on May 4 Tickets are on sale now for The Enchanted Garden, Celebrating the Magic of Compassionate Care.

The fundraiser for the Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Memorial Hospice House will be held at Coast Kamloops Hotel and Conference Centre, 1250 Rogers Way in Aberdeen, on Friday, May 4.

Tickets are $100 and available online at canadahelps.org. They can also be purchased at the hospice at 72 South Whitesheld Cresc. in Sahali.

The goal is to raise $125,000 to help with the planned expansion of the facility.

KEEP BROCK CLEAN Volunteers are needed for the third annual Brock Community Cleanup, which takes place this Sunday.

Those interested in helping can meet at Kay Bingham elementary, at 950 Southill St., at 11 a.m.

ROBOT CLUB BACK The Big Little Science Centre’s Spring 3D Design and Robotics Club is back.

The club will resume meeting on Thursdays, from 2:45 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., from April 26 to June 7.

Children can join in when they get to the centre at 655 Holt St. in Brocklehurst

from their schools.

For more information and to register, call 250-554-2572,.

GARAGE SALE Ecole Collines D’Or will host an Oakhills Community Garage Sale and Fun Day on Saturday, April 28, at the school, 2450 Partridge Dr. in Westsyde from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The event will include a bake sale, bouncy castle, raffle, home-based businesses and Frenchies Poutinerie.

YARD SALE Lloyd George elementary will hold a spring yard sale

fundraiser on Saturday, April 28, at the South Kamloops school at Pine Street and Eighth Avenue.

The sale will run from 8 a.m. to noon.

Money raised goes to support the Grade 7 class and the Kamloops Food Bank.

PLANT SALE The seventh annual CanGo Grannies and Flower Power Plant Sale will take place on Saturday, May 12, at Gaglardi Square, at Seymour Street and Second Avenue downtown, from 8 a.m. to noon.

All proceeds go to the Stephen Lewis Foundation.

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orbrock Stadium will be jampacked for Kamloops Minor Baseball Association opening-ceremony festivities on Saturday.

Registration numbers continue to grow, with 692 players signed up for the 2018 season, up from 628 in 2017 and about 560 in 2016.

“That’s a large increase again,” KMBA president Chris Balison said. “We’ve seen increases in almost all of our divisions and, in particular, in the grassroots (11-and-under and below) area.”

All-girls baseball programming, rare in Canada, is new to the KMBA. The organization offered a pilot winter program at the indoor facility on McArthur Island and its first spring season begins this weekend.

There will be girlsonly training sessions on Friday nights and, for the first time in KMBA history, an all-female team, the under-eight tadpole squad, will compete in league play against the boys.

If there is enough interest in the Friday night training sessions, the KMBA may look to create all-girls divisions

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There are 82 female players signed up for KMBA programming in 2018. In recent years, there have been been about 40 or 50 girls playing on boys’ teams.

“After showcasing the girls’ division at Westerns [Western Canadian Baseball Championship] last year, we really came to see there is a significant amount of opportunity for high-performance girls’ baseball in the province,” Balison said.

“Whether through the softball aspect or with baseball itself, it’s an underserved part of the sport. We want to shine a spotlight on it.”

The Kamloops Minor Fastball Association has long offered girls’ programming. The organization’s president, Jessica Culbertson, said about 130 players registered last season.

Numbers are down this year, with about 90 players (about 90 per cent of them girls) signed up, but that figure is likely to increase as Culbertson is expecting a few latecomers.

“I know they [the KMBA] are pushing for girls,” Culberston said.

“I don’t know for sure if the new kids are not signing up because they are going to base-

ball, but the kids who have signed up over the years with us are coming back. We also compete with soccer and lacrosse.”

Culbertson is looking for more boys this year, especially those in the 10- to 12-yearold age group. Find the KMFA online at kamloopsminorfastball. com.

“Of course we would like to have more boys and girls,” she said.

“We’re not quite where we were last year.”

The KMBA is taking at least one year off from hosting any provincial, western or national tournaments, but it will still host about 40 teams on both May Long and Canada Day weekends.

“Everything we do is on a volunteer basis,” Balison said. “We’re very cognizant of volunteer burnout.”

There are 152 volunteer coaches signed on for 2018, up from 131 last year.

The opening ceremony on Saturday will see more than 750 players, coaches and officials in uniform parade into Norbrock at 9 a.m.

Local dignitaries will take part and a surprise catcher from the Challenger Division, for athletes with cognitive and physical disabilities, will snag the ceremonial first pitch.

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Whitecaps look for spark after listless MLS effort JIM MORRIS

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VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Whitecaps will shuffle the deck in hopes of dealing themselves a winning hand for their game against Sporting Kansas City on Friday.

Head coach Carl Robinson took the blame for his team’s lethargic performance in a 2-0 Major League

Soccer loss last week at home against Los Angeles Football Club.

When star striker Kei Kamara suffered an injury in the final minutes of training the day before the game, Robinson was forced to make some lineup changes, including starting Erik Hurtado in Kamara’s place.

“Obviously, in 24 hours you have to change your game

plan, which we did,’’ Robinson said after a practice this week.”It affected the group a little more than I wanted it too.

“Because they [LAFC] played three centrebacks, they were able to squash us a little bit and force us backwards. We were unable to get up the field with our wide players. It will be different this week.’’

The Whitecaps (3-31) hope to have striker Anthony Blondell in the lineup when they face Sporting Kansas City (4-1-2) at Children’s Mercy Park.

Kickoff is scheduled for 6 p.m.

Blondell doesn’t have the proven pedigree of the 33-year-old Kamara, but he does have potential. The 23-year-old led the Venezuelan Primera

Division with 24 goals last year and had six assists in 39 appearances. Eight of his goals were game winners.

Vancouver (3-3-1) is third in the West. The Whitecaps’ 10 points leaves them tied with the L.A. Galaxy, who have a game in hand.

“There is no panic,’’ Whitecaps defender Jake Nerwinski said. “It just didn’t go our way that game.”

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Retroactive gold TORONTO — Canadian weightlifter Christine Girard can finally call herself an Olympic champion.

The International Olympic Committee has made it official, declaring that Girard will be awarded the gold medal in the 63-kilogram weight class from the 2012 Summer Games.

Girard, who grew up in Rouyn-Noranda, Que., became the first Canadian woman to win a weightlifting medal when she finished third at the London Games.

The top two finishers, Kazakhstan’s Maiya Maneza and Russia’s Svetlana Tzarukaeva, were later stripped of their medals after a 2016 re-test of samples taken in London.

The IOC has said their samples contained evidence of steroids.

The Canadian Olympic Committee said a medal ceremony for Girard will be held at a later date.

— The Canadian Press

KAMLOOPS JUDOKA FIND PODIUM AT PROVINCIALS The Kamloops Judo Club sent members to the B.C. Open Judo Championships in Vernon on the weekend.

Maiya Uyeda, Stefano Fattor, Kianna TurnerYamada, Grace Henry, Kaiya Kobayashi, Kazuto Uyeda, Jordan Yamakawa, Jakob Faupel, Seth Fulton, Hayden Sammet, Finn Newcomen, Owen Meeks, Benjamin Harcott, Keisha Lacroix, Emily Lindsay, Taro Ona, Dryden Pollon, Andrew Thiessen and Ben Haughton were in action.

Newcomen, Pollon and Haughton won gold medals in their respective divisions, while Henry, Meeks, Ona and Thiessen earned silver medals.

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CLUB PRESIDENT: KRC ROBBED OF DOUBLEHEADER MARTY HASTINGS

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Kamloops Rugby Club president Erin Jensen is none too pleased with the Comox Valley Kickers and a B.C. Rugby Union decision that has cost the Raiders’ women a home playoff game.

The Raiders put the boots to the Brit Lions of Delta in Division 1 play last Saturday, cruising to a 66-7 victory that left Kamloops fourth in final regular-season standings.

Given the top four teams are awarded home games in Round 1 of the post-season, the win seemed to tee up a playoff doubleheader at Exhibition this Saturday, with Kamloops’ men set to square off against Kelowna in quarter-final action following the women’s showdown.

Comox Valley — which placed fifth and was scheduled to travel to Kamloops for the women’s quarterfinal tilt — had other plans, which included requesting

SEAN BRADY/KTW Kamloops Raiders’ forward Nick Smith scores a try against the Surrey Beavers in B.C. Rugby Union play at Exhibition Park last Saturday. The Kelowna Crows will be in town for a playoff game this Saturday.

the B.C. Rugby Union move the match to a neutral site.

“In my 20 years of being involved with rugby in B.C., I’ve never seen this ruling called upon during a league or playoff situation by any team,” said Jensen, who plays inside centre for the Raiders.

“The lower-ranked team

can request a neutral site if five or more hours of travel time is necessary.”

The Kickers are within their rights, but have still put a foot wrong, said Jensen.

“We’ve been in this league for 15 years and always made our commitments,” she said.

“We agreed on a neu-

tral venue for regular season, but we are under the impression you earn your advantage for the playoffs.

We have travelled to the Island for playoffs before.”

Kamloops and Comox Valley locked horns in regular-season play in South Surrey on Nov. 25.

The Raiders were not

thrilled when the Kickers showed up with 14 players for a 15-a-side match.

Kamloops won 52-5.

“We have a huge fire under our bellies,” said Jensen, noting the Raiders were not properly represented on the BCRU committee that decided to change the game location.

“Earlier this season, we had a 10-week break because of defaults and byes.

“And we have lost the opportunity for a quarterfinal doubleheader at our new facility.”

KRC is putting the finishing touches on its clubhouse at Exhibition.

The BCRU will provide a $750 bursary to help cover travel costs for the road playoff game and atone for scheduling quirks, said Jensen.

Kamloops and Comox finished with matching 10-6 records, but the Raiders secured fourth place based on the head-to-head victory and points differential.

The women’s playoff grudge match will be held

in Abbotsford this Saturday, while Kamloops and Kelowna renew acquaintances in the men’s second division match in the Tournament Capital.

Kickoff is slated for 1:15 p.m. at Exhibition.

The Raiders and Crows met once in regular-season play, with Kamloops edging hometown Kelowna 29-25 on Oct. 21.

“They’ve had bad luck with having players available,” Raiders’ head coach Derek Pue said. “Now they’re fully healthy.”

Kamloops (15-2) finished second in league standings and is aiming to avoid a first-round upset against the No. 7-seed Crows (9-9), who have not lost since March 17.

“They play a lot like us — physical and with outside backs who can get around the edge,” Pue said. “It’s that Kamloops-Kelowna rivalry vibe that everybody gets.”

BCRU and Comox Valley representatives were contacted for this story, but did not return phone calls before press time.

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Westerns brought Kamloops Classics to Island Six Kamloops Classic Swimming Club athletes were in action at the Speedo Western Canadian Swimming Championships in Victoria on the weekend.

In the 15-and-under girls’ consolation final, Keana Smart was first in the 50-metre backstroke, fifth in the 100m back, 40th in the 800m

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Elise Laupland placed 15th in the 800m free, 67th in the 50m fly and 22nd in the 400m free in 16-andover girls’ competition.

Sarah Koopmans placed sixth in the 15-and-under girls’

100m fly. In consolation finals, she was third in the 50m fly, 20th in the 400m individual medley, 36th in the 200m IM, 55th in the 200m freestyle, 45th in the 200m breaststroke and 69th in the 50m free.

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The relay team of Emily Dagasso, Koopmans, Laupland

and Smart placed 22nd in the 800m free, 25th in the 400m free relay and 13th in the 400m medley relay.

Kamloops placed 40th among 71 teams in overall standings.

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KYSA in full swing tiation training program will begin.

There are 1,110 players registered in those divisions combined.

League play will run through June and culminate with the Errol Wild Memorial Mini-Soccer Festival.

There are 22 teams in the KYSA’s under-11 to under-18 select and development divisions. Thompson Okanagan Youth Soccer League play has already begun.

The KYSA will play host to the Girls Provincial B Cup in July on McArthur Island.

Marshall plan works for Blaze Marie Marshall’s second-half strike helped the under-18 Kamloops Blaze girls to a 1-0 victory over hometown Kelowna United in Thompson Okanagan Youth Soccer League play on Sunday.

Goalkeeper Rhean Holling posted a clean sheet.

TWICE IS NICE Cole Bellamy and Tiago Pinto-Coehlo Maurice each scored twice for the under-13 Kamloops Blaze Blue lads in a 7-0 blowout victory over hometown Kelowna United on Sunday.

Tano Torchia, Russel Mochrie and Riley McClymont also had goals for

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BRIEFS the Blaze in support of goalkeeper Jaxson Haywood.

HAT TRICK HERO Eric Swaine scored a hat trick for the under-15 Kamloops Blaze boys in a 5-1 win over hometown Kelowna on Sunday.

Evan Humphrey scored twice for Kamloops (1-0-1), which went with goalkeeper Amar Brown between the pipes.

NO GOALS ALLOWED Goalkeeper Evan

Leggett posted a clean sheet for the under-13 Kamloops Blaze Orange boys in a 1-0 win over the hometown Penticton Pinnacles on Sunday.

Brett Vandepeear scored the only goal of the match for Kamloops (1-0), which will play host to Kelowna on Sunday.

Kickoff is slated for 11 a.m. on McArthur Island.

MONTE CARLO — Canadian tennis star Milos Raonic pulled out of the Monte Carlo Masters on Thursday with a right knee injury.

Raonic, from Thornhill, Ont., withdrew from the tournament just before his third-round match against second-seed Marin Cilic.

It was not immediately clear how Raonic injured his knee.

The injury is the latest in a series of frustrating ailments that have plagued the hard-

serving Canadian.

Raonic had right hip surgery in 2011, right foot surgery in 2015 and left wrist surgery last year. He also struggled with a right leg injury for much of last year, missing a stretch of tournaments including the U.S. Open.

He had plunged from a career-high No. 3 the rankings to as low as No. 40 earlier this year, but came into Monte Carlo ranked 22nd after reaching the quarterfinals of the Miami Open and the semifinals at Indian Wells.

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SPORTS

Popovich has support from ‘NBA family,’ says James THE CANADIAN PRESS

SAN ANTONIO — The death of the wife of San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich has brought an outpouring of support across the NBA. Erin Popovich died Wednesday at 67, the team said without disclosing details. Her death came after a long illness, the San Antonio Express-News reported.

Spurs star Manu Ginobili says the team is “devastated, we are all hurting.’’ But the players will “go out there and compete’’ and respect Popovich’s philosophy of playing with “fire’’ and “determination.’’

The Spurs trailed the Golden State Warriors 2-0 in the first round.

The playoff series shifted to San Antonio on Thursday night for a game played after KTW’s press deadline.

The 69-year-old coach — one of the NBA’s most respected figures — ran practice on Wednesday, but was not expected to be on the sideline for Game 3.

Spurs’ general manager RC Buford said at Thursday’s shootaround he spoke to Popovich in the morning and he’s “overwhelmed by the support.’’

“Erin and Gregg were best friends who were together for 40 years and Erin’s impact and influence on our organization, on our families, on our players and their families will be felt for years to come,’’ Buford said.

LeBron James was visibly upset when told of her death after Game 2 of the CavaliersPacers series.

“I’m a huge Pop fan.

I love Pop. That’s such a tragedy,’’ James told TNT. “My best wishes

go out to Pop and his family. That’s devastating news.

“The NBA family, we all stick together.

I know we compete every night. But something like this happens, it puts everything in perspective.’’

Popovich has coached San Antonio since 1996, leading the Spurs to five NBA titles.

HEATING UP The Miami Heat played host to the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 3 of their firstround NBA Eastern Conference playoff series on Thursday after KTW’s press deadline.

The series was tied 1-1.

Kamloops product Kelly Olynyk plays for the Heat.

Game 4 will be held in Miami on Saturday, with tipoff scheduled for 11:30 a.m.

Morrissey suspended JUDY OWEN

THE CANADIAN PRESS

WINNIPEG — Josh Morrissey won’t be helping his Winnipeg Jets try to clinch their NHL playoff series against the Minnesota Wild on Friday.

The second-year defenceman was suspended on Wednesday for one game for cross-checking after a hearing with the NHL department of player safety in the afternoon.

Morrissey’s cross-check to the neck of Wild centre Eric Staal in the first period of Winnipeg’s 2-0 victory Tuesday was “a reckless strike,’’ the department said in a video decision released early in the evening.

“While we acknowledge Morrissey’s argument that this is not an intentional cross-check to the neck meant to harm or injure an opponent, this also is not a routine motion to box out an opponent,’’ it said.

“Staal is in Morrissey’s field of vision. There is no ongoing battle between the players. Morrissey is in control of this play and initiates contact. In doing so, Morrissey raises his stick substantially to a level above shoulder height at contact.

“This is a reckless strike to an opponent’s neck with sufficient force

to merit supplemental discipline.’’

The department acknowledged the 23-year-old Calgary native had never before been fined or suspended in his 164-game NHL career.

Winnipeg leads the best-ofseven series 3-1. Jets players had Wednesday off as head coach Paul Maurice met with reporters.

Maurice said he’d be “surprised’’ if Morrissey was suspended because there was no intent and it was a missed penalty. He was also thankful Staal played the rest of the game.

Morrissey, who plays on Winnipeg’s top defensive pairing with Jacob Trouba, said after Tuesday’s game the cross-check was an accident and he’s “not a dirty player.’’

Staal told reporters a referee had apologized to him, but that meant nothing. Wild head coach Bruce Boudreau said the non-call “cost us the game.’’

Boudreau had just heard about Morrissey having a hearing before he spoke to the media Wednesday in Minnesota.

“Well, it’s warranted,’’ he said of the hearing. “I’m not up here trying gamesmanship to get the league to call extra stuff.”

Game time on Friday is 4:30 p.m.

Morrissey played in the WHL for Prince Albert and Kelowna.

HAY, CANADA DOWN U.S. AT U18 WORLDS Canada edged the U.S. 6-4 at the 2018 IIHF Under-18 World Hockey Championship in Magnitogorsk, Russia, on Thursday.

The Canadians (1-0), whose head coach Don Hay is the Kamloops Blazers’ bench boss, are 1-0 in round-robin play and will square off against Belarus (0-0) on Friday.

The U.S. (0-1) will play Switzerland (0-1) on Friday. Sweden (1-0) is also in Group A.

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MONECA JANTZEN KTW Graphic Designer RunClub+ Time is 9:30 a.m.: This is a test.

It’s early in the day and I’m already debating whether or not I’m going to go to RunClub tonight.

It’s cold and rainy. I’m overtired. I am feeling a bit melancholy. I have extra work hanging over my head. I have to get my taxes done. It’s Monday. Ugh. Time is 10:30 a.m.: I am hoping it will stop raining and turn into a nice day.

Perhaps my mood will change for the better as the day progresses. The back and forth continues in my mind.

It is said the hardest part of RunClub is getting there. I am not sure why there is ever a debate and yet there it is. Not every time, but often enough.

Time is noon: I will go tonight. I want to observe if and how attending the group session changes my disposition in some qualitative way.

Time is 3 p.m.: My mood has improved a little bit just from being at work, going about my day and being around other people. I’m committed to going tonight, but the impulse to bail is still strong. It is so annoying. How do I forever silence my inner slug?

Time is 5:30 p.m.: Changed my clothes. In the car. Going. Laughing to myself because I know I’m going to feel better an hour from now. Who am I kidding? Why do I even have to have this debate? Movement is change, after all. I know this!

GROUP GOAL WARM-UP

EVAN CHOY Manager of Customer Service, TD Canada Trust 5K Sweet

TIM SHOULTS Operations Manager, Aberdeen Publishing 5K Sweet

This week’s training tested my limits.

On Sunday, I conquered my first 10-kilometre run.

As presentations, exams and work comprised my life for the past two weeks, I ensured I made it to Sunday’s RunClub training session.

It was first session in which I didn’t feel motivated to attend.

It was a rainy, gloomy Sunday when my alarm went off. All I wanted to do was hit the snooze button and stay in bed all day. I used all my energy and power to attend so I wouldn’t let my fellow RunClub mates down.

Once I arrived, I could feel everyone’s low energy and fatigue. We weren’t the normal excited and loud group we always are. I didn’t want that to affect my training, so at that moment I switched gears to a positive mindset.

My running mates and I pushed the hardest so far since we joined RunClub.

As I focused on my strides and deep breaths, I felt much better being out running in the rain and fresh air.

But for the two days after the 10-kilometre run, I sure paid the price as my hip flexors and hamstrings were extremely sore.

That’s when I heard Jo’s voice in my head saying, “Listen to your body.”

I didn’t expect I would have to write two “Why the dog ate my homework” entries in this Boogie training diary, but here we are.

Our particular family circumstances are such that when either my wife or I are away, the other has to be home with the kids. My wife spent the last week in Maui on a well-deserved respite trip with a good friend, meaning I was housebound for both RunClub dates this past week.

As excuses go, I think it’s a pretty good one, right? Thankfully, there are other opportunities for me to catch up on my training, including ways that happen to coincide with work.

My daughter has recently taken on a new paper route with Kamloops This Week that clocks in at about three kilometres of walking. That route, taken at a brisk pace, served as my antidote to immobility this past week.

The other thing that will be a useful preBoogie warm-up/catchup for missed playwork will be the Chris Rose Walk for Autism on Saturday, April 28, at McArthur Island.

Come on down and support our amazing centre for autism and get your pre-Boogie warmup in at the same time.

One last thing: congratulations to my fellow diarist and all-around amazing guy Evan Choy, who I learned has been named valedictorian for his graduating class at TRU’s School of Business.

Way to go, Evan!

Walkers

5K Sweet

10K Sweet

10K Bold

21 Club

5K or 10K Boogie walk

5K Boogie learn to run

10K Boogie run, entry-level

10K Boogie run

Half-marathon distance

Walking warm-up of five minutes.

Walking warm-up of 10 minutes.

Walking warm-up of 10 minutes.

Walking warm-up of 10 minutes.

Walking warm-up of 10 minutes.

1) Walk easy for 15 minutes, then power walk for 35.

Total 50 minutes.

1) Walk 2 minutes, run 4.5 minutes. Repeat 6 times.

Total 39 minutes.

1) Walk 2 minutes, run 8 minutes.

Repeat 5 times.

Total 50 minutes.

1) Walk 2 minutes, run 10 minutes. Repeat 5 times.

Total 50 minutes.

1) 10-kilometre run.

2) Walk easy for 20 minutes, then power walk for 25.

Total 45 minutes.

2) Walk 2 minutes, run 4.5 minutes. Repeat 6 times.

Total 39 minutes.

2) Walk 2 minutes, run 8 minutes.

Repeat 4 times.

Total 40 minutes.

2) Walk 2 minutes, run 8 minutes. Repeat 4 times.

Total 40 minutes.

3) Walk easy for 20 minutes, then power walk for 25.

Total 45 minutes.

3) Walk 2 minutes, run 3 minutes. Repeat 6 times.

Total 30 minutes.

3) Walk 2 minutes, run 8 minutes.

Repeat 3 times.

Total 30 minutes.

3) Walk 2 minutes, run 8 minutes. Repeat 6 times.

Total 60 minutes.

COOL DOWN

10 minutes walking cool down and stretching.

10 minutes walking cool down and stretching.

10 minutes walking cool down and stretching.

10 minutes walking cool down and stretching.

10 minutes walking cool down and stretching.

TIPS

Walkers are so very important at Boogie. Walking is just as great as running. The Boogie team is excited to see you on Sunday, April 30.

You made it through the tough runs and you are now a runner.

Way to go! It is taper week and time to set your next goal. Our next clinic starts on May 7/ May 9.

Keep things easy this week. It’s your time to prepare for the Boogie start line. Visualize your success and set that next goal.

Our next clinic starts on May 7/May 9.

You have done an amazing job.

Taper now and begin to see that Boogie finish line. Set your next goal. Our next clinic starts on May 7/May 9.

Congratulations — all your hard work is paying off and you are ready. This is a rest week — easy running and no other activities.

PLAYWORK

2) Walk 2 minutes, run 8 minutes. Repeat 4 times.

Total 40 minutes.

3) Walk 2 minutes, run 8 minutes. Repeat 4 times.

Total 40 minutes.

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WEEK 7 MOVEMENT IS CHANGE with Jo Berry

Running with the ones we love

P

eople say time heals.

I suppose on some level that is true, but for this runner, those big losses in my life have changed me deep inside and made me a different person.

Something has been altered and, as with any change, this transformation has me experiencing life in a different way.

On Boogie day, many runners (and walkers) may be running in memory of someone they love.

I know every Boogie for me is about my dear dad.

I think about him (Jimmy) every day — especially, and unsurprisingly, on Boogie day.

Questions?

Boogie was Go online to runclub.ca special to my dad. or send an email to He never missed a joberry@telus.net.

Boogie warm-up.

He always got there early and made sure he was right in the middle of the crowd. I can still see his burgundy jacket and big smile as he raised his arms in rhythm with the music and smiled at me as bright a smile as one could ever imagine.

To this day (10 years since he has passed), one constant has remained, even if I wasn’t conscious of it at first.

Boogie is, on many levels, in memory of my Dad. It’s an energy that in many ways is my dad’s spirit. Boogie is about life’s choices that he’d agree were wise, about accomplishing things worth accomplishing.

Be kind, loving, warm, thoughtful, hardworking and all of the other things that I know he was.

I miss my dad, but he will be with us on Boogie day, dancing in the middle of the crowd. I will see and feel him, just as I do every year.

To those running in memory of someone special, I wish you a beautiful Boogie day full of love and I am proud that with each footstep, your loved one is there at Boogie with you (and with my dear dad, Jimmy).

Join the Boogie movement. Contact Jo Berry by email at joberry@telus.net. For more information, go online to RunClub.ca and boogiethebridge.com.

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ARCTIC CIRCLE by Alex Hallatt

THE BORN LOSER

BABY BLUES

BIG NATE

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I am an actress born in Paris, France on April 15, 1990. I attended Dragon School in Oxford and starred in school plays. I rose to fame in the popular Harry Potter series, and was recently seen in a popular Disney film.

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NEW YORK TIMES CROSSWORD PREPOSITION PROPOSITION

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ACROSS

1 Sound of a dud 5 Personnel overhaul 12 End of the block?

15 Pitcher’s feat, slangily 19 Peace activist Wiesel 20 Rear seating compartment in old automobiles 21 Replaced someone on a base 23 Wagers for a gym exercise?

25 Big name in luxury S.U.V.s 26 Successfully persuades 27 At the most 28 Sub 30 Opposite of stiff 31 Figures on slots 33 Bad thing to see under a truck’s hood?

35 Small breather?

38 Customer-service worker 40 “Man and Superman” playwright 41 Anxious feeling 42 Wastebasket or folder, maybe 43 Avoided trans fats and refined sugars, say 47 Part of NASA: Abbr.

48 Unrecruited athlete’s bottleful?

52 ____ al-Hussein (Jordanian royal) 53 Private eye 55 Word after flight or credit 56 “Zounds!”

57 ____ dish 58 It’s not in the bag 61 Intake in many an eating contest 62 Makes drunk 63 Certain note passer, for short 64 Timely entrance?

69 Kitty 70 “Here’s the thing …”

72 Lawn coating 73 Grueling workplace, so to speak 75 Man first mentioned in Exodus 2 76 Something removed at a T.S.A. checkpoint 78 Purple smoothie flavorer 80 German “you” 81 Caught in ____ 82 Understudy’s delivery?

85 Nonsense singing 88 Closet rackful 90 Suffer from a lockup 91 Zeros 93 “Fight, fight, fight for Maryland!” singer, familiarly 94 Duke of ____, character in “The Two Gentlemen of Verona” 96 Reaches by plane 97 Scam alert?

101 Paragons 103 Hoppy brew 104 Info provider 105 Optimist’s credo 106 What an A.P. class likely isn’t 110 Throws at 112 Fight clubs?

115 Serving to quell violent protests 116 Free, as a seat 117 Web links, briefly 118 Trickle 119 Certain baseball positions: Abbr.

120 Lunchtime errands, e.g.

121 ____ Classic (cable channel)

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1 Juices (up) 2 Something a chimney sweep sweeps 3 Permeate 4 Gossips 5 Pennzoil competitor 6 Low-cost lodging 7 Playwright Chekhov 8 Bags that might have drawstrings 9 Startled squeals 10 Neighbor of Oman, for short 11 Press, as a button 12 Vertical, to a sailor 13 Saying “Eww!,” say 14 Make hard to read 15 Org. that’s nearly one-fourth Canadian 16 Speak before Parliament, e.g.

17 Comaneci of Olympics fame 18 Time in Tokyo when it’s midnight in New York 22 ____ salad 24 App customers 29 10/ 32 Scene 33 Founder of Philadelphia 34 Strong strings 35 Sister 36 Man ____ mission 37 Soundtrack for a brawl?

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45 Seuss title character 46 Sad, in San Juan 49 Department 50 Small dam 51 Smoking or stress 54 Forfeits 57 Hits with snowballs

58 Nonexpert 59 Portrayer of Mr. Chips 60 Ball support 61 Something “shaken” in a trick 62 The Ravens, on scoreboards 65 Take too much of, briefly 66 Call for 67 “To repeat …”

68 Self-absorbed 71 Hope that one may 74 Doesn’t go on at the right time 76 Exit 77 Gives birth to 78 “Eso Beso” singer 79 Doctor treating patients 82 G.I. reply 83 Any of the Galápagos 84 Singer known for her 85-Across 86 Skill 87 Chinese menu name 89 More likely to escalate 92 Member of a four-time Stanley Cup-winning team in the 1980s 94 Emcee’s item 95 Spring river breakup 96 Certain Summer Olympian 97 Gyro holders 98 Barely ahead, scorewise 99 Interior decorator’s asset 100 Brisk paces 102 Gracias : Spanish :: ____ : German 105 Avid about 107 Some Nikons, for short 108 Go, “Ow, ow, OW!” 109 Professional grp.

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The more numbers you name, the easier it gets to solve the puzzle!

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Obituaries & In Memoriam Alida McKinley April 15, 1924 – April 14, 2018 Alida McKinley, our beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother passed away peacefully at the Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Hospice in Kamloops on April 14, 2018, one day short of her 94th birthday.

She is survived by her children Ann, Marie, Joe, Emile, Starr, Sandy, their spouses and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her daughter Johanna. Mom was married four times, sadly outliving each of her husbands who predeceased her.

Mom was born in Heemskerk, Holland, into a family of twelve children, where she lived until she immigrated to Canada in 1945 at the end of World War II. Living through World War II in Holland was incredibly difficult for her and her family. It left a lasting impression on her and allowed her to lead her life by taking nothing for granted.

Her courage in moving to a country where she did not speak the language is a testament to her willingness to take on any challenge. Although she returned to Holland to visit her family, she always felt living in Canada was the greatest place in the world. Overcoming the challenges she faced early in life made her incredibly resilient and mentally tough, attributes she tried to instill in her family.

Upon immigrating to Canada, she lived in Prince George with her family for many years. Later, she lived in Ontario and Kamloops as her adventures continued. Mom was an incredibly hard working person with a strong love for travelling, camping, fishing and enjoying the many beautiful parts of Canada. She was always up for the next adventure. She always had a strong need for a social network and that was evident with the many friends she made as she lived in various parts of Canada, eventually settling in Kamloops close to some of her family for the latter part of her life. Board games and card games with friends were a favourite pastime. Mom was an incredible seamstress, knitter and quilter, with many of her works admired by others. In her later days, she was most appreciative of the opportunity to volunteer

September 21, 1931 – April 1, 2018

Mom deeply valued her independence, insisting on living on her own and keeping her drivers license into her 90s.

She got a lot out of life and she was blessed to be healthy and mentally sharp until the end of her life. There was little left on her bucket list as we chatted in her final days.

Mom was very thankful to those who helped her over the years when she needed a hand. She was so appreciative of the compassion and help from her daughter-in-law Gayle Carson. As Mom said many times in the last few months, “she has been so good to me”.

In the last few months as her health became a challenge, she was very blessed to be cared for by Dr. Kraig Montalbetti. Mom was so thankful for his caring approach right up until her last few days in Hospice. Heartfelt thanks also go to her caregivers and to the staff at the Kamloops Hospice. Your care and compassion allowed her to pass with peace and dignity in a quiet setting where her family could be with her.

No public service will be held by request. Mom wanted her friends and family to remember the good times. A smile and a toast in her memory would make her happy.

A family gathering will be held later in the year.

Should friends desire, a donation in her memory to the Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Hospice in Kamloops or other charity of your choice would be appreciated.

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Mom was born in Lake Alma, SK. She was raised in Langley, BC where she met and married her one and only William Patrick “Pat” Gaynor. She has now joined Dad who passed away on September 12, 2006 and her beloved little dog Spike. Their lives led them from Langley to Mission City when dad worked for BC Tel. Dad and Mom then started their own cleaning business. They moved on to open their Kirby Vacuum office in Kamloops and finally settled in Williams Lake where they worked hard growing their successful vacuum cleaner business.

Mom returned to Kamloops after Dad passed away to be close to family. Mom was loved and cherished beyond words. She was very gentle, a devoted, loving and caring Wife, Mother, Grandmother and Great-Grandmother. She was not just our Mom, but our very best friend. She has left us broken-hearted and will be missed so terribly much by her children Terrance “Terry” Gaynor of Kamloops, Shelly (Gary) Dupont of Kamloops, Beverly (Dave) Roberts of Victoria, her grandchildren and great-grandchildren will long for her warm smile and kind words. She would always reach out to help someone.

Her sense of humor would often catch you off guard and get you laughing uncontrollably. She had a great love for dogs and to watch and feed birds. She was a beautiful lady.

In lieu of flowers, donations made to the local SPCA in memory of Mom would be appreciated.

A Graveside Service will be held at the Hillside Cemetery, 750 Notre Dame Drive, Kamloops, BC on Saturday, April 28, 2018 at 3:00 pm.

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October 13, 1972 - April 10, 2018

Sheldon was an avid outdoorsman who loved fishing, hunting, camping and eating wieners cooked over a camp fire. If his brother-in-law Jessie asked him to go along, he was gone. He was always willing to share fish and wild meat with anyone who asked or needed food.

January 5, 1949 – April 21, 2016 You left us without warning.

Not even a good-bye.

And I can’t seem to stop Asking the question “why?”

I didn’t see this coming, It hit us by surprise.

And when you left for Heaven, A small part of me died.

Your smile could brighten anyone’s day, No matter what they were going through, And everyday for the rest of my life, I’ll be missing you Love, Your Wife Marianne

Gladys Marie Gaynor (née Hanson)

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Our lives go on without you But nothing is the same We have to hide our heartache When someone speaks your name Sad are the hearts that love you Silent are the tears that fall Living without you is the hardest part of all You did so many things for us Your heart was so kind and true And when we needed someone We could always count on you The special years will not return When we are all together But with the love in our hearts You walk with us forever.

Sadly missed, so dearly loved by Wife Marianne, Children, Grandchildren, Great-Grandchildren, Sister and Brothers.

Ask DRAKE

He enjoyed going bowling or to the movies with nieces Kayleigh and Ashlyn, spending time playing hockey with brother-in-law Paul as well as watching nephew Jace play in his hockey games. He would take nephew Jacob for outings to visit Granny and Grandpa.

Drake Smith, MSW Funeral Director

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Q. Murray pre-paid his cremation in Vancouver but recently moved to Kamloops?

What to do?

He would drop everything to dog-sit for either one of his sisters or taking Max for a drive or run in the bush. Every snowfall he could be found driving from house to house shoveling snow for those who couldn’t.

A. Murray, give me a call! Bring the documents in and I’ll help you figure out what’s best for you.

Otherwise you might be leaving your family a nasty surprise.

Sheldon was predeceased by sister Alissa, uncle John, aunt Patty and all his grandparents except grandpa Emanuel.

He will be deeply missed by parents Gerald and Diane, daughter Alicia, brother Steven and sisters Kathryn (Paul) and Victoria (Jessie).

His smile and laughter will also be lost to numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, grand nieces and nephews and cousins.

Sheldon, we now pass you the sprig of Acacia and will get it back from you when we meet again.

A Celebration of Sheldon’s Life will be held on April 21, 2018.

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Obituaries & In Memoriam Carl James Gustafson

Celebration Of Life

February 7, 1937 – April 14, 2018

Born February 7, 1937, Carl grew up in a thriving post WWII Vancouver where he attended Magee High School and UBC graduating with a Bachelor of Education. Carl pursued his passion for sports throughout his younger years, including representing UBC in varsity rugby.

Doreen was a long time resident of Vancouver’s West End neighbourhood. She was active in the community, volunteering at the community-policing center, skiing, hiking, cycling, playing golf and tennis, as well as travelling and playing classical guitar. In her retirement, Doreen went back to school, graduating with a degree in geography, one of her long-time passions.

Doreen is predeceased by her brother David. She is survived by her cousin, Lorraine; godson Patrick (Mara); and goddaughter Vicky (Robert).

A Celebration of Doreen’s life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations in Doreen’s memory may be made to the BC SPCA.

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Carl will be forever in the hearts of Carol, his son Trent (Patricia), daughter Leslie Kossey (Scott) and the true joys of his life, his grandkids Megan, Bennett, Jake and Myles. He also leaves behind cousins, as well nieces, nephews and friends both in Kamloops and other Canadian cities. Carl was predeceased by his parents Hazel and Carl and brother Paul.

A Celebration of Carl’s Memorable 81 years will take place on Sunday, April 29, 2018 at 1:00 pm at Bighorn Golf and Country Club (previously Sun Rivers Golf Course) 1000 Clubhouse Drive, Kamloops. Refreshments to follow.

In the early morning of April 11, 2018 our Mom Jean Wilkie, was peacefully released from her long and courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by the support and love of her children.

Mom was born on September 4, 1934 in Kamloops to Albert and Mary Williams. She was raised in Barnhartvale, Chase and Kamloops. After serving in the Royal Canadian Air Force for three years, stationed in Montreal and Vancouver, she happily returned to Kamloops. In 1956, she married our Dad Bill Wilkie and they began their family. Over the coming years this grew to a family of seven kids and she was proud of us all. Mom’s life was devoted to her family; she was always happiest when she was with her children and grandchildren. To the very end, she was more concerned about our needs then her own. She especially enjoyed making sure everyone had enough to eat. No one ever refused her. She was proud of her home which was always immaculate and welcoming.

Mom was the ultimate parent, successfully raising seven children with an ease that we could only marvel at as we become parents ourselves. As a resourceful young mother, she developed a talent for turning almost anything into something both beautiful and useful. She sewed and knitted incredible clothes, sweaters and blankets and developed ingenious storage solutions in our early small homes. She had a wonderful sense of humor, loved playing games with her kids and was quick to put on a pot of coffee to enjoy a visit with family and friends. She worried about us and encouraged, taught and loved us all everyday of her life. She faced life’s challenges with honesty, ingenuity and hard work and, by example, taught us to do the same.

Mom leaves seven children to cherish her memory; Janet (Dan) Schneider, Sandra (Richard) Connelly, Cindie (Dave) Tommasini, Bill (Rosetta) Wilkie, Rhoda (Cole) Mayes, Darrell (Kendra) Wilkie and Heather Mitchell, as well as sixteen grandchildren and seventeen great-grandchildren, with a new arrival expected any day. Grandsons Jordan and Tyler held a special place in grandma’s heart. She is also survived by her sisters Betty (Cliff) Gronlund and

No flowers please, just bring your stories and hugs.

She is survived by daughters Gerri (Anne) and Doreen (Eric), son Ralph (Kristin) and grandsons Mark and Scott.

She was predeceased by her husband Ernie.

Jean was born on November 24, 1918 to Delbert and Olive Hubbs. She served in the Royal Canadian Air Force from 1941-1945 as a radio operator. She and Ernie were married on October 16, 1948 and they celebrated 56 years of marriage.

There will be no service as per her request.

In lieu, please donate to the Canadian Bible Society or the SPCA.

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Please join us to Celebrate Judy’s Life on Saturday, May 5, 2018 at the Mountain Room located on the 3rd floor of the Campus Activity Centre at Thompson Rivers University at 1:00 pm.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to be made in Carl’s memory to the Kamloops Chapter of KidSport, to help remove financial barriers that prevent some children from playing organized sports. www.Kidsport.ca/Carl Gustafson.

Condolences may be expressed at www.schoeningfuneralservice.com

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Our dear Mother passed away peacefully on Saturday, March, 31 2018 in Kamloops, BC.

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Carl met his future wife and partner of 55 years Carol, while both were doing their teaching practicums in Gibsons, BC in 1961. They were married in 1963. The married couple then took what was intended to be a one year teaching contract in Kamloops in 1968. They fell in love with the town and have remained there for more than 50 years.

Carl spent his teaching career spreading his passion for history, geography, math and sport to hundreds of students until 1996, when he retired due to a stroke.

Retirement did not stop Carl from enjoying life. He spent the following 22 years as an active man. He enjoyed yearly trips to Puerto Vallarta, volunteering with the Kamloops Heritage Railway, taking care of his gardens, walking at the TRU track, having coffee at A&W with “the guys” and supporting the Kamloops Blazers. Most importantly, Carl spent his time enjoying family - especially his grandchildren.

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It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Doreen, after 92 years of independent and boundless life. Doreen was born in New Westminster to parents William and Isabella. They moved to Kamloops, where Doreen grew up, and eventually started working with the railway. In the late, 1950’s Doreen moved back to the west coast, settling in Vancouver’s West End, and starting work as an office clerk with Lafarge. In 1960, Doreen became an integral member of the St. James United Church Drama Group (later the United Players of Vancouver), where she worked as their director until 1977. With the group, in 1965, she won the award for Best Director from the BC Drama Association Festival.

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Teri (Bob) Young and brother Bert (Lorraine) Williams and numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her infant daughter Sherry Lynn (1959), her parents Albert (1973) and Mary (1969), husband Bill (2000), sonin-law Tom Mitchell (2011) and sister Marj Dureen (2012).

We appreciate the care, compassion and support both Mom and our family received during her illness from her health care team in both Kamloops and Kelowna, and most recently our nurses Blaine and Crystal and the wonderful staff at Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Hospice. You helped light our path.

Your needs in life were simple, Your love for us was true, As long as we were happy You were happy too.

You gave us all you had to give, Gifts, both great and small, But most of all you gave us love, The greatest gift of all.

Please join our family for a Celebration of Life on Saturday, April 28, 2018 in the Tea Room, Schoening Funeral Service, 513 Seymour Street, Kamloops between 1:00 to 4:00 pm.

I am tired, I am weak, I am worn precious Lord.

Take my hand and lead me home.

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

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Trudy Farina It is with sadness that the family of Gertrude Farina (née Janning) announces her passing in her 94th year, on April 4, 2018 in Williams Lake, BC. Trudy was predeceased by her parents Hubert and Hildegard, her siblings Bernard, Louise, Hubert and Edith and by her son Paul Farina, her first and second husbands George MacKenzie of Three Hills, Alberta and Andrew Farina of Kamloops.

She is survived by her sister Betty and by her children Douglas MacKenzie, Patty Salem, Judy Reid and Pat and Val Farina, six grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephew and greatgrandchildren.

Trudy was born and spent her youth in Darfield, BC (just north of Barriere). She taught in rural schools for two years during WWII, then trained at RIH as an RN, a profession she worked in for 12 years. After her children were grown she enjoyed being active in various volunteer positions. In her later years she moved from Kamloops to Williams Lake, living with her eldest daughter Judy.

No funeral by request.

Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation gratefully accepted.

Stnam (Sutty) Singh Sutty passed away on March 26, 2018 at the age of 56 years.

He is predeceased by his brother Rajinder, father Piara and his mother Swarn Kaur Ghag.

He is survived by his siblings Bonnie, Paula, Simby and Gord.

No service by request.

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Obituaries & In Memoriam David Paul Horvath It is with aching hearts that we announce the death of David Paul Horvath. He died on April 10, 2018 due to complications during surgery at Kelowna General Hospital.

David was born in 1947 in Lethbridge, AB and spent his childhood in Radium Hot Springs, BC where his family owned a hotel and service station. He met his wife in 1969, was married within four months and loved her with all his heart until his last breath.

David worked for B.C. Telephone as a mechanic and then had a long career as a Fleet Manager and then an Apprenticeship Councillor with the provincial government in Kamloops. He is known by his friends as a passionate hunter and fisherman, devoted father and loving grandfather.

His passing has left an ache in the hearts of his wife Marie, his children Cheryl Phippen (Burke) and Neil Horvath (Marlene) and his three grandchildren Finley, Katie and Sadie. He has also left behind his brother Paul (Kathy) and his nieces Vanessa (Russ and children Hannah and Daxton) and Stephanie. Finally, he will be greatly missed by his best friend since childhood Ken Persson (Doreen).

We are planning an informal Celebration of Life at the Barnhartvale Hall on May 4, 2018 at 6:00 pm. Come share stories and help us Celebrate David’s Life. Following a short service, we are hoping many will join us for a potluck dinner.

Stewart Samuel Thorniley 1942 - 2018

She Walks in Beauty

In the evening of April 16, 2018 we said goodbye to our loving Stewart. He spent his last hours surrounded by family. Stewart leaves behind Joan his wife of 52 years, daughter Dione (Drew) and son Scott. He also leaves his amazing grandchildren Michael (Amanda), Brandon (Dani), Zachary and Cassia (Eric) and great-grandchildren Ryley and Kohen.

LORD BYRON

She walks in beauty, like the night Of cloudless climes and starry skies;

Stewart was born in Cheshire, England where he loved visiting his aunties sweet shop. His family travelled to Canada when he was 12; he immediately left behind his short pants and English accent, with the exception of “Canad-er”.

Later in life his love for the water kept the family busy making many wonderful memories on the Shuswap and in the winter there was curling. Many great friends were made enjoying both of these things.

The family would like to thank ALL the beautiful staff at Gemstone who made our last few days with Stewart warm and comfy. As usual, Stew stole their hearts and they mourn the loss as we do.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Monday, April 23, 2018 at 1:00 pm at the Stagehouse, 422 Tranquille Rd., Kamloops.

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the Alzheimer’s Society of BC. Donation envelopes will be available at the celebration or you can visit the website at http://alzheimer.ca/en/bc.

Condolences may be sent to the family via DrakeCremation.com

And all that’s best of dark and bright Meet in her aspect and her eyes: Thus mellowed to that tender light Which heaven to gaudy day denies.

One shade the more, one ray the less, Had half impaired the nameless grace Which waves in every raven trees, Or softly lightens o’er her face; Where thoughts serenely sweet express How pure, how dear their dwelling place.

And on the cheek, and o’er that brow, So soft, so calm, so eloquent, The smiles that win, the tints that glow; But tell of days in goodness spent, A mind of peace with all below, A heart whose love is innocent!

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Randi George Ayres Randi George Ayres passed away in Kamloops on April 16, 2018 at the age of 61.

He is survived by his wife Eileen Kato, sons Arthur (Sarah), Alex and Andrew and step-daughters Meghan Porterfield (Shawn Poitras) and Erin Humphrey (Ben). He is also survived by his grandson Ivyr Ayres and step-grandchildren Jeffery, Brieanna and Emma Poitras as well as his sister Jane Bogie (Randy) from Gold River, BC, his aunt Denise Lemasurier (Peter) from Rousseau, ON, sister-in-law Gail Read from Calgary, AB, his niece Miranda and nephew Patrick.

Randi was born July 5, 1956 in Gimli, MB. As his father was in the Canadian Air Force, they relocated several times throughout his childhood and eventually settled in Courtenay, BC. Randi’s ability to care and his desire to serve and help those in dire need will not be forgotten. He would put his life on the line to protect others.

His path to service first began in the Canadian military. Eventually, he transitioned into fire fighting.

He spent over 30 years in the fire service industry and then branched out into ironworking. The past few years he was a safety officer and worked in BC and AB. Randi enjoyed many sun filled vacations with great friends and puttering with his 1963 Valiant 200 Signet convertible.

A family celebration of life will be held at a later date as Randi did not want a formal service.

The family wishes to express our sincere thank you and gratitude to Dr. Bruce Newmarch and his staff and to everyone at the Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Memorial Hospice Home for their compassion and support.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the Kamloops Hospice Association or Military Minds Inc. (PTSD Awareness at www.militarymindsinc.com) would be graciously appreciated.

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

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A Vanished Friend

by Anders Lim

Around the corner I have a friend In this great city that has no end; Yet days go by, and weeks rush on, And before I know it a year has gone, And I never see my old friend’s face, For life is a swift and terrible race.

He knows I like him just as well As in the days when I rang his bell, And he rang mine. We were younger then, And now we are busy, tired men, Tired of playing a foolish game, Tired with trying to make a name.

“Tomorrow, I will call on Jim, Just to show that I am thinking of him.”

But tomorrow comes and tomorrow goes, And the distance between us grows and grows, Around the corner, yet miles away “Here’s a telegram, sir,” “Jim died today!”

And that’s what we get, and deserve in the end, Around the corner a vanished friend!

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SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 22 (VERNON)

DIRECTOR OF FACILITIES School District No.22 (Vernon) invites applications for the position of Director of Facilities whose main focus will be ensuring buildings, grounds and other facilities are well maintained to enable the delivery of educational programs and services. Reporting to the Secretary-Treasurer, this position is responsible for the eďŹ&#x20AC;ective and eďŹ&#x192;cient operation of the facilities department including capital planning, facilities, grounds, custodial, and Health & Safety services for the School District.

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Taseko Mines Limited (Taseko) is a mining exploration, development and production company. Our main assets are the Gibraltar copper-molybdenum mine just north of Williams Lake, the Prosperity gold-copper project, south west of Williams Lake, as well as the Harmony gold prospect on Haida Gwaii and Aley niobium prospect north west of Mackenzie, BC. At Taseko Mines, our Gibraltar operation delivers exciting new projects and invests heavily in the communities where we live and work. Our formula for success is combining a working environment and community that allows our employees and their families to thrive.

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Are you ready to discover opportunity with one of North Americaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most successful forest companies?

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Only those selected for interview will be contacted.

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Millwrights (CertiďŹ ed Journeyman) Career As part of our continuous growth we are sourcing a CertiďŹ ed Journeyman Millwright at our Gibraltar Mine to complement our world class team. If you have relevant qualiďŹ cations, operational experience, and a desire to improve your career and quality of life, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d be honored to have you consider Gibraltar Mines.

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For further information about the Company, visit our website at www.tasekomines.com; and about the Williams Lake Area and the Cariboo District visit the website www.landwithoutlimits.com

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

Call 250-374-0462 for more information.

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

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

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

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

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

Pets

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

PETS For Sale?

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

classifieds@kamloopsthisweek.com *some restrictions apply.

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

Did you know that you can place your item in our classifieds for one week for FREE?

Call our Classified Department for details!

250-371-4949

*some restrictions apply

Free Items Free Hostas, Peonies and Columbines You dig up 250579-5551

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

Stock up now. Campfire wood.

(250) 377-3457.

Furniture 8ft Antique Couch $900.

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

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

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

Misc. for Sale 1-Stihl Fae Electric Trimmer $50. 1-Works 120 Battery $75.

1-Homelite Gas Trimmer $150. Good cond. 376-3480.

A-Steel Shipping Storage Containers. Used 20â&#x20AC;&#x2122;40â&#x20AC;&#x2122;45â&#x20AC;&#x2122;53â&#x20AC;&#x2122; insulated containers. All sizes in stock. Prices starting under $2,000. Modifications possible doors, windows, walls etc., as office or living workshop etc.,Custom Modifications Office / Homeâ&#x20AC;? Call for price.

Ph Toll free 24 hours 1-866528-7108 or 1-778-298-3192 8am-5pm. Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com Fortress 1700 DT Scooter.

C/W charger/new batteries.

Good cond. $1600. 318-2030.

MISC4Sale: Oak Table Chairs-$400, Call 250-8511346 after 6pm or leave msg.

Shoprider Scooter, cherry red. Like new, less than 30miles. $2800/obo. 250-3764813.

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Mail: Box 970, Burns Lake, BC VOJ 1EO

Fax: (250) 692 3935 Lakes District Community Services Society is a small non-profit agency providing the Burns Lake and Lakes District with a variety of programs funded through the Ministry for Children and Family Development (MCFD), Northern Health Authority (NHA), and Community Living BC (CLBC).

The CYMH Clinician provides direct service hours to children and youth in the schools within the Lakes District. Clinicians assess client problems, develop and implement counselling plans for individuals, groups and families using a variety of therapeutic counselling techniques. Treatment & support includes; Assessment, intervention, planning, family development & crisis intervention.

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POSTED Date: 10/04/2018 START Date: 01/06/2018

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TRUCK DRIVER TRAINING Funding available for those who qualify!

8573711 CERTIFIED ICBC AIR BRAKE COURSE Class 1 Truck Driver Training

sources Conduct intakes Conduct mental health assessments and develop assessment reports Conduct provisional DSM diagnosis Develop and execute treatment plans Maintain appropriate Clinical and administrative records

2-5 week training courses available

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

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: • Awareness of First Nations culture and issues affecting First Nations families and communities • Develop and maintain working knowledge and relationships with natural partners and supports in the communities • Demonstrated expertise and knowledge in Clinical Mental Health assessment, diagnosis and treatment • Ability to conduct suicide assessments and assist with crisis interventions • Comfortable with conducting both Psycho-educational and treatment focused group sessions to various ages • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: • Master’s Degree in Social Work, Educational Counselling, Clinical Psychology, Child and Youth Care, or comparable degree with strong clinical skills • Education in DSM diagnosis and related treatments for common Mental Health challenges • Registered with a professional association • Related experience with responsibility for providing mental health services to children and families • Experience working with Aboriginal communities • A valid BC class 5 driver’s license and criminal record check are mandatory Pursuant to Section 41 of the BC Human Rights Code, preference may be given to qualified applicants of Aboriginal ancestry.

Call 250.828.5104 or visit tru.ca/trades

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Attn: Yvonne Hare, Executive Director 2975 Clapperton Ave. Merritt, B.C. V1K 1G2 Tel: (250) 378-2771 • Fax: (250) 378-2799 Scw’exmx Child & Family Services Society thanks all those who apply, however, only candidates selected to interview will be contacted.

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Sun Peaks Family Practice is requesting proposals from licensed Physiotherapists and Registered Massage Therapists to provide services within our new facility.

Our space is approximately 285 sq. feet with daytime/week day opening hours.

Please telephone for further information: 778-644-0635

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E-mail: darcy@meranti.ca

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Meranti Developments Ltd. is an established custom home company based out of Sun Peaks B.C. We are currently looking to hire experienced Carpenters and Carpenter • Helpers/Apprentices.

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The printed paper for more information 1-800-663-6189 www.transplant.bc.ca

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Your interest in contributing as part of our team at a great organization begins with submitting your cover letter and resume as one document with the email or fax subject line as “Applying to ACYMH 2018” email: reception@ scwexmx.com:

CLOSING Date: 25/05/2018

1626 Valleyview Dr, Kamloops, BC • $13/Hourly JOB DUTIES: Cooking and handling of food; supervise kitchen staff and helpers; clean kitchen and work areas; maintain inventory and records of food, supplies and equipment.

SKILL REQUIREMENTS: Completion of Secondary School, Basic English and Minimum of 2 years of commercial cooking experience.

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

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Call today to set up an appointment 604-467-9232 WANSTALLS TACTICAL & SPORTING ARMS

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

Plants /Nursery

STEEL BUILDING SALE...â&#x20AC;?BIG BLOW OUT SALE - ALL BUILDINGS REDUCED TO CLEAR!â&#x20AC;?

20X21 $5,560 23X23 $5,523 25x25 $6,896 32X33 $9,629.

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Fruit trees for sale, any kind very cheap 250-376-3480 lv message.

Misc. Wanted 00000000000000000000000 Numismatist buying coins, collections,paper money, gold, silver +. Todd 250)-864-3521 Christine is Buying Vintage Jewellery, Gold, Silver, Coins, Sterling, China, Estates, etc.

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North Kamloops 1bdrm. No alcohol, no pets. $600/mo.

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2004 Cougar 27.6 Fifth Wheel Trailer w/12ft slide, one owner, excellent condition! $15,500/obo 250-554-1744

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

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1965 Mercury 4dr., hardtop.

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A beautiful ready to move into home, plenty of natural light throughout this open layout home, special highlights include custom designed laundry room, hardwood floors, custom kitchen cabinets, 2 bedrooms on main floor and 1 on lower level, 2 gas fireplaces, 2 covered decks and 2 car garage with an extra parking space in front of house and fenced back yard, all of this and more plus a stunning view $535,000. 250-318-4080.

Local Coin Collector Looking to Buy Collections, Accumulations, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins, Bills+ Please Call Chad 250-863-3082 The Coin Guy.

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

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Trucks & Vans 05 Ford Free Star 275,000km new winters and summer tires $2000 (250) 682-3943

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Close cast will bring Anne to the stage Valleyview students preparing for shows in early May SEAN BRADY STAFF REPORTER sbrady@kamloopsthisweek.com

T

he road to Avonlea will soon end in Valleyview.

This year’s stage production at Valleyview secondary tells the tale of the red-headed orphan in a version of Anne of Green Gables that spans from when she is adopted to age 17.

“That means the audience is part of Anne’s growing up. They get to be a part of it. That’s why I fell in love with this version of the script,” said Valleyview secondary drama teacher Marietta Magliocchi.

Students involved in the production like the script — Magliocchi said they were shocked by how funny it is, though some have had a hard time adapting to the turn-of-the-century ways of speaking.

“They speak slower, they’re more articulate, they enunciate their words — for them, that’s hard,” Magliocchi said.

There are 18 students involved in the production as actors and there will be another five or so on the production side of things.

Magliocchi also has the help of assistant director Greg Brown, who graduated last year with four productions with Magliocchi under his belt and has returned to help out.

Magliocchi said students put in at least six hours a week with the production, which has been

SEAN BRADY/KTW From left, Gilbert Blythe (Wesley Minaker, Grade 10), Anne Shirley (Sarah Klassen, Grade 12) and Mr. Phillips (Trey Hegyi, Grade 11) are part of a cast of 18 bringing Avonlea to the stage at Valleyview secondary.

rehearsing since January, and will put in more than that as they approach showtime.

The drama teacher has developed a close bond to the students she directs — and among those she doesn’t, her reputation is known, meaning those who approach her and want to take part often already have a passion and love for drama, which she said makes her job much easier.

But that doesn’t mean students need experience to get involved.

She has involved several Grade 8 students — who are new to her and often new to drama — in this year’s production.

Magliocchi has been teaching drama at the school since 2008.

Back when she was a Grade 11 student at Kamloops secondary, she took drama on a whim and fell in

love with it, later going on to teach.

That love for drama is apparent in her students, as well.

“I really found my passion in Grade 9 doing the one-act plays with a partner,” said Wesley Minaker, who plays Anne’s rival Gilbert Blythe.

Minaker is a Grade 10 student determined to become an actor.

Although he’s only been at it for a couple of years, he knows what he’s doing right after high school — going right back to school for acting.

In this production, he’s just hoping to get some experience — and to work on using his voice, making sure the back of the room can hear him just as well as the front.

Minaker said Magliocchi has been very encouraging.

“She’s not afraid to tell us anything we’re doing wrong or right,” he said. “It’s really good, because she feels more like a friend than a teacher.”

The family-like feeling among those in the production was also felt by Emilee Moray, who plays Diana Barry — Anne’s shy best friend.

“She really believes in us, so I feel like I belong here,” Moray said of her teacher. “I feel safe. If I mess up, it’s OK.” Moray just moved to Valleyview this year, but she’s been in drama since Grade 9. In her role as a supporting actor, she said she wants the character to be likeable.

“At the beginning, she’s kind of shy, but when they become friends she really brings out the character in Anne,” she said.

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That character will be brought to life on stage by Grade 12 student Sarah Klassen, who said she’s made a real connection to the character.

“I relate to how spastic she is.

She’s all over the place — and I think I can be like that,” she said.

“She’s just a lot of energy and a lot of fun.”

Klassen also plans on pursuing acting — she was in Fame last year — but said she’ll probably stick to community theatre, since she was just accepted into nursing school.

Anne of Green Gables will play at Valleyview secondary from May 2 to May 5, with shows each night at 7 p.m. Tickets are available at the school’s office or at the door and are $8 for students and seniors, $12 for adults and $5 for VSS students.

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GUN SHOW 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, McArthur Island Sport and Event Centre, 1665 Island Pkwy.

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The Kamloops Target Sports Association presents the 35th annual Gun and Antique Show and Sale. The show had already gathered 229 vendors as of April 12, including 56 new vendors. Admission cost is $8 and children under 12 are free.

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FRUHLINGSFEST Saturday, noon to 10 p.m., Red Collar Brewing, 355 Lansdowne St.

Special Guests: Kamloops Pride Choir

That’s right. There’s an Oktoberfest in the spring and it’s called Fruhlingsfest. To celebrate, Red Collar is serving up German grub and putting its traditional Malbock brew on tap. There will also be local live music and lederhosen and dirndls are encouraged.

Friday 4 May 2018 7:30 p.m.

St. Andrews Presbyterian Church 1136 6th Avenue @ Douglas

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SHEER LUCK Saturday, 8 p.m., Stage House Theatre, 422 Tranquille Rd.

The Freudian Slips’ latest is an improvised mystery show where the audience decides what happens. Performers gather information and suggestions from the audience as an intrepid investigator tries to determine why people have started to disappear. The show will feature Andrew Cooper, Kennedy Crane, Allandra Gardner, Brendan Law, Jamie Mason, Taylor James McCallum, Dan Ondang and Paul Rancourt. Tickets are $15 in advance at chimeratheatre.com/ tickets or $20 at the door.

STAND-UP COMEDY Saturday, 8 p.m., On The Rocks Pub and Grill, 1265 Rogers Way

Enjoy the comedy stylings of John Beuhler and Larke Miller. Beuhler has opened for comedians like Zach Galifianakis, Dennis Miller and Joan Rivers, while Miller has TV credits that include iZombie and The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson. Tickets are $12 in advance or $16 on the day of the event.

RIVER BEAVER CLASSIC Saturday and Sunday, Kamloops Bike Ranch, 1105 Highland Rd.

This event, held in conjunction with the Legacy Games downhill race, promises “one heck of a party.” There will be four main events, including the B.C. Enduro series Funduro, meant for beginners and those curious about enduro.

Saturday afternoon will feature open riding with manufacturer demos and the dual slalom event starts at 5 p.m..

Sunday will feature the downhill races.

MOZART CHORALE Sunday, 2:30 p.m., St. Paul’s Cathedral, 360 Nicola St.

Amadeus, with music by W.A. Mozart, is a concert by the Vivace Chorale accompanied by the Kamloops Brandenburg Orchestra. Soloists will be soprano Rachel Casponi, alto Mia Harris, tenor Scott Rumble and bass Alan Corbishley. Tickets are $25 for adults and $10 for students, available at the Kamloops Live box office or at the door.

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COMING UP: FLUTE LOOPS | MAY 10 TO MAY 13

Former Kamloopsian Devon More — formerly Devon Stonehocker — is coming back to the River City for the first Hydra Performing Arts Festival, premiering her Flute Loops comedic music theatre, developed during a month-long artist-in-residency at Lookout Arts Quarry in Washington State. There are three performances during the fringe festival: May 10 at 8 p.m., May 12 at 9:15 p.m. and May 13 at 5 p.m.

All performances are in the Actors Workshop Theatre at Thompson Rivers University. Tickets are $15 and available online at chimeratheatre.com/tickets.

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Sean Burns is no stranger to the road DALE BASS STAFF REPORTER dale@kamloopsthisweek.com

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ean Burns credits his dad for his love of music.

Dad performed, the Winnipeg-based country singer said, but never wanted to be up front, engaging with the audience.

“He didn’t care much for talking to people,” Burns said.

“He just wanted to play his guitar and sing songs.”

There were times, however, when dad would be asked to do a show he just wasn’t interested in, so he would “give terrible gigs to me in sketchy places” — but it just fuelled Burns’ love of performing.

He’s spent much of the past seven years on the road, bringing what American Roots called “country music from

way out on the left of the mainstream.”

He’s back on the road now, having started out on April 5 in Regina and will finish up this leg on April 28 in Moose Jaw. Kamloops is on the schedule with a concert at The Bassment on April 22. Doors open at 7:45 p.m. and the show starts at 8 p.m.

It’s a small venue with room for about 40 people and a seat must be reserved online at thebassmentkamloops.com.

Burns is travelling with guitarist Grant Siemens, who produced his most-recent release, Music For Taverns, his fourth full-length album. It’s got some of his own songs but includes works by other songwriters “that are good songs someone should be singing.”

He said he likes to find

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da Annie Jordan outlived six of her children and four of her husbands.

She was alive from 1888 to 1985 and led a life on the frontier that took her from California, her birthplace, to a homestead in the rugged Clayoquot coastal rainforest, where she would earn the name she’s more commonly known as, Cougar Annie.

The frontierswoman’s homestead is still a place of interest. The property was especially intriguing to Katrina Kadoski, who along with her partner served as caretakers there for three years until 2010.

Kadoski would treat visitors to the site to stories of the woman, and letters written and received by Cougar Annie and family. Inspired to make these stories into something more for visitors, Kadoski began putting on kerosene lamp concerts to tell the tales of Annie, and she put her musical and theatrical talents to work to do it.

In 2010, when financial trouble for the organization that manages the property meant layoffs for its caretakers, Kadoski took her materials off-site and turned her visitor teachings into something more.

“It’s a 65-minute one-woman musical drama,” Kadoski told KTW ahead of her April 28 performance in the River City. “It’s sort of trying to take a poetic portrait of somebody like that — trying to tell their life in an hour, which isn’t a lot of time.”

Kadoski said the performance is about 60 per cent music, which is where a lot of the show’s storytelling gets done.

One song is about her namesake — throughout her life Cougar Annie trapped more than 70 of the wild cats.

Another is about the children she lost — not just to the hardships of the frontier, but also to orphanage schools as children were scooped up back then shipped away from their parents.

“I found some letters to support just how much of a

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The monthly Barnhartvale Coffee House open-mic night will be raising money money for the RL Clemitson elementary music program on April 21.

The school’s choir will be part of the evening under the direction of Lori Jane Froese.

Doors open at 6:30 p.m., with music starting at 7 p.m. The feature act performs at 9 p.m. Admission is $5 but free for performers and kids younger than 12 years of age. For more information, call 250-5730025 or go online to barnhartvalecoffeehouse.com.

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Applications are being accepted for the first Kamloops International Buskers Festival from July 26 to July 29.

Applications must be received by May 15. For more information, go online to kamloopsbuskers. com.

Sean Burns will be at the Bassment Sunday for an 8 p.m. show.

creations by other songwriters and collect them to share with his audiences.

A Sean Burns concert is about more than the music, however. While his dad didn’t like to talk to the audience,

the son does and will tell stories behind some of the songs he performs, anecdotes from the road, a conversation that engages the audience and builds on the simple goal of “having fun.”

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Katrina Kadoski’s one-woman show will be at the Pavilion theatre April 28.

The monthly dinner and dance of the Kamloops Social Club is on Saturday, April 21, at 6 p.m. at the Brock Activity Centre, 9B-1800 Tranquille Rd. The dinner is a potluck. The dance, which starts at 7:30 p.m., features music by Bob King.

Tickets are $10 and available by calling 778220-8010, 250-299,7221 or 250-372-0091.

Artisan sale and tea

The Kamloops Arts and Crafts Club hosts its annual Spring Artisan Sale and Tea on Saturday, April 28, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Heritage House in Riverside Park, 100 Lorne St. Admission is free.

Country music in Ashcroft

Country music singer Lisa Brokop will be perform in Ashcroft on Friday, April 20, at the Ashcroft Hub, 711 Hill St. She’ll be doing her Legendary Ladies of Country, bringing to life other country singers including Tammy Wynette, Loretta Lynn, Barbara Mandrell and Emmylou Harris, among others.

The show starts at 7 p.m. Tickets are $30 for adults in advance and are available at the venue or online at eventbrite.ca. Tickets at the door are $35.

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deep tear that was in the family — I don’t think it was ever really repaired. It caused some long-term estrangement,” Kadoski said.

Other letters featured in the show are more lighthearted, even funny, like the ones she received from potential suitors after placing a newspaper ad that read, “B.C. widow with orchard and nursery wishes partner. Object matrimony.”

The show will also feature a second act of music by the Edgedwellers, a musical project by Kadoski and her collaborator Peter Wahl. They’ll play an upbeat cabaret-style folk/ roots/pop inspired set.

Cougar Annie Tales will show at the Pavilion Theatre at 7 p.m. on April 28. Tickets are $15 in advance through the Kamloops Live box office or $18 at the door.

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Twelve shows by local actors, musicians and magicians will be presented during the festival at the Actors Workshop Theatre in the Old Main Building at Thompson Rivers University. Tickets are available online at chimeratheatre.com/tickets.

Last dance for the fiddlers

The last Old Time Fiddlers dance for the season is on May 5 at the Brock Activity Centre, 9A-1800 Tranquille Rd. It runs from 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.

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Kylie Miller said she used to fight with her sister a lot more, but in recent years the two have become increasingly level-headed “and pragmatic about stuff like that.”

They would have to be.

Kylie and Jordan are two pieces of a four-piece rock band out of Toronto neighbourhood The Beaches, after which the band is named. Jordan is on lead vocals and Kylie plays guitar. They’re joined by Leandra Earl, who does both guitar and keyboards, and Eliza Enman-McDaniel, who plays drums.

The quartet produces retro sounds that have demanded plenty of attention lately — including the Juno they just took home for breakthrough artist of the year.

“We’re not a breakthrough artist in that it’s our first year, but this is a breakthrough year for us,” Jordan said.

That breakthrough year includes the release of the band’s first album, Late Show (which came out in October), their first American tour, “a bunch of songs on the radio,” and recognition from their peers with the Juno.

Add to that list the band’s first-ever headlining tour.

They will begin in Vancouver Saturday before playing Monday night at the Blue Grotto here in Kamloops with special guest Taylor Knox. Tickets for the show, which starts at 8 p.m., are $15 and are available at the venue or online at kamtix.ca.

The 16-show tour wraps up in the band’s hometown, Toronto, on May 11.

The band formed in 2013, but the two siblings have always played together.

“Our parents made us take guitar lessons together because we’re stingy and didn’t want to pay for separate lessons,” Jordan said.

The Beaches will play the Blue Grotto in Kamloops on Monday night.

Tickets for the 8 p.m. show are $15 and available at the venue or online at kamtix.ca.

The two have garnered a passion for music, but neither knows where it comes from.

“Neither of my parents are musical at all. They’re both in advertising. And my grandparents — can’t trace that back to anything. We apparently had a great grandfather from Macedonia who could play the trumpet — so maybe him,” Jordan said.

She and her sister are both creative artistic people who share a common bond built on the circumstances of their family. The girls’ brother has autism and Jordan said that because he often required the attention of their parents, the two sisters often did their own thing.

“That sort of fostered an independent relationship with me and Kylie,” Jordan said.

“We not only had to grow up really fast, but we also had to bond together and create our own world together and

do our own thing a lot of the time, and I think that’s sort of where music became a good place for us to do our own thing together.”

Their own thing seems to be working. Their debut album Late Show was produced by Emily Haines and Jimmy Shaw of the five-time Juno Award winning band Metric.

The two saw The Beaches knew how to perform live, Jordan said, and wanted to make sure that came across on their record. She said working with them has been a dream come true for the band.

“I don’t think a lot of producers who weren’t in a band first would know how to make that come across,” Jordan said.

“We recorded a lot of things live off the floor and then overdubbed vocals and guitars to make the songs sound energetic and hectic, like you’re actually in the room with us.”

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Chrumka has been a member of the CMA since 2012 by attending annual conferences, participating in peer review grant application jury processes

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This new series, Dark Lord of the Sith, by Marvel Comics takes place immediately after Episode 3 of the prequel trilogy, Revenge of the Sith.

Vader has awoken in his new cybernetic armour now more machine than man after being defeated and left for dead by his old mentor Obi-Wan Kenobi.

Emperor Palpatine assigns Vader new challenges to further his path on the dark side of the force and prove his worth as a Sith Lord.

The first task set for Vader is to claim his weapon, the dreadful red lightsaber of a Sith.

A Sith’s lightsaber cannot be constructed or given, it must be taken from a Jedi in combat and then corrupted.

This is going to prove a difficult task, as a majority of Jedi were killed by clone troopers with the execution of Order 66.

Vader will need to locate a Jedi who eluded the trap. Before his mission can start, Vader has to hunt down a group of thieves who have unluckily stolen the wrong spaceship.

Vader’s research leads him to a Barash-taker, a Jedi on a type of penance quest. Enter Jedi Master Kirak Infil’a, who is not a diplomat but a Jedi warrior who has been on Barash since before Vader became the padawan of Kenobi. Vader has his work cut out for him as he has to face the most powerful Jedi he’s ever encountered.

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Soule wrote an evocative story that blends in as a seamless continuation to the movies.

The talented artist Camuncoli’s rendering of the characters, vehicles and backgrounds are fantastic.

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Some of Canada’s biggest names in country music are banding together for a Saskatoon tribute concert to honour the Humboldt Broncos.

Juno Award winners Dallas Smith, Brett Kissel and Jess Moskaluke are among the musicians who will join former NHL players and other special guests at the city’s SaskTel Centre on April 27.

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CANNES, France — Quebec director Denis Villeneuve has been chosen as one of the nine jurors who will select the winner of the highest prize at this year’s Cannes Film Festival.

Australian actress and producer Cate Blanchett will head the jury for the Palme d’Or. The other members are American actress Kristen Stewart, French actress Lea Seydoux, French director Robert Guediguian, Chinese actor Chang Chen, American scriptwriter Ava DuVernay, Burundian singer Khadja Nin and Russian director Andrei Zviaguintsev.

Villeneuve’s first feature-length film, Un 32 aout sur Terre (August 32nd on Earth) was invited to Cannes in 1998. Next Floor in 2008, Polytechnique in 2009 and Sicario in 2015 were also presented at the festival.

The 71st edition of the festival begins May 8.

and raised in Saskatchewan.

The concert is being organized by the Country Thunder Music Festival, which holds a number of four-day events each year in the United States and Canada.

Country Thunder’s chief executive Troy Vollhoffer, who was raised in Regina, said money raised from the event will be donated to the families of the Humboldt Broncos players.

Tickets go on sale Tuesday at noon CT. Finding an appropriate and timely date to hold a tribute concert was important for the cause

at this point, Vollhoffer said.

“To maximize the ability to raise money to actually help these folks out is an immediate situation,’’ he added.

“There’s no questions asked and everyone is donating their time.’’

It’s the latest in a number of fundraisers that sprouted up after the tragic Humboldt Broncos bus crash earlier this month, which killed 16 players and staff.

A GoFundMe page dedicated to the hockey team has raised nearly $14 million in the 10 days since it launched.

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NEW YORK — The decision to award rapper Kendrick Lamar the Pulitzer Prize for music represents a historic moment for hiphop and American music, according to two of the music jurors who picked the album DAMN. as a finalist.

“It’s big for hip-hop. I think it’s big for our country. It’s big for music. But it’s big for the Pulitzers, too. Institutions are not stuck in time, either. Institutions can change,’’ said Farah Jasmine Griffin, a Columbia professor.

Lamar’s win on Monday made history as the first non-classical or non-jazz artist to win the prestigious prize since the Pulitzers included music in 1943.

Just having a rapper nominated for the prize is considered a stunning development for awards that usually honour musicians of European classical background.

“I knew that there would be some anger and some resentment and some people who wouldn’t like the idea, but surprisingly enough, I haven’t heard a lot of that,’’ Griffin said.

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goofy sense of inconsequentiality is an underappreciated trait in comedies.

There’s an abiding charm to movies so low in their stakes and so loose in their order that they feel as if at any moment they might fall apart.

Films like Caddyshack and Monty Python and the Holy Grail are good examples, but outside of the loose absurdities of some of Will Ferrell and Adam McKay’s films (Step Brothers, Anchorman) most of today’s big-screen comedies are more conceptually tidy.

The comedy collective Broken Lizard, though, are pupils of the Caddyshack school. They are in it mainly to amuse themselves and smoke a lot of weed in the process. It’s a laudable mission.

Fittingly timed to open in theatres on 4/20 is Super Troopers 2, Broken Lizard’s sequel to their minor cult hit, the 2001 origi-

Super Troopers 2, which is rated 18A, is playing at Cineplex Odeon in Kamloops.

director, Chandrasekhar, has helmed episodes of notable TV sitcoms (Arrested Development, Community), but Super Troopers remains their best-known (and easily their best period) film, one propelled largely by its

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It was the movie’s fans that — through a surprisingly successful crowd-funding effort — pushed Super Troopers 2 into existence, 17 years later. Such gaps have been death to comedies (Zoolander 2 comes to mind) but nothing so dramatic befalls this still low-budget, still low-stakes sequel.

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But yes, this is Cambridge on a July afternoon.

I’d always imagined a dignified university town, where medieval college bastions lined cobblestoned roads. A place where groups of earnest, bespectacled students walk or cycle to class.

Genteel English upper-class accents would be heard in passing.

All that’s needed to complete this picture would be the musical soundtrack from Brideshead Revisited playing in the background. (The setting for Waugh’s novel is Oxford, not Cambridge, but in my mind’s eye that’s just a trifling detail).

Well, idealistic visions aside, the vitality of my surroundings is infectious. It is a glorious sunny day and I am swept along in a swarm of humanity, goggling, exclaiming and camera-clicking just as madly as the rest of the crowd.

Along with me are relatives who reside in England and my son Glenn, visiting from Vancouver.

Niece Eden Hildreth is a student at Cambridge and acts as our host and guide as we stroll through its historical colleges and chapels.

And, how “historical” are they?

According to university records, the first group of scholars congregated here in 1209 and Peterhouse, the first college, was founded by the Bishop of Ely in 1224.

King Henry VI laid the foundation stone of Kings College Chapel in 1446, and Henry VIII (when he wasn’t busy marrying and divorcing his wives), founded Trinity

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP: Reminiscent of a scene from famous English painter John Constable’s works, the view along the Cam River sets the tone for a step back in time on your visit to Cambridge, England.

Evening shadows spray across the great lawns of St. John’s College. The Church of the Holy Sepulchre, commonly known as the Round Church, is a must-see stop for all history enthusiasts.

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The inspiring list of alumni includes John Harvard, (who founded the University that bears his name in the USA), Milton, Wordsworth (England’s Poet Laureate), Byron and Tennyson — and, more recently, Jawaharlal Nehru (India’s first prime minister) and Stephen Hawking.

Eden is a scholar at St. John’s College and she proudly takes us

past the Great Gate with its ornate gilt facade. The curious beasts on either side of the crown and shield are yales, mythical animals having elephants’ tails, antelopes’ bodies and horned goats’ heads.

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by Lady Margaret Beaufort, the mother of Henry VII, sprawls across three courts each with their turrets and medieval heraldic symbols.

I’m enchanted by the “Bridge of Sighs” (it resembles the one in Venice) under which a punt filled with visitors is being poled along the river Cam — quintessential Cambridge.

Once off the main street, the campus grounds of colleges are tranquil and uncrowded.

Afternoon sun sprays shadows across lawns and at Pembroke College, a hedge of wild roses and

lavender scents the breeze.

We drop by the oldest college of all — Peterhouse and Eden and, with impish grins, our tour takes us to visit the loo, where the lids of toilet seats are embossed with the college crest.

There are other unexpected curiosities, too, such as the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, popularly known as the Round Church. Built in 1130, it is the second oldest building in Cambridge, one of only four round churches in England.

The most intriguing monument of all, however, is the grotesque, but mesmerizing Corpus Clock, the invention of Dr. John Taylor.

The plated gold face has ripples (representing the Big Bang) radiating towards concentric circles, where a traveling blue blip measures the speeding seconds, minutes and hours.

A disturbing feature is the ghoulish “chronophage” — a grasshopper-cum-dragon-like beast that sits above the clock and “eats” the minutes as they pass by.

It is a grim depiction of the transience of time.

No visit to Cambridge would be complete without a stop at Kings College chapel, where we attend Evensong.

What words can possibly describe listening to the College’s world-renowned choristers, their voices soaring to the high-arching vaulted ceiling in their rendition of The Magnificat or the rolling tones of the organ in a Bach fugue.

As we motor out of Cambridge, the evening light is mellow and golden and the road we’ve chosen in preference to the highway route winds through avenues of trees, past undulating fields dotted with sheep.

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